vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Subject : Discrepancy Regarding Account Status and Request for Clarification Dear XXXX XXXX, I am writing to formally address a discrepancy I have identified regarding my account with XXXX XXXX. Specifically, the status of this account is being inaccurately reported as " charged off '' on my credit reports from XXXX and Equifax. However, when I contacted XXXX XXXX directly, I was informed that this account was not charged off. 
Additionally, I have been advised by XXXX XXXX that no IRS Form 1099-C was filed for this account. Yet, I am being contacted by a collection agency and receiving phone calls regarding this matter. I find this situation confusing and concerning, as it appears to conflict with the information provided by your company. For reference, I have included copies of my credit reports and the notifications I have received from the collection agency. 
I respectfully request the following actions and clarifications : Confirmation in writing of the current status of my account with XXXX XXXX. 
A clear explanation of why my credit reports reflect a " charged off '' status if this is not accurate. 
Confirmation that no Form 1099-C was filed with the IRS, as stated by your representative. 
Correction to my credit report If there has been an error in reporting this account to XXXX and Equifax, I request that you promptly correct the information with both credit bureaus and provide me with written confirmation of the correction. 
Should you require additional information to resolve this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me in me writing. 
Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. I look forward to your response within 30 days of receiving this letter, as per the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). 
Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX Enclosures : Notifications received from the collection agency

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Subject : Discrepancy Regarding Account Status and Request for Clarification Dear XXXX XXXX, I am writing to formally address a discrepancy I have identified regarding my account with XXXX XXXX. Specifically, the status of this account is being inaccurately reported as " charged off '' on my credit reports from Experian and XXXX. However, when I contacted XXXX XXXX directly, I was informed that this account was not charged off. 
Additionally, I have been advised by XXXX XXXX that no IRS Form 1099-C was filed for this account. Yet, I am being contacted by a collection agency and receiving phone calls regarding this matter. I find this situation confusing and concerning, as it appears to conflict with the information provided by your company. For reference, I have included copies of my credit reports and the notifications I have received from the collection agency. 
I respectfully request the following actions and clarifications : Confirmation in writing of the current status of my account with XXXX XXXX. 
A clear explanation of why my credit reports reflect a " charged off '' status if this is not accurate. 
Confirmation that no Form 1099-C was filed with the IRS, as stated by your representative. 
Correction to my credit report If there has been an error in reporting this account to Experian and XXXX, I request that you promptly correct the information with both credit bureaus and provide me with written confirmation of the correction. 
Should you require additional information to resolve this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me in me writing. 
Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. I look forward to your response within 30 days of receiving this letter, as per the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). 
Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX Enclosures : Notifications received from the collection agency

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
My personal information was breached in the XXXX data breach. Adverse information was furnished to my consumer FICO report. Please review the attached items for more details. I expect these fraudulent accounts to be removed in 4 business days according to the FCRA

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
This notice is to inform you that you are unlawfully reporting unauthorized inquiries on my consumer reports. I have not given you permission to access my credit profile and you have no permissible purpose by law to contact third parties with my private or personal information. I have not initiated any transaction with these companies. Furthermore, I do not have an account as defined under 15 U.S.C. 1693a ( 2 ) for review or collection. Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1681n ( a ), Any person who knowingly and willfully obtains information on a consumer from a consumer reporting agency under false pretenses shall be fined under Title 18, imprisoned for not more than 2 years, or both. By willfully violating the FCRA, I am willing to settle your civil liability damages I have suffered as a result of your violation for {$1000.00} pursuant to FCRA 616 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( B ) [ 15 U.S.C. 1681n ]. 15USC1681IA- when doing your proper investigation, it MUST be accurate and complete, please attach ALL evidence showing these inquiries are mine and also attach the original contract that will prove. This is NOT a request for verification or proof of my mailing address, but a request for VALIDATION made pursuant to the above-named Title and Section. I respectfully request your offices provide me with competent evidence that these are my inquiries. I have account with these companies. The following inquiries XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX are listed on my consumer reports are false and inaccurate credit reports listed below with the dates attached to inquiries that does not show open accounts on these dates. I do not contact these companies by law if there is not account attached to these date and companies and there is no proof of validation give to me the consumer they must be removed immediately required by law.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
This notice is to inform you that you are unlawfully reporting unauthorized inquiries on my consumer reports. I have not given you permission to access my credit profile and you have no permissible purpose by law to contact third parties with my private or personal information. I have not initiated any transaction with these companies. Furthermore, I do not have an account as defined under 15 U.S.C. 1693a ( 2 ) for review or collection. Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1681n ( a ), Any person who knowingly and willfully obtains information on a consumer from a consumer reporting agency under false pretenses shall be fined under Title 18, imprisoned for not more than 2 years, or both. By willfully violating the FCRA, I am willing to settle your civil liability damages I have suffered as a result of your violation for {$1000.00} pursuant to FCRA 616 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( B ) [ 15 U.S.C. 1681n ]. 15USC1681IA- when doing your proper investigation, it MUST be accurate and complete, please attach ALL evidence showing these inquiries are mine and also attach the original contract that will prove. This is NOT a request for verification or proof of my mailing address, but a request for VALIDATION made pursuant to the above-named Title and Section. I respectfully request your offices provide me with competent evidence that these are my inquiries. I have account with these companies. The following inquiries XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX are listed on my consumer reports are false and inaccurate credit reports listed below with the dates attached to inquiries that does not show open accounts on these dates. I do not contact these companies by law if there is not account attached to these date and companies and there is no proof of validation give to me the consumer they must be removed immediately required by law.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-11 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: CL Holdings LLC
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
This company Jefferson Capital Systems LLC has posted debt collection on my credit report. I have never done business with this company and this debt doesnt belong to me. The amount is {$1300.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
A collection company XXXX XXXX XXXX acting for XXXX XXXX claims a debt is mine and has added an address that I have never lived at as an address on my credit report. As the debt is linked to that address and I have never held any type of residence at that address, and the collection company was the one that had the address added, it stands that the debt is not mine and is somehow being linked to me. I will not initiate discussing with a collection company for which I have absolutely no responsibility. Save for this added to my credit report I have never had any unpaid debts, at best this is an error and or a fraud perpetuated by someone else. I have no documents to upload or include as I have absolutely NO CONNECTION to the issue. After submitting a complaint to the CFPB, XXXX Credit Bureau reinvestigated and deleted the item to correct my credit report.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
To : Credit Reporting Agency Subject : Request for Removal of Unverifiable Account Dear Credit Reporting Department, I am writing to formally request the removal of an account from my credit report as reported by [ XXXX, XXXX, or TransUnion ]. This request is based on the recent deletion of an account by XXXX, one of the four major credit reporting agencies. I recently disputed a charge-off for {$8900.00} from XXXX XXXX listed on my XXXX report, and following a thorough investigation, XXXX has completely removed this unverifiable debt from my report as of XXXX. 

According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) ( 15 U.S.C. 1681 ), all consumer reporting agencies must ensure that information in consumer reports is accurate, fair, and verifiable. Since XXXX has removed this account after its verification process, I request that you do the same and remove this unverifiable account from my credit report. 

Supporting Consumer Laws : FCRA Section 611 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ) requires that inaccurate or unverifiable information must be deleted from a consumer 's credit file. I am exercising my right to ensure that my credit report remains fair, accurate, and free of unverifiable information. Since XXXX has deemed this account unverifiable and removed it, you must take similar action. 

Additionally, under FCRA Section 623 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ), information suppliers must report only complete and accurate information. With XXXX having deemed this information unverifiable, I urge you to align its records accordingly. 

Please provide confirmation of this removal within 30 days of receipt of this request. If the account is not removed, I am prepared to pursue further actions, including filing a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) and seeking legal action under the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), including Section 616 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681n ), which allows consumers to seek legal recourse for willful non- compliance, and Section 617 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681o ) for negligent non-compliance. 

I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter, as it directly impacts my credit report 's integrity. Please notify me in writing once this deletion has been processed. 

Thank you for your immediate attention to this request. 

Sincerely,

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
To : Credit Reporting Agency Subject : Request for Removal of Unverifiable Account Dear Credit Reporting Department, I am writing to formally request the removal of an account from my credit report as reported by [ XXXX, Experian, or XXXX ]. This request is based on the recent deletion of an account by XXXX, one of the four major credit reporting agencies. I recently disputed a charge-off for {$8900.00} from XXXX XXXX listed on my XXXX report, and following a thorough investigation, XXXX has completely removed this unverifiable debt from my report as of XXXX. 

According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) ( 15 U.S.C. 1681 ), all consumer reporting agencies must ensure that information in consumer reports is accurate, fair, and verifiable. Since XXXX has removed this account after its verification process, I request that you do the same and remove this unverifiable account from my credit report. 

Supporting Consumer Laws : FCRA Section 611 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ) requires that inaccurate or unverifiable information must be deleted from a consumer 's credit file. I am exercising my right to ensure that my credit report remains fair, accurate, and free of unverifiable information. Since XXXX has deemed this account unverifiable and removed it, you must take similar action. 

Additionally, under FCRA Section 623 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ), information suppliers must report only complete and accurate information. With XXXX having deemed this information unverifiable, I urge you to align its records accordingly. 

Please provide confirmation of this removal within 30 days of receipt of this request. If the account is not removed, I am prepared to pursue further actions, including filing a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) and seeking legal action under the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), including Section 616 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681n ), which allows consumers to seek legal recourse for willful non- compliance, and Section 617 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681o ) for negligent non-compliance. 

I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter, as it directly impacts my credit report 's integrity. Please notify me in writing once this deletion has been processed. 

Thank you for your immediate attention to this request. 

Sincerely,

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute fraudulent accounts that have been illegally opened in my name. This matter is of the utmost urgency, and I demand immediate correction of my credit report. The following accounts were fraudulently opened without my consent ( see attachment ). These accounts are fraudulent, and I did not authorize the creation of any of these accounts. I demand that these accounts be permanently removed from my credit report immediately. I reported the theft of my identity to the Federal Trade Commission and I also have enclosed copies of the Federal Trade Commission 's Identity Theft Affidavit. This situation has caused severe damage to my credit and has resulted in undue stress and Financial Loss. I expect prompt action in investigating and correcting this issue. I demand that the fraudulent accounts be removed and a new credit report be issued reflecting these changes. Please provide written confirmation that these fraudulent accounts have been deleted from my credit report. Failure to respond and correct this matter within 30 days will leave me no choice but to pursue all legal counsel to protect my rights.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the credit reporting agency, block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurate, and false information consists of XXXX Acct # XXXX balance {$13000.00} opened XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Acct # XXXX Opened XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Opened XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$470.00} XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Opened XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$11000.00} XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX opened XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$23000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX Balance {$260.00} XXXX XXXX Acct # XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$4500.00} These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. I've attached a list of the hard inquiries in question as well as a copy of the consumer FICO credit report maintained by you which shows the aforementioned fraudulent items. I do not recognize the aforementioned accounts, collections, or hard inquiries as reported. The aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries appearing on my consumer credit report maintained by you were not opened, made, or initiated by me. All of the aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint XXXX as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-11 00:00:00
Product: Prepaid card — Gift card
Issue: Trouble using the card — Trouble using the card to spend money in a store or online
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
I have {$800.00} spread across XXXX different Amex gift cards. These were gifted to me by my company of the past year. Prior to this year, I had been able to use the gift cards as normal. Starting in XXXX, the Amex gift cards will be declined at about 99 % of retailers and in person stores. I was successful for about XXXX months at a local XXXX. That no longer works. 

I have contacted Amex on multiple occasions. They insist the cards are fine and that you simply need to continue trying different stores. The cards do not work on XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX big retail stores! And they still insist everything is fine. Naturally if you contact the retailers, they direct you to take the complaint up with Amex. Thus ending up in a useless cycle. 

If specific dates are needed, I tried again just this past evening and morning - XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX. I attempted to purchase from XXXX, XXXX, XXXX with the Amex cards. Every time the card was rejected. I have confirmed the cards are active with a full {$200.00} balance each ( {$800.00} total ).

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I have consistently maintained an on-time payment history, and I am committed to resolving this matter. I kindly request your consideration in waiving the late fee and removing the late payment from my credit report, as I believe this does not reflect my usual payment behavior.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
I have a goal of getting a house as soon as possible but the stuff on my credit report will really put me in trouble. This is XXXX XXXX XXXX please do not refute my complaint by stating that I filed this by some other means than myself. There is no third party involved. The stuff on my credit report is wrong and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports I never gave any written consent to report anything on my consumer reports no consent is fraud. Please take necessary actions for my complaint, Ive been very patient on this matter.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation