vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2022-09-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
Someone has been trying to get XXXX XXXX cards in my name for years and they will not take the inquires off my credit report. I have been disputing my inquires with them for years I have been sending my dispute letters to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX where all 3 credit bureaus say to send disputes. After calling XXXX XXXX dispute department they say I have been sending letters to the wrong department and that I need to dispute the inquires with the 3 credit bureaus. The address I was supposed to be sending disputes to is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX I was told by the XXXX XXXX employee. XXXX XXXX credit card applications are confusing some say they will not affect your credit and and some dont mention that they will do a hard credit pull. The 2 XXXX XXXX credit card applications that I applied for business credit does not state anywhere that they will do a hard inquiry on your personal credit. I look for the fine writing and I can not see it anywhere on the application even though they say it is there, the place where they ask you to put your social security number they only say it is for identification purposes only it says nothing about a hard credit pull. You shouldnt have to read a book or search for something that can lower your score. That should be in big bold letters on all applications so a customer is well informed because some applications dont affect your credit but they are from the same company and you can not tell them apart.

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 2022-09-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
Someone has been trying to get XXXX XXXX cards in my name for years and they will not take the inquires off my credit report. I have been disputing my inquires with them for years I have been sending my dispute letters to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX where all 3 credit bureaus say to send disputes. After calling XXXX XXXX dispute department they say I have been sending letters to the wrong department and that I need to dispute the inquires with the 3 credit bureaus. The address I was supposed to be sending disputes to is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  I was told by the XXXX XXXX employee. XXXX XXXX credit card applications are confusing some say they will not affect your credit and and some dont mention that they will do a hard credit pull. The 2 XXXX XXXX credit card applications that I applied for business credit does not state anywhere that they will do a hard inquiry on your personal credit. I look for the fine writing and I can not see it anywhere on the application even though they say it is there, the place where they ask you to put your social security number they only say it is for identification purposes only it says nothing about a hard credit pull. You shouldnt have to read a book or search for something that can lower your score. That should be in big bold letters on all applications so a customer is well informed because some applications dont affect your credit but they are from the same company and you can not tell them apart.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-09-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
Someone has been trying to get XXXX XXXX  cards in my name for years and they will not take the inquires off my credit report. I have been disputing my inquires with them for years I have been sending my dispute letters to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX where all 3 credit bureaus say to send disputes. After calling XXXX XXXX dispute department they say I have been sending letters to the wrong department and that I need to dispute the inquires with the 3 credit bureaus. The address I was supposed to be sending disputes to is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX I was told by the XXXX XXXX  employee. XXXX XXXX credit card applications are confusing some say they will not affect your credit and and some dont mention that they will do a hard credit pull. The 2 XXXX XXXX credit card applications that I applied for business credit does not state anywhere that they will do a hard inquiry on your personal credit. I look for the fine writing and I can not see it anywhere on the application even though they say it is there, the place where they ask you to put your social security number they only say it is for identification purposes only it says nothing about a hard credit pull. You shouldnt have to read a book or search for something that can lower your score. That should be in big bold letters on all applications so a customer is well informed because some applications dont affect your credit but they are from the same company and you can not tell them apart.

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 2022-09-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I'm XXXX XXXX, and I appreciate your taking the time to delete some of the information in my credit file ; however, there are still other accounts that need to be corrected or deleted. The 3 credit bureaus must verify these accounts under Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ). I'm hoping that these disputed accounts get corrected. 
XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$1300.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Balance : {$4500.00} XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX  ) XXXX Balance : {$1300.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$2200.00} XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance XXXX {$600.00}

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 2022-09-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I'm XXXX XXXX, and I appreciate your taking the time to delete some of the information in my credit file ; however, there are still other accounts that need to be corrected or deleted. The 3 credit bureaus must verify these accounts under Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ). I'm hoping that these disputed accounts get corrected. 
XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$1300.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Balance : {$4500.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXXXXXX XXXX  ) XXXX Balance : {$1300.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$2200.00} XXXXXXXX XXXX  XXXX Balance XXXX {$600.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-09-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I'm XXXX XXXX, and I appreciate your taking the time to delete some of the information in my credit file ; however, there are still other accounts that need to be corrected or deleted. The 3 credit bureaus must verify these accounts under Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ). I'm hoping that these disputed accounts get corrected. 
XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$1300.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Balance : {$4500.00} XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$1300.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$2200.00} XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance XXXX {$600.00}

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 2022-09-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
On a numerous of occasions, I have disputed a 30-Day late payment for the month of XXXX removed, due to a system error on XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX end. Also, I have uploaded supporting documentation to have the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX account ending in XXXX updated to have the 30-Day Late Payment removed from the credit file, but XXXX did not remove it, but instead they keep verifying that the information is accurate and it was verified, but they did not verify anything. Please let this be the final dispute documentation to have this account updated immediately to have the 30-Day Late Payment For XXXX to be off of my credit file before I take this to court and sue for damages for violating the FCRA, and violating the 15 USC Section 1681a ( d ) ( 2 ) ( A ) ( i ). Please correct this matter immediately. Thank you in advance.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-09-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
On a numerous of occasions, I have disputed a 30-Day late payment for the month of XXXX removed, due to a system error on XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. Also, I have uploaded supporting documentation to have the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX account ending in XXXX updated to have the 30-Day Late Payment removed from the credit file, but Experian did not remove it, but instead they keep verifying that the information is accurate and it was verified, but they did not verify anything. Please let this be the final dispute documentation to have this account updated immediately to have the 30-Day Late Payment For XXXX to be off of my credit file before I take this to court and sue for damages for violating the FCRA, and violating the 15 USC Section 1681a ( d ) ( 2 ) ( A ) ( i ). Please correct this matter immediately. Thank you in advance.

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 2022-09-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
n accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act Everything has to be 100 % accurate on my credit. XXXX XXXX XXXX has violated my rights. 

The credit bureaus stated my account was properly investigation but how is that possible if the status update is different each bureaus, all 3 bureaus payment history is inaccurate, and past due amount last reported is are all different and not correct its showing different account types on all 3 bureaus swell which This is ground for removal they also violated my rights under, 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions ALL NEGATIVE ACCOUNTS LISTED BELOW 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

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 2022-09-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
n accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act Everything has to be 100 % accurate on my credit. XXXX XXXX XXXX has violated my rights. 

The credit bureaus stated my account was properly investigation but how is that possible if the status update is different each bureaus, all 3 bureaus payment history is inaccurate, and past due amount last reported is are all different and not correct its showing different account types on all 3 bureaus swell which This is ground for removal they also violated my rights under, 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions ALL NEGATIVE ACCOUNTS LISTED BELOW 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-09-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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: NV

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX XXXX has violated my rights. 
15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

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 2022-09-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: DE

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the fair credit reporting act XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, has violated my rights.

15 USC 1681 Section 602 states I have the rights to privacy.

15 USC 1681 Section 604A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions.

15 USC 1666B : A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-09-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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: DE

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the fair credit reporting act XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, has violated my rights. 

15 USC 1681 Section 602 states I have the rights to privacy.

15 USC 1681 Section 604A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions.

15 USC 1666B : A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose.

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 2022-09-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Trouble using your card — Can't use card to make purchases
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I was travelling and landed in another city trying to make a purchase there but credit card stopped working. I saw in my app that the bank was telling me there was a suspicious activity on my card and devices would be limited asking me to call them. 

I did call the bank. They said that only way they could verify my identity was to send me a letter on physical account which would take 5-7 business days ; then if use info included in this letter and call the bank to fix the issue. There was no means for me to verify myself such as going to a nearby bank or receiving a text over mobile or sending the exact same info on my email address. The bank verified me through other means though that it was me ( security questions and the similar ). 

This had created issues for me ; what if I dont have another credit card or balance on my debit card - how can I make purchases? This is amplified in light of the fact that Im traveling and it takes 5-7 business working days for letter to arrive on my home address. 

Even worse now - letter never came even after 10 business working days since then which is today. Im calling the bank today and theyre telling me that they will send another letter now which will take another 5-7 business days. Im asking if they can verify my home address and Im happy to give them my address but they say no, they cant take this info ( in my account though I see that the address is correct ). 

Im really concerned that even second letter wont come to my mail and then I dont really know what to do ; Im asking once again what if I can go to bank which is next to my home and verify myself but then they say no. 

This means I might not be able to ever use my credit card that I pay XXXX dollar annual fees for ( I already paid for it when I signed up for it ). Additionally, I was supposed to receive 80,000 reward points if I would spend XXXX dollars within 4 months. So far it has been sprung 2 weeks that I cant use my card and not sure if this second letter spent will ever arrive to my address to I can XXXX myself and redirect my credit card. That means I might not even qualify for reward points either. But once again, even worse is I pay for credit card annual fees but I cant get the advice. 

Please advise and help. It is Citi Bank that is the issue, they really need to twirl their processes otherwise customers are harmed here like me who pay XXXX or credit card fees and receive no service in exchange and its unclear if I ever manage to continue using my service.

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 monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2022-09-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Getting a credit card — Application denied
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: MS

Complaint narrative:
During the last week of XXXX maybe before American Express claimed I was pre-approved for a business credit card. My business name is XXXX XXXX XXXX i applied feeling as if i was going to get it. I was denied. It took my credit score down about 70 points or more and I was trying to build my credit so I could purchase a home. That's a real setback and I want to sue them let them buy me a house. My social is XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX MS XXXX. They gave ma an RSVP number and everything. I am disappointed because ain't no telling how long it's gon na take to get it back up. XXXX is my phone number in case you would like to reach out to me.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-09-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I sent a letter on XX/XX/2022 requesting the credit bureaus to investigate every detail of information reporting for the accounts I have listed in the letter attached to this complaint. Along with the attached letter are the receipts from the U.S. Postal Service CERTIFIED MAIL. 

According to the FRCA the term investigate consumer report means a consumer report or portion thereof in which information on a consumers character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living is obtained through personal interviews with neighbors, friends, or associates of the consumer reported on or with others with whom he is acquainted or who may have knowledge concerning any such items of information. 

They stated my account were verified but how is that possible if they did not do a proper investigation to the law? After waiting for a response to my investigation request letter, an extensive period of 30+ days have passed and no actions or effort to respond have been made by the consumer reporting agencies. Also, every piece of information on these accounts are still not reporting 100 % accurate. According to the FRCA 15 U.S.C 1681 everything has to be 100 % accurate. I have the credit report showing the inaccuracies. I also have an itemized explanation stating my balances are 100 % paid or fulfilled. Not only is the credit reporting agency prohibited to report my medical information, the reporting details are inaccurate and have caused damage to my identity alongside severe stress, pain, and XXXX personally and for my family. This is ground for removal and they have also violated my rights under 15 U.S.C 1681 ( a ) ( 4 ) States that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumers right to privacy. 
15 U.S.C 1681a ( d ) ( 3 ) States the restrictions on sharing the consumer 's medical information.

15 U.S.C 1681b ( a ) ( 2 ) Also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions and consent.

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 2022-09-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes — 
Company: Credit Karma, LLC
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
Credit karma told me I was pre approved for a home loan and ultimately I was denied and lost out on money and alot of time. I looked at multiple homes and chose a house. I paid for inspections on it and almost lost the place I was renting.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation