vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-08 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened to sue you for very old debt
Company: Adler Wallach & Associates, Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Adler Wallach & Associates. XXXX XXXX I have asked them for a debit verification letter and they said they will not provide it to me due to I dont have a legal right to it then I have asked them to show proof that have legal right to collect they sent me a letter showing a bill not the contract that they have to collect with XXXX  and I asked them about the debit verification letter I sent them they said they kicked it out and its not legal to ask for debit verification and then I told them that they are violating the law they said take use to court and they they will sue me. 
And what they have furnished to me is not a contract its just shows how much I owe doesnt show that they have the legal right to collect What they have sent me is a letter showing they bought the debt saying to : collection agency vendor doesnt say they have a contract with them

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MS

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute inaccurate account information listed on my consumer report by XXXX, as obtained on XX/XX/year>. Upon reviewing the report, I have identified discrepancies in the information furnished by XXXX. I have identified inaccurate monthly payments and account balances. It has come to my attention that there are potential violations of federal consumer protection laws in the handling of my credit information. 
I have not received a response from this company. My tracking number is XXXX. Listed below are the accounts with inaccurate information. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX Open date not reporting correctly, date last active, date of last payment is not correct, this account is not accurate XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXOpen date not reporting correctly, date last active, date of last payment is not correct, this account is not accurate XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXOpen date not reporting correctly, date last active, date of last payment is not correct, this account is not accurate XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX****Open date not reporting correctly, date last active, date of last payment is not correct, this account is not accurate XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXOpen date not reporting correctly, date last active, date of last payment is not correct, this account is not accurate XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXOpen date not reporting correctly, date last active, date of last payment is not correct, this account is not accurate XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXOpen date not reporting correctly, date last active , date of last payment is not correct, this account is not accurate XXXX XXXXXXXXOpen date not reporting correctly, date last active, date of last payment is not correct, this account is not accurate XXXX XXXX XXXXOpen date not reporting correctly, date last active, date of last payment is not correct, this account is not accurate XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXOpen date not reporting correctly, date last active, date of last payment is not correct , this account is not accurate XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXOpen date not reporting correctly, date last active, date of last payment is not correct, this account is not accurate Under 15 USC 1666 ( B ) and 15 USC 1637 a ( a ), it is explicitly stated that reporting a payment as late on an open-ended credit plan is impermissible under any circumstances. Additionally, according to 15 USC 16819 ( B ), consent from the consumer is required before furnishing information on their behalf. To date, I have not granted such authorization to XXXX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
I did not approve these transactions to be included in my consumer report, neither in writing nor verbally. Therefore, I formally request that these accounts be blocked and removed from my record. This is not a mistake or a misrepresentation. These transactions were included without my explicit consent or instruction. 

I am stressing this to highlight the seriousness of my request. It is based on accurate information, and I am not attempting to deceive or manipulate the situation in any way. My intent is solely to ensure that my consumer report reflects only those transactions that I have authorized. I am committed to maintaining the integrity of my financial records and ensuring that they are accurate and truthful. My request is genuine and aimed at correcting an unauthorized inclusion, not at exploiting any system or misleading any party involved.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information is missing that should be on the report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
" The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. 

So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of TILA US Code 1666B since I was never late. 

I recently reviewed my consumer report and noticed an incorrect late payment record on my XXXX Bank account [ XXXX ]. I have always maintained timely payments on this account. Under the Fair Credit Billing Act ( FCBA ) and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ), creditors are required to accurately report consumer transactions and provide a mechanism for correcting errors in a timely manner. Please conduct an investigation into this matter, and if you can not provide documentary evidence of these supposed late payments, I demand these payments to be updated to on time as they should be as I was NEVER late. I expect these updates to be made promptly, in compliance with the law. 
"

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information is missing that should be on the report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
" The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. 

So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of TILA US Code 1666B since I was never late. 

I recently reviewed my consumer report and noticed an incorrect late payment record on my XXXX XXXX  account [ XXXX ]. I have always maintained timely payments on this account. Under the Fair Credit Billing Act ( XXXX ) and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ), creditors are required to accurately report consumer transactions and provide a mechanism for correcting errors in a timely manner. Please conduct an investigation into this matter, and if you can not provide documentary evidence of these supposed late payments, I demand these payments to be updated to on time as they should be as I was NEVER late. I expect these updates to be made promptly, in compliance with the 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/year>, I sent a formal letter to XXXX XXXX  requesting validation of a debt as per federal law 15 U.S. Code 1692g - Validation of Debts. As of today, several months have passed, and I have not received any validation from XXXX XXXX. 
This failure to provide debt validation within the required XXXX period, as mandated by law, is not only non-compliant but also illegal. Attached are copies of my original letter dated XX/XX/year>, along with the certified mail receipt confirming the date of my request ( Sent same letter to XXXX different XXXX XXXX  Addresses ). 
Given that XXXX XXXX  did not validate this debt within the legally required timeframe, I hereby demand that TransUnion immediately remove this wrongfully reported account from my credit report. The continued presence of this unvalidated debt is causing me significant and ongoing harm, and it is in clear violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). 
The account that must be deleted is as follows : Creditor : XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Reported Balance : {$960.00}

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 2024-10-08 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: NV

Complaint narrative:
Upon reviewing my credit report, I have identified inaccurate accounts that need reporting and correction through your company.

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 2024-10-08 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
" I am addressing the issue with regarding the noncompliance. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not, that is considered identity theft. 

As per the Fair Credit Reporting Act, particularly under 15 U.S.C. 1681n, there exists statutory civil liability for willful noncompliance. This provision stipulates that any person who willfully fails to comply with consumer protection requirements may be liable to the affected consumer for damages, including potential punitive measures and reimbursement of legal costs. This underscores the importance of addressing and rectifying this matter promptly and responsibly. 
"

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-08 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: DC

Complaint narrative:
I require your help to address this incorrect account on my credit report. This has negatively affected my reputation, and Im counting on your support. Your improper management of my credit report has left me in a dire situation, and the inaccurate details have ruined my reputation. Its vital that you fix these issues so I can continue living with my family.

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 2024-10-08 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: HI

Complaint narrative:
I have not supplied proof under the doctrine of estoppel by silence, XXXX XXXX XXXX ( mo ) XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, I presume that no proof of the alleged debt, nor therefore any such debt, in fact therefor exists. In requesting documentation none was provided. Due to identity theft this should be removed.

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 2024-10-08 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I recently reviewed a copy of my credit report. I was shocked to see that I have been a victim of identity theft. I found numerous accounts on my credit report that were not opened by me. I am in the process of buying a home for my family and this has been hurting me. Please remove these fraudulent accounts and inquiries from my credit report as soon as possible. SEE ATTACHED.

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 2024-10-08 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
My credit reports are inaccurate. These inaccuracies are causing creditors to deny me credit. You have the duty to report accurate information about consumers. Please investigate these accounts and inquires and update these accounts accordingly to avoid future litigation.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
DeaXXXX XXXX or XXXX : I am a victim of the XXXX XXXX breach from 2019 & identity theft. The information listed below, which appears on my credit report, and is the result of identity theft. 

Please delete these addresses, they are not mine. 

Please block this information from my credit report, pursuant to section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, which upon receipt of this CFPB Complaint gives Experian XXXX days to block these fraudulent inaccurate addresses from my credit report which they maintain under my Social Security Number and send the required notifications to all furnishers of this information. 

I am also invoking FCRA 611 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681I ) which forces the said ( CREDIT BUREAU ) to reinvestigate the items in the initial CFPB complaint and either verify the SOURCE of information they used in order to return a verified response to the initial CFPB complaint filed at each bureau or delete all contested items in the initial CFPB complaint from the XXXX report they maintain. 

Please delete these addresses, they are not mine. 


Please block this information from my credit report, pursuant to section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and send the required notifications to all furnishers of this information. 

I am invoking FCRA 611 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681I ) which forces the said ( CREDIT BUREAU ) to reinvestigate the items in the initial CFPB complaint and either verify the SOURCE of information they used in order to return a verified response to the initial CFPB complaint filed at each bureau or delete all contested items in the initial CFPB complaint from the XXXX report they maintain.

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 2024-10-08 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly — Talked to a third-party about your debt
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: IN

Complaint narrative:
I was informed by my brother that Midland Credit Management had called his employer seeking information regarding my debt. To my knowledge, I have not received any phone calls or voicemails from this company to this date and have had the same phone number for at least a decade. They asked my brother several questions trying to get more of my information including what vehicles I owned, and had information that didn't even pertain to me. They somehow associated my brother 's vehicle as being mine ( insinuating that they'd potentially pursue a lein, etc. ) even though we have no financial connections whatsoever, and had additional information I'm certain was not provided to the original company I had debt with, which is immensely concerning in regards to violation of privacy, especially given the amount of debt they claim I owe ( < {$500.00} ). They also read out the information they had to him despite not verifying his identity first. I immediately called them at the number they gave him and have asked them to provide written proof along with ceasing contact of any phone numbers associated with the account they have, but after reading the experiences of others with this company ( MCM ), I'm concerned that they will continue contacting my family and potentially cause issues with their employer ( as well as my own ). I understand they are attempting to collect a debt, but given that I had not been contacted prior to today, I find this to be grossly inappropriate and extreme on their part.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/year>, I sent a formal letter to XXXXXXXX XXXX requesting validation of a debt as per federal law 15 U.S. Code 1692g - Validation of Debts. As of today, several months have passed, and I have not received any validation from XXXXXXXX XXXX. 
This failure to provide debt validation within the required 30-day period, as mandated by law, is not only non-compliant but also illegal. Attached are copies of my original letter dated XX/XX/year>, along with the certified mail receipt confirming the date of my request ( Sent same letter to 2 different XXXXXXXX XXXX Addresses ). 
Given that XXXXXXXX XXXX did not validate this debt within the legally required timeframe, I hereby demand that Equifax immediately remove this wrongfully reported account from my credit report. The continued presence of this unvalidated debt is causing me significant and ongoing harm, and it is in clear violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). 
The account that must be deleted is as follows : Creditor : XXXXXXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX XXXX Reported Balance : {$960.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-08 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
am a victim of identity theft and have enclosed a copy of my FTC identity theft report and a copy of my ID as proof of my identity. I am writing to request that you immediately block the following fraudulent information from my credit file, in accordance with Sections 605B, 615 ( f ), and 623 ( a ) ( 6 ) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ).

Upon obtaining a copy of my credit report, I identified accounts that do not correspond to any transactions I have made. This is not a regular dispute but a result of identity theft, as documented in my complaint with the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ).

Under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act ( FACTA ) and FCRA, I am requesting that the following fraudulent accounts be deleted and permanently blocked from my credit report : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 
XXXX XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 
In accordance with the FCRA, I respectfully request that these accounts be blocked from my credit file within four days of receiving this correspondence. 

Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. 

Kind regards, 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 2024-10-08 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:
am a victim of identity theft and have enclosed a copy of my FTC identity theft report and a copy of my ID as proof of my identity. I am writing to request that you immediately block the following fraudulent information from my credit file, in accordance with Sections 605B, 615 ( f ), and 623 ( a ) ( 6 ) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ).

Upon obtaining a copy of my credit report, I identified accounts that do not correspond to any transactions I have made. This is not a regular dispute but a result of identity theft, as documented in my complaint with the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ).

Under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act ( FACTA ) and FCRA, I am requesting that the following fraudulent accounts be deleted and permanently blocked from my credit report : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 
XXXX XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 
In accordance with the FCRA, I respectfully request that these accounts be blocked from my credit file within four days of receiving this correspondence. 

Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. 

Kind regards, 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