vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-07 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX I'm writing to bring to your attention a troubling issue involving XXXX XXXX and the major credit bureaus XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX. It's regarding some inaccurate and unverified charge-off information that's hanging around on my credit report like an unwelcome guest.

Despite my best efforts, this charge-off account hasn't been adequately backed up with any solid documentation, despite my repeated requests and disputes. According to the Consumer Financial Protection Act ( CFPA ) [ 12 U.S.C. 5511 et seq. ] and the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) [ 15 U.S.C.
1681 et seq. ], XXXX XXXX and the credit bureaus are obliged to play by the rules. This includes ensuring that any disputed information on my credit report is thoroughly investigated and supported by proper documentation.

But here 's the kicker every time I've asked for some proof or documentation to back up this charge-off, I've come up empty-handed. And the responses from XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX? They've been pretty vague, just saying the info is " verified, '' without showing me any proof.

This lack of documentation is more than just frustrating ; it's a clear violation of my rights under the FCRA and CFPA. As a consumer, I have the right to accurate and verifiable information on my credit report. The fact that there's no evidence to back up this charge-off raises serious doubts about its accuracy.

So, I'm asking no, I'm demanding that this unverified charge-off be taken off my credit report with XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX immediately, in accordance with the FCRA and CFPA. If XXXX XXXX and the credit bureaus don't comply, I'll have no choice but to explore all available legal options to seek redress for the damage this has caused.

I'm counting on you to help me out here. Let 's get this sorted and put this whole mess behind us.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I eagerly await your response and the resolution of this issue.

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-07 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 

Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX and list of Inquiries. 

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 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

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 2024-05-07 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 

Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX and list of Inquiries. 

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 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

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 2024-05-07 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
PLEASE BLOCKED AND REMOVED.

The presence of this account has caused me significant distress, even affecting my ability to sleep. I have provided all necessary documentation for its removal, and I earnestly request its deletion from 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-07 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
I request the removal of these inquiries. I am unaware of them, and they were conducted without my consent by the company.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-07 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
To Whom It XXXX Concern : I sent a request for an investigation under XXXX XXXX ( a ) to you in reference to the following account ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX THIS IS MY XXXX and Final NOTICE REGARDING THESE FRAUDULENT ACCOUNTS LITIGATION TO FOLLOW I received a letter advising that you " VERIFIED '' the information. I am curious as to how you verified this information and would like to receive physical documentation to support this erroneous information on my report. Ive been a victim of identity theft so there is no way you were able to verify anything. FCRA states information reporting has to be 100 % verifiable and 100 % accurate otherwise the information must be removed under federal law. Your company has been reporting unverifiable and inaccurate information on my credit report which has damaged my credit. I intend to litigate if this information is not DELETED from my report. Please do not " update '' or " verify this information again without doing a due diligence investigation. I am requesting to be provided with the written contract & physical documentation to support the information that is being reported on my credit report via XXXX mail. Screenshots will not suffice. Send my actual signature on a contract. As this debt is Not mine. I am asking for this verification because my credit score is important to me, and after learning of my identity being compromised I believe it is being unjustly degraded as a result of this unfortunate error. I would therefore request that you please do no send me a template letter in response to this request. I am in the process of planning a legal case, so I will need specific answers to the specific questions asked of you in this letter. I have faith that your establishment will do the right thing and truly investigate this matter and if you do not have proof the debt is valid which you will not because of identity theft then please DELETE the information. I expect to receive a response within 15 days of receipt of this letter, or I will expect to see the items in question permanently expunged from my record. 

According to 15 U.S. code 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, unless the creditor has adopted reasonable procedures designed to ensure that each periodic statement including the information required by section XXXX ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to So please update the following account XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2024-05-07 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
To Whom It XXXX Concern : I sent a request for an investigation under XXXX XXXX ( a ) to you in reference to the following account ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX THIS IS MY XXXX and Final NOTICE REGARDING THESE FRAUDULENT ACCOUNTS LITIGATION TO FOLLOW I received a letter advising that you " VERIFIED '' the information. I am curious as to how you verified this information and would like to receive physical documentation to support this erroneous information on my report. Ive been a victim of identity theft so there is no way you were able to verify anything. FCRA states information reporting has to be XXXX XXXX  verifiable and XXXX XXXX accurate otherwise the information must be removed under federal law. Your company has been reporting unverifiable and inaccurate information on my credit report which has damaged my credit. I intend to litigate if this information is not DELETED from my report. Please do not " update '' or " verify this information again without doing a due diligence investigation. I am requesting to be provided with the written contract & physical documentation to support the information that is being reported on my credit report via XXXX mail. Screenshots will not suffice. Send my actual signature on a contract. As this debt is Not mine. I am asking for this verification because my credit score is important to me, and after learning of my identity being compromised I believe it is being unjustly degraded as a result of this unfortunate error. I would therefore request that you please do no send me a template letter in response to this request. I am in the process of planning a legal case, so I will need specific answers to the specific questions asked of you in this letter. I have faith that your establishment will do the right thing and truly investigate this matter and if you do not have proof the debt is valid which you will not because of identity theft then please DELETE the information. I expect to receive a response within 15 days of receipt of this letter, or I will expect to see the items in question permanently expunged from my record. 

According to 15 U.S. code 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, unless the creditor has adopted reasonable procedures designed to ensure that each periodic statement including the information required by section XXXX ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to So please update the following account XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Regards, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-07 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
FCRA 605B might require the removal of any incorrect accounts from my credit report. Could you check the documents? Some of the listed accounts are inaccurate in terms of reporting, with incorrect amounts and dates being reported.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-07 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
This is to follow up on our ongoing efforts to remove the fraudulent items from my credit report. Despite our persistent attempts, I regret to inform you that these fraudulent items still persist on my record. 

The presence of fraudulent items not only undermines my financial credibility but also poses significant challenges for my financial well-being and future credit opportunities. 

I kindly request that you prioritize the investigation and removal of these fraudulent items with the utmost urgency. It is imperative to take all necessary steps to rectify these discrepancies in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and other relevant regulations. The following items should be removed as soon as possible : XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$740.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX, XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX  XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX - XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$740.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$2700.00} XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/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 2024-05-07 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
This is to follow up on our ongoing efforts to remove the fraudulent items from my credit report. Despite our persistent attempts, I regret to inform you that these fraudulent items still persist on my record. 

The presence of fraudulent items not only undermines my financial credibility but also poses significant challenges for my financial well-being and future credit opportunities. 

I kindly request that you prioritize the investigation and removal of these fraudulent items with the utmost urgency. It is imperative to take all necessary steps to rectify these discrepancies in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and other relevant regulations. The following items should be removed as soon as possible : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$740.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX, XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX  XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX - XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$740.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$2700.00} XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX  XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-07 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
These accounts should not be furnished on my consumer report as they are in VIOLATION under, 15 U.S Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer ( a ) IN GENERAL, Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other. ( 2 ) In accordance with the WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS of the consumer to whom it relates. I NEVER gave any consumer reporting agency my WRITTEN CONSENT to report anything on my consumer report which violates my rights as a federal protected consumer. NO CONSENT IS IDENTITY THEFT. As a consumer I am demanding the deletion of accounts listed IMMEDIATELY!

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 2024-05-07 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
I'VE RECENTLY CHECKED MY CREDIT REPORT AND OBSERVED SOME UNAUTHORIZED INQUIRIES STILL REPORTING. 

XXXX XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/year> Please remove this unauthorized inquiry from my credit report. 
XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/year> Please remove this unauthorized inquiry from my credit report. 

TransUnion 1. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/year> Please remove this unauthorized inquiry from my credit report. 
XXXX. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/year> Please remove this unauthorized inquiry from 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-07 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: MA

Complaint narrative:
I'VE RECENTLY CHECKED MY CREDIT REPORT AND OBSERVED SOME UNAUTHORIZED INQUIRIES STILL REPORTING. 

Equifax 1. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/2023 Please remove this unauthorized inquiry from my credit report. 
2. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/2023 Please remove this unauthorized inquiry from my credit report. 

XXXX 1. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/2023 Please remove this unauthorized inquiry from my credit report. 
2. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/2023 Please remove this unauthorized inquiry from my credit report

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-07 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
When I reviewed my credit report, I discovered that some of the information was erroneous. The 3 credit bureaus must validate these accounts in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not authorized to fail to validate this reporting account as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. The following account need to investigate and correct for erroneous reporting in my file and are listed on my credit report : XXXX  XXXX XXXX Balance : {$2200.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$11000.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00}

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 2024-05-07 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Private student loan
Issue: Getting a loan — High pressure sales tactics or recruiting
Company: Maximus Federal Services, Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX used high pressure sales to encourage myself, a young XXXX, to take out maximum loan amounts. The recruiter, before I was a XXXX, had me print my mom 's name on the first XXXX  contract, tying us into a financial contract with them. They guaranteed job placement and that the XXXX  was accredited. Non of which are true. The XXXX  was fraudulent in many ways, not just with the high pressure sales and lack of accreditation. They have since been closed down. I was a XXXX  there from XXXX to XXXX. I have been paying on these private loans and still owe more than my original loan amounts. 

The original private loans were with XXXX XXXX, Navient bought them, and now Aidvantage owns them.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-07 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
Equifax failed to do a proper investigation. I asked Equifax to update all the inaccurate and or incomplete information on my credit report they ate still reporting inaccurate and incomplete information on my credit report which is hurting my ability to get lines of credit. I will provide documentation that I sent last month and you will see nothing was done, the inaccurate accounts are still reporting. Equifax must do a Reinvestigation of these accounts that will be mentioned in my documents listed below.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief