vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-16 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:
In compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and as a gesture of respect to the Federal Trade Commission Committee on accuracy and completeness of credit information I am formally writing in today to dispute negative information appearing on my credit. This incorrect information is greatly hindering me from getting the credit score I deserve and hopefully, this letter will resolve all the issues on my credit. I demand to see Verifiable Proof ( an original Consumer Contract with my Signature on it ) of these items. Your failure to positively verify these accounts and inquiries has hurt my ability to obtain credit.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-16 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
XXXX, XXXX, TRANSUNION Last XXXX XXXX RE : First Progress To whom it may concern, I am contacting you account. because I have found some information that is PRIVATE BY LAW on my credit repor You are reporting a late payment on XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX .and accordance with the fair credit act first progress,, has violated my rights. 15 USC 1681 Section 602 States I have the right to privacy. 15 USC 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions.

XXXX  15 USC 1666B : A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end XXXX  consumer credit plan as late for and purpose 15 USC 1681 S- 3 : ANY REPORT CONTAINING INFORMATION SOLELY AS TO TRANSACTIONS OR XXXX EXPERIENCES BETWEEN THE CONSUMER AND THE PERSON MAKING THE REPORTI This PRIVATE I request that you verify the information and update the payment history account as " PAID, NEVER LATE '' immediately. 
After doing so please provide me with an updated reflecting the changes. 

Best 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 2024-03-16 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Rental debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: Rowland Avenue Management, Inc. A/KA Columbia Debt Recovery, LLC d/b/a Genesis
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Landlord told me that I do not have to worry about the balance because it will be written off and considered as a XXXX balance. Yet they sent my closed account to collection 2 years later and collections asks for payment. Debt company did not provide any reasonable notice of debt or provide further information when requested. Landlords employees stated on record that they have done similar things to several other former tenants. There is a pattern of deceptive, abusive practices.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-16 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/2024 RE : Request for Removal of Inaccurate Derogatory Information from Consumer Credit Report To Whom It May Concern : I am writing to bring to your attention a matter of significant concern regarding the accuracy of information contained within my consumer credit report. It has come to my attention that certain derogatory information, specifically pertaining to XXXX XXXX XXXX account XXXX, continues to be reported inaccurately on my credit file. 
I must emphasize the gravity of this situation, as it is not only a breach of federal laws and statutes but also a violation of my rights as a consumer. Upon disputing the aforementioned account with XXXX and XXXX, it was promptly removed from my credit files due to an inability to verify or validate its accuracy. 
In accordance with the procedures outlined in 15 U.S.C. 1681i and its subsections, I have diligently pursued the removal of this disputed account from all relevant consumer reporting agencies. Despite my repeated efforts and requests, XXXX has thus far failed to acknowledge or act upon my legitimate concerns. 
Furthermore, it has come to my attention that the reporting of this account may also be in violation of IRS debt cancellation regulations. According to IRS guidelines, cancelled debt income, such as that resulting from a charge-off or collection, should not be reported on a consumer 's credit report. Given that TransUnion and XXXX have already acknowledged and corrected this error, I expect TransUnion to do the same without further delay. 
I urge you to take immediate action to rectify this situation by removing the inaccurate and misleading information from my credit file. Failure to do so may result in further escalation of this matter, including potential consumer or legal complaints.

Enclosed with this letter, you will find a copy of my credit report highlighting the violations, as well as documentation confirming the removal of this account by other consumer reporting agencies. As well as the General Debt Cancellation from the IRS. 
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I trust that you will address this issue with the seriousness and urgency it deserves. 
Sincerely, XXXX XXXX [ Enclosures : Copy of credit report, documentation of removal by other consumer reporting agencies ] Please note that a copy of this letter has been sent via certified mail to ensure its receipt and has also been forwarded to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court of California for their records.

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 2024-03-16 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:
The report last updated date is earlier then the opened account date.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-16 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I still have negative items reporting on my credit report without my consent effecting my right as a consumer. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act 15 USC1681 section 602 a states " There is a need to insure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumers right to privacy. 15 USC 6801 15 USC1681 section 604 a section 2 states that " In general Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : in accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. '' ( Furnisher of information to credit agencies ) the financial institution and the Consumer reporting agencies TransUnion, XXXX and XXXX do not have my consent to furnish this information and they surely do not have my written consent. Any and all consent to TransUnion, XXXX, and XXXX, ( Furnisher of information to credit agencies ) whether it be verbal, non-verbal, written, implied or otherwise is revoked. 15 USC 6802 ( b ) ( c ) states that " A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless the consumer is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option. '' ( Furnisher of information to credit agencies ) Never informed me of my right to exercise my nondisclosure option. Not only that 15USC 1681C ( a ) ( 5 ) states '' Except as authorized under subsection ( b ), 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. '' This account is an adverse item they are reporting again without my permission which is against the law. 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A states " 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. 15 U.S. Code 1681e states '' Every consumer reporting agency shall maintain reasonable procedures designed to avoid violations of section 1681c of this title and to limit the furnishing of consumer reports to the purposes listed under section 1681b of this title. XXXX and XXXX are not maintaining reasonable procedures. Also 12 CFR 1016.7 states that " A consumer may exercise the right to opt out at any time. '' I am opting out of your reporting

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 2024-03-16 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:
XXXX, Equifax, XXXX Last 4 social:XXXX RE : XXXX XXXX To whom it may concern, I am contacting you account. because I have found some information that is PRIVATE BY LAW on my credit repor You are reporting a late payment on XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX .and accordance with the fair credit act XXXX XXXX has violated my rights. 15 USC 1681 Section 602 States I have the right to privacy. 15 USC 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions.

XXXX 15 USC 1666B : A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end XXXX consumer credit plan as late for and purpose 15 USC 1681 S- 3 : ANY REPORT CONTAINING INFORMATION SOLELY AS TO TRANSACTIONS OR 164 EXPERIENCES BETWEEN THE CONSUMER AND THE PERSON MAKING THE REPORTI This PRIVATE I request that you verify the information and update the payment history account as " PAID, NEVER LATE '' immediately. 
After doing so please provide me with an updated reflecting the changes. 

Best Regards, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-16 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:
EXPERIAN, XXXX, XXXX Last 4 socialXXXX RE : XXXX XXXX To whom it may concern, I am contacting you account. because I have found some information that is PRIVATE BY LAW on my credit repor You are reporting a late payment on XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX .and accordance with the fair credit act first progress,, has violated my rights. 15 USC 1681 Section 602 States I have the right to privacy. 15 USC 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions.

11.8K 15 USC 1666B : A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end XXXX  consumer credit plan as late for and purpose 15 USC 1681 S- 3 : ANY REPORT CONTAINING INFORMATION SOLELY AS TO TRANSACTIONS OR XXXX EXPERIENCES BETWEEN THE CONSUMER AND THE PERSON MAKING THE REPORTI This PRIVATE I request that you verify the information and update the payment history account as " PAID, NEVER LATE '' immediately. 
After doing so please provide me with an updated reflecting the changes. 

Best 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
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-16 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of identity theft please remove this fraud inquiry from my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-16 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
15 USC 1681 a ( d ) ( XXXX ) ( A ) ( i ) clearly states that transactions between the consumer and the Person/Corporation making the report is NOT included on the consumer reports. Yet TransUnion, XXXX XXXX XXXX is reporting this information. The reporting of excluded information pursuant to 15 USC 1681 a ( d ) ( XXXX ) ( A ) ( i ) on a consumer report is a clear violation of Metro2 compliance. Provide me with the Metro2 compliance disclosure on reporting transactions to a consumer reporting agency. I need the transactions reporting as late, collection/charge-off status and any other derogatory information deleted from my consumer reports effective immediately. Before you think to reply that this account has been validated, lets be clear that I am not asking you to validate or verify anything. So please do not respond by telling me that as a tactic to waste my valuable time. Some of the negative accounts have been placed in Collection/Charge-Off Status WITHOUT mailing me a copy of IRS form 1099-C Cancellation of Debt. TransUnion, XXXX XXXX and the creditors reporting collections/Charge-Offs, late payments/other derogatory information in my consumer report are in violation of 26 USC ss 6050P Returns Relating to the Cancellation of Indebtedness By Certain Entities. If this derogatory account information is not deleted from my consumer reports within 30 days, I will be forced to officially file IRS form 3949A : Information Referral AND IRS form 211. Application For Award Original Information Overview with the Internal Revenue Service against ALL entitiesinvolved.

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 2024-03-16 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: MO

Complaint narrative:
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to express my frustration regarding the numerous attempts made to remove late closed accounts from my record. 

To my disappointment, despite multiple attempts and assurances from your representatives, the late closed accounts remain unresolved. Each attempt to address this issue has been met with delays, misinformation, and ultimately, no resolution. This prolonged and ineffective process has not only caused undue stress but has also significantly impacted my financial opportunities. 

As a valued customer, I expected a more proactive and efficient response from your company in addressing this matter. The failure to promptly rectify the late closed accounts has not only affected my creditworthiness but has also diminished my trust in your company 's ability to fulfill its obligations to its customers. 

I urge you to take immediate action to rectify this situation. I request that you expedite the process of removing the late closed accounts from my record without further delay. Additionally, I expect transparent communication regarding the steps being taken to address this issue and prevent similar occurrences in the future. 

Furthermore, I believe it is reasonable to request compensation for the financial hardships and stress caused by this oversight. I trust that you will handle this matter with the urgency and seriousness it deserves and provide me with a satisfactory resolution promptly. With this, I am asking for your assistance to remove this account in my credit file : XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} - I believe this account is reporting inaccurately. I do not recall ever having a legal obligation with this company nor do I believe one exists. Please provide me verifiable proof this account belongs to me. I request a signed contract which is the ONLY LEGAL authority that stipulates an agreement. Please remove it.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-16 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I have already sent a letter addressing the inaccuracies and unknown items on my credit report, but unfortunately, I have not received any response even after 30 days. It feels like I'm being taken advantage of and my disputes are being ignored. According to Section 611 ( a ), if these items are not investigated within 30 days, they should be promptly removed from my credit report. Since it has been over 30 days, I expect these accounts to be updated immediately. If not, I will have no choice but to pursue legal action due to the stress this situation has caused me. Additionally, my information was also affected by the Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX data breach, which raises concerns about the security of my personal data.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-16 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I have already sent a letter addressing the inaccuracies and unknown items on my credit report, but unfortunately, I have not received any response even after 30 days. It feels like I'm being taken advantage of and my disputes are being ignored. According to Section 611 ( a ), if these items are not investigated within 30 days, they should be promptly removed from my credit report. Since it has been over 30 days, I expect these accounts to be updated immediately. If not, I will have no choice but to pursue legal action due to the stress this situation has caused me. Additionally, my information was also affected by the XXXX, Experian, and XXXX data breach, which raises concerns about the security of my personal data.

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 2024-03-16 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: Atlanticus Services Corporation
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
The name of the account is Fortiva. They continue to report false information to all 3 credit agencies. This account was closed and paid in full in 2019. This account was never late nor does my credit report reflect late payments. Yet Fortiva has continued to illegally report false information. They had a system wide purge and have zero record of me ever even having an account let alone a payment history. I spoke with my account specialist at XXXX and we got to the bottom of it by calling them on conference call the gentleman openly admitted after providing social and credit card number, and date of birth that there is no record of an account. So the XXXX rep questioned why are you guys still reporting false information the customer service rep then hung up the phone. I have also provided all three with an email chain of conversation with Customer Service, stating the exact same thing that they have no record of me ever even have an account this account needs to be removed. It is highly damaging my report. This is an issue that should not be going on when my credit report is highly valued nor do I make late payments on anything. This account must be removed due to the reasons listed above. I have also mailed copies of these emails to the other credit agencies and still nothing has happened.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-16 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of identity theft please remove this fraud 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-16 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:
The report last updated date is earlier then the opened account date.

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