vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding unauthorized accounts appearing on my credit report. Despite my repeated attempts to have these accounts removed, they persist, causing significant damage to my financial reputation and well-being. The accounts in question are in clear violation of 15 USC 1681b regarding permissible purposes. It is evident that the credit bureaus have no permissible purpose to report these fraudulent items without my explicit consent. Please see attached file for these items I am complaining.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
I am a hardworking individual has been diligently paying my accounts on time for the quite a long time. However, upon reviewing my credit report, I discover several instances of late payments recorded by these creditors. Perplexed by this discrepancy, I contacted these creditors to inquire about the inaccuracies. After discussing the matter with a customer service representative and the billing department, it becomes evident that there was a mutual agreement between me and these creditors to adjust the payment schedule due to unforeseen circumstances. Despite adhering to this adjusted schedule, the payments were mistakenly marked as late in the system. Understanding the gravity of the situation, these creditors swiftly acknowledge the error and assures me that the inaccurate late payments will be rectified. Additionally, they offer to provide written documentation of the agreed-upon payment schedule to prevent any future misunderstandings.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am a hardworking individual has been diligently paying my accounts on time for the quite a long time. However, upon reviewing my credit report, I discover several instances of late payments recorded by these creditors. Perplexed by this discrepancy, I contacted these creditors to inquire about the inaccuracies. After discussing the matter with a customer service representative and the billing department, it becomes evident that there was a mutual agreement between me and these creditors to adjust the payment schedule due to unforeseen circumstances. Despite adhering to this adjusted schedule, the payments were mistakenly marked as late in the system. Understanding the gravity of the situation, these creditors swiftly acknowledge the error and assures me that the inaccurate late payments will be rectified. Additionally, they offer to provide written documentation of the agreed-upon payment schedule to prevent any future misunderstandings.

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 2024-04-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
I am a hardworking individual has been diligently paying my accounts on time for the quite a long time. However, upon reviewing my credit report, I discover several instances of late payments recorded by these creditors. Perplexed by this discrepancy, I contacted these creditors to inquire about the inaccuracies. After discussing the matter with a customer service representative and the billing department, it becomes evident that there was a mutual agreement between me and these creditors to adjust the payment schedule due to unforeseen circumstances. Despite adhering to this adjusted schedule, the payments were mistakenly marked as late in the system. Understanding the gravity of the situation, these creditors swiftly acknowledge the error and assures me that the inaccurate late payments will be rectified. Additionally, they offer to provide written documentation of the agreed-upon payment schedule to prevent any future misunderstandings.

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 2024-04-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I earnestly request the removal of this entry from my credit report as it is not mine and appears to be fraudulent. I did not authorize anyone to use my account, and I am deeply concerned about its impact on my creditworthiness. I implore you to conduct a thorough investigation and promptly rectify this error by removing this inaccurate information from my credit profile.

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 2024-04-09 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I want to emphasize unequivocally that I did not give written authorization or instructions for the inclusion of these specific transactions in my consumer report. Consequently, I am formally requesting that these inquiries be blocked and expunged from my record. It is crucial to highlight that this request is not made in error, nor is it grounded in any misrepresentation of relevant facts concerning the request to block these transactions. 

This assertion is important because it underscores the fact that these transactions were included without my explicit consent or instruction. By emphasizing this point, I aim to convey the seriousness of my request and ensure that it is not overlooked or dismissed. Additionally, I want to clarify that my request is based on accurate and relevant information, and I am not attempting to manipulate or deceive in any way.

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 2024-04-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Requested an explanation for a credit inquiry which the vendor stated had never happened. I have been receiving emails, from Experian, stating the results of my dispute were ready but their web site will not allow me access to the report even though I have filled in the cells with the report numbers and ID code and my own info. You can't file anything online with them or send an email and you can't get a human on the phone. Every time I try calling I get transferred to a " report a death '' info line. And there is no ability to transfer to a live agent. I just want to be able to access my results of my dispute. Experian report XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Experian is IMPOSSIBLE to deal with.

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 2024-04-09 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: M&T BANK CORPORATION
State: IN

Complaint narrative:
M & T Bank has failed to resolve the investigation, I have requested debt validation and they have not provided yet they responded to the compliant I placed in this portal as unable to resolve so since they are usable to resolve or investigate, I demand that they remove their information from my credit file as this doesn't to belong to me!!

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 2024-04-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I checked my credit reports and I noticed an inaccurate late payment with my account. I do not recall being late on this account because I always pay my bills on time.

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 2024-04-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
I hope you're doing well. I've run into a bit of a problem. While going through my credit report, I noticed some things that don't seem quite right, and it appears my identity have been stolen online. My nephew, who's studying XXXX XXXX, helped me out by finding a way to check if my XXXX emails were involved in this breach. To my surprise, it turns out that XXXX out of XXXX of my emails contain a lot of my sensitive and personal information. I want to emphasize that I'm not the one behind these accounts. It would mean a lot to me if you could assist in removing the following from my credit report. Please see attached file for these items I am complaining. Inquiries that are in fact unknown/unauthorized and shall be DELETED IMMEDIATELY ARE LISTED BELOW : XXXX XXXX  - Date of inquiry : XX/XX/year>

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 2024-04-09 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I have recently pulled my consumer report and I have found numerous inaccurate and unauthorized reporting from XXXX XXXX XXXX BANK to credit bureaus which is a complete violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Privacy Act of 1974! 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. According to 15 USC 6802 Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, a financial institution may not, directly or through any affiliate, disclose to a nonaffiliated third party any nonpublic personal information, unless such financial institution provides or has provided to the consumer a notice that complies with section XXXX of this title. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  is continuing to report negative items on my consumer report. XXXX XXXX is committing securities fraud and theft. XXXX XXXX has threatened, harassed, and even attempted to extort me for this alleged I debt they claim I owe them. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  is reporting as a charge off on my consumer and they are still claiming I owe a debt. How is this accurate if a charge off is considered income? When it comes time for XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  to do their quarterly taxes, they're going to report the charge off as income and receive a tax deduction. By law you can't attempt to collect on a debt that has already been paid! That is THEFT! Not only that, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, has a continues to sell this alleged debt along with MY NONPUBLIC information to collection agencies WITHOUT MY WRITTEN, OR VERBAL CONSENT. I pulled XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, SEC filings, more specifically the XXXX and XXXX, with in SEC filed Prospectus, and Trust Indenture Forms. In the forms forms state XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, is securitizing card loan agreements as asset backed securities and capitalizing off of it by trading and putting these loans in a pool and selling them on the secondary market. I also stated in my letter for XXXX XXXX to the immediately notify all credit bureaus that the account is PAID AS AGREED. In the letter, I also stated that I was aware of the fraud and theft that XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  is committing and that I am putting them on notice because I will be filing complaints with the SEC, XXXX, IRS, and further legal action. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  has refused to remove and is continuing to report negatively on my consumer report! I demand my account be updated PAID AS AGREED immediately Or at receipt of notice to we Opt out of all reporting on any account by the holder per 15 U.S. Code 6802 - Obligations with respect to disclosures of personal information.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-09 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Kindly eliminate these inquiries ; I lack any relevant information, and the company proceeded without my authorization.

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 2024-04-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Getting a credit card — Card opened without my consent or knowledge
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/2024 I called my Capital One bank about a Credit Card that was opened upon my account without my consent and my knowledge and also I never applied for it. I asked them to closed it and I filed a fraud report with them

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Army and Air Force Exchange Service
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I was XXXX XXXX and had a military star card that was on my credit through them and then a third party collection agency called XXXX. The balance for the military star account was taken from the IRS and I also even paid the debt agency the fee that they said they charged for the debt in full. I know it may still be on my report but it's stating from the star card that it was never paid and it was paid XXXX XX/XX/year>. The agency was paid the remaining balance on the XXXX. I pulled my report and I am still seeing this reflected on my credit and I am in the process of buying a home and I do have receipts. I want this balance updated.

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 2024-04-09 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I have received my credit report which suggests that I may have owed you something in the past or present. However, there is no evidence to support your claim, so I request that you dismiss all claims and remove any harmful reports against me. Specifically, I request that you remove any current reported items that are potentially lacking mandatory physical document evidence to verify the truth and accuracy of the claim, as well as any evidence of compliance with the certified Metro 2 format reporting standards. 

Your agency is in violation! 
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. 

Listed below are the Personal Information that are being challenged Incorrect Current Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TN XXXX Incorrect Previous Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NY XXXX Incorrect Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Incorrect DOB : - XXXX Listed below are the Collections that are being challenged XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX Listed below are the Inquiries that are being challenged 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 2024-04-09 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:
The existence of this account has caused me significant distress, to the point where it is affecting my ability to sleep. I have provided all the necessary documentation to support its removal, and I earnestly implore you to take action and remove it from my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
I LOST my wallet along with my SSN card long ago. I am a victim of identity theft. I have obtained a copy of my credit report with EXPERIAN.COM and there are multiple accounts reporting to my credit profile that are fraudulent. I have also found out that the accounts listed below are not connected to my current address : The information listed in this letter, which is reporting to my credit, does not relate to any transaction ( s ) that I have made. It is the result of identity theft. Please see attached file for these items I am complaining.

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 2024-04-09 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I have no affiliation with the listed creditors and did not initiate this inquiry. Please remove it from my credit report 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 2024-04-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Navient Solutions, LLC.
State: SC

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

15USC1681 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 an account without my written instructions.

15 U.S. Code 1681a - Definitions ; rules of construction - Exclusions. - Except as provided in paragraph the term consumer report does not include - any report containing information solely as to transactions or experiences between the consumer and the person making the report ; 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.

15 USC 1681a ( 2 ) Exclusions.Except as provided in paragraph ( 3 ), the term consumer report does not include ( i ) report containing information solely as to transactions or experiences between the consumer and the person making the report ;

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding unauthorized accounts appearing on my credit report. Despite my repeated attempts to have these accounts removed, they persist, causing significant damage to my financial reputation and well-being. The accounts in question are in clear violation of 15 USC 1681b regarding permissible purposes. It is evident that the credit bureaus have no permissible purpose to report these fraudulent items without my explicit consent. Please see attached file for these items I am complaining.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation