vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-29 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: CO

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX, we purchased a used XXXX XXXX XXXX from XXXX XXXX in XXXX, Colorado. We knew we were going to finance it, but had not had a chance to verify the latest rate with our preferred lender ( XXXX ). When we told the sales person we wanted to verify the rate and then close the deal, he told us we could just put a downpayment on the car, and complete " the paperwork '' with his finance department with the understanding they would hold the paperwork for a short time while we confirmed the rate with XXXX. I was to let him know our decision the next day ( XX/XX/XXXX ). 

I verified the rate, XXXX was lower. We contacted the sales person by email on XX/XX/XXXX sending him the paperwork he would need to give to the finance department to complete the deal with XXXX 's financing. The sales person did not communicate with the Finance Department or he did and they ignored him. Over the XXXX, the Finance Department  initiated 2 hard inquiries on one credit reporting service, and 4 on a second credit reporting service and completed their paperwork, signing us up for a loan with XXXX XXXX. 

When we found out, I contacted the sales manager and got no movement. The Finance Manager reached out and basically told us we could choose to refinance the loan on our own if we wanted - but that we had 'signed the paperwork so he didn't feel he needed to do anything else '. We contacted the XXXX XXXX XXXX and I reached out to the sales manager by email - letting him know we had contacted the XXXX  and that whether it was a communication mishap or whatever, that we were not happy with the deal and wanted them to honor the agreement made with their sales person. They eventually responded to the XXXX  by supposedly buying out our loan with XXXX XXXX and replacing it with the loan from XXXX as requested. We expected them to reverse the hard inquiries on our credit report. They did not. I reached out to the Sales manager again, and asked him if they had a reason they could not reverse the hard inquiries. He did not respond. So we went back to the XXXX  and replied that our complaint was not complete. The Finance Manager responded to the XXXX  that we had signed the paperwork so he was not going to take any further action. Again... that wasn't the deal we made with their sales person - and even though they took partial action, my credit rating went from the low to mid XXXX 's to the high XXXX 's on both credit reporting services. 

My credit is important to me - and XXXX hasn't given me any logical explanation as to why they can't reverse inquiries that should never have been made against my credit. 

I have attached emails and the XXXX chain of communication to cover details I may have missed in this overview.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-29 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: CO

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX, we purchased a used XXXX XXXX XXXX from XXXX XXXX in XXXX, Colorado. We knew we were going to finance it, but had not had a chance to verify the latest rate with our preferred lender ( XXXX ). When we told the sales person we wanted to verify the rate and then close the deal, he told us we could just put a downpayment on the car, and complete " the paperwork '' with his finance department with the understanding they would hold the paperwork for a short time while we confirmed the rate with XXXX. I was to let him know our decision the next day ( XX/XX/XXXX ). 

I verified the rate, XXXX was lower. We contacted the sales person by email on XX/XX/XXXX sending him the paperwork he would need to give to the finance department to complete the deal with XXXX 's financing. The sales person did not communicate with the Finance Department or he did and they ignored him. Over the weekend, the Finance Department initiated 2 hard inquiries on one credit reporting service, and 4 on a second credit reporting service and completed their paperwork, signing us up for a loan with XXXX XXXX. 
When we found out, I contacted the sales manager and got no movement. The Finance Manager reached out and basically told us we could choose to refinance the loan on our own if we wanted - but that we had 'signed the paperwork so he didn't feel he needed to do anything else '. We contacted the XXXX XXXX XXXX and I reached out to the sales manager by email - letting him know we had contacted the XXXX  and that whether it was a communication mishap or whatever, that we were not happy with the deal and wanted them to honor the agreement made with their sales person. They eventually responded to the XXXX  by supposedly buying out our loan with XXXX XXXX and replacing it with the loan from XXXX as requested. We expected them to reverse the hard inquiries on our credit report. They did not. I reached out to the Sales manager again, and asked him if they had a reason they could not reverse the hard inquiries. He did not respond. So we went back to the XXXX  and replied that our complaint was not complete. The Finance Manager responded to the XXXX  that we had signed the paperwork so he was not going to take any further action. Again... that wasn't the deal we made with their sales person - and even though they took partial action, my credit rating went from the low to mid XXXX 's to the high XXXX 's on both credit reporting services. 

My credit is important to me - and XXXX hasn't given me any logical explanation as to why they can't reverse inquiries that should never have been made against my credit. 

I have attached emails and the XXXX  chain of communication to cover details I may have missed in this overview.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-29 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Equifax is failing to upload their responsibility of deleting information that is inaccurate after being notified why such information is inaccurate. They are blatantly disregarding the law by reporting false information.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-29 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to delete the following information in my file. The items I need to be deleted are listed in the report. I am a victim of identity theft and did not make this change. I ask that the items be deleted to correct my credit report. I reported the theft of my identity to the Federal Trade Commission and I also have enclosed copies of the Federal Trade Commission 's Identity Theft Affidavit. Please delete the items as soon as possible.

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 2024-04-29 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
on XX/XX/year> | sent a letter regarding inaccurate and unknown things on my credit report to this day over 30 days later I have not received a response yet. I feel like im being taken advantage of and being ignored of my disputes. Section 611 ( a ), it is plainly stated that a failure to investigate these items within 30 days gives a reason to immediately remove those items from my credit report it has been over 30 days so they should be deleted promptly. I demand these accounts be deleted immediately or I will file for litigation due to the stress you caused me. My information was also impacted by the equifax data breach and may have got into the hands of thewrongperson.|

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-29 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
on XX/XX/year> | sent a letter regarding inaccurate and unknown things on my credit report to this day over 30 days later I have not received a response yet. I feel like im being taken advantage of and being ignored of my disputes. Section 611 ( a ), it is plainly stated that a failure to investigate these items within 30 days gives a reason to immediately remove those items from my credit report it has been over 30 days so they should be deleted promptly. I demand these accounts be deleted immediately or I will file for litigation due to the stress you caused me. My information was also impacted by the XXXX data breach and may have got into the hands of thewrongperson.|

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 2024-04-29 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
Under 15 USC 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) subject to subsection ( f ) and except as provided in subsection ( g ), If the completeness or accuracy of any item of information contained in a consumer 's file at a consumer reporting agency is disputed by the consumer and the consumer notifies the agency directly or indirectly through a reseller, of such dispute, the agency shall, free of charge, conduct a reasonable reinvestigation to determine whether the disputed information is inaccurate and record the current status of the disputed information, or delete the item from the file in accordance with paragraph ( 5 ), before the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date on which the agency receives the notice of the dispute from the consumer or reseller. 

Account Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : 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 2024-04-29 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
Under 15 USC 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) subject to subsection ( f ) and except as provided in subsection ( g ), If the completeness or accuracy of any item of information contained in a consumer 's file at a consumer reporting agency is disputed by the consumer and the consumer notifies the agency directly or indirectly through a reseller, of such dispute, the agency shall, free of charge, conduct a reasonable reinvestigation to determine whether the disputed information is inaccurate and record the current status of the disputed information, or delete the item from the file in accordance with paragraph ( 5 ), before the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date on which the agency receives the notice of the dispute from the consumer or reseller. 

Account Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : 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 2024-04-29 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: AZ

Complaint narrative:
To Whom It May Concern : I was in the process of applying for new employment and it was brought to my attention that there is some inaccurate information reporting on my credit report.I received a copy of my credit report and to my surprise I saw all these inaccurate items that are not correct. By the way I hope that this does not hinder my ability to obtain employment due to this inaccurate information showing. I was advised by a legal friend of mine that under 15 US Code 1681a section 603 ( k ) ( b ) ( ii ) can be considered an adverse action.

Therefore I want the following accounts to be updated to the correct amount, date, status, open and closed date, last date of activity and time.

If you can not complete this request, please delete the accounts immediately. I have provided an exhibit of evidence showing the inaccuracies of my reports.

Please investigate if every piece of information is correct. If not, please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX there is some inaccurate information reporting XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 


2. 15 U.S. CODE 1692E 10 - FALSE OR MISLEADING REPRESENTATIONS XXXX Account Number : XXXX Delete this account. 


XXXX. 15 U.S. CODE 1692E 10 - FALSE OR MISLEADING REPRESENTATIONS GRAIN XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 


XXXX. 15 U.S. CODE 1692G - VALIDATION OF DEBTS XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 


5. 15 U.S. CODE 1681B - PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES OF CONSUMER REPORTS XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 


6. 15 U.S. CODE 1681B - PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES OF CONSUMER REPORTS XXXXXXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 


7. 15 U.S. CODE 1681B - PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES OF CONSUMER REPORTS CREDIT XXXX XXXX XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 


8. 15 U.S. CODE 1681B - PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES OF CONSUMER REPORTS CREDIT XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 


XXXX. 15 U.S. CODE 1681B - PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES OF CONSUMER REPORTS EXPERIAN BUSINESS CRED Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it 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 2024-04-29 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I want to be absolutely clear : I did not authorize these specific transactions to be included in my consumer report, neither in writing nor verbally. Therefore, I formally request that these inquiries be blocked and removed from my record. I want to stress that this request is not a mistake, nor is it based on any misrepresentation of facts. It's crucial to highlight that these transactions were included without my explicit consent or instruction. By emphasizing this, I hope to convey the seriousness of my request and ensure it receives proper attention. Furthermore, I want to emphasize that my request is based on accurate and relevant information, and I have no intention of deceiving or manipulating the situation in any way.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-29 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
Equifax Information Services LLC Consumer Dispute Center XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX Dear Equifax, I am writing to request the removal of incorrect information from my credit report, which I obtained from Equifax. Upon reviewing the report, I discovered several inaccuracies that require immediate attention : 1. Charge Off from XXXX XXXX : There is a charge off listed from XXXX XXXX, which has been paid in full. Therefore, it needs to be removed from my credit report immediately due to incorrect reporting. 

XXXX. Incorrect Late Payments : Additionally, I noticed XXXX late payments listed on my credit report, which are incorrect and should be removed promptly. 

XXXX. Inaccurate Account from XXXX XXXX XXXX : XXXX XXXX XXXX is reporting inaccurate information about an account that they have not provided validation for. This account has been paid in full and needs to be removed immediately. 

I kindly request that Equifax investigate these discrepancies and take the necessary steps to correct them as soon as possible. I also ask for written confirmation of the corrections made and an updated copy of my credit report reflecting these changes. 

Your prompt attention to this matter is greatly appreciated. Please feel free to contact me if you require any further information or clarification at XXXX or XXXX. 

Thank you for your assistance in resolving this issue promptly. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-29 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: MO

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.

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 informationisinaccurate.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-29 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Other features, terms, or problems — Problem with customer service
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
Applied for SCRA got denied because the debt was obtained while in XXXX XXXX Im XXXX XXXX in Louisiana and its a state law to cap interest rate at 6 %

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-29 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Problem with personal statement of dispute
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
This is a formal complain against all XXXX credit bureaus - XXXX, XXXX, Equifax. It all started with my identity was stolen and used to create a credit card account with XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX. I learned about the existence of the account when I received a bill in XX/XX/XXXX. I immediately reported fraud to XXXX XXXX, who then closed the account while doing their investigation. I then asked and confirmed that the account was closed in XXXX XXXX. Because I continue to receive a bill from XXXXXXXX XXXX into XX/XX/XXXX despite being told that the account is closed, I filed an Identity Theft report from FTC in early XXXX and mailed the letter and report to all XXXX credit agencies. When I applied to a mortgage lender for loan, a credit pull in mid XXXX resulted in my credit score dropped by XXXX points. All XXXX credit agencies reported that the derogatory remark was because of the outstanding, XXXX days past-due balance from XXXX 's XXXX despite I have placed an fraud alert and reported it to them. I have since filed a Police Report and submitted it to XXXXXXXX XXXX again , who claimed that they are doing yet another investigation for another 50 days. No credit agencies acknowledge this account is under investigation but " customer closed the account ''. At the end of XX/XX/XXXX, I physically went to XXXX XXXX to pay the balance and prepare to file a dispute in small claims court. Credit agencies bare no responsibilities but ruin my life despite me being a victim of identity theft and did my due diligence to ensure that I did my part to make this as transparent and as fair as I can. As far as I can tell, paying for an outstanding balance created by a perpetrator is not fair, nor do I suffer XXXX points deduction in my credit score. This is literally no way to recover from this nonsense against corporate bullies. FTC identity theft report, police report, evidence, history of credit -- none of those things matter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-29 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Resurgent Capital Services L.P.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/year> LVNV Funding LLC reported that I owed them XXXX dollars. I have never bought anything, received anything from this company nor did I benefit from anything from this company nor the company that they represent.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-29 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:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX Account # XXXX, has violated my rights. 

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

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

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 2024-04-29 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:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX Account # XXXX, has violated my rights. 

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

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

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief