vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-12 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem when making payments — Problem during payment process
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
As part of debt consolidation, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXX ) sent a number of checks to pay off my credit cards, including my CITI Custom Cash credit card for {$2900.00}. All checks to each creditor were mailed out o/a XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, with all but CITI receiving and crediting my accounts by XXXX XX/XX/XXXX. By the end of XX/XX/XXXX, CITI had still not received/processed the check ( # XXXX ) within 30 days, so I contacted XXXX who placed a stop payment on the first check, and sent me a second check ( # XXXX, see attached upload ). On XXXX XX/XX/XXXX I mailed the second check to CITI 's " Express Payment '' address in XXXX, KY, with a receipt signature requested. The check was received XXXX XX/XX/XXXX in XXXX and signed for by XXXX XXXX. 

Several times over the last three days Ive spoken to numerous individuals in a foreign country who had absolutely no concept of the CITI " Express Payment '' processes or procedures. As of this writing, I've had to make two payments since the first check was mailed XXXX XX/XX/XXXX. CITI should refund both payments, with the interest they've gouged me for over the last 45 days.

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 monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-12 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: LEXISNEXIS
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I got a copy of my credit report, and I saw a lot of incorrect information, so much so that I believe I am a victim of identity theft. There were incorrect addresses, employers, and inquiries that I never made. There is also a CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEM account # XXXX I don't know anything about it. I have never given my social security number out, just to my employer. 
These violations fall under 15 US Code 1681 and 15 US Code 1681b ( FCRA ). The law clearly states the following : 15 USC 1681b ( 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.

Meaning that if you do not have or have not gotten any written instructions from me ( the consumer ) to furnish an account on my report,. It should not be there. That is a violation. I never gave written instructions to furnish any of the following accounts :.

Secondly, according to 15 USC 1681,. The law clearly states :.

1. Accuracy and fairness of credit reporting. The Congress makes the following findings : 2. The banking system is dependent on fair and accurate credit reporting.

Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and Unfair credit reporting methods undermine public confidence, which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system.

( 4 ) There is a need to ensure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and respect for the consumers right to privacy.

( b ) Reasonable procedures It is the purpose of this subchapter to require that consumer reporting agencies adopt reasonable procedures for meeting the needs of commerce for consumer credit, personnel, insurance, and other information in a manner which is fair and equitable to the consumer, with regard to the confidentiality, accuracy, relevancy, and proper utilization of such information in accordance with the requirements of this subchapter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-12 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: Self Financial Inc.
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
I recently reviewed my Consumer Report where I discovered that ( SBNA/ SELF LENDER ) reported what was notated as a ( LATE PAYMENT ) ( XXXX ) on my credit report. In pursuant to title 15 U.S.C. 1666b, No creditor should treat a payment under an open-end consumer credit plan as a late payment. In pursuant to title 15 U.S.C. 1681b ( a ) ( 2 ) any information placed on my consumer report should be based in accordance with my written instructions.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-12 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I need to assure that these accounts being reported have been fully verified by this agency. I do not want items reported which are not 100 % accurate.

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 2024-01-12 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
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 information is inaccurate.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-12 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: WI

Complaint narrative:
This is my OTHER request that I have been a victim of identity theft and that no one seems to care, that I want to dispute specific records in my credit file that do not belong to me, or that I have signed any agreement. The items I'm challenging have nothing to do with any transactions I've done or authorized to gain products, services, or money. Please remove the following XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2024-01-12 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: WI

Complaint narrative:
This is my OTHER request that I have been a victim of identity theft and that no one seems to care, that I want to dispute specific records in my credit file that do not belong to me, or that I have signed any agreement. The items I'm challenging have nothing to do with any transactions I've done or authorized to gain products, services, or money. Please remove the following XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-12 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:
There are still things that need to be blocked or deleted, but I appreciate your help in getting some of the unlawfully obtained data from my credit file removed. In compliance with FCRA section 605 of the regulations, you have to delete any records mentioned in an ID THEFT REPORT. Since I proactively remembered it for a prior letter, I am including this report again. My counsel has been made aware of my plans, and they are prepared to hold you responsible for your continuous disobedience. 
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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 2024-01-12 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:
I need to assure that these accounts being reported have been fully verified by this agency. I do not want items reported which are not 100 % accurate.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-12 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — Store credit card
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement — Credit card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase on your statement
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/2023 I placed an order at Macy 's web site Order # XXXX Rope Link XXXX '' Chain Necklace ( XXXX ) in XXXX Gold {$410.00}. According to Macys item was delivered on XX/XX/2023. I was never given a tracking number neither proof of delivering. I never received the item. 
Macy 's sent this email and closed my dispute : Dear Jose L Calle , Thank you for your recent inquiry.

After careful consideration of your claim and after reviewing your order history, we regret to inform you that your request for a credit or order reshipment has not been approved.

We value you as a Macy 's customer, so if you feel your issue has not been satisfactorily addressed, please email us at XXXX. 
Respectfully, XXXX A Customer Service Representative XXXX I believe Macy 's has a bias business practice with their Macy 's AMEX credit card in other words Credit Card protects Macy store interests while penalizing the customer in this case me, their refuse to credit back {$410.00} amount for the item I never received, their only answer is the case is closed. As a credit card user should be protected against a lost of item that was never delivered to me. 
I need your help to guarantee a fair resolution to this problem that will protect my interest as a consumer. 
To protect my good credit history I have proceed to paid for the amount of the item I never received, so for me a fair resolution will be for Macys to full refund me the amount of {$410.00}. 
Based on this this bad experience I will proceed to close my Macy 's AMEX credit Card account and stop doing any business with Macy 's as I believe Macy 's didn't look in account my best interest as customer.

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 2024-01-12 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
This account is not 30 days late, XXXX received a payment on the XXXX of XXXX, the payments are biweekly, they have a times on their website under my account showed where you owe them nothing yet your still XXXX  number of days past due. also, the balance they report for the end of XXXX does not match the statement balance. 

XXXX is reporting false information. They have already damage my credit by lowering my score XXXX points

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-12 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
This account is not 30 days late, XXXX received a payment on the XXXX of XXXX, the payments are biweekly, they have a times on their website under my account showed where you owe them nothing yet your still XXXX  number of days past due. also, the balance they report for the end of XXXX does not match the statement balance. 

XXXX is reporting false information. They have already damage my credit by lowering my score XXXX points

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 2024-01-12 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Unable to get your credit report or credit score — Other problem getting your report or credit score
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CO

Complaint narrative:
I have been trying to get my Equifax credit report corrected since XXXX. I have written and digital correspondence from Equifax and CFPB on these issues. My personal info has been finnialy updated but I have no information on my credit report. The other 2 bureaus have all my information correct for the past 12 years. I am not sure where else to turn as XXXX and Equifax seem to care very little about the stress and monetary loss this has caused me over the last decade.. Please Help!!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-12 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:
I recently reviewed a copy of my credit report. It indicated that credit inquiries were made by following the credit inquiries listed below. However, these inquiries were not authorized by me. Therefore, I'm sending this complaint to dispute these inquiries and have it removed from my credit report. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2024-01-12 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:
The purpose of this complaint is to have several unauthorized hard credit inquiries removed from my credit report. I received a copy of my credit report from your bureau on XX/XX/XXXX and noticed that there are unauthorized inquiries listed. Kindly investigate my claim in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. If you find any unauthorized inquiries, PLEASE REMOVE THEM AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE and send me a copy of my new, accurate credit report. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2024-01-12 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of identity theft, and I have reported this matter to the authorities. It is perplexing that while other credit bureaus have promptly recognized and removed these fraudulent accounts, Experian appears to be ignoring my legitimate requests. 
List of Fraudulent Accounts : XXXX XXXXXXXX PLEASE DELETE!!! XXXX have already removed this account from their records.. 
XXXX XXXX PLEASE DELETE!!! XXXX have already removed this account from their records. 
XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX-FRAUD, PLEASE DELETE!!! 
The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) grants consumers the right to accurate and fair reporting of their credit history. I demand an immediate and thorough investigation into these matters, with the removal of the fraudulent accounts 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 2024-01-12 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of identity theft, and I have reported this matter to the authorities. It is perplexing that while other credit bureaus have promptly recognized and removed these fraudulent accounts, Equifax appears to be ignoring my legitimate requests. 
List of Fraudulent Accounts : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX-FRAUD, PLEASE DELETE!!! 
The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) grants consumers the right to accurate and fair reporting of their credit history. I demand an immediate and thorough investigation into these matters, with the removal of the fraudulent accounts from my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-01-12 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement — Credit card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase on your statement
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
Purchased {$1200.00} in goods from XXXX stores of XXXX FL and XXXX provided tracking with delivery info but XXXX never delivered the items. Instead said left with neighbor. Problem is two fold 1. I never authorized them to leave with neighbor. I checked with ALL neighbors and no one got the packages. 
2. XXXX can not say with whom ( a person 's name ) or WHERE ( which address ) packages were left!! 
Therefore delivery has to be declared LOST and my {$1200.00} dollars refunded to me. 
There is Insurance on this delivery and merchant REFUSES to help!! Did not even require a signature and the amount is HUGE!!

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 2024-01-12 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
I explained that the account did not belong to me, nor did I have a contract with them. They refuse to remove the inaccurate information causing grave stress as I can not obtain anything because of inaccurate information.

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 2024-01-12 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:
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 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 2024-01-12 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: CA

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 information is inaccurate.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief