vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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:
Hi I am submitting this XXXX XXXX this isn't any influence and this is not a third party. XXXX has low and unfair credit number for me in their report. I have complained. The problem has not been resolved. my fico has me at a credit score over 719XXXX has me at a score around 590. That is a huge difference. XXXX paints me as a XXXX. my fico say I have good credit. What the heck is going on here. i have almost no debt and my identity was stolen causing my score to drop n i made this clear for 60 days straight with XXXX i spoke to a representative agent name XXXX and XXXX and XXXX from the fraud department I prefer to speak to a us rept but they refused they had me on mute for 4 hours which was hurtful I have a perfect repayment record. I have very low credit utilization. I have three negative credit items outstanding debt now. I have modest but ok income. Social Security. Something is wrong with XXXX. I do not understand why they are abusing consumers .This was a fist step towards attempting resolution. They kept lying telling me they disputed n its not reporting but it keep reporting this inaccurate information without my authorization. They refused or were unable to verify n remove the inquiries and its been 60days n they record the calls n admitted they had my police report n ftc and affidavit That was after attempting to contact XXXX more than 21 times. XXXX is an abusive company. They are supposed to be protecting consumers. They need to be reigned in. they are causing me severe XXXX and stopping me from getting this job offer n now im homeless n cant provide to my XXXX XXXX  old daughter PLEASE HELP ME PLEASE im depressed now.with no help.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-31 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Problem with a lender or other company charging your account — Money was taken from your account on the wrong day or for the wrong amount
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: MO

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/2022, a freeze was placed on my business account, at the time XXXX was in the account. I agreed to settle the amount of XXXX to be taking from the account, signed the release from the attorney office, to release the freeze from my account, Bank of America has yet to release my account. I also received an email from the attorneys office with the amount of XXXX that was owed, in a settlement agreement. Bank of America placed a hold for XXXX, which is not the amount that was told to them. I spoke with XXXX from XXXX XXXX XXXX the attorney office which placed a freeze, she stated that is not the amount that she called in for, it was XXXX. So I feel Bank of America is placing an illegal hold amount on my account, and has not released my account, after receiving the release from XXXX & XXXX. XXXX sent on XX/XX/2022.

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 2022-10-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement — Card was charged for something you did not purchase with the card
Company: NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
State: CT

Complaint narrative:
I have filed police report and ftc and contacted navy federal credit union several times after providing several police reports and affidivates I was told that i would recieve credit in the form of a check and never got it.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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: MI

Complaint narrative:
Delete Late payments from XXXX XXXX XXXX from XXXX, XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX your company is in clear violation of the law under 15 USC 1681b-Permissible purpose of the consumer reports the law Cleary states . ( b ) in Genral subjects to subsection ( c ) any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report the following circumstance and no other. ( 2 ) in accordance with the written instruction of the consumer whom it relates. did I give you written instructions on my credit report? ( A ) Subject to section 1681s-3 of this title any ( i ) reports containing information solely as to transactions or experiences between the consumer and the person making the report. Delete the above late payments from my credit report. failure to respond satisfactorily with deletion of the above referenced account and send out a free copy of my credit report after changes have been made will result in legal actions being taken against your company, for which will be seeking {$1000.00} per violation for : 1.Defamation of Character ( per se ) 2.Negligent Enablement of identity fraud 3.Fair debt collection practices act 15 USC1692g violations 4.fair reporting act 15USC 1681 violations for willful noncompliance- 616. Civil liability for willful noncompliance 15USC 1681n 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 2022-10-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
Delete Late payments from XXXX XXXX XXXX from XXXX, XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX your company is in clear violation of the law under 15 USC 1681b-Permissible purpose of the consumer reports the law Cleary states . ( b ) in Genral subjects to subsection ( c ) any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report the following circumstance and no other. ( 2 ) in accordance with the written instruction of the consumer whom it relates. did I give you written instructions on my credit report? ( A ) Subject to section 1681s-3 of this title any ( i ) reports containing information solely as to transactions or experiences between the consumer and the person making the report. Delete the above late payments from my credit report. failure to respond satisfactorily with deletion of the above referenced account and send out a free copy of my credit report after changes have been made will result in legal actions being taken against your company, for which will be seeking {$1000.00} per violation for : 1.Defamation of Character ( per se ) 2.Negligent Enablement of identity fraud 3.Fair debt collection practices act 15 USC1692g violations 4.fair reporting act 15USC 1681 violations for willful noncompliance- 616. Civil liability for willful noncompliance 15USC 1681n Best regards, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX  XXXX falsely reported a debt stemming from an alleged overdue cable bill with XXXX XXXX in my name. In response to CFPB complaint XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX acknowledged that, while it did not own the debt, it was seeking to collect for an alleged amount from XXXX. In CFPB Complaint XXXX I disputed the debt. Moreover I informed XXXX they were not licensed to collect in my state, Michigan. XXXX responded stating it would cease all collection efforts1. However, XXXX has continued to furnish information regarding the alleged collection account to the XXXX. The XXXX  have allegedly transmitted disputes to XXXX and " verified '' the continued collection activity despite XXXX making clear it'd ceased all collection activity. Full statement and documentation attached.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-31 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Southern Management Systems Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/XXXX I moved out of a student apartment name XXXX  XXXX ( former name ) now known as XXXX XXXX. I had three other roommates, I was the last person to move out I requested prior of moving out the leasing agents do a walk through after the other roomates had moved out because items were stolen in the furnish property as well as damages, Once I moved that's when they did a walk through and charge me {$600.00}. That's an absurb amount especially since I express to them what was going on as far damages & missing items I kept pleading with the leasing agents to witness the unit before I moved out because I didn't want to get charge a damage fee. I never knew about this fee until this year XXXX. I reach out to the company multiple time and they never answer their phone and their previous corporate company sold them due to many complaints from residents, I follow up with their new corporate company I'm unable to get a response. I reach out to the debt collector they weren't helpful as well.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX falsely reported a debt stemming from an alleged overdue cable bill with XXXX XXXX in my name. In response to CFPB complaint XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX acknowledged that, while it did not own the debt, it was seeking to collect for an alleged amount from XXXX. In CFPB Complaint XXXX I disputed the debt. Moreover I informed XXXX they were not licensed to collect in my state, Michigan. XXXX responded stating it would cease all collection efforts1. However, XXXX has continued to furnish information regarding the alleged collection account to the XXXX. The XXXX  have allegedly transmitted disputes to XXXX and " verified '' the continued collection activity despite XXXX making clear it'd ceased all collection activity. Full statement and documentation attached.

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 2022-10-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX  XXXX falsely reported a debt stemming from an alleged overdue cable bill with XXXX XXXX in my name. In response to CFPB complaint XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX acknowledged that, while it did not own the debt, it was seeking to collect for an alleged amount from XXXX. In CFPB Complaint XXXX I disputed the debt. Moreover I informed XXXX they were not licensed to collect in my state, Michigan. XXXX responded stating it would cease all collection efforts1. However, XXXX has continued to furnish information regarding the alleged collection account to the XXXX The XXXX  have allegedly transmitted disputes to XXXX and " verified '' the continued collection activity despite XXXX making clear it'd ceased all collection activity. Full statement and documentation attached.

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 2022-10-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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 recently received a credit alert on my XXXX and TransUnion credit accounts on XX/XX/2022. My credit report show shows inquiries by XXXX XXXX I do not recall authorizing XXXX XXXX to use my social security number for no business in reference to obtaining credit cards. I applied under my business EIN # not my social as a matter of fact. I was applying for a business card which on the form states EIN or Social. This misleading, deceptive and Unfair Advertising to the consumer. I had an option to use either my social or EIN. I choose to use my EIN because my business credit is strong. 

If you find that I am remiss, and you did have authorization to inquire and use my ( social security number ) please send me proof of this. I use my EIN number because it was an option on the XXXX  XXXX website and if its not an option then XXXX XXXX is committing fraud under subpart 1603.70 Misleading, Deceptive UnFair Advertising. 

Subpart 1603.70Misleading, Deceptive, or Unfair Advertising This bill restricts online advertising that targets an individual, internet-connected device, or group of individuals or devices based on personal information. Personal information includes information that is reasonably linkable to an individual or connected device such as internet browsing history or the content of communications.1603.7001 Policy. ( b ) OPM discourages advertising that is misleading or deceptive. This in-cludes advertising that is directed at other carriers plans participating in the Program and which uses incomplete or inappropriate comparisons or disparaging or minimizing techniques.

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 2022-10-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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: SC

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. 


XXXX XXXX XXXX : # XXXX {$180.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX  : # XXXX {$65.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX  : # XXXX {$1100.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX  : # XXXX {$730.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX : # XXXX {$290.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX {$1100.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX {$110.00} 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 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 2022-10-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX - XXXX This account is being improperly reported, I have disputed this account XXXX XXXX and this account has been removed from my credit report due to not being able to be accurately and thoroughly verified.

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 2022-10-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing issue — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: Freedom Mortgage Company
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/2022, I submitted a pre qualification request for a mortgage company, Freedom Mortgage. I spoke to XXXX XXXX, XXXX # XXXX. On that date, he set up a phone appointment and said he would contact me by XXXX XXXX I never heard from XXXX XXXX. I contacted Freedom Mortgage on multiple occasions and could not get an answer from them until I called on XX/XX/2022. I talked to XXXX XXXX and advised that he had not called me back as promised on XX/XX/2022. He then advised me that there was debt to income ratio issue and he made mention of a {$1000.00} per month payment that is not correct. I then asked for a copy of the report used to make the credit determination. He alleged that I had to get it from a different department, despite the fact that he was clearly reading from said report. It was transferred to numerous departments and have yet to find one representative who has informed me about how to obtain a copy of the exact document used to make a credit determination about me. XXXX XXXX ran my credit and them failed to notify me about the credit decision by any means- phone ; mail, letter, or electronically and refused to provide requested information by pleading ignorance on how to obtain the 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 2022-10-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: GA

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

XXXX ACCOUNT # XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT # XXXX, XXXX 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. 

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 bymore than seven years.

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 2022-10-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentialityunder 15 USC 1681. 

XXXX ACCOUNT # XXXX, XXXX XXXX  ACCOUNT # XXXX, XXXX 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. 

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 bymore than seven years.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/XXXX2022 I recently reviewd my credit profile and was under the impression that i had inaccurate items or reports on my credit profile under my name and personal information. I gave oral and written instructions to these credit reporting agencies at least one already. I have been ignored, displaced and adverse action taken against me for these inaccuracies. Below I found hard inquries I do not recall nor have permisable purpose to be on this profile attatched to my me or my information. 

XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX EQUIFAX MORTGAGE XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX BANK XX/XX/XXXX PLEASE REMOVE THESE INQUIRES FROM MY PROFILE XXXX ARE FURNISHING WITHOUT PERMISABLE PURPOSE.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/XXXX2022 I recently reviewd my credit profile and was under the impression that i had inaccurate items or reports on my credit profile under my name and personal information. I gave oral and written instructions to these credit reporting agencies at least one already. I have been ignored, displaced and adverse action taken against me for these inaccuracies. Below I found hard inquries I do not recall nor have permisable purpose to be on this profile attatched to my me or my information. 

XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX MORTGAGE XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX BANK XX/XX/XXXX PLEASE REMOVE THESE INQUIRES FROM MY PROFILE XXXX ARE FURNISHING WITHOUT PERMISABLE PURPOSE.

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