vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: UPGRADE, INC.
State: DE

Complaint narrative:
I am filing this complaint to dispute an inaccurately reported charge-off account associated with UPGRADE INC Account Number XXXX on my XXXX credit report. The creditor has failed to substantiate or validate this charge-off in compliance with federal laws and regulations, including but not limited to : Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. : The FCRA requires creditors to report accurate and verifiable information. The reporting of this charge-off account lacks adequate substantiation, as no documentation proving the validity of the debt has been provided. 

Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C. 6050P : When an account is deemed uncollectible and charged off, the creditor is obligated to issue a 1099-C form for cancellation of debt if the forgiven amount meets the reporting threshold. In this case, no 1099-C form has been issued, which raises doubts about the legitimacy of the charge-off. 

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) Guidelines : Under CFPB rules, creditors are required to ensure fair, accurate, and substantiated credit reporting practices. Reporting this account as a charge-off without proof of its validity may constitute an unfair and deceptive practice in violation of the XXXX Act, 12 U.S.C. 5531.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information is missing that should be on the report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
" The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) 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.

So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not. In the event that any accounts are reported without my written consent, that is considered identity theft.

This is a violation of both 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. This leads way to civil liability against the credit reporting agency for negligent and willful noncompliance under 15 U.S. Code 1681n, which allows for {$1000.00} per violation, for each account listed without my expressed written consent. 
I looked at my consumer reports and noticed accounts I never gave anyone permission to report. Consumer reporting agencies have assumed a vital role and have a responsibility to report consumer information to the best of their ability with maximum possible accuracy like the Fair Credit Reporting Act clearly states. I did not provide written consent to report them. List all accounts : "

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 2024-11-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: WI

Complaint narrative:
As a result of a data breach, my personal information was compromised, leading to unauthorized accounts and credit inquiries being added to my credit report without my knowledge or consent. These accounts and inquiries were not initiated by me, yet they persistently appear on my report, negatively impacting my credit profile. Despite my efforts to address these inaccuracies, they continue to be reflected, raising serious concerns about the security of my personal information and the integrity of my credit report. I request that you investigate and remove the following items : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/year> {$1100.00}

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 2024-11-20 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: DE

Complaint narrative:
I am filing this complaint to dispute an inaccurately reported charge-off account associated with XXXX XXXXXXXX Account Number XXXX on my Equifax credit report. The creditor has failed to substantiate or validate this charge-off in compliance with federal laws and regulations, including but not limited to : Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. : The FCRA requires creditors to report accurate and verifiable information. The reporting of this charge-off account lacks adequate substantiation, as no documentation proving the validity of the debt has been provided. 

Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C. 6050P : When an account is deemed uncollectible and charged off, the creditor is obligated to issue a 1099-C form for cancellation of debt if the forgiven amount meets the reporting threshold. In this case, no 1099-C form has been issued, which raises doubts about the legitimacy of the charge-off. 

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) Guidelines : Under CFPB rules, creditors are required to ensure fair, accurate, and substantiated credit reporting practices. Reporting this account as a charge-off without proof of its validity may constitute an unfair and deceptive practice in violation of the XXXX Act, 12 U.S.C. 5531.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-20 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Mobile or digital wallet
Issue: Trouble accessing funds in your mobile or digital wallet — 
Company: Paypal Holdings, Inc
State: WA

Complaint narrative:
I opened a small business and I accepted XXXX payments through Venmo totaling {$150.00} and change. 

Venmo refuses to let me attach a bank account or debit card so that I can transfer the money out of my account, I believe they have stolen my money and are using it to invest to enrich themselves without any intention of returning it.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information is missing that should be on the report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
" The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) 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.

So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not. In the event that any accounts are reported without my written consent, that is considered identity theft.

This is a violation of both 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. This leads way to civil liability against the credit reporting agency for negligent and willful noncompliance under 15 U.S. Code 1681n, which allows for {$1000.00} per violation, for each account listed without my expressed written consent. 
I looked at my consumer reports and noticed accounts I never gave anyone permission to report. Consumer reporting agencies have assumed a vital role and have a responsibility to report consumer information to the best of their ability with maximum possible accuracy like the Fair Credit Reporting Act clearly states. I did not provide written consent to report them. List all accounts : "

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 2024-11-20 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: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
I have a Macy 's XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX ending in XXXX. This card is showing XXXX late payments on my credit reports to the XXXX major bureaus. XXXX late payment was in XXXX of 2024, the other in XXXX. I am a military veteran with a service connected brain injury due to toxic burn pit exposure while I was stationed overseas in AK. In XXXX of 2024 I experienced severe symptoms from that injury which prevented me from accessing the payment portal in a timely manner. I called Customer Service and they assured me that this late payment would be rehabilitated on my credit report. In XXXX of 2024 I made an on time payment via the app. The app has been problematic in the past. The app showed that the payment was successful but this was in error because the payment did not go through. I called customer service and they acknowledged the issue and suggested I schedule all future payments as automated withdrawals from my bank account which I agreed to. The XXXX XXXX said they would investigate removing that late payment 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 2024-11-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information is missing that should be on the report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
" The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) 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.

So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not. In the event that any accounts are reported without my written consent, that is considered identity theft.

This is a violation of both 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. This leads way to civil liability against the credit reporting agency for negligent and willful noncompliance under 15 U.S. Code 1681n, which allows for {$1000.00} per violation, for each account listed without my expressed written consent. 
I looked at my consumer reports and noticed accounts I never gave anyone permission to report. Consumer reporting agencies have assumed a vital role and have a responsibility to report consumer information to the best of their ability with maximum possible accuracy like the Fair Credit Reporting Act clearly states. I did not provide written consent to report them. List all accounts : "

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-20 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: ME

Complaint narrative:
After finding a fraudulent hard inquiry on my credit reports, I attempted to sign up for an Experian account online so that I could report and manage fraud alerts. In doing so, I discovered someone had already set up an account for my SSN only they didn't use my actual email address, phone number, or personal details. I attempted to contact Experian by phone multiple times and was unable to get an agent on the phone repeatedly as their phone tree does not have any valid pathways to reach a human agent and tells consumers they should do what they need to online. I tried calling an entirely different department 's phone number and was able to speak to a human agent who couldn't resolve the problem but informed me someone had also set up a checking account for me and assured me that this would be closed as fraudulent. I was connected to another department that asked me to send verification of identity via mail in order to regain access to an account online. I sent this information and received an email stating my identity had been confirmed. However, despite resetting my email address and signing me up for unwanted marketing lists, they did not remove the security question details or phone number that were fraudulent. Therefore, I still can not get access to an account online via resetting my password. I was subsequently informed that there's still a smart money bank account in my name with Experian. I sent a second snail mail letter requesting online account access and to be contacted by a XXXX who can resolve these issues. Both mailed letters were tracked and show received at Experian Consumer Affairs. Still, no one has contacted me directly to resolve the issue. Meanwhile, there's been a second fraudulent hard inquiry on my account with XXXX XXXX and I'm still unable to manage my identity or resolve fraud with Experian. Neither XXXX or XXXX have been so terrible to deal with as Experian.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-20 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX, Consumer Social Security Number : ( XXXX ), Consumer Date of Birth : ( Private DOB ), Contents of Complaint : This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the XXXX credit reporting agency , block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within XXXX XXXX XXXX of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurate, and false information consists of a personal credit card account opened at XXXX on XXXX XXXX under the account number ( private ), an an Charge account opened at XXXX on XXXX XXXX under the account number ( private ), a personal auto loan account opened at XXXX XXXX XXXX on XXXX XXXX under the account number ( private ), and a secured loan account opened at a secured loan account opened at XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX  on XXXX XXXX. These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. I've attached a list of the hard inquiries in question as well as a copy of the consumer FICO credit report maintained by you which shows the aforementioned fraudulent items. I do not recognize the aforementioned accounts, collections, or hard inquiries as reported. The aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries appearing on my consumer credit report maintained by you were not opened, made, or initiated by me. All of the aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint # ( private case number ) as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. What would be a fair resolution to this issue? ( demand for relief ) : I request, pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), that the XXXX credit reporting agency block all of the accounts, collections, and hard inquiries identified in this CFPB complaint from my consumer credit file within XXXX XXXX XXXX of receiving said complaint. I request that all written confirmation regarding this CFPB complaint be sent to me via email to

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-20 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX, Consumer Social Security Number : ( XXXX ), Consumer Date of Birth : ( Private DOB ), Contents of Complaint : This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the XXXX credit reporting agency , block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within XXXX XXXX XXXX  of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurate, and false information consists of a personal credit card account opened at XXXX on XXXX XXXX under the account number ( private ), an an Charge account opened at XXXX on XXXX XXXX under the account number ( private ), a personal auto loan account opened at XXXX XXXX XXXX on XXXX XXXX under the account number ( private ), and a secured loan account opened at a secured loan account opened at XXXX XXXX XXXX  on XXXX XXXX. These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer XXXX credit report. I've attached a list of the hard inquiries in question as well as a copy of the consumer XXXX credit report maintained by you which shows the aforementioned fraudulent items. I do not recognize the aforementioned accounts, collections, or hard inquiries as reported. The aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries appearing on my consumer credit report maintained by you were not opened, made, or initiated by me. All of the aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint # ( private case number ) as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. What would be a fair resolution to this issue? ( demand for relief ) : I request, pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), that the XXXX credit reporting agency block all of the accounts, collections, and hard inquiries identified in this CFPB complaint from my consumer credit file within XXXX XXXX XXXX of receiving said complaint. I request that all written confirmation regarding this CFPB complaint be sent to me via email to

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 2024-11-20 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: MD

Complaint narrative:
I was stunned to see inaccurate accounts appear on my credit report this morning, and I cant figure out why. I routinely check my report, but this time, unexpected discrepancies caught me completely off guard. I even refreshed my browser, hoping it was a technical glitch, but the errors remained. This has left me deeply unsettled, and I urgently ask that the documents Ive submitted be reviewed carefully so I can finally feel at ease.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information is missing that should be on the report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the unavailability of my credit data from your bureau. As a diligent consumer who consistently monitors their credit profile, I am troubled by the recent discovery that vital information seems to be missing from your records. Despite being proactive in managing my finances and ensuring timely payments on all accounts, I have encountered significant hurdles due to the absence of my credit data from your bureau. This has not only caused inconvenience but has also put me in a precarious position, especially concerning recent financial transactions and loan applications. I have made numerous attempts to address this issue through your customer service channels, but regrettably, the resolution process has been slow and ineffective. As a result, I find myself facing unnecessary challenges in accessing essential financial services and opportunities.

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 2024-11-20 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: MD

Complaint narrative:
I am deeply troubled by the presence of this late payment on my account, given my consistent track record of making payments on time. This discrepancy is causing me significant distress, and I implore you to promptly correct this error by removing it from my account.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-20 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 early 2024, I discovered an account from XXXXXXXX XXXX on my credit report that I did not open or authorize. The account, reported as charged off, reflects usage and payments that were not made by me. I immediately filed disputes with the credit bureaus and contacted XXXX XXXX to request evidence of my authorization for the account. Despite my efforts, the investigation concluded incorrectly, stating the account was valid. 

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), Sections 611 ( 1681i ) and 605B ( 1681c-2 ), I have the right to dispute inaccurate information and have fraudulent accounts removed from my credit file. Additionally, Section 623 ( 1681s-2 ) prohibits creditors from furnishing false or unverifiable information to the credit reporting agencies. The presence of this account on my credit report violates these rights. 

I have also filed a police report and an FTC Identity Theft Affidavit to document this fraudulent activity. If this account is not removed promptly and corrective action is not taken, I am prepared to pursue legal remedies, including filing a lawsuit for damages resulting from the inaccurate reporting and failure to comply with federal law. I demand the immediate deletion of this account.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief