vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-26 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: LA

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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
in accordance with the fair credit reporting act. Pursuant to 18 USC 8. the list of account below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentially under 15 USC 1681b 2. 

ACCOUNT NAME : XXXX ACCOUNT NUMBER : XXXX 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.

15U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section State : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information anu 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 ( B ) Reporting information after notice and confirmation of errors A person shall not furnish information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if ( i ) the person has been notified by the consumer, at the address specified by the person for such notices, that specific information is inaccurate ; and ( ii ) the information is, in fact, 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 2024-07-26 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened to sue you for very old debt
Company: AAA Collections
State: SD

Complaint narrative:
I don't know where to begin with this collection company and their violations. I actually wrote out my full complaint in an email to the Office of the Attorney General of XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX of XXXX  and this highlights the violations AAA collections engaged in when I spoke with them on the phone. Since they state that they record their phone conversations then they should also have evidence of their violations against the FDCPA laws and I hope you ask for those phone conversations from around XX/XX/XXXX so you can hear the violations for yourself. But as of today, I have decided to respond to Office of the Attorney General of South Dakota original email back to me and also submit a complaint to XXXX Some of the ways in which they violated laws were through false statements and misrepresenting amounts owed, etc threatening legal action "

Company public response: Company can't verify or dispute the facts in the complaint
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-26 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: SUNCOAST CREDIT UNION
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/XXXX. I searched online for a used XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. I found a website called XXXX  I called and spoke with a sales rep and purchased a {$3000.00} used engine. I was told it would arrive in XXXX business days with all my packing information on a pallet. It was scheduled to be delivered to my job by freight. XXXX weeks passed. I remained contact with the sales rep during this time and was told it was delayed or missed the truck. After a few more weeks I disputed the charge with visa. This is now almost XXXX, XXXX. The sales rep started to refuse my calls, texts, voicemails and emails. I provided documents containing the dates, item, sales amount and contact attempts to the merchant. The bank temporarily refunded my {$3000.00} while waiting for a merchant rebuttal. A rebuttal was received in XXXX stating I own & operate a business website called XXXX and I own XXXX XXXX XXXX with XXXX. It also states I have purchased {$160000.00} in XXXX advertisement for this account. The bank then took back the {$3000.00} and has now concluded the dispute as a valid charge. I have attempted to contact XXXX to see if I can receive documents proving I do not own any advertising accounts with them. They were unhelpful as they stated XXXX is a consumer run product. This charge has now affected my credit due to the bank reporting non payment. Once again. I purchased an engine online and it was never received. The merchant states I purchased more advertising for my non existent website and account. I researched the website on the rebuttal and it comes up on scam trackers website. I dug a little deeper and the website is owned and operated by a man in XXXX. All of this found information was sent to the visa dispute center. No resolution is attempting to be made to help rectify my fraudulent charge. I am beyond upset it has now taken almost XXXX months of my time and the dispute center does not want to do their research on an obvious fraud.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-26 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: NV

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX i disputed a negative account that appeared on my Transunion credit report. A collection in the amount of {$140.00} reported by XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. Transunion reported the account verified as accurate. I disputed this account XXXX times and each time Transunion verified it as accurate. I do not nor have ever had an account with or associated with XXXX XXXX XXXX. I am filing this compliant in hopes of getting this issue resolved. This fraudulent account was also reported to XXXX to which I disputed as well and it was promptly removed from my XXXX 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 2024-07-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
The wrong info in my credit reports makes it tough to get new credit. Errors confuse lenders and give a false idea of my creditworthiness. This hurts my financial reputation. I'm formally asking to correct and remove these mistakes from my reports. It's vital for lenders to see my true financial status for fair evaluations

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-26 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
" I am writing to formally file a complaint regarding unauthorized accounts that persist on my credit report despite my repeated efforts to have them removed. These accounts are causing significant damage to my financial reputation and overall well-being. It is evident that the inclusion of these fraudulent items violates 15 USC 1681b regarding permissible purposes, as the credit bureaus have no legitimate reason to report them without my explicit consent. Please refer to the attached file detailing these items I am disputing.

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. ''

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-26 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
Recently I looked at my credit report and noticed several inaccuracies on my report this report concerning this account it is hurting my ability to obtain credit. It is my understanding that you will investigate these items for me to ensure accuracy. 
Here is the item I am asking you to verify as accurate : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Experian Report # 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 2024-07-26 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: MA

Complaint narrative:
I have read my credit report and I see an inaccurate and unlawful account. It has several late payments which are erroneous. The information listed is not aligned whit the other bureaus. This is a big violation of FCRA, please verify these late payments that you claim I did commit. SEND ME documents such as contracts, billing statements, signed agreements and the representatives you spoke whit who verified it WITH AN affidavit. If the requested documents are not met. Please remove these erroneous and unlawful late payments on my payment history like Equifax did. 

I DID MY RESEARCH AND HERE ARE THE LAWS YOU ARE VIOLATING : 15 U.S. Code ss 1681e ( b ), it's crucial that consumer reporting agencies take reasonable steps to ensure the highest possible accuracy of the information concerning an individual in their reports.

15 U.S. Code ss 1681 e ( b ), it is stated that when a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report, it must follow reasonable procedures to ensure the highest possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual. 

I am fully aware the under 15 U.S. Code ss 1681i ( 5 ), it is stipulated that if, after a reinvestigation, any disputed information is found to be inaccurate, incomplete, or unverifiable, the consumer reporting agency must promptly delete or modify that information accordingly and notify the information furnisher of the changes. 

15 U.S. Code 1681s-2, specifically, the Responsibilities of furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies, it is noted that within 30 days, you did not properly indicate that this account was under dispute, thereby resulting in a violation of this provision.

15 U.S. Code 1682n ( b ) civil liability of a natural person I've been violated.

My disputes are detailed and directly related to the accounts in question. A template response WILL NOT BE acceptable response. If, within 15 days after your investigation, you are unable to provide me with verifiable proof, you are obligated to remove erroneous and unlawful late payments on my payment history. Listed below These account should not reflect as negative : XXXX. XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  YOU ARE NOT reporting 100 % correctly. You are violating FCRA. DELETE the late payments on my payment history ASAP.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-26 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: KS

Complaint narrative:
This inquiry appears unauthorized and potentially fraudulent, as I have no knowledge of these inquiries. Please take immediate action to rectify this issue. Refer to the attached documents for clarification.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
This inquiry appears unauthorized and potentially fraudulent, as I have no knowledge of these inquiries. Please take immediate action to rectify this issue. Refer to the attached documents for clarification.

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 2024-07-26 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of XXXX XXXX of debt bondage and would like for all issued accounts to be blocked and deleted from 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-26 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: FAIR COLLECTIONS & OUTSOURCING, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Urgent Alert : Immediate Action Required!

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 USC 1681, Section 602 ), it is explicitly stated that " There is a need to ensure that consumer reporting agencies uphold their profound responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and respect for the consumers right to privacy. '' XXXX and XXXX, as consumer reporting agencies, are bound by this mandate, and as a consumer, I am entitled to enforce my right to protect my private information. 

Moreover, 15 USC 6801 underscores that Congress has established a policy where each financial institution must uphold a continuous and affirmative obligation to safeguard the privacy and confidentiality of customers nonpublic personal information. This obligation extends to any entity providing information to credit agencies, which are classified as financial institutions under this regulation.

15 USC 1681, Section 604 ( a ) ( 2 ) stipulates that consumer reporting agencies are only permitted to furnish consumer reports under specific conditions, primarily adhering to the written instructions of the consumer. Neither XXXX nor XXXX has my consentneither verbal, written, nor impliedto disclose my information. All forms of consent to these agencies are hereby revoked. 

Furthermore, 15 USC 6802 ( b ) ( c ) requires that financial institutions disclose nonpublic personal information to nonaffiliated third parties only after providing the consumer with a clear explanation of how to exercise their nondisclosure option. Neither XXXX nor XXXX has provided such information, thereby failing to comply with this regulation. 

Additionally, 15 USC 1681c ( a ) ( 5 ) prohibits consumer reporting agencies from including adverse information that predates the report by more than seven years. The continued reporting of this outdated information without my authorization constitutes a direct violation of this law.

15 U.S. Code 1681s2 ( A ) ( 1 ) mandates that no person should furnish inaccurate information to any consumer reporting agency if they are aware or reasonably should know of its inaccuracy. XXXX and XXXX are in clear violation of this requirement. 

15 U.S. Code 1681e demands that consumer reporting agencies implement reasonable procedures to prevent violations of Section 1681c and limit the furnishing of reports to legitimate purposes. It is evident that XXXX and XXXX are failing to uphold these standards. 

Finally, 12 CFR 1016.7 grants consumers the right to opt out of reporting services at any time. I am exercising this right immediately.

This is a serious breach of legal obligations and my personal privacy. Immediate rectification and cessation of these practices are required.

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 2024-07-26 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
" After reviewing my consumer report, I noticed that there was still late payment on my consumer report which have never been late because the creditor failed to provide any proof or evidence so this needs to be corrected immediately to paid as agreed and never late. This account is related to a transaction and experience that falls under the EXCLUSION section of the FCRA 's definitions, rules of construction section. It was also reported without my written consent and therefore is a result of identity theft ( as defined by the Federal Trade Commission ), and the account SHALL be Corrected. This account is not related to any transaction authorized by me, the consumer as I did not give written instructions to your agency to report this, which is a violation of the permissible purpose section of the FCRA, which holds your agency name liable for damages of at least {$1000.00} per the civil liability section for willful non-compliance. Please CORRECT this item from my consumer report! According to15 U.S. Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports The Law clearly states : ( 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. I clearly did not give your agency written authorization or written instructions to report this information. Your agency is conspiring with these creditors against me in committing aggravated identity theft and I have sustained defamation of my character, just to name a couple damages should this matter escalate to court. 15 U.S. Code 1681e - Compliance procedures- ( b ) Accuracy of report Whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report it shall follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates. 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 5 ) Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information ( A ) In general if, after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( 1 ) of any information disputed by a consumer, an item of information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or can not be verified, the consumer reporting agency shall -- i ) promptly delete that item of information from the file of the consumer, or modify that item of information, as appropriate, based on the results of the reinvestigation ; and ii ) promptly notify the furnisher of that information that the information has been modified or deleted from the file of the consumer. ''

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 2024-07-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
This inquiry appears unauthorized and potentially fraudulent, as I have no knowledge of these inquiries. Please take immediate action to rectify this issue. Refer to the attached documents for clarification.

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 2024-07-26 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I was looking at my credit report and saw collections there. It says that I owe a lot of money, but I dont know what it is for. Someone may have used my personal information XXXX 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 2024-07-26 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: Bridgecrest Acceptance Corporation
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing this formal letter to express my mixed feelings of disappointment, polite concern, and anger as a consumer regarding recent and newly discovered items that may contain potential misinformation and are not certifiably compliant with reporting standards.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-07-26 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: Maximus Federal Services, Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing this formal letter to express my mixed feelings of disappointment, polite concern, and anger as a consumer regarding recent and newly discovered items that may contain potential misinformation and are not certifiably compliant with reporting standards.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation