vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-05 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Company: CL Holdings LLC
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Subject : Dispute of Harassment and Request for Investigation Dear Jefferson Capital System, I am writing to formally dispute and request an investigation into the harassment I have been experiencing from Jefferson Capital. I believe that the repeated and unlawful communications I have received constitute a violation of federal and state laws, and I am seeking your assistance in addressing this matter.

Summary of Harassment : Phone Calls : I have received numerous unsolicited phone calls from [ XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX on XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. Despite my clear requests to cease all phone contact, the calls have continued. 
Emails : Additionally, I have been subjected to an excessive number of emails from [ XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ] regarding the same issue, despite my efforts to opt-out of further communication.

Applicable Laws : Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) : Under the FDCPA, specifically 15 U.S.C. 1692c ( a ) ( 1 ), a debt collector is prohibited from contacting a debtor directly if the debtor requests no further communication. Additionally, 15 U.S.C. 1692d prohibits debt collectors from engaging in conduct that harasses, oppresses, or abuses any person in connection with the collection of a debt. 
Telephone Consumer Protection Act ( TCPA ) : The TCPA, found in 47 U.S.C. 227, restricts the use of automated dialing systems, prerecorded voice messages, and unsolicited calls to consumers, particularly if such calls are made to a cellular phone without consent.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-05 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Old information reappears or never goes away
Company: DISCOVER BANK
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
So there is a Discover credit card in collections or as a charge-off on my credit report and it has been there since around the time of my divorce in 2017. My ex-husband ran a few of my credit cards up I paid them all down they were always automatically put into my checking accounts so they I just paid you know monthly whatever got the first bills before my divorce was finalized before he messed with all of my mailings put the credit card numbers into my bank and just was paying all of my bills. I have records of making payments to Discover card and the amounts that is on this bill which is like {$3000.00} I think I paid them a little bit more than that might have been a little bit less but around the same amount that's due and I kept wondering why the it was never going down so I contacted them a couple years ago and I was trying to buy a house so it was probably in XXXX. And they said that I had to send in proof that I had made payments so I went to my bank I had gotten all the information from the bank all the payments that went out to Discover card sent that to them and they told me that those payments went towards another account that it was not my accounts and they could not discuss that information with me. I said well this is the account number that you gave me on a bill before my husband messed with the mail and then all of my mail got redirected and then I never got another correspondence from you I said this is the account I've been paying on so I paid somebody's {$3000.00} bill you didn't notify me you didn't like anything like that so I've paid them the money I've asked them I beg them to take it off of my credit report it is holding me back from being able to purchase a house because they say my debt to income ratio is too high I want it deleted I have proven to them that I made payments through XXXX XXXX XXXX to discover in the amount of the {$3000.00} that is owed to discover I paid them they applied it to somebody else 's credit card and will not discuss that information with me it is a charge off anyhow and it's been on my account for many years I would like it removed I have contacted the governor 's office of New Jersey and he gave me this information and asked me to XXXX a formal complaint through your agency

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-05 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services — Problem canceling credit monitoring or identify theft protection service
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
As per the guidance from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) the documents needed are a picture ID, a bill, and a letter from an advocacy group helping me due to XXXX XXXX debt bondage, which falls under trafficking according to Trafficking-Debt Final Rule 1002.142 ( b ) ( 4 ) -5 -- 1002.142 ( b ) ( 7 ). I have provided my ID along with the Polaris letter signed by other required documents that verifies me. I kindly request that you block this information from my credit report within four business days, pursuant to section 605C of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. I have given you my identification as well as the information requested from the list of acceptable items which only 2 are required per the Law. I have provided all needed documentation as well as a victim determination letter according to 1022.142 ( b ) ( 6 ).

To Whom It May Concern, Please consider this letter a formal dispute of the alleged debt pursuant to the FDCPA, 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( b ). I also request verification, validation, and the name and address of the original creditor pursuant to 15 U.S. C. 1692g ( b ). According to, 15 U.S. Code 1681 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. Under, 15 U.S Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports ( a ) IN GENERAL Subject to subsection ( c ) any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report und the following circumstances and no other : ( 2 ) In accordance with the WRITTEN INSTRUCTION of the consumer to whom it relates. I NEVER gave any consumer reporting agency WRITTEN CONSENT to report anything on my consumer report which violates my rights as a federal protected consumer. NO CONSENT IS IDENTITY THEFT. As a consumer I am demanding the deletion of the accounts listed IMMEDIATELY.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-05 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.

Complaint narrative:
I need your assistance with this incorrect account showing up on my credit report. This issue has severely impacted my reputation, and Im asking for your help. Your mishandling of my credit report has brought me to a difficult situation, and the incorrect information has caused significant harm to my reputation. It's essential that you remove these mistakes so I can peacefully live with my family.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-05 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: MN

Complaint narrative:
These can be combined On my credit report, you have shown incorrect accounts that should not be there at all. This is not only unjust to me, but it's also concerning, because I've never done or made any of the things you accuse me of. If you don't look into these accounts, I'll take legal action against you.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-05 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: MN

Complaint narrative:
These can be combined On my credit report, you have shown incorrect accounts that should not be there at all. This is not only unjust to me, but it's also concerning, because I've never done or made any of the things you accuse me of. If you don't look into these accounts, I'll take legal action against you.

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 2024-09-05 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: TN

Complaint narrative:
I asked for legitimate documents to prove the appearance of these items in the credit report. 

XXXX - XXXXXXXX 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 2024-09-05 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I AM SUBMITTING THIS WITHOUT ANY INFLUENCE AND THIS IS NOT A THIRD PARTY. THE CREDIT BUREAUS STATED MY XXXX WAS PROPERLY INVESTIGATED BUT HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE IF THE OPEN DATE IS INACCURATE, THE DATE LAST ACTIVE IS INACCURATE, AND THE DATE LAST REPORTED IS NOT ACCURATE? THIS GROUND FOR REMOVAL, THEY ALSO VIOLATED MY RIGHTS UNDER 15 U.S.C 1681 SECTION 602 A. STATES I HAVE THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY. 15 U.S.C 1681 SECTION 604 SECTION 2. IT ALSO STATES A CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY CAN NOT FURNISH AN ACCOUNT WITHOUT MY WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED LETTERS.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-05 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
My accounts was never late! I have had exceptional payment history with XXXX  XXXX and all payments were placed on Autopay. This late payment that is reporting is a result on a systematic error on their end processing my payment.

This was clearly a billing error made my the company and is not a reflection of my payment experience which violates USC Code 1681eb. This error has caused severe hard to my reputation, my character, my mode of living and to my family!

I demand the late payment reported to be removed/updated.

They are not in compliance with the following law. 15 USC 1666b and its requirements set the standards and the guidance for a creditor to treat a payment as late, yet they are reporting a payment as late and they did not comply with the law!

15 USC 1666b ( a ) Time to make payments A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose, unless the creditor has adopted reasonable procedures designed to ensure that each periodic statement including the information required by section 1637 ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than 21 days before the payment due date.

I have requested proof that this information was mailed or delivered 21 days before the payment due date and this information was requested in good faith pursuant rule 1002 and It was never provided. 

This is unfair, illegal, fraudulent, and not equitable to me as a 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 2024-09-05 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:
These can be combined On my credit report, you have shown incorrect accounts that should not be there at all. This is not only unjust to me, but it's also concerning, because I've never done or made any of the things you accuse me of. If you don't look into these accounts, I'll take legal action against you.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-05 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
These can be combined On my credit report, you have shown incorrect accounts that should not be there at all. This is not only unjust to me, but it's also concerning, because I've never done or made any of the things you accuse me of. If you don't look into these accounts, I'll take legal action against you.

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 2024-09-05 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute the collection account associated with XXXX XXXX  that has been reported on my credit file. The account number in question is XXXX XXXX - XXXX for {$1200.00}, and it has been listed on my credit report with TransUnion, XXXX, and XXXX. 

This account pertains to a maintenance fee for a timeshare that I have already paid in full. The timeshare purchase itself was settled, and the maintenance fees, which are billed annually for the use of the property, were for services I did not utilize. It is inappropriate to charge and subsequently report these fees as collections when they are tied to a service I never used. 

It is apparent that XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX empowered the collection agency to use credit reporting as a XXXX XXXX to force payment, which is manipulative and unfair to consumers. My credit score, which was previously around XXXX, has dropped to XXXX because of this collection account, despite my prompt payment of the full amount as soon as I was notified. This substantial drop in my credit score is unwarranted and unjustified, particularly when the fees in question should not have been sent to collections in the first place. 

Furthermore, it is clear that the credit bureaus rely on simplistic algorithms and superficial first-level reporting, rather than conducting a thorough investigation into disputes like mine. The process unfairly favors merchants and collection agencies, and in this case, has allowed an illegitimate debt to harm my credit standing. The failure to properly investigate disputes, instead relying on automated systems, undermines the fairness of your services and puts consumers at a disadvantage. 

I respectfully request that you re-investigate this matter, remove the derogatory mark from my credit report, and ensure that such predatory practices by XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  and their collection agency are not allowed to persist. 

If this issue is not resolved promptly and fairly, I will have no choice but to escalate my complaint to regulatory agencies such as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) and the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ). 

Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt response and resolution. 

Sincerely, 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 2024-09-05 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/XXXX Subject : Complaint Regarding Inaccurate Late Payment Entry on Credit Report Dear CFPB, I am writing to file a formal complaint against Experian regarding an inaccurate late payment entry on my credit report that has not been resolved despite my attempts to rectify the issue. 

Account Information : Creditor 's Name : XXXX  Account Number : XXXX. * Date of Late Payment : XX/XX/XXXX Nature of Complaint : I submitted a dispute to Experian disputing a late payment reported by XXXX. I referenced the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681i ) and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ) ( 15 U.S. Code 1637 ( b ) ) in my dispute, explaining that the reported late payment was inaccurate for the following reasons : 1. The payment was made on time, as reflected in the attached bank statement, which shows that the payment was processed on XX/XX/XXXX, well before the due date. This suggests a clerical error in reporting the payment as late. 

2. Additionally, I have attached the payment confirmation receipt from XXXX, which clearly indicates that the payment was received and processed on time. 

Despite providing this information and adhering to the dispute process within the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Experian has failed to resolve this matter satisfactorily or remove the inaccurate late payment from my credit report. 

As a consumer, I have rights under the FCRA and TILA, including the right to accurate credit reporting. The continued presence of this inaccurate information is negatively impacting my credit score and financial well-being.

Requested Resolution : I kindly request that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau investigate this matter and take appropriate action to ensure that credit reporting agencies adhere to the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Truth in Lending Act.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter. I look forward to your prompt response regarding the investigation of my complaint. 

Sincerely, 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 2024-09-05 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/XXXX Subject : Complaint Regarding Inaccurate Late Payment Entry on Credit Report Dear CFPB, I am writing to file a formal complaint against Experian regarding an inaccurate late payment entry on my credit report that has not been resolved despite my attempts to rectify the issue. 

Account Information : Creditor 's Name : XXXX  Account Number : XXXX. * Date of Late Payment : XX/XX/XXXX Nature of Complaint : I submitted a dispute to Experian disputing a late payment reported by XXXX. I referenced the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681i ) and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ) ( 15 U.S. Code 1637 ( b ) ) in my dispute, explaining that the reported late payment was inaccurate for the following reasons : 1. The payment was made on time, as reflected in the attached bank statement, which shows that the payment was processed on XX/XX/XXXX, well before the due date. This suggests a clerical error in reporting the payment as late. 

XXXX. Additionally, I have attached the payment confirmation receipt from XXXX, which clearly indicates that the payment was received and processed on time. 

Despite providing this information and adhering to the dispute process within the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Experian has failed to resolve this matter satisfactorily or remove the inaccurate late payment from my credit report. 

As a consumer, I have rights under the FCRA and TILA, including the right to accurate credit reporting. The continued presence of this inaccurate information is negatively impacting my credit score and financial well-being.

Requested Resolution : I kindly request that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau investigate this matter and take appropriate action to ensure that credit reporting agencies adhere to the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Truth in Lending Act. 

Thank you for your attention to this important matter. I look forward to your prompt response regarding the investigation of my complaint. 

Sincerely, 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 2024-09-05 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.

Complaint narrative:
I require your help to address this incorrect account on my credit report. This has negatively affected my reputation, and Im counting on your support. Your improper management of my credit report has left me in a dire situation, and the inaccurate details have ruined my reputation. Its vital that you fix these issues so I can continue living with my family.

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 2024-09-05 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: MO

Complaint narrative:
I need your assistance with this incorrect account showing up on my credit report. This issue has severely impacted my reputation, and Im asking for your help. Your mishandling of my credit report has brought me to a difficult situation, and the incorrect information has caused significant harm to my reputation. It's essential that you remove these mistakes so I can peacefully live with my family.

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 2024-09-05 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: TRANSWORLD SYSTEMS INC
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
Beginning on or about XX/XX/XXXX services were rendered and a prior authorization had been performed. There were services covered that I paid for, which created a debt owed back to me of {$160.00}. There were many phone attempts to resolve. I was instructed that XXXX the billing manager had made an error. Her response was she never dealt with XXXX XXXX XXXX before. It appears that corporate XXXX XXXX does not communicate with this office. I received many notices by mail even after her admission of her error. This has now been sent to there collection agency. Whereby I have disputed this bill again.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation