vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-11 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: AZ

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 informationisinaccurate.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-11 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
The inclusion of these unauthorized accounts and inquiries has caused considerable stress and concern regarding my financial well-being. It is imperative that my credit report accurately reflects my financial history and activities. Therefore, I request an immediate investigation into these inaccuracies and the prompt removal of the following unauthorized accounts and inquiries : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
To whom this may concern, This letter is a formal complaint that you are reporting inaccurate and incomplete credit information.

15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ) Compliance in procedures ( b ) Accuracy of Report Whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report it shall follow reasonable procedures to assure accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates.

Otherwise anyone paying for your reporting services could fax, mail or email in a fraudulent account.

I demand to see verifiable proof ( i.e. an original consumer contract with my signatures on it ) that you have on file for the accounts listed below. Or a Certification from the creditor that certified the accuracy and completeness of the information/account.

Your failure to positively verify these accounts has hurt my ability to obtain credit. 

Under the FCRA, unverifiable accounts must be DELETED and if you are unable to provide me a copy of verifiable proof, you must DELETE the accounts listed below. 

I demand that the following accounts be validated or DELETED immediately : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXX - {$12000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - Account Number - XXXX - {$2100.00} In addition, DELETE all non-account holding inquiries over 30 days old. 

Under federal law, you have thirty ( 30 ) days to complete your re-investigation. Be advised that the description of the procedure used to determine the accuracy and completeness of the information is hereby requested as well, to be provided within fifteen ( 15 ) days of the completion of your re-investigation. 

Thank you, 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 2024-09-11 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: KS

Complaint narrative:
There are inquiries on my TransUnion report I did not make

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 2024-09-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: LEXISNEXIS
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
The inclusion of these unauthorized accounts and inquiries has caused considerable stress and concern regarding my financial well-being. It is imperative that my credit report accurately reflects my financial history and activities. Therefore, I request an immediate investigation into these inaccuracies and the prompt removal of the following unauthorized accounts and inquiries : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: WA

Complaint narrative:
My credit reports are inaccurate. These inaccuracies are causing creditors to deny me credit. You have the duty to report accurate information about consumers. Please investigate these accounts and inquires and update these accounts accordingly to avoid future litigation.

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 2024-09-11 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: IN

Complaint narrative:
I submitted a complaint on XX/XX/year> about the XXXX unrecognized hard inquires on my credit report and no response.

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 2024-09-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem when making payments — Problem during payment process
Company: Atlanticus Services Corporation
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
I have notified the company back in XX/XX/year> of financial hardship and asked to cancel my card. They cancel my card on XX/XX/year> and still charged me the annual fee for a cancel card and monthly maintenance fee. They want do no payment adjustment, just continue to add charges to the account and keeping bill increasing.

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 2024-09-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Problem with personal statement of dispute
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MO

Complaint narrative:
I did not consent to, or authorize nor benefit from any of the following inquiries. Please Block and remove it. 
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Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I recently reviewed my credit report and discovered several inaccuracies that are adversely affecting my credit score. These inaccuracies include accounts that I do not recognize or transactions that were incorrectly reported. Attached, you will find a detailed list of the accounts and entries in question. 
I am currently in the process of purchasing a home for my family, and it is critical that my credit report accurately reflects my financial history to ensure fair and favorable mortgage terms. I urge you to review the attached documents thoroughly and remove the inaccurately reported accounts as required by the Fair Credit Reporting Act. 
Your prompt attention to this matter will not only help rectify errors on my credit report but also facilitate a significant life eventthe purchase of our family home. I appreciate your immediate action in resolving these discrepancies.

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 2024-09-11 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
Subject : Dispute Stall Tactic Regarding Signed Power of Attorney To Whom It May Concern, I am submitting this complaint due to the consumer reporting agency refusing to process my recent disputes, despite having received a valid and signed Power of Attorney ( POA ) document authorizing my representative to act on my behalf. They have sent a stall letter stating that they will not proceed because they " do not believe the dispute came from me. '' This claim is inaccurate and disregards the POA provided.

As a consumer, I am aware of my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), and it is unlawful for the credit reporting agency to coerce me into using their online or phone dispute options instead of honoring my submitted disputes. I respectfully request that the consumer reporting agency process my recent disputes as previously submitted.

Attached are the following supporting documents : My government-issued ID The signed Power of Attorney document Please investigate this matter and take the necessary steps to ensure my disputes are processed promptly. 

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 2024-09-11 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
Subject : Dispute Stall Tactic Regarding Signed Power of Attorney To Whom It May Concern, I am submitting this complaint due to the consumer reporting agency refusing to process my recent disputes, despite having received a valid and signed Power of Attorney ( POA ) document authorizing my representative to act on my behalf. They have sent a stall letter stating that they will not proceed because they " do not believe the dispute came from me. '' This claim is inaccurate and disregards the POA provided.

As a consumer, I am aware of my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), and it is unlawful for the credit reporting agency to coerce me into using their online or phone dispute options instead of honoring my submitted disputes. I respectfully request that the consumer reporting agency process my recent disputes as previously submitted.

Attached are the following supporting documents : My government-issued ID The signed Power of Attorney document Please investigate this matter and take the necessary steps to ensure my disputes are processed promptly. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
I have attempted 3 times to request Equifax correct my file. They are reporting a delinquency on my file and the creditor has already updated them with the correct information. I have provided them with a letter as well confirming the information they are reporting is incorrect yet Equifax is insisting this verified which is impossible. They have caused my score to decrease significantly. The other two reporting agencies have immediately corrected the issue but they have not. I want to know how they are verifying this if the creditor has provided them with an update.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-11 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:
I kindly demand the removal of these inaccurate accounts from my credit report, as I never authorized their use. It is essential that you swiftly erase this misleading information from my records.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-11 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: JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
A few months ago I prepaid two of my Chase credit cards in order to lower my credit utilization and up my credit score. It worked and my credit score went up to XXXX, but then Chase said they will send me a check for the overpaid amount. Total {$2100.00}. The time came and went, no check ( s ) in mail. I inquired on the Chase card website twice, no reply. Please help me to get my money back. Thank you

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-11 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Struggling to repay your loan — Problem with forgiveness, cancellation, or discharge
Company: MOHELA
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/year> I SUBMITTED DOCUMENTS FROM XXXX XXXX UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ALSO DOCUMENTS FROM DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION I HAVE SPOKEN WITH MOHELA SUPERVISORS MULTIPLE TIMES IN THIS REGARDS TO DISCHARGING THE LOAN THEY HAVE ADMITED OVER THE PHONE AS THEY SAY THE PHONE CALLES ARE BEING RECOREDED THE DOCUMENTS SHOWS PROOF I DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL MY HIGHEST IS XXXX GRADE

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
To Whom It May Concern, This Is my Third written request for Method of Verification. You company has failed to provide me with this information and continue to violate my consumer and civil rights. I have been maintaining accurate logs of my letters and will file a complaint with the CFPB.

These Unverified accounts continue to hinder my ability to obtain credit. Please provide me with the information below : I demand the following Unverified Accounts be provided Physical Verification or Deleted Immediately. Please Provide Method Of Verification.

The unverified items listed below remain on my credit report in violation of Federal Law. You are required under the FCRA to have a copy of the original creditors documentation on file to verify that this information is mine and is correct. In the results of your first investigation, you stated in writing that you verified that these items are being reported correctly?

Who verified these accounts? Describe the procedure used and method to determine the accuracy and completeness of the disputed information, including the business name, address and furnisher of information connected to any in accurate information.

You need to do a reasonable investigation in compliance with FCRA section 611 part ( b ) sub sections below.

As per the FCRA : ( iii ) a notice that, if requested by the consumer, a description of the procedure used to determine the accuracy and completeness of the information shall be provided to the consumer by the agency, including the business name and address of any furnisher of information contacted in connection with such information and the telephone number of such furnisher, if reasonably available You have NOT provided me a copy of ANY original documentation required under Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) & Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) ( a consumer contract with my signature on it ) and under Section 611 ( 5 ) ( A ) of the FCRA you are required to promptly DELETE all information which can not be verified.

The law is very clear as to the Civil liability and the remedy available to me for negligent noncompliance ( Section 617 ) if you fail to comply. I am a litigious consumer and fully intend on pursuing litigation in this matter to enforce my rights under the FCRA. I have been keeping detailed records of each letter with certified US Mail tracking in case needed to pursue further legal action.

I demand the following accounts be verified or removed immediately.

There is some inaccurate information reporting. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number # XXXX Delete this account.

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 2024-09-11 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Problem caused by your funds being low — Non-sufficient funds and associated fees
Company: FinCo Services Inc DBA Current
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I told another company Current has been stealing from me. I sent myself a dollar to my bank account. There is no evidence now after I realized I should have recieved it. Not only that my account was negative XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX dollars. My account can't be over negative XXXX XXXX dollars. They keep lying to me. Their response is that's not what I see or that's what is showing. After I told them that another company charged me for no reason. As those company 's keep doing. After I told them through chat and phone, They stole from me again.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-11 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:
I reviewed my Consumer Reports and noticed that I had XXXX late payments on an account that I was never late for XXXX XXXX XXXX have assumed a vital role and have a responsibility to report Consumer information to the best of their ability with Maximum Accuracy. I have never been late on payments for the account : ( XXXX ) : ( XXXX ) Please investigate and provide Proof with statements showing that these payments were late. It proof can't be provided I demand these payments be updated to on time as they should be as I was NEVER late. Thanks.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-11 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: DISCOVER BANK
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
Discover and/or XXXX continue to report derogatory status for account included in XXXX filing XX/XX/XXXX with the discharge date in XX/XX/XXXX as the most recent derogatory and/or late payment negatively impacting my score and account history. 

I have filed the following disputes with XXXX : XX/XX/XXXX Discover bank XX/XX/XXXX Discover bank XX/XX/XXXX Discover bank XX/XX/XXXX Discover bank XX/XX/XXXX Discover bank XX/XX/XXXX Discover bank XX/XX/XXXX Discover bank XX/XX/XXXX Discover bank XX/XX/XXXX Discover bank XX/XX/XXXX Discover bank XX/XX/XXXX Discover bank XX/XX/XXXX Discover bank XX/XX/XXXX Discover bank XX/XX/XXXX Discover bank XX/XX/XXXX Discover bank XX/XX/XXXX Discover bank XX/XX/XXXX Discover bank XX/XX/XXXX Discover bank XX/XX/XXXX Discover bank XX/XX/XXXX Discover fin svcs llc I have also contacted Discover multiple times but requested investigation XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX ( DENIED ), and XX/XX/XXXX. 

Discover Bankruptcy Dept confirmed the account would have been reported to XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX with the same information as it was included in XXXX Bankruptcy, Closed with a {$0.00} balance, and no additional updates beyond XX/XX/XXXX. Although it may be based on the disputes, Discover Dispute Dept has reported the discharge of XX/XX/XXXX as the Status Update ( Derogatory and/or Late Payment )

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-11 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I noticed after reviewing my profile there were some inquiries that are not mine.

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 2024-09-11 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
After carefully going through my latest credit report, I found multiple accounts that seem to have been added fraudulently and without my knowledge.

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