vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-14 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to you regarding a violation of my privacy and confidentiality rights, protected under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 USC 1681b ( 2 ) ). Pursuant to 18 USC 8, I have identified the following accounts that have breached these legal provisions : XXXX XXXX Account # : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Account # : XXXX These accounts have accessed my credit information without my explicit authorization, which constitutes a violation of my privacy and confidentiality rights. Additionally, some of these accounts contain obsolete information that should be excluded from my credit report as stipulated in 15 USC 1681c ( a ) ( 5 ).

According to 15 USC 1681, Section 602 ( A ), I have the right to privacy. Furthermore, under 15 USC 1681, Section 604 ( A ), Section 2, a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions. Also, 15 USC 1681c ( a ) ( 5 ) states that no consumer reporting agency may include any adverse item of information that is more than seven years old, other than records of convictions of crimes.

Finally, under 15 USC 1681s-2 ( a ) ( 1 ), no person shall 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. Additionally, according to 15 USC 1681s-2 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( B ), a person shall not furnish information if ( i ) the person has been notified by the consumer 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 2025-02-14 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX TransUnion Consumer Solutions XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX To whom it may concern : I am writing to formally dispute an unauthorized inquiry that appears on my credit report. This inquiry is a violation of several federal statutes designed to protect consumers, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and other applicable laws. The specific statutes that have been violated include : 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible Purposes of Consumer Reports : This section restricts access to credit reports without explicit consumer authorization or a legitimate purpose.

15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ) Accuracy of Credit Reports : Consumer reporting agencies are required to follow reasonable procedures to ensure maximum possible accuracy of the information contained in credit reports.

15 U.S. Code 1681a ( d ) ( 2 ) Exclusion of Certain Transactions from Consumer Reports : This section specifies the types of information that should not appear on a credit report.

15 U.S. Code 6802 Obligations Regarding Disclosure of Personal Information : This law mandates that financial institutions obtain a consumers consent before sharing personal financial information with third parties.

15 U.S. Code 6803 Disclosure of Privacy Policies : Institutions must provide clear and accurate disclosures of their privacy policies regarding how consumer data is shared.

18 U.S. Code 1028A Aggravated Identity Theft : Unauthorized use of personal identifying information can constitute identity theft, which carries serious legal consequences.

The inquiry I am disputing was made without my knowledge or written consent. This unauthorized inquiry is both inaccurate and a violation of my rights under the aforementioned statutes.

Given the legal implications, I respectfully request that you : Immediately remove the unauthorized inquiry from my credit report.

Ensure that your procedures for verifying inquiries comply with the above federal statutes.

Send me an updated copy of my credit report reflecting this correction.

I have attached copies of my identification and proof of my current address for verification purposes.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I expect a response confirming the removal of the unauthorized inquiry within 30 days of receiving this letter. If no action is taken, I reserve the right to pursue further legal remedies. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX Attachments : Photo identification document Proof of current address

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 2025-02-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Nelnet, Inc.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
I have student loans reporting late on my credit report while I was actively in XXXX. The student loans that are reporting late are from XXXX XXXX XXXX The are reporting late on my credit report 90 days and 180 days late. I was actively in XXXX  during the time the time that the loans are reporting late. I was just not at XXXX XXXX XXXX during that time, but instead I was at XXXX XXXX XXXX that I paid out of pocket. I am asking that the late payments with my XXXX student loan accounts be removed since they should have been on an in XXXX XXXX during the times they where being reported late. 
The dates are from XX/XX/year> to XX/XX/year> and the accounts are with the department of Nelnet. Account : XXXX. I active in college that entire year and summer.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-14 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
My credit means a lot to me, and Im really worried about the mistakes on my credit report. These inaccuracies super stressful to my mind and theyre affecting my ability to secure new credit. Ive worked hard to build my credit and its just frustrating to see it impacted by errors that arent even my fault. I'm just really worried but all I can do right now is hope.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-14 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
I have submitted multiple disputes regarding these accounts that is reporting inaccurately on my credit report. I have also submitted multiple reports regarding the account that needs to be updated These companies have refused to do work on disputes even though they're required by the law to do so. 

Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-14 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: AL

Complaint narrative:
My vehicle was paid off on XX/XX/year> and since then two collection agencies has been reported to my account and I got those removed and now a 3rd agency is on my credit report for the same vehicle. They didnt resolve this issue without a contract, signature, payment history, also without correct make and model of the vehicle. I would like for thXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX removed from my credit report because I never did no business with this company.

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 2025-02-14 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
My vehicle was paid off on XX/XX/year> and since then two collection agencies has been reported to my account and I got those removed and now a 3rd agency is on my credit report for the same vehicle. They didnt resolve this issue without a contract, signature, payment history, also without correct make and model of the vehicle. I would like for the XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX removed from my credit report because I never did no business with this company.

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 2025-02-14 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Auto debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt
Company: CAINE & WEINER COMPANY, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Got letter from a company but was not informed by original collection that this was sent to college or another service provider without my consent to give my info to them

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-14 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: USCB Corporation
State: HI

Complaint narrative:
An account was opened in XX/XX/year> for the amount of {$760.00}, of which I have no knowledge. I did not authorize or initiate this account, and its presence on my credit report is inaccurate. I am formally disputing this matter and requesting an immediate investigation, as this erroneous reporting is negatively impacting my credit profile.

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 2025-02-14 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I recently reviewed a copy of my credit report and noticed i had fraudulent accounts on my report. please remove these accounts from my report. they are hurting my ability to abtain credit

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-14 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: DC

Complaint narrative:
ALL REPORTED DATA MUST BE COMPLETE, CORRECT, AND PROVEN IF CHALLENGED. I DO NOT GRANT YOUR AUTHORITY TO REPORT VERSUS ME WITHOUT ADEQUATE COMPLIANCE OF STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS BEING APPLICABLE THROUGHOUT. AS SUCH I DEMAND DELETION IMMEDIATELY OF YOUR DECLARED CLAIMS AGAINST ME. PER COMMON LAW, YOU ARE DEMANDED TO DEMONSTRATE THAT YOU CAN AND HAVE WILLINGNESS TO ABSOLUTELY VERIFY AND VALIDATE ( OR JUST SAY ''CERTIFICATE '' ) EVERY AND ONE EVEN EACH ANY AND OR ALL ALLEGATIONS YET PHYSICALLY DEFICIENT OR ALL ALLEGATIONS YET PHYSICALLY DEFICIENT OR UNPROVEN MINE, CHALLENGED OR NOT.

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 2025-02-14 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: DE

Complaint narrative:
Since I never gave permission for these false accounts to be included on my credit report, I humbly ask to be removed from my credit report. You must take immediate action to delete this false information from my files. Please remove and block.

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 2025-02-14 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
Im reaching out for your help regarding the incorrect account listed on my credit report. This situation has damaged my reputation, and I urgently need your help. The way youve handled my credit report has left me struggling, as the inaccurate information has seriously tarnished my reputation. Its crucial that these errors are corrected so I can move forward 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 2025-02-14 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
The following accounts are not mine and were unauthorized : 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX 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 2025-02-14 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
The following accounts are not mine and were unauthorized : 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-14 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: AL

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX, I filed Complaint regarding my XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) due to inaccurate late payment reporting on my credit report. The companys response, " Verified as Reported, '' fails to adequately address my dispute. Pursuant to my rights under FCRA 611 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ), I challenge the method of verification used to confirm these late payments. On [ Insert Date of Initial Complaint ], I disputed several late payment accounts and submitted all required documentation to you. Specifically, TransUnion reports a XXXX late payment for XX/XX/XXXX, while Equifax reports a 30-day late payment for XXXX XXXX inconsistencies in the reporting of my payment history. These discrepancies indicate a failure to maintain accurate and verifiable records.

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 2025-02-14 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
When I pulled my credit report | noticed unauthorized inquiries on my credit report that I would like removed. I believe that I am a victim of identity theft. The unauthorized inquires are listed below : XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/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 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-14 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
When I pulled my credit report | noticed unauthorized inquiries on my credit report that I would like removed. I believe that I am a victim of identity theft. The unauthorized inquires are listed below : XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/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 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 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
credit acceptance corporation reporting in Inaccuracy information on my credit report I have reached out and ask both parties to remove and stop reporting false information on 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-14 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Equifax Information Services LLC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Subject : Formal Demand for Monetary Relief Due to Credit Reporting Violations To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally demand monetary relief due to your failure to properly investigate and correct fraudulent information on my credit report, in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. Despite submitting multiple disputes with supporting documentation, Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX have negligently failed to : 1. Timely Investigate and Correct Errors You failed to conduct a reasonable investigation into my disputes, allowing fraudulent information to remain on my credit report.

2. Block the Fraudulent Account in a Timely Manner Under 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2, I requested an immediate block of fraudulent information, which you did not process as required by law.

3. Prevent Credit Damage and Financial Harm Your negligence resulted in unnecessary damage to my credit score, which led to loan denials, financial losses, and increased interest rates.

4. Emotional Distress and Harm Due to your failure to act, I have endured significant emotional distress, stress-related health issues, and the inability to access credit and financial opportunities.

Requested Relief : To resolve this matter without further legal action, I am demanding monetary compensation for the following : Actual damages, including financial harm caused by credit denials.

Compensation for emotional distress and damage to my reputation.

Statutory damages as permitted under the FCRA ( up to {$1000.00} per violation ).

If you do not provide an adequate response within 15 days, I will be forced to escalate my complaint by filing a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) complaint, reporting this violation to the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ), and pursuing legal action to recover damages.

Please respond in writing with a resolution to this matter. You may contact me at [ Your Email ] or [ Your Phone Number ] should you require further information. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-14 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Problem caused by your funds being low — Overdrafts and overdraft fees
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
In XX/XX/year> I started processing a Lump Sum withdrawal from XXXXXX/XX/XXXXas I noticed an emergency sum of cash was needed to keep us in balance, their processing were ridiculous with verifying my identity and provide the correct information for us to have access to these funds ; I have established through Wells Fargo 6 Bank Accounts 1 Small Business Checking Account, 5 Personal Checking Account used in alliance with my XXXX XXXX XXXX, a strategy for preparing for Tax Season and understanding the XXXX  number you are spending in a month. I contacted all of my vendors and creditors I could not contact everyone as checks continue to process given all were on Autopay. WF has made it their position that each and every transaction whether in or out opting for Overdraft Protection, a transaction is only paid to the discretion of Wells Fargo. The checking processes are being continuous and these checks are not being returned so it is fees upon Fees, I had funds to cover the fees but the checks I could not afford right now and now 1 of my accounts have closed because these emergency funds were held up on red tape. If it was to the Banking institutions discretion and I have 4 of the 6 accounts in the negative for 30 plus days should it not be in the Financial Institution same discretion to return all of these checks. WF did not stop a very large Software Transaction Reoccurring Subscription Transaction of exactly XXXX. This amount would of been sufficient to satisfy my existing negative balances but instead they close one of my accounts 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 2025-02-14 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: MI

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to notify you that I did not authorize the inquiry in question, and it has no permissible purpose under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. As this inquiry was made without my consent and lacks valid justification, I am requesting that it be immediately removed from my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation