vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-19 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: AZ

Complaint narrative:
There are inaccurate late payments reporting on my credit report, which I believe is misleading and misrepresents the nature of the debt in question. The entry reported as a late payment is, in fact, a cancellation of debt that has been processed with the IRS. I have received a Certificate of Indebtness from the creditor, confirming that the debt has been officially canceled. As per IRS guidelines, this cancellation of debt is considered taxable income, not an unpaid debt. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), only accurate and complete information should be reported on a consumer 's credit report. Since this late payments represents a cancellation of debt and was not an outstanding obligation, it should not be classified as a late payment. Reporting it as such is inaccurate and has lead to mis information to potential creditors about my creditworthiness. i received from the company a 1099c canceled debt. i have also opt out with the companies as well in written, unwritten, verbal, and nonverbal authorizations they have been opted out. The Credit bureaus have been Violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) definition of accuracy under Section 1681e ( b ) requires a focus on objectively and readily verifiable information, which may require consumer reporting agencies to accurately report information derived from the readily verifiable and straightforward application of law to facts.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-19 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: AZ

Complaint narrative:
There are inaccurate late payments reporting on my credit report, which I believe is misleading and misrepresents the nature of the debt in question. The entry reported as a late payment is, in fact, a cancellation of debt that has been processed with the IRS. I have received a Certificate of Indebtness from the creditor, confirming that the debt has been officially canceled. As per IRS guidelines, this cancellation of debt is considered taxable income, not an unpaid debt. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), only accurate and complete information should be reported on a consumer 's credit report. Since this late payments represents a cancellation of debt and was not an outstanding obligation, it should not be classified as a late payment. Reporting it as such is inaccurate and has lead to mis information to potential creditors about my creditworthiness. i received from the company a 1099c canceled debt. i have also opt out with the companies as well in written, unwritten, verbal, and nonverbal authorizations they have been opted out. The Credit bureaus have been Violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) definition of accuracy under Section 1681e ( b ) requires a focus on objectively and readily verifiable information, which may require consumer reporting agencies to accurately report information derived from the readily verifiable and straightforward application of law to facts.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-19 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: DE

Complaint narrative:
Subject : Second Complaint Regarding False Account - XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Identity Theft ) - Request for Monetary Relief Dear Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ), I am writing to submit my second complaint regarding an ongoing issue with a false account opened in my name with XXXX XXXX XXXX, which is a result of identity theft. The details of this complaint reference my original case, Complaint # XXXX, and I have also previously submitted an FTC Identity Theft Report ( FTC Report Number : XXXX ). XXXX XXXX And Transunion continue to violate my rights by continuing to report the false information Despite my initial report to you XXXX Transunion, which included the submission of the FTC report and documentation proving my identity theft, the issue remains unresolved. XXXX XXXX XXXX  continues to report the fraudulent account under my name, severely damaging my credit and causing significant financial hardship. This false account is not only a violation of my personal security but has led to tangible, lasting consequences. 

I am deeply disappointed by the lack of progress and the willful neglect displayed in addressing this matter. Every effort I have made to rectify this situation has been met with delays, non-responsiveness, or dismissals. I have been forced to invest an unreasonable amount of time and emotional energy into a problem that should have been resolved swiftly. 

As a result of the continued inaccuracies on my credit report and the associated financial harm, I am now seeking monetary relief for the damages caused. My financial well-being, credit score, and emotional health have all suffered significantly due to this issue, and I believe that it is only fair that I be compensated for these damages. 

I kindly request your immediate intervention to resolve this matter and hold XXXX XXXX XXXX  accountable for its failure to address the fraud, as well as the ongoing harm it has caused. I also request that you expedite the removal of this false account from my credit report. 

Thank you for your attention to this serious matter. I trust that the CFPB will take swift action to ensure that my rights are protected and that I am provided with the relief I am due. 

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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-19 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I carefully review my credit report to ensure the accuracy of my accounts, and I have never been late on a payment. Its possible that there is an error in the reporting.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-19 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I carefully review my credit report to ensure the accuracy of my accounts, and I have never been late on a payment. Its possible that there is an error in the reporting.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-19 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
It's unreasonable that my history of timely payments for this account is not being recognized. I respectfully request immediate action to update my account with this information accurately.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-19 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
It's unreasonable that my history of timely payments for this account is not being recognized. I respectfully request immediate action to update my account with this information accurately.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-19 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
Recently, I did an investigation on my credit report and found several items on there to be inaccurate. 

Under 15 U.S Code 1681e ( b ) Accuracy of report Whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report. It shall follow reasonable procedures to assure the maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates. 

15 U.S. Code 1691i ( 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 the 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 investigation; 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 2024-11-19 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
Recently, I did an investigation on my credit report and found several items on there to be inaccurate. 

Under 15 U.S Code 1681e ( b ) Accuracy of report Whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report. It shall follow reasonable procedures to assure the maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates. 

15 U.S. Code 1691i ( 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 the 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 investigation; 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-19 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 2024-11-19 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Portfolio Recovery ended up with all my credit card debt. They are not the original stores and I did not have the original amount owed. I did not sign a contract with them to verify they had permission to do so. I asked them who was the debt from and I did not get the original contract from them. I am not familiar with how to deal with this situation. Portfolio will call demanding payment and if not they will garnish my check. Since they couldn't provide me the name of company They were collecting from I did not pay all of it. I was making payments on two accounts and they still garnished my checks by sending them to XXXX  XXXX  XXXX XXXX debt collection lawyers. Portfolio Recovery has garnished over {$6000.00}. I disputed a charge from Portfolio recovery when they refused to tell me who the original consumer was so I can look it up to see if the right amount was owed. The debt was deleted from my debt owed. Two days ago I received a call from Portfolio Recovery trying to collect from that exact account I disputed. I am afraid they will garnish my checks again due to lack of knowledge on my part. I believe Portfolio Recovery bought my debt and collected my money. How do I defend myself from debt collectors that buy debt and claim it to be there's?

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-19 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Closing an account — Funds not received from closed account
Company: PNC Bank N.A.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I had requested closing my Saving 's account with PNC bank in XX/XX/2024. The representative told me that closing amount check will be sent to me with in 7 working days. The check didn't come as promised. Then I called them again in second week of XXXX. She cancelled my previous check and told that new check will be sent. 
Then I received a check from PNC. Unfortunately, that was the previous check. I deposited and it bounced back without payment as PNC stopped payment for that check. 
Then I called them again. The representative told that a new check was already in process and will receive it by end of XXXX. I have been waiting and gave more time. However, till not I have not received the check. 
I had requested to send me the check by XXXX courier or some faster way. The representative denied doing that. 
Not sure how with how many people PNC would be doing this in USA. Very bad practice they are following. They are using my money and not giving me benefits also : (

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-19 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
My accounts was never late! I have had exceptional payment history with XXXX  XXXX and all payments were placed on XXXX. 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 2024-11-19 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: FL

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

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-19 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Auto debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Impersonated attorney, law enforcement, or government official
Company: Lloyd & McDaniel, PLC
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
Hello I recently reached out to Lloyd & McDaniel , PLC phone number being ( XXXX ) XXXX. As I am speaking with someone because of the inaccuracies on my credit report I asked if they was a debt collected and she responded she was a law firm and will have to contact my attorney to fix this matter she was very rude and not trying to understand the situation theyre are currently putting me in which is a negative impact on my life. I than hung up and called someone else again not acknowledging debt collector information, when they finally get a hold on someone they kept referring to as an attorney started the conversation with were a debt collector services. Anytime I would mention debt collector trying to validate whom I am speaking with they then was rude and tried to convince me otherwise. This company is reporting false information to the credit bureaus and than being rude when approached with the damages theyre doing.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-19 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information is missing that should be on the report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
" I was shocked and devastated to see credit inquiries without my knowledge. I have reached out to the creditors to ask the following but they have FAILED to provide such. 
Inquiry Details : Ask the creditor to provide specific details about the inquiry, such as the date it was made, the purpose of the inquiry and the type of credit product or service associated with the inquiry.

Application Documentation : Request copies of any credit applications or other documents related to the inquiry. This may include application forms, agreements, or disclosures that you would have completed or received when applying for credit.

Authorization Documentation : Ask the creditor to provide evidence of your authorization for the inquiry. This could include signed consent forms, agreements, or disclosures that demonstrate you provided permission for the creditor to access your credit report.

Communication Records : Request copies of any correspondence or communication between you and the creditor regarding the inquiry. This may include emails, letters, or notes documenting your interactions with the creditor.

Internal Records : Ask the creditor to provide internal records or notes related to the inquiry, including any decision-making processes or reasons for initiating the inquiry.

Identity Verification : If identity theft is a concern, request verification measures taken by the creditor to confirm your identity before initiating the inquiry. This may include verification of personal information or identity documents provided during the application process. 
Compliance Documentation : Inquire about the creditor 's compliance with relevant laws and regulations governing credit inquiries, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and Equal Credit Opportunity Act ( ECOA ). 
"

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-19 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
" I was shocked and devastated to see credit inquiries without my knowledge. I have reached out to the creditors to ask the following but they have FAILED to provide such. 
Inquiry Details : Ask the creditor to provide specific details about the inquiry, such as the date it was made, the purpose of the inquiry and the type of credit product or service associated with the inquiry.

Application Documentation : Request copies of any credit applications or other documents related to the inquiry. This may include application forms, agreements, or disclosures that you would have completed or received when applying for credit.

Authorization Documentation : Ask the creditor to provide evidence of your authorization for the inquiry. This could include signed consent forms, agreements, or disclosures that demonstrate you provided permission for the creditor to access your credit report.

Communication Records : Request copies of any correspondence or communication between you and the creditor regarding the inquiry. This may include emails, letters, or notes documenting your interactions with the creditor.

Internal Records : Ask the creditor to provide internal records or notes related to the inquiry, including any decision-making processes or reasons for initiating the inquiry.

Identity Verification : If identity theft is a concern, request verification measures taken by the creditor to confirm your identity before initiating the inquiry. This may include verification of personal information or identity documents provided during the application process.

Compliance Documentation : Inquire about the creditor 's compliance with relevant laws and regulations governing credit inquiries, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and Equal Credit Opportunity Act ( ECOA ). 
"

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