vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-03 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I recently reviewed a copy of my credit report. It indicated that credit inquiries were made by following the credit inquiries listed below. However, these inquiries were not authorized by me. Therefore, I'm sending this complaint to dispute these inquiries and have it removed from my credit report. 
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Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-03 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
15 U.S. Code 1681s2 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( a ) Responsibilities of furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies. 

( a ) Duty of Furnishers to Provide Accurate Information ( 1 ) Prohibition ( a ) A person who furnishes information to a consumer reporting agency must not provide any information that they know or have reasonable cause to believe is inaccurate. 
Reporting Errors : If a consumer notifies the furnisher that specific information is inaccurate, the furnisher must refrain from providing that information to the consumer reporting agency. 
Reasonable Cause : The term reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate refers to having specific knowledge beyond mere allegations by the consumer that would cast doubt on the accuracy of the information. 

Once the original creditor sells the debt to a third-party debt collector without my permission. I no longer owe the debt. 

15 US Code 1681i ( 5 ) is a section of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) that outlines the treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information in a consumer 's file at a consumer reporting agency123. If the completeness or accuracy of any item of information contained in a consumer 's file is disputed by the consumer and the consumer notifies the agency directly of such dispute, the agency shall reinvestigate free of charge and record the current status of the disputed information, or delete the item from the file in accordance with paragraph ( 5 ), before the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date on which the agency receives the notice of the dispute from the consumer12.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-03 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: AL

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 1681i ( 5 ) treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information ( A ) In general if, after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( 1 ) of any information disputed by a consumer an item of the information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or can not be verified, the consumer reporting agency shall ( I ) properly delete that item of information from the file of the consumer or modify that item of information, as appropriate, based on the results of the reinvestigation ; and ( ii ) promptly notify the furnisher of that information that the information has been modified or deleted from the file of the consumer. 
Please remove the following items from my credit report, immediately : 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 2024-04-03 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:
I would like to dispute certain records in my credit file that do not belong to me, that I have signed any agreements, and that I have been the victim of identity theftall of which seem to be unaddressed. The things I'm disputing are unrelated to any transactions I've completed or approved in order to obtain goods, services, or cash. Kindly take out the following items. 

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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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-03 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I noticed a credit account I did not open and hard inquiry that I did not authorize and the lender can not prove I did. They are violating my FCRA law protecting the consumer.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-03 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 sent a letter to the Credit Bureaus requesting to reinvestigate the disputed Accounts from my credit report as well as DELETE the Accounts from my report during the investigation period. As of this date, they have failed to respond to my request. 
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Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-03 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am reaching out in a respectful manner to address the inaccuracies found in the information reported on my credit file. Despite the frustration I feel about this situation, I recognize that errors can inadvertently occur. I trust that you will take the necessary measures to promptly rectify this matter. 
The presence of these inaccurate late payment entries is negatively impacting my ability to secure the necessary credit, significantly lowering my credit score. Seeking guidance from professionals has confirmed the existence of legal safeguards designed to prevent the dissemination of inaccurate credit information. I approach this matter with utmost seriousness and I kindly request the swift removal of the late payment designations from my account.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-03 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
Please take a look at the attached letters and ID docs for verification that it is I XXXX XXXX XXXX filing this complaint. The stuff on my credit report is wrong and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports I never gave any written consent to report anything on my consumer reports no consent is fraud.

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 2024-04-03 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:
Hello, my name is XXXX XXXX and I am writing to delete the following information in my file. The items I need to be deleted are listed in the report. I am a victim of identity theft and did not make this change. I ask that the items be deleted to correct my credit report. I reported the theft of my identity to the Federal Trade Commission and I also have enclosed copies of the Federal Trade Commission 's Identity Theft Affidavit. Please delete the items as soon as possible

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-03 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:
By the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I am submitting this complaint to request that the listed account which I believe appears to be inaccurate and incomplete be immediately investigated and DELETED on my credit file. 
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Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am reaching out in a respectful manner to address the inaccuracies found in the information reported on my credit file. Despite the frustration I feel about this situation, I recognize that errors can inadvertently occur. I trust that you will take the necessary measures to promptly rectify this matter. 
The presence of these inaccurate late payment entries is negatively impacting my ability to secure the necessary credit, significantly lowering my credit score. Seeking guidance from professionals has confirmed the existence of legal safeguards designed to prevent the dissemination of inaccurate credit information. I approach this matter with utmost seriousness and I kindly request the swift removal of the late payment designations from my 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 2024-04-03 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
15 U.S. Code 1681s2 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( a ) Responsibilities of furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies.

( a ) Duty of Furnishers to Provide Accurate Information ( 1 ) Prohibition ( a ) A person who furnishes information to a consumer reporting agency must not provide any information that they know or have reasonable cause to believe is inaccurate.

Reporting Errors : If a consumer notifies the furnisher that specific information is inaccurate, the furnisher must refrain from providing that information to the consumer reporting agency.

Reasonable Cause : The term reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate refers to having specific knowledge beyond mere allegations by the consumer that would cast doubt on the accuracy of the information.

Once the original creditor sells the debt to a third-party debt collector without my permission. I no longer owe the debt.

15 US Code 1681i ( 5 ) is a section of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) that outlines the treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information in a consumer 's file at a consumer reporting XXXX. If the completeness or accuracy of any item of information contained in a consumer 's file is disputed by the consumer and the consumer notifies the agency directly of such dispute, the agency shall reinvestigate free of charge and record the current status of the disputed information, or delete the item from the file in accordance with paragraph ( 5 ), before the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date on which the agency receives the notice of the dispute from the XXXX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-03 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
15 U.S. Code 1681s2 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( a ) Responsibilities of furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies.

( a ) Duty of Furnishers to Provide Accurate Information ( 1 ) Prohibition ( a ) A person who furnishes information to a consumer reporting agency must not provide any information that they know or have reasonable cause to believe is inaccurate.

Reporting Errors : If a consumer notifies the furnisher that specific information is inaccurate, the furnisher must refrain from providing that information to the consumer reporting agency.

Reasonable Cause : The term reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate refers to having specific knowledge beyond mere allegations by the consumer that would cast doubt on the accuracy of the information.

Once the original creditor sells the debt to a third-party debt collector without my permission. I no longer owe the debt.

15 US Code 1681i ( 5 ) is a section of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) that outlines the treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information in a consumer 's file at a consumer reporting XXXX. If the completeness or accuracy of any item of information contained in a consumer 's file is disputed by the consumer and the consumer notifies the agency directly of such dispute, the agency shall reinvestigate free of charge and record the current status of the disputed information, or delete the item from the file in accordance with paragraph ( XXXX ), before the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date on which the agency receives the notice of the dispute from the 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 2024-04-03 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I am formally disputing and requesting the prompt removal of fraudulent account from my credit report. This dispute roots from a case of identity theft, for which I have filed a formal report in Federal Trade Commission and also filed a Police Report on my local police department. Additionally, I have reached out to the bank associated with the fraudulent account. The bank has accepted the identity theft report 's legitimacy and known a potential system glitch that has hindered access to the records. They have assured me of the prompt removal of the fraudulent account, which has been mistakenly existing on my report for over five years. But somehow, this fraudulent account is still existing in my report under your bureau and I'm curious what kind of confirmation process have you done. XXXX XXXX XXXX credit bureaus no longer reporting this fraudulent account since the submission of the required documents. Please delete this account once and for all : 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 2024-04-03 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 trust this letter finds you in good health. I am writing to draw your attention to a discrepancy in my credit report that requires rectification. Upon a thorough review of my credit report, I have noted late payment entries listed on my account. 

I am confident there has been an error, as I have consistently maintained a timely payment history with these accounts. I kindly request your assistance in investigating and rectifying this inaccurately reported information on my credit file. 

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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 2024-04-03 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I trust this letter finds you in good health. I am writing to draw your attention to a discrepancy in my credit report that requires rectification. Upon a thorough review of my credit report, I have noted late payment entries listed on my account. 

I am confident there has been an error, as I have consistently maintained a timely payment history with these accounts. I kindly request your assistance in investigating and rectifying this inaccurately reported information on my credit file. 

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Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-03 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 would like to dispute certain records in my credit file that do not belong to me, that I have signed any agreements, and that I have been the victim of identity theftall of which seem to be unaddressed. The things I'm disputing are unrelated to any transactions I've completed or approved in order to obtain goods, services, or cash. Kindly take out the following items. 

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Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-03 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
15 U.S. Code 1681s2 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( a ) Responsibilities of furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies.

( a ) Duty of Furnishers to Provide Accurate Information ( 1 ) Prohibition ( a ) A person who furnishes information to a consumer reporting agency must not provide any information that they know or have reasonable cause to believe is inaccurate.

Reporting Errors : If a consumer notifies the furnisher that specific information is inaccurate, the furnisher must refrain from providing that information to the consumer reporting agency. 
Reasonable Cause : The term reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate refers to having specific knowledge beyond mere allegations by the consumer that would cast doubt on the accuracy of the information. 

Once the original creditor sells the debt to a third-party debt collector without my permission. I no longer owe the debt. 

XXXX5 US Code 1681i ( 5 ) is a section of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) that outlines the treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information in a consumer 's file at a consumer reporting agency123. If the completeness or accuracy of any item of information contained in a consumer 's file is disputed by the consumer and the consumer notifies the agency directly of such dispute, the agency shall reinvestigate free of charge and record the current status of the disputed information, or delete the item from the file in accordance with paragraph ( 5 ), before the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date on which the agency receives the notice of the dispute from the consumer12.

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