vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-20 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: IN

Complaint narrative:
Consumer Name : ( XXXX XXXX ), Consumer Social Security Number : ( XXXX ), Consumer Date of Birth : ( XX/XX/XXXX ), Contents of Complaint : This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the XXXX, XXXX, Equifax credit reporting agency , block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurate, and false information consists of a Accounts 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.These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. I've attached a list of the hard inquiries in question as well as a copy of the consumer FICO credit report maintained by you which shows the aforementioned fraudulent items. I do not recognize the aforementioned accounts, collections, or hard inquiries as reported. The aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries appearing on my consumer credit report maintained by you were not opened, made, or initiated by me. All of the aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint # ( XXXX ) as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am requesting the information regarding the method of verification employed by your bureau to confirm the accuracy of disputed items on my credit report. 

As per the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), consumers have the right to know how disputed items on their credit reports are verified. Therefore, I kindly request that you provide me with detailed information regarding the following : The specific method or process used by your bureau to verify disputed items. 
The identity of the entity or entities responsible for conducting the verification process. 

Any documentation or evidence used to substantiate the accuracy of the disputed items.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-20 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: Paypal Holdings, Inc
State: OR

Complaint narrative:
I was scammed into purchasing a XXXX for {$160.00}, plus a {$28.00} shipping fee, totaling {$180.00}. After making the payment, I received a text message from a random number impersonating PayPal, claiming that the initial payment didnt go through and that I needed to resend the money. Believing this message was legitimate, I authorized a second payment. 

When I realized I had been scammed, I contacted PayPal to dispute the charges. Unfortunately, my dispute was denied because the transactions were processed through the Friends and Family option, which is not covered by Buyer Protection. 

I later disputed the {$160.00} and {$28.00} transactions with my bank, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and they issued me a refund for that amount. However, an additional {$28.00} charge remains unresolved on PayPals side. PayPal is now seeking a total of {$210.00} from me, which includes this unexplained charge.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-20 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: PA

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 information is 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 2024-12-20 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: UT

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : XXXX TransUnion XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  for Verification and Validation of Collection under 15 U.S.C. 1692g To whom it may concern : I am writing to formally dispute a collection that appears on my credit report managed by TransUnion. Upon my review, I believe this collection may not meet the validity and verification requirements established under 15 U.S.C. 1692g of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). 

Pursuant to the aforementioned law, I formally request that : I am provided with written verification that this debt is valid, including details such as the original amount, the original creditor, and documentation proving my legal responsibility for this debt. 

The debt is validated to ensure that the reported information is complete and accurate. 

If this collection can not be validated, it is immediately removed from my credit report in accordance with my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). 

Attached to this letter, you will find a copy of my government-issued identification and a proof of address to facilitate the investigation process. Please inform me in writing of the results of your investigation and any actions taken within the timeframe established by law. 

I hope this matter will be resolved fairly and in compliance with applicable federal laws. I appreciate your attention and look forward to your prompt response. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  : 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( Debt Validation ) This section stipulates that within five days of the initial contact with the consumer, the collector must provide a written notice including : The total amount of the debt. 

The name of the original creditor. 

A statement indicating that the consumer has 30 days to dispute the validity of the debt. 

If the consumer disputes the debt, the collector must provide written verification. 

If the debt is not properly validated, it can not be legally reported or collected.

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 2024-12-20 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: UT

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX TransUnion XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX for Verification and Validation of Collection under 15 U.S.C. 1692g To whom it may concern : I am writing to formally dispute a collection that appears on my credit report managed by TransUnion. Upon my review, I believe this collection may not meet the validity and verification requirements established under 15 U.S.C. 1692g of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). 

Pursuant to the aforementioned law, I formally request that : I am provided with written verification that this debt is valid, including details such as the original amount, the original creditor, and documentation proving my legal responsibility for this debt. 

The debt is validated to ensure that the reported information is complete and accurate. 

If this collection can not be validated, it is immediately removed from my credit report in accordance with my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). 

Attached to this letter, you will find a copy of my government-issued identification and a proof of address to facilitate the investigation process. Please inform me in writing of the results of your investigation and any actions taken within the timeframe established by law. 

I hope this matter will be resolved fairly and in compliance with applicable federal laws. I appreciate your attention and look forward to your prompt response. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( Debt Validation ) This section stipulates that within five days of the initial contact with the consumer, the collector must provide a written notice including : The total amount of the debt. 

The name of the original creditor. 

A statement indicating that the consumer has 30 days to dispute the validity of the debt. 

If the consumer disputes the debt, the collector must provide written verification. 

If the debt is not properly validated, it can not be legally reported or collected.

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 2024-12-20 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: 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. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-20 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: UT

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX TransUnion XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  for Verification and Validation of Collection under 15 U.S.C. 1692g To whom it may concern : I am writing to formally dispute a collection that appears on my credit report managed by TransUnion. Upon my review, I believe this collection may not meet the validity and verification requirements established under 15 U.S.C. 1692g of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). 

Pursuant to the aforementioned law, I formally request that : I am provided with written verification that this debt is valid, including details such as the original amount, the original creditor, and documentation proving my legal responsibility for this debt. 

The debt is validated to ensure that the reported information is complete and accurate. 

If this collection can not be validated, it is immediately removed from my credit report in accordance with my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). 

Attached to this letter, you will find a copy of my government-issued identification and a proof of address to facilitate the investigation process. Please inform me in writing of the results of your investigation and any actions taken within the timeframe established by law. 

I hope this matter will be resolved fairly and in compliance with applicable federal laws. I appreciate your attention and look forward to your prompt response. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  : 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( Debt Validation ) This section stipulates that within five days of the initial contact with the consumer, the collector must provide a written notice including : The total amount of the debt. 

The name of the original creditor. 

A statement indicating that the consumer has 30 days to dispute the validity of the debt. 

If the consumer disputes the debt, the collector must provide written verification. 

If the debt is not properly validated, it can not be legally reported or collected.

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 2024-12-20 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: UT

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  TransUnion XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  : Request for Verification and Validation of Collection under 15 U.S.C. 1692g To whom it may concern : I am writing to formally dispute a collection that appears on my credit report managed by TransUnion. Upon my review, I believe this collection may not meet the validity and verification requirements established under 15 U.S.C. 1692g of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). 

Pursuant to the aforementioned law, I formally request that : I am provided with written verification that this debt is valid, including details such as the original amount, the original creditor, and documentation proving my legal responsibility for this debt. 

The debt is validated to ensure that the reported information is complete and accurate. 

If this collection can not be validated, it is immediately removed from my credit report in accordance with my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). 

Attached to this letter, you will find a copy of my government-issued identification and a proof of address to facilitate the investigation process. Please inform me in writing of the results of your investigation and any actions taken within the timeframe established by law. 

I hope this matter will be resolved fairly and in compliance with applicable federal laws. I appreciate your attention and look forward to your prompt response. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  : 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( Debt Validation ) This section stipulates that within five days of the initial contact with the consumer, the collector must provide a written notice including : The total amount of the debt. 

The name of the original creditor. 

A statement indicating that the consumer has 30 days to dispute the validity of the debt. 

If the consumer disputes the debt, the collector must provide written verification. 

If the debt is not properly validated, it can not be legally reported or collected.

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 2024-12-20 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: UT

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  TransUnion XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Request for Verification and Validation of Collection under 15 U.S.C. 1692g To whom it may concern : I am writing to formally dispute a collection that appears on my credit report managed by TransUnion. Upon my review, I believe this collection may not meet the validity and verification requirements established under 15 U.S.C. 1692g of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). 

Pursuant to the aforementioned law, I formally request that : I am provided with written verification that this debt is valid, including details such as the original amount, the original creditor, and documentation proving my legal responsibility for this debt. 

The debt is validated to ensure that the reported information is complete and accurate. 

If this collection can not be validated, it is immediately removed from my credit report in accordance with my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). 

Attached to this letter, you will find a copy of my government-issued identification and a proof of address to facilitate the investigation process. Please inform me in writing of the results of your investigation and any actions taken within the timeframe established by law. 

I hope this matter will be resolved fairly and in compliance with applicable federal laws. I appreciate your attention and look forward to your prompt response. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( Debt Validation ) This section stipulates that within five days of the initial contact with the consumer, the collector must provide a written notice including : The total amount of the debt. 

The name of the original creditor. 

A statement indicating that the consumer has 30 days to dispute the validity of the debt. 

If the consumer disputes the debt, the collector must provide written verification. 

If the debt is not properly validated, it can not be legally reported or collected.

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 2024-12-20 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: MI

Complaint narrative:
I have proof that I've been disputing a matter with this company. I have dispute letters requesting information and I never got it. All I got back from them from what it looks like is a stall letter telling me to send my identity. I sent all my identity to show proof its me.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-23 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Fraud or scam — 
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: OR

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX I reported to Bank of America Customer Support an incident of internet fraud involving {$2000.00} sent from my checking accounts to a scam perpetrator using XXXX. The scam resulted from my response to a XXXX ad for a car for sale. 

Bank of America reported back, '' Unfortunately, we're unable to approve your claim.... We were unsuccessful at recovering the funds on your behalf. We recommend contacting the receiver of the funds for further assistance. '' My efforts to report the scam, which occurred on XX/XX/XXXX, included : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX fraud report by phone to XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Internet Crime Complaint Center ( XXXX ), Submission ID : XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Consumer Report to the FTC, Number XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Office of the Nevada Attorney General, XXXX XXXX XXXX, ticket ID : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX Detailed fraud report submitted to Bank of America that provided all relevant details of accounts, amounts, XXXX recipient ( scammer ) phone number, and BofA fraud claim numbers XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Police Department As advised in telephone conversation, sent letter ( by mail ) to Records Department documenting details of the case. 

In order to process the money transfer, XXXX had substantial information about the recipient ( scammer ). At a minimum, XXXX could have frozen the scammer 's account pending an investigation of my report. By failing to do so, XXXX and its associated banks acted as money launderers for the scammers. 

Although multiple agencies receive consumer complaints, there appears to be no coordiated follow-up to identify and prosecute scammers.

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 2024-12-20 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: AZ

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Contents of this complaint : This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant of FCRA Section 605B ( 15 U.S.C. Section 1681c-2 ) that you, the TransUnion credit reporting agency , block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurate, and false information consists of address : 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 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 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  These accounts have resulted in several hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. I have listed these fraudulent accounts that are on the report that is being maintained by you. I do not recognize the aforementioned accounts, collections, or hard inquiries as reported. The aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries appearing on my consumer credit report that is being maintained by you were not opened, made, or initiated by me. All of the aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal ComplainXXXX XXXX XXXX as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and 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