vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-08 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Auto debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
I sent a letter to Equifax, XXXX XXXX and XXXX to let them know that I was wrongly charge with these debts

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-08 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
UPON EXAMINING MY CREDIT REPORTS, I NOTICED THAT ALTHOUGH YOU HAVE NOT PROVIDED ANY EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT THE ACCURACY OF THE DEBT. YOU CLAIMED TO HAVE COMPLIED WITH ALL LEGAL AND REGULATORY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, THUS YOU HAVE TO DELETE ALL NEGATIVE AND CRITICAL ACCOUNTS. a consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt by such agency.

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 2025-02-08 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
UPON EXAMINING MY CREDIT REPORTS, I NOTICED THAT ALTHOUGH YOU HAVE NOT PROVIDED ANY EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT THE ACCURACY OF THE DEBT. YOU CLAIMED TO HAVE COMPLIED WITH ALL LEGAL AND REGULATORY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, THUS YOU HAVE TO DELETE ALL NEGATIVE AND CRITICAL ACCOUNTS. a consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt by such agency.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-08 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
I HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY THE EQUIFAX DATA BREACH. PER 15 USC 1681 C-2 STATES EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION A CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY SHALL BLOCK THE REPORTING OF ANY INFORMATION IN THE FILE OF A CONSUMER THAT THE CONSUMER IDENTIFIES AS INFORMATION THAT RESULTED FROM AN ALLEGED IDENTITY THEFT. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX -- {$16000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX XX/XX/XXXX -- {$0.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-08 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: NV

Complaint narrative:
i have been looking over my credit report. Did my own research and realized i did not open this account. i did not have any knowledge of it.

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 2025-02-08 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: IN

Complaint narrative:
I hereby request that Experian : 1. Conduct a thorough reinvestigation of the following disputed accounts or items : XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 
XXXX. Provide me with all documentation used to verify the accuracy of the disputed information. 
XXXX. Correct or delete any information that can not be verified or is inaccurate, as mandated by law. 
Given the recent CFPB findings, I expect Experian to handle this dispute with the utmost seriousness and compliance with legal standards. A copy of my identification and any relevant supporting documents are enclosed to facilitate your investigation. 

If Experian fails to comply with its obligations under the FCRA, I will not hesitate to escalate this matter to the CFPB and pursue any necessary legal action to protect my rights. 

Please respond to this dispute in writing within the legally mandated timeframe. I expect written confirmation of any changes made to my credit file. 

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 2025-02-08 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: MS

Complaint narrative:
UPON EXAMINING MY CREDIT REPORTS, I NOTICED THAT ALTHOUGH YOU HAVE NOT PROVIDED ANY EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT THE ACCURACY OF THE DEBT. YOU CLAIMED TO HAVE COMPLIED WITH ALL LEGAL AND REGULATORY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, THUS YOU HAVE TO DELETE ALL NEGATIVE AND CRITICAL ACCOUNTS. a consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt by such agency.

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 2025-02-08 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
Nothing was provided to me. I noticed 7 new hard inquires on my credit report & I did not authorize these inquires. I am trying to fix my credit & these need to be taken off as I did not authorize them.

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 2025-02-08 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
Nothing was provided to me. I noticed 7 new hard inquires on my credit report & I did not authorize these inquires. I am trying to fix my credit & these need to be taken off as I did not authorize them.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Nothing was provided to me. I noticed 7 new hard inquires on my credit report & I did not authorize these inquires. I am trying to fix my credit & these need to be taken off as I did not authorize them.

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 2025-02-08 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: MS

Complaint narrative:
UPON EXAMINING MY CREDIT REPORTS, I NOTICED THAT ALTHOUGH YOU HAVE NOT PROVIDED ANY EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT THE ACCURACY OF THE DEBT. YOU CLAIMED TO HAVE COMPLIED WITH ALL LEGAL AND REGULATORY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, THUS YOU HAVE TO DELETE ALL NEGATIVE AND CRITICAL ACCOUNTS. a consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt by such agency.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-08 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally request the removal of an item from my credit report due to non-compliance with FCRA guidelines. The information in question fails to meet the standard for accuracy as outlined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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 2025-02-08 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
I HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY THE XXXX DATA BREACH. PER 15 USC 1681 C-2 STATES EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION A CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY SHALL BLOCK THE REPORTING OF ANY INFORMATION IN THE FILE OF A CONSUMER THAT THE CONSUMER IDENTIFIES AS INFORMATION THAT RESULTED FROM AN ALLEGED IDENTITY THEFT. 

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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-08 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Other transaction problem — 
Company: Block, Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am filing a complaint against Cash App ( Block , Inc. ) due to inadequate customer service and unfair practices, which violate the Consumer Financial Protection Act ( CFPA ). Specifically, Cash App failed to take timely and effective measures to prevent and address fraud on their platform, leaving my account vulnerable and unprotected.

Furthermore, their dispute resolution process was unfair and deceptive, as they did not comply with error resolution requirements under the Electronic Fund Transfer Act ( EFTA ) and Regulation E. These actions have caused significant inconvenience and financial loss, and I seek appropriate redress for these violations

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-08 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY THE XXXX DATA BREACH. PER 15 USC 1681 C-2 STATES EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION A CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY SHALL BLOCK THE REPORTING OF ANY INFORMATION IN THE FILE OF A CONSUMER THAT THE CONSUMER IDENTIFIES AS INFORMATION THAT RESULTED FROM AN ALLEGED IDENTITY THEFT. 

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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 2025-02-08 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I just recently looked at my experian credit report on XX/XX/XXXX. I saw some hard inquiries that did not have permissible purpose. I also attached evidence. 

This Inquiry has no permissible purpose to be on my report. DELETE this XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX Please remove these hard inquiries off my credit report. I do not recognize this

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 2025-02-08 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: AL

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 response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-08 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Other transaction problem — 
Company: Block, Inc.
State: IN

Complaint narrative:
I am filing a complaint against Cash App ( Block , Inc. ) due to inadequate customer service and unfair practices, which violate the Consumer Financial Protection Act ( CFPA ). Specifically, Cash App failed to take timely and effective measures to prevent and address fraud on their platform, leaving my account vulnerable and unprotected.

Furthermore, their dispute resolution process was unfair and deceptive, as they did not comply with error resolution requirements under the Electronic Fund Transfer Act ( EFTA ) and Regulation E. These actions have caused significant inconvenience and financial loss, and I seek appropriate redress for these violations.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-08 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Other transaction problem — 
Company: Block, Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I am filing a complaint against Cash App and ( Block , Inc. ) due to inadequate customer service and unfair practices, which violate the Consumer Financial Protection act ( CFPA ). Specifically, Cash App failed to take timely and effective measures to prevent and address fraud in their platform, leaving my account, vulnerable and unprotected.

Furthermore, their dispute resolution process was unfair and deceptive, as they did not comply with error, resolution requirements under the Electric Fund Transfer Act ( EFTA ) and Regulations E. These actions have caused significant inconvenience and financial loss and I seek appropriate redress for these violations.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — Store credit card
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement — Card was charged for something you did not purchase with the card
Company: BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/XXXX, made a request for a balance transfer of {$4300.00} from my Barclays Banana Republic credit to my checking account. On XXXX XXXX, XXXX, {$200.00} showed up in my checking account. I called Barclays and they said the rest was coming. On my XX/XX/XXXX statement it said that {$4100.00} was sent to a US Credit Card. I have called Barclays over a dozen times, have gotten claim # and finally on XX/XX/XXXX, Barclays sent me a letter stating that the {$4100.00} went to XXXXXXXX XXXX and to contact XXXXXXXX XXXX I did this and the only account I have with XXXX XXXX  is a debit card and XXXXXXXX XXXX discovered the error in the other account and wired the {$4100.00} back to Barclays. I visited they local XXXX XXXX on XXXX XXXX XXXX in XXXX, IL on XX/XX/XXXX and was on a conference call with Barclays representative, Lore around XXXX XXXX  XXXX. XXXX said that Barclays did not have any record of receiving the {$4100.00} back and XXXX rep could not give any more information because the XXXX credit card that received the {$4100.00} was not in my name. Barclays still says I owe them the {$4100.00} plus fees and this information is on my credit report. Please advise.

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 2025-02-08 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Auto debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Global Lending Services LLC
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX, NV XXXX XXXX XX/XX/year> GLBLNDSVCS Dear Sir/Madam, Re : Account Number XXXX I am writing to dispute the collection account referenced above. This debt was sold and charged off after a repossession, and I have not received a 1099-C form for the charge-off. I do not recognize or owe this debt, and the past due amount and credit limit reported contain inaccuracies.

Please provide verification of this debt as required under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), 15 U.S.C. 1692c ( b ). Specifically, I am requesting : Documentation proving I am legally obligated to pay this debt The name of the original creditor The amount of the debt If you can not provide proper verification, you are required to cease all collection activities. Failure to comply may result in legal action for violation of the FDCPA. 

I request that you respond to this dispute in writing within 30 days of receiving this letter. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-08 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Funds not handled or disbursed as instructed
Company: FIFTH THIRD FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I deposited a check at my local branch. They instructed me that my funds would be available on Tuesday. I made sure this question was answered before depositing. They assured me Tuesday or sooner. I then logged online and was advised by another rep that funds would not be available for another almost 3 weeks. They misled me as a consumer and tied up my funds which is causing a hardship for me

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-08 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Auto debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: SANTANDER HOLDINGS USA, INC.
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX, NV XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Dear XXXX , Re : Account Number XXXX I am writing to dispute the collection account referenced above. This debt was charged off, and I did not receive a 1099-C form for the charge-off. I do not recognize or owe this debt, and the past due amount and credit limit reported do not match, indicating inaccuracies. Additionally, the original creditor is listed as XXXX XXXX, and it is reported as paid off 100 %. Therefore, I do not understand why this account remains on my credit report. 
Please provide verification of this debt as required under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), 15 U.S.C. 1692c ( b ). Specifically, I am requesting : Documentation proving I am legally obligated to pay this debt The name of the original creditor The amount of the debt If you can not provide proper verification, you are required to cease all collection activities. Failure to comply may result in legal action for violation of the FDCPA. 
I request that you respond to this dispute in writing within 30 days of receiving this letter. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. 
Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-08 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: Cannon Finance, Inc.
State: AR

Complaint narrative:
It have been an expose data branch and have reason to believe I was apart of it in so many case.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-08 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:
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 TransUnion, Experian, 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 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 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