vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-23 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: National Credit Systems,Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Reporting on XXXX XXXX XXXX  - Inquiry Date : XX/XX/year>, amount {$1700.00} According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act 15 USC 1681 section 602 a states " There is a need to insure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumers right to privacy. '' XXXX, XXXX and XXXX are consumer reporting agencies and I am the Consumer. I have the right to make sure my private information isn't shared which is backed by 15 USC 6801 which states " It is the policy of the Congress that each financial institution has an affirmative and continuing obligation to respect the privacy of its customers and to protect the security and confidentiality of those customers nonpublic personal information. '' ( Furnisher of information to credit agencies ) is a financial institution by definition under that title. 15 USC 1681 section 604 a section 2 states that " In general Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : in accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. '' ( Furnisher of information to credit agencies ) the financial institution and the Consumer reporting agencies XXXX, XXXX and XXXX, do not have my consent to furnish this information and they surely do not havemy written consent. Any and all consent to XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, ( Furnisher or information to credit agencies ) whether it be verbal, non-verbal, written, impliedor otherwise is revoked. 15 USC 6802 ( b ) ( c ) states that " A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless the consumer is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option. '' ( Furnisher of information to credit agencies ) Never informed me of my right to exercise my nondisclosure option. Not only that 15 USC 1681C ( a ) ( 5 ) states '' Except as authorized under subsection ( b ), 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. 

Please validate this information with this company and provide me with copies of any document action associated with these accounts bearing my wet signature, authorizing an inquiring in the absence of such documentation bearing my wet signature, I formally request that these fraudulent inquiries be immediately deleted from the credit report file that you maintain under my Social Security Number you have on record per the Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 611

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-23 00:00:00
Product: Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan — Payday loan
Issue: Received a loan you didn't apply for — 
Company: WLCC
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/year> : I received two text messages from unknown numbers asking me to click links to verify my identity. I did not recognize the number, nor did I request anything needed to verify my identity, so I ignored and blocked the number. I did not verify my identity. 
XX/XX/year> : I received three separate phone calls, from three separate numbers, that left no voicemails, from what I now know was Fast Fund Lending, attempting to verify my identity. I ignored all three calls and did not call back. I did not verify my identity. 
XX/XX/year> : I received a voicemail from an unknown number saying they're calling about repayment of a loan. I did not take out a loan, so I deleted the voicemail and did not call back. 
XX/XX/year> : I received another voicemail from an unknown number saying they're calling about repayment of a loan. This was from Fast Fund Lending. This time I called back to tell them they have the wrong person/number. Fast Fund Lending then informed me they had chosen to verify my identity anyway ( somehow ), and approved a loan in the amount of {$1000.00} with an interest rate of 703 %, for a total finance charge to appear on my credit report in the amount of {$4100.00}, and a total payback amount of {$5100.00}. 

Again, I did NOT request this loan at any time for any reason. Someone stole my identity and got this loan in my name deposited into their XXXX XXXX account in their name. How does that happen? The loan company then ( illegally ) provided me with the account number that the loan went in to. The XXXX XXXX account number is XXXX. It has been confirmed with XXXX XXXX that that is not my account, and that I have XXXX accounts with XXXX XXXX. 

This is clearly a predatory loan company who hides behind the veil of sovereignty by being associated with a XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX. This company is fraudulently giving loans in people 's names without verifying identity, and then refusing to provide the information necessary to assign fault, which clearly lies with them. They have a responsibility to verify identity, and while they provided me opportunities to do so, I chose not to, because I didn't request the loan. They were clearly then given other phone numbers or addresses that were false and in no way associated with me, and they chose to verify anyway.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-23 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
Good day! 
I am reaching out regarding several concerning accounts in my credit report that require investigation for a lawful resolution. Upon review, I identified inaccuracies and inconsistencies that violate the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). The violations I have noted include : Violation of Timely Payments Regulations Violation of Finance Charge Determination Violation of United States Code Law ( TILA 15 U.S. Code 1666 ( b ) billing error ) I request that you provide proper evidence showing that I was late on this account, in compliance with Section 15 USC 1681a ( 2 ) Ai, 15 USC 1666b, and 1637 ( b ). If you can not supply the required evidence, you can not deem payment as late, which constitutes a violation of Section 15 USC 1681s-2. Please update the account as " PAID '' or " PAID AS AGREED. '' Additionally, I am filing this complaint due to the multiple inaccuracies in my report, which have negatively impacted my ability to secure credit. The violations that need prompt attention are : FCRA Section 616 - Civil Liability for Willful Noncompliance FCRA Section 603 ( 4 ) ( 2 ) ( A ) - Obligations with Respect to Disclosures of Personal Information FCRA Section 623 ( a ) ( 3 ) - Furnishing Deceptive Forms Violation of Credit Report Permissible Purposes Privacy Act violations U.S.C 552a ( g ) ( 1 ) ( A ) USC 1692e I demand verifiable proof, specifically the original consumer contract with my signature, for the accounts listed. Under the FCRA, unverified accounts must be removed if you can not provide this proof. Therefore, I insist that the accounts be VERIFIED or REMOVED immediately. 
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

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 2024-12-23 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:
Good day! 
I am reaching out regarding several concerning accounts in my credit report that require investigation for a lawful resolution. Upon review, I identified inaccuracies and inconsistencies that violate the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). The violations I have noted include : Violation of Timely Payments Regulations Violation of Finance Charge Determination Violation of United States Code Law ( TILA 15 U.S. Code 1666 ( b ) billing error ) I request that you provide proper evidence showing that I was late on this account, in compliance with Section 15 USC 1681a ( 2 ) Ai, 15 USC 1666b, and 1637 ( b ). If you can not supply the required evidence, you can not deem payment as late, which constitutes a violation of Section 15 USC 1681s-2. Please update the account as " PAID '' or " PAID AS AGREED. '' Additionally, I am filing this complaint due to the multiple inaccuracies in my report, which have negatively impacted my ability to secure credit. The violations that need prompt attention are : FCRA Section 616 - Civil Liability for Willful Noncompliance FCRA Section 603 ( 4 ) ( 2 ) ( A ) - Obligations with Respect to Disclosures of Personal Information FCRA Section 623 ( a ) ( 3 ) - Furnishing Deceptive Forms Violation of Credit Report Permissible Purposes Privacy Act violations U.S.C 552a ( g ) ( 1 ) ( A ) USC 1692e I demand verifiable proof, specifically the original consumer contract with my signature, for the accounts listed. Under the FCRA, unverified accounts must be removed if you can not provide this proof. Therefore, I insist that the accounts be VERIFIED or REMOVED immediately. 
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-23 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IA

Complaint narrative:
That someone stole my identity the name on my credit report was not mine and there was an account on there that was not mind and a different spelling of my name they didnt take off the accounts

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-23 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Amsher Collection Services, Inc.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute and demand the immediate removal of the following fraudulent accounts and inquiries from my credit report due to identity theft. These accounts were opened without my consent, and I am invoking my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) to have these items promptly removed. 
I am also writing to formally notify you that I am a victim of identity theft and request the immediate blocking and deletion of all fraudulent accounts or information related to the identity theft, as authorized by
15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ( a ). I became aware of the breach of my personal information through the XXXX data breach, which has exposed my sensitive data to unauthorized individuals. 
The following fraudulent accounts and inquiries have been identified as a result of this breach XXXX  ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-23 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Sunset Management, Inc
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute and demand the immediate removal of the following fraudulent accounts and inquiries from my credit report due to identity theft. These accounts were opened without my consent, and I am invoking my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) to have these items promptly removed. 
I am also writing to formally notify you that I am a victim of identity theft and request the immediate blocking and deletion of all fraudulent accounts or information related to the identity theft, as authorized by 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ( a ). I became aware of the breach of my personal information through the XXXX data breach, which has exposed my sensitive data to unauthorized individuals. 
The following fraudulent accounts and inquiries have been identified as a result of this breach XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  SUNSET FINANCE 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 2024-12-23 00:00:00
Product: Prepaid card — General-purpose prepaid card
Issue: Trouble using the card — Trouble using the card to spend money in a store or online
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I received a pollyanna gift of a {$20.00} American Express gift card at an office party on XX/XX/year>. The card had to be activated, so I wasted an hour on the phone trying to activate it which they finally were able to do. The Amercian Express Gift Card was purchased at a XXXX in Delaware. 

I then tried to use the card at XXXX and it was declined. I tried to then use it a XXXX in XXXX XXXX, PA and it was again declined. I don't have the original receipt and the giver of this card does not want to bother getting the " electronic log '' at the store where this was purchased. XXXX, by the way, is not standing behind this product it's selling to unsuspecting customers. 

It's clear that American Express is running a scam here, selling gift cards ( and charging extra for the privilege ) and then not having them work. I would bet that I am not alone in this situation. I ask that the CFPB look into this and force Am Ex to return the money it has stolen from people as well as assessing a fine for their corrupt practices. I would like them to send me a check as well for {$20.00}.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-23 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute fraudulent information on my credit report pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 and to request that this information be blocked. I have attached a copy of my Police Report/FTC Identity Theft Report ( FTC REPORT NUMBER : XXXX ) to support my fraud claim. 

According to 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2, when a consumer submits an identity theft or fraud report, credit reporting agencies are required to block and remove any information identified by the consumer as resulting from identity theft or fraud within four business days. 

The following information on my credit report is the result of identity theft and should be blocked : XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX - XX/XX/year> As required by 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2, I request that this fraudulent information be blocked from my credit report immediately. This information should be blocked for a period of one year, after which I may request an extension of the block. During this period, this information must not be reported to any lender or agency as accurate or verified. 

I have contacted XXXX several times regarding these fraudulent accounts on my report, and no solution has been provided. This situation is significantly affecting my ability to obtain financial opportunities, including housing for my family. These negative marks have been removed by other credit reporting agencies but continue to be inaccurately reported and unverified by your agency. 

Additionally, I have requested signed contracts or verification documents from the original creditor associated with these accounts, but I have not received a response within the legally required 60-day period.

I respectfully request your immediate assistance in blocking and deleting these fraudulent accounts and inquiries from my credit report. I have included the FTC Identity Theft Report to support this request, and I hope you will make a fair and informed decision regarding this matter.

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 2024-12-23 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute fraudulent information on my credit report pursuant to 15 U.S.C 1681c-2 and to request that this information be blocked. I have enclosed a copy my Police Report/FTC identity theft report ( FTC REPORT NUMBERXXXX ) to support my identity theft claim. Under 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 when a consumer submits an identity theft report, credit reporting agencies must block any information identified by the consumer as resulting from identity theft within four business days. 
To following information on my credit report is the result of identity theft and should be blocked : XXXX. XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX As required by 15 U.S.C 1681c-2, please block this fraudulent information from my credit report immediately. This information should be blocked for one year, at which point i may request an extension of the block. During the block, you may not report no longer contains any fraudulent information. Several times I have called the bureau reporting these fraudulent accounts in my report and EQUIFAX has not wanted to give me a solution to this problem where I am being totally affected to be able to acquire a new house for my children, these collections were eliminated and not verified by others bureaus I don't understand how they usually say that these accounts are mine, I have requested contracts from this company with my information and for more than 60 days I have not received any response from them, please help me immediately delete these accounts. Here I add the FTC report, hoping that you make a better decision in my situation, thank you

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-23 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Closing an account — Funds not received from closed account
Company: Block, Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I open an account with square up business bank on XX/XX/year> and I verify account with my information everything was fine till XX/XX/year> I received an email from square up saying Were sorry to inform you that XXXX deactivated your account. Based on the information you provided about your business, were not able to support your business needs right now. You wont be able to continue processing payments with Square. Unfortunately, this decision is final. 
But I never received any email asking me for more information about my business and also I put that my business was not reported to IRS because I was a sole proprietor trying new investment and they just wait for me to deposit {$1500.00} to close my account and now they wont want to give me money back or explain to my the reason why my account was close and why they refuse to refund my money I ask if they want proofs were my money come from and they never answer me I can show proof of my incomes

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-23 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am listing accounts and inquiries below that have been reported inaccurately on my credit report. In compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and as a gesture of respect to the Federal Trade Commission Committee on accuracy and completeness of credit information I am formally writing in today to dispute negative information appearing on my credit. This incorrect information is greatly hindering me from getting the credit score I deserve and hopefully, this letter will resolve all the issues on my credit.

I demand to see Verifiable Proof ( an original Consumer Contract with my Signature on it ) of the accounts listed below. Your failure to positively verify these accounts and inquiries has hurt my ability to obtain credit. 

Items that need attention : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$0.00} Late/Closed Negative accounts NOT included in Dispute : XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Date Reported : XX/XX/XXXX Late/Open

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 2024-12-23 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Other service problem — 
Company: Block, Inc.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
Since XX/XX/year> we have submitted multiple documents and documentation for their COA requirements. 
They would respond with generic emails telling us we were not in compliance. We would call and try to talk to someone but that department does not take calls. So all requests for customer support is done by email. Never able to speak to someon to resolve. Emails never provide appropriate information to allow us to resolve. 
We have submitted updated documentation and even paid to have new tests run. Submitted and denied but nit told what was wrong with test. Tests all were according to their required criteria. 
Was told that if we dont have appropriate tests for a product to delete it from the website until we have the new COA. We did that. 
Everything we did was responded by a generic letter. 
Any call was not resolved and told it would be escalated only to send and email. 
The department that processed or is in charge of our account does not talk on the phone so emails get passed back and forth or not even responded to. 
They shut our account down even though we complied 100 % to their requirements.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-23 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:
My credit reports are inaccurate. These inaccuracies are causing creditors to deny me credit. You have the duty to report accurate information about consumers. Please investigate these accounts and inquires and update these accounts accordingly to avoid future litigation.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-23 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:
My credit reports are inaccurate. These inaccuracies are causing creditors to deny me credit. You have the duty to report accurate information about consumers. Please investigate these accounts and inquires and update these accounts accordingly to avoid future litigation.

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