vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-11 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:
This is my numerous request that I have been a victim of identity theft and that no one seems to care, that I want to dispute specific records in my credit file that do not belong to me, or that I have signed any agreement. The items I'm challenging have nothing to do with any transactions I've done or authorized to gain products, services, or money. Please remove the following items. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$510.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$4000.00} XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$0.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-11 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
The following companies made unlawful requests on my credit report, and I am writing to let you know about them. Below are the company names along with the dates that I received the inquiries. 
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

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 2024-03-11 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Payday loan debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
This is so annoying & frustrating. Ive sent Equifax multiple letters that Im the one whos disputing the items that are UNKNOWN to me. In Equifax 's responses that make the claim that have not initiated any disputes on my behalf due to the fraudulent or high risk nature, and the documents I provided have either been confirmed as fraudulent or deemed as high risk due to the potential for fraud. This is a complete joke. How in the world did they verify these claims? First of all, I know that under FCRA Section 619 Obtaining information under false pretenses that any person who knowingly and willfully obtains information on a consumer from a consumer reporting agency under false pretenses shall be fined under title 18 United States Code, imprisoned for not more than 2 years, or both. Most importantly, I never sent my documentation to anyone else as it deemed as high risk due to the potential for fraud. Also, according to FCRA 611 ( a ) ( 3 ) Determination That Dispute Is Frivolous or Irrelevant ( A ) a consumer reporting agency may terminate a reinvestigation of information disputed by a consumer under that paragraph if the agency reasonably determines that the dispute by the consumer is frivolous or irrelevant, including by reason of a failure by a consumer to provide sufficient information to investigate the disputed information. ( B ) Notice of determination. Upon making any determination in accordance with subparagraph ( A ) that a dispute is frivolous or irrelevant, a consumer reporting agency shall notify the consumer of such determination not later than 5 business days after making such determination, by mail or, if authorized by the consumer for that purpose, by any other means available to the agency. Again, under FCRA 617 Civil liability for negligent noncompliance [ 15 U.S.C. 1681o ] Any person who is negligent in failing to comply with any requirement imposed under this title with respect to any consumer is liable to that consumer in an amount equal to the sum of ( 1 ) any actual damages sustained by the consumer as a result of the failure; and ( 2 ) in the case of any successful action to enforce any liability under this section, the costs of the action together with reasonable attorneys fees as determined by the court. I need your help! As a consumer, I need to correct my credit file for my credit worthiness, credit standing, or credit capacity to obtain my rights and My Financial Freedom that has been DAMAGE. List of items that are UNKNOWN to me : XXXX XXXX XXXX. Please see the attachments.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-11 00:00:00
Product: Prepaid card — Gift card
Issue: Trouble using the card — Trouble using the card to spend money in a store or online
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I received an American Express e-gift card as a present. I used some of the funds. There are funds remaining on the card and no store will take it. Not one merchant will take it. I spoke with Amex they said its nothing on their end and nothing they can do. These funds are useless. American Express should not be able to sell these gift cards as they are useless.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-11 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: AZ

Complaint narrative:
I have no public records linked to my credit report, and this discovery is unacceptable. I urgently request that you remove these entries to alleviate the significant anxiety and distress they are causing me.

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 2024-03-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I sent some letters to the credit bureaus regarding inaccurate items on my credit report. My letters have been disregarded and Ive been receiving letters stating Im using a 3rd party. I have attached my ID and letters to this complaint for your review.

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 2024-03-11 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Experian XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Experian XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX Experian XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX Experian XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Experian XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX Experian 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

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 2024-03-11 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
THOSE FRAUD inquiries shall delete from my credit report. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX INQUIRY DATE : XX/XX/year> XXXX FCU INQUIRY DATE : XX/XX/year>XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX INQUIRY DATE : XX/XX/year> XXXX XXXX XXXX  INQUIRY DATE : XX/XX/year>XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX INQUIRY DATE : XX/XX/year>XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX INQUIRY DATE : XX/XX/year> XXXX XXXX XXXX INQUIRY DATE : XX/XX/year> XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : XX/XX/year> XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/year> XXXX XXXX XXXX DATE : XX/XX/year> XXXX FCU INQUIRY XXXX XXXX XXXX INQUIRY DATE XXXX XX/XX/year> DELETE XXXX FRAUD INQUIRIES FROM MY CREDIT REPORT BY LAW.

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 2024-03-11 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: DISCOVER BANK
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/22 I Opted-out third party reporting & Credit Reporting Updates XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX refuse XXXX update inaccuracies unless reported by the creditor. Incorrect non-matching data is being calculated into my credit score, which burdens me with higher interest rates. 

Please immediately correct/remove incorrect name ( no middle initial ) Correct name incorrect also known as - please remove all incorrect Former - remove all incorrect previous address - remove all Non-Mailable addresses incorrect previous addresses- remove all Non-Mailable addresses remove all Nonpublic Previous employers incorrect non-matching date opened incorrect non-matching high credit incorrect non-matching last reported incorrect non-matching comments incorrect non-matching last active incorrect non-matching date of last payment

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I recently checked my credit report, and noticed some fraudulent accounts on them. I also sent a letter on XX/XX/year> to the credit bureaus demanding that they delete them. I'm filling this complaint along with the letters still on their way because I am in urgent need of my credit report being updated as soon as possible.

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 2024-03-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I recently checked my credit report, and noticed some fraudulent accounts on them. I also sent a letter on XX/XX/year> to the credit bureaus demanding that they delete them. I'm filling this complaint along with the letters still on their way because I am in urgent need of my credit report being updated as soon as possible.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement — Credit card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase on your statement
Company: UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
2 Reason : The hotel ( XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ) incorrectly charged my USAA credit card ending in XXXX. Unfortunately, my apartment unit was destroyed causing me to be displaced to this hotel temporarily from XX/XX/XXXX to XX/XX/XXXX. 
This stay was approved by USAA XXXXlaims service department. 
However, the hotel continued to charge my USAA credit card after my departure date of XX/XX/XXXX. The dates charged were from XX/XX/XXXX to XX/XX/XXXX amounting to {$2500.00}. 
I spoke with many staff members about the dispute of these charges, while each promising they will reverse the charges, look into it, or reach back out to me. 
Finally, on XX/XX/XXXX at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX responded via email stating, I did contact our offices and given the time span of the reservation in question, the suggestion would be to go through the dispute process to try and find a resolve. 
I responded to XXXX XXXX requesting for assistance to dispute and received no response.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-11 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 recently received a copy of my credit report i was utterly shocked to learn that i have been a victim of identity theft i found numerous accounts on my credit report that were not opened by me. this has been hurting me as i am in the process and trying to buy a home for my family. 


Account name : XXXX XXXX Account number : XXXX Account name : XXXX XXXX Account number : XXXX Account name : XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account number : XXXX Account name : XXXX XXXX Account number : XXXX Account name : XXXX XXXX Account number : XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-11 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
On ( XX/XX/2024 ), I submitted disputes to the credit bureaus about fraudulent accounts. Till date I still havent received any responses or updates to my credit report. 15 U.S. Code 168c-2 a consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that results from alleged identity theft, no later than XXXX business days after the date of receipt. 

These accounts should not be furnished on my consumer report as they are in VIOLATION! Under, 15 U.S Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports ( a ) IN GENERAL Subject to subsection ( c ) any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( 2 ) In accordance with the WRITTEN INSTRUCTION of the consumer to whom it relates. I NEVER gave any consumer reporting agency WRITTEN CONSENT to report anything on my consumer report which violates my rights as a federally protected consumer. NO CONSENT IS IDENTITY THEFT. As a consumer, I am demanding the deletion of the accounts listed IMMEDIATELY.

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 2024-03-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to dispute the reporting of late payments on my credit card account, as reflected in my credit report. According to my understanding of the United States Code, specifically 15 USC 1666b ( a ), a creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open-end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose. I kindly request that you investigate this matter and make the necessary corrections to my credit report. 
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 I have thoroughly reviewed my credit card statements and records, and I can affirm that all payments were made on time within the designated grace period as stipulated by my credit card agreement. Therefore, I believe that the reported late payments are inaccurate and should be rectified in accordance with the law. 

As per the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), it is the responsibility of the credit reporting agencies to ensure the accuracy of the information they report. I kindly request that you conduct a thorough investigation into the late payment entries on my credit report. During this investigation, I urge you to consider the provisions outlined in 15 USC 1666b ( a ), which clearly state that late payments should not be applied to credit card accounts under open-end consumer credit plans. 
Please be aware that the inaccurate reporting of late payments on my credit report has had a detrimental impact on my credit worthiness and financial standing. I trust that you will handle this matter with urgency and attention to detail that it deserves.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-11 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I'm writing to ask for the removal of late dates on disputed items from my credit report. Despite my efforts to verify inaccuracies with the information provider, there has been no response. I request the credit bureau to update my consumer file in accordance with the FCRA, as the reported information is unverified and lacks proof. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX Bank XXXX XXXX, and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. Please see the attachments.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-11 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:
Dear Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, I am writing to file a formal complaint against Experian, due to their failure to take appropriate action on my reports of fraudulent credit inquiries linked to my Social Security Number ( SSN ) and their inadequate process of debt validation. Despite multiple requests for the removal of these inaccuracies and for proper validation of purported debts, Experian, XXXX, nor XXXX has not fulfilled its obligations, leading to significant financial and personal distress. 

Since XXXX I have repeatedly informed Experian of suspicious credit inquiries and contested debts on my report, providing them with evidence that these were fraudulent and not initiated by me. Despite following their recommended dispute resolution process and submitting all required documentation, my requests have been either ignored or inadequately addressed. 

Furthermore, Experian has failed to provide : Adequate proof of the alleged debt. 
Validation of signatures purportedly authorizing these credit inquiries or debts. 
Validation of the debt itself, including any details on 1099A or 1099C forms that should accompany forgiven or unsettled debts. 
In some cases, they have outright refused to readdress disputes I filed, even when contested for legitimate reasons. 
The consequences of this negligence and failure to adhere to legal requirements have been far-reaching, including unjust decreases in my credit score, resulting in thousands of dollars in additional interest charges and denial of loans. This has caused significant financial harm and lost opportunities, such as capitalizing on the equity in my home. 

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), credit bureaus and debt collectors are required to conduct thorough investigations of disputed items, provide validation of debt, and ensure accuracy in reporting. XXXX failure to comply with these laws in my case represents a clear breach of their obligations. 


Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter. I trust that the CFPB will provide the necessary assistance to resolve this issue and enforce compliance with the FCRA and FDCPA, preventing similar instances of negligence affecting others. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-03-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TN

Complaint narrative:
I have disputed inaccurate information with the credit bureaus and have yet to get any updates from them regarding this manner. It has been well over 30 days since I have contacted them and I have yet to hear back from them. I sent letters off to them on XX/XX/year>. I feel like I am being taken advantage of and that my situation is not being taken seriously. According the FCRA any accounts that are unverifiable and inaccurate must me removed immediately. If this matter isn't resolved I will be forced to file litigation due to the stress this is causing me. Thanks for your help with 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 2024-03-11 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: MO

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the FCRA, the following accounts listed below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. The following accounts must be removed immediately, ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX. 15 USC 1681Section, 602 ( a ), states I have the right to privacy, 15 USC 1681, Section 604 A2, also states that a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions. 15 USC 1681 c ( 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 XXXX years. Lastly, 15 USC 1681 s-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 in accurate.

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