vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
This is my 5th endeavor to tell you that I am a victim of identity theft and I complain to question specific records in my document coming about because of the wrongdoing. The records I am questioning connect with no exchanges acquiring any possession of goods, services or money that I have made or authorized. Assuming no one cares either way, block the noteworthy of any information in my credit record that came about due to an alleged fraud or extortion. 



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Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit repair services
Issue: Confusing or missing disclosures — 
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
After reviewing my consumer report I am concerned about some information that has been reported, I believe that my consumer rights have been violated according to 15 U.S.C 1602 ( g ) there is no valid proof of the evidence of indebtedness with this credit transaction. 15 U.S.C 1602 ( k ) I was not provided an adequate notice that clearly showed I owed this debt, and because of this, I made an uninformed decision by a computerized agreement. 15 U.S.C 1602 ( p ) unauthorized use because I did not benefit from this transaction. According to 15 U.S.C 1681s-2 ( a ) on ( XX/XX/XXXX ) this company then closed the account and furnished an account on my consumer report without my consent. 15 U.S.C 6802 Gramm-Leach-Bliley : 15 U.S.C 6802 ( a ) ( a ) Notice : This company directly disclosed my personal information to multiple nonaffiliated third parties, and did not provide me with a notice that complies with section 6803 of this title. This company did not have my verbal consent to use and share my information with other nonaffiliated institutions, which by law is a violation of identity theft. 15 U.S.C 6802 ( d ) This company disclosed five late payments to nonaffiliated third parties which still reflects on my consumer reports. 15 U.S.C 6802 ( b ) Opt-Out This company actively disclosed my nonpublic personal information to nonaffiliated third parties which such financial institutions did not clearly and conspicuously disclose this information to me, in writing or in electronic form under section 6804 of this title, that such information may be disclosed to such third party ; This company has never given me the opportunity, to initially disclose this information, and refuse that such information shall not be disclosed to such third party ; and that I am given an explanation of how the I can exercise the nondisclosure option. I have never received an opt-out explanation from this company for the duration of my extension of credit. ( XX/XX/XXXX ) - ( XX/XX/XXXX ) After this company closed my account on ( XX/XX/XXXX ) the company customer representative explained that I would have to reapply for my right to extend credit, I then applied for my right to extend credit and was denied 9 times over the course of the year XXXX - XXXX. Which makes this company liable to 15 USC 1681 ( a ) ( 2 ).

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 2022-10-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
It appears that my credit has been compromised. I was going through my records & noticed many files which do not belong to me. Since Im a stickler for research, I found that under section 605b of the FCRA, the Credit Reporting Agencies are required by law to remove & block any account and information which was found to be opened due to identity theft. The dispute items do not belong to me. Im attaching the required FTC Report for the Credit Bureaus and the bank 's records. Please remove these files. Please remove the disputed items as they were opened without my consent or knowledge, pursuant to Section 605B of Fair Credit Reporting Act : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  If the Credit Bureaus feel there is a possibility these accounts belong to me I will require all documentation that bears my signature. If the Credit Bureaus do not provide any records & claim the item is verified please understand I will seek legal action. I do not take kindly to games nor does my attorney. So please comply with the law so this matter can be handled swiftly.

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 2022-10-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
It appears that my credit has been compromised. I was going through my records & noticed many files which do not belong to me. Since Im a stickler for research, I found that under section 605b of the FCRA, the Credit Reporting Agencies are required by law to remove & block any account and information which was found to be opened due to identity theft. The dispute items do not belong to me. Im attaching the required FTC Report for the Credit Bureaus and the bank 's records. Please remove these files. Please remove the disputed items as they were opened without my consent or knowledge, pursuant to Section 605B of Fair Credit Reporting Act : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX If the Credit Bureaus feel there is a possibility these accounts belong to me I will require all documentation that bears my signature. If the Credit Bureaus do not provide any records & claim the item is verified please understand I will seek legal action. I do not take kindly to games nor does my attorney. So please comply with the law so this matter can be handled swiftly.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: WA

Complaint narrative:
My report says on one of my credit cards that I have a missed payment when I know for a fact I have never missed a payment.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-10 00:00:00
Product: Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan — Payday loan
Issue: Received a loan you didn't apply for — 
Company: World Acceptance Corporation
State: TN

Complaint narrative:
World Finance Co, aliases World Finance Corp.is reporting to All three credit bureaus agencies- XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, with different account numbers reporting differently to all 3 credit reporting agencies. World Finance CorpXXXX is reporting duplicate accounts for the same amount of {$430.00} opened on XX/XX/2017 & XX/XX/2017 - {$430.00} Second account XXXX. Another account number XXXX, opened on XX/XX/2017 & XX/XX/2017 - {$430.00}. This account I never opened or received money from creditor. Identity theft. Per Fcra Rule 623 ( a ) ( 6 ) ( b ) - consumer notifies you that he or she is a victim of Identity theft, and gives an identity theft report you XXXX not furnish information to the CRA regarding fraudulent account. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Fcra rule 609E. 
I am attaching my ftc identity theft report, driver 's license, police report number for XXXXXXXX XXXX police department, utility bill.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit repair services
Issue: Confusing or missing disclosures — 
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
After reviewing my consumer report I am concerned about some information that has been reported, I believe that my consumer rights have been violated according to 15 U.S.C 1602 ( g ) there is no valid proof of the evidence of indebtedness with this credit transaction. 15 U.S.C 1602 ( k ) I was not provided an adequate notice that clearly showed I owed this debt, and because of this, I made an uninformed decision by a computerized agreement. 15 U.S.C 1602 ( p ) unauthorized use because I did not benefit from this transaction. According to 15 U.S.C 1681s-2 ( a ) on ( 09/01/21 ) this company then closed the account and furnished an account on my consumer report without my consent. 15 U.S.C 6802 Gramm-Leach-Bliley : 15 U.S.C 6802 ( a ) ( a ) Notice : This company directly disclosed my personal information to multiple nonaffiliated third parties, and did not provide me with a notice that complies with section 6803 of this title. This company did not have my verbal consent to use and share my information with other nonaffiliated institutions, which by law is a violation of identity theft. 15 U.S.C 6802 ( d ) This company disclosed XXXX late payments to nonaffiliated third parties which still reflects on my consumer reports. 15 U.S.C 6802 ( b ) Opt-Out This company actively disclosed my nonpublic personal information to nonaffiliated third parties which such financial institutions did not clearly and conspicuously disclose this information to me, in writing or in electronic form under section 6804 of this title, that such information may be disclosed to such third party ; This company has never given me the opportunity, to initially disclose this information, and refuse that such information shall not be disclosed to such third party ; and that I am given an explanation of how the I can exercise the nondisclosure option. I have never received an opt-out explanation from this company for the duration of my extension of credit. ( XX/XX/XXXX ) - ( XX/XX/XXXX ) After this company closed my account on ( XX/XX/XXXX ) the company customer representative explained that I would have to reapply for my right to extend credit, I then applied for my right to extend credit and was denied 9 times over the course of the year XXXX - XXXX. Which makes this company liable to 15 USC 1681 ( a ) ( 2 ).

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 2022-10-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Hi, I can't believe you guys are taking advantage of me. I AM VERY UPSET the credit bureaus have not responded back to me about my investigation. I sent a letter, it's more than 60days. I need these accounts deleted or updated. These are the items I demanding to be deleted immediately : 2. Validate Account XXXX XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. Validate Account XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. Validate Account XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. Validate Account XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. Validate Account XXXX XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. Validate Account XXXX XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. Validate Account XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report.

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 2022-10-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: OR

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act XXXX Account # XXXX, XXXX has violated my rights. 

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

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
This is not a duplicate nor is this complaint filed by a third party. I am filing this complaint myself. Please see this complaint is processed to the letter of the law. When I investigated my credit report, I realized that some of the information was erroneous. Equifax is required to authenticate this account under Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ). It is not acceptable to treat this reporting account as unconfirmed information without producing proof within the legal time range. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ), please investigate the unverifiable account below and DELETE instantly from my file : XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
When I reviewed my credit report, I discovered that some of the information was erroneous. The 3 credit bureaus must validate these accounts in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not authorized to fail to validate these reporting accounts as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. The following accounts need to be investigated and fixed from erroneous reporting in my file are listed on 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 XXXXXXXX

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 2022-10-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
When I reviewed my credit report, I discovered that some of the information was erroneous. The 3 credit bureaus must validate these accounts in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not authorized to fail to validate these reporting accounts as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. The following accounts need to be investigated and fixed from erroneous reporting in my file are listed on 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 XXXXXXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Hi, I can't believe you guys are taking advantage of me. I AM VERY UPSET the credit bureaus have not responded back to me about my investigation. I sent a letter, it's more than 60days. I need these accounts deleted or updated. These are the items I demanding to be deleted immediately : 2. Validate Account XXXX XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. Validate Account XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. Validate Account XXXX XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

XXXX. Validate Account XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
My name is XXXX XXXX this complaint is not made in error neither is it being made by a third party.I declare under penalty of perjury I am alleging that a person or company- without my authorization- from unauthorized use of my social security number and card used my personal identifying information to apply for goods, services, or money ; and, was successful in creating some accounts. I have no knowledge of this and All is being investigated by the FTC.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
My name is XXXX XXXX this complaint is not made in error neither is it being made by a third party.I declare under penalty of perjury I am alleging that a person or company- without my authorization- from unauthorized use of my social security number and card used my personal identifying information to apply for goods, services, or money ; and, was successful in creating some accounts. I have no knowledge of this and All is being investigated by the FTC.

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 2022-10-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
My name is XXXX XXXX this complaint is not made in error neither is it being made by a third party.I declare under penalty of perjury I am alleging that a person or company- without my authorization- from unauthorized use of my social security number and card used my personal identifying information to apply for goods, services, or money ; and, was successful in creating some accounts. I have no knowledge of this and All is being investigated by the FTC.

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 2022-10-10 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: HI

Complaint narrative:
There are two collections that have recently appeared on my credit report this XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX, these are due to fraud and identity theft. Both collections are 3 years and 8 months old. I can see that one of the collections is from a Credit Card with XXXX XXXX that was closed in XXXX and reopened fraudulently in XXXX. A credit statement was sent to me which I disputed because it was not me that opened that account. I froze my credit because soon after I had calls for home loans and bank accounts trying to be opened under my name in California. These identity theft and fraud collections have never appeared on my credit report until now.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
This is my several endeavor to tell you that I am a victim of identity theft and I complain to question specific records in my document coming about because of the wrongdoing. The records I am questioning connect with no exchanges acquiring any possession of goods, services or money that I have made or authorized. Assuming no one cares either way, block the noteworthy of any information in my credit record that came about due to an alleged fraud or extortion. 
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Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
A XXXX XXXX  account is reporting inaccurately on my report. Experian has a different opening date and a different last date of activity than transunion. This is hurting me. When I tried to dispute it on there website. A message popped up saying that they were not going to dispute 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