vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 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: MO

Complaint narrative:
Equifax mishandled my personal information including name, social security number, address, birthdate, driver 's license number, and possibly more. They allowed a data breach to occur in XXXX/XXXX 2017, and they confirmed I could be affected on their website, www.equifaxsecurity2017.com. They have put myself and millions of others at risk of identity theft/fraud due to negligent security protocols in handling consumer information. They are further attempting to capitalize on the situation by signing injured parties they are responsible for up for " trial periods '' of their ID protection services. The negligent loss of personal information of nearly 200 million consumers is unconscionably unethical, and it is further unreasonable that they are not directly notifying every single person affected by this incident.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 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: KS

Complaint narrative:
Equifax mishandled my personal information including name, social security number, address, birth date, driver 's license number, and possibly more. They allowed a data breach to occur in XXXX/XXXX 2017, and they confirmed I could be affected on their website, www.equifaxsecurity2017.com. They have put myself and millions of others at risk of identity theft/fraud due to negligent security protocols in handling consumer information. They are further attempting to capitalize on the situation by signing injured parties they are responsible for up for " trial periods '' of their ID protection services. They furthermore failed to notify anyone for three whole months. The negligent loss of personal information of nearly 200 million consumers is unconscionably unethical, and it is further unreasonable that they are not directly notifying every single person affected by this incident.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
My information was mishandled, which put me at risk of identity theft along with millions of others. I am a potential victim of the recent data breach at Equifax according to their equifaxsecurity2017.com site, so I would like a resolution. 
They are simultaneously defrauding these injured parties with hidden terms of service that waive their right to sue the company in what is clearly a situation of criminal negligence/fraudulent behavior as indicated by the three Equifax executives that dumped stock immediately prior to the data breach announcement.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of the 2017 Equifax cyberattack that was announced in early XXXX 2017.
Equifax mishandled my information which has led to a breach that puts myself and millions of others at potential risk. I am extremely disappointed with how equifax has handled reporting this breach. Very little was done to notify the public for nearly a month after the breach was detected. I received no email, letter, or phone call and instead had to discover it via social media.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
This is a complaint about EQUIFAX. 

On the evening of X/X/2017, I found out that I was a victim in the recent Equifax credit bureau security breach. I have spent a long time getting my credit score, financial health and report to acceptable levels and now that am a victim of this breach, I worry constantly about my identity being stolen and all my hard work to be compromised. To be proactive, I have placed freezes on all my credit bureaus as well as placed a 90 day fraud alert on all my accounts. I believe Equifax should have notified me sooner of these issues, rather than try and cover their tails and I find it unfair that I have to go through all these measures due to their poor monitoring of their website. Their only remedy is to give 1 year of free credit monitoring, but the information that was stolen from their servers could affect me for life. Its not like I can change my SSN or DL number, or better yet my mothers maiden name. Now it feels like I will have to always be concerned about my identity being stolen, more so that ever now.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
Due to the recent breach of the databases at Equifax, I have been notified that my SSN, credit report, and personal information may have been compromised. I have put a 90 day credit alert on my report with XXXX and would like to file a claim here ; as in the case that any of my information is misused and my credit suffers it is on Equifax for their inability to guarantee the security of this information.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 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:
Equifax allowed my information to be stolen in their data breach. They have not contacted me to alert me about the breach, but I learned from the news and confirmed with their tool that my information was stolen - " we believe that your personal information may have been impacted by this incident ''. They sat on this information for 6 weeks, giving crooks plenty of time to sell or trade my stolen SSN, DOB, addresses, and other identifying information. An identity theft could ruin my credit for years to come.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
Hello, I was alerted of a wide scale breach of Equifax 's consumer information database XXXX XXXX, 2017. I visited a website created by Equifax and was informed that my personally identifiable information has been compromised. I have placed a 90 day hold on my credit reports. Equifax has an obligation to protect my information and has failed to do so. Further, Equifax has offered to provide free identity and credit monitoring service to all U.S. consumers, but only if the consumer agrees to waive their right to class action lawsuit. I find this practice to be deceptive.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
As of X/X/2017 and according to Experian 's website, my personal information was likely put at-risk in the recent data breach making me and my family, like nearly half of America, potential targets for fraud and identity theft. 

One direct cause of this breach was Experian 's decision not to properly secure their website and online data storage facilities. It is beyond maddening that in a world where my car has to meet certain inspection standards in order for me to lawfully operate it - Experian apparently does n't maintain similar standards - despite posessing almost all of my consumer and credit data.

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 2017-09-08 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: RI

Complaint narrative:
During the recent Equifax hack, my personal information was compromised and I had to apply for multiple credit freezes to minimize by potential risk ( performed on XXXX17 ).

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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: TN

Complaint narrative:
I told XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX in XX/XX/XXXX that family members were abusing my social security number. XXXX XXXX XXXX confirmed this XX/XX/XXXX stating the family members are using a power of attorney without my knowledge /permission. Also XXXX XXXX XXXX transferred my loan in XX/XX/XXXX to XXXX. XXXX federal identification number was used, XXXX XXXX address in Texas was typed in. This was reported to IRS. IRS sent me a letter XX/XX/XXXX stating I am a victim of embezzlement. I was told there is property in Texas using my social security number. I sent you another identity theft affidavit certified, since you say you did n't receive the first one I mailed. In XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX reported my loan to IRS in XXXX. Suddenly my loan is in Texas and the mortgages was being paid using The Tennessee Department of Labor funds, that was being directly deposited into my account and offset by XXXX XXXX XXXX allowed that did n't come to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. My XXXX credit report reflects those payments in XX/XX/XXXXwhen I filed bankruptcy. The date of the loan was changed by family members to XX/XX/XXXX. If you need a copy please feel free to let me know via mail. I told you the family prepared my XXXX in XX/XX/XXXX after I was given an XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX in the doctors office. In XX/XX/XXXX I filed a medical malpractice law sue. The attorney asked for XXXX dollars. In XX/XX/XXXX I received a settlement. Attorney XXXX XXXX XXXX filed the malpractice law sue as workman 's compensation and made my medical records public. I was laid off from XXXX XXXX XXXX of XX/XX/XXXX, a few days before you stated I was suppose to be notified of the transfer of the loan. As I 've stated I was under wage earner when this occurred. I was making payments to XXXX XXXX applied my payments. And reported to Transition credit on XX/XX/XXXX. XXXX XXXX was served a subpoena on XX/XX/XXXX to release me employee records and medical records to the courts. The company refused to do so. The case number is XXXX  XXXX, XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX. I 've reported this theft to the Tennessee Department of labor. XXXX XXXX XXXX did n't report my date to them. The family changed the date to get extensions using my social security number and account number to steal government funds. XXXX XXXX XXXX allowed this corruption. The family is involved in organized crime. These are very dangerous people, I stopped associating with them when I was much younger. I knew what they were capable of. No-one wants to listen to me. I never had an account to make payments to you using six digits in a wire check. You may want to to take me just a little more serious.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 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: ME

Complaint narrative:
I learned that Equifax had a security breach and went to their website at https : //www.equifaxsecurity2017.com/ to determine if my information was compromised. I learned that based on the information I entered my personal information was compromised. I immediately called Equifax at XXXX and placed a 90 day fraud alert on my credit. I ca n't believe that the very company that is designed to safeguard my credit information and help me NOT get comprised is got compromised. I will continue monitoring my credit information and immediately dispute any changes to my report. I WILL NOT sign up for any service monitoring my credit with Equifax due to their negligence with my personal information and my lack of trust with them.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 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:
I was only informed via a XXXX article that my private information was stolen from Equifax servers back in XX/XX/XXXX. When I input my info on XXXX Equifax link, it confirmed My information was compromised and I would need to enroll in an identity theft product. By enrolling in the ID monitor I waive my rights. This will create a huge ongoing inconvenience and could delay a refinance. Equifax has such critical information that this could take many days, hours, or weeks to monitor over a long period of time. The thieves could also wait out the identity theft monitoring and then use my info to damage me. I am very concerned that equifax never contacted me directly, and this happened in XX/XX/XXXX. The identity theft service ca n't even start until XX/XX/XXXX. They have a responsibility to keep all info safe.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
My credit data and pii was released and shared improperly. I am now at high risk to identy and credit fraud.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I was listed as a potential victim of the Equifax cyber-hacking. Upon checking with their website it confirmed that I was probably a victim of the thefts. It allows for 1 year enrollment in an identity protection product without allowing the pursuit of litigation, restitution or arbitration. I am very worried that I will be a victim of identity theft as a result of the data breach. I would like to be able to retain the option to recover stolen funds, or funds spent protecting my identity from Equifax.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
My information was part of the large Equifax security breach of 2017. I quickly placed freezes on my credit with all 3 credit bureaus so I should hopefully be largely unaffected in terms of identity theft. Additionally, I placed freezes on my information with XXXX and XXXX. 

However, my information was shared with a third party without my consent. Additionally, I had to spend money out of pocket in order to secure my credit and to prevent unauthorized use of my personal information. I expect better from one of the three credit bureaus. 

In addition to the annoyance factor of this information leak, I now have to deal with the knowledge that unauthorized third parties now have access to my name, address, social security number, possibly credit card numbers, and more. This is outrageous and Equifax should have better secured this information.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
Equifax announced that they had suffered an account breach that compromised the information of over 143 million Americans. After checking whether or not my information had been compromised using the site they provided, I was told I was affected. This data breach may have compromised my credit and divulged information such as my social security number, accounts, and addresses. I checked my credit report using XXXX from all three agencies ( including Equifax ) and everything seemed normal. I also added a 90 day fraud alert to my account but had to use XXXX 's site for that as the Equifax site was broken.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I was affected by the EquiFax hack. There has been no recourse offered beyond standard shallow free monitoring services.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services — Problem with product or service terms changing
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Equifax leaked my private data. That 's not okay.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 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: WI

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX, Equifax Inc. announced " a cybersecurity incident potentially impacting approximately 143 million U.S. consumers '' and that " intruders accessed names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses and drivers license numbers ... Credit card numbers for about 209,000 consumers were also accessed. '' On XX/XX/XXXX, I went to the Equifax website to check if I had been impacted. I entered my last name and last 6-digits of my SSN. I recieved the message : " Based on the information provided, we believe that your personal information may have been impacted by this incident. '' I was offered to enroll in XXXX XXXX XXXX, however I am concerned that doing so may weaken or limit my future legal rights.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
There has been an apparent data breach at Equifax and according to their own sources, www.equifaxsecurity2017.com, my information may have been stolen due to their lack of security.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 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: OH

Complaint narrative:
Equifax mishandled my information which has led to a breach that puts myself and millions of others at potential risk. I am extremely disappointed with how Equifax has handled reporting this breach. Very little was done to notify the public for nearly a month after the breach was detected. I received no email, letter, or phone call and instead had to discover it via social media.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
Equifax allowed my personal information to be stolen through inadequate security measures on their end. The amount of leaked data has basically permanently destroyed the security of my credit - I can temporarily put a fraud alert on my credit but it could in theory be removed by someone with access to the stolen information. I 'm obviously not alone in this situation - more than half of all American adults are in the same boat.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
Equifax 's breach has put my credit at risk. I am listed as a potential victim on their site. I am worried this will negatively impact my ability to buy a home, which I was looking to do in the near future. 

I would appreciate it if they offered a free credit freeze.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I checked online ( through Equifax itself ) and learned that I was at risk for their hack. It is unacceptable that my personal information is now lost and I will forever be at risk for identity theft.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation