vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2022-09-26 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: MI

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the fair credit Reporting Act XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX has violated my rights. 15 USC 1681 Section 602 States I have the right to privacy. 15 USC 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions. 15 USC 1666B : A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under and end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose. Please Have XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX remove immediately because violating my rights will lead to legal liability being taken for each of these violations. I also included my FTC FURNISHER VIOLATIONS PAPERWORK AND THE IDENTITY THEFT WITH THEM IF ACCOUNTS ARE NOT REMOVED IMMEDIATELY LEGAL ACTION WILL BE TAKEN AND ILL SUE THE COMPANY AND CREDIT BREAU FOR EACH VIOLATIONS OF VIOLATING MY RIGHT TO THE FULLEST EXTENT.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-09-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Other features, terms, or problems — Other problem
Company: Paypal Holdings, Inc
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
I purchased an item from an XXXX XXXX XXXX and had a choice of paying via PayPal or a credit card. I paid via credit card and did not set up a PayPal account. However, PayPal sent me an email stating I had set up a PayPal account and needed to create a password to continue setup. This is a fraud. See attached email.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2022-09-26 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
I'm XXXX XXXX, and I appreciate your taking the time to delete some of the information in my credit file ; however, there are still other accounts that need to be corrected or deleted. The 3 credit bureaus must verify these accounts under Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ). I'm hoping that these disputed accounts get corrected. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX  ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$570.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXBalance : {$560.00} XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX ) XXXXBalance : {$180.00} XXXX XXXXBalance : {$1400.00} XXXX XXXXBalance : {$1200.00} XXXX XXXXBalance : {$2500.00}

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 2022-09-26 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Sued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I received statements from American Express in XXXX XXXX XXXX indicating that I owed balances on multiple credit card accounts. On XX/XX/2022, I sent letters to the CFO, of American Express, requesting validation that I am responsible for the alleged debt. After not receiving validation as required by 15 USC 1692 ( g ) I sent American Express a notice of fault on XX/XX/2022, again requesting validation that the debt belongs to me. I only received letters, calls, and text messages demanding that I pay these debts or suffer negative reporting to credit reporting agencies. I filed an identity theft report with the Federal Trade Commission on XX/XX/2022. I then discovered that XXXX XXXX XXXX who, without contacting me, filed a civil suit in my county regarding this debt. I have not received any notice from XXXX XXXX XXXX requesting payment of the debt, or even notification of the right to ask for validation of this alleged debt. The only reason I found out about the lawsuit is that I received a letter from another third-party offering consultation regarding the court case. I looked up the court case and sure enough, without prior contact, XXXX XXXX XXXX are suing me for the unvalidated alleged debt. If XXXX XXXX XXXX had reached out to me with a debt collection letter modeling the B-1 form required by 12 CFR part 1006 ( Regulation F ) I would have asked them to validate the debt as is my consumer right. I would also have provided the prior correspondence with American Express regarding the alleged debt. Finally, I would have provided the FTC identity theft report. After reviewing the CFPB complaints database, I can see that many other consumers have been sued by XXXX XXXX XXXX without prior communication. In fact, it appears that XXXX XXXX XXXX have a reputation for instantly suing consumers without first conducting due diligence to validate debts. It appears that they rely on intimidation tactics, which are the very abusive, deceptive, and unfair debt collection practices mentioned by Congress in 15 USC Code 1692. I will be reaching out to XXXX XXXX XXXX to ask them to validate this debt. I will also be reaching out to the Attorney General regarding the consumer harassment by XXXX XXXX XXXX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2022-09-26 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: PA

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 and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports i never gave any written consent to report anything on my consumer reports no consent is fraud.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2022-09-26 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
It appears that my credit file has been compromised. Again, I was going through my records & noticed many information, accounts or items which do not belong to me. Since Im a stickler for research, I found that under section 605b of the FCRA you are required by law to remove & block any accounts or information which is found to be opened due to identity theft. The dispute items do not belong to me. Im attaching the required FTC Report for you and the bank 's records ( learned through more research both parties require ). Please block/remove these files. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX}. 

If you feel there is a possibility these accounts belong to me I will require all documentation that bears my signature ( another research item I found that requires you to verify with 100 % accuracy that each account is 100 % true, accurate, correct, complete & VERIFIABLE ). If you 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 2022-09-26 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
In Accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions.

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 2022-09-26 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: PA

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 and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports i never gave any written consent to report anything on my consumer reports no consent is fraud.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-09-26 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: Experian Information Solutions 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. Please take into consideration this complaint I am writing to inform you that your information is inaccurate. I do not recall having a bankruptcy on the dates you are reporting and there are blank fields making your information incomplete as well. Additionally, this is an attorney error. I had a consultation with a bankruptcy attorney but declined to move forward. The attorney filed without my authorization or expressed permission. I was told this was resolved and then found a bankruptcy on my credit report! I never filed. I never went through bankruptcy. Please remove it immediately. 



XXXX XXXX Bankruptcy Date Filed/Reported : XX/XX/2016 Reference # : 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 2022-09-26 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: 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. Please take into consideration this complaint I am writing to inform you that your information is inaccurate. I do not recall having a bankruptcy on the dates you are reporting and there are blank fields making your information incomplete as well. Additionally, this is an attorney error. I had a consultation with a bankruptcy attorney but declined to move forward. The attorney filed without my authorization or expressed permission. I was told this was resolved and then found a bankruptcy on my credit report! I never filed. I never went through bankruptcy. Please remove it immediately. 

XXXX XXXX  Bankruptcy Date Filed/Reported : XX/XX/2016 Reference # : 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2022-09-26 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
It has been drawn out that you are not hindering records when I sent a copy of FTC report. Since it is a necessity by regulation 605b of the FCRA I'm sending this Complaint to assist with laying out a lawful response. In the event that you decide to not obstruct the accompanying things recorded beneath which are answering erroneously because of fraud. Here are the ITEMS that needs to be removed in my file : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NC XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$900.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Original Creditor : XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$220.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$790.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$430.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$160.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$160.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX : {$30.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$210.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Balance : {$150.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX  Balance : {$170.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$450.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$970.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2022-09-26 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX this complaint is not made in error neither is it being made by a third party.I declare under penalty of perjury ( under the laws of the United States, if executed outside of the United States ) that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Further, I certify that I am permitted by FEDERAL and STATE LAW to file this dispute. I also understand that knowing and willful misstatements or omissions of material facts constitutes a FEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATION punishable under 18 U.S.C. 1001. Additionally, these misstatements are punishable as perjury under 18 U.S.C. 1621. The items found within my credit report that I listed on the following pages are not related to any transaction that I made. I am alleging that a person or company- without my authorization- used my personal identifying information to apply for goods, services, or money ; and, was successful in creating some accounts. All is being investigated by the FTC.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-09-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Public record information inaccurate
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
Since 2017 Experian began to constantly send annoying emails. Especially in the last two years Experian sent pushing emails on a daily basis to buy services from them or through them. That had never happened before. My understanding was that it was an agency that collects financial history background and provides credit reports, but not a sales company. Now I feel Experien intentionally and actively trying to put me down to destroy. I refused to use credit cards after struggling with power abuse and tricks from credit card companies like discover, chase, santander. I took a vacation from credit card companies and my refusal to use credit cards was turned against me. 
Two XXXX accounts that were closed more than 9 and 10 years ago for sure, were reactivated by Experian possibly in coordination with XXXX. Not sure who was first to initiate that. Intentional, knowledgeable and willful abuse began to claim both old accounts as current debts. Whatever was removed from my account years ago, appeared on my account back right away when I was misled to file a bankruptcy XXXX against predatory lending by XXXX. It was an attempt to file for XXXX XXXX  only. The bankruptcy case never was established, never was paid for and the hearing never was scheduled. It was withdrawn, dismissed. Experian refused to remove that attempt for bankruptcy and continue to state that it will be on my record for seven years. It feels like Experian spying on me to make my life miserable.

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 2022-09-26 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
It has been drawn out that you are not hindering records when I sent a copy of FTC report. Since it is a necessity by regulation 605b of the FCRA I'm sending this Complaint to assist with laying out a lawful response. In the event that you decide to not obstruct the accompanying things recorded beneath which are answering erroneously because of fraud. Here are the ITEMS that needs to be removed in my file : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NC XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX  ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$900.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Original Creditor : XXXX  ) XXXX Balance : {$220.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$790.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$430.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$160.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$160.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX : {$30.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$210.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$150.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX  Balance : {$170.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$450.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$970.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXXXXXX 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2022-09-26 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
It has been drawn out that you are not hindering records when I sent a copy of FTC report. Since it is a necessity by regulation 605b of the FCRA I'm sending this Complaint to assist with laying out a lawful response. In the event that you decide to not obstruct the accompanying things recorded beneath which are answering erroneously because of fraud. Here are the ITEMS that needs to be removed in my file : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NC XXXX XXXX XXXX IN ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$900.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Original Creditor : XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$220.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$790.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$430.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$160.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$160.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$30.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$210.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$150.00} XXXXM XXXX XXXX Balance : {$170.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$450.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$970.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-09-26 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: PA

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 and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports i never gave any written consent to report anything on my consumer reports no consent is fraud.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-09-26 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
I value your help to REMOVED a portion of the data on my credit file that came about because of a FRAUD yet I have an ITEMS passed on that should be taken out or Block. Per FCRA segment 605 you are expected to delete any items recorded on an ID THEFT REPORT # XXXX. I've proactively remembered this report for a past letter and I am including it once more. I've educated my lawyer regarding my aims and they are eager to consider you responsible for your tenacious rebelliousness. 
XXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$5100.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$930.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2022-09-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes — 
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
EQUIFAX REFUSES TO UNFREEZE CREDIT FILE EQUIFAX is blocking my ability to obtain a banking account to pay for basic necessities ( i.e. groceries, rent, transportation, medical expenses ). 

I demand that EQUIFAX remove the freeze from my credit file until I am able to complete my bank applications.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation