vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-15 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
Dear [ CFPB ], I am writing to file an urgent complaint regarding fraudulent charges that have been reported on my credit report. I am a victim of identity theft, and my personal information is being used by an unknown individual across various accounts that I do not recognize or authorize. I travel frequently and am not well-versed in managing my credit, which my wife recently reviewed and found multiple accounts that have been opened in my name without my knowledge. This is an ongoing and dangerous situation that has persisted for months. Despite my repeated attempts to resolve the issue, no creditors or bureaus have provided any contracts, signatures, or proof to substantiate the charges or transactions. I was not notified by the credit bureaus or creditors within the required 5-day window, as outlined in 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( Validation of Debts ), which I was informed about by my lawyer. This failure to notify me is illegal and violates my consumer rights under federal law. As per 15 U.S.C. 1681 ( Fair Credit Reporting Act ), my right to privacy, confidentiality, and accurate reporting has been directly violated. Additionally, 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( a ) ( 1 ) prohibits furnishing inaccurate information to consumer reporting agencies, which has clearly occurred in my case. I demand immediate action to remove these fraudulent accounts from my credit report and protect my privacy and rights. I will pursue legal action against both the bureaus and creditors involved for failing to provide the necessary documentation and for violating my federally protected rights. 
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. 
Sincerely, this account : 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-15 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:
Dear [ CFPB ], I am writing to file an urgent complaint regarding fraudulent charges that have been reported on my credit report. I am a victim of identity theft, and my personal information is being used by an unknown individual across various accounts that I do not recognize or authorize. I travel frequently and am not well-versed in managing my credit, which my wife recently reviewed and found multiple accounts that have been opened in my name without my knowledge. This is an ongoing and dangerous situation that has persisted for months. Despite my repeated attempts to resolve the issue, no creditors or bureaus have provided any contracts, signatures, or proof to substantiate the charges or transactions. I was not notified by the credit bureaus or creditors within the required 5-day window, as outlined in 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( Validation of Debts ), which I was informed about by my lawyer. This failure to notify me is illegal and violates my consumer rights under federal law. As per 15 U.S.C. 1681 ( Fair Credit Reporting Act ), my right to privacy, confidentiality, and accurate reporting has been directly violated. Additionally, 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( a ) ( 1 ) prohibits furnishing inaccurate information to consumer reporting agencies, which has clearly occurred in my case. I demand immediate action to remove these fraudulent accounts from my credit report and protect my privacy and rights. I will pursue legal action against both the bureaus and creditors involved for failing to provide the necessary documentation and for violating my federally protected rights. 
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. 
Sincerely, this account : XXXX. XXXXXXXX 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-15 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
It appears that my credit file has been compromised. Again, I was going through my records & noticed many 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 items which are found to be opened due to identity theft. The dispute items do not belong to me. Im attaching the required FTC Report for you ( learned through more research both parties require ). Please block/remove these files. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX BALANCE : {$18000.00}

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 2024-11-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the Experian credit reporting agency, block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. The aforementioned accounts appearing on my consumer credit report maintained by you were not opened, made, or initiated by me. All of the aforementioned accounts, are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint with the case number being XXXX as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, are the result of identity theft and fraud. I request, pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), that the XXXX credit reporting agency , block all of the accounts, collections, and hard inquiries identified in this CFPB complaint from my consumer credit file within 4 business days of receiving said complaint. 

Account name : XXXX Account number : XXXX Amount : {$180.00} Account name : XXXX XXXX Account number : XXXX Amount : {$350.00} Account name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX Amount : {$150.00} Account name : XXXX XXXX Account number : XXXX Amount : {$230.00} Account name : XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Account number : XXXX Amount : {$12.00} Account name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account number : XXXX Amount : {$310.00} Account name : XXXX  XXXX Account number : XXXX Amount : {$190.00} Account name : XXXX Account number : XXXX Amount : {$400.00} Account name : XXXX XXXX Account number XXXX XXXX Amount : {$330.00} Account name : XXXX  Account number : XXXX Amount : {$4100.00}

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 2024-11-15 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I recently reviewed my credit report and notice an error on my credit report regarding XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. My report currently shows a XXXX and XXXX late payment, but it skips the XXXX late payment marker. In reality, my payments on this account were made on time, and there was no delinquency.

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 2024-11-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IN

Complaint narrative:
My credit report has inquiries I don't recognize, I did not give permission to these companies to pull up my credit report. I don't like my rights as a consumer being violated, and it's one of the few things I want to be protected, my life is already stressful as it is.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-15 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: IN

Complaint narrative:
My credit report has inquiries I don't recognize, I did not give permission to these companies to pull up my credit report. I don't like my rights as a consumer being violated, and it's one of the few things I want to be protected, my life is already stressful as it is.

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 2024-11-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Advertising and marketing, including promotional offers — Confusing or misleading advertising about the credit card
Company: U.S. BANCORP
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
I called to change the address on my Visa credit card that I have through US Bank, which is my hometown/family bank. 

While on the phone, I was told that I was eligible for an upgrade because I have a good history with the bank and paying off my credit card. 

The term upgrade was used throughout the conversation. Because of this I didnt understand that I was opening up a new and different credit card, I thought that my existing line of credit was being altered and improved. 

Im confident that I consented to the hard credit check, but it wasnt clear to me why that was necessary for an upgrade but I foolishly let the bank XXXX assure me that this was normal and necessary for the upgrade. 

When I received an email about my new credit card, I realized that I wasnt receiving an upgrade at all, I was just sold a new, separate credit card. 

It was a very embarrassing situation. Im planning on switching banks eventually, but its a bit of a hassle to transfer all of my deposit accounts and find a new financial institution.

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 2024-11-15 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
These accounts are related to a transaction and experience that falls under the EXCLUSION section of the FCRAs definitions ; rules of construction section. It was also reported without my written consent and therefore is a result of identity theft ( as defined by the Federal Trade Commission ), and the accounts SHALL be deleted. This account is not related to any transaction authorized by me, the consumer as I did not give written instructions to your agency to report this, which is a violation of the permissible purpose section of the FCRA, which holds your agency liable for damages of at least {$1000.00} per the civil liability section for willful non compliance. Please DELETE this item from my consumer report

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I've been trying to understand why my credit applications keep getting turned down, and I was shocked to find out that my credit report contains numerous inaccuracies and false information. Dealing with these errors has been incredibly stressful and has had a significant impact on my mental well-being.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-15 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
Today, I checked my credit report and noticed that there's an inquiry that I don't recognize, I did not authorize this nor given consent to the company to pull up my credit report, it is stressing me out and making me anxious.

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 2024-11-15 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
I've been trying to understand why my credit applications keep getting turned down, and I was shocked to find out that my credit report contains numerous inaccuracies and false information. Dealing with these errors has been incredibly stressful and has had a significant impact on my mental well-being.

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 2024-11-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
I recently reviewed my credit report and noticed an account that was not reporting accurately. I had a late payment this XXXX of 2024 on an account that was in fact paid on time. The consumer reporting agencies need to report all information with complete accuracy. This account has not been late on payments this year. Ive attached a copy of my report to this complaint on the following dates ( XX/XX/year>2024 ). Im now requesting you investigate this account and update these payments to paid on time immediately. Thank you for your understanding and prompt action.

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 2024-11-15 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
Statement for Experian : " I am a victim of identity theft, and several unauthorized accounts, collections, and inquiries have been added to my credit report, severely impacting my credit score. Attached is my Identity Theft Report from the FTC as proof of the fraudulent activity. The following accounts, collections, and inquiries do not belong to me and were fraudulently opened or accessed : Fraudulent Accounts : XXXX XXXX, XXXX  XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX of XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 

Collections : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 

Fraudulent Inquiries : 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 2024-11-15 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Auto debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged
Company: SANTANDER HOLDINGS USA, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
There are accounts that need to be taken off of my credit

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-15 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
I previously filed a formal complaint with the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) regarding unauthorized inquiries on my credit report. The reference number for that complaint is XXXX, filed on XX/XX/XXXX2024. 
Complaint Description : My credit report contains unauthorized inquiries that were made without my consent. Upon contacting the creditors responsible for these inquiries, they confirmed they have no evidence that I initiated these inquiries and lack any written or verbal authorization from me. 
Due to the lack of valid grounds for these inquiries, I formally requested their immediate removal. The credit bureau in question has not provided a satisfactory response, which is why I filed a complaint with the FTC. 
Details of Disputed Inquiries : XXXX XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX CXXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Experian XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Experian XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Experian XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Experian XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Experian ( Add additional information if there are more inquiries ) Legal Grounds ( Fair Credit Reporting Act, FCRA ) : Permissible Purposes : Under Section 604, unauthorized inquiries do not meet the requirements for permissible purposes.

Handling of Unverifiable Information : According to Section 611, any inquiry that can not be verified must be removed.

Right of Verification : Section 609 grants me the right to verify each inquiry with an original signed contract.

Information Provider Responsibility : Section 623 requires that reported data is accurate and authorized.

Protection Against Identity Theft : Section 605A mandates the removal of unauthorized inquiries potentially related to identity theft. 
Additional Legal Support : Cases such as XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) and XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX ( XXXX ) reinforce that inquiries must meet the FCRA 's permissible purposes requirements.

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 2024-11-15 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
I previously filed a formal complaint with the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) regarding unauthorized inquiries on my credit report. The reference number for that complaint is XXXX, filed on XX/XX/XXXX. 
Complaint Description : My credit report contains unauthorized inquiries that were made without my consent. Upon contacting the creditors responsible for these inquiries, they confirmed they have no evidence that I initiated these inquiries and lack any written or verbal authorization from me. 
Due to the lack of valid grounds for these inquiries, I formally requested their immediate removal. The credit bureau in question has not provided a satisfactory response, which is why I filed a complaint with the FTC. 
Details of Disputed Inquiries : XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Experian XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Experian XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Experian XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Experian XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Experian XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Experian XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Experian ( Add additional information if there are more inquiries ) Legal Grounds ( Fair Credit Reporting Act, FCRA ) : Permissible Purposes : Under Section 604, unauthorized inquiries do not meet the requirements for permissible purposes. 
Handling of Unverifiable Information : According to Section 611, any inquiry that can not be verified must be removed.

Right of Verification : Section 609 grants me the right to verify each inquiry with an original signed contract.

Information Provider Responsibility : Section 623 requires that reported data is accurate and authorized.

Protection Against Identity Theft : Section 605A mandates the removal of unauthorized inquiries potentially related to identity theft. 
Additional Legal Support : Cases such as XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) and XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX ( XXXX ) reinforce that inquiries must meet the FCRA 's permissible purposes requirements.

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 2024-11-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
These can be combined On my credit report, you have shown incorrect accounts that should not be there at all. This is not only unjust to me, but it's also concerning, because I've never done or made any of the things you accuse me of. If you don't look into these accounts, I'll take legal action against you.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
These can be combined On my credit report, you have shown incorrect accounts that should not be there at all. This is not only unjust to me, but it's also concerning, because I've never done or made any of the things you accuse me of. If you don't look into these accounts, I'll take legal action against you.

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