vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I am filing this report with the CFPB to formally dispute several unauthorized accounts listed on my credit report. I am a victim of identity theft and request that these accounts be blocked from my credit file under Section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) .According to this law, you are required to block fraudulent information on a consumer 's credit report within four ( 4 ) business days after receiving appropriate documentation. My personal information was exposed in the EQUIFAX DATA BREACH. PLEASE REFER TO THE EQUIFAX DATA BREACH SETTLEMENT REFERENCE NUMBER TO VERIFY MY VICTIMIZATION specifically 15 USC 16821c-2 ( a ). I am entitled to request that my accounts be blocked and deleted due to the unauthorized access to m personal information. The breach has compromised my data and I am concerned about the identity theft and misuse of my information. Please find my details below for your reference. Full Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Social Security Number : SS # XXXX Date of Birth XXXX Current Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Georgia XXXX I kindly request that you take immediate action to block and delete all accounts that have been compromised as a result of this data breach. Additional, please provide me with written confirmation once this has been completed. If you require any further information or documentation to process my request, please do not hesitate to contact me at the phone number or email address listed above. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I look forward to your swift response.

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 2025-03-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I am filing this report with the CFPB to formally dispute several unauthorized accounts listed on my credit report. I am a victim of identity theft and request that these accounts be blocked from my credit file under Section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) .According to this law, you are required to block fraudulent information on a consumer 's credit report within four ( 4 ) business days after receiving appropriate documentation. My personal information was exposed in the EQUIFAX DATA BREACH. PLEASE REFER TO THE EQUIFAX DATA BREACH SETTLEMENT REFERENCE NUMBER TO VERIFY MY VICTIMIZATION specifically 15 USC 16821c-2 ( a ). I am entitled to request that my accounts be blocked and deleted due to the unauthorized access to m personal information. The breach has compromised my data and I am concerned about the identity theft and misuse of my information. Please find my details below for your reference. Full Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Social Security Number : SS # XXXX Date of Birth XXXX Current Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Georgia XXXX I kindly request that you take immediate action to block and delete all accounts that have been compromised as a result of this data breach. Additional, please provide me with written confirmation once this has been completed. If you require any further information or documentation to process my request, please do not hesitate to contact me at the phone number or email address listed above. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I look forward to your swift response.

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 2025-03-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Unable to get your credit report or credit score — Other problem getting your report or credit score
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
Hello, This is a complaint to the Experian credit reporting agency.

I need to temporarily lift my credit freeze to allow for a loan. But when I tried to login, it's not working, I've tried several attempts with alternative ways to send password/user to my email or phone, but when I input my information as social security and birth date it all comes up as invalid. This is very alarming to me.

I've called several times only gettin an automated voice, I am unable to release the information and the automated system does not give an opportunity to speak with a live person. There's no way to right this situation. 

Please help me.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-10 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Telecommunications debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Southwest Credit Systems, L.P.
State: KY

Complaint narrative:
This complaint is in regards to a previous response to a CFPB complaint. I requested to be given a direct line of communication with SWC and XXXX to resolve the issue, but was given web addresses that dead end, phone numbers that are not monitored/answered, and email addresses that can not be contacted. 

Based on information provided by XXXX the debt was due to identity theft. A police report of the incident is attached.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-10 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:
" I am addressing the issue with regarding the noncompliance. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not, that is considered identity theft.

As per the Fair Credit Reporting Act, particularly under 15 U.S.C. 1681n, there exists statutory civil liability for willful noncompliance. This provision stipulates that any person who willfully fails to comply with consumer protection requirements may be liable to the affected consumer for damages, including potential punitive measures and reimbursement of legal costs. This underscores the importance of addressing and rectifying this matter promptly and responsibly.

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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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-10 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:
I request the immediate removal of the unauthorized accounts from my credit report. I did not initiate or authorize these accounts and am unaware of their origins. In compliance with USC 1681g, I am formally asking for their removal within 15 days. Relevant documents are attached for your review.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I have not supplied proof under the doctrine of estoppel by silence, XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX. I pressume that no proof of the alleged debt, nor therefore any such debt, in fact therefore exist.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-10 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: NC

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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-10 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
I have not supplied proof under the doctrine of estoppel by silence, XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX. I pressume that no proof of the alleged debt, nor therefore any such debt, in fact therefore exist.

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 2025-03-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally lodge a complaint regarding inaccurate personal information on my credit report. Upon reviewing my credit report, I discovered personal information that does not belong to me, including [ specific details such as incorrect name, address, Social Security number, etc. ]. As this erroneous information may adversely impact my creditworthiness and financial standing, I urgently request that you investigate this matter and take immediate action to rectify the inaccuracies. Your prompt attention to this issue is greatly appreciated, and I anticipate a swift resolution to ensure the accuracy and integrity of 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
In the quiet humdrum of everyday life, a sudden jolt shattered the tranquility : I had become a victim of identity theft. Like a thief in the night, unseen hands had stolen my personal information, plunging me into a bewildering maze of uncertainty. With each fraudulent transaction and unauthorized account, the breach of trust cut deep, leaving me grappling with the unsettling reality of a violated identity. Yet, in the midst of chaos, a glimmer of resilience emerged, a resolve to reclaim what was rightfully mine and restore the harmony stolen by unseen adversaries. These are the following accounts need to be removed :

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 2025-03-10 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:
I have not supplied proof under the doctrine of estoppel by silence, Engelhardt V. Gravens ( MO ) XXXX XXXX XXXX. I pressume that no proof of the alleged debt, nor therefore any such debt, in fact therefore exist.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-10 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of a data breach and identity theft that has impacted my personal financial information. As such I request that you block and delete all accounts mentioned pursuant to FCRA 15 U.S.C 1681c-2 ( a ) 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-10 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of a data breach and identity theft that has impacted my personal financial information. As such I request that you block and delete all accounts mentioned pursuant to FCRA 15 U.S.C 1681c-2 ( a ) XXXX. XXXX. # XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX. # XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX. # XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX. # XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
Subject : Demand for Immediate Deletion of Inaccurate/Unverifiable Information Violation of FCRA 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( 5 ) ( A ) To Whom It May Concern, This letter serves as a formal demand for the immediate deletion of inaccurate, incomplete, or unverifiable information from my credit report in accordance with 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( 5 ) ( A ) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). 

I previously disputed incorrect and inaccurate info on my report and requested a proper reinvestigation. As per the law, if any disputed item is found to be inaccurate, incomplete, or can not be verified, it must be deleted from my file. Yet, to my knowledge, these erroneous entries remain on my credit report. 

PLEASE FIX EVERYTHING IN MY PERSONAL INFORMATION THAT IS NOT THE FOLLOWING : 1. PLEASE UPDATE MY NAME TO : XXXX XXXX 2. PLEASE UPDATE MY ADDRESS TO : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, North Carolina XXXX 3. MY ONLY SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER : SS # : XXXX 4. MY ONLY AND CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH : Date of Birth : XX/XX/1982 5. MY ONLY EMPLOYER IS : I DO NOT WISH TO HAVE MY PHONE NUMBER LISTED ON MY REPORT. 

Failure to comply with the FCRA is a direct violation of federal law. You are now on formal notice that if these disputed items are not permanently deleted immediately, I will have no choice but to escalate this matter, including but not limited to : Filing a formal complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) and the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ). 
Pursuing legal action for willful noncompliance, which carries statutory damages of up to {$1000.00} per violation, along with punitive damages and attorney fees under 15 U.S.C. 1681n. 
Holding you liable for any financial harm caused by your failure to uphold your legal obligations. 
This is your final notice. I demand written confirmation that the disputed information has been deleted from my credit report within 15 days of receiving this letter. If you fail to comply, I will take all necessary legal action without further warning. 

You have been warned. Govern yourselves accordingly.

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 2025-03-10 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
I have identified information on my consumer reports that are a result of identity theft, these items are not related to any transactions completed by me.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I recently reviewed my consumer report and identified several inaccuracies that must be corrected immediately. These errors have caused me significant distress, and I demand swift resolution to ensure my consumer rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) are upheld. Please see the attached file for this concern. Please see the attached file.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
Recently, I did an investigation on my credit report and found several items on there to be inaccurate. 

Under 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ) Accuracy of report Whenever a consumer reporting agency generates a consumer report, it must follow reasonable procedures to ensure the maximum possible accuracy of the information related to the individual to whom the report pertains.

15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 5 ) Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information ( A ) In general if, following a reinvestigation under paragraph ( 1 ) of any disputed information by a consumer, an item is determined to be inaccurate, incomplete, or unverifiable, the consumer reporting agency must ( i ) promptly delete the disputed item from the consumer 's file, or appropriately modify the information based on the reinvestigation results; and ( ii ) promptly inform the furnisher of the information that the item has been modified or deleted from the consumer 's file. 

Please remove the following items from my credit report immediately : 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 2025-03-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
Recently, I did an investigation on my credit report and found several items on there to be inaccurate. 

Under 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ) Accuracy of report Whenever a consumer reporting agency generates a consumer report, it must follow reasonable procedures to ensure the maximum possible accuracy of the information related to the individual to whom the report pertains.

15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 5 ) Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information ( A ) In general if, following a reinvestigation under paragraph ( 1 ) of any disputed information by a consumer, an item is determined to be inaccurate, incomplete, or unverifiable, the consumer reporting agency must ( i ) promptly delete the disputed item from the consumer 's file, or appropriately modify the information based on the reinvestigation results; and ( ii ) promptly inform the furnisher of the information that the item has been modified or deleted from the consumer 's file. 

Please remove the following items from my credit report immediately : XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-10 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
Immediately block all accounts associated with my personal information, including my name, Social Security number, and any other identifying details that may have been compromised. 

Account Name : XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Open Date : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$0.00} Account Name : XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX Open Date : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$0.00} Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX Open Date : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$5100.00} Account Name : XXXX  XXXX XXXX  XXXX Account Number : XXXX Open Date : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$1000.00} Account Name : XXXX  XXXX Account Number : XXXX Open Date : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$2600.00} Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account XXXX XXXX XXXX Open Date : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$39000.00} Account Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Open Date : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$0.00} Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Open Date : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$0.00} EXPERIAN INQUIRIES : XXXX  XXXX BANK NA on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX INQUIRIES : XXXX XXXX  on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX on XX/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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-10 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
This account was charged off on XX/XX/XXXX. Since then the account has repeatedly been updated as charged off every month. This is an update in the payment history. A charge off account should not include an active payment history. This inaccurate information falsely manipulates the statue of limitations. Also there is inaccurate payment dates. The last payment states XX/XX/XXXX but shows positive payment for XX/XX/XXXX. You failed to investiagate this account properly and your neglect has violated my rights. I am demanding a deletion of this account 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 2025-03-10 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: WA

Complaint narrative:
I have been sending out letters every month to get my credit fixed and remove all negative items that are on there and make them right and I do not hear back from all 3 credit bureus

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