vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-11 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally complain about the handling of my request to block information pursuant to 15 USC 1681c-1, as allowed by the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). This complaint is in response to your denial of my request to block information related to identity theft, as detailed in your response dated XX/XX/2023. 

I have submitted multiple valid requests, which were supported by identity theft reports filed with FTC on XX/XX/2023. Additionally, I provided all necessary documentation to support my requests, including, but not limited to, a valid driver 's license, identity theft reports, proof of address ( bank and mortgage statements ), a copy of my consumer report, a copy of my Social Security card, and the required statement to request the block. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  In your response, you stated that my request was declined based on the following reasons : - My request to block was made in error. 
- My request to block information was based on a material misrepresentation.

- I knowingly obtained or should have known that I obtained possession of goods, services, or money as a result of one or more of the transactions that I am seeking to block. I assert that these denials are without merit and are in violation of the FCRA. I have demonstrated the validity of my identity theft claims and provided all necessary documentation to support my requests. The denial of these requests without proper investigation is a violation of my rights under the FCRA, including my rights to accurate reporting, the right to block information resulting from identity theft, and the right to dispute inaccurate information. 

As a result of these violations, I have suffered financial harm, emotional distress, and other damages. I am seeking resolution to this matter and a correction of my credit report in accordance with the FCRA.

I kindly request that you conduct a thorough review of my case, reconsider my request to block the information related to identity theft, and take the necessary steps to correct my credit report. I also request a written response detailing the actions you intend to take in response to this complaint, All disclosure, and names, numbers and addresses of all individuals or entities spoken to validate and verify all information I expect your prompt attention to this matter and a timely resolution of the issues raised. If necessary, I am prepared to seek legal remedies to protect my rights under the FCRA.

Also included are all documents provided with initial reports, responses from XXXX and XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-11 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: NV

Complaint narrative:
ACCORDING TO 15 USC 1681I - XXXX, EQUIFAX, AND XXXX HAVE 30 DAYS TO INVESTIGATE AND SEND ME THE RESULTS. 

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. These accounts violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 



Open Accounts : XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX Closed Accounts : XXXX  XXXX # XXXX  UNAUTHORIZED INQUIRIES : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX AUTONATION XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 U.S.C 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency of the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-11 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
This is XXXX XXXX do not deny my complaint by stating that I filed this by some other means than myself. This is done 100 % by me. The stuff on my credit report is wrong 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-11 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
Please take a look at the attached letters and ID docs for verification that it is XXXX XXXX filing this complaint. The stuff on my credit report is wrong.

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 2023-10-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services — Billing dispute for services
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I recently viewed my credit report and saw an outstanding auto loan for {$15000.00}. This was not purchased by myself and was done fraudulently. I have tried to dispute this with not only the company XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) but with the credit bureaus as well. Still no one has been able to remove this from my credit. I dont even know what kind of car it is!! And it has never been paid on. This is putting a damper on my credit and causing an inability to purchase a vehicle for myself and a home.

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 2023-10-11 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: OH

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to bring to your attention that there are entries on my consumer credit report resulting from identity theft. I want to emphasize that I neither provided written authorization nor instructions for these specific transactions to be included in my consumer report. Pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) [ 15 U.S.C. 1681 ], and the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act ( FACTA ) [ 15 U.S.C. 1681a ], I hereby formally request that the reporting of this information be blocked and promptly deleted from my credit report. I want to make it explicitly clear that my request to block and remove this information is not made in error, nor is it based on any material misrepresentation of facts by me pertaining to the transactions in question. These identified transactions are not related to any of my own financial activities as a consumer, and they have been listed as follows : XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-11 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: UT

Complaint narrative:
This Dispute Letter is being submitted in light of the recent Overhaul of Consumer Records by the Credit Reporting Agencies. I have recently paid for a copy of my credit reports, looked at my credit file, as is being reported by you, and noticed there are several inaccurate, unverified accounts and/or items on my report. This means that the below-listed accounts were not opened by me and that I did not profit or gain anything from these accounts having been opened under my name. 
Additionally, this letter is a Formal Request to remove all other names, addresses, birthdates, social security numbers, or phone numbers that are not consistent with the above -referenced information and confirmed by the attached copy of my Driver 's License, Social Security Card , and Proof of Address. 
The below-listed companies have reported these accounts within my credit reports, were not opened by me. I also did not give my authorization for anyone else to open these accounts. Someone else who did these that I did not know. 
They are listed as follows : XXXX XXXX : Account number : XXXX XXXX XXXX : Account number : XXXX XXXX XXXX : Account number : XXXX XXXX XXXX | XX/XX/XXXX XXXX | XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX | 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-11 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
ACCORDING TO 15 USC 1681I - XXXX, XXXX, AND TRANSUNION HAVE 30 DAYS TO INVESTIGATE AND SEND ME THE RESULTS. 

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. These accounts violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 



Open Accounts : DEPT OF EDUCATION/XXXX  # XXXX DEPT OF EDUCATION/XXXX  # XXXXXXXX XXXX  # XXXX Closed Accounts : XXXX # XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX UNAUTHORIZED INQUIRIES : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 U.S.C 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency of the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

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 2023-10-11 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
ACCORDING TO 15 USC 1681I - EXPERIAN, XXXX, AND XXXX HAVE 30 DAYS TO INVESTIGATE AND SEND ME THE RESULTS. 

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. These accounts violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 



Open Accounts : DEPT OF EDUCATION/XXXX  # XXXX DEPT OF EDUCATION/XXXX  # XXXXXXXX XXXX # XXXX Closed Accounts : XXXX # XXXX XXXX  XXXX # XXXX UNAUTHORIZED INQUIRIES : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 U.S.C 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency of the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

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 2023-10-11 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
I'm really not sure what happened. I have mailed off letters to the credit bureaus continuously and thus far I have not gotten a response. My name is XXXX XXXX and I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information. There is no third party involved. Please review the uploaded letters.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing issue — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: AR

Complaint narrative:
Synchrony bank placed a restriction on my account after I just mobile deposited a mobile check for XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX and placed a restriction on my account saying somebody tried to log into it from Michigan which is a lie because the account is brand new and the only person with account information is me they have yet to release my money or tell me anything about the whole situation and I want my money

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 2023-10-11 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Electronic communications — Frequent or repeated messages
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
The company did not explain why they were contacting me. There were multiple individuals from multiple " law firms '' who sent frightening business matter text messages to me. I finally determined who they were once I reviewed my credit report and saw that this old debt had been sold AGAIN to another collection agency. I blocked each text message only to have more sent in addition to receiving 4-5 phone calls per day.

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 2023-10-11 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I have tried to send my disputes to the major credit bureaus but are having difficulties in submitting my disputes and getting the inaccurate information corrected on 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 2023-10-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services — Billing dispute for services
Company: Westlake Services, LLC
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I recently viewed my credit report and saw an outstanding auto loan for {$15000.00}. This was not purchased by myself and was done fraudulently. I have tried to dispute this with not only the company ( Westlake Fin Services ) but with the credit bureaus as well. Still no one has been able to remove this from my credit. I dont even know what kind of car it is!! And it has never been paid on. This is putting a damper on my credit and causing an inability to purchase a vehicle for myself and a home.

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 2023-10-11 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: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The List of accounts below have violated my federally protected consumer right to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681 Account Name : Account Name : CB/NY & CO Account XXXX XXXX Has violated my rights. 15 u.s.c 1681 SECTION 602 A. States I have the right to privacy 15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section states no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing the following information items. Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes, which antedates the report by more than seven years 15 U.S.C 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-11 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
On XXXX, I wrote to you requesting an investigation into items that I believed were fraud, 
inaccurate, and falsely reporting. To this date only response that I have received was computergenerated letter stating that you have ceased investigation of my credit reports because, in your 
opinion, you believe that I have used a third party credit repair agency. Not only do I believe this to be a 
stall tactic on your part to grant you an additional 30 days to comply with my original request, but I 
believe it to be a blatant violation of the FCRA.
I have maintained a careful record of my communications with you for the purpose of filing a complaint 
with the FTC should you continue in your non-compliance.
I further remind you that, as in White v. Experian Information Solutions, 993 F. Supp. 2d 1154 - Dist. 
Court, (CD California 2014); you may be liable for violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) by 
recklessly failing to follow reasonable procedures to ensure the accurate reporting of debts discharged 
in bankruptcy and by refusing to adequately investigate consumer disputes regarding the status of 
discharged accounts.
I have requested that all NON CREDITORS, COLLECTION AGENCIES, and DEBT COLLECTORS provide proof 
of alleged items. I request to be provided with specifically the original application, contract, note, or 
another instrument bearing my signature.
In addition, any the contract signed between NON CREDITORS, COLLECTION AGENCIES, and DEBT 
COLLECTORS & the original creditor, notarized and sworn under penalty and perjury NON CREDITORS, 
COLLECTION AGENCIES, and DEBT COLLECTORS ability to collect this alleged debt.
I request this under 15 U.S. Code  1692g - Validation of debts. If information is not provided or the 
false reporting isnt removed; as in Wenger v. Trans Union Corp., No. 95-6445 (C.D.Cal. Nov. 14, 1995), 
you may be liable for your willful non-compliance. Credit reporting laws ensure that bureaus report only 
100% accurate credit information. Every step must be taken to assure the information reported is 
completely accurate and correct. The following information therefore needs to be reinvestigated.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-11 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: NV

Complaint narrative:
Despite multiple attempts, I have been unable to resolve the issue of fraudulent inquiries appearing on my consumer report. These inquiries are not associated with me in any way, and I bear no responsibility for them. Their presence has caused significant mental and financial distress. As a victim of identity theft, I have no alternative but to consider legal action if this matter is not appropriately addressed. These inaccurate and fraudulent items on my consumer report have hindered my ability to purchase my dream house and provide for my family 's needs. The impact on my financial well-being has been substantial. For your reference, I have attached a copy of the letter I previously sent to the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ), which outlines this issue and seeks resolution.

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 2023-10-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: MoneyLion Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I have been a consumer with MoneyLion since 2018 and have taken out credit builder plus loans to build my credit and, have made on-time payments, however ; Money Lion continues to report inaccurate information to the credit bureaus and in addition disables my credit line for no viable reason. This is having an adverse effect on my credit and although I have repeatedly contacted them, they continue to report inaccurate information and suspend my account. I am never provided with an explanation as to why this has happened three times, they simply apologize but are damaging my credit. It seems I can only get a resolution through CFPB because the companies do not listen to consumers although we do business with them.

Company public response: Company believes complaint is the result of an isolated error
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services — Problem canceling credit monitoring or identify theft protection service
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I checked my credit report and found this accounts that I am not familiar, I contacted them to have verify this but they just ignore my request they never verify this.

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