vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-18 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: NY

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 notice of my intent to sue. In previous months, I requested the removal of inaccurate information which another credit reporting agency found to be inaccurate and had removed. Due to your lack of response, or response which I classify as frivolous, you have dishonored FCRA regulations and my request for verification. If you wish to correct this dishonor, I will give you one more chance to correct your errors and update my records. Please CORRECT the items, which you have failed to provide proper verification and another bureau has found to be inaccurate. You have 30 days to correct the items listed below : XXXX XXXX Date XXXX Balance : {$2400.00}, XXXX XXXX Date XXXX Balance : {$9700.00}

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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-18 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NY

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 notice of my intent to sue. In previous months, I requested the removal of inaccurate information which another credit reporting agency found to be inaccurate and had removed. Due to your lack of response, or response which I classify as frivolous, you have dishonored FCRA regulations and my request for verification. If you wish to correct this dishonor, I will give you one more chance to correct your errors and update my records. Please CORRECT the items, which you have failed to provide proper verification and another bureau has found to be inaccurate. You have 30 days to correct the items listed below : XXXX XXXX Date XXXX Balance : {$2400.00}, XXXX XXXX Date XXXX Balance : {$9700.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-18 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: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Im submitting a complaint to you today to inform you I was the victim of identity theft. I researched on how to remove the fraudulent account in my report and found that I need to visit FEDERAL TRADE COMMISION or https : //www.ftc.gov to file a report and Per FCRA section 605b Credit Reporting Agencies are required to remove/block any account listed on an id theft report. This is not a duplicate nor is this complaint being filed by a third party, I am filing this complaint myself. Please see this complaint is processed to the letter of the law. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX, BK OF AMER XXXX Date Opened XX/XX/17 Balance {$4400.00} According to FCRA Section 605B ( a ) the CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES shall block any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt.

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 2022-08-18 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
There's several inquiries on my credit report that belong to collections and that do not belong to 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 2022-08-18 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: NV

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act Account # 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 an account without my written instructions. 

-The following Accounts : -Original Creditor : XXXX as serviced by XXXX  -Debt Collector XXXX XXXX XXXX -Open Balance : {$6700.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-18 00:00:00
Product: Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan — Installment loan
Issue: Charged fees or interest you didn't expect — 
Company: OneMain Finance Corporation
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
I have ( 2 ) loans with One Main Financial in XXXX, Ohio. I have been paying this loan for several years and the interest rate is very predatory. Another problem I am having with this company is that One Main Financial will call me every day harassing me on when Im making my next payment after the monthly payment has been made! One Main financial has flooded my voicemail to the point I cant receive messages! This Harrasment has been going on for 8 months..I have already spoken to the County Prosecutor and will be pursuing further action. Im Ohio this is called telephone Harrasment XXXX XXXX I will be also filing with the Ohio Attorney General Office. For a company ( One Main ) to harass and intimidate a customer is definitely unjustified! The interest rates are predatory and illegal!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-18 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: MO

Complaint narrative:
This is XXXX XXXX and Im submitting this complaint to you today to inform you I was the victim of identity theft. I researched on how to remove the fraudulent accounts in my report and found that I need to visit FEDERAL TRADE COMMISION or https : //www.ftc.gov to file a report and Per FCRA section 605b Credit Reporting Agencies are required to remove/block any accounts listed on an id theft report. Please find the ATTACHED documents to assist in the blocking of the erroneous information which is being posted to my report. Here is the list of items which do not belong to me or were opened without my permission : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, MO XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, MO XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, MO XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, MO XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX, MO XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX, MO XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Owed : {$840.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$110.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$140.00} XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX. According to FCRA Section 605B ( a ) the CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES shall block any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from the identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt.

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 2022-08-18 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: MO

Complaint narrative:
This is XXXX XXXX and Im submitting this complaint to you today to inform you I was the victim of identity theft. I researched on how to remove the fraudulent accounts in my report and found that I need to visit FEDERAL TRADE COMMISION or https : //www.ftc.gov to file a report and Per FCRA section 605b Credit Reporting Agencies are required to remove/block any accounts listed on an id theft report. Please find the ATTACHED documents to assist in the blocking of the erroneous information which is being posted to my report. Here is the list of items which do not belong to me or were opened without my permission : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, MO XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, MO XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX, MO XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, MO XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX, MO XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX, MO XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$840.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$110.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$140.00} XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX. According to FCRA Section 605B ( a ) the CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES shall block any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from the identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-18 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: MO

Complaint narrative:
When I reviewed my credit report, I discovered that some of the information was erroneous. The XXXX credit bureaus must validate these accounts in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not authorized to fail to validate these reporting accounts as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. The following accounts need to investigate and correct from erroneous reporting in my file are listed on my credit report. By the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I am writing this letter to request that the following items which I believe appearing to be inaccurate and incomplete be immediately investigated and corrected on my credit file : XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00}

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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-18 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MO

Complaint narrative:
When I reviewed my credit report, I discovered that some of the information was erroneous. The 3 credit bureaus must validate these accounts in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not authorized to fail to validate these reporting accounts as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. The following accounts need to investigate and correct from erroneous reporting in my file are listed on my credit report. By the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I am writing this letter to request that the following items which I believe appearing to be inaccurate and incomplete be immediately investigated and corrected on my credit file : XXXX XXXX  XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-18 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: NY

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. I was a victim of identity theft and this is another request to block or remove the information from my credit file resulting from alleged identity theft. Per FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) you are required to remove/block any accounts not later than 4 business days after the XX/XX/2022 Ive already included this report in my previous letter & I am including it again. Also, the information you provided on the account is UNKNOWN to me and REMOVED from other bureaus and I have doubts about their accuracy. 



XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : {$190000.00}

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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-18 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX Account # XXXX  XXXX, XXXX XXXX # XXXX, XXXX XXXXXXXX # XXXX, XXXX # XXXX, XXXX # XXXX, XXXX # XXXXXXXX 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 a 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 2022-08-18 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
Im submitting a complaint to you today to inform you I was the victim of identity theft. I researched on how to remove the fraudulent accounts in my report and found that I need to visit FEDERAL TRADE COMMISION or https : //www.ftc.gov to file a report and Per FCRA section 605b Credit Reporting Agencies are required to remove/block any accounts listed on an id theft report. This is not a duplicate nor is this complaint being filed by a third party, I am filing this complaint myself. Please see this complaint is processed to the letter of the law. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$970.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$730.00} According to FCRA Section 605B ( a ) the CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES shall block any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt.

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 2022-08-18 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:
Im submitting a complaint to you today to inform you I was the victim of identity theft. I researched on how to remove the fraudulent accounts in my report and found that I need to visit FEDERAL TRADE COMMISION or https : //www.ftc.gov to file a report and Per FCRA section 605b Credit Reporting Agencies are required to remove/block any accounts listed on an id theft report. This is not a duplicate nor is this complaint being filed by a third party, I am filing this complaint myself. Please see this complaint is processed to the letter of the law. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$970.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$730.00} According to FCRA Section 605B ( a ) the CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES shall block any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-18 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
Im submitting a complaint to you today to inform you I was the victim of identity theft. I researched on how to remove the fraudulent account in my report and found that I need to visit FEDERAL TRADE COMMISION or https : //www.ftc.gov to file a report and Per FCRA section 605b Credit Reporting Agencies are required to remove/block any account listed on an id theft report. This is not a duplicate nor is this complaint being filed by a third party, I am filing this complaint myself. Please see this complaint is processed to the letter of the law. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Date Opened XX/XX/17 Balance {$4400.00} According to FCRA Section 605B ( a ) the CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES shall block any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt.

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 2022-08-18 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:
Im submitting a complaint to you today to inform you I was the victim of identity theft. I researched on how to remove the fraudulent account in my report and found that I need to visit FEDERAL TRADE COMMISION or https : //www.ftc.gov to file a report and Per FCRA section 605b Credit Reporting Agencies are required to remove/block any account listed on an id theft report. This is not a duplicate nor is this complaint being filed by a third party, I am filing this complaint myself. Please see this complaint is processed to the letter of the law. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Date Opened XX/XX/17 Balance {$4400.00} According to FCRA Section 605B ( a ) the CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES shall block any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-18 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Getting a credit card — Application denied
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I applied for an extension of credit on XX/XX/2022 and received an adverse action letter stating I was denied. 
American Express stated in the attached letter the reasons for their decision was based on items that were on my XXXX credit report. I did not give them written permission for them to access my credit report. Company procedure does not supersede federal law. This is a direct violation of my rights as a consumer. 15 USC 1602 ( f ) tells me credit is my right. I can not be denied a right. 15 USC 1602 ( p ) makes it clear that they committed fraud and used my credit card ( social security card ) without my authority and I received no benefit. 15 USC 1691 ( a ) ( 3 ) makes it clear that I can not be discriminated against for exercising my rights.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-18 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ga XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Transunion Attn : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, PA XXXX NOTICE AND DEMAND FOR SETTLEMENT OF UNAUTHORIZED INQUIRY ON CONSUMER REPORT To : Whom It May Concern : This notice is to inform you that you are unlawfully reporting an unauthorized inquiry on my consumer report. I have not given you permission to access my credit profile and you have no permissible purpose by law to contact third parties with my private or personal information. Your offenses amount to Aggravated Identity Theft pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1028A. You have knowingly transferred, possessed, or used, without lawful authority, a means of identification of me, which is a felony punishable with up to 2 years of imprisonment, in addition to civil liability. 

By obtaining my CREDIT BUREAU consumer report on XX/XX/XXXX without my permission, or without a permissible purpose by law, you are also in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) codified at 15 U.S.C 1681b ( a ) 3 ( f ) ( i ). 
Chester v. Purvis, 260 F. Supp 2d 711 ( S.D. Ind. 2003 ) I have not initiated any transaction with Transunion. Furthermore, I do not have an account as defined under 15 U.S.C. 1693a ( 2 ) with COMPANY NAME for review or collection. 

Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1681n ( a ), Any person who knowingly and willfully obtains information on a consumer from a consumer reporting agency under false pretenses shall be fined under Title 18, imprisoned for not more than 2 years, or both. 

By willfully violating the FCRA, I am willing to settle your civil liability damages I have suffered as a result of your violation for {$1000.00} pursuant to FCRA 616 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( B ) [ 15 U.S.C. 1681n ]. Should you fail or refuse to settle the matter by tendering payment in the amount of {$1000.00} within ten ( 10 ) calendar days of receipt of this notice and demand, I will seek actual damages which are greater than {$1000.00}. 

Send payment immediately via Certified Funds to : XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, GA XXXX Best regards, 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