vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 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: OR

Complaint narrative:
I did not realize the Equifax had been compromise. I believe my ssn has been compromised. I checked on their website on XXXX XXXX and it said I may be at risk. I did not give them permission to release me private data.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
Equifax mishandled my personal information including Name, Social Security #, Address, Birthdate, etc. resulting in a data breach in XXXX XXXX that they confirmed I was affected by per their " Potential Impact '' site www.equifaxsecurity2017.com. 

They have put myself and millions of others at risk of identity theft/fraud due to negligent security protocols in handling consumer information. They are simultaneously defrauding these injured parties with hidden terms of service that waive their right to sue the company. 

It is further unreasonable that in order to find out if we were effected by the hack, they are requesting we give them our sensitive personal information AFTER we know they are not capable of keeping it secret. They should be directly notifying every single person affected by this regardless of their questionable " judgment '' of who to contact.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 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: OR

Complaint narrative:
My credit reporting information was improperly shared without my consent by Equifax due to a technological oversight which lead to perpetrators being granted access to credit data. This includes my social security number, date of birth, home address, credit card numbers, and social security numbers. 

Not only was my information improperly shared, the fact that it had been shared was concealed for over one month.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
Affected by Equifax XXXX incident on XXXX XXXX, XXXX according to Equifax potential impact site.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
Equifax mishandled my personal information including Name, Social Security #, Address, Birthdate, etc. resulting in a data breach in XXXX XXXX that they confirmed I was affected by per their " Potential Impact '' site www.equifaxsecurity2017.com. 

They have put myself and millions of others at risk of identity theft/fraud due to negligent security protocols in handling consumer information. They are further attempting to capitalize on the situation by signing injured parties THEY are responsible for up for " trial periods '' of their ID protection services. 

They are simultaneously defrauding these injured parties with hidden terms of service that waive their right to sue the company in what is clearly a situation of criminal negligence/fraudulent behavior as indicated by the three Equifax executives that dumped stock immediately prior to the data breach announcement.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 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: CO

Complaint narrative:
A data breach of Equifax resulted in the disclosure of my highly sensitive personal information entrusted to Equifax. Equifax was negligent in their storage of my data and is responsible for its protection. They have made no attempt, to my knowledge, to contact me, and evidence suggests that they were aware of the data disclosure for months yet did nothing about it to protect me.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
My data was " potentially '' stolen as part of the recent Equifax security breach. 

I 'm also appalled that they try to trick you into signing up for " Identity Protection '', and waiving your legal rights to sue the ever-living XXXX out of them. 

If you use their website to check if your data was stolen, DO NOT SIGN UP FOR ANY SERVICES.
Request a 90 day fraud alert from any of the big three reporting companies, and do nothing else, unless you want to freeze your credit.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
My personal information was compromised in a hack of Equifax 's data. My information was apparently compromised because of a lack of adequate encryption of Equifax 's data, allowing PII to be stolen and viewed.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
Equifax, a company which I do not even give permission to collect my personal information, was breached in a giant nationwide hack. My personal information was included in the hack, putting me at risk for identity fraud and theft. I do not even know to what extent, or I was one of the 200k whose credit card numbers were included in the hack.
I work in software and understand that even the most diligent corporate entities can be breached. However, Equifax is attempting to capitalize on people 's misfortune by aggressively selling their ID protection services on both the website and the telephone to the very victims of this crime. They are also still charging people to freeze their credit in the wake of this emergency.
This unethical behavior coupled with the poor IT infrastructure and negligence is appalling and needs to be stopped. It 's akin to price gouging hurricane victims. 

I also am extremely concerned for my less tech-savvy friends and family who will likely not go check to see whether they are impacted by this breach. Why is n't Equifax proactively contacting people impacted to aid them in protecting their information? Why is n't some systemic credit freezing being done across all impacted parties? 

Equifax does n't even make our credit reports available online via XXXX. You have to FAX or mail in documentation. So monitoring whether our identities are being stolen is going to be nearly impossible. And only one free report a year - how are we supposed to see if it changes?
This thing is a mess. Equifax needs to offer free credit fraud freezes, notify the injured parties, and  offer people the ability to freely pull their credit report for the next year in the wake of this disaster.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
Equifax mishandled my personal information including Name, Social Security #, Address, Birthdate, etc. resulting in a data breach in XXXX XXXX that they confirmed I was affected by per their " Potential Impact '' site www.equifaxsecurity2017.com. 
They have put myself and millions of others at risk of identity theft/fraud due to negligent security protocols in handling consumer information. They are further attempting to capitalize on the situation by signing injured parties THEY are responsible for up for " trial periods '' of their ID protection services. 
They are simultaneously defrauding these injured parties with hidden terms of service that waive their right to sue the company in what is clearly a situation of criminal negligence/fraudulent behavior as indicated by the three Equifax executives that dumped stock immediately prior to the data breach announcement.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
Equifax announced that they were hacked on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX and that the personal information of costumers may be compromised. I checked my status on the equifax security website that Equifax provided in order to determine whether I was a victim or not. The website noted that I may be a victim. This places great stress on me and the possibility of my identity being stolen

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 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: KS

Complaint narrative:
Equifax failed to enforce proper security to ensure that my personal and financial information are protected from theft, and thereby divulged my information without my consent. This was reported to me on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX by local news media. I have not taken any action against Equifax. 

In addition, I would report that I completed a credit dispute on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX. Equifax failed to properly follow up on the dispute, and the erroneous claim on my credit has not been investigated or removed.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 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 — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Since at least XXXX of 2017, I have been unable to initiate an online dispute with Experian. I do not have the same problem with XXXX or XXXX. I am able to answer my soft-pull identity verification questions with ease. 

I thought that the issue was perhaps that I did not have a very recent copy of my credit report from Experian. On XXXX XXXX, I attempted to request my free annual report thru the online service. I received an error that I would have to initiate the request manually. I received my credit report by mail, and now on XXXX XXXX, I still can not initiate a dispute online. 

I tried contacting Experian by phone. The representative was unhelpful. There is no technical support team to help. Nor is there any other source of information to fix my issue. I even asked for the name of the executive office with which to write correspondence to get to the bottom of this. The representative provided a PO Box for general credit inquiries, completely ignoring my need for higher level assistance. 

I suspect that Experian has blacklisted me from using the online service to initiate disputes. I do not know for what reason, and without correspondence from them regarding the nature of the blacklist, I 'm unable to rectify the problem.

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 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Continental Services Group, Inc. d/b/a ConServe
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
I was never notified that I had an outstanding balance with the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. I have an still enrolled and have paid for clasees now and have not had a notice of delinquency. I also never received notification from CONSERVE collection agency was attempting to collect a debt. I found out by looking on XXXX XXXX. 

The account with Conserve was paid on XXXX. It is still however being reported in XXXX. So my paid collection is not 11 months old it is 1 month old or new, drastically lowering my credit score.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I found out today, XX/XX/XXXX, that Equifax may have leaked my social security number onto the internet. I used Equifax 's free tool to see if my social security number may have been affected, and their tool indicated that it may have been affected. I placed a Fraud Alert with all three of the agencies moments ago onXX/XX/XXXX. I attempted to retrieve a free copy of my annual credit report from all three companies today, but was unable to do so. As such, I am mailing in a manual request form to the three agencies to get a copy of my credit report from each of them. This manual request is being mailed on XX/XX/XXXX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
Equifax stated that my credit report, along with millions of others, was compromised due to a breach in their security platform. This has put my personal credit history and financial security at risk.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
Equifax was hacked and according their website XXXX, I am a victim of the theft.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
Equifax did not take the necessary steps to protect my PI and, when my information was breached, took longer than an acceptable amount of time to disclose it. In addition, they are providing credit monitoring services for only ONE year, while automatically enrolling people who sign up in their paid monitoring service after the free term is up. This seems as if they are trying to take advantage of people who they put in a terrible spot already.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
Credit report with PII leaked due to breach.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 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: CO

Complaint narrative:
ON XXXX/XXXX/XXXX I learned about a cyber-attack on Equifax. According to Equifax, I may be affected by this hack, meaning that I may become a victim of identity theft due to Equifax inability to secure my personal information. They offered to provide a identity monitor service, but at the cost of giving away my right to participate in a class action lawsuit.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
Equifax mishandled my personal information, allowing it to be used freely by criminals. Instead of spending money to properly secure the data, they elected to shift more money to profit. 

Not only did they mishandle the information, they failed to notify me. Instead I found out from a third party through social media. 

Not only did they mishandle the information and fail to notify me, they tried making more money off of me. Trying to get me to pay for their credit monitoring services. This seems like some sort of mafia protection racket.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan — Installment loan
Issue: Getting the loan — 
Company: ONEMAIN FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, LLC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
On XXXX XXXX, XXXX, I attempted to apply for a loan with One Main Financial on-line. I received a call from XXXX who seemed to be asking extensive questions. After I hung up I realized what I thought I was applying for was going to be secured by my home or my vehicle and I wanted an unsecured debt consolidation loan. So I called back XXXX immediately and cancelled my loan application, she asked why and I said I changed my mind. She never said anything more. 

On XXXX XXXX I received a denied application notice. I was surprised since how can a cancelled application be denied. I called on XXXX XXXX ( because I work ) and talked to XXXX. Explaining the situation, told him of my concern. He did not do anything except offer to send me the reason for the denial. 

1st email Thank you for considering OneMain for your credit needs. After careful review of your loan application, unfortunately, we are unable to approve your loan request at this time. 

If you would like a statement of the specific reasons why your loan request was denied, please contact us at OneMain, XXXX. XXXX XXXX, XXXX, IN XXXX, or call XXXX, within 60 days of this letter 's date. We will gladly provide you with a statement of reasons within 30 days of our receipt of your request. Please include the reference number and the date of this letter in all communications. 

Our review process may have included information obtained from a credit reporting agency. This agency was not involved in our decision on your application and can not provide you with the specific reasons for our decision. 

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, you have the right to obtain a free copy of your report from the credit reporting agency listed below within 60 days of the receipt of this notice. You have a right under the Fair Credit Reporting Act to know the information contained in your credit file at the consumer reporting agency. You also have the right under the Fair Credit Reporting Act to dispute with a credit reporting agency the accuracy or completeness of any information in any consumer report furnished by the credit reporting agency. 

2nd email Thank you for contacting us about your OneMain loan application. Below are the specific reason ( s ) your loan was not approved at this time : Incomplete Application We invite you to visit OneMainFinancial.com/Learn, which has valuable resources and tools that can help you learn how to achieve your financial goals. 

Sincerely, OneMain XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX, IN XXXX For me there is a significant difference between a cancelled and a denied application. 

Thank you.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
Equifax has released my SSN and other vital private information to the public without any recourse for me to be protected. While they are offering " protection '' ( quotes are important ) it removes any ability for me to be properly reimbursed for my time and expense to clean up any issues created by Equifax. It is important that the CFPB work with Equifax and other reporting agencies to determine everyone affected and to for no cost to those affected place an immediate credit lock on their reports for at least a period of 5 years. In addition the only way to remove this lock should be to contact, in writing, at the address on file from before the breech was committed, the person having their credit being queried, modified, or otherwise interacted with to prevent future fraud for those affected.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
Equifax had a security breach and as a result i have become victim of identity theft. My credit card number was stolen to used to attempt to make purchases without my consent.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 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: AL

Complaint narrative:
The Equifax data breach that occurred in XXXX XXXX. My personal information was compromised. I verified this information through Equifax and was told that my personal information was involved.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
Equifax made my name, social security number, and address available to unauthorized parties.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation