vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-09 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 — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: UT

Complaint narrative:
Equifax mishandled my information which has led to a breach that puts myself and millions of others at potential risk. I am extremely disappointed with how equifax has handled reporting this breach. Very little was done to notify the public for nearly a month after the breach was detected. I received no email, letter, or phone call and instead had to discover it via social media.

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

Complaint narrative:
The databases of the Equifax Credit Bureau were breached at some point ( presumably shortly ) before XXXX XXXX, 2017. The bureau refrained from alerting to the breech for nearly two months, and the executives of the company dumped stock, indicating that they knew the impact that it would have on their company. My PII ( personally identifying information ) is believed to have been compromised in this data breach, and my identity is now subject to theft and abuse by an unkown number of criminal parties.

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

Complaint narrative:
I was part of the Equifax breech. This is horrible because I 'm a young person who has worked very hard for her high credit number and I 'm disgusted that this company has known about this breech longer than today XXXX/XXXX/XXXX. I have never used this company for any reason but they still had access to my credit records. My privacy and future has been jeopardized. I 'm only a young adult, am I going to have to be looking over my shoulder all for the rest of my life?

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-09 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. Social Security numbers, credit card numbers, and names were some of the things that were stolen. I entered my information and it claimed that my data may have been compromised. This puts me at great risk for credit fraud. 

If the company was storing this data in plain text then this was negligence and the company should be punished severely. Most major companies encrypt data to prevent this kind of information from being stolen.

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

Complaint narrative:
According to their own tool, I am one of the people impacted by Equifax 's recent cyber security breach.
I have submitted a 90 day alert on my account for all new credit inquiries, but this level of personal data loss is nearly inconceivable to me.
My name, DOB, SSN, and all of my current lines of credit are now permanently accessible by motivated persons on the internet. Who knows what other data was leaked in addition.
What are my options? Change my social security number? This sort of mistake is absolutely inexcusable. The sum inconvenience, to put it lightly, of all affected parties is astounding.

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

Complaint narrative:
Equifax mishandled my information which has led to a breach that puts myself and millions of others at potential risk. I am extremely disappointed with how equifax has handled reporting this breach. Very little was done to notify the public for nearly a month after the breach was detected. I received no email, letter, or phone call and instead had to discover it via social media.

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

Complaint narrative:
Equifax did n't protect itself against hacking and now all my personal information is out in the wild. My credit and personal finances are at risk.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-09 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 information was leaked by the Equifax hack which is information that will affect me forever, however, they have no solution to protect my credit reports. The only thing they offer is to protect it for a year after which I have to pay them for the service -- essentially, they are charging me to protect my data that they leaked.

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

Complaint narrative:
Equifax mishandled my information which has led to a breach that puts myself and millions of others at potential risk. I am extremely disappointed with how Equifax has handled the reporting of this breach. Very little was done to notify the public for nearly a month after the breach was detected. I received no email, letter, or phone call and instead had to discover it via social media.

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

Complaint narrative:
I am
one of the many citizens impacted by the Equifax hack. I was never directly contacted by the company to inform me of this, even though they have my personal information. This XX/XX/XXXX, I was the victim of credit card fraud of over {$7000.00}. I do not know if this event is related to the Equifax
hack, but the timing is suspicious. Fortunately, my credit card company has reversed these fraudulent charges, but I have spent many hours on the phone resolving this issue.
In addition to signing up for the free credit monitoring service for 1 year, I plan to freeze my credit tomorrow morning. From what I have read, this might have a charge associated with it.

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

Complaint narrative:
Equifax is responsible via poor security protocols for being hacked and revealing my and my wife 's personal information, credit information, SS #, to hackers and identity thieves. This lack of professionalism and regard for what they do has cost myself and millions of other American 's peace of mind that their financial information is secure and all the time involved in restoring said peace of mind.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-09 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:
This morning I was made aware that my sensitive personal information ( including my Social Security Number, Date of Birth, address, Driver 's License information, and credit card numbers ) may have been obtained by unknown hackers from the credit reporting agency Equifax. 

I immediately checked the website Equifax established for those affected, www.equifaxsecurity2017.com. I was panicked, and wanted to do everything I could to protect myself as quickly as possible. I was concerned when the registration form asked for the last six digits of my SSN rather than the four that are typically required -- especially given the circumstances -- but communication from Equifax and other officials was poor so the whole situation felt urgent and uncertain at the same time. I decided to complete the registration despite my reservations.
Shortly thereafter, I discovered that I may have waived my rights to a class action lawsuit by registering for this website. While Equifax did make the following statement on their website www.equifaxsecurity2017.com claiming that the waiver would not apply to this latest cybersecurity incident, my trust in their intention and ability to handle this situation with integrity is somewhat compromised : " NO WAIVER OF RIGHTS FOR THIS CYBER SECURITY INCIDENT In response to consumer inquiries, we have made it clear that the arbitration clause and class action waiver included in the Equifax and XXXX XXXX terms of use does not apply to this cybersecurity incident. '' As a modern American citizen I have no choice but to participate in the credit system. Even something as simple as getting an apartment demands the exposure of my most sensitive and vulnerable information. Throughout these ordinary experiences, I have implicitly trusted that those responsible for collecting and protecting my information would exercise unfailing vigilance. With hundreds of millions of lives at stake, the enormity of that responsibility can not be understated ; their catastrophic negligence in this matter is equally difficult to articulate. 

Equifax is responsible for the protection of our financial lives at no cost for the rest of our lives. Nothing less. Any legal, financial, personal, or other problems that may arise from their negligence is also their responsibility to bear. They violated a sacred trust that we had no choice but to grant them. They deserve to suffer the fullest extents of civil and criminal justice, and I will not be denied my own justice because of a sneaky waiver in an urgent situation. 

Thank you.

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

Complaint narrative:
I found out that I may be potentially impacted from the credit breach that occurred at Equifax. Please try to help me in any way possible and include any information I need to do to protect myself from identity theft.

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

Complaint narrative:
I was listed as affected by the Equifax data leak. 

The company has made no attempt to contact me. 

Their potential impact website and pin unlock process is not sufficiently secure or randomized. 

I am disappointed in their delayed announcement, arbitration clauses for resolution agreements, and that they are trying to charge for future fraud monitoring services.

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

Complaint narrative:
Yesterday evening ( XX/XX/XXXX ) I attempted to use equifaxsecurity2017.com to check whether my information was part of a hack Equifax experienced this summer. Instead of allowing me to simply check my status, it enrolled me in their XXXX service immediately upon entering the information requested, and asked me to check back in next week to confirm my enrollment. I do not consent to their service. 

According to Equifax 's website ( equifaxsecurity2017.com ) this evening ( XX/XX/XXXX ), my  personal information may have been compromised by their hack. I have been unable to contact Equifax to receive further information. As of XXXX EST this evening, their phone only gave a busy tone. I then called again at XXXX, stayed on hold for 56 minutes until the hold music stopped and only silence could be heard on the other side of the line. ( I then stayed on the line for at least another 15 minutes  hoping someone might notice me. ) Equifax provides no email address to contact them. 

I do not consent to waive my right to be part of a class action lawsuit against the company, nor do I consent to the use of their services. I have been unable to find a way to contact XXXX to request more information regarding my status on these issues.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
n XX/XX/XXXX I contacted Experian Credit bureau to inquire about a account that showed on my credit report. I explained I was a victim of identity theft and was concerned, the agent told me I should sign into my profile with an XXXX email address, I created on XX/XX/XXXX. I informed him that I did n't set up a profile, he told me it had an email address of XXXXXXXXXXXX. I told him that I wanted this to never happen again, he said because I had an extended alert it would stop anyone from setting up an account. I asked how this could happen, he said this person had enough of my information to open the profile. I asked why XXXX, would want or could access XXXX XXXX 's profile. It should be a red flag, they of any organization should have exemplary control in place to protect people. I did n't trust what the agent said so I attempted to open a new profile with my actual email address. I was able to do so, I called back and now a credit freeze is in my account, which should allegedly stop another profile from being set up.

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 2017-09-09 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
My personal information may have been part of the Equifax hack that has recently happened.

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

Complaint narrative:
Equifax had a security breach that they did not tell consumers about until months after the fact. This breach leaves me very vulnerable, as it gives away all information that is needed to take on my identity. There was no way I could have protected myself against it because Equifax had control over my data without my permission. 

Now I have to freeze my credit reports ( including with Equifax ), which incurs a fee and additional administrative work to unfreeze if I want to change apartments, for example. However, the data that Equifax leaked can be used to unfreeze my credit reports, defeating the entire purpose. Equifax has not offered any reliable mitigation to the risk of identity theft - offering free credit monitoring with the caveat that we can not sue them is worse than other solutions they could have used, for example offering free credit freezing. 

This situation shows that Equifax can not be trusted with this important personal data, however I have no power to stop them from having control over my credit or my data.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-09 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:
On or about XXXX XXXX, 2017 Equifax released my credit report information to unnamed third parties without consent. My private information, such as my SSN, date of birth, driver license number, and address, collected by Equifax and held in trust, are now, basically, public information. As a result, I have been forced to monitor my finances with extreme diligence to watch for fraud that may negatively affect me financially and affect my ability to obtain future credit. Equifax has put an undue burden on me to prevent fraud to my credit. I have filed a fraud alert with Equifax.

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

Complaint narrative:
Equifax hack leaked my SSN, date of birth, and address. The company had an unacceptable level of security and over 100 million people got XXXX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-09 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 caused a breach to my sensitive personal information and failed to notify me in a timely manner. This has lead to a huge headache of contacting credit agencies, freezing cards, and managing my finances.

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

Complaint narrative:
I am trying to refinance my mortgage, and have learned that my personal information has been compromised by the Equifax hack. This hack has jeopardized my chances of having my refinance approved and hurt my chances of getting rate I deserve.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-09 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 was a victim of the XXXX XXXX, 2017 Equifax security breach and my credit information has been access without my consent.

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

Complaint narrative:
Equifax data breach cause me to be at an extremely high risk for fraud for the rest of my life

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-09 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 shared my information because of a hack.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-09 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 information which has led to a breach that puts myself and millions of others at potential risk. I am extremely disappointed with how equifax has handled reporting this breach. Very little was done to notify the public for nearly a month after the breach was detected. I received no email, letter, or phone call and instead had to discover it via social media.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-09 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:
Equifax was criminally negligent in protecting my personal identifying information, which was exposed during the recently announced security breach affecting 143 million consumers. This has the potential to cause irreparable harm to my credit, along with hundreds of millions of others. There is no way to guarantee that this information will not be used in future cases of identity theft, which will thus require strict life-long credit monitoring for fraudulent activity at my own expense. The damage that can occur if I am the victim of identity theft due to this data breach is enormous, and the consequences devastating.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-09 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:
After the cybersecurity attack on Equifax I learned that I am a victim of the attack and my info has been shared with unauthorized 3rd party people. I used the online tool provided here http : //www.equifaxsecurity2017.com/ which gave me the following message : " Based on the information provided, we believe that your personal information may have been impacted by this incident ''

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation