vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: Open Dealer Exchange, LLC
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
To whom it may concern, According to my most recently credit report, your company is currently reporting to the three credit bureaus that I applied for credit with your organization. I do no recall granting you this authorization to review my credit report.

The Fair Credit Report Act requires that a creditor to be able to verify the written authorization of the consumer giving the creditor permission to review their credit. If you can provide a copy of a credit application authorizing the disclosure of my credit files with my signature, I will accept the inquiry. If a signed authorization can not be found please remove the inquiry from the three main credit bureaus.

The presence of this inquiry is adversely effecting my credit report and is impending my ability to obtain necessary credit. Time is of the essence so I would greatly appreciate a response from you within thirty ( 30 ) days.

Please mail me the copy of the signed application or a letter indicating your intention to delete the inquiry.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-09 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Equifax XXXX has violated my rights .

15 U.S.C. 1681 Section 602A states I have a right to privacy.

15 U.S.C. 1681 Section 604 ( a ) ( 2 ) states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions.

15 U.S.C. 1681C. ( a ) ( 5 ) 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 more than seven years.

15 U.S.C. 1681S ( a ) ( 1 ) states that 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 2023-03-09 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Sued you in a state where you do not live or did not sign for the debt
Company: ZWICKER & ASSOCIATES
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
1. Zwicker & Associates sued me in the wrong jurisdiction and in a state that I was not living in at the time. Please see attached. 

2. Zwicker & Associates received a judgement against me, applied for and received an Appointment of XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX. I secured counsel on XX/XX/XXXX to represent me in this case. Multiple attempts have been made since XXXX to contact this law firm with no response. Emails have been ignored.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-09 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: Kriya Capital, LLC
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
I have addresses tied to my credit report that I've never live in my life. One account is from XXXX XXXX  as well as XXXX ; Those accounts opened at a time when I was incarcerated for 4 years. The inaccuracy on this account shows the date the account was opened on XX/XX/2021 currently on XXXX ; However, on XXXX it shows this account was opened on XX/XX/2021. According to the FCRA inaccurate information must be removed. Currently I am awaiting compensation from the XXXX data breach that took place during the pandemic my personal information was exposed. Also, there are accounts on my profile that has been sold to debt collectors during my 4 year period of XXXX  and by law I never received a debt validation letter. Also, I've sent in multiple dispute letters and also identity fraud accusations with an open dispute with identitytheft.gov.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-09 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 

Account name : 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 an 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 if 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 2023-03-09 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: DISCOVER BANK
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
I was notified XX/XX/2023 by XXXX XXXX that my name was added to someones credit card. Upon checking my XXXX credit report per XXXX XXXX, it shows a Discover Card account # XXXX with a balance {$2900.00} that is not my card or account. I called XXXXiscover Card Services and spoke with a XXXX who informed me the holder of the card was also a victim of fraud. My name was added to the account fraudulently using my correct name, birth date and social security number. However, they used an incorrect address of XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX of which I have never lived. I have never lived in Florida ever. Discover stated they would remove my name from the account and notify credit bureaus to remove the account from my credit report. So someone is using my name, date of birth and social security number to commit fraudulent credit card theft.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-09 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 — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
Hi I am submitting this XXXX XXXX without any influence and this is not a third party. In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The list of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX {$85.00} XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX {$730.00} XX/XX/XXXX XXXXAug. XXXX, XXXX {$800.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX-Mar. XXXX, XXXX {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX {$420.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$500.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Section XXXX XXXX States I have the right to privacy. 

15 USC 1681 Section 604 A-It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions.

15 USCC. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section states : No consumer reporting agency may take any consumer report containing any of the following items of information. Any other adverse item of information, other than records or convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 USC 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows 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 2023-03-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: DISCOVER BANK
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
To whom it may concern, According to my most recently credit report, your company is currently reporting to the three credit bureaus that I applied for credit with your organization. I do no recall granting you this authorization to review my credit report.

The Fair Credit Report Act requires that a creditor to be able to verify the written authorization of the consumer giving the creditor permission to review their credit. If you can provide a copy of a credit application authorizing the disclosure of my credit files with my signature, I will accept the inquiry. If a signed authorization can not be found please remove the inquiry from the three main credit bureaus.

The presence of this inquiry is adversely effecting my credit report and is impending my ability to obtain necessary credit. Time is of the essence so I would greatly appreciate a response from you within thirty ( 30 ) days.

Please mail me the copy of the signed application or a letter indicating your intention to delete the inquiry.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
To whom it may concern, According to my most recently credit report, your company is currently reporting to the three credit bureaus that I applied for credit with your organization. I do no recall granting you this authorization to review my credit report.

The Fair Credit Report Act requires that a creditor to be able to verify the written authorization of the consumer giving the creditor permission to review their credit. If you can provide a copy of a credit application authorizing the disclosure of my credit files with my signature, I will accept the inquiry. If a signed authorization can not be found please remove the inquiry from the three main credit bureaus.

The presence of this inquiry is adversely effecting my credit report and is impending my ability to obtain necessary credit. Time is of the essence so I would greatly appreciate a response from you within thirty ( 30 ) days.

Please mail me the copy of the signed application or a letter indicating your intention to delete the inquiry.

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 2023-03-09 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: MN

Complaint narrative:
A notice was issued to me on XXXX XXXX from the IRS stating that we owed money for our 2021 Form 1040 Tax Return because of a Cancellation of Debt to Bank of America ( BOA ). The claim is that a 1099-C in the amount of {$25000.00} was issued by BOA to me but was not reported on our tax return, and the IRS is therefore claiming we owe {$3100.00} plus interest for a total of {$3300.00} on our 2021 taxes. 

I have contacted Bank of America and have concluded the " Cancellation of Debt '' was for an account that did not belong to me. It was attached to my SS number, but I have never had a BOA account, and the associated e-mail address never belonged 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 2023-03-09 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
I was notified XX/XX/2023 by XXXX XXXX that my name was added to someones credit card. Upon checking my TransUnion credit report per XXXX XXXX, it shows a XXXX XXXX account # XXXX with a balance {$2900.00} that is not my card or account. I called XXXX XXXX XXXX and spoke with a XXXX who informed me the holder of the card was also a victim of fraud. My name was added to the account fraudulently using my correct name, birth date and social security number. However, they used an incorrect address of XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX of which I have never lived. I have never lived in Florida ever. XXXX stated they would remove my name from the account and notify credit bureaus to remove the account from my credit report. So someone is using my name, date of birth and social security number to commit fraudulent credit card theft.

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 2023-03-09 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 — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
" There should be no monthly payment on an this disputed XXXX XXXX XXXX account if payments are not being made nor if the account is closed or charged off ; DELETE immedately ''

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 2023-03-09 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: Conn's, Inc.
State: OK

Complaint narrative:
In Looking at my credit report I notice that it is showing several late payments. These companies that are reporting late payments and do not have written consent to report this on my credit report according to 15 USC 1681b. Please have this corrected and removed from my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
To whom it may concern, According to my most recently credit report, your company is currently reporting to the three credit bureaus that I applied for credit with your organization. I do no recall granting you this authorization to review my credit report. 
The Fair Credit Report Act requires that a creditor to be able to verify the written authorization of the consumer giving the creditor permission to review their credit. If you can provide a copy of a credit application authorizing the disclosure of my credit files with my signature, I will accept the inquiry. If a signed authorization can not be found please remove the inquiry from the three main credit bureaus. 
The presence of this inquiry is adversely effecting my credit report and is impending my ability to obtain necessary credit. Time is of the essence so I would greatly appreciate a response from you within thirty ( 30 ) days.

Please mail me the copy of the signed application or a letter indicating your intention to delete the inquiry.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-09 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 — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I disputed XXXX XXXX XXXX, Date : XX/XX/XXXX inquiry with XXXX and XXXX, Date : XXXX  inquiry with TransUnion as I did not authorized the inquiries. The first dispute letter was sent on XX/XX/XXXX and the second on XXXX Afterwards, I disputed the same inquiry online. They responded to the online dispute by stating they were able to verify this inquiry. 
But how is that possible? 

XXXX ) I did not apply for credit from XXXX and/or XXXX on XX/XX/XXXXXXXX 

XXXX ) I did not receive nor was I denied credit from XXXX and/or XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX. 

To assist the bureaus ' further investigation, I attached the screenshots of my customer account with XXXX, which clearly shows that I do not currently have and never had any credit account before with this company. Moreover, the screenshots also show NO pending or NO DENIED applications for any credit product they currently have. 

Moreover, on the same day of the inquiry, XX/XX/XXXX, I contacted the XXXX XXXX Department ( XXXX ) and informed about the unauthorized inquiry on my credit report, telling them that I did not apply for a credit card with their company. Since then, they havent done anything, thus violating my rights under FCRA. 

Please see attached the disputed inquiries as well as screenshots from my XXXX account.

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 2023-03-09 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 — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I disputed CITIBANK N A, Date : XX/XX/XXXX inquiry with XXXX and CBNA/THD, Date : XX/XX/XXXX inquiry with XXXX as I did not authorized the inquiries. The first dispute letter was sent on XX/XX/XXXX and the second on XX/XX/XXXX. Afterwards, I disputed the same inquiry online. They responded to the online dispute by stating they were able to verify this inquiry. 
But how is that possible? 

1 ) I did not apply for credit from CITIBANK and/or HomeDepot on XX/XX/XXXX. 

2 ) I did not receive nor was I denied credit from CITIBANK and/or HomeDepot on XX/XX/XXXX. 

To assist the bureaus ' further investigation, I attached the screenshots of my customer account with HomeDepot, which clearly shows that I do not currently have and never had any credit account before with this company. Moreover, the screenshots also show NO pending or NO DENIED applications for any credit product they currently have. 

Moreover, on the same day of the inquiry, XX/XX/XXXX, I contacted the HomeDepot Credit Department ( XXXX ) and informed about the unauthorized inquiry on my credit report, telling them that I did not apply for a credit card with their company. Since then, they havent done anything, thus violating my rights under FCRA. 

Please see attached the disputed inquiries as well as screenshots from my HomeDepot account.

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 2023-03-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: ALLY FINANCIAL INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
To whom it may concern, According to my most recently credit report, your company is currently reporting to the three credit bureaus that I applied for credit with your organization. I do no recall granting you this authorization to review my credit report.

The Fair Credit Report Act requires that a creditor to be able to verify the written authorization of the consumer giving the creditor permission to review their credit. If you can provide a copy of a credit application authorizing the disclosure of my credit files with my signature, I will accept the inquiry. If a signed authorization can not be found please remove the inquiry from the three main credit bureaus.

The presence of this inquiry is adversely effecting my credit report and is impending my ability to obtain necessary credit. Time is of the essence so I would greatly appreciate a response from you within thirty ( 30 ) days.

Please mail me the copy of the signed application or a letter indicating your intention to delete the inquiry.

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 2023-03-09 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 — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
" There should be no monthly payment on an this disputed XXXX XXXX XXXX account if payments are not being made nor if the account is closed or charged off ; DELETE immedately ''

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-09 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 — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
" There should be no monthly payment on an this disputed XXXX XXXX XXXX account if payments are not being made nor if the account is closed or charged off ; DELETE immedately ''

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