vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

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 Account Number : XXXX has violated my rights. Or list of inquiries 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

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

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
Despite my numerous attempts to address the presence of fraudulent, inaccurate, and misleading information on my consumer report, the issue remains unresolved. The inclusion of these items has profoundly impacted my life, causing significant stress and XXXX  It is crucial to reiterate that I did not authorize or consent to the association of this information with my name, as I have fallen victim to identity theft.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
The dates on this report are incorrect on when it was last active. This account needs to be removed from my credit report. 

I have not supplied proof under the doctrine of estoppel by silence, Engelhart V. Gravens ( mo ) 281 SW 715,719, I presume that no proof of the alleged debtt, nor therefore any such debt, in fact therefore exist

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
The dates on this report are incorrect on when it was last active. This account needs to be removed from my credit report. 

I have not supplied proof under the doctrine of estoppel by silence, XXXX XXXX XXXX ( mo ) XXXX XXXX XXXX, I presume that no proof of the alleged debtt, nor therefore any such debt, in fact therefore exist

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 2023-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
I am stressed and displeased that I see so many fraudulent accounts on my credit report. This is really damaging my credit worthiness. I am trying to buy a home for me and my family and this is not fair. I have tried several times to get these accounts removed. Let alone, my information was in a XXXX & XXXX breach some months ago so I thought you all would protect my consumer report. I do not feel that my information is being protected. This is a defamation to my character, and this is a federal law violation. According to, 15 U.S.C. 1681 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( 2 ) ( 3 ) ( 4 ) my consumer report fairness and privacy has been violated. I am upset!! I am depending on the banking system and credit reporting agency to promote my privacy and fairness and they have not. This is not right and going against my federal consumer rights. This is causing emotional and mental stress as of now. Also, it is illegal these companies should NOT be furnisher people 's information to 3rd party companies, so this is illegal, neglect and fraud. I have already reported this to the local police department and Federal Trade Commission. These companies and the credit bureaus can get sued for these damages. This is negatively affecting my livelihood and putting me in a bad space. I feel your database is inaccurate and I am filing ligation against this if these items aren't removed immediately.

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 2023-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
I am stressed and displeased that I see so many fraudulent accounts on my credit report. This is really damaging my credit worthiness. I am trying to buy a home for me and my family and this is not fair. I have tried several times to get these accounts removed. Let alone, my information was in a Experian & XXXX breach some months ago so I thought you all would protect my consumer report. I do not feel that my information is being protected. This is a defamation to my character, and this is a federal law violation. According to, 15 U.S.C. 1681 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( 2 ) ( 3 ) ( 4 ) my consumer report fairness and privacy has been violated. I am upset!! I am depending on the banking system and credit reporting agency to promote my privacy and fairness and they have not. This is not right and going against my federal consumer rights. This is causing emotional and mental stress as of now. Also, it is illegal these companies should NOT be furnisher people 's information to 3rd party companies, so this is illegal, neglect and fraud. I have already reported this to the local police department and Federal Trade Commission. These companies and the credit bureaus can get sued for these damages. This is negatively affecting my livelihood and putting me in a bad space. I feel your database is inaccurate and I am filing ligation against this if these items aren't removed immediately.

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 2023-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement — Card was charged for something you did not purchase with the card
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/XXXX I was a charged {$290.00} for a purchase I did not authorize I was just informed about it on XX/XX/XXXX The company XXXX  XXXX gave that collection to a third party company called XXXX XXXX Im asking for quick removal of this charge off which was fraudulently used without my knowledge or permission.

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 2023-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to draw your attention to the fraudulent personal information associated with my identity. Certain accounts and transactions have been falsely attributed to me without my knowledge or consent, causing significant XXXX  and concern. I have become a victim of identity theft and have taken immediate action by reporting the incident. It is crucial to address this matter promptly, as it has had a detrimental impact on both my financial well-being and personal reputation. I kindly request your cooperation in expeditiously removing all fraudulent information from my credit report and conducting a thorough investigation into this matter. I am fully prepared to provide any necessary evidence and, if required, take legal action to protect my rights and seek appropriate compensation. Your prompt attention to this urgent matter is sincerely appreciated.

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 2023-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: Greenberg, Grant & Richards Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute and formally request an investigation into an unauthorized hard inquiry that recently appeared on my credit report, as reported by your agency. This inquiry was made without my consent and violates my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically under 15 U.S.C. 1681b and 15 U.S.C. 1681g. 

Details of the unauthorized hard inquiry are as follows : Name of Inquiring Entity : GREENBURG GRANT AND RICHARDS Date of Inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX   I have not provided any form of consent, either written or verbal, to GREENBURG GRANT AND RICHARDS or any affiliated entity, to access my credit report or initiate a hard inquiry. This unauthorized inquiry has negatively affected my credit profile and may result in harm to my financial standing. 

Under the FCRA, it is explicitly stated that a permissible purpose is required for an entity to access a consumer 's credit report without their consent. I have not initiated any credit applications or transactions with GREENBURG GRANT AND RICHARDS that would warrant a permissible purpose for this hard inquiry. This action is a direct violation of my rights under 15 U.S.C. 1681b. 

I kindly request that you conduct a thorough investigation into the legitimacy of this unauthorized hard inquiry and provide me with a written response within the time frame specified by the FCRA. I expect your response to include : Verification of the permissible purpose that allowed GREENBURG GRANT AND RICHARDS to access my credit report without consent. 
A complete copy of the information that GREENBURG GRANT AND RICHARDS provided to you as part of this inquiry. 
Any correspondence, agreements, or documentation demonstrating that I authorized this inquiry. 
Proof of the lawful basis for this inquiry, in accordance with FCRA regulations. 
Failure to comply with the FCRA 's requirements or provide a satisfactory resolution within the stipulated time frame may lead to legal action. I am prepared to take legal recourse to protect my rights under federal law. 

In accordance with the FCRA, if my dispute is valid and the inquiry is found to be unauthorized, I demand the immediate removal of this unauthorized hard inquiry from my credit report. I also request a revised copy of my credit report reflecting this correction, and {$1000.00} remedy. 

Please treat this matter with the urgency and seriousness it deserves. Your prompt attention and adherence to federal law are expected. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened to sue you for very old debt
Company: BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
I had a very old debt from 2013 that was bought from one debt collector to another. 
The second debt collector has threatened to sue me even though I have never made a payment to them. The debt is over the statute of limitations and not required to be paid after 3 years in NH and 4 years in MA

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 2023-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of identity theft please remove this fraud inquiry from my credit report.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
This is the third interaction we have had. You recently said you sold this information to another company so I would like to know the company handling this. As you can see the information is incorrect on my credit. 

I have not supplied proof under the doctrine of estoppel by silence, XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX  ) XXXX XXXX XXXX, I presume that no proof of the alleged dbet, nor therefore any such debt, in fact therefore exist This needs to be removed from my credit. I will not let this up. As this is effecting me long term. Yes I've submitted documents to get this removed because of statement above. You have sold my information to another company and haven't provided any details to who.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to draw your attention to the fraudulent personal information associated with my identity. Certain accounts and transactions have been falsely attributed to me without my knowledge or consent, causing significant distress and concern. I have become a victim of identity theft and have taken immediate action by reporting the incident. It is crucial to address this matter promptly, as it has had a detrimental impact on both my financial well-being and personal reputation. I kindly request your cooperation in expeditiously removing all fraudulent information from my credit report and conducting a thorough investigation into this matter. I am fully prepared to provide any necessary evidence and, if required, take legal action to protect my rights and seek appropriate compensation. Your prompt attention to this urgent matter is sincerely appreciated.

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 2023-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to draw your attention to the fraudulent personal information associated with my identity. Certain accounts and transactions have been falsely attributed to me without my knowledge or consent, causing significant distress and concern. I have become a victim of identity theft and have taken immediate action by reporting the incident. It is crucial to address this matter promptly, as it has had a detrimental impact on both my financial well-being and personal reputation. I kindly request your cooperation in expeditiously removing all fraudulent information from my credit report and conducting a thorough investigation into this matter. I am fully prepared to provide any necessary evidence and, if required, take legal action to protect my rights and seek appropriate compensation. Your prompt attention to this urgent matter is sincerely appreciated.

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 2023-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TN

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 : US DEPT ED Account Number : XXXX Account Name : DEPTEDXXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXXXXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number XXXX XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX has violated my rights. Or list of inquiries 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

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

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

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute and request correction of inaccurate information on my credit report. On XX/XX/XXXX, I contacted Experian regarding the following discrepancies, and as of today, I have not received any response or resolution. I am providing details of the discrepancies along with the necessary corrections : Account Name : XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Current Balance : {$340000.00} Inaccuracy : This account was never late. Please update my credit report accordingly. 


Account Name : XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Current Balance : {$620.00} Inaccuracy : This account was never late. Please update my credit report accordingly. 


Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Current Balance : {$450.00} Inaccuracy : This account was never late. Please update my credit report accordingly. 


Account Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Current Balance : {$610.00} Inaccuracy : This account was never late. Please update my credit report accordingly. 


Account Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Current Balance : {$240.00} Inaccuracy : This account was never late. Please update my credit report accordingly. 


Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX High Credit : {$480.00} Inaccuracy : This account does not belong to me. Please remove it from my credit report. 


Account Name : XXXX XXXXXXXX Account Number : XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Credit Limit : {$500.00} Inaccuracy : This account does not belong to me. Please remove it from my credit report. 


Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX High Credit : {$120.00} Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inaccuracy : This account does not belong to me. Please remove it from my credit report. 


Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Current Balance : {$9300.00} Inaccuracy : This account does not belong to me. Please remove it from my credit report.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: DISCOVER BANK
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
The existence of a derogatory rating on my account is causing me significant concern. I am deeply worried about its potential impact on my credit. It has already resulted in the denial of a recent loan application and an increase in the interest rates on my existing credit accounts. I want to emphasize the severe financial and emotional distress that this negative rating has caused me and will continue to cause until it is resolved.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to draw your attention to the fraudulent personal information associated with my identity. Certain accounts and transactions have been falsely attributed to me without my knowledge or consent, causing significant distress and concern. I have become a victim of identity theft and have taken immediate action by reporting the incident. It is crucial to address this matter promptly, as it has had a detrimental impact on both my financial well-being and personal reputation. I kindly request your cooperation in expeditiously removing all fraudulent information from my credit report and conducting a thorough investigation into this matter. I am fully prepared to provide any necessary evidence and, if required, take legal action to protect my rights and seek appropriate compensation. Your prompt attention to this urgent matter is sincerely appreciated.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation