vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-06 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
This inquiry was made without my consent, and I did not engage with this lender on the given date.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-06 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/year> I notice unauthorized inquiry activity on my account. XXXX : XXXX XX/XX/year>.

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 2024-09-06 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
Im submitting a complaint to you today to inform you I was the victim of identity theft. I researched how to remove the fraudulent items in my report and found that I need to visit the FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION or https : XXXX to file a report Per FCRA section 605b Credit Reporting Agencies are required to remove/block any items listed on an ID theft report. Please find the ATTACHED documents to assist in removing the erroneous information that is being posted to my report. 
Here is the list of items that do not belong to me or were opened without my permission. XXXX XXXX  XXXX Balance : {$11000.00}, XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$8500.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Balance : {$260.00}, XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX Balance : {$260.00}, ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$150.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$0.00}

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-06 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
Im submitting a complaint to you today to inform you I was the victim of identity theft. I researched how to remove the fraudulent items in my report and found that I need to visit the FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION or https : XXXX to file a report Per FCRA section 605b Credit Reporting Agencies are required to remove/block any items listed on an ID theft report. Please find the ATTACHED documents to assist in removing the erroneous information that is being posted to my report. 
Here is the list of items that do not belong to me or were opened without my permission. XXXX XXXX  XXXX Balance : {$11000.00}, XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$8500.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Balance : {$260.00}, XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX Balance : {$260.00}, ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$150.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$0.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I have submitted multiple disputes regarding these accounts that is reporting inaccurately on my credit report. I have also submitted multiple reports regarding the account that needs to be updated These companies have refused to do work on disputes even though they're required by the law to do so. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
Please take a look at the attached letters and ID docs for verification that it is I XXXX XXXX filing this complaint. The stuff on my credit report is wrong and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports I never gave any written consent to report anything on my consumer reports no consent is fraud.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-06 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
First I need to state my right to privacy is paramount. Im enforcing this right with this dispute letter. Per 15 U.S. Code 1681 ( a ) ( 4 ) you have full responsibility to exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumers right to privacy. Im exercising this right under the code. Please see the following information is handled with the utmost fairness, impartiality and respect for my right to privacy. Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( permissible purpose ) I have never granted this company any permissible purpose. They are in strict violation of this code. I need this account ( s ) removed from my report as they are damaging my reputation, character, credit worthiness, credit standing, credit capacity, etc. Since you are required to protect my privacy I need this matter handled with the utmost urgency. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-06 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
These companies pulled up my credit report without my authorization and this has hurt my credit and credit score. I have contacted your company and the representative said they would be removed but I still see them on my credit report. These fraudulent and unauthorized inquiries are making me anxious for I might be already a victim of identity theft adding unnecessary stress to my life on top of hurting my credit score.

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 2024-09-06 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
This inquiry was made without my consent, and I did not engage with this lender on the given date.

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 2024-09-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Other features, terms, or problems — Other problem
Company: OneMain Finance Corporation
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I closed my XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  and at that time, asked for a refund of the {$91.00} credit balance ; I was told it had been submitted and was being processed and a check would be mailed. I called on XXXX was told it had NOT been processed and that I had not requested a refund. The agent stated that it would be processed within the next 90 days. This is not acceptable.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-06 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: Early Warning Services, LLC
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX ID : XXXX Date of Birth : XX/XX/XXXX SSN : XXXX ID Type : Driver 's License ID Number : XXXX Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Texas XXXX Early Warning Services , LLC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, AZ XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX I am writing to request an investigation of the following information that appears on my Early Warning Systems consumer report. I have NEVER opened or used the following account numbers : Bank : XXXX XXXXXXXX Open Date : XX/XX/XXXX Account # : XXXX Routing # : XXXX Bank XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Open Date : XX/XX/XXXX Account # : XXXX Routing # : XXXX Bank XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Open Date : XX/XX/XXXX Account # : XXXX Routing # : XXXX Bank : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Open Date : XX/XX/XXXX Account # : XXXX Routing # : XXXXXXXX XXXX  : XXXX : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Open Date : XX/XX/XXXX Account # : XXXX Routing # : XXXX Bank : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Open Date : XX/XX/XXXX Account # : XXXX Routing # : XXXX I dont recognize the following accounts in question. Im a victim of identity theft and I dont recognize these accounts on my report. Im requesting the following information be deleted from my Early Warnings Consumer report immediately! Ive attached a copy of the report to this request. 


Thank you for your assistance. 
Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
Please take a look at the attached letters and ID docs for verification that it is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX filing this complaint. The stuff on my credit report is wrong and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports I never gave any written consent to report anything on my consumer reports no consent is fraud.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
Please take a look at the attached letters and ID docs for verification that it is XXXX XXXX XXXX filing this complaint. The stuff on my credit report is wrong and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports I never gave any written consent to report anything on my consumer reports no consent is fraud.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-06 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: HI

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of identity theft. I am writing to request that you delete the following fraudulent inaccurate information from my credit report. Someone has used my personal information to obtain loans and credit cards. I have no idea how the theft took place. I also have no knowledge of any suspects. I did not receive any money, goods, or services as a result of identity theft. Please let me know if you need any other information from me to block this information 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 2024-09-06 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the Equifax credit XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within XXXX business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurate, and false information consists of the following accounts and inquiries. XXXX. XXXX  XXXX XXXX {$650.00} XXXX. XXXX XXXX bal. {$420.00} XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX bal. XXXX XXXX. XXXX bal. XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX bal. {$740.00} XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. {$19000.00} XXXX. XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX. {$24000.00} XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX bal. XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX. {$1300.00} XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  {$330.00} ( acct number XXXX not listed on FTC report ) XXXX. XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XXXX XX/XX/XXXX. These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer XXXX credit report. I've attached a list of the hard inquiries in question as well as a copy of the FTC report for these accounts and inquiries. I do not recognize the aforementioned accounts, collections, or hard inquiries as reported. The aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries appearing on my consumer credit report maintained by you were not opened, made, or initiated by me. All of the aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint # ( private case number ). as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I requested XXXX Equifax and XXXX to look into my credit report fornaccuricies that pertained to my XXXX XXXX acct and they verified whatever information they had in the system. I was not satisfied with the result so I reached out to the company and requested the information that they were verifying. To my surprise i found that the amount that the 3 bureaus verified is {$16000.00}. The information I was supplied with from XXXX XXXX reflected {$13000.00}. 

Equifax and XXXX has addresses that i do not recognize. I would like the record to reflect XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-06 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
This inquiry was made without my consent, and I did not engage with this lender on the given date.

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 2024-09-06 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: Kikoff Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXKikoff Lending LLC*XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to notify you that I am a victim of identity theft, and my personal information was used fraudulently to open the above-referenced account with Kikoff Lending LLC. I did not authorize this account and request that it be closed immediately. Furthermore, I request that all charges on this account be absolved and that you take all necessary steps to remove any related information from my credit files. 

Enclosed are my Identity Theft Report and a copy of my credit report indicating the fraudulent items related to Kikoff Lending LLC. I have also included the CFPBs Notice to Furnishers of Information, which outlines your responsibilities as an information furnisher under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). As a furnisher, upon receipt of my Identity Theft Report, you are required to cease furnishing this information to any credit reporting agency ( CRA ) and take appropriate steps to rectify the situation. 

Please investigate this matter, close the account, absolve me of all charges, and confirm in writing the actions you have taken. Thank you for your prompt attention to this urgent matter. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ** - Identity Theft Report - Copy of Credit Report - CFPBs Notice to Furnishers of Information [ PDF ] --

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-06 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act the following accounts XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX have 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. These accounts are not accurate and I have caused great harm to my credit score. I have tried many times with the credit bureaus but they have failed to verify my accounts. I have provided documentation of court decisions on the validity of these accounts but they seem to ignore them. ON top of that they have removed access for me to view my credit report. I have sent them my documentation to have access to my credit report but haven't been able to access 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 2024-09-06 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
Under 15 USC 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) subject to subsection ( f ) and except as provided in subsection ( g ), If the completeness or accuracy of any item of information contained in a consumer 's file at a consumer reporting agency is disputed by the consumer and the consumer notifies the agency directly or indirectly through a reseller, of such dispute, the agency shall, free of charge, conduct a reasonable reinvestigation to determine whether the disputed information is inaccurate and record the current status of the disputed information, or delete the item from the file in accordance with paragraph ( 5 ), before the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date on which the agency receives the notice of the dispute from the consumer or reseller. 

Account name : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Account number : XXXX Account name : XXXX XXXX Account number : XXXX Account name : XXXXXXXX XXXX Account number : XXXX Account name : XXXXXXXX XXXX  Account number : XXXX Account name : XXXXXXXX XXXX Account number : XXXX Account name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/year> XXXXXXXX XXXX XX/XX/year>

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-06 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
I disputed the reporting of XXXX  loans from the Department of Education on my report because they were reported without my permission, knowledge or ability to opt of reporting. They still remain on my report stating they were verified.

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 2024-09-06 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
I disputed the reporting of XXXX  loans from the Department of Education on my report because they were reported without my permission, knowledge or ability to opt of reporting. They still remain on my report stating they were verified.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-06 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
I disputed the reporting of student loans from the Department of Education on my report because they were reported without my permission, knowledge or ability to opt of reporting. They still remain on my report stating they were verified.

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 2024-09-06 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: Affirm Holdings, Inc
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX XXXX SSN : XXXX XXXX : XXXX Phone Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX **Affirm Inc.** XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XXXX XXXX Account XXXX XXXX $ XXXX Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to inform you that I am a victim of identity theft, and my personal information was used to open the above-referenced account with Affirm Inc . I did not authorize this account and therefore request that it be closed immediately. Additionally, I request that all charges on this account be absolved and that all information related to this fraudulent account be removed from my credit file. 

Enclosed are my Identity Theft Report and a copy of my credit report showing the fraudulent items associated with Affirm Inc . I have also enclosed the CFPBs Notice to Furnishers of Information, which outlines your obligations as an information furnisher under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). Upon receiving my Identity Theft Report, you are required to cease reporting this information to any credit reporting agency ( CRA ) and take the appropriate corrective action.

Please investigate this matter, close the account, absolve me of all charges, and send written confirmation of the steps you have taken. I appreciate your prompt attention to this serious matter. 

Sincerely, **XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : ** - Identity Theft Report - Copy of Credit Report - CFPBs Notice to Furnishers of Information [ PDF ]

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation