vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-04 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
This debt collector has done unjustifiable practices of the FDCPA which it prohibits. They furnished this account that we didn't agree upon and I didn't sign an agreement on. A legal contract is signed by two parties and I did not participate in any of it. they didn't follow the proper 5-step validation procedure. According to the FDCPA, Im entitled to compensation for these violations and clearly, they violated my rights and abused my privileges. I demand this account be taken off immediately.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-04 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: MD

Complaint narrative:
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX, Iowa XXXX Subject : Complaint Regarding Unauthorized Hard Inquiry by XXXX XXXX Dear XXXX XXXX XXXX, I am writing to file a formal complaint concerning an unauthorized hard inquiry on my credit reports made by XXXX XXXX. Upon reviewing my credit reports from Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX, I discovered a hard inquiry dated [ Date of Inquiry ] that I did not authorize. 

I have not applied for any new lines of credit with XXXX XXXX or any of its affiliates, nor have I given permission for any credit inquiries. This unauthorized hard inquiry has adversely affected my credit score and may impact my future ability to obtain credit. 

I kindly request the following actions : Investigation : Please investigate this matter to determine how this unauthorized inquiry occurred. 
Removal of Inquiry : If no valid authorization is found, instruct XXXX XXXX to immediately remove the hard inquiry from all three of my credit reports. 
Correction of Credit Score : Ensure that any negative impact on my credit score resulting from this inquiry is corrected. 
I have attached copies of my credit reports highlighting the unauthorized inquiry for your reference. 

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I look forward to your response and resolution of this issue. Please feel free to contact me if you require any additional information. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-04 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: MD

Complaint narrative:
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX, Iowa XXXX Subject : Complaint Regarding Unauthorized Hard Inquiry by XXXX XXXX Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to file a formal complaint concerning an unauthorized hard inquiry on my credit reports made by XXXX XXXX. Upon reviewing my credit reports from XXXX, XXXX, and Experian, I discovered a hard inquiry dated [ Date of Inquiry ] that I did not authorize. 

I have not applied for any new lines of credit with XXXX XXXX or any of its affiliates, nor have I given permission for any credit inquiries. This unauthorized hard inquiry has adversely affected my credit score and may impact my future ability to obtain credit. 

I kindly request the following actions : Investigation : Please investigate this matter to determine how this unauthorized inquiry occurred. 
Removal of Inquiry : If no valid authorization is found, instruct XXXX XXXX to immediately remove the hard inquiry from all three of my credit reports. 
Correction of Credit Score : Ensure that any negative impact on my credit score resulting from this inquiry is corrected. 
I have attached copies of my credit reports highlighting the unauthorized inquiry for your reference. 

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I look forward to your response and resolution of this issue. Please feel free to contact me if you require any additional information. 

Sincerely, 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-04 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
My name is XXXX XXXX there is no third party involved in the filing of this complaint and this complaint has not been made in error.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-04 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: Southwest Recovery Services, Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
The information is inaccurate and I have received no notification authorizing the transfer of any account. According to 15 U.S.C 1681 any and all information on my credit report must be accurate and this is not. Please provide a full and legible wet signature not an e-signature and original contract.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-04 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
As per the guidance from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ), the required document and a letter from an advocacy group assisting me due to XXXX XXXX debt bondage, which falls under trafficking according to XXXX-Debt Final Rule 1002.142 ( b ) ( 4 ) -5 -- 1002.142 ( b ) ( 7 ). I kindly request that you block this information from my credit report within four business days, pursuant to section 605C of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. I am a victim of XXXX XXXX of Debt Bondage and would like for all listed accounts to be blocked and deleted company information from Experian, XXXX  and XXXX. 

Please delete the following accounts : XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Balance : {$3500.00} XXXX  XXXX Account Number : XXXX Balance : {$2500.00} XXXX Account Number : XXXX Balance : {$35000.00}

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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-04 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Virtual currency
Issue: Money was not available when promised — 
Company: Coinbase, Inc.
State: NH

Complaint narrative:
I have an account with Coinbase. Coinbase is a cryptocurrency centralized exchange for United States Customers. I have my personal finances in their platform invested in volatile assets. On XX/XX/year>, I got a new cell phone from my Insurance Provider to replace an old phone. Since this new phone has a new XXXX XXXX, Coinbase detected it to be suspicious, and now has locked my account for XXXX hours and I wont be able to use my funds until the following business week. I have done nothing illegal, I have deposited to Coinbase with legal and cleared funds. I do not believe Coinbase has the right to block my access to my finances because I got a new cell phone. This is unacceptable. I am being punished because I worked hard to upgrade to a new cell phone and now I cant use my finances.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-04 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
I'm really not sure what happened. I have mailed off letters to the credit bureaus continuously and thus far I have not gotten a response. My name is XXXX XXXX and I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information. There is no third party involved. Please review the uploaded letters.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-04 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: GA

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 Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX and list of Inquiries XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 XXXX 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 2024-10-04 00:00:00
Product: Debt or credit management — Debt settlement
Issue: Confusing or misleading advertising or marketing — 
Company: CHERRY TECHNOLOGIES INC.
State: KY

Complaint narrative:
I was mislead and lied by spa services advertising XXXX dollars facials and got signed some paper that landed me into a company called cherry that I did not know was to pay upfront for the services I never received and they are trying to collect from me for services I didnt got

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-04 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am listing accounts below that have been reported inaccurately on my credit report. In compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and as a gesture of respect to the Federal Trade Commission Committee on accuracy and completeness of credit information I am formally writing in today to dispute negative information appearing on my credit. This incorrect information is greatly hindering me from getting the credit score I deserve and hopefully, this letter will resolve all the issues on my credit. I demand to see Verifiable Proof ( an original Consumer Contract with my Signature on it ) of the accounts listed below. Your failure to positively verify these accounts has hurt my ability to obtain credit.

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 2024-10-04 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am listing accounts below that have been reported inaccurately on my credit report. In compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and as a gesture of respect to the Federal Trade Commission Committee on accuracy and completeness of credit information I am formally writing in today to dispute negative information appearing on my credit. This incorrect information is greatly hindering me from getting the credit score I deserve and hopefully, this letter will resolve all the issues on my credit. I demand to see Verifiable Proof ( an original Consumer Contract with my Signature on it ) of the accounts listed below. Your failure to positively verify these accounts has hurt my ability to obtain credit.

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 2024-10-04 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
This is my final notice before pursuing legal action regarding the unresolved issues with my credit report. Despite previous communications, the accounts in question remain unresolved and inaccurately reported. You are in breach of multiple federal regulations governing credit reporting.

Outstanding Compliance Issues :

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 2024-10-04 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: Resurgent Capital Services L.P.
State: MN

Complaint narrative:
There are XXXX accounts listed by XXXX XXXX on my credit report that the company has failed to verify and provide purchase agreements and validation of debit

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-04 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
Hello, I am writing to delete the following information on my credit report. The following items are listed in the report. I am a victim of identity theft. The charges made on the account were not mine. The items need to be deleted as they are inaccurate items on my credit report. The theft of my identity was reported to the federal Trade Commission. 
Also, I have an enclosed copy of the Federal Trade Commission identity theft affidavit. 
Please find it in your best interest to delete the items I would like to emphasize the following legal obligations under the FCRA : Under 1681b, a consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report only under specific circumstances, including " In response to the order of a court having jurisdiction to issue such an order, or a subpoena issued in connection with proceedings before a Federal grand jury. '' This provision strictly limits when my consumer report can be furnished, and I do not believe any of these circumstances apply in this case.

Under 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), credit bureaus must conduct a " reasonable reinvestigation '' upon receiving notice of a consumer dispute. I am formally notifying you of this dispute, and I expect a thorough and reasonable reinvestigation of all items I've identified.

15 U.S. Code 1681b outlines the permissible purposes of consumer reports, including conditions for furnishing and using consumer reports for employment purposes. I do not believe any of these permissible purposes apply to the disputed items on my report.

15 U.S. Code $ 1681c-2 a consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of any.

information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt.

15 U.S. Code 1681 Section B ( i ) - Requirements relating to reinsertion of previously deleted material - If a consumer reporting agency removes information from someone's credit file based on the requirements in the preceding section ( A ), the agency can not readd or reinsert that previously deleted information back into the person 's file unless the entity that originally provided that information certifies that it is complete and accurate.

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 2024-10-04 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:
Hello, I am writing to delete the following information on my credit report. The following items are listed in the report. I am a victim of identity theft. The charges made on the account were not mine. The items need to be deleted as they are inaccurate items on my credit report. The theft of my identity was reported to the federal Trade Commission. 
Also, I have an enclosed copy of the Federal Trade Commission identity theft affidavit.

Please find it in your best interest to delete the items I would like to emphasize the following legal obligations under the FCRA : Under 1681b, a consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report only under specific circumstances, including " In response to the order of a court having jurisdiction to issue such an order, or a subpoena issued in connection with proceedings before a Federal grand jury. '' This provision strictly limits when my consumer report can be furnished, and I do not believe any of these circumstances apply in this case.

Under 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), credit bureaus must conduct a " reasonable reinvestigation '' upon receiving notice of a consumer dispute. I am formally notifying you of this dispute, and I expect a thorough and reasonable reinvestigation of all items I've identified.

15 U.S. Code 1681b outlines the permissible purposes of consumer reports, including conditions for furnishing and using consumer reports for employment purposes. I do not believe any of these permissible purposes apply to the disputed items on my report.

15 U.S. Code $ 1681c-2 a consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of any.

information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt.

15 U.S. Code 1681 Section B ( i ) - Requirements relating to reinsertion of previously deleted material - If a consumer reporting agency removes information from someone's credit file based on the requirements in the preceding section ( A ), the agency can not readd or reinsert that previously deleted information back into the person 's file unless the entity that originally provided that information certifies that it is complete and accurate.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-04 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I applied For a House to Rent & Was Denied I Checked my Credit report & Notice Fraudulent activities on my account. 
I Have XXXX Hard Inquiries that I never committed I Called trans union to dispute all inquiries they encourage me to filed out this Form These are the XXXX inquiries Im disputing XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX Yes I contacted all companies as well they inform me they will look into it, I just Need these Inquiries removed off my Credit thanks

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 2024-10-04 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Problem with personal statement of dispute
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I requested the correction of inaccurate information which another credit reporting agency found to be inaccurate and had removed. Due to your lack of response, or a response that I classify as frivolous, Credit Bureaus have dishonored FCRA regulations and my request for verification. I need to correct credit bureaus ' errors and update my records. Here is the list of items : 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 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 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 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 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-04 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Problem with personal statement of dispute
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I requested the correction of inaccurate information which another credit reporting agency found to be inaccurate and had removed. Due to your lack of response, or a response that I classify as frivolous, Credit Bureaus have dishonored FCRA regulations and my request for verification. I need to correct credit bureaus ' errors and update my records. Here is the list of items : 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 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 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 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 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/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