vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-14 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
I Submitted A FTC Identity Theft Affidavits XX/XX/year>XXXX   Experian CEO XXXX XXXX, Controller and Underwriter has not deleted the negative items off of my consumer report. The negative items are defaming of my character and violating my rights. I have attempted several dispute of the years. which have not been corrected. They are violating my security and right to privacy. In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq., and Metro 2 guidelines for accurate consumer credit reporting, I am formally requesting an immediate update and correction to my credit profile. This notice serves as my formal request under federal and applicable state laws, including but not limited to FCRA 611 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ) and state regulations, to ensure my credit report is complete, accurate, and free from any erroneous or outdated information.

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 2024-11-14 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:
These accounts are related to a transaction and experience that falls under the EXCLUSION section of the FCRAs definitions ; rules of construction section. It was also reported without my written consent and therefore is a result of identity theft ( as defined by the Federal Trade Commission ), and the accounts SHALL be deleted. This account is not related to any transaction authorized by me, the consumer as I did not give written instructions to your agency to report this, which is a violation of the permissible purpose section of the FCRA, which holds your agency liable for damages of at least {$1000.00} per the civil liability section for willful non compliance. Please DELETE this item from my consumer report

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-14 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
FTC Identity Theft Affidavit Example Text : I am filing this FTC Identity Theft Affidavit to report fraudulent account appearing on my consumer FICO credit report which I do not recognize as reported and which are the result of identity theft and fraud. These fraudulent inquiries have affected my life have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. XXXX XXXX XXXX {$9300.00} opened XXXX I demand that the aforementioned fraudulent items be removed from each of my consumer credit reports and that all collection activity related to said items cease pursuant to my rights within the FCRA and FDCPA laws. 
CFPB Complaint against Credit Reporting Agencies XXXX, XXXX, Equifax What happened ( statement of pertinent facts ) : Consumer Name : XXXX XXXX Social Security Number : XXXX SSN ), Consumer Date of Birth : XXXXXXXX  Contents of Complaint : This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the XXXX credit reporting agency, block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent inquiries have resulted in several fraudulent inquiries appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. I've attached a list of the hard inquiries in question as well as a copy of the consumer FICO credit report maintained by you which shows the aforementioned fraudulent items. 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 hard inquiries and account are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. 
What would be a fair resolution to this issue? ( demand for relief ) : I request, pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), that XXXX, XXXX, Equifax credit reporting agency block all of the accounts, collections, and hard inquiries identified in this CFPB complaint from my consumer credit file within 4 business days of receiving said complaint. I request that all written confirmation regarding this CFPB complaint be sent to me via email to the email address XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-14 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
FTC Identity Theft Affidavit Example Text : I am filing this FTC Identity Theft Affidavit to report fraudulent account appearing on my consumer FICO credit report which I do not recognize as reported and which are the result of identity theft and fraud. These fraudulent inquiries have affected my life have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. XXXX XXXX XXXX {$9300.00} opened XXXX I demand that the aforementioned fraudulent items be removed from each of my consumer credit reports and that all collection activity related to said items cease pursuant to my rights within the FCRA and FDCPA laws. 
CFPB Complaint against Credit Reporting Agencies Experian, XXXX, XXXX What happened ( statement of pertinent facts ) : Consumer Name : XXXX XXXX Social Security Number : XXXX SSN ), Consumer Date of Birth : XXXXXXXX  Contents of Complaint : This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the Experian credit reporting agency, block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent inquiries have resulted in several fraudulent inquiries appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. I've attached a list of the hard inquiries in question as well as a copy of the consumer FICO credit report maintained by you which shows the aforementioned fraudulent items. 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 hard inquiries and account are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. 
What would be a fair resolution to this issue? ( demand for relief ) : I request, pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), that Experian, XXXX, XXXX credit reporting agency block all of the accounts, collections, and hard inquiries identified in this CFPB complaint from my consumer credit file within 4 business days of receiving said complaint. I request that all written confirmation regarding this CFPB complaint be sent to me via email to the email address 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 2024-11-14 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: MN

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to request assistance with multiple inaccuracies on my credit report that have adversely impacted my credit standing. Despite my efforts to resolve these issues directly with both creditors and credit reporting agencies, I have not received a satisfactory resolution. These inaccuracies include erroneous information regarding account details, duplicated accounts, outdated collection entries, incorrect open or closed account statuses, and unauthorized inquiries, all of which create a misleading portrayal of my creditworthiness. I kindly ask the CFPB to require the involved parties to correct, delete, or update the disputed information on my credit report in line with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), so that my credit report can reflect my accurate financial history. I am attaching supporting documents and I look forward to your assistance in resolving this matter promptly. Thank you for your attention to this request.

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 2024-11-14 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I insist on the removal of these erroneous accounts from my credit report, as I never authorized their inclusion. It is vital that you expeditiously erase this misleading information from my records.

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 2024-11-14 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:
I insist on the removal of these erroneous accounts from my credit report, as I never authorized their inclusion. It is vital that you expeditiously erase this misleading information from my records.

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 2024-11-14 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Mobile or digital wallet
Issue: Managing, opening, or closing your mobile wallet account — 
Company: Paypal Holdings, Inc
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/year>XXXX  at XXXX XXXX CST I recieved an email from PayPal Holdings , Inc informing me that my PayPal account features had been deactivated. I immediately checked my PayPal app to see if there were any unknown charges, failed payments, suspicious activity, etc. I proceeded to contact a PayPal support agent who informed me that my account was permanately suspended but would not provide details as to why. I have been actively using my PayPal account as well as PayPal World Mastercard regularly. I have had no infractions, suspensions, disputes, or failed payments.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-14 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I did not consent to, authorize nor benefit from any of the following inquiries or accounts. Block and remove them. 
My credit reports are inaccurate. These inaccuracies are causing creditors to deny me credit. You have the duty to report accurate information about consumers. Please investigate these accounts and inquires and update these accounts accordingly to avoid future litigation.

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 2024-11-14 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I did not instigate these inquiries and have suspicions of their fraudulent nature. I request a comprehensive investigation and their swift removal from my credit report. Supporting documents have been provided for your examination.

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 2024-11-14 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:
I did not instigate these inquiries and have suspicions of their fraudulent nature. I request a comprehensive investigation and their swift removal from my credit report. Supporting documents have been provided for your examination.

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 2024-11-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Could you please take a moment to review and examine the attached documents? I believe your expertise will be invaluable in ensuring their accuracy and completeness. Your feedback and insights would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter.

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 2024-11-14 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: MN

Complaint narrative:
Dear [ CFPB ], I am writing to file an urgent complaint regarding fraudulent charges that have been reported on my credit report. I am a victim of identity theft, and my personal information is being used by an unknown individual across various accounts that I do not recognize or authorize. I travel frequently and am not well-versed in managing my credit, which my wife recently reviewed and found multiple accounts that have been opened in my name without my knowledge. This is an ongoing and dangerous situation that has persisted for months. Despite my repeated attempts to resolve the issue, no creditors or bureaus have provided any contracts, signatures, or proof to substantiate the charges or transactions. I was not notified by the credit bureaus or creditors within the required 5-day window, as outlined in 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( Validation of Debts ), which I was informed about by my lawyer. This failure to notify me is illegal and violates my consumer rights under federal law. As per 15 U.S.C. 1681 ( Fair Credit Reporting Act ), my right to privacy, confidentiality, and accurate reporting has been directly violated. Additionally, 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( a ) ( 1 ) prohibits furnishing inaccurate information to consumer reporting agencies, which has clearly occurred in my case. I demand immediate action to remove these fraudulent accounts from my credit report and protect my privacy and rights. I will pursue legal action against both the bureaus and creditors involved for failing to provide the necessary documentation and for violating my federally protected rights. 
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. 
Sincerely, XXXX XXXXXXXX these are the fraudulent accounts XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX 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

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 2024-11-14 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: REGIONS FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I recently pulled my credit report and found some inaccurate accounts that were reporting. I have made a list of all of the inaccurate accounts that I would like removed. I am in the process of purchasing my first home for my family. Please review all of my documents and remove the accounts that are listed.

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 2024-11-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
I submitted A FTC Identity Theft Affidavits to XX/XX/XXXX  TransUnion, CEO XXXX XXXX, Controller and Underwriter. Have not deleted negative items off of my consumer report. the negative items are inaccurate, damaging my character, false reporting. Breach of Security and Rights to Privacy. In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq., and Metro 2 guidelines for accurate consumer credit reporting, I am formally requesting an immediate update and correction to my credit profile. This notice serves as my formal request under federal and applicable state laws, including but not limited to FCRA 611 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ) and state regulations, to ensure my credit report is complete, accurate, and free from any erroneous or outdated information

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 2024-11-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement — Credit card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase on your statement
Company: Mercury Financial Intermediate LLC
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX, my personal data from my credit card ending in XXXX from the Mercury Card Bank was used without my authorization and with some type of device at the XXXX supermarket at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX Fl XXXX for a total of {$1000.00}. Minutes later, a message arrived on my cell phone indicating that my credit card had been activated with the same ending XXXX and XXXX, which I had had for a year. 
The same day, XX/XX/XXXX, the claim was registered with the bank, hoping that immediate action would be taken, and despite being outside the area of the crime, the bank vilely indicated to me that if I had the card in my possession, it was not possible for it to be copied, thus removing all responsibility from the entity to which it belongs. 
They determined that the case had been closed on XX/XX/XXXX for the second time by sending me a letter where they again indicated to me that if the card was in my possession there was no way that a third party had used it. 
After several calls to the bank and even requesting that they contact a supervisor in a mocking manner they let me know that there was no other action to take, they blamed me unfairly, with few words I was called a liar and a thief for not properly investigating the situation, causing a nervous state since I am a low-income person and it is not fair to pay for another 's crime. 
Case Amount : {$1000.00} Merchant Name : XXXX XXXX Transaction Date : XX/XX/scrub>XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-14 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Person has come to my job looking for me and threw my documents on the office floor with all my personal information.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: CBC Companies, Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
The existence of these unauthorized accounts and inquiries has caused me significant XXXX  regarding my financial well-being. It is essential that my credit report accurately reflects my financial history, as it informs potential lenders of my financial management practices. Therefore, I am requesting an immediate investigation and prompt removal of the following inaccuracies and unauthorized accounts. 

XXXX  XXXX Bankruptcy - XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX Bankruptcy - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX - {$0.00} Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Name XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Previous Address ( es ) : XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, CA XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Previous Address ( es ) : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXXXXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief