vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-24 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — Store credit card
Issue: Closing your account — Company closed your account
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: OK

Complaint narrative:
Again, synchrony bank did what they do best. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX customer 's credit score by closing accounts that are in good standing for no reason. This time they closed my lowes account for no reason, like they did the first time they closed another of my accounts that was in good standing. 
I know that my complain it will be XXXX ignored like the first one I did because I. Our country only the powerful prevail. At least I am doing my part my taking steps for you and everybody to know the pieces of garbage thar synchrony is.

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 2024-04-24 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
I was contacted, stating I owe these people I do not know. I told them I had been the victim of identity theft. 

MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMEN Last reported XXXX XXXX, XXXX {$4000.00} Open balance XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Original creditor Opened XX/XX/XXXX ( 1 yrs, 3 mos )

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-24 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: CCS Financial Services, Inc.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
Under 15 U.S. Code 1692j - Furnishing certain deceptive forms I am not participating in the collection of this alleged debt. Cease and desist asap The company charged me for {$190.00} for a collection from XXXX. 
But I have no active services at present or in the past. 
CREDIT COLLECTION SERVICE Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-24 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
My name and address is reported wrong

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 2024-04-24 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: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I have sent a letter to Wells Fargo Dealer Services to opt out of my information being reported to any third party. They have been reporting my information for over XXXX  months and I did not give consent or authorization per 15 USC 6802. I have attached my letter sent to Wells Fargo

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 2024-04-24 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
I did not consent to, or authorize nor benefit from this account. Block and remove it. 
XXXX XXXX Balance : {$22000.00}

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 2024-04-24 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
I did not consent to, or authorize nor benefit from this account. Block and remove it. 
XXXX XXXX Balance : {$22000.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-24 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: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
SYNCB/PAYPAL CREDIT CARD XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX Phone XXXX XXXX ) XXXX {$35000.00} I never opened or used this account. I have been calling for over a year to get it resolved and with no results. They said I made a payment but I never did ( a payment by phone ). They said I purchased over $ XXXX worth of stuff which I did not. At first they had a Georgia address and I never lived in Georgia.

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 2024-04-24 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 am XXXX XXXX XXXX, and Im submitting this complaint myself and there is no third party involved. I attached letters to let you know more in detail about what they are reporting in my credit report. They reported inaccurate information in my credit report with inconsistent and untimely dates reported across the three Bureaus, XXXX, XXXX, and Equifax.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-24 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I WAS A VICTIM OF IDENTITY THEFT AND I REQUEST THAT THESE ALLEGED ACCOUNTS BE REMOVED IMMEDIATELY. ACCOUNTS : XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX FRAUDULENT INQUIRES : XXXX : XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-24 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I WAS A VICTIM OF IDENTITY THEFT AND I REQUEST THAT THESE ALLEGED ACCOUNTS BE REMOVED IMMEDIATELY. ACCOUNTS : XXXX  XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX FRAUDULENT INQUIRES : EXPERIAN : XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX EXPERIAN XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX : XXXX XXXX  - XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/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
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-24 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
Re : Account Number : XXXX  To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to dispute the validity of the collection account associated with the account number referenced above. Pursuant to my rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) and the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I am formally requesting an investigation into this account and the deletion of the derogatory information from my credit report. 

Below are the details of the disputed account : XXXX  Account Number : XXXX High Balance : {$2500.00} Last Verified : XX/XX/XXXX Date of Last Activity : XX/XX/XXXX Date Reported : XX/XX/XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance Owed : {$2500.00} Closed Date : -- Account Rating : Derogatory Account Description : Individual Dispute Status : Account not disputed Creditor Type : Other Collection Agencies Account Status : Open Payment Status : Collection/Chargeoff Creditor Remarks : Account information disputed by consumer, meets FCRA requirements Original Creditor : XXXX Based on the information provided, I dispute the accuracy of the reported account status, as it incorrectly reflects an open collection status. As per my records, there has been no recent activity on this account, and it should not be reported as open. 

Furthermore, I dispute the accuracy of the reported balance owed. The amount stated is not consistent with my records, and I request that you provide detailed documentation supporting the validity of this debt. 

Therefore, I request that this inaccurate and derogatory information be removed from my credit report. Additionally, I request that you conduct a thorough investigation into this account and provide me with any documentation supporting the validity of the reported information, as required by the FCRA. 

I expect a prompt response to this dispute within 30 days from the 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 2024-04-24 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: 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.

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 2024-04-24 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: IN

Complaint narrative:
I've been trying to fix my credit reporting since last year by sending legal documents to the credit bureau and yet they keep on invalidating my claim and even invalidating what the FTC instruction was telling me to do. I know my right to have an accurate reporting in compliance to FCRA. There are fraudulent inquiries in my profile that i want to remove as soon as possible. it's been months fighting for my right. Kindly remove the following as soon as possible. 

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Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-24 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I am XXXX XXXX XXXX, and Im submitting this complaint myself and there is no third party involved. I attached letters to let you know more in detail about what they are reporting in my credit report. They reported inaccurate information in my credit report with inconsistent and untimely dates reported across the three Bureaus, Transunion, XXXX, and 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 2024-04-24 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I am XXXX XXXX XXXX, and Im submitting this complaint myself and there is no third party involved. I attached letters to let you know more in detail about what they are reporting in my credit report. They reported inaccurate information in my credit report with inconsistent and untimely dates reported across the three Bureaus, XXXX, Experian, and 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 2024-04-24 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: V and H Portfolio
State: IA

Complaint narrative:
A derogatory marj on my credit report from debt collector Vance and Hoffman in the amount of {$3500.00} that a supervisor named XXXX XXXX XXXX, repeatedly yelled at me, threatened me and hung up on me when I requested documentation proving this debt was mine. And never sent proof

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-24 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I have recently reviewed copies of my personal consumer credit reports and found questionable and/or inadequately verified data in the records maintained by your company. It appears that this information, previously removed, may have been re-added to my credit profile by your office ( XXXX ) without the required 5-day notice, a violation of the reporting regulations you are obliged to follow. 

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), any information that has been deleted should not be reinserted into a consumer 's credit profile without directly notifying the affected consumer in writing within five business days of such reinsertion. I have not received any such notice or validation confirming the accuracy and completeness of the reinstated data. 

Listed below are the Personal Information that are being challenged Employer - SELF EMPLOYED Incorrect DOB : - XXXX  Incorrect Name : - XXXX XXXX Incorrect Previous Address : - XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX, NY, XXXX Incorrect Previous Address : - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL, XXXX Employer - XXXX XXXXY Incorrect Name : - XXXX XXXX Listed below are the Accounts that are being challenged XXXX  - XXXX Listed below are the Collections that are being challenged XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  - XXXX XXXX  - XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXX XXXX - XXXX Listed below are the Inquiries that are being challenged XXXX  - XXXX XXXX  - XXXX XXXX  - XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX - XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX OF XXXX - XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  - XXXX Your agency is in breach of the law! According to 15 U.S.C. 1681 section 602 A, I am entitled to privacy. Furthermore, 15 U.S.C. 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 specifies that a consumer reporting agency may not provide an account without my explicit written permission. Additionally, 15 U.S.C. 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) states that no consumer reporting agency is permitted to include any adverse information in a consumer report if the event occurred more than seven years ago, except for criminal convictions. Lastly, 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) mandates that no person should provide information about a consumer to a consumer reporting agency if they know or suspect the information to be inaccurate.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-24 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I have recently reviewed copies of my personal consumer credit reports and found questionable and/or inadequately verified data in the records maintained by your company. It appears that this information, previously removed, may have been re-added to my credit profile by your office ( s ) without the required 5-day notice, a violation of the reporting regulations you are obliged to follow. 

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), any information that has been deleted should not be reinserted into a consumer 's credit profile without directly notifying the affected consumer in writing within five business days of such reinsertion. I have not received any such notice or validation confirming the accuracy and completeness of the reinstated data. 

Listed below are the Personal Information that are being challenged Employer - SELF EMPLOYED Incorrect DOB : - XXXX  Incorrect Name : - XXXX XXXX Incorrect Previous Address : - XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX Incorrect Previous Address : - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX Employer - XXXX XXXXXXXX Incorrect Name : - XXXX XXXX Listed below are the Accounts that are being challenged XXXX  - XXXX Listed below are the Collections that are being challenged XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  - XXXX XXXX  - XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXX XXXX - XXXX Listed below are the Inquiries that are being challenged 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 XXXXXXXX Your agency is in breach of the law! According to 15 U.S.C. 1681 section 602 A, I am entitled to privacy. Furthermore, 15 U.S.C. 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 specifies that a consumer reporting agency may not provide an account without my explicit written permission. Additionally, 15 U.S.C. 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) states that no consumer reporting agency is permitted to include any adverse information in a consumer report if the event occurred more than seven years ago, except for criminal convictions. Lastly, 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) mandates that no person should provide information about a consumer to a consumer reporting agency if they know or suspect the information to be inaccurate.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-24 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Virtual currency
Issue: Fraud or scam — 
Company: Coinbase, Inc.
State: NE

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/2024 I sent a small amount of crypto currency from the Coinbase exchange to my personal wallet. After a successful send, I then submitted a " Send '' request for the remaining balance but it was blocked by Coinbase for " Security Reasons ''. They said it would take an additional 6-7 days to complete the review after verifying my identity and jumping through hoops. Yesterday, they notified me that my account has now been further restricted. Now, " Buy '' and " Selling functions have been disabled. They also told me they will hold my crypto hostage until XXXX, for my protection, of course. This is STEALING, when someone takes your property without your permission. Please help!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-24 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I've learned that the creditor didn't provide the necessary 21-day notice along with a statement, which would have given me enough time to process payments and avoid late fees on these accounts. This mistake has caused a misrepresentation of the payment status, indicating a billing error by the creditor.

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 2024-04-24 00:00:00
Product: Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan — Installment loan
Issue: Struggling to pay your loan — 
Company: Crow Creek Sioux Tribe
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX, I had entered a payment plan of {$20.00}. I have been successful in all 13 payments. I am going through a hardship currently, and on a fixed income, barely making it my expenses have increased. I made a total of 13 payments of {$20.00}. I would like to consider what I have paid and settle this account. My increases. My expenses have increased and my income is very fixed that Im barely getting by trying to catch up on bills and other obligations.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-04-24 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I have been a victim of identity fraud I have had my social security breach of me and my XXXX minors resulting in fraud activity IRS had put me in high security protected password for lifetime as a result to protect me in future asking to get help with this new fraud as I just seen it was recently placed and wasn't me. I have no knowledge of this dept I been taking all steps to prevent hackers as my info was leaked /breach dark web. Please help assist by removing it from my 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