vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-09 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute fraudulent information on my credit report pursuant to 15 U.S.C 1681c-2 and to request that this information be blocked. I have enclosed a copy my Police Report/FTC identity theft report ( FTC REPORT NUMBER : XXXX ) to support my identity theft claim. Under 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 when a consumer submits an identity theft report, credit reporting agencies must block any information identified by the consumer as resulting from identity theft within four business days. 
To following information on my credit report is the result of identity theft and should be blocked : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/year> ACCOUNTS and INQUIRIES Letters As required by 15 U.S.C 1681c-2, please block this fraudulent information from my credit report immediately. This information should be blocked for one year, at which point i may request an extension of the block. During the block, you may not report no longer contains any fraudulent information. Several times I have called the bureau reporting these fraudulent accounts in my report and CREDIT BUREAU has not wanted to give me a solution to this problem where I am being totally affected to be able to acquire a new house for my children, these collections were eliminated and not verified by others bureaus I don't understand how they usually say that these accounts are mine, I have requested contracts from this company with my information and for more than 60 days I have not received any response from them, please help me immediately delete these accounts. Here I add the FTC report, hoping that you make a better decision in my

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-09 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute fraudulent information on my credit report pursuant to 15 U.S.C 1681c-2 and to request that this information be blocked. I have enclosed a copy my Police Report/FTC identity theft report ( FTC REPORT NUMBER : XXXX ) to support my identity theft claim. Under 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 when a consumer submits an identity theft report, credit reporting agencies must block any information identified by the consumer as resulting from identity theft within four business days. 
To following information on my credit report is the result of identity theft and should be blocked : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/year> ACCOUNTS and INQUIRIES Letters As required by 15 U.S.C 1681c-2, please block this fraudulent information from my credit report immediately. This information should be blocked for one year, at which point i may request an extension of the block. During the block, you may not report no longer contains any fraudulent information. Several times I have called the bureau reporting these fraudulent accounts in my report and CREDIT BUREAU has not wanted to give me a solution to this problem where I am being totally affected to be able to acquire a new house for my children, these collections were eliminated and not verified by others bureaus I don't understand how they usually say that these accounts are mine, I have requested contracts from this company with my information and for more than 60 days I have not received any response from them, please help me immediately delete these accounts. Here I add the FTC report, hoping that you make a better decision in my

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-09 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
I recieved a XXXX credit report and noticed 3 unauthorized/fraudulent credit inquiries from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX I recieved an Equifax credit report and noticed 7 unauthorized/fraudulent credit inquiries from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX I recieved a Experian credit report and noticed 8 unauthorized/fraudulent credit inquiries from XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2024-12-09 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
I recieved a XXXX credit report and noticed 3 unauthorized/fraudulent credit inquiries from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX/XX/XXXX I recieved an XXXX credit report and noticed 7 unauthorized/fraudulent credit inquiries from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  I recieved a Experian credit report and noticed 8 unauthorized/fraudulent credit inquiries from 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
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-09 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX, Consumer Social Security Number : ( XXXX ), Consumer Date of Birth : ( XXXX ), 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, inaccurate, and false information consists of a personal credit card account opened at XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number # XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections 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 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 2024-12-09 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:
Despite my previous three written requests, the unverified items listed below still remain on my credit report in violation of Federal Law. In their responses to my dispute letters, they stated that they have verified the items listed as accurate but failed to send me copies of the documents used to verify these accounts, as per my request.

Their failure to provide these documents indicates that they can not and did not verify any of the disputed accounts as claimed. Furthermore, their failure to delete the disputed accounts that they can not verify after three written requests demonstrates a willful disregard of Federal Law.

Please review the attached letter. Thank you for your assistance.

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 2024-12-09 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
Despite my previous three written requests, the unverified items listed below still remain on my credit report in violation of Federal Law. In their responses to my dispute letters, they stated that they have verified the items listed as accurate but failed to send me copies of the documents used to verify these accounts, as per my request.

Their failure to provide these documents indicates that they can not and did not verify any of the disputed accounts as claimed. Furthermore, their failure to delete the disputed accounts that they can not verify after three written requests demonstrates a willful disregard of Federal Law.

Please review the attached letter. Thank you for your assistance.

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 2024-12-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Affirm Holdings, Inc
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I am filing a complaint against Affirm Inc for failing to validate three accounts on my credit report ( XXXX, XXXX, XXXX ). Despite my request for validation, Affirm Inc has not provided the legally required documentation under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). 

Violations : Failure to Validate Debt FCRA 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) : No verification within 30 days.

Impact : Continued reporting without validation harms my creditworthiness.

Failure to Ensure Accuracy FCRA 607 ( b ) : Inaccurate and unverifiable information damages my credit profile.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-09 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XX/XX/year>, This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the Bureau 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, inaccurate, and false information consists of : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. 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 XXXX as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud.

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 2024-12-09 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 am writing to formally dispute these unauthorized hard inquiries that has appeared on my credit report. Upon reviewing my credit report, I noticed these hard inquiries that I did not authorize, and I believe these are result of fraudulent activity.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-09 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:
I, XXXX XXXX, initiated this dispute because my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and other consumer protection laws have been violated. I personally authorized this dispute, and it was not submitted through any unauthorized third party or " credit clinic. '' The violations are serious and include the following : Willful Noncompliance ( FCRA Section 616 ) : Credit information about me was accepted and reported without proper verification, which constitutes willful noncompliance and carries penalties of up to {$1000.00} per violation.

Failure to Disclose Opt-Out Rights ( FCRA Section 603 ( d ) ( 2 ) ( A ) ) : My right to opt out of the sharing of personal information was not disclosed, an omission that is both deceptive and unlawful.

Furnishing Deceptive Forms ( FCRA Section 623 ( a ) ( 3 ) ) : Inaccurate inquiries and accounts were reported without proper validation, violating Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ( GAAP ) and misleading creditors.

Violation of the Debt Collection Practices Act : My credit report includes inaccurate debts and accounts reported without my consent, which caused distress and unwanted contact from creditors.

Disclosure of Debt to Third Parties : Debt collectors shared my personal information with third-party credit reporting agencies, violating regulations that prohibit disclosing debt information to others.

Reporting Undefined " Late Payments '' : My credit report lists " late payments '' without a clear definition, which is both deceptive and inaccurate.

Improper Finance Charge Determination : Finance charges were miscalculated, failing to meet the responsibilities required of a credit reporting agency.

Violating Permissible Purposes for Reporting ( FCRA Section 1681b ) : Credit report information was shared without my written consent, in direct violation of permissible purposes outlined by the FCRA.

I have identified specific inaccuracies in my credit report and outlined my demands for resolution, including : Correcting or deleting inaccurate personal information.

Updating accounts with late payments to reflect " paid as agreed, never late. '' Validating debts according to 15 U.S.C. 1692g and deleting unverifiable accounts.

Removing unauthorized hard inquiries from my credit report.

I have cited legal precedents, such as XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, to emphasize your obligations to validate debts or delete false information promptly.

These issues have caused significant harm to my creditworthiness and peace of mind. I expect immediate corrective action and a prompt response. Should these violations remain unaddressed, I will explore legal remedies available under the FCRA. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-09 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute fraudulent information on my credit report pursuant to 15 U.S.C 1681c-2 and to request that this information be blocked. I have enclosed a copy my Police Report/FTC identity theft report ( FTC REPORT NUMBER:XXXX ) to support my identity theft claim. Under 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 when a consumer submits an identity theft report, credit reporting agencies must block any information identified by the consumer as resulting from identity theft within four business days.

To following information on my credit report is the result of identity theft and should be blocked : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/year> ACCOUNTS and INQUIRIES Letters As required by 15 U.S.C 1681c-2, please block this fraudulent information from my credit report immediately. This information should be blocked for one year, at which point i may request an extension of the block. During the block, you may not report no longer contains any fraudulent information. Several times I have called the bureau reporting these fraudulent accounts in my report and CREDIT BUREAU has not wanted to give me a solution to this problem where I am being totally affected to be able to acquire a new house for my children, these collections were eliminated and not verified by others bureaus I don't understand how they usually say that these accounts are mine, I have requested contracts from this company with my information and for more than 60 days I have not received any response from them, please help me immediately delete these accounts. Here I add the FTC report, hoping that you make a better decision in my situation, thank you

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 2024-12-09 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:
Fraud, i give noone concent to report anything no written consent. regulation of Federal Reserve notes ( currency ) by the Federal Reserve System. While they may not directly relate to your consumer rights, they establish the framework for the country 's monetary system. 12 USC 504a-m : These sections of Title 12 of the United States Code address various aspects of the regulation of banks and banking, including the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ( FDIC ) and banking operations. Violations of banking regulations, such as unauthorized disclosures of customer information or unfair lending practices, could potentially implicate these provisions... I am writing to file a formal complaint and to exercise my rights as a federal protected consumer regarding the disclosure of my personal information by certain entities. I hereby request that the following entities cease any and all unauthorized disclosures of my personal information, in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations : XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXXRegulation B implements the Equal Credit Opportunity Act ( ECOA ) and prohibits creditors from discriminating against credit applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, XXXX, marital status, age, or receipt of income from public assistance programs. Any discriminatory practices related to your credit accounts could violate this regulation. 12 USC 411 and 12 USC 412 : These statutes pertain to the issuance and regulation of Federal Reserve notes ( currency ) by the Federal Reserve System. While they may not directly relate to your consumer rights, they establish the framework for the country 's monetary system. 12 USC 504a-m : These sections of Title 12 of the United States Code address various aspects of the regulation of banks and banking, including the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ( FDIC ) and banking operations. Violations of banking regulations, such as unauthorized disclosures of customer information or unfair lending practices, could potentially implicate these provisions... I am writing to file a formal complaint and to exercise my rights as a federal protected consumer regarding the disclosure of my personal information by certain entities. I hereby request that the following entities cease any and all unauthorized disclosures of my personal information, in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-09 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:
Please expedite the removal of the unauthorized accounts from my credit report at your earliest convenience. I did not initiate or authorize these accounts, and I am unaware of their origins. In accordance with USC 1681g, I am formally requesting their removal within the next 15 days. Enclosed are the pertinent documents for your thorough review and reference.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-09 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: MD

Complaint narrative:
THESE ARE NOT MINE, I DID NOT NOR BENEFIT FROM ANY OF THESE. I WANT THESE TO BE PERMANENTLY REMOVE OFF 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 2024-12-09 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: Mr. Cooper Group Inc.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
My mortgage was taken over from Mr Cooper to Nationstar. I did not ask for this it just was sold to them. I have never ever missed a mortgage payment. The company who took over my mortgage now has it listed as a " NEW '' loan on ctedit report and as such significtly & adversely affected my credit score which I worked hard to build. Not fair I didn't ask for mtg to be sold nor missed any payment. I want my credit score restored.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-09 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: First Federal Credit Control, Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I never was sent verification of debt.

I was never sent a bill associated with debt.

I was never sent line itemized bill

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-09 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

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 response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief