vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
Equifax mishandled my personal information including Name, Social Security #, Address, Birthdate, etc. resulting in a data breach in XXXX XXXX that they confirmed I was affected by per their " Potential Impact '' site www.equifaxsecurity2017.com.
They have put myself and millions of others at risk of identity theft/fraud due to negligent security protocols in handling consumer information. They are further attempting to capitalize on the situation by signing injured parties THEY are responsible for up for " trial periods '' of their ID protection services. 

They are simultaneously defrauding these injured parties with hidden terms of service that waive their right to sue the company in what is clearly a situation of criminal negligence/fraudulent behavior as indicated by the three Equifax executives that dumped stock immediately prior to the data breach announcement.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Equifax got hacked and now my personal information has been exposed.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
On XXXX XXXX, XXXX Equifax learned of a large scale breach into mine and other consumer 's information through a database breach. This information pointed to the fact that Equifax had leaked much of mine and other American consumers personal data, including social security numbers, date of birth, and even credit card numbers and other personal information. 

Equifax mishandled my information which has led to a breach that puts myself and millions of others at potential risk. I am extremely disappointed with how Equifax has handled reporting this breach. Very little was done to notify the public for nearly a month after the breach was detected. I received no email, letter, or phone call and instead had to discover it via social media. 

Immediately following my discovery of the breach ( XXXX XXXX, XXXX ) I placed a 90 day fraud alert on my account through Equifax. This is already two months after the breach occurred, however, which leaves plenty of time for a hacker to have used my information to open credit cards in my name.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Equifax had a security breach stealing all of my information

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Social Finance, Inc.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
I would like to start this letter off by, first of all, thanking your company for the great service that Ive experienced as a consumer. I have been a very dedicated customer and am now in need of your help.I was never late 30 days. I 'm not sure how this happened. I have alway made my payment on time you when I received my statement. My only thought is that there was a billing error with my statement. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Equifax reported a hack during which my personal and confidential information was listed as being in danger. This could lead to nefarious activities being carried out using my identity and is unacceptable.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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:
Equifax suffered a breach of data which included a wide ranging scope of extreme PII data, including my and my partner 's SSN and DMV License Number. 

We are now going to have to militantly spend the next several years watching our credit reports to ensure that this data is not used inappropriately. 

Equifax should consider protection of this data as their primary objective, as their role in credit reporting requires them to have an ability to accurately and fairly provide credit data about those people who, whether they want to or not, must use this service to be able to access financial products.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
After learning about the XXXX Spring/Summer hack of Equifax, I took the following actions on XXXX XXXX, XXXX : Went to the Equifax website and learned that my information may have been stolen as part of the hack. 
Put a freeze on my account with Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX. 
Placed an initial 90 day fraud alert on my credit file. 

I understand that the hack is not entirely the fault of Equifax, nonetheless, I feel harmed and believe my information is now out on the internet/public and I am vulnerable to identity theft. I have taken actions listed above to mitigate the damage, but I also had to pay for the freezes on my accounts. I know I am not alone in this, and I look forward to action being taken to reconcile this problem.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
Equifax had my information stolen when their systems were breached and now my identity has been stolen.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CO

Complaint narrative:
Equifax mishandled my information which has led to a breach that puts myself and millions of others at potential risk. I am extremely disappointed with how equifax has handled reporting this breach. Very little was done to notify the public for nearly a month after the breach was detected. I received no email, letter, or phone call and instead had to discover it via social media.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
My personal information including my name, date of birth, Social security number and possibly my drivers license number has been compromised by a cyber attack on Equifax.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
My sensitive private information ( including SS number, DOB, name, and address ) was hacked due to Equifax 's insufficient measures taken to protect this information. I now must incur substantial fees and lost time to make sure my identity does not get stolen.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
Equifax divulged my personal information through the data breach to undetermined third parties without my authorization which potentially included my name, Social Security number, birth date, addresses, and driver 's license number. I confirmed this today through equifax 's website.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
On XXXX XXXX, 2017, Equifax reported a data breach that exposed customers ' most sensitive identity and personal financial information. Theft and misuse of this information exposes me to the grave potential now and in the future for stolen identity and financial issues, through no fault of my own actions and in direct consequence of Equifax 's failure in its duties to protect this information. 


Upon learning of this breach, I immediately went to Equifax 's " Security 2017 '' website to see if my data was compromised, as per their guidance, and received a future enrollment date for their identity theft program, indicating my personal data was indeed compromised. The security of this website, by the way, does not ensure confidence that Equifax is attempting to better protect information any more than they did in the first place. 


I have currently placed fraud alerts with all three credit bureaus, placed a XXXX freeze, continue my regular practice of daily monitor checks of my bank and credit accounts, and am considering placing credit freezes.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: WA

Complaint narrative:
This is in regards to the Equifax breach. I was informed I may have been effected by the breach.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Equifax was hacked and my private data was stolen ( SSN, birthdate, full name, etc. ) and is now susceptible to identity thieves.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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: DE

Complaint narrative:
Exquifax stored my personal information on an unsecured unencrypted server which led to theft of my personal information due to hackers

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
Equifax mishandled my personal information including Name, Social Security #, Address, Birthdate, etc. resulting in a data breach inXX/XX/XXXXthat they confirmed I was affected by per their " Potential Impact '' site www.equifaxsecurity2017.com. 
They have put myself and millions of others at risk of identity theft/fraud due to negligent security protocols in handling consumer information. They are further attempting to capitalize on the situation by signing injured parties THEY are responsible for up for " trial periods '' of their ID protection services. 
They are simultaneously defrauding these injured parties with hidden terms of service that waive their right to sue the company in what is clearly a situation of criminal negligence/fraudulent behavior as indicated by the three Equifax executives that dumped stock immediately prior to the data breach announcement. 
I demand that they rectify this by making credit freezing free and refunding everyone who paid for it following this data breach and covering the cost of any fraud that this may cause. The negligent loss of personal information of nearly 200 million consumers is an unconscionable breech of ethical behavior by this company and it is further unreasonable that they are not directly notifying every single person affected by this regardless of their questionable " judgment '' of who to contact.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Equifax mishandled my personal information including Name, Social Security #, Address, Birthdate, etc.  resulting in a data breach in XXXX XXXX that they confirmed I was affected by per their " Potential Impact '' site www.equifaxsecurity2017.com.
They have put myself and millions of others at risk of identity theft/fraud due to negligent security protocols in handling consumer information. They are further attempting to capitalize on the situation by signing injured parties THEY are responsible for up for " trial periods '' of their ID protection services. 
They are simultaneously defrauding these injured parties with hidden terms of service that waive their right to sue the company in what is clearly a situation of criminal negligence/fraudulent behavior as indicated by the three Equifax executives that dumped stock immediately prior to the data breach announcement. 
I demand that they rectify this by making credit freezing free and refunding everyone who paid for it following this data breach. The negligent loss of personal information of nearly 200 million consumers is an unconscionable breech of ethical behavior by this company and it is further unreasonable that they are not directly notifying every single person affected by this regardless of their questionable " judgment '' of who to contact.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Public record information inaccurate
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX TransUnion stated that they verified with my County court office that they reported a public record of income tax. They do not report anything to the Credit Bureau report. I have called and verified with my county clerk office that they do not report anything personal to the credit bureau. I would like to know who TransUnion use to verify this information when I have verified with my county clerk office that they do not report any 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 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
My personal information ( name, social security, date of birth, etc ) was part of the data breach by Equifax. They have confirmed that my information was affected. I believe that a company that holds such important documentation for many people should be much more secure in their work.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: I.Q. DATA INTERNATIONAL, INC.
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
XXXX/XXXX/17 I spoke to XXXX at IQ Data yesterday concerning an item on my credit report and he told me it should not be showing on my reports and he would have it removed ; although it would take 30 to 60 days to have it take off. 

A copy of the letter from IQ Data is attached.

Company public response: Company believes complaint caused principally by actions of third party outside the control or direction of the company
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Equifax has leaked all of the information needed to open credit accounts in my name, as have a dozen companies before them. Consumers remain virtually powerless over their own credit, with private corporations choosing to profit off of our misfortunes directly resulting from their poor security practices.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
The information about my personal identity and all financial history was illegally obtained by a 3-rd party via Equifax data breach. The knowledge about the breach was not released to a general public until much later. 
Equifax has mishandled my information, which puts me and millions of other people at risk. I am listed as a potential victim according to their XXXX website.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: OR

Complaint narrative:
It was announced XXXX/XXXX/XXXX that Equifax failed to properly protect my personal and confidential information which they had stored about me, by allowing it to be accessed by perpetrators unknown via the Internet. 

Further, it was announced that they have known about this breach since XXXX/XXXX/XXXX but kept quiet until XXXX/XXXX/XXXX. This is unacceptable.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
I 'm part of the Equifax security breach. Discovered this breach happened over a month ago and they just notified the public about it.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: OR

Complaint narrative:
I believe I am a victim of the Equifax data breach on XX/XX/XXXX. As far as I know, my identity has not yet been stolen. I believe my personal data was managed poorly by Equifax and believe that they should be held accountable for any damages that may befall me due to their negligence in this data breach.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Equifax improperly allowed my report to be divulged without my consent by letting a dinosaur sysops team manage their infrastructure.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation