vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-28 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
When I reviewed my credit report, I discovered that some of the information was erroneous. The 3 credit bureaus must validate these accounts in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not authorized to fail to validate these reporting accounts as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. as required under Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) Disclosures to consumers [ 15 U.S.C. 1681g ] ( ( a ) Information on file ; sources ; report recipients. Every ( Bureau ) shall, upon request, and subject to 610 ( a ) ( 1 ) [ 1681h ], clearly and accurately disclose to the consumer. If the consumer to whom the file relates requests that the first 5 digits of the social security number ( or similar identification number ) of the consumer not be included in the disclosure and the consumer reporting agency has received appropriate proof of the identity of the requester, the consumer reporting agency shall so truncate such number in such disclosure. & Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) Procedure in case of disputed accuracy [ 15 U.S.C. 1681i ] ( a ) Reinvestigations of Disputed Information. If the completeness or accuracy of any item of information contained in a my file at Bureau is disputed by the consumer and the consumer notifies the agency directly, or indirectly through a creditor, the Bureaus shall, free of charge, conduct a reasonable reinvestigation to determine whether the disputed information is inaccurate and record the current status of the disputed information, or delete the item from my file in accordance with paragraph ( 5 ), before the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date on which the agency receives the notice of the dispute from the consumer or creditor Furthermore, you have failed to provide the method of verification as required under 15 USC1681i ( a ) ( 7 ). Please be advised that under 15 USC1681i ( 5 ) ( A ) of the FCRA you are required to promptly REPAIR all information which can not be verified. The following accounts need to investigate and correct from erroneous reporting in my file are listed on my credit report : XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$0.00} and XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$40000.00}.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-28 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Im submitting a complaint to you today to inform you I was the victim of identity theft. I researched on how to remove the fraudulent account in my report and found that I need to visit FEDERAL TRADE COMMISION or https : //www.ftc.gov to file a report and Per FCRA section 605b Credit Reporting Agencies are required to remove/block any account listed on an id theft report. Please find the ATTACHED documents to assist in the blocking of the erroneous information which is being posted to my report.Im attaching the required FTC Report for you ( which complies with FCRA Section 603 ( q ) ( 4 ) which states ( 4 ) The term " identity theft report '' has the meaning given that term by rule of the Bureau, and means, at a minimum, a report ( A ) that alleges an identity theft ; ) ( B ) that is a copy of an official, valid report filed by a consumer with an appropriate Federal, State, or local law enforcement agency, including the United States Postal Inspection Service, or such other government agency deemed appropriate by the Bureau ; and ( C ) the filing of which subjects the person filing the report to criminal penalties relating to the filing of false information if, in fact, the information in the report is false. ) and the bank 's records ( learned through more research both parties require ). Please block/remove this files. If you feel there is a possibility this account belong to me I require all documentation that bears my signature ( another research item I found that requires you to verify with 100 % accuracy that each account is 100 % true, accurate, correct, complete & VERIFIABLE ). If you do not provide any records & claim the item is verified please understand I will seek legal action. I do not take kindly to games nor does my attorney. SO please comply with the law so this matter can be handled swiftly. This account ( s ) is unknown to me. Also, the information you provided on this account is DELETED from other bureaus and I have doubts in their accuracy and the reported payment history on this account is a mystery to me. As required by FCRA 605B ( c ) ( 1 ) ( C ) Authority to decline or rescind. 


Here is the list of account/item which do not belong to me or were opened without my permission. 

XXXX XXXX CO XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/22 Balance : {$110.00} According to FCRA Section 605B ( a ) the CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES shall block any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt.

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 2022-10-28 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Im submitting a complaint to you today to inform you I was the victim of identity theft. I researched on how to remove the fraudulent account in my report and found that I need to visit FEDERAL TRADE COMMISION or https : //www.ftc.gov to file a report and Per FCRA section 605b Credit Reporting Agencies are required to remove/block any account listed on an id theft report. Please find the ATTACHED documents to assist in the blocking of the erroneous information which is being posted to my report.Im attaching the required FTC Report for you ( which complies with FCRA Section 603 ( q ) ( 4 ) which states ( 4 ) The term " identity theft report '' has the meaning given that term by rule of the Bureau, and means, at a minimum, a report ( A ) that alleges an identity theft ; ) ( B ) that is a copy of an official, valid report filed by a consumer with an appropriate Federal, State, or local law enforcement agency, including the United States Postal Inspection Service, or such other government agency deemed appropriate by the Bureau ; and ( C ) the filing of which subjects the person filing the report to criminal penalties relating to the filing of false information if, in fact, the information in the report is false. ) and the bank 's records ( learned through more research both parties require ). Please block/remove this files. If you feel there is a possibility this account belong to me I require all documentation that bears my signature ( another research item I found that requires you to verify with 100 % accuracy that each account is 100 % true, accurate, correct, complete & VERIFIABLE ). If you do not provide any records & claim the item is verified please understand I will seek legal action. I do not take kindly to games nor does my attorney. SO please comply with the law so this matter can be handled swiftly. This account ( XXXX ) is unknown to me. Also, the information you provided on this account is DELETED from other bureaus and I have doubts in their accuracy and the reported payment history on this account is a mystery to me. As required by FCRA 605B ( c ) ( 1 ) ( C ) Authority to decline or rescind. 


Here is the list of account/item which do not belong to me or were opened without my permission. 

XXXX XXXX CO XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/22 Balance : {$110.00} According to FCRA Section 605B ( a ) the CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES shall block any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-28 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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:
Im submitting a complaint to you today to inform you I was the victim of identity theft. I researched on how to remove the fraudulent accounts in my report and found that I need to visit FEDERAL TRADE COMMISION or https : //www.ftc.gov to file a report and Per FCRA section 605b Credit Reporting Agencies are required to remove/block any accounts listed on an id theft report. Please find the ATTACHED documents to assist in the blocking of the erroneous information which is being posted to my report.. Im attaching the required FTC Report for you ( which complies with FCRA Section 603 ( q ) ( 4 ) which states ( 4 ) The term " identity theft report '' has the meaning given that term by rule of the Bureau, and means, at a minimum, a report ( A ) That alleges an identity theft ; ) ( B ) that is a copy of an official, valid report filed by a consumer with an appropriate Federal, State, or local law enforcement agency, including the United States Postal Inspection Service, or such other government agency deemed appropriate By the Bureau ; and ( C ) The filing of which subjects the person filing the report to criminal penalties relating to the filing of false information if, in fact, the information in the report is false. ) Here is the list of accounts/items which do not belong to me or were opened without my permission. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/2017 Balance : {$0.00} According to FCRA Section 605B ( a ) the CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES shall block any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt.

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 2022-10-28 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Virtual currency
Issue: Other transaction problem — 
Company: Paypal Holdings, Inc
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I received a payment from a friend and Venmo froze my account right away. They claim to have emailed me a form to upload my id but the email they speak of goes to a page that can not be found. Ive emailed countless times and I just want to transfer my funds and be done with them

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-28 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit repair services
Issue: Unexpected or other fees — 
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/XXXX ] [ XXXX XXXX XXXX ] [ XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX [ XXXX XXXX ], [ MI ] XXXX ] SSN : [ XXXX ] | XXXX : [ XX/XX/XXXX ] [ all 3 credit bureaus ] Re : Letter to Remove Inaccurate Credit Information To Whom It May Concern : I received a copy of my credit report and found the following item ( s ) to be in error : Account Name : [ XXXX Account DATE : [ XX/XX/XXXX Reason : [ NEED HARD INQUIRY REMOVED FROM PROFILE PLEASE ] By the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I demand that these items be investigated and removed from my report. It is my understanding that you will recheck these items with the creditor who has posted them. Please remove any information that the creditor can not verify. I understand that under 15 U.S.C. Sec. 1681i ( a ), you must complete this reinvestigation within 30 days of receipt of this letter. 

Please send an updated copy of my credit report to the above address. According to the act, there shall be no charge for this updated report. I also request that you please send notices of corrections to anyone who received my credit report in the past six months. 

Thank you for your time and help in this matter. 

Sincerely, [ XXXX XXXX ]

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-28 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
The unverified accounts indicated below continue reporting on my credit report despite several written requests, in violation of federal law. I dated the previous letter sent to the 3 credit bureaus on XX/XX/2022, but I never received a response. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) require these accounts to be authenticated ( A ). I will take legal action against you if you do not validate these accounts. Please follow the law so that this situation can be settled quickly. 
XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX SELF-REPORTED XXXX UTILITY SELF-REPORTED XXXX XXXX SELF-REPORTED 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-28 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: CL Holdings LLC
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
I vrecently checked my credit report and discovered that there was an address ( XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, Michigan XXXX ) and, theres several cellphones in my name associated with that address. I have not supplied proof under the doctrine of estoppel by silence. XXXX v. XXXX ( no ) XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX. I presume that no proof of the alleged debt nor any such debt in fact therefore exists.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-28 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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:
Im submitting a complaint to you today to inform you I was the victim of identity theft. I researched on how to remove the fraudulent accounts in my report and found that I need to visit FEDERAL TRADE COMMISION or https : //www.ftc.gov to file a report and Per FCRA section 605b Credit Reporting Agencies are required to remove/block any accounts listed on an id theft report. Please find the ATTACHED documents to assist in the blocking of the erroneous information which is being posted to my report.. Im attaching the required FTC Report for you ( which complies with FCRA Section 603 ( q ) ( 4 ) which states ( 4 ) The term " identity theft report '' has the meaning given that term by rule of the Bureau, and means, at a minimum, a report ( A ) That alleges an identity theft ; ) ( B ) that is a copy of an official, valid report filed by a consumer with an appropriate Federal, State, or local law enforcement agency, including the United States Postal Inspection Service, or such other government agency deemed appropriate By the Bureau ; and ( C ) The filing of which subjects the person filing the report to criminal penalties relating to the filing of false information if, in fact, the information in the report is false. ) Here is the list of accounts/items which do not belong to me or were opened without my permission. 

XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/2019 Balance : {$11000.00}, XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/2019 Balance : {$3700.00}, XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/2019 Balance : {$5000.00}, XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/2019 Balance : {$7900.00}, and XXXX XXXX Date Opened XXXX XX/XX/2019 Balance : {$7600.00}. 

According to FCRA Section 605B ( a ) the CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES shall block any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt.

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 2022-10-28 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:
I am a natural person, I am a living human being, I have rights under 15 USC 1681. 

Equifax is govern by 15 USC 1681. And they violated my rights numerous of times. I demand the accounts listed below be remove because According to 15 USC 1681 : I have the right to privacy and I did not give Equifax written permission to furnish these accounts : XXXX XXXX XXXX - Account # : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX - Account # : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  - Account # : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX - Account # : XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX  - Account # : XXXX I have sent a letter by Certified mail to Equifax on XX/XX/22. Tracking # : XXXX To investigate if every piece of information is correct, and if it is not correct then to remove it from my credit report. Certified mail Tracking # : XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-28 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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:
This is the several time I've complained about being a victim of identity theft. The 3 credit bureaus must remove any item that was opened without my knowledge, consent, or authority within 4 business days with ( 1 ) appropriate proof of the identity of the consumer ; ( 2 ) a copy of an identity theft report ; ( 3 ) the identification of such information by the consumer; and ( 4 ) a statement by the consumer that the information is not information relating to any transaction by the consumer. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$5000.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$2600.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$450.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$3100.00} ; XXXX  XXXX Balance : {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX, MT XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-28 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit repair services
Issue: Unexpected or other fees — 
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/XXXX ] [ XXXX XXXX XXXX ] [ XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX [ XXXX XXXX ], [ MI ] XXXX ] SSN : [ XXXX ] | XXXX : [ XX/XX/XXXX ] [ all 3 credit bureaus ] Re : Letter to Remove Inaccurate Credit Information To Whom It May Concern : I received a copy of my credit report and found the following item ( s ) to be in error : Account Name : [ XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : [ XXXX Reason : [ NEED LATE PAYMENT REMOVED. ] By the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I demand that these items be investigated and removed from my report. It is my understanding that you will recheck these items with the creditor who has posted them. Please remove any information that the creditor can not verify. I understand that under 15 U.S.C. Sec. 1681i ( a ), you must complete this reinvestigation within 30 days of receipt of this letter. 

Please send an updated copy of my credit report to the above address. According to the act, there shall be no charge for this updated report. I also request that you please send notices of corrections to anyone who received my credit report in the past XXXX months. 

Thank you for your time and help in this matter. 

Sincerely, [ 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 2022-10-28 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX is consistently dropping my score and incorrectly reporting the wrong credit score. 

Whether it's a coding error or what have you, it is causing me to be denied on applications to move into a new residence. I don't have any past due or any bills with debt. My bills are paid and my score is consistently dropping instead of increasing. I've disputed many times and after disputing my score gets dropped by XXXX points for no reason. Just this week I was sent several messages saying great job, keep up the great work, yet at the same time my score was decreased by XXXX points for no reason. 

Transunion is also inconsistent with XXXX and XXXX. 
All 3 credit bureaus are inconsistent with each other, how can this be? 
Please help!

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 2022-10-28 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX is consistently dropping my score and incorrectly reporting the wrong credit score. 

Whether it's a coding error or what have you, it is causing me to be denied on applications to move into a new residence. I don't have any past due or any bills with debt. My bills are paid and my score is consistently dropping instead of increasing. I've disputed many times and after disputing my score gets dropped by XXXX points for no reason. Just this week I was sent several messages saying great job, keep up the great work, yet at the same time my score was decreased by XXXX points for no reason. 

XXXX is also inconsistent with XXXX and Experian. 
All 3 credit bureaus are inconsistent with each other, how can this be?

Please help!

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