vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-01 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
Despite my previous XXXX 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 XXXX written requests demonstrates a willful disregard of Federal Law.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-01 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: OH

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX, XXXX : XX/XX/XXXX : This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the Equifax 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 mobile phone account opened at XXXX XXXX on XXXX, XXXX under the account number ( XXXX ) with a balance of ( {$3200.00} ), an account opened at XXXX on XXXX, XXXX under the account number ( XXXX ) with a balance of ( {$2200.00} ), a personal loan account opened at XXXX on XXXX, XXXX under the account number ( XXXX ) with a balance of ( {$720.00} ), a collections account opened at XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Account Number : XXXX ) on XX/XX/XXXX with a balance of ( {$480.00} ). 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-01 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX NY XXXX REQUEST TO REMOVE UNAUTHORIZED CREDIT INQUIRY To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to dispute the following information in my file. I recently received a copy of my credit report, and I notice there is an unauthorized credit inquiry made by the company listed above. To my knowledge, I have not signed any documents authorizing the company in question to view my credit report. The listed inquiry was without authorization, and for no legitimate business purposes. As such, it is a very serious error in reporting. I never authorized such action, and this constitutes a violation of my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act 604 as well as a violation of my rights to privacy. I am requesting your credit bureau to initiate an investigation and to determine responsible parties in this unauthorized credit inquiry. As part of your investigation, please send the names, business addresses, and phone numbers of those who made unauthorized credit inquiries so I may contact them directly. In addition, I respectfully request a copy of any documents authorizing credit inquiry, and signed on my behalf, so that I may verify its validity. If you find that I was not the one who authorized this inquiry, I ask that it be removed immediately from my credit file. Please be so kind as to forward me documentation that you have had the unauthorized inquiry removed. If you find that I am in error, then please send me proof of this. Finally, I am requesting an updated copy of my credit report, which should be sent to the address listed above. According to the provisions of 612 ( 15 USC 1681j ), there should be no charge for this report. Your immediate attention to this matter Is appreciated XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX NY XXXX DOB- XX/XX/XXXX Email - XXXX SSN- XXXX Phone number XXXX Inquiries that need to be removed are listed below XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-01 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: NV

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XX/XX/year> XXXX the credit report agency is reporting information that has been discharged the records need to be updated an corrected to paid

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 2024-09-01 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I don't recall having a contractual relationship with this collection company. Please give proof that this account belongs on my credit report and that my rights have not been infringed upon ; otherwise, terminate this account immediately. In compliance to 15 U.S. Code 1692e ( 6 ) Debt collectors are legally obligated to adhere to 15 U.S. Code 1692e ( 6 ), which forbids them from providing false information or insinuating inaccuracies about the nature, amount, or legal standing of a debt. It is against the law to make deceptive statements or misrepresentations concerning the debt being pursued for collection.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-01 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 am requesting the information regarding the method of verification employed by your bureau to confirm the accuracy of disputed items on my credit report. 

As per the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), consumers have the right to know how disputed items on their credit reports are verified. Therefore, I kindly request that you provide me with detailed information regarding the following : The specific method or process used by your bureau to verify disputed items. 
The identity of the entity or entities responsible for conducting the verification process. 

Any documentation or evidence used to substantiate the accuracy of the disputed items.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-01 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am requesting the information regarding the method of verification employed by your bureau to confirm the accuracy of disputed items on my credit report. 

As per the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), consumers have the right to know how disputed items on their credit reports are verified. Therefore, I kindly request that you provide me with detailed information regarding the following : The specific method or process used by your bureau to verify disputed items. 
The identity of the entity or entities responsible for conducting the verification process. 

Any documentation or evidence used to substantiate the accuracy of the disputed items.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-01 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
RE : Trafficking Block Request To Whom It May Concern, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX Please block this information from my credit report within four business days, pursuant to section 605C of the Fair Credit Reporting Act Please send me notification of the actions taken. I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-01 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: MD

Complaint narrative:
RE : XXXX  Block Request To Whom It May Concern, I am a victim of XXXX. The information listed below, which appears on my credit report, is the result of that XXXX. 



XXXX. XXXX - XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX  XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX Please block this information from my credit report within four business days, pursuant to section 605C of the Fair Credit Reporting Act Please send me notification of the actions taken. I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-01 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: Spring Oaks Capital, LLC
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I recently reviewed a copy of my consumer credit report and I noticed that I had some fraudulent accounts/items on my profile. I'm referring to the account from Spring Oaks Capital LLC with account number XXXX. Please remove this account from my report IMMEDIATELY because I did not authorize them and I do not recognize them. I never entered into an agreement or a contract with Spring Oaks Capital LLC. Which makes this fraudulent account/item, inaccurate reporting to my consumer credit report and a violation of my consumer rights under the FCRA and the FDCPA. This fraudulent reporting is hurting my ability to obtain credit and is damaging my financial reputation. I demand for all forms of communication from Spring Oaks Capital LLC to cease and for this account to be deleted from my consumer credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-01 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: Rowland Avenue Management, Inc. A/KA Columbia Debt Recovery, LLC d/b/a Genesis
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I have tried to get the company to give me verification or verify the debt no response destroy my credit report and ruining my life! I'm going to take legal action I have mupitle accounts report on my credit one for XXXX dollars I have been told to XXXX off refuse to follow the fcra super bad company I need this accounts removed at once have been a victim of id theft

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-01 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Resurgent Capital Services L.P.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
They sent me documents that didnt pertain to me, wrong address and the name was XXXX XXXX XXXX which is clearly not me as you can see from the identification in my dispute.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-01 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: KS

Complaint narrative:
I just recently look at my report XX/XX/XXXX. I see some hard inquiries that did not have permissible purpose. 

XXXX. [ XXXX XXXX XXXX ] : This inquiry has no permissible purpose to be on my report. Delete this inquiry due to violation of USC 1681b. 

XXXX. [ XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ] : This inquiry has no permissible purpose to be on my report. Delete this inquiry due to violation of USC 1681b. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  : This inquiry has no permissible purpose to be on my report. Delete this inquiry due to violation of USC 1681b. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX ] : This inquiry has no permissible purpose to be on my report. Delete this inquiry due to violation of USC 1681b.

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 2024-09-01 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: MI

Complaint narrative:
I am 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 2024-09-01 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: LEXISNEXIS
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am requesting the information regarding the method of verification employed by your bureau to confirm the accuracy of disputed items on my credit report. As per the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), consumers have the right to know how disputed items on their credit reports are verified. Therefore, I kindly request that you provide me with detailed information regarding the following : The specific method or process used by your bureau to verify disputed items. The identity of the entity or entities responsible for conducting the verification process. Any documentation or evidence used to substantiate the accuracy of the disputed items. I understand the importance of accurate and fair credit reporting, and I appreciate your cooperation in providing me with transparency regarding the verification process. This information is crucial for me to fully understand the basis on which disputed items on my credit report were confirmed as accurate.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-01 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: MA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to inform you that I have found fraudulent accounts on my credit report. After reviewing my report, I discovered several accounts that do not belong to me and are affecting my credit score.

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 2024-09-01 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
Despite my previous XXXX 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 XXXX written requests demonstrates a willful disregard of Federal Law.

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 2024-09-01 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
Despite my previous XXXX 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 XXXX written requests demonstrates a willful disregard of Federal Law.

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 2024-09-01 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Closing your account — Company closed your account
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
The Company Received payments from myself, took money from my account and proceeded to close my account without my knowledge. They took my deposit and extra money out of my account without my knowledge. When I go online about the information after it states about my deposit that I never received the message says '' We hit a snag, buty were on it. Try again in a bit. This is the same message I have been receiving for a while and hadnt received my deposit nor any explanation why they taken my money then closed my account without my knowledge. There was a payment taking from several payments taken from my account. When I went to use my card it did not work only to find out it was closed without my knowledge.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-01 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
Delete this account since you can't demonstrate that it belongs to me, despite the fact that you're reporting it without any supporting evidence. Please give proof that my rights have not been violated and that this account should be shown on my credit record. In compliance to 15 U.S. Code 1692e ( 6 ) Debt collectors are legally obligated to adhere to 15 U.S. Code 1692e ( 6 ), which forbids them from providing false information or insinuating inaccuracies about the nature, amount, or legal standing of a debt. It is against the law to make deceptive statements or misrepresentations concerning the debt being pursued for collection.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-01 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
I don't recall having a contractual relationship with this collection company. Please give proof that this account belongs on my credit report and that my rights have not been infringed upon ; otherwise, terminate this account immediately. In compliance to 15 U.S. Code 1692e ( 6 ) Debt collectors are legally obligated to adhere to 15 U.S. Code 1692e ( 6 ), which forbids them from providing false information or insinuating inaccuracies about the nature, amount, or legal standing of a debt. It is against the law to make deceptive statements or misrepresentations concerning the debt being pursued for collection.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-01 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Spring Oaks Capital, LLC
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
Delete this account since you can't demonstrate that it belongs to me, despite the fact that you're reporting it without any supporting evidence. Please give proof that my rights have not been violated and that this account should be shown on my credit record. In compliance to 15 U.S. Code 1692e ( 6 ) Debt collectors are legally obligated to adhere to 15 U.S. Code 1692e ( 6 ), which forbids them from providing false information or insinuating inaccuracies about the nature, amount, or legal standing of a debt. It is against the law to make deceptive statements or misrepresentations concerning the debt being pursued for collection.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-01 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
I reviewed my Consumer Reports and noticed that since XXXX of XXXX the account below has been reporting late payments. Consumer Reporting Agencies have assumed a vital role and have a responsibility to report Consumer information to best of their ability with Maximum Accuracy. I have never been late for this account. 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. 

Account name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account number : XXXX has violated my rights. 

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. 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 explanation