vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-09 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of identity-theft. I am writing to request that you block all the following fraudulent accounts in my files with XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX. This information does not relate to any transactions I made. I did not authorize anyone to use my personal information. I hereby exercise my legal rights enacted by The Federal Trade Commission, which explicitly states when a victim files an affidavit it shall beg honored by all credit bureaus and all fraudulent information must be blocked within 4 days and proper notification shall be given to all furnishers pursuant to section 605b of The Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act. Failure to comply shall lead to complaints being filed with The XXXX XXXX XXXX, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and Attorney General with legal action of your companys unlawful collection practices, misrepresentation of reporting inaccurate debts, and noncompliance to adhere to laws enacted to help those who are victims of identity-theft. I request that an extended fraud alert be placed in my file explaining that fraudulent applications may be submitted in my name. Do not extend credit without first contacting me personally and verifying all applications.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-09 00:00:00
Product: Vehicle loan or lease — Lease
Issue: Managing the loan or lease — Loan sold or transferred to another company
Company: Westlake Services, LLC
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
My information was sold to westlake portfolio management by us auto sales which is now closed I request a contract release. Discrimination

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-09 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I've found that my credit report has erroneous information multiple times, including now. According to Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ), the three credit bureaus must check these items ( A ). It is unacceptable to list these items as information without verifying them within the legally mandated time frame. I require an investigation, a correction, or an update of the following erroneous information on my credit report : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-09 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I've found that my credit report has erroneous information multiple times, including now. According to Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ), the three credit bureaus must check these items ( A ). It is unacceptable to list these items as information without verifying them within the legally mandated time frame. I require an investigation, a correction, or an update of the following erroneous information on my credit report : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2023-08-09 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I received my credit report onXXXX XXXX XXXX and notice there were hard inquiries that dont have permissible pourpse to be on there. These hard inquiries are hurting me from getting approved. I already reached out to the credit bureaus about this multiple times they keep violationg my rights under 15 USC 1681b. I also have attach the hard inquiries that dont have permissible purpose to be on my credit report. XXXX XXXX Finance/Personal XXXX  XXXX XXXX Credit Union XXXX XXXX XXXX Finance/Personal XXXX  XXXX Finance/Personal XXXX  XXXX Finance/Personal XXXX XXXX XXXX Finance/Personal XXXX  XXXX Finance/Personal XXXX  XXXX Finance/Personal XXXX XXXX  XXXX Bank XXXX  XXXX Finance/Personal XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Bank XXXX XXXX XXXX Bank XXXX XXXX XXXX Finance/Personal XXXX XXXX XXXX Automotive XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX Automotive XXXX XXXX  XXXX Automotive XXXX XXXX  XXXX Automotive XXXX XXXX Finance/Personal XXXX XXXX XXXX Finance/Personal XXXX XXXX XXXX Automotive XXXX XXXX  XXXX Credit Union XXXX XXXX XXXX Automotive XXXX XXXX Finance/Personal XXXX XXXX XXXX Automotive XXXX XXXX XXXX  Finance/Personal XXXX XXXX Finance/Personal XXXX XXXX XXXX Bank XXXX XXXX  Bank 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 2023-08-09 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I'm really not sure what happened. I have mailed off letters to the credit bureaus continuously and thus far I have not gotten a response.My name is XXXX XXXX and I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information.There is no third party involved.Please review the uploaded letters.

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 2023-08-09 00:00:00
Product: Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan — Payday loan
Issue: Struggling to pay your loan — 
Company: ENOVA INTERNATIONAL, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I got this loan around or before the pandemic started and I began paying the Loan but the pandemic crisis affected us, and despite the financial issues with the pandemic, I still paid the payments fast forward to the the XXXX  hurricane. We had issues due to having a natural disaster and the company refused to helped us! I called many times and they refused to provide help I could afford to get back on track. I tried for almost a year to get some affordable payment options to pay back the debt. A week ago they sent an email which indicated they determined us as having disaster relief assistance. They never gave us any help. Something tells me they got federal money to help consumers but didnt actually help them.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-09 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: DE

Complaint narrative:
I'm really not sure what happened. I have mailed off letters to the credit bureaus continuously and thus far I have not gotten a response.My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX and I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information.There is no third party involved.Please review the uploaded letters.

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 2023-08-09 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
My name is XXXX XXXX this complaint is not made in error neither is it being made by a third party.I declare under penalty of perjury I am alleging that a person or company- without my authorization- from unauthorized use of my social security number and card used my personal identifying information to apply for goods, services, or money ; and, was successful in creating some accounts. I have no knowledge of this and All is being investigated by the FTC and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports i never gave any written consent to report anything on my consumer reports no consent is 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-09 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
Im submitting a complaint to you today to inform you I was the victim of identity theft. I researched how to remove the fraudulent items in my report and found that I need to visit FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION or https : //www.ftc.gov to file a report Per FCRA section 605b Credit Reporting Agencies are required to remove/block any items listed on an id theft report. Please find the ATTACHED documents to assist in blocking the erroneous information which is being posted to my report. 

Here is the list of items that do not belong to me or were opened without my permission. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX ; XXXX XXXX ; XXXX XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX, LA XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, LA XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, LA XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, LA XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, LA XXXX ; XXXX XXXX  XXXX, GA XXXX ; XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$250.00} ; XXXX  XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$1800.00} ; XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance Owed : {$380.00} ; XXXX XXXX  ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ) XXXX Balance Owed : {$250.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX  XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance Owed : {$1000.00} ; XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

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 2023-08-09 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:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681.

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX I called XXXX to have hard inquiries removed from my credit report because I did NIT authorize them. They told XXXX someone from the fraud department would contact me, but they never did. These unauthorized inquiries are still showing on my credit report. The inquiries that I did not authorize are : - XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/XXXX - XXXX of XXXX XX/XX/XXXX - XXXX XX/XX/XXXX - XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/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 2023-08-09 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 how to remove the fraudulent items in my report and found that I need to visit FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION or https : XXXX to file a report Per FCRA section 605b Credit Reporting Agencies are required to remove/block any items listed on an id theft report. Please find the ATTACHED documents to assist in blocking the erroneous information which is being posted to my report. 
Here is the list of items that do not belong to me or were opened without my permission. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NY XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX XXXX, NY XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NY XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX {$0.00} XXXX  XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$680.00} XXXX  XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$1600.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$710.00} XXXX XXXX Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$2500.00XXXX XXXX XXXX  Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$660.00XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX XXXX OF XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX According to FCRA XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ), 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 2023-08-09 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:
My name is XXXX XXXX this complaint is not made in error neither is it being made by a third party.I declare under penalty of perjury I am alleging that a person or company- without my authorization- from unauthorized use of my social security number and card used my personal identifying information to apply for goods, services, or money ; and, was successful in creating some accounts. I have no knowledge of this and All is being investigated by the FTC and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports i never gave any written consent to report anything on my consumer reports no consent is fraud.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-09 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of identity-theft. I am writing to request that you block all the following fraudulent accounts in my files with XXXX, XXXX, and Experian. This information does not relate to any transactions I made. I did not authorize anyone to use my personal information. I hereby exercise my legal rights enacted by The Federal Trade Commission, which explicitly states when a victim files an affidavit it shall beg honored by all credit bureaus and all fraudulent information must be blocked within 4 days and proper notification shall be given to all furnishers pursuant to section 605b of The Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act. Failure to comply shall lead to complaints being filed with The XXXX XXXX XXXX, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and Attorney General with legal action of your companys unlawful collection practices, misrepresentation of reporting inaccurate debts, and noncompliance to adhere to laws enacted to help those who are victims of identity-theft. I request that an extended fraud alert be placed in my file explaining that fraudulent applications may be submitted in my name. Do not extend credit without first contacting me personally and verifying all applications.

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 2023-08-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement — Card was charged for something you did not purchase with the card
Company: Avant Holding Company, Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
Today I received a phone call from Avant about a card that I opened but never used. They asked me for the last 4 digits of my social security number & because I've never used this card, I thought it was suspicious they were calling me and denied giving them my information. 

When I got home, I checked my mail to see a bill from Avant showing that there were 14 separate transactions at XXXX, XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/2003 for {$100.00} each. My credit score also took a hit. 

I don't shop at XXXX on XXXX XXXX and haven't done so for many months, possibly even years. 

I know for a fact that someone used my card, as it is a card I had opened in order to increase my overall line of credit. 

I am filing this report in order to get this issue resolved.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-09 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
Despite multiple written requests, the unverified items listed below continue to report on my credit report in violation of federal law. These items must be validated in accordance with Sections XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ) ( A ) and XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ) ( A ). If you do not validate these items, I will take legal action against you. Please follow the law so that this matter can be resolved as soon as possible. 

XXXX 'S XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2022 XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/2022 XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/2022 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

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 2023-08-09 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
Despite multiple written requests, the unverified items listed below continue to report on my credit report in violation of federal law. These items must be validated in accordance with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). If you do not validate these items, I will take legal action against you. Please follow the law so that this matter can be resolved as soon as possible. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-09 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/23 I wrote a certified letter to Transunion, XXXX, and Transunion in regard to my private nonpublic information supported by 15 USC 6801. In the letter, I stated that I elect to OPT OUT of reporting information from XXXX XXXX  and reporting information from XXXXDept of Ed protecting my right to privacy according to 20 U.S. Code 1232g - Family educational and privacy rights I elect to OPT OUT of reporting this private 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 2023-08-09 00:00:00
Product: Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan — Personal line of credit
Issue: Getting a line of credit — 
Company: OneMain Finance Corporation
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
I applied for a XXXX I applied for a XXXX loan I was denied because of my credit report

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation