vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am filing this report with the CFPB to formally dispute several unauthorized accounts listed on my credit report. I am a victim of identity theft and request that these accounts be blocked from my credit file under Section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) .According to this law, you are required to block fraudulent information on a consumer 's credit report within four ( 4 ) business days after receiving appropriate documentation. My personal information was exposed in the EQUIFAX DATA BREACH. PLEASE REFER TO THE EQUIFAX DATA BREACH SETTLEMENT REFERENCE NUMBER TO VERIFY MY VICTIMIZATION specifically 15 USC 16821c-2 ( a ). I am entitled to request that my accounts be blocked and deleted due to the unauthorized access to m personal information. The breach has compromised my data and I am concerned about the identity theft and misuse of my information. Please find my details below for your reference. Full Name : XXXX XXXX Social Security Number : SS # XXXX Date of Birth : XX/XX/year> Current Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX Texas XXXX. I kindly request that you take immediate action to block and delete all accounts that have been compromised as a result of this data breach. Additional, please provide me with written confirmation once this has been completed. If you require any further information or documentation to process my request, please do not hesitate to contact me at the phone number or email address listed above. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I look forward to your swift response.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
My credit reports are inaccurate. These inaccuracies are causing creditors to deny me credit. You have the duty to report accurate information about consumers. Please investigate these accounts and inquires and update these accounts accordingly to avoid future litigation.

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 2025-03-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Old information reappears or never goes away
Company: NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
As of today, previous lenders that were paid off are now back on my credit report showing 88 % of on-time payments. Last month on my credit report, it was reflecting 100 % on-time payment history. A lot of this information has been disputed as of XXXX  and was rectified. I refinanced my auto loan ( NAVY FEDERAL ) last year in XXXX or XXXX and the old information from the previous loan was removed ; now it's back on my credit report. 

My credit cards, except for XXXX and real estate loan all have been paid off and reflected on my credit report via XXXX XXXX. The late payments are showing on my credit report again. I went from 100 % on-time payment history to 88 % on-time payment history as if those credit cards, auto and real estate loan are still open.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-03 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:
Inaccurate accounts from the Equifax data breach remain on my report despite evidence. These errors are harming my finances and must be removed within 4 business days.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Despite previous disputes and your failure to correct the inaccurate information on my credit report, this is a formal notice of intent to sue for continued violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). 

Your companys repeated negligence has caused me significant financial and personal harm. If these inaccuracies are not resolved immediately, I will have no choice but to pursue legal action under the following statutes : FCRA 15 U.S. Code 1681n Civil Liability for Willful Noncompliance FCRA 15 U.S. Code 1681o Civil Liability for Negligent Noncompliance FDCPA 15 U.S. Code 1692k Civil Liability for Debt Collection Practices Violations

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 2025-03-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Despite previous disputes and your failure to correct the inaccurate information on my credit report, this is a formal notice of intent to sue for continued violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). 

Your companys repeated negligence has caused me significant financial and personal harm. If these inaccuracies are not resolved immediately, I will have no choice but to pursue legal action under the following statutes : FCRA 15 U.S. Code 1681n Civil Liability for Willful Noncompliance FCRA 15 U.S. Code 1681o Civil Liability for Negligent Noncompliance FDCPA 15 U.S. Code 1692k Civil Liability for Debt Collection Practices Violations

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Experian keeps refusing to investigate accounts I dont recognize, claiming they cant confirm my identity, even though Ive sent multiple copies of my ID and utility bills.

Every time I try to call, Im met with an automated system that wont connect me to a real person and just sends me to their website. This is completely unacceptable.

Ive sent multiple letters regarding this issue, starting on XX/XX/XXXX, followed by XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, and XX/XX/XXXX. Despite this, I have received emails from Experian stating they will not investigate on XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, and XX/XX/XXXX. 

Ive provided everything they need, yet they continue to ignore my dispute instead of handling it properly. This needs to be resolved immediately.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Kikoff Inc.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
This creditor engaged in abusive, deceptive, and unfair practices of the FDCPA which it prohibits. According to 15 USC 1666b it is a billing error I did not receive a statement 21 days before the late payment error. If finance charge included, there should be no late payments pursuant 15 USC 1605 ( a ) due to finance charge bring sum of all charges so I can not be penalized for something that is already paid in full.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-03 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Telecommunications debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: Diversified Adjustment Service, Inc.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
I have asked this company to remove this debt, and they were originally under a different debt collector name, switched names and they are now showing up as diversified adjustments. This is completely illegal, and I will pursue legal action if this debt isn't removed.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-03 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Virtual currency
Issue: Money was not available when promised — 
Company: Block, Inc.
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
Company Involved : Square ( Block, Inc. ) Issue : Funds Frozen Beyond Stated Holding Period Description of What Happened : In XX/XX/year>, Square ( Block, Inc. ) froze my account and withheld my funds, stating that they would be held for XXXX  days before becoming available for withdrawal. It has now been over XXXX years, and I still do not have access to my money {$73000.00} USD. 

I have repeatedly contacted Squares customer support via chat and phone, but I only receive generic responses stating that my account is deactivated, with no explanation about my funds. Their support agents refuse to provide any information on why the funds are still being held or when they will be released.

Square has failed to provide any valid justification for holding my money beyond their stated timeline. I have sent multiple inquiries, yet they continue to ignore my requests for transparency and access to my funds. 

This is an unacceptable business practice and may constitute unlawful withholding of funds. I am requesting CFPBs intervention to force Square to either : 1. Release my funds ( {$73000.00} ) immediately, as they have exceeded their own XXXX hold period.

2. Provide a clear and official written explanation on why my money is still being held and under what legal authority.

I believe Square is intentionally delaying access to funds that legally belong to me, and I urge CFPB to take action against them for this predatory behavior. 

Thank you for your assistance in resolving this matter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-03 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
Under 15 USC 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) subject to subsection ( f ) and except as provided in subsection ( g ), If the completeness or accuracy of any item of information contained in a consumer 's file at a consumer reporting agency is disputed by the consumer and the consumer notifies the agency directly or indirectly through a reseller, of such dispute, the agency 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 the 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 reseller. 
XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information is missing that should be on the report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
" I was shocked and devastated to see credit inquiries without my knowledge. I have reached out to the creditors to ask the following but they have FAILED to provide such.

Inquiry Details : Ask the creditor to provide specific details about the inquiry, such as the date it was made, the purpose of the inquiry and the type of credit product or service associated with the inquiry. 
Application Documentation : Request copies of any credit applications or other documents related to the inquiry. This may include application forms, agreements, or disclosures that you would have completed or received when applying for credit. 
Authorization Documentation : Ask the creditor to provide evidence of your authorization for the inquiry. This could include signed consent forms, agreements, or disclosures that demonstrate you provided permission for the creditor to access your credit report.

Communication Records : Request copies of any correspondence or communication between you and the creditor regarding the inquiry. This may include emails, letters, or notes documenting your interactions with the creditor.

Internal Records : Ask the creditor to prov
ide internal records or notes related to the inquiry, including any decision-making processes or reasons for initiating the inquiry.

Identity Verification : If identity theft is a concern, request verification measures taken by the creditor to
confirm your identity before initiating the inquiry. This may include verification of personal information or identity documents provided during the application process. 
Compliance Documentation : Inquire about the creditor 's compliance with relevant laws and regulations governing credit inquiries, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and Equal Credit Opportunity Act ( ECOA ). 
"

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 2025-03-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Getting a credit card — Application denied
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: KY

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/year> XXXX apples for a credit card from Wells Fargo stating i had excellent eligibility but was denied. I have little to no debt and a XXXX plus 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-03 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: AL

Complaint narrative:
I have not supplied proof under the doctrine of estoppel by silence, XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX. I pressume that no proof of the alleged debt, nor therefore any such debt, in fact therefore exist.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
In the quiet humdrum of everyday life, a sudden jolt shattered the tranquility : I had become a victim of identity theft. Like a thief in the night, unseen hands had stolen my personal information, plunging me into a bewildering maze of uncertainty. With each fraudulent transaction and unauthorized account, the breach of trust cut deep, leaving me grappling with the unsettling reality of a violated identity. Yet, in the midst of chaos, a glimmer of resilience emerged, a resolve to reclaim what was rightfully mine and restore the harmony stolen by unseen adversaries. These are the following accounts need to be removed : 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 XXXXXXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-03 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/scrub>XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX  : Account number XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX Account umber XXXX Dear Sir or Madam : I am a victim of identity theft. The information listed below, which appears on my credit report, does not relate to any transaction ( s ) that I have made. It is the result of identity theft.

[ Identify item ( s ) resulting from the identity theft that should be blocked, by name of the source, such as the credit card issuer or bank, and type of item, such as credit account, checking account, etc. ] Please block this information from my credit report, pursuant to section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and send the required notifications to all furnishers of this information. 
Enclosed are the following : A copy of my credit report I received from your company. The fraudulent items are circled. 
A copy of my Identity Theft Report and proof of my identity.

A copy of section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, which requires you to block the fraudulent information on my credit report resulting from identity theft within four business days an
d to promptly notify the furnisher ( s ) of that information.

I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter, and await your reply. 
Sincerely, XXXX XXXX Enclosures : Identity Theft Report Proof of identity : [ a copy of my drivers license/other government-issued identification card/other ] Copy of Credit Report

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-03 00:00:00
Product: Prepaid card — General-purpose prepaid card
Issue: Unexpected or other fees — 
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Resided in XXXX, XXXX  from XX/XX/XXXX to XX/XX/XXXX and XXXX XXXX, XXXX  from XX/XX/XXXX through present. Maintenance fees during this time on prepaid cards are illegal per state and local law. 

Fees charged total {$48.00} and were taken at {$3.00} per month starting in XX/XX/XXXX through XX/XX/XXXX. 

Fees are unauthorized and fraudulent.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
In the quiet humdrum of everyday life, a sudden jolt shattered the tranquility : I had become a victim of identity theft. Like a thief in the night, unseen hands had stolen my personal information, plunging me into a bewildering maze of uncertainty. With each fraudulent transaction and unauthorized account, the breach of trust cut deep, leaving me grappling with the unsettling reality of a violated identity. Yet, in the midst of chaos, a glimmer of resilience emerged, a resolve to reclaim what was rightfully mine and restore the harmony stolen by unseen adversaries. These are the following accounts need to be removed : XXXX. XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-03 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I have not supplied proof under the doctrine of estoppel by silence, XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX. I pressume that no proof of the alleged debt, nor therefore any such debt, in fact therefore exist.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Other features, terms, or problems — Other problem
Company: GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
I opened an Apple Card from Goldman Sachs on XX/XX/XXXX to take advantage of a promotion for 12 months interest-free financing on a new XXXX XXXX laptop. 

The account number and card number are nowhere to be found in any of the email communications I have received from them after opening this card. They also are not accessible at all within my account at XXXX. 

I waited for my first account statement to post on XX/XX/XXXX, and the account number is not there either. 

Through multiple phone calls to support today, XX/XX/XXXX, I have been told that the only way to access the account number and card number is through the XXXX XXXX on an XXXX or XXXX. I do not own either of these devices, I use a XXXX XXXX. The XXXX XXXX is not accessible via the XXXX XXXX which I purchased. 

The second person I spoke to did agree to give me my account number over the phone, however could not give me my card number -- instead telling me that for security reasons it is " only accessible to you via your XXXX XXXX. '' Since I do not have access to XXXX XXXX, I literally can not access my card number. 

This seems blatantly illegal to refuse me access to my basic account information because I did not purchase their preferred product.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
In the quiet humdrum of everyday life, a sudden jolt shattered the tranquility : I had become a victim of identity theft. Like a thief in the night, unseen hands had stolen my personal information, plunging me into a bewildering maze of uncertainty. With each fraudulent transaction and unauthorized account, the breach of trust cut deep, leaving me grappling with the unsettling reality of a violated identity. Yet, in the midst of chaos, a glimmer of resilience emerged, a resolve to reclaim what was rightfully mine and restore the harmony stolen by unseen adversaries. These are the following accounts need to be removed : 1. None

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation