vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-13 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Telecommunications debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: I.C. System, Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX. XXXX, XXXX has been reporting negatively on my credit report since XX/XX/XXXX. However, based upon information provided by the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, I.C. System, Inc. was not licensed to practice in ( the state of my residence ) California until XX/XX/XXXX. Not only did I dispute the negative item in the amount of {$500.00} immediately in XX/XX/XXXX, ( to no avail ), this entity had no legal authority to furnish adverse information to the XXXX ( XXXX ) major credit reporting agencies at its initial reporting, because it was not legally licensed to do so at that time. Their illegal actions have resulted in a negative impact to my credit report. And they are currently reporting a 24 month past due history despite the fact that they were not legally authorized to do so, in addition to the fact that I have never had any financial/contractual relationship with them.

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 2024-12-13 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I have noticed that my credit report contains incorrect personal information, which has led to the appearance of an unknown and inaccurate account. As a victim of identity theft, my personal information was used fraudulently, resulting in an item on my credit report that I have no connection to. Following Equifax 's instructions, I filed an FTC Identity Theft Report and submitted it along with the required documentation. However, despite my efforts, this fraudulent item still remains on my report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-13 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Populus Financial Group, Inc. (F/K/A Ace Cash Express)
State: AR

Complaint narrative:
I received a letter from ACE CASH EXPRESS dated XXXX It states item, Check # XXXX dated XXXX in my name was returned from bank due to XXXX  on XXXX  ACE IS Requesting {$320.00} which includes a {$25.00} fee. 

I have NEVER visited or written a check to ACE CASH EXPRESS. I have not visited XXXX, XXXX What really weird/strange/suspicious is my son received the exact same letter from ACE CASH EXPRESS with his name on it. 

The letter includes Options to pay 1 ) online at myacefile.com 2 ) call XXXX XXXX ) pay in storelocal ACE CASH EXPRESS. 

The ending has Sincerely XXXX XXXX XXXX check Collection XXXX. XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I came across several errors in my credit report during a recent review. The late payments shown are not accurate for my payment history. Please address these issues and make the updates. Thanks!

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 2024-12-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Getting a credit card — Card opened without my consent or knowledge
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
Paypal.com XXXX party ( XXXX ) host modified XXXX party ( XXXX ) web page to a closed end account.

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 2024-12-13 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am distressed that this Bureau has included this information in my credit report profile and I have failed to maintain reasonable procedures in their operations to assure maximum possible accuracy in the credit report they publish, just to favor the credit companies. In this sense, and 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. The accounts below have violated my rights. 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602A. 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 an 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 ) ( a ) 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. I request delete the not authorized hard inquiries below : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2024-12-13 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am distressed that this Bureau has included this information in my credit report profile and I have failed to maintain reasonable procedures in their operations to assure maximum possible accuracy in the credit report they publish, just to favor the credit companies. In this sense, and 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. The accounts below have violated my rights. 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602A. 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 an 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 ) ( a ) 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. I request delete the not authorized hard inquiries below : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  - XX/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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-13 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I did not approve these transactions to be included in my consumer report, neither in writing nor verbally. Therefore, I formally request that these accounts be blocked and removed from my record. This is not a mistake or a misrepresentation. These transactions were included without my explicit consent or instruction. I am stressing this to highlight the seriousness of my request. It is based on accurate information, and I am not attempting to deceive or manipulate the situation in any way. My intent is solely to ensure that my consumer report reflects only those transactions that I have authorized. I am committed to maintaining the integrity of my financial records and ensuring that they are accurate and truthful. My request is genuine and aimed at correcting an unauthorized inclusion, not at exploiting any system or misleading any party involved.

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 2024-12-13 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
My credit means a lot to me, and Im really worried about the mistakes on my credit report. These inaccuracies super stressful to my mind and theyre affecting my ability to secure new credit. Ive worked hard to build my credit and its just frustrating to see it impacted by errors that arent even my fault. I'm just really worried but all I can do right now is hope.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-13 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
Seeing multiple unauthorized credit inquiries from your company on my report was infuriating. This is a direct violation of my rights and has caused significant harm to my credit and my peace of mind.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-13 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
For the company to do what is fair and equitable to me as a consumer by deleting the unauthorized items from my consumer report These items are not transactions conducted by me as a consumer. 

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 # XXXX Account name : XXXX XXXX # XXXX Account name : XXXX  XXXX # XXXX Account name : XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX Account name : Account name : Account name : Account name : 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 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-13 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:
For the company to do what is fair and equitable to me as a consumer by deleting the unauthorized items from my consumer report These items are not transactions conducted by me as a consumer. 

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 # XXXX Account name : XXXX XXXX # XXXX Account name : XXXX  XXXX # XXXX Account name : XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX Account name : Account name : Account name : Account name : 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 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 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 2024-12-13 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:
Consumer Name : XXXX, Consumer Social Security Number : ( XXXX ), Consumer Date of Birth : ( XX/XX/XXXX ), Contents of Complaint : This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the 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 credit card account opened at XXXX XXXX  on XX/XX/XXXX under the account number ( XXXX ), a personal credit card account opened at XXXX  XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX under the account number ( XXXX ), a personal credit card account opened at XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX under the account number ( XXXX ), and an installment loan account opened at XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX under the account number ( XXXX ). I do not recognize the aforementioned accounts as reported. The aforementioned accounts appearing on my consumer credit report maintained by you were not opened, made, or initiated by me. All of the aforementioned accounts are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint # XXXX as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts are the result of identity theft and fraud.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-13 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:
Consumer Name : XXXX, Consumer Social Security Number : ( XXXX ), Consumer Date of Birth : ( XX/XX/XXXX ), Contents of Complaint : This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the 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 credit card account opened at XXXX XXXX  on XX/XX/XXXX under the account number ( XXXX ), a personal credit card account opened at XXXX  XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX under the account number ( XXXX ), a personal credit card account opened at XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX under the account number ( XXXX ), and an installment loan account opened at XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX under the account number ( XXXX ). I do not recognize the aforementioned accounts as reported. The aforementioned accounts appearing on my consumer credit report maintained by you were not opened, made, or initiated by me. All of the aforementioned accounts are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint # XXXX as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts are the result of identity theft and 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-12-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I have fallen victim to identity theft, and my personal information has been used fraudulently, leading to items appearing on my credit report that I have no connection to. Following Experians guidance, I filed an FTC Identity Theft Report and submitted it along with the necessary documentation. Despite these efforts, the fraudulent items continue to remain on my report.

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 2024-12-12 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
I am demanding the immediate removal of fraudulent accounts and incorrect information on my credit report. I am a victim of identity theft resulting from the XXXX data breach. You are legally obligated under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) to maintain accurate records, and your failure to do so has caused substantial harm to my credit profile. 
Violations of the FCRA : 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ( Blocking Information Resulting from Identity Theft ) : The credit bureaus are required to block information resulting from identity theft within four ( 4 ) business days of receiving proper documentation. Despite my compliance with these requirements, the fraudulent accounts remain on my credit report. 

15 U.S.C. 1681i ( Procedure in Case of Disputed Accuracy ) : Credit bureaus must investigate disputes regarding inaccuracies within 30 days of receiving a dispute notice. The credit bureaus have either failed to conduct a proper investigation or have provided no resolution.

15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ) ( Requirement to Ensure Maximum Possible Accuracy ) : The credit bureaus are obligated to maintain accurate information in credit reports. Reporting fraudulent accounts, despite being notified of identity theft, is a violation of this standard.The continued reporting of fraudulent accounts has caused significant harm to my financial well-being and reputation. These inaccuracies affect my ability to access credit, housing, and other essential services, placing undue stress and burden on me as an identity theft victim.

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 2024-12-13 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I want to stress that I did not give written permission for these specific transactions to be included in my consumer report. At no point did I authorize these entries, and their presence on my report is unwarranted. Consequently, I am formally requesting that these accounts be blocked and removed from my report immediately. It is important to clarify that this request is not due to any error or negligence on my part. There has been no oversight or misunderstanding on my end. Instead, this issue arises solely from the fact that I did not explicitly authorize the inclusion of these transactions in my report. I am diligent about maintaining the accuracy and privacy of my financial records, and these unauthorized entries compromise that integrity. I trust that you will handle this matter with the urgency and seriousness it deserves. Please confirm the removal of these transactions from my report as soon as possible. Thank you for your prompt attention to this issue.

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 2024-12-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Other features, terms, or problems — Other problem
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I opened a small business checking account with XXXX  XXXX XXXX, and a small business credit card with Wells Fargo. In setting up my credit card, I wanted to link the credit card to the checking account so that I can pay the credit card with the checking account. 

When entering in my account information for my checking account in the Wells Fargo application, I receive an error message indicating the account is not set up for transfers or payments. 

I have contacted Wells Fargo, who states that the set-up needs to occur with XXXX XXXX  XXXX . I have contacted XXXX  XXXX XXXX who insists the set-up must occur with Wells Fargo . The banks have refused to provide email addresses, enter in a joint call to resolve the issue, and are now putting me at risk of incurring interest on a credit card unnecessarily. 

Both financial institutions are adamant that their is nothing forbidding the connecting between the accounts but have refused to take reasonable steps to resolve the 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 2024-12-13 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the Bureau credit reporting agency , block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within XXXX business days of you receiving this complaint.

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