vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-26 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute several accounts that l believe to be fraudulent and have negatively impacted my credit report. 
Below is a detailed list of the accounts in question : XXXX XXXX account number XXXX, XXXX XXXX account number XXXX, XXXX XXXX account number XXXX Credit acceptance co account number XXXX. I have not authorized any transactions or accounts with these institutions, and I believe these entries are the result of identity theft or fraud. I kindly request an investigation into these accounts and their immediate removal from my credit report. I have attached a copy of the FTC report as well as my ID etc.

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 2024-11-26 00:00:00
Product: Prepaid card — General-purpose prepaid card
Issue: Trouble using the card — Trouble using the card to spend money in a store or online
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
I received an American Express gift card as a gift for XXXX. Out of the {$50.00} I have only been able to get XXXX place to accept the card so far. Every other store will not accept the gift card. I was on hold with customer service for over and hours to try to see if I could just have a check sent to me with the balance and they transferred me around before I was disconnected. When I read up on the problem it seems that lots of people have this same issue. Id just like to get the remaining balance off the gift card so it can be used

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-26 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Check cashing service
Issue: Fraud or scam — 
Company: WESTERN UNION COMPANY, THE
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
This crime took place XX/XX/year>. This incident was brought to my attention XX/XX/year>. 
Both were Western Union money orders purchased at the XXXX XXXX XXXX stand XXXX XXXX. 
XXXX XXXX, XXXX. The first money order was made out to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Fl. in the amount of {$170.00} and the other was made out to XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX in the amount of {$120.00}. Both were mailed directly across the street in the US postal mailbox. Western Union charged me {$15.00} for each money order that was traced. Both money orders were scrubbed, forged and cashed. A police report was made, the postal police were also notified. The copies of both reports were sent to Western Union Financial Services Inc. XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX Mail Shop : XXXX XXXX. Western Union was engaged in tactics that are unethical and uncooperative. There has been no reimbursement up until this time. I have all copies and documentation pertaining to this matter ; if you should find it necessary I will provide it at your request. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX Email : XXXX Phone : XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-26 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: TRANSWORLD SYSTEMS INC
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
To Whom it May Concern ; This is in reference to the Consumer Report sent by your Company via mail dated While checking the above report, it came to my notice that your Company has furnished an account on my report.

According to 15 USC 1692a ( 2 ), the term Communication means the conveying of informa- tion regarding a debt directly or indirectly to any person through any medium.

As per the literal interpretation Any medium includes any oral, written, electronic, or other medium. Therefore, furnishing of the Consumer Report ( bearing information regarding the al- leged debt ) by the Company will amount to Communication as per Fair Debt Collection Prac- tices Act ( FDCPA ).

Pursuant to my rights as per 15 USC 1692c ( c ) I am hereby providing you formal notice to cease any further communications regarding this account immediately. This includes but not limited to telephone calls, emails, social media, or any Consumer Reporting Agency. 

Any further contact by your Agent or Company, except a communication confirming your ac- knowledgment of this letter, is in violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). 

If you do not cease communication a lawsuit will be commenced against you.Remove this account from my consumer report asap.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-26 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally request the blocking and deletion of the following fraudulent accounts and inquiries from my credit report in accordance with 15 USC 1681c-2 ( a ) and FCRA 605 ( b ). I am a victim of identity theft resulting from a data breach, and these accounts and inquiries were made without my authorization. 
Fraudulent Accounts to Be Blocked and Deleted : XXXX XXXX  XXXX Account Number : XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX Amount : {$2200.00} XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX Amount : {$5900.00} XXXX CREDIT XXXX XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX Amount : {$2200.00} XXXX. XXXX XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX Amount : {$12000.00} XXXX. XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX Amount : {$11000.00} Fraudulent Inquiries to Be Removed : XXXX. XXXX XXXX  XXXX : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX Date : 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-26 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
I did not consent to, or authorize nor benefit from any of the following Inquiries. Block and remove it. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX  Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX  Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX & XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX 2023

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 2024-11-26 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
I did not consent to, or authorize nor benefit from any of the following Inquiries. Block and remove it. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquired on  XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX & XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-26 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request under pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 USC 1681 c-2 ) that you, the TransUnion credit reporting agency XXXX block information appearing on my credit report that is the results of Identity theft, XXXX XXXX XXXX and fraud withing 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurate, and false information consists of these following accounts XXXX  XXXX. 
These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer XXXX credit report maintained by you which shows the aforementioned fraudulent items. I DO NOT RECOGNIZE THE AFOREMENTIONED ACCOUNTS, COLLECTIONS AND HARD INQUIRY APPEARING IN MY CREDIT REPORT MAINTAONED BY YOU WERE NOT OPENED, MADE OR INITIATED BY ME. ALL OF THE MENTIONED ACCOUNTS ARE THE RESULT OF IDENTITY THEFT, XXXX XXXX BREACH AND FRAUD. ATTACHED TO THIS IS A ACOPY OF FTC IDENTITY THEFT REPORT AS PROOF FROM US FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION.

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 2024-11-26 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: IL

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 response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-26 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: IL

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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-26 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
Consumer Name : ( XXXX 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 XXXX 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 XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX under the account number ( XXXX ), XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX under the account number ( XXXX ), XXXX  XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX under the account number ( XXXX ) XXXX  XXXX XXXX  on XX/XX/XXXX under the account number ( XXXX ). 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 # ( XXXX ) 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-26 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: TN

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. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX {$120.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$960.00}, XXXX XXXX {$0.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX {$4500.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$540.00} I looked at my EQUIFAX credit report on XX/XX/year> and noticed some things are incomplete and not accurate. And according to the fair credit reporting act whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report it shall follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about who the report relates according to 15 USC 1681 ( e ) ( b ).

And according to15 USC 1681 1i5 they are suppose to do this ( 5 ) Treatment of inaccurate of unverifiable information ( A ) In general if, after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( 1 ) of any information disputed by a consumer, an item of the information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or can not be verified, the consumer reporting agency shall- ( i ) promptly delete that item of information from the file of the consumer, or modify that item of information, as appropriate, based on the results of the reinvestigation; and ( ii ) promptly notify the furnisher of that the information has been modified or deleted from the file of the consumer.

And according to 15 USC 1681s-2 they are suppose to 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 2024-11-26 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
Kindly block and remove the unauthorized accounts from my credit report promptly. I did not open or authorize these accounts and have no knowledge of their origin. Pursuant to USC 1681g, I formally request their removal within 15 days. I have included the relevant documents for your review and reference.

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 2024-11-26 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 recently conducted a review of my credit report and found several items that have caused me significant distress. These items appear to be unverifiable, inaccurate, and questionable. Your agency has failed to ensure the accuracy of the information as required under 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ) Accuracy of Reports. This statute mandates that consumer reporting agencies must follow reasonable procedures to ensure the maximum possible accuracy of the information they report.

Furthermore, under 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 5 ) Treatment of Inaccurate or Unverifiable Information, you are required to promptly delete or modify any information found to be inaccurate, incomplete, or unverifiable during a reinvestigation. If you are unable to provide me with verifiable proof of the accuracy of the disputed items within 15 days of your investigation, these accounts and the related information must be removed from my credit report.

Additionally, under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), I do not recognize any of the alleged creditors or debt collectors. I have never entered into a valid contract with any of these entities, nor have I engaged in any transactions with them. As such, these accounts are fraudulent and may be the result of identity theft or other illegal activities. Attempting to enforce these fraudulent accounts is unlawful. I request that you expedite your investigation to prevent further harm, losses, or damages that I may suffer as a victim of identity theft.

Moreover, under the Fair Credit Billing Act, my right to privacy has been violated, and this breach infringes upon my rights as outlined in The Privacy Act of 1974. Removing the inaccurate and fraudulent information from my credit report will help restore my privacy and prevent further violations.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-26 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I recently conducted a review of my credit report and found several items that have caused me significant distress. These items appear to be unverifiable, inaccurate, and questionable. Your agency has failed to ensure the accuracy of the information as required under 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ) Accuracy of Reports. This statute mandates that consumer reporting agencies must follow reasonable procedures to ensure the maximum possible accuracy of the information they report.

Furthermore, under 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 5 ) Treatment of Inaccurate or Unverifiable Information, you are required to promptly delete or modify any information found to be inaccurate, incomplete, or unverifiable during a reinvestigation. If you are unable to provide me with verifiable proof of the accuracy of the disputed items within 15 days of your investigation, these accounts and the related information must be removed from my credit report.

Additionally, under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), I do not recognize any of the alleged creditors or debt collectors. I have never entered into a valid contract with any of these entities, nor have I engaged in any transactions with them. As su
ch, these accounts are fraudulent and may be the result of identity theft or other illegal activities. Attempting to enforce these fraudulent accounts is unlawful. I request that you expedite your investigation to prevent further harm, losses, or damages that I may suffer as a victim of identity theft.

Moreover, under the Fair Credit Billing Act, my right to privacy has been violated, and this breach infringes upon my rights as outlined in The Privacy Act of 1974. Removing the inaccurate and fraudulent information from my credit report will help restore my privacy and prevent further 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 2024-11-26 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Amsher Collection Services, Inc.
State: DE

Complaint narrative:
Amsher collection services were added to my XXXX credit report for the claimed amount of XXXX dollars. I do not know this creditor. Please help resolve this matter

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-26 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I hope you're doing well. I've run into a bit of a problem. While going through my credit report, I noticed some things that don't seem quite right, and it appears my identity have been stolen online. My nephew, who's studying computer science, helped me out by finding a way to check if my XXXX emails were involved in this breach. To my surprise, it turns out that 2 out of 3 of my emails contain a lot of my sensitive and personal information. I want to emphasize that I'm not the one behind these accounts. It would mean a lot to me if you could assist in removing the following from my credit report. Please see the attached file for what I am complaining about and take immediate actions.

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 2024-11-26 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: Absolute Resolutions Corp.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
To Whom it May Concern ; This is in reference to the Consumer Report sent by your Company via mail dated While checking the above report, it came to my notice that your Company has furnished an account on my report.

According to 15 USC 1692a ( 2 ), the term Communication means the conveying of informa- tion regarding a debt directly or indirectly to any person through any medium.

As per the literal interpretation Any medium includes any oral, written, electronic, or other medium. Therefore, furnishing of the Consumer Report ( bearing information regarding the al- leged debt ) by the Company will amount to Communication as per Fair Debt Collection Prac- tices Act ( FDCPA ). Pursuant to my rights as per 15 USC 1692c ( c
) I am hereby providing you formal notice to cease any further communications regarding this account immediately. This includes but not limited to telephone calls, emails, social media, or any Consumer Reporting Agency.

Any further contact by your Agent or Company, except a communication confirming your ac- knowledgment of this letter, is in violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ).

If you do not cease communication a lawsuit will be commenced against you.Remove this account from my consumer report asap.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation