vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CO

Complaint narrative:
I was reviewing my credit record and I am quite upset at the inaccuracies you are reporting in my credit record. I need the following inaccurate information to be updated XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$470000.00} - The number of late payments is incorrect. I never missed a payment. Please adjust immediately. 

XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$980.00} -You are reporting different information from other bureaus. Per FCRA, reporting must be 100 % accurate or the information must be updated. 

XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$4700.00} -This is a duplicate account please investigate this and make a correction

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-15 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly — Talked to a third-party about your debt
Company: Advanced Recovery Systems, Inc. (PA)
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX called my legal father and mother about a debt that I owe.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-15 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
This is my follow up to notify you that I am a victim of erroneous reporting and I submit to dispute this account in my file resulting from the crime. The account I am disputing does not relate to any transactions obtaining any possession of goods, services or money that I have made or authorized. Please remove the reporting of this account in my credit file that resulted from an alleged erroneous reporting. This account is unknown to me. Also, the information you provided on this account is DELETED from other bureaus and I have doubts about their accuracy and the reported payment history on this is a mystery to me. As required by FCRA 605B ( c ) ( 1 ) ( C ) Authority to decline or rescind. 
XXXX : XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$920.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$920.00} -- -- -- -TRANSUNION : XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$920.00}

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 2024-05-15 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
This is my follow up to notify you that I am a victim of erroneous reporting and I submit to dispute this account in my file resulting from the crime. The account I am disputing does not relate to any transactions obtaining any possession of goods, services or money that I have made or authorized. Please remove the reporting of this account in my credit file that resulted from an alleged erroneous reporting. This account is unknown to me. Also, the information you provided on this account is DELETED from other bureaus and I have doubts about their accuracy and the reported payment history on this is a mystery to me. As required by FCRA 605B ( c ) ( 1 ) ( C ) Authority to decline or rescind. 
XXXX : XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$920.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXEQUIFAX : XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$920.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Balance : {$920.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I wrote to request that items that are unknown to me be removed. I just learned about this law today. Per FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), you have four business days to remove or prohibit any content or objects. This is something I already mentioned in my prior complaint, and I'm mentioning it here once more. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$69000.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-15 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:
According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) you are required by federal law to verify -through the physical verification of the original signed consumer contract - any and all accounts you post on a credit report. Otherwise, anyone paying for your reporting services could fax, mail or email in a fraudulent account. I am requesting that the reporting of this information be blocked and deleted. My request to block is not made in error ; nor is my request to block being made on the basis of a material misrepresentation of fact by me relevant to the request to block the identified transactions.

I demand to see verifiable proof ( an original Consumer Contract with my Signature on it ) you have on file of the records listed below. Your failure to positively verify these accounts has hurt my ability to obtain credit. Under the FCRA, unverified accounts must be removed and if you are unable to provide me a copy of verifiable proof, you must remove the accounts listed below. i demand the following accounts be verified or removed immediately 1. 15 usc 1681b ( a ) ( 2 ) permissible purpose of consumer reports XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please delete immediately.

B

y the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I demand that these items be investigated and removed from my credit report. It is my understanding that you will recheck these items with the creditor who has posted them. Please remove any information that the creditor can not verify. I understand that under 15 U.S.C. Sec. 1681i ( a ), you must complete this reinvestigation within 30 days of receipt of this letter. Please send an updated copy of my credit report to the above address. According to the act, there shall be no charge for this updated report. I also request that you please send notices of corrections to anyone who received my credit report in the past six months. Thank you for your time and help in this matter.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
I am writing regarding my credit report, which contains inaccurate and incomplete information that requires your attention. The reason for my dispute is that your agency has not provided sufficient information to verify the debt in question. XXXX and XXXX, another credit bureau, has already corrected the inaccuracy these accounts from their records due to an identified error. I am perplexed as to how you have verified these accounts while the other bureaus have updated it. Therefore, I request that you correct these accounts from my credit file as it is inaccurate, erroneous, incomplete, or unverifiable. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-15 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Telecommunications debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: Kriya Capital, LLC
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX posted a debt on my XXXX report and I have never used them for any personal use

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-15 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
I was a victim of identity theft and I am currently in distress and suffering from XXXX because of this. I am seeking help on my situation where my credit report reflects an outstanding debt that I know was caused by fraud. I have no idea how the theft took place. I also have no knowledge of any suspects. I did not receive any money, goods, or services as a result of identity theft.

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 2024-05-15 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
I was a victim of identity theft and I am currently in distress and suffering from XXXX  because of this. I am seeking help on my situation where my credit report reflects an outstanding debt that I know was caused by fraud. I have no idea how the theft took place. I also have no knowledge of any suspects. I did not receive any money, goods, or services as a result of identity theft.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-15 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:
My recently checked updated personal credit report still has some unauthorized credit inquiries still remained on my personal credit report. I once contacted these companies and asked them to remove their credit inquiries from my credit profile. I also requested that you initiate an investigation into the below inquiries on my credit report to determine who authorized these inquiries. I know your investigation is complete, and you find my allegation to be true, please remove these inquiries, inaccurate names and addresses from my credit file. Here are the remaining items for removal : 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 TRANSUNION : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OR XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OR XXXX. The items I am disputing do not concern any transactions involving the acquisition of goods, services, or funds that I have initiated or approved. Please help me remove them as soon as possible.

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 2024-05-15 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
My recently checked updated personal credit report still has some unauthorized credit inquiries still remained on my personal credit report. I once contacted these companies and asked them to remove their credit inquiries from my credit profile. I also requested that you initiate an investigation into the below inquiries on my credit report to determine who authorized these inquiries. I know your investigation is complete, and you find my allegation to be true, please remove these inquiries, inaccurate names and addresses from my credit file. Here are the remaining items for removal : XXXX : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OR XXXX XX/XX/year> XXXX XX/XX/year> XXXX XX/XX/year> -- -- -- -- -- -- EQUIFAX : XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/year> XXXX XX/XX/year> -- -- -- -- -- -- XXXX : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OR XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OR XXXX. The items I am disputing do not concern any transactions involving the acquisition of goods, services, or funds that I have initiated or approved. Please help me remove them as soon as possible.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-15 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
The account is from XXXX XXXX XXXX on behalf of XXXX in the amount of {$890.00}. I have no knowledge of either of these companies, nor was I contacted or notified of any such charges. All of my personal accounts are in good standing. I would never allow anything to go into collections. Upon my own research, there have been numerous instances of this same exact thing happening to other people. I have attempted to contact this company without success, the number given was provided after speaking with Experian. I need this removed from my credit report immediately because it's hindering me from obtaining my financial aid for medical school. This is URGENT.

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 2024-05-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX an account was fraudulently opened with XXXX XXXX XXXX with a balance of {$670.00}. Equifax Credit Bureau Continues to violate my consumer rights by reporting XXXX XXXX XXXX on my credit report as a charge off. 

I have no knowledge of this account and I have continually disputed this account and Equifax fails to verify the accuracy of this account. Equifax Credit Bureau Continues to violate my consumer rights by reporting this account on my credit report. 

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, Account name : # XXXX, 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

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. 



I looked at my Equifax credit report on XX/XX/XXXX 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 whom the report relates according to 15 USC 1681 ( e ) ( b )

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-15 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
This was my follow through complaint for the removal of these inquiries and incorrect personal information. Per FCRA section 605B, credit reporting agencies are required to remove any items listed on an identity theft report with reference number XXXX. Please find the attached documents to assist in the removal of the erroneous personal information and inquiries posted to my report. Here is the list of items that were opened without my permission : EXPERIAN : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, MD XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, IN XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX -- -- -- -- -- -- -XXXX  : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, IN XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, MD XXXX DEPT OF ED XX/XX/XXXX DEPT OF ED XX/XX/XXXX -- -- -- -- -- -- XXXX : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, IN XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX MD XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX. According to FCRA Section 605B ( a ), the credit reporting agencies shall remove any items in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information resulting from alleged identity theft, no 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 2024-05-15 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: MO

Complaint narrative:
I regret to inform you that the fraudulent items remain unresolved. The continued presence of these fraudulent items not only compromises my financial security but also affects my trust in your company 's ability to protect my interests as a customer. Despite my prior attempts to address this issue, The lack of resolution has caused me significant stress, inconvenience, and potential financial losses. 

Given the seriousness of this matter, I urgently request that your team take the following actions : Immediately investigate and remove all fraudulent items from my account. 
Provide a detailed explanation of the steps taken to resolve this issue and prevent similar occurrences in the future. 
Confirm in writing that the fraudulent items have been removed and my account has been corrected. 
I understand that resolving such issues can take time, but the prolonged delay in addressing this matter is unacceptable. Please keep me informed of the progress and steps being taken to resolve this issue until it is fully addressed. With this, I am asking for your assistance to remove the fraudulent items : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, MO XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX MO XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, MO XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-15 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: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/year> a fraudulent account was opened in my name at Wells Fargo without my consent. I have attempted to dispute it and have it remove however the credit continues to inaccurately violate my consumer rights by reporting it. In addition, each credit bureau also illegally reports this fraudulent account as well. There is current a balance reporting of {$18000.00}

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 2024-05-15 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: NV

Complaint narrative:
I am writing once more to express my bewilderment at your credit bureau 's handling of the investigation into the account, as I continue to dispute the presence of fraudulent account on my credit report. As you are aware, I have submitted the required FTC report regarding this fraudulent account. Following my submission, both XXXX and XXXX removed this account from their records. I have also directly contacted the company associated with this account, and they have confirmed the removal of the account. Therefore, I am puzzled as to why this account is still being reported by your bureau. It is imperative to recognize that as a credit bureau, you are legally bound to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of your records. Failing to remove this fraudulent account not only violates this obligation but also exposes me to further harm. Please delete this account right away : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
FCRA 605B mandates the removal of any incorrect accounts from my credit report. Could you please review the documents? Some of the listed accounts are inaccurately reported. I am owed {$1000.00} for each erroneous entry on my credit file.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-15 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: NV

Complaint narrative:
I am writing once more to express my bewilderment at your credit bureau 's handling of the investigation into the account, as I continue to dispute the presence of fraudulent account on my credit report. As you are aware, I have submitted the required FTC report regarding this fraudulent account. Following my submission, both Transunion and XXXX removed this account from their records. I have also directly contacted the company associated with this account, and they have confirmed the removal of the account. Therefore, I am puzzled as to why this account is still being reported by your bureau. It is imperative to recognize that as a credit bureau, you are legally bound to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of your records. Failing to remove this fraudulent account not only violates this obligation but also exposes me to further harm. Please delete these accounts right away : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX 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