vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-22 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
AS A CONSUMER I AM SUBMITTING THIS REPORT TODAY, THE CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES XXXX, EQUIFAX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX AND XXXX HAVE VIOLATED 18 USC 1028A, WHICH PROHIBITS AGGRAVATED IDENTITY THEFT. THIS VIOLATION OCCURED WHEN THESE ENTITIES FURNISHED INFORMATION WITHOUT MY CONSENT, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING INQUIRIES : TO MY REPORTS. ADDITIONALLY, THEY HAVE CONTRAVENED 15 USC 1681b, which outlines the permissible purpose of consumer reports.

Credit Card Opened by the Thief Company or Organization : Under penalty of perjury, I declare this information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

I understand that knowingly making any false statements to the government may violate federal, state, or local criminal statutes, and may result in a fine, imprisonment, or both.

Use this form to prove to businesses and credit bureaus that you have submitted an FTC Identity Theft Report to law enforcement. I am aware that some businesses might request that you also file a report with your local police.

Form SSA-89 was requested by me to the creditor as validation of applying for an account. The form should always be filled out by any creditor releasing credit to a consumer along with providing proof of a wet ink signature. Without that, it isn't valid and should be removed immediately.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-22 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: AR

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to bring to your attention a matter of utmost importance regarding fraudulent items on my credit report. Despite my repeated attempts to rectify this issue, the fraudulent information continues to adversely impact my credit standing, causing substantial harm to my financial well-being. I first discovered the presence of fraudulent items on my credit report. Since then, I have made several attempts to dispute and remove these inaccuracies through the established dispute resolution process. Regrettably, these efforts have not yielded the desired outcome, and the fraudulent items persist on my credit report. This situation is not only damaging my creditworthiness but also causing significant distress and inconvenience. I am seeking your urgent attention to address the following matters : A comprehensive and thorough investigation into the fraudulent items on my credit report. Immediate removal of the inaccuracies from my credit report to prevent further harm to my financial standing. Confirmation of the resolution and an updated credit report reflecting the accurate and corrected information. I am aware of my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), and I believe it is crucial to rectify this matter promptly. Failure to address and remove these fraudulent items may compel me to take legal action to protect my rights and seek appropriate remedies. Enclosed with this letter, please find copies of supporting documents. I am asking for your assistance to remove these fraudulent items in my credit file : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-22 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: AR

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to bring to your attention a matter of utmost importance regarding fraudulent items on my credit report. Despite my repeated attempts to rectify this issue, the fraudulent information continues to adversely impact my credit standing, causing substantial harm to my financial well-being. I first discovered the presence of fraudulent items on my credit report. Since then, I have made several attempts to dispute and remove these inaccuracies through the established dispute resolution process. Regrettably, these efforts have not yielded the desired outcome, and the fraudulent items persist on my credit report. This situation is not only damaging my creditworthiness but also causing significant distress and inconvenience. I am seeking your urgent attention to address the following matters : A comprehensive and thorough investigation into the fraudulent items on my credit report. Immediate removal of the inaccuracies from my credit report to prevent further harm to my financial standing. Confirmation of the resolution and an updated credit report reflecting the accurate and corrected information. I am aware of my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), and I believe it is crucial to rectify this matter promptly. Failure to address and remove these fraudulent items may compel me to take legal action to protect my rights and seek appropriate remedies. Enclosed with this letter, please find copies of supporting documents. I am asking for your assistance to remove these fraudulent items in my credit file : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-22 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Problem with a lender or other company charging your account — Transaction was not authorized
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
on XX/XX/XXXX, I visited Wells Fargo to open a CD and new checking account, when I checked my Wells Fargo App, I noticed that on XXXX of the business account I have custody of for an organization ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ), has a balance that seemed low. When I checked the transactions, I found an unauthorized XXXX payment to XXXX XXXX was made Business to Business ( transaction date XX/XX/XXXX ). I reported to the bank the unauthorized transaction. On XX/XX/XXXX, the bank issued a letter that they can not reimburse the money back for the unauthorized transaction because per policy, the account holder only has XXXX hrs to report an authorized transaction. They are denying the reimbursement because the XXXX hrs have already laps since XX/XX/XXXX and referred me to XXXX XXXX to recoup the money. The bank failed to protect my money from an unauthorized transaction and refused to take any further action ( just an investigation ). I called XXXX XXXX and from their end, there is nothing to dispute because the bank allowed the transaction to happen through XXXX Business to Business payment. XXXX XXXX can only file a dispute if a XXXX credit card was used for the transaction and in this case, wells fargo allowed the payment to process. The money we entrusted to Wells Fargo ( {$4500.00} ) is now gone and Wells FArgo refuses to take any action to get the money back because XXXX hrs have already lapse.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-22 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 investigate my claim in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. If you find any unauthorized inquiries, please remove them as quickly as possible and send me a copy of my new, accurate credit report. 
XXXX XX/XX/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 2023-12-22 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Why is it that, despite my diligent efforts to bring these inaccuracies to your attention, your bureau continues to report the same late payments, casting a shadow over my creditworthiness? I was the victim and Im not sure why the CRA is not complying with the law. Im very confused why this one seems to ignore my requests. I am left questioning the sincerity of your commitment to aiding consumers in maintaining accurate credit profiles. The fact that the inaccurate late payments persist suggests either a monumental failure in your investigative processes or a deliberate negligence that borders on betrayal. 
XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Those payments were made on time. I am requesting that the late payment markings be updated to reflect my accurate payment history. 
I demand an immediate and thorough investigation into this matter, along with a detailed explanation of the steps your bureau is taking to rectify these inaccuracies. It is inconceivable to me that a credit reporting agency of your stature can not fulfill its fundamental duty of ensuring the accuracy of the information it disseminates. I insist that you act promptly to remove the inaccuracies from my credit report and provide me with a written confirmation of the corrections made.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-22 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
Trying to use an American Express gift card is virtually impossible. XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX, no one accepts them. You have to wait and hope that a physical store might take it when you're out. And if they do, they place limits on it so you can absolutely never use the full amount the card is worth. This is a well established and recurring problem and yet no government agency has ever tackled the issue of how these cards are basically money traps. You buy them and can't get the money back out as intended. You contact the company and the only way to get a hold of a human is to say your card was stolen. They check and see the card has funds and they offer no assistance for you other than suggesting you " try another retailer, in person ''.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-22 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: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
On XXXX the XXXX I was notified by the banker that I was denied for an account and for credit. I immediately went home to check my credit monitoring service and was unable to access my XXXX file. It was completely gone. 

I then proceeded to contact XXXX and was transferred to the office of consumer affairs and spoke to a lady named XXXX. She asked me if I had any knowledge of multiple inquires and told me there were several attempts to acquire credit using my social security number. She said she was seeing two different files for my social security number. I asked her the name of the other profile which she said she could not disclose. She did however give me a date of birth XX/XX/XXXX. I informed her that I was not in any way associated with that date of birth or profile and in fact was a victim of identity theft. Which caused me denial with the banking system. I was told by XXXX that I would be contacted within 30 days after an investigation was done. I was never contacted but did receive an alert that my account was available again only to see an XXXX point decrease and 4 erroneous hard inquires which are from identity theft. 

My information was sold and bought illegally because I was a victim of the XXXX data breach. I want these items deleted from my credit reports effective immediately. I am attaching proof that XXXX has admitted that I was in fact a victim of this data breach and XXXX has done nothing. Please help me delete these illegal inquires and accounts from my credit reports. 

Inquiries : Capital One / XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Capital One Bank USA XX/XX/XXXX Capital One Bank USA XX/XX/XXXX Capital One Bank USA XX/XX/XXXX Derogatory Mark : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX I have spent time, money, and resources throughout the years working hard to undo the damage from the data beach. I also have previous complaints filed with the CFPB where nothing is ever done. The consumer has rights and protected under federal law. I have done my best to resolve matters outside of court. Please hold XXXX accountable. I have also attached a copy of my complaint with the Federal Trade Commission FTC Report # XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-22 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: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
On XXXX the XXXX I was notified by the banker that I was denied for an account and for credit. I immediately went home to check my credit monitoring service and was unable to access my XXXX file. It was completely gone. 

I then proceeded to contact XXXX and was transferred to the office of consumer affairs and spoke to a lady named XXXX. She asked me if I had any knowledge of multiple inquires and told me there were several attempts to acquire credit using my social security number. She said she was seeing two different files for my social security number. I asked her the name of the other profile which she said she could not disclose. She did however give me a date of birth XX/XX/XXXX. I informed her that I was not in any way associated with that date of birth or profile and in fact was a victim of identity theft. Which caused me denial with the banking system. I was told by XXXX that I would be contacted within 30 days after an investigation was done. I was never contacted but did receive an alert that my account was available again only to see an XXXX point decrease and 4 erroneous hard inquires which are from identity theft. 

My information was sold and bought illegally because I was a victim of the XXXX data breach. I want these items deleted from my credit reports effective immediately. I am attaching proof that XXXX has admitted that I was in fact a victim of this data breach and XXXX has done nothing. Please help me delete these illegal inquires and accounts from my credit reports. 

Inquiries : XXXX XXXX / XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Derogatory Mark : Wells Fargo Bank Car XXXX I have spent time, money, and resources throughout the years working hard to undo the damage from the data beach. I also have previous complaints filed with the CFPB where nothing is ever done. The consumer has rights and protected under federal law. I have done my best to resolve matters outside of court. Please hold XXXX accountable. I have also attached a copy of my complaint with the Federal Trade Commission FTC Report # XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-22 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: DE

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to delete the following information listed in my file. The items I need deleted are listed in the report. I am a victim of identity theft and did not provided any written consent. I ask that the items kindly be deleted to correct my credit report. I reported the theft of my identity to the Federal Trade Commission and I have also enclosed copies of the Federal Trade Commissions Identity Theft Affidavit. Please delete the items as soon as possible. Im advance thank you for your assistance.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-22 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
Midland you stated you brought an alleged debt. You can't buy a debt you could've brought my personal information which would be considered identity theft and a federal violation 15 USC 1681Q title 18 Also I have a few questions of you for assistance in this so- called debt you are to answer them under penalty of perjury? In affidavit form via certified mail. 

Sending mail through using the postal system without validation, is that mail fraud is this true? 
I must demand proof of the debt, specifically the alleged physical contract or other financial instrument bearing my signature, as well as proof of authority in this matter. Absent such proof, you must correct and erroneous reports of this past debt of mine. 
This alleged debt is time barred, is this true? 
Your firm does not have a debt collection license from my state, is this true? 
Your firm doesn't know the date of the last payment is this true? 
Please provide the amount of money you lost in this transaction? 
Did you provide any funds to me pertaining to this alleged debt and how much did you invest if any? 
Did you provide an amount of credit to concerning this account? 
For the purposes of 15 usc 1692 et seq., this Notice has the same effect as a dispute to the validity of the alleged debt and a dispute to the validity of your claims. This Notice is an attempt to correct your records, and any information received from you will be collected as evidence should further action be necessary. 


You should be made aware that in TWYLA BOATLEY, plaintiff, vs DIEM CORPORATION, No. CIV 03-0762 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF ARIZONA, 2004, the courts ruled that reporting a collection account on a credit report indeed is considered collection activity. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX would be in violation because they cant't sell an alleged debt after a charge off. if they did that, that would be tax fraud oXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX which then the IRS needs to be involved

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-22 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute inquiries that are reported on my credit report. I never gave consent to these. These is a violation of my rights to privacy.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-22 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I requested the correction of inaccurate information which another credit reporting agency found to be inaccurate and had removed. Due to your lack of response, or a response that I classify as frivolous, Credit Bureaus have dishonored FCRA regulations and my request for verification. I need to correct credit bureaus ' errors and update my records. Here is the list of items : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-22 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I requested the correction of inaccurate information which another credit reporting agency found to be inaccurate and had removed. Due to your lack of response, or a response that I classify as frivolous, Credit Bureaus have dishonored FCRA regulations and my request for verification. I need to correct credit bureaus ' errors and update my records. Here is the list of items : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-22 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, 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