vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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:
I have been informed that I was potentially impacted by the Equifax 2017 security incident where my information may have been stolen via website vulnerabilities.
I am furious that a company that I can not limit information sharing from has handed over my most sensitive and personal information to hackers and has not protected it adequately. I 'm further outraged that this appears to impact a significant portion of the American public, not just an isolated incident! 

I demand that Equifax provide lifetime credit monitoring services without asking that I surrender my legal rights through arbitration clauses.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report
Issue: Identity theft protection or other monitoring services — Didn't receive services that were advertised
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
" Equifax Inc. said its systems were struck by a cyberattack that may have affected about 143 million U.S. customers of the credit reporting agency. '' " Intruders accessed names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses and drivers license numbers ... Credit card numbers for about 209,000 consumers were also accessed. '' " Criminals took advantage of a " U.S. website application vulnerability to gain access to certain files '' from midXXXX through XXXX of this year ... The intruders also accessed dispute documents with personal identifying information for about 182,000 consumers. '' My personal information was confirmed to be compromised via their website, www.equifaxsecurity2017.com.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
This complaint is in regards to the 2017 Equifax data breach. Equifax mishandled my personally identifiable information, putting me at risk for identity theft because of poor and/or non-existent security protocols. Because of this, I 've had to put fraud alerts on my accounts and am adding security freezes to my credit reports with every reporting agency. At a minimum, this data breach is costing me {$60.00} because Equifax did n't manage their data securely. If my identity is stolen the damages will exponentially increase. Equifax should be held liable for security freezing fees put in place due to this breach. Additionally, Equifax 's identity theft monitoring service is un-useable due to the binding arbitration clause, which waives my right to take legal action against them.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
Follow up to complaint XXXX and XXXX. I hope the third time 's the charm. XXXX XXXX continues to pass the buck. They are quick to respond to my complaints. They say that the complaint does not belong to them and they are not the appropriate company to address my issue. My question for XXXX XXXX : WHY ARE YOU REPORTING MY CREDIT HISTORY IF THE ACCOUNTS ARE NOT YOURS? 
XXXX XXXX needs to read that attached documents as they provide substantial proof that they are still reporting data. I want the accounts removed ENTIRELY from my credit reports rather they are reported by XXXX XXXX or XXXX. Attachments VALIDATE that XXXX XXXX is listed a debtor in XX/XX/XXXX reports AND XX/XX/XXXX reports.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services — Didn't receive services that were advertised
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CO

Complaint narrative:
Equifax leaked consumer information. I am on a list of potential victims to their poor security practices. Completely unacceptable.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes — 
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MT

Complaint narrative:
Equifax has admitted my information was stolen.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes — 
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: UT

Complaint narrative:
I want an immediate credit freeze from Equifax, ( and the other two companion credit bureas ) due to Equifax 's data breach, but they want to charge me for it unless I can PROVE I am a victim. Equifax is currently failing to notify ANY victims, and the breach has been known for over 1 MONTH! Equifax SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED to charge for a credit freeze of any of their customers when their own carelessness is responsible for the data loss. Offering me credit monitoring IS NOT A PROPER SOLUTION. 

" XXXX-based Equifax, one of three major U.S. credit bureaus, said Thursday that " criminals '' exploited a U.S. website application to access files between mid-XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX of this year. Equifax discovered the hack XX/XX/XXXX, but waited until Thursday to warn consumers. '' XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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:
Equifax released my data through insecure systems. All of my personal information is now stolen.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
In XX/XX/XXXX, I received from XXXX savings bank  a XXXX, cancellation of debt form, for {$3500.00}, which I filed with this year 's tax return and it was reported as income. XXXX savings bank   is still reporting to the credit bureaus that I have a balance of {$3500.00}, which is hurting my credit score and my ability to get credit cards or personal loans. I have filed disputes with Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX, and have either uploaded the form XXXX, if possible, or sent a copy by US postal service to the addresses of the credit bureaus. With XXXX, I was able to upload the XXXX and as soon as they received it, I received an email from them, ( XX/XX/XXXX ), that they updated my credit report and made changes. Now they show the XXXX savings bank credit card account as having a {$0.00} balance and as being paid. My problem is with Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX savings bank. Equifax and XXXX wo n't budge, even with my supporting document ( XXXX ). XXXX told me over the phone the other day they received my dispute on XX/XX/XXXX and will send me the results of their investigation within 30 days. I feel it is unfair, and or illegal, that having to had report {$3500.00} to the IRS as income, they are still reporting it as the balance I owe them.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IN

Complaint narrative:
Equifax security breach XXXX 2017. I was affected and now my personal information may have been stolen and used against me. Equifax needs to be held responsible for this egregious failure.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Equifax data breach may have exposed my personal information as reported here : https : XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services — Problem with product or service terms changing
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: OR

Complaint narrative:
My data was hacked as part of the Equifax hack. It would be great if Equifax pays to put a credit freeze on all 3 credit bureaus.Right now, they are not doing that. please put pressure on Equifax to protect its consumers and right the wrong done. Right now, they provide a 1 million credit theft insurance but I have to discover it 1st and then spend umpteen hours with credit bureaus to fix it and fill up umpteen forms. Putting a freeze on my credit bureau accounts prevents it in the 1st place. 
I signed up on their www.equifaxsecurity2017.com site but as i said it does n't put a credit freeze on my account on the 3 credit bureaus as recommended by XXXX XXXX - XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MN

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of the Equifax security breach. Per https : //www.equifaxsecurity2017.comXXXX  ( I input my last name, last 6 digits of my social security number, and completed the Captcha ) I am affected and would wish to file a complaint against Equifax and their security practices.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: WI

Complaint narrative:
Equifax 's data breach disclosed on X/X/17 has resulted in the loss of my sensitive personal information as well as millions of other Americans. I am listed as a potential victim on their website, and was provided a date next week upon which I can return for free credit reporting that allegedly waives my right to sue. This is outrageous.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Receivables Management Corporation
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
We used to live in and moved from XXXX XXXX XXXX to XXXX XXXX around the time 2011. We paid the bill with in 30 days of us receiving the bill at our new address. Because of our move we did not receive the bill and were not able to pay it on time. I have NEVER been late on paying my bills. Even though this bill was paid as soon as we received it in mail, it is still showing up on my credit report and lowering my credit score. This is making difficult for us to secure a mortgage. I had requested the company to expunge this account from my history but they have not responded.

Company public response: Company disputes the facts presented in the complaint
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CO

Complaint narrative:
On XXXX XXXX, Equifax, XXXX notified the public of a massive data breach, in which they have informed me that my personal data may have been compromised. As XXXX XXXX XXXX have a duty to maintain the privacy and security of the data they hold, they have failed in this duty. I have placed holds on all of my credit reports to prevent identity theft, but that may not prevent all detrimental actions.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MO

Complaint narrative:
Equifax allowed the entirety of my personal information as it regards to credit to become public knowledge. I did not authorize my information to be shared with anyone -- let alone the general public.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX I was notified of Equifax 's data breach and their attempt to get consumers to waive their legal rights. 

From Equifax : " Equifax Inc. ( XXXX : XXXX ) today announced a cybersecurity incident potentially impacting approximately 143 million U.S. consumers. Criminals exploited a U.S. website application vulnerability to gain access to certain files. Based on the company 's investigation, the unauthorized access occurred from mid-XX/XX/XXXX through XX/XX/XXXX. The company has found no evidence of unauthorized activity on Equifax 's core consumer or commercial credit reporting databases. 

The information accessed primarily includes names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses and, in some instances, driver 's license numbers. '' According to Equifax, I have been impacted by this incident. 

Additionally, Equifax is attempting to trick consumers into waiving their legal rights through their offer of free credit and ID protection. 

From the XXXX XXXX. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Other features, terms, or problems — Problem with rewards from credit card
Company: BB&T CORPORATION
State: WV

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX I logged into my BB & T XXXX rewards account to find that I had received a {$100.00} account credit. I was curious why I received this credit so I contacted customer support who instructed me that I had indeed been granted a {$100.00} reward credit and that I would be receiving a letter soon explaining the situation. About a week later I received the letter stating I had received the credit as part of a " quality audit. '' I then redeemed the reward credit and had the money applied to my account. On XX/XX/XXXX nearly a month after receiving the credit it was recended. I then contacted BB & T support to see what was going on. I was instructed that it was a mistake affecting hundreds of customers and it would take several months to resolve. My reward account now sits in the negative and it is unclear when it will be resolved.

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 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: KY

Complaint narrative:
My information was accessed from the Equifax Security Breach. 

Equifax Inc. said its systems were struck by a cyberattack that may have affected about 143 million U.S. customers of the credit reporting agency. Intruders accessed names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses and drivers license numbers ... Credit card numbers for about 209,000 consumers were also accessed. Criminals took advantage of a " U.S. website application vulnerability to gain access to certain files '' from mid-XX/XX/XXXX through XX/XX/XXXX of this year ... The intruders also accessed dispute documents with personal identifying information for about 182,000 consumers.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services — Didn't receive services that were advertised
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Equifax allowed a breach of security to have my identity stolen. I am filling my official complaint for this oversight.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: NRA Group, LLC
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
I have no knowledge of this debt. There was no invoice sent to me. 
This company has reported this on my credit report. 
I called XXXX XXXX but I was not connected to anyone. 
The bill is in he amount of XXXX. 
I am requesting validation of this bill.

Company public response: Company can't verify or dispute the facts in the complaint
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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:
Equifax failed to protect some of my most personal/sensitive information with their recent mass-leakage. A company like this should be held to the highest of standards when it comes to data security. This type of leakage is just plain unacceptable -- it should *never* happen with a company like this. Now, I will have to commit hours of my own personal time to mitigate my own risk and I definitely lose sleep over this.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IA

Complaint narrative:
Equifax has allowed my credit history and ssn to be breached and did not notify me. They have known about this issue for months and are only now being exposed for it. They are a heinous company and should not be trusted with anyone 's information.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
According to Equifax 's website, my information, including SSN, DoB, Address, etc., were stolen from the data breach.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
Equifax mishandled my information, which puts me and 209,000 other people at risk. I am listed as a potential victim according to their equifaxsecurity2017.com website, and would like a resolution.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
XXXX mishandled an unknown amount of my personal information putting me at risk of identity theft. OnXX/XX/XXXX2017, I was listed as a potential victim on their XXXX.com website.

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 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services — Problem with product or service terms changing
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I was informed of the breech that occurred with the company Equifax. Today on XXXX XXXX, 2017 I entered my information and it stated that I may have been affected in the breech. I tried to do a freeze of my credit with Equifax and it stated I needed to pay {$10.00}. Pretty sure that I should not be liable to pay for anything related to their breech. I wanted to report them for this. If you can help in any way I would appreciate it. Not sure what to do next.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services — Problem with product or service terms changing
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: WA

Complaint narrative:
Equifax Inc. is the subject of my complaint.
Equifax has compromised my personal information by allowing it to be accessed by unauthorized parties and hackers.
Information including my name, social security number, birthday, address, driver 's license number and credit card numbers may have been compromised. They positively identified me as someone affected by their information breach.
This is beyond unacceptable. As one of the three major credit reporting companies in the USA, they have utterly failed to protect my privacy and identity as a consumer, and now my entire personal and financial future is at risk. This is an absurd burden to place on nearly half of the American population. As per their own admission below : " Equifax Inc. ( NYSE : EFX ) today announced a cybersecurity incident potentially impacting approximately 143 million U.S. consumers. Criminals exploited a U.S. website application vulnerability to gain access to certain files. Based on the companys investigation, the unauthorized access occurred from mid-XX/XX/XXXXthrough XXXX 2017. '' " The information accessed primarily includes names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses and, in some instances, drivers license numbers. In addition, credit card numbers for approximately 209,000 U.S. consumers, and certain dispute documents with personal identifying information for approximately 182,000 U.S. consumers, were accessed. ''

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation