vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-07 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: OH

Complaint narrative:
Im submitting to you today to inform you I was the victim of identity theft. Per FCRA section 605b you are required to remove/block any accounts listed on an ID theft report. find the required documents to assist in the blocking of the erroneous information which are being posted to my report. 
XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, OH XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, OH XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$1000.00} XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$820.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  Balance : {$1000.00} XXXX XXXX  Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$1000.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Balance : {$820.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-07 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I recently received a copy of my credit report and noticed that there are unauthorized inquiries on it. This has hurt my chances of applying for a new credit. I demand that you remove the following inquiries immediately. 
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 2024-02-07 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:
I recently received a copy of my credit report and noticed that there are unauthorized inquiries on it. This has hurt my chances of applying for a new credit. I demand that you remove the following inquiries immediately. 
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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-07 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:
I am a victim of identity-theft. I am writing to request that you block all the following fraudulent accounts in my files with Transunion, XXXX, and XXXX. This information does not relate to any transactions I made. I did not authorize anyone to use my personal information. I hereby exercise my legal rights enacted by The Federal Trade Commission, which explicitly states when a victim files an affidavit it shall beg honored by all credit bureaus and all fraudulent information must be blocked within 4 days and proper notification shall be given to all furnishers pursuant to section 605b of The Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act. Failure to comply shall lead to complaints being filed with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and Attorney General with legal action of your companys unlawful collection practices, misrepresentation of reporting inaccurate debts, and noncompliance to adhere to laws enacted to help those who are victims of identity-theft. I request that an extended fraud alert be placed in my file explaining that fraudulent applications may be submitted in my name. Do not extend credit without first contacting me personally and verifying all applications.

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 2024-02-07 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of identity-theft. I am writing to request that you block all the following fraudulent accounts in my files with XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX. This information does not relate to any transactions I made. I did not authorize anyone to use my personal information. I hereby exercise my legal rights enacted by The Federal Trade Commission, which explicitly states when a victim files an affidavit it shall beg honored by all credit bureaus and all fraudulent information must be blocked within 4 days and proper notification shall be given to all furnishers pursuant to section 605b of The Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act. Failure to comply shall lead to complaints being filed with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and Attorney General with legal action of your companys unlawful collection practices, misrepresentation of reporting inaccurate debts, and noncompliance to adhere to laws enacted to help those who are victims of identity-theft. I request that an extended fraud alert be placed in my file explaining that fraudulent applications may be submitted in my name. Do not extend credit without first contacting me personally and verifying all applications.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-07 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: WI

Complaint narrative:
It has come to my attention that these accounts are not reporting 100 % accurately to my credit report and there are some inaccuracies within the reporting. According to the FCRA if there are any accounts that are reporting inaccurately on my credit report they should be removed XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX IL XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX WI XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$0.00} XXXX XXXX Balance XXXX {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-07 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: WI

Complaint narrative:
It has come to my attention that these accounts are not reporting 100 % accurately to my credit report and there are some inaccuracies within the reporting. According to the FCRA if there are any accounts that are reporting inaccurately on my credit report they should be removed immediately.XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX IL XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX WI XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$0.00} XXXX XXXX Balance XXXX {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-07 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:
By the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I am submitting this complaint to request that the following accounts which I believe appear to be inaccurate and incomplete be immediately investigated and corrected on my credit file. 
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 2024-02-07 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:
By the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I am submitting this complaint to request that the following accounts which I believe appear to be inaccurate and incomplete be immediately investigated and corrected on my credit file. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-07 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I did not give Equifax consent to furnish the enclosed Accounts, nor the related data associated with the Accounts, on my consumer report. According to the Consumer Credit Protection Act, 15 U.S Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports, subsection ( a ), Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( 2 ) In accordance with the written instruction of the consumer to whom it relates. Since Equifax furnished the enclosed Accounts, with their related data, on my consumer report without my consent, Equifax has violated my privacy as a protected consumer. No consent is identity theft and misuse of my non-public personal information. Also, since subsection ( a ) of 15 USC 1681b is subject to subsection ( c ), Furnishing reports in connection with credit transactions that are not initiated by the consumer are limited to : ( C ) other information pertaining to a consumer that does not identify the relationship or experience of the consumer with respect to a particular creditor. The enclosed accounts furnished in my consumer report include relationships and experiences with different creditors and is a violation of the Consumer Protection Act. As a result of Equifax 's failure to comply with the Consumer Credit Protection Act, 15 USC 1681b, my unalienable right to pursue happiness has been hindered. I have been denied access to purchase an automobile, perform much needed repairs on our home, and set up infrastructure for a new business venture because of Equifax 's willful non-compliance. As a consumer protected by the Consumer Protection Act, I demand for Equifax to remove only the accounts enclosed in the attached document from my consumer report IMMEDIATELY!

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-07 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: CO

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 15 USC 1681, section 602a underscores the necessity for consumer reporting agencies to carry out their significant duties with fairness, impartiality, and a regard for the consumer 's entitlement to privacy. Equifax and XXXX, recognized as consumer reporting agencies, interface directly with consumers like me. I, as the consumer, possess the fundamental right to safeguard my private information from unwarranted sharing, as substantiated by 15 USC 6801, which underscores Congress 's stance that each financial institution bears an ongoing obligation to uphold the privacy of its clientele and safeguard the confidentiality of their nonpublic personal data.

Entities furnishing information to credit agencies are categorized as financial institutions under the aforementioned statute. Pertinently, 15 USC 1681, section 604a, subsection 2 outlines that consumer reporting agencies may solely furnish consumer reports in adherence to the explicit written directives of the concerned consumer. Both the financial institution, as the provider of information to credit agencies, and the consumer reporting agencies such as Equifax and XXXX, and XXXX, do not possess my authorization to furnish this information, nor do they have my explicit written consent. Therefore, any consent previously extended to Equifax, XXXX, XXXX, or other entities acting as furnishers of information to credit agencies, whether verbal, non-verbal, written, implied, or otherwise, is hereby revoked. 
Moreover, 15 USC 6802 ( b ) ( c ) dictates that a financial institution must not disclose nonpublic personal information to nonaffiliated third parties unless the consumer is provided with a clear explanation of how they can exercise their right to non-disclosure. Regrettably, the financial institution in question failed to inform me of my right to exercise this option. Additionally, as per 15 USC 1681C ( a ) ( 5 ), no consumer reporting agency may include certain adverse items of information in a consumer report without proper authorization, a provision this account infringes upon.

Under 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 ( A ) ( 1 ), entities are prohibited from furnishing inaccurate information to consumer reporting agencies, yet Equifax and XXXX continue to do so. Furthermore, 15 U.S. Code 1681e mandates that consumer reporting agencies maintain reasonable procedures to prevent violations of section 1681c and restrict the furnishing of consumer reports to the purposes specified under section 1681b, a requirement which Equifax and XXXX seem to neglect. 
Additionally, as outlined in 12 CFR 1016.7, consumers retain the right to opt out of reporting services at any given time. Hence, I am formally exercising my right to opt out of your reporting services effective immediately.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-07 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: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: CO

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 15 USC 1681, section 602a underscores the necessity for consumer reporting agencies to carry out their significant duties with fairness, impartiality, and a regard for the consumer 's entitlement to privacy. XXXX and XXXX, recognized as consumer reporting agencies, interface directly with consumers like me. I, as the consumer, possess the fundamental right to safeguard my private information from unwarranted sharing, as substantiated by 15 USC 6801, which underscores Congress 's stance that each financial institution bears an ongoing obligation to uphold the privacy of its clientele and safeguard the confidentiality of their nonpublic personal data.

Entities furnishing information to credit agencies are categorized as financial institutions under the aforementioned statute. Pertinently, 15 USC 1681, section 604a, subsection 2 outlines that consumer reporting agencies may solely furnish consumer reports in adherence to the explicit written directives of the concerned consumer. Both the financial institution, as the provider of information to credit agencies, and the consumer reporting agencies such as XXXX and XXXX, and XXXX, do not possess my authorization to furnish this information, nor do they have my explicit written consent. Therefore, any consent previously extended to XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, or other entities acting as furnishers of information to credit agencies, whether verbal, non-verbal, written, implied, or otherwise, is hereby revoked. 
Moreover, 15 USC 6802 ( b ) ( c ) dictates that a financial institution must not disclose nonpublic personal information to nonaffiliated third parties unless the consumer is provided with a clear explanation of how they can exercise their right to non-disclosure. Regrettably, the financial institution in question failed to inform me of my right to exercise this option. Additionally, as per 15 USC 1681C ( a ) ( 5 ), no consumer reporting agency may include certain adverse items of information in a consumer report without proper authorization, a provision this account infringes upon.

Under 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 ( A ) ( 1 ), entities are prohibited from furnishing inaccurate information to consumer reporting agencies, yet XXXX and XXXX continue to do so. Furthermore, 15 U.S. Code 1681e mandates that consumer reporting agencies maintain reasonable procedures to prevent violations of section 1681c and restrict the furnishing of consumer reports to the purposes specified under section 1681b, a requirement which XXXX and XXXX seem to neglect. 
Additionally, as outlined in 12 CFR 1016.7, consumers retain the right to opt out of reporting services at any given time. Hence, I am formally exercising my right to opt out of your reporting services effective immediately.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-07 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
The updated FCRA XXXX amendments ( XXXX XXXX ). Federal courts recently have issued rulings about the use of consumer reports for the collection of an account under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). For collectors of delinquent child support debt, judgments, fines, or liens, you must have in hand : A court order authorizing a consumer reporting agency to provide a consumer report, A written authorization from the debtor to obtain a consumer report, or Some type of contractual agreement with the consumer that rises to the level of a credit transaction. 

Equifax DOES NOT possess any of those examples in relation to the disputed child support account! So, they are in direct violation of federal consumer law! 

Equifax is in direct violation of 15 U.S. Code 1681n ( a ) Any person who willfully fails to comply with any requirement imposed under this subchapter with respect to any consumer is liable to that consumer in an amount equal to the sum of {$1000.00} Pursuant to the FCRA, EACH VIOLATION is {$1000.00} Per violation per occurrence!

Equifax is in direct violation of 15 U.S. Code 1681ni ( B ) -Requirements relating to reinsertion of previously deleted material. As of XX/XX/XXXX Equifax had removed the accounts listed below. As of XX/XX/XXXX Equifax had reinserted the accounts listed below without following 15 U.S. Code 1681ni ( B ) ( i ) AND 15 U.S. Code 1681ni ( B ) ( ii ).

Equifax is in direct violation of 15 U.S. Code 1681ni ( B ) ( i ) Certification of accuracy of information If any information is deleted from a consumers file pursuant to subparagraph ( A ), the information may not be reinserted in the file by the consumer reporting agency unless the person who furnishes the information certifies that the information is complete and accurate.

Equifax is also in direct violation of 15 U.S. Code 1681ni ( B ) ( ii ) Notice to consumer-If any information that has been deleted from a consumers file pursuant to subparagraph ( A ) is reinserted in the file, the consumer reporting agency shall notify the consumer of the reinsertion in writing not later than 5 business days after the reinsertion or, if authorized by the consumer for that purpose, by any other means available to the agency.

I have already sent Equifax all of the required documentation regarding identity theft on my credit profile, this includes reports from the FTC, a notarized affidavit of identity theft, a notarized affidavit of truth, CFPB report and ALL requested documentation to prove my identity. Equifax has played a major role in part of my identity theft!! I was impacted by the Equifax data breach. The engagement number assigned to me is : XXXX. I have also submitted a claim regarding the breach of my identity. That claim number is XXXX Equifax is willfully and knowingly illegally reporting information to my consumer report!

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-07 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: WI

Complaint narrative:
It has come to my attention that these accounts are not reporting 100 % accurately to my credit report and there are some inaccuracies within the reporting. According to the FCRA if there are any accounts that are reporting inaccurately on my credit report they should be removed XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX IL XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX WI XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$0.00} XXXX XXXX Balance XXXX {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-02-07 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: CT

Complaint narrative:
I've observed numerous deviations from mandatory reporting standards, leading me to question the accuracy and completeness of the data in my credit report. Consequently, I refute the allegations against me and challenge you to substantiate your authority to include this incomplete negative information on my credit report. 

Pursuant to 15 U.S.C 1681e, consumer reporting agencies are obligated to employ reasonable procedures to ensure the maximum possible accuracy of information in consumer reports. Additionally, as outlined in 12 CFR Part 1022 ( Regulation V ), furnishers are required to provide information that is both integral and accurate, conduct reasonable investigations of consumer disputes, and adhere to Metro 2 compliance standards, according to the CRRG.

Deviation from these standards, as emphasized in the CRRG, jeopardizes the integrity of the data, thereby compromising the accuracy of federally regulated reports. Consequently, I am exercising my rights to challenge these inaccuracies and non-compliant items. Disregarding my demand would signify a lack of concern for my consumer rights.

It is unjust for you to report information that hasn't been verified for ethical standards and certified reporting compliance. I reiterate my challenge to these claims and request evidence of adherence to proper reporting standards.

Your actions infringe upon my rights, and I've outlined these concerns in this document. The incomplete and non-compliant nature of your reporting fails to meet my standards in accordance with the law. I insist that you certify all aspects of required FCRA/Metro 2 compliance truthfully, correctly, and in a timely manner. Failure to do so may compel me to escalate these matters to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ), Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ), and my Attorney General.

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