vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-10 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: Hodosh, Lyon & Hammer, PC
State: RI

Complaint narrative:
I received the attached debt collection letter from the local law firm of Hodosh , Lyon & Hammer, falsely claiming that I had an account with XXXX XXXX XXXX and owed them {$12000.00}. The letter asked for a response before XX/XX/XXXX and also pointed me to the CFPB website to learn what my rights are. 

I will send a letter to this law firm denying their false claims, but first wanted to file this complaint after reviewing what the CFPB can do, because I am concerned with the age of this fake debt ( 14 years ) and that it is being pursued anew. I am glad I kept records of the difficulty I have had over the years relative to clearing serious identity theft.

Attached are police reports affirming that I was indeed the victm of identity theft on multiple occasions over 20 years ago. I continually had to fight new charges or new accounts that would pop up and did not belong to me. In early XXXX, I worked with a reconciliation representative of XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XXXX XXXX  ) to go through two accounts to determine what was my debt and what was the additional debt caused by identity theft. We came to an agreement of two different amounts and I authorized XXXX XXXX XXXX to deduct those funds from my bank account. They sent me two confirmation letters stating nothing further was owed, also attached. 

But a third XXXX XXXX XXXX  account also appeared in XXXX. They alleged I had their " XXXX XXXX  '' credit card ending in # XXXX ( see statement sent to me ). None of the $ XXXX owed was my debt. I never travelled at the time and received no financial benefit from this travel card. I contacted the same reconciliation department who determined that XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXould provide me no written proof that I had ever personally applied for their " XXXX XXXX '' promotion. ThereforeXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  was not authorized to deduct funds for this debt. 

It appears XXXX XXXX XXXX bought the old false XXXX XXXX  XXXX credit card account ending in # XXXX, and hired the Hodosh law firm to falsely claim the debt was originated from them. Again, I have never had a XXXX credit card and am disputing I owe them any money whatsoever.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-10 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
Despite the multiple previous written requests, the unverified item listed below still remains on my credit report in violation of Federal Law. You are required under the FCRA to have a copy of the original creditors documentation on file to verify that this information is 100 % true, accurate & correct. XXXX XXXX XXXX was still showing late payments. Those payments were made on time. I am requesting that the late payment markings be updated to reflect my accurate payment history. If there is any confusion, I suggest you contact myself or the customer service representative of the said accounts.

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 2023-10-10 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I want to inform the Credit Bureaus ONCE AGAIN that I was a victim of identity theft and I'm requesting to remove these fraudulent items from my credit file resulting from alleged identity theft. Per FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) CREDIT BUREAUS are required to REMOVE any items listed in Identity Theft. Once again HERE ARE THE LIST OF ITEMS THAT I WANTED TO REMOVE! XXXXXXXX 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 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 2023-10-10 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I want to inform the Credit Bureaus ONCE AGAIN that I was a victim of identity theft and I'm requesting to remove these fraudulent items from my credit file resulting from alleged identity theft. Per FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) CREDIT BUREAUS are required to REMOVE any items listed in Identity Theft. Once again HERE ARE THE LIST OF ITEMS THAT I WANTED TO REMOVE! 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 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 2023-10-10 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: GA

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.

has violated my rights. Or list of inquiries 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 response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-10 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: Resurgent Capital Services L.P.
State: WV

Complaint narrative:
LVNV FUNDING is reporting several inaccuracies on my credit report and failed in the past to provide requested documents verifying the validity of their collections.

On this particular account, they are listing a debt for {$550.00}, saying the account was opened on XX/XX/2022. That is blatantly false ; I have been fighting this company for years over this account. I am nearing the statute of limitations for debt collection in my state and they are fraudulently reporting the age of this account.

They are also listing this account as being " open. '' It is illegal and a violation of my rights to have an account with an open balance to be in collections, thus indicating immediate removal.

In the past, this company only provides me with scanty verification on this debt and failed to provide me the information that was used to validate the account, proof of ownership of the account, verification of creditor, the last XXXX years of payment history on the account, and a copy of the original agreement with my signature. 
It is well within my rights to have requested this, and a violation of said rights under the FDCPA that they provided to do so. Generic verification was all I ever received. 
My last name at the time this issue began was XXXX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: WI

Complaint narrative:
Accounts for XXXX XXXX ( credit and debit/checking ), XXXX, XXXX ( commenity cc ), Capital One ( credit cards ), several other accounts have been opened under my name using my stolen SSN, and previous addresses and phone numbers.

This has not only brought collections actions against myself but also legal problems. As information for third parties has also been stolen an used

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-10 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
I filed FTC report due to inaccurate/unauthorized accounts/inquiries on my report, nobody would help me.

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 2023-10-10 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
I'm really not sure what happened. I have mailed off letters to the credit bureaus continuously and thus far I have not gotten a response.My name is XXXX XXXX and I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information.There is no third party involved.Please review the uploaded letters.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-10 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I value your help to REMOVED a portion of the data in my credit file that came about because of a FRAUD yet I have an ITEMS passed on that should be taken out or Block. Per FCRA segment 605 you are expected to eliminate any records recorded on an ID THEFT REPORT. I've proactively remembered this report for a past letter and I am including it once more. I've educated my lawyer regarding my aims and they are eager to consider you responsible for your tenacious rebelliousness. 
XXXX XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NY XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NY XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX Balance : {$150.00}.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-10 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
On my XXXX  credit report theirs is one negative item that's a collection account called credit collection this negative item supposed to be removed from my XXXX  credit report filed a federal trade commission identity theft report on file also their 3 hard credit inquiries on my report those inquiries supposed to be removed from my XXXX  credit report and regarding equifax Credit report there's one negative item that's 60 days late its a fraud account

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-10 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
Company or Organization : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Date fraud began : XX/XX/ Date that I discovered it : XXXX Total fraudulent amount : {$3000.00} Accounts or Charges Yes, fraudulent accounts or charges appear on my credit report Credit Inquiries XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TN

Complaint narrative:
Kindly correct the error on my account by removing the wrongful late payment notation. I have consistently made payments punctually and never defaulted. This situation is greatly affecting my well-being and disrupting my sleep. I urge you to address this issue and rectify my account immediately.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-10 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
It appears that my my credit file has been compromised. Again, I was going through my records & noticed many items which do not belong to me. Since Im a stickler for research, I found that under section 605b of the FCRA you are required by law to remove & block any items which is found to be fraud due to identity theft. The dispute items do not belong to me. Im attaching the required FTC Report for you and the bank 's records. Please block/remove these items. 
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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 2023-10-10 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
Despite multiple written requests, the unverified accounts listed below continue to report on my credit report in violation of federal law. The last letter I sent to the XXXX and TransUnion credit bureaus but I never received a response from them. These accounts must be validated in accordance with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). If you do not validate these accounts, I will take legal action against you. Please follow the law so that this matter can be resolved as soon as possible. 
XXXX XXXX Balance : {$230.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$1500.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$1.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$2.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$2700.00}

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 2023-10-10 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:
According to my research about FCRA 605, Credit Bureaus are required by law to remove & block any items which are found to be opened due to identity theft. Again, it appears that my credit with you has been compromised, these items being reported are creating a ton of emotional & financial stress which is impacting my ability to sleep, causing problems at my job & creating unwanted stress in my home life. The following items that you must remove are listed below : XXXXXXXX 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 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 2023-10-10 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:
According to my research about FCRA 605, Credit Bureaus are required by law to remove & block any items which are found to be opened due to identity theft. Again, it appears that my credit with you has been compromised, these items being reported are creating a ton of emotional & financial stress which is impacting my ability to sleep, causing problems at my job & creating unwanted stress in my home life. The following items that you must remove are listed below : XXXXXXXX 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-10 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:
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.

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 response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-10 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Other service problem — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
I wired money {$25000.00} to a Company 's business bank account but later found out that the Company ( XXXX XXXX XXXX ) is a fraudulent company. I asked my bank, Wells Fargo to investigate and have that bank ( XXXX ) refund the money to my account. Their investigation concluded that since I authorized the wire transfer, the receiving bank would not return the money and therefore my case was closed. Please investigate and see if there is anything that can be done to retrieve my funds.

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 2023-10-10 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: MD

Complaint narrative:
My name is XXXX XXXX this complaint is not made in error neither is it being made by a third party.I declare under penalty of perjury I am alleging that a person or company- without my authorization- from unauthorized use of my social security number and card used my personal identifying information to apply for goods, services, or money ; and, was successful in creating some accounts. I have no knowledge of this and All is being investigated by the FTC and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports i never gave any written consent to report anything on my consumer reports no consent is fraud.

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 2023-10-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Getting a credit card — Application denied
Company: JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/ I applied for the Chase Sapphire Preferred credit card and was denied. On XXXX XXXX XXXX I was mailed a letter stating that my credit card application was incorrectly denied. I was informed that I could re-apply, but my credit would be ran again. I would not want that to happen, so I mailed them a dispute letter, a copy of the incorrect denial application, and my credit report. Chase has yet to respond about my mail and I had to call about XXXX people that work at Chase only for them to not even give me an answer about what the correct decision was supposed to be about my credit card application.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief