vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-09 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:
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 2023-08-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: DC

Complaint narrative:
If you feel there is a possibility these items belong to me I will require all documentation that bears my signature. If you do not provide any records & claim the items is verified please understand I will seek legal action. I do not take kindly to games nor does my attorney. SO please comply with the law so this matter can be handled swiftly.

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 2023-08-09 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
My name is XXXX 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 2023-08-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am trying to make a consumer credit transaction. EQUIFAX is reporting inaccurate information on my consumer report. This includes inaccurate addresses and inaccurate variations of my name. I am having difficulties getting approved for credit due to damaging information on my report.

According to the FCRA 15 USC 1681 I have the right to a fair and accurate report. I have made EQUIFAX aware of the inaccuracies and by law they need to correct and update it.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-09 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: NC

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 2023-08-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
This is one of several times I've discovered that my credit report had inaccurate information. The three credit bureaus must verify these items in accordance with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not acceptable to report these items as unconfirmed information without validating them within the legally required time range. The following false information on my credit report has to be investigated, amended, or completely removed : XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2023-08-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting 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:
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 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 2023-08-09 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
My name is XXXX 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 2023-08-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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:
Im submitting a complaint to you today to inform you I was the victim of identity theft. I researched on how to remove the fraudulent items in my report and found that I need to visit FEDERAL TRADE COMMISION to file a report and Per FCRA section 605b Credit Reporting Agencies are required to remove any items listed below : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, AR XXXX ; XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance XXXX {$1000.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX AR XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, AR XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$550.00} ; XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$1000.00}.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-09 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
In Accordance with the fair credit reporting act XXXX Account # XXXX, has violated my rights. 

15 U.S.C 16881 section 602 A. States a I have the rights 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 XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX Account XXXX XXXX Office of the Attorney General XXXX Texas current balance : {$91000.00} XXXX  Child Support : {$91000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX CURRENT BALANCE : {$1200.00} XXXX CURRENT BALANCE : {$670.00}

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
This is one of several times I've discovered that my credit report had inaccurate information. The three credit bureaus must verify these items in accordance with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not acceptable to report these items as unconfirmed information without validating them within the legally required time range. The following false information on my credit report has to be investigated, amended, or completely removed : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2023-08-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
This is one of several times I've discovered that my credit report had inaccurate information. The three credit bureaus must verify these items in accordance with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not acceptable to report these items as unconfirmed information without validating them within the legally required time range. The following false information on my credit report has to be investigated, amended, or completely removed : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2023-08-09 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Financial Recovery Services, Inc.
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
I sent a validation letter to Financial Recovery Services Inc., asking them to validate the debt that they are claiming that I owe to them, I dont know who these people are, I have never done business with this company before, I do not have a signed contract with this company that says that I agreed to pay them anything. The response that I got from this collection company is 4 copies of a card statement and on 2 of the statements, the due dates are 2 different due dates on the same month, copies of statements of an account, do not prove that this debt belongs to me, I asked this company to provide me with all of the information that I asked them for and they just decided not to, the FCRA is clear when it states that I have a right to dispute this debt and that is what Im doing. I want this company to provide me with the signed contract that says that I have to pay them the amount that they are asking for, if they dont have the contract, I want them to stop asking me to pay them money that I do not owe to them.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Fees or interest — Problem with fees
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/2023, initiated a product change from Citi Premier to Citi Custom Cash card. The snnual fee of {$95.00} for Premier card was said to be refunded within 7-10 days, since Custom Cash card has no annual fee and the change mafe within 30 days of the fee posting ( XX/XX/XXXX ). A chat inquiry on XXXX XX/XX/XXXX informed me that the refund would occur on XXXX XXXX far longer than 7-10 businesses days.

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 2023-08-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
In XX/XX/2023, I began the process of communicating with XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX to address MAJOR inaccuracies on my credit report AND my credit file. Despite these repeated attempts, all 3 CRAs continue to disregard my letters and my dispute submissions via their respective online portals. As a result, I continue to be financially disadvantaged and harmed by all 3 CRAs for their repeated negligence and recklessness in regards to their poor maintenance of BOTH my credit report and credit file. It has also caused my FICO score to drop to the low 500s and caused me to be denied credit by several potential creditors. Specifically, XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX continue to violate 15 USC 1681 ( e ) which states in part, that the CRAs are required to " assure MAXIMUM POSSIBE ACCURACY ''. My credit report AND credit file are different and none of them are accurate across all 3 CRAs. Specifically, I have 1 address ONLY and have only lived in 1 state which is New York. Yet, all 3 CRAs list addresses in CA and PA none of which are mine. Despite numerous letters sent to all 3 CRAs other addresses continue to be misattributed to my credit report and credit file. I have also sent a notarized police report AND notarized FTC identity theft report as evidence that my identity was stolen yet all 3 CRAs have ignored these legalized documents and violated my federal rights.

Additionally, all 3 CRAs continue to report inaccurate transaction history in violation of 15 USC 1681a ( 2 ) ( A ) ( i ) which is under " Exclusions '' to the consumer report and states in part that information pertaining to the " transactions or experiences between the consumer and the person making the report ''... Thus all 3 CRAs are in violation of this code by continuing to include the financial transactions and financial history of the credit accounts on my report. Additionally, all 3 CRAs further violate both of these codes by reporting inaccurate balances because they never include the cents amount ALONG with the dollar amount of those alleged balances and transaction histories. For example, I attempted to dispute this with XXXX however I was prevented from doing so on their website ( see attachment ) and it prevented me from doing so. XXXX and Equifax have locked my account, respectively, on their websites so I am unable to continue disputing these inaccuracies online.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
In XX/XX/2023, I began the process of communicating with XXXX, XXXX, and Experian to address MAJOR inaccuracies on my credit report AND my credit file. Despite these repeated attempts, all 3 CRAs continue to disregard my letters and my dispute submissions via their respective online portals. As a result, I continue to be financially disadvantaged and harmed by all 3 CRAs for their repeated negligence and recklessness in regards to their poor maintenance of BOTH my credit report and credit file. It has also caused my FICO score to drop to the low 500s and caused me to be denied credit by several potential creditors. Specifically, XXXX, XXXX, and Experian continue to violate 15 USC 1681 ( e ) which states in part, that the CRAs are required to " assure MAXIMUM POSSIBE ACCURACY ''. My credit report AND credit file are different and none of them are accurate across all 3 CRAs. Specifically, I have 1 address ONLY and have only lived in 1 state which is New York. Yet, all 3 CRAs list addresses in CA and PA none of which are mine. Despite numerous letters sent to all 3 CRAs other addresses continue to be misattributed to my credit report and credit file. I have also sent a notarized police report AND notarized FTC identity theft report as evidence that my identity was stolen yet all 3 CRAs have ignored these legalized documents and violated my federal rights.

Additionally, all 3 CRAs continue to report inaccurate transaction history in violation of 15 USC 1681a ( 2 ) ( A ) ( i ) which is under " Exclusions '' to the consumer report and states in part that information pertaining to the " transactions or experiences between the consumer and the person making the report ''... Thus all 3 CRAs are in violation of this code by continuing to include the financial transactions and financial history of the credit accounts on my report. Additionally, all 3 CRAs further violate both of these codes by reporting inaccurate balances because they never include the cents amount ALONG with the dollar amount of those alleged balances and transaction histories. For example, I attempted to dispute this with Experian however I was prevented from doing so on their website ( see attachment ) and it prevented me from doing so. XXXX and XXXX have locked my account, respectively, on their websites so I am unable to continue disputing these inaccuracies online.

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 2023-08-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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:
Im submitting a complaint to you today to inform you I was the victim of identity theft. I researched how to remove the fraudulent items in my report and found that I need to visit FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION or https : //www.ftc.gov to file a report Per FCRA section 605b Credit Reporting Agencies are required to remove/block any items listed on an id theft report. Please find the ATTACHED documents to assist in blocking the erroneous information which is being posted to my report.

Here is the list of items that do not belong to me or were opened without my permission. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX NY XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX, NY XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NY XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX  XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX  XXXX XXXX Balance : {$680.00} XXXX  XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$1600.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$710.00} XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$2500.00} XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$660.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX According to FCRA Section 605B ( a ), the CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES shall block any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief