vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-21 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
i have not supplied proof under the doctrine of estoppel by the silence XXXX. XXXX XXXX ( mo ) XXXX XXXX presumed that mo proof of the alleged debt. Nor therfore any such debt in fact therefore exists. ( Please remove these accounts before i seek litigation for defamation of character ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX bal. {$9600.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$1000.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX bal. {$1800.00}, XXXX XXXX bal. {$970.00}, XXXX XXXX bal. {$190.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-21 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:
i have not supplied proof under the doctrine of estoppel by the silence XXXX. XXXX XXXX ( mo ) XXXX XXXX presumed that mo proof of the alleged debt. Nor therfore any such debt in fact therefore exists. ( Please remove these accounts before i seek litigation for defamation of character ) XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX bal. {$9600.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$1000.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX bal. {$1800.00}, XXXX XXXX bal. {$970.00}, XXXX XXXX bal. {$190.00}

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 2024-08-21 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
Consumer Name : ( XXXX XXXX ), Consumer Social Security Number : ( XXXX ), Consumer Date of Birth : ( XX/XX/XXXX ), Contents of Complaint : This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the TransUnion, XXXX, XXXX credit reporting agency , block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. I have 3 separate fraudulent accounts appearing on my consumer FICO credit report which I do not recognize as reported and involved in a data breach which are the result of identity theft fraud. These fraudulent accounts consists of a business credit card with XXXX opened around XX/XX/XXXX, and personal credit card at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX around XX/XX/XXXX, and a auto loan at XXXX XXXX opened around XX/XX/XXXX. These accounts have resulted in hard inquiries XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. I demand that the aforementioned fraudulent items be removed from each of my consumer credit reports and that all collection activity related to said items cease pursuant to my rights within the FCRA and FDCPA laws. I've attached a list of the hard inquiries in question as well as a copy of the consumer FICO credit report maintained by you which shows the aforementioned fraudulent items. I do not recognize the aforementioned accounts, collections, or hard inquiries as reported. The aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries appearing on my consumer credit report maintained by you were not opened, made, or initiated by me. All of the aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint # ( XXXX ) as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-21 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
First I need to state my right to privacy is paramount. Im enforcing this right with this dispute letter. Per 15 U.S. Code 1681 ( a ) ( 4 ) you have full responsibility to exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumers right to privacy. Im exercising this right under the code. Please see the following information is handled with the utmost fairness, impartiality and respect for my right to privacy.

Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( permissible purpose ) I have never granted these companies any permissible purpose. They are in strict violation of this code. I need these account ( s ) updated from my report as they are damaging my reputation, character, credit worthiness, credit standing, credit capacity, etc. Since you are required to protect my privacy I need this matter handled with the utmost urgency. 
XXXXXXXX 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 2024-08-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — Store credit card
Issue: Advertising and marketing, including promotional offers — Confusing or misleading advertising about the credit card
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I made a " promotional '' purchase at Lowes in XX/XX/year> for {$2200.00}. When I made this purchase, I was not informed about " deferred interest '' nor was I given any paperwork that disclosed this information. I was told by the store employee that interest would begin being charged when my promotion expired if the promotion wasn't paid off. No one told me that I would be charged {$1500.00} interest 2 years later when I most certainly have paid off the original promotional amount. I have been paying between $ XXXX {$300.00} every month to Lowes , believing these funds were being allocated toward the promotional purchase. This amounts to at least {$3600.00} paid over the course of 2 years since that promotional purchase ( {$1300.00} over the original promotional purchase ) Instead, Lowes has been applying my funds just to the interest charged monthly on my account balance. When I would pay above the minimum payment, my next minimum payment would be raised above what I paid the previous month with constantly increasing interest. Trying to pay off this card was becoming nearly impossible with the interest preventing me from touching the principal balance, and the {$1500.00} interest that was charged in addition to the standard $ XXXX monthly interest made for {$1700.00} charged to me in just interest. I contacted Lowes card customer service about these issues ( the exorbitant interest charged on expired promotion, and the inability to allocate my payments to said promotional purchase ), and they closed my account so now I can not access any of my purchase information until I receive a new card. This did not solve my issue and in fact just adds to my predicament as I now can not access previous statements, current activity, etc. 

A representative at Lowes also told me there was a specific option when paying online or on the phone to direct my payment toward promotional purchases ; however, no such option exists either online or on the phone. My options when paying online are : payment amount, payment date, and account to pay from. When attempting to pay over the phone, I am directed to make my payments online, and proceeding through the unnecessarily long process to pay over the phone also does not provide that option. So, trying to pay off promotional purchases are made as difficult as possible, and customers are deliberately misled so Lowes and Synchrony can profit. 

I feel this is all very predatory and people should not be tricked this way.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-21 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: MI

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX WENT TO CAR DEALERSHIP AND THE DEALERSHIP PUT MORE INQUIRIES THAT I DIDNT APPROVE, HARD INQUIRIES ON REPORT,

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
Please take a look at the attached letters and ID docs for verification that it is I XXXX XXXX filing this complaint. The stuff on my credit report is wrong 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Equifax has an address in XXXX, CA XXXX and I have never lived in XXXX XXXX. I lost my wallet several years ago which I reported stolen at my local police station. Additionally, a debt collector was trying to collect a debt when I was still under the age of XXXX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Public record information inaccurate
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MS

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute the bankruptcy listed on my credit report. I have a letter from the court confirming that this bankruptcy should not be reported. Additionally, an unauthorized third party is involved, making this situation even more problematic.

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 2024-08-21 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: MD

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to express my concern regarding the disputed accounts on my credit report. Multiple times, I have raised the issue of inaccuracies in these accounts, and have consistently requested that they be thoroughly investigated. Despite my efforts, I have yet to receive any resolution or corrective action. These erroneous accounts are severely damaging my credit file and hindering my ability to live a normal life. The negative effects of these inaccuracies have caused immense hardships for me, and I am left with no choice but to plead for your assistance in rectifying this situation as soon as possible. I kindly request that you conduct a thorough investigation into the reporting of each of these disputed accounts. It is imperative that the necessary steps are taken to update and rectify my credit report without any further delay. With your help, I hope to restore the accuracy and integrity of my credit file so that I may regain control over my financial well-being. I sincerely urge you to give this matter your utmost attention and take swift action. Your cooperation and support in resolving this issue promptly would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your understanding and assistance.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-21 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
Consumer Name : XXXX XXXX, Consumer Social Security Number : XXXX, Consumer Date of Birth : XX/XX/XXXX This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the Equifax credit reporting agency , block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurate, and false information consist of a personal credit card account opened at XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXXXXXX  under the account number XXXX with a balance of {$640.00}, a personal credit card account opened at XXXX on XX/XX/XXXXXXXX  under the account number XXXX with a balance of {$5700.00}, a personal credit card account opened at XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXXXXXX  under the account number XXXX with a balance of {$1900.00}. These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. I've attached a list of the hard inquiries in question as well as a copy of the consumer FICO credit report maintained by you which shows the aforementioned fraudulent items. I do not recognize the aforementioned accounts, collections, or hard inquiries as reported. The aforementioned accounts, collections, charge offs, and hard inquiries appearing on my consumer credit report maintained by you were not opened, made, or initiated by me. All of the aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint # XXXX as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, charge offs, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-21 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
My husband ( divorce pending ) opened 2 fraudulent debts, consisting of a balance transfer/credit card and a personal loan opened solely in my name, without my knowledge or consent. My personal identification information was used to apply/transfer these debts without my knowledge. This occurred within days ( XXXX XXXXXX/XX/year> ) of notifying him of my intent to separate. I was not made aware of these fraudulent balances until I ran a credit report ( XX/XX/year> ) The open loan balance was not authorized by me and I did not receive, utilize, or benefit from the loan funds. My husband also authorized a balance transfer from one of his other credit cards to a XXXX card in my name without my authorization. The balance transferred to this card does not belong to me and is not the result of a debt of mine. I did not receive funds, utilize, or benefit from either of these debts, which was done without my knowledge or consent. 

I have routinely contacted XXXXXXXX XXXX to investigate and reverse these open balances. The process has been overly arduous and they are unwilling to provide key information including the mailing address for the fraud claim filing. The loan was applied for online without any identity verification process and XXXX has not been willing to share a copy of the original application. They have been resistant to help generally. XXXX is refusing to investigate further despite the information I have provided and their own lack of proper fraud prevention protocols.

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 2024-08-21 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: NV

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ) this it not mine inreporte to the police ..please removed from my credit report

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 2024-08-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: WY

Complaint narrative:
I looked at most recent credit report on XX/XX/year> and noticed I have XXXX addresses I've never lived at and don't receive mail to on my experian credit report I called and sent letters on XX/XX/XXXX to remove these addresses and they refused saying that they are attached to inaccurate negative accounts on my report.i asked them to remove them and sent a copy of my most recent bank statement and driver 's license and they still won't remove the inaccurate addresses.i don't know what else to do can you look into this matter and have the following addresses removed from my experian report 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 2024-08-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I have already sent a letter addressing the inaccuracies and unknown items on my credit report, but unfortunately, I have not received any response even after 30 days. It feels like I'm being taken advantage of and my disputes are being ignored. According to Section 611 ( a ), if these items are not investigated within 30 days, they should be promptly removed from my credit report. Since it has been over 30 days, I expect these accounts to be updated immediately. If not, I will have no choice but to pursue legal action due to the stress this situation has caused me. Additionally, my information was also affected by the XXXX, Experian, and XXXX data breach, which raises concerns about the security of my personal data.

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 2024-08-21 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:
First I need to state my right to privacy is paramount. Im enforcing this right with this dispute letter. Per 15 U.S. Code 1681 ( a ) ( 4 ) you have full responsibility to exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumers right to privacy. Im exercising this right under the code. Please see the following information is handled with the utmost fairness, impartiality and respect for my right to privacy. Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( permissible purpose ) I have never granted the following companies any permissible purpose. They are in strict violation of this code. I need the following account ( s ) removed from my report as they are damaging my reputation, character, credit worthiness, credit standing, credit capacity, etc. Since you are required to protect my privacy I need this matter handled with the utmost urgency. 

XXXX XXXXXXXX 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 2024-08-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MS

Complaint narrative:
I previously sent a letter to address the errors and unknown items on my credit report, but unfortunately, I have not received a response even after 30 days. It seems like my disputes are being overlooked and I feel taken advantage of. As per Section 611 ( a ), if these items are not investigated within 30 days, they should be promptly removed from my credit report. Since the deadline has passed, I expect these accounts to be updated without delay. If not, I may have to take legal action due to the stress this situation has caused me. Moreover, my information was impacted by the XXXX, XXXX, and Transunion data breach, which raises concerns about the security of my personal data.

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