vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-07 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: ME

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX, I received a bill in the mail from Midland Credit Management ( MCM ), a debt collection company. The bill states that an account was opened with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX in my name. The bill in the amount of {$730.00} defaulted on XX/XX/XXXX and was sent to MCM on XX/XX/XXXX. I called MCM on XX/XX/XXXX and informed them that this account is fraudulent. They told me they would mail the information they have on the account to me. They also told me that once I look over this information, I should call them back to continue the process of disputing the debt ( which I plan on doing today ). On XX/XX/XXXX, I received the information they mailed me on the account. The documents state that the account was opened in my name on XX/XX/XXXX. The item that was purchased with the account is described as a grey dresser. The person who opened the account provided an address in Florida and an email address. I immediately recognized that this person resides in the same state where identity theft has happened to me in the past. On XX/XX/XXXX, an individual used a fake drivers license with my name and address on it to attempt to take out an auto loan. I immediately reported this incident to the company and local authorities. I was advised to freeze my credit on all 3 credit bureaus, which I did. In XXXX, XXXX, I needed to unfreeze my credit for a credit check for an apartment rental. Upon doing this, I started seeing several credit inquiries from Florida. I notified the credit bureaus and froze my credit once again. My credit has been frozen since XX/XX/XXXX. This current incident was done without pulling my credit. This individual used my name and social security number to open the account with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-07 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Other banking product or service
Issue: Managing an account — Problem using a debit or ATM card
Company: Chime Financial Inc
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I paid for a puppy using chime. Only to find out that it was all a scam. As soon as the puppy was to be shipped I was contacted and told I had to use chime to send another XXXX dollars to have the puppy put into a special crate for shipping

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-07 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
Experian is reporting erroneous inquiries for XXXX, XXXX XXXX, and XXXX. XXXX. I have not given anyone permission to make an inquiry. I am requesting that these inquires be removed immediately.

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 2023-07-07 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: IN

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute the following accounts. I did not owe this debt and it does not belong to me. I never established this account. I have no knowledge of obtaining any of the accounts listed here. Please remove this account and send me an updated copy of my report after the investigation. These inquiries should also be removed. 
XXXX XXXX  Date of InquiryXX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Date of InquiryXX/XX/XXXX XXXX Date of Inquiry XX/XX/

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 2023-07-07 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Pa, XXXX Equifax Information Services, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX To Whom It May Concern, I recently received a copy of my Equifax credit report, and I noticed some late payments posted on my credit report : I HAVE NEVER BEEN LATER ON THIS ACCOUNT XXXX XXXX-Account Number XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number XXXX I was never late on this account. Please show me documentation showing proof of a transaction showing I was ever late to support your inaccurate reporting on my account. If you can not supply this, please DELETE this alleged late payment from my credit report per 15 USC 1681b.

Your company is in clear violation of the law. Under 15 USC 1681b - permissible purpose of consumer reports, THE LAW CLEARLY STATES : ( a ) IN GENERAL 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 instructions of the consumer to whom it relates.

Did I give you written instructions to furnish this on my credit report?

Furthermore, the FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT 15 USC 1681 ( 2 ) ( a ) ( i ) Exclusions from a consumer credit report clearly states : ( 2 ) EXCLUSIONS. Except as provided in paragraph ( 3 ), the term consumer report does not include ( A ) Subject to section 1681s-3 of this title, any ( i ) report containing information solely as to transactions or experiences between the consumer and the person making the report. 
Delete the above late payments from my consumer report, this agency is in violation of 15 USC 1681.

Failure to respond satisfactorily with deletion of the above referenced account, and send out a free copy of my report after the changes have been made will result in legal actions being taken against your company, for which I will also be seeking {$1000.00} per violation for : 1. Defamation of Character ( per se ) 2. Negligent Enablement of Identity Fraud 3. Fair Debt Collections Practices Act 15 USC 1692g violations.

4. Fair Credit Reporting Act 15 USC 1681 violations for willful noncompliance - 616. Civil liability for willful noncompliance [ 15 U.S.C. 1681n ]. 
Best regards, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX Pa XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-07 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
why and how is XXXX  reporting the balance on XXXX has increased when the account is charged off and closed. i asked 3 months ago for a breakdown an explanation of the fees and origin of the fees thats being added thats causing the balance to increase monthly on this charge off account from 5 bureaus still hadnt received anything and its been well over 60 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-07 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
why and how is XXXX  reporting the balance on XXXX has increased when the account is charged off and closed. i asked 3 months ago for a breakdown an explanation of the fees and origin of the fees thats being added thats causing the balance to increase monthly on this charge off account from 5 bureaus still hadnt received anything and its been well over 60 days

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-07 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: FL

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 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 2023-07-07 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MO

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of identity theft please remove this fraud inquiry 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 2023-07-07 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: 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-07 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: 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 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 2023-07-07 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Mobile or digital wallet
Issue: Unauthorized transactions or other transaction problem — 
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
It was XXXX transaction, which is I havent done at all I dont even know those people. It is very easy to track those people but I dont know why the companies ignore it.

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 2023-07-07 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Opening an account — Account opened as a result of fraud
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I received an email that an unauthorized checking account had been opened at Bank of America. I am not a current customer of Bank of America but did have an auto loan with them several years prior. I called the bank and was able to have the account closed however I am concerned that they may be the ones responsible for the fraudulent opening of the account in the first place.

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 2023-07-07 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: IN

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute the following accounts. I did not owe this debt and it does not belong to me. I never established this account. I have no knowledge of obtaining any of the accounts listed here. Please remove this account and send me an updated copy of my report after the investigation. These inquiries should also be removed. 
XXXX XXXX Date of Inquiry XX/XX/202XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date of Inquiry XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  Date of Inquiry XX/XX/2022

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-07 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Deposits and withdrawals
Company: HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK, THE
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/2023 I mobile deposited {$3800.00} from an IRS tax refund check. On XX/XX/XXXX around XXXX XXXX I received an email that my deposit was being held until XX/XX/XXXX, no explanation. XX/XX/XXXX I woke up to - {$200.00} in my account and my account frozen. Cant use my debit card or add money into my account. Upon calling I was told nothing they could do, check under investigation. I would have to wait till I receive a letter in the mail or until XX/XX/XXXX to make sure the check is paid. Its a government issued check! Called the local branch on XX/XX/XXXX was told my account was being closed due to the fraudulent check. I have the check in my hand from the government and could bring it up there. Nothing they can do until XX/XX/XXXX. Meanwhile I have no access to my funds.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-07 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
The collection account XXXX XXXX is still on my credit report despite it being paid and removed by the company the account is still appearing on my credit.

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 2023-07-07 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Pa, XXXX TransUnion, LLC Consumer Dispute Center XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, PA XXXX To Whom It May Concern, I recently received a copy of my Transunion credit report, and I noticed some late payments posted on my credit report : I HAVE NEVER BEEN LATER ON THIS ACCOUNT XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number XXXX I was never late on this account. Please show me documentation showing proof of a transaction showing I was ever late to support your inaccurate reporting on my account. If you can not supply this, please DELETE this alleged late payment from my credit report per 15 USC 1681b. 
Your company is in clear violation of the law. Under 15 USC 1681b - permissible purpose of consumer reports, THE LAW CLEARLY STATES : ( a ) IN GENERAL 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 instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. 
Did I give you written instructions to furnish this on my credit report? 
Furthermore, the FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT 15 USC 1681 ( 2 ) ( a ) ( i ) Exclusions from a consumer credit report clearly states : ( 2 ) EXCLUSIONS. Except as provided in paragraph ( 3 ), the term consumer report does not include ( A ) Subject to section 1681s-3 of this title, any ( i ) report containing information solely as to transactions or experiences between the consumer and the person making the report.

Delete the above late payments from my consumer report, this agency is in violation of 15 USC 1681. 
Failure to respond satisfactorily with deletion of the above referenced account, and send out a free copy of my report after the changes have been made will result in legal actions being taken against your company, for which I will also be seeking {$1000.00} per violation for : 1. Defamation of Character ( per se ) 2. Negligent Enablement of Identity Fraud 3. Fair Debt Collections Practices Act 15 USC 1692g violations.

4. Fair Credit Reporting Act 15 USC 1681 violations for willful noncompliance - 616. Civil liability for willful noncompliance [ 15 U.S.C. 1681n ]. 
Best regards, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX Pa 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 2023-07-07 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

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. 
Account XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Account XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : # XXXX, Account XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Account XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Account XXXX XXXX # XXXX, has violated my rights. 
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 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 2023-07-07 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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: MO

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of identity theft please remove this fraud inquiry from my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-07 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: CCS Financial Services, Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/2023 I received an email from XXXX XXXX saying I had an outstanding bill of {$89.00}. However, when I logged in their customer portal to view my account and multiple policies there was nothing due. I did not click on the link in the email due to phishing concerns. 

I received a 2nd email on XX/XX/XXXX and once again could not find a bill due in the customer portal. I also did not receive a voicemail or mailed statement. Recently I found this had been reported on my credit report as a late payment. I immediately call XXXX XXXX and determined the following : - they did turn it over to a credit agency- they mailed statements to an address of over 3 years ago, when they have all my correct and current addresses ( I have multiple houses and policies with them ). 
- The issue occurred because I sold my 2nd home in AL and transferred my auto insurance back to GA. When they canceled the AL policy there was a balance due, which they did not mention on the phone call otherwise I I would hav paid it immediately. 
- XXXX XXXX has all my credit card information on file so I don't know why they didn't charge it then. 
- When I spoke to the agent, she explained the bill NEVER showed up in their billing portal, because once a policy is cancelled it no longer shows up there! Not sure how that is my fault... immediately paid the {$89.00} on the call using my credit card they have on file. 
-It also turns out she found another small bill hanging out there in " no man 's land '' related to the home owner policy. I had received no notices about that and it was about to go to collections. 
- I spend over {$10000.00} a year with XXXX XXXX and they now claim there is nothing they can to do remove this from my credit report.

Company public response: Company believes the complaint is the result of a misunderstanding
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation