vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-03 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: FAIR COLLECTIONS & OUTSOURCING, INC.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
Re : Fraudulent Accounts Under Investigation for Identity Theft Account Number XXXX Account Number XXXX To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to inform you that the accounts listed under Fair Collections and Outsourcing ( Account Number XXXX ) and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number XXXX ) are currently under investigation for identity theft and inaccurate reporting. These accounts have been fraudulently opened in my name and have been reported inaccurately on my credit file to XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX. 

As these accounts are not mine, I have initiated an identity theft report in compliance with federal regulations, and I dispute any and all claims associated with these debts. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) ( 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. ), I am entitled to have accurate and verifiable information reported on my credit profile. No verifiable documentation linking me to these debts has been provided, nor has any original account information with signatures or agreements been made available. 

Further, I invoke my rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) ( 15 U.S.C. 1692 et seq. ) and Maryland state law ( 14-202 of the Maryland Commercial Law Code ), both of which prohibit the attempt to collect a debt without proper validation or through deceptive practices. It is unlawful to pursue collection or report this debt when it is the result of identity theft and can not be validated with direct, original information. 

Therefore, I request the following actions immediately : Place both accounts under investigation as part of the identity theft report and cease all collection efforts until this matter is resolved. 
Remove the inaccurate reports of these accounts from my credit files with XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX. 
Provide written confirmation of the investigation and eventual removal of the fraudulent information from all credit bureaus. 
Failure to correct these inaccuracies will leave me no choice but to pursue legal action under the FCRA, FDCPA, and applicable Maryland state laws to enforce my rights and seek remedies, including damages for improper reporting and legal fees. 

I expect your prompt response within 30 days of receiving this letter, as required by law. I also request that the credit bureaus be informed of this dispute and investigation 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 2024-10-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — Store credit card
Issue: Closing your account — Company closed your account
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: KY

Complaint narrative:
I opened a Lowe 's store credit card. After I made my first purchase, Synchrony closed my Lowe 's card and my XXXX credit account, which was also serviced by Synchrony. While the Lowe 's account hurt my credit from doing a hard pull and opening and immediately closing the account, the XXXX credit account was my oldest account and will have an even bigger impact on my credit score. Synchrony claims it closed both accounts as it believed there was a high likelihood I would not pay them off. If this was the case, they should never have opened the Lowe 's account in the first place. I have also never missed or been late on a payment with the XXXX account which was by far my oldest account being opened more than 12 years ago.

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 2024-10-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I have found that there are inaccuracies reporting on my file and it is so frustrating to see. I ask of you to investigate these accounts because it's causing me so much stress.

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 2024-10-03 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: MI

Complaint narrative:
I consistently ensured timely payments, so I'm puzzled by an error in my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The list of accounts below has violated my federal protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. The following accounts are not accurate XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 15 U.S.C, 1681section 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 an 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 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 2024-10-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I have found that there are inaccuracies reporting on my file and it is so frustrating to see. I ask of you to investigate these accounts because it's causing me so much stress.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-03 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Rental debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: TrueAccord Corp.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
On XXXX 2024 XXXXXXXX XXXX  in XXXX Texas, sold my credit report to third party stated saying I owe them XXXX sold the debt to third party

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-03 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: TN

Complaint narrative:
My personal information was used for identity theft. I am filing to request that you block the following Incorrect information from my credit report. My personal information was compromised to obtain loans and credit cards from. I have no idea how the theft took place. I also have no knowledge of any suspects. I did not receive any money, goods, or services as a result of identity theft. Please let me know if you need any other information from me to DELETE these fraudulent information 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-03 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: TN

Complaint narrative:
My personal information was used for identity theft. I am filing to request that you block the following Incorrect information from my credit report. My personal information was compromised to obtain loans and credit cards from. I have no idea how the theft took place. I also have no knowledge of any suspects. I did not receive any money, goods, or services as a result of identity theft. Please let me know if you need any other information from me to DELETE these fraudulent information from my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-03 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Other transaction problem — 
Company: Paypal Holdings, Inc
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
i was trying to buy a puppie on a website, they gave the description and also provide me with some address, everything was false, i suppossed to transfer XXXX XXXX and i use paypal because it suppossed to be more secure, i only transfer XXXX $ and inmediately i tryed to cancel the transfer, it was not even minutes, actually paypal never deduct the money from my bank account, paypal tried to do so 2 days after, but they never cancel the transaction to the impostor, how they were not able to cancel the transaction on my side, when they did no get the money from me?, now pay pal send me to a collection agency for XXXX XXXX paypal send the money but never collect it from me, how they did not cancel the transaction when i ask then to do it

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: AZ

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. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX has violated my rights.

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 2024-10-03 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: AZ

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. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX has violated my rights.

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 2024-10-03 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
Per the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ), Congress makes the following findings : ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. 
( b ) Reasonable procedures It is the purpose of this subchapter to require that consumer reporting agencies adopt reasonable procedures for meeting the needs of commerce for consumer credit, personnel, insurance, and other information in a manner which is fair and equitable to the consumer, with regard to confidentiality, accuracy, relevancy, and proper utilization of such information in accordance with the requirements of this subchapter. 
Except as provided in section 1681g ( a ) ( 5 ) of this title, a consumer reporting agency shall not furnish to any person a record of inquiries in connection with a credit or insurance transaction that is not initiated by a consumer. This is a deprivation of my rights and a violation of my privacy, as well. This is a violation of 15 U.S. Code1681g ( a ) ( 5 ), 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ), and 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2 to which there exists liability against the credit reporting agency for negligent and willful noncompliance under 15 U.S. Code 1681n, which allows for $ 1k per violation, for unauthorized and fraudulent credit inquiries listed without my expressed written consent.

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 2024-10-03 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:
Under 15 USC 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) subject to subsection ( f ) and except as provided in subsection ( g ), If the completeness or accuracy of any item of information contained in a consumer 's file at a consumer reporting agency is disputed by the consumer and the consumer notifies the agency directly or indirectly through a reseller, of such dispute, the agency shall, free of charge, conduct a reasonable reinvestigation to determine whether the disputed information is inaccurate and record the current status of the disputed information, or delete the item from the file in accordance with paragraph ( XXXX ), before the end of the XXXX period beginning on the date on which the agency receives the notice of the dispute from the consumer or reseller. 

Account name : 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 2024-10-03 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
Under 15 USC 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) subject to subsection ( f ) and except as provided in subsection ( g ), If the completeness or accuracy of any item of information contained in a consumer 's file at a consumer reporting agency is disputed by the consumer and the consumer notifies the agency directly or indirectly through a reseller, of such dispute, the agency shall, free of charge, conduct a reasonable reinvestigation to determine whether the disputed information is inaccurate and record the current status of the disputed information, or delete the item from the file in accordance with paragraph ( XXXX ), before the end of the XXXX period beginning on the date on which the agency receives the notice of the dispute from the consumer or reseller. 

Account name : XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Account name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : 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 2024-10-03 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Auto debt
Issue: Communication tactics — Frequent or repeated calls
Company: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I do not have a contract with Portfolio Recovery XXXX, account # XXXX, and do not owe this debt collector the stated XXXX as reflected in the email correspondence they keep sending me, the consumer. The original creditor, XXXX XXXX XXXX, has charged off this account XXXX the following date : XX/XX/year>. This debt has been charged off by the original creditor, which means that the debt has been paid and is considered income. Since a Charge-off is considered income, it must also be removed. According to IRS regulations, income can not be reported on credit files as they are considered a certificate of indebtedness and it is possible that a XXXX will be issued. I request assistance in reviewing the charge-off amount associated with the original creditor. I also request that an inquiry be made to the third-party debt collector, Credit control for actual verification and validation affirming that they have a contract with me bearing my signature. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  by the Fair Credit Reporting Act have violated my rights. 15 U.S.C 1681 Section 602 A. States I have the privacy rights. By providing misleading information, this has affected my ability to receive credit and I demand that this erroneous debt be removed from my credit file immediately.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-03 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
Ive been disputing inaccurate data on my credit report since XX/XX/year> Experian isnt doing proper investigations into the inaccuracy of the information not one account is displaying the accurate information and that alone is grounds for deletion all the credit reporting agencies should show the same account information otherwise its not accurate but for some reason they dont feel the need to do there jobs. And they just keep verifying inaccurate information as accurate which is far from true. Id hate to have to arbitrate with them but from the looks of it thats where its heading because its becoming increasingly frustrating I know the information is inaccurate they also know but they wont do anything about it an also According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) Section 605B. It is illegal to report information on my credit report without my permission.

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 2024-10-03 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 observed my credit report and identified inaccurate accounts that require reporting and correction through your company.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-03 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I observed my credit report and identified inaccurate accounts that require reporting and correction through your company.

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 2024-10-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
Ive noticed some inaccuracies on my credit report, as outlined under 15 USC 16c-2. The incorrect information is damaging my creditworthiness.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TN

Complaint narrative:
The collection accounts showing on my credit report does not have the correct contact information listed for them ; XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX. I've sent a dispute letter with the information provided on my Equifax credit report and it was returned mail. So how in fact is Equifax verifying accounts with incorrect contact information.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-10-03 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: SD

Complaint narrative:
I have previously submitted complaints regarding inaccurate items on my credit report, yet no corrective action has been taken. I am once again requesting the removal of all negative and erroneous items from my report. 

If this matter is not addressed promptly, I will have no choice but to pursue legal action and seek compensation for the violations under applicable credit reporting laws.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief