vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-04 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Personal information
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I have never been In Kansas, Oklahoma ; I was born in XX/XX/XXXX, not XX/XX/XXXX, I have never had any business name " XXXX ''.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-05-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Account status
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
I understand that the credit bureaus are reporting that a federal tax lien is being reported. This lien should never have been filed in the first place. As you can see the lien was filed and that taxes were paid on exactly the same date date of XXXX/XXXX/2010. This item should be removed. The IRS has indicated that the lien has been paid and released. In the interest of all parties this should be removed

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-06-24 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Unable to get credit report/credit score — Problem getting report or credit score
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I understand by law I am allowed to get my free annual credit report from all three agencies, when I printed out the report they indicated that they would require payment of {$7.00} to give me access : " Did you know that your credit report does not include your credit score? '' What is the point of getting a report without the number? 

Please have them make them give you a score WITH the report. 

Thank you, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-08-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Public record
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
bankruptcy public record and some information that is not belong to me

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-09-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Account terms
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
This is an additional, and new complaint regarding Equifax 's records being incomplete, and then inaccurate tradeline. 

I attest that I am XXXX XXXX, and the owner of this account, and all verbiage communicated through this portal. 

The XXXX tradeline is incomplete, and innacurate. 

The following is true -1XXXX The Last Paid date is not XXXX. The Balance is not accurate5. Because this account, installment account, has not been updated in almost a year, it impacts my score negatively and in such a way that looks as if the balance is and has NOT decreased4. The Terms, Frequency and dates ( last updated by ) are all inaccurate5. Please validate this account, and as a result of EQ 's validation efforts please share you method used, along with all contact details for this XXXX XXXX XXXX at XXXX is my contact name - and number ) 6. Delete the account, if it can not be made whole and accurate

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-07-07 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Improper use of my credit report — Report improperly shared by CRC
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: DE

Complaint narrative:
Credit file XXXX is under security freeze due to ID theft. Equifax released my credit information illegally to XXXX on XXXX/XXXX/2014 while the security freeze was in place ( see attached screen shot of my credit file inquiry section ) This is a violation of FCRA. I did not authorize this release of information.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-03-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Credit reporting company's investigation — Problem with statement of dispute
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
I have disputed a file with Equifax concerning XXXX debt recovery. Equifax has no debt validations on this. XXXX has my correct info, however when I call the company that they represent, " XXXX '', they have no record of me. Also Equifax is not reporting XXXX of my credit files. They are listed as an inquiry, however the items are not on my credit report. Also the files that are on my credit report only seem to update every 6 months or so. This is a horribly run company.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-07-02 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Information is not mine
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
Information is not correct

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-11-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Unable to get credit report/credit score — Problem getting my free annual report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
In XXXX 2015 my wife and I requested our free credit reports from XXXX and in XXXX 2015 we requested them from Equifax , all XXXX online. Despite previously having gotten these reports online for several years with no problem and with no documentation required, we were both suddenly denied this by both companies and told we had to apply by regular mail, and to include numerous personal identification and financial documents. This is a nuisance and we inquired why, both in writing and by telephone, but were stonewalled and given no information. We were told simply that this is the procedure and no further information is available. The inconvenience is in having to assemble and mail these documents, wait several weeks for the reports to be sent, then having to scan them into the computer so as not to keep large amounts of paper reports on hand for years. Again, no explanation was given why we were denied, despite repeated requests.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2016-03-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Information is not mine
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
I recently received notice that XXXX XXXX XXXX, an entity I rented an apartment from in 2014, has submitted information to Equifax alleging that I have XXXX accounts open totaling XXXX . These accounts and their corresponding charges were never communicated with me or my roommate. I am disputing these claims with Equifax. Equifax has been entirely unhelpful in this situation. The contact information for the accusing business either does not work or the business refuses to reply or assert their charges. I contacted Equifax assuming the collections agency must have contacted them and thus I could dispute the claim with the collections agency and possibly obtain the contact information for the original business. The information Equifax provided me was erroneous and was the contact information of an auto insurance provider. If Equifax can not contact these collections agencies and they never have to assert charges or communicate with clients then how can this be considered a valid legal practice? 

I appreciate any assistance or guidance you may offer. It would seem that both Equifax and XXXX XXXX XXXX have failed to perform.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-10-07 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Information is not mine
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
In 2008 I was victim of ID theft by someone who opened an account in my name and SS at the address located at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX which is not and have never been mine. 
After reporting to the police and credit agencies this was a fraud, the address still shows as my Former Address in the Equifax Credit Report, which is incorrect and I would like to have it removed.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2015-05-30 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Reinserted previously deleted info
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Equifax since opening the case with you has reinserted negative inquiries effecting my credit score. More than XXXX it makes it even more difficult to make any sort of effort in maintains health credit to take care of me and my family. XXXX Even though the child support case for XXXX is no longer valid and was only taking XXXX dollars a month because it was know to be fraudulent Equifax still reports it and causes me to be XXXX percent debt to credit. I have submitted police reports IRS affidavits ftc reports to let them know to remove it for months and and they ignore me. Credit affects people 's lives more than anything and they should be hold accountable under those federal laws.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-05-29 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Account status
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
Though I filed a Chapter XXXX in 2011, I 've paid my bills on time, I only have XXXX credit card with a XXXX XXXX dollar limit. though my monthly bills total, {$1400.00}, including mortgage and car payment, XXXX loan ( $ XXXX ) and XXXX credit card ( $ XXXX ) all with good standing and on time payment history These are the only open accounts on my report and my monthly income is $ XXXX .Despite these facts, my score remains in the fair to poor range and I 'm continually declined due to credit reports and scores. I saw XXXX disputed bill on my report that was n't mine and it was forgiven when I filed chapter XXXX, and as I stated, it was n't mine in the beginning.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-09-24 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Unable to get credit report/credit score — Problem getting my free annual report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
Well for two years i been trying to get my credit report and it 's ask me some questions and i answer no on them cause they do n't apply to me cause i never had a car loan or try to get a car loan and i never had a montage loan either. So i said no and it would n't give me my credit score. Its saying that my info is not matching with my social security number. I do n't know what to do any more. I need help.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-01-21 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Other mortgage
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Someone other than myself has created XXXX CFPB complaints under my account on XX/XX/2016, complaints numbers XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX. There have also been comsumer responses provided indicating the company response is not disputed for which I did not provide as all of the company provided written responses to my CFPB complaints have misrepresented documents, account activity, and even omitted material facts related to the true status of my account during the modification process. I always DISPUTE the company response for these very reasons and I will continue to dispute the company responses so long as the company continues to lie and misrepresent the facts. 
Just to be clear, while the XX/XX/2016 CFPB complaints are represented as submitted by me, they are not and I have not authorized anyone to create or respond to any company response relating to any of my CFPB complaints. Specifically, I have never responded to the company response indicating not in dispute. So, the CFPB complaints between XX/XX/2016 throught XX/XX/2016 are disputed by me and what is showing on my CFPB account is incorrect. 
Furthermore, I simply stopped taking the time to indicate I dispute the company provided written response as it did not address the concerns within the complaint and often referred to a previously provided nonresponse response. Even so, it should be understood I continue to dispute the company provided written response to the extent it does not resolve my concerns stated within the complaints. 
An update and correction for the CFPB complaints between XX/XX/2016 through XX/XX/2016 is in order indicating customer disputes the company response. All other previously mentioned resolutions are desired and mandatory.

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 2016-10-04 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Improper use of my credit report — Report improperly shared by CRC
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
On XXXX XXXX, I called XXXX XXXX. to inquire about an offer I received in mail. I was ONLY inquiring. The sales rep asked for my social security number, and I immediately said, I'im not giving you my S.S. number because I do not want my credit report run at this time. I am only inquiring about your package. I have XXXX and was just checking to see if I can get a better deal for the money, and what was the catch with getting " same amount per month, no price increase for 2 yrs. Then he said OK no problem, just give me your name and address to to if we can have service in that area. After all as said and done, I found out I had to switch to XXXX XXXX XXXX phone service. I said thank you for your time, but i 'm not switching any phone service. Now, how they do it, I do n't know, but, the next day I get a notification that another Credit Inquiry went on my credit report with Equifax. I 've called about 20 people from XXXX and have names, ID # s, etc, and they all swore to me that they were gon na have it taken off my credit report ( s ). To date, they did nothing. I sent a letter, certified to XXXX XXXX and still, nothing has been done. I was told by an Equifax rep that XXXX XXXX needs to take that inquiry off their Data Base, otherwise, it automatically generates on Credit profile. Which is hurting my credit scores. Please help me get this off, so I do n't have to file Fraud charges against this salesperson for illegally getting into my credit report. I do n't know what info of mine he took from me, if any. Thank you, XXXX, N.C. XXXX / EMAIL ADDRESS ... .XXXX Please respond ASAP either via postal mail or email. P.S. I just read the bottom statement but do n't have picture of credit report to upload, buts it on Equifax. I can give you any info you may need to get it directly.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-09-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Account terms
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
Equifax is showing debts in collection but nit the debt collectors name. I have no way to verify its accuracy.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-08-04 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Public record
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I filed a complaint stating that the Public Record Information was inaccurate in its filing. As the term " Dismissed '' means that it is adjudicated by the law. My case concern no form of solvency, nothing was placed under conservancy, examinership, liquidation or provisional debt reconstruction. There were no exemptions, no surrender of any kind as stated within the regulations of the XXXX " XXXX XXXX ''. The credit bureaus have retrieve my information from a third party entity without my authorization, therefore holding my identity and credit under " Consumer Lock '' for 10 years. The Bankruptcy Court has confirmed that they did not verify by documentation and the credit agencies have stated I can no longer challenge this negative entry. This discrepancy has prevented me in my personal life 's pursuit. Please advocate for me in this challenge.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-01-06 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: Seterus, Inc.
State: MN

Complaint narrative:
Our mortgage was sold to Seterus. In XX/XX/XXXX we changed our house insurance. Currently, our insurance has now lapsed even though Seterus claims they paid it. XXXX has n't received payment. They have essentially refused to give us an accounting of the escrow account. The old company was paid and returned the check. I sent a {$2000.00} payment to Seterus labeled " FOR ESCROW ONLY!!! '' to restore the escrow to a positive balance due to what appears as over payments of insurance. They put those monies on the principal. ... As it stands our escrow is deficit, we have no house insurance and we can not get any facts on the account from them or from the online portal. The tax department says the winter taxes were paid. The escrow department says they were not. The last standing online records were from 2014. I suspect when we call in today they will not correct where the money was applied in the wrong place. This problem has been ongoing since XX/XX/XXXX. Again, we do n't have home owners insurance currently. We need help from an entity that this company is forced to recognize.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-01-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Credit reporting company's investigation — Problem with statement of dispute
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I mailed in a dispute to Equifax stating that my chapter XXXX bankruptcy was filed 7 years ago and I am requesting it be removed off of my credit report- I got a response with updated information but it is still on my credit reports- Both XXXX and XXXX have removed this from my reports.I understand Chapter XXXX Bankruptcy is removed after 7 years- I would invoke my rights and like it removed.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-12-12 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Account terms
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
I have had nothing but trouble with equifax. I have disputed so many times and had items removed and put back. I can not get my credit score without paying but XXXX XXXX keeps denying a limit increase saying equifax says my score is XXXX which is quite a bit off my other scores and seems wrong. I now years ago I got information about equifax getting in trouble for practices and I was supposed to get something out of that and never did. I want the issues fixed and a proper score and explanation why.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-11-07 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Information is not mine
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I received a credit alert from my credit monitoring service, regarding a collection account for a account that was open back in XXXX. I have been a victim of identity theft since XXXX, do to me moving and some of my information was lost or stolen. I have a extended fraud alert on my credit for 10 years. Some times i get credit inquiries from people trying to apply for applications in my name. But now creditors must call me before opening accounts. I have also contacted the company and sent them a copy of my police report. This company is reporting to all XXXX credit agencies.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2016-08-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity protection — Billing dispute
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I have a credit freeze on my credit with Equifax. Recently, I went to purchase a new vehicle and asked Equifax to do a temporary Freeze Life which should have cost me {$10.00}, but instead was charged {$40.00}. I 've recently spent the last day and half trying to get reimbursed for the {$30.00} overage to no avail. A simple solution would be to have my Credit Card company not honor the charges, but I know that Equifax will then place a {$30.00} charge off on my file. When I call their toll free number I 'm connected to an Offshore Representative who transfers me to the U.S who in return transfers me back to an Offshore Rep. It would really be nice for all Executive Officers to go through this process, oh well, does n't hurt to dream.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-04-23 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Account status
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
I sent a letter informing Equifax that I did not dispute their investigation in late XXXX. They never changed anything I asked. I was turned down for a mortgage because of this. I am attaching the original letter and XXXX I wrote today showing what I need done so my report is accurate. Please help!!

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2016-06-08 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional adjustable mortgage (ARM)
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: Seterus, Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am going back to my case initially applied with CFPB on XXXX/XXXX/2016. My complaint was that Seterus Inc. has been messing with my account for two years now, and they do not own up nor feel they are responsible for these mistakes where I can loose my home because of their negligence. Seterus responded to this complaint they made no mistake in paying for my County Taxes from my escrow, when in reality they did. Last year was my home Insurance and this year was my County taxes. They also confirmed in their response to you that I will not be responsible for the penalty fees incurred for paying late ( 2 months later after I called to find out why they have not made said payment. ) and as you can see by the attached letter I received yesterday XXXX XXXX, my escrow has increased and I am responsible. 

Neither my taxes nor my home insurance has increased in 2016, on the contrary my taxes were decreased in 2016, how does Seterus determine to increase my escrow, and that my escrow has a deficient.?

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-01-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Unable to get credit report/credit score — Problem getting report or credit score
Company: CORELOGIC INC
State: IN

Complaint narrative:
CREDCO FAILED TO FURNISH MY XXXX CREDIT REORT SINCE XX/XX/2012.

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 2016-01-27 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Credit reporting company's investigation — Problem with statement of dispute
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I have been attempting to improve my credit score. I have been monitoring my credit report via Experian. I ordered my credit report and observed that it contained some errors. I wrote the attached letter to Experian and asked them to take corrective measures. I cited each entry that I felt should be removed and also cited the points of authority that justified such action. 

I read the Fair Credit Reporting Act as well as the clarifying letter form the Federal Trade Commission. The letter from the FTC said " The commencement of the delinquency that led to the action '' I took that to mean when the first late or default on the obligation occurred. That is when the seven year clock on reporting begins/

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