BEE-spoke-data/consumer-finance-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-12
Company: Paypal Holdings, Inc
State: FL
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Other debt
Issue: False statements or representation
Sub-issue: Attempted to collect wrong amount

Complaint:
Received email stating I had authorized a payment for a {$560.00} purchase I did not make. I called to dispute charge. They then said they needed to get into my computer to assist with refund/credit procedures. Once in my computer, he started the process for the refund. He had me complete a {$20.00} refund request to test that the connection was correct. That {$20.00} test immediately became {$2000.00}, which I believe he changed while in my computer remotely as I was not able to change or correct. So he demanded I obtain {$2000.00} worth of gift cards and take photos of the gift cards ( serial codes ) and send to him via text. He was then to refund the {$560.00} but claimed he could only send me {$2700.00} ( minimum amount his business account could give ), I would then have to get more gift cards to cover the difference between {$2700.00} & {$560.00}. He threatened me with putting my bank account on hold unless I did what he said. 
I sent him {$2000.00} of XXXX and XXXX gift cards, withholding the rest. He locked my computer and demanded {$500.00} to unlock. 

Email below : From : XXXX XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/2023 at XXXX XXXX EDT To : XXXX Subject : Thankyou for your order. XXXX XXXX We are thrilled to confirm the order you recently placed with us. Rest assured, our dedicated team is already hard at work, meticulously preparing your order to ensure it is delivered promptly and meets your expectations. As per the estimated delivery date mentioned in the order details, you can expect to receive your items on time. We take immense pride in providing exceptional customer service. If you have any additional requirements or questions about your order, or if you need to modify anything, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. Our friendly support team is always here and ready to go the extra mile for our valued customers like you. XXXXXXXX XXXX You authorized a payment of {$560.00} to XXXX, XXXX He said his name was XXXX XXXX, representing PayPal XXXX 
Phone number : XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-04-19
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services
Sub-issue: Billing dispute for services

Complaint:
To whom it may concern, My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX full name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, I am a resident of California with a permanent address in the city XXXX, CA XXXX. 
I am a victim of identity theft, someone from another State ( Texas ) have been using my social security to apply for credit cards and loans. 
I have Identity Theft Protection with XXXX XXXX, I was alerted with the below activities. 

I filed with XXXX report # XXXX filed on XXXX, and sent certified mail to the following institutions : XXXX XXXX Clarity Services for fraudulent credit cards applied under my name. identity I did not make the charge ( s ), I am requesting for an immediate investigation, and requesting that the item ( s ) be blocked to correct my credit report. 
Below are the credit cards applied and using my identity under an address from Texas and I believe under CFPB : XXXX XX/XX/21 - CFPB -XXXX XXXXXX/XX/21 - CFPB -XXXX XX/XX/21 - CFPB XX/XX/21 XXXX  - CFPB XX/XX/21 XXXX - CFPB XXXX XXXX account XXXX XXXX open XX/XX/21 account closed XX/XX/21 Service address/ Billing address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX TX XXXX All XXXX the above cards and loans, applied by an individual from Texas addresses below : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX TX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX TX XXXX Appreciate your help. 
Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ( XXXX ) XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-09
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: WA
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Personal information incorrect

Complaint:
These addresses should be blocked and removed from my credit profile.

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 2023-05-23
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Account status incorrect

Complaint:
This is XXXX XXXX XXXX please do not deny my complaint by stating that I filed this by some other means than myself. This is done 100 % by me. 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 response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-23
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem
Sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Complaint:
The following items continue to report on my credit report without my permission, in violation of federal law, despite numerous written requests. As required by Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ), these items must be verified ( A ). I will bring legal action against you if you do not verify these items. To help this situation be settled as quickly as possible, kindly uphold the law. 
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Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2022-04-19
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NY
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Complaint:
Hi I am submitting this XXXX XXXX XXXX this isn't any influence and this is not a third party. XXXX has low and unfair credit number for me in their report. I have complained. The problem has not been resolved. my fico has me at a credit score over XXXX has me at a score around XXXX. That is a huge difference. XXXX paints me as a XXXX. my fico say I have good credit. What the heck is going on here. i have almost no debt and my identity was stolen causing my score to drop n i made this clear for 60 days straight with XXXX i spoke to a representative agent name XXXX and XXXX and XXXX from the fraud department I prefer to speak to a us rept but they refused they had me on mute for XXXX hours which was hurtful I have a perfect repayment record. I have very low credit utilization. I have three negative credit items outstanding debt now. I have modest but ok income. Social Security. Something is wrong with XXXX. I do not understand why they are abusing consumers .This was a fist step towards attempting resolution. They kept lying telling me they disputed n its not reporting but it keep reporting this inaccurate information without my authorization. They refused or were unable to verify n remove the inquiries and its been 60days n they record the calls n admitted they had my police report n ftc and affidavit That was after attempting to contact XXXX more than XXXX times. XXXX is an abusive company. They are supposed to be protecting consumers. They need to be reigned in. they are causing me severe XXXX and stopping me from getting this job offer n now im XXXX n cant provide to my XXXX  year old daughter PLEASE HELP ME PLEASE im XXXX  now.with no help.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-23
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem
Sub-issue: Was not notified of investigation status or results

Complaint:
Hi, I can't believe you guys are taking advantage of me. I AM VERY UPSET the credit bureaus have not responded back to me about my investigation. I sent a letter, it's more than 60days. I need these accounts deleted or updated. These are the items I demanding to be deleted immediately : XXXX XXXX - XXXX - This is not mine. I am a victim of ID Theft and I have included a police report. Please investigate and remove from my credit report. - Please remove it from my credit report XXXX - XXXX - This is not mine - this belonged to a patient who is no longer living. Remove this from my report. - Please remove it from my credit report

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-17
Company: CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
State: PA
Product: Checking or savings account
Sub-product: Checking account
Issue: Managing an account
Sub-issue: Deposits and withdrawals

Complaint:
Deposited a check which was initially put on hold for 7 days. Then unexpectedly put on a 90 day hold. I need my money this is ridiculous.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-04-19
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NC
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Complaint:
n accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under15 USC 1681. I have sent them several letters concerning this matter and to no avail they have yet to respond I have also uploaded the documents that I have sent to them and still nothing. I have sent an updated dispute on XX/XX/2022 which they have responded to that they have gotten. 

1. The following account is not mine XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove this inaccurate information from my credit report. 

2. The following account is not mine XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove this inaccurate information from my credit report. 

3. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Please remove this inaccurate information from my credit report. 

4. The following account is not mine XXXX XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX Please remove this inaccurate information from my credit report. 

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have right to privacy. 

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without written instructions. These accounts that were furnished have violated my consumer rights and I want them to delete from my account. 

15 U.S.C 168c. ( a ) ( 5 ) section states : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information or 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. 

Delete these accounts immediately!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-19
Company: Nelnet, Inc.
State: CA
Product: Student loan
Sub-product: Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer
Sub-issue: Don't agree with the fees charged

Complaint:
Ive be paying my student loans on and off for years, Ive been in deferment, forbearance and I even defaulted. I rehabilated my loans with what was a large sum of money for me at the time And I have consolidated my loans. I do n't understand how my loans have exponentially grown. Ive been dillegent now for years paying {$500.00} + per month. Still not back to what they call my original loan amount. It may just be the way the student loan debt. Business works, I may be taken advantage of, or likely both. Or maybe something wrong is going on?

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-29
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NM
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Complaint:
I am writing to file a formal complaint against your organization for the persistent failure to remove fraudulent items from my credit report. Despite my numerous and diligent efforts to address this issue, the fraudulent items continue to tarnish my credit profile, causing severe financial and personal distress. 

I have exhaustively followed the dispute resolution procedures as outlined by your agency, providing extensive documentation and evidence that unequivocally demonstrates the fraudulent nature of these items. However, your organization 's repeated failures to take appropriate action to rectify this issue are inflicting substantial harm on my creditworthiness and financial stability. 

It is imperative to underscore that the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) imposes a legal obligation on credit reporting agencies to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in credit reports. Credit reporting agencies, like yours, are mandated to conduct thorough investigations and take necessary corrective measures when inaccuracies and fraudulent activities are identified. 

Despite my unwavering efforts and the substantial evidence I have submitted, I continue to endure the following adverse consequences due to the fraudulent items on my credit report : Difficulty obtaining credit or loans at favorable terms.

Higher interest rates on existing credit accounts.

Grave harm to my creditworthiness and financial opportunities.

I hereby formally request that your organization takes immediate and decisive action to investigate and rectify the fraudulent items on my credit report. If it is confirmed that these items are indeed fraudulent, I insist on the following actions : Swift removal of all fraudulent items from my credit report.

Correction of my credit report to accurately reflect my financial history and creditworthiness. 
Provision of written confirmation of the removal and any updates made to my credit report. Enclosed with this letter, you will find copies of all previously submitted documentation, including supporting evidence, dispute correspondence, and any other pertinent materials. I trust that this information will expedite your investigation and lead to the immediate removal of these fraudulent items from my credit report. Please help me remove the following fraudulent items : XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00}.

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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2021-05-26
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: CA
Product: Credit card or prepaid card
Sub-product: Store credit card
Issue: Getting a credit card
Sub-issue: Card opened as result of identity theft or fraud

Complaint:
This complaint is in regards to an unauthorized inquiry which was made using my personal information. The application KEY CODE associated with this action is : XXXX. The Company involved in this action is Lowes Synchrony. They also authorized charges on my personal bank account with few different transactions. I reached out to the company a couple of times and they stated the situation was being handled. I verified my information with the necessary requirements but they insisted on demanding more information from me. I first spoke with a representative who refused to give me their name but referred to as " K - XXXX. '' She stated that she would update the system by submitting a " Fraud File to Delete Inquiry ''. I asked for confirmation that this action took place and she insisted on demanding more personal information in order to receive confirmation. She began to become aggressive and overly demanding and as I requested to speak to a supervisor, she transferred me to another rep of the name XXXX. XXXX was even more unprofessional and refused to answer any questions and placed me on hold for 15 minutes. From that point a woman named " XXXX '' stated she was a Manager from the XXXX, Ohio branch location. She stated that the action of removing my information and inquiry from their system was set in motion ; however, there is no way of sending me confirmation. This is not the first time I heard of this company authorizing inquiries and credit cards with fraudulent activity. I have relatives and friends who dealt with the same problem from LOWES SYNCHRONY. I asked that this company immediately updates the Credit Bureaus that the Inquiry was fraudulent and unauthorized or I will file a legal suit. Once again I did not make the inquiry or authorize Lowes Synchrony to utilize my person information. After such action is taking place I also request that this company Cease & Desist and further contact to me.

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 2023-10-16
Company: LEXISNEXIS
State: FL
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem
Sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Complaint:
Subject : Request for Removal of Bankruptcy from Credit Report Dear XXXX, I am writing to request the removal of a bankruptcy record from my credit report. After reviewing my credit report, I noticed that a bankruptcy filing is being reported, which is inaccurately reflecting my credit history. 

To facilitate the removal process, I have attached supporting documentation that verifies the bankruptcy listed is inaccurately reporting. You list XXXX. This means the bankruptcy was a XXXX XXXX XXXX but converted to XXXX XXXX Do you have supporting documentation for this? You list this on your website under my name and social. I will provide the proof for your records. 

I kindly request that you investigate this matter promptly and delete the inaccurate reporting of this bankruptcy record on my credit report. I understand that accurate reporting is crucial for maintaining a fair credit history, and I trust that you will handle this matter with the utmost professionalism and diligence. 

Please provide me with written confirmation once the bankruptcy record has been removed from my credit report. Additionally, I request that you notify any third-party entities that may have accessed my credit report during the time the bankruptcy was inaccurately reported. Note : Lexis Nexis has no record of this bankruptcy record, yet you state they certified this information as correct to you. 

I appreciate your attention to this matter and look forward to a swift resolution. If you require any further information or documentation, please do not hesitate to contact me at the phone number or email address provided below. 

Thank you for your assistance. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-20
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Complaint:
I have mailed each credit bureau ( Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX ) as well as the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX regarding inaccurate information reporting on my credit report. I requested validation of debt on XX/XX/2023 and XXXX XXXX XXXX did not validate the debt by providing the requested documentation, a 2nd letter was sent to the company for failure to validate on XX/XX/2023 and I received a response that they will not look into this any further. In addition to sending the company 's letters, the credit bureau stated it was accurate information but did not provide the method by which the information was obtained when it was requested on XX/XX/2023. I received a letter only from XXXX stating that took proper measures but never stated which methods as requested in the letter. All three credit bureaus are reporting different high balances on this account. As you are aware, there can only be one high balance on an account. This account has not been properly verified.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-20
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

Complaint:
OXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXl made an unauthorized inquiry XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Pull my credit and i did not authorize them to pull. 
XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX pull my credit on XX/XX/, I did not authorize them to pull. 
XXXX XXXX pulled my credit on XXXX XXXX XXXX. Ive called all the companies listed and was told that they would remove the Inquires, but has not removed the inquiries. 

Also, Theres a XXXX XXXX  account ( opened XXXX XXXX ( amount of the trade {$800.00} ) reporting on my Credit file, that i am not responsible for, i am no longer listed as an authorized user on this account. i have disputed this account for the last 4 months, and this accounts still remains on my credit report. XXXX XXXX  no longer have me listed on this account and has taken me off. Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX  are still reporting this account.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-23
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NJ
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem
Sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Complaint:
I discovered that many accounts on my credit report were incorrect when I reviewed them. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) require the 3 credit bureaus to validate these accounts ( A ). It is not permissible to fail to validate these reporting accounts as unverified without providing any proof within the time frame specified by law. My credit report includes these erroneous accounts that need to be investigated and corrected : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation