BEE-spoke-data/consumer-finance-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2019-01-30
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: PA
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt was paid

Complaint:
I settled the debt with the company 7 days prior to having to appear in court. I was assured that a judgement would not be entered against me for the debt. On XX/XX/2019, I received a court notice that a judgement had been entered against me for this debt. When I called the company after almost an hour I was told that a letter was faxed on XX/XX/2019, to XXXX indicating that the account was settled in full. After speaking to the court I was told that this is not their fax number and they never received such a letter. I had to obtain the correct number and provide it to the collection agency which should not be my responsibility. In addition, they said that they would have the letter faxed as soon as possible, without any urgency to fix the problem that they created, as of now the judgement has not been withdrawn.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-09
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NC
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:
TO WHOM THIS MAY CONCERN, I am a Victim of Identity Theft FROM YOUR DATA BREACH. My claim number is XXXX. 
There is information that on my consumer report that is a result of identity theft. I did not provide written permission or instructions for the identified transactions to be reported on my consumer report. 

Inquiries that I did not do - 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 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX I did want to note that , I DID APPLY WITH XXXX XXXX XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX THIS YEAR. Not to mistake with the other dates that I did not apply with them. 

ADDRESSES THAT I HAVE NEVER LIVED- - XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX NC XXXX - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX AZ XXXX - XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX GA XXXX ACCOUNTS THAT I DID NOT OPEN THAT ARE ON MY REPORT - XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX- {$170.00} - DEPT OF ED/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX 
PLEASE DELETE THESE INQUIRES AND ALSO THESE ACCOUNTS FROM MY CREDIT REPORT I DID NOT DO THEM NOR APPROVE ANY TO BE OPENED.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-04-05
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: DC
Product: Credit card
Issue: Delinquent account

Complaint:
I have a Macy 's credit card which is serviced through Chase. On XX/XX/2017, I paid my balance in full of {$500.00} and assumed that I had a XXXX balance. On XX/XX/2017, my card was charged {$9.00} in interest charges and on XX/XX/2017, my card was charged {$2.00} for a " minimum interest charge, '' and was again charged {$2.00} on XX/XX/2017. I received emails from Macy 's to login and check my statements, but since I knew that I paid my balance in full in XX/XX/XXXX and had not used my card to purchase anything, I did not feel the need to login to my account ( their website is very confusing ). I received a notification from XXXX that my credit score - which was previously around XXXX - had changed and it had dropped to the XXXX due to Chase reporting me for delinquency. I logged into my account and found that I had a balance of {$13.00} - all of which was just interest and fees accrued AFTER I paid my bill in full. I paid the {$13.00} on XX/XX/2017 ( when I realized what happened ) and tried to file a dispute, but became overwhelmed and confused by what I needed to do in order to dispute their delinquency charge. This is not the first time that this happened with Macy 's, and the issues began when XXXX began servicing my card. 
Today I received notification that my private student loan through XXXX has raised its interest rate for the fifth time in about six months to 9.50 %, and I sought a soft quote from XXXX to refinance my student loan. I was told that my credit score was XXXX and that the key factors that affected my score are the time since delinquency is too recent or unknown and the number of accounts with delinquency ( I have no other accounts with missed payments ). I do not have anyone who can cosign for me, as required by Citizens, and did not think that I would need one as I have made years worth of consecutive on-time payments to my student lenders ( I am over XXXX ) and my annual income has been over $ XXXX for the past few years. I need help fixing my credit score so that I can attempt to get refinancing of my student loans, as I am carrying about {$65000.00} worth of student debt.

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 monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2022-04-29
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Account information incorrect

Complaint:
XXXX CFPB, How are you? Hope all is well. Ive been a member of the student loan program for 12 years. Having successfully completed my hard earned and worked degree as a XXXX veteran with no help since the beginning. Ive been homeless for XXXX or more years struggling. Ive also been discriminated against when it comes to scholarship and being looked as a non A or B + Student but I actually am. Ive been paying my student loans as much as I can asking for forgiveness and I still didnt get a pardon? Is it because Im XXXX XXXX thats educated that wanted to stand up for my country? If you look at my education record Ive done my best with what I have thats all I can do. Ive applied for all types of scholarship and because Im a veteran Im disqualified, no thats Descrimination. I have every right to apply for any scholarship just like anyone. Everyone is getting recognition for their education except me. I asked for loan forgiveness just like all other students at least a portion of my student loans. Its not easy. Now they are reporting on my credit that Ive reached my max limit. Trying to sabbatoge my credit score by reporting incorrect information about my student loans basically Descriminating. Ive spoke with Department of Education and have been ignored, hung up on the phone, and transferred. Veterans shouldnt have to pay for school at all including loans should be forgiven because of their service and sacrifice to our nation.

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 2023-11-10
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX
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 firmly insist on the removal of these misleading accounts from my credit report, as I never provided authorization for their use. It is essential that you swiftly erase this inaccurate account from my records.

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 2017-04-04
Company: PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES INC
State: TN
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Credit card
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt
Sub-issue: Right to dispute notice not received

Complaint:
I first became aware of the Portfolio Recovery Associates collections after reviewing my credit report in XX/XX/2017. Prior to XXXX I had no communication with PRA and was not aware of the collection. Upon requesting verification of the debt, I was told that they had sent communication to an obsolete address. I have lived at my current address for 7 years and can provide proof of residency. I was told by PRA that the original creditor was XXXX, although XXXX is aware of my current address. I am confused as to why they would attempt to send communication to an old address when XXXX was aware of my current address. I do not think it is right to enter collections on my report without providing me with an opportunity to validate the debt and ensure accuracy. I was not allowed to properly exercise my debt validation rights under the FDCPA. After researching this company it has come to my attention that although I was never sent any information regarding this debt the company called me repeatedly but never left a voicemail indicating who they were. I have had absolutely no communication with Portfolio Recovery Associates until I called to inquire as to why they were listed on my report. The customer service rep that I spoke to was very rude and accused me of lying about the accounts. I asked to no longer be contacted via phone and that all correspondence be sent through U.S. Postal service. In my initial request for validation in XXXX, I received what I believe to be inadequate validation. In their validation they merely included a blank credit card agreement ( that was not signed by me ) and a copy of 3 months of statements, none of which reflected any activity. I am not requesting a verification of your records or a verification of the credit card company 's current policy. I am asking for proof that I incurred this debt, how much was incurred and that you have the right to collect it. Proof of my liability is my legal right under the FDCPA.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2019-08-12
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Account information incorrect

Complaint:
As of XX/XX/2019 the loan balance on my XXXX mortgage account is incorrect and not reflected correctly in any of the credit bureaus, Equifax, XXXX or XXXX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-12-27
Company: SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING, INC.
State: NY
Product: Mortgage
Sub-product: Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Struggling to pay mortgage

Complaint:
I tried to call SPS today XX/XX/22 and request a forbearance. I called with my HUD Certified Housing Counselor on the line and gave SPS a verbal authorization to speak on behalf to my counselor. I spoke to two separate agents who both denied the verbal authorization and said third party authorizations were only allowed to be made in writing only, for the state of New York. I further requested a forbearance to be put in place due to my circumstances and I was only informed that I was only eligible for a short pay or a short sale. I am very unsatisfied as I am trying to save my home and do not feel my account was handled correctly, I was not informed to submit a workout package nor was I able to provide representation on my behalf to help me in this process.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-06
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MI
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:
On XX/XX/XXXX. I exercised my right to dispute inaccurate information with Transunion and XXXX according to the FCRA. The credit reporting agencies, Transunion and XXXX received my information via certified letter. They utilized my dispute letter as a means to retaliate and/or attempt to punish me by ignoring my dispute, intentionally and deliberately added unreported information to my credit file to cause me a deliberate credit injury of my character and credit worthiness. Here is a list of information that was deliberately and maliciously added to my credit report : TRANSUNION ADDED ON XX/XX/XXXX via File # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ADDED ON XX/XX/XXXX -XXXX XXXX  ACCOUNT TRANSFERRED OR SOLD '' -XXXX XXXX '' CHARGE '' -FICTICIOUS NAME OF " XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX '' after submitting proper documentation verifying my actual identity

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 2022-04-29
Company: Convergent Resources, Inc.
State: NE
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not yours

Complaint:
I have never had cable in my name. I always lived with my aunt and all the bills are in her name. This has to be a identity fraud I know nothing of this account. They have said I owe one amount and it keeps changing from XXXX to XXXX. I also attached a pic of this account where it was closed from a dispute and then they reopened 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 2022-04-29
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL
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:
I'm really not sure what happened. I have mailed off letters to the credit bureaus continuously and thus far I have not gotten a response. My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX and I am filing this complaint about falsely reporting misleading information. There is no third party involved. Please review the uploaded letters.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2019-01-28
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, 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: Investigation took more than 30 days

Complaint:
sent the ftc violation and all the doc 's to proof that these accounts are not mine to the best of my knowledge XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX TX XX/XX/XXXX {$2700.00} {$2700.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, KS XXXX ( XXXX  ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX {$290.00} {$290.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$6800.00} - - Installment Negative XX/XX/XXXX You have 9 Closed Accounts Account Name Balance Credit Limit Usage Type Status Opened On XXXX XXXX XXXX  

XXXX {$100.00} {$500.00} 20 % Revolving Negative XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$700.00} {$500.00} 140 % Revolving Negative XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$1000.00} {$800.00} 130 % Revolving Negative XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$14000.00} - - Installment Negative XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX   {$4900.00} - - Installment XX/XX/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 2023-11-03
Company: Southwest Credit Systems, L.P.
State: NY
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Credit card debt
Issue: Written notification about debt
Sub-issue: Didn't receive enough information to verify debt

Complaint:
I dont recognize few accounts on my credit report and Just noticed it on my creditr report as a Collection theres three open XXXX credit card and XXXX Telephones companies.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-02-01
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA
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:
When I investigated my credit report, I realized that some of the information was erroneous. Experian is required to authenticate these accounts under Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ). It is not acceptable to treat these reporting accounts as unconfirmed information without producing proof within the legal time range. You have NOT provided me a copy of ANY original documentation ( a consumer contract with my signature on it ) as required under Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) Disclosures to consumers [ 15U.S.C. 1681g ] ( ( a ) Information on file ; sources ; report recipients. Experian shall, upon request, and subject to 610 ( a ) ( 1 ) [ 1681h ], clearly and accurately disclose to the consumer. If the consumer to whom the file relates requests that the first 5 digits of the social security number ( or similar identification number ) of the consumer not be included in the disclosure and the consumer reporting agency has received appropriate proof of the identity of the requester, the consumer reporting agency shall so truncate a such number in such disclosure. & Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) Procedure in case of disputedaccuracy [ 15 U.S.C. 1681i ] ( a ) Reinvestigations of Disputed Information. If the completeness or accuracy of any item of information contained in my file at Experian is disputed by the consumer and the consumer notifies the agency directly, or indirectly through a creditor, the Bureaus 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 my file in accordance with paragraph ( 5 ), before the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date on which the agency receives the notice of the dispute from the consumer or creditor Furthermore, you have failed to provide the method of verification as required under 15 USC1681i ( a ) ( 7 ). Please be advised that under 15USC1681i ( 5 ) ( A ) of the FCRA you are required to ... promptly REPAIR all information which can not be verified. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ), please investigate the unverifiable accounts : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-04-03
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.
State: MO
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt was paid

Complaint:
I signed up for an XXXX account and agreed to " free magazines '' for 3 months being told i would be sent a card to cancel if i wished so i would not need to pay after a 3 month trial. I did not receive the card. I paid the dues and ordered XXXX more item then once i paid for my item i realized i was being charged about XXXX-XXXX dollars every month. Since I have n't had to deal with that before i paid until i finally was able to get a friend to explain to me what and why it was happening. So I called and cancelled my XXXX account. Thinking that would take care of it i did not expect another bill the next month from XXXX. So i contacted them again and was told i had to contact the magazine department. I did that and was told I HAD to pay until I demanded to speak to a manager. At that time I was told my subscriptions where canceled and my account was credited and I OWED NOTHING MORE. I received magazines again this last month. This last month I received another bill for about {$50.00}. I just spoke with XXXX and they say it has to be paid because its a late fee. I have been receiving 3-5 calls a day from XXXX Comenity Bank who uses and unavailable number and feel harassed. Canceling all this has been a 5 month process. One company I will NEVER buy from again!

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-04
Company: Experian Information Solutions 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: Reporting company used your report improperly

Complaint:
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 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