BEE-spoke-data/consumer-finance-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-21
Company: TexCap Financial, LLC
State: TX
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Auto debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not yours

Complaint:
Caller says they are with TexCap Financial and they need my birth date to confirm my account. I tell them that I am not divulging personal information to someone I do not know or have any business dealings with. The person says that the calls will continue until I share my birth date. I do not have any auto loans outstanding and the only loan I have is my mortgage. 
I am called twice every day and I am told until I release my birth date the calls will continue. This is harassment for personal information.

Company public response: Company believes the complaint is the result of a misunderstanding
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-09-29
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: PA
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, who is submitting this CFPB complaint myself, and to inform you that there is no third party involved in the process. Regardless of the multiple written requests, the unverified account listed below is still reporting on my credit report in violation of federal law. The Equifax Credit Bureau failed to comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC sections 1681i within the time declared by law and continued reporting of unconfirmed information which now, given all my attempts to address it directly with the creditor, as willful negligence and non-compliance with federal statutes. Please remove the account completely from my Credit Reports : XXXX XXXX {$0.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-12-30
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: PA
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 XXXX XXXX XXXX am filing this complaint on behalf of myself for false reporting misleading information. This complaint has not been filed by a third party nor was it filed in error. I declare under penalty of perjury I am alleging that a person or company- without my authorization- from unauthorized use of my social security number and card used my personal identifying information to apply for goods, services, or money ; and, was successful in creating some accounts. I have no knowledge of this and All is being investigated by the FTC.

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 2023-05-16
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, XXXX and Experian all report my student loans twice. They report the balances as late when the student loans have been XXXX completely due to XXXX discharge. I owe no balances, yet they double report the accounts as closed but late. The payments are not late and never had been because I didn't have to pay them back, per agreement with XXXX XXXX XXXX. 

Reporting the information twice brings down my score by hundreds of points, yet I owe no money so there's no way to repair this. 

Action Taken : Signed up with XXXX XXXX XXXX to correct the reports ( still received no response after 60 days ) Have submitted multiple disputes, only to have them closed within 48 hours with little to no explanation of any action taken. 

All three bureaus are quick to offer " credit boost '' type services, or some option to pay them to review and improve my score for a monthly charge. 

All three bureaus report one score to me when I obtain a consumer credit report, but another lower score to creditors. Sometimes they report entirely different low scores to different creditors. For instance, I applied for medical credit and XXXX reported my credit score as XXXX to the creditor I applied to, then reported the credit score to me as XXXX ( in spite of the XXXX student loans with no balances... I owe less than XXXX XXXX in debt, I shouldn't have a score in the toilet like this ). They later reported to another creditor ( a credit card company I applied to ) that my score was XXXX ... .on the same day as I applied for the medical credit. So is my score XXXX, XXXX or XXXX? Or should it be higher because I have very little debt. 

Even with a bankruptcy in 2019, I should have some improvement to my score ( as I have seen others receive ) after 4 years of diligent repayment of debts and attention to my report, without incurring more debt. 

All three bureaus are not held accountable for what they report, and no one can even know how or what criteria they use to calculate the score. And they then try to package their basic duties ( reporting, disputes, etc ) as a paid service with an offer to " improve '' or " boost score '' if the product they sell is purchased.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-25
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX
Product: Credit card or prepaid card
Sub-product: General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem
Sub-issue: Was not notified of investigation status or results

Complaint:
See the attached documents. I want the bureau to start the investigation on these accounts that I am never late for but they're reporting me as late.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2021-09-29
Company: Convergent Resources, Inc.
State: UT
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Other debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
Sub-issue: Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged

Complaint:
An over ten year old debt was bought by a XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX and now on XX/XX/28 convergent outsourcing has flagged my account for XXXX dollars and my score is minus 49 points. 
Im outraged by this.

Im about to finish two more disputes with XXXX  and XXXX. 
Please help 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-09-29
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: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

Complaint:
I have contacted Equifax every week for the past 2-3 months. I have noticed some unauthorized, unverified inquires on my credit report in XXXX, submitted a FTC report to the bureaus, 4 times for Equifax, and they are refusing to delete the unauthorized inquires. They have failed to verify the inquires and since I have submitted the FTC report numerous of times, they are refusing to adhere to the law.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-12-30
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: Information belongs to someone else

Complaint:
HI I AM SUBMITTING THIS WITHOUT ANY INFLUENCE AND THIS IS NOT A THIRD PARTY. THE CREDIT BUREAUS STATED MY ACC WAS PROPERLY INVESTIGATED BUT HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE IF THE OPEN DATE IS INACCURATE, THE DATE LAST ACTIVE IS INACCURATE, AND THE DATE LAST REPORTED IS NOT ACCURATE? THIS GROUND FOR REMOVAL, THEY ALSO VIOLATED MY RIGHTS UNDER 15 U.S.C 1681 SECTION 602 A. STATES I HAVE THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY.

15 U.S.C 1681 SECTION 604 SECTION 2. IT ALSO STATES A CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY CAN NOT FURNISH AN ACCOUNT WITHOUT MY WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-03-31
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IL
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 719XXXX has me at a score around 590. 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 XXXX 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 4 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX PLEASE HELP ME PLEASE im XXXX  now.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-08-06
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: UT
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:
I have been disputing accounts with the bureaus and have received no updates. Not once did I get any letters or were there any updates made to my credit file. There are serious inaccurate items that need to be removed. I have attached the latest letters sent but there have been more.

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 2021-08-06
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: OH
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:
I have disputed the referenced accounts to the 3 main credit bureaus and do not owe your company anything. I dont know this company and I do not recall ever having this debt and appears to be fraud, see attached FTC Report. Moreover, no adequate information has been given and noticed these accounts appear to violate my rights as well, per 15 USC 1692 ( e ) ( f ) ( g ). Moreover, you stated the account was verified as accurate by law 15 USC 1681 ( e ). Per 15 USC 1681 ( e ) The term investigative consumer report means a consumer report or portion thereof in which information on a consumers character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living is obtained through personal interviews with neighbors, friends, or associates of the consumer reported on or with others with whom he is acquainted or who may have knowledge concerning any such items of information. However, such information shall not include specific factual information on a consumers credit record obtained directly from a creditor of the consumer or from a consumer reporting agency when such information was obtained directly from a creditor of the consumer or from the consumer. Investigations weren't completed as described by law and no factual information should be on credit reports. Im requesting removal of accounts and/or monetary compensation due to violations of my rights. Im currently seeking litigation regarding consistent harassment, unfair debt practices, adding without my permission/authorization within 5 days and more. As the original creditor, only I can validate the debt therefore Im requesting removal and this account violates my consumer rights in several ways. Please remove and provide some updates within 4 days of receipt, as this has been ongoing for over 3-4 months.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-11-16
Company: Select Management Resources, LLC
State: GA
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Payday loan debt
Issue: Communication tactics
Sub-issue: You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying

Complaint:
I have asked them to stop calling because I am working with my attorney to file bankruptcy due to me being ill and almost XXXX and now being behind on all my debts. I told them I am not working and living with family. I asked on 3 different occasions to stop calling and the told me no and said they can call and harass me as much as they want because I owe them money because its their rights. Not only that but they are harassing my family members that are even asking them to stop but they will not.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-04
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MN
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 XXXX XXXX XXXX account # XXXX Has Violated my Rights. 

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 602 A. States I have the Right to Privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A. Section 2 : It also States a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions.

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 2023-05-05
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NE
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:
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, Address XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX NE XXXX, violated my rights. 

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

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681 ( C ) ( 5 ) Sections States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other advise items of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than 7 years.

15 U.S.C 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-04-16
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: CA
Product: Credit card or prepaid card
Sub-product: General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem when making payments
Sub-issue: Problem during payment process

Complaint:
On XX/XX/XXXX my husband and I refinanced our mortgage to pay off our existing debt. Checks were made by the escrow company and sent out to said bills. One that was sent out was to a Citibank XXXX preferred card for XXXX. It was cashed on XX/XX/2022 but was never credited to my account. The escrow company sent me the cashed and cleared check and say they have no funds or records of the return payment. I have opened 4 investigations with citi and have gotten no where. I get connected to several people and all they say is your check was returned and close the investigation. I have faxed the cleared check over 3 times now and they keep saying they did not receive it. So now no one has my XXXX dollars. Where did the money go? In the meantime I am paying double ( extra bill on mortgage and the card ) and acquiring interest on a balance that should have been paid off XX/XX/XXXX. I dont know what else to do or how to get my money.

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 2021-09-29
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
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 wrote to the company to inform them that the inquiries in question were fraudulent and needed to be removed. Instead I was either not answered or sent notices that they had no proof of the inquiry even being put on my credit report. They never provided any proof that I was the one who ran my credit. 

The date is now XX/XX/2021, I have been contacting the following company for the past 3 months to no avail. someone was trying to get credit in my name as well as loans to do god knows what. They failed to assist and I am now filing a complaint. 

XXXXXXXX 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 2021-09-29
Company: Machol & Johannes, LLC
State: CO
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt was paid

Complaint:
This is my THIRD complaint filed against this company. 

This debt has been paid in full for almost a month. However, this company continues to violate our rights, and specifically refuses to have the wage garnishment removed. As a result, I have overpaid by over {$1000.00} and my wages will be garnished a 3rd time in 2 days. 

Both myself, and my employer have attempted to reach out to this fraudulent company to have this wage garnishment removed. However, everyone has been unsuccessful in doing so. 

Please, I am begging you please stop this company from continuing to ruin other people 's lives. This has gone on for far too long and until this company is stopped they will continue to operate in dishonest fashions.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-06-11
Company: Flagstar Bank, N.A.
State: VA
Product: Mortgage
Sub-product: VA mortgage
Issue: Struggling to pay mortgage

Complaint:
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau My wife and I closed on our home in XX/XX/XXXX. In XX/XX/XXXX, we made our first payment to the original loan provider. The following month, our mortgage was sold to Flagstar bank. We made another payment to Flagstar bank in XX/XX/XXXX and then we initiated a forbearance request due to financial hardships associated with COVID-19 for 6 months XXXX XXXX XXXX ). We extended this forbearance for an additional 6 months XXXX XXXX XXXX ). 
Around mid-XX/XX/XXXXXXXX, I initiated contact with Flagstar bank to begin the process to come out of Forbearance. At that time, I was told that I had three options. I could pay the balance in full, make partial payments over the course of the next 90 days to bring the balance current, or request the balance be added to the end of my loan. I chose the third option which required an application for loss mitigation relief. The documents that were requested of me included a hardship letter XXXX describing in detail, why I needed the forbearance in the first place ), an IRS Form XXXX, pay stubs for both myself and my spouse for the past 60 days, as well as Flagstars XXXX Loss Mitigation Application. All documents were completed and uploaded by XX/XX/XXXX. At this time, I was told that my forbearance would be extended an additional 90 days XXXX through XX/XX/XXXX XXXX to allow underwriting to complete my application. On XX/XX/XXXX a hard inquiry was made against my credit report by XXXX XXXX, which I learned is associated with Flagstar Bank. It appeared that I was in the process of re-applying for my loan at this point which is not the way the forbearance plan was originally described to me. 
Today, XX/XX/XXXX I contacted Flagstar Bank to inquire as to the status of my reinstatement and was informed that my application for loss mitigation had been denied and that I would now have to pay the balance in full, a total of {$52000.00} ( {$4000.00} monthly payment X 13 months, XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. The customer service rep said that a letter had been mailed to me and that I would have the opportunity to appeal, but since I had not previously made 12 consecutive payments on the home, that my appeal would most likely be denied as that was a requirement for reinstatement ( to have 12 consecutive payments prior to forbearance ). 
None of this was explained to me before we went into forbearance and we certainly do not have {$52000.00} just lying around to bring this mortgage current. We can resume making our monthly payments of {$4000.00}, but not the entire balance.

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