BEE-spoke-data/consumer-finance-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-13
Company: EQUIFAX, 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: Problem with personal statement of dispute

Complaint:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, California XXXX SS # : XXXX Date of Birth : XX/XX/1980 Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to dispute the negative items that have been reported on my credit report by your agency. I am emotionally distressed to see that there are several late payment accounts, charge off accounts and collection accounts that have been reported on my credit report, including : XXXX XXXX Late Payment Account XXXX  XXXX XXXX Late Payment Account XXXX XXXX XXXX Off Account XXXX XXXX Charge Off Account XXXX XXXX XXXX Charge Off Account XXXX XXXX XXXX Charge Off Account XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Charge off Account XXXX XXXX Charge Off Account I would like to bring to your attention that some of these accounts have been erroneously reported or are in violation of certain laws. As per the Fair Credit Reporting Act, credit reporting agencies must ensure that all the information they report on a consumer 's credit report is accurate, complete and verifiable. Any inaccuracies or incomplete information can have a negative impact on the credit score of the consumer. 

In this regard, I would like to point out that the late payment accounts reported by XXXX and XXXX  XXXX were due to a temporary financial hardship that I was facing at that time. However, I have since then made every effort to bring my accounts up to date and have been making regular payments on these accounts. 

Regarding the charge off accounts, I dispute their validity and request that they be removed from my credit report. The accounts reported by XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX were all included in a bankruptcy filing that I had made in the past. As per the Fair Credit Reporting Act, any account that has been included in a bankruptcy filing should be removed from the credit report after a certain period of time. 

I would appreciate it if you could investigate the validity of these accounts and take appropriate action to remove any inaccurate or incomplete information from my credit report. I trust that you will comply with the laws and regulations pertaining to credit reporting and take the necessary steps to ensure that my credit report is accurate and up to date. 



Thank you for your attention to this matter. 



Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2021-01-13
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TN
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 submitted a letter on XX/XX/XXXX regarding unknown and inaccurate information on my credit report.As of this present date, XX/XX/XXXX, I still have not received any response, which is more than 120 days later. I am under the impression my disputes are being ignored and disregarded. I also feel I am being taken advantage of and dismissed. Section 611 ( a ) plainly states that a failure to investigate these disputes within 30 days gives reason to remove those items from my credit report immediately. These items should be removed at once since it has been over 60 days. I demand these accounts be deleted immediately or I will file for litigation due to the unjust stress that it has caused me. Furthermore, my personal information was impacted by the Equifax data breach whichmay have gotten into the hands of unauthorized individuals.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-01-12
Company: WAKEFIELD & ASSOCIATES, INC.
State: MO
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Medical debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt was result of identity theft

Complaint:
I have reached out to the company to remove the item off my account but they have failed to honor the fair credit Act and also failed the burden of proof process please remove this account or show ink signatures and or other burden of proof.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-01-13
Company: EQUIFAX, 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: Was not notified of investigation status or results

Complaint:
On ( XX/XX/20 ), I sent a letter regarding inaccurate and unknown accounts on my credit report. To this day, it has been over 45 days later, and I have not received a response yet. I feel like I am being taken advantage of, and my disputes are being ignored. Section 611 ( a ) clearly states that a failure to investigate these items within 30 days gives a reason to remove those items from my credit report immediately. It has been well over that timeframe, so these misleading should be deleted promptly. 

I've sent out a second attempt to have the items removed ; if there are no responses again, I will move forward to file litigation due to the stress it has caused me. I have also discovered that I am a victim of the Equifax data breach, which impacted my information ; I am deeply concerned with my personal information having likely got into the wrong persons ' hands.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-01
Company: Eastern Revenue, Inc.
State: PA
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Private student loan debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not yours

Complaint:
The account was closed in 2021 stated by the representative. There was no verification that I owed this debt. No physical documentation was mailed to me with my physical written signature. 

XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-15
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: AR
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: Didn't receive services that were advertised

Complaint:
In accordance with the Fair Credit reporting act. XXXX account # 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 an account without my written instruction. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX {$900.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX {$900.00}, XXXX XXXX {$600.00}, XXXX XXXX {$19000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX {$4800.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$2400.00},

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2022-03-02
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TN
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:
On XX/XX/2022 sent a letter regarding inaccurate and unknown things on my credit report, To this day over 30 days later I have not received a response yet. I feel like I'm being taken advantage of and being ignored of my disputes. Section 611 ( a ), it is plainly stated that a failure to investigate these items within 30days gives a reason to immediately remove those items from my credit report it has been over 30 days so they should be deleted promptly. I demand these accounts be deleted immediately or I will file for litigation due to the stress you caused me. My information was also impacted by the Equifax, XXXX and XXXX data breach and may have got into the hands of the wrong person.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-01-11
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: AZ
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: Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone

Complaint:
Have an item on my credit report from company that is not mine.have requested documents and nothing received from company or credit bureau. The credit bureau refuses to allow me the option to upload any documents online. They cont to close with no proof

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 2021-01-12
Company: EQUIFAX, 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: Was not notified of investigation status or results

Complaint:
I have sent letters to the credit bureaus because I have inaccurate information on it, accounts that I already paid showing delinquent, accounts that are not delinquent showing like it is, inquiries I didn't authorized on my credit report. I want to open an investigation and solve my problem because is affecting my credit score.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-01-13
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: Old information reappears or never goes away

Complaint:
XXXX XXXX needs to remove this damaging information on all three credit reports or ill sue them! I'm trying to get a mortgage.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-01-10
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: NJ
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 my Bank of America Spirit ( airline ) credit card I setup auto pay to pay. In XXXX I got an alert on my phone that I had a balance of {$68.00}. I had made no purchases on the card so I called customer service. At that time I was told the charge was for the annual fee. Having had setup auto pay I was confident it would get paid. When I went online to check the account on XX/XX/21 I found that was closed with a XXXX balance. Confused I called customer service to find out what happened. I was told that once my account goes to a XX/XX/XXXXbalance that auto pay is turned off. Once auto pay was off the annual fee never got paid and once I was 3 months delinquent the account is closed. 
So, to review since my account had a XXXX  balance Bank of America took control of my payment method and canceled auto pay. Then charged the card the annual fee without my knowledge. Three months later they contacted me to pay {$68.00} which I did but they neglected to mention my account was delinquent and was being closed. Then they reported the delinquent account to the credit bureaus and negatively affected my credit rating and caused decline when I applied for another credit card. 
Cancelling auto pay is totally wrong especially with no notification. I feel its a way for Bank of America to collect more late fees and charge higher interest rates to generate more revenue.

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 2023-10-02
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
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:
Time has already passed but up until now, I havent heard any kind of response from the 3Credit Bureaus which made me decide to seek assistance from you. They have shown negligence and an act of refusal of complying with my request. I know for a fact that they are to comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act law, provide proof, and documents, and give definite and accurate responses, within the given statutory time. However, if they failed to do so, they are obliged to remove or update the items which are erroneous and unverified. Their unfavorable and unacceptable actions have been hurting my credit scores immensely. Please see below the items I am concerned of : XXXX XXXXXXXX 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

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2021-01-11
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, 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:
I did not give anyone Authorization to open any of these account using My personal Information. i neve had any Business with these Companies this is fraud

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 2021-01-11
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: LA
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:
I Have been a victim of Identity Theft for a few years now. ( Collection Agency ) placed a collection on my credit report that was from Fraudulent Activity. I have contacted ( Collection Agency ) and ( Original Creditor ) and explained to them which I was transferred several times, i felt disrespected by the customer service representative after explaining to them the situation that they have the wrong person. This company is very unprofessional! I also sent them a copy of the police report. I will also file with the CFPB and FTC! This is unacceptable!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-06-15
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NY
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Unable to get your credit report or credit score
Sub-issue: Other problem getting your report or credit score

Complaint:
REQUEST FOR FREE ANNUAL CREDIT REPORT!!! 
I believe that each consumer reporting agency has invalidated the true spirit of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act. The Act first established XX/XX/2003 was intended to establish a plan whereas common American citizens could obtain a copy of their credit reports at least once a year free of charge. Since each credit reporting agency now has marketing divisions such as XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX, the automation system to obtain the free annual reports is looped into an information request to steer citizens into additional product offers that are excessive and unnecessary. Even though I may have received an approval of an updated credit report from either XXXX, XXXX XXXX or Equifax respectively, it is unfair that I need to do a mail request since I can submit my personal information through the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) portal. I believe that since the CFPB is the sole responsible oversight party of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, its imperative that any additional solicitation of information from the credit bureaus should be blocked permanently. I along with any other citizen should receive a free credit report upon request. The credit reporting agencies are an important aspect of the national banking system to properly function, but the current aggressive marketing campaign soliciting citizens for an arbitrary FICO score has gone too far, including but not limited to XXXX XXXX. We must return to a common ground that is fair for all consumers in the United States, and we must be able to request additional marketing on our own terms. Accordingly, I am making a request for a free credit report with confirmation number to my attached email address. Thank you. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NY XXXX SS # ENDING IN XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-01-11
Company: Exeter Finance Corp.
State: TX
Product: Vehicle loan or lease
Sub-product: Loan
Issue: Managing the loan or lease
Sub-issue: Billing problem

Complaint:
I purchased a vehicle with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX around XX/XX/2020. The financial dept added gap and extended warranty to the loan. The purchase price of the vehicle was {$10.00}, XXXX. After extended warranty and gap was added to the loan the full amount came out to {$13000.00}. About a month later I received a letter, from XXXX the gap and extended warranty company, stating my policy was canceled and a refund check of {$490.00} was refunded. I called ally and they said someone at XXXX XXXX had XXXX requested that it be canceled. I asked where that refund check was sent because the loan company nor I ever received that refund. I told him Im technically still paying for the gap and extended warranty as it is included in my loan. They said it was sent to someone named XXXX at XXXX and according to XXXX notes XXXX had said she gave me that money!!!! Which is NOT true!!! I called echopark several times. I had to leave messages on voice mailboxs and when I finally spoke to a manger he promised to look into it and he would call back the same day. 2 weeks later he still had not called back. I received a text from someone at XXXX in XXXX saying they will try to put the extended warranty and gap back on. I have not heard back from anyone and when I do contact someone they say the person I need to speak to is out of the office!! This is NOT ethical and it is against the law to cancel car owners gap and extended warranty and keep that refund when people are paying on it still in their car loan!! Please look into this. Also, they requested that I put {$2500.00} down to purchase the vehicle. That money is no where to be found. It was never included or deducted from my loan. Its just missing?!!! Please help me. Im a single mom who was purchasing a vehicle for my Daughter who went off to college. They probably saw me as an easy target. Im sure they have done this to other consumers as well.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-01-11
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: CO
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Credit card debt
Issue: Communication tactics
Sub-issue: You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying

Complaint:
On XX/XX/XXXX I enrolled in a debt consolidation company. American Express called on XX/XX/XXXX to tell me I had missed a payment. I gave them the information of the company I was working with for the debt consolidation and to send further correspondence to that company. They called again on XX/XX/XXXX. During this phone call I told them to stop calling me or I would report them to the FTC and again gave them the debt consolidation company 's information. American Express then called again today XX/XX/XXXX and I told them to stop contacting me. The current account balance is {$2400.00}.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-02-02
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: AR
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:
ON XX/XX/2022, MY XX/XX/2022 RECORDED CALL FROM XXXX AT XXXX WAS PROVIDED TO THE COLLECTION AGENCY, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. IN DISPUTE OF A XXXX DOLLAR COLLECTION FROM XXXX. IN THE CALL, XXXX MAKES CLEAR THAT I AM NOT OBLIGATED TO PAY THIS. SHE SAYS : YOU WILL RECEIVE NOTICE CHARGE OF XXXX DOLLARS WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY CREDITED TO YOUR ACCOUNT, WE ARE GOING TO WAIVE IT FOR YOU, YOU DO NOT NEED TO WORRY ABOUT IT, TICKET NUMBER XXXX. XXXX XXXX HAS THIS PROOF THAT I AM NOT OBLIGATED TO PAY THIS, BUT THEY REFUSE TO REMOVE THIS SLUR FROM MY CREDIT REPORT. TODAY, XX/XX/2022, I DISPUTED THE CHARGE AGAIN BY CALLING XXXX XXXX WHO REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING MORE THAN KICK IT BACK TO XXXX. 

Recorded call XXXX  link ( video file ) available until 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-17
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: PR
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Account information incorrect

Complaint:
On XX/XX/XXXX, I sent a notification to the credit bureaus to review my report and found erroneous information even in my personal information. According to my knowledge, this can not be the case, since the bureaus must be accurate. On their website they indicate that to resolve any inconsistency you could send disputes to their offices, which I have been doing and have not received a single response.

Company response to consumer: In progress