BEE-spoke-data/consumer-finance-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2022-07-14
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.
State: PA
Product: Credit card or prepaid card
Sub-product: Store credit card
Issue: Trouble using your card
Sub-issue: Can't use card to make purchases

Complaint:
Since at least XX/XX/2022, the XXXX XXXX Credit Card which is a Comenity Bank ( Bread Financial ) website is not available. They claimed to be doing a subsystem update that has taken longer than usual. It has been XXXX weeks now. I can not see my account statement or transactions online. There is no access to the website but the bank says they can still take payments. 

A XXXX week system update with a complete system blackout to consumers is unacceptable. It took me over XXXX min to get to customer service today and they are saying the same thing theyre said XXXX weeks ago, the system is coming up piecemeal they do not have a definitive date when customers will be able to access their accounts. 

This should be investigated.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-11
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX
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.

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 response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-23
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: VA
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 It May Concern : I am concerned about the validity and accuracy of your recent investigation of the accounts that are reporting on my credit report. About 30 days ago I requested an investigation because I felt the item ( s ) below were not being reported legally. 
A couple of days ago I received a letter stating that your investigation was complete and the items listed above were Veried. 
This letter is my formation request for you to explain to me how you conducted your investigation and for you to provide me your method of verication.

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 2021-08-09
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: LA
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:
For the record, there was no response and negative information is being erroneously included on my credit report, as I have advised you on two separate occasions, more than 50 days and again 10 days ago The investigation took longer than 50 days This is a Direct Violation of Fair Credit Reporting ACT Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) As you are well aware, federal law requires you to respond within 30 days, yet you have failed to respond. Failure to comply with these federal regulations by credit reporting agencies are investigated by the Federal Trade Commission ( see 15 USC 41, et seq. ) I am maintaining a careful record of my communications with you on this matter, for the purpose of filling a compliant with the FTC should you continue in your non-compliance. I further remind you that, as in Wenger v. Trans Union Corp., No. 95-6445 ( C.D.Cal. Nov. 14 1995 ), you will be liable for your willful non-compliance. Please remove all Fraudulent accounts as I have no knowledge of these accounts due to the Equifax Data Breach/ Identity theft. All is being investigated by the FTC

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-04-07
Company: CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
State: MA
Product: Bank account or service
Sub-product: Checking account
Issue: Problems caused by my funds being low

Complaint:
I opened a business checking account at Citizens Bank when I started my small business about a year ago. I chose the " Clearly Better Business Checking '' account because it has has no minimum balance requirement and no monthly maintenance fee. In general it seemed like the best low-cost option to help get my business off the ground at a point in time where I 'm extremely vulnerable to any extra costs. 

When I opened the account I gave them all my standard information and my email address. Probably my phone number too. I did n't sign up for any extra services like overdraft protection and I went along with what the bank employee told me to do in order to open up the account. 

Because I 'm running an XXXX business my only expense up until this point has been a monthly {$20.00} charge from a XXXX company. When I opened up the account I initially put some money in and every few months or so I would log in and check my account to see if it needed more money to cover the XXXX. 

Fast forward to earlier this week. I logged into my account after not checking on it for a few months and I discovered I had {$120.00} in overdraft fees. I thought how in the world could this happen!? I did n't sign up for overdraft protection and I thought any charges would be denied if I did n't have sufficient funds. It turned out Citizens Bank allowed the charge to go through and my account was negative only XXXX or XXXX dollars. 

When I dug a little deeper I discovered what was really going on. When I opened the account I opted for paperless statements to avoid a fee if I remember correctly. I assumed that Citizens Bank would contact me via email, mail, phone, or text if something needed my attention. After going through obscure settings menus I discovered that all alerts had automatically been set to off! Citizens Bank was letting these overdraft fees rack up silently without telling me anything! 

As a XXXX, I know this did n't happen by accident. This is called a XXXX and Citizens Bank set all the alerts to off so it could squeeze even more money from consumers who do n't know any better and trust that banks would act honestly. 

I feel absolutely cheated. I sent them a message using their online banking interface and I have n't received a reply yet. I would simply ask that you persuade Citizens Bank to do the right thing and refund the fees. If I were notified, I would have immediately deposited more money and avoided the overdraft. I 'm a responsible banking customer and I have never overdrafted any account in my life. I would also like an explanation as to why my account was allowed to overdraft in the first place. 

Thank you.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-05
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: KY
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 sent a letter to the bureaus on XX/XX/XXXX, requesting that they remove the following accounts and information from my Credit file : 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 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 ; that are competely UNKNOWN to me. I came across this law today, and according to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) you must remove and block any accounts or information within XXXX business days of the request XX/XX/XXXX. This was already included in my previous Complaints, and I'm including it XXXX sent a letter to the bureaus on XX/XX/XXXX, requesting that they remove the following accounts and information from my Credit file : 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 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 that are completely UNKNOWN to me. I came across this law today, and according to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) you must remove and block any accounts or information within 4 business days of the request XX/XX/XXXX. This was already included in my previous Complaints, and I'm including it again.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-04-27
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NY
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:
On the XXXX of XXXX Ive noticed a hard inquiry was reported to TransUnion on my credit report. I got a notification on my phone from XXXX XXXX indicating that I applied for some type of credit on XX/XX/22 which I did not applied for anything at all on that day or any other day. The company name is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX I Looked up that company and I placed a call but they prompted me for my information and a referral number which I did not have, so I told them that my name or information was used by them so they told me to repot it to the credit report agency which I had done.. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  could not give me any information unless I gave them all my information which I do not feel safe on doing to a company I do not know anything about and why and how they had my information in the first place.. so Im reporting this to have that hard inquiry removed from my credit report and to find out what I can do to have my personal information removed from certain companies or third parties companies and keep my personal information safe? However I did have all 3 credit report agencies freeze my accounts but I dont think that its enough to keep my identity safe. Thank you

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 2021-08-09
Company: Experian Information Solutions 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: Information belongs to someone else

Complaint:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX PA XXXX I have disputed these fraudulent accounts twice, and I am unsure how you are able to say that these alleged accounts are verified, yet it is clear that there are and continue to be multiple inaccuracies regarding these accounts. As shown in the attached screenshots the date opened, date last active, and date of last payment are all inconsistent. Also, the account numbers and payment history of the accounts are not consistent as well. I am not sure which bureau is reporting the correct information as these alleged accounts are not only inaccurate, but not mine. As a consumer, I am asking you to please provide in FULL DETAIL the steps that were taken to investigate these fraudulent accounts and the information that the creditors have provided to you to prove that these alleged accounts are verified. I have attached a copy of my license and a copy of the 15 USC 1681i from the FCRA for your recollection which shows that I, the consumer, has the right to ask for this information, and your company has 15 days to respond to my request. If you are unable to provide me with the proper documentation I ask that you please delete these accounts as soon as possible. As it is against the law for there to be both fraudulent and inaccurate information on my consumer report. Please also send me an updated credit report reflecting these changes. 

Fraudulent Accounts : XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX Fraudulent Inquiries : XXXX Inquiry date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry date : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Inquiry date : XXXX XXXX, XXXX I trust that your company upholds its integrity and protects my rights as a consumer under the FCRA. Thank you

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 2021-08-09
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, 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: Information belongs to someone else

Complaint:
XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX PA XXXX I have disputed these fraudulent accounts twice, and I am unsure how you are able to say that these alleged accounts are verified, yet it is clear that there are and continue to be multiple inaccuracies regarding these accounts. As shown in the attached screenshots the date opened, date last active, and date of last payment are all inconsistent. Also, the account numbers and payment history of the accounts are not consistent as well. I am not sure which bureau is reporting the correct information as these alleged accounts are not only inaccurate, but not mine. As a consumer, I am asking you to please provide in FULL DETAIL the steps that were taken to investigate these fraudulent accounts and the information that the creditors have provided to you to prove that these alleged accounts are verified. I have attached a copy of my license and a copy of the 15 USC 1681i from the FCRA for your recollection which shows that I, the consumer, has the right to ask for this information, and your company has 15 days to respond to my request. If you are unable to provide me with the proper documentation I ask that you please delete these accounts as soon as possible. As it is against the law for there to be both fraudulent and inaccurate information on my consumer report. Please also send me an updated credit report reflecting these changes. 

Fraudulent Accounts : XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Fraudulent Inquiries : XXXX XXXX  Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX  I trust that your company upholds its integrity and protects my rights as a consumer under the FCRA. Thank you

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 2023-05-06
Company: Experian Information Solutions 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: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Complaint:
I am contesting the information on my credit report that I believe is not correct. In accordance with the FCRA Section 611 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681 ( l ) and in accordance with the accepted STANDARD of metro 2 data field reporting. The information has not been proven to be true, correct, or verified.I can't recognize any allegations of wrongdoing without any factual proof. I challenge the reportability of any such claims. According to the federal and state laws that apply to me, you are required to report information accurately and completely.You should not keep or report anything that you know is not in compliance with the law or regulations.I am writing to let you know that you need to make sure everything in my credit report is accurate. This includes making sure that you adhere to all FCRA and METRO 2 format reporting standards. For every account that youre reporting, I need evidence ( physically verifiable ) that you verified the information to be accurate and compliant. For every inquiry I request proof that you confirmed that the creditor had a permissible purpose.I am giving you a month to investigate this matter and determine whether it is still accurate, valid and in compliance. If you can not provide proof that the information is accurate, compliant or valid I demand that you remove it from the report.I would also like for you to mail me physical proof of the actions you have taken to correct my credit report and a new updated report. This will help me stay updated on the progress you are making.The following items on my report appear questionable! Please certify that all claims are true and accurate, complete and timely reported. If not, please delete immediately

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 2022-04-12
Company: FIFTH THIRD FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: NE
Product: Checking or savings account
Sub-product: Checking account
Issue: Closing an account
Sub-issue: Can't close your account

Complaint:
I've been trying to close my 5/3 checking account for several months now. Every time I call, they come up with a different reason why I can't. I've been told, alternately, that I have to close it in person ( I live several XXXX miles away now ) or that I can't close it until the balance is {$0.00}. I finally drew down the balance, and they hit me with a service charge, overdrafted the account, and now I can't close it until I pay off the shortfall. The {$11.00} service charge isn't a lot of money, but the frustration of trying to close an account only to hear one excuse after another is immense. I hope to never do business with 5/3 again.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-08-09
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX
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:
TRANSUNION IS INACUARATETLY REPORTING FRAUD ON MY CREDIT REPORT. I SUBMITTED MY FTC AFFIVDAVIT OT THIS COMPANY VIA CERTIFIED MAIL OVER A MOTH AGO. Transunion signed for it, and received my ftc affidavit and refuse to removed the unauthorized fraudulent accounts on my report

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 2023-05-04
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: GA
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.The 3 Credit Bureaus are required to authenticate this account under Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ). It is not acceptable to treat this reporting account as unconfirmedinformation without producing proof within the legal time range. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ), please investigate the unverifiable account : XXXX XXXX XXXX {$620.00}.

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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-06-13
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: LA
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:
ATTN Collections Dept I am submitting a complaint in reference to this company knowingly reporting inaccurate data. My credit profile is affected by these penalties, preventing my creditworthiness, due to these companies. I demand proof of the purchasing agreement? Valid Authorization/ proof of alleged debt. Reporting without valid proper disclosure requirements are in direct violation of my consumer rights. I legally requested a description of the details of the verification process used to verify this alleged account. Federal law requires you to respond in thirty ( 30 ) days to failure to comply with these federal regulations by the FTC U.S C41, et esq. I am maintaining a careful record on my communication with your company. Thank you, I look forward to resolving this expeditiously

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-04
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 want to inform the Credit Bureaus ONCE AGAIN that I was a victim of identity theft and I'm requesting to remove these fraudulent items from my credit file resulting from alleged identity theft. Per FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) CREDIT BUREAUS are required to REMOVE any items listed in Identity Theft. Once again HERE ARE THE LIST OF ITEMS THAT I WANTED TO REMOVE! 
XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXX : {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX ; XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XX/XX/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