BEE-spoke-data/consumer-finance-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2022-12-21
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 some of the information on my credit report was incorrect when I reviewed it. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) require the 3 credit bureaus to validate these items ( A ). It is not permissible to fail to validate these reporting items as unverified information without providing proof within the time frame specified by law. My credit report includes the following erroneous information that needs to be investigated and updated : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-07-27
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: Was not notified of investigation status or results

Complaint:
I am distressed that you have included the information below in my credit profile and that you have failed to maintain reasonable procedures in your operations to assure maximum possible accuracy in the credit reports you publish. Credit reporting laws ensure that bureaus report only 100 % accurate credit information. Every step must be taken to assure the information reported is completely accurate and correct.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-05-12
Company: DISCOVER BANK
State: TX
Product: Credit card or prepaid card
Sub-product: General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Closing your account
Sub-issue: Company closed your account

Complaint:
On XX/XX/XXXX I received an email from Discover. The email was requesting that I complete IRS Form XXXX XXXX XXXX. I first thought why & under what authority does Discover have to request my tax returns. I called Discover Credit Card & spoke to a Discover Representative & shared my concern. She advised me to ignore it because it was a scam, but I felt that she was not taking the matter seriously, so I asked to bespeak to the FRAUD DEPARTMENT. The Fraud Dept. Rep. advised me that Discover is demanding that I complete IRS Form so they can verify mt identity and taxes. I asked the Representative under what authority? I was told in a patronizing & sarcastic tone " IN THE CREDIT AGREEMENT '' I looked at the agreement & couldn't locate the wording. I asked the Rep.To please guide me to where on the agreement it states that Discover can at any time ask for my tax returns. The Rep.stated, " I don't know where it is ''. I asked to speak to a Supervisor and was told that a Supervisor was not available & if I don't comply my credit cards will be permanently closed. I had one Discover Card & since day one I have an EXCELLENT payment history.i had the card from XX/XX/XXXX until XXXX. I refuse Discover to have access to my Tax Returns. Allowing Discover access to my confidential IRS data is insane. They already have access to my entire credit reports from the credit bureaus & the authority to share all my private information with their business partners & affiliates.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2019-06-27
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NY
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 have a XXXX XXXX account with an account number ending in XXXX. I wrote to the bureaus requesting an investigation into this since I didn't feel it was reporting accurately. 

I received a response from the bureaus saying it has been verified, yet I got a letter from XXXX XXXX which I will attach, claiming the bureaus didn't send over enough information for them to understand the reason for dispute and review. Which means they were unable to verify this properly therefore it should no longer be on my report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-10
Company: Ray Klein, Inc.
State: TX
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt was paid

Complaint:
PROFESSIONAL CREDIT SERVICES SEND ME A COLLECTION LETTER FOR XXXX. THEY ARE VIOLATING THE FDCPA BY ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT CHARGING ME TWO INTEREST RATES. {$.00} CENTS AND {$16.00}. AND THEY HAVE FAILED TO REGISTER AS A THIRD PARTY DEBT COLLECTOR WITH THE TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE. LIKE I TOLD THEM, I DON'T OWE ANY MONEY FOR A PRE-PAID PHONE SERVICE. COME ON MAN.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-03
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: LA
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 request that you promptly initiate a comprehensive investigation into the unauthorized inquiries on my credit report. Please provide me with a detailed report of the findings and the steps taken to rectify this situation. 

Remove unauthorized inquiries : As per my rights under the FCRA, I request the immediate removal of all unauthorized inquiries from my credit report. This should be done within the stipulated time frame of 30 days, as mandated by federal law. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-09
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MD
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:
When I reviewed my credit report, I discovered that these items were erroneous. The Credit Bureaus must verify these items in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not authorized to fail to validate these reporting items as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. The following items need to be investigated and deleted from erroneous reporting in my file are listed on my credit report : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2022-12-21
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MD
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 reviewed my credit report, I discovered that some of the information was erroneous. The 3 credit bureaus must validate these accounts in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not authorized to fail to validate these reporting accounts as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. The following accounts need to investigate and corrected for erroneous reporting in my file and are listed on my credit report XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$5000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$240.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$1600.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-07
Company: Ocwen Financial Corporation
State: MO
Product: Mortgage
Sub-product: Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Struggling to pay mortgage

Complaint:
I'd been through a few trial modifications on my loan which were all honored and completed. One starting around XX/XX/XXXX through XX/XX/XXXX for an amount of around {$600.00}. However at the end of the trial, I'd attempt to resume normal monthly payments by calling to pay online, and the automated system would no longer allow or accept payment. When speaking with an agent, then Supervisor, there was always an excuse as to why I could not continue with normal monthly mortgage payments. Reasons like your paperwork was not received in time or our company guidelines do not allow for us to accept the modification. I'd reapply and start the process all over. I'd applied for Mortgage Assistance through XXXX in XXXX, and after reviewing my mortgage statement the XXXX agent recommended reaching out to Consumer Protection because something appeared unreasonable or unlawful about the loan. During this time the Mortgage company allowed for another trial for a three month period which started XXXX of XXXX through XX/XX/XXXX for the amount of XXXX this trial was completed successfully as well, But, to no avail, the same outcome. I could not proceed with normal monthly payments. This time, the excuse was that my paperwork or application was signed with the wrong signature. My name on the loan is my maiden name and I'd signed the documents the same way I'd signed all documents sent, with my maiden /married name. I reached out again and again to the Mortgage Company speaking with several agents and Supervisors. Advised to reapply again and during the process this time was prematurely put into foreclosure with a sale date of XX/XX/XXXX. This was cancelled per my loan was in loss mitigation.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-07-30
Company: Santander Consumer USA Holdings 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:
It is a national pandemic. Everyone is infoming us consumers that we can deferr payments but yet when I do it, Santander reported me late XX/XX/XXXX. 

How can this be allowed with a pandemic going on. I am on unemployment and out of work. Santander knows this, they are the ones that said do not worry we are not reporting late payments during the pandemic. 

Now I am going back and fourth with the Credit Bureaus telling them its a pandemic and they are reporting me late and my account is paid up as agreed. This is too much, I have a family to take care of and need to move during this pandemic to downsize. I can not do that because I have this late payment reporting during this national pandemic. I need some help someone has to help me. I have been writing and calling the credit bureaus and they are not helping me at all. If you look at my credit report you will see that I have never been late in XXXX. This does not make since i pay my bills take this error off. it is a pandemic and they shoul not be doing this tome!!

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-15
Company: EQUIFAX, 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: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

Complaint:
Based On, 15 U.S. Code $ 1681c-2 a consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that result from an alleged identity theft. not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt. 
It has been 30 days and you are in VIOLATION of this law because I am a victim of identi theft!! Please delete these items as soon as possible!

These accounts should not be furnished on my consumer report as they are in VIOLATION Under, 15 U.S Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports ( a ) IN GENERAL Subject to subsection ( c ) any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report und the following circumstances and no other : ( 2 ) In accordance with the WRITTEN INSTRUCTION of the consumer to whom it relates. I NEVER gave any consumer reporting agency WRITTEN CONSENT to report anything on my consumer report which violates my rights as a federal protected consumer. NO CONSENT IS IDENTITY THEFT. As a consumer I am demanding the deletion of the accounts listed IMMEDIATELY. 

The Accounts are in the attached documents

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-15
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:
Dear Equifax, I am writing to dispute the inaccurate and damaging information being reported on my credit report regarding my bankruptcy. I believe that your company is in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) by selling, transferring, and reporting inaccurate information to potential creditors. 

As per the FCRA 15 USC 1681, a credit reporting agency can be sued for negligent or willful compliance with the law within two years after discovering harmful behavior, or within five years if the harmful behavior occurred. Furthermore, the FDCPA prohibits debt collectors from using false, misleading, or deceptive practices when collecting a debt. 

I am requesting that Equifax contact the United States bankruptcy court to verify the accuracy of the information being reported. I also request the following information to support your Metro 2 compliance for consumer and commercial credit reporting : -A copy of your written policies and procedures for Metro 2 compliance in consumer and commercial credit reporting.

-Information on how your company obtains and verifies the accuracy of consumer and commercial credit information, and how it ensures that information is reported in accordance with Metro 2 guidelines.

-Details on any training or education provided to your employees regarding Metro 2 compliance in consumer and commercial credit reporting.

-Information on the systems and technology used by your company to report consumer and commercial credit information in Metro 2 format.

-Details on whether your company has undergone any audits or assessments of its Metro 2 compliance practices, and if so, request copies of the reports or findings.

I would also like to remind Equifax of their duty to report accurate information and not engage in any practices that may be considered defamation of character or misrepresentation of creditworthiness. Any such actions may result in potential legal action.

Finally, I would like to request information on the United States Bankruptcy Court 's role as a credit reporting agency and how they obtained and transferred the information being reported. I also request information on the statues and laws related to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and how they apply to this situation. 

Thank you for your attention to this matter. 

Sincerely, Attached information : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/1978.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2019-08-26
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: WA
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Credit card debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
Sub-issue: Threatened to sue you for very old debt

Complaint:
I have been receiving daily calls from XXXX from a " XXXX XXXX '' whom leave messages on my phone threatening me with multiple civil cases if I do not pay XXXX to them for a credit card I had from over 7 years ago. The debt in question is no longer reported on my credit and is past the statute of limitation. I brought this up to her and she said it didnt matter as they intend to sue in civil court over a " breach of contract '' I wont validate the debt because that number is not only inaccurate but older than 7 years. I have asked her multiple times for the name of the " legal firm '' she represents and the only information she will provide is " XXXX  XXXX ''. I have not been able to validate the company, she refuses to provide me a street address for the company, and would not transfer me to a supervisor once I asked. She becomes argumentative when I ask them for information and has yelled and disconnected multiple calls when I refuse to speak with her and demand to speak with someone else. When I call her number the message does not provide a business name and I am beyond stressed about the continual daily legal threats.

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 2019-08-26
Company: Experian Information Solutions 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:
It's not my inquiries, i never applied for this companies. I don't recognize any of this inquiries.

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 2023-03-21
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, 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: Information belongs to someone else

Complaint:
On XXXX XXXX, 2023, I got a notification from XXXX that my score dropped. I checked it immediately and found out that an account was opened under my name without my knowledge. It was for secured loan of with XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX MO XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX ) for {$3000.00}. I knew right away that this isn't mine of course because of so many red flags. One, I never apply for a secured loan because I don't do collateral. Second, when I checked my personal information, there were inaccuracies in the information. An address that I am not familiar with was on my file. This definitely made it clear that someone had access to my personal information and that my identity has been compromised. I immediately called the bank ( XXXX XXXX ) to whom the loan was made to let them know that the account created under my name was fraudulent but the representative told me to call another company XXXX XXXX to file a fraud/complaint. I tried calling XXXX XXXX and of course it is an automated voicemail with instructions on how to report fraud. I emailed the XXXX XXXX at this email address - XXXX. At first, they instructed me to file a report to www.identitytheft.gov which I did and submitted this report over to them along with a cover letter explaining why this account was fraudulent. I gave all the information that threw red flags on my report including an unknown address that I've never seen on my report. I submitted the documents on XX/XX/2023 and followed up on XX/XX/XXXX but still no response from this company but they keep on reporting to the credit bureaus. I submitted these documents to all three credit bureaus and told them about the fraudulent account. As an additional precaution, I also froze all accounts on all three credit bureaus. I am just disappointed with Transunion when I got a reply saying they won't change my credit report even with the inaccuracies in my personal information in the report. I would just like to get this account off my all my credit reports because of the obvious inaccuracies and plus, I don't really do Secured Loans because I don't have collateral. I wonder what collateral was used to secure this loan.

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 2023-07-03
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:
I earnestly implore you to take immediate and decisive action to remove the fraudulent inquiries from my credit report. It is crucial to acknowledge that I did not authorize these ACCOUNTS and their presence is causing me considerable distress.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2021-03-31
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, 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: Information belongs to someone else

Complaint:
There is one account on my credit report that is not mine it is Identity theft I have been writing disputes to all the bureaus regarding this they are not even working or looking at this. It is getting frustrating I opened an ftc for this it causes me great stress everyday looking at this on my credit. 

XXXX XXXX BANK - Acct # XXXX XXXX {$75000.00}

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 2022-12-21
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: IL
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 Account # XXXX, has Violated my rights. 15 USC 1681 Section 602 States I have the right to privacy. 15 USC 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions. 15 USC 1666B : A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for purpose.

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