BEE-spoke-data/consumer-finance-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-17
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IN
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 1681XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ) has violated my rights. 

15 USC 1681 Section 602 A. States I have the rights to privacy.

15 USC 1681 Section 604 A Section 2. It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions.

15 USC 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 USC 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-11-06
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 learned through my credit monitoring company that Capitol One pulled a credit report without my permission with all three credit bureaus on XX/XX/2021.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-13
Company: JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
State: TX
Product: Credit card
Sub-product: General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Trouble using your card
Sub-issue: Can't use card to make purchases

Complaint:
On XX/XX/XXXX I made a payment on my Chase Freedom card in the amount of {$5300.00}. On the XXXX and XXXX transactions were made on the card, then an additional payment was made on the card bringing the balance back to a XXXX balance. 

After the XXXX of XXXX, I began to receive declined notifications from various accounts I have on auto-pay, this would take place for over week, with no notification from Chase advising of any form of issue or concern with my account, no text, push messages, emails, or phone calls. Only after I called on the XXXX of XXXX was I advised that it " may '' be because I made a large payment from a different account, causing my card to be frozen. When questioned about the reason for no notification about the account status, I was given no reason. On this call I was informed that my restriction would be lifted and I would be able to use my card again, yet the next day my card was decline again when attempting to make a transaction, although my balance showed a credit, due to my last payment and points redeemed. 

On the XXXX of XXXX I would spend almost another hour on the line with Chase, being transferred unexpectedly, and still not receiving answers as to why my card wasn't working or why it was frozen to begin with. While this freeze was taking place, my Chase Saphire card worked with no issue. The last party I spoke with stated that the payment amount made was higher than my normal payments, so it appeared it was why their fraud team froze my card. I advised the agent that if my amount was reviewed they would see that I make numerous payments a month in various amounts, from XXXX to XXXX dollars, and at least once a year if I have a large balance it will be paid in one full, as I did previously in early 2023. 

Chase not only failed to communicate with me about my account, they also caused me multiple inconveniences and issues with various accounts due to accounts becoming past due and the correlating cost. If had not contacted Chase it is unclear when I would have been notified, if ever. This is totally unacceptable behavior on behalf of Chase, if a customer failed to pay due to an issue beknowst to Chase, it would not be met with concessions, they would hold the customer accountable for paying what they owe. 

In lieu of this poor handling of my account and the even poorer customer service I received over the course two days, I expect some form of gesture to make this right on behalf of Chase.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-12-02
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
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:
XXXX XXXX ( Bank ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX ( Bank ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX ( Bank XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Finance ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Finance ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Bank XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX have been trying to remove these inquiries from my credit report for the past three. My final written request to the credit bureaus was received on XXXX XXXX. They have yet to respond to delete the following inquiries. Please remove 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-17
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:
Re : Letter to Remove Inaccurate Credit Information To Whom It May Concern : I received a copy of my credit report and found the following item ( s ) to be in error : 1. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/2022 Please remove it from my credit report. 

2. The inquiry was not authorized XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/2022 Please remove it from my credit report. 

3. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/2022 Please remove it from my credit report. 

4. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/2022 Please remove it from my credit report. 

5. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/2022 Please remove it from my credit report. 

6. Identity Theft XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 


By the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I demand that these items be investigated and removed from my report. It is my understanding that you will recheck these items with the creditor who has posted them. Please remove any information that the creditor can not verify. I understand that under 15 U.S.C. Sec. 1681i ( a ), you must complete this reinvestigation within 30 days of receipt of this letter.

Please send an updated copy of my credit report to the above address. According to the act, there shall be no charge for this updated report. I also request that you please send notices of corrections to anyone who received my credit report in the past six months. 

Thank you for your time and help in this matter. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2021-09-09
Company: AES/PHEAA
State: CA
Product: Student loan
Sub-product: Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer
Sub-issue: Trouble with how payments are being handled

Complaint:
On XX/XX/2020 I was charged {$470.00} for student loan payment. Per the COVID-19 emergency relief period I'm eligible for a refund for payments made after XX/XX/2020. I've contacted FedLoan Servicing and they said they made a request for a refund, but it could take up to two months. I followed up after two months when I haven't received the refund, but I can't get FedLoan Servicing to respond.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2019-04-02
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: IL
Product: Credit card or prepaid card
Sub-product: Store credit card
Issue: Advertising and marketing, including promotional offers
Sub-issue: Confusing or misleading advertising about the credit card

Complaint:
Dear CFPB : Previous complaint : XXXX XXXX XXXX is lying to CFPB. This IS NOT RESOLVED and I'm wondering if CFPB is in bed with XXXX XXXX? 


CFPB closed this complaint and XXXX XXXX has not done what they promised. In fact, I just learned that they again submitted the fraudulent account they created to collections. As stated in complaint XXXX, Macy 's tricked me into opening a second XXXX XXXX account. I had a XXXX XXXX account for many, many years. They pretended to need to update information so that I could get a coupon for immediate use at the checkout desk. What they really did was open a second XXXX XXXX account. They then sent this secondary account to collection which DECIMATED MY ALMOST PERFECT CREDIT RATING. After promising to remove the incorrect information from the credit bureaus, they have now AGAIN SUBMITTED TO COLLECTIONS THIS SECONDARY ACCOUNT THEY FRAUDULENTLY OPENED. These people are criminals.

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 2021-06-08
Company: EQUIFAX, 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:
My name is XXXX XXXX and I have noticed some unauthorized and inaccurate information on my credit report. Hence, I am writing to request an investigation and removal of the unauthorized and inaccurate information. 

It seems that XXXX, XXXX, and Equifax have a systemic problem in its limited categorization of the inquiries it receives and its cryptic notices and responses. Their employees are no more than data entry clerks in the dispute and investigation process. Their investigations of disputes sometimes involve merely verifying that the information matches their own computer records, without undertaking a meaningful examination of the underlying facts. Therefore, I am requesting XXXX, XXXX, and Equifax 's credit investigation to involve reviewing documents, researching facts, interviewing witnesses, or comparing handwriting. In addition, I am requesting that XXXX, XXXX, and Equifax obtain a copy of the underlying application or contract from the furnisher, and provide several handwriting samples, such as copies of cancelled checks, a drivers license or backs of credit cards that include my signature. If these critical documents are left out of the investigation process, it may violate the FCRA.

I have been receiving harassing phone calls from some debt collectors. All of the debt collection agencies are committing actions that are prohibited by law. It is my understanding that debt collectors may not harass, oppress or abuse debtors or any third parties they contact. I have also been threatened to be taken to court if I do not pay these debts. These phone calls are completely oppressive, harassing, and burdensome. 

Please be advised that the companies performing the harassing phone calls are listed below. 
XXXX  XXXX - {$400.00} FINANCIAL CREDIT NET - {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX / XXXX - {$0.00} Please note that the account listed as XXXX XXXX XXXX has a balance of {$0.00} ; the account listed as XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX has a balance of {$0.00} ; the account listed as XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX has a balance of {$0.00}. 

Please be advised that there are some unauthorized hard inquiries on my credit report : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX SVC - Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - Inquiry date : XX/XX/XXXX I did not authorize or give consent to XXXX, XXXX, Equifax or any other agency to furnish information related to me and these transactions occurred without my permission. 

The information mentioned about is unauthorized and incorrect. As such, it should be blocked from appearing on my credit report pursuant to section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S. Code 1681, 15 U.S. Code 1692g and 15 U.S. Code 1601.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-18
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NC
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:
This is my 7th endeavor to tell you that I am a victim of identity theft and I complain to question specific records in my document coming about because of the wrongdoing. The records I am questioning connect with no exchanges acquiring any possession of goods, services, or money that I have made or authorized. Assuming no one cares, either way, block the noteworthy of any information in my credit record that came about due to alleged fraud or extortion. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NC XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX ) XXXXBalance : {$420.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX NC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$1600.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NC XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Balance : {$0.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2022-05-31
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: IL
Product: Checking or savings account
Sub-product: Checking account
Issue: Managing an account
Sub-issue: Deposits and withdrawals

Complaint:
I received a text from XXXX on XX/XX/2022 saying : " CITI your checking account has been placed on a brief hold, visit us at https : //citiwebsec2.com to prevent ongoing restrictions '' My checking account is not with Citibank and I don't think I have any credit cards from them. I did not go to the website suggested nor did I call them back.

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 2019-11-04
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem
Sub-issue: Was not notified of investigation status or results

Complaint:
Please remove XXXX XXXX XXXX of out of dispute status immediately. I am not disputing XXXX at this time.

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 2023-12-15
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NY
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Complaint:
Complaint Regarding Credit Report Inaccuracies Dear CFPB, I am writing to file a complaint regarding inaccurate information on my credit report. I have been actively disputing these inaccuracies with the credit bureaus, but they have failed to adequately investigate my claims or remove the incorrect information. In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. I attached the PDF file below containing the list of items that have violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681.

Credit Bureau stated everything was complete and accurate. But how is that possible if the open date, date of last activity and much more is incorrect. According to 15 USC 1681i ( 5 ), they are supposed to modify or delete accounts that aren't reporting correctly. 

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.

I also believe that the credit bureaus have violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) by failing to : 1. Investigate my disputes in a timely and reasonable manner : The credit bureaus have not provided a clear explanation for their decision not to remove the inaccurate information, and I believe their investigation was inadequate.

2. Furnish accurate information to creditors : The inaccurate information on my credit report is harming my ability to obtain credit and other financial services.

3. Follow the FCRA 's dispute resolution procedures : The credit bureaus have failed to comply with the timeframes and procedures outlined in the FCRA.

I am requesting that the CFPB investigate my complaint and take the following actions : 1. Order the credit bureaus to remove the inaccurate information from my credit report.

2. Require the credit bureaus to provide me with a copy of my updated credit report reflecting the changes.

Enclosures : Copies of my credit reports Copies of my dispute letters Copies of any supporting documentation I provided to the credit bureaus

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 2023-05-18
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:
This letter is a formal complaint that Equifax has been reporting inaccurate and incomplete credit information on my Credit Report. I understand that mistakes happen but your inaccurate information could cost me in higher interest rates and I have enough expenses as it is. I have previously disputed this item with Equifax Reference number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Bankruptcy- Filed date XX/XX/2022 and in response Equifax verified the item as accurate, stating that they have verified the information with the court. I contacted the court and their response is enclosed. It is clear they do not report to you or any credit bureau for that matter, therefore the original response verifying the item with the court was either an error or a lie. Either way, the reporting requirements do not comply with FCRA 611 ( 15 U.S.C 1681I ) and the information must be deleted immediately. 
The U. S. Bankruptcy Court items listed on my credit file and per the FCRA 623 ( a ) ( 5 ) : If the Credit Bureau can not VALIDATE the information with the ORIGINAL CREDITOR, they must remove said information from the consumer credit file. The County Recorder of Deeds and the Bankruptcy Courts have both mailed me letters which clearly state that they do NOT provide any information to credit reporting agencies, nor do they ever validate and/or confirm public records. It is the credit reporting agencies, and/or other third-party providers such as XXXX who collect information regarding public cases from public records.

Public records information is NEVER validated by the Recorder of Deeds nor the U. S. Court system due to the Fair Credit Reporting Agency PRIVACY LAW. My inquiry to the County Recorder of Deeds and U. S. Bankruptcy Courts confirmed Equifax has never validated or verified these public record entries on my credit report, neither will they ever be by them. They further stated while they are NOT liable or responsible for any MISUSE or INCORRECT public records, nor the distribution of said information, public records may, and oftentimes are, reported by third party sources unawares to the consumer, and in most cases, incorrectly. 

If they fail to respond within 30 days of receipt of this letter will result in a small claims action against Equifax. I will be seeking no less than {$5000.00} in damages for, but not limited to 1 ) Defamation ; 2 ) Negligent Enhancement of Identity Fraud ; 3 ) Violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act and Consumer.

***I would like the bankruptcy information to be deleted immediately.

Attached is the letter from the court. the COURT does not verify with THIRD PARTY AGENCIES or CREDIT BUREAUS. ***

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-18
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NV
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 checked again my credit report and found that some of the data were incorrect. The three credit bureaus are required by Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) to verify these items ( A ). It is not permitted to report these items as unverified information without giving any supporting documentation within the legally permitted time frame. My credit report lists the following issues as needing investigation and correction due to inaccurate reporting in my file. 
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 2022-05-31
Company: EQUIFAX, 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:
I have disputed these accounts with Equifax multiple times, and this has not been resolved. The Account Status is incorrect as this is not a charge off accounts are NOT they were paid before being reported as a negative account. These accounts were paid in full and current prior to incorrect reporting as negative accounts. These accounts ARE TO REFLECT PAYS AS AGREED & PAID AND CLOSED XXXX  XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-08-28
Company: CAVALRY INVESTMENTS, LLC
State: KY
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Credit card debt
Issue: False statements or representation
Sub-issue: Attempted to collect wrong amount

Complaint:
XXXX XXXX XXXX I, XXXX is a collection Agency, THEY send to my a Letter trying to collect a Debt to me. I Dispute this debt with them within 30 as the Laws requires. The information they provide to me is not Accurate even My name, they request some documents to me and i send it to them as Birth Certificate, Social Security Card, Driver License, Bill, once i send all the information, they said that's no enough and under FCRA laws, if the information wasn't accurate, have to be removed from my credit report also FDCA laws, said the same and they are violation my consumer right all the time, I'm disputing this with them for more than a Year, Actually the sold this collection to another Collectors as XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, I request Debt validation, and only send a few Statements, not all of them as I request to them, even in those report is a Different name like mine and legally they have to remove that collection from my credit report, and that is a violation of my consumers right because the information is innacurate and they know it and still threaten me when they are selling this collection to another collections Agencies and keeping this collection on my credit report. My Name on Credit Report is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation