BEE-spoke-data/consumer-finance-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-24
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: AL
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/2023 I sent out dispute letters to all credit bureaus : XXXX, XXXX, and Transunion. I have not received any update on the investigation. It has been 32 days since they were sent out and I have not received any updates.

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 2023-03-14
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TN
Product: Student loan
Sub-product: Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Complaint:
Dept of EducationXXXX XXXX XXXX Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports I never gave you any written consent to report anything on my consumer reports no consent is identity theft Under 15 U.S. Code 1681a ( 2 ) ( B ) Exclusions from a consumer Report This account is in violation any credit transaction supposed to be excluded from a consumer credit report. if a social security card was used in the transaction.

Under 15 U.S.C. 1681S-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) ( E ) ( i ) Rehabilitation of private education loans, this loan has completed the rehabilitation process.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2015-04-27
Company: Century Financial Services, Inc.
State: CT
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: I do not know
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt
Sub-issue: Not given enough info to verify debt

Complaint:
Century Financial Services is continually leaving automated messages stating " This is attempt to collect a debt. Call us at XXXX '' without stating who they are calling for. There is no way to reach a live person and I have never heard of this company before.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-01-19
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: IL
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Complaint:
There are two fraudulent accounts on my credit report. One is from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and the other is XXXX XXXX XXXX  Credit Card ( sold to XXXX XXXX XXXX. I have never allowed anyone to use my personal information nor have I ever conducted business with those companies. 

I have contacted XXXXl XXXX over 32 times, I have expressed to them that I never obtained a loan from them nor do I have a drivers license. I have mailed and emailed them an official police report where it states that I am a victim of ID Theft. I have been trying to contact and get a resolution on this account but XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX does not respond to any of my attempts to have this resolved. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX ( sold to XXXX XXXX ). I have contacted XXXX XXXX XXXX  Directly and they agreed that the account is fraud and removed it from their system. XXXX XXXX is now trying to collect on a fraud debt that was deemed fraud from the original creditor. I have called and sent an official police report to XXXX XXXX and they are refusing to remove the negative item from my report. I explained to them that XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX  has deemed the account fraudulent and that XXXX XXXX shouldn't even be allowed to collect on a debt that was erased by the original creditor. They have never responded once to my many attempts to have this resoled.

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 2023-09-25
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: AZ
Product: Checking or savings account
Sub-product: Checking account
Issue: Managing an account
Sub-issue: Deposits and withdrawals

Complaint:
CitiBank closed my account because a check bounced in XXXX, XXXX. There were additional available funds ( just over $ XXXX ) which I have asked when I will receive. I was shut out of online access. My last statement, which was provided to me after many phone calls, indicates that the remaining balance was withdrawn. I did not withdraw it. The bank did. I have called so many times, first from the customer service department to the fraud department because of the bounced check. I have been told by the fraud department to contact the customer service department. They in turn send me back to the fraud department. I am in vicious circle between the two and no one will provide me any answers.

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 2023-01-12
Company: ZWICKER & ASSOCIATES
State: NY
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt was paid

Complaint:
I had a credit card with XXXX XXXX. I went through a hard time personally so I entered into a collection agreement with a law office that I believe XXXX had assigned names Zwicker & Associates. The agreement was for 1 year. The settlement was for XXXX XXXX  XXXX in the amount of XXXX$480.00}. The total was {$5700.00}. 

I have proof on my XXXX  account that I was paying them for that year. XXXX still has it on my credit report. I need help in order to get this off. I did my part but it seems that no one is trying to help me. I even tried disputing it through XXXX. 

I also called the company and they said that there was no contract to forward me to review. This made me think they were trying to scam me. 

Thank you in advance, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-21
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX
Product: Credit reporting 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 am writing to dispute unauthorized hard inquiries that are present on my credit report. As a responsible consumer, I understand the importance of accurate credit reporting, and I am exercising my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and other applicable consumer protection laws. The unauthorized hard inquiries I am disputing are as follows : [ XXXX ] Inquiry Date : [ XX/XX/2023 ] [ XXXX XXXX XXXX  ] Inquiry Date : [ XX/XX/2023 ] [ XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  : [ XX/XX/2023 ] XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Please note that I did not authorize or initiate these inquiries, nor did I provide written or oral consent for these parties to access my credit report. According to Section 604 ( a ) ( 3 ) of the FCRA, a credit reporting agency may furnish a consumer 's report only under limited circumstances, such as when a consumer has given written or oral permission or when the transaction is initiated by the consumer. In this case, neither of these conditions has been met. As required by the FCRA, I kindly request that you conduct a prompt and thorough investigation into these unauthorized hard inquiries and remove them from my credit report. Under Section 611 of the FCRA, you must complete this investigation within 30 days of receiving my dispute letter. Please send me written confirmation that you have received this dispute and an updated copy of my credit report reflecting the removal of these unauthorized inquiries. If you determine that these inquiries were indeed authorized, please provide proof of my consent in writing. I appreciate your attention to this matter and expect a timely resolution in accordance with the FCRA and other applicable consumer protection laws. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, XXXX XXXX last XXXX [ XXXX ]

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-25
Company: SUNRISE CREDIT SERVICES, INC
State: OR
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Complaint:
Company claimed I owed them for a cable debt and that I was reporting living in New York. I told them I was not they requested I send my copies of personal information and felt very much like a scam. I told them they needed to prove my identity for opening they hung up. Recently they put a collection for XXXX and a XXXX account. I have filed a police report 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-28
Company: Rowland Avenue Management, Inc. A/KA Columbia Debt Recovery, LLC d/b/a Genesis
State: CO
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Rental debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
Sub-issue: Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged

Complaint:
They wont send anything physically or digitally to provide documentation that the debt is mine. There is no proof that the debt belongs to me & they wont provide it. The debt is not mine & now it is showing up on my credit report & my credit is now being ruined from a debt that does not even belong to me. Their customer support hotline is useless. The employees do not care to give helpful information or supply any written information. Scammers trying to collect money and somehow got my information. Please help

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-01
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MD
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:
IVE BEEN A VICTIM OF IDENTITY THEFT SOMEONE WHO STOLEN MY IDENTITY APPLIED FOR CREDIT CARDS THAT IVE NEVER AUTHORIZED IVE REPORTED THIS TO THE FEDERAL TRADE COMISSION AND I DID A POLICE REPORT AND THE FRAUDULENT INQUIRY ARE LISTED BELOW XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/2022 XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/2022 XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/2022 XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/2022 XXXX  Inquired on XX/XX/2022 XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/2022

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2021-07-16
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MA
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 extremely upset that the credit bureaus have not responded back to me yet about my investigation. I need these accounts that dont belong to me to be deleted from my credit report as soon as possible. It has been over 45 days and I still have not heard anything.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-21
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MI
Product: Credit reporting 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. 
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 Has violated my rights. 

15 USC 1681 section 602 A 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 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 reporting agency.

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 accurate.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2020-04-13
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: Investigation took more than 30 days

Complaint:
I RECENTLY HAD MY CREDIT PROFILE PULLED. UPON LOOKING AT THIS REPORT I HAVE NOTICED THERE WERE ACCOUNTS THAT ARE NOT MINE AND ACCOUNTS THAT WERE NEVER LATE. I HAVE FILED SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ON YOUR BUREAU FOR DEADLINE VIOLATIONS WITH THE CFPB ( CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU ) I ALSO NEED THE SINGLE ACCOUNT LISTED TO HAVE THE LATE PAYMENT HISTORY AMENDED TO, NEVER LATE I HAVE SENT DISPUTE LETTERS ON XXXX, XXXX, AND XXXX BUT TO DATE I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY RESPONSE FROM YOUR COMPANY. WE HAVE OVER THREE 30 DAY VIOLATIONS IN DIRECT VIOLATION OF THE STATUES UNDER THE FCRA. 
I HAVE AN ESCROW PENDING AND THE BELOW ACCOUNTS ARE HINDERING MY LOAN APPROVAL. THE VALUE AMOUNT IS {$850000.00}. IF THESE ACCOUNTS ARE NOT DELETED BY XXXX. I WILL HAVE TO INITIATE LITIGATION WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF XXXX XXXX XXXX, LLP. THIS LAW FIRM. SPECIALIZES IN FCRA VIOLATIONS.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2019-02-04
Company: TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY
State: CA
Product: Credit card or prepaid card
Sub-product: Store credit card
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement
Sub-issue: Overcharged for something you did purchase with the card

Complaint:
XXXX  refuse u tell me why I still have a balance and the represanative hanged up the phone on me What ever purchase I did I returned and I still have balance????

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-28
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.
State: NC
Product: Credit card or prepaid card
Sub-product: General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem
Sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Complaint:
Commenity capt XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ph XXXX Billing disputes XX/XX/XXXX Hello, I am a victim of identity and bank fraud. As a result, monies exceeding XXXX was taken out of my account and caused payments to decline and a 30 day mark on my credit. A police report is attached and bank emails as proof. It was discovered XXXX and is still under investigation with bank. Rejected payment has been re submitted from another account. 
Please reverse negative 30 day. I assure you a missed payment was not my intention as I did have monies in my account but around this time my bank accounts were compromised due to fraud XX/XX/XXXX Commenity bank stated it takes 30 days to investigate. 

XX/XX/XXXX received alert from Credit bureau saying my file was updated to not being 60 days past due XX/XX/XXXX I called Commenity to see what was going on with the investigation and was advised the account was closed and when asked why they said the credit bureau told them too but wouldnt say which one. They then said it would be deleted from my credit file but credit bureau do not show this and the 30day mark is still there on Commenity system and all 3 agencies. I called the credit bureaus and all 3 stated they did not request to close my account and resubmitted my request to have 30day mark removed due to bank fraud. 

On XX/XX/XXXX I sent another message through the message port al 1. Message as follows : I filed Dispute to have my account status u pdates from 30 days late to paid as agreed due to a payment reversing as ns
f due to reasons outside of my control as my bank account was compromised. I called and was told you could reverse this as a courtesy since the bank fraud was no fault of my own. I was advised to provide copy or police report and message from my bank in which I did. However it he message portal was broke so I was told to reach out to the 3 credit bureaus. I did and now Commenity says my account is closed and the 30 day mark is stil up there. However credit bureaus all say they didnt request that. Please help and remove 30 day and reopen my account. I will also notify CFPB to get involved as I get nowhere through customer service or this portal Please help this company closed my account did not respond to message, 30 Day mark is still there. I will pay this off in full but need it to reverse the 30 day mark. I will never do business with Commenity again until the develop better practices and controls to fix issues like this without creating further confusion and inconvenience. My credit limit was reduced and then just closed its insane when I made it clear that my missed payment was due to nofauly of mine provided all proof and they create a bigger mess for me. Please remove the 30 day mark and at this point thr account can stay closed

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-06
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Complaint:
Im submitting a complaint to you today to inform you I was the victim of identity theft. I researched on how to remove the fraudulent items in my report and found that I need to visit FEDERAL TRADE COMMISION or https : XXXX to file a report and Per FCRA section 605b Credit Reporting Agencies are required to remove/block any items listed on an id theft report. Please find the ATTACHED documents to assist in the blocking of the erroneous information which is being posted to my report. 
Here is the list of items which do not belong to me or were opened without my permission. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$60.00} ; XXXX  ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$330.00} XXXXXXXX XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX According to FCRA Section 605B ( a ) the CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES shall block any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt.

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 2023-09-21
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NC
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Account information incorrect

Complaint:
Most recent late payment history on my Equifax credit report is showing XXXX months which is incorrect information. My most recent late payment is actually over XXXX old.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-05-29
Company: PlusFour, Inc
State: NV
Product: Consumer Loan
Sub-product: Installment loan
Issue: Managing the loan or lease

Complaint:
I have a collection for {$20.00} that was paid directly to XXXX XXXX and they cashed my check on XXXX/XXXX/16. This should never have gone to collection. I 've sent plus4 the check copy and asked them to remove it from my credit report. They stated they wo n't remove it until other accounts are paid. I believe they can not do this as this was paid prior to them receiving the collection. I want this removed from my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-08-13
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: CA
Product: Credit card or prepaid card
Sub-product: General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement
Sub-issue: Card was charged for something you did not purchase with the card

Complaint:
A charge of XXXX was placed on my credit card from XXXX on XX/XX/2021. I did not purchase anything from XXXX either in store or online. I have disputed this charge with Citibank and they found in favor of the merchant. I am filing an appeal with citibank while concurrently filing this complaint. I have reached out to XXXX at XXXX and they stated that they could not locate the charge. Citibank reversed the conditional credit given on XX/XX/2021 on XX/XX/2021.

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 2023-09-21
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TN
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: Investigation took more than 30 days

Complaint:
I have been a vicitm of identity theft and I am still having problems. I have sent copies of all the identity theft paperwork to the credit agencies and nothing has been done. No FTC reports have been attached to my disputes. And per the FCRA I am supposed to get copies of the verification process and I am not getting any.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation