BEE-spoke-data/consumer-finance-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2022-12-29
Company: Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP
State: GA
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not yours

Complaint:
Today, XX/XX/2022, my father handed me a letter from Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson , LLP, attorneys at law, dated for XX/XX/2022. This letter falsely states a previous notice for a fake debt. This debt is in regards to a tollbooth I think, despite the fact that the state of Georgia ( where I and my father live ) has no tollbooths, except maybe in XXXX. Linebarger claims that there is a debt on our car for the " XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX '' and " XXXX XXXX XXXX Colorado XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX I don't mean this to be rude, but why on earth would anybody drive all the way to Colorado? I, the driver of the vehicle in question, have never been west of XXXX and have never driven farther than XXXX, GA. I thought that the " XXXX '' was a highway in Colorado, but XXXX said that it's something like a toll booth near or in XXXX. I'm not sure since I've never seen it or know what XXXX would look like, since I would never drive there, given that it's over XXXX miles away from me. I thought that this was a simple scam, but I discovered that Linebarger is actually a real debt collector. I tried calling them, and the system put me in a queue but reset my place and made me enter the reference number every XXXX seconds, so I am unable to ever possibly reach a real person. This is ridiculous, and I believe that either Colorado or Linebarger has made an error.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-13
Company: Experian Information Solutions 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 XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX has violated my rights.

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions

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 2021-07-22
Company: DISCOVER BANK
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 have these accounts that are not mine and i want it to be remove from my credit report asap. 

1. Identity Theft XXXX  XXXX Account Number : XXXX This is not mine. 

2. Identity Theft DISCOVERBANK Account Number : XXXX This is not mine. 

3. Identity Theft XXXX/XXXX  Account Number : XXXX This is not mine. 

4. Identity Theft XXXX XXXX  XXXX Account Number : XXXX This is not mine. 

5. Identity Theft XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX This is not mine. 

6. Identity Theft XXXX  XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX This is not mine.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2021-07-20
Company: Data Mortgage Inc.
State: MD
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Mortgage debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt was paid

Complaint:
On XXXX XXXX at XXXX XXXX was paid to Essex Mortgage whose located at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX. The money was withdrawn on XXXX XXXX by Essex mortgage. we spoke to XXXX who is representative of Essex in XXXX Fl and she stated the money was deposited but it was withdrawn after being deposited which confused her. Even after submitting proof from XXXX XXXX XXXX Essex Mortgage still claims we owe that money, but can't explain why no one can find the {$8200.00} that was paid. Our mortgage is {$2100.00} on XX/XX/XXXX they took out XXXX which is an extra {$450.00} that was taken out i spoke with XXXX on XX/XX/2021 in regards as to why the extra was taken out she could not give me a reason, she asked did I want the money sent back to me or have it go towards my next mortgage I told her put it towards my next mortgage which means instead of {$2100.00} being taken out they would only have to take {$1600.00} since they already had XXXX extra I spoke to XXXX in customer service in regards to receiving a confirmation email on the transaction I have not received anything. They are taking out extra money putting our account in the negative and refusing to reimburse the money or find where the {$8200.00}.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-12-08
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, 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:
The unverified accounts indicated below continue to report on my credit report despite several written requests, in violation of federal law.I sent multiple letters to the 3 credit bureaus, but I never received a response. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) require these accounts to be updated ( A ). I will take legal action against you if you do not validate these accounts. Please follow the law so that this situation can be settled quickly. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2022-05-03
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:
Upon reviewing my updates, the incorrect information was still found in my reports which I believe has been taken care of due to the written appeals I sent. The last letter sent to XXXX Bureaus was XX/XX/2022, but no response was ever received from them to date.Thus, their action has violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC Sections 1681i, which states that continued reports of the unverified information without any proof provided, within the time allowed by law, is not authorized. The following accounts listed below are still reporting on my Credit Reports and need to adjust immediately : XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance {$2300.00} ; DEPT OF ED/XXXX XXXX Balance {$160000.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Balance {$1100.00} ; DEPT OF ED / XXXX XXXX Balance {$160000.00} ; DPT ED/XXXX  XXXX Balance {$160000.00}.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-09-15
Company: FIFTH THIRD FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: SC
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: Credit card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase on your statement

Complaint:
This relates to my original CFPB complaint number XXXX about my Mastercard with Fifth Third Bank. This was about a fraudulent charge to my card in XXXX, 2021 to The XXXX XXXX XXXX. 

The company replied to me about the complaint saying this charge was legit as it was made by another authorized user of my card. This is a lie, and is impossible since I'm single, live alone, and am the ONLY user of this credit card. 

XXXX XXXX, an employee of the Office of the President of Fifth Third Bank is the contact person the company assigned to my original CFPB complaint. We talked briefly a few weeks ago when he first got my complaint. Since receiving their decision letter, I have tried numerous times to reach out to him to discuss and have him explain just who this alleged " other authorized user '' supposedly is. All I get is voicemail when I call. I have left messages and no reply yet from him. 

Since there are NO other authorized users on my card, the whole reply to the original complaint is fraudulent. I want the original complaint re-opened and an explanation about who this " other user '' is supposed to be.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-26
Company: MOHELA
State: OH
Product: Student loan
Sub-product: Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer
Sub-issue: Received bad information about your loan

Complaint:
I received an email Tuesday, XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX stating : MOHELA recently sent you a bill for a XX/XX/2023 due date. Please note that you are not due for this payment. Payments on federal student loans resume in XX/XX/2023. If you have not made a payment for the bill, please disregard the bill. You are not due for a XX/XX/2023 payment. 

If you made a payment, you can request that we refund it back to you or apply it toward your XXXX bill. The quickest way to submit your request is to log in and submit a Secure Message on mohela.com. 

We apologize for any confusion this may have caused. If you have any other questions or concerns, please dont hesitate to contact us. 
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - I have sent multiple messages about this before, but no response, after one month. I call MOHELA and wait for a representative for hours on end, only to be disconnected each time, in the end. 

I would like the {$370.00} I paid in XXXX toward what I believed would be a mandatory XXXX bill, posted toward my XXXX bill, or another future bill. My XXXX bill was already taken out, due to Auto-Debit payments.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-11-06
Company: JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
State: AL
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:
Legal Department, I am a victim of identity-theft. I am writing to request that you block all the following fraudulent accounts in my files with XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX. This information does not relate to any transactions I made. I did not authorize anyone to use my personal information. I hereby exercise my legal rights enacted by Congress and The Federal Trade Commission, which explicitly states when a victim files an affidavit it shall beg honored by all credit bureaus and all fraudulent information must be blocked within 5 days and proper notification shall be given to all furnishers pursuant to section 605b of The Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act. Failure to comply shall lead to complaints being filed with Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and Attorney General with legal action of your companys unlawful collection practices, misrepresentation of reporting inaccurate debts, and noncompliance to adhere to laws enacted to helps who are victims of identity-theft. I request that an extend fraud alert be placed in my file explaining that fraudulent applications may be submitted in my name. Do not extend credit without first contacting me personally and verifying all applications. The below listed accounts by the Original Creditors, who have repor
ted these accounts within my credit reports, were not opened by me. I also did not give my authorization for anyone else to open these accounts. Someone else of who did these that I did not know. 

1.XXXX XXXX acct. # XXXX bal. {$13000.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-24
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: GA
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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX has violated my rights. 

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1666B : A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any 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
Consumer complaint received 2018-04-23
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: Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone

Complaint:
It is the credit reporting system that is the problem. Good people that live well within their means and do not buy trinkets or spend money they do not have while paying more in the long run with interest, are treated worse than the people that do spend beyond their limits and live beyond their means. 

A person that accumulates debt is treated better than a responsible person that does not buy items they do not need. If you do not have credit and are looking to get a new vehicle, you pay over 5 times more in interest and have to put down a lot larger payment. People are forced to buy worthless trinkets or pay more than what an item costs ( interst rates ), ONLY to build a credit history. 

We are pushed to consume junk so someone else can make money off of the interest. We reward people for spending money on items they do not need and punish those that save or are conservative. We are building a materialistic society. It makes no sense. I attempted to get a new vehicle yesterday with $ XXXX down that I saved up. Because I have no credit history, they want $ XXXX down and 10.5 % APR. A few people I know pay less than 2-3 % APR and no one I have ever heard of pays $ XXXX down on a $ XXXX USED vehicle. 

People need to be measured by their Debt to Income ratio. If someone lives beyond their means and does not have enough expendable income, they should not be treated better than someone with plenty of expendable income. Only bad credit history should be a factor than no history & attempting to establish a loan for a vehicle that is a means to get to work and to the grocery store, necessities. This needs to change ...

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-12-10
Company: ID Analytics, Inc.
State: OH
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 would like to request a security freeze placed on my Consumer Disclosure Report. I choose to opt-out of your disclosing future information until further notice including the FULL Report and other furnished XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX inquires regarding all personal information. This security freeze request not only restricts credit bureaus and creditors, but also future potential employers until I lift this restriction. Under the Fair Credit Report Act, you are required to comply. My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX please remove any other variations of my name. I have recently discovered that my ID was used in XXXX for fraudulent charges and accounts. 
The following addresses need to be deleted they are not accurate : XXXX XXXX  XXXX, XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX, XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX, XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX , XXXX , OH XXXX XXXX XXXX   XXXX  XXXX XXXX , XXXX , OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX , XXXX, OH 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 2018-12-10
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, 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: Problem with personal statement of dispute

Complaint:
Violation of sec 609 ( correct inaccuracies ) Failure to complete proper investigations XX/XX/18 I received 2nd notice of ACCOUNT VERIFIED for account creditor-XXXX XXXX XXXX, from Transunion I have disputed inaccuracies with this account, twice. 
The account balance and terms reported are inaccurate, according to my original contract. 
Terms are higher. 
Balance is not calculated accurately, based on number of payments made. 
Last payment Made : XX/XX/2018 No payment amount listed for this last payment.

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 2023-07-07
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: VA
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: Was not notified of investigation status or results

Complaint:
I always paid on time, and this giving me XXXX, I neves miss paying this account, Please update it and remove the Inacccurate late payment on my account and I can't even sleep with this problem, It's hard for me to accept it. I'm begging you to update it ASAP.

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 2021-12-02
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: IL
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:
Hi Transunion has a low and unfair credit number for me in their report. I have complained. The problem has not been resolved. my XXXX has me at a credit score over XXXX transunion has me at a score around XXXX. That is a huge difference. transunion paints me as a Bum. my XXXX  say I have good credit. What the heck is going on here. i have almost no debt and my identity was stolen causing my score to drop n i made this clear for 60 days straight with transunion i spoke to a representative agent name XXXX and XXXX and XXXX from the fraud department I prefer to speak to a us rept but they refused they had me on mute for 4 hours which was hurtful I have a perfect repayment record. I have very low credit utilization. I have three negative credit items outstanding debt now. I have modest but ok income. Social Security. Something is wrong with Transunion. I do not understand why they are abusing consumers .This was a fist step towards attempting resolution. They kept lying telling me they disputed n its not reporting but it keep reporting this inaccurate information without my authorization. They refused or were unable to verify n remove the inquiries and its been 60days n they record the calls n admitted they had my police report n ftc and affidavit That was after attempting to contact Transunion more than 21 times. transunion is an abusive company. They are supposed to be protecting consumers. They need to be reigned in. they are causing me severe XXXX and stopping me from getting this job offer n now im XXXX n cant provide to my XXXX year old daughter and i started doing my research and 15 usc 6802 i was violated as a consumer ( B ) the consumer is given the opportunity, before the time that such information is initially disclosed, to direct that such information not be disclosed to such third party; and ( C ) the consumer is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option which i was not given.

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 2023-05-22
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:
i have tried reaching XXXX Transunion XXXX to alert them that i have not made any of these accounts they ignore my request and they are putting me in a bad position due to having a XXXX im trying to get a new loan on my house and get it equipped for my condition. I went to apply for a loan and they are reporting false inquiries and accounts that are not mines This is costing me time and stress because they are failing to remove the things that aren't mines. I only have a house loan i didn't open or apply for anything on my credit report. I requested that a freeze be put on my credit report and i get a phone call when applying for lines of credit. I These 3 companies have used a automated service and ignore my request. im going to forward this to the white house if this matter is not took care of.

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 2023-05-26
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: Was not notified of investigation status or results

Complaint:
I am writing to request the immediate removal and deletion of the following accounts and associated information from my consumer report. It has come to my attention that these accounts and information should not be reported on my consumer report, which is a clear violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) and the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). I urge you to take immediate action to remove and delete these accounts and information as they are in direct violation of several laws. I expect these accounts and information to be removed without delay.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2020-02-21
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CO
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 recently reviewed my credit profile and noticed inaccuracies and false accusations and fraudulent accounts.

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