BEE-spoke-data/consumer-finance-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-20
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL
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:
This inquiry in not mine, I don't have any relation with these Creditors, and Please remove it from my credit report 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 2023-10-24
Company: Nelnet, Inc.
State: VA
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:
I made two separate payments to Nelnet on XX/XX/2023 and XX/XX/2023, before student loan payments resumed, intending to pay off all of my outstanding interest so that it would not capitalize. Any excess should then have been allocated to my highest interest loans. That, however, did not occur. For some unknown reason, Nelnet did not apply my payments to my outstanding interest, so that interest capitalized. I have called Nelnet twice, and was stuck on hold for numerous hours both times before being forced to hang up, trying to receive an explanation. Their call line directs you to their website, so I submitted a complaint on their website requesting an explanation and requesting that they remove the capitalized interest that never should have capitalized in the first place. They have given me the full run-around. The first response I received gave me a boiler plate explanation of why interest capitalizes. My reply that I understand how it occurred and demanding an answer to my actual question- WHY it occurred- has still not been answered. The response I received today was another boiler plate response, but this time, it - AMAZINGLY - merely said : " We understand that communicating over the phone may not be your preferred method for resolving your situation. However, it is often difficult to discuss more complicated matters using email communication, which is better suited for more generalized requests. If you would like further information about your account you can contact us at the number listed below. '' I have read hundreds of complaints from other borrowers who have been on hold for several hours without ever being able to talk to someone at Nelnet. The pre-recorded messages played over and over while I personally have been on hold twice for over an hour each time pushed me to consult and use their website. And YET, when I did, I received no helpful response and a direction to call their insanely understaffed phone line. This company is a joke, and I am tired of receiving the run-around at my own expense. I have had a few other issues with Nelnet, including continuing to receive multiple statements with multiple payment dates despite already being approved for a single due date for all loans, but the fact that my outstanding interest capitalized when it absolutely should not have is by far the most severe and the most egregious. This company is yanking me around because they are financially benefitting from allowing my interest to capitalize in the first place. It needs to be rectified immediately, and, as they are impossible to reach and deal with, I am escalating my complaint to the CFPB. You all need to step in and get Nelnet under control.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-23
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: Account status incorrect

Complaint:
I sent a full amount of {$620.00} in the mail to XXXX and they should have received it on the XXXX of XX/XX/2023. They stated that the amount is not paid in full when it is in fact paid off and I have sent a full payment amount. I expect that at the end of the month they will remove the account off of my credit and show that it is paid off in full on XX/XX/2023. It is financial harassment and false reporting to continue to harass me for money I do not owe. I have sent the full amount of {$620.00} which is more that I owe, and I am now pursuing legal action against XXXX XXXX. I expect that my account will show as paid in full at the end of XX/XX/2023. I have sent the payment and they have received it. It is their fault if they claim to not receive it. It is no longer my responsibility once it gets to them. I am sick and tired of their poor customer service and I am now pursuing legal action against XXXX for XXXX XXXX and fraud. I want it off my credit report at the end of this month and I have already sent the payment so it better show paid in full.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-03-05
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: VA
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem
Sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

Complaint:
Back in XX/XX/XXXX I reached out to XXXX XXXX  after I noticed a huge drop in my credit score. They had reported a 60 day overdue notice to the credit bureau. I got my new XXXX  lease in XX/XX/XXXX. Paid the first payment at the dealer, and awaited my first statement from XXXX XXXX for the next payment, so that I could use that information to set-up my online account and start to make payments. When I left the dealer, no lease account information was given, they said I had to wait for my first XXXX XXXX statement in the mail. A month went by into XXXX and I never received a statement. I called the leasing department of XXXX XXXX in XXXX VA multiple times asking them how I can pay my next bill. No one returned my calls. I finally received the statement in the mail for those last 3 payments for {$1300.00} and paid it immediately upon receipt in XXXX, as you can see from the attached screenshot. In XXXX I reached out to XXXX XXXX to have them investigate what happened and for their credit team to reach out to the credit bureaus to remove this late payment from my report. I called back multiple times and spoke with agents saying there was still no response on the case, no updates. Finally I spoke with someone on XX/XX/XXXX and that agent told me their credit department found their report to the credit agency to be valid, as my payment was late. Which clearly we already knew as I was late paying because I had no way to pay it, without an account number from them. On that date they submitted a new case, case # XXXX to have a one time courtesy removal of this and report to the credit agencies. They said it would take at most 45 days to remove from my credit report. I have called back multiple times since XXXX, and have gotten told there is still no response on my case, every agent says they send an " escalation '' email and I should have a response back in 1-2 business days. After that timeframe, I call back again and get the same response. Every agent also says their internal credit department does not have a phone number for internal employees to call, or for myself to call and ask for an update. This is unfairly stayed on my credit report since XXXX now and I've had enough of the back and forth with no resolution!

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 2021-01-21
Company: ARVEST BANK GROUP, INC.
State: CA
Product: Mortgage
Sub-product: Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Trouble during payment process

Complaint:
PMI has not been removed and I have requested multiple time they also automatically approved me for Forbearance even though I only inquired about the process but did not request and they immediate approved me when i requested to have it removed this seems deceitful and misleading very unfair for a XXXX XXXX man to go through this seems like they are trying to find ways to not remove PMI when qualified to continue willfully charging and not terminating I wonder if they do this on all XXXX to upcharge and not remove PMI if qualified i believe they may be taking advantage and this is misleading and deceitful

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2019-04-13
Company: LEXISNEXIS
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: Personal information incorrect

Complaint:
My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX, my SS # XXXX-XXXX-XXXX My DOB is XX/XX/XXXX. I have a few issues of addresses on my file that do not belong to me on my credit report. I have never lived at the following addresses : 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, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, OH XXXX Please remove these cell phone number they are not mine, there are several issues on here I am not understanding who has used my name to open accounts at the addresses mentioned above. I have attached a copy of my ID and SS for proof of my identity ( 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 2021-01-21
Company: Square Inc
State: MD
Product: Credit card or prepaid card
Sub-product: General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Getting a credit card
Sub-issue: Card opened as result of identity theft or fraud

Complaint:
I received a CashApp debit Visa card in the mail. I did not request this card. I found a phone number for CashApp but it is strictly an automated system. There is no real person available and no way that I could find to tell them about a fraudulent use of my information. Through an online search I found that XXXX XXXX  is often the bank source. I called the bank. They told me to call Cash App. I found another number for the bank and again was told to call Cash App. I pointed out that they issued credit of some kind since there was an account number on the card. They took that information but that's it. I'm am not really sure they canceled the account. In the past 5 months I have had several attempts to use my identity to open credit cards with my information. I was told by XXXX that since it is a debit card, it doesn't not go through the credit reporting services.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2019-04-13
Company: CORELOGIC 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: Personal information incorrect

Complaint:
My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX, my SS # XXXX My DOB is XX/XX/XXXX. I have a few issues of addresses on my file that do not belong to me on my credit report. I have never lived at the following addresses : 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, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, OH XXXX Please remove these cell phone number they are not mine, there are several issues on here I am not understanding who has used my name to open accounts at the addresses mentioned above. I have attached a copy of my ID and SS for proof of my identity ( 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 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 2023-02-17
Company: Experian Information Solutions 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 ordered a copy of my report and I found out that credit reporting agencies still indicate my dispute of accounts in my credit report. As of todays date, the Credit Bureaus have not responded to my dispute. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Credit Bureau must complete their investigation within 30 days. 

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

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 2021-02-05
Company: Caliber Home Loans, Inc.
State: GA
Product: Mortgage
Sub-product: Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Trouble during payment process

Complaint:
On XXXX XXXX we refinanced our home with XXXX XXXX. Both XXXX XXXX  and our previous lender paid our property taxes that were due XX/XX/XXXX. 

XXXX XXXX  payment was processed first so the check from Caliber Home Loans would be refunded back to Caliber and then back to me as an escrow refund. 

I called in XXXX to find out the status of the refund and hit a brick wall. No refund was issued but they said to keep an eye on it. Calling every two weeks through today, XXXX XXXX and there is still no refund in sight. Frustrated I emailed my county tax commissioner who stated that not only have they issued the refund but the check to XXXX XXXX ( part of Caliber ) but XXXX XXXX cashed the check on XXXX XXXX. This was a bulk refund that included several hundreds of thousands of dollars. Caliber continues to claim theyve not received it even though they cashed it. 

I continue to be told that there is a finish date on my account for XX/XX/XXXX and that they will continue to investigate where the check is. 

The check is sitting in their account earning interest on money that doesnt belong to them.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-19
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: IL
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Account status incorrect

Complaint:
Please update my account and remove the inaccurate late payment. I have always paid on time and never missed a payment. This is causing me a lot of stress and XXXX, and I can't even sleep properly because of this problem. I am begging you to update my account as soon as possible.

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 2023-07-25
Company: Atlanticus Services Corporation
State: FL
Product: Credit card or prepaid card
Sub-product: General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Advertising and marketing, including promotional offers
Sub-issue: Confusing or misleading advertising about the credit card

Complaint:
Fortiva changed my account by opening a MasterCard that accrues interest instead of the account I had which is a retail account that doesn't accrue interest. They are refusing to move it back. I never authorized it. They are saying that an email was sent regarding the changes however I never got the email and something of this nature should never just rely on an email communication. Per the communication I had with them they said that : account was change to Retail Fortiva account to Fortiva Master Card account. Since the account as been changed the interest has increase from o % to 25.99 % This is very disturbing that this would happen. This is a bait and switch which they are not willing to fix because I didn't " opt out '' in time??? No mail was received, no email was received ... why would this be an " opt out '' situation?? This is a bait and switch. I have had the retail account for a long time and now out of the blue they are changing it and charging me interest. Aren't there laws to prevent this situation from happening?

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-03
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NY
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Complaint:
My name is XXXX XXXX this complaint is not made in error neither is it being made by a third party.I declare under penalty of perjury I am alleging that a person or company- without my authorization- from unauthorized use of my social security number and card used my personal identifying information to apply for goods, services, or money ; and, was successful in creating some accounts. I have no knowledge of this and All is being investigated by the FTC and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports i never gave any written consent to report anything on my consumer reports no consent is fraud.

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 2021-02-04
Company: ERC
State: MA
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not yours

Complaint:
I was shocked when I reviewed my credit report this week and I found multiple inaccuracies on my credit report from the 3 major credit bureaus from a collection company that I never have dealt with before. I've attempted several times to ratify the issue with the original creditors and credit bureaus and they still reporting inaccurate, unverifiable information. I have disputed this item with the credit reporting agency and they reported you confirmed the account as valid. I honestly do not believe to ever have any relationship with this collection agency or original creditor. Also there are several inaccuracies with this account the way it's reporting and that's a total violation of FCRA and FDCPA laws and regulations. In a good faith effort to resolve the matter amicably, I must demand proof of this debt, specifically the alleged contract or other instrument bearing my signature, as well as proof of your authority in this matter. Absent such proof, you must correct any erroneous reports of this past debt as mine. I am writing to request that you please provide the following information : 1. Please evidence your authorization under 15 USC 1692 ( e ) and 15 USC 1692 ( f ) in this alleged matter. 2. What is your authorization of law for your collection of information? 3. What is your authorization of law for your collection of this alleged debt? 4. Please evidence your authorization to do business or operate in this state. 5. Please evidence proof of the alleged debt, including the alleged contract or other instrument bearing my signature. 6. Please provide a complete account history, including any charges added for collection activity. 
You have 30 days upon receipt of this letter to provide strict proof of contract. In the event you can not provide strict proof of contract, you must cease and desist any and all collection efforts and immediately remove any derogatory information reported to the consumer reporting agencies. In addition, you will need to provide me your agreement, in writing, that you are closing your file, ceasing collecting activity, and deleting all information related to this reference number from any and all credit reports youve furnished the information to. In the event you transfer this account to an attorney without providing proof of contract, and proving your claim, he/she will be immediate reported to the XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX for code of ethics violations.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-02-04
Company: DISCOVER BANK
State: MA
Product: Student loan
Sub-product: Private student loan
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer
Sub-issue: Trouble with how payments are being handled

Complaint:
I had two loans totaling roughly XXXX charged off by Discover in XXXX of 2019. After talking with XXXX they agreed to place me on hardship payments. Discover neglected to tell me that the payments were only in place for three months. Discover made no attempt to contact me at any point from the end of these hardship payments. 

This XXXX, hoping to settle the balance, I called Discover. I spoke to an individual named XXXX, who informed me that Discover was willing to settle the account for a lower amount. Hoping to get the loan off of my account, I was incredibly motivated to reach an agreement. Unfortunately, Discover wanted roughly XXXX, which was more than I had at the time. I told Discover I would contact them within a week to let them know if I could make XXXX work on my end, while XXXX said she would try to get a lower settlement number. 

I since made numerous attempts to contact XXXX. Every time I was told that she was unavailable. I was hoping to specifically talk to XXXX, as me and her had built up a good report and I had had negative experiences in the past with other Discover personnel. 

Today, I again attempted to call XXXX. Instead, I was told by Discover that my debt had been sent to a collection agency with no notice. I talked to several representatives from Discover, including XXXX XXXX and her supervisor XXXX ( who was incredibly rude, arrogant and belittling ), and was told that there was nothing that could be done. 

I do not believe that Discover gave me proper notice before sending this debt to collections, and I believe that XXXX was purposefully unavailable in order to prevent me from settling the account. I am currently reaching out to whomever I can for assistance.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-20
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL
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:
some one stole my identity and i reported to the credit agencies and they did not reply

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