BEE-spoke-data/consumer-finance-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-01
Company: MOHELA
State: CO
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 stopped going to my flight school ( XXXX XXXX XXXX ) and had them return the remained of the loan to Meritize. Meritize was notified on XX/XX/2023 that the remaining balance was being returned and the loan was going to be canceled. Meritize cashed the check, according to the flight school 's bank records, on XX/XX/2023. The money has not posted to my account as of today, XX/XX/2023. The company says the process takes 30-45 days, which I am past now, and I also believe to be fraud. No lender should take 45 days to post a payment while still collecting interest on that money. After I told the company that I thought it was fraud they said the the interest on the returned money would be refunded, however, they would not tell me how much money I still owed. Because of this I am not able to pay off the remaining balance and am therefor still paying interest on the remaining balance. I believe that they are doing this on purpose to defraud me of money. I have called several times and have been contacted several times by email, and they keep telling me that they are going to help me, but nothing seems to ever happen, and I just keep getting charged interest.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-03-06
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: GA
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:
Dear CFPB I am writing to you with heavy heart that XXXX XXXX XXXX reported that i was late to pay them mortgage on XX/XX/XXXX. I never had any late payment in my life time and had 100 % on time payment record until this report. I am sending you 3 month bank deposits for XXXX, and XXXX of XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX to show my proof of payment to them. 

During XXXX even after i sent them payment on time they did not post it due to Escrow amount changed ( my tax got increased ). they were expecting about another {$250.00} on top of my regular amount. When i received a phone call from them i paid that over the phone immediately. 

I am sending the letter from XXXX  XXXX  saying they found my missing payment and i should be good. any late payment will be waived and they will update credit bureau too. When i saw the notification from XXXX XXXX that XXXX XXXX is reported me being late i was shocked. it happened after i got that mail! i immediately called them and they told me it will be fixed and they will update credit bureau. it should take 3 to 4 weeks to update. 3 weeks after than conversation i received a letter saying they will not fix it as it was not their error.

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 2018-12-31
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:
XXXX XXXX XXXX {$1700.00}, {$39.00}, {$3000.00} & {$34.00} I challenge the accuracy, compliance and reportability of these listings. 
There is no valid claim ... accounts were settled with original creditor ( Debts can not be collected twice ) insurance provider confirmed that accounts were paid in full ... grave errorsfalse claims and reportingsI want these accounts removed immediately or litigation may follow Please validate this information and provide me with copies of any documentation associated with these accounts, bearing my signature. In the absence of any such documentation bearing my signature, I formally request that this information be immediately deleted  from the credit file you maintain under my Social Security number. 
Please note that you have 30 days to complete this investigation, as per the Fair Credit Reporting Act section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), and I am keeping careful record of your actions, including your Method of Verification. I do not consent to XXXX or any means of automated verification.

You must provide me a copy of ANY original documentation required under Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) & Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) ( a consumer contract with my signature on it ) and under Section 611 ( 5 ) ( A ) of the FCRA you are required to promptly DELETE all information which can not be verified.

Please be advised this is against F.C.R.A. law and is a violation of my rights..

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-05
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX
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:
My information was sold and bought illegally because I was a victim of the XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  I have identified several errors ( names, social security numbers, addresses, phone numbers, and employers ) on my credit reports that indicate I was a victim of identiy theft.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-02-10
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: WV
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/2022 I sent a letter re : inaccurate and unknown things on my credit report. It has been over 60 days and I have not received a response yet. I feel like I am being ignored and taken advantage of regarding my disputes. Section 611 ( a ) clearly states that a failure to investigate these items within 30 days gives reason to immediately remove those items from my credit report. It has been over 60 days so they should be promptly deleted. This has really caused me a lot of stress and strain and I demand that these accounts be deleted immediately or I will file for litigation. My information was also impacted by the Equifax data breach and may have gotten into the hands of the wrong person

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-03-05
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: Account information incorrect

Complaint:
There are several issues with my credit reporting One If my credit show XXXX debt why did the score drop 82 points with TransUnion and 6 points with XXXX  if the debt is XXXX the score should go up not down. Instead of showing the XXXX  mortgage paid in full it is showing a closed account which is wrong it should show it paid off. Number two XXXX is showing a late payment over XXXX or less and it was because they didn't change the phone numbers 18 months ago when asked to do so and they could not contact us to inform us of a payment due. We pay the entire credit balance each and every month. This is wrong as they could have contacted us if they did their job and changed the number the same with XXXX XXXX they didn't change the number either I spent hours this morning trying to do their numbers and get them right what is it today no one wants to do their jobs and it effects the customers in a negative way. If you look XXXX has a complaint with you about this by my husband

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 2021-06-17
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: PA
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Unable to get your credit report or credit score
Sub-issue: Problem getting your free annual credit report

Complaint:
REQUEST FOR FREE ANNUAL CREDIT REPORT!!! 
I believe that each consumer reporting agency has invalidated the true spirit of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act. The Act first established XX/XX/2003 was intended to establish a plan whereas common American citizens could obtain a copy of their credit reports at least once a year free of charge. Since each credit reporting agency now has marketing divisions such as XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX, the automation system to obtain the free annual reports is looped into an information request to steer citizens into additional product offers that are excessive and unnecessary. Even though I may have received an approval of an updated credit report from either XXXX, XXXX XXXX or Equifax respectively, it is unfair that I need to do a mail request since I can submit my personal information through the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) portal. I believe that since the CFPB is the sole responsible oversight party of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, its imperative that any additional solicitation of information from the credit bureaus should be blocked permanently. I along with any other citizen should receive a free credit report upon request. The credit reporting agencies are an important aspect of the national banking system to properly function, but the current aggressive marketing campaign soliciting citizens for an arbitrary FICO score has gone too far, including but not limited to XXXX  XXXX. We must return to a common ground that is fair for all consumers in the United States, and we must be able to request additional marketing on our own terms. Accordingly, I am making a request for a free credit report with confirmation number to my attached email address. Thank you. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, PA XXXX SS NUMBER ENDING IN XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-12-28
Company: CAVALRY INVESTMENTS, LLC
State: SC
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 sent several letters to Cavalry Portfolio, XXXX, XXXX and XXXX. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX None if these companies responded to my letters.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-02-10
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: RI
Product: Credit card or prepaid card
Sub-product: General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Advertising and marketing, including promotional offers
Sub-issue: Didn't receive advertised or promotional terms

Complaint:
I applied for an Amex XXXX XXXX XXXX with an offer of XXXX miles if a spent {$1000.00} within the first XXXX months. When I contacted American Express after the XXXX months, I was told that the offer was changed to XXXX miles if I spent {$2000.00}. However, time for me to spend {$2000.00} had expired so I was not eligible because I didn't spend {$2000.00}. When I explained that this was not the deal and that I had not been notified of this change, I was told there was nothing they could do for me. This is a typical bait and switch scam. I advised I would be reported them ( American Express ) and had them close my account.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2019-03-15
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: LA
Product: Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan
Sub-product: Personal line of credit
Issue: Problem when making payments

Complaint:
A check payment was recently mailed to synchrony bank/care credit in the amount of XXXX dollars. my personal bank XXXX XXXX  account records show that synchrony bank received and processed the check and the amount was never applied to my account with synchrony bank. I have also received excessive and inaccurate fees and overcharges and my account is now delinquent for the mishandling of my payments and all efforts to resolve this matter with synchrony bank have been completely unprofessional and futile. Actions have now been taken to forcefully retrieve the funds in amount of XXXX dollars by my personal bank XXXX XXXX through affidavit process

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 2023-12-05
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: VA
Product: Credit card
Sub-product: General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem when making payments
Sub-issue: Problem during payment process

Complaint:
On XX/XX/XXXX I scheduled a payment of {$3100.00} for XX/XX/XXXX to pay my Citicard balance in full and received an automatic confirmation from Citi. On XX/XX/XXXX I received a notice from Citi that I had overpaid what I owed and that they were reducing the amount to be deducted from my checking account from {$3100.00} to {$1100.00}. On XX/XX/XXXX, my checking account showed XXXX withdrawals by Citi Bank for BOTH {$3100.00} AND {$1100.00}. I called Citi Bank and ( AFTER XXXX MINUTES WORKING MY WAY THROUGH THE CALL PROCESS ) I finally got a live representative. The representative tried to blame me for making XXXX payments. Then after reviewing the messages I got from Citi Bank, the rep finally acknowledged there was a problem on Citi Bank 's part. The representative had no explanation for what happened. Instead, processed a (? request, complaint? ) # XXXX. He said that once the complaint is processed, refund would take XXXX to XXXX business days. So I asked, " you mean XXXX or XXXX weeks or more? '' And he said yes. Citi Bank grabs {$1100.00} from my account that they are not entitled to, and which I did not authorize, and is going to wait weeks to refund my money. THIS WAS NOT MY FAULT AND CITI IS STILL HANGING ON TO MONEY THEY ARE NOT ENTITLED TO. THIS IS THEFT. Plain old theft. I WANT THE {$1100.00} REFUNDED IMMEDIATELY. I should not have to wait while they drag their feet figuring out what they did wrong.

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 monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-04
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA
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:
I sent my letter off on XX/XX/2022. I told the credit bureaus to " investigate every piece of information on the accounts I have listed below. Also I have attached the letter I sent out and here is the Tracking # XXXX According to the FRCA The term " Investigative consumer report '' means a consumer 's report or portion thereof in which information on a consumer 's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living is obtained through personal interviews with neighbors, friends, or associates of the consumer reported on or with others with whom he is acquainted or who may have knowledge concerning any such items of information. They stated my account was verified but how is that possible if they did not do a proper investigation according to the law. Also every piece of information on these accounts are still not reporting 100 % Accurate. And according to the FRCA 15 USC 1681 everything has to be 100 % Accurate. I have the credit report showing the inaccuracies. Account : 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 2023-12-05
Company: HYUNDAI CAPITAL AMERICA
State: CA
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt
Sub-issue: Didn't receive enough information to verify debt

Complaint:
Hope this letter finds you in good health. As a loyal customer, I'm writing to you to voice my concerns about certain late payments that were shown on my account. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX This account was NEVER late. The late payment is erroneous. Those payments were made on time. I am requesting that the late payment markings be updated to reflect my accurate payment history. If there is any confusion, I suggest you contact myself or XXXX XXXX XXXX customer service I respectfully ask for your cooperation in removing the late payments that were noted from my account history. I cherish my good relationship with the credit card company and pledge to create a more regular and timely payment schedule going forward. 

I am aware that the company has policies in place regarding late payments, and I sincerely hope for your understanding and consideration in this matter. If there is any additional information required or a formal process to follow, please guide me through the necessary steps.

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 2023-02-13
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, 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: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Complaint:
I sending this complaint again to update this suspicious information. Credit Bureaus must validate these accounts in accordance with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), and I will pursue legal action against them. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$9200.00} ; XXXX  XXXX Date opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$2600.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$1000.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$24000.00}.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2021-06-18
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Account information incorrect

Complaint:
I have sent several letters for accounts to be verified and validated with the credit bureaus. 

Not only have I not received a notification stating that they accounts would be looked into for their accuracy for reporting, bM For the following accounts : I am enforcing my Consumer Rights allowed by my Federal and state laws. I need you to verify all evidence from the furnisher that what they are providing you is legally acceptable and substantial proof in order for your decision for each account to remain. You are not allowed by law to speak or enact on my behalf as this is fraud, and that my friend is a major violation of the law. You need to have evidential proof or documents that you and the furnisher are made aware of the correct way of verification. Make sure that their information is compliant and proven. If not, I demand that you delete this illegal information immediately. This is the letter i sent to the credit agencies for the following accounts : XXXX XXXX : XXXX This account is showing a high balance of {$1100.00}, but it is saying that I am also past due that amount. This information is incorrect. 
XXXX : XXXX I have asked for this account to be verified that the information reporting is correct. The agency has failed to do so. The account is showing on 1 report it is 120 days late on the other agency it is reported as a collection.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-10
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MI
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:
I am writing in regards to this account still showing on my credit report- Bankruptcy XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX Reference # XXXX Pursuant to 15 USC 1681b , I am demanding to see in writing where I gave written instruction or permission to report this erroneous information on my Credit Report.

A consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other with the written instructions to whom it relates. 

My character was defamed, my character, my reputation, my worthiness, capacity, and mode of living, has been destroyed. 

All of these violations are a direct violation of 15 USC 1681. No consent is identity theft and these violations are Aggravated Identity theft, pursuant to 18 USC 1028b ( 1 ) ( A ) ( ii ). You have knowingly transferred, possessed and used, without lawful authority a means of identification of me, which is a felony punishable up to 2 years of imprisonment, in addition to civil liability.

For damages, I am invoking my rights as a consumer pursuant to 15 USC 1681 ( n ) civil liability and i demand compensation for every violation listed below ; 1. Permissible purpose {$1000.00} 2. Defamation of character {$1000.00} 3. Damaged reputation {$1000.00} 4. Damaged credit worthiness {$1000.00} 5. Damaged mode of living {$1000.00} 6. Infringed on the right to privacy {$1000.00} Cease and desist the reporting of this erroneous and deceptive information on my consumer report. Delete this account from my consumer report and all of your systems 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