BEE-spoke-data/consumer-finance-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2018-11-21
Company: Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP
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: Old information reappears or never goes away

Complaint:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX : XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : CFPB This delinquency originated at the end of XXXX, and therefore should be off of my credit report. They need to provide the original referral for collection with the XXXX. If they can not provide this, per FCRA they must remove this from my credit file. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-05-24
Company: Tate and Kirlin Assoc
State: PA
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt was already discharged in bankruptcy and is no longer owed

Complaint:
The debit is from prior to XX/XX/XXXX. XXXX XXXX from Tate & Kirklin, who is collecting on behalf of The Bureaus, disputed this with me so I requested documentation proving the age of the debt. The only thing they provided was a old credit card statement from XX/XX/XXXX that shows a prior balance and interest owed. 

I called XXXX back to tell him the document has no proof of date of purchase, he replied " I know but that's the only documentation we have ''. I went on to remind him that the debt is greater than 7 years old and he said he knew that and said he told that to The Bureaus. I told him this needs to be removed from my credit, he said Tate & Kirklin can't do that I needed to contact The Bureaus and gave me the phone number. He went on to say he would note in my account again that this item is in dispute due to statute of limitation being expired. 

I tried calling The Bureaus but I can never get a person because their phone lines are always full. Instead, I get a voicemail to leave my name and number for them to call back, but they never call back. 

I find it interesting that these companies can negatively impact a person 's credit but don't have to take any action to correct it in a timely manner once proven wrong. We, the individuals impacted, have spend hours trying to find someone to talk to only to get no where because no one mandates them to follow the law. 

In this case, The Bureaus bought the old debt from XXXX XXXX ( who already sent me a letter stating that the debt was too old to collect and therefore being removed from my credit ). The Bureau then hired XXXX XXXX  XXXX to collect on their behalf but they can't do anything to solve issues so back to The Bureaus I must go. This is a broken cycle of voice prompts, nasty - disrespectful individuals, unethical companies and no resolution to something that impacts ones entire life.

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 2018-02-22
Company: AFNI INC.
State: FL
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt was paid

Complaint:
XXXX mailed Afni in XX/XX/XXXX informing no balance was owed and to close account. They said they would need 30 days. 

XXXX and myself called Afni in XX/XX/XXXX, informing no balance was owed and to close account. They said they would need to investigate if a correspondence was sent in order to release the account. 

Then, disputed the account in XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX through the 3 major credit bureaus. 30 days later, account remains open with Afni. Results of disputed charge remained open with Afni for {$830.00}. 

Called XXXX again, they confirmed account was closed and paid in full with XXXX however Afni has not responded to request to remove collection account. 

This account has impacted my FICO score negatively since XX/XX/XXXX, fighting this erroneous charge for a year unsuccessfully. 

Afni 's agents seem determined to not escalate to a manager for a closer review and are grossly unprofessional.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-11-21
Company: Diversified Consultants, Inc.
State: TX
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt was paid

Complaint:
I cancelled my contract with XXXX XXXX and then the hurricane hit us and I was postponed mailing the equipment back. The equipment has since been returned and the balance is at XXXX. I paid my final bill with XXXX XXXX when I cancelled the account. I was never sent a bill from XXXX XXXX and only saw a collection account on my credit report for the debt. I was a loyal XXXX XXXX customer for years and now have a collection account from a company that has never contacted me, only negatively notated my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-09
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem
Sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Complaint:
I am appalled by the ability of the Experian and XXXX Credit Bureaus to ignore a consumer 's requests for the correction of the disputed account reporting erroneous information on my Credit Report. I sent a letter to the Credit Bureaus on XX/XX/2022 requesting that the Credit Bureaus correct the information being reported by the accounts on my Credit Report. Upon checking my reports, it is clear that the Credit Bureaus have been ignorant of my requests for the correction of the disputed accounts on my Credit Report. The credit bureaus must validate these accounts in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not authorized to fail to validate these reporting accounts as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. The following accounts need to investigate and correct from erroneous reporting in my file are listed on my credit report : XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$17000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$1400.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXX  XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$4700.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00}

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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-02-22
Company: Cedars Business Services, LLC
State: TN
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Other debt
Issue: Written notification about debt
Sub-issue: Didn't receive enough information to verify debt

Complaint:
On XX/XX/XXXX, I sent a certified letter requesting validation of the debt. I did not receive any correspondence from this company. Also, I sent a follow up letter on XX/XX/XXXX and I did receive a letter from them however it did not provide validation of the debt as requested nor within a reasonable time frame. Now I have been receiving letters in the mail requesting that I settle the debt however they have not provided me with validation of the debt they claim I owe.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-07-11
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CT
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:
Equifax credit file is still showing inaccurate information as accounts being open. This is now the 3rd time I have made copies, sent with paid statements and cancelled checks along with bank statement showing the payment has been made, and they are still showing these accounts open. The next step is to hire a lawyer and start legal activity against them. This credit agency has been contacted in the past and nothing has been resolved. They routinely send me the same report untouched.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-05-24
Company: Experian Information Solutions 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: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Complaint:
There was an investigation conducted by CFPB in early XX/XX/XXXX on my student loans at which time Experian updated my accounts with a status of accounts renewed or refinanced, but today when I checked my accounts were reflected as failure to pay with the following payment status : Paid, was a collection account, insurance claim or government claim or was terminated for default. This is untrue. The accounts were never in collections ... actually consolidated and I've been making payments on them since XX/XX/XXXX. I have attached documentation from both Experian and the Servicing Company which is currently handling my Federal Student Loans. I'm working steadfast on correcting my credit and this recent ding is causing havoc on my credit report. Please assist in getting this corrected.

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 2018-06-16
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, 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:
XXXX XXXX XXXX is reporting on XXXX XXXX and transunion.the account is not mine.I never ordered or received a phone or service.The time of opening coincides with the time my purse was stolen and a police report filed for that. 
Delete the account, it is legally impossible to validate as mine.

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 2018-06-16
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: NY
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service
Sub-product: Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Other transaction problem

Complaint:
I was attempting to open a online investment account with ( XXXX ) Investment services. after the final step which required me to apply my bank Routing number.The online investment service contacted me stating the my Bank, CAPITAL ONE is blocking me from attempting to have access to my Bank external information. After contacting my Bank Capital One i was told that i can not have access to this information, when i questioned that decision. i was told that maybe its because i have a " FRAUD '' alert on my account. What does a Fraud Alert has to do with me opening a online investment account?

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-10-23
Company: U.S. BANCORP
State: CA
Product: Credit card
Issue: Transaction issue

Complaint:
XX/XX/2016, a merchant processed an unauthorized charge on my US Bank personal Visa card in the amount of {$270.00}. 
I happened to be travelling abroad on business so I did not notice this charge until my return XX/XX/2016. My account has been previously paid off with no outstanding balance. 
When I called US Bank credit card customer service XX/XX/2016, I opted to pay the balance in full by phone and dispute the transaction with the merchant rather than initiating a dispute with US Bank. The representative assured me that there was no negative impact on my credit report by doing this. 
The merchant opened a case ( case # XXXX representative name XXXX ) to investigate the charge and once that was completed, XXXX XXXX refunded the amount back into my US Bank credit card. The charge as well as the refund currently appear on my credit card transaction details. 
Placing a late payment because of an unauthorized use of my card contradicts the fair reporting act and is causing me a significant financial hardship.

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 2016-11-03
Company: U.S. BANCORP
State: CA
Product: Bank account or service
Sub-product: Other bank product/service
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management

Complaint:
The US Bank changed my Business account which had no fees to a savings account XX/XX/2016. This change included the right of the bank to take out fees if the account operated with a balance of {$1000.00} or less. 
I tried to talk to their customer service person XXXX and was told the bank did n't change the account at first, but in the end of the conversation he admitted they had changed the account. 
This account is now closed as it went into an overdue amount. 
We did not give the bank the right to change the account as we only intended the account to be used by our start up business. 
Kind regards 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 2018-11-21
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: Information belongs to someone else

Complaint:
I am a victim of identity theft and I write to dispute certain information in my file resulting from the ID Theft. I have attached the items I dispute on my credit report. The items I am disputing do not relate to any transactions that I made or authorized.

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 2021-11-04
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MI
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 have several incorrect issues reporting in my credit reports with XXXX, TransUnion and XXXX so on XX/XX/2021 I sent the 3 aforementioned credit bureaus dispute letters to investigate the inaccurate information reporting on the XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXX, US DEPT OF EDUCATION, XXXX XXXX, BANKRUPTCY # XXXX, BANKRUPTCY # XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, and XXXX XXXX XXXX accounts. When I didn't get a response by XXXX I was concerned but, I sent more dispute letters to the credit bureaus into the incorrect issues on XX/XX/2021. It's now XX/XX/2021 and still not one letter back from any of the credit bureaus. Not one letter. The credit bureaus are obligated to respond back in 30 days to all dispute requests but, It's been 3 months and they have not responded. I am asking you to enforce the FCRA and delete XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXX, US DEPT OF EDUCATION, XXXX XXXX, BANKRUPTCY # XXXX, BANKRUPTCY # XXXX, and remove the late payments from XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX.

Company public response: Company believes complaint caused principally by actions of third party outside the control or direction of the company
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-06-08
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Complaint:
The items I need removed are listed in the report. I am a victim of identity theft and did not apply or open any of these accounts. I ask that the items be removed to correct my credit report. I reported the theft of my identity to the Federal Trade Commission and I also have enclosed copies of the Federal Trade Commissions Identity Theft Affidavit. 

I have also sent letters to all 3 credit bureaus XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX  over 30 days ago and have not received a reply or response. I will attach the letters that I have sent and singed with my signature. They have violated multiple laws of the United States 15 U.S. Code 1681b- Permissible purposes of consumer reports ( a ) In general Subject to subsection ( c ) I never gave you any written consent to report anything on my consumer report. 

15 U.S. Code 1692g - Validation of debts They were to notify me of this in writing 5 days prior and as the original creditor, Im the only one that can validate this debt. I do not validate this debt. 

Fair Credit Reporting Act, Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), you are required by federal law to verify, through the physical verification of the original signed consumer contract, any and all accounts that you post on a credit report. Otherwise anyone paying for your reporting services could fax, mail or email in a fraudulent account. Which you have failed to do so which is a VIOLATION. 

THEY HAVE VIOLATED MULTIPLE RIGHTS AND LAWS

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2019-01-11
Company: PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC.
State: WA
Product: Mortgage
Sub-product: VA mortgage
Issue: Struggling to pay mortgage

Complaint:
I am pleading with you to please help me with my lienholder, Pennymac. About 8 months ago, we had to stop making payments due to financial hardship. We are a family that goes above and beyond for each other. We've had XXXX if not XXXX of our kids live with us during our duration of owning the home. Back in XX/XX/XXXX my wife had to have XXXX and that put our income down to one. Then in XX/XX/XXXX/XX/XX/XXXX my wife started experiencing XXXX  and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX which made her part time job even more part time. In XX/XX/XXXX, my wife had to have XXXX XXXX due to a XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. There was very XXXX  XXXX XXXX  going down her XXXX. Due to that XXXX she has not been able to return to work due to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. Finding a job that she can do has been difficult for her. We did get a modification during XX/XX/XXXX and things were going ok until our property taxes went up so much that it raised our payment by XXXX. There fore making our payment higher than the original payment. While trying to help our kids during this time as well, I changed my withholdings and forgot to change them back. Which resulted in the IRS putting my withholdings at XXXX and freezing it so i can't change it. This has really put us in a position of having to figure out what to pay and not pay. We knew months ago that we would not be able to get caught up so we decided to put the house on the market for XXXX without doing any kind of short sale. For we had no intentions of a short sell at all. We finally got an offer, but due to repairs that need to be done on the house, the buyer backed out. We could not afford to fix the repairs. During the time that this all this is going on, my wife 's nephew and girlfriend left there son here and have not returned. We are now taking care of him and trying to figure out how to keep all the bills paid. On XXXX XXXX my wife was in a car accident and is going through all kinds of XXXX and doctors appt, so for her to look for work is out of the question at this time. This is a real financial hardship for us.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-07-01
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, 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: Account information incorrect

Complaint:
Company list report stating the information was verified. Recived verification original creditor does not match.

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 2018-06-16
Company: Pendrick Capital Partners Holding, LLC
State: OH
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Medical debt
Issue: Written notification about debt
Sub-issue: Didn't receive notice of right to dispute

Complaint:
I received one letter, dated XX/XX/XXXX, from XXXX XXXX XXXX stating I had a collections balance of XXXX with two separate creditors, XXXX XXXX XXXX on the front, and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX on the back for a medical service rendered XX/XX/XXXX. I had never received any previous bills from " XXXX XXXX XXXX which does not exist, as only XXXX XXXX could be found on XXXX, and it refers to XXXX Hospital in XXXX. I have also never received any bills from XXXX XXXX. The item was reported to the credit bureaus on XX/XX/XXXX. The letter states they have attempted to contact me, and are willing to let me pay a reduced amount to settle it, but makes no mention of my right to dispute the debt.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-06-08
Company: BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE
State: FL
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:
Barclays US issued a replacement card because they changed the rewards sponsor. the old XXXX XXXX Visa card was replaced by the XXXX  Master Card with a different number. Upon activating the card on XX/XX/2021, all the online account information was replaced with the new card information only the old card balances remained. 

Being pressed for time, I placed a block on the card through the company 's online feature on XX/XX/2021, because I had a vendor that has a non-prorated refund cancellation policy, and also makes canceling a subscription through the website difficult. I was not able to access the old card account online as it had been merged with the new card upon activation. The vendor used the old card information to process the transaction for {$99.00} on XX/XX/2021. 

I contacted Barclays on XX/XX/2021, to inquire why the vendor was able to process a transaction with an old card that was replaced with a newly activated card of a locked card account. I also was concerned that since it was the same account, the old card should have been canceled upon the activation of the new card. They informed me that since the vendor had the old card information it would be possible to continue to charge the account until the old XXXX Visa Rewards card expired regardless of the replacement card being active. They informed me that my only recourse was to submit a dispute for the charge. I informed them that this would not be correct since the account control failure was Barclays. they said that's all they could do. 

Also, note the inability to block the old XXXX Visa Rewards card because the account was merged and only allowed me to control the newly activated XXXX Master Card.

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