BEE-spoke-data/consumer-finance-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-05
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MO
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:
The credit reporting agency is in violation of consumer rights to privacy from third parties ( Reporting agencies ). In violation of 15 U.S. Code 6802. I OPT out. 
In general, A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless such financial institution clearly and conspicuously discloses to the consumer, in writing or in electronic form or other form permitted by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title, that such information may be disclosed to such third party ; That disclosure was never received either electronically or a letter. I the consumer is given the opportunity, before the time that such information is initially disclosed, to direct that such information is not disclosed to such third party ; and is explained how I can exercise that nondisclosure option.

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 2021-09-02
Company: Merchants' Credit Guide Company
State: IL
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt was paid

Complaint:
Hi, my name is XXXX XXXX. For my spring semester of XXXX, I didnt pay {$430.00} of my tuition and it went to collections. The collection agency never called or sent a letter. I found out by checking my credit reports. On XX/XX/XXXX, I paid {$430.00} in full to the actual school, which is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. I couldnt pay via the debt collector because there was never a letter sent with a case number. I tried disputing it via XXXX  and they denied it. Keeps saying that I still owe to this day {$430.00} thats been paid to the school already. It keeps affecting my score since they keep updating that my payment is late. The company is called Merchants Credit Guide

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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-21
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: WI
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 have always made timely payments on this account, and it is deeply unjust that I am now facing consequences for something that is beyond my control.

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 2022-06-16
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TN
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, XXXX XXXX, Account # XXXX has violated my rights. 

15 US 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 an 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2018-03-02
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:
XX/XX/XXXX I sent a 609 form stating for them to send me proof that the account or mine and just going to say they verified them I have yet to get proof from them.

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 2022-06-16
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

Complaint:
I have never did business with these companies & there reporting on my credit profile. This is causing great finical harm and want these accounts deleted from my profile immediately. My personal information is inaccurate and has been used with out my permission. XXXX, XXXX, XXXX  is not my name & XXXX XXXX XXXX OR XXXX XXXX is not my name. my only address is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX fl XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX fl XXXX is not my address, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX FL XXXX is not my address XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX FL XXXX & XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX FL XXXX is not my address ( my employment is not XXXX XXXX OR XXXX  XXXX XXXX these companies I have never done business with XXXX  XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, AND XXXX XXXX  XXXX, XXXX XXXX my request is the you delete and remove this errors from my credit profile 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
Consumer complaint received 2022-06-16
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NJ
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 Report act US DEPT of EDU account # XXXX has violated my rights. 15 U.S.C 1681 Section 602 A states that I have the right to privacy 15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : it also states a consumer reporting agency cant furnish a account without my written permission

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-10-26
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL
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:
The items that are reflected on my credit report are inaccurate. It is your duty to inform consumers about the things they need to know ACCURATELY. Kindly conduct investigations on these accounts and inquiries and update them accordingly or I will seek litigation.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-01-26
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, 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 Have been a victim of Identity Theft for a few years now. ( Collection Agency ) placed a collection on my credit report that was from Fraudulent Activity. I have contacted ( Collection Agency ) and ( Original Creditor ) and explained to them which I was transferred several times, i felt disrespected by the customer service representative after explaining to them the situation that they have the wrong person. This company is very unprofessional! I also sent them a copy of the police report. I will also file with the CFPB and FTC! This is unacceptable!

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 2022-06-16
Company: EQUIFAX, 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: Report provided to employer without your written authorization

Complaint:
I am very upset to see the below items still showing there as negative. I am being ignored by your agency for not removing items as per my request and as per what I've listed in my FTC report, I do not grant you an authority to report versus me to verified these accounts that I told you incorrect and inaccurate.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-04
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA
Product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report
Sub-issue: Reinserted previously deleted info

Complaint:
All of a sudden account appeared on my credit report on TransUnion from XXXX 2008. This account was part of the identity theft case that I was a victim of. Now they reported that account back on my credit report as closed, but shows that it has 3 late payments. I made a dispute with credit bureau but they do n't want to remove this off my credit. 

The account is XXXX # XXXX

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-21
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: NY
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:
Be advised this is a notice sent pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 USC 1692g stating your claim is disputed and validation is requested. 
This is NOT a request for " verification '' or proof of my mailing address, but a request for VALIDATION made pursuant to the above-named Title and Section. I respectfully request your offices provide me with competent evidence that I have any legal obligation to pay you.

At this time, I will also inform you that if your offices have reported invalidated information to any of the XXXX major credit bureaus ( XXXX, XXXX or XXXX ) this action may constitute fraud under both Federal and State Laws. Due to this fact, if any negative mark is found on any of my credit reports by your company or the company that you represent, I will not hesitate in bringing legal action against you and your client for the following : Violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and Defamation of Character.

If your offices are able to provide the proper documentation as requested in the following Declaration, I will require at least 30 days to investigate this information, during which time all collection activity must cease and desist. Also, during this validation period, if any action is taken which could be considered detrimental to any of my credit reports, I will consult with my legal counsel for suit. This includes any listing of any information to a credit reporting repository that could be inaccurate or invalidated. 
If your office fails to respond to this validation request within 30 days from the date of your receipt, all references to this account must be deleted and completely removed from my credit file, and a copy of such deletion request shall be sent to me immediately. Account number XXXX, Account number XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2022-06-16
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: PA
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

Complaint:
XXXX XXXX And XXXX Hard inquiries I recently received a copy of my consumer report and I noticed inaccurate accounts reporting on my consumer report. this company is in clear violation of the law. Pursuant 15 USC1681B

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-06-16
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 XXXX  account XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  # XXXX, XXXX XXXX  XXXX  # XXXX, and 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

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 2021-04-13
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: AK
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:
Account Paid In Full, but Experian showing Late/collection. t was paid to XXXX, as shown by XXXX, in full. XXXX and XXXX are one and the same, so both XXXX and XXXX need to be updated as Paid in Full.

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 2022-06-16
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: AZ
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:
On XX/XX/2022, I contacted XXXX DBA XXXX XXXX to inquire about removing my private mortgage insurance ( PMI ). Upon request, the agent said they were unable to remove it without a refinance. At no point did I consent to a refinance, and at the end of the conversation, the agent told me that it would not be a good option for me at this time. Today, I received a packet from XXXX that had a loan application from that conversation. At no point was I going to refinance my current mortgage ; especially with the current rate percentages. XXXX pulled my credit without my permission, and per FCRA, I should have this inquiry removed from my credit report, as this was something I did not consent. Also, the interest rate lock agreement violates UDAAP, TILA/Regulation Z. The buydown points are listed as a discount, fully ignoring the fact that the loan amount is increased to accommodate the buydown points. The section that shows points is the origination fee ; a completely different amount than the points charged on section A on the loan estimate. This section clearly outlines the points as {$9900.00}, which is listed on the interest rate lock agreement as {$1400.00}. This is deceptive advertising ; misleading the consumer into thinking the discount and points are the same amount WHICH THEY ARE NOT. XXXX is in violation of fair advertising per Regulation N/MAP, because they are not being truthful in the amounts that are being charged to the consumer, and disguising the buydown points as a " discount '', and omitting that value from the " points '' line on their interest rate lock agreement.

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 2021-02-12
Company: AG AH LLC
State: WA
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:
XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX # XXXX ARC HOMEXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX # XXXX Subject Property : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, WA XXXX I did a refinance home loan to payoff the 1st mortgage on my XXXX XXXX property in XX/XX/2020. 

While in the process of obtaining the refinance loan, the mortgage on the property was transferred from ARC HomeXXXXXXXX XXXX to XXXXXXXX XXXX 

My lender expected my refinance to close in XX/XX/2020 but due to delays in obtaining the payoff on the existing 1st mortgage, closing on the new loan did not occur until XXXX. 

I was concerned about credit bureau reporting due to the transfer and timing of payoff on the existing mortgage, but understood that the service transfer would require the current mortgage holder to suspend credit bureau reporting under CFPB regulations. 

I recently applied for a new mortgage transaction which is how I learned about the 30-day late payment now being reported by XXXXXXXX XXXX 

The XXXXXXXX XXXX automated phone system is also incorrectly reporting me due for the XX/XX/2020 payment which is also incorrect. 

Prior to the this reporting by XXXXXXXX XXXX, I have never had a late payment on any mortgage loan.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-14
Company: PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC.
State: MN
Product: Mortgage
Sub-product: FHA mortgage
Issue: Closing on a mortgage

Complaint:
On XX/XX/2023 XXXX and I were arranging a closing date to sell my house. We were scheduled to close XX/XX/2023. On XX/XX/2023 I received the following email from XXXX  : XXXX, We are waiting on a payoff from XXXX XXXX XXXX ( who is the primary servicer for your HUD loan ) that is currently being worked on with their research department. 



I am told this could take up to 10 days business days. 



I am able to call on Monday for an update and will let you all know at that time if we will have it in time for Tuesdays closing or if we will need postpone closing. 



I will keep you in the loop. Sorry for the bad news. 

Since XX/XX/XXXX between XXXX and I at XXXX  we have been on the phone with XXXX XXXX  XXXX, HUD and XXXX ( where my loan is currently ) for several hours trying to get someone to release the lean on my mortgage in order for the title to be obtained so XXXX has the correct payoff amount and we can go forward with the closing on my house. 

On XX/XX/XXXX I was also told by HUD to make a portal with then and I could receive the information that way. Below is the email I received from them : XX/XX/XXXX Thank you for contacting the FHA Resource Center, RE : Partial Claim - a HUD lien payoff request Dear XXXX XXXX, Thank you for contacting the FHA Resource Center regarding a HUD lien payoff request. Your Service Request Number is XXXX. The information below is being provided to XXXX XXXX XXXX, Your SMART Integrated Portal account request was denied : We do not have record of any outstanding partial claim/loan balance for this property. If you believe there should be, please contact your mortgage servicer. XXXX XXXX if you have further questions. 

Please contact XXXX if you have any questions or concerns. 

Thank you, HUD SIP Customer Service This is an automated message from the SMART Integrated Portal System. 

This email was sent on Friday, XX/XX/2023 on XXXXXXXX XXXX All 3 business state they have no record of this and they all keep telling us to call the other business for the information. We have been going in circles and I was told today that I need a real estate attorney to get this done. This is costing me money I don't have with needing an attorney and still having to pay for my house since we can't close. 

Is there anything else I can do in the meantime to try to expedite this? 

Thank you, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-12-22
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: SC
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:
I need to know what I have on my credit that is causing me probletoo know what it is 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 2021-10-26
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: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

Complaint:
Back in 2019 my personal stolen with my belongings my job is license and Social Security card Who has been trying to make and apply for credit under my name now I have over 15 inquiries I am a victim of identity fraud and I have been trying to get this issue resolved for over a year

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 2021-05-30
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: CA
Product: Credit card or prepaid card
Sub-product: General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Fees or interest
Sub-issue: Problem with fees

Complaint:
I have the Bank of America Travel Rewards Visa card. 

There is no annual fee. 

I pay my card in full before the Due Date every month and therefore pay zero in any interest fees. 

However in the last three statements : XXXX, XXXX, XXXX I have illegally been charged a {$1.00} fee on the XXXX of each of these three months, despite the fact that I was assessed {$0.00} fees for any interest. 

I called and complained to Bank of America and after 20 minutes of back and forth and being put on hold each time with some ridiculous explanation which CLEARLY is a violation of the card stipulations that states : Here is the excerpt from the contract : Minimum Interest Charge If you are charged interest, the charge will be no less than {$1.00}. 

Therefore, since I dont pay ANY interest, this CAN NOT apply. 

My concern is not the small about, rather the EXTREMELY fraudulent actions of Bank of America, which I am certain is being perpetrated against the millions of people who hold this card and most likely any Bank of America cards or other financial products as this is a charge deliberately entered into their computer system and then assessed automatically. 

Please research all of Bank of Americas abusive practices along with those of other financial institutions which may also be engaging in these types of fraudulent thefts. 

{$1.00} is small enough for most people to ignore, but multiplied by the millions of accounts is on a massive order of magnitude. 

Thank you all for the vitally important work that you do.

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