BEE-spoke-data/consumer-finance-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2019-11-05
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem
Sub-issue: Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone

Complaint:
Im a XXXX  in the XXXX XXXX and served XXXX tours form XX/XX/XXXX through XX/XX/XXXX, I sent a copy of my military orders to Equifax to place a military freeze on my report while I was XXXX. After serving my due time, I came home to find that there were literally 100 additional accounts on my profile that did not belong to me. I notified Equifax immediately and was informed there was a compurter " glitch '' that caused my misfortune. Unaware of any information in regards to hacking episodes, I never recieved an offical apology -- but instead was mocked for my military service and my near death experience while serving my country. This single " glitch '' or misplacement of my personal information has caused me unquenchable heartache. Because of this unequivocal amount of inaccuracies to my account, I have had XXXX XXXX remove, military terminology for XXXX, plus now Im looking at XXXX XXXX. I have been given in access of XXXX to resolve this issue, however, to my dismay, very little progress has been made. My phone calls consists of arguements and disbandments, of which has I have endured tumultuous amount of criticism in regards to my service for my country.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-02-06
Company: EQUIFAX, 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:
on XX/XX/2023 I sent a letter regarding my inaccurate and unknown things on my credit report. This is a violation under the Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 621 ( a ) ( 2 ) ( duty to correct and update information ) I demand these accounts to be deleted immediately or i will file litigation. remove all Fraudulent accounts as I have no knowledge of any of these accounts due to the Equifax data breach/identity theft and may have got into the hands of the wrong person.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2019-09-21
Company: Experian Information Solutions 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: Investigation took more than 30 days

Complaint:
To : Whom It May concern : I am writing to dispute a fraudulent charge on my account of {$11000.00}, {$740.00}. 
I am a victim of Identity theft, and I did not make or authorize this charge. I am requesting that the charge be removed, that any finance other charges related to the fraudulent amount be credited, as well and that I receive an accurate statement. This request is made pursuant to the Fair Credit Billing Acts amendments to the Truth in Landing Act, 15 U.S.C. 1666-1666b, 12 C.F.R 226.13. See Also 12 C.F.R 226.12 ( b ) -CLOSED ACCOUNTS- 1. XXXX XXXX XXXX with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a credit limit of {$11000.00} -This is not my account. 


-COLLECTIONS- 2. XXXX XXXX with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a credit limit of {$740.00} -This is not my account.

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 2019-09-21
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NV
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:
I checked my credit report and identified personal information that does not belong to me. I am a victim of identity theft and that's one of the first steps that they told me to do is check my report for any discrepancies. I notified the credit bureaus, but no changes were made.

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 2019-09-21
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
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:
2 accounts which shows loan amount of XXXX each are not 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 2019-11-05
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: WA
Product: Credit card or prepaid card
Sub-product: General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Getting a credit card
Sub-issue: Sent card you never applied for

Complaint:
On XX/XX/XXXX of XXXX, I received an email from Paypal saying " We are sending you a card that can earn cash back for your business. '' The email included information about how to opt-out, but I never applied for the card in the first place ( and was on vacation at the time ). Without ever reaching me, and with no application or interest from me, the card was opened and mailed out to an address where I no longer live. My family says that the card arrived recently, but I'm not sure about the date ( probably within a week of today ). 

This isn't just a security concern. I'm concerned about my credit score, and about controlling my personal finances. I contacted PayPal today ( XX/XX/XXXX ) via phone to remedy the situation and close the account. I gave up after speaking with 4 representatives and spending over an hour on the phone. Representatives say anything from that the card doesn't exist ( under any city that I've ever lived in, my email, or my phone number ) to that it was my responsibility to opt-out if I didn't want the card ( a manager ). Each department refers me to another, and in the end, I still have an unwanted account that I can not get them to close. 

When researching this issue, I saw that PayPal was sued for {$25.00} XXXX in XXXX for similar violations, so it is concerning to me that they are still behaving in such a manner.

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 2019-11-05
Company: BANK OF THE WEST
State: CA
Product: Checking or savings account
Sub-product: Checking account
Issue: Opening an account
Sub-issue: Didn't receive terms that were advertised

Complaint:
I opened an account at bank of the west in XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX with a coupon, that advertised XXXX dollars bonus if I qualified. I did everything that was required, and advised by the XXXX XXXX, who helped me open the account. 

I opened my account with XXXX dollars and deposited in my account the XXXX dollars required for the following 4 months. Now im being told a bunch of different reasons of why am I not elegible for the promotion. This is false advertisement. 

the promo states : Requirements to Receive Up to {$250.00} Bonus : Open a new personal Any Deposit Checking account at a branch or account application submitted on bankofthewest.com between XX/XX/XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX with any opening deposit amount ( {$0.00} or more ). Opening deposit must be funds new to Bank of the West ( Bank ) received and posted to the account within 30 days of opening. This offer is also available for any other consumer checking account ( minimum to open {$100.00} ). UCB Student Checking and Premier Checking excluded. 

To receive the {$250.00} bonus, customer must make at least one deposit of {$250.00} or more for each of the first four consecutive calendar months following the month in which the account is opened. Calendar months do not necessarily coincide with statement cycles. Two or more separate deposits in a single month that add up to {$250.00} do not qualify. Qualifying deposits must be funds new to the Bank. All deposits must be posted by XX/XX/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 2023-05-20
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: GA
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not yours

Complaint:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX XXXX XXXX Midland Credit Management XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX Subject : Disputing Fraudulent Account - Account Number XXXX Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to dispute the existence of an account with Midland Credit Management under my name. After reviewing my credit report, I discovered that an account with the account number XXXX has been reported by your organization. However, I have no knowledge of this account and believe it to be a result of identity theft or a mistake. 

I am a victim of identity theft, and it has come to my attention that several fraudulent accounts have been opened in my name without my authorization. I have taken immediate action to address this issue by notifying the relevant financial institutions and filing a police report ( # XXXX ). As part of my efforts to rectify the situation, I am requesting that Midland Credit Management conduct a thorough investigation into the account in question. 

Enclosed with this letter, please find supporting documentation, including a copy of my credit report highlighting the fraudulent account, as well as any other relevant information that may aid in your investigation. I kindly request that you review this documentation and promptly provide me with a detailed explanation of the origin of the account and any associated transactions. 

I would also appreciate it if you could take the necessary steps to remove the account from my credit report and cease all collection activities related to it. It is crucial that my credit history accurately reflects my financial responsibility and is not negatively impacted by fraudulent accounts. 

I understand that additional information or documents may be required during your investigation, and I am willing to provide any necessary assistance to resolve this matter promptly. I request that you communicate with me in writing to ensure a clear and documented record of our correspondence. 

Please inform me in writing about the progress of your investigation and the actions taken to address this fraudulent account. I appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to resolving identity theft issues. 

Thank you for your immediate attention to this dispute. I look forward to your prompt response and a satisfactory resolution. 
Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2019-09-21
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.
State: FL
Product: Credit card or prepaid card
Sub-product: Store credit card
Issue: Problem when making payments
Sub-issue: Problem during payment process

Complaint:
I have already filed a complaint on XX/XX/2019 under my name XXXX XXXX, however I forgot to provide my credit card number and I didnt know how to transfer my XXXX photos to my laptop, so please find my complaint and ad these photos an my c/c number to it. Id appreciate it. The complaint will match these photos. Thanks, XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX. My card number for Commenity Bank ( Victoria Secret ) is XXXX under XXXX XXXX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-04-08
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
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: Was not notified of investigation status or results

Complaint:
I noticed that my credit report is reflecting late payments on two accounts from America Express. These items are inaccurate because one account is paid in full, and the other account is in good standing. See enclosed documentation. 
AMERICAN EXPRESS : # XXXX ( account is current ) AMERICAN EXPRESS : # XXXX ( paid in full ) I notified the business on XX/XX/2018, requesting the removal of erroneous information from all three credit bureaus. Additionally, I asked for a written statement of their verification process. I received neither.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-11-02
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem
Sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

Complaint:
I purchased a 2017 XXXX XXXX in 2017. I have ben up-to-date with all of my payments. XXXX recently updated their payment app to automatically make the payment for the next due date if the payment that is due is being paid during the grace period, after the first deadline, so my XXXX payment was deducted on XX/XX/XXXX, along with my XXXX payment. So there were XXXX payments made on one day, the one for XXXX and the one for XXXX, which was considered late. I contacted XXXX XXXX XXXX to discuss the matter, and they agreed that it was not my fault, that the payment was made on time, and that they would update the credit bureaus. They have not done so, and because they did not do so I filed a dispute with XXXX, XXXX and Equifax. XXXX fixed the problem on my report, but XXXX and XXXX are not doing so. I have exhausted my remedies with XXXX, XXXX and Equifax. Please help.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-09-25
Company: DISCOVER BANK
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:
On XX/XX/21 Discover Financial Services added a derogatory mark on my credit report per checking my credit report from the 3 credit bureaus. Upon further research, this account was transferred/sold and I am no longer responsible for the account. Debtor 's creditor did not verify this collection. Also, there was no form of written communication, contract, or signature for accused of this debt at all. A bill without a signature does not validate the debt and anybody can send a bill claiming it belongs to me. According to the FCRA Discover Financial Services has violated my rights as a consumer and I am requesting legal action to remove this immediately.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-11-02
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: Investigation took more than 30 days

Complaint:
I purchased a 2017 XXXX XXXX in 2017. I have ben up-to-date with all of my payments. XXXX recently updated their payment app to automatically make the payment for the next due date if the payment that is due is being paid during the grace period, after the first deadline, so my XXXX payment was deducted on XX/XX/XXXX, along with my XXXX payment. So there were XXXX payments made on one day, the one for XXXX and the one for XXXX, which was considered late. I contacted XXXX XXXX XXXX to discuss the matter, and they agreed that it was not my fault, that the payment was made on time, and that they would update the credit bureaus. They have not done so, and because they did not do so I filed a dispute with XXXX, Transunion and XXXX. XXXX fixed the problem on my report, but Transunion and XXXX are not doing so. I have exhausted my remedies with XXXX, Transunion and XXXX. Please help.

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 2021-11-02
Company: EQUIFAX, 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 like to file a complaint against Equifax for reporting inaccurate information on my credit report. They are reporting a bankruptcy that is inaccurate. When I contacted the Bankruptcy court listed on my credit file I was told " Bankruptcy Courts has no jurisdiction over credit reporting agencies and does not report to any of the agencies. The bankruptcy petition, schedules, and other documents are public records. Credit reporting agencies regularly collect information from cases filed and report the information on their credit reporting services. '' The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) which is a federal law regulates credit reporting agencies like XXXX XXXX from which Equifax has got this information from and compels you to insure the information you gather and distribute is a fair and accurate summary of a consumers credit history. Under the FCRA you must investigate inaccurate, outdated, and unfair items on a consumers credit report. Doing further research on my part XXXX XXXX perhaps get Public Record information from Public Access to Court Electronic Records ( PACER ). This however is not sufficient legal proof under the FCRA. The best way to do that would be for my social security number and date of birth to match yours, but its impossible because of Rule 9037 of the Federal Bankruptcy Rules. Rule 9037 addresses privacy and security concerns arising from filing documents, whether electronically or in paper format, in a bankruptcy case. Specifically, Rule 9037 requires the redaction of specific personal identification information ( i.e., Social Security and taxpayer identification numbers, names of minor children, financial account numbers, and dates of birth ) from unsealed documents filed with the court, as well as other private or sensitive information identified by the court for cause. To address the privacy concerns resulting from public access to electronic case files, Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 9037 requires that certain personal identification information be redacted from documents filed with the court. Filings that contain an individuals social security number, tax payer identification number or birth date, the name of a minor, or a financial account number may include only : The last four digits of the social security number and tax identification number, the year of the individuals birth, the minors initials and the last four digits of the financial account number. This makes it impossible for you to say with certainty that the Bankruptcy is in fact belong to me. I demand you to remove this bankruptcy since you are willfully and knowingly providing false information and therefore are in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Per Federal Law you have 30 days to remove this bankruptcy from my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-06-15
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: OH
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Complaint:
I am requesting that you take appropriate action to investigate and remove them from my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-24
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: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

Complaint:
The credit bureaus are reporting inquires that arent actually mine, which is an infringement of my privacy. I have the right to decide what I deem private. I deem my hard inquiry information to be private and I DO NOT WANT THIS INFORMATION SHARED ON MY CREDIT REPORT.

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 2017-01-20
Company: TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY
State: AL
Product: Credit card
Issue: Customer service / Customer relations

Complaint:
I have had a credit card with Target since XXXX I have been late XXXX time since XXXX which was XXXX XXXX. I called on XXXX to say I would be late and that I would make my payment on XXXX because my credit is very valuable to me. 

I called to make my payment on XXXX ( The payment was due XXXX ) and to ask that the late fee be removed as a courtesy since I 've had an account since XXXX and had never been late. 
I found out that yes, they would remove the late fee but I have been over my credit limit by over {$1000.00} since XXXX XXXX and they have been reporting that to the credit bureau. I asked how I could I be over my limit and still be able to use the card? I was informed that the company allows good customers to go over the limit!! I told them I had NEVER heard of such a practice and I am furious that I was allowed to go over and was being reported. I was under the impression that I received a credit line increase in order for me to use my card. Had I known that I was over my limit and being reported I would not have gone over my limit. Again, I 've been a member in excellent standing since XXXX and did not think anything like this was possible.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-02-04
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: KY
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:
Im resubmitting a complaint to you today to inform you I was the victim of identity theft. I researched on how to remove the fraudulent items in my report and found that I need to visit FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION or https : //www.ftc.gov to file a report Per FCRA section 605b Credit Reporting Agencies are required to remove any item listed on an id theft report. Please find the ATTACHED documents to assist in blocking the erroneous information which is being posted to my report. 

Here is the list of items that do not belong to me or were opened without my permission. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$7100.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX Balance : {$300.00} ; XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$64.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, KY XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, KY XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX AV XXXX, KY XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, IN XXXX ; XXXX XXXXXX/XX/2022 ; According to FCRA Section 605B ( a ), the CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES shall block any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation