BEE-spoke-data/consumer-finance-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-14
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:
This is my XXXX endeavor to tell you that I am a victim of identity theft and I complain to question specific records in my document coming about because of the wrongdoing. The records I am questioning connect with no exchanges acquiring any possession of goods, services, or money that I have made or authorized. Assuming no one cares, either way, block the noteworthy of any information in my credit record that came about due to alleged fraud or extortion. 
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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 2023-02-25
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: GA
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 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 2023-11-07
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA
Product: Credit reporting 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:
ON XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ON XX/XX/XXXX AND XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ON XXXXXXXX XXXX MADE AN UNAUTHORIZED INQUIRIES ON MY CREDIT REPORT. 
I was advised by employees at XXXX and Transunion to fill this out to remove the fraudulent and unauthorized inquiries from my credit report. Please remove them as I do not recognize 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 2023-11-07
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: OK
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Complaint:
This is my NUMEROUS request that I have been a victim of identity theft and that no one seems to care, that I want to dispute specific records in my credit file that do not belong to me, or that I have signed any agreement. The items I'm challenging have nothing to do with any transactions I've done or authorized to gain products, services, or money. Please delete the following items : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company 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 2023-11-07
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: PA
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem
Sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

Complaint:
All accounts on my credit report failed to verify my alleged debt. Also furnished my credit report without my written consent. Pursuant to law 15 USC 1681.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-18
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: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Complaint:
I have carefully reviewed my credit report in ( BUREAU ). I have been turned down for a credit due to mis-reporting information, I have found inaccuracies that should be immediately investigated. I have complete knowledge of the Fair Credit Reporting Act and understand that these companies have a responsibility to notify me prior to or no later than 30 days of such negative activity reporting against me. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-01-27
Company: TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: OR
Product: Mortgage
Sub-product: Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Trouble during payment process

Complaint:
I received an email today, XX/XX/2022, from Suntrust now Truist regarding my annual escrow analysis. There was a PDF attached which provided a breakdown of the options ( pay shortage in full, increase payment to cover the shortage ). Fine. 
Nowhere on the PDF did it say WHEN this had to occur by ( keeping in mind that my next monthly payment is due XXXX 1-did i have to do this in a week? ), nor was there a coupon attached as the notice said there was. Very frustrating due to the lack of details. 
I called the company and they indicated there was not going to be any coupon mailed. I could : 1 ) use the PDF to accompany a check and mail the payment in or 2 ) use my monthly mortgage statement ( which was my idea, not theirs ). I can see this is going to a servicing nightmare for them! 
For something so important to most people-the mortgage on their home-this email from Suntrust now Truist was stunning in its lack of detail-no due date for when to pay the shortage nor how to pay it as the referenced coupon is non existent. 
The company rep I spoke with provided all the relevant information. Imagine how much time Suntrust now Truist would save if they actually sent out a complete notice replete with due dates and coupons. I am not happy with their statement and how it was delivered, but I was able to obtain the information I needed.

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 2023-02-14
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: PA
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:
Hi, My name is XXXX XXXX. I sent a letter concerning erroneous and unknown things on my credit score record. To this present day, over 30 days later, I actually have no longer obtained a response yet. I sense like Im being taken advantaged of and being unnoticed. Section 611 ( a ), It states that failure to research these objects inside 30 days offers a purpose to straight away remove those items from my credit report. Its been over 30 days so they have to be deleted directly. I demand that those debts be deleted without delay or I will report for litigation due to the stress you have caused me. My records turned into also impacted by way of the Equifax data breach and might are becoming into the fingers of the wrong person.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-07
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MS
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Public record information inaccurate

Complaint:
I am a federally protected consumer and on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX I sent a certified letter to Transunion disputing inaccurate information on my consumer report ( see letter and delivery confirmation attached ). I requested Transunion to provide me with who and how they were able to report this information on my consumer report. Transunion failed to send me the information I requested ( see dispute results attached ). The bankruptcy courts do not report to credit bureaus as per their official website ( see attached ). Anything Transunion is reporting on my consumer report is hearsay because I was never contacted me to verify any information that's being reported. I would like to know where Transunion obtained this information if the bankruptcy court does not report to the credit bureau. Transunion, as a consumer reporting agency, by federal law, you have assumed a vital role in assembling and evaluating consumer credit and other information on consumers. There is a need to insure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumer 's right to privacy.

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 2023-01-16
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IN
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:
There were XXXX inaccurate personal information in my credit report. I am having difficulties in getting them removed. It might be caused by fraud or error on credit reporting.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-12-21
Company: Experian Information Solutions 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: Investigation took more than 30 days

Complaint:
On XX/XX/2021, I sent the credit reporting agencies letters notifying them that they are in violation of 15 USC code 1681b ( f ) - reporting inquiries without my permission,15 USC 1666 ( b ) - truth and lending act., 15 US Code 1692e ( 2 ) ( a ) the character amount or legal status of any debt and ( b ). You are falsely and misleading representations. I am in distress and this matter has affected me from getting access to different forms of credit which is I personally needed in my everyday living. I will be left no choice but to seek legal remedies shall this issue not be taken care of. This is very frustrating.

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 2023-07-18
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: WI
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:
This is my NUMEROUS request that I have been a victim of identity theft and that no one seems to care, that I want to dispute specific records in my credit file that do not belong to me, or that I have signed any agreement. The accounts I'm challenging have nothing to do with any transactions I've done or authorized to gain products, services, or money. Please remove the following : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, PA XXXX XXXX  XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX FL XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, FL XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NC XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2023-10-06
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: AZ
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:
I want to inform the Credit Bureaus ONCE AGAIN that I was a victim of identity theft and I'm requesting to remove these fraudulent items from my credit file resulting from alleged identity theft. Per FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) CREDIT BUREAUS are required to REMOVE any items listed in Identity Theft. Once again HERE ARE THE LIST OF ITEMS THAT I WANTED TO REMOVE! XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX LL ) XXXX Balance : {$730.00} U S DEPT OF EDXXXX XXXX XXXX Creditor : XXXX  XXXX  ) XXXX Balance : {$1700.00} U S DEPT OF EDXXXX ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$3000.00} XXXX  XXXX Balance : {$2300.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX AZ XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX IL XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX, AZ XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, AZ XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, IL XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, IL XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, IL XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, IL XXXX XX/XX/XXXX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-02-03
Company: DISCOVER BANK
State: NJ
Product: Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan
Sub-product: Personal line of credit
Issue: Getting a line of credit

Complaint:
I was denied an extension of credit by DISCOVER BANK. On XX/XX/2022 I submitted a personal loan application through XXXX XXXX and was sent an Adverse Action notice from DISCOVER BANK on XX/XX/2022. The letter from DISCOVER BANK is proof and evidence that I have been discriminated against. DISCOVER BANK has violated my federally protected consumer rights.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-12-21
Company: CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC
State: CA
Product: Mortgage
Sub-product: VA mortgage
Issue: Trouble during payment process

Complaint:
My Carrington Mortgage account was opened on XX/XX/XXXX. I have a VA loan and no escrow account is required. Since the account has been opened, I paid my insurance and taxes out of my own pocket. On XX/XX/XXXX, without my knowledge, Carrington Mortgage set up an escrow account and paid my taxes. I had already paid my taxes on XX/XX/XXXX. I did not send anything in writing to Carrington Mortgage authorizing them to set up an escrow account for taxes however someone in their escrow department looked up my information on the XXXX XXXX website and took the liberty of setting up the escrow account. Now I have a negative balance in the escrow account which has influenced my monthly mortgage payment. I shouldn't have an escrow account in the first place. When I asked Carrington Mortgage who created an escrow account ; they couldnt tell me who wrote to them to have the escrow account opened. My credit card limits were cut, accounts closed during COVID-19 pandemic and I have been a victim of identity theft. I never called in during the COVID situation and asked for any assistance on my home loans so I don't know why my account is being tampered with.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-06
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem
Sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

Complaint:
I am listing accounts below that have been reported inaccurately on my credit report. In compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and as a gesture of respect to the Federal Trade Commission Committee on accuracy and completeness of credit information I am formally writing in today to dispute negative information appearing on my credit. This incorrect information is greatly hindering me from getting the credit score I deserve and hopefully, this letter will resolve all the issues on my credit. I demand to see Verifiable Proof ( an original Consumer Contract with my Signature on it ) of the accounts listed below. Your failure to positively verify these accounts has hurt my ability to obtain credit.

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 2023-07-18
Company: Experian Information Solutions 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: Reporting company used your report improperly

Complaint:
I noticed accounts and inquiries that are inaccurate on my consumer report. Pursuant to : 15 U.S C. 1681 ( a ) ( 3 ) Consumer reporting agencies have a vital role in assembling and evaluating consumer credit and other information on consumers. ( 4 ) Consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumer 's right to privacy.

Company have infringed upon my rights.

Pursuant to : 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602A. States I have the right to privacy. Pursuant to : 15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 2. It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions. Further more Company never asked for my permission to furnish or sell my information to a 3rd party debt collector. My right to privacy has been invaded damages have been done. The damages stopped me from traveling to and from work, my mental health causing stress by not being able to provide for my family. I have reached out to company multiple times. Company have removed accounts and put them back on my

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 2023-03-14
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:
This is my XXXX endeavor to tell you that I am a victim of identity theft and I complain to question specific records in my document coming about because of the wrongdoing. The records I am questioning connect with no exchanges acquiring any possession of goods, services, or money that I have made or authorized. Assuming no one cares, either way, block the noteworthy of any information in my credit record that came about due to alleged fraud or extortion. 
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Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-01-07
Company: Credit Control, LLC
State: VA
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Credit card debt
Issue: Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly
Sub-issue: Talked to a third-party about your debt

Complaint:
I was contacted by Credit Control on a date that I cant remember at worked and asked them not to contact me at work and gave them an alternate number and time to call back at. I went on vacation at work and they continued to call my office and others at my office and talked to them about my debt when they could not get a hold of me. Then the contacted me when I returned to work on XX/XX/2020 at XXXX and I spoke with a XXXX who again called someone else at my office first before being transferred to me. They do should not have a main office, as if they have a line it should only be my direct desk line. I asked her to please stop calling my office. I tried to not have a conversation with her as i work in a cubicle and all of my coworkers can hear the conversation, but she pushed me to speak her. I am humiliated because now because of this company my direct co workers and co workers outside of my department now know about my debt. Then today XX/XX/2020 at XXXX XXXX from Credit Control calls again after i asked to have this number removed again! He states that there were notes placed on the account from the call yesterday. Again I am utterly embarrassed. I have to go through the same process today as i went through yesterday, but I am even more upset because fair debt collection laws are being broken!!!!

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