BEE-spoke-data/consumer-finance-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2022-07-30
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: Investigation took more than 30 days

Complaint:
When I looked for my name on the Internet, I discovered that some of my personal information was being utilized without my permission. My information was gathered by an aggregation website, which encouraged me to examine the website 's FAQ section before contacting around nine separate websites. I was ashamed by the fact that I had to request that my items be taken, as I respect my privacy. I discovered unauthorized fraudulent accounts on my credit record ; I would like these accounts to be erased and rectified. Remove any fraudulent and bad accounts from my credit report. This has impeded my capacity to obtain financing. I am making every effort to regain control of my life. Please help me eliminate any bogus accounts. Please inform me of any other steps that can be taken to remove these accounts from my 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 2022-12-07
Company: Westlake Services, LLC
State: FL
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Auto debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt was paid

Complaint:
Good morning I have been going back and forth with Westlake Financial XXXX. I did a settlement agreement to pay XXXX XXXX on what is owed which was XXXX. I went ahead and gave them my debit card to process the payment in full and requested a paid in full letter. I was not provided with the letter and was told that they needed to take 10 days for a payment to process in order for them to send a letter and even 3 more weeks for them to update the credit. Now I did call my bank and received a confirmation number of the transaction and was told it was paid to the client ( Westlake ) I reached out to Westlake with the confirmation number and asked to please send me a paid in full letter and the rep has refused and hung up on me. I have called back over 30 times and get connected to the same rep and was again hung up as I was bothering her.. This is not professional. I have all documentation that this account is 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-09-02
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: AL
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:
Equifax violated my federally protected rights I found unauthorized credit inquiries made by the following companies on my report XXXX XX/XX/27, XXXX  These companies accessed my report without my consent. 

15 U.S. Code 1681b any consumer reporting agency may not furnish a consumer report or any report without my knowledge consent

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-07-04
Company: MONEYGRAM PAYMENT SYSTEMS WORLDWIDE INC
State: WI
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service
Sub-product: International money transfer
Issue: Money was not available when promised

Complaint:
In XXXX, I made an online money transfer to XXXX through the MoneyGram services to help a family member in need, but the fund was not delivered as promised. My account was canceled without any explanation. Reference Number : XXXX In XXXX XXXX  I transferred funds to XXXX to support my mother through MoneyGram Services. Unfortunately, the fund was not delivered as promised. My account was canceled without explanation. ( See the attached transaction Receipt )

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2022-09-26
Company: Experian Information Solutions 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: Reporting company used your report improperly

Complaint:
In accordance with fair credit reporting act XXXX Accounts, Account Name XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Has violated my rights. 

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 2022-07-30
Company: Experian Information Solutions 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  Account # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2022-07-30
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, 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:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX  XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX, XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account XXXX XXXX have 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2022-06-09
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MS
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:
Hi I am submitting this XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX this isn't any influence and this is not a third party. TransUnion has low and unfair credit number for me in their report. I have complained. The problem has not been resolved. my fico has me at a credit score over XXXXtransunion has me at a score around XXXX. That is a huge difference. transunion paints me as a XXXX. my fico say I have good credit. What the heck is going on here. i have almost no debt and my identity was stolen causing my score to drop n i made this clear for 60 days straight with transunion i spoke to a representative agent name XXXX and XXXX and XXXX from the fraud department I prefer to speak to a us rept but they refused they had me on mute for XXXX hours which was hurtful I have a perfect repayment record. I have very low credit utilization. I have three negative credit items outstanding debt now. I have modest but ok income. Social Security. Something is wrong with Transunion. I do not understand why they are abusing consumers .This was a fist step towards attempting resolution. They kept lying telling me they disputed XXXX its not reporting but it keep reporting this inaccurate information without my authorization. They refused or were unable to verify XXXX remove the inquiries and its been 60days n they record the calls XXXX admitted they had my police report n ftc and affidavit That was after attempting to contact Transunion more than XXXX times. transunion is an abusive company. They are supposed to be protecting consumers. They need to be reigned in. they are causing me severe XXXX and stopping me from getting this job offer n now im XXXX n cant provide to my XXXX year old daughter PLEASE HELP ME PLEASE im XXXX  now.with no 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2022-09-28
Company: American First Finance, 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 American first finance violated my rights 15 U.S.C 1681 Section 602 A States that I have a right to privacy 15 U.S.C 1681 Section A 604 A section XXXX A Consumer reporting agency can not furnish a Account without my written instructions

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-07-30
Company: EQUIFAX, 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 Account # 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 response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-03
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NC
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:
I have been followig my credit score monthly for years. It has always remained >720 since XX/XX/XXXX. I have been following it through XXXX XXXX XXXX. On XX/XX/XXXX, I checked my credit score after receiving a notification, and it had dropped from XXXX ( XXXX ) to XXXX. In an attempt to understand the very precipitous drop, I obtained credit reports from all 3 bureaus on XX/XX/XXXX - all indicating that i had exceptional payment history ( with no late payments ), with a credit utilization rate of <30 % on total credit and no recent inquiries, etc. I contacted equifax on XX/XX/XXXX which was unable to inform me of why the sudden drop. I contacted XXXX  on XX/XX/XXXX but they were reporting that my credit was still XXXX on their website. I then contacted XXXX- which informed that the likely reason my credit score had significantly decreased was due to my student loans ( XXXXDepartment of Education loans XXXX. They stated that : " The balances on your accounts are high compared to the original loaned amounts, lowering your scores... the balance amount paid down on your open installment account is too low '' - XXXX Credit Score & Analysis ( XX/XX/XXXX ) This is despite me being on a REPAYE plan by XXXX based on my income. After research, our concern is how the rollout of the CARES Act, suspending student loan repayments, might have been misreported by XXXX, leading to a negative event to credit bureaus, and subsequent unfair drops in credit scores ( as reported in Sass and Hounanian v. Great Lakes Education Loan Services, et al ). 

The only other concern they had was that one of the credit cards was utilizing >50 % of the credit utilization rate- but they did not believe this accounted for the significant XXXX point drop in my credit. Also, since XX/XX/XXXX when I saw the credit drop, we have paid a significant portion of that credit card off, as to remain <30 % utilization. 

We are in the process of applying for a physicians loan to buy our first house and, with no answers why from the credit bureaus, this has singificantly impacted the process.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-03
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:
In reference to the accounts listed by Experian. 

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act 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 In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX 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 In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX 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 In reference to the accounts listed by XXXX. 

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act 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 In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX 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 In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX 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 In reference to the accounts listed by XXXX. 

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2022-07-30
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Complaint:
It appears that my credit file has been compromised. Again, I was going through my records & noticed many information, accounts or items which do not belong to me. Since Im a stickler for research, I found that under section 605b of the FCRA the credit bureaus are required by law to remove & block any accounts or information which is found to be opened due to identity theft. The dispute items do not belong to me. Im attaching the required FTC Report for you and the bank 's records ( learned through more research both parties require ). Please remove these files. 

XXXX XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX ; XXXX XXXX ; XXXX XXXX ; XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX, TX XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX TX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$880.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ( Original creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$2800.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX  Inquiry Date XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX Inquiry Date XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry Date XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX Inquiry Date XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry Date XXXX. XXXX, XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-12-07
Company: Denefits LLC
State: IL
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit repair services
Issue: Fraud or scam

Complaint:
I signed up for credit repair with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX who was discovered to be a fraudulent credit repair service. XXXX XXXX XXXX charged me a total of {$800.00} of which a {$400.00} deposit was paid to XXXX XXXX via XXXX, and the remaining balance of {$400.00} was to be paid monthly to the company Denefits. Although I advised the company Denefits that XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX both were found to be fraudulent and a scam company they are refusing to end the contract, have placed this tradeline on my credit report and are continuing to report this item as delinquent on my credit file. They continue to harrass me every week trying to collect the remainder of the balance owed although they themselves are unable to reach XXXX XXXX or her company XXXX XXXX XXXX.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-10-07
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: PR
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit repair services
Issue: Unexpected or other fees

Complaint:
identity theft also had back payment child support does not show up on my credit report that i'v paid my child support, there are names show up like XXXX XXXX + XXXX XXXX XXXX+XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX these names show up on my credit report. on my child support it says my balance is XXXX i do not owe this amount.i have proof of my XXXX check.Thank You

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 2022-08-01
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NY
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:
Hi I am submitting this XXXX XXXX this isn't any influence and this is not a third party. XXXX has low and unfair credit number for me in their report. I have complained. The problem has not been resolved. my fico has me at a credit score over 719XXXX has me at a score around 590. That is a huge difference. XXXX paints me as a XXXX. my fico say I have good credit. What the heck is going on here. i have almost no debt and my identity was stolen causing my score to drop n i made this clear for 60 days straight with XXXX  i spoke to a representative agent name XXXX and XXXX and XXXX from the fraud department I prefer to speak to a us rept but they refused they had me on mute for 4 hours which was hurtful I have a perfect repayment record. I have very low credit utilization. I have three negative credit items outstanding debt now. I have modest but ok income. Social Security. Something is wrong with XXXX. I do not understand why they are abusing consumers .This was a fist step towards attempting resolution. They kept lying telling me they disputed n its not reporting but it keep reporting this inaccurate information without my authorization. They refused or were unable to verify n remove the inquiries and its been 60days n they record the calls n admitted they had my police report n ftc and affidavit That was after attempting to contact XXXX more than XXXX times. XXXX is an abusive company. They are supposed to be protecting consumers. They need to be reigned in. they are causing me severe XXXX and stopping me from getting this job offer n now im XXXX  n cant provide to my XXXX XXXX XXXX daughter PLEASE HELP ME PLEASE im XXXX  now.with no help.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-08-04
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. 

You Violated The United States Code Law 15 U.S. Code 1681b. I never gave you any written consent to report anything on my consumer report. 15 U.S. Code 1692g - Validation of debts ( You 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 ). According to the 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.

I have not supplied proof under the doctrine by silence Engelhart v Gravens ( mo ) 281 SW 715, 719, I presume that no proof of the alleged debt nor therefore any such debt, in fact therefore exist.

It has been well over 30 days and i have not received a response. To date, I have not received a reply from you or any acknowledgment that an investigation has begun. Your failure to positively verify these accounts has hurt my ability to obtain credit. Under the FCRA, unverifiable accounts must be REMOVED and if you are unable to provide me a copy of verifiable proof, you must remove this account. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act this disputed item may not appear on my credit report if it can not be supported by any documents/evidence I demand this following accounts be removed immediately

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation