BEE-spoke-data/consumer-finance-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2022-04-25
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. The list of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 

XXXX XXXX : {$5800.00} Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Closed Account # XXXX, has violated my rights. 
XXXX XXXX : {$950.00} Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Closed Account # XXXX, has violated my rights. 
XXXX XXXX : {$0.00} Date Opened : XXXX XXXX Closed Account # XXXX, has violated my rights. 
XXXX XXXX $ XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Closed 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.

15 U.S.C 1681 C, ( A ) ( 5 ) Section States : No consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information. Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 U.S.C 1681 S-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-02-23
Company: Williams & Fudge, Inc
State: UT
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Private student loan debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt was result of identity theft

Complaint:
This certifies my written request to return this allege debt back to the original creditor due to the alleged debt being involved in fraud and identity theft of funds. XXXX XXXX XXXX has failed to honor legal notices of FTC identity theft affidavits sent to them. Including police reports. Stating the dates are not in the time it occurred. The XXXX  police department instructed me to gather all identity theft related into one case. Which took me over a year to gather all the information for the investigation and the police department then generated a police report. That is the reason the report is over a year later. XXXX XXXX community college financial department has not only violated the law but willingly keep seeking debt on a debt occurred by fraud and identity theft of funds. This alleged debt should have been resolved directly due to fraud and balances removed by law.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-24
Company: EQUIFAX, 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: Reporting company used your report improperly

Complaint:
I asked the credit bureaus to do verification in everything in my credit report and they did and they stated that everything was accurate. I did thorough research myself and found improper inaccuracies on my credit report even after they did the careful research. 

In accordance with the Fair Reporting Act XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, and XXXX have violated my rights 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 an account without my written instructions.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-09-30
Company: PNC Bank N.A.
State: NY
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:
Hello, my name is XXXX XXXX, and I need your help in contacting this company. I tried to contact them to find out why someone had registered an account in my name. This is a serious matter, and I'm unhappy that it's now affecting my credit score. I do not authorize anyone to use my name, date of birth, or any other information as it violates Data Privacy. They need to identify out who opened the account in my name and simply transfer the information to that person. Please assist me in resolving this.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-13
Company: Prosper Marketplace, Inc.
State: FL
Product: Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan
Sub-product: Installment loan
Issue: Charged fees or interest you didn't expect

Complaint:
I was charged interest on the loan before receiving loan proceeds. The accrued interest caused a misstatement of the APR. I inquired and was told funds would arrive in a few days. Funds are by ACH ; regardless, they charged interest while holding my funds rather than waiting until they sent the funds.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-02-19
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: SC
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:
eqifax is negatively reporting XXXX XXXX to my credit report and according to the FCRA they can't report anything inaccurate or unverified it must be deleted According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, also 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. Failing that, the item must be deleted from the report as soon as possible. This information is entirely inaccurate and incomplete, and as such represents a very serious error in your reporting.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-13
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: FL
Product: Credit card or prepaid card
Sub-product: General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Closing your account
Sub-issue: Can't close your account

Complaint:
I called on XX/XX/XXXX to pay off the balance of my bank of america secure credit card. the balance at that moment was {$450.00}. They used my {$300.00} that I had initially paid as a secure deposit and the only amount that was due was {$150.00} I made this payment on XX/XX/XXXX and was told from the bank that it was going to take between 7 to 10 business days to the secure deposit been post on my account. I called at the beginning of XXXX just to follow up and make sure everything was as schedule and the agent that assist me told me that no one had requested to apply the {$300.00} secure deposit on my account. At that point I was very frustrated and requested to speak with a supervisor. This person told me that he was going to fix the issues and I did n't had to worry anymore. However due to their system I still need to wait the 7 to 10 business days for the money to be posted on the account. He specific told that the issue was going to be solve before the end of the billing cycle on XXXX. I went to check my account today ( XX/XX/XXXX ) and nothing has been done. I called AGAIN, and after several people, and having to explain one more time the whole situation again they told me that nothing has been done! I 'm beyond upset and frustrated at this point! How come a company this big as Bank of America treat his costumers like this? How come is so difficult to solve this issue? I can not understand. I work with costumer service for as long as I can remember and I never felt so insignificant. I feel they do n't care about me or my issue. For them I 'm just a number.

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 2016-08-24
Company: PMAB,LLC
State: VA
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Medical
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt
Sub-issue: Right to dispute notice not received

Complaint:
This debt collector has placed this item on my credit file. I was never notified of the debt. We have XXXX different insurances. XXXX, XXXX and XXXX for life. We do not get medical bills. If there had been written notification we could have contacted the insurance companies about this. Usually this is a missed issue by the medical facility that billed.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-09-30
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:
My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX this complaint is not made in error neither is it being made by a third party.I declare under penalty of perjury I am alleging that a person or company- without my authorization- from unauthorized use of my social security number and card used my personal identifying information to apply for goods, services, or money ; and, was successful in creating some accounts. I have no knowledge of this and All is being investigated by the FTC.

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 2022-09-30
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: CA
Product: Checking or savings account
Sub-product: Checking account
Issue: Closing an account
Sub-issue: Funds not received from closed account

Complaint:
In XXXX I received a check from XXXX XXXX because my aunt passed away and made me a beneficiary on her Ira account .on XX/XX/XXXX I went to wells fargo and opened an account one week later they froze it stating that the funds were fraudulent ... .and they never gave me back the check or the money XXXX XXXX I field a complaint with you guys and they did respond with a letter saying they were going to send me a cashiers check and I'm still waiting .I 've contacted them several times with no luck it's going on 10 years this is ridiculous

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 2015-12-01
Company: ASTORIA BANK
State: VA
Product: Mortgage
Sub-product: Conventional adjustable mortgage (ARM)
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account

Complaint:
We have had our mortgage with Astoria Federal Mortgage Corp, recently changed to Astoria Bank, since XX/XX/XXXX. We have had an adjustable rate with this lending institution from day one and have been trying for 10 years to modify our loan to a fixed rate so it does n't continue to adjust yearly. In XX/XX/XXXX we tried for a modification, but we were denied because of lack of income and the collateral was not sufficient. But we continued to pay our mortgage for the last 10 years and have never missed a payment until XX/XX/XXXX. On XX/XX/XXXX our family encountered a true and devastating hardship. With a 2 day notice and no severance pay my husband lost his job of 15 years unexpectedly and through no fault of his own. We reached out to Astoria on XX/XX/XXXX and spoke with XXXX and she reassured us that this happens and our payments would more than likely be reduced our rolled into the end of our loan. We were hopeful. We immediately filed paperwork with the Loss Mitigation Department at Astoria. We contacted the Hope hotline and talked with a counselor, XXXX, who told us we were clearly eligible for certain programs put in place by the government to help families like our own. We also reached out to our local HUD agency and worked with a counselor, XXXX XXXX. Well after all that we received a phone call from XXXX XXXX from Astoria on XX/XX/XXXX ( but just received something in writing through an email today XXXX/XXXX/XXXX which put us past the 14 day appeal window ) that the committee would again deny us any modification because of lack of income ( no kidding ) and that they do not participate with HAMP. Lack of income is the reason we are in this situation in the first place. So at that point we were 2 months behind on our mortgage and incurred 2 late payments of {$160.00}. Our credit score dropped XXXX points in 3 weeks from excellent to fair. We are responsible people and have always paid our bills on time. We are still just trying to provide for our XXXX beautiful children on what little savings we have. We did come up with the past due mortgage amount and are now current on our loan. My husband is back working and we are trying to get back on our feet. We just want a modification so our rate does n't continue to change yearly. Sad when we have continued to pay our mortgage when they said we could n't, but with no help ever in the past 10 years, Astoria just continues to adjust our rate yearly. Predatory lending at its best ...

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-09-30
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL
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:
The incorrect accounts was still found in my reports which I believe has been taken care of due to the written appeals I sent. The last letter sent to XXXX and XXXX was XX/XX/2022, but no response was ever received from them to date. Thus, their action has violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC Sections 1681i, which states that continued reports of the unverified information without any proof provided, within the time allowed by law, is not authorized. The following accounts listed below are still reporting on my Credit Reports and need to fixed immediately : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-03
Company: BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE
State: TX
Product: Credit card or prepaid card
Sub-product: General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement
Sub-issue: Credit card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase on your statement

Complaint:
On XX/XX/2022 I requested a {$5000.00}. Balance transfer from my BarclayCard credit card to my checking account. On XX/XX/XXXX I received the {$5000.00} requested amount and was charged a {$250.00} transfer fee. On XX/XX/2022, XXXX reported a duplicate {$5000.00} balance transfer and charged me an additional {$250.00} transfer fee - however, this balance transfer was not requested, nor was the {$5000.00} ever received. I contacted BarclayCard on XX/XX/2022, and they admitted this was an error on their part and informed me that the {$5200.00} would be credited back. On XX/XX/2022, I received a refund for the {$250.00} erroneous transfer fee. On XX/XX/2022 I again contacted Barclay Card regarding the {$5000.00} transfer credit that was not requested, nor was it ever received. I was informed that it would be credited back to my account within 10 days. On XX/XX/2022, I had not received the credit so I once again contacted BarclayCard. I was then told that the refund was in process and that I would receive the credit by the end of the month ( XXXX ). On XX/XX/2022 I once again contacted BarclayCard as I had still not received the {$5000.00} credit to my account. I was informed that someone would call me back within 48hrs and that the credit had still not been issued. It is now XX/XX/2022 and I have not heard back from anyone from BarclayCard nor have I received a credit back to my account. This erroneous balance has been and continues to be reported on my credit report and my most recent statement shows this erroneous balance, and my minimum monthly payment required is reflective of this erroneous balance. BarclayCard has refused thus far to correct their mistake.

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 2017-02-03
Company: Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP
State: NJ
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Communication tactics
Sub-issue: Threatened to take legal action

Complaint:
Debt collector claiming to be from an attorney 's office, repeatedly tried to get me to pay a tax debt that I explained over and over was a mistake. He acted like he was going to help me fix the mistake, but did nothing. He lied about submitting my paperwork to the PA state tax department for review ( I submitted paperwork after XXXX and by XXXX he called and said PA Department of Revenue had reviewed - no government agency works that fast! ). He also told me that some items we listed on tax returns were not valid write offs, ie. contract labor on a general contractor 's tax return. When I questioned him about this, he acted like he did not just say it. He called me a liar when I told him a letter sent from the state was not received, and then, even when he stated that the letter was returned as non-deliverable, he still implied I was lying to him. He was very condescending, forceful and deceptive and made me very XXXX about his phone calls. He was trying to get me to pay {$46000.00}. Since I did n't trust that his collection attempts were valid, we checked with the state to make sure he was not a scam artist. We actually owe {$100.00} which we will be paying directly to PA Department of Revenue Pass Through Business office.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-01-26
Company: Retrieval-Masters Creditors Bureau, Inc., Elmsford, NY Branch
State: OH
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Medical
Issue: Communication tactics
Sub-issue: Frequent or repeated calls

Complaint:
They called claiming I owe a debt for lab work. I have not seen the results and my doctor can not get a copy to verify this lab work was done. When I asked for a copy of the bill from the original creditor they stated they do not send any paper work except receipts stating paid in full. They now call several times a day but do not leave messages and when I answer they don ; t say anything. It may be an auto dial or they hang up.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-03
Company: TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: TN
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:
I had forgotten about this account with SunTrust bank account and it accrued {$390.00} in overdraft fees. When Truist took over the bank I went into my branch and paid it off via cashiers check on XX/XX/2022. It never changed on my credit report. I went back into the branch in XXXX of XXXX  and inquired about it. They told me that the cashiers check had cleared on the XXXX of XXXX and was posted to my account on the XXXX and gave me a letter stating this and told me to file an investigation with the credit agencies. Which I did. However, Truist instead reported that the amount was not paid and still had the {$390.00} outstanding balance. Which in turn caused my credit score to drop XXXX points. I would like them to rectify this 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-24
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:
I asked the credit bureaus to do verification in everything in my credit report and they did and they stated that everything was accurate. I did thorough research myself and found improper inaccuracies on my credit report even after they did the careful research. 

In accordance with the Fair Reporting Act XXXX FI, XXXX, XXXX MORTGAGE, XXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX FIN, and 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 XXXX : 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 2022-08-24
Company: Flagstar Bank, N.A.
State: IN
Product: Mortgage
Sub-product: Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Trouble during payment process

Complaint:
I have weather damage to my home. My insurance agent cut me a {$10000.00} check to fix it. I endorsed the check and sent it to my mortgage company. This was last year! In this years time they had my money they requested paperwork to distribute money. My contractor and I both emailed and uploaded the proper paperwork. Flagstar has said they haven't got any of it. My contractor showed the proof of him faxing it and I can see it's been uploaded yet inactive. Every time I call Flagstar I'm on hold for long periods of time and can never speak to a supervisor. In the year I've been trying to get this done my weather damage has worsened. This is my primary residence that I pay them for and my contractor is legitimate. I need assistance in dealing with Flagstar. I hope this helps

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 2022-10-24
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: RI
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:
A new credit inquiry appeared on my credit report. A hard inquiry appeared on XX/XX/22 regarding XXXX XXXX. I have not applied for a credit card or a loan with this institution so I suspect it is fraud.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-09-30
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NJ
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 submitted a letter to the 3 Credit Bureaus to fix these erroneous items. I think you have not validated these items in accordance with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), and I will pursue legal action against them. These were already included in my prior complaint and I'm including them again. 

XXXX XXXX XX/XX/20XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation