BEE-spoke-data/consumer-finance-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2019-08-02
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: MA
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Credit card debt
Issue: Written notification about debt
Sub-issue: Didn't receive enough information to verify debt

Complaint:
A few years back I was involved in a motorcycle accident where a driver in a vehicle hit me head on. Thus, I was in a difficult situation where I could not pay my bills. Now that I am back to work full time, I desire to avoid filing for bankruptcy. Therefore, I am sending requests to my creditors, debt buyers and collection agencies the following criteria : 1 ) Your financial institution, collection agency or debt buyer will not make calls to me either on my personal cell lines or at my employment.

2 ) That all correspondence take place in written form only.

3 ) That your office will accept a settlement offer of 25 % of the charge off balance as payment in full, and upon such acceptance I will agree to make said payoffs within a very short and reasonable time period.

4 ) Your office will mail all correspondence to my home address or my email at XXXX. 
Thank you for your consideration in this matter. 

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 2017-09-05
Company: ALLY FINANCIAL INC.
State: NC
Product: Vehicle loan or lease
Sub-product: Loan
Issue: Managing the loan or lease
Sub-issue: Billing problem

Complaint:
I have a car loan through, '' Ally, '' and my regular payment is {$340.00}. My bill for XXXX was {$340.00} - which included a {$1.00} late fee. ( For a payment that WAS N'T late ) I mailed in a personal check for {$5300.00} and wrote, in bold letters, in the memo " XXXX toward principle. '' My payment was due on XXXX XXXX and the check cleared my account on XXXX XXXX. 
I received XXXX statement and it was for {$160.00}. I called Ally and asked " XXXX '' - Why are n't my payments the same amount? It should be the {$340.00} with the {$5000.00} applied towards principle. Are you trying to prolong the loan so you can collect more interest?! 

I was given the answer, " Well it was all applied towards principle. '' put on hold and transferred to someone who was not knowledgeable and proceeded to give me incorrect information. Such as my loan was " supposed to extend till XXXX '' and I had another late payment for XXXX XXXX which was paid early ) This is not the first time this has happened. I have paid extra towards the principle before and they applied it towards my monthly payments. Only sending me statements for 3 months for interest.

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 2021-08-28
Company: WESTERN UNION COMPANY, THE
State: NC
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service
Sub-product: International money transfer
Issue: Other transaction problem

Complaint:
On XXXX the XXXX, 2021 I did a money transfer using the Western Union XXXX to send ( {$500.00} US ) from my XXXX XXXX  account to XXXX. Having completed the transaction, I received an email from Western Union to say that this transaction is on hold and I will hear from them in shortly. I subsequently received a call where the representative told me they will follow up with an email. The follow up email stated that I need to submit my bank statement for XX/XX/2021. Having got that email, I decided to call and request a refund. I did call and requested the refund. I was advised by the representative that I would see the refund between 5 to 7 working days. Since I called on the Friday, the 7 working days I assumed would be XX/XX/2021. The money was not refunded. I called my Credit Union ( XXXX ) the following day to file a dispute claim. I heard from my Credit union on XX/XX/2021 to inform me that they are not able to do anything. I then called Western Union. I spoke to another representative who advised me that I would need to submit a government ID in order for the refund process to begin. I subsequently received an email explaining this. I reply by sending the email. Since that I still have not received the refund. I decide now to request the assistance from CFPB in received my refund from Western Union.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-07
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MI
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

Complaint:
All the inquiries that are fraudulent are : XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-07-17
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Public record information inaccurate

Complaint:
To whom it may concern, On a recent review of my credit report, I discovered XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX reporting the collection account referenced herein. Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), I hereby notify you that I am disputing this debt in its entirety, and you are required to provide me with validation of the debt by providing me all of the following information : Copy of original contractual agreement bearing my signature A clause in the original signed contract that authorizes a third party like yourself to collect on this debt. 
Statements from the original creditor and itemization of monies owed Copy of bill showing last default date Proof that the debt is valid and collectible and within the statute of limitations for this state Proof that you are licensed to collect in my state of residence Agreement between your company and the original creditor that authorizes you to collect on this debt I am also requesting that you cease and desist from all collection activity pertaining to this account. You are only to contact me via mail at the address I have provided herein. 

I am allowing you a period of 30 days to produce this information. If youre unable to validate the account, then you are to remove the collection account from my credit reports. 

Your failure to act will result in this matter being referred to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Attorney Generals Office.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-05
Company: Resurgent Capital Services L.P.
State: NC
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not yours

Complaint:
This company which I hold no contract with nor have received services from, reported a collection account against my SSN in the amount of {$4200.00} with XXXX  XXXX & XXXX credit reporting agencies. I requested verification of the debt and account however the business failed to provide adequate proof. Considering this business does not have a contract with me for goods or services they have provided nor have they provided documentation that I am obligated to pay for the alleged debt. I have tried to make contact with XXXX and have been unsuccessful with having this debt removed. I have now sent the same information to The Better Business Bureau as well as The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to assist me. This collection company has never sent information to state that I have gone into contract with them. XXXX  passed over the debt to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, however, XXXX officially wrote it off and the debt is discharged.  I have never entered a contract or received goods from the collection company therefore their dispute is null and void. 

I demand that XXXX removed the negative report against my SSN. Im asking that they send me a updated copy with this collection being removed from my credit. I have attached several documents showing that this collection is being reported on my credit report and XXXX not updating on my report that its being reported by a collection agency. 

Sincerely Thank You for Your Assistance, XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-07-17
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Public record information inaccurate

Complaint:
To whom it may concern, On a recent review of my credit report, I discovered XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX reporting the collection account referenced attached. Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), I hereby notify you that I am disputing this debt in its entirety, and you are required to provide me with validation of the debt by providing me all of the following information : Copy of original contractual agreement bearing my signature A clause in the original signed contract that authorizes a third party like yourself to collect on this debt. 
St

atements from the original creditor and itemization of monies owed Copy of bill showing last default date Proof that the debt is valid and collectible and within the statute of limitations for this state Proof that you are licensed to collect in my state of residence Agreement between your company and the original creditor that authorizes you to collect on this debt I am also requesting that you cease and desist from all collection activity pertaining to this account. You are only to contact me via mail at the address I have provided herein. I am allowing you a period of 30 days to produce this information. If youre unable to validate the account, then you are to remove the collection account from my credit reports. Your failure to act will result in this matter being referred to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the XXXX XXXX Office. 

Sincerely, 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 2022-02-18
Company: JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
State: NY
Product: Credit card or prepaid card
Sub-product: General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Closing your account
Sub-issue: Company closed your account

Complaint:
On XX/XX/2021 Chase closed my Freedom Unlimited Account ending in : XXXX with no consent or authorization. They then provided me with an automated response that was unclear. In the response provided below Chase stated that my accounts were closed for two reasons that were not specific or clear. Chase then stated " Our decision was based in whole or in part from the consumer reporting agency listed below '' which was XXXX. Then on the very next sentence stated " The consumer reporting agency played no part in their decision '' That statement is a clear contradiction. Chase has discriminated against me under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and has used unfair practices against me. 

I have contacted Chase numerous times only to get laughed at and disregarded by agents like XXXX a XXXX XXXX who told me that he doesn't need to follow any federal laws because he was in charge. I then informed XXXX of the fact that I am a consumer 15 USC 1692a ( 3 ) and that I am aware of the fact that I am the original creditor and the account belongs to me not Chase as this was an accepted Credit card 15 USC 1693a ( 1 ) held at the federal reserve 15 USC 1693a ( 2 ) ( 4 ), I then informed Chase that they had created an unauthorized transaction 15 USC 1693a ( 12 ) as closure of my account without my consent was a violation as I receive no benefit from such action. 

As the person who extended the credit to Chase I am hurt and distraught at the fact that they would abuse me this way. I can't believe the level of unprofessionalism and their clear disregard of the law. I have been suffering and struggling to eat and take care of myself as I relied on my credit to obtain personal and household services. 

Chase had committed an unauthorized use of my account 15 USC 1693a ( 12 ) and has defrauded me.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-07-17
Company: Experian Information Solutions 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: Old information reappears or never goes away

Complaint:
I have submitted several letters to XXXX, Experian and XXXX Credit Bureaus to update my personal information to only 1 name,1 address because I don't want to be a victim of identity theft. I explain in my letters having those addresses listed on my report is opening me to be victim of someone filling out a credit card application or loan in my name and subjecting me to go into debt without my knowledge. I have sent countless letters and copies of my drivers license and utility bills to prove my current address, but nothing is being done.

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 2022-07-17
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL
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:
To Whom it May Concern : On a recent review of my credit report I discovered your company issued late payments on my credit report for XX/XX/XXXX. 

At the time I was living at : XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX CA XXXX and the State of California issued mandatory stay at home orders starting XX/XX/XXXX. These mandatory stay at home orders were in effect until XX/XX/XXXX. 

I am seeking to have these late payments completely removed from my credit profile due to government mandated lockdowns and it affecting my income as a result. 

You will notice I still have this car loan, have made all payments on time before and after, and will continue to do so. 

I can be reached at the mailing address on this letter and please have this resolved within 30 days of receipt. 

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

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 2017-09-12
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: Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone

Complaint:
due to equifax data breach i have tried contact them on phone, and im disconnected after waiting on hold. 
i have tried their website and it will not allow you to enter information and site crashes

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-05
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: NY
Product: Checking or savings account
Sub-product: Checking account
Issue: Closing an account
Sub-issue: Company closed your account

Complaint:
Dear officer, First of all, thank you for your time on this issue. Back in XX/XX/XXXX, I was cashing a check at one of the local Citi bank branch, one of the banker approached me with an offer to get {$500.00} cash bonus. Then she helped me to open a Citi priority checking and savings account with the promo code XXXX /. I called the customer service line and all of reps confirmed that I will receive it by the end of XX/XX/XXXX. Meanwhile, I got the Citi Secured message communication with rep XXXX XXXX, she confirmed that I will receive the {$500.00} bonus in writing, here is the direct quote from the message and please see the attachment for the full transcript. I see that a {$65000.00} deposit was made to your account on XX/XX/XXXX and at least {$50000.00} has been maintained in your account for the 60 days required. 60 days from XX/XX/XXXX was XX/XX/XXXX. The fulfillment time for the promotion to be awarded to your account is 90 days from the end of the statement period in which you met the qualifying requirements, which will be the end of XXXX ( XX/XX/XXXX ). 90 days from XX/XX/XXXX will be XX/XX/XXXX, which is the date that you should have your cash bonus awarded to your account. 

I was confused why I still did n't get the {$500.00} since now is XXXX, then I asked for another research on XX/XX/XXXX and got a response on XX/XX/XXXX as The terms of this offer state your new checking account must remain open and in good standing in order to receive this offer. Unfortunately, you do not qualify for the promotion as the checking account number ending with XXXX has been closed. ( please see attachment for the full research result ) Then I did the online chat with Citi bank to ask why my account was closed, the rep told me it was inactive, which does n't make any sense. I did n't get any notification saying that the account will be closed due to inactive and it happens to be that the account was closed on the next day after I ask for the research. ( please refer to the online chat transcript ) I have been calling Citi bank customer service back and forth and still did n't get a formal response why my checking account was closed without notification, which caused me could not get the {$500.00} cash bonus. I am running out of patience to wait for another investigation I just want to write to express my deep frustration and concern about the customer service and marketing team 's quality at Citi bank. Thanks again for your time and have a great day! 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 monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2022-07-17
Company: JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
State: NY
Product: Checking or savings account
Sub-product: Checking account
Issue: Managing an account
Sub-issue: Funds not handled or disbursed as instructed

Complaint:
I received partial denial about fraudulent transactions with Amazon ( account # XXXX ). Chase stated that the claim was partially denied because there is a 60 day liability policy which takes effect beginning with the first posted dispute transection. Chase stated that any transaction after XX/XX/2021 is not disputable. Please provide a copy of Deposit Agreement section supporting 60 days requirement as I do not recall receiving the document when I opened the minor 's account. 

I would like to mention again that this is a XXXX XXXX XXXX account. My grandson is in an out of town XXXX XXXX and he did not use his account. He also has limited access to email. The idea of a bank is to guard the money deposited with them. A child with a XXXX XXXX account can not be expected to guard the money and report irregularities! 

My grandson should not be expected to guard the account from fraud. Chase should assume their responsibility for blocking fraud.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-07-17
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: SC
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:
These companies unfairly and illegally place incorrect items below on my credit report. 
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 response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-05
Company: HSBC NORTH AMERICA HOLDINGS INC.
Product: Checking or savings account
Sub-product: Checking account
Issue: Managing an account
Sub-issue: Cashing a check

Complaint:
Due to a fraudulent scam activity, a check of amount USD XXXX from my account was cashed out by someone. As soon as I became aware if this fraud/ scam, I called the bank to report. I filled out and submitted fraudulent activity form and also filed a report with the police. 
The bank used delaying tactics and asked me to contact one after another person / customer service. In order for police to take action and trace down the suspect based on my report, police investigator asked that I contact my bank and get the address and other details where the check was cashed out. I requested my bank numerous times but they again used various delaying tactics and excused that the back image of check was not readable. After repeated attempts and insisting that bank should use money tranfer process to trace where the check was cashed out, finally the bank released partial info but by then it was too late ( over about two years ) that police have closed my report. When I asked my bank to reimburse me, I was informed that bank can not reimburse me because it was too late. Hence, I lost my {$550.00} from the bank due to its delaying tactics, refused to give me the details asked by police department and the bank not being able to secure my money.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-05
Company: Security Credit Services, LLC
State: TX
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt
Sub-issue: Didn't receive notice of right to dispute

Complaint:
Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. 1681g I have the right to demand that you disclose to me all of the documents that you have recorded and retained in your file at the time of this request concerning the account in question in the amount of $XXXX that you have been reporting negatively on my credit report without proper notice. You do not have permission to contact me by physical mail, phone, nor e-mail. All documentation may only be uploaded through this portal. If you cannot provide adequate documentation showing that I have ever done business with Security Credit Services with my signature on it than you must remove this negative tradeline from my credit report at once. Once again you do NOT have permission to contact me by phycial mail, e-mail, nor phone.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-02-04
Company: CBC Companies, Inc.
State: UT
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes

Complaint:
As of XXXX I made a request to have a security freeze on my profile and I have not received a PIN as requested. I want to have my profile to have a security freeze. I do not consent to have my profile open to the public. This is a stall tactic not to comply with my request.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2022-07-17
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

Complaint:
To Whom it May Concern : On a recent review of my credit report I discovered XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX pulled my credit report without my signature authorization on : XX/XX/2021 I fully expect this to be removed from the 3 main credit reporting agencies of XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX immediately. 

Your failure to act will be this matter being referred to the Attorney Generals Office. 

I can be reached at the mailing address on this letter and please have this resolved within 30 days of receipt. 

Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation