BEE-spoke-data/consumer-finance-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-13
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NJ
Product: Credit reporting 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.

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 1681c. ( 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. 1681s-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 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 2023-09-27
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TN
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: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Complaint:
I have been trying to dispute incorrect and/or invalid items listed on my credit report and have gotten no assistance from the creditors or the credit bureaus regarding this matter. Please see attached documents and letter for referenced issues from above.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-27
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Personal information incorrect

Complaint:
I am writing to draw your attention to the fraudulent personal information associated with my identity. Certain accounts and transactions have been falsely attributed to me without my knowledge or consent, causing significant distress and concern. I have become a victim of identity theft and have taken immediate action by reporting the incident. It is crucial to address this matter promptly, as it has had a detrimental impact on both my financial well-being and personal reputation. I kindly request your cooperation in expeditiously removing all fraudulent information from my credit report and conducting a thorough investigation into this matter. I am fully prepared to provide any necessary evidence and, if required, take legal action to protect my rights and seek appropriate compensation. Your prompt attention to this urgent matter is sincerely appreciated.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-12
Company: Rowland Avenue Management, Inc. A/KA Columbia Debt Recovery, LLC d/b/a Genesis
State: FL
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not yours

Complaint:
Columbia Debt Recovery has been charging interest on this account since they acquired it. My original lease contract does not mention that any late payments will be charged interest on a monthly basis. Lease is attached for review. Please provide proper documentation of a signed contract which would give Columbia Debt Recovery the right to charge interest. 

According to XXXX, " 15 USC 1692f 808. Unfair practices A debt collector may not use unfair or unconscionable means to collect or attempt to collect any debt. Without limiting the general application of the foregoing, the following conduct is a violation of this section : ( 1 ) The collection of any amount ( including any interest, fee, charge, or expense incidental to the principal obligation ) unless such amount is expressly authorized by the agreement creating the debt or permitted by law. ''

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-28
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: NV
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:
I checked my credit score this month and there are several inquiries on my report I have no knowledge of, nor are any of my accounts attached to theirs. 
Inquiries in order : 1. XXXX XXXX has given me 3 separate inquiries 2. American Express 3. : XXXXXXXX XXXX  XXXX 4. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 5. XXXX XXXXXXXX 6. XXXX XXXX XXXX 7. XXXX XXXX XXXX 8. XXXX XXXX XXXX 9. XXXX XXXX 10. XXXX XXXX 11. XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-18
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:
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 remove the following items : XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX TX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$0.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX : {$2000.00}, XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$1200.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-27
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL
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: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Complaint:
Despite my numerous attempts to address the presence of fraudulent, inaccurate, and misleading information on my consumer report, the issue remains unresolved. The inclusion of these items has profoundly impacted my life, causing significant stress and XXXX. It is crucial to reiterate that I did not authorize or consent to the association of this information with my name, as I have fallen victim to identity theft.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-12
Company: Credit Fresh Holdings Inc
State: DE
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: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Complaint:
I opened an account with Creditfresh in XXXX, XXXX. Had issues with repayment starting in XXXX. Spoke to several reps that gave incorrect information regarding credit reporting, status, etc and filed a complaint. 

I was told that I had until XX/XX/XXXX to bring the account current to avoid default. On XXXX the account was placed in default, which resulted in credit reporting. 

Numerous times I have become aware of phone calls being recorded without being made aware.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-06
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NV
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 FURTHER Complaint that I was the victim of identity theft. Per Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 605B ( a ) you are required to remove/block any items which were opened without my knowledge, consent, or authority within XXXX business days. 
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 response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-13
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Credit card debt
Issue: Written notification about debt
Sub-issue: Didn't receive enough information to verify debt

Complaint:
I am writing to bring to your attention a matter of significant concern regarding my credit report. After a thorough review, I have identified several accounts that I believe are a result of identity theft. I demand the immediate removal of these accounts as the reporting entities have failed to provide sufficient evidence to verify the legitimacy of the debts. I have attached copies of my Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) Identity Theft Report, filed under report number XXXX, as well as supporting documentation to substantiate my claim. I request a thorough and immediate investigation into this matter, and I insist that you comply with the FCRA by removing these inaccurate and fraudulent accounts from my credit report. The accounts in question are as follows : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, and XXXX XXXX. I am the primary complainant in this matter, and I hereby grant full authority to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) to thoroughly investigate and address this claim.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-26
Company: Experian Information Solutions 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:
These accounts and inquiries are involved in litigation and does not belong to me. I never established these accounts. These accounts are a result of fraud. I was contacted by a collection agency regarding the accounts that were obtained under my name. I have no knowledge of obtaining any of the accounts listed here in this affidavit report, and was told that I needed to complete this affidavit, along with submitting my personal identification to have the suspected fraudulent accounts investigated and removed 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 2023-11-29
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NJ
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Account status incorrect

Complaint:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 15 USC 1681 section 602 A states that I have a right to privacy.

15 USC 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish accounts without my written instructions.

15 USC 1666B : A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose.

I am requesting for the original copy of the agreement & terms & conditions. Failure to comply will forfeit your claims and will require you to delete all the list of items above. You are required to do what I am asking and block these transactions from being reported to my consumer report WITHIN 4 DAYS from the date of the receipt of this notice. I LOOK FOWARD TO YOUR RESPONSE.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-08
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA
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:
Please delete this account from my credit report as it is fraudulent and does not belong to me. It does not appear on my XXXX or my XXXX and is only appearing on Equifax. I have included the identity theft report a well. 

Account : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account number XXXX Date opened XX/XX/XXXX Account type Collection Account Status Unpaid Status updated XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-10
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL
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: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Complaint:
I looked over my credit report and saw some inaccurate information. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) mandate that the three credit bureaus confirm these details ( A ). These accounts may not be reported as unverified information without providing any supporting information within the legally allowed time range. The following accounts are shown on my credit report as needing investigation and correction because they were reported incorrectly in my file. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-13
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Unable to get your credit report or credit score
Sub-issue: Other problem getting your report or credit score

Complaint:
I have called Experian numerous times. The last person that i spoke with was a gentleman with the name of XXXX, which he provided. I asked to speak with a supervisor. When I asked to speak with a supervisor, he got defensive and asked why. When I didn't give him the reason, he kept me on hold for over 30 minutes and sid there was no supervisor available. Simultaneously, while on hold with XXXX, I called in to Experian from another phone line and asked for a supervisor and was given a supervisor within 5 minutes of the call. 

I called in because I had questions about my credit report and how to navigate the website. Instead of walking me through it, XXXX simply gave me a date. When I asked where he got that date, he got very defensive. I think he simply gave me wrong information and grew impatient when he couldn't show me where he got the information.

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 2023-12-13
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: FL
Product: Checking or savings account
Sub-product: Savings account
Issue: Closing an account
Sub-issue: Company closed your account

Complaint:
I received an email notifying me that my bill payment options were being deactivated. When I called Bank of America to see what the problem was, they indicated that they were closing my account and all of my other checking and savings accounts. I asked why and they told me they reserve the right to close my accounts without notice. This has severely interrupted my life as I have used these accounts for over 15 years.

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 2022-10-17
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: VA
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 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 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 1681c. ( 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. 1681s-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 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 2022-10-17
Company: EdFinancial Services
State: CA
Product: Student loan
Sub-product: Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer
Sub-issue: Trouble with how payments are being handled

Complaint:
I requested a refund of all payments on XX/XX/XXXX ( totaling {$16000.00} ) from EdFinancial made towards my student loan during the payment pause initiated in XX/XX/XXXX. The agent I spoke with informed me it would take at least 150 business days to a full year to receive my refund and have my student loan balance reinstated. Other service providers are processing refunds and reinstating loan balances within 4-6 weeks and sometimes within 2 weeks. I need my loan balance reinstated and refund ASAP for forgiveness eligibility. I was also never given any official confirmation from EdFinancial regarding my refund request. I've called multiple times requesting a confirmation letter for my records, but have been told " they don't do that. '' EdFinancial has a history of mistreating its borrowers as they were fined by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in XX/XX/XXXX and also breached sensitive borrower data in XX/XX/XXXX. Please hold them accountable and help me get my refund and loan balance reinstated. 

I need my loan balance reinstated and refund as soon as possible for loan forgiveness eligibility. Given the current economic climate it is unacceptable for EdFinancial to take such an extreme amount of time to issue refunds and reinstate loan balances.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-08
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:
XX/XX/2023 Equifax Re : Method of verfication To whom it may concern, I am requesting the Method of Verification for the disputed accounts below : XXXX & XXXX -Name of original creditor -Creditors address and telephone number -Documentation used to verify the dispute I request that you send me this information so that I know that the investigation was in fact conducted properly. If you are unable to respond in a timely manner and/or provide me with the requested documentation, please delete the accounts off my credit report. 

Thank you, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-27
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA
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: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Complaint:
Despite my numerous attempts to address the presence of fraudulent, inaccurate, and misleading information on my consumer report, the issue remains unresolved. The inclusion of these items has profoundly impacted my life, causing significant stress and XXXX It is crucial to reiterate that I did not authorize or consent to the association of this information with my name, as I have fallen victim to identity theft.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-14
Company: AES/PHEAA
State: NH
Product: Student loan
Sub-product: Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Struggling to repay your loan
Sub-issue: Problem with forgiveness, cancellation, or discharge

Complaint:
I borrowed " originally '' {$25000.00} - I deferred for 10 years - being a single mother raising XXXX children I could not afford to provide the care they needed and pay my student loans. In XXXX, I started working for the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, full time. I applied for loan forgiveness, as it was my understanding working for a non-profit company/State or government company would allow for loan forgiveness. I applied for loan forgiveness around XXXX ( maybe earlier ). I received a letter that I " did not qualify ''. I have contacted my lender ( AES ) and they told me my loans are not eligible for loan forgiveness. By XXXX, when I could " almost '' afford to start repaying my loans, my new balance was greater than {$60000.00}. I did receive a few deferments in my early years of repayment but now am told I do not qualify for deferment. I left working for the XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX  in XXXX and started working for the XXXX XXXX XXXX in XXXX, where I continue to work full time. I am a XXXX XXXX and I worked through the pandemic and while I love my job, working for XXXX XXXX XXXXs not a huge salary. I just put in a new application for PSLF and after filling this out a message came across the screen that " this program ended in XXXX of XXXX. I am frustrated and can't seem to get the answers needed to make this ridiculous loan amount affordable. I have MORE than paid back what I borrowed in XXXX and honestly, will never live long enough to pay this loan off. In the almost 20 years I've been paying on this loan it has only dropped a few XXXX dollars. This makes no sense to me. I really need some help and have no idea how or where to get it. You are my last option at this point. I don't understand how with all the billions of dollars being forgiven by our current political administration, how I, with a 30 year loan, that I have paid on for the last 20, do not qualify for any graces. Any help you can provide would be so greatly appreciated! 
Respectfully submitted, XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XXXX - loan name )

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation