BEE-spoke-data/consumer-finance-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-02-15
Company: Debt Recovery Solutions, LLC
State: IL
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Payday loan debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt was paid

Complaint:
I settled a debt with XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/2019, via lawsuit against them, in the principal sum of {$380.00}. XXXX XXXX has now sold the debt to Debt Recovery Solutions. 

I found that they are now reporting this on all three of my credit reports. 

XXXX XXXX are breaking the law by selling this debt. XXXX XXXX XXXX is breaking the law by trying to collect this debt and now illegally reporting it on my credit reports. XXXX, XXXX and XXXX are also breaking Federal Laws by reporting incorrect information on my credit reports.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-12-08
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: NY
Product: Credit card or prepaid card
Sub-product: General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Getting a credit card
Sub-issue: Application denied

Complaint:
On XX/XX/2022, I applied for an American Express credit card and I was denied an extension of credit. I did not receive the credit bureau used to make this decision nor did I receive proof of any reason to why I would have been denied an extension of credit of {$25000.00}.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-12-08
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: OR
Product: Checking or savings account
Sub-product: Checking account
Issue: Managing an account
Sub-issue: Cashing a check

Complaint:
I friend gave me a check drawn on his account at Bank of America When I went to cash the check, I was told that if I was not a B of A customer, their policy was to charge an {$8.00} fee to cash it. 

I am under the impression that if someone issues a draft or a check on his account, the back is required to honor and cash it, subject to identity verification, etc. 
Does the XXXX XXXX XXXX allow such a fee as described above?

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 2023-04-18
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:
I ordered a copy of my report and I found out that credit reporting agencies still indicate my dispute of accounts in my credit report. As of todays date, the Credit Bureaus have not responded to my dispute. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Credit Bureau must complete their investigation within 30 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

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-12-09
Company: EQUIFAX, 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:
XXXX XXXXXXXX bankruptcy XXXXXXXX XXXX  XXXX bankruptcy XXXX unknown XXXX consumer XXXX XXXX consumer XXXX XXXX Has violated my rights 15 USC 1681 section 602 A, states I have the right to privacy 15 USC 1681 Section 604 A section 2. It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions.

15 USC 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 items of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which ante cedes the report by more than seven years.

15 USC 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to 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 2023-04-18
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, 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:
My name is 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 account. I have no knowledge of this and all is being investigated by the FTC and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports I never gave any written consent to report anything on my consumer reports... no consent is fraud. Please delete the account : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  : {$67.00}

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-18
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Complaint:
My name is 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 and Under XXXX U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports I never gave any written consent to report anything on my consumer reportsno consent is fraud. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date opened XX/XX/2020 Balance {$43000.00}, XXXX XXXX Date opened XX/XX/2020 Balance {$12000.00}, XXXX XXXX Date opened XX/XX/2020 Balance {$1900.00}, XXXX XXXX Date opened XX/XX/2020 Balance {$7500.00}, XXXX XXXX Date opened XX/XX/2020 Balance {$1200.00}

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-18
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: LA
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'm really not sure what happened. I have mailed off letters to the credit bureaus continuously and thus far I have not gotten a response. My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX and I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information. There is no third party involved. Please review the uploaded letters.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-12-09
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NV
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:
When I reviewed my credit report, I discovered that some of the information was erroneous. The 3 credit bureaus must validate these accounts in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not authorized to fail to validate these reporting accounts as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. The following accounts need to investigate and corrected for erroneous reporting in my file are listed on my credit report XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-18
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: IL
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:
In XXXX, XXXX I was reported erroneously to the credit bureaus by my mortgage company XXXXXXXX XXXX for a late or missed payment in the XXXX, XXXX and XXXX. Because this information is incorrect, I submitted a XXXX XXXX XXXX to XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX and they have refused to work with me and remove their reporting in error. Instead, they claimed they investigated and will not make any changes. This error negatively impacted me and my family with the ability for qualifying for any loans and our financial goals. To further demonstrate their error I will attach the response letter from XXXX, digital image of proof of payment, and bank statement for the the months of missed payment in question.

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 2023-09-06
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX
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. 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 an 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2022-12-16
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: LA
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:
So I sent a letter XX/XX/2022 here is my tracking numbers # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX to remove personal information that, I do not want on my credit report. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act. 15 USC 1681. I have a right to Privacy. Also according to 15 USC 6802 no financial institution is not suppose to share my information to third party people. These are clear violations of my my Federally protected consumer rights.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-12-09
Company: Experian Information Solutions 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:
When I reviewed my credit report, I discovered that some of the information was erroneous. The XXXX credit bureaus must validate these items in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not authorized to fail to validate these reporting items as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. The following items that need to be investigated and corrected from erroneous reporting in my file are listed on my credit report. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXX {$240.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX/XXXX/2022 XXXX XXXX/XXXX/2022 XXXX XXXX XXXX/XXXX/2022 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX/XXXX/2022 XXXX XXXX/XXXX/2022 XXXX XXXX/XXXX/2022 XXXX - XXXX XXXX/XXXX/2022 XXXX XXXX XXXX/XXXX/2022 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX/XXXX/2022 XXXX XXXX/XXXX/2022 XXXX XXXX XXXX/XXXX/2022 XXXX XXXX/XXXX/2022 XXXX XXXX XXXX/XXXX/2022 XXXX XXXX XXXX/XXXX/2022 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX/XXXX/2022 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX/XXXX/2022 XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX/XXXX/2022 XXXX XXXX XXXX/XXXX/2022 XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2022 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX/XXXX/2022

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 2022-12-09
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:
When I reviewed my credit report, I discovered that some of the information was erroneous. The 3 credit bureaus must validate these items in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not authorized to fail to validate these reporting items as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. The following items that need to be investigated and corrected from erroneous reporting in my file are listed on my credit report. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX {$240.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2022 XXXX XX/XX/2022 XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2022 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-07
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: Information belongs to someone else

Complaint:
I am submitting this CFPB Complain to dispute the presence of fraudulent items on my credit file. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I have the right to request the deletion of inaccurate, incomplete, or unverifiable information from my credit report. Upon reviewing my credit report, I have discovered several items that are the result of fraudulent activity. These items were not authorized by me and are therefore inaccurate and should be removed from my credit file. Specifically, the fraudulent items I am disputing are : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, NY XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NY XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, NY XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NY XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NY XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Owed XXXX {$0.00} XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$3400.00} XXXX XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX 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 XXXXXXXX XX/XX/XXXX. I have taken the necessary steps to report the fraudulent activity to the appropriate authorities and have provided documentation of the same. I request that you investigate this matter and remove the fraudulent items from my credit file as soon as possible.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-02-06
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: Information belongs to someone else

Complaint:
When I reviewed my credit report, I discovered that some of the information was erroneous. The 3 credit bureaus must validate these items in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not authorized to fail to validate these reporting items as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. The following items that need to be investigated and corrected from erroneous reporting in my file are listed 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-16
Company: FAIR COLLECTIONS & OUTSOURCING, INC.
State: NY
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not yours

Complaint:
This debt collector engaged in abusive, deceptive and unfair practices of the FDCPA which prohibits. They furnish this account that we didnt agree upon and I didn't sign an agreement on. A legal contract is signed by two parties and I did not participate in any of it, more so they didnt follow the proper 5 step validation procedure which makes this unfair practices. According to FDCPA Im entitled to {$1000.00} per violation and clearly they violated my rights. 

I am not liable for this debt and do not have a contract with them. They have not provided me with any of the documents I continuosly ask for.

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 2023-04-07
Company: Experian Information Solutions 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:
Months ago, I have sent a letter to the three credit bureausasking them to correct this questionable information, but nothing has changed. I shall take legal action against you because I believe you have not authenticated these things in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). This was previously mentioned in my previous COMPLAINT #, and I'm including it once more. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-27
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: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

Complaint:
I have not given consent to have my credit inquired and the following companies have violated a federal law called the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). I would like to challenge the validity of the following inquiries : 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 2023-07-16
Company: Spring Oaks Capital, LLC
State: TN
Product: Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan
Sub-product: Payday loan
Issue: Loan payment wasn't credited to your account

Complaint:
I did not authorize my account and information to be transferred to a third-party company. This loan to my acknowledge was paid in full by my bank at the time. I have not gotten any notifications from Spring Oaks Capital nor have I signed a contract with their establishment agreeing to any payment. Spring Oak Capital purchased the account for pennies on a dollar in hopes to collect on this account that was already paid in full through my bank.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-04-18
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem
Sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Complaint:
Seriously, it's been months since I investigated my credit report, and I realized that some of the information was still erroneous. The TrasUnion credit bureau is required to authenticate this item under Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ). It is not acceptable to treat this reporting account as unconfirmed information without producing proof within the legal time range. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ), please investigate the unverifiable item and delete it immediately in my report : XXXX XXXX  XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/18 Balance : {$0.00}

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