BEE-spoke-data/consumer-finance-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2016-05-31
Company: MRS BPO, LLC
State: IL
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt
Sub-issue: Not given enough info to verify debt

Complaint:
To Whom It May Concern, On or around XXXX XXXX, 2016, I received a debt collection notice from MRS Associates of New Jersey alleging I owed {$250.00}. An amount they claim was incurred from a XXXX XXXX account. MRS Associates proceeded to furnish this negative information to the XXXX major credit reporting bureau, XXXX, on or around XXXX XXXX, 2016. On XXXX XXXX, less than 30 days after receiving notice from MRS Associates , I sent a notice of dispute and request for validation, pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Fair Credit Report Act, via U.S XXXX Postal Service Certified Mail with return receipt. On or around XXXX XXXX, 2016 MRS Associate 's employee received my notice of dispute and validation. 
I continue to dispute the validity of the claim of debt from MRS Associates, as I have no knowledge of the account referenced in MRS Associates ' notice. I requested that MRS Associates substantiate their claim of debt by providing me with ; statements of the account, the name and address of the original creditor, and proof that MRS Associates is authorized to collect on behalf of XXXX. On or around XXXX XXXX, 2016, MRS Associates sent me insufficient validation, validation which does not substantiate their claim of debt. 
I request that MRS Associates remove all negative tradelines furnished to any credit reporting bureau and cease all collection activities until such a time validation of debt is received that properly substantiates their claim of debt. I will not consider this debt valid until I receive statements of the account, the name and address of the original creditor, and proof that MRS Associates is authorized to collect on behalf of XXXX. No person should be subjected to debt collection from companies not willing to substantiate their claims of debt.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-11-28
Company: Avant Credit Corporation
State: MI
Product: Consumer Loan
Sub-product: Installment loan
Issue: Taking out the loan or lease

Complaint:
I was approved for a {$5200.00} loan after submitting my bank statements and proof of income. I signed the online agreement and received my terms ( I had originally requested {$6500.00} but lowered the amount during the approval process ) .Then, citing a system glitch, I was asked to resign the online agreement, which I did, and the following day received confirmation the loan was approved. 

However, this loan was for the difference of the original amount requested ( {$6500.00} ) and the first approved amount ( {$5200.00} ) and {$1300.00} was what I received. I have all the paperwork proving they approved {$5200.00} and the payment schedule was set. I contacted Avant regarding the error and asked them to correct the mistake. I was told the original loan documents were sent in error and, upon review of my account, they can not approve {$5200.00}. 

While I understand terms and conditions may change during the approval process, my terms were changed AFTER approval and an agreement between the company and myself was signed for the agreed upon amount of {$5200.00}. 

The approval document for {$5200.00} was issued AFTER review and confirmation of my employment, income and credit history, not before, so any claim of an error that resulted in a review of my account finding me unworthy of approval is questionable, if not outright deceptive. 

I believe an error was made, however, I believe it was human error. Instead of acknowledging this, a " system glitch '' was cited rendering the original contract for {$5200.00} invalid and now the company will not rectify the situation to provide the funds originally promised.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-09-25
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MI
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem
Sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

Complaint:
There is a student loan reporting in my credit report for {$170000.00} from XXXX, account number XXXX .... The issue is that I never went to college and never applied for any student loans or co-signed for anyone. I have been disputing this account with Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX  since XX/XX/2020 - requesting that they contact XXXX and have them provide me with documentation proving this debt is mine ( a copy of the original contract with my information and signature on it ). I have yet to receive one response back from any of the credit bureaus or XXXX. I sent dispute letters for this account to the 3 credit bureaus and section 609 request letters to XXXX on XX/XX/2020, XX/XX/2020, XX/XX/2020, XX/XX/2020, and XX/XX/2020 but, still no response. This is crazy!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-08-10
Company: Rowland Avenue Management, Inc. A/KA Columbia Debt Recovery, LLC d/b/a Genesis
State: WA
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Other debt
Issue: False statements or representation
Sub-issue: Attempted to collect wrong amount

Complaint:
I rented an apartment at XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XXXX   XXXX ) from XXXX of XXXX to XXXX of XXXX. The lease stated that a visual inspection of the home would be performed at the conclusion of my lease and stated that it would be performed using a blacklight since I have pets. As such, when I moved into the apartment, I performed an inspection including using a blacklight. I did not on the move in form that there were several stains on the carpet which they said they would resolve. 

When I went to move out, they brought in a carpet crew to lift the carpet and review the underside. This was NOT stated in the lease that this would be a means of inspection or I would have demanded the same prior to moving in. They identified a stain that could not have been caused by my dog since I moved my furniture into the home before I brought my dog and the stain was always covered by furniture the entire time my dog lived there. She died only 2 months into the lease. 

After my lease was terminated, at the end of XXXX, I was contacted from the apartment complex front desk staff saying that they had mailed me an invoice and that it was due. I had never received an invoice nor do I feel that I am liable for a stain that was not caused by me, nor was I ever given adequate ability to inspect. They told me they were promptly turning my debt over to collections. 

On XX/XX/XXXX, I was contacted by Genesis and told they were hired by XXXX XXXX ( the owners of the apartments ) and that they were collecting {$1300.00}. I promptly contacted them and told them I was disputing this as I don't believe I owe as XXXX violated the terms of their lease agreement. 

I had my attorney reach out to them. On XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX of XXXX XXXX XXXX sent a request for records and a formal dispute. The collections company did not reply. My attorney subsequently sent in supporting documentation and again got nothing. 

A collections appeared on my credit report in XXXX of XXXX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-10-21
Company: REGIONS FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: AR
Product: Bank account or service
Sub-product: Checking account
Issue: Deposits and withdrawals

Complaint:
This all began XX/XX/XXXX when my wife of 30+ years passed away. My stepdaughter had been living with us and continued to do so until the XXXX. Apparently, my stepdaughter had stolen blank checks from my home XX/XX/XXXX. When she moved out XX/XX/XXXX, I was still under much mental stress from the passing of my wife. I knew the amounts that had been deposited to my Regions Bank account and my account at another bank and what was withdrawn by me, but I did not discover the forgeries until I was contacted by the bank due to overdraft XX/XX/XXXX. I contacted my local branch and found that between the XXXX accounts over {$20000.00} had been XXXX and forged against my account. The XXXX account has reimbursed me over XXXX % of lost funds, however, that was a different bank. I have now been informed from Regions that I will not be reimbursed for the $ XXXX+ that was forged on this account, due to it not being reported within 30 days of the first forgery. However, these forgeries were reported to multiple counties and cities on forgery and theft charges upon encouragement to do so by Regions Bank to ensure my losses. I followed directions from the bank officer, and then received phone call last week stating that NO funds would be reimbursed. These transactions were due to the fault of the bank, by MULTIPLE tellers and branches, and the dollar amounts and timing of check cashing were extremely suspicious, and they were still cashed without question.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-05-18
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NY
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Complaint:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 U.S.C 1681. 

The following have violated my rights : XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States i have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 section 604 A Section 2 also states consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account with my written concern.

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 2020-08-10
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: Information belongs to someone else

Complaint:
I was a victim of Identity Theft, I submitted an ID THEFT AFFIDAVIT and POLICE REPORT in regards to the fraudulent accounts that have been listed in my name ... per Section 605B, these accounts should BE blocked and or removed during the investigation process, yet all 3 bureaus continue to report these items furthering the damage already done to my financial future.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-08-10
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: Information belongs to someone else

Complaint:
I was a victim of Identity Theft, I submitted an ID THEFT AFFIDAVIT and POLICE REPORT in regards to the fraudulent accounts that have been listed in my name ... per Section 605B, these accounts should BE blocked and or removed during the investigation process, yet all 3 bureaus continue to report these items furthering the damage already done to my financial future.

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 2022-05-18
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NY
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Complaint:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX Account # XXXX, # XXXX, # XXXX, # XXXX, # XXXX, has violated my rights. 



15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2016-06-28
Company: DISCOVER BANK
State: CA
Product: Credit card
Issue: Closing/Cancelling account

Complaint:
My credit card experienced unauthorized charges in XXXX XXXX. Discover did reverse all the charges, however several months after concluding their investigation and that I was not responsible they closed my credit card account. I request respectfully that they reconsider and re-open my credit card. The fraudulent activity in this matter appears to trace to an address in a crime stricken area of XXXX XXXX where I do not live and have never lived, about XXXX miles away from me, and a proper investigation by XXXX has proven that I have nothing to do with that address as well. The credit bureaus removed this fraud XXXX XXXX address from my reports, and placed a seven year fraud alert on my credit profiles which is done only in cases of ACTUAL identity fraud. Finally, a private investigator went to the fraud address in XXXX XXXX where the goods were apparently shipped, and investigator met with owner/landlord of that property verified that I had no connection to that property, that he had never seen me after being shown my driver 's license, and that I had never rented from him or been anywhere near that property to his knowledge. I went through a thorough review of my Discover account already and on XXXX XXXX, XXXX, Discover 's executive office of consumer advocacy already reinstated my full credit line. 

After all this, Why is it that insult has been added to injury and my credit card closed when I have done nothing wrong?

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2016-04-05
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IL
Product: Credit reporting
Issue: Credit reporting company's investigation
Sub-issue: Inadequate help over the phone

Complaint:
I called Equifax today to see when my XXXX account is going to be deleted. When I called in XXXX I was told the account was going to be deleted in XXXX. Well, I gave them a call today and was told it would not come off until XXXX. I ask to speak to a supervisor and was disconnected. I gave the lady a call back number no one has returned my call. I tried to call back and was on hold then bounced around.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2022-05-18
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not yours

Complaint:
I recently reviewed my credit report and found some accounts that do not belong to me. As you know, listing these accounts on my credit report is a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. 

Account Name XXXX XXXX I called the creditor to get some information on the account and they informed me that they do not have the account. The account was given to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. I then asked how are they reporting debt that they do not have or can't give me information on. The customer service rep just said sorry it's nothing they can do.

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 2022-05-18
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NY
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Complaint:
Hi I am submitting this XXXX XXXX XXXX this isn't any influence and this is not a third party. XXXX has low and unfair credit number for me in their report. I have complained. The problem has not been resolved. my fico has me at a credit score over 719XXXX has me at a score around 590. That is a huge difference. XXXX paints me as a XXXX. my fico say I have good credit. What the heck is going on here. i have almost no debt and my identity was stolen causing my score to drop XXXX i made this clear for 60 days straight with XXXX  i spoke to a representative agent name XXXX and XXXX and XXXX from the fraud department I prefer to speak to a XXXX rept but they refused they had me on mute for 4 hours which was hurtful I have a perfect repayment record. I have very low credit utilization. I have three negative credit items outstanding debt now. I have modest but ok income. Social Security. Something is wrong with XXXX. I do not understand why they are abusing consumers .This was a fist step towards attempting resolution. They kept lying telling me they disputed n its not reporting but it keep reporting this inaccurate information without my authorization. They refused or were unable to verify n remove the inquiries and its been 60days n they record the calls n admitted they had my police report XXXX ftc and affidavit That was after attempting to contact XXXX more than 21 times. XXXX is an abusive company. They are supposed to be protecting consumers. They need to be reigned in. they are causing me severe XXXX and stopping me from getting this job offer n now im XXXX  XXXX cant provide to my XXXX XXXX XXXX daughter PLEASE HELP ME PLEASE XXXX XXXX  now.with no help.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-04
Company: Experian Information Solutions 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:
I received your response, that you close my complaint that I sent, to Investigate the Erroneous Account : XXXX XXXX  XXXX Balance : {$85.00}, that is UNKNOWN to me. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Credit Bureau must complete their investigation within XXXX days and yet the problem is still reporting in my credit file and you closed my complaint to protect my privacy. This is not a duplicate nor is this complaint being filed by a third party, I am filing this complaint myself. Please see this complaint is processed to the letter of the law. 
I am submitting this complaint again, myself and attached a copy of my Drivers license, Social security card, and Utility bill to inform you that I am the one asking your help to investigate the inaccurate information listed in my credit file since the credit reporting agencies are not doing their obligations in my credit file.

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 2016-03-26
Company: DISCOVER BANK
State: FL
Product: Credit card
Issue: Billing disputes

Complaint:
Dispute Case : XXXX XXXX/XXXX/15 XXXX XXXX NJ {$58.00} I received defective merchandise from a company. The item was returned, but the company failed to issue credit. Therefore I disputed the charge in writing on my Discover Card. Discover has not investigated correctly. The merchant presented XXXX. However the merchant failed to provide proof the XXXX XXXX XXXX were accepted. This was denied. In addition I provided proof ( tracking ) that the item was returned as requested by the merchant. Discover claims this to be outside the return limit. However the merchant failed to provide proof of delivery. The return was within the return limit. The merchandise was not as described, i.e. the glasses were broken. Discover Card failed to investigate unbiased. Instead my legal right of disputing a charge were negligently hurt by making biased decisions.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2022-05-18
Company: Experian Information Solutions 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: Reporting company used your report improperly

Complaint:
I sent my letter off on XX/XX/XXXX. I told the credit bureaus to " investigate every piece of information '' on the accounts I have listed below. Also, I have attached the letter I sent out and here is the Tracking #. 

According to the FRCA The term " investigative consumer report means a consumer report or portion thereof in which information on a consumer 's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living is obtained through personal interviews with neighbors, friends, or associates of the consumer reported on or with others with whom he is acquainted or who may have knowledge concerning any such items of information.

They stated my account was verified but how is that possible if they did not do a proper investigation according to the law. Also, every piece of information on these accounts are still not reporting 100 % Accurate. And according to the FRCA 15 USC 1681 everything has to be 100 % Accurate. I have the credit report showing my inaccuracies. 

List the accounts Experian 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 u.s. department of education XXXX XXXX u.s. department of education XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX u.s. department of education XXXX XXXX u.s. department of education 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 u.s. department of education XXXX XXXX u.s. department of education 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 DEPT OF ED IXXXX 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 2022-05-18
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CO
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:
found these inquires on my credit report i did not authorize 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 non-monetary relief