BEE-spoke-data/consumer-finance-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2022-12-07
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: VA
Product: Credit card or prepaid card
Sub-product: General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Other features, terms, or problems
Sub-issue: Problem with rewards from credit card

Complaint:
Referencing case number # XXXX, American Express reversed a {$300.00} cash back reward because I didn't keep the account open for one year. When I opened the account ( see uploaded screen shots ), the requirement to keep the account open was not mentioned. It merely states that I will receive the award after spending {$3000.00} in the first 6 months. American Express fails to tell their applicants this important information on the splash page which is misleading. A requirement such as this should be made very clear upfront, similar to the {$3000.00} purchase requirement. They don't mention the 1 year requirement upfront because they want to collect the annual fee. Had I known that I had to keep the card open for a year, I would never have closed it.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-12-05
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: AZ
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:
I am sending you this complaint to inform you that this company made an unauthorized inquiry on my personal credit report. I have listed the company 's name below, and the dates the inquiry was made. Since I did not authorize this company to obtain my credit report, I demand that this be deleted as soon as possible and my credit score be adjusted accordingly. In addition, I am requesting a copy of my updated credit report reflecting these changes be sent as soon as possible. 
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 2023-12-14
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IL
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Account status incorrect

Complaint:
I urge you to rectify my account without delay. Historically, I've always been punctual with my payments, and it feels unjust to face repercussions for an error not of my doing. This has become a major source of XXXX for me, and I sincerely hope for a swift resolution

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-25
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MD
Product: Credit reporting 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:
XXXX XXXX XXXX is on my report from XXXX  and earlier, the car note was ordered to be paid by my ex in divorce- it still is on my report- please remove

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 2023-10-11
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: KY
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 discovered that many items on my credit report were incorrect when I reviewed them. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) require the credit bureaus to validate these items ( A ). It is not permissible to fail to validate these reporting items as unverified without providing any proof within the time frame specified by law. My credit report includes these erroneous items that need to be investigated and corrected : XX/XX/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 2023-11-25
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA
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:
I am a victim of identity-theft. I am writing to request that you block all the following fraudulent accounts in my files with Transunion, XXXX, and XXXX. This information does not relate to any transactions I made. I did not authorize anyone to use my personal information. I hereby exercise my legal rights enacted by The Federal Trade Commission, which explicitly states when a victim files an affidavit it shall beg honored by all credit bureaus and all fraudulent information must be blocked within 4 days and proper notification shall be given to all furnishers pursuant to section 605b of The Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act. Failure to comply shall lead to complaints being filed with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and Attorney General with legal action of your companys unlawful collection practices, misrepresentation of reporting inaccurate debts, and noncompliance to adhere to laws enacted to help those who are victims of identity-theft. I request that an extended fraud alert be placed in my file explaining that fraudulent applications may be submitted in my name. Do not extend credit without first contacting me personally and verifying all applications.

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 2023-11-07
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA
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:
I am a victim of identity theft and I am writing to dispute certain information in my file resulting from the crime. The items I am disputing do not relate to any transactions that I have made or authorized. Please have Transunion remove this information at the earliest possible time. 

The fraudulent account appearing on my credit report is XXXX. 

I only ever opened two accounts in my lifetime and those are XXXXXXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX  card, whatever else showing on my Credit file is not mine and is direct result of Identity Theft. 

XXXX and XXXX removed the fraudulent above account but Transunion failed to do so and did not even respond to my inquiry. 

Transunion is in clear violation of 611 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. 1681i and section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

I have attached the Police Report and proof of my identity to this inquiry.

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 2023-11-25
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL
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 other 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 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 2022-07-30
Company: American Credit Acceptance, LLC
State: PA
Product: Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan
Sub-product: Title loan
Issue: Struggling to pay your loan

Complaint:
I have a retail installment contract in place with American Credit Acceptance ( ACA ). This contract is in violation of 15 USC 1602 ( h ) ( l ) and 15 USC 1693 ( l ), 15 USC 1681 ( n ) ( o ) and 15 USC 1635 ( a ) ( b ). ACA has been committing fraud by impersonating as my creditor. 15 USC 1602 ( h ) states that a consumer credit sale refers to a sale in which the seller is the creditor. The the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 's and I 's contract, 15 USC 1693 ( l ) was violated. ACA is also in violation of 15 USC 1635 ( a ) for failure to disclose my Right to Rescission. There were no documents included at the time of my signing of this contract explaining my right to rescission nor were those documents included in the copy of my contract that was sent via email by their office manager, XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX. This leads me to my next point to rescind. 15 USC 1635 ( b ) states that once I as a consumer exercise my right to rescind, I am not liable for any finance or other charges. 

I've notified ACA of these violated codes twice via XXXX XXXX mail ( signature upon delivery ) that was delivered on XX/XX/XXXX and again on XX/XX/XXXX. I have requested to rescind my contract due to the Federal violated codes. I received an email from ACA on XX/XX/XXXX stating my payment for XX/XX/XXXX has been deleted. I called in that same day and spoke with one of their representatives who confirmed my cease and desists letters are on file which is why they will not be contacting me. The representative also threatened to repo my vehicle ( XXXX ( VIN : XXXX ) by XXXX. I still have not received any correspondence from ACA.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-07-30
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: OH
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:
Im submitting a complaint to you today to inform you I was the victim of identity theft. I discovered on how to remove the fraudulent items in my report and found that I need to visit FEDERAL TRADE COMMISION to file a report. I'm done with it. AND Per FCRA section 605b Credit Reporting Agencies are required to remove any items listed on an id theft report # XXXX XXXX and XXXX. Please find the ATTACHED documents to assist in the blocking of the erroneous information which is being posted to my report. Here is the list of items which do not belong to me or were opened without my permission. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance - XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance {$2100.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance - XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance {$220.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance {$0.00} XXXX XXXX ( Original creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance {$160.00} XXXX ACCOUNTS ( Original creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance {$760.00} XXXX XXXX ( Original creditor : XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance {$500.00} XXXX XXXX ( Original creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance {$150.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original creditor XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance {$150.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Original creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance XXXX XXXX Balance {$150.00} XXXX  XXXX Balance {$750.00} XXXX  XXXX Balance {$160.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance {$190.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/2021 According to FCRA Section 605B ( a ) the CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES shall block any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt.

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 2022-07-30
Company: Experian Information Solutions 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:
It has been drawn out into the open that you are not hindering records when I sent a copy of the FTC report. Since it is a necessity by regulation 605b of the FCRA I'm sending this Complaint to assist with laying out a lawful response. In the event that you decide to not obstruct the accompanying things recorded beneath which are answering erroneously because of fraud, I will hand my archives over to my lawyer to begin a legitimate activity. It's my goal to not seek after any legitimate activity so if it's not too much trouble, comply with the law. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-30
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: LA
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 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written inructions 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 2022-09-26
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX
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: Was not notified of investigation status or results

Complaint:
I sent letters to Equifax, XXXX and XXXX on ( date of 609 letter ) regarding fraudulent, inaccurate and unverifiable items on my credit report. It has been over ( date since 609 letter was sent ) and I have not received a response from anyone. This is a violation of my rights due to not providing a notice of dispute and for failure to communicate that my disputed debt has been disputed. I demand these accounts be blocked, deleted and removed from my consumer report immediately or I will file for litigation. I am trying to obtain credit and these inaccurate, fraudulent and unverifiable items are preventing me from doing so.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-13
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: GA
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:
I am filing a complaint due to inaccurate informations on my credit report. Despite multiple written requests, the unverified accounts listed below continue to report on my credit report, in violation of federal law. If you do not authenticate these accounts, I will take legal action against you. Please abide by the law in order for this matter to be resolved promptly.

According to 15 U.S.C. Section 602 and 15 U.S.C. Section 604A Section 2, I have the right to privacy, and a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-20
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've found that my credit report has erroneous information multiple times, including now. According to Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ), the three credit bureaus must check these items ( A ). It is unacceptable to list these accounts as information without verifying them within the legally mandated time frame. I require an investigation, a correction, or removal of the following erroneous information on my credit report : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2022

Company response to consumer: In progress
Consumer complaint received 2022-07-30
Company: Experian Information Solutions 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 have reached out to ALL 3 credit bureaus- XXXX XXXX Experian XXXX XXXX several times to have this account with- ( XXXX XXXX  name reported on my credit report ). The first time was for them to verify this account- ( XXXX ) and send me documents of their method of verification and proof. I RECEIVED nothing but a stall letter saying that I the account was verified. The second letter I asked for a reinvestigation and they replied with the same letter and ignored my request. I also pointed out some violations on this account to the bureaus that was also IGNORED. This account have different information reporting from each bureau which lets me know that they are also in VIOLATION of Metro 2 Compliance. Each bureau is showing DIFFERENT account numbers on my credit report, HIGH BALANCE, LAST VERIFIED DATE, OPEN DATE, & CLOSED DATE, just to name a few. This information is INACCURATE which explains WHY the 3 credit bureaus CAN'T verify this account and present me actual PROOF of their method of verification of WHO they verified this account with and the actual ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS bearing MY SIGNATURE.

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 2022-09-26
Company: Kirschenbaum & Phillips P.C
State: NY
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Credit card debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
Sub-issue: Sued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit

Complaint:
From or around XXXX of 2020 I sent a letter to a collection agency ( Kirscenbaum & Phillips, XXXX XXXX, XXXX, NY XXXX ) rep discovery bank pertaining to an alleged debt of XXXX. My letter stated that I never owed Discovery nor anyone else {$1600.00}. I also requested for them to send me any viable evidence, with my signature and for them to verify the alleged debt. I also informed them that a printout of a bill or itemized document does not constitute verification as per FTC opinion letter from Attorney XXXX XXXX XXXX. 

On XX/XX/2020 I sent a follow up letter to the above collections due to the fact that they never validated the alleged debt which is in volation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 USC 1692g Sec.809 ( 8 ). 

From or around XXXX of 2020 I sent a letter to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX requesting for immediate cease and desist from all attempts to collect from this unknown debt. Too date they have totally disrespected all laws etc and still haven't verified nor validated the alleged debt.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-12-07
Company: TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: SC
Product: Mortgage
Sub-product: Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Trouble during payment process

Complaint:
In XXXX I was notified that as of XX/XX/2022 Truist Bank would be taking over my mortgage from XXXX. 
Since day 1 I have been trying to set up a way to pay my mortgage to them but they have given me nothing but excuses as to why their systems won't allow me to set up an account. Today I tried again and they told me that my cell phone did not pass their security measures so they couldn't set up online banking for me. I said sending me a book of payment slips would be fine as well. I just need a way to pay. They refused to send a book also. I said there.must be a way to pay my mortgage. They had no response. I did not ask to do business with this bank. I was perfectly happy with my original bank. I feel that Truist bank is purposely not allowing me to service my loan because of my low interest rate and they are looking for a way to add additional fees or foreclose on my home. All I want is a simple way to pay my mortgage like I always have.

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 2018-11-20
Company: White Jacobs & Associates
State: TX
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit repair services
Issue: Unexpected or other fees

Complaint:
Company stated they are attorney backed. Company sent lawsuit threatening letters to a creditor we have never had business with. Company sent this same letter more than once to creditors - one creditor filed suit due to still being within statute of limitations. 
A company that is attorney backed should have known statute of limitations and should have advised us this could happen. Company stated we would NOT have a charge for XXXX - have voicemail to verify this. As of this date - no refund for the XXXX charge has been made. Company states they go above and beyond - we couldn't get a return phone call nor email until AFTER we advised we would be filing complaints with every agency that was pertinent to their type of company. 

We requested full refund for lack of due diligence on their part - as of this date - NO response other than to be disrespectful and rude.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation