BEE-spoke-data/consumer-finance-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-05
Company: Paypal Holdings, Inc
State: CA
Product: Credit card
Sub-product: General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement
Sub-issue: Credit card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase on your statement

Complaint:
On XX/XX/XXXX, a merchant in the XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) issued a credit in the amount of {$280.00} via PayPal to my XXXX XXXX credit card ending in XXXX, which I had originally used for a purchase in XX/XX/XXXX. XXXX initiated this refund because one of the items in the order turned out to be defective and it was still under warranty. PayPal received the refund from XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX. PayPal claims that the issuer ( XXXX ) received the refund on XX/XX/XXXX. Unfortunately, I never received the money. 

For months I worked with both XXXX and PayPal to sort out this situation. PayPal insisted that the refund had been successful and that the problem was with the issuer. At the same time, XXXX equally insisted that they did not receive the money from PayPal. 

The attached information contains the following : Screenshots from my PayPal account showing the refund Three different emails on XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX in which PayPal provided the trace number XXXX and laid all responsibility on the issuer Letter sent by XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX stating that they were unable to locate the refund. 

Given that I was unclear on where the issue laid ( did PayPal not send the money? Did XXXX not receive it? ), and the only universal irrefutable truth was that my money was missing, on XX/XX/XXXX, I opened complaint XXXX against XXXX with the CFPB. 

On XX/XX/XXXX XXXX provided this official response to the CFPB : Thank you for your patience while we reviewed your account. We have no record of receiving a credit for {$280.00} from XXXX. Due to the time that has passed since the original charge took place, we are unable to assist you further with this matter. The charge is now past timeframe to dispute {$280.00} of the {$350.00} purchase with XXXX from XX/XX/XXXX. We confirmed that when you initially contacted us about this matter earlier this year the charge was past the dispute timeframe at that time as well. We encourage you to work with PayPal, the merchant or seek other options outside the dispute process to obtain a credit. You may want to request that they issue the refund to you by a different method such as a check. Thank you for your feedback. We have forwarded your feedback about your experience in contacting us about this matter to the appropriate parties for further review. 

Given that now XXXX confirmed definitely that refund with trace number XXXX was never received, it is proven that PayPal is the entity at fault. As a result, I demand that PayPal funds my PayPal account XXXX with a balance equal to the missing refund : {$280.00} or mails me a check for this amount.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-07
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NY
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes

Complaint:
I have implemented a security freeze on my credit file with all three bureaus. XXXX XXXX and XXXX have applied the freeze and are not a problem. However, Experian keeps removing the security freeze without my permission. They have done this at least six times since XX/XX/2023. Even when they have physically mailed the PIN required to lift the freeze to my house, they have still lifted the freeze based on a call from the fraudster. 

Further, Experian does not have a telephone number with which to reach a customer service person. Calling the toll-free number for fraud only allows for an automated system that does limited things. Further, when I reinstate the security freeze, the system sends the PIN required to unlock it to the email address on my account. However, since I deleted my account, the email address that Experian is sending the PIN to, must belong to the person stealing my identity. 

I have complained to Experian many, many times. They seem to not care. I believe that they are trying to force me into spending {$25.00} per month on their credit lock product. Their product does nothing different that the free security freeze. So i believe that by removing the freeze, they are pushing me to buy their {$300.00} per year product.

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 2023-05-16
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, 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:
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, FL XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX FL XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$870.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance XXXX {$0.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$870.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$1500.00} 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 2023-08-31
Company: EQUIFAX, 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 and incorrect personal information below was posted to my consumer credit report inaccurately and without my consent. My federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681 has been violated. 

Accounts XXXX. XXXX XXXX - Acct # XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX - Acct # XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX - Acct # XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX - Acct # XXXX XXXX. XXXX - Acct # XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX - Acct # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Acct # XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX - Acct # XXXX Personal Information XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NJ XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NY XXXX As you can see there are multiple inaccuracies that was posted on my consumer report. 
15 U.S.C. 1681 section 602 A. States that I have the right to privacy. My privacy has been breached.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : states that a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written permission. I did not give any written permission for these agencies to furnish these account on my consumer report.

15 U.S.C 1681 Information excluded from consumer reports : Except as authorized under subsection ( b ), no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information : ( 5 ) 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 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.

( b ) The term person means any individual, partnership, corporation, trust, estate, cooperative, association, government or governmental subdivision or agency, or other entity.

15 U.S.C 1681 ( 2 ) EXCLUSIONS : Except as provided in paragraph ( 3 ), the term consumer report does not include ( A ) subject to section 1681s3 of this title, any ( i ) report containing information solely as to transactions or experiences between the consumer and the person making the report ; I have been severely affected financially by the information listed above which are all incorrect. To satisfy this harm that has been done to me, I am requesting a deletion of all the accounts and personal information listed above immediately.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-02-26
Company: EQUIFAX, 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: Investigation took more than 30 days

Complaint:
On ( XX/XX/2023 ) I sent a letter regarding inaccurate Late payments, inaccurate negative accounts, bankruptcies and unknown things on my credit report. To this day over 60 days later I have not received a response yet. feel like i'm being taken advantage of and being ignored of my disputes. Section 611 ( a ) it is plainly stated that failure to investigate these items within 30 days gives a reason to immediately remove those negative items from my credit report as well as correct my late payments as paid on time. It has been over 60 days so they should be corrected promptly. I demand these negative accounts be deleted & correct late payments as paid on time immediately or I will file for litigation due to the stress you caused me. My information was also impacted by the Equifax data breach and may have got into the hands of the wrong person.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-17
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NY
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 recently initiated the process of purchasing a house, and during the mortgage application, I discovered several inquiries on my credit report that were not made by me. Additionally, there are negative items, collections, and late payments reported that are inaccurate and have resulted in significant damage to my credit report.

However, after conducting thorough inquiries with the respective companies in the credit reports, it has been confirmed that they do not have any records of me in their systems, and still, the credit bureaus refuse to do a proper investigation to correct my credit reports.

I would like to draw your attention to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), which leads me to acknowledge that these creditors have violated my rights under 15 USC 1681, Section 602, which states I have the right to privacy, and 15 USC 1681, Section 604a, Section 2, which also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions. 

The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) prohibits the reporting of inaccurate information and ensures the accuracy, fairness, and privacy of information in consumer reports. The inclusion of unauthorized inquiries and inaccurate negative information on my credit report is not only a violation of my rights under the FCRA but also constitutes defamation of my character. 

Account XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account # XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-08
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: OH
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:
XXXX A XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX OH XXXX XXXX XXXX SS XXXX Notice for Proof of Claim Account : THE XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ToWhom it may Concern : This is a complaint submitted Under OHIO LAW XXXX ( XXXX ) No collection agency shall commence XXXX Taking assignment of debts States ( C ) No collection agency shall commence litigation for the collection of an assigned account, bill, or other evidence of indebtedness unless it has taken the assignment in accordance with all of the following requirements : Credit contracts are non-assignable even if the contract has a clause for assign ability because it violates contract Law. Where there is no valuable consideration given, the contract or agreement is void ab inito. The debt is non-transferable. If it is a contract for credit or goes to the character of the parties, it can not be transferred or assigned. No state can make a law impairing contracts, Under OHIO LAW U.C.C 1319.12 Taking assignment of debts ( 3 ) The assignment was manifested by a written agreement separate from and in addition to any document intended for the purpose of listing the account, bill, or other evidence of indebtedness with the collection agency. The written agreement shall state the effective date of the assignment and the consideration paid or given, if any, for the assignment and shall expressly authorize the collection agency to refer the assigned account, bill, or other evidence of indebtedness to an attorney admitted to the practice of law in this state for the commencement of litigation. The written agreement also shall disclose that the collection agency may consolidate, for purposes of filing an action, the assigned account, bill, or other evidence of indebtedness with those of other creditors against an individual debtor or co-debtors. Dartmouth College v. Woodward 4 Wheat 518 : White v. Hart, 13 Id 646. Once the Creditor writes off a debt, it can not be assigned or Collected. Since this is an error, I demand that you send me the following proofs. As you are obligated to doin accordance with the Fair Debt Collection Practice Act. Section 1692 ( g ) : Under the Law, FDCPA, Section 1692 ( g ), you have 30 days to supply these proofs, if more time is needed please contact me by certified mail and I will extend you 15 extra days. I also request to see a certified copy of any contract or agreement between you and the original creditor that gave you the right to collect this debt.

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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: GA
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 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 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 2023-10-18
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:
I discovered that some of the information on my credit report was incorrect when I reviewed it. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) require the 3 credit bureaus to validate these accounts ( A ). It is not permissible to fail to validate these reporting accounts as unverified information without providing any proof within the time frame specified by law. My credit report includes the following erroneous information that needs to be investigated and correct : XXXX XXXX  XXXX Balance : {$9000.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$600.00} XXXX XXXX  XXXX Balance : {$9000.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-29
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: DC
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 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 2023-08-31
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MO
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 recently reviewed my recent credit report and there were unauthorized inquiries made without my knowledge that I did not initiate. I have been violated!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-15
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MN
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 Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX, XXXX AccXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX 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 instruction.

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 2023-01-12
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: GA
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 XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XXXX XXXX ) Account Number XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) Account Number XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX 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 604A 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-11
Company: Experian Information Solutions 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:
Im submitting a complaint to you today to inform you I was the victim of identity theft. I researched how to remove the fraudulent items in my report and found that I need to visit FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION or https : //www.ftc.gov to file a report Per FCRA section 605b Credit Reporting Agencies are required to remove/block any items listed on an id theft report. Please find the ATTACHED documents to assist in blocking the erroneous information which is being posted to my report. 

Here is the list of items that do not belong to me or were opened without my permission. 
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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 2023-08-04
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: SC
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Account status incorrect

Complaint:
I am submitting this CFPB Complaint to dispute and request the removal of the outdated accounts from my credit file, which has been negatively impacting my credit history. I have reviewed my credit report and have identified the following inaccurate and outdated accounts : Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Balance : {$0.00} Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Balance : {$0.00} I wish to bring to the Credit Bureaus attention that these accounts are outdated and no longer applicable to my current financial status. I have diligently managed my credit obligations, and the outdated accounts do not reflect my current creditworthiness. Its presence on my credit file inaccurately represents my credit history, which could potentially hinder my ability to obtain favorable credit terms, loans, housing, and employment opportunities. As per the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I am entitled to accurate and up-to-date information in my credit report. The FCRA also grants me the right to dispute any inaccurate or outdated information and request its removal.

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