BEE-spoke-data/consumer-finance-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-02-24
Company: Harris & Harris, Ltd.
State: CA
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Other debt
Issue: Written notification about debt
Sub-issue: Didn't receive enough information to verify debt

Complaint:
I received a letter from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX claiming that I owed them {$6100.00}. The original creditor was XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX FOR Business Taxes. I contacted the City of XXXX XXXX about 9 months ago via mail and stated that I was exempt from these taxes because I work from home and am in a unincorporated area of XXXX XXXX XXXX. LAMC Section 21.03 literal language states that a business is exempt from these city taxes if they operate in these unincorporated areas. I have lived in XXXX since 2020. My addresses were XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, CA, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, CA, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, CA and now I am at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, CA. after writing the city about this matter I never received a response therefore I don't know how this was sent to collections.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-11
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, 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 appreciate you making the effort to update and repair some of the data on my credit report, but there are still accounts that need to be fixed. The XXXX Credit Bureaus must verify these accounts in accordance with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). I'm hoping that these disputed accounts will be fixed as soon as possible. Thank you. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-10
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NY
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:
This is not a duplicate nor is this complaint filed by a third party. I am filing this complaint myself. Please see this complaint is processed to the letter of the law. Despite the multiple previous written requests, the unverified item listed below still remains on my credit report in violation of Federal Law. You are required under the FCRA to have a copy of the original creditor documentation on file to verify that this information is 100 % true, accurate & correct. In the results of your first investigation and subsequent reinvestigation ( s ), you stated in writing that you verified that this item is being reported correctly? Who verified this account? You have NOT provided me a copy of ANY original documentation ( a consumer contract with my signature on it ) as required under Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) & Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). Furthermore, you have failed to provide the method of verification as required under Section 611 ( a ) ( 7 ). Please be advised that under Section 611 ( a ) ( 5 ) ( A ) of the FCRA you are required to ... promptly CORRECT or DELETE all information which can not be verified. Since you claim youve verified the account listed below I wanted to confirm my thoughts and contacted the company directly. They did not provide me with any verifiable proof. So, my question comes up again, WHO VERIFIED THIS ACCOUNT? I believe you have not verified this account based on Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) & Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) & I will be seeking a legal remedy.Please correct this account : 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 2023-10-02
Company: Harris & Harris, Ltd.
State: IL
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Other debt
Issue: False statements or representation
Sub-issue: Attempted to collect wrong amount

Complaint:
On or about XX/XX/XXXX  I received a letter from a company called Harris & Harris claiming that I owed a Illinois state tax debt in the amount of {$1000.00}, Interest in the amount of {$100.00}, a penalty in the amount of {$260.00} and a " collection fee '' in the amount of {$220.00}. 

My first complaint is that this was the first correspondence from this company and in violation of the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act, the company never once stated in that correspondence that I could ask for verification of this alleged debt, which this debt collector was obligated to inform me of. Instead this company lied stating " This matter is serious and must be resolved immediately '' which is untrue as I have 30 days to ask for verification of the alleged debt, including the amount and the company must respond before taking any actions. Harris and Harris knows this yet choose to violate the law. 

My second complaint, is that all of the " alleged '' debt amounts is incorrect, which Harris & Harris is aware of.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-04
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:
Contacted credit bureau and creditors multiple times about these accounts and they still refuse to do and investigation. I'm requesting a investigation to be done or else remove accounts from my reports.

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 2023-11-15
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NJ
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Complaint:
I have been disputing with XXXX, Experian, XXXX and other creditors since XX/XX/2023 and I have not been able to get them to comply with my disputes. I disputed my personal information, late payments, collections, derogatory marks and accounts that have been charged off. Which are all inaccurate, misleading and misreporting on my consumer report. This is also against my rights as a consumer. They never asked for my permission to report all these things in writing nor verbally. On XX/XX/2023 I found out my information was breeched! I am very upset, disappointed and I demand a remedy! I have spent numerous amounts of monies and time disputing these misleading, misreporting and inaccurate information on my consumer report. 

This is messing with my mode of living, my general reputation and my children 's future as well. THESE CORPORATIONS AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ARE IN CLEAR VIOLATION OF CONGRESS FEDERAL LAWS. I want any and all negative items ; Old/outdated addresses, late payments, collections and inquires, reporting on my XXXX consumer reported DELTED immediately. In addition, I am requesting a compensation amount of {$5000.00} because my information was breeched! If needed I will take legal actions necessary to heal the damages done to me by XXXX, Experian, XXXX and the other creditors ( Financial Institutions ).

I have also sent a copy of my consumer reports with every single inaccuracy, misleading and misreporting account highlighted in either pink or orange specifying every single error in my consumer report. 

IF NEEDED I WILL TAKE LEGAL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO HEAL THE DAMAGES DONE TO ME BY XXXX, EXPERIAN, XXXX AND OTHER CREDITORS ( FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ) FOR USING, SHARING, BUYING, SELLING, TRADING AND ALSO FOR FAILLING TO PROTECT MY NONPUBLIC PERSONAL INFORMATION ( 15 USC & 6801 ).

Company response to consumer: In progress
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-15
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: GA
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Personal information incorrect

Complaint:
Notice To all Credit Reporting Agencies Listed with CFPB : As Of XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX Last 4 SSN # XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Phone : XXXX Self Employed : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX email : XXXX To ALL CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES : Please update your profiles to reflect the current name and address of my credit profile. Please delete/erase any other names, address, employment and phone number. 

The information provided in this notice will start from the date provided until I personally update otherwise. This is my ONLY name, mailing address, date of birth, phone number and employment status. 

Please REMOVE all other name ( s ), address ( es ), employers, emails and id numbers attached to my credit profile as they are NOT deliverable to me by U.S. Postal Service and they are not reportable as per FCRA since they are inaccurate. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: In progress
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-04
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX
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:
XXXX Will not remove accounts that are not mine. the are refusing too do it.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-02-28
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, 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: Was not notified of investigation status or results

Complaint:
I sent a letter multiple times to TransUnion, XXXX, and XXXXHowever, it has been more than 30 days and I have not received a response regarding my investigation. The status date on my credit report has not changed, which means they are clearly not investigating the accounts. 

I am aware of my consumer rights and demand that all accounts that are negatively affecting my credit rating and violating my consumer rights be removed or blocked from my credit report. I will pursue damages for each account that is in violation if not updated.

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 2023-12-13
Company: BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE
State: GA
Product: Credit card
Sub-product: General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem when making payments
Sub-issue: Problem during payment process

Complaint:
My wife and I have XXXX  credit cards through Barclays and for the last 2 months we have sent check payments via USPS 12-15 days before the due date, but yet the didn't post the payments until after the due date, charged us a late fee, and even shut off our cards. After talking with them over the phone and explaining that we had mailed the checks with plenty of time for them to get there before the due date, they took off the late charges, and tried to get us to let them take their payments directly from our bank account. We have never had a late credit card payment before, and our credit score is in the high 700 's, but has come down from XXXX due to Barclays stalling our payments in order to place a late fee on our last 2 payments. 12-15 days in the mail should be plenty of time to get our mail and is plenty of time for all our other credit payments. Barclays is the only one we are having a problem with and it seems to me that they are deliberately delaying our payments in order to do away with paper payments and take money out of our bank account. They also tried to XXXX us out of our reward points from XXXX credit when they were XXXX and switched to Barclays and they were supposed to honor the accrued rewards from XXXX. We had to fight to get the rewards before they would apply them. When XXXX made the switch, Barclays automatically gave us a Travel Rewards card when we were supposed to get the option between that card and the Essential Rewards card which pays rewards for medicine and groceries that was much more useful for us. We had to fight to get our optional card. Not happy at all with the way Barclays is treating us.

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 2023-03-23
Company: Experian Information Solutions 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: 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 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 correct for erroneous reporting in my file and are listed on my credit report, This complaint will be my follow-up complaint to ensure the fixing of these accounts. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date opened : XX/XX/2023 Balance : {$15000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Opened XX/XX/2023 Balance : {$15000.00}

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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-24
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NC
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:
There are fraudulent inquiries listed on my consumer 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

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 2023-06-07
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: Personal information incorrect

Complaint:
I am writing to address fraudulent personal information associated with my identity. Certain accounts and transactions have been falsely attributed to me without my knowledge or consent, causing distress and concern. I am a victim of identity theft and have taken immediate action to report it. It is crucial to rectify this situation promptly as it has negatively impacted my financial well-being and personal reputation. I kindly request your cooperation in removing all fraudulent information from my credit report and conducting a thorough investigation. I am willing to provide evidence and, if necessary, pursue legal action to protect my rights and seek compensation. Your prompt attention to this matter is appreciated.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-14
Company: W&A Intermediate Co., LLC
State: IL
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Account information incorrect

Complaint:
I have contacted XXXX to get their input on a balance due to XXXX XXXX for XXXX XXXX. The pre-qual indicated that the procedure was completely approved except for {$32.00}. The day of XXXX I paid the {$32.00} by credit card since they do not accept checks ( even though their website says they do ). This was in XX/XX/2021. In XXXX in 2021 suddenly I still have a balance due of {$2800.00}. 

As I am working to resolve this I find that this debt has since been sent to 2 different collection agencies- see attached documents. It has been submitted to Choice Recovery , Inc. and to Wakefield & Associates. As you can see it's the same debt reported twice ( not a matter of one company buying the debt from another ) - it's clearly open with 2 different agencies at the same time. It appears double posted on my credit reports as well. I believe this to be a violation of my rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-03-24
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: 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 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 2023-11-15
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NJ
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Account information incorrect

Complaint:
XXXX is a company that is here to " help '' build credit however they are falsely reporting late payments on the following account # XXXX. Pursuant to 15 U.S. Code 1681s-2 this company has reason to believe that they are reporting inaccurately because the truth in lending act states that a creditor may NOT treat any payments as late. 15 U.S. Code 1666b. Additionally, to verify that those " late payments '' are true, I am requesting that this company sends me all accounting records pertaining to this account. If they can not provide it, I demand that this company updates my consumer report to reflect PAANL status which is " Paid As Agreed Never Late ''

Company response to consumer: In progress
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-04
Company: Experian Information Solutions 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:
I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding the mishandling of my credit report by a company within your jurisdiction. Despite submitting a dispute on XX/XX/2023, through certified mail with tracking numbers # XXXX ( XXXX XXXX, # XXXX ( XXXX ), and # XXXX ( Experian ), the company within your jurisdiction has failed to address my dispute. 

I have made multiple attempts to follow up with the company within your jurisdiction, but it appears they are deliberately avoiding my dispute by not picking up my documents from the post office. This is not only a violation of my rights as a consumer, but it is also a clear infringement of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. 

I demand that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau takes immediate action to investigate and address this matter. I also request that you hold the company within your jurisdiction accountable for their failure to respond to my dispute and for any further delays or non-responsiveness. 

As a consumer, it is my right to have my credit report accurately reflect my creditworthiness, and I will not tolerate any further delay or mishandling of my dispute. I expect a prompt and satisfactory resolution to this matter. 

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

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 2023-09-28
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL
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:
The best thing would be for this not to be here in my report, it is good that they eliminate it XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX INQUIRY XXXXXXXX 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 2023-01-24
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MD
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 will be my XXXX and last attempt to remove these unauthorized accounts from my consumer report before involving civil institutions. Under 15 U.S Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other, the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. I never gave that consent, which violates my privacy. XXXX, according to 15 U.S. Code 6802, I have the right to opt out of reporting if non-public information is being furnished. XXXX, I was not disclosed of that right by the creditor to opt out, Nor is the contract between the creditor and I public information. Per law, identity theft means non-consent. Please provide substantial documentation validating consent to furnish these accounts. Please block and delete the listed items immediately. 

I am writing to delete the following information in my file. The items I need deleted are listed in the report. 
I am a victim of identity theft and did not make the charge. I ask that the items be deleted to correct my credit report. 
I reported the theft of my identity to the Federal Trade Commission and I also have enclosed copies of the Federal Trade Commissions Identity Theft Affidavit. Please delete the items 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-08-24
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NJ
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 am a victim of identity theft please remove this fraud inquiry from my credit report.

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