milesbutler/consumer_complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 12-06-2016 about Debt collection (Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)) with Law Office of Michael J. Scott, PC (TX).
Issue: Taking/threatening an illegal action
Sub-issue: Threatened to sue on too old debt

Complaint: In XXXX, I refused to pay for this refrigerator that was returned to XXXX twice for repairs. The XXXX refrigerator was sold to me as new but it was a refrigerator off of the floor of the store. I requested a new refrigerator after the appliance failed several times within the first four months of service but I was refused. The repaired refrigerator remained at the XXXX store and I discontinued making payments on this appliance. In XXXX of XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX purchased the debt and filed a judgment in XXXX of XXXX. XXXX used a law firm named XXXX XXXX XXXX @ XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Texas by Atty. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX to serve the judgment. On XXXX XXXX, XXXX, I was asked to sign a one-page document with the understanding that the debt would be resolved due to the statue of limitations in Texas ( e.g. 4 years ). On XXXX XXXX, XXXX, I was served a writ of execution that was secured by Scott & Associates @ XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, Texas XXXX -- -Phone XXXX, XXXX. The writ of execution 's cause no is XXXX and it was filed electronically at the XXXX XXXX XXXX Clerk 's office, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX Texas XXXX. This debt is 19 years old and my property has been threatened for possession and or XXXX for this alleged debt.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 10/17/2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with EQUIFAX, INC. (CA).
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

Complaint: I have several inquiries on my account that I do not recognize. I got an email yesterday stating there was a hard inquiry to my account from XXXX XXXX XXXX done for a credit limit increase. As a consumer it is already difficult reading through fine print and credit jargon that comes with credit. XXXX XXXX XXXX makes it difficult to identify if credit limit increases will result in a hard inquiry or not. XXXX XXXX XXXX is known to display promotional banners on their website for eligible credit limit increases to credit worthy candidates that abruptly appear. When I applied for a credit limit increase I thought that was the case, and they pulled my credit history without my knowledge. They need to provide more emphasis whether or not their products will need a hard or soft inquiry. More transparency is needed. The not so knowledgeable credit seekers are the real victims here to at times misleading credit card issuers. I read there was an inquiry issue with XXXX during that year, XXXX, it XXXX or not be related. The Equifax breach was what made me check my credit history. I have found these inquires that I dont remember applying for. 

XXXX : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX Inquiry Type : Individual Requested On : XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX PO BOX XXXX XXXX, DE XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX Inquiry Type : Individual Requested On : XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX : XXXX XXXX NA XXXX XXXX, XXXX Bank XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, VA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX, XXXX Finance Companies - non specific XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, DE XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX Bank XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, SD XXXX BYMAILONLY Equifax : XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX XXXX BANK XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX BANK XXXX, XXXX A I have tried calling but I do not have the power to influence them. In this day and age of hackers, auto logins for websites, scams, identity theft, and even family identity theft the public is at the mercy to these XXXX giant credit bureaus.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 01-03-2018 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit repair services) with Experian Information Solutions Inc. (CT).
Issue: Problem with customer service

Complaint: I have been being charged for an Experian Membership for months without my knowledge. I have tried to cancel on multiple occasions and they do not allow it. I can not get someone on the phone and every time I call the wait time is over an hour. This is unacceptable for a company charging me {$30.00} each month I do not have a username and password and the only e-mail address I have explains that it is not valid. 

All I want to do is cancel my account so they do not steal {$30.00} from me each month. Its easy to start up with them but impossible to cancel.

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 06/26/2015 about Debt collection (I do not know) with TENET HEALTHCARE CORPORATION (TN).
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not mine

Complaint: This company continues to report on my credit report after I sent them a letter telling them that this account was not mine and I have no idea what it is or who it belongs to! 

I asked for proof of a signed contract, I asked for a license to collect in my state, I asked for copies of all information referenced for this debt and still to date, I have not received anything but harassment from this company! 

THIS IS NOT MY DEBT! 

I WANT THIS ACCOUNT REMOVED FROM MY CREDIT REPORT AND THIS COMPANY TO STOP CONTACTING ME IMMEDIATELY

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 04/27/2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (TX).
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Complaint: We were applying for a home loan, had something on credit report that was n't ours, now that got taking care of, but in the process of dealing with all  XXXX  credit bureaus  XXXX ,  XXXX , Transunion we found out they all out sourced  ALL AMERICANS CREDIT INFO , to what we believe was  XXXX . I tried to get them to tell me what country I was calling and they refused to say! They also would not give me their name or even an employ number and when they found out we had them on record or speaker phone they refused to talk to us, now keep in mind that is the first thing you hear when calling them, " this phone call will be recorded for training purposes '' We want all credit info to stay in the United States of American. It ridiculous that Americans complete personal info is being shipped to a foreign country, for, who know who, to see and use and they are getting every bit of our personal info, Social Security numbers, phone numbers, name, addresses, jobs, jobs phone numbers, dependents and credit card numbers .We want to know why is something as important and personal as credit report is being treating in this way!

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 07/28/2015 about Mortgage (FHA mortgage) with BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (TX).
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account

Complaint: BOA had inaccurately mis-posted payments on my loan that caused my mortgage loan to fall deliquent and inaccurate reporting to the credit bureaus. Now I am getting garnishment notices from the US Department of HUD for a partial claim that BOA failed to payoff when the home was sold. I 'm at a dead end and do not know where to go from here. Any intervention on your offices behalf would greatly be appreciated. The whole experience with BOA has been a nightmare up to this point.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 09-12-2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with EQUIFAX, INC. (IL).
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Complaint: Equifax had a data breach that lasted from midXXXX through XXXX. The hackers accessed peoples names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses and, in some instances, drivers license numbers. They also stole credit card numbers for about 209,000 people and dispute documents with personal identifying information for about 182,000 people. And they grabbed personal information of people in the XXXX and XXXX too. 

On top of that, allegedly Equifax executives sold their stock in the company before the information became public which allowed them to cash out before the bad news came out publicly ( possible insider trading? ).

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 03-10-2018 about Debt collection (Other debt) with Hunter Warfield, Inc. (TX).
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt was result of identity theft

Complaint: I've sent multiple letters to this agency about this not being my account. After being advised by identitytheft.gov I've completed and sent a fraud affidavit via certified mail. I can see they received it but nothing has changed. See supporting documents. even the USPS tracking.

I am a victim of identity theft and noticed a collection from HUNTER WARFIELD. I've attempted to dispute multiple times, however, no response on their end. Not sure what else to do. The police department told me to contact the federal trade commission which I wrote a formal complaint against HUNTER WARFIELD in regards to this matter. The FTC also instructed me to complete and theft affidavit through identity theft.gov. Attached is my document. Thank you

Company public response: Company believes complaint represents an opportunity for improvement to better serve consumers
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 02/22/2018 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (CA).
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Account information incorrect

Complaint: The disputed account is XXXX , XXXX. XXXX ACCT. NO.XXXX.A default judgment is appearing as a collection account on XXXX, TRANSUNION AND XXXX.It is appearing as a collection perhaps to avoid properly displaying as a public record due to AGREEMENTS BETWEEN CREDIT BUREAUS AND STATES ATTORNEYS GENERAL enacted in recent years.In addition, the DATE OF 1ST DELINQUENCY has been re-aged, another FCRA clear violation.The DOFD coincides with the date of judgment entered ( attached court record ) which is impossible considering the nature of the debt, ie : back rent.The delinquency of the debt was many months prior to the stated DOFD.All 3 bureaus, following numerous disputes permit a false, re-aged date of 1st delinquency and permit a miscategorization of debt, and allow these inaccuracies to fly in the face of their ATTORNEYS GENERAL AGREEMENT creating a loophole for the ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS of reporting demanded by the FCRA

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 10/20/2017 about Credit card or prepaid card (Store credit card) with JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. (FL).
Issue: Fees or interest
Sub-issue: Charged too much interest

Complaint: After applying for a XXXX XXXX credit card, all monthly payments have been made timely with the exception of one month 's payment. The most previous balance on my card increased by more than {$52.00} because of an interest fee, causing an issue with the payoff of the credit card. If the company continues to charge an exorbitant interest fees, I will never be able to pay off my credit card.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 02/24/2016 about Debt collection (Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)) with Absolute Recovery Services, LLC (TN).
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt
Sub-issue: Not given enough info to verify debt

Complaint: I have repeatedly asked for itemized explanation of the debt as it is easily four times that of what I should owe. I have asked for a settlement amount. I have asked to be called when I am available to talk which is after XXXX. I get repeated calls at the time that they know that I can not talk, and they give none of the above information. I am attempting to settle this matter but they do not seem to want to give me the proper information AND while I wait for this information they report again and again on my credit report.

Company public response: Company disputes the facts presented in the complaint
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 04-04-2016 about Credit card () with CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION (CA).
Issue: Other

Complaint: I would like to file a complaint with Consumer Finance department. Capital One is calling anyone they can search who has the same last name as me and they are letting family members know that there is an urgent matter in this call and they need to reach me. I have handled my credit issues with them and they still wo n't stop calling my family who I have not listed on my credit application years ago. 

I learned this is called skip tracing and is illegal. Please help.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 07-01-2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (AR).
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

Complaint: I 've contacted all 3 credit bureaus by mail, online, and over the phone to dispute inquiries on my credit reports. I 've put a fraud alert on all 3 as well. XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 09-11-2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with EQUIFAX, INC. (VA).
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Complaint: My SSn was compromised because Equifax did not guard the information with stringest level security.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 01-01-2018 about Debt collection (Other debt) with Diversified Consultants, Inc. (KY).
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not yours

Complaint: The unvalidated items listed on my credit report in violation of Federal Law [ 15 U.S.C Section 1681 ]. This company is required under the FCRA to have a copy of the original creditor 's documentation of file to validate that this information is mine and is correct. In the results their first investigation, they stated in writing that they " verified '' that these items are being " reported correctly ''. Who verified these accounts with valid proof? 

They have NOT provided me a copy of ANY original documentation ( a Consumer contract with my wet live signature on it ), as required under Federal law. Under Section 611 ( 5 ) ( A ) of the FCRA, they are required to " ... .promptly DELETE all information which can not be verified. '' Under the Administrative Enforcement [ 15 U.S.C. Section 1681s ], the law is very clear to remedy the Civil Liability for willful noncompliance [ 15 U.S.C. Section 1681n ], Civil Liability for Negligent Compliance [ 15 U.S.C. Section 1681o ] and Obtaining Information Under False Pretenses [ 15 U.S.C. 1681q ] if you fail to comply. I am a litigious consumer and fully intend on pursuing litigation in this matter to enforce my rights under the FCRA. 

I demand the following accounts to be validated or deleted immediately under these false allegations. I have no contracts with these corporations ... .15 U.S.C. Section 1692f.

This is also a request to remove all non-account holding inquiries over 30 days old as I did not initiate these inquiries. They are required by law, according to [ 15 U.S.C. Section 1681b ] Section 604 ( c ) to  remove all inquiries that I did not initiate. What valid proof does the creditors/companies have for the inquiries on my credit report to be, according to them, " a factual record of file access '' when I have no account with them? Non-account holding inquiries and unvalidated inquiries that remain on my credit report that they failed to with maximum accuracy to validate and verify shall be remedied by enforcing my rights under the FCRA. The following inquiries need to be removed from my credit report immediately. 

Thank You, By : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 01-03-2018 about Credit card or prepaid card (General-purpose credit card or charge card) with CITIBANK, N.A. (WA).
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Complaint: I initiated a "credit line increase request"  with Citi/CBNA yesterday XX/XX/XXXX. The disclaimer on their website states:"By clicking "Continue" you understand that we will obtain a credit bureau report to evaluate your request. Our credit department will notify you of our decision or let you know if we need more information."This does not indicate that it will be a HARD credit pull, which I was alerted to today XX/XX/XXXX. Citi offers card holders their XXXX score for free, so why do they need a hard credit pull for a credit line increase?  I would like the pull reversed please.

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 06-04-2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with REGIONS FINANCIAL CORPORATION (IL).
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Account status incorrect

Complaint: Regions bank reported to the credit bureaus that I was 30 days late for a payment of  XXXX  that was due on  XXXX   XXXX . They reported this on  XXXX   XXXX  How is   XXXX   XXXX  considered 30 days late! I was going to make a payment on   XXXX   XXXX   specifically to avoid the delinquent reporting.

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 11/13/2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with EQUIFAX, INC. (NC).
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Account information incorrect

Complaint: Equifax is reporting a derogatory mark on my credit report. I contacted the creditor, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, CO XXXX. ( OFFICE : XXXX TOLL FREE : XXXX ) XXXX, and they said that I was n't liable for this mark and that they were not reporting this to any credit agency. I tried disputing it with Equifax and also opened up a reinvestigation earlier this year that has not been addressed.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 01/28/2016 about Mortgage (Conventional fixed mortgage) with SANTANDER BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (NJ).
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure

Complaint: Been working with my realiter and the bank on a short sale for three years. When the bank switched names they stopped the process and we lost the buyer. We submitted more paperwork ans now the bank is refusing to look at the new offers we have on the house ans is trying to let it go ro a sheriff 's sale.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed
Consumer complaint received 04/14/2017 about Credit reporting () with EQUIFAX, INC. (FL).
Issue: Credit reporting company's investigation
Sub-issue: No notice of investigation status/result

Complaint: I disputed the Chapter XXXX Bankruptcy that is on my credit report with Equifax and they did an investigation and after 1 days time I received a response from Equifax stating the investigation was complete and the report was accurate. I called the Federal Bankruptcy Court in XXXX and I was advised that once they report it to the XXXX credit reporting agencies they do not report it again or ever update it. I was told by Equifax that the info was obtained from XXXX. I called them and they removed all information from their database. I again filed another dispute and received the exact information from Equifax that the information was verified through XXXX but I never told Equifax that XXXX had removed all the info on the bankruptcy a moth prior to me filing the second dispute. I asked them to remove it from my file since it could not be verified through their contact XXXX and they refused to remove it so they are reporting this under false pretenses.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 10/24/2016 about Debt collection (Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)) with ERC (TN).
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt
Sub-issue: Not disclosed as an attempt to collect

Complaint: I have an account with XXXX on collection who show still open on my credit report. My debt was paid in full to the company and do n't realize that the account was still showing open with a balance and the company never closed the account and sell this to a collection agency.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 09-07-2017 about Debt collection (Other debt) with Radius Global Solutions LLC (CO).
Issue: False statements or representation
Sub-issue: Attempted to collect wrong amount

Complaint: XXXX sent me numerous written warnings about an amount they claimed I owed that was not owed. I attempted to rectify this with them on multiple ocassions, and they remained unhelpful. This has now been sent to collections, and my credit has already been dinged. This sounds like a common illegal practice by this company, as there are class-action lawsuits in multiple states against them. I have joined the class-action suit in my state of Colorado.

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 03-06-2017 about Debt collection (Medical) with Community Health Investment Company, LLC. (WA).
Issue: False statements or representation
Sub-issue: Attempted to collect wrong amount

Complaint: I contacted the debt collection agency to ask for verification of the debt and they refused, stating that if my dispute was that I had already paid in full that was not a reason to dispute.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation