vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2020-12-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
I submitted a formal written request to all 3 credit bureaus ( XXXX, TransUnion and XXXX  ) via certified mail on XX/XX/2020 seeking the deletion of erroneous and inaccurate information contained in my credit file. 
In my letter sent and received by XXXX, TransUnion and XXXX  on XX/XX/2020, I requested a reasonable reinvestigation as defined by 15 U.S.C. 1681 ( 1 ). In particular 1681 ( i ) ( a ) ( 1 ) ( a ) requires that the credit bureau respond within 30 days beginning on the date on which they received my notice of dispute. I requested that the bureaus please contact the respective furnishers and provide them with the relevant information contained in my letter, as required by 1681i ( 2 ), so that they may also perform a reasonable investigation. However, it has been more than 3 months and I have not received any responses back from either XXXX, TransUnion or 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 2020-12-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
I submitted a formal written request to all 3 credit bureaus ( XXXX, XXXX  and Equifax ) via certified mail on XX/XX/2020 seeking the deletion of erroneous and inaccurate information contained in my credit file. 
In my letter sent and received by XXXX, XXXX  and Equifax on XX/XX/2020, I requested a reasonable reinvestigation as defined by 15 U.S.C. 1681 ( 1 ). In particular 1681 ( i ) ( a ) ( 1 ) ( a ) requires that the credit bureau respond within 30 days beginning on the date on which they received my notice of dispute. I requested that the bureaus please contact the respective furnishers and provide them with the relevant information contained in my letter, as required by 1681i ( 2 ), so that they may also perform a reasonable investigation. However, it has been more than 3 months and I have not received any responses back from either XXXX, XXXX  or Equifax.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-12-09 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: TrueAccord Corp.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I settled an account an with True Accord, and made the payment to True Accord because they own the debt but they are not reporting the account to the credit bureaus. The company that is reporting to the credit companies is XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX is violating my right to have fair and accurate credit information reported. XXXX XXXX does not have the right to report on debt they do not own. That leaves me and any one else susceptible to fraud if companies that don't own debts report on them. Also, by doing this they keep the debt reported on the credit for longer than the statue of limitations allowed. XXXX XXXX is inaccurately reporting that the debt has a balance and the account is open when it is not, I called and they don't own the debt they sold it to True Accord. The account was settled and there is a XXXX  balance on the account. XXXX XXXX refuse to report accurate information and refuse to delete the debt. The account must be deleted from my credit report. When I settled the debt it was paid to True Accord not XXXX XXXX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-12-09 00:00:00
Product: Vehicle loan or lease — Loan
Issue: Struggling to pay your loan — Loan balance remaining after the vehicle is repossessed and sold
Company: BHFC Financial Services INC
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
On Saturday, XX/XX/2020 at approximately XXXX, I learned my vehicle had been repossessed by my financial institution BHFC Financial. On Sunday, XX/XX/XXXX, I spoke with customer service manager XXXX. Despite the fact having documentation proving that I payed all my car payments, he informed me that I was behind on payments. XXXX stated that I owed partial payment from XXXX and a full payment from XXXX and XXXX. XXXX also stated they didn't receive payments for two months and then referred me to the recovery department. I then spoke with XXXX in the recovery department who told me that the company was not willing to work me anymore to which they never did work with me! They often would not communicate with me at all about the payments not being received ; they did not send me any notices stating that I defaulted on the loan at all! XXXX told me that in order to get my vehicle back, I need to pay {$13000.00} including a repo fee included in the price. The original cost of the car was {$10000.00}. They not only didn't contact me, but they didn't contact any references! I am sad, stressed, and in disbelief. This is not how a paying customer should be treated! I couldn't believe that a company would take my car after I paid them every time! I am a single mother with a baby and I need my vehicle to care for my child!

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-12-09 00:00:00
Product: Vehicle loan or lease — Loan
Issue: Managing the loan or lease — Billing problem
Company: Avid Acceptance, LLC
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
The company in question is AVID Acceptance out of Utah/ We are not struggling per say but we pay a few days late, not 30 days late as of yet and for the last three years we have this loan. The loan itself is and has been a predatory loan on which we were charged excesive fees from the dealer but more importasntly we are, we were and we will be charged over 18 % interest rate. The balance does not go down at all. At the time we needed the vehicle and we agreed to the terms. It is still predatory because our credit history was small. Everything was paid on time but there was not a lor of trade lines. To the day these insipid people call us everyday and sometimes twice a day. My wife get interrupted at work and it's simply harrasment that I am going to stop at any cost. 
Last week we hit the bottom when they offered a " deal '' to my wife to postpone the payment for XXXX until the end of the loan so we could have a breather for this month in the midst of a pandemic and with XXXX upon us. After the disgusting loan clerk/collector got the document signed by my wife, they said we neded to still pay XXXX yesterday. That did not make sense other thatn this company continue to steal our money in fees and scams/ Bait and switch kind of procedure. 
We cancelled the " deal '' and paid XXXX. At this point if possible I want to report this company for harrasment, deceptive practises, predatory lending and whatever else applies. They are a firm that I will never recommend to anybody else and would like to take them to court. Please notify me of any action I can take in your behalf.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-12-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: DE

Complaint narrative:
IVE HAD A CHANCE TO LOOK OVER MY CREDIT REPORT AND FOUND A FEW DEROGATORY ACCOUNTS AND ENTRIES IDENTIFIED AS INQUIRIES THAT HAVE BEEN PLACED ON MY CREDIT FILE. THE DEROGATORY ACCOUNTS AND INQUIRIES HAS CAUSED A TREMENDOUS DROP IN MY CREDIT SCORES.IT IS NOT FAIR TO ME BECAUSE I HONESTLY DO NOT HAVE ANY KNOWLEDGE OF THE ACCOUNTS AND INQUIRIES. IT HAS BECOME VERY HARD FOR ME TO ACQUIRE NEW CREDIT WITH MY CREDIT BEING IN SUCH A HORRIBLE STATE. I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO SUFFER THE CONSEQUENCES. I AM ASKING THAT THE DEROGATORY ACCOUNTS AND UNQUIRIES BE RE-INVESTIGATED SO THAT THEY CAN BE REMOVED OFF OF MY CREDIT FILE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. I AM CERTAIN THAT THE DISPUTED ITEMS DO NOT BELONG TO ME AND WAS NOT AUTHORIZED BY ME.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-12-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: DE

Complaint narrative:
IVE HAD A CHANCE TO LOOK OVER MY CREDIT REPORT AND FOUND A FEW DEROGATORY ACCOUNTS AND ENTRIES IDENTIFIED AS INQUIRIES THAT HAVE BEEN PLACED ON MY CREDIT FILE. THE DEROGATORY ACCOUNTS AND INQUIRIES HAS CAUSED A TREMENDOUS DROP IN MY CREDIT SCORES.IT IS NOT FAIR TO ME BECAUSE I HONESTLY DO NOT HAVE ANY KNOWLEDGE OF THE ACCOUNTS AND INQUIRIES. IT HAS BECOME VERY HARD FOR ME TO ACQUIRE NEW CREDIT WITH MY CREDIT BEING IN SUCH A HORRIBLE STATE. I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO SUFFER THE CONSEQUENCES. I AM ASKING THAT THE DEROGATORY ACCOUNTS AND UNQUIRIES BE RE-INVESTIGATED SO THAT THEY CAN BE REMOVED OFF OF MY CREDIT FILE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. I AM CERTAIN THAT THE DISPUTED ITEMS DO NOT BELONG TO ME AND WAS NOT AUTHORIZED BY ME.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-12-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
Pulled up a copy of my credit report and seen there were some accounts that aren't mine and will need them removed. According to the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act 611 ( a ) [ 15 USC 1681i ( a ) ], these disputed items must be investigated or deleted from my credit record within 30 days. During the investigation period, the items I am disputing must be removed from my credit report as the mere reporting of items prior to debt validation constitutes collection activity. I am also requesting my name, address, telephone number updated and remove any other names, addresses, and telephone numbers that do not belong to me. The following account in dispute are listed below : XXXX # XXXX. Also, please remove ALL following unknown inquiries : XXXX XXXX XXXX via XXXX XXXX  XXXX, XXXX  XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX via XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX via XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX via XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX  via 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 2020-12-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
Pulled up a copy of my credit report and seen there were some accounts that aren't mine and will need them removed. According to the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act 611 ( a ) [ 15 USC 1681i ( a ) ], these disputed items must be investigated or deleted from my credit record within 30 days. During the investigation period, the items I am disputing must be removed from my credit report as the mere reporting of items prior to debt validation constitutes collection activity. I am also requesting my name, address, telephone number updated and remove any other names, addresses, and telephone numbers that do not belong to me. The following account in dispute are listed below : XXXX # XXXX. Also, please remove ALL following unknown inquiries : XXXX XXXX XXXX via XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX  XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX via XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX via XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX via XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX  via XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-12-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
IVE HAD A CHANCE TO LOOK OVER MY CREDIT REPORT AND FOUND A FEW DEROGATORY ACCOUNTS AND ENTRIES IDENTIFIED AS INQUIRIES THAT HAVE BEEN PLACED ON MY CREDIT FILE. THE DEROGATORY ACCOUNTS AND INQUIRIES HAS CAUSED A TREMENDOUS DROP IN MY CREDIT SCORES.IT IS NOT FAIR TO ME BECAUSE I HONESTLY DO NOT HAVE ANY KNOWLEDGE OF THE ACCOUNTS AND INQUIRIES. IT HAS BECOME VERY HARD FOR ME TO ACQUIRE NEW CREDIT WITH MY CREDIT BEING IN SUCH A HORRIBLE STATE. I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO SUFFER THE CONSEQUENCES. I AM ASKING THAT THE DEROGATORY ACCOUNTS AND UNQUIRIES BE RE-INVESTIGATED SO THAT THEY CAN BE REMOVED OFF OF MY CREDIT FILE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. I AM CERTAIN THAT THE DISPUTED ITEMS DO NOT BELONG TO ME AND WAS NOT AUTHORIZED BY ME.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-12-09 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: Grant & Weber
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/2020, I contacted Grant & Weber, a collection agency, regarding a debt owed to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX for a personal loan. I negotiated a settlement with Grant Weber and paid the amount immediately. Grant Weber sent a settlement paid in full letter to confirm the debt was paid. They updated my credit report with inaccurate information 1 ) That my payment made was {$240.00}, I paid over {$500.00}. 2 ) That I have a remaining balance.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-12-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: IMPAC MORTGAGE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/2020, Cash Call Mortgage Company ( CCM ) located at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX ran my credit without my permission. I found out through notification from my credit company ( XXXX ). I called chase and asked to freeze my credit. This is an identity theft.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-12-09 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I checked my credit report and notice accounts that not mines. i been a victim of identity fraud in the past. I provided 2 copies of my ID to prove my identity.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2020-12-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
IVE HAD A CHANCE TO LOOK OVER MY CREDIT REPORT AND FOUND A FEW DEROGATORY ACCOUNTS AND ENTRIES IDENTIFIED AS INQUIRIES THAT HAVE BEEN PLACED ON MY CREDIT FILE. THE DEROGATORY ACCOUNTS AND INQUIRIES HAS CAUSED A TREMENDOUS DROP IN MY CREDIT SCORES.IT IS NOT FAIR TO ME BECAUSE I HONESTLY DO NOT HAVE ANY KNOWLEDGE OF THE ACCOUNTS AND INQUIRIES. IT HAS BECOME VERY HARD FOR ME TO ACQUIRE NEW CREDIT WITH MY CREDIT BEING IN SUCH A HORRIBLE STATE. I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO SUFFER THE CONSEQUENCES. I AM ASKING THAT THE DEROGATORY ACCOUNTS AND UNQUIRIES BE RE-INVESTIGATED SO THAT THEY CAN BE REMOVED OFF OF MY CREDIT FILE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. I AM CERTAIN THAT THE DISPUTED ITEMS DO NOT BELONG TO ME AND WAS NOT AUTHORIZED BY ME.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-12-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
IVE HAD A CHANCE TO LOOK OVER MY CREDIT REPORT AND FOUND A FEW DEROGATORY ACCOUNTS AND ENTRIES IDENTIFIED AS INQUIRIES THAT HAVE BEEN PLACED ON MY CREDIT FILE. THE DEROGATORY ACCOUNTS AND INQUIRIES HAS CAUSED A TREMENDOUS DROP IN MY CREDIT SCORES.IT IS NOT FAIR TO ME BECAUSE I HONESTLY DO NOT HAVE ANY KNOWLEDGE OF THE ACCOUNTS AND INQUIRIES. IT HAS BECOME VERY HARD FOR ME TO ACQUIRE NEW CREDIT WITH MY CREDIT BEING IN SUCH A HORRIBLE STATE. I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO SUFFER THE CONSEQUENCES. I AM ASKING THAT THE DEROGATORY ACCOUNTS AND UNQUIRIES BE RE-INVESTIGATED SO THAT THEY CAN BE REMOVED OFF OF MY CREDIT FILE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. I AM CERTAIN THAT THE DISPUTED ITEMS DO NOT BELONG TO ME AND WAS NOT AUTHORIZED BY ME.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-12-09 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Southwest Credit Systems, L.P.
State: RI

Complaint narrative:
I was shocked when I reviewed my credit report this week and I found multiple inaccuracies on my credit report from the 3 major credit bureaus from a collection company that I never have dealt with before. I've attempted several times to ratify the issue with the original creditors and credit bureaus and they still reporting inaccurate, unverifiable information. I have disputed this item with the credit reporting agency and they reported you confirmed the account as valid. I honestly do not believe to ever have any relationship with this collection agency or original creditor. Also there are several inaccuracies with this account the way it's reporting and that's a total violation of FCRA and FDCPA laws and regulations. In a good faith effort to resolve the matter amicably, I must demand proof of this debt, specifically the alleged contract or other instrument bearing my signature, as well as proof of your authority in this matter. Absent such proof, you must correct any erroneous reports of this past debt as mine. I am writing to request that you please provide the following information : 1. Please evidence your authorization under 15 USC 1692 ( e ) and 15 USC 1692 ( f ) in this alleged matter. 2. What is your authorization of law for your collection of information? 3. What is your authorization of law for your collection of this alleged debt? 4. Please evidence your authorization to do business or operate in this state. 5. Please evidence proof of the alleged debt, including the alleged contract or other instrument bearing my signature. 6. Please provide a complete account history, including any charges added for collection activity.

You have 30 days upon receipt of this letter to provide strict proof of contract. In the event you can not provide strict proof of contract, you must cease and desist any and all collection efforts and immediately remove any derogatory information reported to the consumer reporting agencies. In addition, you will need to provide me your agreement, in writing, that you are closing your file, ceasing collecting activity, and deleting all information related to this reference number from any and all credit reports youve furnished the information to. In the event you transfer this account to an attorney without providing proof of contract, and proving your claim, he/she will be immediate reported to the XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX for code of ethics violations.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-12-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
Hello! 

Really appreciate your help! 

Not that it matters, but I've had my identity stolen a few times. Great. 

I'm trying to file a dispute for another identity stolen/collection that's not mine. For the  5th time, I try to connect with XXXX  & Experian via ( calls and web portal ). 

1 ) XXXX  Via online, I'm met with this message : XXXX We appreciate your patience while we resolve this issue. 

What to do now : Please try again later. 
If this problem persists, please contact our XXXX XXXX  XXXX  team. 
If this problem persists, you may want to wait at least one hour before trying again. 
XXXX Via the phone, I'm met with infinite call wait times, and a system that DOES NOT HAVE A CLEAR DISPUTE RESOLUTION NUMBER OR NUMBER TO SELECT. 


2 ) Experian When I try to initiate the dispute online, I'm told to call XXXX. When I call, I'm met with another automated voice system that DOES NOT HAVE A DISPUTE OPTION OR NUMBER TO SELECT FOR MY DISPUTE ISSUE. 



So, I can't even initiate disputes with XXXX  & Experian for Fraud, Collections, and having my identity stolen which is killing my credit score. 


Thanks, 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 2020-12-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: FIRST HORIZON BANK
State: AR

Complaint narrative:
Dear Team - I have settled my forbearance and approved the deferral payment agreement. As per Cares ACT and deferral agreement, when I resume my loan, it will show current on my credit report. I have been making regular payments for the last two months but still, Iberia Bank is not updating and showing that payment status and reporting current on the XX/XX/XXXX and other credit bureaus which is financially and negatively impacting me.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-12-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MN

Complaint narrative:
The following credit inquiries listed on my Equifax credit report are fraudulent and unauthorized : XXXX XXXX XXXX, XX/XX/2020, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XX/XX/2020, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XX/XX/2020, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XX/XX/2020, and XXXX XXXX, XX/XX/2020.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation