vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2020-03-20 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 — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to file a formal complaint against XXXX/Department of Education for their inaction to validate information being reported to the credit bureaus. 

My credit report that I had recently obtained show a series of late payments which were incorrect. 
XX/XX/2020 : via certified letter, I requested a FULL complete 24-month payment history of all accounts associated with my social security number. As within my rights, I requested the full double entry bookkeeping accounting ledger which would prove my payment history. 
XX/XX/2020 : The letter request was received by the XXXX/U.S. Department of Education in XXXX, NE. 
XX/XX/2020 : A standard form letter was generated from XXXX with incorrect Account Number which did not address my request at all. 

Simple math tells me that an investigation was not completed as the standard letter that was sent in response was generated within a week. I am at a loss as to how payments can be reported incorrectly to the credit bureaus against me if the data provider does not validate whether my account was actually late. Doesnt the Fair Credit Reporting Act prevent this? I am seeking your intervention with this matter. 

Thank you for your assistance. 

Sincerely, 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 2020-03-20 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 — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to file a formal complaint against XXXX/Department of Education for their inaction to validate information being reported to the credit bureaus. 

My credit report that I had recently obtained show a series of late payments which were incorrect. 
XX/XX/2020 : via certified letter, I requested a FULL complete 24-month payment history of all accounts associated with my social security number. As within my rights, I requested the full double entry bookkeeping accounting ledger which would prove my payment history. 
XX/XX/2020 : The letter request was received by the XXXX/U.S. Department of Education in XXXX, NE. 
XX/XX/2020 : A standard form letter was generated from XXXX with incorrect Account Number which did not address my request at all. 

Simple math tells me that an investigation was not completed as the standard letter that was sent in response was generated within a week. I am at a loss as to how payments can be reported incorrectly to the credit bureaus against me if the data provider does not validate whether my account was actually late. Doesnt the Fair Credit Reporting Act prevent this? I am seeking your intervention with this matter. 

Thank you for your assistance. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-03-20 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 — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to file a formal complaint against XXXX/Department of Education for their inaction to validate information being reported to the credit bureaus. 

My credit report that I had recently obtained show a series of late payments which were incorrect. 
XX/XX/2020 : via certified letter, I requested a FULL complete 24-month payment history of all accounts associated with my social security number. As within my rights, I requested the full double entry bookkeeping accounting ledger which would prove my payment history. 
XX/XX/2020 : The letter request was received by the XXXX/U.S. Department of Education in XXXX, NE. 
XX/XX/2020 : A standard form letter was generated from XXXX with incorrect Account Number which did not address my request at all. 

Simple math tells me that an investigation was not completed as the standard letter that was sent in response was generated within a week. I am at a loss as to how payments can be reported incorrectly to the credit bureaus against me if the data provider does not validate whether my account was actually late. Doesnt the Fair Credit Reporting Act prevent this? I am seeking your intervention with this matter. 

Thank you for your assistance. 

Sincerely, 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 2020-03-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Public record information inaccurate
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I filed a bankruptcy back in XX/XX/2009 and in my XXXX  XXXX  it shows that the bankruptcy record has been removed but my score still stays the same. Also, XXXX  has updated and removed from my record and my score has increased! 

I paid for a credit score and a credit report on the TransUnion website but it still says that I have a bankruptcy record under public records. 

Pls. Help me get this straighten out as Ive tried so hard to build my credit back to buy my first home. 

Thanks

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 2020-03-20 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: HI

Complaint narrative:
Account Number : XXXX Original Creditor : CAPITAL ONE BANK ( USA ) N.A. 
Balance : XXXX This will be my second complaint I am submitting against XXXX XXXX XXXX before I seek council for Fraud and Identity Theft. I have tried to resolve this matter with this company to many times and the results they have provided are useless. I have no Knowledge of this account what so ever. This company has my name and social security number on there private accounts for a debt that doesn't belong to me. I have asked for a simple contract and a simple promissory note that has to be attached to there terms and conditions and they have failed to produce either one. This means they are not the HOLDER IN DUE COURSE of this alleged debt according to Subsection 3-302 under the UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE. Since XXXX XXXX XXXX won't remove this alleged debt from my credit report and claim I owe them, then I am now seeking ( Recoupment ) under U.C.C. subsection 3-305 Defenses And Claims In Recoupment. Fraud is the factor here and this company is in VIOLATION and all its entities who conspire to help XXXX XXXX XXXX. Please submit the evidence to me that I have provided for you in the resolution section of this complaint.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-03-20 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 — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Nelnet, Inc.
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to file a formal complaint against Nelnet/Department of Education for their inaction to validate information being reported to the credit bureaus. 

My credit report that I had recently obtained show a series of late payments which were incorrect. 
XX/XX/2020 : via certified letter, I requested a FULL complete 24-month payment history of all accounts associated with my social security number. As within my rights, I requested the full double entry bookkeeping accounting ledger which would prove my payment history. 
XX/XX/2020 : The letter request was received by the Nelnet/U.S. Department of Education in XXXX, NE. 
XX/XX/2020 : A standard form letter was generated from Nelnet with incorrect Account Number which did not address my request at all. 

Simple math tells me that an investigation was not completed as the standard letter that was sent in response was generated within a week. I am at a loss as to how payments can be reported incorrectly to the credit bureaus against me if the data provider does not validate whether my account was actually late. Doesnt the Fair Credit Reporting Act prevent this? I am seeking your  intervention with this matter. 

Thank you for your assistance. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-03-20 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: California Business Bureau, Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I observed some negative entries from Cal Business Bureau and  they said that I owe this debt and is unable to verify that it is my debt

Company public response: Company disputes the facts presented in the complaint
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-03-20 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: AFNI INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
The debt is 8 years old. It was reported by collection agencies in the past and was paid in full 4 years ago. I contacted the compony to let them know this debt was paid and the person I talked to claimed he was not in charge. They out me on hold and directed me to voice mail to leave a massage. I did and left my contact information as well. Next day they reported my credit. They put a lot of emotional and financial distress on me, specifically on this virus outbreak, and social distancing time.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-03-20 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 — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
To : Whom It May concern : I am writing to dispute a fraudulent charge on my account in the amount of {$1300.00}. 
I am a victim of Identity theft, and I did not make or authorize this charge. I am requesting that the charge be removed, that any finance other charges related to the fraudulent amount be credited, as well and that I receive an accurate statement. This request is made pursuant to the Fair Credit Billing Acts amendments to the Truth in Lending Act, 15 U.S.C. 1666-1666b, 12 C.F.R 226.13. See Also 12 C.F.R 226.12 ( b ) I am writing to  request the method of verification for dispute initiated on XX/XX/XXXX and the subsequent response received on XX/XX/XXXX enclosed with this letter. 
In accordance with FCRA, Section 611, I am requesting this information to review for completeness and accuracy and appropriateness. In lieu of sending the information you can reopen the dispute and ensure a proper investigation is performed. 
I would appreciate a timely response outlining the steps that will occur to resolve this matter. If I do not receive a response I will have no choice but to exercise my right under FRCA, Section 616, and pursue legal action. 

-- CLOSED ACCOUNT -- 1. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a balance of {$1300.00} -This is not my account.

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 2020-03-20 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Convergent Resources, Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I have sent multiple letters/request to collection agency and the 3 credit bureau 's for validation of amount owed. ( {$500.00} ) First one to collection agency was delivered XX/XX/XXXX, waited 30 days, did not get a reply. Sent follow-up letter on XX/XX/XXXX, delivered XX/XX/XXXX as to why I did not get a reply to my validation request and that they are violating FDCPA.. then all of a sudden I received a response letter on XX/XX/XXXX ( dated XX/XX/XXXX?! ) with a photo copy of a itemized bill from creditor dated XX/XX/XXXX. ( I guess this is the no response/delayed response sent for first letter. Still was outside of the 30 days allowed.. ) I replied the next day and had to send 2 of the same letters, ( 1 was never delivered, lost in USPS system in collections agency zip code since XX/XX/XXXX, the replacement second letter was mailed weeks later, XX/XX/XXXX and delivered on XX/XX/XXXX informing them that a bill does not meet the Federal Trade Commissions guidelines of what constitutes proper debt validation and cited case law as fact and proof. As of this writing I just received the exact same itemized bill dated XX/XX/XXXX as well as a second itemized bill dated XX/XX/XXXX. That letter sent by the collection agency for some reason is dated XX/XX/XXXX, the same day my last letter to them was delivered! Strange! Don't know if that was a response to my letter that was delivered on XXXX XXXX.But because of this non-compliance from collection agency and the 3 credit bureau 's , this negative acct is being reported continuously by all 3 bureau 's as updated & verified. I am currently in dispute with them for this acct. I also informed all 3 bureau 's that I have contacted the collection agency multiple times to validate debt, which they have not. Letters that were sent to collection agency were also sent to the 3 bureau 's with tracking info as proof of me asking collection agency to validate. I now have to ask the CFPB to investigate & help me with this.

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 2020-03-20 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 — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
To : Whom It May concern : I am writing to dispute a fraudulent charge on my account in the amount of {$1300.00}. 
I am a victim of Identity theft, and I did not make or authorize this charge. I am requesting that the charge be removed, that any finance other charges related to the fraudulent amount be credited, as well and that I receive an accurate statement. This request is made pursuant to the Fair Credit Billing Acts amendments to the Truth in Lending Act, 15 U.S.C. 1666-1666b, 12 C.F.R 226.13. See Also 12 C.F.R 226.12 ( b ) I am writing to request the method of verification for dispute initiated on XX/XX/XXXX and the subsequent response received on XX/XX/XXXX enclosed with this letter. 
In accordance with FCRA, Section 611, I am requesting this information to review for completeness and accuracy and appropriateness. In lieu of sending the information you can reopen the dispute and ensure a proper investigation is performed. 
I would appreciate a timely response outlining the steps that will occur to resolve this matter. If I do not receive a response I will have no choice but to exercise my right under FRCA, Section 616, and pursue legal action. 

-- CLOSED ACCOUNT -- 1. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a balance of {$1300.00} -This is not my account.

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 2020-03-20 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: Conn's, Inc.
State: TN

Complaint narrative:
Conns has stated that I owe {$4100.00}. This amount is inaccurate. I filed a claim with the FTC that Im a victim of identity theft. Conns has not attempted to help me resolve this issue.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-03-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement — Card was charged for something you did not purchase with the card
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
From XX/XX/XXXX to XX/XX/XXXX, I discover several fraud charges that was not made by me totaling to about {$1200.00} when I log into my sear account. 
Here are all of the charges : -- XXXX XXXX : XXXX XXXX XXXX  {$190.00} -- XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  $ {$28.00} -- XXXX XXXX : XXXX XXXX  {$94.00} -- XXXX XXXX : XXXX XXXX {$230.00} -- XXXX XXXX : XXXX XXXX XXXX   XXXX  XXXX {$47.00} -- XXXX XXXX : XXXX MI XXXX {$54.00} -- XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  {$40.00} -- XXXX 1 : XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX  XXXX  {$64.00} -- XXXX XXXX : XXXX XXXX XXXX  {$79.00} -- XXXX XXXX : XXXX XXXX   XXXX {$55.00} -- XXXX XXXX : XXXX XXXX XXXX {$30.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX : XXXX XXXX {$100.00} -- XXXX XXXX : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$99.00} -- XXXX XXXX : XXXX XXXX   XXXX {$94.00} I have filed a police report and talk to the customer service and they agree to remove these charges. However, in XXXX, I saw these charges on my account again  and received a letter saying my claim was deny because of I somehow benefit from these transactions? I then call the investigator of the case and he claim he cant remove the charge because I have to be physically at these locations to make these fraud transactions which doesnt make any sense since I never make any transactions at any of these location before. I refuse to admit to any of these charges that I never made and willing to go to a full-blown investigation if I must.

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 2020-03-20 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
014 XXXX XXXX XXXX Letter on Unfair or Deceptive Credit Practices. ... The FTC Act and the Dodd-Frank Act continue to prohibit unfair or deceptive acts or ... XXXX may determine a statutory violation exists, depending on the facts and ... 

ftc violations

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-03-20 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
014 XXXX XXXX XXXX Letter on Unfair or Deceptive Credit Practices. ... The FTC Act and the Dodd-Frank Act continue to prohibit unfair or deceptive acts or ... NCUA may determine a statutory violation exists, depending on the facts and ... 

ftc violations

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 2020-03-20 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: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
I was shocked when I reviewed my credit report and found late payment on the dates below : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX, XXXX & XX/XX/XXXX I am not sure how this happened, I believe that I had made my payments to you when I received my statements. My only thought is that my monthly statement did not get to me, or the payment was not applied as fast as expected. I checked my bank account and noticed that you deducted the money out of my checking account that on the month that you marked me late on 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-03-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose prepaid card
Issue: Unexpected or other fees — 
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I have an American Express Bluebird card. Yesterday someone manage to steal XXXX off my card sent to theres. The card shows the name and email it was sent to. I looked her up on XXXX by this time she had admitted and wrote status saying someone sent her money and she not given back. I did not send the money.My Account was hacked. My money was in my saving account, the card issuer cant explain why or how. Please help me. My daughter and I need that money asap. I dont know what to do but Im so hurt please help XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2020-03-20 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC)
Issue: Trouble during payment process — 
Company: Ocwen Financial Corporation
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/2020 I made a regular payment for XXXX by phone to my HELOC lender PHH # XXXX. 
On XX/XX/2020 my lender applied my entire payment to principal and then claimed I was late with the XXXX payment. I called to get the problem corrected. After speaking with their agent I was sent a letter dated XX/XX/2020, by PHH that read that I had made a late payment. Attached is copy of the payment statement and the XX/XX/XXXX letter. 
My complaint is that PHH has made a false record of their misapplication of my payments. This the second time that they have done this ; Case Number XXXX / Regulatory Case ID XXXX, attached.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-03-20 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Private student loan
Issue: Struggling to repay your loan — Problem lowering your monthly payments
Company: Navient Solutions, LLC.
State: HI

Complaint narrative:
For years, Navient has been trying to send me falsified information on my ability to pay for my private student loan in a timely manner and by raising my interest rate and assessed fees.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation