vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Improper use of my credit report — Report improperly shared by CRC
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
Two months back I had a balance of {$84.00} on my XXXX. Due to a family medical emergency, I could not attend to paying off this amount of {$84.00}. For that, XXXX XXXX did not even contact me thru email, phone, mail or text message and blocked my online account. So, when I tried to login, I could not and had to spend XXXX minutes over the phone to just access my account. Then XXXX XXXX, goes and reports to the Credit Bureau that I am 60 days past due. 
All my years of building a sound credit history has been hampered by XXXX XXXX customer / account maintenance service. Just want to remind that I took a loan amount and also paid it off well in advance ( 2 years prior ) and yet XXXX XXXX has gone and complaint like a child to the Credit Bureau. 
It is a shame that a Bank/Credit Card company like XXXX, can resort to such cheap tactics of hurting the customer for a {$84.00} unpaid balance. For such a reputed card company, would it not have been courteous to check with the customer and see what is happening before resorting to reporting to the bureau. When I have paid all bills prior to this for 10 years promptly with XXXX XXXX that is 120 monthly payments, should missing XXXX payment reduce my fico score by XXXX points? Also, on my other XXXX XXXX, I had a rewards balance of {$93.00} enough to cover the amount for {$84.00}. Yet, XXXX XXXX did not contact me thru. This does seem like a personal vendetta against me by some employees of XXXX XXXX who know me in person. 

Hence, I have decided, that from now on, I will never use your credit card. Neither will my family and would strongly encourage people to stop banking with XXXX XXXX. Also, social media is a powerful tool and I will mention to all my friends and to the world, how cheap XXXX XXXX is ... 
Today would be the last day that my family would use any XXXX XXXX product. 

XXXX XXXX has a lot to learn from other banks who give a XXXX time chance to the consumer. It is shame to bank with XXXX XXXX.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-07-23 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Account terms
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CO

Complaint narrative:
ATTN CFPB : THIS IS NOT A DUPLICATE COMPLAINT, I AM FILING THIS COMPLAINT IN REGARDS TO MY PREVIOUS COMPLAINT. TRANSUNION RESPONDED TO ME THROUGH THE PORTAL, I THEN RESPONDED TO THEM THROUGH THE PORTAL, AS IT IS NOW XXXX XXXX, 2015 I HAVE NOT RECIEVED A RESPONSE FROM TRANSUNION IN REGARDS TO MY RESPONSE. TRANSUNION HAS NOW LEGALLY EXCEEDED THE TIME FRAME ALLOWED TO THEM ACCORDING TO THE FCRA LAWS. THE DISPUTED ITEM OUTLINED IN MY ORIGINAL DISPUTES MUST NOW BE LEGALLY REMOVED FROM MY TRANSUNION CREDIT REPORT. 
I am writing in regards to my original disputes referenced with the CFPB. I have disputed these alleged accounts information as inaccurate with Transunion, and Transunion has come back to me and stated that they were able to verify these alleged debt. How is this possible? Under the laws of the FDCPA, I have contacted each of the creditor listed on my credit report myself and have been unable to get them to verify that these are indeed my debt. 
I have previously enclose copies of my requests for them to Validate my debts, and the receipts showing that I sent these letter certified signature request. These debt are not mine and I was given no evidence of my obligation to pay these alleged debts to the creditor 's listed on my Transunion credit report.. 
The FCRA requires Transunion to VALIDATE the validity of the disputed items within 30 days. If VALIDATION can not be verified, Transunion is obligated by law to remove the disputed items listed in my original dispute. There is a clear case of unverified debt here, and I urge Transunion to remove these items before I am forced to take legal action. 
Transunion has legally failed pursuant to the FCRA, to VALIDATE the disputed items outlined in my original disputes and is continuing to list the illegally disputed items on my credit report I will find it necessary to sue Transunion for actual damages and declaratory relief under the FCRA. According to this regulation, I may sue Transunion in any qualified state or federal court, including small claims court in my area. 
While I prefer not to litigate, I will use the courts as needed to enforce my rights under the FCRA. 
I would also like to request that a new fully updated copy of my Transunion credit report be mailed to me at the address listed above in this letter. 
As you can see I am keeping a very detailed record of all my correspondences with Transunion. 
I look forward to a speedy resolution of this matter.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-11-27 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity protection — Billing dispute
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
In XX/XX/2016 I ordered a credit report from Experian.  Experian signed me up for their online credit service at $24.99 a month.  I have been billed recurringly since XX/XX/2016 and only recently noticed the recurring charges.  When I approached Experian about a refund (since I have not used the service and did not knowingly authorize the service), they stated that I had seven days to cancel the service (which I am certain I did), and they had no indication that I had done so.  I had a similar issue with XXXX and they refunded me the full amount.  I believe Experian's service is deceptive and that ordering an online credit report should not be tied their onlgoing monthly service, which i believe is extremely overpriced for what you receive.  They really are taking advantage of consumers needing a 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 monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2016-10-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Information is not mine
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NM

Complaint narrative:
Experian is not responding to my requests to investigate and remove accounts that do not belong to me 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-01-23 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Account terms
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: RI

Complaint narrative:
My credit score has gone down by XXXX points in 6 months. I have no open credit cards. I have had NO cards for over 10 years. I am trying to discover WHY my score keeps dropping? Last summer it was XXXX. Yesterday via, XXXX XXXX, it lists at XXXX! 
I am a small business owner and I 'd like to determine my correct credit standing. 
There is an old utilities bill on my report that I disputed months ago. The agencies required ( XXXX ) hard copy proof of ID and residence which I sent. I never heard back except with the same report. They did not address the inquire. They also stated I had excessive numbers of inquires. That 's ca n't be the case except for VERY recently with one last month and one last week. These are my very first applications for credit in over 10 years. What else would constitute a inquire if it does not come from an application I fill out myself. There reports are hard to read, in super small and " XXXX '' like format on the printed page. It would be appreciated if they could update their report layout for better clarity and understanding.They do n't address your questions and bog you down with copies. 
I 've lived at the same address for over ( 6 ) years and have not applied for more than ( XXXX ) lines of credit. Only XXXX was a CC and that was only yesterday. The other was with a XXXX to XXXX loan that turned me down. 
The utility is has been on my report for ( 6 ) years. 

Thank you,

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 2016-12-28 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Information is not mine
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX credit card did XXXX hard inquiries on my credit score because of that my credit score has negative impact can you please remove it because I do n't recognize this inquiries I do n't have XXXX XXXX credit card or I never tried to having it

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 2015-06-04 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Information is not mine
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
its been XXXX and no answer

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Information is not mine
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
There are about XXXX main issues on my credit report that are n't mine, and they are XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX services, and XXXX XXXX. I believe they belong to my older sister, because we almost have the same name and it may be confusing but I want these issues resolved.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2016-03-01 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Credit reporting company's investigation — Problem with statement of dispute
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
had requested experian to investigate a credit inquiry for XXXX card dated XXXX/XXXX/2015. I was told in the response that I had to dispute directly to XXXX card. I do not know of this company and have never requested them to run my credit. FCRA allows me the opportunity to validate claims made on my credit report. I simply asked for the copy of the signed credit application and identification used to validate the identity of the person requesting credit. If the Credit Reporting agency refuses to do this they are in violation of the FCRA. I did not request this company run my credit report. If they did what they are supposed to do then it would show that I did not request this inquiry. Inquiry shoul dbe investigated in accordance with the FCRA, once investigated it should be removed.

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 2015-07-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Account status
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
I have disputed this through all XXXX credit agencies. I had a XXXX credit card. It was paid off and settled. XXXX still sold the debt to XXXX XXXX and they are still trying to collect on me since XX/XX/XXXX from XXXX and Since XX/XX/XXXX for XXXX XXXX. The account balances are completely different and the debt was paid off to XXXX before ever going to collection.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2015-09-04 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Public record
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
I paid my federal taxes in full and the lien was released but it is still reported.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2015-07-28 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Billing disputes — 
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
I used XXXX for years at {$9.00} a month, with no problems until Experian.com, the credit reporting company, merged them into their systems and they converted my account into an Experian account. Right off the bat their were issues, I could not access my account the first two months. When I finally got access they billed me for approximately {$70.00}. I called them to resolve the charges and all was ok until the following day when I received a cancellation notice from Experian. I called to complain and they stated that it is standard practice to cancel an account when a refund is processed, even if it is their billing mistake. I was floored, so in essence according to Experian they have never generated an incorrect bill and if you do not pay you get the boot and must change services, as if there are many credit report monitoring services to choose from.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-10-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Information is not mine
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I keep disputing a supposed collection account on my credit report from ( XX/XX/2006 - XXXX ). I have disputed this account with Experian multiple times and they keep updating it as a collection that I recently paid off. I even went so far as to call that company ( XXXX ) and get a letter of perfect account history and a letter asking them to remove the incorrect item. I sent Experian certified letters regarding this matter and they will not delete it from my credit report. " Hypothetically speaking '' if I had a collection account from 2006 ( i did not ) " and that was 10 years ago anyway '' I requested a credit report and dispute from them multiple times but it is still not removed. How do I file a complaint or sue them for defamation and stress? Who can i complain to, where will i be able to file suit in court against them? My Experian credit report number is 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 2016-05-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Public record
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
IRS lien filed on same date as paid. XXXX/XXXX/2010. Lien should not have been filed. In any event in the best interest of all parties this item should be removed

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 2016-07-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Account status
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I have requested that the remarks be removed from my credit report that state consumer disputes. Having these remarks on my credit report are causing issues with me refinancing my home. This creditor has already been paid off.

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 2015-08-27 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Account status
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
Account was paid and closed, but remains on my Experian credit report. The items are being reported negatively, they should not remain, and continues to damage my report.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-04-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Information is not mine
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
While perusing my credit report, I noticed several items I did n't recognized. A address I did n't recognize and a collections bill from XXXX and XXXX I did n't incur. Please advise.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2015-09-05 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity protection — Billing dispute
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: KY

Complaint narrative:
Experian has been charging me {$29.00} for the past 8 months for a service I neither requested nor have been provided. The dates of the charges are XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX. Because of these spurious charges, I have also incurred {$170.00} in overdraft fees at my bank. When contacted about this, Experian merely agreed to close this " account ''. I believe this " account '' is now closed, but I have not been sent any of the reports they charged me for, nor do I want these reports. I have the bank statements showing the charges, but am uncomfortable loading them here. Experian 's method of doing business is underhanded and wrong.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2016-10-07 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Credit reporting company's investigation — No notice of investigation status/result
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
Requested negative accounts to be removed from my credit report, creditor stopped collecting on those accounts. 
Experian refused to remove accounts. 
Today I tried again, it says I ca n't dispute accounts till I pay for another credit report & then I will be able to start a dispute.

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 2015-08-04 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Improper use of my credit report — Report improperly shared by CRC
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
I CALLED EXPERIAN XXXX/XXXX/15. The man I talked to was very obstreperous and difficult to understand. I asked why my credit score was not the highest when all of the reports stated payment never late. I tried to talk to him about a collection account from XXXX and said that it was years old and incorrect as it went back to the days of TV on my XXXX yacht which they were trying to charge me for equipment on the boat which had been paid for when I purchased the boat from XXXX XXXX. Discussions with XXXX XXXX indicated no problem, nothing was due. He seemed not interested and not willing to discuss why it was in there. He would not discuss any details about why my credit score was only XXXX instead of XXXX. All he would say is that it is very complex. When I asked to discuss it further he refused and said it is very complex. My credit score affects my cost of living in the interest rate credit card companies charge as well as the extent of credit they will issue and in many other areas such as my auto insurance rates and the insurance rates on the XXXX residences I own free and clear and I am sure in many other areas. I find it irresponsible that I can not talk to someone at Experian and give them pertinent information of income and resources that they should consider. It is not fair that they issue me a low credit score without any consultation with me personally when their actions affect my livelihood.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-04-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Improper use of my credit report — Report improperly shared by CRC
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Experian has shared my credit report to specific merchants who had no permissible purpose. The companies are listed on the attached letter.

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 2016-04-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Unable to get credit report/credit score — Problem getting my free annual report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
( I have no idea what your question about a " final response '' means in the context of Experian 's wanton & routine violations of the law. ) Earlier this year, I requested a copy of my Experian credit report and have not received one. I completed the form for a free copy on the CFPB 's website and mailed it to the address indicated. This was a few months ago now and I have not received a copy of the 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
Consumer complaint received 2016-02-28 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Personal information
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: ME

Complaint narrative:
I am trying to apply for a car loan and have a security freeze on my Experian account, I paid the XXXX dollars to get this lifted on XXXX/XXXX/2016 and then they XXXX XXXX can back and said they could run file because I had a federal fraud alert on my phone number. My phone number was not listed in my file, I tried to call Experian they would n't help me over the phone so I logged on and put my phone number on file. Then they said I still had a federal fraud alert on my phone number which is impossible it 's the same number I have had for over 15 years. I just unlocked my security freeze 2 months ago and everything ran perfectly I ca n't get any answers or help from Experian and I am going to lose this deal. If I ca n't get this closed by Monday XXXX/XXXX/2016 it will cost my over XXXX in rebates and discounts.

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