vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681.

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I am requesting that it will be removed from my credit report as soon as possible.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes — 
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
In XXXX, I reached out to TransUnion to freeze my credit report, but my information was still made public. The sad part is I still currently work as a XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and I'm currently on Worker 's Comp due to an injury sustained on the job.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-13 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer — Trouble with how payments are being handled
Company: MOHELA
State: MO

Complaint narrative:
I made a specialty payment in which I chose the loan I wanted the payment to go towards. I understand that the interest is paid first thanks to the payment plan I'm under however, the payment I made on the loan I chose had less interest than the payment amount. This means the rest should have gone towards the principal, but instead every cent went towards interest according to the receipt I received. To make matters worse, the interest this payment supposedly went towards never even went down on any of the loans. Looking on my account statement and payments history it doesn't show where my payment even went, just says 'Interest ' and doesn't show specifically where it was used even though it does show the loan I chose. I waited two months before placing this complaint thinking it was just needing time to show correctly, that doesn't seem to be the case. Now, I just made a payment with my fourth lender which doesn't make any sense as to where the money went and why it was not applied to principal like my financial advisor states it should after the interest is gone. My financial advisor had suggested the snow ball method in that I would begin knocking out my smaller loans first then go after the larger ones, doesn't seem to matter if these companies are just going to pocket my money and not actually apply it to my balance. I tried to contact the company however, the phone lines are always busy ( they don't have email ) and I have to wait on hold until they close while talking to an automated system. Is it too much to ask for a transparent bill or receipt that spells out everything and actually shows what we are paying on, where the money is actually going? I'll be reporting this mess to the attorney general as well, just can't take this constant billing error problem with every lender I've ever been through with my student loans. And it's always the same way as this one, take the payment and have no clue where the payment actually went, but we received your payment.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-13 00:00:00
Product: Prepaid card — General-purpose prepaid card
Issue: Trouble using the card — Trouble using the card to spend money in a store or online
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
I received an American Express prepaid e-card as a prize from a sweepstakes win on XX/XX/2023 preloaded with {$500.00}. I used the card once ( two separate transactions ) at XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX and I have not been able to use the card anywhere else, including XXXX, since. I have tried purchases at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, and even tried to pay a bill with it, all transactions were declined ( even though the preauthorization XXXX shows up in the transactions of the card ).

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute inaccurate information on my credit report related to accounts reported by [ Company Name ]. Upon reviewing my credit report, I have identified a significant error that requires immediate attention and correction. The details of the disputed information are as follows : Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX All three accounts appear to be associated with the same company, which suggests an error in reporting as they contain different information. I want to bring this discrepancy to your attention and request a thorough investigation to rectify this issue. 

I have attached supporting documentation, including [ list the documents you are attaching, such as account statements, correspondence with the company, etc. ], that confirms these accounts are related to the same company and should reflect consistent information. 

I understand that, according to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), you have 30 days to complete your investigation. I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and request that you provide me with a written update on the results of your investigation. 

If the investigation confirms that the information is inaccurate, I request that you update my credit report accordingly and provide me with a corrected copy. 

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I trust that you will handle this dispute in accordance with the FCRA guidelines and work to resolve it as quickly as possible. 


Sincerely, 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 2023-11-13 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Deposits and withdrawals
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I checked in to the XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX and XXXX. Both times I had to deposit {$50.00} more for the hotel incidental fees twice. After I checked out on XX/XX/XXXX. I was told both of {$50.00} that totaled to {$100.00} will be sent back to my card account 3-5 days. Friday arrives I still didnt have my money deposited back into my account. So I called and got the manager XXXX XXXX on the phone who was very rude and used me being loud as an excuse to hang up the phone and tell me she wont be returning my money back. Although I let her know I took a screenshot of my account balance being back to {$6.00} before and after the transaction both times. She also, informed me how I couldnt take screenshots of the account. My money was never returned to me. 

I then called Wells Fargo who stated that they dont see the transaction of the {$50.00} deposit twice even though I have a screenshot of the monies being deposited and the ending balance after purchase of the room. Therefore there is no debate on the whether or not the transaction existed. Wells Fargo then informed me that they couldnt help me because they dont see it in their end.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681.

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681.

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I opened an account with Lowes. Used the card at the local Lowes store. Never received a bill from Lowes. Received a collection letter from Synchrony Bank who apparently runs the Lowes credit card saying I never paid the bill of approximately XXXX. The charged be twice that amount in late fees. When I inquired with Lowes as to why I never received a bill. They informed me that the e mailed the bill to my email. I never requested e billing. So as soon I I received the collection notice from Synchrony Bank I paid the entire balance. Synchronicity issued a negative report to the credit bureaus that resulted in a dramatic drop in my credit score. I purchased furniture from a local retailer last year and the same thing happened. Turns out Synchony was also the credit card issuer for this store as well. Bottom line is Synchony Banks deceptive practice of forcing e billing on consumers without notification and their aggressive collection reporting is harming senior citizens like myself and needs to be stopped.

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 2023-11-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
This is XXXX XXXX do not deny my complaint by stating that I filed this by some other means than myself. This is done 100 % by me. The stuff on my credit report is wrong and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports I never gave any written consent to report anything on my consumer reports no consent is fraud.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
FOLLOW UP. I FILED A COMPLAINT 30 DAYS AGO STILL NO RESULT. THIS IS UNDER FEDERAL LAW, 
YOU HAVE 30 DAYS TO COMPLETE YOUR INVESTIGATION. THESE NEGATIVE ITEMS ARE HIGHLY DAMAGING MY CREDIT REPORT AND CREDITWORTHINESS. 

On XXXX, I wrote to you requesting an investigation into items that I believed were fraud, 
inaccurate, and falsely reporting. To this date only response that I have received was computergenerated letter stating that you have ceased investigation of my credit reports because, in your 
opinion, you believe that I have used a third party credit repair agency. Not only do I believe this to be a 
stall tactic on your part to grant you an additional 30 days to comply with my original request, but I 
believe it to be a blatant violation of the FCRA.
I have maintained a careful record of my communications with you for the purpose of filing a complaint 
with the FTC should you continue in your non-compliance.
I further remind you that, as in White v. XXXX XXXX XXXX, 993 F. Supp. 2d 1154 - Dist. 
Court, (CD California 2014); you may be liable for violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) by 
recklessly failing to follow reasonable procedures to ensure the accurate reporting of debts discharged 
in bankruptcy and by refusing to adequately investigate consumer disputes regarding the status of 
discharged accounts.
I have requested that all NON CREDITORS, COLLECTION AGENCIES, and DEBT COLLECTORS provide proof 
of alleged items. I request to be provided with specifically the original application, contract, note, or 
another instrument bearing my signature.
In addition, any the contract signed between NON CREDITORS, COLLECTION AGENCIES, and DEBT 
COLLECTORS & the original creditor, notarized and sworn under penalty and perjury NON CREDITORS, 
COLLECTION AGENCIES, and DEBT COLLECTORS ability to collect this alleged debt.
I request this under 15 U.S. Code  1692g - Validation of debts. If information is not provided or the 
false reporting isnt removed; as in Wenger v. XXXX XXXX XXXX., No. 95-6445 (C.D.Cal. Nov. 14, 1995), 
you may be liable for your willful non-compliance. Credit reporting laws ensure that bureaus report only 
100% accurate credit information. Every step must be taken to assure the information reported is 
completely accurate and correct. The following information therefore needs to be reinvestigated.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-13 00:00:00
Product: Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan — Payday loan
Issue: Charged fees or interest you didn't expect — 
Company: Crow Creek Sioux Tribe
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
I needed a loan to help cover a bill for XX/XX/XXXX so on XX/XX/XXXX I put in for a loan. I was directed over to XXXX XXXX where they gave me a loan for {$1000.00}. The called me before signing just to let me know when my first payment would come out but I did not receive payment schedule or disclosures until after. I looked at them and realized it says my interest rate is 670.99 % which i would have never agreed to and no one disclosed ahead of time.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I'm really not sure what happened. I have mailed off letters to the credit bureaus continuously and thus far I have not gotten a response. My name is XXXX XXXX and I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information. There is no third party involved. Please review the uploaded letters.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I'm in the process of buying a home and I realized I had damages on my credit report. According to the 15 U.S. Code 1681 their should not be any damages on my credit report its a defamation to my character.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: DISCOVER BANK
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I called the creditor direct since I saw incorrect information on my status. My account is up to date as I was informed twice by them. They refuse to update my account. I have been disputing this account for going on two months. I have sent them letters as well.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services — Didn't receive services that were advertised
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CT

Complaint narrative:
Transunion will not allow access to my identity protection account. After login it wants authorization code which they are refusing to send!!!! 
After contacting them they instructed me to do things that were completely unrelated to the issue of them not sending verification code. ( My email has been working fine all morning and only the code is not being sent! )

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-11-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
FOLLOW UP. I FILED A COMPLAINT 30 DAYS AGO STILL NO RESULT. THIS IS UNDER FEDERAL LAW, 
YOU HAVE 30 DAYS TO COMPLETE YOUR INVESTIGATION. THESE NEGATIVE ITEMS ARE HIGHLY DAMAGING MY CREDIT REPORT AND CREDITWORTHINESS. 



On XXXX, I wrote to you requesting an investigation into items that I believed were fraud, 
inaccurate, and falsely reporting. To this date only response that I have received was computergenerated letter stating that you have ceased investigation of my credit reports because, in your 
opinion, you believe that I have used a third party credit repair agency. Not only do I believe this to be a 
stall tactic on your part to grant you an additional 30 days to comply with my original request, but I 
believe it to be a blatant violation of the FCRA.
I have maintained a careful record of my communications with you for the purpose of filing a complaint 
with the FTC should you continue in your non-compliance.
I further remind you that, as in White v. Experian Information Solutions, 993 F. Supp. 2d 1154 - Dist. 
Court, (CD California 2014); you may be liable for violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) by 
recklessly failing to follow reasonable procedures to ensure the accurate reporting of debts discharged 
in bankruptcy and by refusing to adequately investigate consumer disputes regarding the status of 
discharged accounts.
I have requested that all NON CREDITORS, COLLECTION AGENCIES, and DEBT COLLECTORS provide proof 
of alleged items. I request to be provided with specifically the original application, contract, note, or 
another instrument bearing my signature.
In addition, any the contract signed between NON CREDITORS, COLLECTION AGENCIES, and DEBT 
COLLECTORS & the original creditor, notarized and sworn under penalty and perjury NON CREDITORS, 
COLLECTION AGENCIES, and DEBT COLLECTORS ability to collect this alleged debt.
I request this under 15 U.S. Code  1692g - Validation of debts. If information is not provided or the 
false reporting isnt removed; as in Wenger v. XXXX XXXX XXXX., No. 95-6445 (C.D.Cal. Nov. 14, 1995), 
you may be liable for your willful non-compliance. Credit reporting laws ensure that bureaus report only 
100% accurate credit information. Every step must be taken to assure the information reported is 
completely accurate and correct. The following information therefore needs to be reinvestigated.

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