vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-15 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: 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 U.S.C 1681 XXXXBalance {$660.00} XXXX XXXXXXXXBalance : {$7900.00} XXXX XXXX -Balance XXXX {$5500.00} XXXXDate Opened : XX/XX/XXXX : XXXX XXXX-Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX-Date Opened : XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. states have the right to privacy 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section no consumer reporting agency makes any consumer report containing any of the following items of information any other adverse item 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-15 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:
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 U.S.C 1681 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. states have the right to privacy 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section no consumer reporting agency makes any consumer report containing any of the following items of information or any other adverse item 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 2022-11-15 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:
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 U.S.C 1681 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. states have the right to privacy 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section no consumer reporting agency makes any consumer report containing any of the following items of information or any other adverse item 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-15 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
o/a XX/XX/2022 I contacted Synchrony Bank about some unusual fees and charges on my account and informed them i was disputing those. I never heard from them until I received a letter indicating that my account was transferred to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX from XXXX XXXX Ca o/a XX/XX/2022. I received a letter from that firm o/a XX/XX/2022 indicating that they are trying to collect a debit from synchrony bank. I returned the bottom portion of that letter to that firm indicating I was disputing the debit. This firm never sent anything in regards to the debit until I was served with a Summons from the law firm ; this firm has followed proper billing dispute procedures under federal guidelines.

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 2022-11-15 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: January Technologies, Inc
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
I received a letter dated XX/XX/XXXX from January Technologies stating that they were hired to collect an alleged debt of {$540.00} that originated with XXXX XXXX. That letter is attached. I received a follow up letter dated XXXX, XXXX. This letter is also attached. I have never opened an account with XXXX XXXX and suspect fraud here. More importantly, there is no such personal loan account on my credit report ( also attached ).

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-15 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I was never been late on these accounts. I always pay my debt on time. I believe this is a mistake reporting. Please check on the following account and update the error on 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 2022-11-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Affirm Holdings, Inc
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I got an alert showing a 30-day late payment on my credit report in XXXX of 2022 from Affirm. 

When I first signed up for this account they were not reporting to the credit bureaus and as a matter of fact, that was one of the leading factors behind my using the company to make a purchase. This is my first time ever using Affirm. 

After I got the account they started reporting to the credit bureaus, and they didn't give consumers an option to opt out. I already felt that was a violation because it changed the age of my credit report and my utilization. It also reports as a consumer finance account and that carries a negative indicator on credit reports. Lastly, it's a short-payment account and upon paying off the loan I also took another hit from the account closing. 

On top of that, my truth in lending disclosure shows a different payment date from the one that they claim is the date they based the late payment on which can create confusion. 

I called the company and requested a removal of the late payment. A supervisor told me he would put in the request and I should hear back in 3-5 business days, but almost immediately after I got off the phone I got an emailed response that seemed automated saying they would not remove the reporting. I sent back a lengthy email stating my cause and have not gotten a reply back form the company. I was originally told I would hear back by XX/XX/XXXX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing issue — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX I paid XXXX XXXX XXXX {$1600.00} for a cruise starting XX/XX/XXXX. Due to a medical condition of my travel partner we needed to cancel. We both had travel insurance and filed a claim. The insurance company asked for medical documentation. We supplied the MD documentation. Then they made a XXXX request which we supplied. Then, after a long period of time, the insurance company gave us a partial refund. XXXX XXXX Line states they issued three separate refunds to me on my American Express card for the remaining refund amount. These three amounts are {$38.00}, {$590.00} and {$230.00}. I have only received the {$38.00}. I have contacted XXXX several times and once was told to wait because the refunds can take time. I then filed documentation with the XXXX Customer Service office. Their response put the entire delay of my refund on my travel agent. My travel agent checked with XXXX and they told her all refunds were sent to my AmEx card by them and supplied transaction numbers for each refund. I have contacted AmEx several times by phone and letter and opened several dispute cases. Each time they say I have received all my refunds yet there is no record of them on my statement. AmEx has also refused to investigate these dispute cases stating it was past 60 days. I explained that it took so long because of insurance delays and working with XXXX to obtain my refund. I also asked XXXX to verify that all XXXX refunds were sent to AmEx. I believe that I have tried all the ways that a consumer can obtain the refund that is due. Please help!!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-15 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Communication tactics — You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.
State: CT

Complaint narrative:
I have asked Comenity Bank to stop calling me at work and my personal phone. I have been working with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX on credit card consolidation. I just dont want to be harassed

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-15 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Private student loan
Issue: Struggling to repay your loan — Can't get other flexible options for repaying your loan
Company: SLM CORPORATION
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I have a private student loan through Sallie Mae for XXXX XXXX, a school that shut down in 2018 and has been included in federal discharge programs for defrauding students. I was not able to transfer any credits or finish my degree program. I have a loan for {$10000.00} for services I did not receive. When I have asked Sallie Mae about discharge programs or other alternatives I have been told I need to have XXXX XXXX  issue a refund, which is obviously not a viable option since they closed XXXX  years ago. No other options have been offered.

Company public response: Company believes complaint is the result of an isolated error
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-15 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: I.C. System, Inc.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
As a federally protected Consumer, the consumer comes now to dispute any alleged claims you currently are reporting as a consumer debt on the consumers credit report.

The Consumer is requesting validation from you pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 USC 1692g Sec. 809 ( 8 ) ( FDCPA ).

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 2022-11-15 00:00:00
Product: Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan — Installment loan
Issue: Problem with additional add-on products or services — 
Company: UPGRADE, INC.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
I have a few lines of credit with Upgrade which I have informed them I will no longer be paying as a result of Upgrade breaching our contract, violating my privacy rights and deliberately providing FALSE information. I have to bank account linked to these loans, As retaliation Upgrade has refused to to allow me to remove any one or either of those accounts. I want to remove these account because I found out Upgrade is able to ascertain all my transactions including my medical transactions which is a direct violation of my Hippa rights. Further, a more severe violation because Upgrade takes that information and sells it to third party data collecting companies. Which is also a clear and direct breach of our contract a contract Upgrade drafted. I am requesting Upgrade remove my account ending in XXXX from all loans/ lines of credit it is linked to. I no longer will provide Upgrade permission to debit this account nor collect information from this account.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
Re : Complaint filed against XXXX XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX CFPB Complaint ID : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ID XXXX XXXX Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Original Acct XXXX # : XXXX As it pertains to my CFPB complaint filed on XX/XX/XXXX with a Debt Validation letter to XXXX XXXX XXXX they are in violation of the law by not responding to the Debt Validation within a 30 day period pursuant to 15 U.S. Code 1681i - PROCEDURE IN CASE OF DISPUTED ACCURACY. As a result of this violation consumer reporting agencies must abide by the law and promptly DELETE this unverified and negative item from my credit file. SEE LAW ATTACHED and below.

15 U.S. Code 1681- Procedure in Case of Disputed Accuracy ( A ) In general Subject to subsection ( f ) and except as provided in subsection ( g ), if the completeness or accuracy of any item of information contained in a consumers file at a consumer reporting agency is disputed by the consumer and the consumer notifies the agency directly, or indirectly through a reseller, of such dispute, the agency shall, free of charge, conduct a reasonable reinvestigation to determine whether the disputed information is inaccurate and record the current status of the disputed information, or DELETE the item from the file in accordance with paragraph ( 5 ), before the end of 30-day period beginning on the date on which the agency receives the notice of the dispute from the consumer or reseller. ( AGENCY is the CFPB in this matter ) ( 5 ) Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information - SEE LAW ATTACHED and below ( A ) In general If, after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( 1 ) of any information disputed by a consumer, an item of the information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or CAN NOT BE VERIFIED, the consumer reporting agency shall ( i ) promptly DELETE that item of information from the file of the consumer, or modify that item of information, as appropriate, based on the results of the reinvestigation ; and ( ii ) promptly notify the furnisher of that information that the information has been modified or deleted from the file of the consumer. 


NOTE : XXXX. The CFPB sent a notice to XXXX XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX that their response time is Past Due - SEE ATTACHED On XX/XX/XXXX I called XXXX XXXX XXXX to inform them this is not my debt and asked them to respond in writing to my complaint through the CFPB, they asked for my email address, rushed me off the phone and sent a settlement offer for a debt that isn't mine - SEE ATTACHED.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-11-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
Re : Complaint filed against XXXX XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX CFPB Complaint ID : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ID XXXX XXXX Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Original Acct XXXX # : XXXX As it pertains to my CFPB complaint filed on XX/XX/XXXX with a Debt Validation letter to XXXX XXXX XXXX they are in violation of the law by not responding to the Debt Validation within a 30 day period pursuant to 15 U.S. Code 1681i - PROCEDURE IN CASE OF DISPUTED ACCURACY. As a result of this violation consumer reporting agencies must abide by the law and promptly DELETE this unverified and negative item from my credit file. SEE LAW ATTACHED and below.

15 U.S. Code 1681- Procedure in Case of Disputed Accuracy ( A ) In general Subject to subsection ( f ) and except as provided in subsection ( g ), if the completeness or accuracy of any item of information contained in a consumers file at a consumer reporting agency is disputed by the consumer and the consumer notifies the agency directly, or indirectly through a reseller, of such dispute, the agency shall, free of charge, conduct a reasonable reinvestigation to determine whether the disputed information is inaccurate and record the current status of the disputed information, or DELETE the item from the file in accordance with paragraph ( 5 ), before the end of 30-day period beginning on the date on which the agency receives the notice of the dispute from the consumer or reseller. ( AGENCY is the CFPB in this matter ) ( 5 ) Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information - SEE LAW ATTACHED and below ( A ) In general If, after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( 1 ) of any information disputed by a consumer, an item of the information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or CAN NOT BE VERIFIED, the consumer reporting agency shall ( i ) promptly DELETE that item of information from the file of the consumer, or modify that item of information, as appropriate, based on the results of the reinvestigation ; and ( ii ) promptly notify the furnisher of that information that the information has been modified or deleted from the file of the consumer.

NOTE : 1. The CFPB sent a notice to XXXX XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX that their response time is Past Due - SEE ATTACHED On XX/XX/XXXX I called XXXX XXXX XXXX to inform them this is not my debt and asked them to respond in writing to my complaint through the CFPB, they asked for my email address, rushed me off the phone and sent a settlement offer for a debt that isn't mine - SEE ATTACHED.

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 2022-11-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Fees or interest — Problem with fees
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
Back in XXXX I opened a checking account with Wells Fargo bank and deposited a settlement check. In XXXX, I deposited another large check. I opted to get a platinum credit card with a credit limit of {$500.00} initially, Wells Fargo increased the credit limit to {$1000.00} in the first five months. XX/XX/XXXX, I injured myself and have not been able to work. Wells Fargo closed the credit card account around XX/XX/XXXX and stated on my account page that I could make payments until balance is paid off. However, Wells Fargo has stopped adding late fees recently but continues to add fees and interest charges on this closed account. When I make payments, the payments are not toward the principal but the internet and fees. So far the fees are over {$200.00} in XXXX and interest is {$87.00} in XXXX. How can Wells Fargo charge interest and fees on a closed account? XXXX interested in paying off the principal balance without the fees and/or interest attached. Ive tried to explain this to Wells Fargo customer service reps to no avail. They just call and harass on a closed account. I have no problem paying the principal but how can I get my payments to go towards my principal on this closed account. Is this legal? Please someone help. I do not use this credit card since it is and has been closed.

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 2022-11-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, MI XXXX To whom this may concern, RE : Inaccurate and Unverified accounts XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Violation Status following your investigation : Seriously past due date I am sending this letter in response to the results of your incomplete investigation. I want to inform you that this is NOT a refusal to pay but in accordance with my rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act I am disputing these accounts and requesting a validation of debt. ( 15 USC 1692g Sec. 809 ( b ) ).

I am NOT requesting a verification, but I am requesting for validation. I request that your office provide me with evidence that I am obligated to pay you. Please provide me with the following information : 1. State what the money you say I owe is for.

2. How did you come to determine that amount?

3. Provide copies of agreements bearing my signature, stating that I agreed to pay what you say I owe.

4. Show me the proof that you are licensed to collect in my state ; provide your license number.

5. Provide me with proof that the statute of limitations has not expired.

6. A valid, legible copy of the agreement stating the debt and interest charges.

7. How is a closed collection account past due? This is a violation of the FCRA!

********DELETE THESE ACCOUNTS********** As you know it is against the law to report any information not proven accurate. If your company fails to comply or respond to this letter within the allotted time of 30 days from the date you receive this letter, this account must be deleted and removed immediately from my credit report. Also, all future attempts to collect this debt must stop. 

Thank you, 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