vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2020-07-17 00:00:00
Product: Vehicle loan or lease — Loan
Issue: Problems at the end of the loan or lease — Unable to receive car title or other problem after the loan is paid off
Company: Westlake Services, LLC
State: TN

Complaint narrative:
The car I financed through Westlake was totaled and paid off by my insurance company. My payoff was less than the value of the car so Westlake received $ XXXX excess payment which was supposed to be sent to me within 21 days of receiving the payoff. They received the payoff on XX/XX/2020. It has been 35 days and Westlake has not issued this payment.

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 2020-07-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes — 
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
In the past I was able to freeze and unfreeze my credit using a pin via the Experian website. This was done instantly. On XX/XX/2020, I tried using the Experian site to lift my freeze and was not able to do so. Instead, I was sent a form that contained such fine print that I could not read it without using a magnifying glass. 

I called the Experian 800 number and was told that all future freeze or lifts would have to be submitted by mail with all my personal information filled out on the unreadable fine print form and then mail to Experian alone with a copy of my drivers license and utility bill. The freeze lift or freeze would take 3 days from receipt of the form and copies only if all the information were correct. 

Experian is making it very difficult for people to freeze or unfreeze their credit information with them. Also, be forcing one to mail out all your personal information along with a copy of a driver license place one at risk for identity thief. 
I did finally reach someone at customer service at Experian and was asked to buy a program they had on credit monitoring that would once again allow me to do credit freeze lifts and locks online. Experian is purposely making it difficult for one to use what should be a free service be requiring all your personal information be sent be mail in order to use 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 2020-07-17 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: AR

Complaint narrative:
I have the app XXXX XXXX  to keep track of my scores. I recently logged on and saw unknown suspicious accounts that use to be open under my name and social. I also saw several recent inquiries. Seems like the same person who took my identity to open these accounts is trying to continue to open more accounts under my name because my credit was ran a couple of time. These accounts and inquiries were not made by me. Please take these unknown items off my 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 2020-07-17 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
Midland Funding LLC, XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX have been attempting to collect on debts that were settled with original creditors. They have tried to collect on credit card/telecommunications accounts for several years and refuse to remove these settled/paid accounts from my credit report. It is fraudulent to attempt to collect on paid debts.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-07-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I signed up with Experian Boost on XX/XX/XXXX. It said if I sign up with Experian Boost my credit score would likely increase by 9 points. It said to choose my bank from a list. My bank was not on their list so I could not proceed with the process. Today I got an email from them stating my credit score decreased by 16 points. Nothing on my credit report changed. I did not charge anything, did not have any late payments, no accounts were closed, nothing! They randomly reduced my credit score after NOT using their service. They may say it is because I had a closed account but that was back in XXXX and my credit was already reduced because of that. That is why I was trying to raise it with Experian Boost.  This is beyond frustrating. This is fraud. I have no control over what they do and what they post. I need to apply for a mortgage and now I am out of the range I need to be. I went from a XXXX to a XXXX over the past couple of months because a credit card company cancelled a card for non-use and then Experian dropped me 16 points for not using their service.

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 2020-07-17 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am still in preparations in purchasing a home, I have been monitoring my credit report thru XXXX and noticed there are still inquires that do not belong to me nor did I give authorization to run my credit. Some have been removed from other bureaus so I am not sure why they are still on here. Please remove these items : XXXX XXXX | XX/XX/2019, XXXX | XX/XX/2019, XXXX XXXX | XX/XX/2019, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2019, XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2019, XXXX XXXX | XX/XX/2019, XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2019, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2019, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX | XX/XX/2019, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  | XX/XX/2019, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX | XX/XX/2019 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2019, XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2019, XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2019, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2019, XXXX XXXX XXXX | XX/XX/2019, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX | XX/XX/2019, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2019. I am doing this on my on behalf to I can continue my home buying process.

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 2020-07-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am still in preparations in purchasing a home, I have been monitoring my credit report thru XXXX  and noticed there are still inquires that do not belong to me nor did I give authorization to run my credit. Some have been removed from other bureaus so I am not sure why they are still on here. Please remove these items : XXXXXXXX XXXX  | XX/XX/2019, XXXX | XX/XX/2019, XXXX XXXX | XX/XX/2019, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2019, XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2019, XXXX XXXX | XX/XX/2019, XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2019, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2019, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX | XX/XX/2019, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  | XX/XX/2019, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2019 XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/2019, XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2019, XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2019, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2019, XXXX XXXX XXXX | XX/XX/2019, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX | XX/XX/2019, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2019. I am doing this on my on behalf to I can continue my home buying process.

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 2020-07-17 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX is reporting and inaccurate balance to transunion and the the bureau refuses to validate the correct information. There are 5 accounts with the same account number yet they are saying I owe them which I paid them off. I requested a detailed account history which has yet to be provided. Any incorrect information should be validated or removed! 

I am writing to request that you please provide the following information : 1. Please evidence your authorization under 15 USC 1692 ( e ) and 15 USC 1692 ( f ) in this alleged matter. 
2. What is your authorization of law for your collection of information? 
3. What is your authorization of law for your collection of this alleged debt? 
4. Please evidence your authorization to do business or operate in this state. 
5. Please evidence proof of the alleged debt, including the alleged contract or other instrument bearing my signature. 
6. Please provide a complete account history, including any charges added for collection activity.

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 2020-07-17 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:
I dowloaded XXXX XXXX yesterday for the first time and I noticed I had several accounts that didnt belong to me.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-07-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I dowloaded XXXX XXXX yesterday for the first time and I noticed I had several accounts that didnt belong to me.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-07-17 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: AR

Complaint narrative:
This is the first time I have ever encountered identity theft. I pulled my credit for myself and there are many fraudulent accounts that do not belong to me. Not only did I find out that my name and social security was being used to open accounts, but also while I was trying to file taxes my consultant informed me that my social security number had already been filed. Please remove these unknown items from my report as soon as possible. XXXX XXXX {$16000.00} XXXX   XXXX {$1100.00} XXXX/XXXX XXXX {$410.00} XXXX/XXXX XXXX {$420.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-07-17 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: AR

Complaint narrative:
This is the first time I have ever encountered identity theft. I pulled my credit for myself and there are many fraudulent accounts that do not belong to me. Not only did I find out that my name and social security was being used to open accounts, but also while I was trying to file taxes my consultant informed me that my social security number had already been filed. Please remove these unknown items from my report as soon as possible. XXXX XXXX {$16000.00} XXXX   XXXX {$1100.00} XXXX/XXXX  XXXX {$410.00} XXXX/XXXX  XXXX {$420.00}

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 2020-07-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: AR

Complaint narrative:
This is the first time I have ever encountered identity theft. I pulled my credit for myself and there are many fraudulent accounts that do not belong to me. Not only did I find out that my name and social security was being used to open accounts, but also while I was trying to file taxes my consultant informed me that my social security number had already been filed. Please remove these unknown items from my report as soon as possible. XXXX  XXXX {$16000.00} XXXX   XXXX {$1100.00} XXXX/XXXX  XXXX {$410.00} XXXX/XXXX XXXX {$420.00}

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 2020-07-17 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
Portfolio Recovery Associates ( PRA Group ) has been attempting to collect on debts that were settled with original creditors. They have tried to collect on credit card/telecommunications accounts for several years and refuse to remove these settled/paid accounts from my credit report. It is fraudulent to attempt to collect on paid debts.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-07-17 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: AR

Complaint narrative:
I pulled my credit to myself for the first time in 2 years and I have derogatory items that are not mine including two bankruptcies. These accounts are fraudulent and need to be deleted. Please remove these unknown accounts from my name XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$2100.00} XXXX  XXXX {$4000.00} US DEP ED XXXX {$390.00} XXXX XXXX {$1300.00} XXXX XXXX {$1100.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-07-17 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
While I was in the process of trying to rent an apartment. My credit report had to get pulled. I was denied due to several unknown items on report. I then printed out a copy of my report from XXXX  XXXX to check the reason I was denied, and I realized that someone has been using my social security number to open up accounts I have never been aware of. These accounts do not belong to me. Please remove these items from my report. XXXX   XXXX {$120.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-07-17 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Trouble during payment process — 
Company: Freedom Mortgage Company
State: IN

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/2020 our mortgage lender Freedom Mortgage issued the annual Escrow Account Disclosure Statement. In the statement they calculated that we had a surplus of {$1700.00}. Under RESPA, they have 30 days from the date of the statement to refund any amount over {$50.00}. As of XX/XX/2020, they have not refunded said amount. Called Freedom today, XX/XX/2020, and was informed the refund would not be processed until XX/XX/2020. In my call I stated that federal statute states that refunds must be made within 30 days, and their claim was they were behind due to the virus. A virus is no excuse to violate federal statute. Yes, the surplus will be paid, but it is still late, so I would like it on the record that they violated RESPA.

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 2020-07-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
I have three credit cards with XXXX XXXX XXXX. I was recently out of work due to the pandemic and was not able to make payments. I spoke with them and got my cards up to date, and asked them could they please remove the late payments that were reported to my credit report, as I thought the government asked creditors not to report late payments due to the outbreak. XXXX XXXX informed me that they could not remove the late payments. The late payments occurred in the months of XXXX And XXXX of 2020 on all 3 cards. Im looking to have these late payments removed from my credit reports as it is damaging my score.

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 2020-07-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
I have three credit cards with XXXX XXXX XXXX. I was recently out of work due to the pandemic and was not able to make payments. I spoke with them and got my cards up to date, and asked them could they please remove the late payments that were reported to my credit report, as I thought the government asked creditors not to report late payments due to the outbreak. XXXX XXXX informed me that they could not remove the late payments. The late payments occurred in the months of XXXX And XXXX of 2020 on all 3 cards. Im looking to have these late payments removed from my credit reports as it is damaging my score.

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 2020-07-17 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: AR

Complaint narrative:
I pulled my credit to myself for the first time in 2 years and I have derogatory items that are not mine including two bankruptcies. These accounts are fraudulent and need to be deleted. Please remove these unknown accounts from my name XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$2100.00} XXXX XXXX {$4000.00} US DEP ED XXXX {$390.00} XXXX XXXX {$1300.00} XXXX XXXX {$1100.00}

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 2020-07-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: AR

Complaint narrative:
I pulled my credit to myself for the first time in 2 years and I have derogatory items that are not mine including two bankruptcies. These accounts are fraudulent and need to be deleted. Please remove these unknown accounts from my name XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$2100.00} XXXX  XXXX {$4000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$390.00} XXXX XXXX {$1300.00} XXXX XXXX {$1100.00}

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 2020-07-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
I have three credit cards with Capital One Bank. I was recently out of work due to the pandemic and was not able to make payments. I spoke with them and got my cards up to date, and asked them could they please remove the late payments that were reported to my credit report, as I thought the government asked creditors not to report late payments due to the outbreak. Capital One informed me that they could not remove the late payments. The late payments occurred in the months of XXXX And XXXX of 2020 on all 3 cards. Im looking to have these late payments removed from my credit reports as it is damaging my score.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2020-07-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/20 ; Unable to file dispute. Tried online, was told to call phone number. Phone number on printout is only for memberships, and eventually you get hung up on. There is NO WAY to file a Dispute with these people, and NO WAY to get a real person on the phone ( unless of course you buy their " membership, '' I'm sure. ) This is a violation of the FCRA. 

I have a RIGHT to file a Dispute, and they have a DUTY to accept, process and investigate it. 

I want the CFPB to investigate this, and I want the name and address of the Experian NJ Registered Agent so I can initiate a suit against them in the Special Civil Part of the Superior Court for damages.

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