vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — Store credit card
Issue: Other features, terms, or problems — Privacy issues
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Opened a Synchrony - issued secured amazon store credit card on XX/XX/XXXX. The card worked immediately for my first purchase, but then started to be declined by the issuing bank when I tried to make any additional purchases. Contacted amazon, they informed me I had to contact the issuer. I then contacted synchrony, they said it was an amazon error. Attempted this a few more times, getting bounced back and forth as both companies passed the buck, until finally deciding to cut my losses- I contacted synchrony later that day on XX/XX/XXXX and told them to close the account and refund my security funds deposit to my debit card. As shown in the screenshot attached, they attempted to claim that they were completely unable to process electronic transactions, despite having taken my deposit via debit, and could only possibly issue a paper check in 10-14 business days once the account was finalized closing. This would have allowed them to hold my assets for an inestimable period of time, while forfeiting no interest earned or written documentation of timeliness or procedure. I then called them again today, XX/XX/XXXX, and insisted on speaking to a supervisor after the first rep tried to make the same claim. I read them the specific lines of Section V. of the cardholder agreement provided and signed to open the account, also publicly accesible on the synchrony website, which gives ACH as an example of an " approved method '' of deposit returns, as well as paper check. It is also explicitly written in this section that the delivery may be stipulated by the cardholder of any such approved methods. The supervisor on XX/XX/XXXX then finally conceded the information that since the deposit is still a pending charge and was made electronically, it would be automatically returned electronically within 7-10 days. This felt like a dismissal and a callous attempt to get me off the phone, as synchrony has been unwilling to provide me any such notice in writing or otherwise documentable. They have already attempted to contradict their own expressly written terms, and are able to indefinitely profit by lending my funds elsewhere. The debit charge reversal required to satisfy this matter is absolutely a trivial function of any merchant account, and there is no excusable reason for a financial institution to be allowed to continue such predatory and exploitative practices without any accountability to consumers.

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 2023-07-10 00:00:00
Product: Vehicle loan or lease — Loan
Issue: Managing the loan or lease — Problem with fees charged
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: IN

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX I was charged an 11.04 % annual percentage rate and a XXXX charge of XXXX cents on a used XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. I was charged originally XXXX but it totaled XXXX in total for my used truck that had XXXX miles already. I also put XXXX as a down payment. I pay each month XXXX. 
The LII U.S. Code Title 15 chapter 41 sub chapter 1 Part C Subcode 1662 ( 1 ) that a specific periodic consumer credit amount or installment amount can be arranged, unless the creditor usually and customarily arranges credit payments or installments for that period and in that amount. 
( 2 ) that a specified downpayment is required in connection with any extension of consumer credit, unless the creditor usually and customarily arranges downpayments in that amount. 
( Pub. XXXX XXXX, title XXXX, XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, 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 2023-07-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: WI

Complaint narrative:
When I reviewed my credit report, I discovered that some of the information was erroneous. The XXXX and Equifax credit bureaus must validate these accounts in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not authorized to fail to validate these reporting accounts as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. The following accounts need to investigate and correct for erroneous reporting in my file are listed on my credit report XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$35.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$40.00}.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-10 00:00:00
Product: Vehicle loan or lease — Loan
Issue: Getting a loan or lease — Fraudulent loan
Company: Westlake Services, LLC
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
I got a car around XX/XX/XXXX and put down XXXX which then I financed the rest through XXXX XXXX. When the first payment was due they sent me the payment portal which was faulty because it would say processing but wouldn't process and then you find out later that the payment didn't go through. It would then say try again later, little did I know later wouldn't be available. They repossessed the car for default on the first payment and the contract doesn't specify how many days you have until default. After calling the company I was told 10 days by XXXX associate and 14 days by another. They even told me that it's not in the contract but it's common knowledge, even though they didn't know the if it was 10 days or XXXX themselves which tells me it's not so common. Then they told me it was not a done deal and they would call me to give me their final decision which they did call and finalized it. I lost my down payment and now have this negative remark pending on my credit report because of their flawed system and I can't help but feel scammed.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
This is a formal request for a re-investigation of the account listed below. The previous item was claimed to have been accurate or verified. These are inaccurate and need to be corrected immediately. Experian is required to authenticate this item under Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ). It is not acceptable to treat this reporting item as unconfirmed information without producing proof within the legal time range. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ), please investigate the unverifiable item and update it immediately in my report : 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 2023-07-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NC

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 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-10 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
My name is XXXX XXXX and I am reaching out to you, because I have an issue with the way my credit utilization is being reported. My score was approximately XXXX as of XX/XX/2023 and my score is XXXX. The credit bureau stated that my credit utilization was XXXX XXXX which is incorrect. I only charged XXXX XXXX of one of my credit cards. My other credit cards all have a XXXX balances. Per the information I received as to how to calculate your credit utilization ratio to determine your credit utilization is a follow : 1. Add up the balances on all your credit cards.

2. Add up the credit limits on all your cards.

3. Divide the total balance by the total credit limit.

4. Multiply by 100 to see your credit utilization ratio as a percentage. 

Based on this, I am using XXXX XXXX of my credit. How can my score go from XXXX to XXXX within 1 month solely based on my having a higher credit card balance on one card and no balance on all other cards. I am starting to think this is purposely happening. Some of my family is experiencing the same issues. Based on research, as long as you stay below 25 % of your credit card usage. Your score should not go down. 

Not only that, my son is an authorized user on my card, which now has decrease his score by XXXX points. 

I would appreciate your assistance in this matter, so that my score can go back to XXXX where it was. I will end up contacting my attorney regarding this, because this is not right. 

I have attached my credit score history so that you can see.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-10 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
My name is XXXX XXXX and I am reaching out to you, because I have an issue with the way my credit utilization is being reported. My score was approximately XXXX as of XX/XX/2023 and my score is XXXX. The credit bureau stated that my credit utilization was XXXX XXXX, which is incorrect. I only charged XXXX XXXX of one of my credit cards. My other credit cards all have a XXXX balances. Per the information I received as to how to calculate your credit utilization ratio to determine your credit utilization is a follow : 1. Add up the balances on all your credit cards.

2. Add up the credit limits on all your cards.

3. Divide the total balance by the total credit limit.

4. Multiply by 100 to see your credit utilization ratio as a percentage. 

Based on this, I am using XXXX XXXX of my credit. How can my score go from XXXX to XXXX within 1 month solely based on my having a higher credit card balance on one card and no balance on all other cards. I am starting to think this is purposely happening. Some of my family is experiencing the same issues. Based on research, as long as you stay below 25 % of your credit card usage. Your score should not go down. 

Not only that, my son is an authorized user on my card, which now has decrease his score by XXXX points. 

I would appreciate your assistance in this matter, so that my score can go back to XXXX where it was. I will end up contacting my attorney regarding this, because this is not right. 

I have attached my credit score history so that you can see.

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 2023-07-10 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:
This is my third endeavor to tell you that I am a victim of identity theft and I complain to question specific records in my document coming about because of the wrongdoing. The records I am questioning connect with no exchanges acquiring any possession of goods, services or money that I have made or authorized. Assuming no one cares either way, block the noteworthy of any information in my credit record that came about due to an alleged fraud or extortion. 
XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance XXXX {$23.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : - XXXX XXXX Balance : {$590.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$570.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : - XXXX & XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : {$310.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$23.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$570.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$130.00} XXXX Inquired on XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  Inquired on XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquired on XXXX 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-10 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:
This is my third endeavor to tell you that I am a victim of identity theft and I complain to question specific records in my document coming about because of the wrongdoing. The records I am questioning connect with no exchanges acquiring any possession of goods, services or money that I have made or authorized. Assuming no one cares either way, block the noteworthy of any information in my credit record that came about due to an alleged fraud or extortion. 
XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$23.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : - XXXX XXXX Balance : {$590.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$570.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$310.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$23.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$570.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$130.00} XXXX Inquired on XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Inquired XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquired on XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
A home depot/citibank card ( starting with XXXX ) is showing a charge-off in XX/XX/2018 on XXXX ; however, this is no missed payments showing previously. Thus, the charge is clear attempt by citibank & XXXX to negatively affect my credit report for more than 7 years.

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 2023-07-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
When I investigated my credit report, I realized that some of the information was erroneous. Experian, XXXX and XXXX are required to authenticate this account under Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ). It is not acceptable to treat this reporting account as unconfirmed information without producing proof within the legal time range. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ), please investigate the unverifiable account below : XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX Balance : {$24000.00}

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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
This is a formal request for a re-investigation of the account listed below. The previous item was claimed to have been accurate or verified. This is inaccurate and needs to be corrected immediately. According to Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ), the three credit bureaus must check this item ( A ). It is unacceptable to list this item as information without verifying them within the legally mandated time frame. I require an investigation, a correction, or removal of the following erroneous information on my credit report 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 2023-07-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: VA

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 2023-07-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: VA

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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: Source Receivables Management LLC
State: MO

Complaint narrative:
Source Receivable Management is collecting a debt for the original creditor XXXX. I will be filing a complaint against XXXX as well. XXXX has sent a debt into collection that I do not owe for equipment they said was never returned. The equipment was indeed returned and some equipment was never sent. I used my own phones that was paid for. I have asked XXXX for the tracking numbers to help with my dispute and they refuse to give me that information. So Im being charged for items I do not have. Not only was the equipment I did received returned, XXXX refunded me multiple credits for my inconvenience and provided me my account number to transfer my service. My new service provided even offered to pay XXXX for me to transfer. I talked to someone from XXXX a week ago and they said they could remove up to {$2000.00} from my account then transferred me over to another department giving me the run around. Source Receivables failed multiple times in investigating this dispute nor did they contact me before placing this account in collections. They failed to provided me with the letter they sent nor did I receive a letter. It has been over 30 days since Ive ask for the information. I did not sign a contract with Source Receivables Management. They are illegally trying to collect money from that I do not owe.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-10 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
This is XXXX 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: SC

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 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 non-monetary relief