vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2016-04-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Credit reporting company's investigation — Inadequate help over the phone
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CT

Complaint narrative:
My credit report split into XXXX reports because it was too large and was supposed to be made into XXXX report again. I just got a copy of my report and there are a significant number of accounts and inquiries that should be appearing on the report that are still missing. Additionally, information for some accounts is not feeding in properly, not showing updated for months when it has been updated, I believe because it is feeding into the XXXX report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-10-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Unable to get credit report/credit score — Problem getting report or credit score
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
I was logged into EQUIFAX , disputing my credit report with EQIFAX, and the credit agency " timed '' me out after completing my dispute. I loggedin again and gave all my personal information and coincidentally, I wasblock by EQUIFAX , and was refused login. Additional information wasrequired for me to log in ( mail in a copy of my drivers License ) and Icould then dispute the issue. I believe that EQUIFAX , intentionally blockme from their site because of the nature of the complaint and thecompany that I am complaining about. Furthermore, I can not talk tocustomer service without having account with EQUIFAX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-10-07 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Public record
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
Hello, My husband and I filed bankruptcy on XXXX/XXXX/2016 and were discharged on XXXX XXXX, 2016. However, XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX reported that we had an " Open Account '' and were behind in our payments. They never reported that we were in an active bankruptcy and that the accounts were included after being notified by the bankruptcy court and our attorney. However, I called Equifax and they repeatedly hung up on me and never changed or removed the information after sending them in our discharge paperwork.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-05-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Public record
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: ID

Complaint narrative:
Equifax or one of their 3rd party information suppliers have listed XXXX separate bankruptcies on my credit report when they are obviously the same bankruptcy. I have tried multiple times to get this error corrected, once with an internet submission and twice via phone calls to Equifax and once through CFPB. This is my second submission through CFPB. I have contacted the bankruptcy court and gotten copies of all public records, the court has, pertaining to my bankruptcy. My one and only bankruptcy was about 7 years ago. It was a Chapter XXXX and it was Discharged. During the years since there was a change in how the court districts where divided plus my original judge retired. This caused the court to do an " intra-district transfer. '' There was also a slight change in my case number indicating the new district code. The internal part of the case number did not change. I have attached, here, copies of the public records I got directly from the court. Sometime in the past several years some " lame '' 3rd party supplier of information looked at these records and put them in their database as XXXX separate bankruptcies. Equifax just keeps going back to this " inept '' supplier and getting the same bad information. Equifax lied to me saying " the court sends them the records and they are directly received from the court. '' Equifax has been sued and lost for the very same lies in the past. Public records are not sent out to reporting bureaus ever. Someone must actually go and access public records. I assume this service is supplied by third parties to Equifax. EQUIFAX PLEASE DO YOUR DUE DILIGENCE AND VERIFY MY INFORMATION BY DIFFERENT MEANS. GOING BACK TO THE SAME ERRONEOUS SOURCE OVER AND OVER JUST MAKES YOU NEGLIGENT. IF YOU, EQUIFAX , COME BACK TO ME AGAIN SAYING YOUR INFORMATION ON ME IS CORRECT THEN I DEMAND TO KNOW SPECIFICALLY WHERE YOU ARE GETTING THIS BAD INFORMATION. I WANT A COMPANY NAME AND ADDRESS, A DIRECT PHONE NUMBER AND A SPECIFIC PERSON TO CONTACT.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-09-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Account terms
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: OK

Complaint narrative:
Equifax is reporting a debt from XX/XX/XXXX that is the last date of delinquency it was sold to a collection agency that is reporting it as XX/XX/XXXX I have never paid anything to the collection agency for I do not owe it due to the fact that the business where the accident happened agreed to pay the bill but did not. I have a lawsuit against the collection agency for refreshing this debt but the Equifax will not remove this item even with proof of the original creditor date of XX/XX/XXXX. I have read on this site that I am correct statute begins after last day of delinquency unless I have paid on it which I have not I want the removed from my credit report this violates my rights.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-11-18 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Improper use of my credit report — Report improperly shared by CRC
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Reporting information on which I have Never requested,,,, in which impact my Credit and Score. I have sent letter on this issue to be eliminated asap from report and they ignored. 
The company are : XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2014XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2014I have not given authorization none of this Company.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-10-12 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional adjustable mortgage (ARM)
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: Seterus, Inc.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
I am victim of Mortgage Fraud perpetrated in XXXX. 
I was approached in XXXX to invest in some real estate properties. I closed on XXXX properties the same day, as I was told that they were " bundled properties ''. The agent that contacted me during his investigation mentioned that that should have been my first " red flag '', as you can not close on that many properties at the same time due to income and credit verification. Loans were closed for a certain amount, and Title company took thousands of dollars without me knowing in my name from a bank account. The agent suggested I contact an attorney. After speaking to the XXXX. XXXX XXXX in Ohio, i received a letter that the mortgages were fraudulent. I contacted the all XXXX mortgage companies to get some kind of resolve, as I am not in a position to keep the homes. I am seeking your assistance as I would like to get a mortgage histories erased from my credit report. I 'm in the process of getting a Deed in Lieu for all of the properties.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-09-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Account status
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
A settlement agreement was made with XXXX ( XXXX ) to settle and pay my balances. I paid the balances and made the settlement and my credit bureau accounts are not showing the correct information.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2015-09-29 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Public record
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IN

Complaint narrative:
Tax Lien has been fully expunged. The credit agencies need to look to the XXXX Clerk 's Office for the information so that it can show up on my credit reports

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-08-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Account status
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
There is a Veterans Affairs/Administration debt on my Equifax credit report. This debt was a mistake and the Veterans Affairs/Administration has taken action to get the debt DELETED from my credit report. It has been successfully removed from XXXX and XXXX but Equifax refuses to remove it stating that the Veterans Affairs/Administration has continuously verified that I owed the debt. Attached is a letter from the Veterans Affairs/Administration to myself ( Dated XX/XX/2016 ) stating they have taken action to reflect delete on my credit reports and it could take up to 45 days. I sent this letter to Equifax and they ignored it and said they would not take any action to contact the Veterans Affairs/Administration and ONLY used an automated system. They informed me they were not allowed to contact the Veterans Affairs/Administration. I asked for it in writing and they hung up on me. They have, on many occasions, asked for my phone number and as soon as they put me on hold, they hang up the phone. I have a XXXX XXXX XXXX and this collection may have a negative impact on it if it is not removed promptly. I have been trying for over a year to get this resolved. Thank you for your assistance.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2015-06-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Improper use of my credit report — Report improperly shared by CRC
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Around XXXX 2014 I applied for a loan with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ). Unbeknownst to me over the next few months ( XXXX ) continued to request copies of my credit reports from the XXXX major credit reporting agencies through XXXX. Some of the request were days apart. Once I found out about the excessive credit inquiries I requested the credit reporting agencies to delete them. I also asked XXXX to have them deleted with negative results.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-07-25 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Account terms
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I had duplicate accounts in XXXX which shows the balance XXXX e.g. XXXX $ on a card that has {$4000.00} total. I erased the XXXX card and paid off the card since.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-07-07 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Account status
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
Equifax shows charge off as status every month for 24 months. Should only report as charge-off for 1 month.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-09-28 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Account status
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MN

Complaint narrative:
This is the second time I am filing a complaint. I have a XXXX School Loan. All my loans were consolidated into one singular loan. I have an automatic payment system set up that automatically withdraws money from my personnel account & applies funds to the account. All the credit companies ( Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX ) are doing two erroneous actions as follows : 1 ) They have charged me with a late payment that was paid on time in XXXX 2013 2 ) Instead of applying this incorrect late payment charge to XXXX account they have applied it to all the subaccounts that were already consolidated ( they even have the same account number )!!!! 
I am being prevented from getting any reasonable loans due to their disparaging reporting. At this point, especially as I have previously complained about their reporting methods in regards to this loan, I would state that these organizations are intentionally taking part in fraudulent & defaming actions, that are causing me great stress and anxiety. 
I would like all of these negative reports expunged from my records & I would like proof that they have taken action to have my XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX that has been legally consolidated into XXXX single loan years ago, listed as XXXX loan.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-08-17 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I am contacting the CFPB for assistance as I am afraid I am being pushed to accept a trial payment under the FHA HAMP program that is higher than it should be under the guidelines issued. I have attached the detailed FHA HAMP trial agreement to this complaint as well. The trial payment was calculated to be {$2500.00}. Within the same agreement, the letter states my income was calculated to be {$6800.00}. This would leave my housing ratio at 37.68 %. According to the HUD guidelines, this modification program is designing to lower the mortgage payment to 31 % of the monthly gross income. If the payment was calculated to be 31 % of my income, the monthly payment would have been closer to {$2100.00}. According to the HUD underwriting guidelines, the payment should have been calculated as less. The unpaid principal balance on this loan is {$340000.00} plus arrears owed $ XXXX {$400000.00} - 30 % allowable deferment = {$280000.00} over 30 years at 2 % = {$1000.00} + escrows {$1000.00} = {$2100.00}. So my income of {$6700.00} x 31 % = {$2100.00} is just enough to qualify. When we questioned this with the bank, we were told this can be calculated up to 38 % for this program but I do not see those guidelines listed anywhere for FHA HAMP as all that is stated for the target payment is the 31 % and not 38 % for the proposed payment. 
Although I am grateful to have the opportunity to keep my home, this difference in payment would be almost {$450.00} less a month and so much more affordable. My main concern is not to be so tight in making the payments that only XXXX unexpected expense could put me delinquent again and that is very scary. I want to ensure I am never in default again.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-03-29 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Information is not mine
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
i have numerous times called and called to this company to remove all inquiries from my account that do not belong to me. they have constantly refused to do so and having all of these inaccurate inquiries on my account is hindering me from getting anything worth having. I literally have XXXX credit inquiries on my report and I 've called and called and called and no one is listening and helping me when i 'm telling them that the information is inaccurate and does n't belong to me. their inconsiderate and reporting inaccurately and i need it to stop, i need results and i need something to happen. i do not have time to go through the stage of pursuing a law suit but that will be my next step if these arent removed immediately. 
the only XXXX i should have on my credit report are : XXXX, XXXX, XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-07-29 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Account terms
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
Hello, I filed bankruptcy in 2015 and reaffirmed my mortgage through my attorney with XXXX XXXX and it was filed in the federal court on XXXX/XXXX/15. I was just made aware that the Mortgage Company has not been reporting and never re-affirmed the mortgage, due to this my credit has declined, I have received higher interest rates for my auto loans as well as I have been denied credit on several occasions. I now have several inquiries on my credit that is impacting the score, my credit worthiness is XXXX. The mortgage company stated that they will mail me a letter of correction but I do not know where to go from here to reestablish myself due to their oversight.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-03-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Credit reporting company's investigation — No notice of investigation status/result
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
Yes it 's been awhile I been using my credit card and I always pay on time and I am always careful to not mess up my credit so recently I checked my credit score and I see its XXXX and XXXX and just like a few days ago I see it had dicreased for no valid reason now it 's XXXX and XXXX I felt really shocked and ca n't even go to sleep the whole day if u guys can solve everything out cuz I really take care of my credit and it 's been 2 years I been using it if u guys can help me out I will really appreciate it? Thank you

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-02-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Information is not mine
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
For most of my life, i 've used cash and never really knew what credit was growing up. Over the last year, I noticed some fraudulent items on my credit that I did n't open. They are all over the XXXX Texas area, and the local police department does n't want to seem to help because its hard to find them. My credit suffered, not as I used it anyways but still, I do n't have a good start. I went online a couple of times to dispute stuff, and nothing happened. Since having my report ran and talked with the federal trade commission, they advised submitting documents to credit bureaus and the negative source who is saying. And to keep responses and when it was sent.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-10-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Improper use of my credit report — Report improperly shared by CRC
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: WA

Complaint narrative:
While checking my personal credit report, I discovered an Unauthorized and Fraudulent credit inquiry made without my KNOWLEDGE or CONSENT by XXXX on or about XXXX/XXXX/2014 on EQUIFAX credit file. I did not authorized or give permission to anyone employed by this company to make any inquiry and view my credit report. XXXX has violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 1681b ( c ). They were not legally entitled to make this fraudulent inquiry. This is a serious breach of my privacy rights. I am requesting that they mail me a copy of my signed authorization form that gave them the right to view my credit within five ( 5 ) business days so that I can verify its validity and advised them that if they can not provide me with proof that I authorized them to view my credit report then I am demanding that they contact the credit bureaus and have them remove the unauthorized and fraudulent hard inquiry immediately.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2016-05-04 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Personal information
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
Good morning, just a minor error. On my report it says that I 'm unemployed, but that is not the case. I 've been at my job for a total of eight years hired back in 2008 till present. Same place of employment XXXX in XXXX Nj. Please respond to this issue. Enjoy the rest of your day and have a safe weekend.. Thank you XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX NJ XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-02-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Personal information
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
On my credit report it has XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Texas XXXX which is my ex husbands address with his new wife. I have never lived there. Also shows as working for XXXX XXXX, I 've never had them as an employer. I want to make sure my ex husband or his wife did not open up any forms of credit in my name. Anything with those XXXX pieces of information are not mine. Thank you!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-07-12 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer — Received bad information about my loan
Company: National Budget Planners of South Florida, Inc
State: IN

Complaint narrative:
I had a representative from National Budget Planners call me explaining that they could consolidate my loans if I pay a $ XXXX monthly payment every month with the implied purpose that that would be the lowest payment I could pay based on income. I initially paid a {$200.00} registration fee and since then I have been making {$40.00} payments for over 2 years. Recently I received a bill from XXXX XXXX and my loans were the exact same amount as two years ago! When I called and asked why this way, they said some third party has been receiving payments from me while they make sure I stay on an income-based payment plan, all of which I could do for free from XXXX XXXX. The National Budget Planners have been taking hundreds of dollars from me and not reducing any of my student loans, which was the their promise. They have renewed my yearly " service '' without my consent which I was also unaware that I had the option to renew the services or not.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2016-01-05 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Information is not mine
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I have written and written Equifax to get inquiries off my report that were NOT authorized by me and even submitted a police report to that fact. They respond with " please be more specific with your concerns by listing account names, and the nature of the dispute '' THIS HAS TO BE A GAME, BECAUSE I STATED THAT I WAS A VICTIM OF IDENTITY THEFT AND GAVE THEM A LIST OF ITEMS THAT WERE NOT MINE AND A POLICE REPORT TO BACK IT UP. Is this something they do to just delay consumers from a reasonable investigation? It appears to be a game and I do n't think it 's funny as I am a VICTIM of identity THEFT and they are playing stupid!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-05-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Credit reporting company's investigation — Inadequate help over the phone
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
XXXX and equifax will not re-investigate incorrect information that is being reported on my credit report. I have been a victim of identity theft for a card that was opened up in my name. ( XXXX ). I have phone experian and equifax to re-dispute this information and was told it was verified as mine and they will not re-dispute information again. This is ridicilious. I have written many letters to XXXX ( with no response ) along with phoning them and getting the run around. I have also called the credit beaurous numerous times to tell them that this fraud is causing a hardship with my credit score. They will not re-dispute. How can they get away with this? I am being penalized for something I DID NOT DO

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation