vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2020-12-27 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:
To : Whom It May concern : I am writing to dispute a fraudulent charge on my account in the amount of {$11000.00}. 
I am a victim of Identity theft, and I did not make or authorize this charge. I am requesting that the charge be removed, that any finance other charges related to the fraudulent amount be credited, as well and that I receive an accurate statement. This request is made pursuant to the Fair Credit Billing Acts amendments to the Truth in Lending Act, 15 U.S.C. 1666-1666b, 12 C.F.R 226.13. See Also 12 C.F.R 226.12 ( b ) I am writing to request the method of verification for dispute initiated on XX/XX/XXXX and the subsequent response received on XX/XX/XXXX enclosed with this letter. 
In accordance with FCRA, Section 611, I am requesting this information to review for completeness and accuracy and appropriateness. In lieu of sending the information you can reopen the dispute and ensure a proper investigation is performed. 
I would appreciate a timely response outlining the steps that will occur to resolve this matter. If I do not receive a response I will have no choice but to exercise my right under FRCA, Section 616, and pursue legal action. 

-- AUTO LOAN OR LEASES 1. XXXX  XXXX  with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a balance of {$11000.00} -This is not my account.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-12-27 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX,2020 I sent a certified letter to Midland Fund requesting to validate the debt in the amount of {$1200.00}, the letter was received XXXX XXXX, 2020, I received no response I sent a second letter requesting validation again on XXXX XXXX,2020 and it was received XXXX XXXX, 2020. I received two letters from Midland on XX/XX/2020 and XX/XX/2020 ... still with no proof or validating the debt but only stall statics.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-12-27 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: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
Im disputing the validity of Lowes account # XXXX item being incorrectly reported to the major credit bureaus. Based upon your CFPB response letter provided on XX/XX/2020 you claim a Balance of {$5200.00} was charge off as a loss on XX/XX/2020. A recent copy of the provided XX/XX/2020 credit report shows your reported balance of {$4800.00}. This is my second attempt to remove this negative item from my credit report due to your failure to correctly report accurate and valid information. 

XX/XX/2020 Dated copy of Credit Report showing failure to properly report balance XX/XX/2020 CFPB Lowes response letter proof of incorrect balance reported I am requesting that this item be removed from all credit reporting bureaus immediately.

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 2020-12-27 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/2020 I sent a letter regarding inaccurate and unknown things on my credit report to this day over 35 days later. I have not received a response yet. I feel like I'm being taken advantage of and being ignored of my disputes. Section 611 ( a ), it plainly states that a failure to investigate these items within 30 days gives a reason to immediately remove those items from my credit report ; it has been over 35 days so they should be deleted promptly. I demand these accounts be deleted immediately or I will file for litigation due to the stress they caused me. My information was also impacted by the XXXX data breach and may have gotten into the hands of the wrong person.

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 2020-12-27 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information is missing that should be on the report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Step 1 - Equifax appears to be hiding my Credit report from Me and from those who pull my credit report. I have had several people tell me when they look at my Equifax credit there is nothing. My subscription to MyEquifax.com and XXXX revealed the same thing. None of my current items appear on my report. 


Step 2 I am having problems with Equifax getting a full copy of my credit report and having companies who pull my credit having the same problem. 


Step 3 I placed several calls regarding the issue. The first time I called the Equifax rep told me after verifying my new credit as of XX/XX/2020. Told me he would send me a report containing the full credit file. What I received was a report that said WE ARE UNABLE TO COMBINE YOUR MULTIPLE FILES DUE TO AMOUNT OF DATA IN EACH. 


I called approximately three or four times. The second Equifax rep. told me that I had two reports and it was a simple matter of merging the reports. While being transferred to the appropriate dept. with the Customer service rep. on the phone, I was disconnected or hung upon. It was a 20 minute plus call. 


Needless to say, after several attempts including speaking to a supervisor the last Equifax rep. I spoke to again told me that I had two reports but it was due to the fact that I had two addresses on file one for : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX &. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX I informed her they were the same place as XXXX XXXX is a subdivision of XXXX XXXX. I was instructed to fax a letter stating that they were the same address along with my ID and Social security card copies. And then once that was noted in my file the reports would be merged. 


To this day I am still receiving the WE ARE UNABLE TO COMBINE YOUR MULTIPLE FILES DUE TO AMOUNT OF DATA IN EACH. I can get no answers nor appropriate action or a solution to my dilemma. 


I am including the faxes I sent to Equifax as a detailed record of my attempts and copies of the reports I received from Equifax as well as copies I received from XXXX and myEquifax.com for my Equifax credit file. Please forgive my language of frustration. 


Step 4 - The complaint is about Equifax and their mishandling and misreporting of my credit file. 


Step 5 Equifax Customer Service and Equifax Management. The last Equifax customer service rep. I spoke to was named XXXX. They do not give out their last names.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-12-27 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: NM

Complaint narrative:
To : Whom It May concern : I am writing to dispute a fraudulent charge on my account in the amount of {$1000.00}. 
I am a victim of Identity theft, and I did not make or authorize this charge. I am requesting that the charge be removed, that any finance other charges related to the fraudulent amount be credited, as well and that I receive an accurate statement. This request is made pursuant to the Fair Credit Billing Acts amendments to the Truth in Lending Act, 15 U.S.C. 1666-1666b, 12 C.F.R 226.13. See Also 12 C.F.R 226.12 ( b ) I am writing to request the method of verification for dispute initiated on XX/XX/XXXX and the subsequent response received on XX/XX/XXXX enclosed with this letter. 
In accordance with FCRA, Section 611, I am requesting this information to review for completeness and accuracy and appropriateness. In lieu of sending the information you can reopen the dispute and ensure a proper investigation is performed. 
I would appreciate a timely response outlining the steps that will occur to resolve this matter. If I do not receive a response I will have no choice but to exercise my right under FRCA, Section 616, and pursue legal action. 

-- CLOSED ACCOUNT 1. XXXX XXXX XXXX with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a balance of {$1000.00} -This is not my account.

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 2020-12-27 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: NM

Complaint narrative:
To : Whom It May concern : I am writing to dispute a fraudulent charge on my account in the amount of {$1000.00}. 
I am a victim of Identity theft, and I did not make or authorize this charge. I am requesting that the charge be removed, that any finance other charges related to the fraudulent amount be credited, as well and that I receive an accurate statement. This request is made pursuant to the Fair Credit Billing Acts amendments to the Truth in Lending Act, 15 U.S.C. 1666-1666b, 12 C.F.R 226.13. See Also 12 C.F.R 226.12 ( b ) I am writing to request the method of verification for dispute initiated on XX/XX/XXXX and the subsequent response received on XX/XX/XXXX enclosed with this letter. 
In accordance with FCRA, Section 611, I am requesting this information to review for completeness and accuracy and appropriateness. In lieu of sending the information you can reopen the dispute and ensure a proper investigation is performed. 
I would appreciate a timely response outlining the steps that will occur to resolve this matter. If I do not receive a response I will have no choice but to exercise my right under FRCA, Section 616, and pursue legal action. 

-- CLOSED ACCOUNT 1. XXXX XXXX XXXX with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a balance of {$1000.00} -This is not my account.

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 2020-12-27 00:00:00
Product: Vehicle loan or lease — Loan
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: General Motors Financial Company, Inc.
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
I was looking through my report and noticed a vehicle that I returned to the dealership where it's reporting completely incorrect. I had the opportunity to talk to several lawmakers and friends, and learned some basic laws in regards to voluntary or repossession of a vehicle. Under the laws of MASS and UCC 9.506 as well as State RISA and MVISA statutes, a deficiency can not be claimed unless all of the required notices were properly and timely given, and all of the allowable redemption and cure time limits were adhered to. PLEASE HAVE THEM IMMEDIATELY REMOVE

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-12-27 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/2020 I sent a letter regarding inaccurate and unknown things on my credit report. To this day over 60 days later I have not received a response yet. I feel like Im being taken advantage of and being ignored of my disputes. Section 611 ( a ) it is plainly stated that if failure to investigate these items within 30 days gives a reason to immediately remove those items from my credit report it has been over 60 days so they should be deleted promptly. I demand these accounts be deleted immediately or I will file for litigation due to the stress you cost me. My information was also impacted by the XXXX data breach and may have got into the wrong hands of the wrong person.

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 2020-12-27 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — Government benefit card
Issue: Unexpected or other fees — 
Company: Comerica
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/2020 at XXXX XXXX PST, Twice I tried to speak to a rep at XXXX for statement requests that I also emailed about earlier this month for beneficiary to get housing application completed. When I chose option 4 response : " max # attempt '' and phone hung up. 

Please see email attached from XX/XX/2020 in which XXXX XXXX explains I need to call them at above number to request statements.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-12-27 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/2020 I sent a letter regarding inaccurate and unknown things on my credit report to this day over 35 days later. I have not received a response yet. I feel like I'm being taken advantage of and being ignored of my disputes. Section 611 ( a ), it plainly states that a failure to investigate these items within 30 days gives a reason to immediately remove those items from my credit report ; it has been over 35 days so they should be deleted promptly. I demand these accounts be deleted immediately or I will file for litigation due to the stress they caused me. My information was also impacted by the XXXX data breach and may have gotten into the hands of the wrong person.

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 2020-12-27 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/2020 I sent a letter regarding inaccurate and unknown things on my credit report to this day over 35 days later. I have not received a response yet. I feel like I'm being taken advantage of and being ignored of my disputes. Section 611 ( a ), it plainly states that a failure to investigate these items within 30 days gives a reason to immediately remove those items from my credit report ; it has been over 35 days so they should be deleted promptly. I demand these accounts be deleted immediately or I will file for litigation due to the stress they caused me. My information was also impacted by the Equifax data breach and may have gotten into the hands of the wrong person.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-12-27 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/2020 I sent a letter regarding inaccurate and unknown things on my credit report. To this day over 60 days later I have not received a response yet. I feel like Im being taken advantage of and being ignored of my disputes. Section 611 ( a ) it is plainly stated that if failure to investigate these items within 30 days gives a reason to immediately remove those items from my credit report it has been over 60 days so they should be deleted promptly. I demand these accounts be deleted immediately or I will file for litigation due to the stress you cost me. My information was also impacted by the Equifax data breach and may have got into the wrong hands of the wrong person.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-12-27 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/2020, I submitted a dispute to TransUnion concerning two hard inquiries that were made on my TransUnion credit report on or around XX/XX/2020. These hard inquiries were made by " Finwse/XXXX '' and " XXXX '' I informed TransUnion that the reason for my dispute was that I " [ d ] id not authorize and do not recognize '' these hard inquiries. 

On XX/XX/2020, TransUnion sent me what appeared to be a generic template letter that essentially instructed me to reach out to " XXXX/XXXX '' and " XXXX '' if I wanted to pursue any dispute. 

On XX/XX/2020, after giving TransUnion more than sufficient time to respond, I again contacted TransUnion regarding the disputes and pointed out their obligations under the FCRA when they received my disputes. In response, TransUnion again sent me the same generic template letter that essentially instructed me to reach out to " XXXX/XXXX '' and " XXXX '' if I wanted to pursue any dispute. 

I am being told by lenders that these inquiries showing up on my credit report are the reason that I am being denied loans. I am being harmed by TransUnion 's wilful failure to do their job. 

I am now reaching out to you for assistance.

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 2020-12-27 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX and on XX/XX/XXXX I sent a letter regarding accounts that were incorrect and reporting false information on my credit repot. As of today its been over 60 days and I have not had this issue resolved. I know things are moving slow with the whole covid pandemic but at this time I feel like I'm being taken advantage of and my dispute is being ignored. Section 611 ( a ), it clearly says that failure to investigate these items within 30 days gives reason to immediately remove these accounts from my credit report. It has been more than 60 days since I brought this to their attention so they should be deleted promptly. I demand that this accounts be deleted immediately or I will seek legal representation due to the stress this is causing me. I was made aware that my information was impacted by the XXXX data breach and may have gotten in the hands of the wrong person. I also lost my wallet a while again and notifeied the credit bureas.

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 2020-12-27 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: DE

Complaint narrative:
I contacted CFPB about a debt collection notice I received from Midland Credit Management. The account they were trying to collect on was fake. It was for a XXXX credit card that I never opened. I filed the complaint with CFPB. Midland responded that they purchased the debt from XXXX and insisted I contact them to resolve the debt. XXXX later responded acknowledging that the account was falsely opened and stated that they would recall the account from Midland Credit Management. Both also CLAIM that they have not damaged my credit. 

If XXXX is acknowledging that the account is fake and that they're recalling the account from Midland, why is Midland claiming I have to file a report with the FTC in order to prove that the account is not mine? Credit card companies should not be able to simply purchase someone's personal information, open an account in their name, charge fees to the account to create debt, and then sell that debt to a collection company. How is this NOT fraud? The burden should NOT be on me to prove that I didn't open the account. If they're opening an account, they should document permission from the person so that they can prove that it was opened with permission. It shouldn't be that they can open a random account in someone's name and then demand I prove that I DIDN'T request the account. This is outrageous and I want it to stop NOW!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-12-27 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: ERC
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
In XXXX of this year, this company was placed on my credit report. I have no knowledge of this account and this should not be on my credit reports. 

This company is not licensed to collect in IL, therefore it is even illegal to attempt to collect a debt from me. Please have this deleted from my credit reports ASAP or I will pursue legal action.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-12-27 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/2020 I sent a letter regarding inaccurate and unknown things on my credit report. To this day over 60 days later I have not received a response yet. I feel like Im being taken advantage of and being ignored of my disputes. Section 611 ( a ) it is plainly stated that if failure to investigate these items within 30 days gives a reason to immediately remove those items from my credit report it has been over 60 days so they should be deleted promptly. I demand these accounts be deleted immediately or I will file for litigation due to the stress you cost me. My information was also impacted by the XX/XX/XXXX data breach and may have got into the wrong hands of the wrong person.

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