vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2020-08-22 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
I recently received a copy of my credit report, The credit report showed a credit inquiry by your company that i do not recall authorizing. I understand that you shouldn't be allowed to put an inquiry on my credit file unless i have authorized it. I did not authorize anyone employed by these companies to make any inquiry and view my credit report. This is a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 1681b ( c ) and a serious breach of my privacy rights. 

I am making this final goodwill gesture to allow you to correct your erroneous reporting, and i am maintaining a careful record of my communications with you for the purpose of filing a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Attorney General 's office, should you continue in your non-compliance. I further remind you that, as in XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, No. XXXX ( XXXX ), you may be liable for your willful non-compliance.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-08-22 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Other features, terms, or problems — Problem with customer service
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
on XX/XX/XXXX call capital one credit card for the XXXX time to get a late fee charge that i was told was going to be removed on XX/XX/XXXX. The person that i spoke with on the XXXX said he was not going to remove it. that it was my fault and did not care that i was already told that it would be removed. kept saying it was my phones fault. i did get very mad at him. and he just kept telling me that he was not going to help me. when i asked for a supervisor he said he wouldn't. he just kept edging me on. now they have closed my account and said i still owe them money. No one ever called to get my side. i get my account closed from a company that says a customer does not come first. i was mistreated by their rep. and i am the wrong one.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-08-22 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:
Dear CFPB, Beginning 2018, I have mailed multiple disputes to Transunion, XXXX  and XXXX  for the following accounts. On XXXX XXXX, I mailed additional disputes to all of the above credit bureaus with the Police Identity Theft Report ( attached ) and Notarized Identity Theft Affidavit ( attached ) for the following accounts by USPS with Tracking Numbers. 

XXXX XXXX {$13000.00}, XXXX {$460.00}, XXXX XXXX {$200.00}, XXXX   {$84.00}. 

Transunion and XXXX  removed all of the above fraudulent accounts except XXXX XXXX and XXXX  did not remove any of the fraudulent accounts, Because they have not removed these fraudulent accounts, it is severely damaging my credit scores and is preventing me from purchasing my first home for my family.

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 2020-08-22 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:
Dear CFPB, Beginning XXXX, I have mailed multiple disputes to XXXX, Experian and XXXX  for the following accounts. On XXXX XXXX, I mailed additional disputes to all of the above credit bureaus with the Police Identity Theft Report ( attached ) and Notarized Identity Theft Affidavit ( attached ) for the following accounts by USPS with Tracking Numbers. 

XXXX XXXX {$13000.00}, XXXX {$460.00}, XXXX XXXX {$200.00}, XXXX   {$84.00}. 

XXXX  and Experian removed all of the above fraudulent accounts except XXXX XXXX and XXXX  did not remove any of the fraudulent accounts, Because they have not removed these fraudulent accounts, it is severely damaging my credit scores and is preventing me from purchasing my first home for my family.

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 2020-08-22 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/2020 I made a full payment of XXXX dollars to midland credit management, also known as MCM or midland funding, to pay off a collections that I owed. I then contacted them the next business day because I got a notice of anunagreed amount of XXXX that is still reflecting on the account. The lad told me over the phone that the account was closed and that Id receive some verification/paperwork in 2-3 business days from the day that I made the payment. I havent received any paypaperwork Iam still seeing the XXXX as a charged amount on the account. During this time I went to dispute it on my credit report with XXXX which during this time I found that XXXX had been receiving wrong information on the account for months now. MCM claims that I havent made any payments and that the amount still owed is XXXX dollars. XXXX took MCMs side and informed me that the information that what was reported was accurate. Even though Ive sent them documentation of my payment/payments with MCM.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2020-08-22 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: ERC
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
Enhanced recovery keeps trying to bill me for XXXX in the amount of {$650.00}. I returned all of dish network equimpment which they are saying they never received. They're playing that game & trying to make money that I do not owe. The other collection agencies gave the account back to XXXX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-08-22 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — Store credit card
Issue: Other features, terms, or problems — Add-on products and services
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
I was fraudulently enrolled and subsequently charges for " card security '' on my Amazon / Synchrony bank card the past 3 months. This is a service I would never enroll in. 

I've since cancelled, however, the company has a rule around " you can cancel within 90 days and charges will be refunded '' however!!!!!! For their convenience, they've backdated the enrollment date to the same date that I opened the amazon card account, so no refund will be issued. 

Interestingly enough - I went several YEARS without any of these bogus charges, and then out of the blue, was hit with these charges in XXXX 2020.

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 2020-08-22 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Unable to get your credit report or credit score — Problem getting your free annual credit report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
REQUEST FOR FREE ANNUAL CREDIT REPORT!!! 
I believe that each consumer reporting agency has invalidated the true spirit of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act. The Act first established XX/XX/2003 was intended to establish a plan whereas common American citizens could obtain a copy of their credit reports at least once a year free of charge. Since each credit reporting agency now has marketing divisions such as Free XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX, the automation system to obtain the free annual reports is looped into an information request to steer citizens into additional product offers that are excessive and unnecessary. Even though I may have received an approval of an updated credit report from either Experian, XXXX XXXX or XXXX respectively, it is unfair that I need to do a mail request since I can submit my personal information through the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) portal. I  believe that since the CFPB is the sole responsible oversight party of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, its imperative that any additional solicitation of information from the credit bureaus should be blocked permanently. I along with any other citizen should receive a free credit report upon request. The credit reporting agencies are an important aspect of the national banking system to properly function, but the current aggressive marketing campaign soliciting citizens for an arbitrary FICO score has gone too far, including but not limited to Experian Boost. We must return to a common ground that is fair for all consumers in the United States, and we must be able to request additional marketing on our own terms. Accordingly, I am making a request for a free credit report with confirmation number to my attached email address. Thank you.

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 2020-08-22 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Unable to get your credit report or credit score — Problem getting your free annual credit report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
REQUEST FOR FREE ANNUAL CREDIT REPORT!!! 
I believe that each consumer reporting agency has invalidated the true spirit of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act. The Act first established XX/XX/2003 was intended to establish a plan whereas common American citizens could obtain a copy of their credit reports at least once a year free of charge. Since each credit reporting agency now has marketing divisions such as Free XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX, the automation system to obtain the free annual reports is looped into an information request to steer citizens into additional product offers that are excessive and unnecessary. Even though I may have received an approval of an updated credit report from either XXXX, Trans Union or  XXXX respectively, it is unfair that I need to do a mail request since I can submit my personal information through the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) portal. I believe that since the CFPB is the sole responsible oversight party of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, its imperative that any additional solicitation of information from the credit bureaus should be blocked permanently. I along with any other citizen should receive a free credit report upon request. The credit reporting agencies are an important aspect of the national banking system to properly function, but the current aggressive marketing campaign soliciting citizens for an arbitrary FICO score has gone too far, including but not limited to XXXX   XXXX. We must return to a common ground that is fair for all consumers in the United States, and we must be able to request additional marketing on our own terms. Accordingly, I am making a request for a free credit report with confirmation number to my attached email address. Thank you.

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 2020-08-22 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Unable to get your credit report or credit score — Problem getting your free annual credit report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
REQUEST FOR FREE ANNUAL CREDIT REPORT!!! 
I believe that each consumer reporting agency has invalidated the true spirit of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act. The Act first established XX/XX/2003 was intended to establish a plan whereas common American citizens could obtain a copy of their credit reports at least once a year free of charge. Since each credit reporting agency now has marketing divisions such as XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX   and XXXX XXXX, the automation system to obtain the free annual reports is looped into an information request to steer citizens into additional product offers that are excessive and unnecessary. Even though I may have received an approval of an updated credit report from either XXXX, XXXX XXXX or Equifax respectively, it is unfair that I need to do a mail request since I can submit my personal information through the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) portal. I believe that since the CFPB is the sole responsible oversight party of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, its imperative that any additional solicitation of information from the credit bureaus should be blocked permanently. I along with any other citizen should receive a free credit report upon request. The credit reporting agencies are an important aspect of the national banking system to properly function, but the current aggressive marketing campaign soliciting citizens for an arbitrary FICO score has gone too far, including but not limited to XXXX XXXX. We must return to a common ground that is fair for all consumers in the United States, and we must be able to request additional marketing on our own terms. Accordingly, I am making a request for a free credit report with confirmation number to my attached email address. Thank you.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-08-22 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Banking errors
Company: TCF NATIONAL BANK
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I contacted XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX when I noticed a charge. The charge was from XXXX and I had not received the item as scheduled. I tried to contact XXXX, but could not due to the XXXX rioting in XXXX. I thought my order wasn't delivered because of the mess. I emailed and called XXXX. Finally I received a letter from them saying I wasn't billed and the transaction was not completed and to contact the Bank for any issues with funds. I did this and TCF still has not recovered my funds as promised. 
I have been chasing my money since then and TCF won't stop with their errors. They recently changed their banking hours, started back dating debits with no descriptions, charged overdraft fees despite all the mess with their systems and merger. The reps take no accountability at all.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2020-08-22 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Unable to get your credit report or credit score — Problem getting your free annual credit report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
REQUEST FOR FREE ANNUAL CREDIT REPORT!!! 
I believe that each consumer reporting agency has invalidated the true spirit of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act. The Act first established XX/XX/2003 was intended to establish a plan whereas common American citizens could obtain a copy of their credit reports at least once a year free of charge. Since each credit reporting agency now has marketing divisions such as XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX   and XXXX XXXX, the automation system to obtain the free annual reports is looped into an information request to steer citizens into additional product offers that are excessive and unnecessary. Even though I may have received an approval of an updated credit report from either Experian, XXXX XXXX or XXXX respectively, it is unfair that I need to do a mail request since I can submit my personal information through the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) portal. I  believe that since the CFPB is the sole responsible oversight party of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, its imperative that any additional solicitation of information from the credit bureaus should be blocked permanently. I along with any other citizen should receive a free credit report upon request. The credit reporting agencies are an important aspect of the national banking system to properly function, but the current aggressive marketing campaign soliciting citizens for an arbitrary FICO score has gone too far, including but not limited to Experian Boost. We must return to a common ground that is fair for all consumers in the United States, and we must be able to request additional marketing on our own terms. Accordingly, I am making a request for a free credit report with confirmation number to my attached email address. Thank you.

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 2020-08-22 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Unable to get your credit report or credit score — Other problem getting your report or credit score
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Ever since XXXX XXXX, I have been unable to retrieve my credit report and score. Even when I pay for it, The different entities informed me that they are unable to retrieve my credit report. I have reached out to Equifax on numerous times regarding this issue, but no recourse. I have received nothing but lies, and continued lies. They tell me that they can see it, well, yes you can, youre Equifax! All I want is to be able to review my credit report, along with which ever entity I give permission. I have waited and worked with Equifax for more than a year. I think thats long enough for them to make this right. I now, turn to you for help, to resolve my concerns. Thank you!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-08-22 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: AFNI INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
Upon looking at my credit report on XX/XX/2020, I realized that I had 2 collections from the same company for the same debt, one for {$1100.00} and another for {$1600.00}. So starting off they are reporting FALSE information. On top of that, they WERE NOT licensed when they obtained my collection.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-08-22 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Unable to get your credit report or credit score — Problem getting your free annual credit report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
REQUEST FOR FREE ANNUAL CREDIT REPORT!!! 
I believe that each consumer reporting agency has invalidated the true spirit of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act. The Act first established XX/XX/2003 was intended to establish a plan whereas common American citizens could obtain a copy of their credit reports at least once a year free of charge. Since each credit reporting agency now has marketing divisions such as XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX   and XXXX XXXX, the automation system to obtain the free annual reports is looped into an information request to steer citizens into additional product offers that are excessive and unnecessary. Even though I may have received an approval of an updated credit report from either XXXX, Trans Union or XXXX respectively, it is unfair that I need to do a mail request since I can submit my personal information through the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) portal. I  believe that since the CFPB is the sole responsible oversight party of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, its imperative that any additional solicitation of information from the credit bureaus should be blocked permanently. I along with any other citizen should receive a free credit report upon request. The credit reporting agencies are an important aspect of the national banking system to properly function, but the current aggressive marketing campaign soliciting citizens for an arbitrary FICO score has gone too far, including but not limited to XXXX XXXX. We must return to a common ground that is fair for all consumers in the United States, and we must be able to  request additional marketing on our own terms. Accordingly, I am making a request for a free credit report with confirmation number to my attached email address. Thank you.

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 2020-08-22 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Unable to get your credit report or credit score — Problem getting your free annual credit report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
REQUEST FOR FREE ANNUAL CREDIT REPORT!!! 
I believe that each consumer reporting agency has invalidated the true spirit of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act. The Act first established XX/XX/2003 was intended to establish a plan whereas common American citizens could obtain a copy of their credit reports at least once a year free of charge. Since each credit reporting agency now has marketing divisions such as XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX   and XXXX XXXX, the automation system to obtain the free annual reports is looped into an information request to steer citizens into additional product offers that are excessive and unnecessary. Even though I may have received an approval of an updated credit report from either XXXX, XXXX XXXX or Equifax respectively, it is unfair that I need to do a mail request since I can submit my personal information through the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) portal. I  believe that since the CFPB is the sole responsible oversight party of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, its imperative that any additional solicitation of information from the credit bureaus should be blocked permanently. I along with any other citizen should receive a free credit report upon request. The credit reporting agencies are an important aspect of the national banking system to properly function, but the current aggressive marketing campaign soliciting citizens for an arbitrary FICO score has gone too far, including but not limited to XXXX   XXXX. We must return to a common ground that is fair for all consumers in the United States, and we must be able to request additional marketing on our own terms. Accordingly, I am making a request for a free credit report with confirmation number to my attached email address. Thank you.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation