vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Fees or interest — Charged too much interest
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
This complaint relates to my Citi XXXX credit card number XXXX ; I paid Citibank interest upfront on a number of 'balance transfers ' on my account. These balance transfers then charge no further interest until the expiration date. Citi 's policy and a legal requirement is for payments on my account to be applied to the balance ( s ) with the highest interest rate first. This did not happen multiple times. Citibank applied my payments to balances with low interest rates, while there were balances with higher interest rates on the account. I then had to pay interest rates of over 24 % on balances which I had repaid because Citibank allocated my payments to balances with zero or low interest rates.

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 2023-10-16 00:00:00
Product: Vehicle loan or lease — Loan
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: MO

Complaint narrative:
I called Wells Fargo customer service on Friday XX/XX/2023 at XXXX central time. 

The payments that are being reported on my credit profile violate my consumer rights under FCRA consumer law 15 USC 1666B. As a long-time customer that has had an exceptional payment history with Wells Fargo . I am appalled that they will violate my consumer rights in such a manner that is detrimental to me achieving a good credit profile which affects my approval chances for other accounts.

After speaking with Wells Fargo customer service they were not helpful and didn't listen to me as a long-time customer. They advised there was nothing they could do, although they were aware my consumer rights had been violated. I can not believe a company of this magnitude doesn't care about their customer 's consumer rights. 

Wells Fargo is tarnishing my name and credit profile by reporting late payments inaccurately without my consent. As well as my creditworthiness, character, and my general reputation which is also against the FCRA.

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 2023-10-16 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Payday loan debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: ENOVA INTERNATIONAL, INC.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
This firm is trying to collect a debt from a payday loan which I have never obtained. Information provided in the letter states a place of employment that I have not worked for in over 10 years

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX  account XXXX account # XXXX, has violated my rights.

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions.

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 2023-10-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX  account XXXX, account # XXXX, has violated my rights.

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions.

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 2023-10-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I received my credit report and noticed there are hard inquiriries that don't have permissible purpose to be there. These hard inquiries are hurting me from getting approved. I have already reached out to the credit bureaus about this multiple times and they keep violating my rights under 15 USC 1681b. I have attached the inquiries that don't have no purpose to be on my credit report.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: DISCOVER BANK
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
As a consumer, I did not conduct any of those transactions I did not authorize any of those I demand immediately that those accounts be removed or each account that is reflecting on to my report, I will restart requesting {$1000.00} for each inaccuracy that has been reported onto my consumer report. According to, 15 U.S. Code 1681n - Civil liability for willful noncompliance any person who obtains a consumer report from a consumer reporting agency under false pretenses or knowingly without a permissible purpose shall be liable to the consumer reporting agency for actual damages sustained by the consumer reporting agency or {$1000.00}, whichever is greater.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to delete the following information in my file. The items I need deleted are listed in the report. I am a victim of identity theft and did not make the charge. I ask that the items be deleted to correct my credit report. I reported the theft of my identity to the Federal Trade Commission and I also have enclosed copies of the Federal Trade Commissions Identity Theft Affidavit. I would appreciate it if you deleted these items as soon as possible as it is hindering me.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to delete the following information in my file. The items I need deleted are listed in the report. I am a victim of identity theft and did not make the charge. I ask that the items be deleted to correct my credit report. I reported the theft of my identity to the Federal Trade Commission and I also have enclosed copies of the Federal Trade Commissions Identity Theft Affidavit. I would appreciate it if you deleted these items as soon as possible as it is hindering me.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Under the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I am entitled to certain rights with regard to this account, and I am seeking your assistance in ensuring that these rights are upheld. 

Account Details : Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Collection Agency : XXXX XXXX XXXX Date of Initial Collection : XX/XX/2023 I believe that the FCRA allows me to request the following information regarding the aforementioned collection account : Verification of the Debt : Please provide me with detailed information verifying the existence and validity of this debt. 
Copy of Original Contract : I am requesting a copy of the original contract or agreement that supposedly gave rise to this debt. 

Payment History : Please provide a comprehensive payment history for this account, including details of any payments made, charges, and interest.

Name and Address of the Original Creditor : Kindly furnish me with the name and mailing address of the original creditor associated with this debt. 

Proof of Ownership of the Debt : I am entitled to see proof that the collection agency indeed owns the debt and has the legal right to collect it, which should include a signed application with the consumer 's wet ink signature.

I understand that, under the FCRA, I have the right to request this information, and the collection agency is obligated to provide it. Moreover, I am aware that the collection agency must cease collection activities until this validation process is complete. 

Please consider this letter as my formal request for the information mentioned above. I kindly request that you forward this request to the collection agency involved and provide me with a copy of the validation response within the statutory time frame specified by the FCRA, which is usually 30 days.

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 2023-10-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
I REQUESTED a factual dispute with experian there response was the creditor said the information was accurate when in fact it isn't charged off account XXXX cant not have a past due amount and reporting charge off every month in the payment history manipulation of the statute of limitations

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 2023-10-16 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Mobile or digital wallet
Issue: Fraud or scam — 
Company: Paypal Holdings, Inc
State: WI

Complaint narrative:
I had been using Venmo for several months and then all of the sudden, my account was frozen. Evidently someone else had been using my Venmo account, but Venmo never told me. I have requested repeatedly that they close my account. I want it closed. They won't close it. I don't know how to get them to close it.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-16 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Rental debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: National Credit Systems,Inc.
State: IN

Complaint narrative:
According to XXXX, I owe {$8200.00} to the XXXX XXXX  in XXXX. This is unfair since I never lived in XXXX XXXX XXXX. I should not be owing anyone money. Apparently this debt has been going on since XXXX XXXX, 2018. I am unsure if this is a case of identity theft or someone messing with me. 

I've asked around, especially the banks where I have an account for guidance in resolving this matter. My credit score has taken an unnecessary hit and I've been unable to make any purchase that would require good credit history, like a car.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I have a collection the i do not recognized. They reinserted on my credit report. I have write XXXX multiple times and no solution.

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 2023-10-16 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Impersonated attorney, law enforcement, or government official
Company: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Called me and threatened they were a police officer and they would take me to jail if I didnt pay and come to my work to XXXX  me..this was Portfolio Recovery doing this

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Western-Shamrock Corporation
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
This account XXXX was charged off and settled with XXXX XXXX XXXX, This debt is no longer collectible, therefore I demand that you remove this account from all credit reporting agencies.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-16 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
The main issue with what's going on with all these communications is I am being confused with that of my Dad due to us having the same name. First of all, it has been years since I had any credit cards. I had cancelled them all in the past when i was younger. I am getting notifications in the mail ever since i left My Dad 's house and his mail has been coming to my address for things that are not mine. His bank statements, his medical bills, and other forms of mail are coming to my house. 
I am getting mail from Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC for a debt that I'm pretty sure is nothing to due with me. I never had a XXXX credit card. I know that for a fact. This is becoming a nuisance now and needs to stop. I recently received a letter from them about a execution order toward a job i don't have anymore which is even funnier. They have the wrong person to begin with!!! Me and my dad have the exact same name and there has been alot of confusion with the identity between us both. It has become to a point where its seriously starting to effect my stability.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Under the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I am entitled to certain rights with regard to this account, and I am seeking your assistance in ensuring that these rights are upheld. 

Account Details : Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Collection Agency : XXXX XXXX XXXX Date of Initial Collection : XX/XX/2023 I believe that the FCRA allows me to request the following information regarding the aforementioned collection account : Verification of the Debt : Please provide me with detailed information verifying the existence and validity of this debt. 
Copy of Original Contract : I am requesting a copy of the original contract or agreement that supposedly gave rise to this debt. 

Payment History : Please provide a comprehensive payment history for this account, including details of any payments made, charges, and interest. 

Name and Address of the Original Creditor : Kindly furnish me with the name and mailing address of the original creditor associated with this debt. 

Proof of Ownership of the Debt : I am entitled to see proof that the collection agency indeed owns the debt and has the legal right to collect it, which should include a signed application with the consumer 's wet ink signature. 


I understand that, under the FCRA, I have the right to request this information, and the collection agency is obligated to provide it. Moreover, I am aware that the collection agency must cease collection activities until this validation process is complete. 

Please consider this letter as my formal request for the information mentioned above. I kindly request that you forward this request to the collection agency involved and provide me with a copy of the validation response within the statutory time frame specified by the FCRA, which is usually 30 days.

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 2023-10-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Under the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I am entitled to certain rights with regard to this account, and I am seeking your assistance in ensuring that these rights are upheld. 

Account Details : Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Collection Agency : XXXX XXXX XXXX Date of Initial Collection : XX/XX/2023 I believe that the FCRA allows me to request the following information regarding the aforementioned collection account : Verification of the Debt : Please provide me with detailed information verifying the existence and validity of this debt. 
Copy of Original Contract : I am requesting a copy of the original contract or agreement that supposedly gave rise to this debt.

Payment History : Please provide a comprehensive payment history for this account, including details of any payments made, charges, and interest.

Name and Address of the Original Creditor : Kindly furnish me with the name and mailing address of the original creditor associated with this debt. 

Proof of Ownership of the Debt : I am entitled to see proof that the collection agency indeed owns the debt and has the legal right to collect it, which should include a signed application with the consumer 's wet ink signature. 


I understand that, under the FCRA, I have the right to request this information, and the collection agency is obligated to provide it. Moreover, I am aware that the collection agency must cease collection activities until this validation process is complete. 

Please consider this letter as my formal request for the information mentioned above. I kindly request that you forward this request to the collection agency involved and provide me with a copy of the validation response within the statutory time frame specified by the FCRA, which is usually 30 days.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Closing your account — Can't close your account
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Letter to Capital One Card Customer Service : Capital One 1 ) Teamsters Card : ending XXXX 2 ) XXXX XXXX ending XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ending XXXX Attn : Fraud Dept. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NC XXXX Capital One Attn : Payment Processing XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NC XXXX Subject : Account Reinstatement Inquiry for Capital One Card Dear XXXX XXXX Customer Service, I am writing to express my deep concern and frustration regarding the suspension of my XXXX XXXX account. All my accounts were current and in good standing, and I have not received any valid explanation for this suspension. 
I want to emphasize that withholding my access to my securities constitutes security fraud. As a consumer, I have the right to credit, and this action is a violation of the Consumer Credit Act and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. Regardless of the reason for revoking my credit line, this decision has had a significantly negative impact on my credit score. 
I kindly request an immediate investigation into this matter and urge you to retract this decision promptly. I expect a thorough explanation for this action, and I anticipate a resolution to this issue without further delay. 
Sincerely, Consumer Credit Act : The Consumer Credit Protection Act ( CCPA ) is a federal law that encompasses several statutes, including the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ), the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), the Equal Credit Opportunity Act ( ECOA ), and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). These laws protect consumers in various ways, such as ensuring accurate credit reporting, promoting fair lending practices, and regulating debt collection activities. 
Equal Credit Opportunity Act : The Equal Credit Opportunity Act ( ECOA ) is a part of the Consumer Credit Protection Act. It prohibits creditors from discriminating against credit applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age ( provided the applicant has the capacity to enter into a binding contract ), or because the applicant receives income from any public assistance program. 
I have called in an attempt to resolve this matter and was denied by a XXXX she also stated her supervisor, XXXX XXXX ID : XXXX was not taking phones calls. 
Violations of these laws can result in civil penalties and fines imposed by regulatory agencies, and individuals who believe their rights under these laws have been violated can file complaints or lawsuits seeking damages. It's important to consult legal counsel or the appropriate regulatory authority for specific and up-to-date information regarding these laws. 

Warm regards, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. 
XXXX XXXX, Ca XXXX cc : XXXX XXXX, XXXX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation