vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2020-04-04 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: National Business Factors
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX, National Business Factors reported a delinquent balance and collection account to credit reporting agencies in the amount of {$130.00}. We reviewed are records and could not locate any previous information of this collection attempt, alledgedly taking place around XXXX of XXXX. I may have documentation about this, but would have disputed and requested for verification. NBF would have not have been able to validate the collection attempts. 

On XX/XX/XXXX they were notified that they failed to validate the debt and to stop collection attempts. 

We received a letter dated XX/XX/XXXX from NBF stating that they are unable to locate the collection attempt and that they needed more information. We provided all information noted on the credit report for the collection attempt.

NBF has done one of the following, 1 ) NBF failed to notify us of this collection attempt. Therefore, we dont have the information you are requesting to identify the account. I highly doubt that NBF is unable to determine the account we are referencing since NBF reported it to the credit agencies, without just cause. I imagine a person with a low IQ would be able to find this account in your system with limited or no training. In previous correspondence that we sent, there was enough identifiable information included for NBF to find the account.

2 ) NBF failed to respond and properly validate such collection attempt. NBF has sent other collection notices and for each one, have failed to provide proper validation. 

NBF does NOT verify their collection attempts. They send a form letter stating that we should receive information directly from the company they are attempting to collect for. At no time has NBF properly validated their collection attempts and have reported to credit agencies without proper cause, which has resulted in financial hardship and likely denial of credit during a time when credit is needed. 


NBF needs to be investigated for their collection attempts. I imagine many others have attempted to get proper verification and have failed to receive it, but NBF continues collection attempts. I hope CFPB will investigate and fine NBF as appropriate for each violation.

NBF also uses different letter head, fonts and names with its correspondence which makes it very confusing and difficult to know what they are writing about.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-04-04 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
looking at my credit report noticed it contained some errors relating to my addresses and file accuracy I am requesting that you promptly update and delete addresses that I never resided and may possibly be relatives address. Please delete/remove the following Addresses : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX PLEASE OBTAIN VALID ADDRESS XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-04-04 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
looking at my credit report noticed it contained some errors relating to my addresses and file accuracy I am requesting that you promptly update and delete addresses that I never resided and may possibly be relatives address. Please delete/remove the following Addresses : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX PLEASE OBTAIN VALID ADDRESS XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2020-04-04 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement — Credit card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase on your statement
Company: BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
This is intended to provide documentation on a prior complaint, # XXXX. 
The company provided false and misleading information in its response, By which it claims it was never contacted prior to issuing my complaint with the CFPB. And also I requested that Barclay cancels that credit account in which I dispute a travel plan with XXXX.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-04-04 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:
XXXX  VIOLATIONS

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 2020-04-04 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — VA mortgage
Issue: Struggling to pay mortgage — 
Company: Freedom Mortgage Company
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I requested forbearance, by email on XX/XX/2020 & XX/XX/2020. I have affirming that I am experiencing financial hardship during the COVID-19 emergency. And requesting forbearance on my federally backed VA loan. 
Unfortunately Freedom Mortgage ( loan service provider ) informed me over the phone on XX/XX/2020 XXXX XXXX  that I have to submit various documents to prove to them that I am having a financial crisis. And will not process the forbearance until obtaining documentation. Also that I must pay full sum of the forbearance period within 3 months and implied additional extension up to 6 month is the max extension period. 
This violates the CARES Act

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 2020-04-04 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:
XXXX  VIOLATIONS

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 2020-04-04 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: LEXISNEXIS
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
XXXX  VIOLATIONS

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-04-04 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: Bureau of Accounts Control
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I have been disputing this account BUREAU OF ACCOUNTS XXXX with XXXX  since XX/XX/XXXX and the other credit bureaus, XXXX, and fast XXXX  replenished deleted the account, but XXXX  continues to report this account and responding that the account is correct and verified. when the company has never validated the account or provided a HIPAA release. On XX/XX/XXXX I started to keep track of my disputes in case I needed to make a complaint like this. and here I have some of the proof of my disputes with copies of certified mail and tracking number. also experian open a investigation one date and next date update if and three more date just close the dispute.and this is being since XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Untimely response
Consumer complaint received 2020-04-04 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: ERC
State: RI

Complaint narrative:
I have contacted the creditor/company many times but they have failed to provide me with necessary documents that will prove this account or debt belongs to me and it has resulted in loss of credit rating.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-04-04 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Problem with a lender or other company charging your account — Transaction was not authorized
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
My husband and I booked a trip through XXXX XXXX There were 4 charges in total : {$290.00}, {$320.00}, {$320.00} and {$4500.00} were made through our checking account. Due to the pandemic of Covid-19 they cancelled our trip and stated that they were unable to refund us due to the pandemic and to contact our bank to get our money back. I filed a charge dispute with Citibank for the charges and theyve refused to refund us our money. Even though we provided them with a notarized letter stating what happened and copy of email from XXXX stating they are not refunding us and to contact bank.

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 2020-04-04 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
I have contacted both XXXX  and Transunion multiple times in regards to a creditor by the name of " XXXX XXXX '' on my credit report. My last four of my SS # is XXXX. This debt does not belong to me and I have asked the company to prove and verify that it does, which they could not. They have NO wet signature nor contract between them and I. Not only do they not have verification but they are also reporting incorrectly on my credit file. It's showing a closed account as of XXXX however still reporting late payments as of XX/XX/XXXX which is impossible on a closed account from XXXX. This is unacceptable and against FTC and FCRA laws and regulations. This creditor needs to be removed from my Transunion and XXXX  credit files 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 2020-04-04 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Private student loan debt
Issue: Communication tactics — You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying
Company: Radius Global Solutions LLC
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
reporting the negative mark was well within your right, even if it damages my credit standing. As granted by the fair debt collection practices act, I fulfilled my right to dispute this debt. Today, with the account being closed ; I see no other reason for your tradeline to remain on my file accept to maltreat.

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 2020-04-04 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
I have contacted both Experian and XXXX  multiple times in regards to a creditor by the name of " XXXX XXXX '' on my credit report. My last four of my SS # is XXXX. This debt does not belong to me and I have asked the company to prove and verify that it does, which they could not. They have NO wet signature nor contract between them and I. Not only do they not have verification but they are also reporting incorrectly on my credit file. It's showing a closed account as of XXXX however still reporting late payments as of XX/XX/XXXX which is impossible on a closed account from XXXX. This is unacceptable and against FTC and FCRA laws and regulations. This creditor needs to be removed from my XXXX  and Experian credit files 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 2020-04-04 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: Financial Credit Network Inc
State: MO

Complaint narrative:
This matter is arising out of a dispute with Financial Credit Network.  They are attempting to collect an unverified debt from XXXX XXXX allegedly originating in 2017. Despite my request I have yet to receive sufficient documentation to validate the debt, nor have i received a breakdown of the interest and fees. Of note, the Statute of Limitation in the State of Arizona is three years. This beg the questions, if this agency even is pursuing this debt legally. Furthermore, the representative was rude and dismissive. They have destroyed my credit and continue to report this " MEDICAL '' debt to the three credit  bureaus, despite my strong denial of ownership of this debt. I would like my credit report updated and this erroneous error rectified, immediately if not sooner.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-04-04 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Synerprise Consulting Services, Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX, amount XXXX name XXXX  XXXX  XXXX  this report is not my

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-04-04 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: WI

Complaint narrative:
Im reaching out because I tried formally disputing inaccurate and incorrect information that was reporting on my personal credit file. I have reached out several time with the last time being XX/XX/XXXX but XXXX  XXXX  and Transunion are still deciding to report illegal information on my credit file that could be as a result from my identity being compromised from XXXX  data breach- that Im apart of or a mixed credit file of another consumer. This is an automatic FCRA violation of not properly handing my dispute properly because I provided them with documentation on my identity, which shows my address and full social security number. 
I never received any mail in response to this either. It like I am being ignored! From a XXXX search I know I have rights and reporting this information is a direct violation of my rights. The following needs to be deleted. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX Original Creditor : XXXX Hospital Open Date : XX/XX/XXXX Status : OPEN Balance : {$270.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX  Open Date : XX/XX/XXXX Status : OPEN Balance : {$3100.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX  Open Date : XX/XX/XXXX Status : OPEN Balance : {$870.00}

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-04-04 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of identity theft/fraud. I have notified the collection agencies/original creditors several times that the accounts do not belong to me. I have not in any way received goods or services from these companies and I have provided my police reports, my FTC id theft affidavit signed and notarized along with my sworn statement regarding the fraudulent accounts. Documents have been submitted to all credit bureaus.

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 2020-04-04 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of identity theft/fraud. I have notified the collection agencies/original creditors several times that the accounts do not belong to me. I have not in any way received goods or services from these companies and I have provided my police reports, my FTC id theft affidavit signed and notarized along with my sworn statement regarding the fraudulent accounts. Documents have been submitted to all credit bureaus.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-04-04 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of identity theft/fraud. I have notified the collection agencies/original creditors several times that the accounts do not belong to me. I have not in any way received goods or services from these companies and I have provided my police reports, my FTC id theft affidavit signed and notarized along with my sworn statement regarding the fraudulent accounts. Documents have been submitted to all credit bureaus.

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 2020-04-04 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Mortgage debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: Specialized Loan Servicing Holdings LLC
State: WA

Complaint narrative:
Our Mother, that passed away, had a loan, line of credit, with XXXX  XXXX XXXX that was sold to SLS Servicing Loans. 

Our mother loss her XXXX  ( source of income ) was in and out of the hospital before passing away in XXXX 2019. 

All of this happened in the span of 7 months. Back to back it was something and she failed to pay on that loan. 

When she. passed we took a month to process. We collected her bills and reached out to SLS to have the validate the debt. 

During this time they continued to send 3-4 letters with interested added while we had to submit paper word of being an executor of the estate. 

Then ocne we ere able to access her files they continue to send more letters and added more interest and still no proof of debt owed. 

When it was validated we then applied for Mortgage Loan Assistance to get our options and reduce the interest. 

They then sent an attempt to foreclose from a lawyer. 

During this time we had continued to find out by calling weekly about further documents need even when online it would state something else. Also every time we called it would be something different needed. They only way we would get status updates if we called or checked or mail which would also take long to receive. 


Now we logged into our account an our application is gone and more interest has been added. 

We are proactive in trying to settle this with no proper communication on what do moving forward. 

Not one person has been consistent in assisting us. If it was not for COVID19 we believe they would try to foreclose on us. 

We just want all fees and interest since her passing reduced.

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 2020-04-04 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
I have disputed multiple accounts that have been removed from 2 other credit agencies however Equifax has not resolve or removed the 2 accounts that should be one based on the confession of the companys error. Equifax and is ALWAYS the last to update credit updates and changes they take above and beyond to post collect information I am extremely upset with this agency they make it extremely hard to rebuild credit and they do not follow timely guidelines.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation