vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2020-10-21 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Mortgage debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Meridian Financial Services, Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/XXXX Dear CFPB I received a notice in the mail concerning a timeshare debt that I am being held accountable for. The timeshare in question was owned by XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, my ex-husband and me before we were divorced more than 32 years ago. 

Needless to say I was surprised if not shocked that he is now claiming that this piece of real estate is in my name, if he is claiming that. To make a long story short and simple, in our divorce settlement judgement in XXXX he paid me a lump sum, he kept all five properties, making himself the sole owner of all the properties. 

I am incensed, extremely upset, hurt and even after all these years in disbelief that I am being asked to pay a debt on property that was addressed in the divorce judgement documentation and I never had the pleasure of using. For the more than 32 years I have not lived in, visited, or been aware of. 

I am sure that the records will show that this the property of my ex-husband who is probably worth more than XXXX XXXX dollars, not a XXXX person ( myself ) who is living in subsidize housing and XXXX XXXX XXXX. 

Please review the information attachments that was sent to me, investigate, and then proceed to act based on findings. I assure you that the best chance you have ( we ) at finding the person who is truly responsible, and can pay, is my ex-husband for all fraudulent acts and damages against me. 
Sincerely, Ms. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2020-10-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I disputed a Bank of America account on my credit reports. Today I received notice that my dispute is settled and it is still remaining on my XXXX  credit report. I am again submitting the letter from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX that shows proof this is to be deleted off my credit reports.

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 2020-10-21 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: NY

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. 
XXXX 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 2020-10-21 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: NY

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. 
XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-10-21 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 {$430.00}, {$4600.00}.

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 ACCOUNTS 1. XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a balance of {$430.00} -This is not my account. 

2. XXXX XXXX with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a balance of {$4600.00} -This is not my account.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-10-21 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: NY

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. 
XXXX 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 2020-10-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Public record information inaccurate
Company: LEXISNEXIS
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
I have been fighting this bankruptcy for years because of the inaccuracies inside of the bankruptcy which is why its dismissed. Well today ; I logged onto PACER to verify that all of the information was correct ; ie. case numbers, closing dates ; etc., and I noticed that the case number listed on all 3 credit bureaus are incorrect. The case number listed in PACER is XXXX ; however what being reported on all 3 credit bureaus and probably Lexisnexis and XXXX is incorrect information. Its being reported as XXXX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-10-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Fees or interest — Unexpected increase in interest rate
Company: DISCOVER BANK
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
A few years ago, I took a cash advance out on my Discover credit card to pay an employee. I knew the interest was higher but was unaware of Discover 's scheme to raise the balance of the amount charged the higher interest rate.

To keep it simple, I noticed the amount seeing the higher interest rate was about double what I borrowed for the cash advance. I called Discover and asked their reps about what I thought was happening and they assured me the cash advance balance was not increasing. But, it was. After several more phone calls, I realized what Discover does. If I have a {$5000.00} balance, {$2500.00} cash advance and {$2500.00} purchase balance, and make just the required payment every month, Discover takes the payment and applies the entire amount to the
purchase balance. Then, they take the interest and apply it to the cash advance balance so that, over time, the entire balance could be charged the typically much higher interest rate. This was not made clear when I took the cash advance. It was not made clear when I called the call centers. In fact, the call center reps found it impossible in many cases, to explain the process and it wasn't until I finally reached a supervisor who confirmed what they do. I said I
felt I should get some kind of a refund of the interest charges and that I would record the phone calls to prove that even their own reps found their process confusing. I was told I would not get the refund I wanted and that I, under no circumstance, would be given permission to record their conversations.

But, I now have a balance of about {$5000.00} and the entire balance is being charge the interest rate of close to 30 % and the required payment is actually lower than the total amount of interest being charged. So, the balance is growing every month. While I would typically pay it off immediately after realizing this, duri
ng the pandemic I have limited funds and feel this is an unfair and unclear scheme to get more money from their customers.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-10-21 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Closing on a mortgage — 
Company: U.S. BANCORP
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Last year XX/XX/XXXX, I have refinanced my mortgage loan from USBank home mortgage to XXXX XXXX. USBank home mortgage has retained my escrow Balance amount and has not returned the amount back to my personal account. When called USBank in  XX/XX/XXXX, they said they will send the amount in a check to my home address without an apology. They even said the exact amount they retained in the closed escrow account and that they are sending the amount in 2 weeks but its been more than 30 days and more than 15 months from the refinance closure that I have not received this escrow balance.

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 2020-10-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I disputed a XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX account on my credit reports. Today I received notice that my dispute is settled and it is still remaining on my XXXX  credit report. I am again submitting the letter from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX that shows proof this is to be deleted off my credit reports.

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 2020-10-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I disputed a XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX account on my credit reports. Today I received notice that my dispute is settled and it is still remaining on my Experian credit report. I am again submitting the letter from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX that shows proof this is to be deleted off my credit reports.

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 2020-10-21 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: NY

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. 
XXXX 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 2020-10-21 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I was checking my credit report and saw several accounts I never opened. I provided 2 proof of my ID to proof my identity.

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 2020-10-21 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
To : Whom It May concern : I am writing to dispute a fraudulent charge on my account in the amount of {$3000.00}, {$0.00}, {$2100.00}, {$6600.00}, {$0.00}, {$8700.00}, {$9500.00}, {$63.00}, {$520.00}, {$360.00}, {$2300.00}, {$7200.00}. 
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 ) -- CLOSED ACCOUNTS 1. XXXX with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a balance of {$3000.00} -This is not my account. 

2. XXXX VISA with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a balance of {$0.00} -This is not my account. 

3. XXXX XXXX with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a balance of {$2100.00} -This is not my account. 


-- AUTO ACCOUNTS 4. XXXX XXXX with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a balance of {$6600.00} -This is not my account. 

5. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a balance of {$0.00} -This is not my account. 


-- PERSONAL ACCOUNTS 6. XXXX XXXX with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a balance of {$8700.00} -This is not my account. 

7. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a balance of {$9500.00} -This is not my account. 


-- COLLECTION ACCOUNTS 8. XXXX XXXX with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a balance of {$63.00} -This is not my account. 

9. XXXX XXXX XXXX with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a balance of {$520.00} -This is not my account. 

10. XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a balance of {$360.00} -This is not my account. 

11. XXXX XXXX XXXX with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a balance of {$2300.00} -This is not my account. 

12. XXXX XXXX  with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a balance of {$7200.00} -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