vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-04 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 — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
There are accounts on my consumer report that are a result of identity theft. I did not provide written permission with a wet signature for these accounts to be reported on my consumer report. I recently contacted you to address this issue, and I am requesting that this information be blocked and deleted as soon as possible. Your actions have caused me significant mental and financial stress by including items on my credit report that do not belong to me and for which I am not responsible. I am prepared to take legal action if this complaint is not handled appropriately. These fake, inaccurate, and fraudulent items appearing on my credit record have prevented me from purchasing my dream house and providing for my family 's needs. I have attached a copy of the letter I previously sent for your reference.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-04 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Trouble during payment process — 
Company: M&T BANK CORPORATION
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
I am making this complaint because the bank said my mortgage insurance was removed effectiveXX/XX/XXXX. However, the bank still made me pay for mortgage insurance in XXXX because they said it takes 30 days to process the removal. I've never heard of that before, nor was that ever disclosed to me. Why am I still paying for mortgage insurance in XXXX if it isn't there?

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-04 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage — 
Company: VALLEY NATIONAL BANCORP
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I had existing loan with XXXX and interest rose to XXXX. I contacted my bank to seek a home equity loan which due to having one precluded me from that but was offered XXXX rate and started process which became the impossible mission.The amount of forms and information was intolerable. When I realized I had not been informed until the last moment was the need of further information including forcing me as a prerequisite to increase my home owners insurance by another XXXX as well as asking for information that was impossible to get such as regarding roads, etc.This over a XXXX mortgage with a condo conservatively valued at $ XXXXThe closing costs were over XXXX. Their paperwork stated that in 5 years I will have paid {$18000.00} in interest and {$11000.00} in principal. 
I will be XXXX XXXX XXXX in 5 months and to not have been given all this information before I signed is beyond reprehensible. 
Your negotiations may not be illegal but I question ethics. I feel that all moneys I have invested should be refunded to me.

Company public response: Company believes the complaint is the result of a misunderstanding
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-04 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: CL Holdings LLC
State: ID

Complaint narrative:
My account was paid off onXX/XX/ thru XXXX XXXX. I received a letter from XXXX stating the account was paid in full. 3 years later XXXX XXXX started harassing me trying to collect on the same account. They have reported it on my Credit report. I have submitted my letter of proof and they have not budged to take the account off. They are still stating this account is in colections.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-04 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to bring attention to the fraudulent personal information associated with my identity. There are certain accounts and transactions that have been falsely linked to me without my knowledge or consent, causing significant distress and concern. I have become a victim of identity theft and have taken immediate action by reporting the incident. It is of utmost importance to address this matter promptly, as it has had a detrimental impact on my financial well-being and personal reputation. I kindly request your cooperation in removing all fraudulent information from my credit report and conducting a thorough investigation into this matter. I am prepared to provide any necessary evidence and, if required, pursue legal action to safeguard my rights and seek appropriate compensation. I sincerely appreciate your prompt attention to this urgent matter.

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 2023-07-04 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to bring attention to the fraudulent personal information associated with my identity. There are certain accounts and transactions that have been falsely linked to me without my knowledge or consent, causing significant distress and concern. I have become a victim of identity theft and have taken immediate action by reporting the incident. It is of utmost importance to address this matter promptly, as it has had a detrimental impact on my financial well-being and personal reputation. I kindly request your cooperation in removing all fraudulent information from my credit report and conducting a thorough investigation into this matter. I am prepared to provide any necessary evidence and, if required, pursue legal action to safeguard my rights and seek appropriate compensation. I sincerely appreciate your prompt attention to this urgent matter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-04 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I am a natural person, I am a living human being, I have rights under 15 USC 1681. 

Equifax is Govern by 15 USC 1681. And they violated my rights numerous of times. I demand the accounts listed below be removed because according to 15 USC 1681 : I have right to privacy and I did not give Equifax written permission to furnish these accounts -XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Account NumerXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX- Account XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number-XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-04 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 — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Despite my persistent efforts to address the presence of fraudulent, inaccurate, and misleading items on my consumer report, the issue remains unresolved. The inclusion of these items has had a significant and detrimental impact on my life, causing immense XXXX and XXXX. I want to emphasize that I did not authorize any of this information to be associated with my name, as I have been a victim of identity theft.

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 2023-07-04 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 — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
There are accounts on my consumer report that are a result of identity theft. I did not provide written permission with a wet signature for these accounts to be reported on my consumer report. I recently contacted you to address this issue, and I am requesting that this information be blocked and deleted as soon as possible. Your actions have caused me significant mental and financial stress by including items on my credit report that do not belong to me and for which I am not responsible. I am prepared to take legal action if this complaint is not handled appropriately. These fake, inaccurate, and fraudulent items appearing on my credit record have prevented me from purchasing my dream house and providing for my family 's needs. I have attached a copy of the letter I previously sent for your reference.

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 2023-07-04 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to bring attention to the fraudulent personal information associated with my identity. There are certain accounts and transactions that have been falsely linked to me without my knowledge or consent, causing significant distress and concern. I have become a victim of identity theft and have taken immediate action by reporting the incident. It is of utmost importance to address this matter promptly, as it has had a detrimental impact on my financial well-being and personal reputation. I kindly request your cooperation in removing all fraudulent information from my credit report and conducting a thorough investigation into this matter. I am prepared to provide any necessary evidence and, if required, pursue legal action to safeguard my rights and seek appropriate compensation. I sincerely appreciate your prompt attention to this urgent matter.

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 2023-07-04 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Auto debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was already discharged in bankruptcy and is no longer owed
Company: Westlake Services, LLC
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX Address XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX sc XXXX 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2 a consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt. 
It has been 30 days and you are in VIOLATION of this law because I am a victim of identity theft!! Please delete these items IMMEDIATELY!

These accounts should not be furnished on my consumer report as they are in VIOLATION!!!

Under, 15 U.S Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports ( a ) IN GENERAL Subject to subsection ( c ) any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( 2 ) In accordance with the WRITTEN INSTRUCTION of the consumer Us Auto Sales went bankrupt and my information was sold to a third party company which I didnt not signed a contract with westlake portfolio has stolen 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 2023-07-04 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: Credit Central Holdings, LLC
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I was just checking my credit report and I see where a payment XXXX this account was late on XXXX 2019. I never made any late payments on this account. The information reported is incorrect.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-04 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 — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
This issue has been going on for months and I have followed all of the things you wanted me to do. just read the letter to make sure I'm not just typing my concern here and you will just ignored my concern again

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 2023-07-04 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to bring to your attention that my credit file contains a collection entry from your agency. However, I have never received any prior notification regarding this collection. Furthermore, I strongly believe that the debt being claimed is not accurate. According to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, I am entitled to request and receive validation of the debt. Therefore, I kindly request that you provide me with the necessary validation and take appropriate action to rectify this matter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-04 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to bring to your attention that my credit file contains a collection entry from your agency. However, I have never received any prior notification regarding this collection. Furthermore, I strongly believe that the debt being claimed is not accurate. According to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, I am entitled to request and receive validation of the debt. Therefore, I kindly request that you provide me with the necessary validation and take appropriate action to rectify this matter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-04 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Trouble during payment process — 
Company: Shellpoint Partners, LLC
State: WI

Complaint narrative:
i last sent and recommend the owner of the loan to adjust the interest payed on my mortgage, which none of my payment was sent to my mortgage principal to bring down my principal. i have a right to have all options to pay off my mortgage. according to the federal trade commission. the owner of loan states they have no authority over the adjustment of my mortgage loan. i want to know if shellpoint has the authority to adjust my principal from XXXX  to XXXX none of my payments are going toward principal all those years.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-04 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit repair services
Issue: Fraud or scam — 
Company: Bright Capital Inc
State: WA

Complaint narrative:
This company offers to fix peoples credit. They ask you to connect your bank account and once you do they state that they charge for membership. I clicked cancel at this point however, I was still charged {$99.00} on XX/XX/2023. This company never provided any services to repair my credit and will not return my money. I have tried to contact them via phone however, all of their phone numbers are fake. One phone number they have listed ( XXXX ) says it is disconnected and to call XXXX which calls your cell provider not them. The other phone number ( XXXX ) says they can not answer your call and to email them at XXXX. This company will not return my emails and I have verified that I do not have an active membership with them. Other people have reported similar experiences with this company and they are scamming people.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-04 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX , XXXX : 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 a account without my written 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following Items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven vears. 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate

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 2023-07-04 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : 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 a account without my written 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following Items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven vears. 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate

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 2023-07-05 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:
This is my numerous complaints that I am a victim of identity theft and I write to dispute certain accounts in my file resulting from the crime. The account I am disputing does not relate to any transactions obtaining any possession of goods, services or money that I have made or authorized. This account is unknown to me. Also, the information you provided on some account is DELETED from other bureaus and I have doubts in their accuracy and the reported payment history on some account is a mystery to me. Please block the reporting of any information in my credit file that resulted from an alleged identity theft. 

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 2023-07-04 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 — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: DISCOVER BANK
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
The presence of a derogatory rating on my account is deeply concerning to me. I am worried about the impact it may have on my credit, as it has already resulted in the denial of a recent loan application and an increase in the interest rates on my existing credit accounts. I want to emphasize the significant financial and emotional distress this negative rating has caused me and will continue to cause until it is resolved.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-04 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: OK

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of identity theft and am being harassed by collection agencies constantly calling me. The following information is what I have found on my credit report that is not mine! 
XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2022 {$940.00} XXXX account XXXX {$940.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-07-04 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to bring attention to the fraudulent personal information associated with my identity. There are certain accounts and transactions that have been falsely linked to me without my knowledge or consent, causing significant distress and concern. I have become a victim of identity theft and have taken immediate action by reporting the incident. It is of utmost importance to address this matter promptly, as it has had a detrimental impact on my financial well-being and personal reputation. I kindly request your cooperation in removing all fraudulent information from my credit report and conducting a thorough investigation into this matter. I am prepared to provide any necessary evidence and, if required, pursue legal action to safeguard my rights and seek appropriate compensation. I sincerely appreciate your prompt attention to this urgent matter.

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