vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-18 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem when making payments — Problem during payment process
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I previously reported a related occurrence whereby Citicards changed the monthly statement balance and caused an interest charge to be generated on my account, see ( XXXX ). 
Since inception, I have never paid an interest charge on my CitiCards. I always pay the FULL statement balance each month. I use the CitiCards web site to review and schedule the payment transferring the funds from my bank. 
Previous to last XXXX XXXX the CitiCards online statement and my PAPER statement have been identical. However in XXXX XXXX the online statement understated the amount shown on the paper statement ( which was received after my online payment ). When I paid the online FULL Balance online, CitiCards sends an email verifying that I had paid my balance in FULL with No Balance Due. However, on the next monthly statement, the remaining difference between the paper statement and the online statement would be shown as carried forward and would result in an Interest charge.

Subsequent to this event I now specifically compare the paper monthly statement balance ( that I receive a week after the email notice of statement availability ) to the online statement balance to assure that they are identical.

CitiCards has again changed the balance of my monthly statement which would have caused an underpayment of the full statement balance. 
In XX/XX/XXXX, I received an email notice that my XXXX ( XXXX ) monthly statement was available. I subsequently signed into my online account and scheduled the payment of the FULL ( online ) statement balance of {$3200.00}. 
About a week later I received a mailed ( paper ) CitiCards statement with a balance due of {$3200.00}. Obviously there is a {$11.00} difference which would have resulted in an underpayment of the monthly statement- and the generation of an interest charge ( which previously occurred in XXXX ). 
I again signed onto my online CitiCards account and again verified that the online FULL balance was as previously stated ( {$3200.00} ). I amended the scheduled payment amount by submitting a " Custom '' payment amount for {$3200.00}. 
The different statement amounts in this case seems to be a statement credit that appeared on my online statement but did not appear on my " paper '' mailed statement. CitiCards obviously controls both the online and mailed statements so the fact that they issue statements with two different balances is baffling. 
Furthermore the fact that CitiCards would have charged me interest on an amount that was in fact " My '' money ( a credit ) is even more concerning.

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 2023-01-18 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer — Received bad information about your loan
Company: Nelnet, Inc.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I constantly check my credit report and noticed that there are false and misleading information on this account that didn't meet credit reporting standards of being 100 % correct. Requested proof of this account and company hasnt't met the demands of what was requested. This has damaged me and held me back for some time. Im demanding Cfpb to enforce correction of these items an updating to paid in full.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-18 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I was a victim of identity theft I filed a report with the federal trade commission and let the credit bureaus and collection company fair collections and outsourcing know and attached the report to my dispute. all but Equifax has not removed the debit collection from my report. I filed over 6 disputes attaching the FTC I didnt identity theft report and still its not been removed from Equifax

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-18 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: Penn Credit Corporation
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
This Collection company is reporting fraud/identity theft to my Credit Reports : PENN CREDIT CORPORATION XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, PA XXXX Phone number ( XXXX ) XXXX Please close and remove off my credit reports

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-18 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I was a victim of identity theft my phone number, cards social security number and other things was solid to someone on the dark web and I was a victim of security breach with reporting agency. I filed a report with the federal trade commission and let the credit bureaus and credit card company XXXX know and attached the report to my dispute. all but Experian has not removed the cbna account from my report. I filed disputes attaching the FTC identity theft report and still its not been removed from Experian

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 2023-01-18 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: MD

Complaint narrative:
A request to remove unauthorized inquiry has been sent multiple times and Equifax validated the inquiry was a factual inquiry even after I requested for evidence of data was coming from the consumer which Equifax continuously ignore and seize to honor my dispute. Under 15 U.S. Code 1681i If, after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( 1 ) of any information disputed by a consumer, an item of the information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or can not be verified, the consumer reporting agency shall- ( i ) promptly delete that item of information from the file of the consumer, or modify that item of information, as appropriate, based on the results of the reinvestigation; and ( ii ) promptly notify the furnisher of that information that the information has been modified or deleted from the file of the consumer.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-18 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Retail Merchants Associates
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I have disputed previously disputed with this company regarding the 2 collections they have for me. The company was unable to validate this debt. They indicated that they would reach out to the original creditor an obtain a copy of the itemized bills. They were informed that an itemized bill is not an acceptable form of validation. Both accounts were removed. The accounts have been placed on my credit reports yet again only this time they changed the account number and the amount. I disputed it with the credit bureaus They sent a letter to me indicating that they would once again attempt to validate with the original creditor however they told the credit bureau that it had been validated which is not true. They told me one thing but told the credit bureau another. To date, they have not provided any documentation to me that shows this debt is validate. They are NOT my accounts. This is the reason that the debts can not be validated. Please remove from all 3 credit bureaus ASAP. Changing the amounts and account numbers to place this back on my credit report is a violation. Account number XXXX and XXXX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-18 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Deposits and withdrawals
Company: TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Hello, this incident scam began in early XX/XX/2022. I had posted on XXXX and applied for a job posted there ( XXXX XXXX ). The scammers claimed to be from the company, did an extensive interview ( via XXXX ) and then sent a check via XXXX  to be deposited in my TD bank account to pay for work related materials. Check amount was nearly {$5000.00}. The bank cleared the check overnight and then the scammers requested to do various transactions to pay for work items ( via XXXX, XXXX ). Transactions were not working ; thus, they requested that funds be returned to them via XXXX. I withdrew {$4700.00} and sent via XXXX ( XXXX locations ). Since the bank had cleared the check and showed funds available for use, I did not suspect anything. However, when scammers tried this process again, I refused to do it and realized that something was clearly wrong. Unfortunately, the check that had cleared was fraudulent and {$4700.00} was lost. The bank accepts no responsibility even though they continue to clear checks for scammers - and never at any point do they warn customers or adjust their policies or procedures to protect the customer. All polices and procedures are complimentary for scammers - and thus, the reason they are able to do what they do ( even after they are detected ). XXXX  is even worse as scammers were using that delivery company to send the checks- and the account they were using belonged to a company ( their account was being illegally used as XXXX  does not protect accounts from such fraudulent use ). Additionally, XXXX has information as to who the scammers are - as the scammers had to pay for services - but XXXX refuses to turn over information to the authorities or to victims. XXXX is protecting the scammers in a way they never protected their own clients or recipients. Please help in any way that you can. The XXXX tracking # XXXX ; also, why are checks for such large amounts from out of state being cleared so quickly - and why do banks not have check verification systems? Thank you - XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-18 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: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX is on my credit history and have no clue why its been on my credit report I lived with some people during these things on my credit report occurred on my credit history in my birth certificate and social security card and Id got stolen from me in then started realizing that there was all kinds of credit card was applied for under my information in then my credit is ruined because of other people who still peoples identity its sad how people are now days I shouldnt have to struggle to get this XXXX off my credit history because of how hurtful someone would just steal someone identity in use the person information just so they can get people thinking that its the person whos identity who was stolen in then takes forever just keep disputing the things I didnt apply for or had nothing to do with still struggling after a couple years of constantly getting it off my history people just dont care

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-18 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: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
Capital One is reporting negative information in a form of late payments to the consumer reporting agencies ( XXXX, XXXX, XXXX ) in reference to me as the consumer. Pursuant to 15 USC 1681s-2 ( a ) ( 7 ) ( E ), no federal law under the Fair Credit Reporting Act requires a financial institution to furnish negative information about a consumer to a consumer reporting agency. Furthermore, under the Federal Truth In Lending Act 15 USC 1666b ( a ) state that A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open-end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose. As a financial institution, as defined under the Gramm Leach Bliley Act, Capital One failed to perform their obligation to respect and protect my privacy. Capital One failed to provide me an adequate opt out notice and Ive NEVER granted Capital One any lawful consent to disclose my nonpublic personal information to any nonaffiliated third party pursuant to 12 CFR 1016.7. By willfully reporting negative information to the consumer reporting agencies WITHOUT MY CONSENT constitutes as a form of punishment to defame my character. Capital One actions are identified under 18 USC 894 for knowingly participating in any way, or conspiring to do so, by using extortionate means to punish me as the consumer. Having expressed these federal violations Capital One breaking under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Truth in Lending Act and Gramm Leach Bliley Act, I am demanding Capital One to CEASE AND DESIST these illegal actions. Pursuant to 12 CFR 1016.7 ( g ) Capital One is required to comply with this opt out notice upon receipt and comply with the follow

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-18 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
I have disputed the referenced accounts to the 3 main credit bureaus and do not owe your company anything. I dont know this company and I do not recall ever having this debt and appears to be fraud, see attached FTC Report. Moreover, no adequate information has been given and noticed these accounts appear to violate my rights as well, per 15 USC 1692 ( e ) ( f ) ( g ). Moreover, you stated the account was verified as accurate by law 15 USC 1681 ( e ). Per 15 USC 1681 ( e ) The term investigative consumer report means a consumer report or portion thereof in which information on a consumers character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living is obtained through personal interviews with neighbors, friends, or associates of the consumer reported on or with others with whom he is acquainted or who may have knowledge concerning any such items of information. However, such information shall not include specific factual information on a consumers credit record obtained directly from a creditor of the consumer or from a consumer reporting agency when such information was obtained directly from a creditor of the consumer or from the consumer. Investigations weren't completed as described by law and no factual information should be on credit reports. Im requesting the removal of accounts and/or monetary compensation due to violations of my rights. Im currently seeking litigation regarding consistent harassment, unfair debt practices, adding without my permission/authorization within 5 days, and more. As the original creditor, only I can validate the debt therefore Im requesting removal and this account violates my consumer rights in several ways. Please remove and provide some updates within 4 days of receipt, as this has been ongoing for over 3-4 months.

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 2023-01-18 00:00:00
Product: Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan — Installment loan
Issue: Problem with additional add-on products or services — 
Company: Affirm Holdings, Inc
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I purchased a XXXX XXXX using Affirm to finance. The loan was fully paid over one year ago. Since the loan was paid off, I returned the XXXX XXXX under a recall from XXXX. XXXX issued a full refund of the original purchase price, but since the product was purchased through Affirm financing the refund was sent to Affirm. Affirm subsequently refunded about 20 % of the total to our checking account within a few days. I called Affirm to inquire about the remaining balance to be refunded and they informed me it would be refunded via a check in the mail within 30-days per their policy on their website. 30-days has now passed and when I call to inquire I am given no information and told to it is processing, to wait a few more days, or that they have escalated. Their outsourced call center employees either do not have the power to research what is happening or simply do not care. I have reached out to them via social media and have also gotten no information. I have made reasonable requests to them to provide me a date when the check will be mailed, to no avail. This is very bad business practice and they are holding a not insignificant amount of my money with no information. I also looked for a complaint department on their website and the link to file a complaint goes to an article with no way to file a complaint.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-18 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I was never provided full disclosure, never gave consent. My information was shared with a third part without my express permission. Nor was I ever give the opportunity to opt out.

According to 15 U.S. Code 6802 - Obligations with respect to disclosures of personal information ( b ) Opt out ( 1 ) In general A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless ( A ) such financial institution clearly and conspicuously discloses to the consumer, in writing or in electronic form or other form permitted by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title, that such information may be disclosed to such third party ; ( B ) the consumer is given the opportunity, before the time that such information is initially disclosed, to direct that such information not be disclosed to such third party ; and ( C ) the consumer is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option.

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 2023-01-18 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I was never provided full disclosure, never gave consent. My information was shared with a third part without my express permission. Nor was I ever give the opportunity to opt out. 

According to 15 U.S. Code 6802 - Obligations with respect to disclosures of personal information ( b ) Opt out ( 1 ) In general A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless ( A ) such financial institution clearly and conspicuously discloses to the consumer, in writing or in electronic form or other form permitted by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title, that such information may be disclosed to such third party ; ( B ) the consumer is given the opportunity, before the time that such information is initially disclosed, to direct that such information not be disclosed to such third party ; and ( C ) the consumer is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-18 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I was never provided full disclosure, never gave consent. My information was shared with a third part without my express permission. Nor was I ever give the opportunity to opt out. 

According to 15 U.S. Code 6802 - Obligations with respect to disclosures of personal information ( b ) Opt out ( 1 ) In general A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless ( A ) such financial institution clearly and conspicuously discloses to the consumer, in writing or in electronic form or other form permitted by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title, that such information may be disclosed to such third party ; ( B ) the consumer is given the opportunity, before the time that such information is initially disclosed, to direct that such information not be disclosed to such third party ; and ( C ) the consumer is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option.

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 2023-01-18 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
In XX/XX/2022, my student loans were transferred from XXXX XXXX to XXXX. It is now 6 months later and the XXXX account is still showing as open on my credit report, which is severely impacting my ability to obtain a mortgage because it doubles my debt to income ratio. I have disputed this with Experian, without results.

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 2023-01-18 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I have 7 hard inquiries on my credit report that are not from me.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation