vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-02 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — Store credit card
Issue: Problem when making payments — Problem during payment process
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I have tried for 3 months to pay a bill. I sign in with my email and I get a different credit card # and balance. I have reached out to Kohls by email, live chat and by calling customer service. The first time the rep said they fixed it so I could go online and pay my bill. This last time I called 3 times requesting to speak with a supervisor. Each time I am xfered to a voice mail XXXX XXXX, at home I am at my wits end. The reps speak broken XXXX and do not understand what is wrong and a supervisor is not an option. What can I do to get this fixed if I can not speak to someone at kohls credit?

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-02 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act the following companies are violating my rights ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 instructions. I DID NOT give any of these companies permission to furnish these to any consumer reporting agency.

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 2022-08-02 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:
This is my XXXX attempt to notify you that I am a victim of identity theft and I write to dispute certain accounts in my file resulting from the crime. The accounts I am disputing do not relate to any transactions obtaining any possession of goods, services or money that I have made or authorized. Please block the reporting of any information in my credit file that resulted from an alleged identity theft. 

These accounts are unknown to me. Also, the information you provided on some accounts are DELETED from other bureaus and I have doubts in their accuracy and the reported payment history on some accounts are a mystery to me. As required by FCRA 605B ( c ) ( 1 ) ( C ) Authority to decline or rescind. 

I've educated my lawyer regarding my aims and they are eager to consider you responsible for your tenacious rebelliousness. I have attached my FTC report and my Police report that I have filed on my local police department that would testify that I am a victim of Identity Theft. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 

Again, the accounts I am disputing do not relate to any transactions obtaining any possession of goods, services or money that I have made or authorized. Please block or remove the reporting of any information in my credit file that resulted from an alleged identity theft.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-02 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX has sent me account documents that support I paid the account in full on XXXX XXXX, XXXX and the account was closed. Please see attached for the legal records. 

Equifax is reporting that XXXX XXXX XXXX reports that I was late paying the account in XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX of XXXX. This is not possible as the account was paid in full in XXXX XXXX and closed. Equifax is showing incorrect information on my credit report despite multiple attempts to get this information corrected. 

I am suffering quality of life issues given my credit score is severely reduced due to this reporting error that has no merit to be on my account.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-02 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:
n accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act 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 instructions XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-02 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:
n accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act 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 instructions XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-02 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
n accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act 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 instructions XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-02 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: MO

Complaint narrative:
This is my NUMEROUS request that I have been a victim of identity theft and that no one seems to care, that I want to dispute specific records in my credit file that do not belong to me, or that I have signed any agreement. The items I'm challenging have nothing to do with any transactions I've done or authorized to gain products, services, or money. Please remove the following XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-02 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: MO

Complaint narrative:
This is my NUMEROUS request that I have been a victim of identity theft and that no one seems to care, that I want to dispute specific records in my credit file that do not belong to me, or that I have signed any agreement. The items I'm challenging have nothing to do with any transactions I've done or authorized to gain products, services, or money. Please remove the following XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-02 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer — Received bad information about your loan
Company: Student Debt USA, LLC
State: WA

Complaint narrative:
I started working with Student Debt USA XXXX years ago. They promised me they could get my monthly loan payments lower than I could working through the Federal Student Loan agency. I now know that is not true.I could have received the same payment by managing my own student loan. They also told me the best thing I could do was to consolidate my student loans, which I did. I now know this impacts my loan forgiveness plan. They were also taking {$35.00} out of my account every month, even over the last XXXX years when there was no loan processing necessary. I have tried to contact them several times over the last couple of months with no response. I finally sent them an email, XX/XX/2022, requesting that they call me within a week or I would stop payments. They did not call me, but they withdrew XXXX payments ( {$35.00} x XXXX = {$100.00} ) in XXXX, XXXX Apparently, trying to get as much money as they could before I stopped payments. Employees I worked with at Student Debt USA were XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, and XXXX XXXX. This is only my first complaintI will be telling anyone / agency that will listen. Student Debt USA misrepresented their services and stole thousands of dollars from me.

Company response to consumer: Untimely response
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-02 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
On XXXX/XXXX/2022, I sent a letter regarding inaccurate information reporting on my credit report. since it is over 30 days of an investigation I have not received a response yet. I feel as if I am being ignored and taken advantage of. By law section 611 ( a ) states that failure to investigate items within 30 days requires an automatic deletion. It has been over 30 days i request these items be removed, if not I will file for litigation due to the stress this has caused me.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-02 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
On XXXX/XXXX/2022, I sent a letter regarding inaccurate information reporting on my credit report. since it is over 30 days of an investigation I have not received a response yet. I feel as if I am being ignored and taken advantage of. By law section 611 ( a ) states that failure to investigate items within 30 days requires an automatic deletion. It has been over 30 days i request these items be removed, if not I will file for litigation due to the stress this has caused me.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-02 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Report provided to employer without your written authorization
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
Case # XXXX Privacy Act of 1974 Violations EXPERIAN 5 USC 552a Violations 31 USC 3711 ( e ) Violations Public Records Act Violations Commercial Purpose Declaration 42.56.070 ( 8 ) Conditions of Disclosure Cybersecurity breaches of Government Computers Delete unauthorized Bankruptcy Dear, Experian I obtained my credit report online. There was a U.S. Bankruptcy Court items listed on my credit reports. Per the FCRA 623 ( a ) ( 5 ) : If Experian can not VALIDATE the information with the ORIGINAL CREDITOR, they must remove said information from the consumer credit file The Bankruptcy Court has mailed me a letter which Empathetically stated that they do NOT provide any information to credit reporting agencies, nor do they ever validate and/ or confirm public records. It is the credit reporting agencies, and/or other third-party providers who collect information regarding public cases from public records. Public records information is NEVER validated by the Recorder of Deeds, nor the U.S. Court system due to the Fair Credit Reporting Agency PRIVACY LAW. 

My inquiry to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court confirmed ( EXPERIAN ) has NEVER validated or verified this public record entry on my credit report, neither will they ever be by them. They further stated XXXX they are NOT liable or responsible for any MISUSE or INCORRECT public records, nor the distribution of said information, public records may, and oftentimes are, reported by third party sources unawares to consumer, and most cases, incorrectly, Considering the following information indicating a Fair Credit Reporting Act Violation.

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 2022-08-02 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged
Company: CNG HOLDINGS INC
State: IA

Complaint narrative:
I spoke to XXXX XXXX XXXX today XXXX at XXXX central time about a damaging fraudulent negative collection account from them on my credit report. They have this marked as a brand new account from XXXX XXXX which is a lie, the ( orginal account ) is over XXXX XXXX XXXX which is thru whynotleasing. 

They purchased the collection account actually from XXXX XXXX  which in XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  called me and harassed me about the account stating i failed to pay XXXX XXXX  and they want payment i informed XXXX XXXX  that there was a payment agreement that was set up thru XXXX XXXX  to pay XXXX a month until account was paid off they agreed to that amount back in XXXX because of child support. XXXX XXXX  refused to take payment on this account on XX/XX/XXXX never heard nothing back from XXXX XXXX  Fast forward to XXXX when i called XXXX XXXX XXXX as i had just checked my credit because ingot a alert of a new collection account at the number XXXX. I informed the gentelman on the phone who said the call was being recorded about the issues on my credit report that they failed to send a letter 30 days prior to making a negtive collection account mark on my credit report and if this is their practice that they do not follow the national fair credit debt collection act, his response is they follow the fair credit debt collection act ( sometimes ). I also i formed them that the account is over 7 years old and they couldnt collect on the account. I also informed them that they had also caused me not to get a loan thru XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX which i have the letter of denial due to the collection account which is the only collection on my credit report. Which i will provide proof of the denial of credit letter upon request. 

I would like this matter looked into and also would like security credit services to provide me montary money damages to be agreed upon at the time of closure of this file. 

I have also gave them a verbal cease and desist on this matter as well. And to repair my credit and take the collection off

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-02 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
This is not a duplicate nor is this complaint filed by a third party. I am filing this complaint myself. Please see this complaint is processed to the letter of the law. I have sent multiple attempts to dispute the information in my credit file which resulted from an alleged identity theft. Again, Im sending over an identity theft report # XXXX. Pursuant of FCRA section 605B ( a ) ( 1 ) ( 2 ) you are required to block or remove any information in my file that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt with ( 1 ) appropriate proof of the identity of the consumer ; ( 2 ) a copy of an identity theft report XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry Date XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX Inquiry Date XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX Inquiry Date XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Inquiry Date XX/XX/XXXXXXXX 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 2022-08-02 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: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
The company XXXX tried to sell me XXXX cell phones. One of the phones did not function, and I requested a refund. I order another phone from XXXX, but I found a cheaper price at a local store. So, I cancelled the order, and the phone did not ship. A representative from Capital One suggested I file a claim. Now, Capital One is charging me for the original purchase, since XXXX has issued a refund. 

I am being charged twice for the same phone, and Capital One does not understand.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-02 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: WI

Complaint narrative:
I was in the process of applying for new employment and it was brought to my attention that there is some inaccurate information reporting on my credit report.I received a copy of my credit report and to my surprise I saw all these inaccurate items that are not correct. 

By the way I hope that this does not hinder my ability to obtain employment due to this inaccurate information showing. I was advised by a legal friend of mine that under : 15 US Code 1681a section 603 ( k ) ( b ) ( ii ) can be considered an adverse action.

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 instructions 15 U.S.C 1692C Without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction, a debt collector may not communicate with a consumer in connection with the collection of any debt. 

XXXX Employer : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Public Records : Chapter XXXX Bankruptcy XXXX Inquiries : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX Collecons : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Name XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Employer : XXXX XXXX Addresses : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  IL XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, IL XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, IL XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, IL XXXX XXXX Records : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiries : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Collecons : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Equifax XXXX Records : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Inquiries : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-02 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:
This is not a duplicate nor is this complaint filed by a third party. I am filing this complaint myself. Please see this complaint is processed to the letter of the law. I have sent multiple attempts to dispute the information in my credit file which resulted from an alleged identity theft. Again, Im sending over an identity theft report # XXXX. Pursuant of FCRA section 605B ( a ) ( 1 ) ( 2 ) you are required to block or remove any information in my file that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt with ( 1 ) appropriate proof of the identity of the consumer ; ( 2 ) a copy of an identity theft report XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Inquiry Date XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry Date XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX Inquiry Date XX/XX/XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation