vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-22 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 — Card was charged for something you did not purchase with the card
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/23 I disputed a charge of {$170.00} on my Bank Of America Visa card ending in XXXX because I did not authorize this amount and did not receive goods or services posted XX/XX/23. 

Bank of America verified there was no proof I authorize this amount or received goods or services. 

However, Bank of America refused to reversed this charge because they said Visa regulations would not allow the reversal because I had simply " presented '' my card-even though I did not authorize this amount or received goods or services.

When I pointed out that Federal law ( e.g., 15 USC 1666 ) does not allow Visa to do that, Bank of America credit department said too bad, they are subject to what Visa, not the law, says.

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 2023-05-22 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I went to check my credit report after almost a year, I am seeing that a number of unrelated accounts that are definitely identity theft are showing up and affecting my credit score. I was never called or contacted about these accounts that I never opened but they are on my account and affecting my credit badly.

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 2023-05-22 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 — Card was charged for something you did not purchase with the card
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
Wells Fargo is at it again! 

While I was on vacation in XXXX in XX/XX/2022, my credit card was charged for {$840.00} ( USD ). I did not make such a transaction and therefore I reported it to Wells Fargo ( the bank issuing the credit card ). 

Now it's been 6 months since the report and Wells Fargo refuses to pay me back for this fraudulent transaction on my account. In the meantime, Wells Fargo has passed me between their various departments ( dispute department, fraud department, etc. ). Finally, after 6 months, they have produced the attached receipt from the merchant. There are multiple issues with the receipt : 1. Most importantly, the signature on the receipt is forged ( it's not my signature- not even close- and I did not sign this receipt ). 
2. It is not itemized hence it does not show what was purchased. 
XXXX. It is unclear who the merchant is ( the company XXXX which appears on the receipt seems to be an online billing company not the merchant ). 

In spite of this clearly forged receipt, Wells Fargo refuses to pay me back and has told me that they will not take any further action on this case. 

I can let this go and pay the charges, however, there are perhaps thousands out there who are not as lucky as myself to be financially secure. Wells Fargo is likely refusing to pay those deserving customers as well.

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 2023-05-22 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
I checked my Equifax credit report and noticed I have 6 fraudulent unauthorized inquiries on my credit. I have tried multiple times to get a few of the inquiries removed to no avail. I have attached my FTC Identity Theft report and dispute letter to this complaint.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-22 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: R & B Corporation of Virginia
State: WI

Complaint narrative:
I dont agree with the debt owed. Never received a statement balance and also its not my debt to pay because XXXX XXXX has a dispute with my insurance company and drop my insurance company, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-22 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Hello, my name is XXXX XXXX, I am a victim of identity theft. According to US Code Title 15 - Commerce and Trade, Chapter 41- Consumer Credit Protection - Subchapter III - Credit Reporting Agencies . You are required to remove this information from my credit report within 4 days. If this information is not removed, I will escalate this to the Federal Trade Commission. See attached US CODE : Also under US Code : 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( 2021 ) : Prompt notice of dispute to furnisher of information ( A ) In general Before the expiration of the 5-business-day period beginning on the date on which a consumer reporting agency receives notice of a dispute from any consumer or a reseller in accordance with paragraph ( 1 ), the agency shall provide notification of the dispute to any person who provided any item of information in dispute, at the address and in the manner established with the person. The notice shall include all relevant information regarding the dispute that the agency has received from the consumer or reseller.

This code was not met as well, please have each reseller provide proof of receipt or these items MUST be removed immediately. Original dispute did not meet FCRA and US CODE Title 15 U.S.C. 1681i rule for timeline. 

XXXX Complaint ID : XXXX XXXX Complaint ID : XXXX By LAW and the Fair Credit Reporting Act, these items must be removed from my credit file. I need this fraudulent information removed from my credit report within 4 business days. ADDITIONALLY, original complaint IDs were not responded to in accordance to US CODE and the FCRA timeframe. 


FRAUDULENT ACCOUNT : Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX, Account Name : XXXXXXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX, Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX, Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX, Account Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX, Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX, Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX, Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX, Account Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX, Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX, Account Name : XXXX CACS CC Account Number : XXXX, Account Name : XXXXXXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX, Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX, Account Name : XXXX Account Number : 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 2023-05-23 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I need this late payment removed from my account within 15 days, this is not mine, I'm not aware of this, Under USC 1666b. See the documents attached. 

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 2023-05-22 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
Recently, saw that SYNCB/SAMS CLUB pulled my credit file without authorization. XXXX the company pulled my report from all 3 bureaus without my approval. Asking for company to remove this hard inquiry from credit report once 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 2023-05-22 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: AR

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the fair credit Reporting Act, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX reported a late payment in XX/XX/ has violated my rights.

15 USC 1681 Section 602 States, I have the right to privacy.

15 USC 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish my account without my written instructions.

15 USC 1666B : A creditor may not treat a payment credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as a late for any purpose.

I greatly appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to upholding consumer rights. I request that you keep me informed of the progress and outcome of the investigation.

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 2023-05-22 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: AR

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the fair credit Reporting Act, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX reported a late payment in XX/XX/ has violated my rights. 
15 USC 1681 Section 602 States, I have the right to privacy.

15 USC 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish my account without my written instructions.

15 USC 1666B : A creditor may not treat a payment credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as a late for any purpose.

I greatly appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to upholding consumer rights. I request that you keep me informed of the progress and outcome of the investigation.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-22 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: AR

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the fair credit Reporting ActXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXeported a late payment in XX/XX/ has violated my rights.

15 USC 1681 Section 602 States, I have the right to privacy.

15 USC 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish my account without my written instructions.

15 USC 1666B : A creditor may not treat a payment credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as a late for any purpose.

I greatly appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to upholding consumer rights. I request that you keep me informed of the progress and outcome of the investigation.

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 2023-05-22 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Old information reappears or never goes away
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I applied for Bankruptcy and was granted XXXX  XXXX relief XXXX. My entire rental history was added and discharged including XXXX XXXX XXXX. I sent proof of discharge to XXXX XXXX XXXX and they refuse to remove the derogatory items from my rental history which is causing me to be denied on my new rental applications. I have paid multiple application fees to keep getting denied to find out that its because this company is still reporting negative items.

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 2023-05-22 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Old information reappears or never goes away
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I applied for Bankruptcy and was granted Chapter XXXX relief 2020. My entire rental history was added and discharged including XXXX XXXX XXXX. I sent proof of discharge to XXXX XXXX XXXX and they refuse to remove the derogatory items from my rental history which is causing me to be denied on my new rental applications. I have paid multiple application fees to keep getting denied to find out that its because this company is still reporting negative items.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-22 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The list of accounts below has violated my federal protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. The following account has been paid but Transunion has been reported as follows : XXXX ACCOUNT NUMBER XXXX BALANCE - ACCOUNT OPENED ON XX/XX/XXXX REPORTED AS LATE. XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX ACCOUNT NUMBER XXXX BALANCE - ACCOUNT OPENED ON XX/XX/XXXX REPORTED AS LATE. XXXX ACCOUNT NUMBER XXXX BALANCE - ACCOUNT OPENED ON XX/XX/XXXX REPORTED AS LATE. XXXX ACCOUNT NUMBER XXXX BALANCE - ACCOUNT OPENED ON XX/XX/XXXX REPORTED AS LATE. XXXX ACCOUNT NUMBER XXXX BALANCE - ACCOUNT OPENED ON XX/XX/XXXX REPORTED AS LATE. XXXX ACCOUNT NUMBER XXXX BALANCE - ACCOUNT OPENED ON XX/XX/XXXX REPORTED AS CHARGE OFF. XXXX ACCOUNT NUMBER XXXX BALANCE - ACCOUNT OPENED ON XX/XX/XXXX REPORTED AS CHARGE OFF. XXXX XXXXXXXX ACCOUNT NUMBER XXXX BALANCE - ACCOUNT OPENED ON XX/XX/XXXX REPORTED AS LATE. XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT NUMBER XXXX BALANCE {$8300.00} ACCOUNT OPENED ON XX/XX/XXXX REPORTED AS CHARGE OFF. XXXX ACCOUNT NUMBER XXXX BALANCE - ACCOUNT OPENED ON XX/XX/XXXX REPORTED AS LATE. 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 an account without my written instructions. 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 years. 15 U. S. C, 1681s-2 ( a ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a 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 2023-05-22 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Communication tactics — You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying
Company: Radius Global Solutions LLC
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
I was contacted on several occasions by a company using the name of Radius Global Solutions trying to collect a debt owed by my ex-wife. I have been divorced for 18 years and this company claims that my ex used my phone number as a contact number sometime in the past. I have told them on every occasion that we have been divorced since XX/XX/2006and she has never been associated with my cell phone number. They continually promise to remove my number from the account and not contact me again but it has happened on multiple occasions over several 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 2023-05-22 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The list of accounts below has violated my federal protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. The following account has been paid but Transunion has been reported as follows : ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX ) ACCOUNT NUMBER XXXX BALANCE - ACCOUNT OPENED ON XX/XX/XXXX REPORTED AS COLLECTION UNPAID. ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX ) ACCOUNT NUMBER XXXX BALANCE - ACCOUNT OPENED ON XX/XX/XXXX REPORTED AS COLLECTION UNPAID. 
XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT NUMBER XXXX XXXX BALANCE {$250.00} ACCOUNT OPENED ON XX/XX/XXXX REPORTED AS COLLECTION UNPAID. 
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 an account without my written instructions. 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 years. 15 U. S. C, 1681s-2 ( a ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a 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 2023-05-22 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Other banking product or service
Issue: Closing an account — Can't close your account
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX I attempted to close my business checking account # XXXX. I walked in to the branch in XXXX, IL when I observed three people in the banker cubicle having a private conversation. However when I requested to have the account closed with the teller I was informed that from the 3 employees present only was authorized to close my account and he will not be available to offer assistance at this time. I was then told that despite no customer present at XXXX appointment they will not be able to fit me in to close my account and I will have to wait to receive the help. I was then also told that I need to have an appointment with the banker in order to have the account closed. It is furthermore ironic that at the XXXX appointment that was supposed to be " busy '' there was actually no customer that showed up. 
Two questions : 1 ) How long does it take to close the checking account?

2 ) Is the BofA run for a benefit of its employees? 
Why all of the sudden all of the branch employees became " busy '' and not able to assist is beyond me. Also worth nothing that the branch manager was not in so he wasn't able to assist.

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 monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-05-22 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Getting a credit card — Card opened as result of identity theft or fraud
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
In XXXX, I received a bill for a XXXX card that I did not open. I immediately called and Comenity Bank opened up an " investigation ''. That investigation took 3 months to complete, they did not call to notify me of a resolution and then they start calling over the weekend to collect payments. I call them today to figure out what is going on because the fraud dept is not open on weekends. The lady says a letter was sent, NOPE. She then says they have been sending bills and that I opened the fraud investigation in XXXX - NOPE! I opened the case on XX/XX/XXXX. I ask if they have a copy of my signature on the application, she states they do but can not share it unless I send a letter. Hmmm.. I wonder why they did not ask me for my signature so they could compare. I was definitely not in XXXX opening a XXXX account on XXXX XXXX. 

On XX/XX/XXXX, I went grocery shopping at XXXX in XXXX, CA. I have proof of this on my debit card transactions. After that, I was at home creating a video for my friends ' birthday. At XXXX I posted on her FB page from my couch .... I specifically remember creating the video and posting it. Time stamp is on her FB page. 

XXXX is 60 miles one way from XXXX. The nearest XXXX to XXXX is XXXX ( XXXX ) or XXXX, which is where my parents live so it would make much more sense to go there. No other purchases in XXXX, no lunches, no gas, no NOTHING because I was not there. 

It's absurd that they did not include me or ask me one single question during this so called " investigation '' and now I'm stuck with a {$1000.00} bill from one shopping excursion in XXXX... yeah, that doesn't seem odd at all. {$1000.00} in cosmetics in ONE single day... I'm lucky if I put lotion most days. 

So today, I paid the minimum due because I'm extremely concerned about keeping my great credit score. But I will not rest until I get this money back. Seems like an inside job to me... I guess XXXX just allows people to walk in and open fraudulent accounts without any proof of who they actually are. I notified the person I paid with this was only for my credit protection and not because I am accepting any liability here. I also messaged this to Comenity and they have acknowledged.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief