vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2017-07-29 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Deposits and withdrawals
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
I use an application called XXXX that allows me to gain access to funds for hours that I have already worked immediately. They have lighting pay and are prompt in removing and immediately adding funds to my account. The application is able to remove the funds that I owe it on my pay day. In order for me to gain access to the funds again my bank has to send updated info to the application. This could take several days. The application helps me keep my accounts balanced and positive while I recover from a debt situation. It provides auto overdraft protection which is critical and one the reasons I LOVE the application. However, if you are counting on the application for an emergency it becomes unreliable because there is always a hold in reporting from the bank. my household income has greatly increased overall and I am about to start looking around for more savvy options with quicker responses times. The bank is costing me the money I am trying to save by working against 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 2017-07-29 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Banking errors
Company: BB&T CORPORATION
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
It 's XX/XX/XXXX, and i worked an six hour shift in XX/XX/XXXX and it said i made {$XXXX} i make {$XXXX} an hour there is no way i only made {$XXXX} out of six hours and my bank info is wrong.

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 2017-07-29 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I have a ton of automobile inquires ranging from XX/XX/XXXX -XX/XX/XXXX and one mortgage inquiry in XX/XX/XXXX that I do not recognize nor did I authorize. I have tried to dispute this with the credit bureau ( Transunion, XXXX, and XXXX ) via fax, email, and phone. Then continuously tell me that I these are statements of fact and I applied for credit and they ca n't be removed. One employee of Transunion told me that I applied for this credit even after I told him several times, I did not. So the fact is that companies can place a hard inquiry on my credit report without my authorization. I 'm not talking about the firm offer of credit, insurance, court order. Those I understand but these hard inquires are neither. That is pretty alarming and I want resolve this issue without having to mail letters to 35 different XXXX having to

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 2017-07-29 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Collected or attempted to collect exempt funds
Company: M.L. Zager P.C.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I have an account with my daughter, not only was it her student loan money the account had under XXXX dollars, which by New York State law is exempt and the creditor can not take this money. Also on the NYS Collecters Association there is an explanation on how certain money in the bank is exempt. I explained to the bank and the third party creditor and none of them knew this law existed. I believe the money was taken out against the New York State Levy Laws.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-07-29 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CT

Complaint narrative:
I contacted XXXX XXXX regarding the inquiries listed on my credit report that were not authorized and done by myself on XXXX/XXXX/2017 and they explained that I needed to contact them in writing to dispute them. On XXXX/XXXX/2017 I did contact them via mail and rquested that all inquiries be removed at once because they were not authorized to pull my credit and I have n't applied for any cards with this bank. XXXX XXXX never responded to my initial written request so again I called the Experian XXXX/XXXX/2017 and again on XXXX/XXXX/2017 to explain the situation once again looking for some type of resolution and was told to call the creditor that there was nothing that can be done without written letter stating they ( XXXX XXXX ) wanted the inquiries removed. I decided that I would again send out letters as well as contact the CFPB to notify you of this situation as well as send out a second letter to the creditor as well as a letter to the bureau for each unauthorized inquiry from XXXX XXXX  although I was told that nothing would be done without written permission to be removed from the creditor. I find it very upsetting to have my credit score impacted by inquiries I myself have n't done and to have the bureau and XXXX XXXX just " bounce '' me back and forth between the two of them I ca n't seem to get to a point of resolution please help me resolve this matter because I have exhausted all attempts thank you.

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 2017-07-29 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I have a ton of automobile inquires ranging from XXXX -XXXX and XXXX  mortgage inquiry in 2017 that I do not recognize nor did I authorize. I have tried to dispute this with the credit bureau ( XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX ) via fax, email, and phone. Then continuously tell me that I these are statements of fact and I applied for credit and they ca n't be removed. One employee of XXXX told me that I applied for this credit even after I told him several times, I did not. So the fact is that companies can place a hard inquiry on my credit report without my authorization. I 'm not talking about the firm offer of credit, insurance, court order. Those I understand but these hard inquires are neither. That is pretty alarming and I want resolve this issue without having to mail letters to 35 different cm having to

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-07-29 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I have a ton of automobile inquires ranging from XXXX -XXXX and one mortgage inquiry in XXXX that I do not recognize nor did I authorize. I have tried to dispute this with the credit bureau ( XXXX, XXXX, and Experian ) via fax, email, and phone. Then continuously tell me that I these are statements of fact and I applied for credit and they ca n't be removed. One employee of XXXX told me that I applied for this credit even after I told him several times, I did not. So the fact is that companies can place a hard inquiry on my credit report without my authorization. I 'm not talking about the firm offer of credit, insurance, court order. Those I understand but these hard inquires are neither. That is pretty alarming and I want resolve this issue without having to mail letters to 35 different cm having to

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 2017-07-29 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Company: CMRE Financial Services, Inc.
State: NM

Complaint narrative:
CMRE Finance, placed on my credit report twice the same amount for the same day ( 1.
CMRE FINANCE N/A Collection/ Chargeoff Learn More {$470.00} XXXX XXXX, 2017 2.
CMRE FINANCE N/A Collection/ Chargeoff Learn More {$470.00} XXXX XXXX, 2017 ) charge off for medical bills. I had called them and told them that I was covered by the XXXX XXXX and XXXX and used providers in the insurance group ... that I was Not responsible for the amount not covered by insurance and according to medicaid I do not owe this, as the hospital and doctors ( under contract ) has agreeded to accept as payment in full from insurance company for the services that were given to me.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-07-29 00:00:00
Product: Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan — Personal line of credit
Issue: Problem when making payments — 
Company: Avant Credit Corporation
State: AK

Complaint narrative:
In XXXX 2017 I began a payment plan with XXXX XXXX XXXX. I notified Avant beforehand that I was going to be working with XXXX and all they said was that XXXX would need to send them a proposal. XXXX did send them a proposal and 6 months worth of payments. In XXXX of 2017 I got a notification that my credit score had dropped. I found out Avant had reported me being {$55.00} past due. I get no statements from this lender and had received no notification my account was ever past due. I downloaded their phone app and logged in and discovered they had been posting fees to my loan and only posting the payments to fees and interest for 6 months. When I called them I was told they stopped communications with me because I had a debit management plan. I reminded them it was not the same thing as bankruptcy and they had every right to be in contact with me and should have notified me of the past due amount and that they were posting fees to my account. I paid the loan off in full over the phone over the following weeks time. They caused my credit score to lower, they charged me excessive fees, and never once tried to notify me of the issue. Not by email, postal mail, phone, nothing. Customers have an expectation that if there is something wrong with their account they will be told about it. I should n't have had to find out via a credit report app on my phone.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-07-29 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: GU

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX I respectfully ask the XXXX who the right person to corrected my name and social security number and contact the Experian to corrected the information it has on file for me. I do n't understand why Experian still not corrected the information on their file. I had sent copy of my driver 's license passport, social security card, even my Bank account number. I ask for the CFPB assistance to inform the credit company to take advantage of my personal information and corrected please. I also sent XXXX my personal information by e-mail. I expect to corrected now. the three credit bureau company. I request the XXXX to allow me to view my dispute online. I do n't know why I ca n't able to see.

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 2017-07-29 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: CT

Complaint narrative:
I contacted XXXX XXXX regarding the inquiries listed on my credit report that were not authorized and done by myself on XXXX/XXXX/2017 and they explained that I needed to contact them in writing to dispute them. On XXXX/XXXX/2017 I did contact them via mail and rquested that all inquiries be removed at once because they were not authorized to pull my credit and I have n't applied for any cards with this bank. XXXX XXXX never responded to my initial written request so I called the Equifax XXXX/XXXX/2017 and again on XXXX/XXXX/2017 to explain the situation once again looking for some type of resolution and was told to call the creditor that there was nothing that can be done without written letter stating they ( XXXX XXXX  ) wanted the inquiries removed. I decided that I would again send out letters as well as contact the CFPB to notify you of this situation as well as send out a second letter to the creditor as well as a letter to the bureau for each unauthorized inquiry from XXXX XXXX although I was told that nothing would be done without written permission to be removed from the creditor. I find it very upsetting to have my credit score impacted by inquiries I myself have n't done and to have the bureau and XXXX XXXX just " bounce '' me back and forth between the two of them I ca n't seem to get to a point of resolution please help me resolve this matter because I have exhausted all attempts thank you.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-07-29 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Communication tactics — Frequent or repeated calls
Company: Harris & Harris, Ltd.
State: IA

Complaint narrative:
In the last two weeks I have received three robo calls from Harris and Harris , Ltd. in XXXX, Il. I have no indebtedness and an excellent credit rating. There is absolutely no reason I should be receiving calls from this agency. Each time they call, they leave a different number for me to call. I have yet to return their calls because I believe to do so will just further complicate the matter ( based on others ' experiences ). I was required to answer some of your questions in ways that do n't really apply here. For instance, I do n't know if they think they have some indebtedness information on me or my wife or one of my grown children. I just know they are harassing me.
Since 2003, the number they are calling has been on the do not call registry.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-07-29 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CT

Complaint narrative:
I contacted XXXX XXXX regarding the inquiries listed on my credit report that were not authorized and done by myself on X/XX/2017 and they explained that I needed to contact them in writing to dispute them. On X/XX/2017 I did contact them via mail and rquested that all inquiries be removed at once because they were not authorized to pull my credit and I have n't applied for any cards with this bank. XXXX XXXX never responded to my initial written request so again I called the TransUnion X/XX/2017 and again on X/XX/2017 to explain the situation once again looking for some type of resolution and was told to call the creditor that there was nothing that can be done without written letter stating they ( XXXX XXXX ) wanted the inquiries removed. I decided that I would again send out letters as well as contact the CFPB to notify you of this situation as well as send out a second letter to the creditor as well as a letter to the bureau for each unauthorized inquiry from XXXX XXXX although I was told that nothing would be done without written permission to be removed from the creditor. I find it very upsetting to have my credit score impacted by inquiries I myself have n't done and to have the bureau and XXXX XXXX just " bounce '' me back and forth between the two of them I ca n't seem to get to a point of resolution please help me resolve this matter because I have exhausted all attempts thank you.

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 2017-07-29 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Trouble during payment process — 
Company: Pacific Union Financial, LLC
State: NH

Complaint narrative:
Please see attached letter. The mortgage accepted a modification not once but three times to adjust my loan. In all three instances the company set up the plan and then denied and returned my payments. The first time this happened they told me there was nothing I could do and I had to lose my home I then called HMA they forced Pacific Union to admit they were in breach and to allow me to enter the agreement again. At that point I thought that I was all set until day again returned all my payments. They are now telling me they are going to take my house once again and they have escalated the process

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-07-29 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Ad Astra Recovery Services Inc
State: TN

Complaint narrative:
The previous investigation has not resolved my dispute regarding the accuracy and completeness of this trade line being reported on my consumer credit report.
According to the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act 611 ( a ) [ 15 USC 168i ( a ) ], these disputed items must be reinvestigated or deleted from my credit report within 30 days. During the investigation period, these items must be removed from my credit report as the mere reporting of items prior to debt validation and verification constitutes collection activity. I am also requesting the names, addresses and telephone numbers of individuals you contacted during your investigation.
Upon filing MANY complaints dating back to at LEAST XXXX 2017, at NO TIME did Ad Astra EVER delete their trade line from my credit report at all. In doing so, Ad Astra violated section 611 ( a ) [ 15 USC 168i ( a ) ] of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, by the mere act of reporting of any item involving their company, they were commencing collection activity. This is an ABSOLUTE VIOLATION of the FCRA! Ad Astra has never at any time had a LEGAL contract between their company and myself, with MY SIGNATURE. I have no legal obligation to Ad Astra, as I have never, at any time signed any contract with Ad Astra or ANY company they claim to represent.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-07-29 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Fees or interest — Problem with fees
Company: BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX, I received a letter from Barclay Bank in regards to my new gold luxury card stating that I would fall under their SCRA benefits for the duration of my XXXX XXXX service ; however, on XX/XX/XXXX, I received a letter stating that because I opened my card after my XXXX XXXX start status that I would no longer be under SCRA benefits. As a current XXXX member I should still be under SCRA benefits. I was told that they are switching their policy on me and they will no longer waive annual fees for me as they originally intended.

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 2017-07-29 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Closing your account — Company closed your account
Company: JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
State: WA

Complaint narrative:
I applied for the Chase reserve card and was approved. I received the card, used it for 2 weeks and used less than 10 % of the credit limit. For no reason Chase decides to cancel my account. After contacting them over the phone, nobody will give me a reason for the cancel. This will affect my credit in a negative way because of the cancellation. Why did they approve the card in the first place if they were going to cancel it 2 weeks later?
If they ran across issues that they might have found ( that I 'm not aware of ), then why not ask for clarification? I 'd be more than happy to provide documentation or what ever else was required to fix what ever problem they found.
When my card was cancelled with no notice, I was out of town. I ran into some very serious problems because i did n't have an active credit card. Could n't rent a car and could n't stay at a hotel. I was stuck.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-07-29 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
I keep receiving unauthorized hard inquiries on my credit report from XXXX XXXX XXXX. When I XXXX the company it says that it 's a Car Dealership in XXXX XXXX MD.
First issue I do not live in XXXX MD.
Second Issue I have not been to any car dealership looking or shopping for a car and have definitely not authorized anyone or company to check my credit especially since recently I 've been working extremely hard to improve my credit.
Third Issue I have no idea who they are and from researching my credit report I have found out that this is not their first time they have pulled my credit without my authorized permission.
I believe that something extremely suspicious is going on with this company. I mean why is a car dealership pulling my credit and on multiple occasions actually around the same time last year. The way it 's happening I do n't believe that it 's identify theft I believe that someone is illegally using their credit pulling privileges to obtain my credit report.
Dealerships are not allowed to view a customer 's credit reports until that customer specifically asks for credit terms, I can actually testify that I have never done this.
My credit score dropped XXXX points from this inquiry after all of my hard work of re-establishing my credit I was extremely devastated and now determined to get down to the bottom of this.
On XX/XX/XXXX &XX/XX/XXXX, I received unauthorized hard inquires on my credit report causing my score to drop.
I believe that this is illegal and if this issue is not resolved I will be seeking legal counsel to go about properly getting it resolved.
I continuously tried to contact Equifax about this situation but they continously say that it 's nothing that they can do.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation