vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2018-03-19 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Unable to get your credit report or credit score — Problem getting your free annual credit report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: WA

Complaint narrative:
Approximately four or five mos ago attempted to order my annual credit report from all three agencies online as has been done w/o problem in years past. I couldnt get access online and was prompted to try via phone. I thought they were successfully ordered but apparently they werent or they hit a hiccup. Revisited the site and got the form to mail in, that was approx three mos ago. I heard back from XXXX  only, requesting a bunch of prove-you-are-you data. Equifaxs phone was answered by someone I couldve imagined running drugs as a second job. I can get an outline of a current report via an online credit /identity monitoring service but this isnt what Im used to and whats going on in this pit of darkness? I dont believe they have to worry too much about lawsuits ( because corporations are people and the individual is lesser than a person ) so what appears to be hypercaution may not be so which is concerning.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-03-19 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
This is my fifth dispute with Experian with XXXX account : XXXX On XX/XX/XXXX Experian sent me credit report number XXXX Experian States on the XXXX Account Date opened : XX/XX/XXXX/ First reported XX/XX/XXXX, / Terms 1 month, / High Balance ; Not reported, / Original amount : Not Reported./ Recent Balance : Not Reported, / Comment : Account paid In Full for Less than full balance. This item was updated from our processing of your dispute In XX/XX/XXXXDate of status XX/XX/XXXX.

Now lets get to my Facts, First, I want Proof that I made any such payment. I want to see a cashed check, Or any method of such payment you claim I made on XX/XX/XXXX. I want my name on check, my signature and date. I want XXXX, to also show such Proof of ANY payment I made in XX/XX/XXXX.

The Fact IS : I have XXXX XXXX Statement that shows NO such payment to XXXX  or any one. I can provide PROOF for XX/XX/XXXXand XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX Statements that no payment was ever made. Not even Less tahn The full balance.

Fact, This is a Flat out Lie and Fabrication from XXXX and Experian.

Fact, Payment was madein Full and account was closed.

Fact, Experian Has broken the LAW.

Fact, Experian Has not Verified this XXXX account and Failed to Provide Proof after many disputed requesting to show proof.

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 2018-03-19 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: WI

Complaint narrative:
this started in 2001 and was reported as identity fraud and i had a new social secuerity card. ive been trying for years to get this debt removed from my credit report. 
this is not mine.

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 2018-03-19 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: WI

Complaint narrative:
this started in 2001 and was reported as identity fraud and i had a new social secuerity card. ive been trying for years to get this debt removed from my credit report. 
this is not mine.

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 2018-03-19 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: Communication tactics — You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying
Company: WAKEFIELD & ASSOCIATES, INC.
State: CO

Complaint narrative:
Wakefield and Associates has a previously written off Ambulance and Emergency room bill dating back to XX/XX/XXXX. When I no longer had medical insurance coverage. I was deemed XXXX shortly afterwards and received MEDICAID and XXXX.

Several companies are trying to collect on the two outstanding amounts. Even though both have been written off and my credit suffers because of this.

XX/XX/XXXX I was again contacted. Corrected again my address of five past years, not the address Wakefield had. But I have no reason to be anything but helpful. I spent over 30 minutes agreeing to 20 % of the total she was requesting. Break it down into 3 payments. Send me the invoice. Fax it. I even shared, I am having XXXX tomorrow ( true story )! And I dont want to leave things to my family to worry about. Several days after XXXX. I was contacted. Just like we never spoke. Old address still being referenced. I maybe poor at this juncture in my life. But I am not XXXX. I am recovering from XXXX. Looking at XXXX and XXXX. My problem. Yes. Wakefield and associates. No. I cant believe how people can get away with this game.

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 2018-03-19 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I OBTAINED A COPY OF MY REPORT AND IT CONTAINED MULTIPLE BANKRUPTCY FILINGS THAT ARE NOT MINE. I FILED A DISPUTE AND THE CASES REMAINED AS VERIFIED. I WAS INFORMED THAT THE CASES WERE VERIFIED WITH XXXX XXXX. THE REGULATIONS REQUIRE THAT THE REPORTING AGENCY VEIRFY THE INFORMATION DIRECTLY WITH THE COURTS AND NOT A THIRD PARTY FURNISHER OF INFORMATION. THEY HAVE FAILED TO VERIFY THE INFORMATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATION.

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 2018-03-19 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I was extended a credit account by Citibank to purchase furniture at XXXX ; however the 1st issue arose when the credit slip they presented to me for signature did not match the terms they agreed to give of 0 % financing for 18 months. I started to sign the slip only getting as far as the A-L of my 1st name and then told the sales rep I did not feel comfortable signing it and wanted confirmation in writing from Citibank that the terms promised would be honored. Well needless to say the 1st letter I received from Citibank stated the terms were under review and I would be notified of their decision within two billing cycles. At this point I felt I was being mislead and told XXXX to cancel my order. I sent a dispute to XXXX and Citibank to request a refund. XXXX gave me back my money, but Citibank is still attempting to hold me responsible for merchandise I DO NOT HAVE and more importantly did NOT authorize be charged. 

The results of there 1st investigation simply stated XXXX does not allow cancellations or refunds???? So I requested they re- investigate because 1. I did NOT sign the credit authorization AND 2. Never received any merchandise for XXXX Lastly, I have been receiving statements stating I am required to make payments although the entire balance is under dispute AND I have yet to receive a response since I faxed the documents to them on XX/XX/2018. That is over 60 days!

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 2018-03-19 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Closing an account — Company closed your account
Company: UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Around XX/XX/XXXX, I reopened my USAA checking and savings accounts. During this time, I was searching for a personal loan due to being in the final stages of building a home. By XX/XX/XXXX, I ended up applying to a lending company that asked a few questions I felt were about personal information, but I applied anyway and soon after that I started to notice suspicious activity occurring on my account and an unknown external account, which I never authorized to be attached to me account. I notified USAA as soon as I found out about this on several occasions and asked to have the account detached from my profile and the money returned to wherever it came from. I was told that the account belonged to XXXX XXXX when I spoke to one of the representatives and I explained to her that have never owned an account with XXXX XXXX. In XX/XX/XXXX, when deactivated the debit card attached to the account, I started receiving threating text messages and phone calls from someone regarding the money and this account. Immediately, I went and filed a police report at my local department. Shortly after, I received correspondence from USAA stating that they were no longer going to do business with me due to the suspicious activity on my account and although I made numerous calls before and after these letters, I had been given the run around and routed through several departments to be told that my calls were not recorded or there was nothing that could be done about the situation. In XX/XX/XXXX, I received two letters stating that USAA was able to garnish my Federal Income Taxes and my Military Pay. I dont know how this has been able to happen because I havent heard from this company since XX/XX/XXXX. I was a victim of fraud and I can not afford to have over {$6000.00} taken from me when I didnt paly any part in this situation and I notified this bank on numerous occasions to try to stop this from occurring. Can you please help me?

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-03-19 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: Pinnacle Credit Services, LLC
State: WI

Complaint narrative:
This complaint is about XXXX XXXX selling my debt to Pinnacle Services LLC continuously. XXXX has been removed from my Credit reports onXX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX. Ive disputed this many times asking for validation of this debt and XXXX fails to do so which has resulted in their removal from my credit report, numerous times. Each time this company reports as a debt, my credit score is effected. Not only is my credit score in  jeopardy but so is my financial history. If XXXX can not validate this debt properly, why are they continuously placing this debt on my credit! My credit has taken a deep hit because of all of these reinsertions.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2018-03-19 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Cashing a check
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/XXXX To : Wells Fargo From XXXX XXXX Re : Check Fraud On XX/XX/XXXX I have spoken with Wells Fargo 4 representatives XXXX ; XXXX ; XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX regarding claim or Case # XXXX. I was given phone number XXXX regarding this case. I have spoken with XXXX XXXX on the same day by telling him that there are 3 issues especially two cashed checks without my consent in XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX. He has asked me account number over the phone. I told him that my phone could be monitored by someone else that I can not disclose my account number over the phone. Most important due to the terrible experience with Theft XXXX XXXX, I can not release my account number over the phone. XXXX XXXX has asked me to go to banking branch.l On XX/XX/XXXX I went to banking branch located at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX in Washington DC XXXX. I have brought over check Image and showed to branch manager. I was misled and terribly treated by this branch staff especially their manager. OnXX/XX/XXXX I was throw out by this branch and all my accounts were closed. Today when I showed two checks images to this banking branch manager, he used all kinds of excuse to push responsibilities. 

I told him according to the checks image, my name was on the check as payee. I NEVER authorized anyone to cash my checks. I was only person who had business relationship with original issuer. My mailing address was on the check. Therefore there was no any second person who has same name with me according to these 3 identification facts. 

On the back of the checks, it clearly showed someone else 's endorsement which I totally can not recognize. I NEVER authorized anyone to cash the attached two checks on my behalf. Each check was {$370.00}, total {$750.00} issued from Wells Fargo. 

As a check fraud victim by suffering such type of insult, I was very upset at XXXX XXXX XXXX Branch. However I never received any assistance when I asked this banking manager to file fraud claim as well as obtain fax number so I can fax over the copy of canceled checks. 

Then this manager begin to ask me to leave. Same as XX/XX/XXXX. He also stated that He want to close all my accounts if I continue to file complaint. I told him that I brought my complaint to the bank since XX/XX/XXXX to Wells Fargo. Why do you continue to defraud consumer? Why didn't you investigate and put theft to jail? Why discrimination continue existed? 

Since I already went to branch 5 times and filed at least 2 complaints sinceXX/XX/XXXX. Most recently on XX/XX/XXXX I filed claim with case # XXXX. I tried my best to contact this bank to collect stolen funds. I must claim {$750.00} plus 20 % interest plus {$100.00} late fee each month plus my gas fees. ( CHECKS  IMAGES AND POLICE REPORT HAVE BEEN ATTACHED ).

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 2018-03-19 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: Greene & Cooper Collections LLC
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX [ Fraud Department I am a victim of identity theft. I recently learned that my personal information was used to open an account at your company. I did not open or authorize this account, and I therefore request that it be closed immediately. I also request that [ XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ] absolve me of all charges on the account, and that you take all appropriate steps to remove information about this account from my credit files. 

Enclosed is a copy of my Identity Theft Report supporting my position, and a copy of my credit report showing the fraudulent items related to your company that are the result of identity theft. Also enclosed is a copy of the FTC Notice to Furnishers of Information, which details your responsibilities as an information furnisher to credit reporting agencies ( CRAs ). As a furnisher, upon receipt of a consumers written request that encloses an Identity Theft Report, you are required to cease furnishing the information resulting from identity theft to any CRA. 

The Notice also specifies your responsibilities when you receive notice from a CRA, under section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, that information you provided to the CRA may be the result of identity theft. Those responsibilities include ceasing to provide the inaccurate information to any CRAs and ensuring that you do not attempt to sell or transfer the fraudulent debts to another party for collection. 

Please investigate this matter, close the account and absolve me of all charges, take the steps required under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and send me a letter explaining your findings and actions. 

Sincerely, XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-03-19 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: False statements or representation — Told you not to respond to a lawsuit they filed against you
Company: LEXISNEXIS
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
Lexis nexis is reporting the folling cases XXXX under a XXXX XXXX case XXXX under a XXXX XXXX and case number XXXX I went to all of these court houses to dispute got no where because I am not any of the above people. My name is XXXX XXXX maiden name XXXX XXXX I have had only 2 names my whole life. I spoke to XXXX at lexis nexis his # is XXXX ext XXXX he said my consumer id is XXXX. I have tried several times for them to fix this and it has gone nowhere. Please help..

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-03-19 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Other features, terms, or problems — Problem with rewards from credit card
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
Hello, I received email with advertisement showed Premier Rewards Gold Card from American Express with Bonus offer : Earn XXXX Membership Rewards Points after you use your new Card to make {$2000.00} in purchases within the first 3 months. 

Premier Rewards Gold Card from American Express Earn XXXX Membership Rewards Points after you use your new Card to make {$2000.00} in purchases within the first 3 months. 
3X points for flights booked directly with airlines. 2X points at US restaurants, US gas stations, and at US supermarkets. 1X points on other purchases. 
No Foreign Transaction Fees. 
{$100.00} Airline Fee Credit. Up to {$100.00} a calendar year for baggage fees at one airline. 
Get a {$75.00} hotel credit on qualifying charges, plus a room upgrade upon arrival, when available with The Hotel Collection at americanexpress.com/XXXX. 
{$0.00} Intro Annual Fee for the 1st year, then {$190.00}. 
Expanding merchant acceptance : Over 1 million more places in the U.S. started accepting American Express Cards in the last year. 
Terms Apply. 

When I went over American Express Premier Rewards Gold Card Cardmember Agreement, I did not found any restriction regarding XXXX bonus points. 
I normally call to Credit Cards offices to make sure I have all information. 
I called to customer service and asked if they have any restriction for me to apply.. 
Amex representative placed me on hold and a few minutes later reply that I am OK to apply for card with bonus and she can do this over phone. I said that I will proceed online to see result. 
I was approved and spent {$2000.00} within next 90 days. I waited for XXXX bonus points, but 4 weeks later got nothing. My call to Amex got me nothing. Representative said to wait more. I waited to complete billing cycle and still the same result. This time, when I called, Representative made a quick research and told me that I had this card before and not qualified for Bonus. 
When I told her about info from her co-worker 3 month ago, she agreed that it was card with different bonuses, term and condition, and as she remember it was not lifetime restriction on bonus at that time. She said it may be a reason for Representative to reply to me the way it was done : You did not have this card. 
I made inquiry to Higher tier to resolve my issue, however on XX/XX/2018 phone conversation with XXXX bring no result. She apologized for misleading information from her co-worker, but could not bypass Offer Term. She promised to report issue to corporate office for future. 
If trained employee could not explain written policy the same way, how regular customer can do that? 
In my opinion, Bonus of XXXX points have to apply to my account and term and condition should be written the way it not being Confusing or misleading advertising about the credit card. 
Thank you.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-03-19 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: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/2018, I was applying for a mortgage loan. When I pulled my credit report I saw there was an error reported by Capital One credit card. Capital One reported a " Late Payment '' on all three major credit reporting agencies that cause my scores to drop more than 100 points from XXXX down to XXXX. 
I contacted Capital One consumer department to find out what happened with the error in reporting. I spoke with a customer representative name XXXX. 
XXXX told me that the late payment was reported due to the fact that they billed me for annual membership fee. However, Capital One admitted that they never notify me nor send out any statement billing to allow me to pay for that fee. 
I paid for the fee ( payment confirmation # XXXX ) to keep my account status open. In addition, I complaint to XXXX about the reporting errors with the credit reporting agencies. XXXX went on to apologize for that error and told me that he went ahead and sent an update to the 3 major credit reporting agencies to " remove '' the late payment status. 
However, I just recently order a new credit report to find out if the errors have been remove but those errors are still reporting as 30 days late. I have a recording of our conversation with XXXX from Capital One.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2018-03-19 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: CURO Intermediate Holdings
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I applied for a loan through a specific online source. The site led me to many others that implied that I had not imputed the adequate information and that they'd need it once more. i was later informed that my credit was deeply damaged because different sources had run a hard credit check without my knowledge. I had only knowingly applied to XXXX XXXX XXXX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation