vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-02 00:00:00
Product: Credit 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: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/year> I filed a dispute in regards to a XXXX machine ( XXXX ) I purchased that did not work as advertised. XXXX refused to provide me with a refund. They offered to troubleshoot or send me a new one. Neither was a viable option as the product does not work as claimed. My issue is not an isolated one as XXXX  has received numerous complaints XXXX  XXXX : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Additionally, a XXXX  representative told me that if I disputed the charge with my credit card company, the device would be disabled and unusable by me or if I tried to sell it. 

XX/XX/year> I received XXXX letters from Synchrony ( exhibit A and B ) that my case has been settled in my favor. Upon being notified by Synchrony that the dispute was ruled in my favor, I properly disposed of the XXXX machine and it was no longer in my possession. 

XX/XX/year> I discovered a charge on my account from XXXX. Upon calling Synchrony, I was told that the decision had been reversed and I am now liable for the charge. 

However, as stated prior, after receiving XXXX letters ( exhibit A and B ) that the case was settled in my favor, I disposed of the machine. If I never received those letters from Synchrony stating they ruled in my favor, I would not have disposed of the machine, and it would still be in my possession. 

XXXX XXXX  I called Synchrony to request full and proper reimbursement for the cost of the machine that I no longer have. Synchrony is liable for full reimbursement due to their documented communication. 

Unfortunately, the representative I spoke with was unable to transfer me to someone that could help. Instead they opened up another dispute. That resulted with me being responsible for the charge.

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 2024-05-02 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
NOTICE TO AGENT IS NOTICE TO PRINCIPLE NOTICE PRINCIPLE IS NOTICE TO AGENT I am writing to inform you of my dispute regarding the account listed on my credit report maintained by Equifax. I assert that Equifax is subject to the arbitration agreement as stated on your company 's website, as well as the arbitration procedures provided by XXXX 
I am fully aware of the financial implications associated with initiating arbitration proceedings, and I am extending you one opportunity to resolve this matter amicably. My settlement demand is as follows : Payment of {$6000.00} to compensate for the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and financial hardship that your actions have caused me. 
Deletion of the trade-in entry from all credit reporting agencies where it is currently listed. 
I want to emphasize that the costs associated with initiating arbitration proceedings, including filing fees, arbitration initiation fees, arbitration deposits, and any legal costs incurred throughout the arbitration process, will be significant. As per the arbitration procedures outlined on the XXXX website, you will be responsible for covering these costs, which could amount to tens of thousands of dollars. 
Failure to comply with my demands will result in the initiation of arbitration proceedings. I want to remind you that your continued collection activities may constitute a violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( 15 USC 1692c ( c ) ), which prohibits communication through mediums other than mail upon request. 
I expect a prompt response within 15 DAYS, confirming your acceptance of my settlement terms and detailing the steps you will take to comply. If I do not receive a satisfactory response within this timeframe, I will proceed with arbitration without further notice. 
Please send all correspondence related to this matter to the address listed above.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-02 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX THESE ACCOUNTS DO NOT BELONG TO ME

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-02 00:00:00
Product: Debt or credit management — Debt settlement
Issue: Problem with customer service — 
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Midland credit management XXXX served me with court documents without ever sending me paperwork for a bill saying i owed anything. I only received bills from XXXX XXXX back in 2021 and I paid what I could I tried to continue to make payments they closed my account and then i could no longer make the payments then I no longer received any statements. Then this week i received a packet from the court served to be in court on the XXXX i believe i got it a day or XXXX before or on the day to be in court after the time. I am sick with a XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX When I pulled up my account in their website I also had another account listed.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-02 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CT

Complaint narrative:
I've learned that the creditor didn't provide the necessary XXXX notice along with a statement, which would have given me enough time to process payments and avoid late fees on these accounts. This mistake has caused a misrepresentation of the payment status, indicating a billing error by the creditor.

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 2024-05-02 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EdFinancial Services
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
In accordance of the reporting act - ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, Ed Financial and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX have violated my rights. 


The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq., governs access to consumer credit report records and promotes accuracy, fairness, and the privacy of personal information assembled by Credit Reporting Agencies ( 15 U.S. 

Code 1681s2 - Responsibilities of furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies. A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate. 

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency. 

According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act 15 USC 1681 section 602 a states " There is a need to ensure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumers right to privacy. 

THE PRIVACY ACT OF 1974. ( 15 USC 1611 ) Criminal liability for willfully and knowing violations. ( 15 USC 1681 ) Accuracy and Fairness of Credit reporting. IT IS ILLEGAL TO REPORT TRANSACTION HISTORY.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-02 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting 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: PR

Complaint narrative:
My credit reports are inaccurate. These inaccuracies are causing creditors to deny me credit. You have the duty to report accurate information about consumers. Please investigate these accounts and inquires and update these accounts accordingly to avoid future litigation.

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 2024-05-02 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Problem with a lender or other company charging your account — Transaction was not authorized
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
My bank is Bank of America. 

I placed a stop payment hold order on a merchant and then I was charged again by that merchant. 

I started a fraud claim. I was issued a temporary credit and then the temporary credit was removed after they found the merchant " provided adequate information. '' After an hour long call with a fraud department supervisor, I was told they can not find this stop payment hold order in their system. I have an email confirmation of this stop payment order. 

I am out of options and trying to contact anyone I can to resolve this issue. Everybody tells me they can't assist in this. Branch managers, fraud department... everyone. I'm begging for some help to resolve this.

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 2024-05-02 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: FAIR COLLECTIONS & OUTSOURCING, INC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute the validity of the debt referenced in the collection notice I received. I have no knowledge or recollection of this alleged debt, and I am requesting immediate verification and validation of the debt as per my rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) and the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ).

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 2024-05-02 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
I just checked and reviewed again my TransUnion, XXXX and XXXX credit reports and it still shows unverified and fraudulent information that clearly violated the Consumer Law and violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681n. This is a violation of the 15 USC 1681n for reporting false information and without a permissible purposes.

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 2024-05-02 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
I just checked and reviewed again my XXXX, Experian and XXXX credit reports and it still shows unverified and fraudulent information that clearly violated the Consumer Law and violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681n. This is a violation of the 15 USC 1681n for reporting false information and without a permissible purposes.

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 2024-05-02 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
I demand a cease and desist of all illegal activity pursuant to 15 USC 1692c ( c ) your cooperation is in clear violation of the FDCPA as well as my rights as a consumer under the Consumer Protection Act of 1962 they have not only used illegal communication tactics by illegally furnishing my information without permissible purpose but have also used mediums of communications that are unlawful such as the reporting of an alleged debt that they have never properly validated or verified in pursuant to 15 USC 1692G ( c ) The failure of a consumer to dispute the validity of a debt under this section may not be construed by any court as an admission of liability by the consumer. 
if this debt is not handled and removed from my report I will have no other option but to file a claim as stated through the consumer credit agreement any inaccuracy, deceptive, or unfair debt collection practices will be handled through arbitration. I am giving your company the chance to fix this before taking those steps and measures but I will if needed as it is very clear in the agreement we have which was not clearly nor conspicuously disclosed to me, I'm going to include the arbitration agreement we have

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 2024-05-02 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
These accounts and inquiries are involved in litigation and does not belong to me. I never established these accounts. These accounts are a result of fraud. I was contacted by a collection agency regarding the accounts that were obtained under my name. I have no knowledge of obtaining any of the accounts listed here in this affidavit report, and was told that I needed to complete this affidavit, along with submitting my personal identification to have the suspected fraudulent accounts investigated and removed immediately.

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 2024-05-02 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
his company is reporting 90 days late payment but it states that I was late one time. This account is inaccurate and not verified. The information that's reporting an error is damaging my future and play a part in me getting denied for credit. 

XXXX. Dept Of EducationXXXX XXXX Closed account Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Original Balance : {$5200.00} Status updated : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX late payment 90 days later reported on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. Dept Of EducationXXXX XXXX Closed account Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Original Balance : {$20000.00} Status updated : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX late payment 90 days later reported on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. Dept Of EducationXXXX XXXX Closed account Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Original Balance : {$11000.00} Status updated : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX late payment 90 days later reported on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. Dept Of EducationXXXX XXXX Closed account Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Original Balance : {$20000.00} Status updated : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX late payment 90 days later reported on XX/XX/XXXX In accordance with The Fair Credit reporting Act this creditor and all three agencies has violated my rights under 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 an account without my written instructions under 15 USC 1666b a creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account or loan under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose. Late payments should not be reported. 15 USC 1681a ( 2 ) ( i ) - late payment is a transaction and/or an experience, and it MUST BE EXCLUDED. ( I ) Accommodation The term accommodation : The Term " accommodation '' includes an agreement to defer or more payments, modify a loan or contract, or any assistance or relief granted to a consumer who is or was affected by the XXXX  XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) during the covered period. It is illegal to report a late payment especially when I was never late, I had a card on file for auto pay. I never made a late payment.

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 2024-05-02 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 

Account Name : XXXX XXXX  Account XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX  Account XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Account XXXX has violated my rights. Or a list of inquiries : 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 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 to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2024-05-02 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 

Account Name : XXXX XXXX  Account XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX  Account XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Account XXXX has violated my rights. Or a list of inquiries : 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 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 to any 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 2024-05-02 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CT

Complaint narrative:
I've learned that the creditor didn't provide the necessary 21-day notice along with a statement, which would have given me enough time to process payments and avoid late fees on these accounts. This mistake has caused a misrepresentation of the payment status, indicating a billing error by the creditor.

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 2024-05-02 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I understand the importance of removing any incorrect accounts from my credit report in accordance with FCRA 605B. Could you please take a look at the documents? I've observed that some of the listed accounts seem to be inaccurate, which is worrying to 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 2024-05-02 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX has deleted the account from my consumer report thus supporting my claim. Pursuant to section XXXX ( b ) ( D ) I demand that this agency removes this item of information from all consumer reporting agencies immediately. Please see 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 2024-05-02 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting 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: MO

Complaint narrative:
On or about Wednesday XX/XX/XXXX, I contacted debt collector XXXX regarding XXXX accounts XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX  both charge off accounts that and XXXX purchased these accounts in XXXX however pursuant to the FCRA they are reporting opened in XXXX when they were actually opened XX/XX/XXXX and therefore XXXX FCRA rule should apply and these XXXX accounts should fall off or be deleted this year in XX/XX/XXXX however XXXX is not the original creditor and bought tje debt as bad and therefore shouldn't be reporting to creditors.

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