vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-19 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
My wife handled all of our bill paying up until she XXXX  last XX/XX/XXXX. Recently I was told by a woman I had hired to help me with legal services that she was going to serve my work with wage garnishment papers. I asked her from who, about what? Why would my wages be being garnished. She refused to tell me so I looked up my court record and my credit history on XXXX XXXX. Apparently since XXXX several credit companes and companies who bought debt from credit cards have been taking me to court over credit cards in my name. I was not aware of any credit cards in my name. I have not taken any out. Clearly my wife XXXX XXXX, or my daughter XXXX XXXX, mustve taken these cards out in my name, ran them up and hid the statements from me. My wife always got the mail, I never even had the mail key til she died. Now I am getting stuff from companies and I dont even understand what it all is. All I know is that I did not sign up for any credit cards. So all of them were taken out by someone in my name. The companies I found on my court record that have apparently gone to court over this debt are : XXXX XXXX XXXX ( bought debt from XXXX ), XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Bank and Portfolio Recovery Associates. My credit report says these companies I also have debt with despite me not taking out cards or loans with them : XXXX, XXXX XXXX Co, and XXXX XXXX XXXX. Please investigate these fraudulent accounts and see who actually took them out in my name.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-19 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
In Accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. This account has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 

XXXX  XXXX : # XXXX, has violated my rights. 

XXXX : # XXXX, has violated my rights. 

XXXX XXXX : # XXXX, has violated my rights. 

XXXX XXXX : # XXXX, has violated my rights. 

XXXX XXXX : # XXXX, has violated my rights. 

XXXX XXXX  : # XXXX, has violated my rights. 




15 U.S.C 1681 Section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : States a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions.

15 USC 1681 exclusions Number 2 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( 2 ) Exclusions.Except as provided in paragraph ( 3 ), the term consumer report does not include ( A ) subject to section 1681s3 of this title, any ( i ) report containing information solely as to transactions or experiences between the consumer and the person making the report ; Also under 15 USC 1692 1692k civil liability ( a ) Amount of damages Except as otherwise provided by this section, any debt collector who fails to comply with any provision of this subchapter with respect to any person is liable to such person in an amount equal to the sum of ( 1 ) any actual damage sustained by such person as a result of such failure ; ( 2 ) ( A ) in the case of any action by an individual, such additional damages as the court may allow, but not exceeding {$1000.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-19 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Funds not handled or disbursed as instructed
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: IA

Complaint narrative:
The several scenarios with Wells Fargo. This actually ongoing unethical business practices with this company. I have made deposits to cover transactions and they are still returned to merchant. I have to all paper checks held for two days when checks written from Wells Fargo they offer the extra day Grace to prevent transactions from being returned but they will not update your deposits made before cutoff and still return them. You call customer service they are rude and hang up and never know anything about your account! I have made several complaints and it takes months to get response. Damages are well over due!

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 2023-01-19 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: The Law Offices of Mitchell D. Bluhm & Associates
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
A new collection appeared on my credit report for { {$120.00} } and ( {$710.00} ) listed as Law Offices MBA and this same company is listed under a different name as XXXX, MBA Law ( alias XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ). I attempted to dispute this debt collection on my credit report since I had no knowledge of the account or collection status. The collection agency did not send written information regarding the debt owed but submitted it to the credit bureaus as accurate. I have now have no way of verifying the debt ( original service date, total amount owed, etc ). I suspect this is not a legitimate debt as I have not had any outstanding bills needing attention. 

I recently received a communication from you attempting to collect the above-listed alleged debt. Your initial communication to me in an attempt to collect the alleged debt was within 30 days ago. Please be advised that I herby dispute the validity of the alleged debt listed above in its entirety. Further, I request verification of the alleged debt, namely, a copy of a signed contract or agreement. Said contract or agreement must be with the original creditor and signed by all parties involved. You are illegally attempting to collect the above-listed alleged debt and money that I do not owe. Cease and desist all collection activity, including all reporting to consumer reporting agencies. Promptly request deletion of all and all prior reporting made to any consumer reporting agencies. If you comply with my requests above within 14 days, then you are excused from verification. This letter and evidence may be provided to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ). The CFPB is authorized to investigate this fully matter and received any related information herein. Be advised ; if you fail to comply with this demand letter, I may turn this matter over to an attorney.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-19 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer — Trouble with how payments are being handled
Company: MOHELA
State: IN

Complaint narrative:
I have been sending forms for XXXX since XXXX of 2021. I would like my payment count updated immediately. They claim they will be updated in 90 days, I have been waiting 463 days. MOHELA is lying and falsifying payment counts. 

Please see CFPB complaint # XXXX and # XXXX. MOHELA is falsifying my payment count. 

I would also like to know what my next steps and rights are in terms of a Tort Claim against MOHELA. This is my third CFPB complaint. What administrative actions is CFPB talking?

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-19 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Received unsolicited financial product or insurance offers after opting out
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am helping a family with a home loan and the lender that we are working with ran my credit report. The next day ( This morning ) i have received over XXXX unsolicited calls from various lenders. XXXX of them told me that XXXX shared this info as I ran my credit yesterday. I did not authorize anyone to contact me and this harassment continues as I am getting non-stop calls. This needs to stop immediately. These credit reporting agencies have no business sharing my cell phone and contact info with lenders without my explicit permission.

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 2023-01-19 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Received unsolicited financial product or insurance offers after opting out
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am helping a family with a home loan and the lender that we are working with ran my credit report. The next day ( This morning ) i have received over XXXX unsolicited calls from various lenders. XXXX of them told me that XXXX shared this info as I ran my credit yesterday. I did not authorize anyone to contact me and this harassment continues as I am getting non-stop calls. This needs to stop immediately. These credit reporting agencies have no business sharing my cell phone and contact info with lenders without my explicit permission.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-19 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
I acquired my credit report and asked the credit bureaus to check and make sure everything was complete and accurate. 

I waited 30 days and received my investigation and notice everything was still the same. The consumer reporting agencies which is equifax, XXXX and XXXX did not modify or removed anything. 

So i asked for the description of the investigation according to 15 USC 1681i. I still didnt receive anything.

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. 

XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX has violated my rights. 

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

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

information furnished is inaccurate. tried to resolve many times before. NEED DELETED for INACCURACIES!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-19 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Deposits and withdrawals
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: UT

Complaint narrative:
I had a payroll check deposited into my account in XX/XX/2022 and it was held for 8 weeks because they suspected it was fraudulent it was the check I was getting for over 7 months from the same company the check was for just over 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-19 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Other type of mortgage
Issue: Struggling to pay mortgage — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
I tried to do a remodification loan with Wells Fargo and they turn it down 3 times I was dealing with a XXXX  about 5 or 6 years ago they sent me a check for about XXXX to XXXX I dont remember the exact amount I was in my home for 12 years I live on XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  and its been a lot of years between then and now and I dont have any of the paperwork

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 2023-01-19 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: KS

Complaint narrative:
Bureau is illegally reporting inaccurate information in violation of the law 15 U.S. Code 1681a ( 2 ) Exclusions.Except as provided in paragraph ( 3 ), the term consumer report DOES NOT INCLUDE ( A ) subject to section 1681s3 of this title, any ( i ) report containing information solely as to transactions or experiences between the consumer and the person making the report ; ( B ) any authorization or approval of a specific extension of credit directly or indirectly by the issuer of a credit card or similar device ; if the original debt XXXX XXXX account was indeed mine it would be illegal for you to report it unless you received written consent from me the consumer. Which you did not. 

the original debt XXXX  account is listed as charged off {$920.00} on my consumer report meaning said company would have received a tax credit for the balance charged off and sent out a form indicating it would be counted towards my personal income. ie ( debt paid in full ) for this debt to then be sold to XXXX XXXX as a debt unpaid is both fraud and illegal XXXX XXXX lists the debt amount as {$1000.00} again reporting a debt that is not mine with inaccurate amounts is both fraud no consent again from me the consumer is identity theft!

15 U.S. Code 1681c A 4 states- ( a ) Information excluded from consumer reports ( 4 ) Accounts placed for collection or charged to profit and loss which antedate the report by more than seven years. these are just the first 3-4 violations that have come up not including the invalid debt amount and the unverified information the bureau and collection agency have reported

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 2023-01-19 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: KS

Complaint narrative:
Bureau is illegally reporting inaccurate information in violation of the law 15 U.S. Code 1681a ( 2 ) Exclusions.Except as provided in paragraph ( 3 ), the term consumer report DOES NOT INCLUDE ( A ) subject to section 1681s3 of this title, any ( i ) report containing information solely as to transactions or experiences between the consumer and the person making the report ; ( B ) any authorization or approval of a specific extension of credit directly or indirectly by the issuer of a credit card or similar device ; if the original debt XXXX XXXX account was indeed mine it would be illegal for you to report it unless you received written consent from me the consumer. Which you did not. 

the original debt XXXX  account XXXX listed as charged off {$920.00} on my consumer report meaning said company would have received a tax credit for the balance charged off and sent out a form indicating it would be counted towards my personal income. ie ( debt paid in full ) for this debt to then be sold to XXXX XXXX as a debt unpaid is both fraud and illegal XXXX XXXX lists the debt amount as {$1000.00} again reporting a debt that is not mine with inaccurate amounts is both fraud no consent again from me the consumer is identity theft!

15 U.S. Code 1681c A 4 states- ( a ) Information excluded from consumer reports ( 4 ) Accounts placed for collection or charged to profit and loss which antedate the report by more than seven years. these are just the first 3-4 violations that have come up not including the invalid debt amount and the unverified information the bureau and collection agency have reported

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-19 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Fee problem
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
I was being overcharged fees on my checking account.

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 2023-01-19 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I have received notice that a credit card debt collector has my account. This charge was for over {$500.00} on a Amazon account. I tried to verify what was ordered and this debt collection referred me back to Amazon. The Amazon folks told me that the account was written off and there was no records of the transaction. So I called back to the debt collection and they could only give me the Address of the company. It is XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX Fl. XXXX. 

I can't imagine what I could have ordered that would cost that amount. 

This charge was XXXX and I am just hearing about it, I think, just because I am retired and a XXXX years old they can take advantage of me. Or the account was taken over by those who do this for a living. 

The debt collection company had the wrong address. I never lived at this address. It isn't even in the same County, as I live in. 

So it is like this. The debt collection company has no record of the transaction or what I was suppose to have purchased. Amazon has closed the account and has no record of this transaction. They want me to pay over XXXX. This is on my Credit Report. it ie funnry It sounds like a scam to me. I am trying to get a Reverse Mortgage and this is keeping from this. 

What can I do about it?

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 2023-01-19 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Deposits and withdrawals
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
Nothing really they decided just to close my account. They owe me money. They did send me a {$120.00} check thinking that would solve the problem. But no that's not good enough.

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 2023-01-19 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: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: IN

Complaint narrative:
Wells Fargo closed my account due to someone depositing bad checks in my account wit no fault of my own.

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 2023-01-19 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Closing an account — Company closed your account
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
Too many fees

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 2023-01-19 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I initially placed an order with Women Within catalog back in XXXX of 2022. The item was too small and was returned via their return slip in the package and taken to the post office. I received a notification the item was received by the company and requested an exchange for a larger item. I was billed for the product that was returned after the fact and then also issue a credit for the item which I could not use because the company stated that they were not familiar with the gift card that was sent to me via their company. The second item came and I was totally dissatisfied with the way the company handled the first order and I decided to return the second order which I returned via happy returns which is a company that apparently Woman Within uses. I have receipts to show for both returns as well as other communications via email but I am continuing to get billed for these items and now have been put in all three collections agencies for a total that does not even add up to what the initial items cost. I am so disappointed with this agency which is XXXX Bank. Upon looking at credit ratings for an amount not compliant with their billing statements. It was after the fact I noticed that this company has very poor ratings which seem that all customers have the same issue that I am having they are being billed for items that have either been returned and or reported to a credit bureau I would like to expose this company for false practices and also the fact that they are unwilling to solve the issue.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-19 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: MD

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Late Payments on This Account to the Major Credit Bureaus Experian XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX Therefore It Also is Violating 15 USC 1681 a { 2 } { i ] Permissible Purposes of Consumer Reports .... " Transactions and Experiences are Excluded From Consumer Reports '' But this Account { XXXX  } is Reporting Late Payments Also This Account Has No Activity But Still is Reporting Open This Account Should Be Removed From All Bureaus Reporting This Erroneous Information ASAP

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