vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2020-11-27 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I was working with XXXX XXXX on my mortgage. I have missed two payments due to Covid at the beginning of Covid Because my income had just stopped when the pandemic hit.It took my lender over six months to come up with a solution. The solution was refinance. when my lender approach me to refinance With an incredible interest rate and a 15 year term. I notified them that I was able to make the missed payments in a few weeks and did not want to refinance. When I made the missed payments my lender reported it to my credit bureaus which destroyed my credit. Although they promised not to report it, they did. I have tried to resolve the negative report to my credit with no success. I have caught up on my payments and offered to pay off the loan. They refused to fix my credit. I can not reach someone by phone or email. And all they stated was I refused the refinance in their documentation. I have since made missed payments But they refused to take the negative reporting of my credit report. The lender told me that they would not report it to my credit, yet they did and those two payments show 30, 60, and 90 day default on my loan for 6 months. XXXX XXXX Would not just put the payments at the end of my loan but wanted to take advantage of the situation And re write the loan for a 15 year 29 % interest rate On the remaining balance of my mortgage. I have tried to resolve this with numerous phone calls. The lender told me that I can not speak to anyone about repairing my credit. They never notified me that they were going to put a negative mark on my credit report. I do not have any documentation of what they did. But they have documentation in their files

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 2020-11-27 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I was working with XXXX XXXX  on my mortgage. I have missed two payments due to Covid at the beginning of Covid Because my income had just stopped when the pandemic hit.It took my lender over six months to come up with a solution. The solution was refinance. when my lender approach me to refinance With an incredible interest rate and a 15 year term. I notified them that I was able to make the missed payments in a few weeks and did not want to refinance. When I made the missed payments my lender reported it to my credit bureaus which destroyed my credit. Although they promised not to report it, they did. I have tried to resolve the negative report to my credit with no success. I have caught up on my payments and offered to pay off the loan. They refused to fix my credit. I can not reach someone by phone or email. And all they stated was I refused the refinance in their documentation. I have since made missed payments But they refused to take the negative reporting of my credit report. The lender told me that they would not report it to my credit, yet they did and those two payments show 30, 60, and 90 day default on my loan for 6 months. XXXX XXXX Would not just put the payments at the end of my loan but wanted to take advantage of the situation And re write the loan for a 15 year 29 % interest rate On the remaining balance of my mortgage. I have tried to resolve this with numerous phone calls. The lender told me that I can not speak to anyone about repairing my credit. They never notified me that they were going to put a negative mark on my credit report. I do not have any documentation of what they did. But they have documentation in their files

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 2020-11-27 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened to sue you for very old debt
Company: Leopold & Associates, LLC
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I was notified XX/XX/XXXX of a Credit Card debt dating back to XXXX which I never incurred. I sent correspondence back to plaintiff, via certified mail, stating as such. This was received and signed for by plaintiff on XX/XX/XXXX. 
I then received a Civil Action Complaint and another letter from plaintiff on XX/XX/XXXX stating I'm being sued for {$4700.00} and a redacted photocopy of said XXXX CC statement. 
I replied with another letter, via certified mail, on XX/XX/XXXX again denying any responsibility for this debt, informing them that this was now time barred by the statute of limitations anyway and to stop all harrassement regarding this scam. 
I also told them I would be contacting this office and the Attorney Generals office has been called

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-11-27 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
REQUEST FOR FREE ANNUAL CREDIT REPORT!!! 
I believe that each consumer reporting agency has invalidated the true spirit of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act. The Act first established XX/XX/2003 was intended to establish a plan whereas common American citizens could obtain a copy of their credit reports at least once a year free of charge. Since each credit reporting agency now has marketing divisions such as XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX  XXXX, the automation system to obtain the free annual reports is looped into an information request to steer citizens into additional product offers that are excessive and unnecessary. Even though I may have received an approval of an updated credit report from either XXXX, Trans Union or XXXX respectively, it is unfair that I need to do a mail request since I can submit my personal information through the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) portal. I believe that since the CFPB is the sole responsible oversight party of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, its imperative that any additional solicitation of information from the credit bureaus should be blocked permanently. I along with any other citizen should receive a free credit report upon request. The credit reporting agencies are an important aspect of the national banking system to properly function, but the current aggressive marketing campaign soliciting citizens for an arbitrary FICO score has gone too far, including but not limited to XXXX  XXXX. We must return to a common ground that is fair for all consumers in the United States, and we must be able to request additional marketing on our own terms. Accordingly, I am making a request for a free credit report with confirmation number to my attached email address. Thank you. 
XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2020-11-27 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
REQUEST FOR FREE ANNUAL CREDIT REPORT!!! 
I believe that each consumer reporting agency has invalidated the true spirit of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act. The Act first established XX/XX/2003 was intended to establish a plan whereas common American citizens could obtain a copy of their credit reports at least once a year free of charge. Since each credit reporting agency now has marketing divisions such as XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX and XXXX  XXXX, the automation system to obtain the free annual reports is looped into an information request to steer citizens into additional product offers that are excessive and unnecessary. Even though I may have received an approval of an updated credit report from either XXXX, XXXX XXXX or Equifax  respectively, it is unfair that I need to do a mail request since I can submit my personal information through the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) portal. I believe that since the CFPB is the sole responsible oversight party of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, its imperative that any additional solicitation of information from the credit bureaus should be blocked permanently. I along with any other citizen should receive a free credit report upon request. The credit reporting agencies are an important aspect of the national banking system to properly function, but the current aggressive marketing campaign soliciting citizens for an arbitrary FICO score has gone too far, including but not limited to XXXX  XXXX. We must return to a common ground that is fair for all consumers in the United States, and we must be able to request additional marketing on our own terms. Accordingly, I am making a request for a free credit report with confirmation number to my attached email address. Thank you. 
XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-11-27 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
REQUEST FOR FREE ANNUAL CREDIT REPORT!!! 
I believe that each consumer reporting agency has invalidated the true spirit of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act. The Act first established XX/XX/2003 was intended to establish a plan whereas common American citizens could obtain a copy of their credit reports at least once a year free of charge. Since each credit reporting agency now has marketing divisions such as Free Annual Credit Report, XXXX XXXX and XXXX  XXXX, the automation system to obtain the free annual reports is looped into an information request to steer citizens into additional product offers that are excessive and unnecessary. Even though I may have received an approval of an updated credit report from either Experian, XXXX XXXX or XXXX  respectively, it is unfair that I need to do a mail request since I can submit my personal information through the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) portal. I believe that since the CFPB is the sole responsible oversight party of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, its imperative that any additional solicitation of information from the credit bureaus should be blocked permanently. I along with any other citizen should receive a free credit report upon request. The credit reporting agencies are an important aspect of the national banking system to properly function, but the current aggressive marketing campaign soliciting citizens for an arbitrary XXXX score has gone too far, including but not limited to Experian XXXX. We must return to a common ground that is fair for all consumers in the United States, and we must be able to request additional marketing on our own terms. Accordingly, I am making a request for a free credit report with confirmation number to my attached email address. Thank you. 
XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-11-27 00:00:00
Product: Vehicle loan or lease — Loan
Issue: Struggling to pay your loan — Lender trying to repossess or disable the vehicle
Company: TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I, XXXX XXXX, believes in the credit reporting system as the most important element to the success of the commercial banking system. I am also a proponent of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) as a tool to streamline issues on credit reports that may be dragging down my overall scores. Accordingly, I address each particular issue directly with the creditor in question, before submitting any complaint to the credit bureaus if necessary. Therefore, I desire the following reinvestigation as follows : 1 ) On accounts where late payments are posted, I respectfully request a review of the past payment history and to ascertain if certain payments could actually have been posted late because of an overlap on the 30-days grace period. I realize that this may happen on occasion, and I request only a summary review internally, and do not require any documentation. 
2 ) On any account that falls within the 84-month negative reporting timeline, I respectfully request either the deletion of the account if said account was closed, or the elimination of the prior payment if the account it is still active, this is well within the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) guidelines pertaining to obsolete information. 
3 ) Any collections must be proved if either a direct collection and/or debt purchase. In either event I request that a true original copy of right to pursue collection be established with each respective credit reporting agency, and if a debt purchase the guidelines proving transfer of ownership must be submitted to all credit bureaus as well as me personally to validate ownership and the right to collect. I am well within my rights requesting proper documentation as administered through the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) and the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ), in addition to the even stricter guidelines enforced by the office of attorney general in my state of domicile. 
I respectfully request each investigation to be reported to XXXX, XXXX  and XXXX XXXX within a reasonable time period, hopefully 30-days. I realize that the current Covid-19 crisis could cause delays, so the best efforts of each financial institution and collection agency will be appreciated under the current circumstances. 

XXXX XXXX DEPT OF ED/XXXX ACCOUNT # XXXX US DEPT OF EDXXXX ACCOUNT # XXXX UD DEPT ED ACCOUNT # XXXX XXXX  XXXX  ACCOUNT # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT # XXXX, ACCOUNT # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT # XXXX XXXX  XXXX  ACCOUNT # 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 2020-11-27 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: I.C. System, Inc.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
This debt does not belong to me and I would like it removed. Im already having a hard time as it is due to covid 19. I went to get a loan to be turnt down due to this false collection. Please help 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 2020-11-27 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Old information reappears or never goes away
Company: Franklin Collection Service, Inc.
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
Franklin collection is reporting collection multiple times days away from each other as if its a new collection.I requested to have this debt validated as I advised them and the credit bureaus that this is not my account and have never had this account.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-11-27 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: National Credit Systems,Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
There account reporting from NATLCRSYS ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ), this account is fraud, Is not mine. Please help remove it, is affecting my credit record.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-11-27 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/2020 I sent a letter regarding inaccurate and unknown things on my credit report to this day over 60 days later I have not received a response yet.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-11-27 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: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
On XXXX, Portfolio Recov Assoc add a derogatory marks on my credit reports per XXXX  and XXXX. 
In the XXXX  report the original creditor as XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX, opening date XXXX XXXX,XX/XX/XXXX and ondition Open. 
In the XXXX report the original creditor as XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX, opening date XXXX XXXX, XX/XX/XXXXand ondition Closed. 
The information is inconsistent and inaccurate. 
According to the FCRA Portfolio Recov Assoc has violated my rights as a consumer and I requesting legal action to remove this account immediately.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2020-11-27 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem when making payments — Problem during payment process
Company: Specialized Loan Servicing Holdings LLC
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/2018 my bill did not go through when it was on auto-bill. I reached out to the company and they said that they saw the payment try to come out of the bank but it was rejected. They never notified me of the rejection and gave me this late payment. I now can not get a mortgage because of this mark on my credit and the company will not help me with this unfair situation.

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 2020-11-27 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: VW Credit
State: NH

Complaint narrative:
I signed up for Auto pay with VW Credit. They had my checking account information for this purpose. The multiple monthly payments were automatically deducted. Come XX/XX/2019, unbeknownst to me, the payment was not automatically withdrawn. Fast forward to XX/XX/2019, I get an alert stating my credit went down 70 points!! I see on my credit report that I was over 60 days in late payment to VW Credit. I called VW credit and talked to them about it. They said I wasn't enrolled in automatic payments. I told them this was untrue as payments were automatically deducted from my checking account. I finally got a supervisor and she admitted that " there must of been a computer glitch ''. However, she said she could not fix it herself. I would have to contact the credit bureaus. Which I did MULTIPLE times -- only XXXX, and XXXX updated their records to correct that I was NEVER late. In fact, not only was I not late, I paid off the 3 year lease, nearly 3 years early! I only owe 2 payments left out of a 36 month lease. I never bothered to look to see if my payment was deducted because I felt like I didn't have to as I keep plenty of money in that account. XXXX  refuses to fix this. I have filed complaints with them 4 to 5 different times and all they do is just send me a copy of my credit report. Because they would not fix this in XXXX XXXX XXXX I went ahead and paid off the lease minus 2 payments because I did not trust that VW Credit would take out my automatic payments. I pay ALL my bills on time. I take my credit very seriously. I am trying to buy a home in Florida and this strike on my XXXX  credit report affects me getting a better interest rate!! They are horrible. They say they will look into it but they really never do. They just print out a copy of my credit report. The other companies found in my favor and CORRECTED the late payment in XX/XX/2019. I have been battling this for over a year now. Should I get a lawyer? It is principle for me. I pay off all my debts ON TIME. XXXX is too lazy or they just don't care! Can you please help me get this bad mark of my credit report. I am at my wits end. Thank you for taking the time to review my case.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation