vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2022-06-17 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I ordered a copy of my report in MyFico and I found out that credit reporting agencies still indicate my dispute of information in my credit report. As of todays date, 3 Credit Bureaus has not responded to my dispute. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Credit Bureau must complete their investigation within 30 days. I am submitting this complaint myself and attached a copy of my Drivers license and Social security card, to inform you that I am the one asking your help to investigate the inaccurate information listed in my credit file since the credit reporting agencies are not doing their obligations in my credit file.

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 2022-06-17 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I ordered a copy of my report in MyFico and I found out that credit reporting agencies still indicate my dispute of information in my credit report. As of todays date, 3 Credit Bureaus has not responded to my dispute. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Credit Bureau must complete their investigation within 30 days. I am submitting this complaint myself and attached a copy of my Drivers license and Social security card, to inform you that I am the one asking your help to investigate the inaccurate information listed in my credit file since the credit reporting agencies are not doing their obligations in my credit file.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-06-17 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: I.C. System, Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I notified IC Systems , Inc. in writing on XX/XX/XXXX that the amount of {$96.00} they were attempting to collect from me on behalf of XXXX XXXX XXXX was an erroneous charge. I sent them proof of mailing that the XXXX equipment was returned as required via XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX. The receipt documented the serial numbers of the equipment I returned. 

Despite this, I continue to receive harassing phone calls, first from XXXX XXXX XXXX in XXXX and now from IC Systems demanding payment. My efforts to resolve this dispute directly with XXXX XXXX XXXX were unsuccessful. XXXX said they would only correct it if I agreed to resubscribe to their cable service, which I refused. 

IC Systems submitted a derogatory report to the three credit reporting companies : XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX, on XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX resulting in damage to my otherwise excellent credit rating.

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 2022-06-17 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I requested an extension for my XXXX XXXX XXXX after catching XXXX and had to stop working for some time. My request was granted and my account was supposed to be deferred. However, I received notification that my account was 30 days late. I contacted XXXX XXXX the following day and the representative informed me that after I make a payment and after the payment clears, the information being reported will be deleted and my account will be current. The payment was already made and was pending. After a week went by, the 30 day late payment that was being reported was deleted and my account was back to current. However, an additional two weeks went by and now the information that was once deleted is being reported again and showing on my Transunion account. Ive reached out to XXXX XXXX and they informed me that it was corrected on their end and that I should contact Transunion. Transunion did a dispute for me and asked me to contact XXXX XXXX which I did and they also filed a dispute.. However, the information being reported has not been deleted. The creditor agreed to delete the information being reported as long as I made the payment and the payment cleared. I had already made the payment before calling XXXX XXXX and the payment was pending which is why the representative asked me to wait until it clears then the information being reported will be deleted. The information was deleted but it has came back on my account and I am not sure why after the creditor agreed to delete it. This is the reason for my dispute.

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 2022-06-17 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Opening an account — Account opened as a result of fraud
Company: Early Warning Services, LLC
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
i did not open this account with XXXX XXXX please remove asap

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-06-17 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MS

Complaint narrative:
I DID NOT PROVIDE MY PERMISSION FOR THESE ACCOUNTS TO BE AUTHORIZED OR TO GET ADVANTAGES FROM THEM.

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 2022-06-17 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: MS

Complaint narrative:
I DID NOT PROVIDE MY PERMISSION FOR THESE ACCOUNTS TO BE AUTHORIZED OR TO GET ADVANTAGES FROM THEM.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-06-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
My identity was stolen and someone applied for a XXXX ( XXXX XXXX XXXX ) credit card on XX/XX/XXXX in my name but shipping to a different address. I have been disputing this fraudulent inquiry on my Equifax credit report since XX/XX/XXXX. I have called Equifax 18 times and mailed 6 requests for them to remove an inquiry where someone else tried to apply for a credit card in my name. I have sent the documents from the creditor confirming that someone in another state applied for XXXX card using my personal information. I filed an FTC twice and spent 2 hours at my local police station filing a report but Equifax still hasn't to remove this inquiry.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-06-17 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged
Company: United Collection Bureau, Inc.
State: AR

Complaint narrative:
My name is XXXX XXXX, a federally protected consumer, and I am making this complaint against UCB Collections, for committing identity theft. I have never given ( UCB Collections ), any permission to use any of my identifying information to commit mail fraud by contacting me about an alleged debt claim I owe. I am aware that in accordance with Article 9, the assignment of a defaulted note is illegal. Both the assignee and the assigned are both liable for violations under 15 U.S.Code 1692e ( 12 ). 

I have not validated any alleged debt with ( UCB Collections ) and my failure to dispute the validity of these alleged debts shall not be construed as an admission of liability. As of ( XX/XX/2022 ), I have not received any documentary evidence, such as a trilateral contract, giving ( UCB Collections ) any right to collect on this alleged debt. 

I have never received any documentation requesting validation from ( UCB Collections ), before they committed multiple violations under the FCRA and the FDCPA by furnishing this alleged debt to my consumer report, including but not limited to 15 U.S. Code 1692d ( 4 ) which the FTC defines as debt parking. If ( UCB Collections, can not provide me with proof such as a tracking number that they attempted to lawfully validate this alleged debt with me, the consumer, prior to furnishing it on my consumer report, this has been a fraudulently furnished account with forethought and malice as an attempt to bring harm to me and my financial reputation. 

I am legally refusing to pay this debt pursuant to 15 U.S. Code 1692c ( c ). I am demanding a cease and desist of all illegal activity, any communication and collection activity, of this and any alleged debts until ( UCB Collections ), can provide me with sufficient documentary evidence that I have any legal obligation to pay them. If this documentary evidence can not be produced and ( UCB Collections ), continues its collection efforts, I will file for litigation for actual damages caused and ( UCB Collections ), will be held criminally liable for aggravated identity theft pursuant to 18 USC 1028A, extortion, theft by deception, securities fraud, and mail fraud. Upon the receipt of the documents herein and of this notice, you are hereby notified Pursuant UCC 1-202f. Your prompt attention and response are both requested and required.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-06-17 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: CMRE Financial Services, Inc.
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
Informed that I owed a balance of {$790.00} for services from XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX at XXXX XXXX  XXXX. This bill has already been settled and paid it in full as of XX/XX/XXXX. Received a voicemail on XX/XX/XXXX stating that the account was delinquent and that the debt collector, CMRE Financial Services, was attempting to contact me to collect payment. I contacted them on XX/XX/XXXX regarding this debt, stating that the services from XXXX and XXXX had already been paid in full. Was upgraded to a supervisor who stated they would look into the account but that I needed to submit proof. Contacted the original company that I had paid the full amount to who stated that this debt had already been paid in full and should not have been pursued by the debt collection agency. Statements were supposedly sent out but I have been complaining since XXXX that I have not been receiving them to my mailing address, with several calls being made in XXXX regarding this matter as well. There was a bill from XX/XX/XXXX in the amount of {$2.00} dollars that has been combined with the debts from XX/XX/XXXX that I also had not been made aware of that is being asked for as well.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-06-17 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:
Despite multiple written requests, the unverified accounts listed below continue to report on my credit report in violation of federal law. The last letter I sent to the 3 credit bureaus was dated XX/XX/XXXX but I never received a response from them. These accounts must be validated in accordance with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). If you do not validate these accounts, I will take legal action against you. Please follow the law so that this matter can be resolved as soon as possible. 

XXXX  XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$370000.00}. 

Federal law requires the 3 Credit Bureaus to reply inside the legal time span, yet they still can't seem to answer my letters. Subsequently, any records that have been questioned should be amended.

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 2022-06-17 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TN

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, XXXX XXXX, Account # XXXX has violated my rights. 

15 US 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 an account without my written instructions.

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 2022-06-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Advertising and marketing, including promotional offers — Didn't receive advertised or promotional terms
Company: Social Finance, Inc.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
I opened this account on XXXX under a set of promotions listed on this website https : //partners.sofi.com/creditcard-mg-1/ ( operated by the bank in question - SoFi.com ( I have attached a PDF ). I have met the requirements for the 3 % rebate on all credit card purchases and also for the XXXX bonus as I have now charged XXXX {$1500.00} on the card. I have emailed them on separate occasions on XXXX, XXXX and XXXX to inquire about these two promotions, as well as two phone class to their support number. Today ( XXXX ) I received a email stating I would not get the 3 % because I did not go through a link on XXXX, although this link I used is publicly posted on many consumer websites, is still active, and goes directly to a sign-up at XXXX, so the bank is using it to recruit new account-holders, and apparently refusing to honor the 3 % or the XXXX. To their credit, they have posted XXXX to make up for not honoring the 3 %, but I still believe XXXX needs to honor the XXXX promotion. Again, this is the link I used : https : //partners.sofi.com/creditcard-mg-1/

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-06-17 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I instantly called Equifax the moment I received the copy of my report that I purchased with XXXX XX/XX/2022 and from the time when I saw some UNVERIFIABLE items on my personal profile, I discovered that there were CHARGE OFF and COLLECTION accounts XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX , XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX on my credit report which are UNKNOWN to me . This is disappointing because I have been paying XXXX XXXX to get a report every month and I have been disputing fraud accounts on my credit report all this time. One of the staff told me to visit https : //www.ftc.gov/ and Report the Fraudulent accounts and have them BLOCKED OR REMOVED from my credit file. Ive attached a copy of the identity theft report ( FTC report # : XXXX ), and guess what I found? Per Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 605B ( a ) the credit bureaus are required to remove/block any account which was opened without my knowledge, consent or authority within 4 business days with ( 1 ) appropriate proof of the identity of the consumer ; ( 2 ) a copy of an identity theft report ; ( 3 ) the identification of such information by the consumer; and ( 4 ) a statement by the consumer that the information is not information relating to any transaction by the consumer. 

A copy of my Utility Bill, drivers license, and Social Security Number are all included in this complaint. I want you to know that I am telling the truth and by Equifax not blocking these accounts are inadvertently resulting in me being extorted.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-06-17 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: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
Synchrony Bank has sent false credit reports to the credit bureau, each month, for " unpaid '' payments of more than 60 to 90 days. The monthly balance is always paid on time. Sometimes, a bigger amount is paid more than the minimum amount due. It is set on auto pay, meaning the balance due is supposed to automatically come out of my account each month. Synchrony Bank scams their customers who make on-time payments; adding unreasonable late fees, decreasing their credit score and closing their accounts without warning. This has been on going since XX/XX/2020. The amount due changes every month because of false late fees. Something needs to be done about this company and the horrendous, scamming practices. It's detrimental to the customer who makes it their duty to make on-time payments and keep their credit score in good standing.

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 2022-06-17 00:00:00
Product: Vehicle loan or lease — Loan
Issue: Struggling to pay your loan — Denied request to lower payments
Company: Santander Consumer USA Holdings Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I recently ran into a issue with making payments with Santander consumer. I fell behind making my payments but have been making a payment none the less. I explained to them that the reason was for a change in work schedule, medical, as well as a problem with my financial institution blocking my payments. I was initially advised by a representative that I didnt meet the requirements for an extension. I was told that I would have had to been making payments for five months. I have made the number of the payments that I was advised but I am still being denied. Today XX/XX/XXXX I received a email that stated based upon a review of my account it appears that we may be able to offer assistance but we need to speak with you to discuss these options. I contacted them and spoke with two different representatives. The first representative was with their customer service team who said that I would be eligible for a one or two month extension. The second representative I spoke with was with their assistance team. She asked a series of questions then advised me that I wasnt eligible because I had to have a payment history of eight months. Over the past few months I have talked to several different representatives and each time the timeline changes regarding getting an extension. Its beyond frustrating dealing with some of the representatives from this company. They give you wrong information and dont listen very well.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-06-17 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
Despite multiple written requests, the unverified accounts listed below continue to report on my credit report in violation of federal law. The last letter I sent to the 3 credit bureaus was dated XX/XX/XXXX but I never received a response from them. These accounts must be validated in accordance with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). If you do not validate these accounts, I will take legal action against you. Please follow the law so that this matter can be resolved as soon as possible. 

XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$370000.00}. 

Federal law requires the 3 Credit Bureaus to reply inside the legal time span, yet they still can't seem to answer my letters. Subsequently, any records that have been questioned should be amended.

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 2022-06-17 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
Despite multiple written requests, the unverified accounts listed below continue to report on my credit report in violation of federal law. The last letter I sent to the 3 credit bureaus was dated XX/XX/XXXX but I never received a response from them. These accounts must be validated in accordance with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). If you do not validate these accounts, I will take legal action against you. Please follow the law so that this matter can be resolved as soon as possible. 

XXXX  XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$370000.00}. 

Federal law requires the XXXX Credit Bureaus to reply inside the legal time span, yet they still can't seem to answer my letters. Subsequently, any records that have been questioned should be amended.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-06-17 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
The Credit bureaus stated my account was properly investigated but how is that possible if the open date is inaccurate, the date last active is inaccurate, and the date last reported is not accurate. This ground for removal they also violated my rights under 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 an account without my written instructions

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