vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2015-07-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Credit reporting company's investigation — No notice of investigation status/result
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
I am filing this complaint because I think what Experian is doing to me is wrong, unethical and may be against the law. A letter was mailed to Experian on or around [ XXXX/XXXX/15 ]. 
I clearly stated my concerns to them regarding inaccurate, questionable or unverifiable information listed on my credit report. I also provided a clear copy of my ID, proof of my social security number and a proof of my current mailing address. 
On [ XXXX/XXXX/15 ] I received a notice from Experian stating the following : '' We received a suspicious request in the mail regarding your personal credit report and determined that it was not sent by you. Suspicious requests are reviewed by Experian security personnel who work regularly with law enforcement officials and regulatory agencies to identify fraudulent and deceptive correspondence purporting to originate from consumers. 
In an effort to safeguard your personal credit information from fraud, we will not be initiating any disputes based on the suspicious correspondence. 
Experian will apply this same policy to any future suspicious requests that we receive regarding your personal credit information, but we will not send additional notices to you of suspicious correspondence. 
If you believe that information in your personal credit report is inaccurate or incomplete, please visit our website at experian.com/validate dispute or call us at XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX to speak directly to an Experian consumer assistance representative. " However, an Experian confirmation number was not even provided on this notice. I can not imagine what could have possibly been " suspicious '' about my correspondence to Experian. I should not have to spend endless hours on phone calling the credit bureau back and forth attempting to resolve the issues on my credit report! I am filing this complaint because Experian will not respond to any letters that I am sending in. I 'm sure this could be a violation of my rights and Experian should not be deliberately disregarding my concerns!

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-02-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity protection — Billing dispute
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I signed up with XXXX to get a free credit score report. It made me go through many prompts and enter my information and charged me a {$1.00} starting there would be no additional fees without my permission. Since then, I repeatedly get money taken out of my bank account automatically for Experian. I never agreed to any services with Experian nor did I request credit monitoring or help.

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 2016-02-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Credit reporting company's investigation — Problem with statement of dispute
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
I filed for Chapter XXXX bankruptcy XXXX/XXXX/XXXX due to medical debts. XXXX different collection agencies correctly removed the derogatory reporting from my credit reports, as these debts were discharged in the bankruptcy. One collection company, XXXX XXXX, has refused to remove their derogatory reporting from my Experian credit report. 

I previously attempted to file a dispute against XXXX XXXX with your agency ( # XXXX ) and was told you were unable to locate them. 

Due to this situation with XXXX XXXX and with Experian, I have suffered a significantly reduced credit score ( XXXX point difference ) on Experian when compared to XXXX and XXXX . This has impacted my ability to obtain credit, and caused existing credit accounts to be more costly to me. 

I have attempted multiple times to dispute this error with Experian, without success. Dispute numbers/credit report numbers are as follows : XXXX XXXX XXXX On XXXX/XXXX/XXXX I attempted again to dispute this incorrect information with Experian. I was provided report/dispute number number XXXX. Experian refused to open the dispute against XXXX XXXX, so instead I requested to remove a comment I had placed on my report. Within 6 hours I received an email response, literally taking no action at all. The comment I had requested be removed had not been removed. The response closed their " investigation '' into the dispute. 

These actions taken by Experian have caused monetary harm and lost time for me. Both Experian and XXXX XXXX are very aware of the dispute. XXXX even laughably added the status on their reporting that the debt was discharged in bankruptcy, yet still refused to remove 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 2016-02-05 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — VA mortgage
Issue: Settlement process and costs — 
Company: Pacific Home Loans, Inc
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
I was working with a XXXX XXXX to refinance my loan using VA XXXX with Pacific Home Loans. I signed paperwork but in the end I decided that the loan was n't conducive to my needs and asked to cancel it. The XXXX XXXX told me that I would have to pay a {$500.00} fee to cancel. I corrected him and told him by law that I had three ( 3 ) days to cancel the loan and since he did n't provide rescission documents I actually had three ( 3 ) years to rescind. He asked me to send him an email and I told him that I sent a certified letter to cancel. I 've checked and the loan paperwork is still active.

Company public response: Company can't verify or dispute the facts in the complaint
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-03-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Personal information
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
It appears I am unable to have an address I 've never been to removed from my credit report without an attorney 's help for recourse. I 've hit a brick wall. 
XX/XX/XXXX-Disputed a reported address I 've never lived in nor even know where it is in the area. 
A written notice was sent XXXX # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX with all requested supporting/identifying documents. Included was detailed information relative to why & how it is NOT my data. 
Experian refused to allow it as a dispute and uploading any supporting document in PDF format was unfruitful. It may be the XXXX format that I will check. Four attempts in two days without success.starting XXXX/XXXX/XXXX & XXXX/XXXX/XXXX, however, they already have the original supporting document sent in XXXX XXXX. 
Below is a cope/paste of their screen message to me : We 're sorry. We were unable to honor your request Sending us your information To submit your request by mail, please send your documents along with XXXX copy of a government issued identification card, such as a driver 's license, state or military ID card, etc., XXXX copy of a utility bill, bank or insurance statement, etc., and a copy of your Social Security card or another document that displays your Social Security number. Make sure that each copy is legible, displays your name and current mailing address, and the date of issue ( statement dates must be recent ). We are unable to accept credit card statements, voided checks, lease agreements, magazine subscriptions or postal service forwarding orders as proof. To protect your personal identification information, Experian does not return correspondence sent to us. Send copies of any documents you wish to provide to us and always retain your original documents. Be advised that written information or documents you provide with respect to your disputes may be shared with any and all creditors with which you are disputing. 
Mail this form to : Experian XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX Your identification information ___________name Social Security Number : XXXX Address Report number : XXXX What is my recourse?

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 2015-07-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Credit reporting company's investigation — No notice of investigation status/result
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: OK

Complaint narrative:
Of the XXXX agencies only Experian showed on my annual credit report that I owed money to a debt collector which I never did owe in the first place. Their website gave me an opportunity to dispute the findings so I did and a few days later they sent me the same credit report again with the word 'updated ' on it but the debt was still on the report. So I sent a letter to the debt collector asking them to tell Experian that I did n't owe any money. I waited a XXXX. I could not figure out how to find out if the debt had been removed by way of Experian 's website. It is impossible to conduct nonstandard business with Experian through their website. So I wrote a letter to Experian and included in the letter all the personal information that they needed to validate my identity including my social security number, a copy of my driver 's license and a copy of my electric bill. XXXX days later they sent me a letter claiming they had received a suspicious letter in the mail concerning my credit report and that in effect they would no longer conduct any business with me through the mail. That was a XXXX and a XXXX ago and I have n't heard from them again. My overall experience with Experian has been that any complaint that I make to them is just thrown back in my face by a computer. I think they are trying to sidestep my complaint either because it is an inconvenience for them to repair my report or because they hope to get money from me in return for repairing my credit report.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2015-08-25 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Credit reporting company's investigation — No notice of investigation status/result
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
I am responding to a letter I received from Experian regarding a suspicious request made on my credit file. Based on my understanding of the letter, it looks like Experian is refusing to complete my request because they believe the letter I wrote them was not sent by me. 
I would like Experian to know that I did in-fact send them a letter disputing information on my credit report. I also give Experian my expressed and written consent to continue with the investigation of my accounts per the dispute letter I wrote to them. 
Since I have not experienced this situation before, I would very much appreciate Experian providing me with an explanation of my rights specifically pertaining to how I am allowed to dispute information on my credit report. 
I would also like to know specifically what made my letter " suspicious '' and why Experian thinks I did not write my letter to them. Did I say something in my letter that they think I am not smart enough to write myself? 
I have reviewed Experian 's website to determine what steps I am required to take to dispute my accounts and thought I had followed all instructions : I sent in a copy of my ID, proof of my social security number and proof of my address. I would be very grateful for a step by step explanation from Experian detailing the specific information I may have missed from their website. 
I would like Experian to let me know if I am allowed to re-write my letter, and if so, would Experian be so kind as to provide me with an example of a letter that would be acceptable to them? 
I am just a regular person and do not have the money to be represented by an attorney or any other agency. I work all day and can not afford to take time off work to dispute my accounts. So I would like Experian to tell me if completing a dispute over the phone would provide me with the same outcome as a letter? And if the results would be the same, why is Experian choosing to not accept my letter and my humble request for an investigation of my accounts?

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-03-08 00:00:00
Product: Consumer Loan — Vehicle loan
Issue: Managing the loan or lease — 
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
False Reporting Investigation Reinvestigation Provide all Documentation.

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 2016-07-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Credit reporting company's investigation — No notice of investigation status/result
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am filing this complaint because Experian has ignored my request to provide me with the documents that their company has on file that was used to verify the accounts I disputed. Being that they have gone past the 30 day mark and can not verify these accounts, under Section 611 ( 5 ) ( A ) of the FCRA - they are required to " ... promptly delete all information which can not be verified '' that I have disputed. Please resolve this manner as soon as possible. Thank you.

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 2016-07-07 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Credit reporting company's investigation — No notice of investigation status/result
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I have disputed XXXX - XXXX directly with XXXX three times, filed a complaint against them with the XXXX, the CFPB and the Attorney General in Texas. I am irate because they have not responded to any of my complaints via phone call, email or mail. How can they do that? 

This account needs to be deleted on my credit report before I hire an FCRA attorney to file a lawsuit against 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 2015-08-25 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Credit reporting company's investigation — No notice of investigation status/result
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
I am responding to a letter I received from Experian regarding a suspicious request made on my credit file. Based on my understanding of the letter, it looks like Experian is refusing to complete my request because they believe the letter I wrote them was not sent by me. 
I would like Experian to know that I did in-fact send them a letter disputing information on my credit report. I also give Experian my expressed and written consent to continue with the investigation of my accounts per the dispute letter I wrote to them. 
Since I have not experienced this situation before, I would very much appreciate Experian providing me with an explanation of my rights specifically pertaining to how I am allowed to dispute information on my credit report. 
I would also like to know specifically what made my letter " suspicious '' and why Experian thinks I did not write my letter to them. Did I say something in my letter that they think I am not smart enough to write myself? 
I have reviewed Experian 's website to determine what steps I am required to take to dispute my accounts and thought I had followed all instructions : I sent in a copy of my ID, proof of my social security number and proof of my address. I would be very grateful for a step by step explanation from Experian detailing the specific information I may have missed from their website. 
I would like Experian to let me know if I am allowed to re-write my letter, and if so, would Experian be so kind as to provide me with an example of a letter that would be acceptable to them? 
I am XXXX and on a fixed income and do not have the money to be represented by an attorney or any other agency. So I would like Experian to tell me if completing a dispute over the phone would provide me with the same outcome as a letter? And if the results would be the same, why is Experian choosing to not accept my letter and my humble request for an investigation of my accounts?

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-09-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Information is not mine
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I 've got ta collection from XXXX XXXX for an account that does not belong to me! 
Though I make my credit payments on Time and have stable XXXX job ; I am unable to apply for credit or improve my Families Well Being. due to the above mistake fromt he collection and credit agencies.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-03-22 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Unable to get credit report/credit score — Problem getting report or credit score
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
not abel to log in to my credit scoor,

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 2016-02-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Reinserted previously deleted info
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I 'm a victim of identity theft so there 's a lot of increasing on my report I already contacted the creditors and they said they already send out letters to the creditors to remove the increase that does n't belong to me and for some reason XXXX and XXXX not removing them

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-02-14 00:00:00
Product: Consumer Loan — Vehicle loan
Issue: Managing the loan or lease — 
Company: ALLY FINANCIAL INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
While reviewing my EXPERIAN, EQUIFAX AND TRANSUNION credit report, I noticed an unauthorized and fraudulent inquiries conducted by ALLY FINANCIAL ( Tel : XXXX ) on XXXX/XXXX/2016. I did not authorize employees of ALLY FINANCIAL to review my credit report for nay purpose at any time. Further, I personally contacted this company and requested that they provide me with any signed documents authorizing them to review my report within 5 business days and they have failed to do so in clear violation of my Civil rights under FCRA and PRIVACY RIGHT. As a direct result I have continued to suffer irreparable economic loss due in large part to the gross negligence of ALLY FINANCIAL acts and Omission.

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 2017-01-04 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Unable to get credit report/credit score — Problem getting report or credit score
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
Attempted to purchase my credit report from Transunion.com. I am continuously prompted to join their monitoring service in order to get my credit report and/or score. There is literally no way around these pressure tactics. It 's either join, or do not access your report! And if there is another option, it does n't exist ... .attempted to order via their " disclosure '' link ... ... it states " system error ''.

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 2016-10-07 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Account status
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I contacted XXXX XXXX to request proof of validation regarding to the account # XXXX. The furnisher was unable to locate anything related to the account due to the fact that it was never late. According to them, XXXX XXXX could not find any validations or information on their files pertaining to this account. I do n't quite understand why the bureaus continue to verify these late payments, when in fact they were never validated by the original creditor. According to section 623 of the FCRA, the CRA 's are required to remove this account from my credit report due to the fact that it 's not accurately reported. In addition, pursuant to regulation Z, TILA, and the Credit Billing Act, set forth CRA is required to cease and decease all negative reporting including the late payments. In accordance with section 611 of the FCRA, all of the parties involved are required to comply accordingly

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