vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2021-09-07 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Private student loan
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer — Trouble with how payments are being handled
Company: SLM CORPORATION
State: PR

Complaint narrative:
Dear Sir/Madam, I hope this message finds you well. Ever since I entered repayment with Sallie Mae they have made it IMPOSSIBLE for me to pay my balances seamlessly. Firstly, the system online only allows you to either enrol in auto-debit or pay with a checking account, no debit/card payments can be submitted. When trying to register my international account ( please bear in mind I live in XXXX ), the account can not be added due to their system not allowing other bank accounts registered outside of the USA. I could submit payments by phone, however their line does not accept international calls either. When trying to submit any payment with my bank in XXXX, they just simply reject it ( please see attachment ). We have resorted to submitting payments through their online chat and paying with my co-signers card as a " third-party ''. This has worked okay, not ideal but okay ; however as of Today XXXX of XX/XX/XXXX, I have been notified I can no longer submit debit/credit card payments over the chat either! There are so many ways they could help us make seamless payments, but it seems they're purposely making the submission of payments more impossible than it already is. I need your help either to force Sallie Mae into including the option to make payments online with credit/debit card ( or even XXXX ), or to include the option to add an international bank account to the profile in order to make direct deposit payments. Having ONLY the option of enrolling into auto-debit with a USA bank account OR pay with checking account DOES NOT WORK specially in XXXX where most of us in my position only hold credit/debit cards. Also the issue of not being able to communicate with them unless you call from a USA phone is ridiculous and disrespectful, specially when you take into consideration THEY HAD NO HESITATION approving my Student Loan for an XXXX university, and NEVER HAD AN ISSUE SENDING THE MONEY TO XXXX. Please please help ; I don't know what else to do and this issue has been ongoing since early XXXX

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-09-07 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: CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
I have asked for a validation of debt from Citizen but all I received is a letter stating they believe the debt is mine. That is not a validation of debt. If I owe this alleged debt I need the original contract with my signature on it. I have know knowledge of this debt, it is not mine and need to be removed from my credit file immediately. If the contract is not provided to me in 30days it can not be legally reported.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-09-07 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: BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
I do not recognize or authorize these inquiries.

pursuant to 28 USC 1746 ( 1 ) I declare ( or certify, verify, or state ) under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on XX/XX/2021. 
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 2021-09-07 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: Affirm Holdings, Inc
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
I have been disputing with Affirm for months about an alleged debt that continues to report to my credit file. This debt is negatively effecting me ( my credit score/credit worthiness ) and is defamation of character. I have requested that this alleged debt be validated with the original contract with my signature but it have not been provided. According to Fcra after 30 days of requesting validation if it is not sent the debt is to be deleted. This debt have not stopped reporting because Afform states that it is validate. If this debt is validate it need to be verified with the contract with my signature. If this verification can not be provided by Affirm to me then the debt needs to be deleted immediately. If the debt is not deleted I do intend to seek ligation for the violations of my consumer rights and defamation of character

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-09-07 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Problem making or receiving payments
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
My payroll deposit from my employer is never in the account after it is sent to the bank. 

The bank tells me to wait until XXXX until they have a stub from my employer before the money will be available to use. 

The employer sends the payroll two days before the bank will release my money.

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 2021-09-07 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Opening an account — Account opened as a result of fraud
Company: TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
I received an email on XX/XX/2021 from Toronto Dominion Bank announcing my new checking and saving accounts which I did not open and have never heard TD Bank before yesterday. I called and the staff at TD Bank were quite helpful. XXXX at XXXX verified that indeed an account had been opened using my XXXX XXXX number and my address from when I lived in XXXX FL. I sent the letters, including the FTC XXXX Indentity Theft report and the letter to furnishers, all requiring Toronto Dominion Bank to respond with information about these fraudulent accounts they allowed to be set up in my name using my personal information including social security number. This bank has not responded to my letters and I can not even file a police report because I do not have enough information to do so. I require this information. I am not even sure what city this took place in. The lack of information is hampering everything.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2021-09-07 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Self Financial Inc.
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
I have disputed this account and have reached out to the company/creditors MANY times but failed. This account is being reported inaccurately and incorrectly on my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-09-07 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Auto debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Indicated you were committing crime by not paying debt
Company: Wilber and Associates, P.C.
State: CO

Complaint narrative:
I was in a minor accident and XX/XX/2020, I barely did no damage to this vehicle! The driver exchanged information with me about a week later he shared come to my house to serve me with court paperwork, all I was going to court for was not having insurance and license, he had talking to the other driver at the scene, a few weeks later I get a call from Wilber Accosciates saying that I owe {$4000.00} and that I had to pay XXXX bucks that day, otherwise my license will be suspended and I had just got my license! So I paid XXXX XXXX the first day! I did not have this money at all! This was a rent payment for me and this was very hard on me and my children, and after that she started calling me almost every week say that I owe them this money, I think in reality Ive given them about XXXX if not more at this point I feel like its wrong! I went to court I had a whole case settled and there is no mention about paying this accident back or Wilber Accosciates or anything else!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-09-07 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 — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
I have sent FOUR LETTERS previous letters to you, all by certified mail requesting that you remove inaccurate information from my file and you have failed to do so.Accordingly, I can show a judge that these accounts are inaccurate and that you violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act by ignoring my requests to investigate the items. My previous letters ( all sent by certified mail ) stated my reasons for an investigation and these reasons were not frivolous in any way. If this final request does not prompt you to conduct a proper investigation of these accounts in question, and send proof to me of said investigation, I will file a civil suit in my county for damages and you can travel to defend yourself.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-09-07 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX and I have no acknowledge as to why or how these student loans are on my report let allow reporting as collections.I am reaching out again seeking the deletion of these items from my report i am a victim of identity theft and I did not make these accounts. i ask that these accounts be removed and my privacy to stop being violated. as a human I know things happen but i am here to inform you that my privacy is my right and I have been taken advantage of. As a human being I am protected under 15 USC 1681 ( a ) you are in violation of my right to privacy. the following is infringed upon my rights and misleading by all reporting different dates and lenders.

XXXX  Account Name : US DEPT ED Account Number : XXXX Account was opened:XXXX Account Balance:XXXX Account Name : US DEPT ED Account Number : XXXX Account was opened:XXXX Account Balance:XXXX Account Name : US DEPT ED Account Number : XXXX Account was opened:XXXX Account Balance:XXXX  XXXX  Account Name : U S DEPT OF ED/XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account was opened : XX/XX/2016 Account Balance : {$18000.00} Account Name : U S DEPT OF EDXXXX Account Number : XXXX Account was opened : XX/XX/2016 Account Balance : {$27000.00} Account Name : U S DEPT OF EDXXXX Account Number : XXXX Account was opened : XX/XX/2016 Account Balance : {$23000.00} transunion Account Name : U S DEPT OF EDXXXX Account Number : XXXX Account was opened : XX/XX/2016 Account Balance : {$18000.00} Account Name : U S DEPT OF EDXXXX Account Number : XXXX Account was opened : XX/XX/2016 Account Balance : {$27000.00} Account Name : U S DEPT OF EDXXXX Account Number : XXXX Account was opened : XX/XX/2016 Account Balance : {$23000.00}

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 2021-09-07 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX and I have no acknowledge as to why or how these student loans are on my report let allow reporting as collections.I am reaching out again seeking the deletion of these items from my report i am a victim of identity theft and I did not make these accounts. i ask that these accounts be removed and my privacy to stop being violated. as a human I know things happen but i am here to inform you that my privacy is my right and I have been taken advantage of. As a human being I am protected under 15 USC 1681 ( a ) you are in violation of my right to privacy. the following is infringed upon my rights and misleading by all reporting different dates and lenders.

XXXX  Account Name : US DEPT ED Account Number : XXXX Account was opened:XXXX Account Balance:XXXX Account Name : US DEPT ED Account Number :  XXXX Account was opened:XXXX Account Balance:XXXX Account Name : US DEPT ED Account Number : XXXX Account was opened:XXXX Account Balance:XXXX equifax Account Name : U S DEPT OF ED/XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account was opened : XX/XX/2016 Account Balance : {$18000.00} Account Name : U S DEPT OF EDXXXX Account Number : XXXX Account was opened : XX/XX/2016 Account Balance : {$27000.00} Account Name : U S DEPT OF EDXXXX Account Number : XXXX Account was opened : XX/XX/2016 Account Balance : {$23000.00} transunion Account Name : U S DEPT OF ED/XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account was opened : XX/XX/2016 Account Balance : {$18000.00} Account Name : U S DEPT OF EDXXXX Account Number : XXXX Account was opened : XX/XX/2016 Account Balance : {$27000.00} Account Name : U S DEPT OF EDXXXX Account Number : XXXX Account was opened : XX/XX/2016 Account Balance : {$23000.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-09-07 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 — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
I have sent FOUR LETTERS previous letters to you, all by certified mail requesting that you remove inaccurate information from my file and you have failed to do so.Accordingly, I can show a judge that these accounts are inaccurate and that you violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act by ignoring my requests to investigate the items. My previous letters ( all sent by certified mail ) stated my reasons for an investigation and these reasons were not frivolous in any way. If this final request does not prompt you to conduct a proper investigation of these accounts in question, and send proof to me of said investigation, I will file a civil suit in my county for damages and you can travel to defend yourself.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-09-07 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
This is an unfair system to be ignored and taken advantage of while plenty of laws are broken due to malpractice and the severity of not taking my situation seriously. Has caused Financial injury and defamation of character along with 60 plus days of no response.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-09-07 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 demand the deletion of the fraudulent accounts and inquiries listed below which all resulted from the Reported Incident of Identity Theft. 

FRAUDULENT AND INACCURATE ACCOUNTS THAT SHOULD BE DELETED : 1. XXXX XXXX - Account # XXXX ( Reported Identity Theft ) - Fraudulently Opened on XX/XX/XXXX. 
2. XXXX - Account # XXXX ( Reported Identity Theft ) - Fraudulently Opened on XX/XX/XXXX. 
3. XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX - Account # XXXX ( Reported Identity Theft ) - Fraudulently Opened on XX/XX/XXXX. 
4. XXXX XXXX - Account # XXXX ( Reported Identity Theft ) - Fraudulently Opened on XX/XX/XXXX. 
5. XXXX XXXX XXXX - Account # XXXX ( Reported Identity Theft ) - Fraudulently Opened on XX/XX/XXXX. 
6. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - Account # XXXX ( Reported Identity Theft ) - Fraudulently Opened on XX/XX/XXXX. 

FRAUDULENT AND INACCURATE INQUIRIES THAT SHOULD BE DELETED : 1. XXXX XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX ( Reported Identity Theft ) 2. XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX ( Reported Identity Theft ) 3. XXXX  on XX/XX/XXXX ( Reported Identity Theft )

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-09-07 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Deposits and withdrawals
Company: PNC Bank N.A.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Im not able to access my account to provide dates. 
I received a tuition reimbursement check but it was a scam. The check was deposited but did not clear. I already had money in my checking account at the time. The next thing I know I'm not able to access my account and they wont tell me anything. Ive been calling for months. Ive never even received a lettter in the mail. Its like my account is gone. I have XXXX dollars in the account that im not able to access and I need that money as im not currently employed. I call and get no where.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-09-07 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
I have previously disputed with XXXX, XXXX  and Equifax on XX/XX/2021 regarding several accounts which I found inaccurate. Up to date, I have received no response nor proof that they are doing proper investigation with my dispute. They ignored my rights to obtain an accurate credit report. They are non compliant with the FCRA. These erroneous reporting badly hurt my credibility. I'm certain that my rights as a consumer protected under the law has been violated by this inaccurate information.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-09-07 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 — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
Formal notice that you have failed to respond in a timely manner to my dispute letter of XXXX, deposited by registered mail with the U.S. Postal Service on that date. Federal law requires you to respond within thirty ( 30 ) days, yet you have failed to respond. Failure to comply with these federal regulations by credit reporting agencies are investigated by the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) ( see 15 USC 41, et seq. ).

I am maintaining a careful record of my communications with you for the purpose of filing a complaint with the FTC should you continue in your non-compliance. I further remind you that, as in Wenger v. Trans Union Corp., No. 95-6445 ( C.D.Cal. Nov. 14, 1995 ), you may be liable for your willful non-compliance.

I demand that these accounts be deleted immediately or I will file litigation.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-09-07 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: MI

Complaint narrative:
on XX/XX/2021. I submitted a re-investigation request for two of my credit accounts. These accounts are factually inaccurate and by law can not be reported! today is XX/XX/2021. I will provide the account numbers below : # XXXX # XXXX This complaint is in regards to trans union llc, the credit bureau.

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 2021-09-07 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I have previously disputed with XXXX XXXX and Equifax on XX/XX/2021 regarding several accounts which I found inaccurate. Up to date, I have received no response nor proof that they are doing proper investigation with my dispute. They ignored my rights to obtain an accurate credit report. They are non compliant with the FCRA. These erroneous reporting badly hurt my credibility. I'm certain that my rights as a consumer protected under the law has been violated by this inaccurate information.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-09-07 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid 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: DISCOVER BANK
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX I filed a dispute with Discover Card regarding a transaction for XXXX dollars - the Merchant had fraudulently/incorrectly shipped a product and had mentioned that I should simply decline the shipment and they would refund the monies. This was on XX/XX/XXXX. 

After declining the shipment when the merchant refused to refund the monies I filed the dispute. Dispute # XXXX. 

On XX/XX/XXXX Discover sent me the following message " A decision has been reached for this investigation and we have found that this transaction is valid. You can expect to receive information on this decision to be sent to you via mail or secure message at Discover.com. Please review this information when it arrives for important details summarizing this dispute inquiry. Please notify us as soon as possible if you wish to continue this dispute. '' When I contacted them on why the charge was valid since I had shown proof that the vendor had already recieved the product back and was refusing to refund the monies - discover mentioned that they closed the case prior to me sending them additional information ( I had sent them the proof immediately on receiving it from XXXX ) so now there was nothing they could do. 

They suggested I email them the communication from the vendor showing additional proof which I did on XX/XX/XXXX. Even after this Discover contends that the information is insufficient and refuse to explain why they will not refund the monies when they have the proof that the vendor has the shipment and I still do not have a refund.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation