vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2017-03-30 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Unable to get credit report/credit score — Problem getting report or credit score
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I am not sure if this is the right category for my complaint. I have contacted all three credit bureaus about my credit score decreasing by XXXX points. After speaking to a representative at both XXXX and XXXX about the issue they assured me the credit bureaus would have to explain what happened. So far none of the XXXX have been able to explain it. I pay XXXX {$6.00} a month to lock my credit report and notify me of any changes to my report. No one can access my report without my knowledge or permission. XXXX, a creditor of mine, arbitrarily, increased my credit limit from {$350.00} to {$600.00}. I did not request the increase and XXXX did not view my credit report. My credit score went from XXXX to XXXX on XXXX and also dropped significantly on the other XXXX bureau reports. Each agency has tried to speculate about what possibly happened and none of the scenarios presented are applicable to me. My credit utilization went from 74 % to 61 % and that, based on all credit simulators and credit information online should have increased my credit score and not caused it to drastically decline. The representative at XXXX indicated I need to go out and use some credit. I do not want to keep increasing my debt in order to raise my score. I am currently trying to obtain a mortgage and have been diligently working on my credit score over the last several months raising it up from low XXXX to almost XXXX. After an unsolicited {$250.00} increase to a card with a {$93.00} balance my score drops like a rock! XXXX told me I need to seek a credit expert. I do not need a credit expert. I need to know why decreasing my utilization had an adverse effect and not a positive one as it should have. There is something very dishonest about this and because the credit bureaus attempt to say this process is done by some random calculation of the information is deceptive. Computer programs can be fixed for any given result. This is not random and take into consideration, now " XXXX '' is affiliated with XXXX major credit reporting agencies constantly making " recommendations '' to apply for additional credit and the credit bureaus are constantly pushing credit monitoring products for profit. I am not in control of my credit, the credit bureaus are controlling my life and taking away my choices. This is a scam to benefit the credit bureaus, credit card companies and not the consumers. I am being victimized, manipulated and exploited because I need to utilize the credit reporting system in order to acquire the basic necessities of life. I am not sure if this is a matter for this agency, for legislature or if I should contact an attorney but I am covering all bases. Average hard working people need regulations for this type of greed, abuse and victimization.

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 2017-02-25 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Improper use of my credit report — Report improperly shared by CRC
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I have unauthorized inquiries reporting on my Experian Credit report. The unauthorized inquiries are from XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX and 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 2016-07-05 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Information is not mine
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
I have had 8 years of identity theft on my credit reports. They took off over XXXX accounts and XXXX inquiries. They will not put my credit score where it was. It was in high XXXX. I worked hard on my credit and had no late payments. Can you help me fix this.

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 2015-11-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Account terms
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I currently hold a credit card with XXXX XXXX XXXX, which offers a maximum available credit balance of {$800.00}. Previously, I held a debt with this card of over {$790.00} ; however, I have paid the credit card down to {$280.00} a while ago. Thus, XXXX XXXX XXXX has not reported this correct balance on my credit reports, which reflects my credit card utilization ratio.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-07-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Public record
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I have been a XXXX resident since 2006. As a result of a mortgage interest statement, the state of XXXX determined that I must have earned XXXX. revenue. My accountant and I responded and the state determined that no other action was required. However, a lien was already placed on me and I can not get it removed. Included is all of my documentation. I have divorce documents showing ex wife 's ownership of home in question.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2016-09-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Unable to get credit report/credit score — Problem getting my free annual report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX and Experian say I must mail in sensitive documents before I can get my credit report. Deed, Social security card, copy of drivers license etc. XXXX had errors in education and employer, and locked me out when trying to update for my " protection ''.

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 2015-07-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Credit reporting company's investigation — Investigation took too long
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
We sent Experian a letter we will attach to this complaint politely asking them to look at several accounts they are reporting we question. They sent back a letter to us both saying our letter was " suspicious '' and they " determined it was not sent by us ''. 
This is an insult to our intelligence. We included copies of our drivers licenses, social security cards, and a bill copy showing our residence. 
Who else would want to fix mistakes on our credit reports but us?? We have written them before, and they know this, and they have written back. Are they now above the law and can make up an absurd excuse not to help people? This is the most absurd thing I have seen. Its absurd enough we keep writing clearly telling them things are wrong and they do nothing, but this is just beyond absurd. 
We demand they respond immediately and hope the CFPB sanctions and fines them for this treatment of consumes at their mercy!

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed
Consumer complaint received 2015-08-07 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Unable to get credit report/credit score — Problem getting my free annual report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
Experian has still not provided me with the credit report I requested XXXX weeks ago. They can not be reached by phone or internet. And they seem to ignore mail.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2017-02-25 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Information is not mine
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I recently tried to get my credit report through Experian. I put in all of my identifying information and followed the additional questions to help narrow down the selection. When I was given the report, it was actually for someone else entirely. It had none of my accounts or information. I called Experian customer service and they told me it was likely that I had keyed in my social security number incorrectly. My concern is that if I could get someone else 's report just by incorrectly keying in my social security number, surely someone could get anyone else 's credit history. In addition, what is the purpose of all of the additional identifying questions if their algorithm is so weak that it will give an incorrect report based on one incorrect component? What is to stop someone from blindly putting in information to get a random credit history? How can Experian justify the ridiculous tactics they use to lock people into paying for their service if it is so embarrassingly poor? I asked to receive a call back from a manager at Experian, but have received no call back.

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 2015-06-22 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Public record
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
Experian is reporting XXXX bankruptcies that they state they have verified. They have the wrong address and phone number for the BK court of NJ. How can this inaccurate information be verified properly if they have wrong contact info. Furthermore I contacted the BK courts and no one from Experian called to verify. or have contacted them in any manner.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-06-07 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card
Issue: Taking/threatening an illegal action — Threatened to sue on too old debt
Company: Nelson Cruz & Associates LLC
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Nelson, Cruz & Associates, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX, TX XXXX XXXX sends repeated statements for money due, threatens suit several times, claims payment made on debt and debt is still collectable even though debt is from XX/XX/XXXX. Stated would send documentation by email re debt but instead got another demand letter. XXXX associate claimed debt was from XX/XX/XXXX and they will immediately file suit. XXXX associate at company stated debt is not time barred for a payment was made which is false.

Company public response: Company believes complaint represents an opportunity for improvement to better serve consumers
Company response to consumer: Closed
Consumer complaint received 2016-08-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Account terms
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
Experian is not reporting account # XXXX, which is XXXX XXXX Credit Card. The limit on the card XXXX. This affect my utilization, which affects my credit score ... I request that Experian correct this information ASAP and it 's not showing my history of payments as well. I have attached my credit report from XXXX, which is powered by " Experian. '' Also, I sent a letter into Experian letting them know there are " inquires '' on my profile that are not mine ... They have yet to remove this information. The list is below : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX Funding XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX I have contacted the creditors as well and getting no results, please have these inquiries removed ASAP. This will affect my ability to gain fair credit.

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 2015-08-24 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity protection — Problem with fraud alerts
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
There is NO way to contact the XXXX @ Experian to point out the error of their ways bytelephone! They have refused to Freeze my credit! I sent all three credit reporting agencies ( Certified/Return Receipt Requested ) all the documentation they requested for Identification AND copies of the Incident Report that the local police agency kindly provided when I had my driver 's license Lost / Misplaced / Stolen. 
Experian want me to resubmit ALL the exact same XXXX they 've already signed forAGAIN [ at My expense ]. 
XXXX and XXXX have already FROZEN my accounts and provided me with aFREE PIN number to UNFREEZE and REFREEZE my reports in perpetuity. 
FREE, FREE, FREE! 
Which is the whole point of going through MAILING the info to the Idiots. 
PAYING them to mismanage the " Credit Reporting '' Industry is Just Like XXXX ADDICTS!!!

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2015-03-23 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Credit reporting company's investigation — No notice of investigation status/result
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
My ex-wife filed our taxes as joint. She has Indiana taxes and I do not. When she filed them, Indiana wrongly decided she was n't eligible for exemptions despite her military status that granted her the exemptions. 
The Indiana IRS reported poorly on my credit and I disputed it, which ended with them sending me a check for $ XXXX. 
It has been over two years and XXXX disputes later, and this remains on my credit and is bringing down my score despite it being wrong.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2015-11-18 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Rewards — 
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: CO

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX I tried to use my XX/XX/XXXX American Express Reward Coupon at my local XXXX. The Reward Coupon was for a credit of {$130.00} based on my XXXX purchases on my XXXX American Express card during XX/XX/XXXX. My Reward coupon was rejected because it expired XX/XX/XXXX. I was told to call American Express to have it reissued. Today, after calling American Express at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX I was told by a supervisor, XXXX, that American Express would only reissue a coupon for 50 % of the {$130.00} because the coupon had expired. I asked, " Did n't I earn all {$130.00} thru my XX/XX/XXXX purchases on the card at XXXX? '' XXXX said " Yes '', but because the coupon had expired, I was n't entitled to any of it and that they would only issue 50 % of it again as a courtesy. If I did n't accept before XX/XX/XXXX, I would not get anything. This seems like a strong arm tactic. I did n't need to use the coupon before yesterday. I need to use it now for our XXXX grocery preparations. American Express is bullying us on this issue.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-02-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Information is not mine
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
My ex-husband used my social security number and his name hit my credit report. I was supposed to be protected by the courts, identity undisclosed, because he is on XXXX. However, the court clerk did not do her job and now all of my personal information is public. He knew my social security number and is now trying to cause me financial damage like he has done others in the past by switching his last few numbers of his social to open accounts on someone else 's credit and ruined them. I disputed with Experian but that did not change my credit score after he dropped it over XXXX points after he already destroyed me by XXXX and I had to give the only transportation that me and my son had back to the bank because it was destroyed.

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 2015-05-04 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Reinserted previously deleted info
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
There are several issue, experian have deleted account in good standing to ruin my credit history, rei aerated previously deleted informations, improperly shared my formatin with collection law firm which requested nformation has nothing to do with employment or extending credit

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-01-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Account terms
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
To Whom It May Concern : I would like to dispute the validity of XXXX account XXXX. The following is a list of incomplete inaccurate information contained in XXXX account XXXX. 
1. Account opened in XX/XX/XXXX however no payment history from XX/XX/XXXX-XX/XX/XXXX 
2. Account sates no last payment. Account states first delinquency in XX/XX/XXXX. However, payment shows payment received in XX/XX/XXXX. No account history from XX/XX/XXXX current. 
I continue to dispute the validity of this account I request that the account be deleted from my credit report. Can you also verify and forward me the method of verification? Can you notify me of the outcome of this correspondence? 
Thank you Sincerely,

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 2015-08-08 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:
A few months ago I had requested my credit report from Experian but for some unknown reason I was n't able to get it from them so I just went online and got my report from some website instead. 
I ended up filing some disputes with Experian because there was incorrect and incomplete information on my credit report. So I prepared a nice letter and sent it with a copy of my driver 's license, proof of my social security number and proof of my mailing address so that Experian would be able to verify my identity. 
It has been at least 2 months since I mailed my letter and I have n't heard back. When I try calling their XXXX number they want a report number before I speak with an agent and since I do n't have one I ca n't speak to anyone. 
I thought that the credit companies had to respond back to me within 30 days otherwise they are supposed to remove things from my credit report?! 
Well it 's been way more than 30 days and all of the stuff I disputed is still there. I know I can go online and buy a credit monitoring service and try to dispute things online but I thought that Experian is supposed to help me for free! 
I 'm at the point where I 'm done wasting time and need to get this fixed immediately.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-10-19 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Unable to get credit report/credit score — Problem getting report or credit score
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CT

Complaint narrative:
I am a member of credit expert I have a membership and am allowed to view my credit report and score once a day. I have been transferred to the dispute Dept then back to the member Dept to resolve this issue mbr ship Dept tells me I have no address on file to view my report and to call experian I called experian and the put my address on my report. I then called back credit expert to view my report and was told I have to call dispute dept because there was a mismatch with my social security number and that over XXXX reports have generated dating XXXX but I still have no access to view them. This needs to be resolved so I can review my credit report and score.

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 2015-12-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Unable to get credit report/credit score — Problem getting my free annual report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I was denied credit, went to XXXX to order my free credit report, went through the process online, website kept asking me to refresh then finally stopped working. Tried to resubmit, website said I had already received my report which due to the refreshing I did not. What upsets me the most is I can not reach a human being to report the website problem. I 'm old and really take issue to auto attendants on the phone and computers.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief