vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-02 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Struggling to pay mortgage — Trying to communicate with the company to fix an issue related to modification, forbearance, short sale, deed-in-lieu, bankruptcy, or foreclosure
Company: SERVICEMAC, LLC
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am charged {$20.00} for the corporate advance fee as shown on my statement for the loan # XXXX ( see attached ). The ServiceMac agent informed me that it was the fee charged when ServiceMac sent someone to check the property. I believe that I should be informed regarding the fee prior to being charged. I have three loans with ServiceMac and only this loan was charged for this fee.

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 2023-10-02 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged
Company: Aldous & Associates, PLLC
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
I was contacted by a debt collector for XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. The debt collector was Aldous & Associates. They threaten to report me to credit bureaus, and said it could hurt my credit score. This was on a letter sent to me XX/XX/XXXX. I had a paid XXXX XXXX for 1 month of membership which was XXXX XXXX but canceled and they continued to charge me for 5 months extra amounting to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX got me my money back when I filed a chargeback. I go to XXXX in XXXXXXXX XXXX  a place where XXXX is not there. The gym allows kids as young as XXXX to sign up and then they threaten them with debt collectors when they try to cancel.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-02 00:00:00
Product: Prepaid card — Gift card
Issue: Trouble using the card — Trouble using the card to spend money in a store or online
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Years ago I was given a gift card by someone in the amount of {$50.00}. I completely forgot about the card until recently. On XX/XX/XXXX, I decided to use the card at XXXX, and when I tried to pay for my purchase was informed that there were not funds. I called American Express on XX/XX/XXXX and spoke with their representative, who told me that American Express had taken the funds out of the gift card as it was not use, and I can get contact XXXX to request for them to send me a refund check or a replacement card ; informed that I need to provide a copy of the gift card front and back, copy of my ID, my address and request to send me the check. I asked him if the gift card has the expiration date, and he said that it does not expire. On XX/XX/XXXX, I e-mailed the XXXX with the issue and per advice given on XX/XX/XXXX, provided them with a copy of the gift card, my ID, my address, and request to send me the refund check. On XX/XX/XXXX, I was informed by the Prepaid Resolution Team American Express " the gift card does not have any balance on it. A refund check was issued to the registered owner/original purchaser of the gift card back in XX/XX/XXXX for the amount of {$50.00} '' and " Since refund has already been issued, unfortunately no further resolution can take place '', and " In case of any further queries, feel free to reply back ''. I replied to them on XX/XX/XXXX with request to speak with the supervisor, informed them that I " disagree that the money were taken away by the American Express, and refunded to the person ( it sounds like ) who gave the gift card to me as a gift. I was not able to benefit from the gift card because the American Express had taken away my money. Please, inform me who oversees the American Express, as I would file a complaint ''. Regretfully, no one from American Express replied.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
Transunion has not received written instruction to furnish a consumer report on my behalf in doing so Transunion is actively committing identity theft

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 2023-10-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting 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:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 

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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX has violated my rights. 

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 a account without my written instructions. 

15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years. 

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

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 2023-10-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
Despite multiple written requests, the unverified account listed below continues to report on my credit report, in violation of federal law. This account must be validated under Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ). If you do not authenticate this account, I will take legal action against you. Please abide by the law in order for this matter to be resolved promptly. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-02 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Virtual currency
Issue: Other transaction problem — 
Company: ROBINHOOD MARKETS INC.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX I bought a full bitcoin on Robinhood. On XX/XX/XXXX, I sent {$2000.00} of my bitcoin to my private wallet on a different exchange and then Robinhood froze my account. I provided tons of information that they requested like -why did you send the money to the exchange -bank transactions of where MY money came from - uploaded my Drivers license and my photo As of today they permanently banned my account that I had since 2018. Saying I violated the customer agreement even though I asked how did I violate the agreement if all I did was buy crypto and send it which are both services that they offer. And they refuse to give me the details on how i violate the agreement and sending my assets back

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-02 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
Im a victim of identity theft. I have fraudulent accounts on my credit report. I have disputed and provided all the credit bureau with all the necessary documents they needed. They all responded back saying that the fraudulent accounts were verified with no proof. Please delete all these accounts immediately. 15 USC 1681b is a section of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), which is a federal law that regulates the collection, use, and dissemination of consumer credit information by credit reporting agencies. Section 15 USC 1681b specifically addresses the permissible purposes for which consumer credit reports can be accessed and used by third parties. 

Under 15 USC 1681b, credit reporting agencies are only allowed to furnish consumer credit reports to those who have a permissible purpose as defined by the FCRA. Permissible purposes for accessing and using consumer credit reports include : Credit transactions : When a consumer applies for credit, such as a loan, credit card, or mortgage, the creditor has a permissible purpose to request and obtain the consumer 's credit report to assess their creditworthiness. 
Employment purposes : Employers may request and obtain consumer credit reports for employment purposes, but only with the written consent of the consumer. This typically applies to positions that require financial responsibility or access to sensitive financial information. 
Insurance underwriting : Insurance companies may request and obtain consumer credit reports for underwriting purposes, such as determining rates and eligibility for insurance coverage. 
Court orders and legal requirements : Credit reports may be accessed and used in response to a court order, subpoena, or other legal requirement. 
Legitimate business needs : Other legitimate business needs, as defined by the FCRA, may also constitute permissible purposes for obtaining consumer credit reports. This typically requires a valid reason and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

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 2023-10-02 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting 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:
Im a victim of identity theft. I have fraudulent accounts on my credit report. I have disputed and provided all the credit bureau with all the necessary documents they needed. They all responded back saying that the fraudulent accounts were verified with no proof. Please delete all these accounts immediately. 15 USC 1681b is a section of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), which is a federal law that regulates the collection, use, and dissemination of consumer credit information by credit reporting agencies. Section 15 USC 1681b specifically addresses the permissible purposes for which consumer credit reports can be accessed and used by third parties. 

Under 15 USC 1681b, credit reporting agencies are only allowed to furnish consumer credit reports to those who have a permissible purpose as defined by the FCRA. Permissible purposes for accessing and using consumer credit reports include : Credit transactions : When a consumer applies for credit, such as a loan, credit card, or mortgage, the creditor has a permissible purpose to request and obtain the consumer 's credit report to assess their creditworthiness. 
Employment purposes : Employers may request and obtain consumer credit reports for employment purposes, but only with the written consent of the consumer. This typically applies to positions that require financial responsibility or access to sensitive financial information. 
Insurance underwriting : Insurance companies may request and obtain consumer credit reports for underwriting purposes, such as determining rates and eligibility for insurance coverage. 
Court orders and legal requirements : Credit reports may be accessed and used in response to a court order, subpoena, or other legal requirement. 
Legitimate business needs : Other legitimate business needs, as defined by the FCRA, may also constitute permissible purposes for obtaining consumer credit reports. This typically requires a valid reason and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to bring to your attention the unresolved issue concerning late payment accounts on my credit report. Despite previous attempts to rectify these discrepancies, they remain unaddressed. The ongoing issue with late payment accounts remains unresolved, causing concerns and potential financial repercussions. I kindly request a thorough review and prompt resolution of these issues to ensure the accuracy and fairness of my credit report. Your immediate attention to this matter is greatly appreciated. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-02 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Banking errors
Company: NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Requested for them to stop payment on account ending in XXXX. Allowed payment to go through. 

Previously closed a credit card account after paying the bill.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-02 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting 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: AZ

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681.

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 a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

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 2023-10-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
On the XXXX of XX/XX/2023 I sent all three major credit bureaus letters asking them to verify my debt on my report. Experian and XXXX answered immediately and prompt, XXXX on the other hand actually sent a letter on XXXX of XX/XX/2023 stating that they had no file on me that I would have to send all this information to them so they could identify me. I called the next day and confirmed my identity to them and in fact they did have a file on me and they would send out the verification and credit report immediately. So now XXXX XXXX and Experian have sent back copies of my credit report and have also stated in writing that everything is verified correctly. 
As of right now my credit report id showing inaccuracies. 15 USC 1681 S-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) states that a person shall not furnish and information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person know or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

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 2023-10-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I'm having difficulty accepting this issue and it's affecting my ability to sleep. I urge you to update my account immediately as I have always made timely payments, and this is causing me a lot of XXXX.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting 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:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681.

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 a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

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 2023-10-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 

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 a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years. 

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2023-10-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I hope this complaint finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention a matter of utmost importance regarding my personal information on record with your organization. I have recently discovered an erroneous address listed under my name, and I believe it to be the result of identity theft or a data entry error. 

The incorrect address in question is : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX I want to make it abundantly clear that this address does not belong to me, nor have I ever resided at this location. My only legitimate address is : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX I am deeply concerned about this discrepancy and its potential implications. I suspect that my personal information may have been compromised, leading to this unauthorized address appearing in your records. To protect my identity and prevent any further issues, I kindly request that you investigate this matter promptly and take the necessary steps to remove the incorrect address XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX , XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX from your records. 

Furthermore, I would appreciate it if you could provide me with any information or assistance regarding the source of this discrepancy and any actions taken to rectify it. My primary goal is to ensure the accuracy of my personal information and prevent any future instances of identity theft. 

Please treat this matter with the utmost urgency, and I kindly request your prompt response to confirm the removal of the incorrect address from your records I appreciate your immediate attention to this matter and thank you for your assistance in resolving this issue. I trust that your organization will take the necessary steps to safeguard my personal information and prevent any further unauthorized changes to my records.

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 2023-10-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of identity theft please remove this fraud inquiry from my credit report.

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