Johnade/consumer_complaints_cfpb huggingface dataset:
Complaint sub-issue: Debt is not yours

Dear ERC ; Im confused and stressed and shocked when I reviewed my credit report this week and I found multiple inaccuracies on my credit report from the 3 major credit bureaus from a collection company that I never have dealt with before. I've attempted several times to ratify the issue with the original creditors and credit bureaus and they still reporting inaccurate, unverifiable information. I have disputed this item with the credit reporting agency and they reported you confirmed the account as valid. I honestly do not believe to ever have any relationship with this collection agency or original creditor. Also there are several inaccuracies with this account the way it's reporting and that's a total violation of FCRA and FDCPA laws and regulations. In a good faith effort to resolve the matter amicably, I must demand proof of this debt, specifically the alleged contract or other instrument bearing my signature, as well as proof of your authority in this matter. Absent such proof, you must correct any erroneous reports of this past debt as mine. I am writing to request that you please provide the following information : 1. Please evidence your authorization under 15 USC 1692 ( e ) and 15 USC 1692 ( f ) in this alleged matter. 2. What is your authorization of law for your collection of information? 3. What is your authorization of law for your collection of this alleged debt? 4. Please evidence your authorization to do business or operate in this state. 5. Please evidence proof of the alleged debt, including the alleged contract or other instrument bearing my signature. 6. Please provide a complete account history, including any charges added for collection activity.

You have 30 days upon receipt of this letter to provide strict proof of contract. In the event you can not provide strict proof of contract, you must cease and desist any and all collection efforts and immediately remove any derogatory information reported to the consumer reporting agencies. In addition, you will need to provide me your agreement, in writing, that you are closing your file, ceasing collecting activity, and deleting all information related to this reference number from any and all credit reports youve furnished the information to. In the event you transfer this account to an attorney without providing proof of contract, and proving your claim, he/she will be immediate reported to the XX/XX/XXXX andXX/XX/XXXX for code of ethics violations.
Complaint sub-issue: Not given enough info to verify debt

I have disputed this item with the credit reporting agency as I do know recall this account ; they reported you confirmed the account as valid. However, I have not been provided any information validating this debt.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

XXXX XXXX XXXX Attention : Equifax This letter is your formal notice to cease your unauthorized hard inquiries into my credit report and, a formal demand that you immediately contact the credit reporting agencies and credit bureaus, where your organization has made inquiries into my credit history, to have your illegal inquiries removed. Be advised that I will be checking my reports to ensure you have had the following unauthorized inquiries removed : Made by : XXXXXXXX  Made on : XXXX Made with : Equifax Made by : XXXX Made on : XXXX Made with : Equifax Made by : XXXX  XXXX  on : XXXX Made with : Equifax Made by : XXXX Made on : XXXX Made with : Equifax
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Im submitting this complaint to inform you that I am a victim of identity theft and I write to dispute certain items in my file resulting from the crime. The items I am disputing do not relate to any transactions obtaining any possession of goods, services or money that I have made or authorized. Please block the reporting of any information in my credit file that resulted from the alleged identity theft. 
These following items listed below are unknown to me. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NY XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, WA XXXX ; XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX KY XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date XXXX : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX  XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$560.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX  ) Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Balance : {$160.00} 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 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
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ALL FTC VIOLATIONS ABOVE ATTACHED ARE CASES
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Ive sent multiple letters previously to the 3 credit bureaus in regards to the false reporting and fraud accounts that are posting on my credit report and I have tried to speak with these reporting agencies, over the phone as well as via Mail. And I have not yet received an update on investigation from either. The following accounts need to be investigated and removed from my credit report XXXX : # XXXX : FRAUD / ID THEFT XXXX XXXX : # XXXX : FRAUD / ID THEFT XXXX XXXX : FRAUD XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : # XXXX Incorrect Reporting VALIDATE DEBT XXXX  : # XXXX FRAUD : ID THEFT XXXX : # XXXX : FRAUD : ID THEFT XXXXXXXX XXXX : # XXXX : FRAUD : IDTHEFT XXXX XXXX : XXXX : FRAUD : IDTHEFT : NEVER HAD ACC
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I discovered that some of the information on my credit report was incorrect when I reviewed it. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) require the 3 credit bureaus to validate these items ( A ). It is not permissible to fail to validate these reporting items as unverified information without providing any proof within the time frame specified by law. My credit report includes the following erroneous information that needs to be investigated and updated : XXXXXXXX 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 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 XXXXXX/XX/XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

Upon reviewing my updates, incorrect information was found in my reports. The Equifax Credit Bureau has not complied with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC Sections 1681i, and continued reporting as unverified information without any proof provided, within the time allowed by law, is not authorized. Below are the inquiries that are reporting on my Credit Reports : XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX. XXXX, XXXX EQUIFAX  MORTGAGE SER Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX EQUIFAX MORTGAGE SER Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX & XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Problem during payment process

My name is XXXX XXXX, and I am sending this request myself to address the inaccuracies on my Credit Reports. 

I'm not swayed that Bureaus efficiently pleased the principles of the Fair Credit Reporting Act in completing their investigation. The XXXX is reporting inaccurate information on DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVI. Per FCRA, reporting must be 100 % accurate or the information must be deleted. ( DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVI XXXX )
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

I literally have no knowledge of none of the negative things on my credit score
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

This is XXXX XXXX, who is submitting this CFPB complaint myself and to inform you that there is no third party involved in the process. My request for the correction and removable of the erroneous information about my inquiries has been diligently neglected by Equifax. Despite sending them the last letter, dated XX/XX/XXXX, for the said request, I have not received any response up to this date. Besides, the inaccurate information about my inquiries is still on my reports. Therefore, Equifax has not complied with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, XXXX USC Sections XXXXi within the time permitted by law and continued reporting as unverified information which now, given all my attempts to address it directly with the creditor, as willful negligence and non-compliance with federal statutes. Below are the inquiries that are still reporting on my account and needs to be REMOVED COMPLETELY FROM MY CREDIT REPORT : XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry XX/XX/XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Problem using a debit or ATM card

This past XX/XX/2022 I was scheduled to start work at XXXXXXXX XXXX. so I started my shift at XXXXXXXX XXXX. and at or around XXXXXXXX XXXX. I took my first break! While I was on break I realized I had a few emails and texts messages ( I have texts alerts and I also receive emails when there's money spent and added to my card ) so I looked at my emails and realized that someone had made a total of 5 attempts to withdraw money from my account 3 transactions where successful and the other 2 transactions were declined. I don't know how this would be possible since I had my debit card in my pocket. So I was freaking out and my heart dropped I managed to call wisely the debit card company and told them to cancel my card immediately and I explained what had just happened while I was at work and I also told them that NO ONE HAS access to my debit card information and that I also had my debit card in my pocket. She told me they would reimburse me for my lost but it could take up to 45 days. I've called them numerous times and I also have sent them 2 copy 's of a letter describing what happened and where I was at when this all happened I even sent them a copy of proof showing them that I was at work in a different city while this all took place. They claim they never had received my letter 's. And I also made a police report over the phone I tried talking to the two XXXX where the transactions took place at with no help since I don't have active bank accounts with either so they could not help me either. Every time I call wisely it's just the run around a it's always a different person I speak with and they always tell me something completely different.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

Creditor was advised of personal difficulties regarding reduced employment and lack of financial ability to satisfy debt due to COVID-19. Creditor indicated account deferral was available and - notwithstanding said deferral - subsequently reported account delinquent to the credit reporting agencies ruining an otherwise perfect credit history. Creditor should investigate and correct account history consistent with protections available for those negatively impacted by COVID-19.
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

In XXXX, i filed a complaint with CFPB because XXXX closed my account for inactivity, My arguement was they really closed it because of the pandemic and financial crisis when it started and lied and used inactivity as a way to close the account.Well, I have new information that proves they lied.On XX/XX/XXXX i received a letter from XXXX dated XX/XX/XXXX that shows inactivity as one of the reasons.I opened this account in XX/XX/XXXX and last used/paid off in XX/XX/XXXX.My account was close in XX/XX/XXXX.I received a letter from XXXX dated XX/XX/XXXX and it states my account has been inactive for 18 months or longer.Because of there gross negligence, my credit score has dropped and has caused stress to me and my family.Please see all attachments
Complaint sub-issue: Problem using the card to withdraw money from an ATM

I have a US Bank Reliacard for my unemployment benefits. Its been fine up until last week, my card is suddenly blocked. After calling multiple times and being hanged up on, I was able to reach a rep who informed me that the card was blocked and I needed to verify my ID. I went to the provided link XXXX verify.usbank.com/id ) and submitted my info, but I have yet to get my card unlocked. 

Its been a week, all of my money is on the card. I can't pay rent, I cant get food to eat, I need to solve this already. I deeply regret trusting that I could use the Reliacard for my unemployment. Its been an unmitigated disaster, its so shameful being unable to pay for my items at the store when my card suddenly kept declining. Theres XXXX in my account, thats my money and US Bank has no right to just suddenly cut me off. 

I need my account unlocked. And as soon as I can, I'm removing the funds and having my unemployment deposited with any other bank account. This is atrocious, I've complained onXX/XX/XXXX, called dozens of times. I've submitted my forms of ID as requested, and everyone keeps placing the blame and tell me they'll contact me. 

Tell that to my landlord, who needs the rent. I am borrowing money just to eat - I shouldn't have to do this. This is ridiculous, its uncalled for and I need the money which is rightfully mine. US Bank has no right to withold my funds for no reason.
Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

I have been disputing accounts on my credit report for over 90 days and XXXX, XXXX and Equifax have not placed these accounts into dispute. They are not placing the dispute comments on the credit file, nor have they changed any reporting of the disputed accounts.
Complaint sub-issue: Confusing or misleading advertising about the credit card

Bought a washer and drier at Home Depot in XXXX of XXXX. Was told to get a Home Depot credit card to take advantage of 0 % interest for 18 months. I directly asked and it was directly related to me that there was no interest charge and would be no interest charged until after 18 months. At no time was it related to me by the store representative that the account was for " deferred interest '' and that interest was in fact accruing the entire period at an onerous 30 %. As I utilize online banking and autopay my card I had no reason to go online and see interest payment on my account until I logged on in XXXX of XXXX when I had money pay off the cards remaining balance in full. I was quite enraged to find that my balance was not the {$600.00} i expected but rather some {$1200.00} after being charged {$650.00} in Deferred Interest! If I would have known this was occurring or would occur I like would have never opened the account to begin with or would have most certainly paid off the card immediately. Now I am being charged {$650.00} dollars in interest for a {$1000.00} washer and dryer. Please help!
Complaint sub-issue: Was not notified of investigation status or results

I want this late payment deleted from my account within 15 days, this is not mine, I'm not aware of this, Under USC 1666b. 

XXXX Account Number : XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Attempted to collect wrong amount

On XX/XX/XXXX I called Fedloan to confirm that XX/XX/XXXX payment was not going to be taken out of my account due to the CARES Act Covid-19 response bill having been signed into law. I was informed at this time that Fedloan is claiming that suspended payments during the Covid-19 forbearance period will not count towards PSLF qualifying payments. I was encouraged to continue making payments by both representatives : XXXX # XXXX and XXXX # XXXX. This is in direct contradiction with what the Cares act states : SEC. 4513. TEMPORARY RELIEF FOR FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN BORROWERS. 
( a ) In General.The Secretary shall suspend all payments due for loans made under part D of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087a et seq. ) for 3 months. 
( b ) No Accrual Of Interest.Notwithstanding any other provision of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq. ), interest shall not accrue on a loan described under subsection ( a ) for which payment was suspended for the period of the suspension. 
( c ) Consideration Of Payments.The Secretary shall deem each month for which a loan payment was suspended under this section as if the borrower of the loan had made a payment for the purpose of any loan forgiveness program authorized under part D of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1087a et seq. ) for which the borrower would have otherwise qualified.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I have previously disputed with XXXX, XXXX  and equifax on XX/XX/2021 regarding certain accounts which I found inaccurate. Up to date, I have recieved no response nor proof that they are doing proper investigation with my dispute. They ignored my rights to obtain an accurate credit report. They're non compliant to FCRA. These erroneous reports badly hurt my credibility. I'm certain that my rights as a consumer protected under the law have been violated by this inaccurate information.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Fraudulent accounts as a result of identity theft pursuant to 15 USC 1601, 15 USC 1681 and 15 USC 1692 are as follows : 1 ) XXXX XXXX  2 ) XXXX  XXXX  3 ) XXXX XXXX XXXX 4 ) XXXX XXXX XXXX. 

Credit Reporting Agencies ( EQUIFAX, XXXX  and XXXX  ) continue to report on one or more of these fraudulent accounts despite receiving an Affidavit and Debt Validation letters via the US postal system with written instructions of how to write my consumer report within the confines of legality and to prevent further damage. These fraudulent accounts are causing me injury, economic strife and clearly violates many, many federal laws.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

014 XXXX XXXX XXXX Letter on Unfair or Deceptive Credit Practices. ... The FTC Act and the Dodd-Frank Act continue to prohibit unfair or deceptive acts or ... XXXX may determine a statutory violation exists, depending on the facts and ... 

ftc violations
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

I asked the credit bureaus to do verification in everything in my credit report and they did and they stated that everything was accurate. I did thorough research myself and found improper inaccuracies on my credit report even after they did the careful research. 

In accordance with the Fair Reporting Act, XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXX  ( Original Creditor XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX, ( Original Creditor : ) XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX ) XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, and XXXX XXXX have 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 an account without my written instructions.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase on your statement

regarding my dispute with XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/2020 amount of {$1900.00}. The company who charged my card, they forged my signature. I have provided my Driver License and my signature to XXXX XXXX to show proof of signature that was not my signature but XXXX saying I'm responsible for the charges. i did email 4 times to XXXX XXXX and fax to them but when i call to follow up they say we don't have the information i sent to them.
Complaint sub-issue: Problem with product or service terms changing

i have disputed the accounts multiple times with XXXX, XXXX and Equifax stating that the accounts are closed and the balances are paid which were included in a discharged bankruptcy over 10 yrs ago. and the accounts are still reporting negative on my credit reports i will like for the credit agencies to REMOVE THE INACCURATE ACCOUNTS FROM MY CREDIT REPORTS.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

There is information on my credit report that does not belong to me. Specifically, an account with XXXX XXXX ( account no. XXXX balance {$3500.00} ) and two ( 2 ) XXXX XXXX accounts ( account no. XXXX balance {$960.00} ; and account no. XXXX balance {$610.00} ). I can not count the number of times I have contacted these four ( 4 ) companies to report fraud and ask for these accounts to be removed. Yet, they continue to be listed on my credit report in violation of FCRA guidelines. I have already sent my FTC report to these companies and the accounts should have been removed a long time ago.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt is not yours

XXXX fraudulently added charges to my phone bill. We had a total of 5 phones 2 for myself 2 for my fiance at the time at 1 for her XXXX XXXX XXXX daughter. The XXXX XXXX XXXX became defiant and moved out so we suspended the line and XXXX guarantee we wouldn't have to pay any charges for voice services on equipment charges. We paid paid all of our phones off and when it was time to renew our contract we decided to go with XXXX instead of XXXX due to us moving to a new city and XXXX had better coverage. We paid our entire bill and phone on the same day located XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX. Sometime later I received a call from XXXX saying we still owed them and we know we paid our entire bill. So i asked for a breakdown of charges. The lady proceeded to tell me that when we ended our contract with XXXX  that the line that we suspended and hasn't been paying for for over a year didn't get canceled and was reactivated when we canceled the other 4 lines. She couldn't explain how it happened or how it made sense to start charging for a line that was anyway suspended and not in use. I verified that it wasn't due to any equipment charges and she confirmed. This debt was caused either by intentional fraud in XXXX  behalf or due to a system error. But the debt is not mine and XXXX  needs to fix this as now a debt collector is trying to collect a fraudulent debt.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Upon recently checking my current credit report I noticed some unfamiliar items that need to be removed. The accounts listed below are reporting inaccurately on my credit report and is in violation of the Federal Law. You are required under the FCRA to have a copy of the original creditors ' documentation on file to verify that this information is mine and is correct. You have NOT provided me a copy of ANY original documentation required under Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) & Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) ( a consumer contract with my signature on it ) and under Section 611 ( 5 ) ( A ) of the FCRA- you are required to " promptly DELETE all information which can not be verified or reported inaccurately. '' The law is noticeably clear as to the Civil liability and the remedy available to me for " negligent noncompliance '' ( Section 617 ) if you fail to comply. I am a litigious consumer and fully intend on pursuing litigation in this matter to enforce my rights under the FCRA. I demand the following accounts be verified or deleted immediately : 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.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

The following accounts are fraudulent : XXXX XXXX XXXX - {$190.00}