Johnade/consumer_complaints_cfpb huggingface dataset:
Complaint sub-issue: Public record information inaccurate

I rented an apartment at XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX. I get renters insurance with XXXX Based upon a report from LexisNexis Risk, Reference #, XXXX, XXXX raised my deductible due to a prior loss. It wasn't my prior loss. There was supposedly a theft at the unit and an insurance claim to XXXX 's by a prior tenant. There are several issues. I contacted LexisNexis as per their instructions to get more information and they said they couldn't find any information matching my data. Of course, they couldn't. It wasn't my loss. I made no such insurance report or claim. 
XXXX was able to give me the XXXX XXXX claim number which was on their copy of the LexisNexis report. I contacted XXXX XXXX. The unit wasn't robbed. There was no apartment theft. A prior tenant had a bicycle stolen from the garage. I don't even own a bicycle. Their record about what happened is wrong and it can cause me a loss. XXXX told me as long as the LexisNexis Report shows a theft, there is nothing underwriting can do and I'm on the hook. I need to get this report fixed. I can't even go to another insurance company as long as there is an incorrect public record. I'm going to run into risk rating issues.
Complaint sub-issue: Didn't receive enough information to verify debt

Good evening, On XX/XX/XXXX I received my credit report and became alarm at two collection activities on my credit reports. One of the collection activities was opened on XX/XX/XXXX in the amount of {$600.00}. The second collection activity was opened in XX/XX/XXXX in the amount of {$160.00}. I called to inquire about the debt and to find out who the original creditor is. I was told I had to identify myself by giving my ssn to the representative on the phone. I refuse to give my ssn and asked if I could speak to a manager as I wanted to ask questions about the alleged debt but the rep hung up on me. I have investigated and learned the collection company is Enhanced Recovery Corporation and are not license to collect in the state of Tennessee. I have written letters to stop further collection activities and phone calls but contacted today at XXXX XXXX. This company is practicing illegally in the stated of Tennessee.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

We were contacted by XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX about unusual activity on " my '' accounts - I never created any accounts. We are now in the process of attempting to work through identity theft. In so doing, upon asking for our credit reports, we found many we NEVER requested or approved : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Trying to contact such entities is 'difficult '. In the latter part of XX/XX/XXXX Credit cards were secured by whoever stole my identity and a balance transfer was in process for {$6200.00}. Thankfully, the security person at XXXX XXXX felt something was wrong and contacted me through my wife 's cell phone number. On XX/XX/XXXX a home loan mortgage was applied for, we do not know where. We found this out by a solicitor mailing us an offer of a loan, beginning with something like " you applied for a home mortgage on XX/XX/XXXX ... '' We do not know how to find out where this application was made. XXXX ( XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX ) is the solicitor, we are in the process of formally contacting them in an attempt to find out how they know about the mortgage application and who the application is with.
Complaint sub-issue: Can't get other flexible options for repaying your loan

in XX/XX/2018 I was contacted several times by Nelnet, regarding my student loan. after speaking with them they offered me a forbearance for another 6 months to a year, had me fill out paperwork, I did, faxed back, and in 2 weeks received more phone calls from them asking why I haven't made a payment. I explained that I sent paperwork in for the forbearance, and they said that they never received it, so they had me do it again. 2 weeks later I started receiving phone calls from other companies about my student loan that I don't recall giving my information to, then 4 days later I received my credit report that had indicated that I was late on my payments by up to 120 days or more, thus lowering my credit score up to 120 points. I attempted to call in and resolve the matter but was met with arguments. 
I also noticed that the total amount is always going up even after I had made payments that were more than the minimum payments to cover interest, as always I keep trying to call and get things corrected but I get no help, my credit report is everything and these people have tarnished it
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act the following companies have committed some violations .... 

-XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX15USC 1681 Section 602A states I have a right to privacy *15USC 1681 Section 604A section 2 states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instruction
Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

on XX/XX/2022 I sent letters to XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX  to validate these innacurate accounts below or remove they are breaking the law. 
According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), you are required by federal law to verify, through the physical verification of the original signed consumer contract, any and all accounts that you post on a credit report. Otherwise anyone paying for your reporting services could fax, mail or email in a fraudulent account. 
I demand to see verifiable proof ( i.e. : an original consumer contract with my signature on it ) that you have on file for the account listed below. If you can not provide this proof for these accounts below in 30 days you must remove this inaccurate info from my report. 
Your failure to positively verify these accounts has hurt my ability to obtain credit. Under the FCRA, unverifiable accounts must be removed and if you are unable to provide me a copy of verifiable proof, you must remove the account listed below. 

they did not provide verifiable proof to for any of these accounts 1. The following account is inaccurate and isnt mine XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report 2. The following account is inaccurate and isnt mine XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 
3. The following account is inaccurate and isnt mine XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report.
Complaint sub-issue: Problem canceling credit monitoring or identify theft protection service

Equifax XXXX XXXX charges my credit card {$120.00} per year. I do not receive alerts or services for this fee. When I contact Equifax, they are not able to pull up my account in order to cancel it or refund the charges.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I speak with Equifax Customer Service. They threaten me that my credit reports stay negative for XXXX account in XX/XX/2016 until XXXX ( 10 years ). but my account was closed/paid off. I have a confirmation # XXXX.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I've already filed a police report ; and let the agency know that this was identity theft ; yet I get the dispute dismissed almost immediately and it is still showing on my credit report. It is clear that XXXX is auto-denying disputes as I can't reach anybody on the phone that will give me more information.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

15 USC 1681c-2 ( a ). i submitted an identify theft report to the Federal Trade Commission. Attached is my identity theft report. Block the requested information off my report. 12 CFR 1022.3 ( h ) Identity theft means a fraud committed or attempted using the identifying information of another person without authority.
Complaint sub-issue: Problem with statement of dispute

I was a victim of identity theft in XX/XX/2015. Someone opened XXXX new phone lines and purchased XXXX iPhones and there was an attempt to purchase XXXX additional lines at another retail store but the clerk did not fall for the fake ID. I disputed the inquiries and accounts and placed a security alert. Both companies involved investigated and it was determined that someone had used my identity to make the purchases. I received letters from both companies and forwarded them to the credit reporting agencies and I believed everything had been removed. Recently I realized that XXXX XXXX XXXX is still reporting a hard inquiry on Equifax. I again disputed this and received a notice from Equifax that this was investigated and determined to be factual. I have a letter from XXXX XXXX XXXX specifically stating that it was determined that there was fraud and that XXXX XXXX XXXX had also notified all three agencies to remove any negative information from my credit report. I do n't understand the investigative process ... ... ..I am forwarding the letter from XXXX XXXX again to Equifax as I do n't know what else to do. I wonder if they even investigate at all. This all happened over a year ago and I am still having to deal with this.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # 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
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

First, I am a victim of identity theft. On XXXX I sent a notarized personal statement to XXXX XXXX/Executive Office listing all of the fraudulent accounts, inquiries, phone numbers, addresses and employers. On the same date I also sent 2 FTC identity theft reports, a police report and a color photo of my driver 's license ( for proof of my identity ). On XXXX I received an Equifax credit file. This credit file still shows 1 fraudulent address ( XXXX XXXX XXXX , XXXX, MA XXXX ), 1 fraudulent account ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX ) and 1 fraudulent contact/phone number ( XXXX ). Section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, requires you to block the fraudulent information on my credit report resulting from identity theft within four business days ( today is XXXX ) which means your Equifax is in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. 

Second, on XXXX I sent a letter to XXXX XXXX /Executive Office requesting to have the extended fraud alert removed from credit file. I attached a paystub with my complete SSN to satisfy identification and a utility bill with current service address to satisfy current address. On XXXX I received a letter from Equifax stating : " We're unable to locate a credit file in our database with the identification information you provided. In order to further assist you, we will need additional documents to verify your identification. Please provide your complete Name, Current and Former Addresses, Social Security Number and Date of Birth. We ask that you please send us a copy of two different items - one from each of the two categories listed below.One to verify your identity and the other will verify your current address. ''
Complaint sub-issue: Received bad information about my loan

AES is falsely reporting to the credit agency 's and refuse to correct. his has caused my credit score to stay low and I can not get housing. I am now XXXX due to their negligence
Complaint sub-issue: Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged

To whom it may concern, I had a cable service with XXXX XXXX and due to my company merger, I had a loss of hours and income and could not continue to pay my XXXX XXXX  bill. 

I called XXXX XXXX  to inform them of this and to let them know that I would be needing to cancel my service but would try to make small payments on my balance. 

XXXX sent a team member out to collect their equipment that was included with the service. 

Literally the day after my equipment was picked up, XXXX began to call me everyday on the hour despite our previous conversation. 

XXXX then referred my account to a collection company called Afni Inc PXXXX. XXXX  XXXX XXXX, IL XXXX XXXX I was unknowing of this until XX/XX/XXXX when I ordered my annual credit report and saw that Afni placed the XXXX cable bill on my credit profile. 

I have never received a call from Afni. I have never spoken with anyone from Afni but yet they took it upon themselves to place an item on my credit file from XXXX ... an entire 3 years later. 

Even up until recently, Afni continues to take it upon themselves to negatively report to my credit file as of XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX. 

Their unscrupulous reporting has eroded and damaged my credit by 70 points. 

In the midst of a global pandemic where my credit file may need to be referenced ... Afnis unjust business practices has cost me both economic opportunities and dwindled my credit score. 

They know that most people take their credit scores very seriously so they use these shadowy tactics in an effort to collect debts. 

Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I have filed several complaints about inaccurate reporting of my payments. The loan was paid in full and on time in XX/XX/XXXX. There are discrepancies between whats being reported to the 3 different credit bureaus. Twice XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) took more than 30 days ( dispute received XX/XX/XXXX, responded on XX/XX/XXXX 70 days ) and ( dispute received XX/XX/XXXX, responded on XX/XX/XXXX 39 days ) to respond to my complaint and simply ignored the premise of the complaint. 
Although the account has been paid and closed in XX/XX/XXXX upon my disputes in XX/XX/XXXXand XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX has marked my credit report with a payment status for XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX. 
It is unacceptable that XXXX continues to ignore the FCRA, refuses to answer disputes within 30 days, posts inaccuracies to my credit report and behaves with impunity despite the fact that the loan was paid in full and in a timely manner.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt was paid

XXXX services are paid in advance and would recur every XXXX of the month on my account. Termination was requested before the next billing period, XX/XX/XXXX because I was moving to another place where XXXX is not a provider. They charged my account in XX/XX/XXXX regardless XXXX {$140.00} XXXX, said it was for the outstanding balance and after much argument I payed for it. The following month they charged my credit card {$130.00} and then the following after that I was charged {$160.00}. Both of the last transactions were disputed and resolved with the credit card company 's help by XX/XX/XXXX. Months after the debt collectors started harassing me for a debt of {$190.00} as follows : XX/XX/XXXX : XXXX sent Debt collector XXXX collect ( XXXX ). Upon review of the information provided from my credit card dispute and account closing they found the debt was not valid. 

XX/XX/XXXX XXXX sent Debt collector XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. Upon review of the information provided from my credit card dispute and account closing they found the debt was not valid. 

XX/XX/XXXX XXXX sent Debt collector XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ). Upon review of the information provided from my credit card dispute and account closing they found the debt was not valid. 

XX/XX/XXXX XXXX is now sending a fourth debt collector, I.C. System XXXX XXXX XXXX, making a fourth attempt to collect a debt that is not valid. This time they are asking if I would be willing to pay 65 % of the debt. 

I feel harassed by XXXX. I've put up with this for almost ( XXXX ) year.
Complaint sub-issue: Personal information incorrect

There is incorrect information reporting as my addresses and name on my credit report, I like to have removed as soon as possible. I am attaching my driver license for verification of identity. My name is only spelled XXXX way so the only name that should be in my report is ; XXXX XXXX and the only address that should be on my report is ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Georgia XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

On XX/XX/XXXX, Equifax provided a XXXX XXXX XXXX score of XXXX to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. ( Order XXXX ) The factors adversely affecting my score included : 08 Too many inquiries in the last 12 months and 11 Amount owed on revolving accounts is too high. 

Both these factors have been used by Equifax for the past three years and CFPB complaints filed. Multiple disputes have been filed with Equifax and each time Equifax has declined to change the information ( score or factors. ) However, there have been less than three hard credit reports in any 12 month period and since XX/XX/XXXX, I have had zero revolving credit accounts with any monthly balance. Of the two credit cards used, both are paid in full monthly, usually prior to receiving a statement. 

Equifax has consistently provided the same inaccurate adverse factors for more than two years and has repeatedly failed to make any corrections.
Complaint sub-issue: Other problem

Discover accidentally generated a XXXX $ recurring monthly charge to my account. By the time they caught up to it, XXXX $!? I kept phoning in and finally got it fixed. Recently somebody went behind me and RE OPENED the issue referring it to collections and destroying my credit score. My credit should be clear. I was hoping I could get some assistance or a referral to someone who can fix this problem once and for all. XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Problem with fees

I was charged a late fee of {$25.00} in error plus interest charges of {$1.00} by Citi in connection with my XXXX XXXX credit card. When I called to complain about the charges, the representative told me these charges were made in error. Not everybody checks their monthly statements. I want to make sure nobody else was charged fees in error.
Complaint sub-issue: Didn't receive advertised or promotional terms

Citi was advertising a XXXX bonus point promotion for the Citi Prestige card when I decided to sign up. The only requirements listed on the find print of the promotion were to ( 1 ) open a new Citi Prestige card and ( 2 ) not have opened a Citi card within the past 24 months. Accordingly, I closed my old Citi ThankYou Preferred card and opened a new Citi Prestige card, expecting to receive this promotion. After all, I had not opened a new Citi card within the past few years. 

However, I was told by customer service over the phone, ex post facto, that the transaction was a " conversion '' and that I did not qualify for the XXXX bonus points. There was nothing in the fine print about this, though, and I clearly satisfied the two requirements that Citi had set forth, so I send a secure message about this on XX/XX/XXXX, and received a generic denial of my request from " Account Specialist, South Dakota. '' I then demanded to have my message forwarded to a manager, but I was summarily ignored and sent a nearly identical generic denial from " Account Specialist, South Dakota. '' On XX/XX/XXXX, I sent a complaint to the BBB regarding the atrocious customer service representatives who refused to let me speak with their manager, and received a call from a representative of the corporate officers who repeated the exact same generic denial over the phone that I had received via message. 

On XX/XX/XXXX, I contacted XXXX XXXX of Citi cards in an attempt to reach a resolution. I was told that I had consented to all of the terms of converting my account ( which were rapidly listed off over the course of a phone call ) and that these terms allegedly indicated that I would not receive the bonus offer. I still think that this is a dishonest way to do business. No other bank has been so intransigent with regards to honoring a promotional offer.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

XXXX, XXXX, and Equifax are all in violation of the FCRA. They have refused to remove the following account from my consumer report DEPT OF ED/XXXX ACCOUNT XXXX XXXX. As a consumer I have a right to privacy Under the FCRA, 15 U.S.C. 1681 ( 4 ) which states, There is a need to ensure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibility with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumers right to PRIVACY. They have violated my privacy which can be considered identity theft. They do not have a permissible purpose to furnish my consumer report. I did not give you any written instruction to do so. This is also a violation Under the FCRA, 15 U.S.C. 1681b ( a ) ( 2 ) Permissible purposes of reports.

Under the FCRA, 15 U.S.C. 1681g, I have the right to demand that they disclose to me all of the documents that they have recorded and retained in their file at the time of this request concerning the account that you are reporting in my credit report.
Complaint sub-issue: Received bad information about my loan

My federal student loans were discharged due to XXXX. My application was submitted to department of education in XXXX of XXXX but not processed/approved until XXXX XXXX XXXX. I just became aware today XXXX XXXX XXXX that Nelnet said I did not respond to their request for information during the 3 year monitoring period so they reinstated my loans ( in XXXX ) and they are now in default. I have been continuously receiving XXXX benefits without interruption. I never recived the notifications from NELNET and I was understanding they had access to my XXXX benefit income. I never had income anywhere close to the federal poverty level. My health has declined more. They had my email but I have never received any notification of the loans being reinstated.I have been so ill I have not been doing anything and have help taking care of me. 
Nelnet are now saying I have to go the the whole process again? but they can verify through SSA records that I have continued to be XXXX without interruption. This period far exceeds the 5-7 years they are wanting to see a form XXXX? 
I absolutely was not notified of this action. 
Due to my long standing XXXX and my XXXX being in effect continuously for a period far exceeding 5 years I am requesting they reinstate my XXXX discharge effective as it was originally ( or effective XXXX XXXX when my Dr certified me. I wish for them to remove derogatory reporting of default loans. I was permanently XXXX be the SSA prior to that. The department of education/nelnet is now supposed to contact persons who are showing as TPD to notify them of their right for relief. Even though my loans have been reinstated and put in default I have not been contacted.I had no idea. Many other also have experienced a similar situation and not been notified. 
I never imagined there was a problem because I knew the dept of education was able to see my SSA information and my XXXX and I have continued in permanent disabilty prior to and since the XXXX application with no interruption and I have not exceeded the federal poverty level.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I've contacted the accounts listed below & they told me I've never missed a payment, yet XXXX, Equifax and XXXX refuses to fix the accounts from being listed late. They told me they are not required to allow me to dispute this inaccurate information any longer. I constantly have to do XXXX, Equifax and XXXX 's job for them to shield my credit & prove my identity. I've sent documentation of the concerned months in question prior and they STILL refused to correct these damaging negatives from my profile. 
DEPTEDXXXX XXXXXXXX Date opened XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$19000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Date opened XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$790.00}