Johnade/consumer_complaints_cfpb huggingface dataset:
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

When I reviewed my updates, I discovered that inaccurate information was being reported to my personal credit file. Credit reporting agencies have failed to comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC Section 1681i, and have continued to disclose unverified information without giving the necessary documentation. The three credit bureaus failed to properly identify and produce verifiable proof within the time frame required by law. The following information is incorrect, and I never gave permission for my credit to be accessed. They have not provided me with formal consent or removed these things from my credit report. The following elements must be removed : EQUIFAX : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, AZ XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

I have been patiently waiting on their response about the written requests I sent. However, any modes of response or coordination were not taken on their end. They have not complied with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC Sections 1681i within the time allowed 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 lists of the erroneous accounts reporting on my Credit Report : XXXX XXXX XXXX //LATE close - Balance $ XXXX-Date Opened : XX/XX/2015
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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

In XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX commenced servicing of ( XXXX ) student loans issued by XXXX XXXX XXXX / XXXX  which reflects a current outstanding balance of {$21000.00} and {$23000.00} as if XX/XX/XXXX ( last reporting period ). In XX/XX/XXXX, i applied for the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ). As a result, both loans were transferred on XX/XX/XXXX from XXXX to XXXX for processing. On XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX completed the processing of my XXXX application which was approved and as a result, both loans were canceled and the balances were zeroed out ( {$0.00} ). Since information regarding student loans are not required to be reported to the credit agencies, XXXX or XXXX did not report such transfer which continues to show that XXXX is servicing the loan. On XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX and again in XX/XX/XXXX, I submitted disputes with XXXX, Equifax and XXXX disputing the accuracy of the balance and each time the resolution resulted in the balances remaining the same/accurate. I submitted verification letters from XXXX and XXXX showing a {$0.00} current balance to no avail. I contacted XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX and requested that the update my information with the credit agencies but they informed me that since they no longer hold the loan, they are unable to update the information and that i should contact XXXX. I spoke to XXXX but the said that they will send me a verification letter and that i would need to contact the credit bureaus to get this information updated, but this effort has failed multiple times.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

i have a account from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX account number XXXX its reporting on my credit report on transunion as open account, but how can this account be open if the account is charged off and also this account not even mine. please have XXXX XXXX double check my ss number is XXXX i know there are other XXXX XXXX in my town and maybe the name got crossed. i think this is a major problem that is hurting my credit, and i think XXXX XXXX should delete this account from my credit report and make this right.
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

The 90 day delinquent showing XXXX is incorrect, we have not been late 90 days, we are uploading proof. We have asked mortgage company to remove but they won't and they have all our documentation and said because we finished our forbearance and now in MOD stage, they will report all lates to bureaus. What is mind blowing here is that we continued to make our regular mortgage payments and IGNORED THE MOD LOWER PAYMENT, we aren't delinquent. It's their protocal but so unfair because they are reporting to bureaus incorrectly. Please help us.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I am a victim of identity theft. I sent multiple disputes ot Equifax and complaints regarding the information listed in error on my credit report for XXXX/XXXX XXXX. The response was a letter addressed to someone name XXXX XXXX to my address. I have since contacted Equifax who can not verify my personal information that I provide. I specified the account names, inaccurate info and provided my personal info each time disputed. No one not can seem to verify this account, who opened it or who XXXX XXXX is. I also believe I am part of the Equifax breach as I can no longer access any of my personal credit reporting information by mail, via the Equifax website or over the phone. This account is NOT MINE and NOT VALID. I am not XXXX XXXX.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

On XX/XX/2018, I reactivated my XXXX service at my new apartment in XXXX over the phone with a customer service rep. This rep did not in any way shape or form tell me there was going to be a hard credit inquiry on my Equifax report. XXXX XXXX, the third party app which I use to monitor my credit, alerted me while I was on hold that a hard inquiry had in fact been made. When I brought this to her attention, she had no idea what I was talking about, and I had to explain to her the difference between a soft inquiry and a hard inquiry. She had no idea that her system was going to do that and had no explanation as to why it happened. All I got from her was a " sorry bout that. '' I was a former XXXX customer of 2 years, and I am equally upset that they feel they can keep my social security number on file like that and just willy-nilly run a hard inquiry without my permission. 

Keep in mind, I had an XXXX credit score prior to this inquiry. My score has since dropped, and I am not happy.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Hi I am submitting this XXXX XXXX without any influence and this is not a third party. XXXX has low and unfair credit number for me in their report. I have complained. The problem has not been resolved. my fico has me at a credit score over 719XXXX has me at a score around 590. That is a huge difference. XXXX paints me as a XXXX. my fico say I have good credit. What the heck is going on here. i have almost no debt and my identity was stolen causing my score to drop n i made this clear for 60 days straight with XXXX i spoke to a representative agent name XXXX and XXXX and XXXX from the fraud department I prefer to speak to a us rept but they refused they had me on mute for 4 hours which was hurtful I have a perfect repayment record. I have very low credit utilization. I have XXXX negative credit items outstanding debt now. I have modest but ok income. Social Security. Something is wrong with XXXX. I do not understand why they are abusing consumers XXXXThis was a fist step towards attempting resolution. They kept lying telling me they disputed n its not reporting but it keep reporting this inaccurate information without my authorization. They refused or were unable to verify n remove the inquiries and its been 60days n they record the calls XXXX admitted they had my police report n ftc and affidavit That was after attempting to contact XXXX more than 21 times. XXXX is an abusive company. They are supposed to be protecting consumers. They need to be reigned in. they are causing me severe XXXX and stopping me from getting this job offer n now im XXXX n cant provide to my XXXX year old daughter PLEASE HELP ME PLEASE
Complaint sub-issue: Was not notified of investigation status or results

I sent letters to all 3 credit bureaus on XX/XX/2021 regarding fraudulent, inaccurate and unverifiable items on my credit report. It has been over 48 days and I have not received a response from anybody. This is a violation of my rights due to not providing a notice of dispute and for failure to communicate that my disputed debt has been disputed. I demand these accounts be blocked, deleted and removed from my consumer report immediately or I will file for litigation. I am trying to obtain credit and these inaccurate, fraudulent and unverifiable items are preventing me from doing so.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

To : Whom It May concern : I am writing to dispute a fraudulent charge on my account in the amount of {$12000.00}, {$12000.00}. 
I am a victim of Identity theft, and I did not make or authorize this charge. I am requesting that the charge be removed, that any finance other charges related to the fraudulent amount be credited, as well and that I receive an accurate statement. This request is made pursuant to the Fair Credit Billing Acts amendments to the Truth in Lending Act, 15 U.S.C. 1666-1666b, 12 C.F.R 226.13. See Also 12 C.F.R 226.12 ( b ) I am writing to request the method of verification for dispute initiated on XX/XX/XXXX and the subsequent response received on XX/XX/XXXX enclosed with this letter. 
In accordance with FCRA, Section 611, I am requesting this information to review for completeness and accuracy and appropriateness. In lieu of sending the information you can reopen the dispute and ensure a proper investigation is performed. 
I would appreciate a timely response outlining the steps that will occur to resolve this matter. If I do not receive a response I will have no choice but to exercise my right under FRCA, Section 616, and pursue legal action. 

-- CLOSED ACCOUNTS 1. XXXX  XXXX XXXX with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a balance of {$12000.00} -This is not my account. 

2. XXXX  XXXX XXXX with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a balance of {$12000.00} -This is not my account.
Complaint sub-issue: Information is not mine

There is an address listed in a state I have never lived in with a different name than mine.
Complaint sub-issue: Used obscene/profane/abusive language

I called AFNI yesterday XXXX/XXXX/16 after receiving an unfamiliar bill in the mail several times. I tried to explain to the rep ( XXXX XXXX ) that I have disputed this debt before to no avail and sent in a letter requesting validity. I asked if I could speak with a supervisor as I would like this resolved, because I would like resolution and verification I owe it. She immediately became defensive and aggressive. First she stated, " All of the managers are in a meeting and I 'm the Senior Manager on the floor right now. '' I asked if I could call back and speak with the supervisor directly? XXXX stated " He 's gon na tell you the same thing I 'm telling you! '' This is where the conversation took a turn for the worse. I asked XXXX if I could have her supervisors name, so I could call back and speak with him. She aggressively said " XXXX! '' I asked if he had a last name ( XXXX is quite common ). She said " He can give it to you when he answers! '' Confusion set in. I could n't figure out why she became upset when I asked for her superior and I do n't understand why she treated me so aggressively. My intent was not to get her in trouble, but to get someone to verify this debt or at the very least point me in the right direction. I explained my plight to her again.When the call started ( check the recordings ) I told XXXX that this was an ongoing issue and I still have not received validity of debt. I told her I was frustrated and I made it a point to mention I was NOT taking my frustrations out on her. I let XXXX know I am interested in resolving this, and she did not try to assist me. I told her I would like this removed from my credit if there is no verification of debt. I even offered to just pay a settlement to have it deleted. I ca n't sleep at night!! XXXX screamed " We do n't do pay for deletes!! '' I asked for a supervisor again with the intent to get resolution and to get my point across because she became to aggressive to deal with and she kept over talking me. 

Reluctantly, she said I can talk to XXXX XXXX in the consumer relations department. I left her a message, but after my experience with AnitaI am scared to speak with another rep from this company. I do n't like being attacked when I clearly said I want to get to the bottom of this. Im certain this is a form of harassment according to the FDCPA. This bill is hindering me from progressing in life. Please remove this debt and all negative reporting from my report because I have NOT been furnished with validity of debt after numerous attempts Thanks in advance for what I hope is a timely resolution.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

XXXX Inquiry from XX/XX/2017 The above inquiry is fraudulent, please investigate and remove from my report.
Complaint sub-issue: Account terms

I have sent Equifax XXXX separate letters challenging inaccurate information on my credit report. There is an account that is reporting a balance inaccurately, XXXX XXXX XXXX, and we have attempted to contact this company directly but the address they published on my credit report is inaccurate. Equifax claims to have " verified with creditor '' and I believe this to be false. How can Equifax verify it when I 'm the proposed Debtor and the company has n't even verified with me. Unbelievable and does n't seem fair. I need help getting Equifax to remove the negative balance on an account that should n't be reporting a balance in the first place. This is keeping my family from getting a new home and we are prepared to file a lawsuit against this company. Attached are the supporting documents for our claim. Thank you*** Attached is my credit report & returned mail for XXXX XXXX . On the last page of my credit report you will see the address published and on the returned letter you will see the same address***
Complaint sub-issue: Didn't receive notice of right to dispute

There is an account that is unknown to me reporting on my credit file. This is not mine nor have I ever been sent anything regarding this matter. Please help
Complaint sub-issue: Information is not mine

XXXX, XXXX XXXX SOC SEC # XXXX DOB XX/XX/XXXX ADDRESS XXXX, FL XXXX To Whom it May Concern : XXXX, TX XXXX Equifax XXXX, GA XXXX XXXX, PA XXXX I recently pulled a copy of my credit report and noticed the following information are in error : Inquires The FCRA states that the only permissible purpose for pulling someone 's credit report is a ) firm offer of credit b ) insurance c ) employment or d ) a court order. 
The following inquiries are related to none of the aforementioned permissible purposes. 

XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Misc. 
XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Misc. 
XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Misc. 
XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Misc. 
XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Please remove these inquiries from my credit report. I have enclosed a copy of my proof of identity. Sincerely, XXXX SOC SEC # XXXX DOB XXXX ADDRESS XXXX, FL XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Can't close your account

I have tried the last month to contact Citibank without having been successful on several occasions, the associates do not answer the calls, on several occasions I have called and I have had to wait long periods of time between 45 and XXXX, nobody gives reason why I can not enter To the platform to pay my bills, I try to close the checking account but the associates do not offer support for this transaction. I don't want to be fined and I don't know what to do, nor can you wait hours on the phone for a financial service provider to effectively resolve the situation. Please help me to close my checking account as I can not contact any Citibank associate.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt is not yours

Received emails and letters from Debt collector from XX/XX/XXXX until the present. I have requested validation via email and certified letters for validation of the debt. 
Dates request validation : XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX On XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, and XX/XX/XXXX the debt collector states they have received a dispute and will stop collection under debt is validated, I have not received anything showing validation. They keep emailing and calling me ; also they have placed the debts on my credit reports.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

The company has violated my FCRA many times in which is a violation of my rights!!! I have reached out to the executive office and still did not get the proper resolution. I also sent proof of these FCRA violations, and the creditor still did not take proper action. I have reviewed different reports from XXXXpresent and there are multiple FCRA violations that the creditor has violated!!! Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I have a right to the fair and accurate reporting of my credit information. Reporting a balance after the account is paid off in full is a FCRA violation. Reporting different account statuses, balance, and payment history among all 3 credit bureaus is a FCRA credit violation.

According to section 607. Compliance procedures [ 15 U.S.C. 1681e ] Identity and purposes of credit users. Every consumer reporting agency shall maintain reasonable procedures designed to avoid violations of section 605 [ 1681c ] and to limit the furnishing of consumer reports to the purposes listed under section 604 [ 1681b ] of this title. 

This company has violated this FCRA section and is obligated to remove this account per my request! Not complying with the FCRA can subject this company to statutory damages of $ XXXX {$1000.00} per violation.
Complaint sub-issue: Problem accessing account

A couple days ago I reported fraudulent activity on my debit card. I called citibank and they immediately canceled my old card and sent me a new one, but while activating it, my pin was not working and after several failed attempts, my account became locked. I never changed my pin so it seems that if citibank changed it without me knowing. So me and my mom have been on the phone for XXXX HOURS and the customer service is HORRIBLE, and no one can figure out what to do. Apparently, my account was under review for absolutely no reason. But yet when there was fraud on my card, my account was never locked! This might be the worst company I have ever dealt with!!
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I am a victim of identity theft. Some information which appear on my credit report, does not relate to any transaction ( s ) that I have made. It is the result of identity theft.

Please Remove and block this information from my credit report, pursuant to section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and send the required notifications to all furnishers of this information.

Also, update my personal information to my credit report.
Complaint sub-issue: Problem accessing account

I am signed up for a XXXX XXXX saving app that I am unable to connect my PNC account to. In order for me to automatically save small increments of money daily I need to be able to link the two accounts and PNC has made it so that can not happen. I am thoroughly upset and I hope that they can resolve this problem so that I can re link my card and go back to saving my money the way I like to.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I submitted a dispute to Equifax regarding an account that should not be on my credit report, as it was paid in full and agreed to be removed via the orignial creditor. This dispute was submitted at the beginning of XXXX of 2018 and has taken longer than 30 days to resolve. 

Account Name - XXXX XXXX XXXX Issue : Balance paid in full, agreed to be removed from credit report after resolved via original creditor. 
Credit Reporting Agency with dispute : Equifax.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The list of accounts has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentially under 15 USC 1681. 

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 602 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an 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.
Complaint sub-issue: Card was charged for something you did not purchase with the card

My Citi AAdvantage card was lost and fraudulent charges of XXXX USD were made. I reported the fraud to the credit card immediately and they have not issued a credit to my account for the charges
Complaint sub-issue: Can't use card to make purchases

I called XXXX XXXX to file a dispute about XXXX charges I saw on my bank statement. XXXX was for {$XXXX} and the other one was for {XXXX}. The Banker asked me if I wanted to cancel my card. I said no, that I had payments coming out and I buy many things on line. I asked her if the were cancelled how long would it take to get another XXXX, I can't remember her exact reply, but I believe it was XXXX days or there about. I got upset and told her not to cancel the card. I went about my business and ordered some glucose tablets from XXXX The next morning I got a notice that I needed to make another kind of payment. I called XXXX and they said my card had been declined. I am afraid I freaked out. I called the Bank and got a slow Banker who mumbled something about the Fraud Department. He connected mean and I found out that a dispute automatically goes to a Fraud case and the card gets turned off. I am afraid I freaked. I am XXXX XXXX XXXX. I am on XXXX XXXX. I work very hard to keep my finances in order. I have a printer as well as a computer and I regularly print off copies of my Bank pages. I called several other Bankers and got different stories. At the time I didn't have anyone to take me to the branch and get a temporary card. After the last Banker treated me badly. I decided to file a compalint. I called my son and told him about my problem. We had to negotiate a time and he will come over today at XXXX to take me to the Branch. They have a drive up window. I have spoken to the manager before. and he has helped me out. My main concern was that my blood suger had gone down for XXXX nights in a row and I was running out of Glucose tablets to bring it back up. If I didn't have my card I couldn't get more tablets. I don't have a car and no one in my Senior Building, know me well enough to ask them for their help. I didn't think my son could help me because he is a XXXX XXXX  and has a hard time when other people keep digging into his work day. But he agreed to help me get a temporary, I was very upset that the bank had no compassion for the health issue I was dealing with. If I could not raise my XXXX XXXX I could go into a XXXX or get XXXX. I work very hard on covering my bases in taking care of myself. Their not understanding me was extremely frustrating and threatening. They couldn't seem to get it. That woman did not tell me she would have to cut off my card. She led me to believe that it was okay.