Johnade/consumer_complaints_cfpb huggingface dataset:
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I have spent the past year trying to resolve an issue that has been proven to Equifax that XXXX XXXX has knowingly refused to provide payment history for 3 years of a loan in order to keep negative information on report for more than law allows. 
After several attempts asking Equifax to to provide correct payment history ( or remove from report ) Which should show originally when the payments started being late in XX/XX/XXXX ) requests denied telling me to contact XXXX XXXX Disputes were done online and through telephone. 
Payment history missing shown below. XX/XX/XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX Missing. Equifax will not remove negative information because they say my negative information started in XX/XX/XXXX. 
XXXX XXXX has since updated report stating charge off and also added I made a payment in XX/XX/XXXX which is FALSE Today I spoke with Equifax ( several agents and someone named XXXX XXXX who claimed to be a Supervisor at XXXX XX/XX/XXXX) and stated the issue again. I was told they would not remove the negative information even though there is no payment history provided to prove the negative payments started in XX/XX/XXXX. Was told to contact XXXX XXXX myself and tell them to provide that information. I have also tried several times through the years for them to change from repossession to what it actually was. A Voluntary Surrender. 

Account Name XXXX Account # XXXX Date Opened XX/XX/XXXX Payment Status Bad debt & placed for collection & skip Status Updated XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$0.00} Balance Updated XX/XX/XXXX Original Balance $ XXXX  Monthly Payment Past Due Amount Highest Balance Terms M 69M Responsibility Individual Account Your Statement SETTLEMENT ACCEPTED ON THIS ACCOUNTPAID CHARGE OFF Comments SETTLEMENT ACCEPTED ON THIS ACCOUNTPAID CHARGE OFF FP XX/XX/XXXX FP XX/XX/XXXX FP XX/XX/XXXX FP XX/XX/XXXXFP XX/XX/XXXX FP XX/XX/XXXXFP XX/XX/XXXXFP XX/XX/XXXXFP XX/XX/XXXX FP XX/XX/XXXXFP XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXXFP XX/XX/XXXXFP XX/XX/XXXX FP XX/XX/XXXX FP XX/XX/XXXX FP XX/XX/XXXXFP XX/XX/XXXX FP XX/XX/XXXX FP XX/XX/XXXX FP XX/XX/XXXX FP XX/XX/XXXX FP XX/XX/XXXX FP XX/XX/XXXX FP XX/XX/XXXX FP XX/XX/XXXX FP XX/XX/XXXX FP XX/XX/XXXX FP XX/XX/XXXX FP XX/XX/XXXX FP XX/XX/XXXX FP XX/XX/XXXX FP XX/XX/XXXX FP XX/XX/XXXX FP XX/XX/XXXX FP XX/XX/XXXX FP XX/XX/XXXX FP XX/XX/XXXX FP XX/XX/XXXX FP XX/XX/XXXX FP XX/XX/XXXX FP XX/XX/XXXX FP XX/XX/XXXX FP XX/XX/XXXX FP XX/XX/XXXX FP XX/XX/XXXX FP XX/XX/XXXX FP XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXXXX/XX/XXXXXX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX FP No prior payment history shown on report from XX/XX/XXXX until XX/XX/XXXX to avoid  actual drop off date within 7 years. 
Nobody at that company will help
Complaint sub-issue: Debt was result of identity theft

My US Bank Account Credit Card and Line of Credit was hacked after 2 Plus Years of no Late Payments - I immediately reported it to US Bank with no assistance to date.
Complaint sub-issue: No notice of investigation status/result

I have been disputing specifics on my credit report for months now and they keeps sending the same generic letters back - As a consumer I am entitled to proof of how the specific account was verified and who was spoken to and the documents sent to me directly.
Complaint sub-issue: Problem getting my free annual report

I submitted a complaint on-line, but I do not have a complaint number, so my complaint has probably fallen on deaf ears. 
I was able to get my credit reports from XXXX and XXXX without difficulty. Each of them had a list of questions pertaining to my previous employment and/or credit. These were factual and represented transactions that applied to me. 

Equifax, on the other hand, asked me questions that had nothing to do with me. Then, they said that " For my protection '', I had to mail them personal identification ( copies of my SS card and Driver 's License, for example ). This happened XXXX times. THE QUESTIONS HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH ME AND NOTHING TO DO WITH ANY CREDIT IT HAD APPLIED FOR OR RECEIVED. 

This happened XXXX times. I could understand their doing this XXXX time, but XXXX times is excessive and represents a deliberate attempt to keep me from getting my credit report. 

In addition, their requirement that I send the documentation by mail subjects me to the possibility of identity theft. A secure on-line connection where I could scan the documents and email them would ( if their site is secure ) provide me with better protection than having to send sensitive, personal information by mail. 

I suspect that I am not alone in having this problem with Equifax. Either they have a lot of erroneous information about me or they are deliberately trying to circumvent the law. 

If I find that this is the former - that they have so much erroneous information about me, I will amend this complaint.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status

when I moved out of my apartment I owed the owner XXXX dollars. they took the money out of my check every pay period until they got the hole balance so every time I apply for an apartment I get denied. so I called the credit people and they said the owner was still on there. I really need that off I fax the credit people the proof that I payed it.so I really wana no can you take that off thank you.
Complaint sub-issue: You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying

They continue to email me several times a week about a debt they think I owe them. I just want them to remove my email from their records. I've asked repeatedly for them to stop sending me emails and they just flat out ignore me or respond and say they will if I agree to pay them.
Complaint sub-issue: Problem with rewards from credit card

CITI XXXX XXXX XXXX CARD ( CITI BANK ) On XX/XX/XXXX I called CITI Bank for a {$120.00} XXXX XXXX Rewards Voucher In was supposed to receive. The female representative assured me not to worry that they had mailed it out in XXXX of XXXX and sense I did not receive it they said they would re issue me a new one and it could take 14 days to arrive. Total time spent on phone was 14minutes. 

On XX/XX/XXXX I messaged someone named XXXX via the CITI customer service app and was assured again that I would receive my {$120.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX but in 1-2 billing cycles. Total time spent chatting via the app 35 minutes. 

On XX/XX/XXXX I messaged someone named XXXX via the CITI customer service app and was assured again that I would receive my {$120.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX but in 5-7 days and to rest assured. Total time spent chatting via the app 30 minutes. 

On XX/XX/XXXX I called CITI Bank and spoke to someone named XXXX. She informed me I was not receiving my {$120.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX and there was nothing she could do except share my feedback about the poor customer service. Total time spent on phone was 1 hour and 3 minutes. No compensation, no formal apology, nothing was offered.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

I attempted to resolve the issue of Identity Theft and submitted several FTC reports # XXXX and Equifax has failed to block these items on my credit report, under the FCRA section 605B. They stated these items came back verified back on XX/XX/2020. I have since submitted FTC reports and of course if someone stole my information!! They haven't responded and its been over 30 days. I am doing everything to protect myself. I do not feel protected or supported by this company. This is a direct violation of my rights as a consumer. 

My 2nd issue is the response to my previous complaint with CFPB # XXXX. They never resolved my dispute with the bankruptcy. They keep giving me the bankruptcy court address and number but not my personal information linking the bankruptcy to me. Under the FCRA I have the right to request the description of the procedure used to determine the accuracy and completeness of information an they have failed to provide this information. My full name, full social security number and amount of money included with the bankruptcy and my address. I recently received a letter from the bankruptcy court stating they do not provide personal information to third parties. I submitted this letter with my dispute with XXXX.
Complaint sub-issue: Frequent or repeated calls

I have been trying to work a payment arrangements. Now they are calling my wife 's work looking for me. Started today XXXX. I need them to stop calling me 20 times a day and need them to not call my wife at work for the federal government.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt was result of identity theft

I am a victim of identity theft and this debt does not belong to me. 
Please see the identity theft report and legal affidavit attached.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

XXXX is reporting medical bills on my report that do not and can not belong to me. I have disputed the information but they have taken no steps to correct the errors
Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

The credit repositories responded to my letter dated XX/XX/XXXX, & the documents I submitted both on their web site, or by fax, and through the CFPB. They stated I would receive a response to my concerns within 30 days from the date they receive my request. It is well beyond that time frame. 

As shown on the CFPB site, I requested a documented response containing the following : date of contact, the creditors contact information, the name of the person who verified the information, did they provide the credit bureau with my SSN, address, and DOB? 
Additionally, concerning XXXX XXXX, what information was provided allowing this company to report to the bureau 's " before '' the required 60-day grace period had ended after my Mortgage transferred from XXXX  XXXX XXXX, to XXXX   XXXX  XXXX? 

I also asked why the " accurate information '' provided by creditors, had not been removed on my request. The agencies must remove credit items already reported as closed after seven years of reporting, per the " California Bill of Rights. '' Instead I received a updated credit report dated XXXX without removing these items, or providing answers and proof to my requests. The back and forth of disputes began on XX/XX/XXXX and I am no closer now to accurate reporting than to their first response on XX/XX/XXXX.
Complaint sub-issue: Funds not received from closed account

Discover bank account.There was fraudulent activity on account. Bank closed account. When they closed the account I received several incoming payments. They said they will pay it within two months this was in XXXX. They told me they owe me {$160.00} before they shut it down. Now their saying they owe me nothing. During the fraud they got all their money back, but I had 3 paychecks come during the account closure and their pretending they dont know about it. I just want my money.
Complaint sub-issue: Report improperly shared by CRC

Unauthorized inquiry needs to be removed.
Complaint sub-issue: Transaction was not authorized

My account was charged without my knowledge or consent for all of the money in my account by a company called XXXX.
Complaint sub-issue: Information is not mine

incorrect account on my credit report does not belong to me I am not legally bound to this account XXXX balance owed as of XXXX/XXXX/2016 {$5900.00}
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

In XX/XX/XXXX, I was reviewing my credit file & came across numerous items which I did not recognize, know existed or authorize. I contacted the companies to inform them of the issue. They instructed me to file a complaint with identitytheft.gov & credit an identity theft report for their records. The following information listed is inaccurate & opened due to identity theft. Please see the following information is blocked from my report as I did not benefit or receive any goods or services from these accounts. Here is the list of information I need removed/blocked from my credit reports : inquiries - XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXXXXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX address needs to be removed XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX & the following accounts- XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$870.00} XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : XXXX  XXXXPlease block this information from my credit report, pursuant to section 605B of Fair credit reporting Act and send the required notification to all furnishers of this information.
Complaint sub-issue: Problem with personal statement of dispute

Sagestream llc.com. they run XXXX XXXX for your credit score.
Complaint sub-issue: Frequent or repeated calls

I receive over 60 calls per day at all hour from Discover Card collections. Even after being told I am filing bankruptcy, they continue excessively. This has reached harassment.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I have been a victim of Identity Theft as well as several Data Breaches. The latest being Equifax Information Systems. The Items I have identified and highlighted on my credit report do not relate to any transactions that I have made or have applied for resulting in several Inquiries all which have hurt my credit score I value. Please block, remove, update or delete this information pursuant to section 605B and 15 Code Section 1681I once identity theft has been alleged until further due diligence has been  performed for a reasonable conclusion has been determined.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

There is False bankruptcy information showing on my report. I have already disputed with the credit bureaus via certified mail and have gotten no response. I have contacted the County Clerk at the court and they have also stated that they do not furnish any information to the bureaus so the bankruptcy on my credit report is illegal and damaging to my credit score. You have failed to conduct a truthful investigation into this PUBLIC RECORD within the provisions of consumer laws. NOT IN COMPLIANT! Its impossible that you indeed investigated or even attempted to look into these public record listed below because I asked the court clerk if they verify records with the credit bureaus and they stated and send me a attached letter that they do NOT, so how did you legally verified this? For example, court name is not accurate each credit reporting agency must report the actual name of the court, followed by city, state. You are required to obtain verification from the DATA FURNISHER and the court told me that they do not verify with you, so HOW is anything else considered legal verification? I need you to send me the petition to verify this account. If you can not do that, then this needs to be removed and permanently deleted. handle this XXXX asap please, I'm fed up.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

" Equifax Inc. said its systems were struck by a cyberattack that may have affected about 143 million U.S. customers of the credit reporting agency ... Some XXXX and XXXX residents were also affected. '' Equifax indicates that my personal data was impacted by the breach that occurred around XX/XX/XXXX, but that customers were not notified until XXXX XXXX. 

Equifax has mishandled the data and the response to the breach allowing my personal credit score, identity, digital identity and financial future to be at risk.
Complaint sub-issue: Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone

XXXX, Equifax and XXXX  are reporting 6 derogatory accounts on my credit report with no Creditor listed. I am unable to send out a validation request because I am unaware who is reporting these accounts or if these accounts even belong to me. I have sent 1st dispute letters to Equifax, XXXX and XXXX since XX/XX/2021 asking them to investigate these accounts and I have not yet received a written response or see any updates on my credit report.
Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

I filed a dispute in regards to the item on my credit report it has been we'll over 30 days and I have not received any investigation results.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I was receiving bills from a collection company. I wondered for days why I received this collection bill twice. If I knew I did not owe anything. I got onto my credit karma and saw I was sent to collections as well. I took action and pulled my credit report on XXXX  XXXX. I am extremely shocked with these accounts on my report that I have never opened. These accounts do not belong to me. Please remove these items from my report. XXXX XXXX  XXXX {$380.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

On XX/XX/2018, I pulled my credit and noticed an account from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX with a balance of {$42.00}. I assume this came from a medical bill since the original creditor was XXXX XXXX. I paid the balance due over the phone and was promised, calls are recorded, that the account will be removed/deleted from my credit report sinceI paid in full. It's more than 30 days later, and the account has still not been deleted.
Complaint sub-issue: Having problems with customer service

I requested proof that this loan was mine with a signature. I requested that they show this disputed on my credit report. They did not provide a copy of the loan with my signature nor did they mark disputed on my credit report.
Complaint sub-issue: Can't close your account

On XX/XX/22 I spoke to a representative of KeyBank, he demanded my personal info including my SSN in order to close an account that I didn't open. They sent me a credit card I never requested and now I can't cancel it. They have no physical representation in CA, so I'm unable to go to a branch to close the account they opened, and I won't provide personal info over the phone due to identity theft concerns. Please help me close the account I didn't open.
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

It has come to my attention this organization has been reporting inaccurate information for over 2 years on my consumer report.
Complaint sub-issue: Received bad information about your loan

On XX/XX/2018 I received a letter from Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency regarding my student loans and my need to re-certify my income driven repayment plan within 10 days on XX/XX/2018 or else my monthly payment would increase to {$2000.00}. 

I was unable to submit this documentation through the PHEAA portal due to the fact that their was a discrepancy between my date of birth between them and the NSLDS. I have re-certified through this process several times and no one has been able to help me determine how this discrepancy came about or how it can be fixed. 

Since I was unable to submit the information through the portal, I needed to upload the re-certification and tax income verification manually. I received the form from Studentloans.gov and submitted the information on XX/XX/18. 

PHEAA sent me a letter on XX/XX/018 stating I was denied re-certification because the form I submitted was out of date, even though the form clearly stated at the top that it expired on XX/XX/18. I re-submitted my re-certification documentation on XX/XX/18. 

On XX/XX/18 I received another letter from PHEAA that stated because I had not submitted the re-certification forms my XXXX payment was set to increase by a multiple of 4. My Income Driven Repayment certification is still under review. 

Due to a a new flaw between PHEAA and the NSLDS regarding my date of birth and the slowness of PHEAA from veryifying my documents on two occasions, I am expected to pay four times my usual scheduled student loan repayment.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX and I filed a Ftc compliant to have these fraud items removed from my credit report It has been longer than 45 days and these Items are still on my credit report. If these items arent removed in 30 days I will be forced to file a claim in small claims court to seek litigation and damages. 

FTC Compliant # XXXX usps tracking XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Accounts listed below XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Us Department Of Edu XXXX Dept Of EdXXXX XXXX Us Department Of Edu XXXX Dept Of Ed XXXX Dept Of EdXXXX XXXX Dept Of EdXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Dept Of Education XXXX Us Department Of Edu XXXX Us Department Of Edu XXXX Dept Of Ed/XXXX   XXXX Dept Of Ed/XXXX   XXXX Dept Of Ed/XXXX   XXXX Dept Of Ed/XXXX   XXXX Dept Of EdXXXX XXXX Us Department Of Edu XXXX Us Department Of Edu XXXX Dept Of Ed/XXXX   XXXX Dept Of Ed/XXXX   XXXX Dept Of Ed/XXXX   XXXX Dept Of EdXXXX XXXX XXXX Department Of Edu XXXX Dept Of Ed/XXXX   XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

THE DISPUTED ACCOUNT HAS BEEN HINDERING MY CREDIT AND HAS BEEN AFFECTING MY CHANCES OF ACQUIRING NEW CREDIT. PLEASE HAVE THIS ACCOUNT REMOVE OFF MY CREDIT. THE ACCOUNT IS A CLOSED ACCOUNT ANS HAS BEEN PAID FOR IN A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT. FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, I HAVE ATTACHED A LETTER SHOWING PROOF OF THE AGREEMENT.
Complaint sub-issue: Problem during payment process

Had a substantial minimum payment due on credit card. Went and made the payment, unaware that even though I'd made the payment they would still try to debit the automatic minimum payment due regardless of whether it had been paid yet or not. Because that amount was more than what was in my checking account ( again I'd already paid that amount ), that bounced and I got charged {$29.00} by the credit card company for the bounce and {$34.00} by the bank ( same company as credit card - Citi ). I called and talked to them so I understood and I could deal with that. However when on that call the CSR did NOT tell me that the minimum payment would try to be put through again automatically. It did and I got dinged another {$29.00} and XXXX $ ( now up to {$120.00} ). I called to complain about that, could not get through, went on chat and compained there, no one responded, but I did see a {$34.00} credit on my bank account Then again today I get another message that said the minimum amount ( it's over {$2000.00} ) was tried to be put through AGAIN. And voila another {$34.00} charge on my bank account. I don't know when this will stop. Tried again to get through via chat ( which is what they are recommending ) and it won't connect. The idea that a minimum automatic minimum payment will be put through EVEN IF THE MINIMUM PAYMENT HAS ALREADY BEEN PAID is suspect and it occurs to me is designed to generate more fees for the company unnecessarily and at consumers ' expense. I could turn off the automatic payment and then that could generate late fees for them. I have other cards that don't do it this way - they only take the automatic minimum payment if there is any amount left due on the minimum payment, otherwise they don't take anything.