Johnade/consumer_complaints_cfpb huggingface dataset:
Complaint sub-issue: Debt was result of identity theft

My identity and personal information was stolen without my knowledge and or consent. Accounts were opened and services applied for without my knowledge and or consent. I have notified these companies and tried to resolve the issue with them to no avail. They refuse to close these accounts and remove them from my name and credit reports.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Upon reviewing my credit file, incorrect information was found in my reports. The XXXX, XXXX, and 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 accounts that are reporting on my Credit Reports : XXXX/XXXX  XXXX XXXX : {$0.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : {$0.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : $ XXXX, XXXX Original Creditor XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX Balance {$1500.00}.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase on your statement

Ordered refrigerator in XXXX From sears having received My refrigerator as yet, it's not in stock and they don't know when stock will be in.I ask sears to freeze my account until I receive item to no avail. 
Today XX/XX/21 I've been on phone from XXXX until 1 trying to resolve this I call seats they have me call city bank city bank tell me to call XXXX It's been back and forth over and over also sent me to delivery Service they sent me to solutions dept.Theu sent me back to seat.com
Complaint sub-issue: Debt is not yours

I called the company numerous times finally they agreed to remove it from my credit. They only removed it from one bureau. I am trying to buy a house and I do not want this on my credit at all. It is a debt that I do not owe
Complaint sub-issue: Debt was result of identity theft

My information was used to obtain an apartment, cell phone, and an auto loan with my ex-partner. I am a victim of identity theft and have put this off for too long. I've completed the proper steps, 1. notify creditors 2. police report 3. informed the state of Texas. The individual I've  suspected for this theft is now deceased, and the police department said to contact the federal trade commission to seek relief. These companies disregard laws and dont care whos credit or lives they impact.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I received a call from a student loan company stating about a debt I owed. I have never applied for student loans. I have never gone to college. I quickly opened an account with XXXX  XXXX to review my credit report. I found student loans and other fraudulent accounts I have never opened or gave any one consent to open. Please delete these items from my accounts as soon as possible. 

DPT ED/XXXX XXXX {$11000.00} DPT ED/XXXX XXXX {$4000.00} DPT ED/XXXX XXXX {$6300.00} DPT ED/XXXX XXXX {$4900.00} DPT ED/XXXX XXXX {$10000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX {$17000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX {$10000.00} XXXX XXXX {$250.00} XXXX  XXXX {$1900.00} DPT ED/XXXX XXXX {$2300.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$3500.00} XXXX   XXXX {$810.00} XXXX   XXXX {$1200.00} XXXX XXXX {$260.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX {$1800.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX {$2000.00} XXXX   XXXX {$250.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX {$140.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$250.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX {$2700.00} XXXX/XXXX XXXX {$440.00}
Complaint sub-issue: Personal information incorrect

I am a victim of identity theft and I have tried to correct to correct the inaccurate, incorrect and misused information on my profile multiple times, and this company refuses to correct and tells me its verified. I have shown proof information is all inaccurate and still they claim its verified.
Complaint sub-issue: Personal information incorrect

There is incorrect information on my report such as : My name, XXXX XXXX XXXX Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, fl XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX, fl XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX fl XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX fl XXXX Employer : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Frequent or repeated calls

I have asked Lending Club on various occasions to refrain from contacting me by telephone, and instead to communicate strictly in writing. Lending Club nonetheless continues to attempt to contact me by phone. Today, in the span of approx imately 15-20  minutes, I received  two  phone calls from  XXXX  different numbers and locations.  One of the p hone numbers ( from a  XXXX   XXXX  area code ) was a Lending Club number. Lending Club did not leave any message.     Lending Club has employed similar tactics in the past, and I have complained to Lending Club about its aggressive phone tactics in the past, among other things. I have also complained, in writing, to Lending Club about other issues in the past and have requested documents of them. To the best of my knowledge, Lending Club never sent me all of the documents that I have requested of them in the past.     I am requesting, once again, that Lending Club refrain from contacting me by telephone, and to cease and desist from contacting me by telephone, or attempting to so contact me, at any time, unless I expressly grant permission in writing ; and otherwise to refrain from engaging in harassing, deceptive, and/or other collection tactics.
Complaint sub-issue: Didn't receive enough information to verify debt

I receive SSI. On XXXX XXXX, I received it as usual. I paid bills that XXXX. I went to XXXX to purchase a few items in the evening and found that {$900.00} had been withdrawn from my Direct Express account in an " IVR transfer ''. No name of who took the money. I was shocked and panicky. I contacted Direct Express and they are investigating via their fraud department and issued me a new card. Also I have contacted an attorney. Mysteriously, the funds reappeared in my account the following week, XXXX XXXX to be exact under the heading " credit adjustment ''. The woman I spoke to in the fraud department stated that my funds would not be returned until after the investigation so where did the money come from? Any way you can assist me with this will be helpful as this money is crucial to my survival and I ca n't afford this to happen again. Thank you.
Complaint sub-issue: Problem with balance transfer

I applied for a balance transfer with Citibank XXXX in XXXX. I was given a {$9000.00} limit. Went through the online process to have my balance transferred to a XXXX credit card. When Citibank showed that the balance transfer went through and my XXXX card did not receive the payment I realized that it was sent to the wrong account. Now I will say this is my fault- I inputted one number twice for my credit card and the money was sent to XXXX. I have spent over 10 phone calls and countless hours trying to get my money back.

Citibank credit card customer service has been nothing short of horrible. 

On XX/XX/XXXX my initial phone call to Citibank I was told it would be fixed in 24 hours. 

On XX/XX/XXXX I called because it was not fixed and they told me that they would need 7-10 days from XX/XX/XXXX to start an investigation. ( I had a long conversation about business or calendar days and was not able to get a straight answer. ) On XXXX XXXX, 10 days from my first call, I was told that nothing was put in the system on the 4th and my initial complaint was inputted on XX/XX/XXXX. I was told they would need 14 days from XX/XX/XXXX and it should be fixed by XX/XX/XXXX. Someone from Citibank would call for the correct card number and to get everything fixed. 

On XX/XX/XXXX I called because I had not been contacted and the money was still showing at XXXX. Multiple service agent later I was told they had sent an email on XX/XX/XXXX saying the ball was in my court. ( I had no such email, but one did appear in my inbox 10 minutes later. ) That email said I had to call XXXX with a XXXX ID number to get my money back. I called XXXX but they said department was closed and to call back on a weekday. 

On XX/XX/XXXX I called XXXX and was told that I could not initiate the fix. That only Citibank could fix the problem. 

After multiple calls with Citibank I finally spoke to someone who put me on hold, called XXXX and came back and told me that I had to write a letter to XXXX to get my {$8500.00} back. She also told me SHE WAS THE FIRST PERSON TO CONTACT XXXX. I had been told multiple times that an investigation was being done which is why I had to keep waiting so it was very frustrating hearing 24 days into my initial complaint that this was the first step taken. In the meantime I have had to pay interest on the credit card I was attempting to use the balance transfer for. 

And then in the process of her actually being the first person to help me, 1 hour and 14 minutes into this call, the line cut off. I had not gotten the mailing address for XXXX.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

This is XXXX XXXX XXXX is submitting this CFPB complaint myself and to inform you that there is no third party involve in the process. My request for the correction and removable of the erroneous information about my accounts has been diligently neglected by Equifax. Despite sending them the last letter, dated XX/XX/2021 for the said request, I have not received any response up to this date. Besides, the inaccurate information about my accounts is still on my reports. Therefore, Equifax has not complied with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC Sections 1681i 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.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

There has been many dispute letters sent to Equifax and two complaints filed with the CFPB. 

First dispute sent XX/XX/2020 and a letter sent each month through XX/XX/2020. Equifax has removed all accounts except for : XXXX   XXXX  ( UNVERIFIED ) XXXX/XXXX  XXXX  ( UNVERIFIED ) BANKRUPTCY ( UNVERIFIED ) I am not sure why Equifax has decided to ignore these 3 accounts. These are just as invalid as the 8 accounts they removed on XX/XX/2020.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

In accordance with the fair trading Reporting act XXXX Account # XXXX, has violated my rights.

15 USC 1681 Section 692 States I have the right to privacy.

15 USC 1681 Section 604 A Section 2. It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions.

15 USC 1666B : A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

In accordance with the fair credit reporting act CBNA XXXX, XXXX XXXX, and Dept of ED/XXXX  XXXX has violated my rights. 

15 USC 1681 Section 602 States I have the right to privacy.

15 USC 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions.

15 USC 1666B : A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

The bureau found XXXX XXXX violated the Consumer Financial Protection Act in the way it administered a mandatory insurance program related to its auto loans. ... As expected, the bank will be assessed a {$1.00} XXXX penalty from the CFPB and a {$500.00} XXXX penalty from the OCC.XX/XX/2018
Complaint sub-issue: Public record

Equifax shows a Federal lien in the amount of {$1400.00} that has been withdrawn by the XXXX. I have submitted the paperwork from the XXXX showing the withdrawal on XXXX separate occasions. Each time Equifax claims to have verified the lien. This is not possible as I have a copy of the court recording and have verified again with the XXXX that were are absolutely no liens that were not withdrawn.
Complaint sub-issue: Was not notified of investigation status or results

I have reviewed my credit report and noticed that my name was misspelled, have incorrect addresses and inaccurate accounts. 
I have sent out numerous disputes to removed this inaccurate information and accounts on my credit report. Please remove this inaccurate information and accounts that can not be verified. 

Here are the dates I Sent out letters : XX/XX/2020, XX/XX/2020, XX/XX/2020.
Complaint sub-issue: Trouble with how payments are handled

A payment of XXXX was not applied to my highest balance/highest interest rate loans. Loan sequence XXXX and XXXX should have been paid down/off, but instead they paid down XXXX and XXXX. XXXX of which were the lowest interest rate.
Complaint sub-issue: Card was charged for something you did not purchase with the card

On XX/XX/XXXX at approximately XXXX XXXX I received a text alert from my Best Buy Citibank Fraud Dept asking if I attempted to make a purchase at XXXX ( XXXX, Ohio ) in the amount of {$2000.00}. I immediately responded to the text and they called me right away. A report has been filed with them and I'm also in the process of obtaining a police report where I live ( South Carolina ). Unfortunately, they did approve another charge of {$960.00}. This is the THIRD fraud issue I have encountered involving the state of Ohio I have never worked or lived in Ohio and feel like someone or some entity in that state must have my information and are repeatedly using it ... How can I have been hacked 3 times ALL in Ohio, a state I've never been in other than for a layover??!! I plan on submitting a separate complaint for the other card account since it is a different type of card. ( Store Card ) The other issue was XXXX fraud - AGAIN, in Ohio, but years ago. ( XXXX ) This is all just bringing back bad memories from that experience.
Complaint sub-issue: Received bad information about your loan

Fedloan reports that I was late on my payments for 90 days it more. I started paying my loan with XXXX  XXXX XXXX. My account was set to autopay. For 3 months, ( XXXX XXXX  ) I would see payments go out of my bank account on behalf of the Department of Education XXXX In XX/XX/2018 I got a email saying no payment had been made, funds were available. I tried calling and could not get a response. I then saw on my credit report I was late. This came as a shocker because I had no idea who they were because I was paying to XXXX  XXXX XXXX. The person on the phone was not helpful. So we did not resolve anything. Dead end after dead end and now its XXXX and I finally speak with someone at Fedloan to get things straighten. I started my payment plan and have made payment a every month since. When calling about why I have 3 months of missing payments I keep getting different answers. 1 person said its because my account was set to paperless and they sent the info to my online account but I didnt see it yet because i hadnt even spoken with the company to even know there was a account with them. I agreed with ACT ( account control technologies ) to start repaying my loan which I started immediately doing, non of my information was transferred over to Fedloan, when I finally spoke with Fedloan all of the information on my was incorrect ( email, address, etc ) which ACT had because I was making payments. I have made all payments to Fedloan since then and have tried to get this cleared up. From XXXX I have never been late and current on all payments. During the pandemic Fedloan sold my student loans to another company and again my information like address and phone number was incorrect, and that company had since sold my loan again to another company. Please help.
Complaint sub-issue: Fee problem

When will my bank offer latest card technology they still dont have the tap pay feature on the debit card its amazing how on the credit cards it has it but not my debit card I cant tap to pay only chip!
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

I have a mortgage that was with XXXX. I have never been late on my mortgage. I was charged a higher interest rate on a auto loan because XXXX is reporting that I was 30 days late in XXXX XXXX XXXX That is not true. I have my receipts showing that I made XXXXXXXX XXXX payment on the XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/2020 and on the XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/2020 I made my XXXX payment. I will enclose with this complaint. my receipts. I have been disputing this and they are still reporting the inaccurate information on my credit. It has been well over 30 business days and they won't respond to my dispute
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

equifax reporting agency reports to my creditors that I have not been paying my bills on time. they have no dates listed which makes it worst for my credit. they even say everything is paid on time, but they left 3 accounts on the negative list even as they say they are paid on time. I have asked them 2 times to correct this with no luck. This has caused my credit to fall to the low XXXX score and cost me thousands of dollars over the last 3years. I have paid my bills on time for many years, paid off over 25,000 dollars in the last 6 months, but still suffer the effects of bad credit everyday due to their mistakes. 
bottom line is I am stuck in a rut because they make no profit from correcting mistakes. .Thank you XXXX XXXX .
Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

It has Been More Than 30 Days Since I Mailed My Disputes To XXXX XXXX, XXXX And Equifax. I Haven't Received A Response From Either Of These Bureaus As Required By The The Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

I received a notification in XX/XX/2020 that I had a late payment reported on my credit. US Bank holds my mortgage and I set up my account for autopay months before that. They had an internal error and did not pull my mortgage payment in XXXX  and failed to notify me of the mistake. They reported a late payment on my credit even though it was their fault. I called them and two customer service agents told me that it would be removed. It's still being reported on my credit file and they haven't taken it off yet. It is killing my score and needs to be removed.
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

There is information on my reports which are causing financial harm to me and my family. I have sent out dispute to each of the three Credit Bureaus in an attempt to receive update of the following items. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

XXXX is in violation of the law and inaccurately reporting items from my credit report. I already sent them disputes since XXXX but still there were no response.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

XXXX and Nelnet keep adding balances and subtracting balances from my accounts. This is adversely affecting my credit score! I am in the middle of financing and their frequent updates are detrimental to this process. First of all they do n't have my correct contact information and I was not able to be notified in XXXX and XXXX. I fax information over to them about my forbearance and I was told that it was never received. I have copies of my fax receipt were it was sent over. Several late payment was placed on my account because of this.
Complaint sub-issue: Card was charged for something you did not purchase with the card

XXXX fraudulent charges were placed on the credit card for money transfers were made over a XXXX day period. The charges were made by unknown individuals to me who were not authorized to use the card. The transactions were also place in a state that I have never been to let alone made a transaction in. 

XXXX of the XXXX transactions were removed by the credit card company. However, the credit card company claims XXXX of the transactions were authorized and refuses to remove them.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I am submitting another CFPB complaint to reques to you to once again request to remove the fraudulent accounts and information from my Credit File. My credit report contains a significant number of unauthorized requests, as well as some erroneous reporting of accounts and Information. I can tell that someone has stolen my identity. As a result, I filed a formal report to the FTC with File Number # XXXX. In accordance with the provisions of FCRA Section 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), I have included that report in this complaint. Please remove these items from my credit record as soon as possible to comply with the law ( i.e., 4 days ). Please let me know if you require anything else. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act section 605b, I am ordering you to please remove the following accounts and information completely from my Credit File : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, AR XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, AR XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$0.00} XXXX - XXXX XXXX Balance {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance {$460.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance {$7.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX : {$0.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance {$0.00} XXXX  XXXX Balance {$0.00}. You have been failing to send me copies of proof of verification or proof of ownership to support your claims that the disputed items belong to me. In the absence of such documents, you should have removed the fraudulent items from my Credit File.
Complaint sub-issue: Information is missing that should be on the report

Equifax is removing positive accounts from my credit file. This practice by Equifax keeps my score low. Once a negative item falls off they remove a positive item. I opened an account with XXXX XXXX XXXX. The credit line reported to my Equifax credit report and one week later it was removed by Equifax. I contacted XXXX XXXX XXXX and they advised that they reported the item to Equifax and that they ( credit rent boost ) have no control over what Equifax decides to remove from someone's account.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Let this be seen as yet another of what I hope are the near Millions of complaints over the breach with Equifax. If data of a customer is lost it is imperative for the company to inform those who are affected, as it is FAILURE ON THEIR PART. Furthermore they should be held to an ethical standard of dealing with their transgressions against the individuals affected. 

At this time I can not check on my status due to the fear that I would then loose my opportunity to defend myself if it becomes a legal matter. I will now be required to take time out of my personal schedule, to ensure that my privacy is safe, and the earnings of my labors are secure. 

For the sake of the many people affected. Hold Equifax responsible.
Complaint sub-issue: Frequent or repeated calls

Debt collector coming to my house over stepping thier boundaries, excessive calls and voicemails from XXXX to around XXXX or XXXX. all the options to satfiy the loan was told to creditor and still calling and showing up at my place of resident to collect debt. Unfair business practices involving the Truth and Lending Act. Also steady changing the terms condition of the loan itself.