Johnade/consumer_complaints_cfpb huggingface dataset:
Complaint sub-issue: Need information about my balance/terms

Fedloan has bestowed multiple acts of negligence which resulted in excessive charges to my student loan account. After my extensive efforts to motivate Fedloan to correct some of the unethical and illegal servicing practices they inflicted on my account, the balances on my student loan accounts with Fedloan decreased XX/XX/2016. Unfortunately, despite Fedloan 's obligation to inform me of any activity they place on my account, they chose not to inform me of the adjustments Fedloan made or provide me an explanation of these adjustments upon my many requests. I have contacted Fedloan via phone and email on multiple occasions requesting a written detailed explanation describing the amount each individual loan Fedloan services was adjusted, why it was adjusted, and how the amount they adjusted each loan was determined. Fedloan continues to refuse to provide this explanation detailing adjustments made on each individual loan. Additionally, the last account summary statement received XX/XX/2016 which is dated after the adjustments were made is inaccurate. I requested an accurate account summary statement XX/XX/2016 and again XX/XX/2016. Fedloan has failed to provide an accurate Account summary statement. I would like fedloan to stop violating my rights as a borrower and inform me in writing a detailed explanation of the amounts each of my loans were adjusted and why. and an accurate account summary statement.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

In accordance with the fair credit reporting act, This Accounts has violated my rights : __________ Account : # XXXX Account : # XXXX 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.________________ Account : # XXXX Under XXXX : __ Last Payment XXXX Open Date XXXX Closed Date N/A___ Last Reported XXXX Days Late XXXX : XXXX | XXXX : XXXX | XXXX : XXXX Under XXXX : ___ Last Payment XXXX Open Date XXXX Closed Date XXXX Last Reported XXXX Days Late XXXX : XXXX | XXXX : XXXX | XXXX : XXXX Account : # XXXX _________ Under XXXX : ___ High Balance $ XXXX Open Date XXXX Last Reported XXXX Under XXXX : ___ High Balance $ XXXX Open Date XXXX Last Reported XXXX Under Equifax : ___ High Balance $ XXXX Open Date XXXX Last Reported XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

In XXXX of 2017 I was switching from my old provider to XXXX who provides a bundled package with XXXX XXXX. Upon an in depth review of my Equifax credit report I noticed that I was hit with TWO hard inquiries from XXXX within six days of one another. One on XX/XX/XXXX and one on XX/XX/XXXX. It's TV service, it gets shut off if you don't pay, I don't see any reason whatsoever why TWO hard inquiries would be necessary in one week. I have attempted to contact both XXXX and XXXX, but they both blame each other and ping pong me back and forth without taking any responsibility. This, obviously, directly impacts my credit score and I would like to see one of these hard inquiries removed.
Complaint sub-issue: Right to dispute notice not received

I was told I had to pay over the phone and sign an email statement. They would not send me paper mail and they do n't take paper payments. This is a copy of " visual voicemail '' threaten to contact my employer ; '' Good afternoon XXXX XXXX this is XXXX XXXX over here would XXXX how you did speak with XXXX of my representatives back on XXXX XXXX regarding your case in your account here in the office you supposed to contact them back to stop my client from proceeding forward for further action but we have yet to hear back from you at the present time they sent your account down to my department if I do fail to hear from you I will assume that you are forfeiting your legal right to resolve this matter on a voluntary basis and at that point in time or notify my client they can proceed to move forward. First I fax it over employment verification to your employers office once employment is verified the client will proceed forward to the next level. The number you would need to contact if this if this is something you would like to still resolve. ''
Complaint sub-issue: Card was charged for something you did not purchase with the card

In XX/XX/2021, my Discover Credit Card was stolen and purchases were being made without my permission. From XX/XX/2021 to XX/XX/2021 my card was charged {$11000.00}. When these transactions took place Discover failed to notify me that these transactions were happening. They did not call me or message me asking if I was making these purchases. One of the charges included was a hotel charge in Florida of over {$4000.00}, how can they charge me for that and not call me to confirm it was me. In addition, I only have a {$9500.00} credit limit on my account, so how in the world did my balance jump to {$11000.00}. They have deemed that the transactions are valid, even after I provide proof that I was in CT with credit card statements that showed my presence in CT through purchases I made. I have cooperated with them to the best of my ability, yet they have failed to help me in this terrible situation. They have failed to protect me in this situation and have left me in a position with a debt that I can not afford. The negative impact on my life will be astronomical from this situation, and the only thing they care about is themselves and taking advantage of their customers. They also provided XXXX proof that I benefited from any of the transactions.
Complaint sub-issue: Impersonated attorney, law enforcement, or government official

This company which I have " NO CONTRACT '' with has no legal right to collect on this said debt. Reporting of the debt is a violation of the FCRA. Section 623 ( a ) ( 2 ), Section 623 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( B ), and Section 623 ( b ) ( 1 ) ( E ). Please provide me with a true and certified copy of the complete audit trail/Certified Final Forensic Internal Audit of said account. Futhermore, in order for this company to validate the debt, please provide verification through audit certification of debt entry in accordance with G.A.A.P., I.F.R.S., in accordance with basel 3 accord and U.N.C.I.T.R.A.L Conventions.

Notice Should you fail to provide Us with a copy of Our agreement and provide a persons name that We can communicate with then We will consider this matter at and end and notify you that any further demands for unsolicited goods and services will be regarded as claims for unjust enrichment in contravention of Fair Trading Act 1986, s21c and Unsolicited Goods and Services Act 1975, s4 and will be forwarded to Our solicitor for action. Your failure to respond, within 10 days of the receipt of this notice, and rebut with particularity, everything in this document with which you disagree is your lawful, legal and binding agreement with and admission to the fact that everything in this document is true, correct, legal, and lawful and binding upon you, in any court, anywhere in the United States of America, without your protest or objection or that of those who represent you. Your silence is your acquiescence. See : Connally v. General Construction Co., 269 U.S. 385, 391. Notification of legal responsibility is the first essential of due process law. Also, see U.S. v. Tweel, 550 F. 2d. 297. Silence can only be equated with fraud where there is a legal or moral duty to speak or where an inquiry left unanswered would be intentionally misleading. The recipient of this document is obligated to verify the record is correct or correct such record where a defect is found.
Complaint sub-issue: Banking errors

I called my bank to update my address two different times, my debit card was involved in an undisclosed breach and they sent my debit card to the address i specifically called to remove. After finding this out and being without a debit card for weeks I called and gave a series of intimate questions yet again lasting over 30 minutes just to remove that address. The debit card was eventually sent to a bank for pick up because they consistently sent it to the wrong address even after calling the second time. The support rep never removed the address off of my account and only added my new one to my profile. The debit card was hacked again and I requested a new one a few weeks ago, they promised it would be sent to the correct address, they sent it again to an old address and said it was a computer error, they charged me {$25.00} two different times for it to be re sent and I had to fight them to refund that fee. They still haven't removed the old address from my account and blame me for not having it updated. This has been the worst headache of my life and key bank has been nothing but unhelpful, their untrained employees have me scared that they hold the ability to destroy someone's life financially with the smallest of mistakes. The tracking address I have proves it was sent to a non existent address and yet they claim it was sent to my current address, what lies I've been fed, this company is a sham and needs to be investigated.
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

I have sent certified mail on XX/XX/2022 and have not gotten a response.
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

I have attached 3 accounts that are reporting inaccurate information to my credit bureaus. As per the FCRA anything information reported in my name which comes from the same source should be accurate. Please delete the accounts that are reporting inaccurate to my credit bureaus. I have attached the accounts and highlighted the inaccuracies.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

To Whom It May Concern, While checking my most recent credit report, I noticed credit inquiries that I did not authorize, made by the following companies : Inquiries : ( XXXX  XX/XX/2020 ) ( XXXX/XXXX  XX/XX/2020 ) ( XXXX/XXXX  XX/XX/2020 ) ( XXXX  XX/XX/2020 ) ( XXXX XX/XX/2020 ) ( XXXX/XXXX  XX/XX/2020 ) ( XXXX  XX/XX/2020 ) ( XXXX XX/XX/2020 ) I did not authorize anyone employed by these companies to make any inquiry and view my credit report. This is a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 1681b ( c ) and a serious breach of my privacy rights. Please validate this information with these companies and provide me with copies of any documentation associated with these accounts bearing my signature, authorizing an inquiry. In the absence of any such documentation bearing my signature, I formally request that these fraudulent inquiries be immediately deleted from the credit file that you maintain under my Social Security number. Please note that you have 30 days to complete this investigation, as per the Fair Credit
Reporting Act section 611.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status

My credit report shows XXXX open amounts from XXXX collection companies that have been paid since 2011. 

I am trying to get a home loan and I am unable to get my score to go up. I make regular payments and pay my cards off or at least to XXXX the remaining balnce at most.
Complaint sub-issue: Can't get other flexible options for repaying your loan

I was XXXX years old when I applied for this loan, I was under the impression that this was the best loan for me because I was unable to qualify for federal student loans. 

Once I started repaying my loan my repayment amount was about {$650.00} a month. I was unaware the payments would be so high because I was never told what the monthly repayments would be. 

Due to financial hardships I spoke to the lender, XXXX XXXX, and was advised that my only options to repay the loan were to 1 ) defer the loan 2 ) declare bankruptcy I had to defer the loan 4 additional times because the payment amount kept rising. I spoke to XXXX XXXX on repayment options and they advised me that my only option was to declare bankruptcy. 

Due to the lack of repayment options from XXXX XXXX, the loan is now 3 months overdue and I am in a worse financial situation then I was when I graduated school.
Complaint sub-issue: Received bad information about my loan

I recently fell behind on my student loan payments with Citibank. When I was going to be one month behind, I had made proactive phone calls to tell them about my situation to come to a payment agreement, but no offers or assistance were offered to me. I was told to just make a payment when I could and to expect to receive phone calls until then. When I realized I was going to be two months behind, I called again to request a 60-day forbearance ( no payments for XX/XX/XXXX or XX/XX/2015 ), resuming payments in XX/XX/XXXX. I was approved, and the paperwork was sent to me. I faxed my application and received my confirmation. My confirmation stated the dates of my forbearance were for past dates and that my next payment was due in XX/XX/XXXX. 

Customer Service did nothing to help me. They told me that my forbearance started the day after my most recent complete payment, and that because my XX/XX/XXXX payment was behind at the time of the application, that 's when my forbearance period started. An Account Specialist told me I should have received disclosures explaining these terms. I did not receive these disclosures nor was this explained to me at the time I applied. 

I am extremely frustrated because I feel I had communicated my situation and was taken advantage of at a time I most needed help. Having been in such a dire financial situation, reaching out for help, and finding results that offer virtually no relief, the experience has felt predatory.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

On XX/XX/2021, I sent a dispute to the 3 credit bureaus and they have not responded with any dispute updates. Under the FCRA 623 ( b ) ( 2 ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) account must be deleted if not 100 % accurate, timely, complete. I have a XXXX XXXX account listed on my credit file each bureau have a different account number which I do not recognized. ( See Attached ).
Complaint sub-issue: Attempted to collect wrong amount

In XXXX of XXXX I moved out of my apartment, the apartment manager allowed other people to live in my apartment after me contacting them and letting them know I was no longer residing at the residence. I didnt authorize anyone to be there under my lease and the apartment complex decided to evict me in XXXX of XXXX! Even though I had been out of that apartment for months prior
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

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 Account # XXXX 30 days late in XX/XX/2021. 

XXXX. XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX 30 days late in XX/XX/2021.
Complaint sub-issue: Problem with personal statement of dispute

EQUIFAX IS REPORTING A COLLECTIONS ACCOUNT THAT I HAVE DISPUTED TWICE AS FALSE. FIRST TIME IT WAS RESOLVED IN MY FAVOR AND SECOND TIME, THE SAME ACCOUNT FROM A DIFFERENT AGENCY, WAS NOT. ALL OTHER CREDIT AGENCIES HAVE RESOLVED IN MY FAVOR. I PROVIDED DOCUMENTATION PROVING THE DISPUTED AMOUNT IS COMPLETELY FALSE AS THE " CREDITOR '' ACTUALLY REIMBURSED ME SEVERAL TIMES FOR THEIR ERROR ( ATTACHED HERE )
Complaint sub-issue: Trouble with how payments are handled

I use to have a XXXX Student Loan Account. Every month I would call the XXXX number and make a payment, it would take less than five minutes. In XXXX 2015, some company called American Education Services took hold of my XXXX accounts. On XXXX/XXXX/15 I have tried to make a payment by phone and by computer. When I tried to make an account online, I was consistently getting error messages, saying my social security number was not correct, or name was incorrect. I was on the phone for 20 plus minutes and transferred by XXXX different people. each person who could n't help me. I also tried making a phone payment and their automated system would n't recognize any entry that I tried to input. I never agreed to have any loans serviced by this company as my original loan note was from XXXX. This is a breach of contract and I refuse to do business with this AES company ; especially when they ca n't get any information correct.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

Just notified on XXXX XXXX, 2017 that the company, XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX, IL XXXX ran a hard credit inquiry. 

I did not authorize it. 

I cancelled their contract over 4 years ago and have no intention of using them ever again. 

I believe they are trying to find a way to charge one of my credit accounts. 

I want that inquiry removed from my credit report immediately.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status

I disputed XXXX negative accounts on my credit profile which was reporting incorrectly. This has to be the worst company and customer service I have ever dealt with in my life. I have provided everything required to remove a negative on my credit and even the company I disputed had responded and all I have gotten is the run around and no one actually willing to help get it cleared up all they tell me is it can take 90 days to remove which is not as per FCRA GUIDELINES. My Report Confirmation number is XXXX. I disputed inaccurate information with EQUIFAX and even went as far as to send them documents on XXXX separate occasion to validate my claim here is the certified mail receipt number : XXXX & XXXX, I sent the documents to prove that the information was incorrect. However Equifax totally ignored my request and did not update & delete the incorrect information, which was being reported on my Equifax consumer report. The accounts were XXXX Account number ends in XXXX, which was paid in Full, and the account was never late. The letter was sent into Equifax who did nothing on the request to report the correct information. The Second account is From Child Support No account number but reporting a Collection & Amount for which I have no responsibility. I also made sure to provide the letter from the agency to Equifax who again did not delete the incorrect information since the account did in fact not belong to me. When this company supposedly investigated the information, the results were that the creditor verified the information reported. I contacted the creditor and was informed that Equifax has been notified of the correction but had not updated. My consumer profile to reflect the proper changes. I will also be submitting a complaint to the Consumer 's Financial Bureau and will be forwarding the same documents to them, which was a payment in full receipt and a letter from the child support stating that the account should be deleted from my consumer profile. Something needs to be done to make sure that Equifax is reporting account information and updating in a timely matter. Thank you for your time.
Complaint sub-issue: Trouble with how payments are being handled

1. XXXX XXXX has deferred my XXXX  school loans on four separate occasions without my permission because I was in school at XXXX University part-time, taking one course at a time. Doing so has raised my student loan interest rate by .25 percent. Prior to the faulty deferment I had a .25 reduction in my interest rate for using their direct debit service, and deferring my loans without my permission raises my interest rate again back up .25 percent. They claim that the Department of Education automatically defers my loans. I don't see how this is right or fair. 

Additionally, there is a form that I can fill out according to XXXX XXXX which will prevent this from happening. They said it would be available to my XXXX account last week so I can prevent future deferrals without my permission. I had to call about it and write to them multiple times since XX/XX/XXXX and I have still not received the form. On the latest call, they said that someone had made a mistake and asked me what my favorite color was to distract me. They eventually told me that in 24 -48 hours, after three weeks of calling, that my form would then be available. So I am still waiting. Meanwhile, my interest is higher and I am out of the direct debit option to reduce my payments. 

Lastly, I was not informed of this " form '' until the 4th time this automatic deferral has happened. 

I see this as a way XXXX XXXX can collect more money from borrowers unlawfully. 

2. A prior problem : I was on the Income Driven Repayment plan and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Plan for the first two years of my repayment for my XXXX degree, and I can say the XXXX XXXX always took a very long time to process any paperwork, meaning my Income Driving Replayment plan status, etc., was not put in place when I requested it due to their lengthy processing time. 

I have since opted out of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Plan due to the possibility of legislators getting rid of it, which would mean my payments would be even greater. My experience with this loan servicing provider has been terrible. I feel their negligence has cost me more money. 

Thank you for your time in reading my complaint. 

Kind regards, XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

These are not my accounts. I had placed a fraud alert on my profile as I believe someone is using my information. 103 Claims true identity fraud/account fraudulently opened. 040 Account involved in litigation. Please remove these accounts from my credit profile. Thank you.
Complaint sub-issue: Was not notified of investigation status or results

XXXX XXXX / XXXX / {$550.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX / {$1.00} 15 U.S. Code 1666 - Correction of billing errors ( b ) Billing error For the purpose of this section, a billing error consists of any of the following : ( 1 ) A reflection on a statement of an extension of credit which was not made to the obligor or, if made, was not in the amount reflected on such statement. 
( 2 ) A reflection on a statement of an extension of credit for which the obligor requests additional clarification including documentary evidence thereof. 
( 3 ) A reflection on a statement of goods or services not accepted by the obligor or his designee or not delivered to the obligor or his designee in accordance with the agreement made at the time of a transaction. 
( 4 ) The creditors failure to reflect properly on a statement a payment made by the obligor or a credit issued to the obligor. 
( 5 ) A computation error or similar error of an accounting nature of the creditor on a statement. 
( 6 ) Failure to transmit the statement required under section 1637 ( b ) of this title to the last address of the obligor which has been disclosed to the creditor, unless that address was furnished less than XXXX days before the end of the billing cycle for which the statement is required. 
( 7 ) Any other error described in regulations of the XXXX.
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

This company has reported on my consumer report that I did not pay them. I filed a police report because I did not receive the product ( tires ) that was initially financed. I sent them the police report and they still have yet to remove this account from my consumer report. I feel like I am being taken advantage of because I did not benefit from this transaction. I never received any product from this company
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

I was looking to get pre-approval for home mortgage ( new home ) around XX/XX/2018. After reading a lot of articles online, it was clear to me that when we start looking around for home loans, we will have 30-60 days time and there will only be one hit irrespective how many vendors you check with. But to my surprise, there were 3 hard hits on my credit within a period of 30days. Is there anything that can be done to get those hard inquiries off of my record?

Below are the details of the credit checks. 
Date : XX/XX/2018 Institution Information : XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, NJ XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX Date : XX/XX/2018 Institution Information : XXXX XXXX, XXXX, MD XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX Date : XX/XX/2018 Institution Information : Credco, XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX