Johnade/consumer_complaints_cfpb huggingface dataset:
Complaint sub-issue: Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone

XXXX, Equifax and XXXX  are reporting 5 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 3rd dispute letters to Equifax, XXXX  and XXXX  since XXXX XXXX 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: Credit card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase on your statement

On XX/XX/2020, I noticed that my bank card from 1st Bank of Colorado was missing from my vehicle in my driveway ( along with two other cards and my license ). At this time, I reported the card stolen to the bank and they sent me a new card. At this time, I noticed two charges pending on my account to XXXX XXXX ( {$29.00} ) and XXXX XXXX ( {$17.00} ) that I did NOT authorize. I have been told previously I could not contest pending charges so I had to wait until they were actually finalized before I could attempt to make a claim. Starting on Monday XX/XX/XXXX, I made attempts to call the bank. Hold times were longer because of the COVID 19 situation. After multiple attempts being on hold and disconnected I went to the website and requested calls from the bank. I did this daily for three or four days until I finally got through on the phone speak to someone about my contested charges. After a couple of weeks, I reached out to the bank via email to ask about the status of the claim and I was told it was denied and to call a specific number for details. The number isn't even an active phone number! I have two other cards that were stolen at the same time and attempted to be used at other establishments. I didn't report them to the police because the banks all claim to have protections for fraudulent charges. I never left my home on the day these charges were made, I have never set foot in the liquor store and have not bought pizza from any XXXX  in months if not years. 

Also, when I checked on the status of this order, I reported a third false charge for {$29.00} made a week earlier on my account and the bank is ignoring any communication about this charge even though I have emails from the company involved saying they have no orders from me. I am attaching the emails for this claim below.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

The following companies ran unauthorized credit inquiry on my credit report. Please remove these inquiries as these are suspicious to me : XXXX and XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Problem with fees

My credit card bill is due on the XXXX of the month. On XX/XX/16 I went online to dispute a charge and to pay my credit card bill. I was disputing a charge and it took longer time than I thought. The delay pushed me 1 minute past the due time of Eastern Standard time thus making the payment late. I am on central time and find the practice of holding customers to a different time zone to be unfair business practices. I reached out to my credit card company at XXXX to see what they could do and they could offer nothing to resolve the {$29.00} late charge for 1 minute. They did reverse the interest charge of {$22.00}. I find the whole practice to be a scam especially for 1 minute to charge {$29.00}
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

It is clear to me that a mistake has been made on my credit report. I disputed the accounts with the credit bureaus but end up with nothing. I could not believe they did a full investigation on the accounts I disputed because they are definitely not correct! Account payment history is incorrect, date of last payment is also incorrect. This is ruining my credibility. Please help me remove the errors reporting on XXXX/XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX,
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

I had a XXXX Credit Card that was issued by XXXX XXXX XXXX but serviced by XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. My card did fall behind however I called them in XX/XX/2022 to make a payment to prevent charge off. I made a payment that day of XXXX on the phone and advised I will be paying this account in full before the next pay was due. I asked would the {$56.00} payment be enough to keep the account open and prevent chare off and I was advised yes. I called back a week later to set up the payoff of the balance and learned my account was charged off anyway and sold to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. I tried to speak with someone at XXXX to tell the, this was an error but they refused to speak to me and stated I needed to call XXXX XXXX. So I called XXXX XXXX and set up the payment to pay the account off in full ( {$1000.00} ) on XX/XX/2022. XXXX XXXX only had my account for less than 10 days so they never reported to my credit. But XXXX reported the account as charged off. I filed a complaint with the XXXX  and this was the only time I got a response from XXXX. They stated they would pull the account back and remove the charge off in 30-60 days this was XX/XX/2022. On XX/XX/2022 XXXX has pulled the account back from XXXX XXXX and started the process of removing the charge off but only from XXXX. Then today XX/XX/2022 I was notified that the balance of {$1000.00} has reappeared on my credit. I called to find out why and XXXX stated they don't have the funds from XXXX XXXX although XXXX XXXX did confirm my pay off on XX/XX/2022. I asked XXXX to stop reporting this balance since it was paid to the company they sold it too and it is not my fault they is a break in their process to get the account back that they sold. The payment was made therefore I am no longer responsible for the balance yet they are still reporting as if I never paid the balance in XXXX.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

There is an account on my credit report twice. The account is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. One for {$35.00} and the other for {$65.00}. I have no knowledge of this account. But it's on my credit report twice. And another this is XXXX XXXX needs to be removed from my credit report. it's an old account.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

On XX/XX/2018 XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX, SD pulled a credit inquiry on me that I did not authorize.
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 {$1200.00}, {$500.00}, {$0.00}, {$7000.00}, {$5000.00}, {$3500.00}.

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 and 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 ).

-OPEN ACCOUNTS- 1. XXXX XXXX with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a credit limit of {$1200.00} -This is not my account. 

2. XXXX with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a credit limit of {$500.00} -This is not my account. 

-CLOSED ACCOUNTS- 3. XXXX XXXX XXXX with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a credit limit of {$0.00} -This is not my account. 

4. XXXX XXXX  with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a credit limit of {$7000.00} -This is not my account. 







5. XXXX XXXX  with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a credit limit of {$5000.00} -This is not my account. 

6. XXXX XXXX with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a credit limit of {$3500.00} -This is not my account.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I called to dispute these 2 inquiries from citi bank/best buy and got a letter confirming that it would be removed since last year. Unfortunately i no longer have the letter to confirm that ... and these are still on my report. I want them removed
Complaint sub-issue: Debt is not mine

This account does not belong to me. This account is a result of identity theft. I have contacted this company many times to inform them that this is not my debt and they have refused to remove this account from my credit file. I need your assistance in getting this matter resolved.
Complaint sub-issue: Problem accessing account

I am trying to link my account and am bein told that PNC wont allow it! : (
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. 

( 1 ) XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # - XXXX has violated my rights. 

( 2 ) XXXX XXXX  XXXX Account # - XXXX has violated my rights ( 3 ) XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Account # - XXXX has violated my rights ( 4 ) XXXX XXXX Account # - XXXX has violated my rights ( 5 ) XXXX XXXX Account # - XXXX has violated my rights ( 6 ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # - XXXX has violated my rights ( 7 ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # - XXXX has violated my rights ( 8 ) XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # - XXXX has violated my rights ( 9 ) XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX has violated my rights ( 10 ) XXXXXXXX XXXX  XXXX Account # - XXXX has violated my rights ( 11 ) XXXX XXXX Account # - XXXX has violated my rights ( 12 ) XXXX XXXX Account # - XXXX has violated my rights ( 13 ) XXXX XXXX  XXXX Account # - XXXX has violated my rights 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A states I have the right to privacy 15 U.S.C 1681 section 604 A section 2 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 take any consumer report containing any of the following items of information. Any other adverse items 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: Problem using a debit or ATM card

I made a police report for Fraud and Discover still refuses to return my money.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Hello, I have contacted Equifax several times about the non- factual inquires located on my credit report. I never authorized such action and this constitutes a violation of my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act 604 as well as a violation of my rights to privacy. Also Equifax has had several glitches which is where the mix up with these accounts came from being on my credit report. DO NOT REPLY WITH A GENERAL MESSAGE. THIS IS A REAL ISSUE AND NEED TO BE TAKEN CARE OF ASAP. 

Please contact the companies below and investigate such occurrence. Also, the accounts listed have also been deleted by Other Credit agencies, please follow suite and delete these immediately. 

As part of your investigation, please send the names, business address and phone numbers of those who made unauthorized credit inquiries so I may contact them directly. I am requesting an updated copy of my credit report, which should be sent to the address listed below. According to the provisions of 612 [ 15 USC 1681j ], there should be no charge for this report. 

Please delete these non-factual records off my account immediately. 
ACCT NAME INQUIRY DATE EQUIFAX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Can't close your account

I have tried multiple times the past year to close my account with US bank. I originally created an account so that our mortgage rates through them would be cheaper. This was back in XX/XX/2017. I was told that after this, and all our closing funds were in the account and closing and the closing was completed ( in XX/XX/2017 ) that I could close the account. 
Immediately after the closing, I had {$100.00} in my account. I was told to wait for the notice that the closing was completed and I could close the account. In XX/XX/2017, I received a bill because I had less than {$10000.00} in my account. I called and was told they would cut the fee back and I could close the account. The next month, XX/XX/XXXX, I receive another bill. I called and complained and so on and so forth every month ever since. 
I had gone in the close the account in XX/XX/2017. The bank refused to close the account because they had continued to bill me and I was told Id have to pay {$120.00} in their fees to have the account closed. This was not a fee for closing the account, but because I had been under {$10000.00} since after our XX/XX/XXXX closing in the account. 
Theyve taken {$100.00} that was left in the account and have been trying to add to the bill every month. 
This month, today, I sent a letter informing them, as I have over the phone in XX/XX/2017, that I was CLOSING THE ACCOUNT. I refuse to pay this bill as I was never notified about being charged for my account being less than {$10000.00} initially when the account was opened. 
Ive called and spoken with the managers of branches and all in between. 
I will not pay them a dime. They have {$100.00} of my money and keep trying to charge me more.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I do not recognize these accounts, and have never incurred debt with these creditors. I do not know where they came from. Thus, I am requesting that you please verify the validity of these accounts, and remove them once its confirmed that they are not mine. 

I believe that someone else may have a relative that may have forged my name ( or used my personal information ) in order to take out credit without my knowledge,  consent and permission. Therefore, please obtain all documents from any of these debts, and even if my signature appears on them, I ask that you review any notes, phone calls, bills of sale, and even compare my handwriting and signature, which I am certain you will see, is not mine. I would be happy to provide you with any handwriting samples you may need ( and my signature does appear on the ID theft affidavit/report that I am attaching ). 

It could also be possible you are mixing up these accounts with someone that has a similar name as me. Either waythese accounts are not mine, and I would like them immediately deleted. Once deleted, please inform all other credit reporting agencies. If somehow these accounts are verified, I would request you send me all documentation, including letting me know who provided any information to you, so that I can conduct an investigation, or otherwise pursue my legal remedies for reporting things on my credit that are not and never were mine.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

On  XXXX / XXXX /   2017 I  called and spoke to  XXXX   XXXX  in regards to this inquiry being on my account. When I spoke to him he informed me that I did authorize the information because whoever tried to get an application in my name had all my information. I asked if I could get an application with my signature on it and he advised that they will try to send the application with my signature. I never authorized this company to run any kind of inquiry. He said that it was done on-line which give me more reason to have this removed off my credit. This inquiry is making it hard for me to get approved for any kind of loans to get a house.
Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

I have asked Equifax to update my file many times this year to remove the multiple names they have listed for me, just written differently. To remove all unauthorized hard inquires, and any collections they have. I also sent out a letter requesting this information on 10/10/17 and it is now 11/13/2017 and Equifax has not responded. According to the FDCPA a creditor has 30 days to respond or everything asked on the letter should be removed. 
I would like them to only have 2 names which one is my maiden name and the other is my name though marriage, there is no need to have 8 different names of the same name just written in different order. 
Please update my name to XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX current and only address need to be showing XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX NC XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

My credit report showed that my social security number has been fraudulently used by the following names : Other people that have used this Social Security Number : XXXX XXXX ; XXXX XXXX I have never lived at the following addresses that are reported on my credit report : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX, XXXX, AZ XXXX, ( XXXX ) XXXX - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX - XXXX XXXX County
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

I recently received a response from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  of another complaint. I have a few issues with this response. I've attached copies of the response. One this response thy stated that they never reported the late 's for XXXX XXXX and XXXX, I have included a copy of the account from my credit report where they are reporting the erroneous late 's. I need a deletion letter as confirmation that this will be fixed. They also included a phone number they have been trying to reach me at, this number is not mine and never has been. I've included a screenshot of my account with XXXX XXXX where you can see the primary number is XXXX XXXX and the second is mine. I'm not sure where this number even came from, like I stated this number has never been mine. I truly feel as if these reporting are incorrect and if they would have contacted me using the information I have provided we would not have this issue. It has never been my intention to be late nor was I really aware I was late, I plea with XXXX XXXX XXXX to please remove all the late notations from my credit file.
Complaint sub-issue: Received bad information about my loan

I contacted American Education Services ( AES ) in reference to three delinquent payments that have been reporting as a negative item on my credit for the last three and a half years. I have submitted verification requests for this information previously to no avail. I 've also submitted " good faith '' letters asking that this information be removed because ever since the loan reached maturity I 've made full on-time payments. AES never removed the information so I decided to try to get to the bottom of it today. After reviewing my payment history the floor supervisor I spoke to said that each reported delinquency was reported while my APPROVED forbearances were going through THEIR processing system ( I would also like to add that all forbearance request paperwork was submitted on time so there was no processing delay on my end ). Once the forbearances were approved it voided the bill and there was no longer any payment due however AES still reported to my credit that I was delinquent on said payment and never corrected the issue. Nor did they correct the issue when I requested they do so in good faith. They also never properly looked into the issue when I requested verification -- had they looked into it properly it would 've been obvious that my account was actually in forbearance during these dates and the information would 've been deleted. This is THE ONLY negative account on my credit reports at all XXXX bureaus. It is egeregiously irresponsible for AES to report inaccurate information and then proceed to be negligent when it comes to correcting their mistakes. As a consumer and an American who relies on the credit system for verification of my 'worthiness ' for just about every product ; this has negatively effected me unfairly for over three years. 

Furthermore, AES did not inform me of all of my repayment options. There was a borrower discount program available for my loan that would be assessed after 36 on-time payments. I was disqualified from this program without my knowledge -- I 'd like to reiterate that I was not made aware of this program AT ANY POINT. AES disqualifying me from a program with stipulations they never made me aware of is another egeregious and deceitful practice that should be addressed. All consumers should be made aware of repayment incentives and certainly not disqualified from potential money saving programs without their knowledge. 

In summary, AES has mishandled my loan repayment process from day one and I expect the situation to be reticfied or I will take legal action against them.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

This is the first time I have encountered identity theft. I pulled my credit for myself and there are a couple of fraudulent accounts that do not belong to me. Also there are several inquiries on my name. I have not gave anyone authorization to pull my credit. I have took measures to make sure no one try 's to open anything under my name again. Please remove these unknown accounts from my credit report as soon as possible. XXXX XXXX    XXXX {$5800.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX {$140.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX {$110000.00}
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

For two years I have been trying to get XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX to leave me alone. Neither has shown proof that I owe the debt in question. I have complained to them, to the credit bureaus, and anyone else. Even CFPB. To no avail. 

I was being charged for internet services after I discontinued service because XXXX or whoever they were then, did not take account that I PERSONALLY returned the box on question. Literally. I was evicted. I did not live there and I had service with them, through my mom, at home. 

Why on earth would I keep a box, when I had a box and access to it already at home? Doesnt make sense does it. 

Now when I told them that, they told me they dont have a record. How am I to blame that they dont have a record of return? I havent had their service or that box since I moved out in 2018. They send the debt through a different company each time. It is categorically unfair they can continue to charge me, even though, they cant produce any evidence that I didnt return it. I asked them to check the cameras. I was there. I asked them to check my card the day I returned it. It was a restocking fee. They say it didnt happen. Regardless of what they are saying, I do not have anything of theirs anymore. I was in a promotional period allowing me to cancel. They are using this device as a means to get my to pay something I dont owe. I refuse to pay for their error. 

Now, XXXX XXXX is ridiculous because they refuse to discuss the matter of the closed card over the phone. However, when I went in they gave me an internal document that SHOWED the account was paid in full. I went in physically to the Uptown location in XXXX. That same day, they were robbed at the counter. I say that only to say there is a recording of me there discussing this issue with them and they admitted it was paid in full internally but since it was already submitted to the debt collection agency, it is up to them to remove it. 

HOW!?!?! 

XXXX and all the other investigator arms of credit bureaus dont investigate. They do not ask anything of the companies. They take their word and service account poorly just to make sure they have some money to be made themselves. My credit account has been frozen since 2018 because that was the only way to get them to see these occurrences are unusual. 

They removed one, of the two, separate companies asking for money for XXXX but if one didnt have a claim to the money, the other shouldnt either.

As far as XXXX XXXX, who knows, maybe they in bed together? Idk. I do know I dont owe them anything. I even mailed the document to XXXX and the others in 2018. I was told there isnt a record of anything. Yet, they responded to all other mailed in dispute forms. 

The credit bureaus should be working to help people out of these times. Not be in cohorts with the companies attempting to put low income people lower on the totem pole. This is not right.