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

On XX/XX/2020, ENHANCED RECOVERY COMPANY add a derogatory marks on my credit reports. Upon further research, this account was transferred /sold and I am no longer responsible for it. Debtors creditors did not verify this collection. Also there was no written form of communication, contract or signature for this account debt at all. A bill without signature does not validate the debt and anybody can send a bill and say it is mine. According to the FCRA ENHANCED RECOVERY COMPANY has violated my rights as a consumer and I requesting legal action to remove this account immediately.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt was result of identity theft

This debt was brought on a person who stole my indenty I never lived at the address XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ca XXXX thats where this account was opened
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

X/X/2017 I believe that my Equifax data has been compromised by a data breach and that my identity and credit has been compromised. I have used the Equifax system to determine that my information is part of the data breach.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

I am distressed that you have included DEPTEDNELNET information in my credit profile on XX/XX/2013 and that you have failed to maintain reasonable procedures in your operations to assure maximum possible accuracy in the credit reports you publish. Credit reporting laws ensure that bureaus report only 100 % accurate credit information. Every step must be taken to assure the information reported is completely accurate and correct. 

According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), you are required by federal law to verify, through the physical verification of the original signed consumer contract, any and all accounts that you post on a credit report. Otherwise anyone paying for your reporting services could fax, mail or email in a fraudulent account. 

I respectfully request to be provided proof of this alleged item, specifically the contract, note or other instrument bearing my signature. 

Failing that, the item must be deleted from the report as soon as possible. This information is entirely inaccurate and incomplete, and as such represents a very serious error in your reporting. Please delete this misleading information and supply a corrected credit profile to all creditors who have received a copy within the last six months, or the last two years for employment purposes.

Additionally, please provide the name, address, and telephone number of each credit grantor or other subscriber.

I demand that the following account be verified or removed immediately : Under federal law, you have thirty ( 30 ) days to complete your investigation. Be advised that the description of the procedure used to determine the accuracy and completeness of the information is hereby requested as well, to be provided within fifteen ( 15 ) days of the completion of your investigation. 

In addition, please remove all non-account holding inquiries over 30 days old. Also, please add a promotional suppression to my credit file. 


Thank you,
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

Regardless of the multiple written requests, the unverified accounts listed below are still reporting on my credit report in violation of federal law. The Equifax XXXX XXXX Credit Bureau failed to comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC sections 1681i within the time declared by law and continued reporting of unconfirmed information which now, given all my attempts to address it directly with the creditor, as willful negligence and non-compliance with federal statutes. Please remove the following accounts completely from my Credit Reports XXXX DEPTEDXXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$0.00} Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX DEPTEDXXXX  XXXX Balance : {$0.00} Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX DEPTEDXXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX DEPTEDXXXX  XXXX Balance : {$0.00} Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX US DEPT ED XXXX XXXX : {$2100.00} Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX US DEPT ED XXXX Balance XXXX {$1100.00} Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX US DEPT ED XXXX Balance : {$7400.00} Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX US DEPT ED XXXX Balance : {$4100.00} Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$650.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$5200.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$1100.00}
Complaint sub-issue: Debt is not yours

XXXX XXXX put a debt on my credit report say I owe XXXX XXXX XXXX or XXXX XXXX I have never had either XXXX XXXX XXXX or XXXX XXXX this is not mine I have always has XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Was not notified of investigation status or results

On XX/XX/22 I sent a letter regarding inaccurate and unknown things on my credit report to this day over 60 days later I have not received a response yet. I feel like im being taken advantage of and definitely being ignored of my disputes. Section 611 ( a ), it is plainly stated that failure to investigate these items within 30 days given a reason to immediately remove those items from my credit report it has been over 60 days so they should be deleted promptly. I demand these accounts be deleted immediately or I will file for litigation due to the stress you caused me. My information was also impacted by the Equifax data breach and may have got into the hands of the wrong person.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

I am in the process of applying for a mortgage. A brand new negative entry for a collection account from " XXXX '' has recently been added to my Equifax credit report, approximately 2 weeks after the mortgage application. I have never had an account with XXXX, and date of last activity for the account is listed as XXXX 2013. I have never been contacted by XXXX, no phone calls, no mail, no emails, over the years that have past since XXXX 2013. This means I've had no recourse to dispute validity directly with them, and so it appears to be in violation of the FCRA. Unfortunately I have no documentation to send with this complaint, because I've never been provided with any information on this account.
Complaint sub-issue: Problem getting your free annual credit report

Over a month ago I attempted to obtain my free annual credit report from Equifax online at " XXXX '' as I've done several years in the past. I've never encountered any problems before with Equifax, XXXX or XXXX XXXX. However, this time Equifax refused to provide my online report. I was then instructed to answer another battery of questions over the phone, which I did. I was told my report would be mailed to me. It hasn't, and it's been over a month. 
I attempted to contact Equifax by phone using the only two numbers listed on my previous 2016 Equifax report. Both numbers resulted in a recording requesting that I press # 1 for this and # 2 for that. Nothing that I could do would connect me with a human being. 
Why is it that Equifax freely provides hackers all of my personal financial information yet prevents me from procuring that same record? I would like a copy of my free annual credit report from Equifax. Can you please assist me? 
Thank you. 
XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Again, Americollect Collections of XX/XX/2022 added to my credit report 5 collections in the amount of XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX and XXXX. These collections have been added to all three of the credit bureaus. They have tried again to reach me by phone several times after which I asked them not to contact me any longer. This consumer agency has violated several laws 15 U.S.C. 1681 Section 602 A ( 4 ) There is a need to insure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumers right to privacy. 15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A ( 2 ) In accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. 15 U.S.C 1692 Section C ( a ) Communication with the consumer generally Without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction, a debt collector may not communicate with a consumer in connection with the collection of any debt
Complaint sub-issue: Problem canceling credit monitoring or identify theft protection service

XX/XX/XXXX I received a letter in the mail stating I owe XXXX for an apartment I never even applied for let alone stayed in! I call the apartment complex and I was told I moved into the apartment XX/XX/XXXX which is impossible bc I brought a house XXXX 2017. Into further investigation someone stole my identity and I was able to get information for the person who stole my identity they actually work for a apartment screening company and Ive only applied to one apartment since living here in Ga. I believe that is the person who stole my identity. The apartment complex who say I owe the only too said they can not release personally information since I showed them it wasnt me! They do not verify ur rental history or verify your job at the apartment complex all they ask for is id and recent check stubs!
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

When I reviewed my credit report, I discovered that some of the information was erroneous. The 3 credit bureaus must validate these items in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not authorized to fail to validate these reporting items as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. The following items need to be investigate and deleted for erroneous reporting in my file are listed on my credit report : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$390.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  {$1600.00} XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX CARD XX/XX/XXXX XXXX CARD XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX CARDS XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

On XXXX/XXXX/2021 sent a letter regarding inaccurate and unknown things on my credit report, To this day over 60 days later I have not received a response yet. I feel like I'm being taken advantage of and being ignored of my disputes. Section 611 ( a ), it is plainly stated that a failure to investigate these items within 30days gives a reason to immediately remove those items from my credit report it has been over 60 days so they should be deleted promptly. I demand these accounts be deleted immediately or I will file for litigation due to the stress you caused me. My information was also impacted by the Equifax, XXXX and XXXX data breach and may have got into the hands of the wrong person.
Complaint sub-issue: Information is missing that should be on the report

Dear to whom might be concern, My name is " XXXX XXXX ". I have been trying to report inaccurate items on my credit report over past year but it never worked. I notice that there are several addresses and employment information on my credit report that not belong to me or any my business. So i demand to get these addresses and employment information remove as i list them below : **Address** XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX FL XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NY XXXX XXXX XXXX   XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX XXXX*Employment information** XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  NY XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX NY XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NY XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX, NJ XXXX I didn't intend to put any of these addresses in my credit report. They are all incorrect and someone might intensionally settle inaccurate items to intervene me obtain my credit. As you may also aware of VIOLATION COUNT 1 [ 15 U.S.C. 1681c ] ( a ) " There are several items on my report that are not legally allowed on my report '' **Hard Inquiries*XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX. XXXX, XXXX UNAUTHORIZED INQUIRY AND DATA FURNISHER HAS VIOLATED METRO2 REPORTING COMPLIANCE BY NOT REPORTING THEIR CONTACT INFORMATION & As you may ware of Metro 2 Compliance Violation ( Not Including Creditor Contact Information ). This account is currently in dispute but the data furnisher has not updated the remarks on the account which is a violation of the F.C.R.A XXXX  XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX unauthorized inquiry and date furnisher has violated Metro2 reporting compliance by not reporting their contact information. Delete immediately!! 
XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX This account is not mine, delete it immediately or provide me full documentation as i never receipt any writing mail disclosure or warning. Section FCRA [ 15 U.S.C. 1681d ] ( a ) " Disclosure of investigative consumer reports '' I must receive a disclosure that this letter was is received and it must be made in a writing mailed, or otherwise delivered, to the consumer, not later than three days after the date on which the report was first requested. Provide me proof that the credit bureaus has followed these FCRA laws. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX : XXXX XXXX, XXXX This account is not belong to me. Delete it!!!
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I would like to begin this letter by thanking your company for the many years of great service I have experienced as a consumer. I have been a very loyal consumer of yours for many years and I am in need of your assistance. 

There was a period of time in my life that was very difficult to handle due to some problem. I always tried my best to get every payment to you on time. I had a few lateness education loans which I paid. I paid every thing a have {$0.00} balance. But old lateness still reporting in my credit report, and ruining credit. 

I am asking you and your company for a goodwill request to remove paid lateness from credit report. 
Thank you in advance for taking time out of your undoubtedly busy schedule to read over my letter. 
DEPT OF EDU/XXXX  XXXX DEPT OF EDU/XXXX  XXXX DEPT OF EDU/XXXX  XXXX DEPT OF EDU/XXXX  XXXX DEPT OF EDU/XXXX  XXXX DEPT OF EDU/XXXX XXXX DEPT OF EDU/XXXX XXXX DEPT OF EDU/XXXX  XXXX DEPT OF EDU/XXXX  XXXX XXXX   XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I have been a victim of identity theft in the bureaus aren't doing anything about it .... i been sending notices letting them no they are not responding, violation under the FCRA ITS MUST BE REMOVED.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

My information was hacked and now I need to be hyper vigilant about my credit. I did n't need this added stress in my life.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

It has been a battle going through this and I am writing to delete the following fraudulent information in my file. These items I need deleted are listed in the report. I am a victim of identity theft and did not make the charge nor accounts. I ask that the items be deleted to correct my credit report. I reported the theft of my identity to the Federal Trade Commission and I also have enclosed copies of the Federal Trade Commission 's Identity Theft Affidavit. I offer my testimony herein that I have not authorized or given anyone access to my private and confidential records and certainly not the alleged XXXX  ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX CO ) XXXX Balance : {$350.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNTS ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$1400.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX  XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$580.00} ; XXXX ( Original XXXX : XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX {$140.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$220.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, IL XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX IL XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX ; XXXX XXXX ; XX/XX/XXXX showing on my credit report XXXX I therefore request that you immediately remove these accounts from my credit report with your firm, or provide me with the exact source where you received such information, so I may take appropriate legal action. Please delete these inaccurate address, Inaccurate names, inaccurate DOB, Inquiries and accounts as soon as possible.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

At present I have 16 student loan accounts reporting on my credit report. All 16 accounts are reporting late for months XXXX through XX/XX/2017 however this information is inaccurate. I graduated my XXXX program in XX/XX/2017 and my loans should have remained in deferment for 6 months following my graduation and then enter into repayment status. Instead, it appears my graduation date was calculated incorrectly or I did not recieve my 6 month grace period as I should have.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I contacted Equifax concerning a state tax lien that was paid in full and released. It shows correctly on my XXXX report. Equifax has only removed the name of the creditor off my report. It still shows I owe a balance of {$4500.00}. I first filed a dispute with them in XX/XX/2017 and have been filing one about this every 30 days. They will not fix it even though I have attached proof from the state department of revenue that it was paid and released.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

There is an unauthorized inquiry on my Equifax credit report from XXXX XXXX XXXX on XXXX XXXX, 2017. I have disputed with Equifax and has not been resolved in the 30 day time frame.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I submitted a dispute with XXXX and XXXX  on XX/XX/2020, XX/XX/2020 and XX/XX/2020. the first letter I asked them to verify that the accounts in question belonged to me. The letter sent on XX/XX/2020 was a follow up letter asking them for the results on the 1st dispute. The letter sent on XX/XX/2020 was an intent to file a complaint for the accounts that were not properly investigated by them. This letter also pointed out facts of the accounts that showed that these accounts are reporting inaccurately. some of this letter was typed which I will attach and the factual inaccuracies were handwritten, which I am unable to attach. For example, each bureau reported different dates as well as different amounts. Also, they were also reporting different amounts. I sent regular letters as well as certified letters asking hem why they were reporting different information if they are receiving the same info from a creditor. I never got a response. Just an updated account on XXXX and a dropped score
Complaint sub-issue: Trouble with how payments are being handled

This complaint is a follow-up to complaint XXXX. 

I have been working with Fedloan for several months now to keep my loans in repayment and Fedloan has been unwilling to help. I work full time and go to law school at night. I have been repaying my loans continuously since XXXX and Fedloan suddenly decided this fall to put my loans in deferment because they were notified that I was a student again. The deferment started several months after I enrolled. I requested that my loans be put back in repayment so that I would continue to be automatically billed each month, with additional amounts directed at the highest interest loans. Because Fedloan moved my loans into deferment without contacting me, additional interest has accrued and payments have not been applied. I have already reached out to Fedloan to have my loans placed back in repayment twice, only to receive an email notification on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX that my loans have been placed back in deferment for a third time without my permission and against my previous requests. This has to be illegal.
Complaint sub-issue: Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone

I am continually being called on the telephone by this agency over an alleged debt. I am requesting validation of this debt. These accounts has been reporting inaccurately. I wanted to dispute these because of this and it was affecting my credit report.I am continually being called on the telephone by this agency over an alleged debt.
Complaint sub-issue: Problem getting my free annual report

At the start of 2016, I placed credit freezes with all XXXX credit reporting agencies. I was given 'pin ' numbers in order to set the freezes up. Now I want to apply for additional credit and a car loan. I placed temporary credit lifts with XXXX and XXXX with no problems. However, Equifax refuses to temporarily lift my credit freeze. They want me to send them my credit card number for payment. This service is supposed to be free here in Indiana. They are saying it is free for 'protected ' individuals only. If this is so why did the other XXXX agencies lift the credit freeze for free. For your info I am a XXXX individual. I have been in contact with Equifax continually to no avail. They are deliberately holding me hostage to this credit freeze until I pay them. This is extortion.
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

Information presented to me about my credit score by  XXXX   XXXX  Sales Consultant,  XXXX   XXXX ,  XXXX   XXXX   MD.    Indicated my score was  XXXX . He said, '' It is almost  XXXX  that is pretty good. I accepted that the information was correct.   I subsequently pulled my credit report from all  XXXX  reporting agencies. All scores were above  XXXX ,  XXXX  was  XXXX .   I called to complain to  XXXX   XXXX   XXXX  about the disparity in the reporting to me about my score and credit rating. They insisted that the score they got was from Equifax. My score on the report I received from Equifax was  XXXX .
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

received a BUSINESS CREDIT CARD from XXXX XXXX ( account # XXXX ) card is used for corporate expenses only!!! equifax has put this on my CONSUMER REPORT ( this is not about any delinquent payments or anything negative ) it just doesnt belong on my CONSUMER REPORT!! this has dropped my credit score substantially!! it belongs on my business 's credit report not my personal report!! XXXX has already deleted this from my report - equifax should do the same!! 

this card was obtained through my corporation!!!
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

1. THE AMOUNT OF MY STUDENT LOAN IS INCORRECT 2. THE ACCOUNT IS BEING REPORTED MULTIPLE TIMES
Complaint sub-issue: Problem with product or service terms changing

Equifax, a company which I 've never willingly shared information, has compromised my SSN and other personal info, and hid this for at least a month. This is unacceptable : I now have to spend the rest of my life worried about my life being ruined because of these bags of filth.
Complaint sub-issue: Funds not received from closed account

I have banked with Citi for more than 25 years. In late XXXX of this year, I deposited a check I received for some consulting work. It appears that the check was fake. Even though I was a victim here, Citi froze all my funds, more than {$70000.00}. The bank has refused to allow me to close the account and has refused to allow me to withdraw my funds. I have made numerous efforts to get an explanation for why my funds were frozen, and I have made numerous efforts to get the bank to release my money. Citi has refused. Furthermore, Citi has refused to tell me why my accounts were frozen. As a result, I have suffered serious ongoing hardships. 

Please help me.