Johnade/consumer_complaints_cfpb huggingface dataset:
Complaint sub-issue: Was not notified of investigation status or results

I am very upset with this matter. I sent a letter regarding inaccurate and unknown things on my report to this day over 45 days later I have not recieved a response yet. I did my research I know that the credit bureaus have 30 days to reply back and they haven't. I feel like the credit bureaus are taking advantage of me by ignoring my disputes I took time to send them. Section 611 ( a ) states that failure to investigate these items within 30 days gives a reason to immediately delete or I will file litigation due to the stress you cause me. My information was impacted by the Equifax data breach and may have got into the hands of the wrong person. I am begging for help at this point.
Complaint sub-issue: Personal information incorrect

My Auto Insurance states that I did'nt get their best rate because I have only lived at my current address for XXXX  months ( Equifax Report ) not the XXXX months that is required to get the best rate. 
As you can see from the info copied from Equifax 's website I have lived here since XXXX. 
I moved from as of XX/XX/XXXX But some unknown entity reported me living at a different address onXX/XX/XXXX. 
This address is an address I lived atfrom XXXX I spoke with Equifax and was told that they can not correct the information, only remove it. 
As that would remove over XXXX years of my residence history I told do not completely remove the address. 
This is Crucial History and I am appalled that False Information can be added to your Credt Report Permantly and not be able to be corrected, only removed DATE STATUS ADDRESS XXXX XXXX, XXXX CURRENT Dispute this XXXX XXXX, XXXX  FORMER Dispute this XXXX XXXX, XXXX FORMER Dispute this XXXX XXXX, XXXX FORMER Dispute this XXXX XXXX, XXXX FORMER Dispute this XXXX XXXX, XXXX FORMER
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I am distressed that you have included the information below in my credit profile 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. 

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item 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 of the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

I opened a US Bank checking account XX/XX/22. And when it was approved, I received notification of application for the US Bank XXXX XXXX XXXX credit card. I never applied for a credit card and never wanted another US Bank credit card, only a checking account. How a new credit card application was filed is beyond me. A hard credit inquiry on file on XX/XX/22 is fraudulent and not caused by me, XXXX XXXX. I called instantly on the same day the moment I saw it for US Bank to stop the application and cancel anything related to the credit card application. On XX/XX/22 XXXX XXXX XXXX representative of the US Bank at XXXX XXXX XXXX contacted me, letting me know that he apologized for the experience and advised me to send in a request to US bank to remove it, but it was denied.
Complaint sub-issue: Cashing a check

PNC Bank enrolls members using checks in a service that automatically reorders checks once a certain amount of checks from the previous order are used.
I received my last batch of checks at my then current address. In XX/XX/XXXX, I moved to a new address. I subsequently updated my address with PNC. I inquired at the time and was informed that the change of address would apply to all products across the account and there would be no need to make any further changes or updates to my information.
In XX/XX/XXXX, I wrote the last check from the previous batch. I stopped into the local branch to inquire about re-orders and was told that a re-order had been placed on XX/XX/XXXX. On XX/XX/XXXX, with no checks arriving, I checked the website, which said no reorder was pending.
I then contacted PNC 's customer service, who informed me that no reorder was pending, because checks had been re-ordered inXX/XX/XXXX. Those checks, I was informed, had gone to the previous address, despite changing the address on the account over a year prior. I was told that a letter ( not certified mail ) had been sent to my current address confirming the order. I did not receive a letter. I was also told that it is the bank 's practice not to update the address on check reorders except specifically in reply to that letter.
PNC did not track or confirm receipt of the checks issued inXX/XX/XXXX. There are now 100 checks in my name, with my account numbers, that are completely unaccounted for. PNC has informed me that they can not permanently cancel or void these checks. They can only place a stop payment order on those check numbers for 6 months and that order must then be manually renewed. This, obviously, presents a massive and ongoing security risk to the account. PNC was not able to offer any other solutions.
PNC 's practice of retaining addresses they know to be outdated for check orders is troubling, as is the failure to provide any sort of verifiable confirmation of reorders or verification that checks mailed are received. Even more troubling is PNC 's inability to mitigate their own negligence with regard to checks that remain active and unaccounted for.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I have made many attempts to resolve an issue with my credit reports from Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX. I have disputed and ask for real validation of current owed balance. Since the pandemic I have fallen behind just like all americans. I have followed the Cares Act and made attempts to resolve my debts with my creditors, at the least to get a statement on my report that I'm affected by Covid-19. No one is responding to my inquiries. I will like my protection under the Cares Act to be in affect but if I'm being ignored by these companies, how can I be treated fairly? Attach is a letter that I sent to my creditors 2 months ago.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt was result of identity theft

I was incarcerated on XX/XX/XXXX when a Discover Card account was opened in my name by my mother. I did not have knowledge of the account and I did not consent to her opening an account in my name without my knowledge or use. I did not apply for a Discover Card and I did not receive a Discover Card. I have never lived XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, GA XXXX nor have I ever lived at a an address on XXXX XXXX, XXXX, GA XXXX. I informed Discover Card of the identity theft. I also informed Discover Card my mother applied for the card without my knowledge or consent. I also provided Discover Card identity theft affidavit ( s ) as well as a CitXXXX of XXXX police incident report stating I did not apply for or open the account for which my name appears. 
Discover card closed the account, however they reopened a separate account in my name refusing to remove the liability and {$17000.00} debt from credit reports stating I should have known my mother applied for a credit card in my name. I have also provided Discover with proof I was incarcerated from XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX ; the fraudulent account having been opened XX/XX/XXXX. 

Please investigate this matter because I should not be held accountable for a debt fraudulently made for which I had no knowledge.
Complaint sub-issue: Personal information incorrect

I noticed on my XXXX report that there is an address showing as mine that I have never used. I went online to try to have this inaccurate information deleted only to find I was denied the right to do so. Now I am getting an error when I attempt to dispute it.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

I have been part of the cybersecurity leak that affected Equifax from XXXX to XXXX XXXX. I am only being informed now, in XXXX of XXXX of the fact that my information has been floating around as part of this comprehensive hack on their databases. This is unacceptable as no information was ever given to Equifax consumers by Equifax regarding the breach. 

As a result of this breach I may be vulnerable to fraud, identity theft, unauthorized use of my credit and finances, among other life-changing things. This has caused me much stress, anxiety,  and undue hardship due to the constant thinking about having my identity stolen and the taking steps, without the help of Equifax, to attempt to minimize damage and remedy the situation. For a company that is worth well over {$3.00} billion, it is absurd that they can not protect consumer information.
Complaint sub-issue: Personal information incorrect

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX OH XXXX DOB XX/XX/XXXX I need some help to remove some fraudulent addresses off my credit. The address above is my current and only address. All other addresses are not accurate. Please REMOVE/DELETE these addresses IMMEDIATELY : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, NV XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX, XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX , XXXX, OH XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, CA XXXX I have several numbers on my credit file that do not belong to me as well please delete/remove the following numbers : ( XXXX ) XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Problem with personal statement of dispute

Please add the following remark ( s ) to my XXXX XXXX XXXX Home Equity Line of Credit Account : " Never Late/Pays as Agreed '' _____________________________________________________________________ Please add the following employment information to my credit report/file : Name of Employer : XXXX Date of Hire : XX/XX/XXXX Title : XXXX XXXX Pay Rate : {$27.00} Per Hour _____________________________________________________________________ Please add the following statement to my credit report/file : " With regards to my XXXX XXXX XXXX - Home Equity Line of Credit ( HELOC ) that is being reported as " past due '' and/or " delinquent '', the creditor ( XXXX XXXX XXXX ) has not mailed me billing statements since XX/XX/XXXX. The creditor is refusing to provide me online access to view my billing statements. The creditor is unwilling to provide me with instructions on an amount to pay and how/where to pay it. I have mailed the creditor a typed statement each month, since XX/XX/XXXX, notifying them that I have not received my billing statement for that month and that a billing error has occurred for that month and every month since XX/XX/XXXX. I may file suit against the creditor because the creditor is unwilling to allow me to pay off the balance and because the creditor is reporting inaccurate negative information. I am a responsible consumer and I have never been late on my mortgage or any other account. '' _____________________________________________________________________ Please only report my name as " XXXX XXXX '' ( after marriage ) and " XXXX XXXX '' ( before marriage ). Any other variations such as " XXXX XXXX XXXX '' should be removed as I do not have a middle name and I do not go by any other name. Thank you in advance.
Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

I have sent letters to the credit bureaus because I have inaccurate information on it, accounts that I already paid showing delinquent, accounts that are not delinquent showing like it is, inquiries I didn't authorize on my credit report. I credit score. want to open an investigation and solve my problem because is affecting my Credit Score.
Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  Account # XXXX, XXXX Account # XXXX, XXXX XXXXXXXX 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 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

I DID NOT AUTHORIZE OR NOR CONSENT TO THE FOLLOWING INQUIRIES BEING FURNISHED ON MY CONSUMER REPORTS! EQUIFAX XXXX XX/XX/2020 XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Despite multiple written requests, the unverified accounts listed below continue to report on my credit report, in violation of federal law. I included a date on the last letter I submitted to the 3 credit bureaus XX/XX/XXXX, but no answer was received. These accounts must be validated under Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ). If you do not authenticate these accounts, I will take legal action against you. Please abide with the law in order for this matter to be resolved promptly. XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$0.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$0.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$0.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$170000.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$570000.00}.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt was paid

I contacted the credit bureaus to inform them of the debt was paid to original creditor and collection agency should not be reporting the debt is due. Two of the three credit bureaus removed the negative account from my consumer report. I do not have an open balance with my XXXX XXXX XXXX and IC System Collections should not be on my consumer report as the debt is not due and has been paid as agreed. The negative collection is still on my XXXX Consumer Report.
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

Credit karma promised that if I paid items off it would boost my score XXXX point however it was only XXXX and they also said I was approved for cards several times and after applying I found out I was not approved
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX XXXX Acct # 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 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Equifax was provided with a police report regarding me being a victim of fraud. XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XXXX ) in the amount {$620.00} has continued to report this account disregarding my disputes. There was another account from XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX that was removed from my credit reports, however this account in dispute continues to be reported. If one account is deemed fraudulent and removed how is it that this account continues to be reported. XXXX and XXXX   removed both fraudulent accounts from my credit reports, however Equifax continues to report this inaccurate information.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt was paid

I became aware in XX/XX/XXXX that this company was reporting on all the credit bureaus a collection in the amount of {$200.00}. Upon inquiry, I was told that the debt related to " unreturned cable equipment '' several years earlier. I contacted XXXX XXXX XXXX - the provider in XX/XX/XXXX and they were unable to provide any documentation for the alleged debt. They agreed to remove it. When they did not, I filed complaints with the individual credit bureaus and XXXX and XXXX  removed the items. However, XXXX did not ( see attached ). In addition to collecting for a debt that is not owed, this is clearly ( see attached ) a duplication of another phony debt attempting to be collected by another low-life collection agency.
Complaint sub-issue: Company closed your account

I had an account through Best Buy with citi bank. I opened the account XX/XX/2016, the account was suddenly closed in XX/XX/2016. I did not know why. I couldnt use the card, I couldnt access my online account and I was denied information over the phone. After a few months, around a year I was able to speak with someone who allowed me to settle the debt over the phone once it hit my credit. I am in the middle of trying to purchase a home but this account is hurting me. They told me this account was reporting late payments just a few months ago. This account was CLOSED in  XX/XX/XXXX, even if the balance hasnt been paid off how are payments late on a closed account? After hours of speaking to customer service yesterday I was told that the owner of the account was deceased. I am not deceased. They told me they closed my account under error and that the account details say Im deceased. They said they would re open the account but I need the late payments removed now so that I can buy a home. 

After all of this, I cant even get a credit card statement from customer service because I am listed as dead. So I can give no proof to my lender. All customer service ended up giving me was an address to mail my situation to. I need this resolved now! Not in 30 - 90 days!!
Complaint sub-issue: Overdrafts and overdraft fees

We have had a checking account wi  th BB & T since 2015. We have a direct deposit monthly into the account from salary. Ever since then we have had numerous overdraft charges and fees over the last several months.
The most recent charges are being described below because the bank has refused to provide any recompense, amendments or assistance to prevent this from happening.
We were charged {$180.00} in overdraft last month and another {$390.00} this month. Overdrafts were charged for purchases when there was enough money to cover those items at the time. When we enquired about this, the bank said that there 's nothing they can do and that because the transaction went through at a later date there was n't enough money in the bank and we were charged overdraft. However, this was not evident in my account statement online. They said the only way for me to keep track was to write every item that I bought down and deduct it from my account.
This bank and its employees showed no care or effort in addressing the issue or customers. We are really hoping this could be resolved and get refund back for these we were wrongfully charged for by BB & T bank.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

There are fraudulent accounts being reported. I submitted to the bureau a police report, theft affidavit, and identification documents. They have yet to remove all of the fraudulent accounts per FCRA 605b Block.

FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of any information. in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than They are still reporting XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Problem with fees

Statements : Ending period  XXXX / XXXX /   17  ; Balance {$31.00} Ending period  XXXX / XXXX / 17  ; Balance {$160.00} Fees charged {$120.00} Ending period  XXXX / XXXX / 17  ; Balance {$1600.00} Fees charged {$40.00} Ending period  XXXX / XXXX / 17  ; Balance {$1700.00} Fees charged {$59.00} Ending period  XXXX / XXXX / 17  ; Balance {$1700.00} Fees charged {$56.00}.      XXXX / XXXX /   17  was the first time, I received a letter advising me that my account was past due. Prior to the  XXXX / XXXX / 17  letter, I never received any hard copy or email statements or telephone calls  from Citi regard ing my past due account, but yet fees continued to accrue.     On  XXXX / XXXX / 17  I made a $  XXXX  payment to  Citi via th eir website.     Since  XXXX / XXXX / 17 , I have been calling  Citi Custom er Service to dispute all of the Fees Charged to my account, a total of {$270.00}. All of my attempts have been unsuccessful because the account is closed and no one can assist me.
Complaint sub-issue: Personal information incorrect

To Whom It May Concern XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX SOC SEC # XXXX DOB XX/XX/XXXX ADDRESS XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX FL XXXX To Whom It May Concern : This letter is a formal request to correct inaccurate information contained in my Credit Reports. The item ( s ) listed below are as follow : Please update to the correct address XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX I HAVE BEEN LIVING THERE SINCE XX/XX/XXXX PLEASE UPDATE MY CURENT ADRESS, THESE ADDRESS DO NOT BELONG TO ME 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 NAME VARIATIONS DO NOT BELONG TO ME XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Requested Correction : please update all info to my correct info I have sent all evidence to support your claim ] In accordance with 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 5 ) ( A ) ( i ), I request that you investigate my claim and, if after your investigation, you find my claim to be valid and accurate, I further request that you immediately : delete, update, correct ] any and all the item.

Furthermore, pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( b ), I request that you supply a corrected copy of my credit reports to me and all creditors who have received a copy within the last 6 months, or the last 2 years for employment purposes.

Additionally, please provide me with the name, address, and telephone number of each credit grantor or other subscriber to whom you provided a copy of my credit report within the past six months.

Moreover, if your investigation shows the information to be accurate, I further request that you forward to me a description of the procedure used to determine the accuracy and completeness of the item ( s ) in question, including the business name and contact information of any furnisher within 15 days of the completion of your reinvestigation as required by 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 6 ) ( B ) ( iii ). You are bound by Federal Law to comply with the above requests within the time periods specified. Failure to do so will result in a complaint being filed with the Federal Trade Commission I have also enclosed a bill with my Name and current address. 


XXXX, XXXX XXXX SOC SEC # XXXX DOB XX/XX/XXXX ADDRESS XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX , FL XXXX