Johnade/consumer_complaints_cfpb huggingface dataset:
Complaint sub-issue: Debt was paid

In XXXX 2011, I started a small XXXX Company and wanted a slide/portable credit card machine. So I contacted XXXX XXXX XXXX. The Bank immediately helped me over the phone and sent me the credit card machine. However, they asked my bank account number to make the deposits after 5 % deduction of their service charge, and the credit card machine was free. 
I said, ok and in good faith gave my bank account number. 
Since I was just starting the business, I had no clients and hardly used the credit card machine. Soon, I noticed that the XXXX XXXX started to siphon out money from my bank account ranging in the amount from {$25.00} to {$50.00} a month. When I inquired, and stated that we had agreed before I started the service that they would charge me only when I use the machine 5 % of the amount of transaction. They tried to justify that they told me before hand, which was never mentioned at the beginning of the when the service started. I felt misled, so I called them up and told them that I felt deceived, therefore, they abide by the initial promise they charge me only when I use the machine. I requested them not to take out any money from my bank account, because I never authorized them to do so. The only reason, I gave the Bank account # was for them to deposit the transaction amount after deducting their 5 % charge. No term was disclosed to me at the beginning either. But they continued to take my money on incremental basis. Therefore, I called them up to cancel my services with them and they told me to return the credit card machine, which I did. Even though I asked for the acknowledgement of the receipt over the phone after tracking the machine which reached to them, they did not respond for two and half years, nor did they try to contact me. Surprisingly, the collection Agency started to call me too often and tell my social security number. I am very much worried that they are trying to extract more money from me and destroy my credit. 
As a hard working citizen, I have responsibility to support my family and then thinking of a dream home. But things like this has threatened my integrity and and the credit score. 
Therefore I request you to contact the bank and consider this case null and void and close it forever without affecting my credit. 
Thank you
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX  Account # XXXX ( XXXX 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: Information belongs to someone else

I 'm a victim of identity theft. My XXXX XXXX credit card account/card is lost/stolen : XXXX, this account is listed and showing on my XXXX XXXX, Equifax and XXXX credit report as open. This account should be closed. The XXXX XXXX credit card account was compromised.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

On XX/XX/XXXX someone attempted to purchase a XXXX  XXXX XXXX through XXXX. They attempted to finance the auto via various financial institutions. A police report has been filed with the XXXX, CA Police Department ( XXXX ). They also stated I worked for XXXX XXXX XXXX. They applied for financing at the following banks : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX US Bank XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX The individuals that attempted to use my identity entered the following demographic info Phone XXXX XXXX XXXX email XXXX I would like these inquiries removed from my credit report as they are affecting my quality of life.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt was paid

I had purchased something through XXXX. About 2 months later i received an invoice from XXXX XXXX. I had no idea whoa they were. On the invoice it showed XXXX purchases and late fees of almost {$100.00}. I contacted the company and spoke to rep. It took almost an hour for him to finally tell me that XXXX was formerly XXXX I had used them about a year earlier and had paid the statement. I was told that although I had thought that I was currently using XXXX, somehow my charges were transferred XXXX. I asked the rep if that were true, why had I not ever received an invoice. I told him if I check and I do owe the charges, I would pay them. However, we disputed the late fees. I told him I was not going to pay late fees since I had no responsiblity. We had a heated discussion and he said he would file a dispute. 

After that I started getting collection calls XXXX or XXXX a day, sometimes XXXX. I contacted XXXX XXXX by email telling about the situation. Shortly after, I received an email back from the Attorney for XXXX XXXX saying the calls would stop. The calls continue to this date. I have my phone log since these calls started. I swear to you and I will show you each call, that there are at least a XXXX calls, probably more. 

You know, I was in the service during XXXX XXXX when I had been XXXX by people just for wearing my uniform. As a result of my term of duty I was awarded XXXX Part of that includes XXXX. 

I really do n't know how more of this I can take. PLEASE HELP ME. I have everything I have stated that I have and, you or any representative you may want to review any of this at any time to verify all this. 

Thank you so very much for any help you can provide. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Old information reappears or never goes away

I contacted XXXX XXXX XXXX, a debt reported by XXXX XXXX XXXX. I spoke with XXXX, the assistant manager, and she told me they can't find anything with my information in their records for XXXX XXXX for any evictions. She said the corporate office reached out to her about my time there and they couldn't locate any information about an eviction.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase on your statement

US Bank VISA Credit Card In early XXXX I disputed 2 charges on my credit card for poor workmanship and service no provided as agreed. I was give credit for the two amounts. one for {$300.00} and one for {$2000.00}. I was asked to respond in writing about the dispute which I did XX/XX/2018. Each amount had a separate case number but I told them the response was the same for both case numbers and stated the case numbers in my response. 

I received a letter telling me that had had not received anything from me and when I called they confirmed that they had and I did not need to do anything else. The merchant had 60 days to reply. 

In XX/XX/XXXX I got a notice as I do every month about my payment being due and I noticed they added the {$2000.00} credit back to my account. When I called to ask them why they said I would need to speak to the person managing my case and they would call me within 24 to 48 hours. Then I received a letter dated XXXX-XXXX-18 telling me they sent a letter XXXX-XXXX-18 requesting more information on the {$2000.00} charge and since I did not provide it to them they were adding it back to my account. This request was never sent to me. 

The next day I received a letter dated the same XXXX-XXXX-18 telling me they have found in my favor for the {$300.00}. I called to try and speak to someone and was told they would call me in 24 to 48 hours. 

Since my only communication regarding the dispute was sent XX/XX/2018 and I had not sent anything else to them, it is unimaginable that they could find in favor for one of the claims, ( Lowest ) and not the other. Both claims were addressed in the one response and they should have either rejected both or accepted both not split it. 

I have since called no less than 7 times each time never able to speak to a supervisor or anybody and told they would call me back in 24 to 48 hours. They even said they called and I told them I take my cell phone with me and I never got a call. They even said they left a message so on top of never getting a call I never got a message. I take my cell phone every place along with all documentation to discuss if they ever call and they never have. 

Now we are beyond time frames and they have been extremely negligent in dealing with this matter. I have written to the CEO called many many times and no return calls.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Despite multiple written requests, the erroneous items listed below continue to report on my credit report in violation of federal law. The last letter I sent to the Credit bureaus was dated XXXX XXXX ; but I never received a response from them. These items must be investigated and deleted in accordance with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). If you do not validate these items, I will take legal action against you. Please follow the law so that this matter can be resolved as soon as possible. 

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Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

This account was settled through insurance and needs to be removed from my credit report immediately
Complaint sub-issue: Banking errors

I referred a friend to XXXX XXXX, XXXX, in early XXXX. Both my friend and I were supposed to received a {$50.00} referral bonus after she completed the referral requirements. The requirements for the {$50.00} referral were to open a XXXX account using my referral link and making a {$300.00} deposit within 7 days of account opening. She completed these requirements and received her referral bonus the very same week. I received nothing, So I called XXXX. They told me to call back after 30 days if I don't receive the referral bonus. I called after 30 days and still received no help. All the customer rep keeps telling me is they emailed the promotions team and they're waiting for a response from them. I called multiple times after this and received no update whatsoever. Please get these people to credit me my referral bonus already. Here is the name and email of the friend that I referred so they can verify my referral. 

Name : XXXX XXXX Email : XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Can't temporarily delay making payments

I have attempted to resolve this issue on several occasions with Sallie Mae. I contacted the company 's customer service department in XX/XX/XXXX and explained that I had been laid off from my full-time job with a law firm due to the Covid-19 pandemic in XX/XX/XXXX. I further explained that a job offer that I received with the federal government was rescinded in XX/XX/XXXX due to budgetary reasons. I also informed the customer service agent that I could only obtain temporary work at the moment and that full-time hours were not guaranteed. The agent failed to offer me a deferment in order to temporarily stop payments. The agent stated that I no longer qualified for a deferment. A denial email was sent on XX/XX/XXXX. The agent then offered a plan that required me to make interest only payments on the loan. These payments amount to {$220.00} per month. I can not afford this monthly payment due to my loss of income. When I requested that the loans be remodified ( lowering the interest rate which lowers the payment ), I was denied this request without explanation. The agent simply stated that you can afford to make the payments of {$220.00} per month based on the financial information provided to Sallie Mae. I can not even pay rent for housing at this point. There is an arrears of rent at this point, yet Sallie Mae claims that I don't financially qualify for my loans to be remodified. In addition, the agent that spoke with on XX/XX/XXXX claimed that she worked in the loan modification department and was extremely rude. She stated that my loan payment would only be reduced by an insignificant amount so she didn't understand my need for modification. I would like her unprofessional behavior reported to management. At this point, I must borrow {$220.00} to pay the past due amount and prevent the negative reporting of information to the credit bureaus. However, the loan payments are 45 days past due so another {$220.00} is still due to bring the accounts current. This I can not afford at this time.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Regardless of the multiple written requests, the unverified account listed below are still reporting on my credit report in violation of federal law. The XXXX and Equifax Credit Bureaus 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 this account completely from my Credit Reports : XXXX XXXX XXXX  Date Opened : XX/XX/2015 Balance : {$45000.00}
Complaint sub-issue: No notice of investigation status/result

I XXXX XXXX states a complaint to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on a very poor reinvestigation by one of the largest credit reporting agencies. Even though I showed proof that my education loans were always in deferment and that the balances were eventually taken over by another service agency, I have never made one payment ever to the FED Loan Servicing. This collection agency was only operating as a credit reporting process after the initial procurement of the student loans. The loans were financed privately. This negative reporting is causing me severe financial hardship. The same credit rating states PAYS AS AGREED, while showing an immediately 90-day late payment status while the debt obligations were deferred from payments. This is highly discriminatory. I am a professional XXXX woman and I find this type of credit reporting to be racially biased and I have zero chance of ever refinancing with this abusive rating process. All credit reporting agencies have a responsibility to maintain the strict standards of not only the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, in addition to the high standards of equal rights protections such as the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. I believe that the Federal Trade Commission should have a full investigation on racial inequality when it comes to credit reporting processes and that all credit bureaus should maintain the sensitivity that is essential for fairness pertaining to matters of race. My previous complaint brought no action, even though the negative payment history must be deleted permanently. If I do not receive the proper reinvestigation by the credit bureau against XXXX. I will proceed a complaint with the attorney general of my state residency. This improper reporting process is causing me hard financial hardship that can only be understood by minorities such as myself trying to better their lives through education, and working several full time jobs and raise a family at the same time. My credit report needs to have the negative payment history purged permanently.
Complaint sub-issue: Public record information inaccurate

TODAYS DATE : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX SOC SEC # XXXX DOB XX/XX/XXXX ADDRESS XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, TX XXXX To Whom it May Concern : I've just reviewed my credit report and have noticed there are several inaccurate items on my report : PLEASE REMOVE THE BANKRUPCY FROM MY CREDIT REPORT AS IT HAS BEEN OVER 7 YEARS In addition, there are a number of credit accounts which have been inactive for more than 7 years. As you know, the FCRA states that all credit older than 7 years should be removed from my report. The following accounts should be removed : I have enclosed proof from my XXXX XXXX of it being over 7 years reporting on my credit Sincerely, XXXX, XXXX XXXX SOC SEC # XXXX DOB XX/XX/XXXX ADDRESS XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX, XXXX, TX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Didn't receive terms that were advertised

I opened the account as I was advertised to receive {$700.00} bonus if I deposit {$50000.00} within 21 days of account opening and keep the balance of {$50000.00} for 60 days. I opened the account on XX/XX/2021 and met all requirements. No bonus was posted for me.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX, and 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 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions
Complaint sub-issue: Can't stop withdrawals from your account

I have an account with PNC. For the past year a ACH has been taking money out of my account listed below. for a total {$1400.00} PNC has told me they have no way of tracking who is taking this money. They have given me the phone # of XXXX XXXX listed below is the response I received via email form them. PNC the last time I spoke to them said the charges originates from XXXX XXXX and gave me the same contact the XXXX XXXX who said they do not take money from anyone account.
I only discovered that they were removing money from my account in early may and filed two Disputes for the last 60 days as my local branch manger suggested. PNC later sent me a letter rejecting the dispute and saying I only have 24 hours to file a dispute. Dispute the Branch Manger ( XXXX XXXX ) say that they blocked future withdraws from this account. I had to file another dispute on XX/XX/XXXX for  {$170.00}.
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This all started after I switch cc providers from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, whom I have contacted and they said my account has been closed since last year and they have not taken any money since. Who ever is taking this money has never sent me a statement re these charges or have I authorized whoever to take money from me.
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We are not authorized to remove money from anyones account. Please speak to your bank and they will be able to tell you which company is removing the money.
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Regards, XXXX, Administrator XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : ( XXXX ) XXXX, ext.XXXX XXXX : ( XXXX ) XXXX Direct ( XXXX ) XXXX  Sprout of success May your business blossom!
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XX/XX/XXXX CORPORATE ACH XXXX BANKCARD DEPOSIT CCDISCOUNT {$100.00} XX/XX/XXXX {$99.00} Corporate ACH Ccdiscount Bankcard Deposit XXXX XX/XX/XXXX {$99.00} Corporate ACH Ccdiscount Bankcard Deposit XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX {$99.00} Corporate ACH Ccdiscount Bankcard Deposit XXXX XX/XX/XXXX {$99.00} Corporate ACH Ccdiscount Bankcard Deposit XXXX XX/XX/XXXX {$180.00} Corporate ACH Ccdiscount Bankcard Deposit XXXX XX/XX/XXXX  {$88.00} Corporate ACH Ccdiscount Bankcard Deposit XXXX XX/XX/XXXX {$100.00} Corporate ACH CR CD Dep Bankcard Deposit XXXX XX/XX/XXXX {$81.00} Corporate ACH Ccdiscount Bankcard Deposit XXXX XX/XX/XXXX {$79.00} Corporate ACH Ccdiscount Bankcard Deposit XXXX XX/XX/XXXX {$0.00} Corporate ACH CR CD Dep Bankcard Deposit XXXX XX/XX/XXXX {$140.00} Corporate ACH CR CD Dep Bankcard Deposit XXXX XX/XX/XXXX {$150.00} Corporate ACH Ccdiscount Bankcard Deposit XXXX XX/XX/XXXX {$87.00} Corporate ACH CR CD Dep Bankcard Deposit XXXX XX/XX/XXXX {$0.00} Corporate ACH CR CD Dep Bankcard Deposit XXXX XX/XX/XXXX {$68.00} Corporate ACH Ccdiscount Bankcard Deposit XXXX XX/XX/XXXX {$0.00} Corporate ACH CR CD Dep Bankcard Deposit XXXX XX/XX/XXXX {$76.00} Corporate ACH Ccdiscount Bankcard Deposit XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

I have contacted XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX since XX/XX/2022 to have an account status corrected which is being reported as Open. This account was paid in full XX/XX/2022 account with XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX with account number ending in XXXX. Its still showing as paid collection Open
Complaint sub-issue: Personal information incorrect

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. " XXXX XXXX XXXX : XXXX XXXX, 2022 '' my ssn : XXXX Address : XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, IL XXXX Previous address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, IL XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Can't get other flexible options for repaying your loan

I am requesting the periods of XX/XX/XXXX through XX/XX/XXXX of the No bill due period be counted on all loans towards my 120 payments as I would have made a payment if they were not in Administrative Forbearance when determining the outcome of my Borrower Defense Application 3 years later. With the additional payments being counted I will reach the 120 payments required for forgiveness. I am willing to pay the loan payments from XX/XX/XXXX through XX/XX/XXXX that were in Administrative Forbearance.

Per the article here : XXXX XXXX It states the following : The Department will address forbearance steering by : Conducting a One-Time Account Adjustment to Count Certain Long-Term Forbearances toward IDR and PSLF Forgiveness Borrowers steered or inappropriately placed into long-term forbearances miss out on critical progress toward IDR and PSLF forgiveness ; this can set them back years. The Departments regulations and servicer contracts have safeguards, including a 12-month limit for any single use of forbearance, and a 36-month cumulative limit on discretionary forbearance. A review of past forbearance use shows that long-term use of forbearance was remarkably widespread. More than 13 % of all Direct Loan borrowers between XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX have used forbearance for at least 36 months cumulatively. These changes will be applied automatically to borrowers accounts later this year. To mitigate the harms of inappropriate steering into long-term forbearance, FSA will conduct a one-time account adjustment that will count forbearances of more than 12 months consecutive and more than 36 months cumulative toward forgiveness under IDR and PSLF. Borrowers who were steered into shorter-term forbearances will be able to seek account review by filing a complaint with the FSA Ombudsman at StudentAid.gov/feedback. 
I am requesting a one-time account adjustment from XX/XX/XXXX through XX/XX/XXXX as my loans were in Administrative Forbearance when determining the outcome of my Borrower Defense Application 3 years later as I am willing to make back payments. 
Attached is my Borrower Defense Application dated XX/XX/XXXX, emails from the Borrower Defense Department putting my loans in Administrative Forbearance and the when the application was approved XX/XX/XXXX.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below 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 XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section2 : 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 if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.