Johnade/consumer_complaints_cfpb huggingface dataset:
Complaint sub-issue: Didn't receive enough information to verify debt

I receive a collection notice for a visit to the Emergency Room of a hospital. Even though I submitted my insurance cards during my visit. It is astonishing that the hospital would place the bill with a collection agency and the collection agency would report the collection to the credit reporting company 's without billing any of my 3 medical insurance policies that I had submitted to the employees of the hospital during my visit. I would like this item to be removed from my credit report. They did not follow proper procedures by billing my medical insurance for the visit.
Complaint sub-issue: Don't agree with the fees charged

My loan with XXXX XXXX was disbursed XX/XX/XXXX. My payments do not start until XX/XX/XXXX. Since the disbursement I have received monthly " billing '' emails, although these emails always ( correctly ) stated that a payment wasn't actually due and any payments I make would be optional. Then suddenly in XX/XX/XXXX - two years after the loan disbursement - XXXX XXXX started showing amounts that they stated were due ( even though my repayment start date, again, isn't for another three years ). On XX/XX/XXXX they charged me a late fee, even though - again - my repayment start date isn't until XX/XX/XXXX. Because of this late fee for absolutely no reason, my credit score dropped six points ; so now I have to go through the hassle of filing an appeal with the credit reporting agencies because XXXX XXXX is trying to collect on payments that aren't even due yet. I contacted the rep at XXXX XXXX who sent me the payment due notice to ask for an explanation of what they were doing, and after not getting a response for over two weeks I then contacted the VP of customer service at XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, and he also chose not to respond ( it's been ten days and counting ).
Complaint sub-issue: Old information reappears or never goes away

Flagship credit has listed wrong information on credit reports. Car was totaled in XXXX. Never heard from company over any balance. In XXXX they list a balance they say I owe on credit report. Loan is over 9 years old and they are reporting it like its a new loan. Dates ate inaccurate and I want it removed. I contacted them and now they put it from a open to closed loan but its still showing on credit report with inaccurate information
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX  Account # XXXX, XXXX, XXXX and XXXX has violated my rights. 

15 U S C 1681 section 602A. 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 account without my written consent
Complaint sub-issue: Was not notified of investigation status or results

I have been disputing inaccurate information that is on my credit reports. I started disputing information on XX/XX/2019. Since then I have also sent letters on XX/XX/2019 and XX/XX/2019. I have not received responses from the bureaus throughout the process other than XXXX  and Experian stating they will no longer investigate items on my report. They are clearly receiving my disputes, but not responding. I have included the letters I've sent to the bureaus as proof.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

When I reviewed my credit report, I discovered that some of the information was erroneous. The 3 credit bureaus must validate this account in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). This is not a duplicate nor is this complaint being filed by a third party, I am filing this complaint myself. Please see this complaint is processed to the letter of the law. It is not authorized to fail to validate this reporting account as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. The account need to investigate and correct from erroneous reporting in my file are listed on my credit report : XXXX XXXX XXXX Open Date XX/XX/2017 Balance : {$0.00}
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

im a XXXX year old man with XXXX and find the process of submitting my id theft report to both XXXX and EQ extremely confusing and stressful.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I am so confused why XXXX  XXXX is being reported as late when I always make my payments on time. Please take this error off my credit report. It is unfair when I am paying this account on time
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Equifax and XXXX are reporting incorrectly that I am ( 120 180 ) days late on XXXX/XXXX  partial account number XXXX. ( Please see page attached from my credit report. ) This account reports a {$0.00} balance and {$0.00} past due. I am not disputing any prior late payments however, this account is being reported as if I am past due in present day. Please keep in mind that it is impossible to be late on accounts where nothing is owed and nothing is past due. This false reporting of lates is seriously harming my credit score and this line item needs to be removed from my credit report. I have contacted the bureaus to remove these however, I have not been successful.
Complaint sub-issue: Denied request to lower payments

Back in   XXXX   XXXX     I went to  XXXX   XXXX   XXXX  for an oil change and I came out driving a new   XXXX    XXXX   XXXX   XXXX . My monthly payments are currently {$530.00}. I have tried numerous times to get out of my issues but I have been denied over and over again. I currently owe {$17000.00} on a car that costs {$23000.00}. Which does n't make sense to me or anyone.
Complaint sub-issue: Was not notified of investigation status or results

I called each credit bureau early XX/XX/2021 because I noticed accounts reporting inaccurately and they all told me to send disputes including my ID, SS #, and a utility bill proving my identity and address. So XX/XX/XXXX I sent out my disputes CERTIFIED MAIL and I have proof they were received. They have NOT updated, deleted, or even responded to me. Please help
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Accounts and records XXXX XXXX  XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX  XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX are not mine. I am coming to you to contest against accounts listed under my name and I know are not mine. I have sent several letters to the company and credit reporting agencies on XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, and XX/XX/XXXX. There seems to be a confusion on the accounts being association to me and I do not take responsibility for something that is not mine. I have contacted the listed companies as well. It is stated per 15 USC 1692 ( g ) Validation of Debts that only way an account can be validated is by speaking with me not a 3rd party company. I am fully aware that NO court system provides any type of court filing of bankruptcy or record. Where are you actually getting the record from and what authority do you have to give that information?
Complaint sub-issue: Billing dispute for services

I TRY TO DISPUTE INFORMATION WITH XXXX, XXXX, EQUFIAX THAT'S NOT TRUE I HAVE DONE EVERYTHING AND STILL NO ONE IS HELPING ME
Complaint sub-issue: Add-on products and services

I purchased a tour with my CITI card in XX/XX/2019 because it offered {$5000.00} in trip cancellation and protection insurance. In XXXX of 2019 this benefit was cancelled for new purchases but I have been assured that since my purchase was before the cancelation that it is still in effect. 

My tour company requires that I send the benefits wording in writing. I have called the benefits vendor ( CITI ) multiple times to get a written copy of these benefits. I've been told verbally that I do have the benefits but have been refused written proof. 

I had saved links to the original benefits but CITI had already removed those web pages and replaced it with current benefits. So without written proof, that CITI is refusing ( multiple times ) to provide me, these benefits will not be recognized by the Tour Company.
Complaint sub-issue: Frequent or repeated calls

Enhanced Resource Centers is a debt collection company based in Florida. Since XXXX, XXXX, this company has been calling me at least once a day, sometimes twice a day, EXCEPT on weekends, from a toll free number XXXX XXXX. Not once has I received any written communication nor a voicemail stating the amount of the debt, the kind of debt, et al. 

I blocked this number but this company managed to call anyway. I do have an app on my phone that blocks any number of which I am unfamiliar yet this company was able to bypass the block. 

After much of this harassment, I finally submitted a complaint to the XXXX XXXX XXXX and asked them to help me resolve this problem. I was forwarded a response from Enhanced Resource Centers that was sent to the XXXX stating that " ERC was not made aware that the number we were calling was incorrect for the consumer we were attempting to reach prior to this complaint. '' They then had the temerity to request that I contact them to " add into our internal Do-Not-Call records to prevent further contacts from our office. '' I did not receive an apology either. The person who sent the letter was someone named XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX who refers himself as " Director of Legal. '' I looked this guy up on the Florida XXXX XXXX website ; XXXX is NOT an XXXX. He DOES have social media accounts however. 

This company is rated " B '' on the XXXX XXXX XXXX website and with good reason. They have had many people complain about them which complaints are also posted on the XXXX website. This company is unscrupulous in that they continue calling people who may or may not owe money and I even went ahead and requested and received a free credit report to find out if there was a debt that I failed to repay. The credit report came back unblemished which is what I expected. 

Enhanced Resource Centers needs to be contacted by the attorney general with a cease and desist letter and/or at least be sued for deceptive practices.
Complaint sub-issue: Can't get other flexible options for repaying your loan

I went to school for two semesters and accumulated a debt over 15000. Lost my job and requested a hard ship and no contact was ever made to let me know options. I have tried to call both companies to work out and debit resolution since they are old and no can locate my account via social or name but are holding me responsible for a debit that can be forgotten a
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ), has violated my rights.

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have a 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

XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX est I'm trying to refi my mortgage. I am filling out the online app for RUOFF mortgage company. Their site uses a third party software called " XXXX XXXX '' that walks me through certain steps. ( sort of like a tax program ). I am nearly finished with the application and notice that my credit report has already been added and is viewable at the bottom of my form. I open the file and see a couple of things on my credit report that I have questions about. Just above my excellent credit score is a phone number to XXXX. I call that number. XXXX. An XXXX woman answers and asks me for my name, phone, address, city, state and zip. She asked me to say AND SPELL all of my information for her recording so she can be sure to keep my information " safe, '' and to send me to the next person to answer my questions. She then thanks me and says that the next person is the manager. She transfers me. He is also XXXX and very hard to understand. He confirms my information and says he's going to read the legal information to me so I know I'm protected and to please NOT interrupt him. He starts talking sooooo fast that I can not understand a word he is saying. He says, it's ok, he's going to send a followup email with this information. I ask when I can ask my questions -he says " in a moment, that because of safety, I need to give you a verification number right after I'm finished and when you say, verify, I'll answer. '' I started getting upset with him and asked him who he was. He did not answer. He said, verify -I wouldn't, so he did and immediately an ad is played where I am asked to purchase vitamins. He comes back on and I say, why would you play me an ad about vitamins when I have questions about my credit. He says because you might like them. I say NO, and ask him who he is working for. He hangs up with a chuckle at the end and says, call this number for your credit questions : XXXX. I did not call that number, I called my credit card company immediately and they had already flagged a charge. I'm very concerned that they have other information about me and not sure where to go next with this important information. My credit card company is going to send an ID theft kit. Also, just a reminder -This number is off of my refinance loan application credit report on Ruoff Mortgage 's application site. XXXX. People need to know this. Ive attached a screenshot. Thank you for any help you might offer.
Complaint sub-issue: Add-on products and services

I 've been noticing that I had been having some unauthorized charge on my Best Buy ( Citibank/ XXXX /  XXXX   - whatever it is called now ) account called " Debt Protection/Debt Cancellation. '' I never really thought anything of it. Further into doing research, I noticed it had been on my account for  two ye ars ( the oldest statement that I can see online is from   XXXX   XXXX    ),  and I 'm assuming this probably has been happening unknowingly for much much longer. It 's been around $  XXXX  {$18.00} every month. I NEVER ever purchased this or authorized this, because I have no need for that service or any similar service. Every time I buy something anywhere and they ask for any kind of additional protection, I always say no.  Plus, I h ave n't charged anything to my card in years and years and years.     I saw online that  Citibank had n umerous complaints and there was a  Class Action lawsuit and that they were fined {$35.00} million and forced to reimburse {$700.00} million to customers. I NEVER got notified or refunded at all or   received any notification that this had occurred. This is actually the first time I 'm hearing about ( ever since I did research online this week ). I would like to find out when the charges started and be reimbursed for the entire amount up until currently, as well as having the whole " debt protection '' charge cancelled and removed from my account indefinitely. I 've even read about people having the charges on their card even after their card is paid off and the account is closed. I do n't want that to end up happening to me.     I contacted Best Buy and they sent me this message " We received your recent request regarding your account. We have received your request to change or cancel your debt protection enrollment. This process is handled by  XXXX , a third party vendor, please contact them directly at  XXXX  ( TDD/TTY : Use Relay Service ) Monday  thru  Friday  XXXX   XXXX  ET to  XXXX   XXXX  ET, Saturday   XXXX   XXXX   ET to   XXXX   XXXX   ET and Sunday  XXXX   XXXX  ET to   XXXX   XXXX   ET. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance. '' I 've never heard of  XXXX  or was ever informed of this Debt Cancellation service, and I do n't want to play phone tag.     The account should also be closed - as of    XXXX    ( I still have a balance on it  ).   The account is n't active, but yet they are still charging me for this " debt cancellation service. '' Once the balance is paid off, I do NOT want them to continue charging me for something that I do n't want. That   XXXX   is also the number on my statement each month.     ( I have attache d two screenshots - one is a sta tement from   XXXX   XXXX  , and it states that I purchased " debt protection, '' which is not true, because this is the first I had ever heard of it! ) I 'd like to get this resolved as quickly and less painful as possible. I would also like for that money from all of those years be reimbursed.
Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

Dates : XXXX Original Dispute Letter Sent / XXXX Follow-up Letter Sent Summary : This compliant surrounds all three credit reporting agencies ( Equifax, XXXX and XXXX ) non-compliance with federal guidelines. I disputed inaccurate information on my credit report on XXXX. There was a total of 4 issues disputed, with 1 being fully addressed/removed due to inaccurate information. As a follow-up to the original communication, a second communication was provided for action on XXXX. 

To date my disputes approach the 90 mark. There has been no response from Equifax, XXXX or XXXX. Clearly, the have circumvented federal guidelines with no action take or corresponding communication to address my disputes. Lastly, I understand the challenges from an operational perspective due to COVID-19. 

However, the challenges do not circumvent federal guidelines and or laws. All 3 CRA 's have had more than enough reasonable time to address my issues at or beyond 90 days.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

XXXX XXXX XXXX is consistently and intentionally furnishing inaccurate and incorrect information to the consumer reporting agencies against me. I began to notice the inaccurate reporting in XX/XX/2022. I submitted disputes to all three credit reporting agencies. It is now XX/XX/2022 and I am tired of the aggravated identity theft, invasion of privacy and the hostile nature of which I am being treated. 


15 U.S. Code 1681s2 - Responsibilities of furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies ( a ) DUTY OF FURNISHERS OF INFORMATION TO PROVIDE ACCURATE INFORMATION 1 ) PROHIBITION ( A ) Reporting information with actual knowledge of errors 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. 

The inaccurate information reporting on my consumer reports include XXXX XXXX XXXX reporting the following inaccuracies : Incorrect account numbers, inaccurate account types, differences in account detail/type, date last active was different, differences in date last reported, comments differed, differences in balance, ect. 

This is out of compliance pursuant to 15 U.S.Code 1681e I have proof of intentional and inaccurate reporting MULTIPLE times a month. This is harassment, and abuse. XXXX XXXX XXXX is causing me tremendous financial harm, I have documented proof of inaccurate reporting across Equifax, XXXX and XXXX. I have submitted the following complaints against Prestige : CFPB complaints ( XXXX ), XXXX  Complaints, I have submitted Attorney General complaints for both Texas and Utah. XXXX XXXX XXXX continues to violate my consumer rights with willful noncompliance which is a violation pursuant to 15 U.S.Code 1681n ( a ) ( 1 ) ( a ). 
These are violations of my consumer rights.The reporting of such inaccurate information has caused severe damage to my character, my reputation, my general mode of living and my ability to obtain credit for personal and house purposes. The inaccurate reporting has damaged my livelihood.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

In accordance with the FCR act ... .the following companies has violated my rights as listed below. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Acct # XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX In ( Acct # XXXX ) The XXXX XXXX ( Acct # XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Acct # XXXX ) 15 USC 1681 sec. 602 A states I have the right to privacy. In addition, 15 USC 1681 sec. 604 A sec 2 states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

In XX/XX/XXXX my XXXX XXXX XXXX got totalled by a XXXX Truck. My attorneys won the case XXXX  was liable. {$11000.00} or more was paid towards the car. When signed for the original contract auto loan I paid for Gap Insurance which was added to the loan. My car insurance totalled my car out XX/XX/XXXX. The remainder of the loan is supposed to be paid by Gap Insurance through XXXX. All correspondence went to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Gap Specialist XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX mostly through email with subject line Regarding Ally Acc # XXXX and sent documents to this email. After I sent documents. No more correspondence from the Gap Specialist. So I assumed they got their money because if they didn't then I should have been contacted by the Gap Specialist who has my email XXXX, phone number XXXX.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

Inaccurate and fraudulent accounts reported from my credit report. Contacted debt collector, asked for proof of the alleged debt specifically the alleged original application bearing my signature they have not been able to provide such proof to me. Therefore, you are reporting misleading false accounts. The following accounts were : 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Despite multiple written requests, the erroneous accounts listed below continue to report on my credit report in violation of federal law. The last letter I sent to the 3 credit bureaus was dated XX/XX/2022 ; but I never received a response from them. These accounts must be investigated and deleted in accordance with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). If you do not validate these accounts, I will take legal action against you. Please follow the law so that this matter can be resolved as soon as possible. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX, has violated my rights, original creditor was XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 
I am not liable for this debt with XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX The Account was previously charged off. The Account originated on XX/XX/XXXX with XXXXXXXX XXXX The last payment in the amount of {$67.00} was received on XX/XX/XXXX. The Account charged off on XX/XX/XXXX with a balance of $ XXXXHas 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 15 U.S. Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports ( 2 ) In accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates.

15 U.S. Code 1681g - Disclosures to consumers ( 1 ) All information in the consumers file at the time of the request, except that ( A ) if the consumer to whom the file relates requests that the first 5 digits of the social security number ( or similar identification number ) of the consumer not be included in the disclosure and the consumer reporting agency has received appropriate proof of the identity of the requester, the consumer reporting agency shall so truncate such number in such disclosure ; and ( B ) nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to require a consumer reporting agency to disclose to a consumer any information concerning credit scores or any other risk scores or predictors relating to the consumer.

15 U.S. Code 1681c - Requirements relating to information contained in consumer reports ( 5 ) Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.