Johnade/consumer_complaints_cfpb huggingface dataset:
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

To whom it may concern while checking my most recent Credit Report I notice inquiries that I did not authorize mad by the following companies. 

prestige fin XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/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 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 XX/XX/XXXX I did not authorize ant employee by these companies to make any inquiries and view my credit. Please validate this information with these companies and provide me with the documentation bearing my signature authorizing these inquiries. 

Finally request that these item be deleted from my credit report if these sign documentation can not be provided
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Equifax mishandled my personal information including Name, Social Security #, Address, Birthdate, etc. resulting in a data breach in XXXX/XXXX 2017 that they confirmed I was affected by per their " Potential Impact '' site www.equifaxsecurity2017.com.
They have put myself and millions of others at risk of identity theft/fraud due to negligent security protocols in handling consumer information. They are further attempting to capitalize on the situation by signing injured parties THEY are responsible for up for " trial periods '' of their ID protection services. 

They are simultaneously defrauding these injured parties with hidden terms of service that waive their right to sue the company in what is clearly a situation of criminal negligence/fraudulent behavior as indicated by the three Equifax executives that dumped stock immediately prior to the data breach announcement.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

According to North Carolina Law ; General Statute, Section 1-52.1 of the North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, The Statute of Limitations that governs the debts that are being reported to my credit file by XXXX XXXX XXXX validate the fact that these debts being reported have expired and fallen outside of the statutes of limitations. You can reference XXXX XXXX with the link below, but at this time I demand that all entries on my credit file be removed from all credit bureaus under the guidelines set forth by the State of North Carolina Law. 

Please remove all entries by XXXX XXXX XXXX from my credit files immediately as the expirations of these collections expired a considerable amount of time ago. 

XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I took a look at my credit report I saw a few fraudulent accounts on my report. I have been trying to remove them but I was unable to remove them. Please help me remove the accounts.
Complaint sub-issue: Personal information

I have never been In Kansas, Oklahoma ; I was born in XX/XX/XXXX, not XX/XX/XXXX, I have never had any business name " XXXX ''.
Complaint sub-issue: Reinserted previously deleted info

One Company put in my credit Report a Debt for XXXX dollars for XXXX time. 
XXXX time i did a claim in the All of XXXX Credit Buro : The Result was : DELETED THE ACCOUNT. This account do n't belong to me or was Used my name. 
XXXX Time : The Collection Company tried to Put again this Debt in My Credit Report. I did a Claim and the Result : The Account was deleted. XXXXAnd Today XXXX/XXXX/XXXX i was checking my credit report and appear again this account. Equifax do n't send any information why or the reason that this Collection appear again in MY CREDIT REPORT. 
I need your Protection for eliminated this account for ever of my Credit Report. And Also put the penalty for Equifax because do n't obey the Law for reinsert Collection deleted for XXXX time. Of course the worst situation is They had proof for my XXXX claim that this Debt is n't mine.
Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took too long

it has been more than 30 day that i send out a letter disputing wrong information on my report and I have not received anything as im writing this complain on XXXX/XXXX/16
Complaint sub-issue: Public record information inaccurate

Issue : Chapter  XXXX  filed  XXXX     2010.    According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, a  Chapter   XXXX  bankruptcy will be removed from your credit report after  seven years.      However, the Credit bureaus ( except  XXXX   ) s till report Chapter  XXXX  on my credit report. In particular the Credit bureau that On Site uses to do background check on apartment applicants : this is adversely affecting my ability to lease an apartment ; Relocating for a job.     Please assist. Thank you.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Upon reviewing my updates, the incorrect information was still present in my reports which I believe has been taken care of due to the written appeals I sent. The last letter sent to the 3 credit Bureaus was XX/XX/2022, but no response was ever received from them to date. Thus, their action has violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC Sections 1681i, which states that continued reports of the unverified accounts without any proof provided, within the time allowed by law, is not authorized. The following accounts listed below are still reporting on my Credit Reports and need to update immediately : XXXX XXXX Balance : {$280.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$160.00}
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I AM VICTIM OF IDENTITY THEFT, I PLEA IS TO HAVE THIS FRAUDULENT XXXX  XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT REMOVED FROM MY CREDIT REPORT. THE ACCOUNT WAS OPENED WITHOUT MY CONSENT, THE CHARGES AND THE PAYMENTS MADE ARE NOT DONE BY ME. I HAVE NEVER REQUESTED THIS ACCOUNT TO BE OPENED. THIS ACCOUNT CURRENTLY IS CLOSED WITH A XXXX BALANCE,, NEVER THE LESS THIS IS A FRAUDULENT ACCOUNT AND ITS NOT MINE,
Complaint sub-issue: Public record information inaccurate

not correct address on account that over ten years old account that been on report for seven years
Complaint sub-issue: Charged too much interest

I purchased a pool table from XXXX 's on XX/XX/XXXX with their Brand Source Credit Card under a 0 % interest promotion. I had my balance down to {$450.00} when I received a statement showing a current balance of XXXX. I called customer service to inquire about the balance and was told because I did not pay it off within the promotion I am required to pay the back interest beginning from XX/XX/XXXX. This is very upsetting because none of this was communicated when I made the purchase. I understand paying the interest going forward on the remaining balance, but due to the lack of communication on their end, my balance is now tripled. I have never missed or been late on a payment and this is truly bad business on their end. The previous interest rate needs to be rescinded, and the interest needs to begin with the balance of that was due before the {$720.00} in interest was added to my account.
Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

On XX/XX/2021, I sent the credit reporting agencies letters notifying them that they are in violation of FCRA 15 USC 1681b ( f ) reporting inquiries without my authorization or a permissible purpose and the true and lending act 15 USC 1666 ( b ). I am in distress and this matter has affected me from getting access to different forms of credit which is needed during this time of a pandemic. I will be left no choice but to seek legal remedies shall this issue not be taken care of.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt is not yours

On XX/XX/2008, a Parent Plus Loan was disbursed with me as the co-signer. The problem is that on that date I was a minor. I was only XXXX years old at the time and therefore I was legally unable to cosign the loan. My signature is of no value. It was the responsibility of Great Lakes to run my social security number and deny my co-signing before securing the loan. Not only is this unethical but it is illegal as well since minors can not legally cosign for loans. This was a mistake on behalf of Great Lakes and it needs to be corrected.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

On XX/XX/2021 i contacted CoreLogic PER THE FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT Section 605A. [ 15 U.S.C. 1681c-1 ] to please place a security freeze on my information. I did not consent nor authorize CoreLogic or anyone employed by this company to the share my information to the public, specifically with data aggregators who are looking to collect information on my behalf. This is a major violation of my privacy rights and demand to have my entire credit file REMOVED from their data institution.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

XXXX XXXX  fraud on reporting along with attorneys General Child support fraud
Complaint sub-issue: Can't get other flexible options for repaying your loan

I am writing to you today regarding my student loan account which I had while I was a student at XXXX University. The purpose of my correspondence is to see if you would be willing to make a " goodwill '' adjustment on the reporting of this account to the three credit agencies. 

During the time period this account was established I had was very happy with the service, I was however not the ideal customer and made mistakes with my handling of the account. I should have kept better records regarding the account and I take full responsibility. I became aware of the unpaid balance when I got a copy of my credit report in XX/XX/2018. 

I know that payment was my responsibility and I am not attempting to justify this breach in the user agreement, I was however hoping you might review the circumstances under which this nonpayment occurred and consider removing the negative trade line associated with this account from my three credit reports. 

As soon as I became aware of the balance I contacted DEPT OF ED/ NEL NET I consolidated my loans, refinanced my debts for an easier payment schedule, and closed all accounts paid in full. I provide this not to justify why the account was unpaid, but rather to show that the issue with my student loan account is not a good indicator of my actual credit worthiness. I hope that DEPT OF ED/ NEL NET is willing to work with me on erasing this mark from my credit reports. 

Your kind consideration in this matter is greatly appreciated. 

Best Regards, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX   XXXX, NJ XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I am an identity theft victim, and I am filing this complaint because of the false information I discovered in my reports. The following things are not associated with me, and neither have I authorized them or received any money, products, or services as a result of identity theft. The Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC Section 1681i, has not been followed by the XXXX, XXXX, and Equifax Credit Bureaus, therefore it is illegal to continue publishing unverified information within the legal time frame without any supporting documentation. I'm asking the credit reporting companies to entirely delete the bogus accounts and information from my credit file in line with Fair Credit Reporting Act section XXXX. The items that are reflecting on my credit reports are listed below : 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 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX Additionally, I'm going to ask the credit bureaus to send me copies of any documents with my signature on them that serve as confirmation that the disputed things belong to me. The prompt removal of the disputed items will be greatly appreciated if the Credit Bureaus discover a not-signed agreement. 
that my credit reports are containing :
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

EQUIFAX Complaint- Inaccuracy and false reporting XXXX XXXX- {$3600.00} XXXX XXXX- {$2400.00} EQUIFAX is the only bureau reporting this false account information
Complaint sub-issue: Don't agree with the fees charged

I contacted the CFPB back in  XXXX  or  XXXX  with problems wi th Sallie Mae. After you contacted them, they finally told me they did have a forbearance. Now, I still do not have a job. Every month they increase the interest. This month my interest sits on 3 loans : 10.375 %, 9.750 %, and 8 %. These interest rates are highway robbery, and every month they increase. How are students suppose to pay loans back? Student loans are meant to help students not destroy them. I am a single mother and struggling to get a job even after completing school. They make it to where I will spend the rest of my life struggling to pay back their loans. It 's only Sallie Mae that is highway robbery. My federal loans have been extremely nice and helpful.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

After pulling my credit report in XX/XX/XXXX I noticed that there was a single late payment on my account that was incorrect. Within the next two months several more had been added to my account showing 30 day late payments. I contacted US Bank and the credit agencies multiple times showing my payments were made on time. I have filed several disputes with the credit agencies and US Bank. As of today XXXX is still showing four 30 day late payments. 

Due date XX/XX/XXXX : Paid XX/XX/XXXX ( {$160.00} ) Reporting 30 day late Paid XX/XX/XXXX ( {$180.00} ) Reporting 30 day late Paid XX/XX/XXXX ( {$190.00} ) Reporting 30 day late Paid XX/XX/XXXX ( {$610.00} ) Reporting 30 day late
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

i woke to find inquires that arent mine on my report and equifax will not remove them
Complaint sub-issue: Other problem getting your report or credit score

applied application to XXXX XXXX for a credit card and i was turned down buy consumer reporting agency for no credit history the reporting agency was equifax i have called twice switch you all over place and never get to a live person my application id from XXXX is XXXX have run my credit score XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX I moved from XXXX to XXXX, XXXX in XX/XX/2017 should have no effect on credit score whydid citi bank not use other reporting agency beside just one thanks XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Other problem getting your report or credit score

Earlier this year I was added as an authorized user on my familys Citibank Credit card and the report still hasn't shown up on the XXXX  report after nearly 8months
Complaint sub-issue: No notice of investigation status/result

Equifax has repeatedly ignored my request to provide me with the documents that their company has on file that was used to verify the accounts I disputed. Its been 60+ days and they can not properly verify these accounts according Section 611 ( 5 ) ( A ) of the FCRA- they are required to " promptly delete all information which can not be verified '' that I 've disputed. Please resolve this immediately as its proving harmful to my credibility and deteriorating my peace of mind. Thank you
Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX is a fraudulent account that XXXX XXXX XXXX keeps reselling and the credit bureaus keep reinseting it without prior notification to me along with not taking into account that this is the same fraudulent account that was already removed from my credit reports. All of the documentation has been submitted to the credit bureaus along with the involved companies and the credit bureaus has failed to bock this account. Equifax, XXXX, XXXX. Equifax has had fraud paperwork, along with police reports and identity theft afidavit for over 2 months and has not completed the investigation. It has been over 60 days and equifax refuses to remove these fraudulent accounts ( XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX. in accordance to the FCRA. Both XXXX and equifax has removed these accounts and blocked them. Equifax has not completed this investigation in over 60 days
Complaint sub-issue: Public record information inaccurate

I have called the courts in North Carolina and the law offices where the bankruptcy was started and they stated that this should not have been reported due to me never going thru with the bankruptcy. There is also an accident that is reported and I have had to call XXXX and have them to verify in writing that I was never in an accident. LexisNexis is reporting these things on my credit report and it is inaccurate. It has caused me to have a higher insurance rate. The bankruptcy has caused me not to be hired at a job.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

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

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. 

XXXX Bank account- wrong opening date, wrong closing date, incorrect owner information, incorrect remarks based on who closed the account. 


furthermore there are inaccuracy in terms of my credit report middle initial being wrong.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt is not mine

Great Lakes has been calling me 5-10 times a day about my deceased father 's student loan. They have reported the debt as a delinquency on my credit and refuse to settle the debt when I called to explain the situation.
Complaint sub-issue: Confusing or misleading advertising about the credit card

Through my Credit Karma, I have received several emails stating I'm pre-approved for several Credit card offers with great approval odds & received a few lists of these companies. I'm trying to rebuild my credit, so I started reviewing some of them. Well after I decided to apply, I was denied and then seen there were several hard inquiries made to my credit report which made my credit score drop dramatically. One of those third party companies also required a deposit which I attempted to make but my bank had stopped the transaction as I have identity theft protection on my credit reports, I received a few follow ups regarding my deposit but I figured it was not meant to be and didn't reapply. 
My credit score is now suffering, and I never got approved after they said the odds of my approval are 100 %. This is very misleading and does significant damage to credit reports. I would also like this complaint to also be filed with the FTC as they have started filings on this.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Would like assistance in removing the account and inquiries from my reports. Did all the right things to get it removed but nothing happened.
Complaint sub-issue: Fee problem

Bank of the west doesnt actually let you opt out of overdraft fees. They use any monthly subscriptions or set up payments to overdraft your account and charge a XXXX dollar fee. Even if you opt out
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I discovered that some of the information on my credit report was incorrect when I reviewed it. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) require the 3 credit bureaus to validate these accounts ( A ). It is not permissible to fail to validate these reporting accounts as unverified information without providing any proof within the time frame specified by law. My credit report includes the following erroneous information that needs to be investigated and deleted : XXXX XXXX XXXX : {$0.00}
Complaint sub-issue: Frequent or repeated calls

I am XXXX years old. I have for the last month been called from Conn 's Stores about my account at least XXXX times per day. They called a number that belongs to my daughter who is XXXX. She was called by Conn 's last Friday while at the hospital XXXX at least 5 times. I am being called from XXXX different numbers possibly XXXX. I have had this account for years. I have never been harassed like this before. I take this debt seriously and will continue to pay monthly. Since I ca n't drive I have to rely on others to take me to pay on this account. Their main concern seems to be that I paid late this month. I also have XXXX. I do not want this company to call me again. I will continue to pay until I have paid all of it. This is harassment with the number of calls received on a daily basis. Please make them stop. I have a good credit rating.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt was paid

Discovery Financial Services attempting to collect a debt of {$210.00} for Emergency Services that was fully paid by my daughters insurance.
Complaint sub-issue: Problem with customer service

Monthly payment for XX/XX/XXXX made on XX/XX/XXXX, debited from my bank on XX/XX/XXXX.
Shortly after making payment, enrolled in direct debit/automatic payment for slight reduction in interest rate ( not notified, found on their site on my own ).
After enrolling in direct debit, account summary showed that I had a new payment due for XX/XX/XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX.
Suspended direct debit for one month to avoid making two payments, and contacted FedLoan customer service to address the error. Was told that they would correct it in their system.
Followed up with FedLoan on XX/XX/XXXX when my account still showed a payment due on XX/XX/XXXX. Was told again that they would correct it in their system but that it would take 10 days for it to be reflected on my account summary.
Checked my account summary on XX/XX/XXXX and it still showed payment due for XX/XX/XXXX.
Notified via email that my payment for XX/XX/XXXX is three days past due onXX/XX/XXXX. Called FedLoan customer service which then verified I had made a payment for XX/XX/XXXXand that it had been applied to my account, and reassured me they would correct the error.
Received another email on XX/XX/XXXX stating my payment was one week past due. Immediately sent them an email describing the series of events listed above, have yet to receive any response other than they have received an email from me.
As of XX/XX/XXXX my account is showing a payment made for XX/XX/XXXXon XX/XX/XXXX, and payment due for XX/XX/XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX, and a direct debit payment scheduled for XX/XX/XXXX.