Johnade/consumer_complaints_cfpb huggingface dataset:
Complaint sub-issue: Personal information

I sent a written demand to add a consumer statement per the erroneous XXXX account appearing as a collection on my report. I also called to verify receipt of my written correspondence on XXXX XXXX, 2015, at which time they advised they would add my consumer statement via dictation over the phone that day. I was given XXXX as a confirmation for that request. When calling on XXXX XXXX, 2015 to inquire why I had n't received a copy of my updated credit report reflecting the addition of my consumer statement, Equifax advised that the request was never properly processed. The rep claimed that she spoke to the Specialty Department who would add my consumer statement within XXXX hours, but that her system failed when trying to give me a confirmation number. Said XXXX XXXX who is the ONLY XXXX in Consumer Relations, who claims to have no direct line for contact nor any ID # claims that he can not 'guarantee ' to process my request and follow up with me to confirm that the consumer statement has been added. 
Also, I have made well over XXXX demands to remove the fraud alert, albeit temporary or extended, from my credit report. Equifax has repeatedly claimed that the fraud alert was removed. See attached credit report dated XXXX XXXX, 2015 which displays an 'Extended Fraud Alert ' and conspicuously so.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Inaccurate information showing on my credit report which is violation of the FTC and Fair Credit Act.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Suddenly I saw an account that is not mine. I am victim of identity theft and therefore I am asking you to help me and figure out how it happened. I mean howcome this unknow item appeared in my credit profile. I ask you to make investigation and remove this item from my rpofile. 

Please check this account : XXXX  XXXX, XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Deposits and withdrawals

On XX/XX/2022 my parents wrote me a check for {$2000.00}, I submitted the check via mobile deposit. XX/XX/XXXX Citi bank froze my funds without notice, I called in to see exactly what was happening when I was informed they believed the check was fraudulent and would be closing my account. I was told it would take 30-60 business days before the account is closed and any funds would be sent out to me after pleading my case and explaining to them the check was written y my dad and that I could have him verify his check with his bank I was told that would be satisfactory and I could then appeal the decision, after my dad spoke with his bank they informed him nothing was wrong with the check and no reports of fraud were sent or received, I called Citi bank back informed them of this and the rep continued to speak over me as much as possible and just hung up the phone on me.
Complaint sub-issue: Need information about your loan balance or loan terms

A few years ago I co-signed for a student loan for my niece and this information is now showing on my credit report as the co-signor. I am attempting to purchase a home and I need a letter from the servicer saying that the loan is current or in deferment. I lost contact with my niece and can not get her to get a letter on my behalf and the lender is telling me that they can not assist me because I am not the borrower. I can not close on my Mortgage loan without this information and I need assistance in obtaining it. I have four student loans on my credit report totaling {$63000.00} all beginning with the account number XXXX and without the account number or my nieces SSN they won't provide me with any information. Please help or I will lose my home!
Complaint sub-issue: Debt is not mine

I have contacted Enhanced Recover XXXX XXXX FLXXXX have mailed XXXX letters and numerous phone calls asking for information on a debt that is showing up on my credit report. I have even disputed it with the credit bureaus. I have not received a satisfactory answer. I have never had XXXX for anything. I asked for a signed contract showing my signature, the date of the service, time etc and nothing. I want this removed from all the credit bureaus, but nothing is happening with this collection agency.
Complaint sub-issue: No notice of investigation status/result

My credit is frozen with all three credit reporting agencies, but on XXXX XXXX 2015, XXXX XXXX issued me a brand new credit card. I sent letters to all three credit reporting agencies asking how it was possible for me to get a credit card when my credit is frozen and they responded with " There is an Active Security Freeze on your credit file. '' They did not answer my question. I want to know how it is possible, if there is an Active Security Freeze on my credit file was it possible for me to get a credit card.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I sent a letter on XX/XX/XXXX, to remove these items that are UNKNOWN to me. I came across this law today and according to the Per FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) you are required to remove/block any items not later than 4 business days. Ive already included this in my previous complaint & I am including it again., XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX SC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX AL XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX, SC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, AL XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$12000.00} XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$6200.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

I have noticed that I have a hard credit inquire from your company on my XXXX XXXX  and XXXX XXXX credit file that I did not authorize to acquire. As you probably know, Credit Reporting Agencies treat inquiries as a statement of fact and will not allow a consumer to dispute them. Since it is against federal law ( Fair Credit Reporting Act15 USC & 1681n ( a ) ( 1 ) ( B )  for an entity to view a customers credit report without a permissible purpose, I am writing to inquire as to your alleged purpose for doing so since I did not apply or request credit from your organization. Based on the evidence in my possession, this inquiry was performed under false pretenses as described in the understandable language of the law. 15 USC & 1681n ( a ) ( 1 ) ( B ) states, in part, in the case of liability of a natural person for obtaining a consumer report under false pretenses or knowingly without a permissible purpose, actual damages sustained by the consumer because of the failure or {$1000.00}, whichever is greater. I have filed a police report with the Sheriff 's Department XXXX XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/2018 with a report number # XXXX for identity theft, Name and unit of Reporting Deputy XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. This is informing you that this was a fraudulent application and I did not authorize your company to pull my report. I do hope that we can settle this matter amicably. Please remove this hard inquiry from my credit report upon receipt of this letter to avoid further damage to my credit. Your immediate attention is appreciated regarding this matter. Please contact me if you have any questions. Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX LA XXXX Email : XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

" " '' I have disputed this collection on this UNKNOWN XXXX for months.XXXX  and XXXX   have reversed them but Equifax is refusing too. Not to mention they will not give me an explanation as to why they wont overturn or fix this erroneous inaccurate claim that has affected my credit score tremendously. 
I am a victim of identity theft.CFPB please step up and fix this ASAP, pursuant to section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. '' '' ''
Complaint sub-issue: Old information reappears or never goes away

Best Buy/CBNA has started reporting again on my account after 9 years. It was a joint account that I had with an ex. It was charged off and disappeared from my report. Within just a few months ago It reappeared and will not go away. It violates 15 U.S.C. 1681c ( 1 ) of the FCRA and i've tried to resolve it through the dispute processes with no luck. It's adversely negatively affecting my credit and I need this resolved immediately. 

Contact Info : ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, SD XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying

On XXXX/XXXX/2017 at XXXX we received an automated call ( XXXX ) asking for a call back to XXXX. A call back was placed to MRS Associates and I stated to the operator that we have asked multiple times for calls to stop being placed to us. The operator very politely tried to go through our main numbers and stated that our main numbers have been blocked. Because the system does not allow for forwarding to the main number, a narrowing of what number is being used is impossible, as we have several numbers that forward to our main number if not answered.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase on your statement

On XXXX17 an online payment was made paying off balance of {$1200.00}. I did not initiate or make this payment as I had made a payment 3 days prior. I called Citibank and reported this to be fraudulent. As my checking account is tied to the CitiBank card via their website to make paying my bill easy. The credit card account had a very small available credit left on it. Asked to speak to fraud as again I stated I had not initiated this payment and was concerned that my information had been compromised and another made payment using the bank account on CitiBank website thus freeing up credit line enabling fraudulent charges to be made. CitiBank informed me that fraud does not work that way and that there is nothing they can do as it was an online payment. My personal bank was informed, they immediately put a stop payment on this charge being presented and advised I call CitiBank back and inform them of the stop payment. 
CitiBank was notified via phone and I was informed that I would incur a return check fee, as again they did not feel this was fraud. 
I made a 3rd phone call to Citibank again asking for the fraud department, I was denied speaking to them as they deemed this payment was not fraudulent. A supervisor did speak with me, she closed my account and promised to refund the return check fee when it appeared on my account. She also stated this is not a fraudulent transaction and that she was doing this as a precaution. 
This was a potential disaster, I had to beg and insist that it be remedied. I felt it was naive to deem it nonfraudulent because it was a payment. Again my bank account information is on the Citibank website so that I can easily make payments. It seems to me if someone got my info, got online and initiated payment allowing credit limit to be restored, they could have gone out on a spending spree with newly freed up credit limit.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

My Creditors negligence ( XXXX ) led to a late payment, and then they decided to ruin my credit : In or around XX/XX/2018, I had 2 credit cards with XXXX and had only been actively using 1 of them. I was logging into their website that consolidates XXXX accounts, making multiple payments per month and checking my balance frequently because I used my credit card heavily. 

On or around XX/XX/2018, my credit monitoring agency sent me an alert referencing XXXX. I checked online, saw nothing unusual, and I then called XXXX who authenticated my identity, opened up my profile and told me that my account was in good standing and to ignore the alert. 

2 months later, I learned that the alert was due to a recurring charge posted to my inactive credit card I was not using, and that it was now 90 days past due. I called XXXX again and paid the {$90.00} amount. I also explained to them that when I called earlier they had specifically told me to ignore it, that there must be a mistake, and I was in good standing- when actually that information was incorrect ( they recorded this conversation ). I also stated that when I go online, the card in questions was not being shown on the web dashboard that showed my other credit card and mortgage. I then asked that they clear up their mistake- they rudely said no. 

Given that this was a business credit card, and given that XXXX never reported to the credit bureaus when I did pay this card on time, I was shocked when they made the decision to report it as 90 days late thus decidingly crushing my credit score.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I would like to dispute certain information in my file which I believe is possibly Identity theft. This account was opened fraudulently therefore I am a victim of identity theft. The account was opened without my knowledge, consent, or authority. I have no idea how the theft took place, nor do I have knowledge of the suspects. I did not receive any money, goods, or services as a result of the identity theft. This is a strict violation of FCRA Section 605b. Equifax needs to remove the account from my file. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

This is XXXX XXXX submitting yet another CFPB complaint today regading the Credit Reporting Agencies. I am appalled by the lack of responsibility on the Credi Bureaus ' behalf. When will the Credit Bureaus going to fix all the erroneous information on my personal credit file? For the past 5 months my requests have been overlooked. Discontinue the stall tactics and please correct the following accounts : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, MO XXXX- Please remove this inaccurate and outdated address as soon as possible. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, MO XXXX- This is not my home address neither did I ever currently received mail to this address. Please verify and remove immediately. 
XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} - This account has been paid and yet the current status is showing derogatory information that is unnecessary and damaging to my credit report, which is in violation of the Fair Credit Billing Act, 15 USC 1601, which serves to protect the consumers from unfair credit billing and credit card practices. This account should not be showing the current status of 30 days late since they have already been paid for. It seems impossible to accrue late on an account that has already been paid. Please investigate these illogical statuses and provide me with the date of the last activity for the account USDOE/XXXXI XXXX Balance : {$0.00} - I believe this account is reporting inaccurately. I do not believe I was late on the dates this account presents. I keep records of my payments and I always make my payments on time, I was never late. Please investigate the account name, date of last activity, and account balance. This information seems to be misleading. I request an investigation and please update this account for lawful accuracy. 
USDOE/XXXX XXXX XXXX : {$0.00} - There are multiple errors in the listing that are damaging to me including balance, payment status, and date of last payment. I do not believe I was late on the dates you are reporting. I always make my payment on time and I never missed a payment. Please update for lawful accuracy. Thank you. 
XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} - This account is not charged to me. My record shows that this account was paid as agreed and Balance is XXXX. Please delete this account immediately.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Hello, my name is XXXX XXXX XXXX, and I am writing to delete the following information in my file. I ask that the items be deleted to correct my credit report. Please delete the items as soon as possible. 

REASONS : I would like all of my unauthorized Inquiries, my derogatory remarks, late payments, public records, closed accounts, and student loan accounts removed. Many of these accounts fall under the statute of limitations or are misreporting on my credit report. Please apply these laws to my accounts : The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Law 111-203, title X, 124 Stat. 2092 ( 2010 ) Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 15 U.S.C. 1681 ( FCRA ) Please remove any and all unauthorized inquiries from my reports as I have no knowledge of ever filing any of these inquiries or giving anyone, company, or corporation permission to report anything to my report or was privy to any of these filings your inquiry into my credit report violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Section 1681b ( c ) : Transactions Not Initiated by Consumer. 

Fraudulent/Negative Accounts : Account Number : XXXX Account Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$460.00} Account Number : XXXX Account Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$800.00} Fraudulent Collection Accounts : Account Number : XXXX Collection Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$1300.00} **UNAUTHORIZED INQUIRIES CONTINUED TO NEXT PAGE ** Unauthorized Inquiries : Inquiry name XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXnquiry date XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Inquiry name : XXXX XXXX Inquiry date : XX/XX/XXXX. It is my understanding that under law you have 30 days from the receipt of this letter to verify this item. It should be understood that failure to do so within the 30 day period constitutes reason to immediately delete this item from my credit report. { FCRA 15 U.SC. section 1681 ( 5 ) ( A ).

Also, pursuant to 15 U.S.C. section 1681i ( 6 ) ( A ) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, please notify me the item has been deleted. You may send an updated copy of my credit report to the below address. According to the provisions of 15 U.S.C. section 1681j, there should be no charge for this notification.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

n accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting At XXXX  Account # XXXX as 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 received two emails from XXXX XXXX about two hard inquiries. I did not authorize either of these inquiries. One inquiry is from XXXX XXXX and the other is from XXXX XXXX both took place on XX/XX/2021. When I called each bank they explained that someone had put in an application for a loan but due to this being fraud and identity theft each bank stated they will deny the application and that no money was dispensed to any person. I later proceeded to check my credit report on each credit bureau website. I am currently trying to dispute these two hard inquiries as I stated I did not authorize these loans. I did not give any person permission to use my personal information.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt was result of identity theft

Hunter Warfield XXXX amount {$13.00} Is reporting negative on my credit profile. 
Requested documents never provided.
Complaint sub-issue: Billing problem

USBank has an issue with their automatic payment system. Twice now we have had to change the payment details within 2-3 days of a due date. When doing this it FORCES you to not only pay the current amount due but also the next month 's payment ( roughly {$1500.00} ) even though it is not due for another 25+ days. Now, after the last time this happened and we were FORCED to make a double payment, the due date for our next payment was set to XX/XX/XXXX. Now today XX/XX/XXXX even though a payment is not due until XX/XX/XXXX it automatically took another {$1500.00} from us and set the enxt due date as XX/XX/XXXX almost sixty days in the future. This is unauthorized and is theft. The bank refuses to address this and we are not wealthy people with the ability to gift the bank {$1500.00} because they can not architect their online payment systems properly. We want the XXXX payment taken in XXXX without authorization refunded immediately.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

The following companies are NOT following FDCPA, FCRA, TILA laws and not Metro2 compliant, these laws were created to protect consumer rights, therefore they are violating my consumer rights, I have illustrated in my disputes the inaccuracy of the reporting and the false and misleading information that each company is reporting, these companies are using stall tactics claiming I am not sending them the needed information but Iam and sent my letters notarized, i am asking for your help in this matter, thank you
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

i have tried several times to get credit bureau to remove adresses and fraudulent accounts opened as a result of identity theft aswell as inquiries that i did not make i have enclosed a copy of the identiy theft report
Complaint sub-issue: Debt is not yours

Aqua Finance is reporting an account in my name, beginning around XXXX XXXX. This is not my account. I have never done business with this company, never signed a contract, never received a bill. The ever-increasing debt of over {$3000.00} is simply not mine. Upon further scrutiny, I 've discovered that the address associated with the account is my ex-wife 's. I did not sign for or agree to purchase anything relating to that address ( XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, FL XXXX ). I can only assume Aqua Finance has decided to forgo due diligence in confirming the validity of the account. I have disputed this account multiple times and it is verified as accurate each time.
Complaint sub-issue: Public record information inaccurate

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

I am a natural person Im a living human being. I have alienable rights under 15 USC 1681 those unalienable rights have been violated multiple times and now Im being discriminated against for false or misleading credit reporting. As the creditor and the secured party I DEMAND these account immediately.. I have the right to privacy, and I did not give written consent to Equifax to furnish these accounts or any other credit reporting bureaus. Id appreciate if you guys would make sure you do your jobs as trustees and get this taken care of immediately and get my score were it should be as a creditor and secured party!. 

By : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Accounts : 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 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, I appreciate your time and effort as I know this is a big list
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I have the app XXXX XXXX to keep track of my scores. I recently logged on and saw unknown suspicious accounts that use to be open under my name and social. I also saw several recent inquiries. Seems like the same person who took my identity to open these accounts is trying to continue to open more accounts under my name because my credit was ran a couple of time. These accounts and inquiries were not made by me. Please take these unknown items off my report. XXXX XXXXXXXX {$6100.00} XXXX XXXX {$1300.00} XXXX XXXX {$880.00} XXXX XXXX {$650.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX {$550.00} XXXX XXXX {$4300.00}
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

In Accordance with the fair Credit Reporting act XXXX XXXXXXXX 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 

as 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.