Johnade/consumer_complaints_cfpb huggingface dataset:
Complaint sub-issue: Debt was result of identity theft

XX/XX/XXXX : {$1200.00} fraudulent and unauthorized charge ( dated XX/XX/XXXX ) was first reported to the Credit Card Customer Service phone line as soon as it was first discovered when I received the credit card statement ( XX/XX/XXXX closing date ) XX/XX/XXXX : Written notice of the discovery of this fraudulent and unauthorized charge sent on XX/XX/XXXX to Credit Card Services via US Postal Service Certified Mail XX/XX/XXXX : Received written notice from Credit Card Customer Service ( dated XX/XX/XXXX ) that they are investigating fraud claim. 

XX/XX/XXXX : Received system generated letter from Security Operations dated XX/XX/XXXX that they deny they claim of unauthorized use, and have rebilled the charge of {$1200.00}. 

XX/XX/XXXX : Also received credit card statement ( XX/XX/XXXX closing date ) showing the rebilling and requesting full payment of the {$1200.00}. 

XX/XX/XXXX : Called Credit Card Customer Service phone line, who could only confirm that the charge was rebilled to account, and could not take further action. 

XX/XX/XXXX : Called Credit Card Security Operations who only responded that their internal investigation was closed, that they deny my claim of unauthorized use of the account, and that the charge is rebilled and payment expected. 

XX/XX/XXXX : Written notice sent via US Postal Service Certified Mail that I disagree with their assertions. My position is still that the {$1200.00} charge dated XX/XX/XXXX is both fraudulent and unauthorized. I am the only authorized user on that account, I never set foot in that store on any day in XXXX, and I did NOT authorize or execute that charge. 

XX/XX/XXXX : Filed initial complaint via Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB )
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I contacted the below creditors and they have NO proof I initiated such inquiries, nor written authorization and have failed to provide any permissible purpose. Since, they do not have my authorization, written nor verbal I ask that you DELETE these authorized inquiries from my credit report immediately as there is no evidence of any authorization, nor any permissible purpose.

Under 15 U.S. Code 1681i, Paragraph ( 5 ) Treatment of Inaccurate or Unverifiable Information ( A ) In general. If, after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( 1 ) of any information disputed by a consumer, an item of the information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or can not be verified, the consumer reporting agency shall- ( i ) promptly delete The following inquiries are unauthorized : On XXXX. XXXX, 2019, XXXX XXXX add a hard inquiry on my credit reports. 
On XXXX. XXXX, 2019, XXXX add a hard inquiry on my credit reports.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

Problem with XXXX XXXX. They treat verifiable 3rd party banking errors as late payments and do not respond to complaints even when written proof has been provided. 

To insure my payment was never late I set up automatic payments through XXXX XXXX for my Fidelity credit card ( they manage it ). It worked fine for years. Then a third-party accounting firm accidentally shut down the wrong bank account - mine - the one XXXX XXXX had been pulling payments from. XXXX XXXX tried to pull the payment as usual but the account had vanished. When XXXX finally contacted me a few days later and informed me of the problem I paid the amount instantly right there on the phone. 

All of this happened outside of my knowledge or control and was the result of a banking error. I have a letter from the firm responsible admitting their error. I have provided this letter as proof to XXXX XXXX twice but they have never responded to my written disputes. Experian states the file was updated, but it was not. 

I would like the XXXX late notice removed from my credit report because it is not a reflection of reality, my ability to pay on time, or my credit-worthiness.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

I asked the credit bureau 's to do a thorough verification of my credit report, they did and stated everything was accurate. I did research myself and found improper inaccuracies still on my credit report even after they did their investigation. 

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act XXXX XXXX and 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 602 A section 2 : it also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

It appears that my credit file has been compromised. Again, I was going through my records & noticed many items which do not belong to me. Since Im a stickler for research, I found that under section 605b of the FCRA you are required by law to remove & block any accounts or information which is found to be opened due to identity theft. The dispute items do not belong to me. Im attaching the required FTC Report for you and the bank 's records ( learned through more research both parties require ). Please block/remove these files. 
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Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

THROUGH THE MONTHS OF XX/XX/XXXX-XX/XX/XXXX.IVE VIEWED MY CREDIT REPORT AND DISCOVERED MULTIPLE ADVERSE ACCOUNTS ( COLLECTIONS ) THAT DID NOT BELONG TO ME.ALL ADVERSE ACCOUNTS HAVE MISSING INFORMATION, DIFFRENT REPORTED DATES, AND INCOMPLETE.IVE DISPUTED THE ADVERSE ACCOUNTS MULTIPLE TIMES WITH ALL THREE CREDIT BUREAU 'S WITH NO SUCCESS. ( XXXX, EQUIFAX, XXXX ) .IVE ALSO REQUESTED PHYSICAL PROOF OF SUCH ACCOUNTS WITH NO SUCCESS.ACCORDING TO THE FCRA, THEY MUST PROVIDE ME PHYSICAL PROOF OF ACCOUNTS BEING DISPUTED, AS WELL AS THE ORIGINAL-SIGNED CONSUMER CONTRACT IN WITCH THE BUREAUS HAVE FAILED TO DO.IVE ALSO HAD ONE ACCOUNT REMOVED THEN RE-INSERTED WITH NO NOTICE.ALSO THEY HAVE 5 DAYS TO NOTIFY ME OF A RE-INSERTION AND DID NOT, BECAUSE OF THIS IT HAS BEEN VERY HARD OBTAIN CREDIT.SINCE THEN IVE RECIEVED MULTIPLE HARRASSING CALLS FROM DIFFRENT CREDITORS THREATNING PUNISHMENT. 

OPEN DATE-XX/XX/XXXX-AMOUNT {$350.00} OPEN DATE-XX/XX/XXXX-AMOUNT {$610.00} OPEN DATE-XX/XX/XXXX-AMOUNT $ XXXX- ( RE-INSERTED )
Complaint sub-issue: Problem getting my free annual report

Ca n't receive my credit report because of information on my credit report is not accurate I am a victim of I 'd theft which has been reported many years ago with the IRS and other government agency and still my information is being stoking for cars mortgages and loans that I never had or applied for ... I 've tried calling the police for a complaint and they we 're no help instead they blew me off what is my next step to fixing this issue?????
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

After several attempts to contact XXXX XXXX via phone and mail, they will not take the " charge-off '' off of my credit report, which has been sent to all four credit reporting bureaus. The amounts from XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) and XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XXXX ) are paid in full as of XX/XX/XXXX ( XXXX ) and XX/XX/XXXX ( XXXX ). Please find attached documents showing that the paid amounts have been deducted from our checking account monthly. I have asked sent letters to XXXX and spoke with them on the phone, who have verified that the account has been paid off, but they will not help me since the account was sold to XXXX XXXX. I have sent letters to XXXX XXXX and spoke with them repeatedly on the phone, and they stated that because XXXX went out of business, they made my account a " charge-off '', even though it was paid off.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I notified Equifax and XXXX  that i am a victim of identity theft
Complaint sub-issue: Card was charged for something you did not purchase with the card

XXXX XXXX  appears to be a fraudulent company doing business via Square ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA ). I have received multiple ( XXXX ) recurring payments to my credit card for a bogus subscription I did not authorize and have not been in receipt of services. I have disputed charges and been reissued new account numbers/credit cards XXXX times by my financial institution ; however, XXXXXXXX XXXX continues to assess charges to my account. I contacted Square directly and they declined to open a claim/investigate the company. I have searched for details regarding XXXX XXXX and no company details can be found on the internet. The address on the square receipt is a home address, according to XXXXXXXX XXXX : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX The most recent fraudulent transactions are as follows : ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX$120.00} XX/XX/2021 at XXXX PM # XXXX XXXX code : XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX {$120.00} XX/XX/2021 at XXXX PM # XXXX Auth code : XXXX Please investigate and advise of the outcome.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt is not yours

This letter is to inform you that I am disputing your companys references on my credit report because of the lack of completeness and/or accuracy. I recently disputed this account with the credit reporting bureaus, and the information was reported as verified and accurate. After that I sent you the attached letter and I never got a sufficient response. Unfortunately, credit bureaus often use software that does not complete thorough investigations.I am disputing the following information directly with you, the furnisher of information, and I am requesting that you send me all papework you have on this account so i can review the accuracy of your reporting. You are a financial institution identified in 15 U.S. Code 1681a ( t ) Financial Institution.The term financial institution means a State or National bank, a State or Federal savings and loan association, a mutual savings bank, a State or Federal credit union, or any other person that, directly or indirectly, holds a transaction account ( as defined in section 461 ( b ) of title 12 ) belonging to a consumer. For the record I do know and understand by law, who you are and who I am.

1. I would like to see your GAAP ( general acceptance accountability principles ) which is your paper trail from where/when it came directly from your account.

2. I also want to know who is the original creditor?

3. I am also requesting the Individual Masterfile ( IMF ) pursuant to 15 USC 1681G this should contain every payment I ever made, the original wet signature contract, not a copy or printouts, it should also contain info on where you got it, how you got it, and when it was stored. If dont get this its a violation 4. Also I do not recall you CLEARLY and CONSPICUOUSLY disclosing to me the CONSUMER my right to opt out according to
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

On XX/XX/2022, I sent out certified mail letters to each Credit Reporting Agency regarding the inaccurate and incomplete accounts on my consumer report. I have received responses from each of them stating that they have completed the investigation and verified everything as accurate. 

This is false because there are a number of inaccuracies on my consumer report that still remain. 

1. These late payments need to be removed because Equifax is reporting me being 30 days late in XX/XX/2022 but XXXX and XXXX are reporting I paid on time. 
XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX 2. These late payments need to be removed because you are reporting me being 30 days late in XX/XX/2022 but XXXX and XXXX are reporting I paid on time. 
XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX 3. Remove these late payments because I was never 30 days late in XX/XX/2022. I was only 27 days late. 
XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX 4. Remove these late payments because I was never 30 days late in XX/XX/2022. I was only 27 days late. 
XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX They have failed to perform a proper investigation pursuant to 15 USC 1681 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( 5 ).

I am now requesting the description of the re-investigation procedure pursuant to 15 usc 1687i ( 7 ). They have 15 days to respond to the description or else the above-listed accounts need to be removed from my consumer report. 

Please delete these items from my consumer report.
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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, 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 1 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish account without my written instructions.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

Regardless of the multiple written requests, the unverified accounts listed below are still reporting on my credit report in violation of federal law. The XXXX, Equifax and XXXX Credit Bureau 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 the following accounts completely from my Credit Reports : XXXX XXXX-Balance {$0.00} XXXX-Balance {$14000.00} XXXX XXXX-Balance {$1300.00}
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

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

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A : States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I have continuously disputed information with equifax and although the accounts are not mine they continue to report the information stating they have investigated and verified accounts that I know are not mine I have disputed every month for 1 year starting XX/XX/XXXX until now.XX/XX/XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Problem with fees

CITI Bank, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX OR, XXXX Credit Card Holder XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX LA, XXXX Account Ending XXXX Received letter dated XXXX XXXX, 2017 that I previously enrolled in Credit Protector, optional debt protection program. In which I was charged a monthly fee. I had NO knowledge of being enrolled in this program. I was told to enter reference number XXXX and Tracking Number XXXX XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

XXXX XXXX XXXX no account number reported XXXX $ SUPPOSIDLY FROM XXXX  YEARS AGO! 

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

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

On XX/XX/2021 I filed a complaint with cfpb please reference complaint number XXXX. I advised you this account had been settled and deletion was agreed upon and yet equifax was still reporting. I requesting deletion I receive a letter dated XX/XX/2021 stating that equifax had no record of this account.but the account still shows on equifax. Please remove this account Ive attached the letter as proof from equifax stating they have no record of this account
Complaint sub-issue: Attempted to/Collected exempt funds

The issue is a former complaint about a credit card fraud control attempt to authorize a charge for my phone bill to XXXX and has become frozen and blocked to prevent fraud. i have received multiple attemps to collect my information without reason, after i felt I have identified myself and have continued paying the debt owed,XXXX now to XXXX USD to CITI simplicity credit card services. i have received XXXX. The card company and agents wo n't identify me and will not close the account so I can just pay the money back and refuse the invitation that got me this situation in the first place, a mailed invitation. I 've now lost or stolen the card from somewhere and the fraud service will not cancel the card until I am identified over the phone and using my social security card, license, utility bill and other forms of identity, like fraud. I have included documents. Letter from predsident a case number : from cc : Consumer Financial Protection Bureau XXXX # XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

I'm requesting a reinvestigation of the accounts listed below because the information is not accurate. These accounts are inaccurate because they are closed, but showing open every month. In Accordance With ( IAW ) the Fair Credit Reporting Act I am disputing the accuracy of my these account. The accounts listed below have been deleted from my XXXX XXXX XXXX Account : XXXX XXXX XXXX Acct # XXXX, XXXX XXXX Acct # XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX Acct # XXXX. I want them deleted from my Equifax and XXXX XXXX XXXX as well because I know that All of my Credit Reports are suppose to be identical, they are Inaccurate, and it has damaged my credit. IAW 15 U.S. Code 1681i - Procedure in case of disputed accuracy, ( D ) Automated Reinvestigation System ; Any consumer reporting agency that compiles and maintains files on consumers on a nationwide basis shall implement an automated system through which furnishers of information to that consumer reporting agency may report the results of a reinvestigation that finds incomplete or inaccurate information in a consumers file to other such consumer reporting agencies. IAW the Fair Credit Reporting Act, these accounts are in violation of my rights, and I need them removed from my credit reports as they should have been via the Automated Reinvestigation System to All of the credit bureaus upon deletion from my XXXX Credit Report. 15 U.S.C. 1681 Section 602 A. States that I have the right to privacy. 15 U.S.C. 1681s2 ( 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. All of the accounts listed above are inaccurate on my Credit Reports.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I have an account with a company which is XXXX XXXX and my wife have one well they have her account on my report. 
Creditor : XXXX XXXX Amount : XXXX account # XXXX I sent a dispute letting them know the XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX account XXXX is a fraudulent account in the amount of XXXX its been 2 months but haven't been taken off the report. The same company XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX has two accounts on there the other is XXXX in the amount of XXXX this has been embarrassing to say the least I pay my bills on time and are being penalize by this breach in security. 
Also there is unauthorized inquiries that is causing my score to suffer greatly. 
XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX , XXXX. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX All Banks XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Debt was paid

Attempted to establish service with XXXX. Was then told I had a prior balance. I paid balance. I get a notification from my credit monitor that ERC has a collection account for XXXX. ERC never sent any communication about collecting debt or taking action. I never paid ERC, I paid XXXX.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt was discharged in bankruptcy

XXXX national Services keep bothering about a Bankruptcy. They have to know that U.S.Bankruptcy Court XXXX District of New York closed this case # XXXX.By law I do n't owe any money. 
Now I 'm trying to rebuild my credit.
Complaint sub-issue: Loan sold or transferred to another company

purchased a boat, used XXXX XXXX to apply, ot the loan approved, i doc signed all the contracts and dmv papers, aqua finance and XXXX XXXX XXXX said they wired the money to XXXX XXXX bank account and they were to wire transfer to XXXX XXXX for my boat, it never got wired, been over a month and my first payment is due tomorrow. i don't have a boat, i have an open loan for XXXX on my credit report, XXXX XXXX XXXX have given nothing but empty promises from XXXX XXXX in Texas and Aqua has stopped communicating with me, won't return emails or calls. Please help me XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

They have incorrectly/illegally reported late payments on my car loan. I have mailed them a certified them a letter regarding this situation. They have not corrected the issue.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt was result of identity theft

I am the victim of identity theft pertaining to a XXXX account which was opened in my name and using my Social Security Number. The account was opened on XX/XX/XXXX and closed on XX/XX/XXXX. The account number has a total balance of {$320.00}. The services provided for this account were rendered at XXXX XXXX in XXXX, Michigan, XXXX. 

Sometime in XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX contacted me via mail to attempt to collect on the balance of {$320.00}. Upon receipt of this bill, I contacted XXXX to inform them that I had been the victim of identity theft. Under their instruction, I completed and submitted an ID Theft Claim Packet, which I sent to them postdated XX/XX/XXXX. 

In support of this packet I provided : 1 ) a copy of my government issued photo ID, issued on XX/XX/XXXX ; 2 ) a copy of a signed lease agreement for my residency ; 3 ) a signed, notarized affidavit by my landlord, attesting to my uninterrupted residence. 

However, I received a bill collection invoice from Enhanced Recovery Company , LLC, dated XX/XX/XXXX which seeks recovery of {$320.00}. 

On XX/XX/XXXX, I contacted XXXX 's Fraud Department, an agent of which informed me that due to insufficiency of evidence, my claim had been rejected and my account had been moved into collections. This occurred entirely without my knowledge, and XXXX 's agent summarily informed me that because the account had been moved into collections, they could not reopen the claim for further evaluation. XXXX unilaterally and arbitrarily moved my account into collections despite their stated policy to contact any fraud claimant within two days of receiving their ID Theft Claim Packet ; that is, XXXX did not contact me upon receiving my packet submission. XXXX 's agent freely conceded as much. 

XXXX now has taken the position that I need to submit an additional ID Theft Claim Packet due to insufficiency of evidence. I oppose this requirement because it imposes an additional burden on me of needless document production and postage, an unfair waste of my time and resources, and I further protest XXXX 's behavior as abusive because they moved my account into collections without providing me any opportunity to provide supplemental or clarifying evidence, which damages my credit report notwithstanding my blameless conduct in fact.