Johnade/consumer_complaints_cfpb huggingface dataset:
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I am submitting this complaint on my own behalf without the help of anyone/anything other than publicly available laws. I authorize Equifax to comply with my demands. 1. Notice, it is a fact, that I submitted an identity theft report to Equifax, the receipt of which Equifax confirmed on XX/XX/2021 at XXXX mountain time. ( See Exhibit ).

2. Notice, it is a fact, 15 U.S. Code 1681c- 2 states : except as otherwise provided in this section, a consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from alleged identity theft not later than 4 business days after as information that resulted from alleged identity theft not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt by such agency of a copy of an identity theft report.

3. Notice, it is a fact, as of this date and time on XX/XX/2021 at XXXX mountain time, Equifax has not complied with the block. 4. Notice, it is a fact, at this point in time, Equifax has been in possession of the Consumer demand to block information resulting from identity theft for 16 calendar days.

5. Notice, it is a fact, Equifax is in violation of 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2.

6. Notice, it is a fact, 15 U.S. Code 1681n ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) states : Any person who willfully fails to comply with any requirement under this subchapter with respect to any consumer is liable to that consumer in an amount equal to the sum of any actual damages sustained by the consumer as a result of the failure.

7. Notice, it is a fact, Equifax has not responded to my Declaration of Truth, dated XX/XX/2021. 
8. Notice, it is a fact, Equifax has not complied with demands in my Notice of Cease and Desist regarding violations of the congressional declaration of permissible purpose dated XX/XX/2021. 
9. Notice, it is a fact, Equifax is violating conditions of my cease and desist by reporting information to be excluded pursuant to 15 U.S. Code 1681a ( d ) ( 2 ).

10. Notice, it is a fact, Equifax is willfully noncompliant with federal regulations regarding a valid identity theft report as defined in 15 U.S. Code 1681a ( q ) ( 4 ).
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

In accordance with the Fair Reporting Act. The List of accounts below have violated my federally protected. consumer rights to privacy and confidentially under USC1681 account # XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX, has violated my rights 15 USC 1681 section 602 A States I have privacy. 15 USC 1681 section 604 A section 2 It also states a consumer reporting can not furnish a account without my written instructions. 15USC 1681c a section states no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any the following items of information. any other adverse item of information other than records of convictions of these crimes which antedates the report more than seven years 15 USC s 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.
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

I XXXX XXXX attempted to fix the issues personally many months from XX/XX/2022 til XX/XX/2022 then had a credit repair team attempt to fix it from XX/XX/2022 to XX/XX/2022 at this point the XXXX credit bureaus and defaming me and I framing that all reports not with dates that dont match and incorrect information be deleted immediately I spent over {$300.00} buy a printer, ink, stamps and envelopes and countless hours doing so. I then spent {$140.00} a month for 3 months with a credit team. Its defamation of character next step will be to sue. Also paying for XXXX and equifax 9 months
Complaint sub-issue: Problem making or receiving payments

In XX/XX/XXXX I opened a cryptocurrency account with COINBASE and bought : Ethereum XXXX ETH on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX I hadn't had any problems until XX/XX/XXXX I received an email saying my account was under review for a few days. Time passed and the account status did not change. I could not trade, buy, sell, assign a payment method. I have made numerous complaints to the COIBASE support service sinceXX/XX/XXXX, I have even sent again, verification of documentation required for my identification without any favourable result. I open the incidents, they reply automatically saying that they receive the case, but they close it without resolution. And so on and on and on until now. The last request has been XX/XX/XXXXand the case has been closed XX/XX/XXXX with the same answer, closing the issue and it hasn't resolved ( Case # XXXX ). This is because i'm writing to you. 

I have many cases closed : Case # XXXX, # XXXX, # XXXX, # XXXX and more. 

Could you please mediate, so that I can sell my cryptocurrencies and recover my investment? 

Thank you in advance, XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

HI, i'm not sure what's going on, but it's been more than 90 days and the company and credit bureaus/reporting agencies failed to send me the results for the investigation. The student loan still reports incomplete, and unverifiable information. There are so many inconsistencies getting reported between the 3 credit reporting agencies. I don't want to waste my time or anyone else time. I need this removed from my credit report. Please delete!
Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

On XX/XX/2021 I submitted a 609 letter to Equifax asking them to respond to my letter and provide information on the accounts that are on my report inaccurate and incorrect. My credit report by the law is supposed to be 100 % accurate and verifiable and it is not.

They have failed to answer me within the 30-day window.
Complaint sub-issue: Problem during payment process

Interest rates on my bank credit cards are 22.49 % while I have never missed a payment. I am retired and have watched my IRA decrease to a very terrifying level. 

HOW CAN THEY GET AWAY WITH IT? 

Where can I complain? 

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

I have been submitting disput letters to the Credit Bureaus that about the fraudulent information on my Credit report and that they must remove the disputed accounst in accordance with the FCRA section 605b. I am appalled by the capacity of the Credit Bureaus to keep ignoring a consumer 's written requests for the removal if the accounts and iformation resulting from the identity theft. Once again, I was a victim of identity theft and that the accounts I am disputing do not relate to any transaction that I have made or authorized neither did I received any benefits from the theft of my identity. I found that under section 605b of the FCRA, the Credit Bureaus are required by law to remove any account which was found to be opened due to identity theft. The dispute accounts do not belong to me. Im attaching the required FTC Report for yours and the bank 's records. Please remove these files. If the Bureaus feel there is a possibility these accounts belong to me I will require all documentation which bears my signature. If the Credit Bureaus do not provide any records & claim the item is verified please understand I will seek legal action. I do not take kindly to games nor does my attorney. So please comply with the law so this matter can be handled swiftly : XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$29000.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX  ( Original Creditor : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$0.00} Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Richcard Saint-Albord XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX PA XXXX 15 U.S code 1681b - permissible purposes of consumer reports ( a ) in general Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other ( 2 ) In accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates I, XXXX XXXX, never gave you any written consent to include any of this information to my consumer report. 

XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX As a consumer by law these inquiries on this letter must be deleted immediately or I will seek monetary damages in small claims court in my city and state pursuant to 15 USC 1681n, also Ive already involved and sent this letter to the CFPB, attorneys general office and the better business bureau and Federal Trade commission.

PLEASE MAIL ME AN UPDATED CREDIT REPORT SHOWING THE REMOVAL OF THESE INQUIRIES
Complaint sub-issue: Credit card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase on your statement

I went with my roommate to XXXX XXXX XXXX to help him with his purchase of a vehicle. He needed a down payment, so I allowed him to put the down payment on my own credit card. It turned out that the dealership was very shady, and in the 2.5 months that he had the vehicle never fixed anything on the car, and the car kept having problems and having to go back in for service ( under warranty ). On the last time that it went in for service ( with an appointment ), the repossessed the vehicle. The bank has credited 100 % of the purchase price, but the dealership will not return my calls. I tried to charge this back in dispute since the vehicle which should not of been sold in the first place due to it not being street-worthy had been repossessed and 100 % of the money was returned to the car buyer, the dealership was supposed to refund on my credit card the down payment. The company is trying to say that the down payment was a deposit and deposits are not refundable. At no time did I sign anything stating that this {$7000.00} was a deposit on the vehicle. It was all financed and purchased all at once at the same time.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

Upon reviewing my updates, the incorrect information was still found in my reports which I believe has been taken care of due to the written appeals I sent. The last letter sent to Equifax was XX/XX/2021, 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 information without any proofs provided, within the time allowed by law, is not authorized. Here is the list of accounts that are still reporting on my Credit Reports :
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

EQUIFAX 2017 SECURITY BREACH SERVICE AND COMMUNICATION PROBLEMS I am part of the Equifax 2017 recent problem where Equifax security was breached. I am having problems getting any action, information or response from the telephone numbers or help numbers that are associated with the debacle. 

The fax number is busy, there are no active Equifax numbers for actual customer support listed in the main web site. 

I want to secure an immediate credit freeze on all my accounts and I ca n't get any of the existing numbers, after excessive hold and wait times to respond. 

Due to the situation, there should have been mail notification to all those affected and automatic steps to secure the accounts. 

I am appalled at the complacent responses to this serious matter and ineffective communication that is being tolerated by the consumer protection agencies.
Complaint sub-issue: Can't close your account

I received and activated a new Citi Bank credit on XXXX/XXXX/2019. Next day I used for four charges for a total of {$140.00}. Then I made another larger charge with another merchant and the card was rejected and blocked. I called customer service to inquire and they confirmed that I could not use the card pending some verifications needed. After providing the information they had requested, and for reasons unexplained to me they could not get the verification they wanted. Then I requested the cancelation of the card through their online customer service chat. I was informed that they could not cancel the account until the block was removed. The removal of the block is beyond my control, and now that I want to account close I do not care about the block. However, the company will not close the account, as requested, because " the block need to be removed first. '' I am sending the balance payment check by mail, but I need your help in having Citibank to close my account.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

On XX/XX/2022 I contacted EQUIFAX and submitted a Federal Trade Commission identity theft report along with a police report regarding fraudulent account, XXXX XXXX, that is on my credit file. I also requested that this account be removed and BLOCKed from my credit report. According to FCRA 15 U.S. Code 1681c2 the information must be blocked within 4 business days of receiving identity theft supporting documents. However, this fraudulent account remains on my credit file. According to EQUIFAX it will take 30 days for them to complete an investigation, not 4 business days. Note that all documents submitted to EQUIFAX are attached to this complaint.
Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

Hi I am submitting this XXXX XXXX this isn't any influence and this is not a third party. XXXX has low and unfair credit number for me in their report. I have 87complained times. The problem has not been resolved. my fico has me at a credit score over 719 XXXX  has me at a score around 590. That is a huge difference. XXXX paints me as a XXXX. my fico say I have good credit. What the heck is going on here. i have almost no debt and my identity was stolen causing my score to drop n i made this clear for 120 days straight with XXXX  i spoke to a representative agent name XXXX and XXXX XXXX and XXXX and XXXX and XXXX and XXXX XXXX from the fraud department they don't help waste ever and lie saying that its been disputed but come to find out was never disputed which is causing me more XXXX I prefer to speak to a us rept but they refused they had me on mute for 4 hours which was hurtful I have a perfect repayment record. I have very low credit utilization. I have three negative credit items outstanding debt now. I have modest but ok income. Social Security. Something is wrong with XXXX. I do not understand why they are abusing consumers .This was a fist step towards attempting resolution.next step is to take transition to court to sue for defamation of character of my name and damages that was caused to me They kept lying telling me they disputed n its not reporting but it keep reporting this inaccurate information without my authorization. They refused or were unable to verify n remove the inquiries and its been 120 days n they record the calls n admitted they had my police report n ftc and affidavit That was after attempting to contact XXXX more than 87 times. XXXX is an abusive company. They are supposed to be protecting consumers. They need to be reigned in. they are causing me severe XXXX and stopping me from getting this job offer n now im XXXX  n cant provide to my XXXX XXXX XXXX daughter PLEASE HELP ME PLEASE im XXXX  now.

nobody helping me and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

To whom it may concern : My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX and the reason I am writing is to inform you that I have been trying to get with XXXX, but am very upset for their lack of response and reporting. I have done every step they recommend on removing false accounts that are reporting and yet I'm still waiting waiting for a response. It has past 30 days multiple times and at this point, and still the issue has not been resolved. I still see that they are reporting accounts that do not belong to me. I have mailed several letters via certified mail, that are dated, that have everything listed in detail, that have everything required and they still are not doing their job in removing their items. 

The following are some of the dates of the letters I have mailed out : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ALL THESE LETTERS HAVE BEEN SENT VIA CERTIFIED MAIL AND HAVE A STAMP WHEN THEY HAVE RECIVED MY LETTERS.
Complaint sub-issue: Received unwanted marketing or advertising

Equifax had a data breach and now they are charging {$30.00} to put a credit freeze on accounts, this is absolutely ridiculous and should n't be allowed! My next step is a lawyer!
Complaint sub-issue: Didn't receive enough information to verify debt

failed to validate and delete inaccurate information on my credit report after months of me disputing the inaccurate Information
Complaint sub-issue: Can't get other flexible options for repaying your loan

XX/XX/XXXX To Whom it May Concern : I write to request that you urge the Biden Administration to modify the Public Service Loan Forgiveness ( PSLF ) program such that periods of full-time public service combined with periods of forbearance and/or deferment would count toward PSLF, regardless of whether payments were made during those periods. 
I graduated in XX/XX/XXXX with my XXXX  of XXXX XXXX and began working in XXXX XXXX six months later. Ive been in XXXX XXXX XXXX since that time and due to the pay of this chosen career have had difficulty paying in full towards my student loans. Throughout multiple contacts with FedLoan to assist in my payments, I was advised to defer or place my account in forbearance while working to help me financially. 
Currently, only 48 payments in my 12-year work history will count towards student loan forgiveness. I was steered by my loan company to go into forbearance or deferment unaware of the long-term consequences. I have dedicated my career to public service, working with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX as well as XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. Ive sat in hospitals, jails, emergency rooms, court rooms and dedicated my time and energy to the people in our country. 
Due to policies that were advised by this company ( FedLoan ), many people including myself have been unable to achieve the promise of student loan forgiveness. My applications have sat for months waiting to be resolved with very little progress noticed.

Im continuing to work in XXXX XXXX with an ever-growing caseload. I work with substantiated cases of XXXX in a small XXXX XXXX of Michigan community . Im raising three children of my own and caring for my husband who was recently treated for XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. Resolving this issue is life-changing for public servants so that we can continue to work in our communities without the crushing weight of student loan debt. 
Please bring light to this issue and make meaningful change for me, my family and our communities. Public servants are VITAL to our communities.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

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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.C 1681c. ( a 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information An other adverse item of information. other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

I was a victim of Fraud and I need to know if XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX has a copy of the contract that makes them a Entity that can enforce a claim against my person. I have check my records and I don't have a notarized copy of the actually contract between U.S. Department of Education and XXXX XXXX XXXX. I dispute this account the following account as not being accurate : US DEPT OF EDUCATION # XXXX, US DEPT OF EDUCATION # XXXX, US DEPT OF EDUCATION # XXXX, US DEPT OF EDUCATION # XXXX , US DEPT OF EDUCATION # XXXX US DEPT OF EDUCATION/XXXX # XXXX , I will be contacting the Ombudsman Group with a request of the proper information on file. I need the credit bureaus to inform all the listed companies to CEASE AND DESIST all collections until the proper information is provide. I have no way of knowing which accounts are legitimate without the documentations of file!!
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

After reviewing my credit report I see that XXXX XXXX has reported my account 6 times late 30-59 days late. I have attached my payment history and a few months I made two payments in 1 month. I sent them a good will letter to get it resolved and its has not helped at all. If anything my account should only reflect 1 payment late in XXXX 2017.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

To my knowledge and records, the following accounts do not belong to me and/or are fraudulent. 
Please block this information from my credit report, pursuant to section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and send the required notifications to all furnishers of this information. 
I challenge the accuracy, compliance and reportability of this listing please validate this information with all reporting companies that furnished this undue debt and provide me with copies of any documentation associated with these accounts, bearing my original wet signature. In the absence of any such documentation bearing my wet signature, I formally request that this information be immediately deleted from the credit file you maintain under my social security number. 
***I do not consent to e-Oscar or any means of automated verification. *** Please block the following information from my credit report, pursuant to section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and send the required notifications to all furnishers of this information. 


Please see my attached dispute letter, Id, and fraud affidavit.
Complaint sub-issue: Received unsolicited financial product or insurance offers after opting out

Credco did a hard pull without my consent. I have been working with 2 companies for debt consolidation and receiving many calls. I never spoke with anyone from XXXX but they are affiliated with a company I did get a hard pull from and declined an offer. After declining the offer 6 hours layer XXXX, a subsidiary did a hard pull. I had not gone through the full process with XXXX or XXXX ... idk, A micro lender I have a debt with and am trying to consolodate. I never signed the final stages, just doing preliminaries. I found a much better offer. I am closing. I did chat with another lender, assured we were browsing. My credit WAS GREAT, now feeling retaliation.