Johnade/consumer_complaints_cfpb huggingface dataset:
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

This is the first time I have encountered identity theft. I pulled my credit for myself and there are a couple of fraudulent accounts that do not belong to me. Also there are several inquiries on my name. I have not gave anyone authorization to pull my credit. I have took measures to make sure no one try 's to open anything under my name again. Please remove these unknown accounts from my credit report as soon as possible. XXXX  XXXX {$950.00} XXXX   XXXX {$15000.00} CHAPTERXXXXBANKRUPTCYDISCHARGED XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

After a recent review of my credit report I noticed that there are  inquiries ( aut omobile dealers ) that I did not authorize. I contacted  XXXX ,   XXXX   and Equifax of this issue on m ore than one occasio n and to date still no resolution. I am aware that inquiries are to tell if you qualify for an account and I have no current account regarding an automobile with none other than  XXXX   XXXX  and  XXXX . As a consumer I am disappointed in the fact that this could not be resolved directly and I was left to file this formal complaint. Please remove all automobile inquiries exce pt the two m entioned prior.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

I noticed an unusually large number of unauthorized inquiries on my Equifax, XXXX and XXXX   credit reports. 

Via certified mail, I submitted a FTC identity theft report to each credit bureau along with a copy of section 605 of the FCRA and a copy of my drivers license so the inquiries would be blocked within 4 days of receiving the letter per the FCRA criteria. I have proof the letters were received by each credit bureau on XX/XX/ 2019. 

It is XX/XX/ 2019. As of today the inquiries have not been blocked per the FCRA regulations.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

On XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX - 2 separate payments were made from my bank account to my XXXX XXXX credit card account. I have been an account holder since XX/XX/XXXX and have never been late on payments. I had automatic payments set up for {$100.00} per month to come out on XX/XX/XXXX, but due to the recent decision to purchase a house I wanted to pay off my balance in full on XX/XX/XXXX - I submitted another transaction to pay off the total amount. I received payment confirmation and logged back into my account on XXXX 's website 2 days later - I saw that my payment was made and the balance was at {$0.00} - I actually had a {$100.00} credit on my account. I received my XX/XX/XXXX statement in the mail which also reflected the payments, showing I had a {$100.00} credit on my account. On XX/XX/XXXX, I received a notice in the mail from XXXX stating that my credit card was 30 days past due and my credit limit was being reduced. I was extremely confused and called XXXX, they stated to submit information to them in writing - which I did and I received a letter in the mail that stated the previously reported information was correct and to submit a dispute to the bureaus to dispute and they were unwilling to help me. I submitted information to all three bureaus and received confirmation from XXXX  and XXXX   that the late payment was removed from my report - but did not hear back from XXXX, and when I reviewed my credit from XXXX ( a XXXX credit monitoring website ) it appears that the late payment is still being reported. I am looking to get this resolved - XXXX has provided unclear and conflicting information to me about my account and payment and I feel that I should not be penalized for this mistake.
Complaint sub-issue: Problem with fees

I recently open an account with Citi Diamond Preferred. I was never sent a statement, neither by mail, or email. I contacted Citi on XX/XX/17 to inquire why I was never sent a statement. I was told by the CSR that I was enrolled in paperless statements despite the fact that I never enrolled in, nor agreed to, paperless statements. The CSR informed me that Citi would be unable to remove the {$25.00} late fee. I immediately instructed the CSR to close my account and I made the minimum payment for the amount of {$180.00}. It is also worth noting that my credit report is excellent, and my payment history is exceptional.
Complaint sub-issue: Didn't receive enough information to verify debt

On XX/XX/XXXX, I noticed I received a tradeline on my Credit report from IC System for an account I do not recognize. I immediately contacted this company in writing and advised I am disputing this debt and they need to provide me with a validation of the debt. This personal letter was mailed via USPS Certified Mail and arrived to the said agency on XX/XX/XXXX. Ive obtained all receipts and signatures that my letter was accepted by the agency. 

By FCRA and FDCPA consumer laws 609 ( c ) ( 2 ) E, 611 ( a ) 1 ( A ), ( 15 U.S.C.1681i ) they are to delete their tradeline and cease collection activity due to them not providing validation within the 30 day time frame they had from the initial correspondence I sent to them. They failed to respond. I pulled my credit again on XX/XX/XXXX and their tradeline is still there. They can not legally claim this is verified to the credit reporting agencies, but they have ignored my request for validation. They are required to provide me with proof of this debt by law upon receiving written request within a reasonable time frame or they no longer have a right to report this or collect on it. This company has never sent me a notification advising of this debt and has never provided me with my right to dispute/validate. This company is in violation of the FDCPA and the FCRA. They need to be investigated. Please assist me in my request to have this illegitimate negation to my Credit score removed, as they have turned a blind-eye to my requests.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

An account from XXXX XXXX XXXX is reporting on my credit report currently. This alleged debt is the result of an identity theft that apparently occurred quite some time ago. I have not ever opened an account with XXXX XXXX XXXX or XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX. I have disputed this debt and requested verification under Section 609 FCRA and although 90 days have elapsed the only item I have ever seen is an uploaded notice from XXXX  sent to an address that I have never lived at. Despite my claims and disputes XXXX, Equifax and XXXX  continue to allow this erroneous item to be reported to my credit bureau despite my plethora of requests to XXXX, Equifax and XXXX  notifying them that XXXX  is not complying with Section 609 FCRA. 

I am attaching a notice of a press release from the CFPB where they sued XXXX for the very same conduct they are currently engaging in regarding me. XXXX according to the lawsuit buys debt and is it able to provide documentation in the event of a dispute. Each of the credit reporting agencies have received notice of my dispute on at least three occasions but they continue to report the erroneous item on my credit file. This complaint will once again reiterate the fact that as of the submission of this complaint some 90 days after my first dispute and written notice to XXXX, Equifax and XXXX  that neither XXXX XXXX XXXX nor XXXX have complied with Section 609 FCRA which requires each of them to provide me with specific documentation pursuant to my complaint of identity theft ; which neither of them to date.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status

I would like to file complaint against Equifax , XXXX, XXXX on the improper information Serious Delinquency. The oldest account it may back to XX/XX/XXXX. From XX/XX/XXXX to Present, all accounts pay on time. How can it be Serious Delinquency? This is really unacceptable and unfair. This has to be fixed.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

As I reviewed my credit report, I noticed that there is an inaccurate late payment information and its really hurting my credit score.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I have been reaching out to Equifax, asking them to provide me legal documents that certify that they have investigated my concerned items lawfully. Nevertheless, my request has been neglected. I haven't heard any response from Equifax and it made me lose my patience. As stated in Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC Sections 1681i, they are in need to comply with their client 's request and send their response within the given time provided and approved by the law. Moreover, failure to verify, comply, and respond should result in the removal of the items in question. Below, are the items they failed to verify : Personal Information : XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Inquiries : XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX & XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Unexpected increase in interest rate

No disclosure was provided of an already completed balance transfer where the policy now allows for new purchases to accrue interest from the date of transaction. The policy had previously been that the statement would arrive to confirm transactions with stipulated minimum payment and the new full balance of the CC. To which I would make my payment and be on my way. Not they accrue interest the date of a transaction withour disclosing their policy change. This gets to the point of abuse to consumers that are not able to manage cards and changing policies. These people make me sick and illustrate the importance of the CFPB.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

I attended XXXX in XXXX XXXX that was on XXXX XXXX. The school guaranteed employment placement assistance as part of their package. The school was accused of fraud and closed. I did not receive the services I paid for. I struggled to find employment and was unable to pay my student loans. I am currently not employed. When I went to apply for credit I found that they are not only incorrectly reporting my accounts but they have duplicated them.I have 3 student loans. I have 3 accounts showing XXXX   balance and paid. I also have 3 accounts showing as being in collections. None of the accounts are accurate. I never heard from them so I called them last year and in XX/XX/XXXX of this year I began to make monthly payments to them. I have been making payments since then every single month.
Complaint sub-issue: Can't close your account

I bank with Everbank which is now TIAA bank. I opened a checking account in 2015. I have called and requested an account closure, but the bank will not allow me to do so. 
I asked customer service why they won't close my account and was told because there's a block on the account, Once I again I asked what the block was for and was giving no reason at all. My bank account currently has XXXX of my hard earned money and, The bank is giving me the run around. Transfer after transfer, from department to department. I am tired of this. Please Help
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

This account does not belong to me, please block and remove under 15 USC 1681c-2.
Complaint sub-issue: Was not notified of investigation status or results

I XXXX XXXX do solemnly swear that I am writing and submitting this complaint by myself on my own behalf. I have submitted numerous dispute to Equifax to have inaccurate items removed from my credit report as well as some unknown things. My 3rd dispute I mailed in was the XXXX day of XX/XX/2021 and I haven't heard anything or received any kind of correspondence from Equifax at all in regards to my dispute. I feel like that are purposing targeting me due to my demographic and ignoring my request. That's really taking advantage of me as if I'm not an educated man. Now I am demanding that these accounts and items not only be deleted from my credit report, but I AM demanding that these accounts and items be deleted immediately or I will be filing for litigation because this is insane the extreme amount of XXXX  you all are causing me. I've been in hospital twice XXXX  over this. It's not fair and federal laws are being broken at this point.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

To : Whom It May concern : I am writing to dispute a fraudulent charge on my account in the amount of {$50000.00}, {$11000.00}, {$8500.00}, {$5000.00}, {$1100.00}, {$260.00}. 
I am a victim of Identity theft, and I did not make or authorize this charge. I am requesting that the charge be removed, that any finance other charges related to the fraudulent amount be credited, as well and that I receive an accurate statement. This request is made pursuant to the Fair Credit Billing Acts amendments to the Truth in Lending Act, 15 U.S.C. 1666-1666b, 12 C.F.R 226.13. See Also 12 C.F.R 226.12 ( b ) I am writing to request the method of verification for dispute initiated on XX/XX/XXXX and the subsequent response received on XX/XX/XXXX enclosed with this letter.

In accordance with FCRA, Section 611, I am requesting this information to review for completeness and accuracy and appropriateness. In lieu of sending the information you can reopen the dispute and ensure a proper investigation is performed. 
I would appreciate a timely response outlining the steps that will occur to resolve this matter. If I do not receive a response I will have no choice but to exercise my right under FRCA, Section 616, and pursue legal action. 
-- CLOSED ACCOUNTS -- 1. XXXX CARD with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a credit limit of {$50000.00} -This is not my account. 

2. XXXX/XXXX  with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a credit limit of {$11000.00} -This is not my account. 

3. XXXX XXXX XXXX/XXXX  with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a credit limit of {$8500.00} -This is not my account. 

4. XXXX XXXX XXXX with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a credit limit of {$5000.00} -This is not my account. 


-- AUTO ACCOUNT -- 5. XXXX XXXX XXXX with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a credit limit of {$1100.00} -This is not my account. 


-- COLLECTION -- 6. XXXX  XXXX  XXXX  with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a credit limit of {$260.00} -This is not my account.
Complaint sub-issue: Attempted to collect wrong amount

AES 's automated system does not give you the right amount. I have a recorded on XXXX/XXXX/15 that I notified the supervisor of that and she states they are aware it is incorrect but never said they were going to fix it. I recorded my phone call since I was paying my bill. They do not tell you that the calls may be recorded, I asked someone yesterday if my call was recorded, he said yes but never gave me the disclosure which is required. I want all negative marks removed because the reps also give an amount that is not correct, AES has committed fraud against me. They also tried to force me to get auto debit even though I wrote numerous letters telling them I am not interested. I WILL NEVER DO AUTO DEBIT WITH THIS COMPANY. NCT HAS NOT SUBMITTED PROOF THAT THEY STILL OWN THIS DEBT WHICH IS REQUIREMENT IN ILLINOIS TO COLLECT ON A BILL. AES CLAIMS THEY SENT IT TO ME BUT THEY DID NOT, I WILL KEEP COMPLAINING UNTIL AES IS SHUT DOWN FOR GOOD. I HAVE PAY LOTS OF MONEY TO NCT, THEREFORE I ONLY OWE THEM FOR LOAN # XXXX. NCT HAS NOT MEET THEIR BURDEN OF PROOF, THEY MUST SHOW PROOF THEY OWN MY DEBT AS OF TODAY. NCT SELLS LOAN IN INVESTMENTS, THEREOFRE THEY HAVE NO PROOF WHERE MY LOAN IS. AES IS A LIAR AND ENGAGES IN ILLEGAL BUSINESS PRACTICES. I KNOW WHAT I OWE AND I DO NOT NEED AES TO TELL ME THAT. XXXX XXXX IS STUPID BECAUSE SHE CA N'T READ BECAUSE SHE HAS NEVER FULLY ANSWERED MY COMPLAINTS, ALL OF HER ANSWERS ARE GENERIC. NO ONE FROM AES HAS CALLED ME TO DISCUSS ANYTHING WHICH THEY SHOULD. NCT IS A TRUST NOT A LENDER LIKE AES CLAIMS, I NEVER SIGNED ANY PAPERWORK FOR A LOAN WITH NCT. NCT IS A 3RD PARTY DEBT BUYER AND AES SHOULD NOT TELL PEOPLE THAT NCT IS A LENDER BECAUSE THEY DO NOT LEND MONEY, THEY ONLY PURCHASE STUDENT LOAN DEBT.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

In accordance with fair credit reporting act XXXX XXXX XXXX  ACCTOUNT # XXXX Your company is in clear violation of the law. Under 15 USC 1681b - permissible purpose of consumer reports, THE LAW CLEARLY STATES : ( b ) 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. Did I give you written instructions to furnish this on my credit report?

15 U.S. Code 1681s2 - Responsibilities of furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies.

( a ) DUTY OF FURNISHERS OF INFORMATION TO PROVIDE ACCURATE INFORMATION 1 ) PROHIBITION ( A ) Reporting information with actual knowledge of errors A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.
Complaint sub-issue: No notice of investigation status/result

I have tried for at least 8 months to get items that are incorrect and or not mine removed and they seem to do whatever they want with my credit. I am having a major issue with Equifax performing an actual legal Dispute investigation they are violating my rights by not complying with my legal right to request any or all documents i request in my file, they are completing disputes but not providing me the original documents verifying these claims. This is a written request that you investigate items that I believe to be reported in error.
Complaint sub-issue: Indicated committed crime not paying

I am an attorney. My client was involved in an accident but not responsible. The person who was injured was paid a small amount by an insurance company. The insurance company is trying collect that small amount from my client by falsely representing that it has contacted the " Department of Transportation '' of his state which is examining his compliance with the " Financial Responsibility Act '' and that he could lose his driver 's license unless he pays up.
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

XXXX XXXX is reporting 8 student loans that I do not recall making from them as the borrower or giving my permission to service. All of my federal student loans were made through XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX is reporting the loans as having been last for four months in 2017. I was a student during the periods that they are reporting late payments. My other student loans are reporting as in good standing during the same months reported by XXXX because my federal student loans were in in-school deferment. I consolidated all of my student loans. The XXXX account has been closed for several years. My complaint is that ( XXXX ) XXXX is reporting a total of 36 late payment to the credit bureaus and, when I asked them to send me a copy of the contracts, promissory notes, or any other documentation that defines the actual loans made, for what school, and when, they sent me a short ledger page that had no discernable information on the loans themselves or how XXXX came to service them. Reporting 36 late payments on my account that I challenge requires XXXX to produce those documents upon my dispute. Moreover, since the loans were consolidated under a federal program, I am entitled to accounting so that I can check XXXX ' information against the individual loans in my consolidation account. Sending me a generic printout of something purported to be a balance sheet without supporting documentation is a clear violation of the FCRA and demonstrates a reckless disregard for the impact that their 36 late payment allegations have on my credit and potential debt obligation for loans that I did not take out from them.
Complaint sub-issue: Problem with customer service

Fedloan servicing sent my student loans to XXXX when they were supposed to send them to XXXX. They failed to even record the transfer, so it was listed as still being at XXXX XXXX. 
This caused my credit score to decrease unnecessarily, because now I will have 2 closed accounts instead of one. It has also caused an almost year long delay to my PSLF application being processed. This has been a huge financial burden to my family, and we are unable to make plans.

I applied for PLSF in XXXX and have followed up for 10 months with few answers. I spent months calling XXXX and was finally told this summer that Fedloan did not transfer my account, because they failed to verify my current employer of 13 years ( though it was on the application ). Instead of verifying it, they transferred it in XXXX so XXXX would have to do it, but it still had not been processed at all and never showed on my account. 
After many, many calls, I spoke with XXXX who said that Fedloan had my loans recorded as still being with XXXX XXXX. In reality, Fedloan transfered my application to XXXX and my loans to XXXX. After XXXX years of paying, 15 years of working for nonprofits, and 11 months of trying to get my application through, nothing has happened. XXXX has not even received the request to transfer my loans. When they do transfer, my account with them will close, and it will lower my credit score for no reason. They should never have had my loans, so it makes me look like I had an account for a very short time. I go to a great deal of trouble to keep my credit score high and am in the process of trying to buy several properties. I can not afford to have my credit sabotaged by incompetence.
Complaint sub-issue: Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone

I'VE NOTICED SEVERAL ERRORS REPORTING ON MY CREDIT REPORT AND NEED THE CREDIT BUREAUS TO PROCESS MY DISPUTE.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I noticed a few accounts on my report that I do not recognize
Complaint sub-issue: Debt was result of identity theft

On XX/XX/2018, I sent a dispute letter to Equifax disputing the following accounts ( XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX, and XXXX/XXXX. In my dispute letter, I asked for these accounts to be validated and Equifax is continuing to report unverified information on my credit file. As of this date, the following accounts have not been validated. Equifax had ( 30 ) days to validate this information, and they have failed to do that. Also, during the dispute phase, Equifax failed to put that these accounts were being disputed. They attached a statement for the XXXX & XXXX ( 30 ) days later. The XXXX XXXX account was never listed as being disputed. 

I also went as far providing proof, and I sent documents to Equifax in my dispute that I am a victim of Identity Theft, and Equifax failed to take my claim seriously. 

The unverified items listed above remain on my credit report is in violation of Federal Law. You are required under the FCRA to have a copy of the original creditor 's documentation on file to verify that this information is mine and is correct. After asking for proof of these accounts, I have not been provided any original documentation required under Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) & Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), a consumer contract with my signature on it, and under Section 611 ( 5 ) ( A ) of the FCRA, you are required to promptly delete all information which can not be verified. The law is very clear as to the Civil Liability and the remedy available to me for " negligent noncompliance '' ( Section 617 ) if you fail to comply. I am a litigious consumerand I fully intend on pursuing litigation in this matter to enforce my rights under the FCRA.