Johnade/consumer_complaints_cfpb huggingface dataset:
Complaint sub-issue: Didn't receive enough information to verify debt

When I found about this account on my credit report, I contacted the company immediately to find out for what the account was. They told me it was for a remaining balance with XXXX XXXX. I never received any notification about any outstanding balance with that company. When I asked if they sent any letter to informed me about this pending balance, they said they sent a letter to a address that I didn't lived there for more than 3 yrs. I agreed to settled this account even if I wasn't sure that I actually owned that balance because was affecting in my credit report and I was told that if I take care of the account they will removed this collection account from my credit report. I paid immediately the amount that they requested me to settled this account because they guaranteed me that the account will be remove it immediately from my credit report. This was stated on a recorded line. I feel this is an unfair for me because it is causing me a financial hardship because I'm having a lot of issues trying g to qualify to buy a home and if I were able to qualify I'm going to end up having to pay a higher interest rate on a mortgage, also I feel like it is a UDAPP violation because I feel fooled by this company because it look that they just lied me on that time offered me false promises to remove the account just to collect the money for that debt. I've contacting the collection agency and XXXX  to dispute this account on the credit report but I haven't been received any response or been successful in resolve this matter. This account needs to be removed ASAP from my credit report since I was told that will be removed from my credit report making the payment that I made on that time.
Complaint sub-issue: Information is missing that should be on the report

Hi, I have been monitoring my credit scores with XXXX and Equifax. I have some derogatory credit history ( including a settled judgement ) caused by periods of unemployment. Consequently, I am not able to get much of a credit line. However, I am maintaining a credit card account with XXXX XXXX. I have a {$500.00} line of credit with this card and use it frequently for small purchases. I often use nearly all of the available credit. Then, I make a payment of typically $ XXXX dollars well in advance of the due date. My credit sources inform me that both XXXX and Equifax have lowered my credit score because I used nearly all of the available balance. My question is this : If my score can be lowered for using nearly all of my balance, why do I not earn points for paying ten times the minimum and paying it two to three weeks in advance of the due date? This is clearly an unfair business practice and, I believe, grounds for a federal lawsuit for defamation. 

XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Debt is not mine

I pulled my credit report and saw this company on listed as collecting XXXX. I myself personally do not go to XXXX any amusement parks. I sent in a dispute in writing in early XXXX 2015. I kept calling back to get the status of the dispute and was continually told to call back each week. I finally received correspondence in the mail showing what supposed charges. I requested to have the contract showing where I agreed to the account, date I agreed to the contract, and proof that the account was mine. The agency was only abel to provide me with a copy showing it was drafted from a XXXX account, but it did not show my name as listed on the XXXX account. I called this morning and spoke with XXXX XXXX. I advised her I received the documentation only showing that the account was drafted under XXXX. She was extremely rude and berating. I advised her that I requested further documentation proving the account was mine. She then in a heated and belittling voice told me that was the documentation, and that it was my account. I advised her that what was sent was not proof that it was my account, and that since I have requested complete validation of the debt over a month ago, and that it was not provided that under FCRA the account needs to be removed from my credit report. Her tone took an even more hateful tone. She then started to not let me speak, and basically called me a liar in so many words. I told her that since my name does not appear on the drafting account for XXXX I needed social security number that is attached to the accountI. She rudely stated that there is not XXXX. I asked her how can it be proven without my name on the XXXX account and my social how can this be proven it is mine, and then her response was " XXXX does n't require a social. '' I asked to speak with a manager and she said she was a manager, and that there was no XXXX higher i could speak to. I asked her her extension and she advised me that she does n't have an extension that we were speaking on a recorded line for managers at extension XXXX. I advised her that I would be getting in contact with the Attorney Generals office in her state and she just said " OK! '' I have the written documentation that was sent to me and I would be glad to send it in to accompany this complaint via fax. I do not have a way to scan it at this time, but can fax it today.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, Account # XXXX, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Account # XXXX, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Account # XXXX, XXXX XXXX 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 15 U.S. Code 1692c - Communication in connection with debt collection Without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction, a debt collector may not communicate with a consumer in connection with the collection of any debt
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I recently discovered that I am a victim of identity theft. So I am writing to request an EXTENDED FRAUD ALERT to be immediately placed in my credit file so that no new credit will be approved or issued until the lender first verified my identity. Fortunately, in accordance with the FCRA Sections 6058,615 ( ) and 623 ( a ) 6 ), an identity theft report can be used to permanent block fraudulent information that results from identity theft, such as accounts or addresses from appearing on a victim 's credit report. 
Identity theft reports can prevent a company from continuing to collect debts that result from identity theft. Pursuant to the FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), please BLOCK ALL INFORMATION RESULTING FROM IDENTITY THEFT, except as otherwise provided in this section A, in which a consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of any information in the file of a consumer identifies as information resulted from an alleged identity theft, NO LATER THAN 4 BUSINESS DAYS after the date of receipt by agency. I ask that you comply with the Federal Laws in place, and swiftly and permanently block the accounts, addresses, inquiries and other information that you are reporting listed on the *Identity Theft Report List of Fraudulent Accounts ''
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  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: Can't get other flexible options for repaying your loan

I did not want to attend XXXX University Online. I withdrew before the deadline because I knew the program wasn't right for me and they still call me about the aid they tricked me into for their one week of classes I did not even attend online. They are crooks. As far as I am concerned I don't owe them anything since I am on Nelnet 's XXXX  Discharge program for forgiveness of my student loans..
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX/XXXX  Equifax mortgage XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Above companies as a result of data breach in 2017 were fraudulent and should be removed from all credit agencies. Thank you for your help. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX has 10 late payments that should be removed. Payments were as a result of identity theft issues and fraudulent accounts. The late payments are causing discrimination and we are unable to refinance or get loans, credit cards, credit because of the identity theft and financial ramifications. Our lives have been ruined and we need help with clearing our name and restoring our credit.
Complaint sub-issue: Fee problem

I noticed on the XXXX that i was negative in my account. I have until XXXX through tcf to fix it.so i deposited XXXX dollars to fix my negative balance at XXXX that night.which left me at XXXX.The next day XX/XX/XXXX i noticed i was negative again.So i deposited XXXX at XXXX that morning which left me at XXXX. On XX/XX/XXXX i woke up, checked my account and noticed i had an XXXX over draft fee. When i called to ask why, the lady told me my negative balance was from the day prior.which is impossible considering i fixed my account the day prior.luckily she agreed to help and take off -XXXX to make it -XXXX.i called back again that day still not understanding and they then told me its possible my fees came out at noon on the XXXX.which still doesnt make sense.they charged me 5 over draft fees total. One which i shouldnt have even gotten considering im allowed to have up to negative XXXX bucks before being charged.when breaking down the over draft fees, they charged me one for -XXXX. I went into the bank today for them to tell me that my funds on the XXXX must have came out after i fixed my account with the XXXX dollars that day.so basically what they are trying to say is they must have taken the funds out at after XXXX on the XXXX.when i asked if they could tell me what time kwik trip took out those fees he told me there isnt a way of knowing because they dont have the times when kwik trip ran it through ( which makes no sense ) however, they showed me what times the other funds came out but when they showed me they told me they could not give me that form to leave with because its the banks. How am i not able to take a copy of that home?! Please look into my account and please help me.i feel as though they are stealing from me.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

On XX/XX/2018 I had a pre-qualified offer from XXXX XXXX to purchase a car. I took this offer to XXXX XXXX XXXX in XXXX, NC. 

The financing department at XXXX XXXX XXXX submitted multiple credit applications on my behalf without any consent. XXXX XXXX XXXX fraudlently submitted credit applications without my consent to XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX. There could be more but these are the two which I received letters for.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

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 complained. The problem has not been resolved. my fico has me at a credit score over 719XXXX 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 60 days straight with XXXX  i spoke to a representative agent name XXXX and XXXX and XXXX from the fraud department 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. 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 60days 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 21 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 year old XXXX  PLEASE HELP ME PLEASE im XXXX now.with no help.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt was paid

I used to have XXXX. I returned the equipment but was told the charge was from not returning the equipment. I have requested a verification numerous times and have been harassed by repeated phone calls. Please advise.
Complaint sub-issue: Attempted to collect wrong amount

On XX/XX/XXXX I called to pay off the {$80.00} balance with my Macys that I found on my XXXX report. I spoke to a male and he took my credit card info to process post dated payments for XXXX XX/XX/XXXX. I called on XX/XX/XXXX because my first payment hasnt been drafted yet. The lady on the phone told me I no longer had an account and she didnt see a payment plan made because there is no acct and they are no longer collecting the {$80.00}. Im not sure why this was not told to me when I spoke to the first rep. He took my credit card information to pay for it and read me the whole script about my payment. I dont know why he really did with my info if he didnt have an account to enter it. I asked them to have a manger listen to that call and call me back and I havent heard anything yet
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

All 3 major credit bureaus is reporting false information on my credit report for XXXX XXXX XXXX credit card with a {$1000.00} limit. The credit bureaus is reporting that this account was a charge off and it was settles for less than what is owed. This is completely false information.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I have been involved in three data brach XXXX, XXXX XXXX, and XXXX. my information have been seen on the dark web and I have fraudulent accounts on my credit report, wrong names, incorrect addresses and denied bank accounts and credit inquiries. I have tried to reach out to the credit braun and creditor as I can't nothing resolve.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

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

XXXX XXXX XXXX Account number XXXX Has violated my rights. 

DEPT OF ED/XXXX  Account number XXXX has violated my right. 


15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. states a consumer 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 an account without my written instructions. 15 U.S.C 1681 c. ( a ) ( 5 ) section states : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information any 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 any consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate
Complaint sub-issue: Was not notified of investigation status or results

i have sent dispute letters on XX/XX/2020, as of today date XX/XX/2020 i still have not received anything from the credit bureaus. i feel the time frame as been long enough to contact me with what im asking for.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I have been submitting countless CFPB complaints and FTC dispute letters to you to request that you remove the fraudulent accounts and information from my Credit File as soon as possible. My credit report contains a significant number of unauthorized requests, as well as some erroneous reporting of accounts and information. I can tell that someone has stolen my identity. As a result, I filed a formal report to the FTC with XXXX XXXX # XXXX, # XXXX, and # XXXX. In accordance with the provisions of FCRA Section 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), I have included that report in this complaint. Please remove these items from my credit record as soon as possible to comply with the law ( i.e., 4 days ). Please let me know if you require anything else. I need you to remove the follwing fraud accounts and information from my Credit File as soon as possible : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX US DEPT ED XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX US DEPT ED XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX US DEPT ED XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX US DEPT ED XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX US DEPT ED XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX US DEPT ED XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX US DEPT ED XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX} US DEPT ED XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX US DEPT ED XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX US DEPT ED XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX US DEPT ED XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX US DEPT ED XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX US DEPT ED XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX US DEPT ED XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX US DEPT ED XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. Also, you have been failing to send me copies of proof of verification from your investigation and yet you continued to report these items as if verified. This is a clear violation of my consumer rights under the FCRA. I need you to remove the disputed accounts and information as soon as possible.
Complaint sub-issue: Information is not mine

While checking my personal credit report, I noticed XXXX Employers listed as XXXX, XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX on EQUIFAX credit report. I have never been employed by these companies. I am requesting that EQUIFAX immediately remove these names from my credit file, listed as my previous Employers on my credit report. I have attached a screenshot of the incorrect information listed on my credit report XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

There is a new incorrect information in the credit report!!!!! and the remaining XXXX account is still not me!!!!! and there is 8+ hard inquiries doesn't belong to me. See previous dispute confirmation number : XXXX, XXXX for credit dispute. I tried disputing and submitted information online. They removed some incorrect records but there are still other 's account in my records. A couple days ago they still add another one 's hard inquiry to my account.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

I was not informed that my personal information ( including my social security number, address, and other information ) was breached several months ago. I have still not been contacted, even after the news broke. I do not know, and it appears, have no way of knowing the full extent of what information of mine was breached.
Complaint sub-issue: Company closed your account

Citi closed down all the credit card accounts on XX/XX/XXXX. Four different accounts were closed at the same time. 3 of those accounts do not have an annual fee associated with the credit card. One of those accounts is a Citi Prestige Credit Card, which has an annual fee of {$450.00}. 

I had paid that annual fee as of XX/XX/XXXX. Here is the transaction record that shows up on my statement : XXXX XXXX, XXXX MEMBERSHIP FEE XX/XX/XXXX-XX/XX/XXXX Additional Details Transaction Type : Fees Posted Date : XXXX XXXX, XXXX Category : Miscellaneous Reference Number : XXXX Print {$450.00} The credit card account was closed XX/XX/XXXX. As a result, my {$450.00} annual fee was forfeited and I did not receive any of the benefits associated with the annual fee. Citi has not addressed or returned any portion of the fee. The annual fee is part of their service to the customer for benefits which no longer enjoy. 

Other corporations, like XXXX, return the annual fee since that means I lost out on the benefits throughout the year. For example. If I paid for an annual fee throughout the year for XXXX XXXX, and XXXX chooses not to have me as a customer, XXXX would reimburse me the annual fee that I paid, since they are closing my account. 

Citi is responsible for treating its customer fairly and ethically. As a result, I expect the fee ( or a prorated part of the fee ) to be reimbursed to me. 

Thank you.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I have a loan with XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX . I have always made y payments on time. Ive contacted the bank about the issue & they continue to fail to provide me with verifiable proof. Ive disputed it with EQUIFAX & they too are withholding any verifiable proof. I believe their records are wrong. This is a strict violation of Fair Credit Reporting Act sections 611, 616 & 617. They have provided ZERO VERIFIABLE PROOF & I feel are willful noncomplying and being truly negligent. Please fix these accounts immediately. Id like this matter handled ASAP. Please update to OPEN/NEVER LATE. 


XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Received bad information about your loan

Nelnet has been reporting negatively on my credit report to XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX. I have gotten my lawyers involved in the matter after I was told by nelnet that I needed a subpoena to get them to resolve the required documents but was advised by the attorneys this is not true. 

They have failed and refused to show documentation for me being late and i request the inaccurate negative late payments be deleted off my report backed by FCRA law.