Johnade/consumer_complaints_cfpb huggingface dataset:
Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

Equifax is in violation of FCRA 611. I contacted the furnishers and I am providing documents directly from the furnishers, XXXX XXXX and XXXX  showing the inaccurate information. I request these inaccurate accounts be removed under FCRA violation as they have already been disputed. I believe Equifax has not been conducting reasonable investigations as the data of these accounts still have been reporting inaccurately on my consumer report. My rights have been violated and I have not received a 100 % accurate consumer report.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Im submitting a complaint to you today to inform you I was the victim of identity theft. I researched on how to remove the fraudulent items in my report and found that I need to visit FEDERAL TRADE COMMISION or https : //www.ftc.gov to file a report and Per FCRA section 605b Credit Reporting Agencies are required to remove/block any items listed on an id theft report. Please find the ATTACHED documents to assist in the blocking of the erroneous information which is being posted to my report. 
Here are the list of items which do not belong to me or were opened without my permission. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX ; XXXX SELF-REPORTED XXXX Balance : {$440.00} ; XXXX SELF-REPORTED XXXX Balance : {$140.00} ; XXXX SELF-REPORTED XXXX Balance : {$50.00} ; UTILITY SELF-REPORTED XXXX Balance : {$490.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} ; XXXX  XXXX Balance XXXX {$0.00} ; XXXX  XXXX Balance : {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Filed/Reported : XX/XX/XXXX Reference # : XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; US SM BUS ADMIN ODA XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX According to FCRA Section 605B ( a ) the CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES shall block any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt.
Complaint sub-issue: Problem making or receiving payments

Blocking XXXX from linking with my account. Please allow
Complaint sub-issue: Debt is not yours

IC Systems contacted me about a bill and I requested an itemized statement but was told no, they said they were sending a fraud packet, and it was never received, thereafter IC Systems added the bill to my credit report, despite knowing there was a dispute and they have no billing statements or other information, except to say my last name is " XXXX '' and then today when I contacted them, it is suddenly XXXX, but still no itemized statement or other information. 

I asked for the phone number of the XXXX where they received the collection and the woman stated, we don't contact our clients and we don't have a phone number. I asked to speak to the owner-operator and they say he doesn't take calls.
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

I went to try to get approved for multiple vehicles because Credit Karma showed I had a credit in the XXXX. Because of this information I attempted. I have received a notice from XXXX XXXX XXXX Corporation Fulfillment Department stating that at this same time of XX/XX/XXXX when Credit Karma stated I had a score in the upper XXXX that I actually had a XXXX according to XXXX. If I had known this was the case I would not have wasted my time, energy, or stress on myself or my credit. I have assumed multiple hard inquires that have further dropped my credit to a XXXX on Credit Karma which I would assume is in the lower XXXX. I feel wronged and misled and something should be done.
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

I wrote a letter to Equifax on ( XX/XX/XXXX ) challenging the reporting and compliance on multiple accounts that are being reported on my credit report with incorrect information. This is against the Fair Credit Reporting Act section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) which states that CRAs, including major credit bureaus such as XXXX XXXX, " shall, upon request ( by a consumer ), clearly and accurately disclose to the consumer. All information in the consumer 's file at the time of the request '' ( emphasis added ). If the " information in the consumer 's file at the time of the request '' includes account and social security numbers, the provision thus normally requires that the CRA " clearly and accurately '' include such items in its disclosure to consumers. However, because the trigger for a file disclosure is a " request '' by a consumer, a CRA may allow consumers ( such as the individual in your letter ) to choose truncation or other security measures in their own file disclosure. In other words, although Section 609 provides consumers with a right to all information in the file, a CRA may provide a method for the consumer to ask for less than all information and then comply with that " request '' when it makes the disclosure. 
This basically states that by not reporting the entire account number, they are not reporting 100 % accurate information as required by section 609 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. This is effecting 15 accounts : XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX  ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX ( inaccurate reporting date of XX/XX/XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX ( inaccurate reporting date of XX/XX/XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX  ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX  ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) 12 XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) 08 XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) I received a response letter XX/XX/XXXX stating that these accounts have been verified as accurate and updated. Which again is impossible due to the account numbers containing " X 's ''. If in fact they verified these, then the correct account numbers should be listed. Since they were not updated, these accounts are not valid.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

To Whom It May Concern, This letter is a formal complaint that you are reporting inaccurate and incomplete credit information. 

According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), you are required by federal law to verify, through the physical verification of the original signed consumer contract, any and all accounts that you post on a credit report. Otherwise anyone paying for your reporting services could fax, mail or email in a fraudulent account. 

I demand to see verifiable proof ( i.e. : an original consumer contract with my signature on it ) that you have on file for the account listed below. 

Your failure to positively verify these accounts has hurt my ability to obtain credit. Under the FCRA, unverifiable accounts must be removed and if you are unable to provide me a copy of verifiable proof, you must remove the account listed below. 

I demand that the following account be verified or removed immediately : XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX Last reported XX/XX/2020 {$3700.00} Reported balance Credit limit
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I recently looked at my credit report and seen various fraudulent accounts. I need these fraudulent accounts removed from my credit report.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

1. The following information was provided to me by XXXX for the XXXX XXXX account I once had. The account has been PAID IN FULL and CLOSED. The account on my XXXX credit report reflects the following : -Balance : {$360.00} -Status : Needs attention. 

2. My XXXX Credit report reflect the XXXX XXXX account was closed XX/XX/2020. This information on my XX/XX/XXXX Credit Report is absolutely inaccurate and affecting my credit score!! Please fix!!! 

( Info in paragraph below was provided to me by XX/XX/XXXX regarding my Dispute. ) >> We have researched the credit account. Account # XXXX The results are : This creditor/agency has verified to OUR company that the date of last activity is being reported correctly. This creditor has verified to OUR company that the balance is being reported correctly. THE FOLLOWING FIELDS HAVE BEEN MODIFIED : *HISTORICAL ACCOUNT INFORMATION. If you have additional questions about this item please contact : XXXX XXXX, XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX SC XXXX Phone : ( XXXX ) XXXX 3. I'm also having an issue with the Lending Club Corp reporting the correct information to the 3 Credit Bureaus. I paid this account IN FULL directly with Lending Club over the phone. The account status is reflected as in-collection/or charged off. I paid this account to a {$0.00} balance, therefore it was not CHARGED OFF!!
Complaint sub-issue: Problem with customer service

We have a loan managed by XXXX. We took out the loan when our youngest daughter was in college. She graduated in 2009. Our payment due date is the XX/XX/XXXX of the month. Today when I logged on to schedule the payment for the XX/XX/XXXX, the site reported that the account was delinquent on XX/XX/XXXX. Really? One day past due? 

Here is the letter I sent this morning : " I have repeatedly asked that you change my due date to the XX/XX/XXXX of each month as that is the day I get paid, and sometimes ( on a month in which I have three mortgage payments due ) I can not pay you until the XX/XX/XXXX. My account becomes overdue or delinquent one day past the due date? is that even legal? 

Please change my due date for my loan payment from the XX/XX/XXXX of the month to the XX/XX/XXXX. '' I can not seem to get any satisfaction from this company, even for the small change I am requesting.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

I put {$5000.00} on a secure card with US Bank to rebuild my credit. They know these cards are intended for that purpose. 

I pay off my card in full each month for 4 months. 

On the XXXX month, in XXXX 2021, I paid it off in full and they CLOSED the account. I called and asked them why and they said they did not recognize the bank account ( XXXX XXXX  ). I mailed them my statement and they re-opened my account after a week. 

I asked them to update to the credit reporting agencies that my account was OPEN and they refused-telling me I had to do it. 

I have send documentation to XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX and still the report shows my account as closed, lowering my credit score. 

Both XXXX and US Bank are reporting false information and I want this rectified.
Complaint sub-issue: Can't decrease my monthly payments

In XX/XX/XXXX I attended the university XXXX school on line. However to do the classes I had to get a student loan, which at that time I got approved for. Having said that I was approved for an amount that should pay for the entire cost, but it turns out not to be the case. XXXX more classes to finish the entire cost I was told that I do n't have anymore money so I will have to pay out of my pocket if I want to do the last XXXX classes. Something did n't feel right so I never get to finish my degree up to this day. Then one day I heard the school is under investigation, and the following day I had some one called offering me a student loan forgiveness and I will not have to pay back the loan. I did n't take the deal because I knew nothing about it or if it was a scam just so they could get my information. I was never able to make the high monthly payments they were asking for so they ended up putting me on forbearance. We are in XX/XX/XXXX and up to now each year I have to be on forbearance, because I ca n't afford the payment. I even filed for bankruptcy hoping that they will remove it, since they are under investigation but they did not an the total just keeps getting higher and higher with interest accumulated. This is now on my credit report causing lots of damage.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

I sent a letterb to all three credit bureaus and the XXXX XXXX XXXX. 
Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX. XXXX, XXXX, Texas XXXX To Whom It May Concern : I am writing to update/correct my personal information on file with your company. 
Please update my address to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Michigan XXXX Please update my name to : XXXX XXXX XXXX only, I was a victim of identity theft with other names My only social security number us XXXX My only and correct date of birth is XX/XX/XXXX My only employer is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX I do not wish to have any telephone numbers on my report. 
Please remove all the other addresses off my report, as they are not deliverable to me by the U. S. post office, and they are not reportable as per the FCRA, since they are inaccurate. 

Sincerely, Name : Ms. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Driver License, SSN Card Proof of Residence
Complaint sub-issue: Card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase or transfer

Cash app refuses to release money I put on the card to.purchase a car. I have provided the info requsted.and they still Won't respond with anything more then an automated reply. Please help me its all the money I have and I was waiting for tax season so that I can solve my transportation issue and get to.work.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

On XX/XX/2022 XXXX XXXX alerted me about new activity on my credit report. It was determined CBNA requested my credit score from XXXX. This request was not authorized by me, so I immediately placed a freeze and a fraud alert on my credit report with the three major bureaus ( XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX ). Also, I attempted to contact a CBNA representative on XXXX, XX/XX/2022, but this organization was closed. However, I will contact the company on XXXX, XX/XX/2022. XXXX XXXX will investigate this fraudulent activity too.
Complaint sub-issue: Threatened to sue you for very old debt

Threatened to be served at work unless I made a payment.
Complaint sub-issue: Reinserted previously deleted info

When I recently raised a discrimination complaint against Equifax , they retaliated with my and reinserted XXXX prior State Tax Public Records which were previously deleted and paid. These public records were not on my file in XX/XX/XXXX and were deleted by Equifax last year in 2015. This is blatant Credit Discrimination in itself towards XXXX XXXX who are trying to progress financially and obtain access to credit as other majority U.S. Citizens. I am requesting the GA State Public Records be removed from my Credit File which were previously deleted by Equifax.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I applied for a XXXX credit card today XX/XX/2020 and I was not approved. I was told that the reason I was denied was that there were two accounts in negative standing appearing on my credit. The account names are XXXX XXXX XXXX for an amount of {$280.00} and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX for an amount of {$980.00}. Neither of these accounts belongs to me ; I never signed any contract or agreement with these companies and I never allowed them to run or access my credit file. I don't know who could have opened these accounts in my name because I have never allowed anyone to open an account on my behalf. I did not benefit anything from these unauthorized accounts such as money, goods, services or any other benefit nor did I make any payments towards these accounts. I have already filed a police report regarding this suspicious activity on my credit.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Hello my name is XXXX XXXX. Im writing this to delete the following information from my credit file. The items that I am requesting to be deleted are listed in the report attached. I am a victim of identity theft and did not make the charges or changes. I ask that these items be deleted and updated in order to correct my credit file and protect my consumer reputation. These accounts and inaccurate information has been causing me to be denied by lenders. I ask that per FCRA Laws that these accounts be removed immediately.
Complaint sub-issue: Can't get other flexible options for repaying your loan

My Husband is XXXX and receives ssa he has to pay medication and doctors appointments out of pocket we appled for hardship XXXX discharge they were garnishing his XXXX they ask for documents I sent them in and now they are saying they need more doctors papers after telling me they didnt Nelnet said its not them XXXX XXXX said call Nelnet and we our suffering right now
Complaint sub-issue: Didn't receive notice of right to dispute

I applied for XXXX XXXX. Over the phone. I was mailed out a chip to insert in my phone never worked. I was informed to take it to XXXX XXXX in XXXX Ga. the guy stated he could not help me was he keep the chip. So I got a phone thru XXXX. They keep sending me threatening letters and keep putting in my credit report. Prove to them never use the chip. I have sprint on that same phone and number.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase on your statement

I'm having a hard time paying my bill online I received 2 late fees in XX/XX/XXXXand XX/XX/XXXXwith Government shut down. When I made a dispute on XX/XX/2020 on my bill Macy 's sent my to collections for non payment after I talked about arrangements to pay my credit score decreased .I called Macy 's on XX/XX/XXXXto tell them there store closed down so I can not get into my online account disabled. no longer working to make payments online. I will like to close out this account first resolve my dispute on my bill. Late fees I'm being charge for I can not see my bill online or see any of my charges they claiming I have.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt was result of identity theft

To Whom it may concern, This letter is to inform you that I recently received a copy of my credit report that your company publishes and after reviewing it I found a number of items on the report that are inaccurate. The accounts in question are listed below. 
Please send me copies of the documents that you have in your files as of this date that you used to verify the accuracy of the accounts listed below. 

1. Under 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( 7 ) Method of verification this account is in violation it was reported without valid evidence. 
Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, XXXX U.S.C. 1681g I have the right to demand that you disclose to me all of the documents that you have recorded and retained in your file at the time of this request concerning the accounts that you are reporting in my credit report. Please dont respond to my request by saying that these accounts have been verified. Send me copies of the documents that you have in your files that were used to verify them. If you do not have any documentation in your files to verify the accuracy of these disputed accounts then please delete them immediately as required under Section 611 ( a ) ( 5 ) ( A ) ( i ). By publishing these inaccurate and unverified items on my credit report and distributing them to 3rd parties you are damaging my reputation and credit worthiness.Under the FCRA 15 U.S.C. 1681i, all unverified accounts must be promptly deleted. Therefore, if you are unable to provide me with a copy of the verifiable proof that you have on file for each of the accounts listed below within 30 days of receipt of this letter then you must remove these accounts from my credit report. PLEASE DELETE ALL ACCOUNTS THAT ARE NOT METRO 2 COMPLIANCE.

Please provide me with a copy of an updated and corrected credit report showing these items removed, I demand the following accounts be properly verified or removed immediately.

PLEASE BE AWAR THAT DEPENDENT ON YOUR RESPONSE I MAY BE DETAILING ANY POTENTIAL ISSUES WITH YOUR COMPANY VIA ONLINE PUBLIC PRESS RELEASE INCLUDING DOCUMENTATION OF ANY POTENTIAL SMALL CLAIMS ACTION. I AM ALSO INCLUDING A COPY OF MY COMPLAINT TO THE ORGINATION BELOW : CC : XXXX XXXX ASSISTANT DIRCTOR OF ENFOREMENT CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU CC : CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU CC : XXXX XXXX XXXX CC : STATE SENATE CC : FEDERAL DEPOSITE INSURANCE CORPORATION CC : COMPTROLLER OF CURRENCY CC : CREDIT AND INSURANCE CC : STATE REGULATORY AGENCY
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I started this complaint process XX/XX/20. The most recent correspondance from Equifax dated XX/XX/20 stated an investigation was performed and the results mailed to me. I still have not received their response. I am now going to attach the letter that XXXX XXXX  mailed to me and also Equifax requesting the hard inquiries in question be removed.
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

The XXXX XXXX account is in XXXX balance and it does show a balance of XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

I have an authorized inquiries on my credit report XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/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 XXXX XXXX. XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX/XXXX/XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I went to file my taxes and I was told by my consultant that my social security had been used already from someone else and that i needed to take action. I pulled my credit report and there are many fraudulent accounts that do not belong to me. Please remove these fraudulent accounts from my repo
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

In accordance with the Fair Credit Report 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 cannont furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1666B : A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose
Complaint sub-issue: Attempted to collect wrong amount

This debt collector is not bonded in the state of Texas and by law, they can not attempt to collect a debt. I have already tried to dispute this, the debt company and credit bureau will not comply.     Section  392.101  of the  Texas Finance Code prohi bits a third-party debt collector or credit bureau from engaging in debt collection in Texas unless the third-party debt collector or credit bureau has obtained a  surety  bond and filed a copy of the bond with the Office of the Secretary of State.     {$470.00 } 2  accounts reported on   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   This agency did not report an open account to this bureau.   Open Account #  1 { $93.00}  Balance Original Creditor   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX  {$93.00} Opened Date   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   Last Reported Individual Account.   Responsibility Consumer disputes this account information Medical Remarks Note Open Account #  2 {$ 380.00} Balance  XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX  Original Creditor {$380.00} High Balance   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   Opened Date   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   Last Reported Individual Account.    Responsibility Consum  er  disputes this account information Medical Remarks Note