Johnade/consumer_complaints_cfpb huggingface dataset:
Complaint sub-issue: Debt is not mine

Discover PL has put and account into collections several times for the same account. At one point, Discover PL file d a suit in a court that was more than  XXXX  miles from my home. I had no way to attend, had I known ( I was never contacted or served ). The judge ended up dismissing the  suit. Discover PL continu es to report this account, even though a judge has dismissed. Perhaps they have filed a suit again, I do not know as I have not been contacted, just like before. But no w Discover PL is   reporting to  XXXX  as a delinquent account and as a new open collections account at the same time.  XXXX  allows it because it 's fro m Discover PL.
Complaint sub-issue: Charged too much interest

XX/XX/ contacted Discover They are willing to defer payments due to virus but are still charging an outrageous interest amount and arent willing to remove it. 
I have another credit card that is doing both. These are the only two credit cards I have.

Discover is taking advantage of people with no income by charging outrageous interest rates during this crisis!
Complaint sub-issue: Debt is not yours

As this subject was not available, this category is the closest to my situation. 

I submitted a notice on XX/XX/XXXX to Citibank regarding my questioning of the validity of a credit card account, wherein I claimed this account/contract is void ab initio until Citibank could prove its validity with a wet-ink-signed document my myself proving so. 

In this notice, I gave Citibank 20 days to respond with such proof for me to inspect proving so. It is XX/XX/XXXX, and I have yet to receive even a response, let alone the proof I'm demanding. I also stated after this 20 days has passed, and without the said proof given, if Citibank sends me any bill, account statement, or anything that is not the proof I seek, I consider this harassment and will charge a minimum of {$500.00} for every time I receive it. 

This complaint is merely to document this situation, along with a copy I will attach hereto of the actual notice I sent on the said date that I am still awaiting a reply.
Complaint sub-issue: Banking errors

While incarcerated I did 9 months in prison my unemployment money was coming into my debit card every month and a man named XXXX XXXX stole all my possessions while In there in including my debit card and stole almost XXXX from me and I dispute it and they denied my first dispute even though I provide documents stating I was in prison.
Complaint sub-issue: Card opened as result of identity theft or fraud

I was notified buy XXXX that a credit card application was opened without my knowledge. I waited for 45 minutes and transferred three times to have this issued resolved. The account was found to be opened, yet the bank refused to close it immediately. As I am going through restoring my identity theft, I find it imperative to resolve these open accounts immediately.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

I applied for a car loan once and I have to hard inquires on my credit that is affecting my credit score. please remove one of the inquires a credit report is good for 45 days. As I was declined anyway.
Complaint sub-issue: Public record information inaccurate

I have a public record & Child Support entry that was placed on my credit report and I have been trying for over 12 months to get this entry removed. I have spoken with numbers representatives, supervisors, and managers in regards to the erroneous public record and I have yet to get it resolved. This is my 14th dispute in which I am currently awaiting results. On XX/XX/XXXX, I called and spoke with a representative and inquired how Equifax, XXXX and XXXX verifies their public records. I want to know this information because the public record keeps coming back as mine. I had 20 representatives that told me that the request/dispute is sent as a message to the courthouse through XXXX. Once the court verifies it, the information is sent back to the credit bureau. I advised that I would like to cancel that dispute and they advised that because the dispute was already sent to the courthouse, I will need to contact them with my name and the case number. Being that I work for a XXXX XXXX, I know the court system and their procedures, but decided to call anyway. 
Contacted the court and they advised that they do no disclose, release or verify any information with the credit bureaus or any 3rd parties. I decided to call Equifax back, spoke with another rep this time and they advised that the information is verified by the runner who goes to the court house. I asked what information does the runner give to the courthouse, and how and what kind of physical information does the runner give back to the credit bureau. They could not answer that, and I requested to speak with the manager. Manager advised since this is a re-investigation, no runner is involved. She advised that they use a form that they send over to the courthouse. I asked what type of form and where is it sent because the courthouse confirmed that they do not verify any information with the bureaus. All 3 major bureaus refuses to give my physical documentation ( whether tangible or electronic ) that they use to verify this these accounts are mine.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt was paid

I sold my XXXX dollar truck because I wanted to get a cheaper commuter. So I asked XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX for a loan and they are the ones who made as aware of this delinquency. I had no knowledge of any medical bills owed. I pulled my credit report and called I C Systems. I spoke with XXXX XXXX. She let me know the amount owed was {$2300.00}. However I knew that our insurance covered his service. So I called XXXX. I spoke with XXXX, she referred me to my old employer and stated it was my old employers responsibility to pay. While that didnt seem right I called HR at my old employer and she confirmed that it was XXXX I should be talking to. So I called back. I got a lady named XXXX on the other line. She said the amount showed {$2600.00}, and it was paid. She said we had a {$40.00} co-pay that we paid at date of service on XX/XX/XXXX. She said the doctors office must have sent this to collection in error. So I called XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and they transferred me to billing where I spoke with XXXX. She said she had no idea why this went to collections. I then called XXXX  back and they referred me to their subdivision XXXX XXXX XXXX I spoke to XXXX. She said they paid this on XX/XX/XXXX and gave me a check number. She said she had an EOB and would fax it over to the collections agency to show it was paid. I am not responsible for this debt. I have never had a late payment, or delinquency in my entire 17 years of having credit.
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXX is reporting a debt on my credit file that I do not owe. This debt is erroneous and I can not believe this is still reporting on my credit file. 
This debt was paid years ago and it needs to off my credit.
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

XXXX # XXXX is reporting lates on mine and my husband 's joint account that I should not have. We had this on auto-pay and never received any statements for it. We changed our address and had a forwarding address so there was no reason for us not to get these. Our mortgage went up and we never received notice or a phone call so we did not know to make higher payments, again this was on auto pay and we did not know the payment changed.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

I was called in XX/XX/XXXX by XXXX XXXX XXXX that they were offering a refinance deal and would I like to be considered for it. The lady who called was XXXX gave no last name but provided this number XXXX. She told me not to make XXXX payment that I would here from the by the XXXX of the refinance. I never received any paperwork but woke up to find my car gone from the driveway. 
I never received any contact from the Bank that there was an issue or no call questioning the payment being late. I live in the state of Virginia and the Virginia law as of XXXX XXXX states that before any vehicle can be repossessed a letter must be sent to the consumer informing them that such an action is going to take place. 
When I found the car gone I immediately called XXXX XXXX as I had not heard anything from them and feared the worst. Since this happened I have found out this was all a scam during that time in XX/XX/XXXX. 
Immediately I got the funds and went to pick my car up from the agency it had been towed to which was across state lines which I believe is also illegal. 
Immediately after getting my car I started the complaint process with XXXX about the repossession of the car. I spoke to a lady by the name of XXXX at the same number and she told me to call the XXXX number and speak to someone about this matter. 
I am very upset about the reporting on my credit report as it shows repossession and then after it was recovered they marked my payments as it being in recovery payment. 
This car was paid off this year and the negative crdit marking has caused me not only to not get an RV but also has caused me not to be bale to get a home equity loan. 
I was promised by XXXX in XX/XX/XXXX that all the reporting would be corrected.
Complaint sub-issue: Was not notified of investigation status or results

When I applied for the mortgage my bank used a credit report from Equifax. Out of three reports Equifax gave me the lowest score. It resulted in my mortgage interest rate being increased from 4 % to 4.125 %. The report contained the error : there was a credit card listed for which i was not responsible. Note that other agencies did not have that card listed. The complaint was submitted by me and by XXXX ( the issuer of the card ). My complaints were submitted through equifax website. I have also contacted to the manager and they assured me that once investigation is over i will get an email with the result ( we 've agreed on email because it is faster, my mortgage 's closing date is approaching ). I need the official result from equifax to demand my bank to change interest rate on my mortgage. Another problem i have is that Equifax would not allow me to send any information via mail or email. The only way to file a complaint ( as it states on their website ) is over the phone. It is done so that the individual does not have any proofs about the matter.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase on your statement

On XX/XX/XXXX, I made a purchase with my Citibank issued credit card ending in XXXX to XXXX via XXXX in the amount of {$1500.00}. The purchase was for the delivery of a mattress and associated furnishings. 

Subsequently, I disputed the charge with Citi, indicating that the merchant was not in compliance with their own terms and conditions. 

On XX/XX/XXXX, Citi sent a letter indicating that if I continue to dispute the charge, I should : " Please sign and return this letter with the requested information by XX/XX/XXXX. Please do not send photographs, smart phone pictures, or zip files as they are not compatible with our system. Our fax number is XXXX and our email address is XXXX. Please reference this ID in the subject line of your email : XXXX. '' Pursuant to Citi 's instructions, on XX/XX/XXXX at XXXX PST, I responded to Citi via email to their provided email address and referencing the provided ID in the subject line of the email, and provided additional supporting evidence for my claim. Citi 's automated system acknowledged receipt of the documents. 

However, later that month, Citi sent me documents indicating that I did not provide additional supporting evidence in the time allotted. This is in direct contradiction to other documents that they provided me. 

Citi failed to comply with their own stated dispute process and made it impossible for me to provide them with documents.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I am sending you this message in regards to the errors that your company has listed on my credit file. I have contacted the creditors but I havent received any responses back as to how the errors were placed on my credit file. At this point I am fed up and Ive reached out to the creditors, bureaus, cfpb, ftc for the final time before taking legal actions. I have asked for the verification process as to what steps are taken to ensure that any error is for the consumer as to my avail no one Creditor responded nor did any of you credit bureaus. The following errors are inquiries and I am disputing the following erroneous items. 1 ). XXXX a. XXXX b. XXXX XXXX c. XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX 2 ). EQUIFAX : a. XXXX XXXX b. XXXX c. XXXX XXXX XXXX 3. XXXX XXXX 3. XXXX  : a. XXXX XXXX b. XXXX XXXX XXXX. I am dusputing the inquiries as an internal dispute which only takes no more than 3 business days. I am not aware of the inquiries. I have contacted the necessary parties. 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 inquiries you post on a credit report. 
I demand to see Verifiable Proof ( an original Consumer Contract with my Signature on it ) you have on file of the inquiries listed below. Your failure to positively verify these erroneous inquiries has hurt my ability to obtain credit. Under the FCRA, unverified information must be removed permanently and immediately and if you are unable to provide me a copy of verifiable proof, you must remove the erroneous listed below. 

I demand the following inquiries be verified or removed immediately. XXXX  a. XXXX b. XXXX XXXX c. XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX 2 ). EQUIFAX : a. XXXX XXXX b. XXXX c. XXXX XXXX XXXX 3.  XXXX XXXX 3. XXXX : a. XXXX XXXX b. XXXX XXXX XXXX.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

The Credit Bereau stated my account was properly investigation but how is that possible if the open date is inaccurate, the date last active is inaccurate, and date last reported is not accurate. This ground for removal You also violated my rights under 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 Also the Credit bureaus took more than 30 days to complete my investigations
Complaint sub-issue: Debt was paid

I went to see a XXXX - XXXX XXXX XXXX in XXXX, Ga, during the summer of 2018 which recommended I perform a certain procedure, to which I only agreed to if it was covered by my insurance. After assuring me many times that it would be covered, I went ahead with the procedure. A few months later, a bill arrived for {$210.00}. I tried reminding them of their assurance to me that it would be covered by my insurance, to no avail. They were adamant about me being fully liable for the bill. I attempted to negotiate to only be liable for half of the bill. They dismissed me and sent the bill to a collection agency, Carter-Young Inc XXXX I immediately contacted the collection agency and made the full payment on XX/XX/2018 ( payment auth code : XXXX ). It was subsequently removed from my credit report immediately. I had assumed it was all taken care of until we applied to refinance our home in XXXX of this year. Apparently, the medical center had sent a new bill to the collection agency within two weeks after receiving full payment for the original bill. We didn't receive any mailings or calls regarding this new bill for the past 3 years. So we went ahead and disputed this new bill at all XXXX reporting agencies but the collection agency ( Carter-Young ) is refusing to remove it. We're concern that if we pay this new bill, the medical center will repeat the same formula of sending a new bill for them to collect and for us to pay. Please help.
Complaint sub-issue: Frequent or repeated calls

This account was created in 2016 and needs to be removed from my report. This company has inaccurate information and no right to report this account on this apartment complex. 

This was a university apartment shared by 4 people which the complex was mismanaging accounts and reporting inaccurate information.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

This is XXXX XXXX, who is submitting this CFPB complaint myself, and to inform you that there is no third party involved in the process. I sent letters to Equifax Credit Bureau the date of the last letter was on XX/XX/XXXX. And now we are in the month of XX/XX/XXXX and still nothing from them. That means Equifax has NOT complied with the FairCredit ReportingAct law and continued to report inaccurate information on my credit report. UPDATE OR REMOVE THIS ACCOUNT COMPLETELY FROM MY CREDIT REPORT : XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Didn't receive notice of right to dispute

I reviewed my recent credit report and upon checking I noticed that there are inaccurate and fraudulent accounts that I needed to report and correct by your company. My information was misused and it is identity theft. I did not own the following debt. Here are the lists that indicates the company name, balance, and date last reported : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX/ {$0.00} / XX/XX/XXXX ( Original Creditor : )/ {$35.00} / XX/XX/XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I have contacted Equifax special handling department and explained that I had received notification that someone had applied for some accounts in my name. I had called the companies and explained the situation and they noted the incident. I spoke with someone but they didn't seem to understand what I was telling them. I keep checking my credit report and these inquires are still listed. Please delete this FRAUD information from my report.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

On XX/XX/2022 please be sure to enter dates that all letters were sent. 

I sent disputed to XXXX, Equifax and XXXX for inaccurate information reporting on my credit report. I listed the accounts and told them Of violations they were making to my consumer report. It has been now over 60 days and have failed to respond. I am attaching a Copy of all letters sent below. 


This company has violated FCRA 623 ( a ) b ) by failing to mark this disputed account as disputed ( letters attached to show when I disputed account below ) 605 ( c ) running if the period has also been violated as the date of last activity on this account is reporting. When it should reflect the last date a payment was made. 

This company has continuously failed to validate this collection account futher violating FDCPA 809b per the FTC opinion
Complaint sub-issue: Didn't receive advertised or promotional terms

I, the consumer and natural person, was denied credit by Discover when I applied for a Discover It Cash Back Credit Card. Adverse action against a consumer is AGAINST THE LAW according to the equal credit opportunity act which is codified in 15 U.S.C 1691c and is pursuant to civil liability under 15 U.S.C 1692k.

You are subject to criminally liability for violating 15 U.S.C 1691 as I have proof that I was discriminated against by Discover due to the response I received. Discover is in violation of 15 U.S code 1642, U.S.C 1681m and 12 CFR 1002 because I, the consumer, made an application in good faith, but credit was not issued. 

Furthermore, because my social security number ( credit card ) was used and I received NO benefit, this is proof of fraudulent activity ( unauthorized use of credit card ) on behalf of Discover.

If Discover fails to make any reasonable procedures to resolve this matter and compensate me for the use of my credit card, I will indeed make Discover criminally and civilly liable for all actual damages pursuant to 15 USC 1681n and 15 USC 1681o. I will also follow up with an invoice for said violations. 

Thank you, XXXX : XXXX Without prejudice, all-natural inalienable rights reserved
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

The company points out in a prior complaint a settlement and the details of the settlement but fails to acknowledge that the account turns to income once charged off. The account was charged off on XX/XX/XXXX. After the settlement balance was paid there was a XXXX issued XX/XX/XXXX with a discharged balance of XXXX that is required by law to be reported to the IRS as income by the consumer. The account status is no longer debt but INCOME. Reporting this account as anything other than income after the the company has charged off the account is inaccurate and income DOES NOT get reported on a consumer report which is why the account needs to be deleted. XXXX XXXX was relieved of the tax burden with this account and the tax burden then placed on the consumer when charged off. There's also case law to back up what I've just stated. XXXX XXXX XXXX v. Nicholas, Amtrust Bank v. Fossett. I've been very direct in pointing out how the company has violated the FCRA. At this point the company is willfully non compliant given I have put them on notice prior to this complaint. Under 15 usc 1681n XXXX XXXX can be held for civil liability for willful non compliance. Delete the account from my consumer report.
Complaint sub-issue: Card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase or transfer

On XX/XX/20 I was transferring through my Cash App account {$500.00} from my XXXX XXXX account into my own Cash App account. After doing so the money never showed up into my cash app account. I then realized my money didn't go to my own account, but instead went into another person 's account. I immediately canceled the transaction, tried to call cash app ( the number is an automated system that refers to an email ) sent a support message to cash app through their help section of the app. I received an email confirming my cancellation request. I sent a help ticket to XXXX requesting a stop on the transfer. XXXX said they couldn't do anything until the transaction was no longer pending. I sent 2 more messages with no response to cash app. Finally, after the transaction posted and the transfer was complete cash app emailed me saying they know it's not the response I hoped for, but since the transaction is now complete they couldn't help me. Nevermind that the money was transferred unauthorized to a stranger 's account, nevermind I contacted them immediately, and I canceled the transaction. I requested a telephone number to speak with a person, and all they've done is email me saying they can't/wo n't help me. I filed a formal dispute through XXXX and am still waiting to hear from a manager. XXXX originally told me no they wouldn't help me because it wasn't completely unauthorized and that I'd have to go to cash app, but then I asked about being covered under the EFTA because I noticed the ERROR and contacted both XXXX and Cash App immediately and tried everything in my power to correct it, they sent me a form to fill out. Under Regulation E the EFTA States that '' if a consumer notifies an institution that an error involving an EFT has occurred, the institution must investigate and resolve the claim within specified deadlines. Errors covered by this requirement include unauthorized EFTs, incorrect EFTs, and the omission from an account statement of an EFT that should have been included. '' I'm getting no help on resolving this issue. My {$500.00} is in someone else 's account, and cash app is neither reversing the transaction to my XXXX  account or to my cash app account. Please help me. Thank you
Complaint sub-issue: Debt was paid

Original debt was from XXXX XXXX XXXX  sold to debt collector paid XX/XX/XXXX. Received receipt that was off collections. In XX/XX/XXXX new debt for XXXX was put on account through Stafford group and associates. Stafford is not Better Business Bureau accredited phone number goes straight to voicemail. Ive called XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX disputed the debt almost 8 times now spoke with XXXX  and second creditor. Stafford is a scam. XXXX XXXX will not take off.