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

I submitted a complaint to Equifax on Wednesday XX/XX/2022 about 2 fraudulent account on my consumer report, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, in this dispute I included a copy of the FTC identity theft report, a copy of my utility bill, and a copy of my ID. Equifax received a copy of this on XX/XX/2022. Upon receipt of this my score was dropped XXXX points. As of today XX/XX/2022, this account is still not blocked from my consumer report. Per the FCRA 605b it states, ( a ) Block. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt by such agency of ( 1 ) appropriate proof of the identity of the consumer ; ( 2 ) a copy of an identity theft report ; ( 3 ) the identification of such information by the consumer; and ( 4 ) a statement by the consumer that the information is not information relating to any transaction by the consumer. 
( b ) Notification. A consumer reporting agency shall promptly notify the furnisher of information identified by the consumer under subsection ( a ) of this section ( 1 ) that the information may be a result of identity theft ; ( 2 ) that an identity theft report has been filed ; ( 3 ) that a block has been requested under this section; and ( 4 ) of the effective dates of the block.

( c ) Authority to decline or rescind. 
( 1 ) In general. A consumer reporting agency may decline to block, or may rescind any block, of information relating to a consumer under this section, if the consumer reporting agency reasonably determines that ( A ) the information was blocked in error or a block was requested by the consumer in error ; ( B ) the information was blocked, or a block was requested by the consumer, on the basis of a material misrepresentation of fact by the consumer relevant to the request to block ; or ( C ) the consumer obtained possession of goods, services, or money as a result of the blocked transaction or transactions. 
I sent over everything that was required by law and it's still showing on my consumer report. I also have called Equifax a total of 2 times today on XX/XX/2022 for both representatives to tell me by law I have to wait 30 days even though it's an identity theft account and wait for a response from the creditor. This is unfair and unacceptable to be as I am a identity theft victim.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I have sent a formal dispute along with my identity theft report to Equifax but they refuse to accept it like the other 2 bureaus and continue to report unverifiable and fraudulent information on my credit file. I read bad reviews about them and is aware of the class action lawsuit which proves that they don't follow the law. I'm upset and want them to follow the guidelines under the FCRA. The following account are unverifiable and fraudulent XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

It has been drawn out that you are not hindering records when I sent a copy of FTC report. Since it is a necessity by regulation 605b of the FCRA I'm sending this Complaint to assist with laying out a lawful response. In the event that you decide to not obstruct the accompanying things recorded beneath which are answering erroneously because of fraud. Here are the items that needs to be removed in my file : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} ; XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$3900.00} ; XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$18000.00} ; XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$130.00}.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt is not yours

ERC has a collection account from XXXX XXXX XXXX on my XXXX and XXXX that does not belong to me. We do n't have XXXX XXXX XXXX where I live in Hawaii.
Complaint sub-issue: Public record

The credit bureau is reporting a bankruptcy on my report. The courts do n't verify that information. It was pulled from a third party reporting therefore it needs to be deleted.
Complaint sub-issue: Was not notified of investigation status or results

XX/XX/2020, i noticed accounts on my report that didnt belong to me. I immediately sent in a dispute to Equifax XXXX & XXXX. 

I didnt hear back so I sent a demand to comply with investigation on XX/XX/2020 Today is XX/XX/2020 and I still havent heard back from these companies.
Complaint sub-issue: Received bad information about your loan

I signed up for a XXXX XXXX called XXXX  when XXXX XXXX  I was originally on XXXX  for a loan. XXXX is unable to provide me with any documentation showing that I was enrolled with XXXX. They also were not a legitimate school when doing this, and had no exemption for this. After I started they changed tuition amount and changed the loan service to climb. By then I think they had the correct certifications to be a school but still can not provide me with any documentation that I signed on with XXXX.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

" " '' I have disputed this Charge off on this XXXX XXXX XXXX  for months.XXXX  and XXXX have reversed them but Equifax is refusing too. Not to mention they will not give me an explanation as to why they wont overturn or fix this erroneous inaccurate claim that has affected my credit score tremendously.

I am a victim of identity theft.CFPB please step up and fix this ASAP, pursuant to section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. '' '' ''
Complaint sub-issue: Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone

I'm a victim of identity theft. I've been attempting to recover the damage and resolve the issues on my credit report by calling, faxing, and uploading the required documentations to the bureaus as requested by their agents. Even after disputing these fraudulent accounts with these bureaus and the creditors for well over a year, the creditors have constantly ignored all requests for proofs used to validate these fraudulent accounts on my file and yet the creditors keep validating fraudulent information and accounts on my credit report without proofs. The bureaus have been notified of this and yet the creditors are freely allowed to report fraud information without any consequences for violating the federal law and my FCRA rights.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

XXXX XXXX never sent any documentation over to XXXX XXXX about my student loan tpd to XXXX XXXX as stated by them and XXXX says it sounds like when I first started my tpd it was a different process but either way I sent over my 1099c form to XXXX but my dispute was modified later Ive asked for what was modified but got no response but hung up on also so I started stating I was recording early on and also disregarded by silent treatment also. XXXX told me to tell them to send over my credit report and they will send over the correct information. After disputing my equifax 2.0 score dropped 28 points and my rate went up {$1.00} according to alerts. XXXX XXXX has closed out my report because nobody is sharing my credit reports to XXXX also the loan department of XXXX has my info but the tpd doesnt. On my credit report they are both reported as opening on the same day month and year. My original loan was XXXX and it was consolidated. I only went to college for one semester from XX/XX/XXXX to XX/XX/XXXX. Also XXXX a new company only contacted me three times so they say but Ive never heard of them before I reached out to them but it was during this pandemic when I did because thats when I found out they said they reached out last in XX/XX/XXXX but I wouldve known if they had but I also dont receive my mail from the social security office either and I know they have proof but I dont know or understand whose record they put my tpd under. Some schools just arent for XXXX people.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX XXXXXX, 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 an 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. 


In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act 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 an 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. 

Please note there is not actual account number listed for this account.
Complaint sub-issue: Information is not mine

Please remove the following accounts from my report as they do not belong to me. I have been on the phone with your company and went over my name and address. Please remove the following accounts from my report : Closed Accounts Account Name Account Number Date Opened Balance Date Reported Date of last reported update. Past Due Status Condition of account when last updated by creditor or otherwise. Credit Limit XXXX XXXX XXXX, NA Show Details XXXX XXXX/XXXX/XXXX {$0.00} XXXX/XXXX/XXXX CHARGE-OFF {$2000.00} XXXX Show Details XXXX XXXX/XXXX/XXXX {$0.00} XXXX/XXXX/XXXX CHARGE-OFF {$6000.00} XXXX Show Details XXXX XXXX/XXXX/XXXX {$0.00} XXXX/XXXX/XXXX {$0.00} 120+ DAYS PAST DUE XXXX XXXX Show Details XXXX XXXX/XXXX/XXXX {$14000.00} XXXX/XXXX/XXXX {$14000.00} CHARGE-OFF {$13000.00} XXXX XXXX Show Details XXXX XXXX/XXXX/XXXX {$0.00} XXXX/XXXX/XXXX CHARGE-OFF {$1000.00} XXXX Show Details XXXX XXXX/XXXX/XXXX {$0.00} XXXX/XXXX/XXXX CHARGE-OFF {$0.00} XXXX XXXX Show Details XXXX XXXX/XXXX/XXXX {$0.00} XXXX/XXXX/XXXX COLLECTION ACCOUNT XXXX IN Agency Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Reported : XX/XX/XXXX Date Assigned : XX/XX/XXXX Creditor Classification : Cable/Cellular Creditor Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Owner : Individual Account. 
Original Amount Owned : {$440.00} Date of 1 st Delinquency : XXXX Balance Date : XXXX Balance Owned : {$0.00} Last Payment Date : XXXX/XXXX/XXXX Status Date : XXXX Status : P - Paid Comments : Consumer disputes - reinvestigation in progress XXXX XXXX XXXX Agency Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Reported : XX/XX/XXXX Date Assigned : XX/XX/XXXX Creditor Classification : Banking Creditor Name : XXXX XXXX A Account Number : XXXX Account Owner : Individual Account. 
Original Amount Owned : {$380.00} Date of 1 st Delinquency : XX/XX/XXXX Balance Date : XX/XX/XXXX Balance Owned : {$0.00} Last Payment Date : XXXX/XXXX/XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

My bank called me to inform me that there was an unknown charge on my account. They wanted to verify. if it was mine and they were correct it did not belong to me. Later that same day I received a call from one of my credit card providers stating the same thing. I immediately knew my identity had been stolen. I got online and made an account with XXXX XXXX and got a copy of my report. For years my name, birthday and social security number was used to open accounts that are not mine. Please remove these items from my report. 

XXXX  XXXX {$670.00} XXXX/XXXX  XXXX {$810.00} XXXX   XXXX {$10000.00} XXXX/XXXX  XXXX {$610.00} XXXX  XXXX {$16000.00} XXXX  XXXX XXXX {$0.00} XXXX/XXXX  XXXX {$1500.00} XXXX XXXX {$890.00} XXXX XXXX  XXXX {$770.00} XXXX/XXXX XXXX {$1300.00} XXXX  XXXX  XXXX {$960.00} XXXX/XXXX  XXXX XXXX  XXXX {$1400.00} XXXX/XXXX  XXXX {$4000.00} XXXX/XXXX   XXXX {$2000.00}
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Equifax mishandled my information which has led to a breach that puts myself and millions of others at potential risk. I am extremely disappointed with how Equifax has handled reporting this breach. Very little was done to notify the public for nearly a month after the breach was detected. I received no email, letter, or phone call and instead had to discover it via social media. 

Going forward Equifax should be required to monitor every account and notify victims if any fraud occurs. Credit fraud protection should be mandatory for every account, not an option for us to have deal with. 

This should be rectified firstly by making credit freezing free and refunding everyone who paid for it following this data breach. Requiring a police report is absurd when they clearly know if you were affected. 

I went to their site and put in my information to see if I was affected and it stated that I was. As it stands, for the rest of my life I am going to have to pay for lifting and reapplying credit freezes on my name, credit protection, and costs for possible credit fraud. I believe that Equifax should be responsible for all fees that stem from this matter.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

There are 10 derogatory accounts on my report with all 3 credit bureaus, connected to someone else that has fraudulent use my personal info. I have sent the bureaus copies of my identification by certified mail in XXXX of XXXX and requested the incorrect names XXXX XXXX, XXXX and accounts be removed. I have contacted these creditors and no info will be released to me since I am not the owner of these accounts.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt is not yours

No contract with them. 
No idea what this is even suppose to be a debt from. Clearly isn't mine.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

These companies performed Unauthorized inquiries on my credit report, 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
Complaint sub-issue: Problem making or receiving payments

My checking account is missing and inbound external ACH transfer amount of {$3000.00}. The external ACH transfer reference number is : XXXX. I have contacted customer service several times since XX/XX/2023 and created multiple cases, disputes over phone but have not received any confirmation of my complaint by letter or email. No one reached out to me so far. My Citibank case numbers are XXXX, XXXX and XXXX. 


In XX/XX/2023 I have deposited a total amount of {$6000.00} to my Citibank checking account including one XXXX deposit of {$3000.00} and ACH deposit of {$3000.00}. But currently my accounts has balance for only {$50.00}. 

The transaction entry for XX/XX/XXXX for withdrawal amount {$3000.00} shows a description that has text like ACH reversal for XXXX dated XX/XX/XXXX. 

My CPFB complaint numbers related to this case are XXXX XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone

I've been attempting to submit a dispute via the website and the phone but have not had any success. They make it extremely difficult. 

The debt collector is in violation of consumer rights under the FCRA. I currently have federal charges against the debt collector. 

Please see attached exhibit.
Complaint sub-issue: Company closed your account

I logged on to my Citi mobile app on XX/XX/XXXX and noticed all three credit cards I have were closed by the bank with no reason or notice given. I called customer service and no one even a supervisor was able to help me with this concern.
Complaint sub-issue: Was not notified of investigation status or results

I mailed off my challenge letters to validate debt owed and was not notified of incorrect information on my report. 

I mailed off on XX/XX/2022
Complaint sub-issue: Debt resulted from identity theft

my wallet was stolen along time ago and now im receiving a letter stating I owe a banking institution this is not me
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Equifax mishandled my personal information including name, social security number, address, birthdate, driver 's license number, and possibly more. They allowed a data breach to occur in XX/XX/XXXX, and they confirmed I could be affected on their website, www.equifaxsecurity2017.com. They have put myself and millions of others at risk of identity theft/fraud due to negligent security protocols in handling consumer information. They are further attempting to capitalize on the situation by signing injured parties they are responsible for up for " trial periods '' of their ID protection services. The negligent loss of personal information of nearly 200 million consumers is unconscionably unethical, and it is further unreasonable that they are not directly notifying every single person affected by this incident.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Hello I have been contacting this company Equifax, XXXX  AND XXXX for the past 7 months about this account on my credit report. 7 months and NOONE has gotten back to me. The reporting of those accounts violates USC 15 1681 b ( g ) 3. Medical information being released is violating my consumer rights. Please investigate this and remove it from my credit report asap im tired of waiting on responses in the mail that NEVER COME. The accounts are as follows below. They violated MULTIPLE laws thats I can sue for and I have the proof. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

The credit bureaus are illegally reporting inaccurate information on my credit report.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I discovered that some of the information on my credit report was incorrect when I reviewed it. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) require the Equifax and XXXX credit bureaus to validate this account ( A ). This is not a duplicate nor is this complaint being filed by a third party, I am filing this complaint myself. Please see this complaint is processed to the letter of the law. It is not permissible to fail to validate this reporting accounts as unverified information without providing any proof within the time frame specified by law. My credit report includes the erroneous information that needs to be investigated and correct : XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/2021 Balance : {$2900.00}
Complaint sub-issue: Debt is not yours

XXXX XXXX XXXX , XXXX Claims I owe them XXXX , and I don't owe them and know nothing about this " Debt '' .. I've reached out directly to them VIA there website " Contact Us '' 20 days prior to this day and have asked for Verification and Validation and haven't received a response whatsoever. and I don't want false information to uploaded to my Credit Report without any Verification. Thank You CFPB.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt was paid

I had a old debt that I was unaware about. Not on my credit report or any communication by mail. Not until my employer told me in XXXX I had a wage garnishment. I had to pay {$100.00} a week begining roughly XX/XX/2020 to XX/XX/2020, when it was fully paid and settled. Than in XXXX, I get notice my state taxes are being held for a wage garnishment from this same debt with XXXX XXXX XXXX law. I immediately contacted the state, they needed proof it was paid. I sent them everything but since I didn't have the official court copy showing the judgement was paid in full they couldn't release it. I contacted the law office by phone & email as well requesting this. The XXXX district court even tried contacting them as well. Weeks turned into months & the state income withholding unit sent my money to the law office. I paid this debt twice. I've been extremely patient with them. I struggled to provide for my family for almost 3 months paying this back through a wage garnishment. I waited for my state income tax return that was held for months. Than they send my tax return to pay again for this debt. Another 3 months of trying to contact the lawyer with no calls or emails back. This law office got my money twice for 1 debt. I deserve to have my money back.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

XXXX XXXX XXXX SOC SEC # XXXX DOB XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX To whom it may concern, I am making a final goodwill attempt to have you clear up this matter. The accounts you sent back verified are entirely inaccurate, incomplete and represents a very serious error in your reporting. Also, be advised that this is my second time contacting you company about this matter in writing. Your company is in violation of 15 U.S.C. 1681. No need for me to go into detail and tell you the law. Your company KNOWS for a fact that you are required under the FCRA to have properly verified the accuracy of an account listed on my credit report with physical documents. As I am sure that you are well aware, current Federal case law states that, Consumer Reporting Agencies bear grave responsibilities to ensure the accuracy of the accounts they report on and their responsibility must consist of something more than merely parroting information received from other sources. That basically means that you cant just verify my account by telling me it is verified. Nor can you verify my account by telling me you contacted the creditor and the account I disputed is Verified. This means that IF you cant send me proof of these accounts from YOUR COMPANY, it must come off. 

All in all, you have ignored my request to provided me with the documents that you have in your files that you used to verify the disputed accounts which means that you have NOT verified or you can not verify any of these accounts and under Section 611 ( 5 ) ( A ) of the FCRA you are required to promptly delete all information which can not be verified. 


This law is as clear as daylight as to the Civil liability and the remedy available to me for negligent noncompliance ( Section 617 ) if you fail to comply with this Federal Law. I am a litigious consumer and fully intend on pursuing litigation in this matter to enforce my rights under the FCRA. 

I demand the following accounts be verified or deleted immediately : Account Name : XXXX XXXX ACC # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ACC # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ACC # XXXX I will also have your company investigated by the Federal Trade Commission ( see 15 USC 41, et seq. ). I am also maintaining a careful record of my communications with you for the purpose of filing a complaint with the FTC and the Attorney Generals office, should you continue in your non-compliance. I further remind you that, as in Wenger v. Trans Union Corp., No. 95-6445 ( C.D.Cal. Nov. 14, 1995 ), you may be liable for your willful noncompliance. 
Failure to respond satisfactorily within 30 days of receipt of this certified letter will result in a small claims action against your company. I will be seeking {$5000.00} in damages for : 1. ) Defamation 2. ) Negligent Enablement of Identity Fraud 3. ) Violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act Also, I would like an updated copy of my credit report once this investigation is complete. Thank you, XXXX XXXX XXXX SOC SEC # XXXX DOB XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

Please see the attached information as I am disputing the inaccuracies as seen on all three reports.