Johnade/consumer_complaints_cfpb huggingface dataset:
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Good evening, To whom it may concern, My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX, The executor, secured party, creditor and sole living heir to the XXXX XXXX XXXX TRUST/ESTATE . 

I have contacted EQUIFAX numerous times using various methods of communications both written and verbal. My efforts have Been ignored, laughed at, discriminated against, mocked, and by them doing so has caused me pain and mental anguish. The unauthorized use of my private information by EQUIFAX and it's third party associates has not gone unrecognized and I must point to proof of such unauthorized inquiries and accounts. 

EQUIFAX has misled me to believe that they are a Credit Bureau which is in fact the opposite. According to 15 USC 1681a ( d ) ( 1f ), EQUIFAX is a Consumer reporting agency and a Consumer Reporting Agency means any person which, for MONETARY FEES, dues, or on a cooperative nonprofit basis, regularly engages in whole or in part in the practice of assembling or evaluating consumer credit information or other information on consumers for the purpose of furnishing consumer reports to third parties, and which uses any means or facility of interstate commerce for the purpose of preparing or furnishing consumer reports. 

Based on the scope of the definition, it clearly indicates that EQUIFAX is in the business of buying and selling consumer 's private information to third party vendors. Which would make them some sort of financial institution and also dealing in securities and exchange.

Being a private American National and not a vessel of the United States. It is my right to demand access and assess all accounts and contracts that all U.S Corporations has established with the en-legis entity XXXX XXXX XXXX without my written consent. That also includes EQUIFAX. 


The Freedom of Information Act ( FOIA ), the Privacy Act at 5 U.S.C. 552a ( b ), section 1106 of the Social Security Act, codified at 42 U.S.C. 1306, and SSA regulation at 20 C.F.R. 401.100 provides legal authority for disclosure of SSN verifications from SSA records.
Complaint sub-issue: Trouble with how payments are being handled

I have now attempted twice to do my yearly recertification for the PSLF program. They didn't even read the corrected form I sent them. Their excuse for denying the qualifying payments : MISSING INFORMATION : Your employer certified the dates of employment that were entered in Section 3 of the ECF. However, the employment end date is before the employment begin date. Complete and return the enclosed form. Make sure that your correct employment begin and end dates are shown in Section 3 and that your employer certifies the correct dates. 

This is INCORRECT. The form clearly states that I started working at my current employer on XX/XX/19 and am STILL EMPLOYED ( box checked ). I have attached their letter and the corrected PSLF form I submitted to Fed Loan Servicing. I've gotten nothing but the run around from this servicer as they continue to try to deny qualified requests for PSLF program.
Complaint sub-issue: Indicated you were committing crime by not paying debt

Collection agency is harassing me to pay a debt I dont know anything about. I dont know this agency or the debt.
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

Equifax is reporting that I have late payments for my XXXX card. I contacted XXXX and the are stating that my account is in good standing and has been with NO reflection of late payments. I have tried over and over and finally have nowhere else to turn for help.
Complaint sub-issue: Problem with fees

I was a Citibank XXXX card member up until XXXX where my account was cancelled by Citibank. I pay an annual fee of {$490.00} for the billing period of XXXX to XXXX in exchange for card benefits. I requested a prorated refund of my annual fee for the quarter of the year I paid for but did not receive benefits for because Citibank cancelled my card. I was told that even though Citibank elected to cancel my card, because it had been more than 37 days into the annual period from last XXXX they would not refund me any of the annual fee. I do not dispute Citibank canceling the card but I would like a 25 % of my annual fee refunded to me as they kept 12 months of the fee but only delivered 9 of 12 months of service.
Complaint sub-issue: Billing dispute for services

I purchased a course from an individual name XXXX XXXX XXXX. He took my credit card information and gave it to some guy name XXXX that was at the 7 day course meet up. Then my card was charge by XXXX and XXXX to XXXX XXXX company.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

These are not my accounts, nor are the addresses listed on file.
Complaint sub-issue: Problem during payment process

On XX/XX/2022 I made a payment of XXXX one day late and was charged a late payment fee of {$29.00}. This caused my payment to increase for the next month. I contacted Citi customer service and asked if they could remove the late fee as I have always paid my account on time and only fell behind one day due to XXXX issues. The customer service representative acknowledged I had always made my payments and stated he would remove the late fee. I then stated it was for a hardship so would that lower my payment back to the amount I usually paid and he stated yes to pay the amount of XXXX by the due date of XX/XX/2022 and this would resolve my issue. On XX/XX/2022 I made a payment of XXXX. I was then charged another XXXX late fee by this company. I placed another call to customer service. I explained the situation and the information I was given by the previous customer service representative. I was then informed my account had been closed by Citi. I requested to speak to a Supervisor and was transferred to their escalation team. I repeated my story yet again and was told I could not get another late fee removed even though the employee acknowledged I had been given incorrect information by the previous customer service employee of this company. I was offered to go into one of their debt programs as the only solution they could offer. I agreed to enroll in the program and set up automatic payments monthly to pay off my balance. The next month I get an alert from the Credit Bureaus that my account is being reported as over 30 days late which is now impacting my credit score. I place yet another call to customer service and explain this entire story and was informed that they have been trying to work with me and the account being late is my fault because I am not paying the correct amounts. By this point I was now furious as this entire matter could have been avoided had I simply been told back in XXXX by the customer service representative that I would need to pay XXXX instead of XXXX. I again request to speak to a Supervisor, am placed on hold multiple times then told " due to extenuating circumstances no-one is available to take my call and they will get back to me in 24-48 hours. I am filing this complaint as this is poor customer service in my opinion on every level. I have never made a payment 30 days late to this company. I paid the amount I was told to pay and it has been a downhill spiral every since. I am actively paying on this account so that I never have to do business with this company again. A simple XXXX search showed an alarming number of complaints against this company for poor customer service.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

in XX/XX/2018 I disputed a account that's reporting inaccurate information on my Equifax Report. The inaccurate is XXXX XXXX # XXXX. In XX/XX/2018 I disputed the account again and they continued to report back as verified. The XXXX XXXX account is reporting as charged off. So if the account is charged off there should not be a monthly payment reporting on this charged off account per the FCRA. So Equifax has been reporting this inaccurate information and it needs to be removed from my report immediately.. No charged off account should be reporting a monthly payment,, I have enclosed copies of the account showing a monthly payment of {$2500.00}. Please remove the alleged account from my file ..Equifax is not reporting 100 % accurate information,,
Complaint sub-issue: Old information reappears or never goes away

I opened an account ( residential account ) with  XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX  known today as "  XXXX  ''  XXXX  in  XXXX . I personally went to this company and closed the account in  XXXX  ( I am attaching evidence ). During the last years, this account appeared in my   XXXX    credit report in the "  Closed  Accounts '' section until it was removed from my  XXXX  credit report. Recently ( since  XXXX   XXXX  ), this account was added to the " Open Accounts '' section when it was closed and removed from my credit reports. I submitted a dispute with   XXXX    along with an evidence letter. The evidence letter stated that this account was closed and that it has {$0.00} balance. Unfortunately,  XXXX  did not accept this evidence so as to remove this account from my credit history. I called again to  XXXX  and they asked me for another kind of letter  XXXX   Credit Correction Letter   XXXX . Then I called again to  XXXX  and they informed me that they " will '' send a  Credit Correction Letter . Originally  XXXX  informed me they sent the letter but they did not. Attached you will find evidence that I went personally to  XXXX  in  XXXX  to ask for a letter as an evidence that this account was closed in  XXXX .
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I REFINANCED MY CAR WITH A NEW LENDER XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX IN XXXX OF XXXX. My old lender was XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX reported my old XXXX account XXXX XXXX XXXX as closed in XX/XX/2021 with XXXX late payment. Then in XX/XX/2021 XXXX reported the account opened again and reported XXXX more late payments when my Account with XXXX was closed and Paid in Full. I have disputed this account several times with XXXX and have received no response on this matter. I even sent them an invoice of several violations to my credit file including this one along with an invoice for remedy and a affidavit of truth notarized back in XXXX and I have not received any correspondence. Tracking number XXXX In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The Listed account below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681 : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, and Equifax is violating my consumer rights by : Reporting Inaccurate Information on my consumer file which includes XXXX is reporting XXXX extra late payments for XXXX and XX/XX/2021 when account was closed since XXXX and Paid. 
XXXX reported my account closed in XXXX XXXX then reported it opened again in XXXX and added XXXX late payments XXXX is reporting XXXX late payments as well for XXXX and XXXX of XXXX  when account has been closed since XX/XX/2021 XXXX. Opened dates are all different for each consumer reporting agency. 
XXXX is reporting Account status as closed. XXXX is reporting as paid. Equifax is reporting as closed 6. Equifax is reporting XXXX extra late payments for XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX of XXXX 

Information on all three consumer reporting agencies are all different and inaccurate all across the board. 

I disputed this account several times with all three CRA 's and all three CRA 's stated that my account was properly investigated or they did not respond at all. How is that possible when the open date, payment history, date last active, account status are all inaccurate for all three CRA 's. This is ground for account removal from all three CRA 's and monetary relief because my rights have been violated under 15 USC 1681 section 602 A which states my right to privacy 15 USC 1681 SECTION 604 A SECTION 2 which also states a CRA can not furnish a account without my written instructions. 

Also XXXX took more than 30 days to complete investigation and the other two CRA 's XXXX and Equifax did not conduct a proper investigation and didn't respond at all. 
Tracking NUMBER : XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

I paid off XXXX XXXX  as it went into collections status. I advised that I would pay the settled amount and provided the deletion letter as requested. I had advised XXXX with XXXX that I fell behind due to my wife having XXXX XXXX. She was unable to work and I had to focus on household bills, medical bills, medication and treatments as well as our children. I provided my reasoning with the letter, XXXX spoke with a manager and they agreed to remove this as a derogatory from all 3 credit agencies. I've sent the request to XXXX XXXX and equifax with no corrections being made. I've filed a complain with the XXXX  and now the CFPB before taking legal action. This is hindering me from being able to move forward in my job and purchase a home. I need this deleted as stated it would be.
Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

Hi XXXX has a 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 710. XXXX has me at a score around 592. 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 daughter and i started doing my research and 15 usc 6802 i was violated as a consumer ( B ) the consumer is given the opportunity, before the time that such information is initially disclosed, to direct that such information not be disclosed to such third party; and ( C ) the consumer is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option which i was not given.
Complaint sub-issue: Company closed your account

On XX/XX/22 Discover Bank froze all my accounts ; I was told that this was because there was suspicious activity on the account. I spent a total of 4 hours waiting on hold before I was able to get through to their Security team.

I spoke with a Security team member and attempted to resolve the issue, but instead of unfreezing my account, I was unexpectedly told that as a " business decision '' all my accounts were being closed and that I would receive a check for any remaining funds in 60 to 90 days. I was given no specifics as to why my accounts were being closed. I do not understand how this escalated from my account being frozen to my account being closed. 

Because they closed all my accounts ( checking and savings ), I have lost access to funds I need to pay my bills for at least the next 2 months. As their actions coincided with the first of the month, I wasn't able to pay my rent on time and I will be forced to pay almost XXXX dollars in late fees and penalties.
Complaint sub-issue: Trouble with how payments are handled

When I consolidated my student loans, it was serviced by Nelnet. There was an incentive package that they advertised which constituted of a .25 % reduction in interest rate if you autopay and 1 % reduction in interest for on-time payments or a cash rebate when the loan was consolidated of XXXX of the balance of the loan. When it was time to receive the 1 % reduction in the interest rate they stated that I no longer qualified as I made a late payment several years prior. This was incorrect. When I supplied them with the information, I had on file they never responded. They stated that I was late making a payment on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX and that I did not make a payment to XXXX/XXXX/XXXX. Also that I had turned off my auto debit payment. This was incorrect. I show no email stating that I had turned off my auto debit and I have emails going back to XXXX in my XXXX account. Also, I had an unemployment deferment stating XXXX/XXXX/XXXX so I did not have to make that payment as I was in deferment. This is clearly noted in the document they supplied me. XXXX XXXX pmnt histry and defer histry ''. It is a pdf file attached. Also, this was after years of it showing I did qualify on my account status page. Also, I have asked them several times for the policy, contract, or rules regarding these incentives. They have never supplied me with this information in writing or verbally. Also. I have asked who was the originator of my loan and who currently holds the loan as they are just the servicer. They have not supplied me with this information either. Finally, I asked them for the literature on the incentive package that they offered when I consolidated my loan, and they did not give that to me. Their position is that the incentive programs are not part of the loan consolidation agreement, and they are not bound by it. Their rules are not transparent which makes them impossible to follow.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

To : Whom It May concern : I am writing to dispute a fraudulent charge on my account in the amount of {$8000.00}, {$10000.00}, {$12000.00}, {$18000.00}, {$35000.00}, {$30000.00}. 
I am a victim of Identity theft, and I did not make or authorize this charge. I am requesting that the charge be removed, that any finance other charges related to the fraudulent amount be credited, as well and that I receive an accurate statement. This request is made pursuant to the Fair Credit Billing Acts amendments to the Truth in Lending Act, 15 U.S.C. 1666-1666b, 12 C.F.R 226.13. See Also 12 C.F.R 226.12 ( b ) -- OPEN ACCOUNT -- 1. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a credit limit of {$8000.00} -This is not my account. 


-- CLOSED ACCOUNTS -- 2. XXXX  XXXX XXXX with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a credit limit of {$10000.00} -This is not my account. 

3. XXXX  XXXX XXXX with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a credit limit of {$12000.00} -This is not my account. 

-- AUTO ACCOUNT -- 4. XXXX XXXX XXXX with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a credit limit of {$18000.00} -This is not my account. 


-- AUTO ACCOUNTS -- 5. XXXX XXXX  with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a credit limit of {$35000.00} -This is not my account. 

6. XXXX XXXX XXXX with ACCT # XXXX opened on XX/XX/XXXX with a credit limit of {$30000.00} -This is not my account.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX  Account, 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: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

Someone has attempted to gain access to credit lines with my identify. I reached out to all three credit bureaus and advised them that there was inquiries on my report that I did not recognize and or authorize and that I wanted dispute them because they were fraudulent but I was met with push back. I further explained that I called the creditors whom weren't able to give any information other than to call the credit bureaus. I also explained that I have a fraud alert on my report, and that the creditors never called or anything and I was told the fraud alert protects me against this. I was told there is nothing that they can do to assist me and that I would need to file a police report. 
Since then I've attempted to file a police report because that's what XXXX, XXXX, AND EXQUIFAX advised me I had to do to get these fraudulent inquires off. After attempting to file a police report with my city police department I was told that a report could not be taken because the thief was not successful in actually opening a credit account with my name or other information therefore it is not identity theft and they would not proceed with a report. I'm beyond frustrated with this matter. Below are the inquires that are fraudulent. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX CARD SERVICES XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I have recently obtained a credit report due to my application being denied for a new apartment, upon going over my report I noticed a few derogatory marks, including unauthorized inquires. I have not authorized the items that have been reported. I have done my best to try to fix this with credit repair services, the credit collection companies themselves and still nothing has given. This has become an absolute financial burden as I am a single mom and I have invested all the time and money I could to get this hindering problem away.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

EQUIFAX INC. 

On XX/XX/2019 I retrieved a copy of my Credit Report, I noticed a collection account being INACCURATELY inserted by XXXX XXXX XXXX Account XXXXXXX on behalf of CREDITOR XXXX XXXX XXXX MD. 
This Account has been PAID IN FULL which means you are in VIOLATION of the FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT. 
FINANCIAL CREDIT NETWORK has provided me with a letter on their company letterhead verifying that the Account is PAID IN FULL that I will attach with this complaint. 
Not only are you in VIOLATION of the FCRA you are also OUT OF COMPLIANCE WITH METRO 2. Field 17a has INCORRECT STATUS INFORMATION and Field 21 has MISSTATED BALANCE INFORMATION because the Account is PAID IN FULL. 
EQUIFAX. Delete this INCORRECT AND INACCURATE ACCOUNT IMMEDIATELY and update your files. 
As you are well aware it is against FEDERAL AND STATE LAW to report INCORRECT AND INACCURATE INFORMATION on a Consumers Credit Report. 
EQUIFAX. Delete this entry immediately and provide me with a copy of the correspondence sent to the other Credit Bureaus XXXX  and XXXX XXXX directing them to REMOVE this erroneous entry as well.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

XX/XX/2020 I mailed a letter to XXXX  and Equifax to remove inquiries off my report that I did not authorized. XXXX  deleted these inquiries on XX/XX/2020 after placing a fraud alert and freeze on my report, I had already contacted all the companies and they advised they did not have my info and that I need to contact the credit bureau 's and police. The police said they could not file an identity theft report because I don't have enough information or the person 's name that may have been using my information. I told this to XXXX  and equifax and notifed them several times and sent follow up letters several times to ask how they verified this information when indeed I did not authorize these inquiries and they have not provided any proof on how they verified these inquiries. Equifax responded on XX/XX/2020 stating they weren't deleting the accounts. XXXX  has yet to respond or provide me with an update.