Johnade/consumer_complaints_cfpb huggingface dataset:
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

XXXX/XXXX/XXXX I went into an XXXX XXXX XXXX authorized retailer to discuss the possibility of switching from a pre-paid plan to a post-paid account with a device. During the course of the conversation the employee performed a credit check without my knowledge or permission. At the end of the conversation the employee said the check had been a soft pull and would n't affect my credit. 
XXXX/XXXX/XXXX I got an alert that XXXX XXXX XXXX had done a hard pull of my credit on my equifax report. I immediately called XXXX XXXX XXXX and they said they could n't do anything, it had to be removed by the credit reporting agency. Equifax had already closed for the weekend. 
XXXX/XXXX/XXXX I spoke to Equifax, they said XXXX XXXX XXXX had to give electronic authorization to remove the inquiry. 
XXXX/XXXX/XXXX I spent over an hour on the phone with XXXX XXXX XXXX transferred to 4 different departments. No one knew how to remove it, most people said they could n't have done a hard inquiry. They told me I had to speak to the store where the inquiry had been done. 
XXXX/XXXX/XXXX I spoke to the authorized retail location and the employee said she needed her manager to help her. 
XXXX/XXXX/XXXX I spoke to the manager at the authorized retail location. He did n't know what to do and hang up on me, then refused to answer the phone ( I tried calling back for over an hour ). 
XXXX/XXXX/XXXX I spent another half an hour on the phone with XXXX XXXX XXXX customer service. They transferred me to finance who said I needed a payment specialist to help. The payment specialist did n't know what to do and hung up on me. 
XXXX/XXXX/XXXX I filed an online dispute about the inquiry with Equifax. So far no response.
Complaint sub-issue: Was not notified of investigation status or results

XX/XX/2020 - I noticed accounts on my report that didn't belong to me. I immediately sent in a dispute to Equifax, XXXX, XXXX. 

I didn't hear back so I sent a Demand to comply with investigation on XX/XX/2020. 

Today is XX/XX/2020 and I still haven't even heard yet back from these Companies yet ; this has been over 42 days ago.!!
Complaint sub-issue: Was not notified of investigation status or results

I recently sent a dispute letter to XXXX XXXX Equifax on XX/XX/2022, concerning erroneous information published on my credit report. Its been over 30-45 days & I still have not received a response from them as of yet, XX/XX/2022. I did not send it as certified mail, but I know that theyve received my notice b/c they updated the dates, the amount of open & closed accounts, & 2-year payment history on my report. They have not acknowledged my request, nor have they notified me of the beginning of their investigation process or results.

I want them I to be held accountable for their negligence & the damages Ive experienced from them not committing to completing a proper investigation. As by law of the FCRA, they are required to. 


15 USC 623 : A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

15 USC 611 ( A ) : If the completeness or accuracy of information contained in a consumers file at a consumer reporting agency is disputed by the consumer and the consumer notifies the agency directly, or indirectly through a reseller, of such dispute, the agency shall, free of charge, conduct a reasonable reinvestigation to determine whether the disputed information is inaccurate and record the current status of the disputed information, or delete the item from the file, before the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date on which the agency receives the notice of the dispute from the consumer or reseller.
Complaint sub-issue: Old information reappears or never goes away

The XXXX account on my credit has been reported as fraud to XXXX years ago as I was encarcerated at the time this happened they said they would investigate it and it got taken off and its back on again and this account is 7 yes old I just want it removed now it only shows on XXXX  and equinox not XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Public record information inaccurate

Submitted disputes XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX to XXXX and Equifax that information regarding a bankruptcy they were listing is inaccurate. Each time they responded they had verified the listing. I asked for their procedure they used to verify bankruptcy I never recieved it.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

There is an active account on my credit report which is not correct. 
Loan care servicing shows that I have a {$500000.00} loan with them and my account is current and I have been paying them every month. 

They say XXXX XXXX XXXX  never informed them that my loan was sold to another company. 

Right now my Credit report shows two loan for the above amount. 

I called them a few times and each time they promise to take care of it and nothing happens. 

They told me that this account was closed in XX/XX/XXXX but still shows on my credit report as open account. 

I asked for a letter that states the statues of my account and they told me they will send it in 48 hours, it has been a month and I haven't received anything from them.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I called Equifax 2x in regards to 2 different cases where someone else applied for XXXX XXXXXXXX bank, fraudulent activity that wasn't from me. It ultimately brought down my score a significant amount. The first call I explained them the situation and got hung up on. The second time was similar. The 2 hard inquiries were both from XXXX  XXXX, one was on XX/XX/XXXX and the other one was XX/XX/XXXX. Equifax did absolutely nothing to help my fraud case please help. Equifax is in clear violation of 15 U.S. Code 1681, ( a ) Accuracy and fairness of credit reporting ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. 

( 2 ) An elaborate mechanism has been developed for investigating and evaluating the credit worthiness, credit standing, credit capacity, character, and general reputation of consumers.

( 3 ) Consumer reporting agencies have assumed a vital role in assembling and evaluating consumer credit and other information on consumers.

( 4 ) There is a need to insure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumers right to privacy.
Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

XXXX, Equifax and XXXX  have not responded to any of my disputes! I have been sending out disputes for over 6 months now and have yet to receive a single letter from the bureaus or any results! I understand that with the pandemic there is a delay but it can't possibly be over a 6 month delay. Lawfully they are required to respond to me within 30 days. There are inaccurate items on my credit that need to be removed!!
Complaint sub-issue: Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged

IC Systems Inc is has placed an illegal collection on my credit report in violation of 15 USC 1692e, 1692j, and 1692f.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

I was in the process of applying for new employment and it was brought to my attention that there is some inaccurate information reporting on my credit report.I received a copy of my credit report and to my surprise I saw all these inaccurate items that are not correct. 

By the way I hope that this does not hinder my ability to obtain employment due to this inaccurate information showing. I was advised by a legal friend of mine that under : 15 US Code 1681a section 603 ( k ) ( b ) ( ii ) can be considered an adverse action.

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States, I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1692C Without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction, a debt collector may not communicate with a consumer in connection with the collection of any debt. 


XXXX Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX EMPLOYER : XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX, VA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiries : XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX Collections : XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ADDRESS : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, VA XXXX Public Records : XXXX  XXXX Bankruptcy XXXX Collections : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Equifax ADDRESS XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, VA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX VA 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 with customer service

I turned in ( 3 ) employers for the Feb Loan Forgiveness Program. One of the employers will not fill out the information needed, which was checked on the form. After speaking with at least five customer service representatives, with different stories, I am super frustrated that there is a disconnect with active listening, comprehension, and reading. I've had to explain to them where to look, on their form, for the spot checked where the employer will not fill out the form. A rep told me to send in pay stubs showing I worked there. I faxed in over 30 pages and now a Supervisor # XXXX is saying that I meed W2s. The rep # XXXX prior to the supervisor said that the employer did not sign the form, which is correct, because the box was checked where they did not respond. Each employee from the date I faxed my application ( XX/XX/2019 ) needs to be terminated and suspended and retrained.
Complaint sub-issue: Other problem getting your report or credit score

No one can pull my Equifax report. No freezes or fraud alerts. Tried resolving with Equifax to no avail. I cant even pull a report on their own website.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

NEW AND UPDATED INFORMATION *** XX/XX/2022, Equifax sent over a reinvestigation paper stating that the date of birth they have for me is verified as accurate. After, I provided them with an ID that clearly shows that I was NOT born in the year that they have displaying for me. I will attach my ID here for the record, Equifax is being willfully noncompliant and are violating me.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

The Account with XXXX XXXX was previously disputed Equifax failed to remove or properly investigate as of XX/XX/20 XXXX XXXX has deleted the account, credit reports need to be 100 percent accurate across the board with all bureaus that being said Equifax must delete the account
Complaint sub-issue: Billing dispute for services

XXXX I have XXXX XXXX on a payment plan for {$260.00} through XXXX XXXX XXXX with their payment plan. I had to pause the payments until I get well due to sickness. XXXX XXXX keep flagging my credit report that keeps dropping and damaging my Credit Report and Credit score I have proof
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/2021. And now we are in the month of XX/XX/2021 and still nothing from them. That means Equifax has NOT complied with the Fair Credit Reporting Act law and continued to report inaccurate information on my credit report. UPDATE OR REMOVE THESE FOLLOWING ACCOUNTS COMPLETELY FROM MY CREDIT REPORT : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XXXX : XXXX XXXX ) XXXX XXXX - XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I have sent numerous letters initially without sending them certified mail. I didn't think I had to but every time I asked about my letters they said they haven't received anything from me. So I sent the letters certified. The same letters just certified. 

My reason for contacting them was about erroneous information in my report and have not gotten any response. I have requested information about Verification/Validation and investigation methods and have received nothing. This is why I now am asking for the support of the CFPB.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I am distressed that you have included the information below in my credit profile and that you have failed to maintain reasonable procedures in your operations to assure maximum possible accuracy in the credit reports you publish. Credit reporting laws ensure that bureaus report only 100 % accurate credit information. Every step must be taken to assure the information reported is completely accurate and correct. 

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


XXXX XXXX XXXX  - {$0.00} - CLOSED - XXXX XXXX UNAUTHORIZED INQUIRIES : XXXX XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A . States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 U.S.C 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency of the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

I received my credit report from Equifax and I noticed some inquires that I did not authorized. On XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX is showing up as an inquiry. On XX/XX/2020 the following companies are being report on my credit report as an inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX  XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX  XXXX, XXXX XXXX, and XXXX XXXX XXXX. On XX/XX/2020 XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX is also listed on my credit report. I did not authorize these inquires. I have spent weeks talking to each of these companies and I was notified to contact Equifax to removed those inquires. I have sent several letters to Equifax and did not receive any respond from them. It has been well over 30 days. Equifax did not provide strict proof of me personally authorizing these inquires.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

In accordance with the fair credit reporting act XXXX  account # XXXX has violated my rights. 

15 USC 1681 Section 602 States I have the right to privacy 15 USC 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions.

15 USC 1666B : A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as a late for any purpose.
Complaint sub-issue: Attempted to collect wrong amount

Do I have a contract with you? Please send me a certified copy of the contract the exist between XXXX XXXX & HUNTER WARFIELD Debt under penalty of perjury.

Per the FDCPA/FCRA 15USC 1692 e.g.

Breach of Contract by violating the Arbitration Clause. pursuant to Regulation Z 12 C.F.R. 15 U.S.C. 1635 Right of Rescission, I rescind my entire consumer transaction. According to the FDCPA After checking my records your company has NOT provided me with the contract we signed together. If you can not provide any agreement between us from this day on you agree to pay my fee of {$3000.00} usd, for contacting me without my written Express consent. I will also file harassment and identity theft charges. Please also send me the 1099-INT for this account.
Complaint sub-issue: Overdrafts and overdraft fees

I called into  the PNC  call center about an overdraft fee. I was sent to the escalation department. I spoke to  XXXX   XXXX  she was rude and unhelpful. I ask to speak to a supervisor. She rudely said to me " that the overdraft fee would not be refunded irregardless of who I spoke to ''. Then she placed a follow co worker on the phone that she was friendly with. She (  XXXX   ) pr etty much determined the outcome before  XXXX   XXXX   ( su pervisor ) took the call. She came on the call well versed on and about my inability to get the refund. She was speaking aggressively to me and refused me the opportunity of speaking to another supervisor that she was not friends with. I feel the refund was due because of a bank error. I had several deposits come in. The bank processed the deposits after allowing my account to over draw. I feel the bank allowed this to happen to exploit the circumstances and make money off my account.
Complaint sub-issue: Was not notified of investigation status or results

I checked my credit report and I am upset on what I found out. There are late payment remarked on it but I did not incur any late payments. Thoroughly investigate it and make a necessary action. Here are the details of the late payment accounts, company name, balance & date last reported : XXXX XXXX XXXX/ {$0.00} / XX/XX/202XXXX XXXX XXXX {$7500.00} / XX/XX/2021
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

Equifax sent a response stating " Equifax will not respond to this complaint via the CFPB portal as we suspect it may have been submitted using a credit repair company. '' I submitted my complaint myself. I am not a credit repair company. It doesn't matter what verbiage is used. If I ask specific questions, it is my right to get the answers. Equifax does not want to send a response via the CFPB portal because they don't have answers to specific questions that I'm asking and they don't want the CFPB to know this. All they are going to do is do another " Investigation '' and send me a letter saying the items were verified. I spoke with a representative from Equifax and he stated that during this " Investigation '' they send a message electronically to the original creditor and ask them to verify the balances. THAT'S IT! That's not an investigation. That's only my word against theirs. Again, I want to know who at Equifax performed this investigation, what documents were used to verify the items, and what is that Equifax employee 's phone number? You can't verify something and not show me how you verified it. Provide the information that I asked for or remove the items IMMEDIATELY.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

On XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX hard inquiries had been wrongfully placed on my credit report by your office and you are being held responsible from here on the account youre currently reporting is : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXX 
To whom it may concern I want to inform your office that you are in violation of FCRA you have violated my rights by reporting false innacurate information by placing these false accounts on my consumer credit report .The accounts that are being reported as me I have no knowledge of them, be adviced by law I have the right to PRIVACY and you the credit reporting agencies have violated it.The of accused hard inquiries and dates FOLLOW AS XXXX XXXX SERVICE BY LAW WHEN A CONSUMER STARTS A DISPIUTE WITH A CREDIT REPORTING AGENCY, THE ACCOUNTS THE CONSUMER IS DISPUTING MUST BE DELETED UNTIL FURTHER INVESTIGATION ... THE CREDIT REPORTING AGENCY AS FOLLOW XXXX IS CURRENTLY IN VIOLATION AND HAS VIOLATED MY RIGHTS UNDER FCRA.Under the 15 U.S.Code 1681-Congressional findings and statement of purpose ( a ) accuracy and fairness of credit reporting the congress makes the following findings. ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting.Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficioency of the banking system and unfair methods undermine the public confidentiality, accuracy, relevancy, and proper utilization of such information in accordance with the requirements of this subchapter.TO ADD ON THE CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES HAS REMOVED /DELETED THIS FALSE HARD INQUIRY ACCOUNTS ALONG WITH OTHERS BUT YOU XXXX ARE REPORTING THE FALSE INNACURATE INFORMATION.
Complaint sub-issue: Deposits and withdrawals

While visiting a Citibank branch on XX/XX/XXXX, I opened a new checking and savings account in the Citi Account Package. According to the personal banker who  opened my account and Citibank website, I was eligible to receive a {$400.00} sign up bonus if I ensured the following conditions were met : 1. Within 30 days of opening your account deposit {$15000.00} new-to-Citibank funds into the checking or savings account. A minimum of {$1500.00} must be in the checking account and a minimum of {$100.00} must be in the savings account. 
2. Maintain a minimum balance of {$15000.00} in your linked checking and savings accounts for 60 days. 

I have met all of the aforementioned conditions to be eligible to receive the sign up bonus. Below is a chronological order of events which illustrate that I in fact met all of the conditions required by Citibank : 1. On XX/XX/XXXX I deposited {$15000.00} new to Citibank funds into my checking account and subsequently transferred {$250.00} to my linked savings account. 
2. As stipulated by Citibank, I funded the accounts within 7 days ( requirement is within 30 days ).

3. As stipulated by Citibank, I maintained a minimum of {$1500.00} in my linked checking account.

4. As stipulated by Citibank, I maintained a minimum of {$100.00} in my linked savings account.

5. As stipulated by Citibank, I maintained a minimum balance of {$15000.00} in my linked checking and savings accounts for a period of 72 days through XX/XX/XXXX ( Citibank requirement is 60 days ). 

On XX/XX/XXXX, I received an email from Citibank advising me that I am not eligible to receive the {$400.00} sign up bonus because I did not meet the required conditions. I have attached/uploaded the email with this complaint submission. 

I immediately called Citibank to try and resolve the issue, but after 4 telephone calls, 3 hours on the telephone, and numerous transfers, my issue remains unresolved. 

I am 100 % confident that I have met the required conditions and am eligible to receive the {$400.00} sign up bonus. 

I am hoping your organization can help me. 

Thank you.
Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

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 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 further violating FDCPA 809b per the FTC opinion.