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

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. 
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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: Can't get other flexible options for repaying your loan

XXXX  Today I spoke with Sallie Mae in hopes of coming up with a more flexible payment plan instead of the XXXX XXXX monthly payments as well as the 12 % interest. I have a small XXXX XXXX old child, with many expenses-we have even got rid of one of our cars to reduce monthly costs. This company offered me zero help or support simply said the interest rate would go up if I opted for any type of repayment options and even that would only reduce my monthly payment by XXXX XXXXwhich I feel should be or is illegal. I am questioning the moral conduct of this company as a whole. I am a XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX all throughout the pandemic. This is not how you treat those who have chosen public service jobs. Offering no sort of loan repayment options or support. This is not sustainable especially during these economic times. I wish for this company to be fully audited on their practices and " programs '' entirely criminal.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

I received a bill from a collection agency in the mail today. I thought it was bogus bc I've never heard of or had any affiliation with the companies listed on the letter. I called no one answered. The realty company ( XXXX XXXX ) that was listed as the creditor answered the phone and told me they were across the country and had no facilities anywhere near where I live. I then pulled a credit report and there have been numerous hard/soft inquiries from various rental companies and power companies ranging from the east to west coat that are fraudulent dating back since XX/XX/2018.
Complaint sub-issue: Received bad information about your loan

MY STUDENT LOANS ARE WITH XXXX XXXX XXXX.  IN XX/XX/XXXX, I STARTED WORKING FOR THE XXXX XXXX XXXX.  MY COWORKER TOLD ME ABOUT THE STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS FOR CIVIL SERVANTS WHO MAKE 120 PAYMENTS WHILE A CIVIL SERVANT.  I ASKED HER IF SHE CALLED ABOUT IT TO VERIFY, SHE SAID THAT SHE HAD NOT.  THAT DAY, I CALLED MY BORROWER TO ASK ABOUT THE PROGRAM.  THEY ASKED WHERE I WORKED, I TOLD THEM AND THEY SAID THAT YES, AFTER TWN YEARS OF PAYMENTS, OR 120 PAYMENTS WHILE EMPLOYED WITH THE AGENCY, I WOULD QUALIFY FOR STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS.  AWESOME.  THEN IN XX/XX/XXXX, I CALLED AGAIN TO INQUIRE IF GOING ON XXXX LEAVE WOULD AFFECT THE PROGRAM ELLIGIBILITY.  THEY SAID THAT WHILE, NO, IT WOULD NOT, I DID NOT QUALIFY SINCE MY LOANS WERE NOT CONSOLODATED A CERTAIN WAY.  I WAS SO UPSET.  I ASKED ABOUT CONSOLODATION.  THE LENDER TOLD ME THAT I NEEDED TO GO ON A PAYMENT PLAN THAT WOULD TAKE MY STUDENT LOAN PAYMENTS FROM $300 (SOMEWHERE IN THAT NEIGHBORHOOD) TO NEARLY $900!  I AM A XXXX XXXX, MY HUSBAND IS MILITARY.  WE COULD NOT AFFORD THAT.  ESPECIALLY AFTER HAVING JUST HAD A NEW XXXX AND HAVING TO DEAL WITH ALL THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THAT.  HEARTBROKEN, I ACCEPTED WHAT THE LOAN OFFICER SAID AND HUNG UP THE PHONE.  THEN I DECIDED TO CALL AGAIN IN XX/XX/XXXX, THAT LOAN OFFICER HAD ME COMPLETE THE OMB NO XXXX OR THE PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS EMPLOYMENT CERTIFICATION FORM.  I SENT IT IN WITH MY WAGE VERIFICATION AND CONSOLODATED MY LOANS UNDER AN INCOME DRIVEN PLAN.  FOR SOME REASON, THIS LOAN OFFICER SAID MY PAYMENT PLAN WOULD BE ONLY $XXXX, HALF WHAT WAS QUATED TO ME TWO YEARS PREVIOUSLY.  THAT WE COULD AFFORD.  SO I SUBMITTED EVERYTHING AND MY PAYMENTS WENT UP.  I JUST CALLED AGAIN IN XX/XX/XXXX AND FOUND OUT THAT I AM STILL NOT ON THE PROGRAM.  THE LOAN OFFICER INFORMED ME THAT I NEED TO RECERTIFY MY EMPLOYMENT (WHICH I WILL DO) BUT MENTIONED I NEED TO BE DOING THIS EVERY YEAR.  NOBODY MENTIONED THIS TO ME AT ANY TIME NOR HAVE I RECEIVED ANY MAILER TO THAT EFFECT.  I WORK FOR A XXXX XXXX, WE "RECERTIFY FOR BENEFITS" EVERY DAY.  WE SEND NOTICES, WE SEND THE FORMS, WE SUSPEND IF WE DO NOT HEAR BACK.  THIS XXXX WILL MAKE 8 YEARS OF XXXX XXXX, 8 YEARS THAT SHOULD HAVE QUALIFIED FOR STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS.  I HAVE NEVER BEEN LATE, I HAVE ALWAYS PAID ON TIME.  I WANT THOSE YEARS, AND THOSE PAYMENTS TO MATTER.  I DON'T WANT SPECIAL TREATMENT, I ONLY WANT WHAT I AM ENTITLED TO UNDER THE LAW.  PLEASE ASSIST IN THIS MATTER.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

My XXXX  is still showing my account was 150 days delinquent on XX/XX/XXXX. I have provided proof of payments thru XXXX of XXXX, which would not make the delinquency valid or possible. The lender has informed me they did not report negative information, but my XXXX still remains reflective of bad history.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

I am XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and I am submitting this complaint myself and there is no third party involved. I have reached out to Equifax Credit Bureau last XX/XX/2021, and I have not received any response up to this date. That means Equifax has NOT complied with the Fair Credit Reporting Act Law and continued to report inaccurate information on my credit report. THE ACCOUNT IS STILL FOUND AND NEEDS TO BE REMOVED COMPLETELY FROM MY CREDIT REPORT : TN CHILD SUP XXXX Balance : {$20000.00}
Complaint sub-issue: Didn't receive enough information to verify debt

Jefferson capital has been on my credit report for years for the balance of {$310.00}. Ive tried disputing it multiple times and I just get its been verified. Ive not once received a letter, a phone call, or anything proving to me that I own this debt and I have no recollection of acquiring this debt.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I recently applied for a line of credit with a local department store and was denied. After being denied I pulled a copy of my credit report to see what was on it found several account that need to be removed because they are not mine. The accounts are XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX. XXXX, XXXX, and one with just an account number and no name, acct # XXXX. There are also numerous inquiries as well : EQUIFAX MORT EQUIFAX MORTGAGE SERVI 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX/XXXX XXXX XXXX EQUIFAX MTG EQUIFAX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX   XXXX XXXX/XXXX XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Last XX/XX/XXXX, I found some wrong details on my credit report. I immediately wrote to the credit bureaus to correct and have these items removed or updated but until today, XX/XX/XXXX, these very same items are still on my account. It seems the credit bureaus have done nothing to address my request. I am writing to have the following items removed : XXXX : RISE XXXX I know for certain that this is violation of the law as mentioned in 15 U.S. Code 1666b.Timing of payments ( a ) Time to make payments, a creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open-end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose, unless the creditor has adopted reasonable procedures designed to ensure that each periodic statement including the information required by section 1637 ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than 21 days before the payment due date. 15 U.S. Code 1681 n Civil liability for willful noncompliance ( a ) In general any person who willfully fails to comply with any requirement imposed under this subchapter with respect to any consumer is liable to that consumer in an amount equal to the sum of ( 1 ) ( A ) any actual damages sustained by the consumer as a result of the failure or damages of not less than {$100.00} and not more than {$1000.00} ; or ( B ) in the case of liability of a natural person for obtaining a consumer report under false pretenses or knowingly without a permissible purpose, actual damages sustained by the consumer as a result of the failure or {$1000.00}, whichever is greater; Under 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 5 ) this account in violation not reporting 100 % accurate. Unauthorized/Erroneous Account RESULT OF The XXXX Data Breach Direct Violation of The FCRA Reporting falsely Under 15 U.S. Code 1681a ( 2 ) ( B ) Exclusions from a consumer Report This account is in violation any credit transaction supposed to be excluded from a consumer credit report. if a social security card was used in the transaction.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Im reaching out because there are still items on my credit that are still mine. Its crazy because I cant even help my mom get a car because of this. Please can someone help me with these things XXXX XXXX XXXX Acct XXXX, XXXX XXXX Acct XXXX, XXXX XXXX Acct XXXX, XXXX CARD Acct XXXX, XXXX, XXXX Acct XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX Acct XXXX. I have contacted the FTC as I was advised and my local police. Im doing this on my own behalf. Please remove those items from my credit.
Complaint sub-issue: Information is not mine

I applied for a online loan a few years ago, and ever since then, I have been the victim of identity theft. I have had other pay day loans and checking accounts opened up in my name. Recently, I relocated to XXXX from XXXX and I wanted to see about the possibility of transferring my car loan to my local credit union. I was told that I had a bank fraud case on my account. I contacted XXXX to find out about this information, and was told that the account was not under my name and I would have to dispute this issue with the credit reporting agencies. I would appreciate any help in resolving this issue.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Equifax has verified an item on my credit report. I have sent proof from the original creditor showing that showed a XXXX Balance. XXXX is a complete joke, that simply verifies items without a true investigation. This is a medical collection, so once the balance is paid it should get deleted immediately due to Hippa Laws.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX, I am a victim of Identity theft. I have provided proof of my ID Identity theft report from the Federal Trade Commission and a notarized Identity theft Affidavit proving it is in Fact me that submitted this report. I meet all the qualifications under 15 USC 1681c-2 for Blocking and Removal of the information on my consumer report. You must comply with the law.
Complaint sub-issue: Received bad information about my loan

After getting information at work about fed employee forgiveness plan I sent the required form. After many calls to find status I was told I qualified. I continued to go online at fed loan but account not set up yet. Received letter stating do not send payments to previous lender XXXX as loan was transferred. More attempts to get info from fed loan but account not set up yet. Mean time fed loan sends bill for XXXX dollars. Sent the payment expecting adjustments with next bill. Next statement said I owe XXXX dollars. Called fed loan and was told that was my monthly payment. I had been paying a manageable XXXX dollars a month to XXXX and this was unreasonable. Fed loan said I was paying too little? I was told that if made all of my payments on time All previous payments would count towards my XXXX payments. After phone calls I was told I had to consolidate first. I never signed a contract stating the terms of this loan and want to go to my original loan with XXXX. Is there something I should do?
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Date Opened XX/XX/2018 Credit Limit {$200.00} Balance {$500.00} I Did a Dispute with all 3 credit Reporting agencies.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt is not yours

I first received a phone call from a woman from Credit Collection Bureau of XXXX, ND for a debt that is not listed on my Credit Bureau Report and that of a Medical Bill that I have never heard of. I told her I do not have that particular debt and she said, " Well part of this is paid off ''. I told her to stop calling me ... and I blocked her. I then received a letter with Medical Bills. 

I have been a victim of Identity Theft in the recent past. 



XXXX XXXX XXXX  & XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2021 I am on the Do Not Call Registry.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

In XX/XX/2018 XXXX XXXX XXXX pulled a credit with out my consent or authorization I would like this inquiry removed as it's affecting my credit.
Complaint sub-issue: Personal information incorrect

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. XXXX and Equifax has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681.

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

These addresses, birthdates and incorrect spelling of my name do not belong on my report. 
XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, GA XXXX XX/XX/2022 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, ND XXXX XX/XX/2022 I have already sent CERTIFIED MAIL with proper identification and proof of address to these credit bureaus on XX/XX/2022, stating to update my correct personal information on my reports.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Received copy of credit report due to COVID-19. Account with XXXX credit limit {$1500.00} is an open account that I did not authorize. I am a victim of identity theft this account by XXXX Bank, Account # XXXX is a result of fraud. I have notified XXXX Bank and they have failed to properly investigate and resolve the issue. I believe XXXX is opening accounts in people 's names illegally.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I have been complaining to Equifax for over a year about errors on my credit file. I submitted a request for verification method dated XX/XX/XXXX mailed to equifax onXX/XX/XXXX was received by equifax on XX/XX/XXXX stamped by XXXX XXXX under certification # XXXX XXXX. The company failed to respond to my request instead sending me a new letter showing my complaints were verified as correct. These items public record XXXX filed XX/XX/XXXX at U. S. Bankruptcy court XXXX, Wi. & Public record XXXX dated XX/XX/XXXX at U. S. Bankruptcy court XXXX wi..To date XX/XX/XXXX I have not received a response to my request. I contacted XXXX & was told they had not supplied any information to Equifax. I also contacted the U. S. Bankruptcy Court see attached, who advised that they had not submitted any data to Equifax and they do not place data on any credit files. Equifax continues to sidetrack my request for information for the Method of Verification in violation of the FCRA guidelines. Accordingly FCRA guidelines required the information be supplied to me within 15 days. Equifax is in clear violation of FCRA rules and guidelines. I am requesting the company immediately be held in violation for failure to follow FCRA guidelines. Equifax should immediately remove any incorrect data from my credit report.
Complaint sub-issue: Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone

I have sent several requests to XXXX, XXXX  and Equifax regarding duplicate and old information listed in my credit report and have not received any corrections to my credit report. I sent these notices back in XX/XX/XXXX, a second request XX/XX/XXXX and a third one XX/XX/XXXX. It has been several months and I haven't heard anything. I'm not really sure what else I can do so I am submitting this complaint to have the credit agencies remove the duplicate student loans, old collections and late payments from my credit report.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

After reviewing the FCRA ( which governs how information is furnished in a consumer report ) as well as consumer law, it has come to my attention that your company is violating the law ( s ) set in place to protect the consumer. Last time I checked, company policies do not trump federal law. If this is the case, send me documentation ( s ) supporting the claim.
Complaint sub-issue: Overcharged for something you did purchase with the card

On XX/XX/18 I made a payment of {$240.00} for my XXXX XXXX government credit card, I did not receive any confirmation or code so I waited to see if it hit my bank account. The next day I saw it hadnt posted so I thought i may have made a mistake and made a second identical payment for {$240.00} on XX/XX/18. Afterwards both payments hit my accounts, I contacted Citi customer service to see if they could stop one payment they said they could not and told me all I had to do was email them proof and that they would refund me within the next day. I did as I was instructed and received an automated mail that said they were investigating the case and that I would hear from them no later than 2 business days. I let 3 business days pass before I contacted them again via email to see the status update. I heard nothing from them until I called a few days later to be told again that my case was being investigated I let them know that it was a simple overpayment and I had no other balance on the card other than the {$240.00} that I had paid, twice. The woman I spoke to then said if it were approved they would send me a check to my location overseas, which worries me since mail is known to get lost enroute..I asked if they could please just deposit to the same account they drafted from. She said she would note my account but it was improbable. It has now been 10 days since the initial contact and Im still in the dark about whats going on.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I check my credit report and notice some things that does not belong to me. These accounts are stopping me from buying my dream house. The accounts listed below aren't mine. I sent in multiple letters and haven't received any feedback about my complaints. I don't understand what is really happening? Your help would be very much appreciated. 


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Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

EQUIfax ( equifraud ) has been possessing my information illegally without my consent. I have disputed these accounts for months and equifax has notg followed and obeyed my consumer rights and federal law. I have put them on notice of these violations and they proceed to reply to each complaint saying the same thing as a generic message of " STATUS Company responded on XX/XX/2022 RESPONSE TYPE Company 's Response Thank you for submitting your complaint through the CFPB Complaint Portal. In your complaint, you indicated that there were inaccurate items reporting on your credit file. Equifax has completed its investigation, including contacting the furnisher of the information, where applicable. A summary of the results are listed below : Trade : XXXX XXXX WE SHOW THAT YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY DISPUTED THE SAME ITEM AND EQUIFAX IS EITHER CURRENTLY PROCESSING THAT DISPUTE OR HAS RECENTLY PROVIDED YOU WITH THE RESULTS. Trade : XXXX XXXX WE SHOW THAT YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY DISPUTED THE SAME ITEM AND EQUIFAX IS EITHER CURRENTLY PROCESSING THAT DISPUTE OR HAS RECENTLY PROVIDED YOU WITH THE RESULTS. Trade : XXXX XXXX XXXX  WE SHOW THAT YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY DISPUTED THE SAME ITEM AND EQUIFAX IS EITHER CURRENTLY PROCESSING THAT DISPUTE OR HAS RECENTLY PROVIDED YOU WITH THE RESULTS '' THEY HAVE SAID THEY REACHED OUT TO THESE COMPANIES ASWELL AFTER I SPECIFICALLY SENT OUT A CEASE AND DESIST COMMUNICATION LETTERS TO THE CRA 'S AND EACH CREDITOR. THIS INFORMATION HAS STILL BEEN REPORTING AND IS ALSO BREAKING THE FDCPA AND THE FCRA. 
as i have made them aware multiple times that theyre violating me and breaking laws, they hve broken federal law 15USC 1681I ( 5 ) ,15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) 15 U.S. Code 1681A AND COMMITED A FELONY CRIME OF 18 U.S. Code 1028A.