Johnade/consumer_complaints_cfpb huggingface dataset:
Complaint sub-issue: Trouble with how payments are being handled

My student loans are with Fedloan Servicing and I am on track for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. I submitted my Employment Certification and application for the PSLF and received a letter indicating my payment counts were updated AND that the waiver has been applied to my account. My most recent counts were updated but the waiver has not been applied to my account. There has been no confirmation that they received my Employment Certification for an employer I had in 2012, that will qualify under the waiver, as well as payments I made under my current employer that should qualify under the waiver. I am very close to reaching the 120 payments for forgiveness. My complaint is primarily about the misleading information on the letter I received from them stating that the waiver has been applied to my account when it clearly has not been.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I disputed with the credit beau regarding XXXX of my items on my credit report. I asked them what did they use to validate that debt was mine. There was no signatures on that debt from XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Upon reviewing my reports, the incorrect items was still found in my reports which I believe has been taken care of due to the written appeals I sent. The last letter sent to XXXX, Equifax and XXXX was XX/XX/XXXX,, but no response was ever received from them to date. Thus, their action has violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC Sections 1681i, which states that continued reports of the unverified items without any proof provided, within the time allowed by law, is not authorized. The following items listed below are still reporting on my Credit Reports and need to remove immediately : 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 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 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 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 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX US SM BUS ADMIN ODA 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
Complaint sub-issue: Was not notified of investigation status or results

The credit bureau failed to provide me with a proper investigation as well as provide me physical proof that the account I disputed was my account after multiple letters and phone calls.
Complaint sub-issue: Account terms

Citi Card. XXXX XXXX. {$27000.00}. 
Citi Bank XXXX - Account ending in XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX NV XXXX Request : Deleted permanently from my credit report. 
Status : Inaccurate account information. 
To the best of my knowledge, I was not aware of this charge off until a refinance inquiry. 
I have been trying to resolve this account for over two years, and I have not received correspondence from Citi. 
I have continued to make payments without any correspondence from Citi Card.
Complaint sub-issue: Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone

My XXXX XXXX  cards 2 of them are not reporting the correct balances. I owe a lot less than what is being reported.
Complaint sub-issue: Threatened to arrest you or take you to jail if you do not pay

Respectfully, A lady said her name was XXXX called today said she was calling from XXXXprocollec.com  providing phone number:XXXX asked about my police report and other information files from myself that has been the victim of Identity Theft earlier. She provided me with case : XXXX as well. Her email address is XXXX I need help because I emailed police report & IdetityTheft.gov and copy of my Alabama Driver License. Please help me out since I am a totally XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  using XXXX. 
Sincerely XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX, Alabama XXXX Phone : XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I reached out to all 3 credit reporting agency XX/XX/2021 and let them know i was a victim of identity theft. I uploaded supporting documents Identity theft report and also police report. XXXX said the information is verified because i didn't include all items on my identity theft report so they never blocked these items. They knownly violated my Consumer rights according to Section 605B and 623 ( a ) ( 6 ) ( B ) of the FCRA. They also violated 15 U.S. Code 1681i - Procedure in case of disputed accuracy.
Complaint sub-issue: Frequent or repeated calls

I moved to Nevada in XX/XX/2022 and acqired a new phone number. Ive been recieving multiple phonecalls from XXXX XXXX. 

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Complaint sub-issue: Trouble using the card to spend money in a store or online

I purchased a XXXX  gift card from XXXXXXXX  a company of US Bank at XXXX grocery store. 

When tried to use the card it declined. It was a gift so, I do not know what to do to get my funds. I called the XXXX at XXXX and the sid they blocked my card and they are holding my funds. I advised them, we paid cash and they would need to pay me interest for holding my funds. They said I need to provide all of my personal identification through a fax- I advised them I do not have a fax and the info will not match since it is a gift and we are in an emergency and need food. They said they would not release my money. 
They have 2 of my cards held with over {$100.00} that I need desperately due to coronavirus. 
I want XXXX to know of how customers are being treated and I would like help in getting my money. I am out of work and can not get food for my family. Please help.
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

I noticed that Equifax is reporting my Experience with XXXX  XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX  and me. The balance I have with XXXX  XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX  and me is characterized as utilization on my consumer report Equifax is in clear violation of the law : Pursuant 15 U.S. Code 1681a 2 ( A ) ( 1 ) EXCLUSIONS- Except as provided in paragraph ( 3 ), the term consumer report does not include- ( A ) subject to section 1681s3 of this title, any ( I ) report containing information solely as to transactions or experiences between the consumer and the person making the report ; Transactions or Experiences between consumer XXXX XXXX and XXXX person XXXX  XXXX, XXXX  XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX  that is Making the report is NOT INCLUDED ON MY Consumer Report Capital XXXX, XXXX  XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  has attempted to remove the balance section. Equifax keep putting the balance section. back on my consumer report.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

incorrect information reported on my report from equifax, XXXX, XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

I checked my Equifax report and it has not updated in almost 6 months. Several debts have been closed and while my XXXX score has improved by 87 points, the Equifax report has yet to update.
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

I am a victim of identity theft. My credit report has been shared and pulled without my authorization and I have not benefited from such inquiries. Wrong addresses, employment and information retaining loans are incorrect and false representation of me. I have reached out to XXXX  on several occasions, stated my laws and rights according to FCRA and my requests have yet to be fulfilled.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Equifax is causing me severe financial hardship because of their unlawful practicing. Under 15 USC 1681 Equifax has repeatedly violated my rights and I will forced to sue Equifax and the CFPB if these accounts are not deleted from my credit report. 15 USC 1681 states that I have a right to privacy. I did not give Equifax permission to report these accounts listed below. 

XXXX acct # XXXX XXXX XXXX acct # XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Debt is not yours

Upon applying for a mortgage refinance in XX/XX/2018, I found that a company XXXX XXXX dba XXXX had opened a collection item that was reflecting on both credit /bureaus and negatively impacting my credit score. I called XXXX who told me they could not help me as the account was being handled by their subsidiary XXXX XXXX. I called XXXX XXXX and explained to an agent that I never applied for or received the XXXX 's debit card their company is negatively reporting as a collection item on my credit profile. I was told something to the effect that XXXX XXXX could not access the information on the account but the agent took my information and submitted the negative item as fraud. I also questioned the validity the item since it is reported as a XXXX 's debit card which is a card that draws directly from the applicant 's bank account. A debit card verifies and draws funds upon approval that the funds are present and accessible. The agent did not have any answers. A few days later, I received a letter from XXXX  stating that they were not currently handling the negative item. I also received a couple of letters from XXXX XXXX one acknowledging my call/dispute and another requesting all of the same information I submitted to them over the phone. I completed the information and sent it back. I have called twice since for updates, but am repeatedly told there are no updates reflected on the file.

In the interim, I am in the middle of a mortgage refinance and this negative item is driving down my credit score.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

When I investigated my credit report, I realized that some of the items was erroneous. The 3 credit bureaus are required to authenticate these items under Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ). It is not acceptable to treat these reporting items as unconfirmed information without producing proof within the legal time range. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ), please investigate the unverifiable items below : 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Trouble with how payments are being handled

I'm a Teacher and have been in repayment status since I graduated college in XX/XX/XXXX.  I've maintained consistent, full-time, qualifying employment and have never missed a payment on my loans. I've behaved in such a fashion to ensure my eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness ( " PSLF '' ) program.

This year, I became eligible for the program and began to inquire about how many payments the lender has recorded that I've paid. After several calls to customer service, I couldn't get a clear answer. Rather, they initiated a payment review in XX/XX/XXXX. I called today ( XX/XX/XXXX - Spoke to XXXX ID XXXX ) and was informed the payment review still hasn't been completed. I was told that the payment review is indefinite and could take months or even years to complete. I was also informed that while my account was under payment review, I would NOT be eligible for the PSLF program. 

I asked for a timeline of when the lender expected the payment review to be completed ; they indicated they did not know. The lender said once a payment review is initiated, it can not be stopped or cancelled and has to run its course. I pleaded with the lender, asking for this process to be escalated, to no avail. I also explained that the lender is holding my account XXXX and keeping it in limbo ; meanwhile, we're paying interest and payments as required by the terms of our loan. We simply can not make an informed decision about how to proceed with our loans ; whether or not we should refinance them to avoid paying excess interest, or stay the course with the PSLF program. 

I recently applied for the PSLF program and was denied, showing that I only had made 31 qualifying payments. I then applied to the Temporary Expanded PSLF program and was subsequently denied because I hadn't made 10 years of payments. Despite the lender 's reasons for denial of both programs, I boldly attest that I've been paying on my loans, consistently and without delay, since my graduation from college XX/XX/XXXX. Ten years. 

I've done all that I can do up to this point. Our only recourse beyond this complaint is to move forward with civil litigation. Our hope is that this complaint will aid us in obtaining the relief we desire.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

This is XXXX XXXX who is submitting this CFPB complaint myself. NELNET LNS is reporting late, yet it is closed and the balance is zero as reported in XXXX  and XXXX. Lets correct this immediately. The Bureaus are required to verify for themselves, but they failed to neither verify nor update me about these complaints. 

( NELNET LNS XXXX )
Complaint sub-issue: Old information reappears or never goes away

On XXXX XXXX, XXXX I spoke with a XXXX customer service rep as to why my report had not been updated with Equifax since XXXX for XXXX 's reporting. She double checked with their reporting department and said that they did submit the reporting to the credit bureaus already in XXXX ( but did not have a specific date to tell me when and was unwilling to go ask that department any further questions ) and said I had to contact the credit bureaus directly to find out why they have not been updated. XXXX XXXX, XXXX I spoke to an Equifax phone rep with the employee ID : XXXX who clearly told me multiple times that XXXX has not in fact submitted any update in XXXX or XXXX yet to report for XXXX. XXXX is being willfully non-compliant and completely unhelpful to resolve this issue as I take the accurate reporting of my credit seriously and require it to be kept up to date as the laws require.
Complaint sub-issue: Problem lowering your monthly payments

I have worked in the public sector for over 15 years. I graduated from school in XX/XX/XXXX, and have been paying on my loans since then. In XX/XX/XXXX, I knew about loan forgiveness for public sector employees. I contacted my loan proceeded in XX/XX/XXXX and asked what I needed to do to qualify for the loan forgiveness. At that time, I was set up on an automatic withdrawal to pay the amount every month at about {$350.00}. I have not missed a payment since XX/XX/XXXX. In XX/XX/XXXX, my loan was taken over by Mohela. I left everything the same, even though my principle ( which had doubled to {$42000.00} ) was not decreasing. Today, I talked to Mohela about getting that loan forgiveness, and they told me that I was enrolled in extended payment ( with am expect repayment date in XX/XX/XXXX which is 35 years after taking our the loan ), and extended payment doesnt qualify for forgiveness. I have been paying on time for 9 years, with the principle of the lon not decreasing. When I talked to a supervisor about this, they told me they were sorry and that the extended loan repayment was to help consumers. How can they even try to say that? I will also be writing my senator and congress representative about their predatory practices. This is disgusting!
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The account below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 
FSTPROGRESS 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 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 if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act the following accounts have violated my rights 1. XXXX XXXX XXXX  - Account # XXXX, 2. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  - Account # XXXX 3. XXXX XXXX - Account # XXXX 4. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - Account # XXXX 5. No Name Provided - Account # XXXX 6. No Name Provided - Account # XXXX 7. No Name Provided - Account # XXXX 8. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  - Account # 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 an account without my written instructions.
Complaint sub-issue: Public record

Hello I was involved in auto accident in 2007 a ( fender bender ) and that person named XXXX XXXX ran to the courts filed a {$500.00} lien against me right away. He argued his case in court against my insurance company and lost. I still show a public record on my credit for absolutely no reason
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account charged off. {$3100.00} written off. {$3100.00} past due as of XX/XX/2020. 
( XXXX ) XXXX Public Record XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Addresses not names or address
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I had a joint vehicle loan with XXXX XXXX. He was responsible for the payment and did not pay. They garnished his wages but I ended up paying {$7000.00} to XXXX XXXX and hired a lawyer to sue him. None of the credit bureaus have removed it. Ive disputed it and sent documents that it has been settled. Ive even received notification from XXXX  that they reported the balance XXXX  but they still have it on my report.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Hi I am submitting this XXXX XXXX without any influence and this is not a third party. XXXX has 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 XXXX  has me at a score around XXXX. 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX PLEASE HELP ME PLEASE
Complaint sub-issue: Frequent or repeated calls

I attempted to work with this company with resolving the debt owed but due to financial issues I have not been able to. I have now enrolled in a Debt Consultation Company and am working with them to resolve my debt. My debt was accrued by an arson case I experienced at my personal property resulting in tens of thousands in damages. My insurance covered some, and I took credit cards out to repair additional. I never had credit issues in the past before this. Now over the course of years of playing marry-go-round with the creditors I am working with this Debt company for a resolution. 
My primary complaint is that : now I am being contacted at my place of work. Which I have now been informed is actually illegal and a form of harassment. I feel that it is very unprofessional for me to be receiving these calls and need them to stop. I am trying to work something out, but times are hard.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I've wrote through several letters of attempts to remove inaccurate information and accounts that are in FCRA violations from XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2020. These accounts are still reporting on my credit profile. Multiple accounts are in FCRA ( DOLA ) Date of Last Activity violation by re-aging an account, The accounts are reporting inaccurate and different high balances, The accounts are reporting different and inaccurate Account Status, The account are reporting accounts Dispute status as : Account not disputed when the account has been disputed multiple times which, is a FCRA violation. Some accounts were transferred and/or sold and still reporting a balance, this is a FCRA violation. Several collection accounts are reporting a payment status, which is a violation. Collection accounts are closed and should not report late payments.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt was paid

Was paid in full on XX/XX/2017 by insurance company and title was sent to insurance company. Ally financial continued to report unpaid debt and false reporting to credit bureaus. Continues to be on my credit report as unpaid debt/charge off which is incorrect and should show paid in full.
Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

On XX/XX/2021 sent a letter regarding inaccurate and unknown things on my credit report, To this day over 60 days later I have not received a response yet. II feel like I'm being taken advantage of and being ignored of my disputes. Section 611 ( a ), it is plainly stated that a failure to investigate these items within 30days gives a reason to immediately remove those items from my credit report it has been over 60 days so they should be deleted promptly. I demand these accounts be deleted immediately or I will file for litigation due to the XXXX  you caused me. My information was also impacted by the Equifax data breach and may have got into the hands of the wrong person.