Johnade/consumer_complaints_cfpb huggingface dataset:
Complaint sub-issue: Reinserted previously deleted info

I have a collections account on my Equifax credit report that is incorrect. I disputed an account back in XXXX of 2016 ; from a company by the name of XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX The account was removed on XXXX XXXX, 2016 because the company failed to verify the account or provide any contracts that I may have signed with them ; because I do not have a contract or agreement with XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX The account has since been added back to my Equifax report. According to state and federal laws and my rights as a consumer ; I am supposed to be notified within 5 days of the account being reinserted onto my Equifax report. I was not. I was also never given proof of a " verified '' account or contract that I signed with XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX Aside from all of the above, the statue of limitations are up on the account for the state of Arkansas and reporting to credit agencies. To go even farther, they are not authorized in my state. This situation is preventing me from being a productive citizen. It makes me look unstable and it is unfair credit reporting of an account that does not belong to me. I would like this item removed from my credit as soon as possible and all information pertaining to me be deleted between myself and the company.
Complaint sub-issue: Billing problem

On or about XXXX XXXX, 2014, we leased a XXXX XXXX from XXXX ( FL ) VW. When I entered the automatic payment info in my XXXX XXXX XXXX online account I apparently provided a premature end date. * I recognize that doing so is a major part of this issue. * About two years later we moved to our present address in XXXX XXXX, MA. As a result of my error the bank stopped sending what had been clock-work-like payments to VW Credit. When I saw my credit score decline I looked into the cause and immediately contacted VW Credit. While they had my new address ( as a result of the change in registration and taxation ), my current phone number and my current email, they made NO effort to reach me to tell me I was in arrears. In that regard I hold them partially responsible for abrogating duties that 99.999 % of other creditors would be delighted to perform. When I discovered the problem -- delayed by the fact that I was getting over a bad XXXX -- I immediately sent them three months of payments to get not only up to date but a month ahead to show good faith. Those payments apparently showed up on thew 62d day of when the first late payment was due and VW promptly informed all credit agencies that I was now 60+ days lateral further damaging my credit score.
I went to lengthy explanations with the CEO of VW Credit and everyone else who would listen. None did  ; and I got a form letter back telling me that because I was late the matter was closed. VW credit has not lost a dime on me. I continue to be 100 % up to date on payments. But my credit score has been badly damaged and will continue to be so for 7 years. This penalty certainly does not fit my " crime. '' I am not a deadbeat or trying to evade my obligations. Far from it. I made a mistake and immediately fixed it. VW failed to make any effort to ameliorate the situation and strengthen our relationship. For a company that is paying billions in fines for lying to the world ... I find their behavior and callous treatment unacceptable by any standard.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

This is my NUMEROUS request that I have been a victim of identity theft and that no one seems to care, that I want to dispute specific records in my credit file that do not belong to me, or that I have signed any agreement. The items I'm challenging have nothing to do with any transactions I've done or authorized to gain products, services, or money. Please remove the following XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Equifax ; XXXX and XXXX are reporting incorrectly that I am past due on XXXX XXXX   partial account number XXXX. This account is coded as an R5 and it needs to be coded as an R1. (  Please see page 3 of the attached credit report. ) This account reports a {$0.00} balance and {$0.00} past due. This incorrect reporting is harming my credit scores. Please keep in mind that it is impossible to be late on an account where nothing is owed and nothing is past due.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Why is rentdebt still appearing on my credit? This should have been totally remove. I have attached the aud control number for removal.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

I had two accounts with XXXX XXXX XXXX. One for a home and the other for an RV. Both were destroyed in a fire on XX/XX/2020. 
I sent the mortgage company the exact amount of the pay off for both accounts. 
They only used the money to pay off the home. The kept the money intended for the RV in an escrow account and did not apply it to the payoff. 
They then placed a derogatory report on my credit bureau record. This caused my credit score to drop by nearly 100 points. 
This caused my to not be able to rebuild or by a home. 
I have requested the company to remove this derogatory report from my credit bureau record. 

I have submitted a complaint to you before about this. What was the result?
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Hi I am submitting this XXXX XXXX this isn't 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 719XXXX 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 XXXX 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 daughter PLEASE HELP ME PLEASE im XXXX  now.with no help.
Complaint sub-issue: Was not notified of investigation status or results

I have placed a dispute with equifax on XX/XX/2018 regarding a chapter XXXX BK that was not related to me with confirmation # XXXX. I checked my credit report due to an alert of a score change on XX/XX/2018 and noticed the item was deleted ( chpt XXXX BK ). On fri XXXX the item was re-inserted back on my report. I contacted Equifax again on XX/XX/2018 to notify them that i was not notified in writing nor email of the reinsertion within 5 business days allowed by law per the FCRA. I also faxed them a formal complaint letter to remove item on same day. Equifax removed the item on XX/XX/XXXX for 2nd time and reinserted it again on XX/XX/2018 confirmation # XXXX. THis is now a direct violation of my rights under the FCRA. Equifax is knowingly and willingly dmamaging my scores and credit reports on purpose as i am in the middle of closing a mortgage. They also claimed to had verified information with courts and courts told me they do not verify third party information such as the credit bureau. the re-investigation was incomplete as they were untruthful with me
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

I am writing to dispute the following information in my credit report. The credit report showed credit inquires that I dont recall authorizing. I understand that you shouldnt be allowed to put any inquiries on my file unless I have authorized it. Please have the inquiries removed from my credit file because it is making it very difficult for me to acquire credit.
Complaint sub-issue: Personal information

There is a person listed on my report with my same maiden name living in XXXX, WI that is not me.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

XXXX, XXXX XXXX SEC # XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ADDRESS XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX FL XXXX ATTENTION DISPUTE DEPARTMENT TODAYS DATE : XX/XX/XXXX This serves to notify you on the inaccurate information on my credit report as per your file. I have sent this letter via registered mail for purposes of formal escalation in the appropriate courts of law should the need arise. 
Recently, I've been denied in my application for ( mortgage, car loan, credit card, health insurance, employment ) in Florida XXXX closer look, this was due to inaccurate information on credit report ; mine. My Florida id and social security card was stolen. I have been disputing this charge and have proved that it was a fraudulent account I have also included a copy of the police report. I've been unnecessarily embarrassed by this oversight on your part or maybe your credit reporter 's part. The erroneous information below is not only degrading or defamatory. It has also damaged my good credit standing, prevented me from having something that I badly needed, and most of all it has caused too much stress which has affected my health. In short, the quality of my life has been negatively affected by this inaccurate information on the credit report which is detailed as follows ; XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX SOC SEC # XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ADDRESS XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX FL XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

The following inquires are on my three credit reports and I did n't authorize them to pull my credit. Please remove them as soon as possible. 

XXXX XXXX requested your credit report on XXXX XXXX, XXXX. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX Credit Card was opened on XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX Credit Card was opened on XXXX XXXX, XXXX. 
XXXX XXXX Credit Card was opened on XXXX XXXX, XXXX .New Inquiry - XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

In accordance with the fair credit reporting, XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account # XXXX XXXX Bank Account # XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account # XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 an account without my written instructions.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt resulted from identity theft

I have repeatedly asked XXXX XXXX and XXXX to dispute the validity of this account but this creditor ( Flagship Credit ) formally ( XXXX ) says that its my loan. Ive stressed many times that this does n't belong to me and have asked for loan documentation and a letter of validation to only be told it was sent and it cant be sent again, I ask where was it sent to and they cant say.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

ACCOUNT ISNT MINE, I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE OF THIS ACCOUNT, I AM A VICTIM OF ID THEFT. PEOPLE HAVE USED MY INFORMATION TO OPEN IT XXXX XXXX XXXX ( {$140.00} )
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I am XXXX XXXX, and this complaint to the 3 Credit Bureaus was the result of their non-compliance with my request and their refusal of getting the items, listed below, to be removed from my credit reports. They neither removed nor responded to my request which I believed to be against the Federal Credit Reporting Act 's rules. Thus, I am sending this complaint to seek help and assistance to help me block the concerned items for they were found inaccurate. 
XXXX XXXX Balance : {$350.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00}
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

I am currently trying to work with Ally Bank to have my credit fixed. They reported my XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX payments as 30 days late on my credit report. My payment of XXXX is due on the XXXX of every month. My XX/XX/XXXX payment of {$330.00} setup to withdrawal XX/XX/XXXX cleared my account on XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX payment of {$330.00} setup to withdrawal on XX/XX/XXXX cleared my account on XX/XX/XXXX and my XX/XX/XXXX payment of {$330.00} setup to withdrawal on XX/XX/XXXX cleared my account on XX/XX/XXXX. I have since made my XX/XX/XXXX payment of {$330.00} setup to withdrawal on XX/XX/XXXX cleared my account on XX/XX/XXXX. 

I called and disputed the XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX payments on XX/XX/XXXX and they have been corrected. Ally Bank then reported my XX/XX/XXXX payment as 30 days late on my credit report. I called and disputed that on XX/XX/XXXX, when I called to dispute I requested for the correction to be escalated because this is the second month in a row that the late payments have held me back from getting a mortgage. On XX/XX/XXXX I was told that they will escalate and to call back in a week. I called back on XX/XX/XXXX I was told that this was not escalated, but it will be and to call back in a couple days.. When I called back today ( XX/XX/XXXX ) I was told that there is no way to escalate this and I have to wait 45 days. 

Since the bank can not seem to report the payments correctly to the Credit Bureaus I can not get the mortgage I need. With this complaint, I am hoping to get my payments reported correctly and ensure my XXXX payment is not reported as late. 

The attachment has commentary for each transaction.
Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

I sent dispute letters to the XXXX major bureaus, XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX dated on XX/XX/2022. These letters were sent certified mail with a return receipt. The return receipts were stamped on : XXXX XX/XX/2022 XXXX XX/XX/2022 Equifax XX/XX/2022. I sent a 30 Day No Response Letter on XX/XX/2022 ( for Equifax ) and XX/XX/2022 ( XXXX XXXX XXXX ). They all were stamped received on XX/XX/2022 According to FCRA, the bureaus have 30 days to respond to my dispute letter. To date, you have NOT provided me a copy of ANY documentation ( Hard evidence that goes all the way back to the original creditor, not verification from a third-party database ). Furthermore, you have failed to provide the method of verification as required under Section 611 ( a ) ( 7 ). In fact, under Section 611 ( a ) ( 7 ) you were required to provide a description of reinvestigation procedure by no later than 15 days that included information as described in Section 611 ( a ) ( 6 ) ( B ) ( iii ). Please be advised that under Section 611 ( 5 ) ( A ) of the FCRA you are required to promptly DELETE all information which can not be verified.
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

My credit reports generated by XXXX, XXXX and Equifax on XX/XX/XXXX, display different information provided by the original claimed creditor, XXXX XXXX XXXX. No : XXXX clearly suggest conflicting information of XXXX. HIgh Balance, 2.Last activity and 3. Date opened which is inaccurate. Therefore, this item must be deleted as per Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681-1681x. The discrepancies appeared among credit bureaus are listed below. 
Name XXXX XXXX Equifax High Balance {$5800.00} {$0.00} {$5400.00} Last activity XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Date opened XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX - Credit reports of the three bureaus are enclosed. 
My consumer report is valuable to me. The willful non-compliance is a violation of section 1681n of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Therefore, this item must be DELETED.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

I had 4 loans that was in default and showed as default with the US Department of Education on all 3 credit bureaus ( Equifax, XXXX, XXXX ). Please note that these loans was consolidated into one loan with XXXX XXXX, under account number XXXX.
Complaint sub-issue: Received bad information about your loan

Hello my name is XXXX XXXX I have been re-paying my student loans since I left college in XXXX. I worked for a nonprofit for eight years for the first three years I was not told about the public service loan forgiveness program and in fact I found out about it in by chance of course none of my previous payments were going to work even though I was working at a nonprofit and making payments so I had to go on a special loan program and started making payments towards the public service loan forgiveness. Then at some point Fed loan consolidated my loans I can not tell you why because there seems to be literally no advantage to myself for that ... But at that point it started by public service loan forgiveness program over again I was never made aware of this I have made several complaints about this up the chain at fedloan. Theres no reason why I who have been making payments on a public service loan forgiveness plan would want to jeopardize that I was never told us it was completely missed managed and once it was done it was unable to be fixed. This happened when I started my new job which was also a government non profit in XXXX. I have asked Fed loan to provide me with a recorded conversation in which I was made aware of the terms of the consolidation and its effect on on my pslf or a that I even agreed to consolidation and nothing was ever provided to me. I was always sent to someone specific to the PSLF program for guidance and they should have been aware and made me aware of this. To make things worse after getting married in XXXX I was now having to provide my husbands income only to find out that I now no longer qualify for the PSLF because I make too much money at that point I had been working at nonprofits for eight years.I was not sure where to go with this information or how to file a complaint if anything can be done but I do believe that my situation is unique that I have been completely missed lead and then its unfair.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt was already discharged in bankruptcy and is no longer owed

My family and I moved from an apartment complex owned by XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, NC, in XX/XX/XXXX. A charge of {$500.00} and {$130.00} was applied to our credit report by the leasing agency, Lease Term Solutions of NC. The charge was regarding treatments of a pest infestation that initially occurred before moving into the apartment a year earlier, in XX/XX/XXXX. XXXX XXXX Properties homeowners insurance should have been applied to correct this problem, but instead, we ( the tenant ) were billed, and eventually, the item was placed on our credit report. On XX/XX/XXXX, we made a visit in person to the XXXX XXXX apartment complex office to rectify the issue. The attending agent informed us that several leasing agencies held the leasing contract over the last several years. After searching diligently through the current and historical data, the representative could not locate the charges in any of the files. She didnt even know which collection agency that was trying to collect these charges. We went to our collection report and filed a dispute. The result came back as this is a valid and accurate collection account from IQ Data International. Today, XX/XX/XXXX, I called IQ Data requesting the incorrect data be removed, and they promptly refused. We are contacting your agency to help us get these two items removed from our credit report.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX, has violated my follow 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: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

XXXX XXXX offered me a chance to receive a secured credit card with an opening deposit twice and I was denied both times. I was n't planning on applying for anything during those times as I was repairing my credit. I applied because I was allegedly pre-approved. That 's not fair to the consumer. Neither XXXX XXXX nor the 3 credit bureaus ( XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX ) will honor removing the inquiries even though I was solicited by XXXX XXXX. The FACTS states inquiries can only be pulled under certain conditions and " firm '' offers are one of those conditions. Here is a reference to the code under ( c ) ( 1 ) ( B ) ( I ) : 15 U.S. Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports ( c ) Furnishing reports in connection with credit or insurance transactions that are not initiated by consumer ( 1 ) In general A consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report relating to any consumer pursuant to subparagraph ( A ) or ( C ) of subsection ( a ) ( 3 ) in connection with any credit or insurance transaction that is not initiated by the consumer only if ( A ) the consumer authorizes the agency to provide such report to such person ; or ( B ) ( i ) the transaction consists of a firm offer of credit or insurance ; ( ii ) the consumer reporting agency has complied with subsection ( e ) ; ( iii ) there is not in effect an election by the consumer, made in accordance with subsection ( e ), to have the consumers name and address excluded from lists of names provided by the agency pursuant to this paragraph ; and ( iv ) the consumer report does not contain a date of birth that shows that the consumer has not attained the age of XXXX, or, if the date of birth on the consumer report shows that the consumer has not attained the age of XXXX, such consumer consents to the consumer reporting agency to such furnishing.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt was paid

The debt was pay in Full on XXXX satament from my bank can be submit .. that paymennt was made it and never reported
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

i submitted dispute with equifax XXXX, and XXXX   regarding collection on account XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/18 and current results were that account was accurate how can it be if it wasn't fully investigated. I provided factual documentation to support reason to why the charges are inaccurate and that i am not responsible for debt today results for XXXX  was completed and online but it would not let me dispute error on website unless there is something wrong with their system this needs to updated and deleted from credit report immeditely. i need adequate proof this is owed i want to know what XXXX XXXX XXXX  is providing you to say this debt is accurate have you contacted XXXX  XXXX   original creditor regarding this account..did you get documentation from XXXX XXXX XXXX  beside a lease and ledger car like they provided me. need answers how are you conducting your investigation do you have a team work on this or is this all generated automated .. did you even look through the lease and compare ledger does it align with the contract did you request additional supporting documents. did you request early termination addendum its no way you can say these amounts are accurate and correct to the best of your knowledge when i provided proof of a 60 day notice to management who agreed to let me out of lease she stamped and signed which doesnt hold me liable for amount requested. thank you please review documents