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

I am among those that had their identity stolen due to equifax 's lax cyber security. I checked on the website they provided for this incident and I was listed among the potential victims. 
Even the website they provided for checking to see if my data had been compromised showed several signs of ignoring standard web security protocols. 
I fee that equifax is liable for this data breach because they did not even follow what would be considered standard security procedures.
Complaint sub-issue: Was not notified of investigation status or results

I decided to get my credit pulled due to a bill I received in the mail. I have never heard from the place before, I immediately suspected identity theft. When I reviewed my report I was caught by surprise on a couple of derogatory items that I have never opened in my life. The things listed on my applications are not mine. Please remove these unknown items from my report. I have contacted the FTC and my local police and I am doing this on my own behalf. Please remove these from my report : XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX Company Inquiries : ALLY XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

I applied through XXXX XXXX ofXX/XX/XXXX for a personal loan. I understand XXXX XXXX shops for the best loan offer with outside Lenders. I received an email from XXXX and XXXX XXXX, letting me know I had been preapproved through XXXX XXXX and that XXXX and XXXX XXXX was ready to make an offer to me. I decided I did not want to go through with either loan, so I did not reply to any emails from XXXX or XXXX XXXX, which meant, I was not interested in moving forward with the approval. I noticed XXXX sent 7 emails to me, dated from XX/XX/XXXXto XX/XX/XXXX. It was on XX/XX/XXXX I noticed the email said I had been denied the loan. I then checked my credit report and noticed the hard pull from XXXX. I contacted XXXX and demanded the hard pull be removed from my credit file because I did not respond to their pre approval offer, offered to me on XX/XX/XXXX The representative apologized and began to ask me for my personal information in order to create a fraud ticket in his system. He then said it would take 30 days to resolve the issue. I told him I did not have 30 days to wait. He continued to ask for personal information but I chose not to give my information and informed him I would submit the complaint a different way.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

I checked my credit file and noticed that I have over XXXX Inquiries that I do not recognize. I have not authorized any one to access my information. I have called and mailed letters to all of the inquiries to let them know that these are fraudulent inquires on XXXX/XXXX/2017. I have not heard back from either of them.
Complaint sub-issue: Problem with product or service terms changing

Freezing my credit needs to be free. Credit monitoring is no longer an effective solution after the equifax breach.
Complaint sub-issue: Information is not mine

I rented an apartment XX/XX/XXXX with a friend. I moved out of the apartment in XX/XX/XXXX. However, my friend stayed in the apartment. I went to the main office and requested my name to be removed from the lease, I was told that everything will be OK and my name was would be removed. I later found out that my friend was behind on the rent and my name was still on the lease. Since I 've already moved out of the apartment and requested my name to be removed from the lease I am not entitled to this amount. I would like to get it removed from my credit score because it is affecting me. I am not able to get a loan for a mortgage, and buy a house for me and my family.
Complaint sub-issue: Funds not handled or disbursed as instructed

- I opened a Citi Gold Checking account with Citibank online on XX/XX/2022. 
- I deposited {$55000.00} via Citi plaid integration via an ACH from my XXXX Savings account on XX/XX/2022. 
- I deposited {$25000.00} via the Citi plaid integration via an ACH from my XXXX Checking account on XX/XX/2022. 
- On XX/XX/2022 my access was cut from the online Citi Gold portal. 
- On XX/XX/2022 I received a letter dated XX/XX/2022 that " We periodically review customer accounts to assess the suitability of their banking relationship with Citibank. Pursuant to a recent review, it has been determined that we can no longer service your account ending - xxxx and your other Citibank accounts .... and will be closed within XXXX days from the date of this letter... If there are funds the belong to you at the time of closure, Citibank will issue you an official check for that balance to the address on file. '' - As of XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX there was a balance of {$64000.00} in the account. 

Attempts to contact Citibank : - XX/XX/XXXX I contacted to inquire about my lack of access. I was read a script that my account was closed and that I would be sent a letter. 
- XX/XX/XXXX I contacted to inquire about the closure process, I was passed around, and hung up on. 
- Approximately XXXX times between XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX I attempted to make contact. 
- I was able to finally make contact with the CitiGold advisor that I had been assigned, XXXX XXXX XXXX from the XXXX XXXX office. He informed me that yes my account had been closed and that a check would be cut and my funds would be returned to me within the next 30 days ( est. end XXXX ). 
- On XX/XX/XXXX ( 60 days following the date of the letter ) I had not recieved funds and contacted Citibank. I was able to speak with another CitiGold advisor in the XXXX XXXX office, XXXX, who was able to look into the matter. 
- On XX/XX/XXXX I spoke with XXXX again - he indicated he had been attempting to get information regarding the status of the funds and confirmed that Citibank did have {$64000.00} of my funds custodied but that there was no resolution for reimbursement noted on the account- he had stated he assumed that meant they would be refunded via the original funding mechanism. 
- On XX/XX/XXXX, I spoke with XXXX again and he said he did not have an update and that he was working to get an update.
Complaint sub-issue: Attempted to collect wrong amount

Please be advised that I.C. System, Inc. has violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) by reporting this fraudulent debt and amount to the credit bureaus. If this collection is n't removed immediately from all credit bureaus, I will be moving forward with a formal lawsuit against the company. I 've been in contact with an attorney and have all supporting documentation outlining their failure to adhere to consumer protection laws. If the company does n't remove this immediately and I am forced to proceed with a lawsuit, I 'll also explore the possibility of a class action lawsuit to help the countless other victims that have been damaged by I.C. System 's unlawful practices. Thank you.
Complaint sub-issue: Account terms

XXXX XXXX XXXX agreed to remove late payments from my account. I received a written agreement from XXXX XXXX XXXX that states they are not reporting late payments on my lease dated XX/XX/XXXX. Furthermore, this was disputed and deleted last year ( XX/XX/XXXX ). How and why is it reporting on my credit report? This is not a dispute about my loan from XX/XX/XXXX. Please do not delete my XX/XX/XXXX account as it is not being disputed because it is closed and reporting accurately. My XXXX account balanced updated by my credit limit did not. My XXXX credit limit is {$17000.00}. My new balance updated to {$410.00} but my credit limit did not. This is affecting my utilization by {$5000.00} as I am sure the bureau is extremely aware. If the new balance updated, how and why was the new credit limit missed?
Complaint sub-issue: Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged

Hello, I was enrolled as a full-time student this Spring and will be again this Summer. I will be a college student for a couple more years before I complete my degree and reenter the workforce. 

I took private loans out for a different school some years ago. Once I was done there, I entered a six month " grace period, '' after which I began regular and consistent payment of those loans. Those loans were with XXXX XXXX, who apparently sold them to FirstMark Services. 

I began my studies at XXXX XXXX in XX/XX/XXXX. Since I have been in school at XXXX XXXX, I have again been in loan deferment. Now, though, literally the day after the Spring XXXX term has officially ended, I'm receiving phone calls and emails from FirstMark insisting that I resume repayment. I first received a call of this nature on Friday, XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, and my father was able to call FirstMark and confirm this information on Monday, XXXX XX/XX/XXXX. 

Apparently because the Spring term has ended and I am not actively in classes, though still enrolled, they are at liberty to harass me until classes resume this Summer when deferment resumes. The gap between the Spring and Summer semesters lasts from XXXX XXXX to XXXX XXXX, less than a month. I asked about a grace period between terms, but was told that doesn't apply since only one grace period is allowed, apparently, and I used it when I left school the first time some years ago. And, since these loans are apparently due NOW, I risk going into some kind of default or other credit-damaging state if I do not resume repayment NOW. I am a full-time student and do not currently have funds to repay loans. 

Is this accurate? Are they really free to threaten and harass students between semesters because they're not " technically '' in school? Even if those students absolutely are still enrolled students and are just waiting on the next semester? I am now not certain that I will be able to take internship or other over-the-Summer opportunities if this is the case, if the moment I am " on break '' I begin to receive distressing calls such as this. I also do not know why I did not receive this same treatment last year when I was in school, if this is truly the case. 

Please don't hesitate to contact me if more information is required to fully answer this question.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

On 2 separate occasions ( XXXX/XXXX/2018 & XX/XX//2018 ) I have submitted letters asking XXXX, XXXX and Equifax credit bureaus to verify that XXXX XXXX is indeed my account. I do not have a contract or signed agreement with this company. They were asked to supply the method of their verification, instead I only received a credit report stating verified. On XX/XX//2018 I sent a letter asking them to delete the account as I have not received any information verifying the validity of this account. All 3 letters of communication were sent via certified mail.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Upon reviewing my updates, incorrect information is being reported to my personal credit file. The XXXX, Equifax and XXXX Credit Reporting Agency has not complied with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC Section 1681i, and continues to report unverified information without providing any proof required by law. XXXX, Equifax and XXXX have failed in properly identify and provide within the necessary time allowed by law any verifiable proof. The following inquiries are inaccurate & I never authorized for my credit to be accessed. 
XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Public record

Equfax indicated that the public record investigation indicated the liens were released, but did not update the credit report. 

The liens were released in XXXX 2014
Complaint sub-issue: Fee problem

I had held a " Totally Free Checking Account '' with XXXX XXXX XXXX for longer than 20 years. About two years ago, XXXX XXXX XXXX  acquired XXXX XXXX XXXX  and my checking account. About a year or more ago, XXXX XXXX began charging me {$10.00} per month for having a low balance on the account. I received no notice prior to the " fee '' being removed for my account. I stopped the automatic deposits into that account and asked the bank to close the account. They informed me that I would need to visit them and bring identification in order to close an account that they did not want to service.This is a hardship to me as I have mobility problems. 

I am asking to have my now unfunded account closed and to have my " Totally Free Checking Account '' agreement respected. I am asking for a refund of the monthly {$10.00} deductions. I would like my money returned as I never agreed to banking with fees.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt is not yours

Please reference case # XXXX closed XXXX. Again, I do not owe the balance in reference as on three separate occasions the sewer backed up in the 2nd floor bathroom. Please see case notes from the XXXX XXXX XXXX below as the case was dismissed. 


Case Type Housing Court Summary Process Case Status Closed File Date XX/XX/XXXX DCM Track : Initiating Action : SP Summons and Complaint - Non-payment of Rent Status Date : XX/XX/XXXX Case Judge : Next Event : Property Address XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX MA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - Plaintiff Alias Party Attorney Attorney XXXX, XXXX, XXXX A Bar Code XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, MA XXXX Phone Number ( XXXX ) XXXX More Party Information This is tooltip Text. It should display nicely. 
XXXX, XXXX - Defendant XXXX XXXX Attorney Attorney Pro Se Bar Code PROPER Address Phone Number More Party Information This is tooltip Text. It should display nicely. 
Events Date Session Locality Location Type Result XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXX Summary Process Trial Dismissed Docket Information Docket Date Docket Text File Ref Nbr. 
XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX : Entry of Action filed ( Section XXXX - M.G.L. XXXX XXXX, XXXX ) SURCHARGE Receipt : XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Summary Process : MGL Chapter 185C Section 19 ; Chapter 262 Section 2 Receipt : XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX SP Summons and Complaint - Non-payment of Rent XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Notice to quit filed XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Scheduled Event : Summary Process Trial Date : XX/XX/XXXX Time : XXXX XXXX Result : Dismissed XX/XX/XXXX Event Resulted The following event : Summary Process Trial scheduled for XX/XX/XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX has been resulted as follows : Result : Dismissed Reason : No one appeared Appeared : XX/XX/XXXX After notice and opportunity to appear for the following event : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX Summary Process Trial the above entitled matter is dismissed for the following reason ( s ) : * Neither party appeared.. XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Case Disposed Case Disposition Disposition Date Dismissal XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX an equivant company , XXXX XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took too long

I am filing this complaint because Equifax has ignored my request to open investigation in regards to accounts listed on my credit report. Being that they have gone past the 60 day mark and confirmation shows they have received my dispute over 60+ days ago, under Section 611 ( 5 ) ( A ) of the FCRA XXXX they are required to " ... promptly delete all information which can not be verified '' that I have disputed. Please resolve this manner as soon as possible. Thank you.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

This is my sixth endeavors to tell you that I am a victim of identity theft and I complain to question specific records in my document coming about because of the wrongdoing. The records I am questioning connect with no exchanges acquiring any possession of goods, services or money that I have made or authorized. Assuming no one cares, either way, block the noteworthy of any information in my credit record that came about due to an alleged fraud or extortion. 
: XXXX XXXX XXXX ; XXXX, XXXX, XXXX ; XXXX, XXXX, XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX WY XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX Balance : {$190.00} ; XXXX XXXXT XXXX Balance : {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXXXXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XX/XX/XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NY XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX  XXXX SS # XXXX XXXX Re : unauthorized inquiry To Whom It May Concern : I would like to dispute an unauthorized inquiry from CREDCO which was made on XXXX XXXX/2016. I checked my credit report, which I acquired from XXXX I have contacted CREDCO, who conducted the inquiry, and asked them to remove their credit inquiry from my credit report. I request that you initiate an investigation into this inquiry on my credit report to determine who authorized the inquiry. Once the investigation is complete, I request that you remove the unauthorized inquiry and send me an updated copy of my credit report at the address listed above. Can you also send a summary of the procedures used in your investigation? Thank you for your assistance in this matter, Sincerely,
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 a account without my written instructions.
Complaint sub-issue: Didn't receive notice of right to dispute

XXXX XXXX ERC is claiming I still owe them debt even after I had returned my phones. They told me over 5 years ago that If I returned my phones and paid my bill for that month I would no longer owe. Turns out they claimed they never received the phones back and I still owed them XXXX dollars. Also they kept harassing me after I told them to stop calling me. I should not be responsible for this debt because not only has the statue of limitations passed but they tried to reopen the debt without my knowledge. It should not be showing up in my collections either.
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 a account without my written instructions.

15 USC 1666B : A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under any open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose.

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Complaint sub-issue: Public record information inaccurate

On XX/XX/XXXX I found after several phone calls and investigative questions that a company by the name of LexisNexis reported false and derogatory information regarding an accident that I was involved with onXX/XX/XXXXin the fact that according to XXXX XXXX, their 3rd party reporting company " LexisNexis '' provided a report stating that the NE DMV records purportedly revealed that I was " At Fault '' pursuant to a Nebraska DMV record they pulled. Because of this information, my rates were provided at an increase for insurance product. In arguing the finding I was told that XXXX used this 3rd party reporting company and that there was nothing that could be done ... WHAT??? So I'm just supposed to sit back and eat that proverbial sandwich? Not hardly!

I immediately contacted the Nebraska DMV who provided ( at the cost of {$3.00} ) a report that clearly states " An entry for an accident which may appear below is for statistical purposes only and does not indicate a determination of fault '' and went on to describe the date and report number of this accident. Further, the Gentlemen at the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles stated that they do not provide any information of guilt or not for an accident, so they do not know where XXXX  or LexisNexis would have pulled this information.

I then personally drove to the XXXX  NE Police Department and obtained a copy of the police report from the accident which CLEARLY INDICATES that the other driver was AT FAULT AND XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, causing me bodily harm and totaling the vehicle in which I WAS DRIVING.

This blatant and outright defamatory information that this 3rd party company " LexisNexis '' is providing to XXXX knows who is absolutely uncalled for and erroneous in every fashion with respect to this matter, in addition it has cost me at this point over 3 hours of my time and personal expense to correct an issue that absolutely otherwise does not exist in any NE DMV or XXXX  Police Department or public office.

I find this to be a gross negligence of their actions and a dereliction of their responsibility to properly report the public findings on me, and if this information is incorrect, what else is, and who else have they done this to that may or may not realize it ; especially when at the end of the day their negligence causes a rate increase that is not warranted or called for and blemishes my otherwise impeccable driving record!
Complaint sub-issue: Received marketing offer after opted out

I was seeking information on lower interest rates for mortgages for my Daughter. When the form asked for my SSN, I opted out not wanting to give my SSN since I was not inquiring for myself. At this point I assumed it would close the form and no harm done. This appeared as a hard inquiry on my XXXX and Equifax Credit Report that resulted in lowering my Credit Scores.The company that filed the inquiry was XXXX XXXX.
Complaint sub-issue: Didn't receive terms that were advertised

This complaint is related to the signup bonus for opening a savings account through Citi bank. I opened up an account and met all the requirements to receive the signup bonus. 2+3 months have passed but I haven't received the bonus credited to my account. I've contacted the banker many times to find out what's going on but they keep saying to allow 1-2 days to process the credit every time I called them.
Complaint sub-issue: Application denied

This is regarding a Consumer Credit transaction entered with Discover XX/XX/2022 and I extended your organization the credit for application no. XXXX. From your end, I have not benefitted from this transaction which is a direct violation of 15 USC 1602 ( p ). According to 15 USC 1602 ( p ), the term unauthorized use means a use of a credit card by a person other than the cardholder who does not have actual, implied, or apparent authority for such use and from which the cardholder received no benefit. Discover is again in violation of 15 USC 1691 ( d ) ( 6 ) by entering this one sided transaction, and denying the consumers natural right to credit. I have exercised my rights in good faith and have been wrongfully discriminated by both Discover and XXXX as seen in Exhibit A, violating 15 USC 1691 ( a ) ( 3 ).