Johnade/consumer_complaints_cfpb huggingface dataset:
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

Account reported as paid in full the company contacts advising payment due repeatedly informed not what I was advised the card was lost and account had been closed for some time so nothing was due. Disputed balance supervisor advised they were escalating and enrolling in covid 19 payment plan where as no payments no fees would be assessed for 2-3 billing cycles to ensure adequate time was provided to be properly escalated with no further issues and this was occuring during death of immediate family member. 

I did not hear back from him by the end of the date provided so i paid in full with live agent end of XXXX again reconfirming i was disputing and that once remedied in my favor refund. 

Company repeatedly advised allow 30 days to see it rectified on credit bureaus then they completely switched gears saying it is accurate. NO IT IS NOT I HAVE NEVER BEEN 30 DAYS LATE IN ALL THE YEARS THIS EXISTED LEAST OF ALL 60-90 WHEN THE BALANCE IS LOWER THAN IT HAS EVER BEEN ONLY FOR ME TO PAY THE ENTIRE BALANCE JUST LIKE THAT. 

I know what I was advised twice over and I paid again under protest at the exact moment the arrangement ended further illustrating the arrangement in place
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I submitted my first complaint with equifax on XX/XX/2021 about a fraudulent item from XXXX that was on my credit report, I notified the company about the item on my credit being fraudulent and also submitted an cfpb complaint ; since then, the company never responded to my original complaint and has added 2 duplicated copies of the same fraudulent account to my credit report dropping my score even further. I've also sent in an notarized identity theft identity theft affidavit stating that I had no knowledge of this account ; but they have not helped me rectify this issue in any shape or form! Now i'm being forced to cancel my 1 previous dispute because Equifax has added 2 extra collection accounts that are exact duplicates of the one account that I am disputed, and its has furthermore, hurt my credit score! Please help me
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

XXXX  {$4400.00} XX/XX/2019 Not my account, my identity was stolen at a previous address of mine that contained some of my personal info. They got ID 's in multiple states in my name, which is why I only carry a passport now. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX {$2500.00} XXXX This is a debt from XXXX XXXX that was already settled with XXXX XXXX and was flagged as a fraudulent account. The debt was removed once they found out the account was opened fraudulently.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt is not yours

I have an account on my credit from Enhanced recovery XXXX XXXXXXXX in the amount of {$920.00} This account do not belong to me. I would like the company to provide documentation including a signed contract with my signature validating that this account belongs to me. If they are unable to provide documentation I want this removed from my credit immediately.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I discovered that some of the information on my credit report was incorrect when I reviewed it. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) require the 3 credit bureaus to validate this account ( A ). It is not permissible to fail to validate this reporting account as unverified information without providing any proof within the time frame specified by law. This is not a duplicate nor is this complaint being filed by a third party, I am filing this complaint myself. Please see this complaint is processed to the letter of the law. My credit report includes the erroneous information that needs to be investigated and correct : XXXX XXXX Date Opened XXXX XX/XX/15 Balance : {$270000.00}
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

XXXX XXXX reported my student loan 30 days past due. I am currently enrolled in school and my loan should be in either deferment or forbearance. Payments have been made on this account for month after month and they were not willing to budge on a goodwill removal. I called in once and the first representative told me they could carry out the removal from my credit report and after not hearing anything, I called in again the next day and was told the exact opposite information. I have never seen a student loan that reported at 30 days past due. 60 days is the standard. This practice is a very poor one and crippling to students trying to get an education. No flexibility whatsoever.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

I was a victim of Identity Theft. Per the Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 605b ( a ) ( 2 ) you are required to remove any accounts opened without my knowledge, consent, or authority. Also in addition to Section 1681c-2 ( a ) you are required to block any information in the file that I have identified that resulted from identity theft. The following items need to be removed and blocked as they are fraudulent.

1. there is some inaccurate information reporting. 
XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 
2. there is some inaccurate information reporting. 
XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 
3. there is some inaccurate information reporting. 
XXXX  XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 
4. there is some inaccurate information reporting. 
XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 
5. there is some inaccurate information reporting. 
XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 
6. there is some inaccurate information reporting. 
XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 
7. The following personal information is incorrect Account Number : PREVIOUS ADDRESS : XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX XXXX there is some inaccurate information reporting. 
Account XXXX : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 
9. there is some inaccurate information reporting. 
Account XXXX : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt was discharged in bankruptcy

While my bankruptcy is not discharged yet, my attorney has provided ProCollect with letters stating that the information they are showing on my credit report is incorrect and needs to be removed yet it is still showing. I recently contacted them personally and was told by XXXX that while they show it is in bankruptcy status on their side, it is still showing on my credit because I keep disputing it. I find this odd since I have disputed other items to credit reporting agencies and they were removed. I also never received any sort of letter from them with my rights.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I pulled my consumer credit report and found an inaccurate account listed. I've made several attempts to dispute this negative, erroneous, and unverified account by USPS Registered Mail. I ask that this re-aged account be immediately deleted. This account is hindering my ability to obtain funding, tradelines, and causing me to pay higher interest rates. This violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) should be remedied. This account is also reporting differently on all 3 Major Credit Bureaus. 

ACCOUNT NAME : I C SYSTEM COLLECTIONS
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

Negative items on my credit report has happened to me as a result of fraudulent practices of a school I once attended ( XXXX Colleges ). This college was found guilty of violating state laws using illegal and deceptive tactics. I am being punished by having these loans reported on my credit report. According to William D Ford Direct Loans under the borrower defense these loans have been discharged. 
The original lender sold these loans to a 3rd party and the capitalized interest increased significantly over the years. Making my current loan amount exceptionally high. I dont owe this debt and I didnt benefit from the fraudulent school. 
I have requesting these fraudulent loans be remove from my credit report 3 years ago. I have recently made another request to the credit bureaus. I am requesting your assistance in getting the credit reporting agencies to adhere to the guidelines of the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act as it relates to reporting these loans on my report, These loans on my credit report have prevented me from obtaining credit, buying a home and causing me to have poor credit. Essentially making my life miserable.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act XXXX  Account # XXXXXXXX XXXX Account # XXXX XXXX  Account # XXXX XXXX  Account # XXXX XXXX  Account # XXXX XXXX  XXXX Account # XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # 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 a account without my written instructions.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Upon reviewing my updates, incorrect information is being reported to my personal credit file. The 3 Bureaus 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. The 3 Bureaus have failed in properly identify and provide within the necessary time allowed by law any verifiable proof. The following information is inaccurate & I never authorized for my credit to be accessed. They have failed to provide me with the written authorization or remove these inquiries from my credit file. 
XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

I have contacted the reporting agency numerous times regarding my consumer report and accounts on it that were not authorized by me. There are numerous violations of federal law, the FCRA. Pursuant to 15 USC 1681 ( a ) ( 1 ), congress made clear findings that my consumer report must be fair and accurate to me, the consumer. The reporting agencies have assumed the vital role in assembling and evaluating consumer credit, on their own. By law, pursuant to 15 USC 1681 ( a ) ( 4 ), consumer reporting agencies have grave responsibilities of fairness, impartiality and respect the consumers ' right to privacy. My right to privacy has been infringed upon, and I have never given up my right to privacy, nor did I authorize them to report any information on my consumer report. The erroneous and fraudulent reporting on the reporting agencies ' part has caused me financial harm and adverse action against me. I have never given XXXX, XXXX or Equifax consent to report any accounts on my consumer file, making this aggravated Identity Theft. All three agencies are also guilty of conspiring with these companies to violate my federally protected rights. Pursuant to 15 USC 1681 ( c ) ( a ), information excluded from consumer reports ( b ) no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information ( 5 ) any other adverse information. Any harmful, inaccurate account furnished to my consumer report is an adverse action.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act 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 a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1666B : A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Equifax has mixed my data with my twin brothers once again XXXX. Thought we had it solved in XXXX, then again in XXXX, XXXX and the issue pops up again. His mortgage, truck loan, credit cards are showing on my report and mine on his .... basically doubling my debt and thus lowering my credit score plus gives trouble for me dealing with lenders.Ive already invested countless hours with this issue over the years and equifax continues to neglect their responsibilitys and continues to not permanently solve the issue.
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 o payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for purpose.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

I am unhappy about Equifax 's negligence in securing their data allowing a recent exposure of my personally identifiable and sensitive information, and am now at risk of identity theft.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

XXXX  and Exquifax has the wrong Credit Score at XXXX and my Credit Score should by XXXX. XXXX  and Exquifax ate Discriminating against me because I am XXXX XXXX. I want a full investigation into XXXX  and XXXX because they both are Quity of XXXX Discrination. I want XXXX  and Exquifax to correct my Credit Score to XXXX.
Complaint sub-issue: Problem getting your free annual credit report

As has happened many times before when requesting all three credit reports through XXXX XXXX XXXX, I might get one or two reports before the process goes off the rails. Today a report was received only from the first one I picked, XXXX. When it came to the next report, the URL XXXX XXXX XXXX showed ERR_CACHE_MISS. Going back to the first website failed to return me to where I could pick another reporting agency, it sent me back to where I had to put in all my information again. After doing that : Equifax results : We're sorry, for your protection we are unable to deliver an Equifax Free Annual Credit Report over the Internet. 

XXXX results : A condition exists that prevents XXXX from being able to accept your request at this time. 

It's pretty clear that the latter two companies already registered my request for the reports even though they failed to actually provide those results.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

On XXXX XXXX, 2017, Equifax announced a cybersecurity incident potentially impacting approximately 143 million U.S. consumers. The breach was originally discovered on XX/XX/XXXX. The information accessed primarily includes names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses and, in some instances, drivers license numbers. In addition, credit card numbers for approximately 209,000 U.S. consumers, and certain dispute documents with personal identifying information for approximately 182,000 U.S. consumers, were accessed. Equifax did not disclose if PIN numbers and other sensitive information was compromised as well, nor did it explain its delay in reporting the breach ( which it discovered in XX/XX/XXXX ) to the public. It was furthermore revealed that three Equifax executives had sold their company shares before the incident was made public.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

XXXX  IS REFUSING TO EXCEPT ANY PROOF OF POLICE REPORTS AND COURT DOCUMENTS AND MEDICAL RECORDS SHOWING THAT XXXX XXXX AND DISCOVER CARD ARE FRAUD ACCOUNTS! THEY HAVE VERIFIED ALL DOCUMENTS AND STILL WANTS BLOCK THOSE ACCOUNTS AND DISCOVER CARD WAS SUED IN XXXX COUNTY COURTS AND NEVER SHOWED UP FOR COURT AND BOTH LEGAL TEAM FOR DISCOVER WERE SERVED. IM A RETIRED XXXX XXXX  AND THEY CLEARLY DONT CARE AND REFUSING TO SHOW PROOF OF THE FRAUD RECORDS BUT THEY KEEO SAYING ITS MY ACCOUNT! XXXX SPECIAL HANDLING DEPARTMENT GIVES DISCOVER EXTRA TIME TO RESPOND AND NEVER SHOW PROOF TO ME THE CONSUMER WHO IS BEING DONE WRONG. THEY ARE CLEARLY ARENT GOING BY THE FAIR CREDIT ACT. NEXT STEP IS FILING SUIT AGAINST XXXX JUST LIKE I WON AGAINST DISCOVER CARD.
Complaint sub-issue: Problem with customer service

I took a student loan on XX/XX/XXXX with Citibank for an XXXX. in XXXX XXXX University. The total amount of the loan was US {$40000.00}. 

After I graduated in XX/XX/XXXX, I returned from NY to XXXX, XXXX, where I currently live. I do not have a bank account in the US. Thus, I made my monthly payments to Citibank with my XXXX  Visa credit card. 

The loan was sold to a company called XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX does not receive payments by credit cards ; I do not have a US checking account, XXXX does not work for XXXX, etc. In sum, I was not being able to make my payments. 

In XX/XX/XXXX I sent an e-mail to XXXX asking how to make a payment and explaining the situation. On XX/XX/XXXX I received this response : " We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. After review of the account, it has been referred to collections. International borrowers can call XXXX to inquire the next steps. '' I called collections various times and left messages. I also sent another e-mail to XXXX explaining that I was not able to contact collections. Finally, I was able to obtain from collections the wire transfer data in order to send payments. 

On XX/XX/XXXX I wire transfered US {$4800.00}. I informed XXXX. XXXX, however, says they do not have a way of confirming that the money has been received. Collections said on XX/XX/XXXX ( approx. ) that they have not received the transfer ; that it may take a couple more days, and that they will inform me as soon as the money was received ( I gave them my e-mail address, but, although I requested it, they did not give me any e-mail address ). 

Neither XXXX ( despite various e-mails asking the balance, requesting an e-mail for collections and asking which is the authority that oversees collections ) nor collections ( in the phone numbers provided ) have been able to give me an e-mail for collections in order to forward proof of the transfer. 

In sum, I do not know which is the balance, and I will not make further payments until I receive confirmation that the US {$4800.00} were indeed received.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act XXXX XXXX XXXX has violated my rights. 

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A states I have a 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: Debt was result of identity theft

Enhanced Recoveryis reporting a debt for {$970.00} in 2018. I am a victim of identity theft. I do not have an agreement with this company and I do not owe this creditor.
Complaint sub-issue: Problem using a debit or ATM card

I was making a transaction thinking I was working with my bank which is PNC but it was a scam and the person I was talking to was a scam artist and took {$1600.00} from my account on XX/XX/XXXX. I immediately spoke with my local PNC branch and was assured by management everything would be done to assist me in getting my money bank. Unfortunately, PNC has done nothing to help me and their customer service has been terrible as they never return my calls and never call when they say they will. I was also told by a high level PNC manager at the corporate office who refused to let me speak to his boss and nastily said to me that we can give people money back but he refused to give me back anything. It has been the most frustrating and unprofessional institution and people I have ever had to deal with.
Complaint sub-issue: Public record

According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) the public record ( Dismissed Chapter XXXX Bankruptcy ) was to have been removed from credit file XX/XX/XXXX. EQUIFAX is the only credit bureau who has not complied. Their action continues to have a negative impact on credit scores. 
I continue to dispute EQUIFAX Hard Inquiries. EQUIFAX continue to comment that these hard inquiries are factual records of file access and if I believed these records were unauthorized for me to contact the creditors. I have done this on several occasions. 
Credit files : XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XX/XX/XXXX.
Complaint sub-issue: Unable to open an account

on the XXXX of XX/XX/2021 i attempted to open a high yield savings account with viobank.com. I again tried on 3 consecutive days. called the XXXX number they said try a different browser. I have tried 3 different browsers XXXX XXXX XXXX, and XXXX  no luck. If I had been successful and later could not access my account what good would it have done if I could not have gotten back to the account. The question must be what browser accesses your bank and can I be confident I can always access my account? it is very frustrating not to be told exactly what browser to use when asked why i can not open an account.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt is not yours

This notice is my, required by law, demand to " cease and desist '' collection activities prior to validation of purported debt and you must validate the enclose_d claim of an alleged debt. You must provide verification that an actual debt really exists by producing the following : The name and address of the organization or other governmental unit alleging a debt ; The name and address of the person or persons in that organization or other governmental unit alleging a claim of a debt ; The name of the actual creditor even if that is myself ; The origin of the funds used to create this alleged claim of a debt The actual records of the organization or other government unit showing the time and place of the deposit and distribution of the funds used to create this alleged claim of debt. 
The actual records of the organization or other governmental unit showing that an actual loan was made from the organization or other governmental unit 's own funds that resulted in the enclosed alleged claim of a debt. 
The actual records of the organization or other governmental unit with a live signature on any and all document/instrument ( s ) used to allege the existence of a real loan of funds or debt from the organization or other governmental unit to myself or anyone else by a similar name. 
Be advised that verification is defined ( XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX ) as follows : " Confirmation of correctness, truth, or authenticity. by affidavit, oath or deposition ''. Affidavit of truth of matter stated and object of verification is to assure good faith in averments or statements of party. 
The actual records of the organization or other governmental unit showing that an honest disclosure of facts relating to the alleged loan was made by the organization or other governmental unit in compliance with the truth in lending laws of the United States Code, Title 15 1601 et. seq. and Regulation Z.

The actual records of the organization or other governmental unit showing that any and all document/instrument ( s ) containing my signature or the likeness of my signature were not negotiated or pledged by the organization or other governmental unit against my credit to create the funds used for the appearance of a debt and resulting in this alleged claim of debt.

The person that prepares and swears to the validation of debt must describe : 1 ) your job description on a daily basis ; 2 ) if you are the regular keeper of those books and records and are familiar with how they are kept and their contents ; 3 ) how long have you been in your position ; 4 ) when did you first come in contact with the alleged account/debt ; 5 ) how frequently do you work with the files and information they are presenting to verify/validate the alleged debt ; 6 ) are you the person/employee who regularly works with the. alleged account/debt ; and 7 ) do you have personal knowledge about the alleged debt and/or any alleged account.