Johnade/consumer_complaints_cfpb huggingface dataset:
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 information was erroneous. The 3 credit bureaus are required to authenticate this account under Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). ( A ). It is not acceptable to treat this reporting accounts as unconfirmed information without producing proof within the legal time range. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ). 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. ( A ), please investigate the unverifiable item/accounts/information below : XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

In accordance with Fair Credit Report Act. The list of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 



XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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.

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 items of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven year.

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: Personal information incorrect

In XX/XX/2020, I submitted disputes online with equifax, along with uploading documentation, as to the inaccurate Date of Birth being reported. Upon every attempt, Equifax immediately closed the dispute stating the incorrect information was in fact verified as correct, and NO changes would be made. I have had several attempts blocked from dispute, stating I had to have a different reason to dispute the same information before they would " investigate '' further. I have suffered severe hits to my credit, as well as unidentified charges to this day that can not be resolved.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

I recently received a copy of my credit report and I noticed some accounts on my consumer report that should not be on there. " Equifax Information Services, '' is in violation of 15 USC 1692g.They were to notify me of this in writing 5 days prior. I was not notified. As the Original Creditor, only I can validate this debt. I do not validate this debt.Therefore, the following accounts must be delete from my report 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 The reporting of these account ( s ) are violations of 15 USC 1681, and the Fair Credit Reporting Act { 15 USC 1681 ( a ) ( 2 ) ( B ) } : ( 2 ) EXCLUSIONS_Except as provided in paragraph ( 3 ), the " consumer report '' does not include- ( B ) any authorization or approval of a specific extension of credit directly or indirectly by the issue of credit card or similar device.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, XXXX : Account # XXXX, has violated my rights. 

This company continues to report a 30 day late payment to Equifax from XXXX of XXXX 

15 U.S. Code 1681a - Definitions ; rules of construction ( 2 ) 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 ; 15 U.S. Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports ( a ) In general Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( 2 ) In accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates.

- I never gave these written instructions. & also.
15 U.S. Code 6802 - Obligations with respect to disclosures of personal information ( b ) Opt out ( 1 ) In general A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless ( A ) such financial institution clearly and conspicuously discloses to the consumer, in writing or in electronic form or other form permitted by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title, that such information may be disclosed to such third party ; ( B ) the consumer is given the opportunity, before the time that such information is initially disclosed, to direct that such information not be disclosed to such third party ; and ( C ) the consumer is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option. 

-I was never given the opportunity to agree or rescind that this information be reported to a credit reporting agency ; nor was I given the opportunity to deny. I have the right to privacy, and what goes onto my credit report.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

XXXX continues to post fraudulent information related to two fraudulent US Bank accounts. XXXX was provided several FTC reports, Valid Police Reports & Identity Theft Information. It was outlined clearly that I work outside the US and have done so since 2014. The address used under my name is a PO Box . That PO Box was compromised and personal information like social security number and ID were used to open the accounts with US Bank, several other credit card companies and banks. All providers with the exception of US Bank honored the information submitted and confirmed fraud. US Bank, with the help of XXXX, continues to submit the exact same information to XXXX, suggesting the accounts are valid. This is a flat-out lie and XXXX continues to perpetuate this false narrative. I am demanding that XXXX ( who removed the fraudulent accounts only to allow US Bank to submit the same garbage they submitted four times prior ) once and for all do what is required under Federal Regulations and the state of California when it comes to companies posting correct information on credit reports, remove the US Bank accounts for good. Stop asking US Bank if the info. is valid, as they lie to damage consumer reports. You have an obligation under the law!!
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

I am a natural person, I am a living human being, I have rights under 15 USC 16681.

Equifax is govern by 15 USC 1681. And they violated my rights numerous of times. I demand the accounts listed below be removed because According to 15 USC 1681 : I have right to privacy and I did not give equifax written permission to furnish these accounts. 

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Complaint sub-issue: Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone

In late XX/XX/XXXX, I mailed a dispute with FTC documentation to Equifax disputing the inquiries below as unauthorized. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX On XX/XX/XXXX, I contacted Equifax regarding the above unauthorized inquires on my credit file to no avail. There was sadly a language barrier issue involving the representatives that I spoke with at Equifax, and they did not resolve any of the issues on my credit report listed above resulting in me filing a complaint with the FTC regarding this matter. These inquiries have negatively impacted my credit, and adversely impacted my ability to obtain new credit.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

On XX/XX/XXXX, Equifax discovered that hackers had compromised their servers, exposing the personal information of approximately 143 million U.S. consumers. This personal information included 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. My personal information was released in this event.
Equifax did not make any attempt to warn U.S. consumers until XX/XX/XXXX, when a public announcement was made. This delay is unacceptable, as it prevented consumers from taking mitigating steps in the aftermath of the attack ( e.g. placing fraud alerts and/or freezing their credit ).
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Accounts reporting inaccurately on the credit profile for which the social security number provided to me is attached to. In addition, those accounts are listed under a bankruptcy for which is inaccurate and does not belong to me. Accounts attached.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

THE DISPUTED ACCOUNTS LISTED DOES NOT RELATE TO ANY AUTHORIZED TRANSACTIONS DONE BY ME. I HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE OF THOSE DEROGATORY ACCOUNTS ON MY FILE AND I WOULD LIKE FOR THOSE ACCOUNTS TO BE REMOVED OFF MY CREDIT FILE. I HAVE NO IDEA WHO WOULD HAVE ACCESS TO MY CREDIT FILE AND BECAUSE OF THIS IT HAS CAUSED SERIOUS DAMAGE TO MY NAME AND MY CREDIT HISTORY. PLEASE CONDUCT A RE-INVESTIGATION INTO THIS MATTER AND HAVE THOSE ACCOUNTS OFF MY CREDIT FILE.
Complaint sub-issue: Information is missing that should be on the report

CREDIT KARMA HAS MY OLD ADDRESSS LISTED IN MY PERSONAL INFORMATION PROFILE AND IVE RECENTL used XXXX to take advantage of my free addresss change and for my XXXX address change since we are moving soon. Credit karma will not allow me to iMMEDIATELY change mt address on file and i jave JUST applied for XXXX XXXX  XXXX credit cards.today is sunday XX/XX/XXXX and i applied for XXXX XXXX XXXX credit cards yesterday on saturday XX/XX/XXXX online using the " Recommendation '' portion of the website while logged into my account. My concerns are my identity will be compromised and/or my credit card information will be stolen. Also another MAJOR problem is XXXX vehicles are reported or shown as my vehicles on credit KARMA but they are NOT. I removed them becuase i am NOT the rightful owner.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt was result of identity theft

I AM WRITING TO DELETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IN MY FILE THE ITEMS I NEED DELETED ARE LISTED IN THIS REPORT. I AM A VICTIM OF IDENTITY THEFT & DEMAND THAT XXXX REMOVE THESE ITEMES TO CORRECT MY CREDIT REPORT IMMEDIATELY! I HAVE REPORTED THIS TO THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION AFFIDAVIT
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I've continued to receiving notice that XXXX has " Verified As Accurate '' all Us Dept of Education student items on my Consumer report. How are they saying Verified it belongs to me. First I've never disowned the ownership of the student loans I've simply tried excising my rights to Inquire information since these have been placed on my credit report. I can not get a great paying job even though I am college educated because I have 13 Student loans in Collections reporting inaccurate and incomplete. Theres a hand full of violations but XXXX continues to ignore my disputes and my factual disputes I've sent in. 

Student Loans are classified as Collections but reporting a " Late '' payment after being closed It's a violation to have a " Monthly '' payment being reported on a collection It's a violation to have a " Balance '' being reported on a collection It's a violation with the account is " Closed '' but activity continues being reported on a collection It's a violation to continue reporting " XXXX '' every month on a collection It is a Violation to continue changing my " Date of Last Activity '' all because the collector wants to illegally collect. 

1. US Dept. of Education XXXX 2. US Dept. of Education XXXX 3. US Dept. of Education XXXX 4. US Dept. of Education 5066 5. US Dept. of Education XXXX 6. US Dept. of Education XXXX 7. US Dept. of Education XXXX 8. US Dept. of Education XXXX 9. US Dept. of Education XXXX 10. US Dept. of Education XXXX 11. US Dept. of Education XXXX 12. US Dept. of Education XXXX 13. US Dept. of Education XXXX Please tell me how and what you did to Verify? Please do a independent Investigation.. After you have investigated send me everything pertaining to the investigation.. If it's not thorough please Delete because this is killing my ability to provide for my family.. I have a new born son with no job, no car to get him to doctor appointments. 

No one with finance or extend credit with this being reported inaccurate and incomplete Please have empathy and do the right thing..
Complaint sub-issue: Other problem getting your report or credit score

I submitted a complaint against XXXX  on XX/XX/2021 because incorrect and outdated negative information was being reported by XXXX  even after I provided supporting documentation. A supervisor even admitted that they had received updates from the lender to delete the information but refused to do so because of a unrelated pending dispute. 

Part of the original complaint was that XXXX was factoring a paid collections account into my XXXX XXXX in direct conflict to information regarding the scoring model on their website and listed on various other consumer sites. 

Today after positive information was added regarding my newly transferred active student loans which were previously in default my score dropped 30 points. There was no negative information included in any way shape or form and should have increased my score since o have no delinquencies or collections on my account. As far as research I was able to study the XXXX XXXX is calculated as such : Payment history- 35 % Credit utilization : 30 % Credit age : 15 % Credit mix : 10 % New credit or inquiries : 10 %. 

Today I received an email from XXXX  regarding how my score is calculated, which I do not believe is a coincidence since it should have improved not gotten worse. Ive attached screenshots from that email. After searching the web for hours I could not find any published information regarding this version of XXXX XXXX It goes as follows ; Payment history : 40 % Age and type of credit : 21 % % of credit limit used : 11 % Recent credit : 5 % Available credit : 3 % I believe this change to how my credit report is being scored is a direct retaliation for submitting a complaint to CFPB. I have searched credit forums, message boards, knowledge base articles and can find no reports of a similar scoring system being represented as XXXX XXXX. There needs to be an investigation and consequences for what I see as a blatant attempt to sabotage my financial stability and punish me directly for submitting a CFPB complaint.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I pulled a copy of my credit report and noticed fraudulent accounts. it is stopping me from obtaining credit.
Complaint sub-issue: Account terms

Mortgage Account Duplicated on Report, Duplicate is Zero 'd out Sums, and posted a negative hit to my credit rating, there have been Letter Requested to up date, However Equifax Has not responded, XXXX Has corrected the initial issue. 

XXXX Accounts are the same Account #, Also The Reporting is out of date, Attached as well is latest information from the Mortgage Company on what I owe, XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX are all already paid. XXXX paid on XXXX, XXXX Will Be Similar as will be paid last week XX/XX/XXXX.
Complaint sub-issue: Trouble with how payments are being handled

I have had issues with Sallie Mae since I was in school. Disbursements wouldnt come out in time etc. Since graduating, I now owe more than what I originally signed up for. Sallie Mae does not disclose certain stipulations with their payment arrangements and it is negatively affecting my credit. Most recently, I noticed a payment of {$480.00} did not come out of my bank. I DID have the funds available in my bank. So I gave it a couple business days and I called XX/XX/2020 to arrange my payment. The representative said the issue was that there was no payment information online. But I told the representative that the last person I spoke with already gathered that information. She told me that was not true. So she took my payment with my bank card and asked me for my checking and routing number for future payments. The money is taken from my account, but to my surprise, I am getting spam calls and emails saying I am delinquent for {$1800.00}. I tried to speak with ANOTHER representative again to be basically called a liar. He also blamed me for this happening due to the fact that the {$480.00} was not taken out. The payment wouldve been successful if Sallie Maes representatives were truthful. He would not stop speaking over me and eventually he ended the call. This is not right. Sallie Mae is scamming me and it keeps on happening. I dont know what to do and I am seeking out a lawyer now.
Complaint sub-issue: Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone

I have tried contact the debt collector for an account listed on my credit report with  XXXX   XXXX   XXXX . I am unaware of the terms or conditions of this account. To the best of my knowledge I never had an account with them or  XXXX . I have sent  XXXX  request asking them to provide me with a contract of me agreeing to this debt and when. To date both of my request have gone ignored. I contacted the CB 's online to file a dispute but was given an error message. I then tried to call to have this matter resolved but the reps were nasty. All accounts must be verified and validated if they refuse to send me anything I would like to know what the Credit Bureaus used to validate this account upon placing it on my credit report.
Complaint sub-issue: Trouble with how payments are being handled

On XX/XX/2018 I wrote to XXXX XXXX to ask how to ensure that if I were to make additional payments to my accounts that they would be applied to my principal balance and not to my upcoming payments. They responded they traditionally do apply additional payments to upcoming payments and put students in a " paid ahead '' status. I responded that I wanted to opt-out of paid ahead status and to have my additional payments be directly applied to my principal balance. Then I asked how I could ensure my payments were being applied directly to my principal balance and not towards future payments. 
On XX/XX/2018 I was told my account was beginning the process of being removed from paid ahead status and to allow 10 business days for the request to be completed. On XX/XX/2018, after paying more than {$2000.00} towards my account beyond my minimum payment I checked my account and found that I was in " paid ahead '' status. I once again emailed XXXX XXXX and told them the issue and that I not only wanted to be removed from paid ahead status but that I never received an answer as to how to ensure that I would be removed from paid ahead status. I also asked if there were any penalties for paying off my student loans early. 
In response on XX/XX/2018 I received an email stating that XXXX XXXX  was unable to verify my account based on the information provided. I have attached the email chain for reference. Currently, I do not see any indication from XXXX XXXX that I was removed from paid ahead status or that the amount that should have been directly applied to my principal but was instead applied to future payments, has been properly allocated to my principal balance. I also have not received any answer to if there are penalties for paying off student loans early. 
I emailed them back that day letting them know of the discrepancies and that I would be filing a formal complaint.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

XXXX XXXX XXXX  : Account number : 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 1681c. ( a 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information An 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: Attempted to collect wrong amount

Collecto, Inc.DBA EOS-CCA at XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX, California XXXX is represented by Attorney XXXX XXXX and are in violation of the practices of the Consumer Financial Protection Board. This issue involves a XXXX XXXX XXXX bill of {$1200.00} that occurred on XXXX XX/XX/XXXX.During this time and without my knowledge the wage garnishments caused an extreme financial hardship to my family and me. Henceforth, I filed a claim of exemption with the civil Court and I had a hearing on XX/XX/XXXX. A judgment was ordered by the Judge that I pay {$100.00} every two weeks or {$200.00} every month. This judgment is to expire in XXXX and the case was closed on XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX.The Judge ordered that all previous garnishments be returned to the debtor, that XXXX XXXX and the levying officer be served a certified copy of the judgment order and that the levying officer shall notify the employer of any change in the Earning Withholding Order. In spite of being legally served, XXXX XXXX violated the Judgment order and instead he kept filing papers in Court and illegally adding on interest and attorney 's fees shockingly increasing the amount to oveXX/XX/XXXX In reality, the debt would have been paid off if only XXXX XXXX followed the Judge 's court order..To add to his unfounded actions XXXX XXXX is now having an exorbitant amount of money garnished from my account. XXXX XXXX corruption must cease and his illegal actions be investigated.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

XXXX XXXX {$11000.00} account XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX {$300.00} accont XXXX XXXX XXXX account XXXX In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act 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 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: Reporting company used your report improperly

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX Accounts XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX These accounts stated above 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