Johnade/consumer_complaints_cfpb huggingface dataset:
Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

I sent a certified dispute to Equifax and it was received on XX/XX/2018. I called to do a follow up on XX/XX/18 and I was told that they didn't receive a dispute from me. I told them that I had a copy of the return receipt. I have reported them to the XXXX in XXXX GA. I have called Equifax several times to get this matter resolve, but they keep giving me the run around. I sent them a letter and told them I would sue them. Still they haven't responded.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase on your statement

Purchased a {$580.00} laptop from XXXX on XXXX XX/XX/2020 due to Covid 19 work from home and purchase another one  from XXXX with cheaper price because of urgency and return this one. XXXX has refunded {$580.00} on XX/XX/2020 but citi bank never refunded the money to my credit card. Now citi is saying they are not able to help because it is too late. I have called citi and web chat numerous time and provided XXXX 's feedback properly but never received the money. Citi indicated they are not able to help and directly work with merchant XXXX. XXXX indicated that they are not able to send a check directly to me rather only can send to the original payment method. And XXXX also indicated that they have refunded to the original payment method which is citi credit card. Citi dispute team has never refunded the money. All the communications to XXXX and citi attached.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Hello, I have sent multiple dispute letters to XXXX to dispute a Citi Bank credit card account that is showing on my credit report. This is not my account. I have even tried contacting Citi Bank to see what this account is, even offering to pay any balance in hopes to get the collection off my account and they could not provide any information on this account due to them not being able to locate any open or closed accounts with my Credentials. I have tried contacting the collection agency reporting on my profile and they can not locate an account with my name, dob, or ssn. I have been trying to resolve this issue since late February when i first noticed it showing. I have called XXXX to inform them of what is happening, and the representative submitted another dispute that is now showing closed, but no corrections or errors have been updated. Now when i try and call XXXX for an update on the investigation i am unable to get through the automated system to a representative. I am unsure if there is something wrong with the phone lines. I am trying to purchase a home, and this is delaying the process. I can not get help from the Credit card company nor XXXX. 

I can be reached at XXXX or by email XXXX Thank you!
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

There is a debtor on my Lexis-nexis report that belongs to my dad. We have the same name. 
" Debtor 3 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX '' Also I have no idea what Creditor 1 " XXXX XXXX '' is
Complaint sub-issue: Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone

XXXX took over my mortgage as of XX/XX/XXXX. I received my first statement in XX/XX/XXXX. I noticed it had a caption regarding bankruptcy. I called and they stated it was because I had a bankruptcy associated with my social security number. But that I am in good standings with them. I started a re-finance thru another company and when it came time to view my payment history, they stated there was none on my credit bureau since XXXX XXXX was paid in full. I called XXXX back XX/XX/XXXX and they stated that my home was discharged in bankruptcy and by law they could not report to credit bureau. I told them no, my bankruptcy was discharged in XXXX and I assumed the mortgage in XXXX. I was advised to upload the documents and I was not allowed to speak to the bankruptcy department until I did. XX/XX/XXXX I uploaded all requested documents to their website. XX/XX/XXXX Spoke with XXXX XXXX @ XXXX he stated no changes. XX/XX/XXXX spoke with XXXX and requested a supervisor. XX/XX/XXXX Spoke with supervisor XXXX XXXX and she stated she would escalate the review, it would be taken care of 14 business days versus the 30 days. XX/XX/XXXX Spoke with XXXX XXXX she stated no way to expedite. XX/XX/XXXX spoke with XXXX XXXX and again got no where so I asked for a supervisor again. I was transferred to XXXX XXXX he stated should have an answer by Friday XX/XX/XXXX. Called XX/XX/XXXX spoke with XXXX XXXX with no updates. XX/XX/XXXX Spoke with customer service rep and requested a supervisor, they stated all of them were busy and they would call me by end of business day. XX/XX/XXXX No call from supervisor, called and XXXX XXXX answered ; I again requested a supervisor. I was transferred to XXXX XXXX She stated their bankruptcy department agreed with my documentation and that advocacy department now has the file for the credit updates. It is now XX/XX/XXXX after the 30 day review with nothing updated or corrected.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status

I filed chapter XXXX bankrupty and it was discharged XX/XX/XXXX, yet many of the debts that were discharged have reappeared and are lowering my credit score. In addition to this in XX/XX/XXXX I purchased a vehicle from XXXX XXXX and although my loan was pre-approved for the total purchase amount and had already been given by XXXX, the credit manager still sent several credit inquiries on my account up to XXXX more creditors including another to XXXX who had already given the loan again causing a lowering of my credit score.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I HAVE REVIEWED MY CREDIT FILE AND FOUND SOME INACCURATE ACCOUNTS AND INQUIRIES THAT HAVE BEEN PLACED ON MY CREDIT FILE WITHOUT MY KNOWLEDGE. THE ACCOUNTS AND INQUIRIES DOES NOT BELONG TO ME AND IS IN NO WAY RELATED TO ANY TRANSACTIONS THAT HAVE BEEN MADE BY ME. THESE NEGATIVE ACCOUNTS AND INQUIRIES HAVE CAUSED A GREAT DEED OF HARDSHIP ON MY CREDIT FILE. I AM ASKING THAT YOU PLEASE RE-INVESTIGATE THE NEGATIVE ACCOUNTS AND INQUIRIES AND HAVE THEM REMOVED OFF MY CREDIT FILE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

I have 11 hard Inquiries that wasn't authorize by me XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Public record information inaccurate

XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2019 Upon checking my credit report numerous times in the past. I came across a Unverified account that is a bankruptcy that I have know knowledge of! 
I XXXX XXXX HAVE TRIED DISPUTING THIS CHAPTER XXXX BANKRUPTCY-XXXX XXXX XXXX NUMEROUS TIMES IN THE PAST WITH THE CREDIT BUREAUS XXXX, EQUIFAX, XXXX AND HAVE FAILED TO GET A RESPONSE FROM THE THREE. THEY HAVE TARNISHED MY NAME WITH INACCURATE REPORTING! ACCORDING TO THE FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT THE CREDIT BUREAUS MUST MAINTAIN ACCURATE CREDIT REPORTING, AND ALSO 100 % VERIFIABLE PROOF ( DOCUMENTATION ) TO KEEP AN ACCOUNT ON A CREDIT REPORT. THE PROBLEM WITH THIS IS THAT XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX PRESIDENT OF US INFO, AND XXXX XXXX EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF XXXX XXXX AND XXXX XXXX PRESIDENT OF EQUIFAX LLC, AND XXXX XXXX SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF EQUIFAX LLC AND ALSO XXXX XXXX PRESIDENT OF XXXX XXXX  XXXX AND CORPORATE CHIEF CLIENT OFFICER OF EQUIFAX, ALONG WITH XXXX ARE VIOLATING THE FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT FOR REPORTING UNVERIFIED FRAUDULENT INFORMATION AND KEEPING THIS INFORMATION ON MY CREDIT REPORT PAST STATUES OF LIMITATION. I HAVE ALSO TOOK IT A STEP FURTHER AND HAVE REACHED OUT TO XXXX COUNTY 'S REGISTER DEEDS OFFICE IN XXXX THEY WROTE ME BACK IN A RESPONSE LETTER STATING THAT THEY DO NOT REPORT TO ANY CREDIT BUREAUS VIA FAX, EMAIL, OR BY MAIL I HAVE UPLOADED THE PROOF! ALSO IF THE CREDIT BUREAUS CONTINUE TO VIOLATE THE FCRA AND DO NOT REMOVE THIS UNVERIFIED ACCOUNT I WILL PURSUE FURTHER LITIGATION AND JOIN THE FIRST CLASS CONSUMER LAWSUIT INVOLVING OTHERS WHO HAVE BEEN A VICTIM TO XXXX XXXX PRESIDENT AT EQUIFAX AND ALSO XXXX XXXX XXXX VICE PRESIDENT AT XXXX XXXX! THESE COMPANIES ARE TAKING ADVANTAGE OF HARDWORKING CITIZENS WHO DO EVERYTHING IN THEIR POWER TO KEEP THEIR NAME CLEAN TO PROGRESS IN LIFE. I AM DISGUSTED WITH THE CREDIT BUREAUS. I HAVE ALSO OPTED OUT OF ALL ARBITRATION THAT THEY HAVE SETUP SO I CAN NOT SUE YOU ALL IN SMALL CLAIMS COURT!
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

You have continued to report XXXX XXXX as a collection account even though I have made you aware that it is inaccurate.

See attached the alleged creditors response to my verification request of the reported collections information.

If this is not rectified, I will be following up with legal action.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt was result of identity theft

I checked my consumer report and I noticed numerous fraudulent and inaccurate accounts on my consumer report.
Complaint sub-issue: Personal information incorrect

Requested a copy of my annual free credit report from equifax at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and in the process I am told that the information that I provided did not coincide with their records and I would have to mail a request to them. I send them the information, and receive a letter from them again stating that the information did not coincide with their records. I have tried to dispute the personal information that they have and have not received any results.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

My identity was stolen me and my family of 7 will be facing homelessness due to identity theft please remove these fraudulent account i am the head of household my family depends on me and i really need this matter taken seriously i reached out to the debtors directly and not given any response to this matter IDENTITY THEFT REPORT ATTACHED I HAVE 3 IDENTITY THEFT REPORTS ATTACHED SO MUCH STUFF COULDNT FIT ON ONE REPORT. Companies listed below are reporting accounts obtained thru identity theft XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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: Information belongs to someone else

It appears that my credit file has been compromised. Again, I was going through my records & noticed many information, accounts or items which do not belong to me. Since Im a stickler for research, I found that under section 605b of the FCRA the credit bureaus are required by law to remove & block any accounts or information which is found to be opened due to identity theft. The dispute items do not belong to me. Im attaching the required FTC Report for you and the bank 's records ( learned through more research both parties require ). Please remove these files. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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: Collected or attempted to collect exempt funds

This account is far past the statute of limitation. I believe any thing past due was from XXXX or XXXX. It was previously deleted from my credit reports about 2 years ago and has just be re-reported to the bureaus.
Complaint sub-issue: Used obscene, profane, or other abusive language

Over time of Trying to communicate with IQ data international, the way they speak to a person on the phone is very very rude and distasteful. They blame you and make you feel bad for why you even have a debt with them in the first place. Now with covid and its variants things have changed drastically, less hours at work, deaths in the family and with this inaccurate information once the account was closed and sold. I can not get cooperation from this colony whatsoever. Im trying to find a new home for my family but trying to resolve this debt is in the way. And I dont know who to communicate with other than them because they hurt your feelings, make you feel bad, theyre rude as XXXX and they make you cry over the phone. Its heartbreaking, Im just trying to cover what debts I can in this pandemic. I cant get anything extra because of a balance Ive already figured out and had settled 2 years ago. Please help Im desperate. I need a way to feed myself and my family.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

This is XXXX XXXX XXXX, who is submitting this CFPB complaint myself, and to inform you that there is no third party involved in the process. Regardless of the multiple written requests, the unverified accounts listed below are still reporting on my credit report in violation of federal law. The 3 Bureaus Credit Bureau failed to comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC sections 1681i within the time declared by law and continued reporting of unconfirmed information which now, given all my attempts to address it directly with the creditor, as willful negligence and non-compliance with federal statutes. Please remove the following accounts completely from my Credit Reports : XXXX : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$1100.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$1100.00} XXXX : XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$1100.00}
Complaint sub-issue: Banking errors

I opened up checking and saving accounts with Citi bank a year ago with a {$400.00} USD account opening sign-up bonus. But I have never received such bonus in my account. I have submitted my XXXX and W-9 forms more than 4 times in the past year according to their instructions including where it should be sent to, what fields should be filled out, what supporting documents should be included etc. The last W-9 form I submitted was mailed out on XX/XX/2019 with USPS tracking, and it was received on XX/XX/2019. As I called the customer service on XX/XX/2019, they claimed that my tax status is still not certified and asked me to send a W-9 form once again. Now I am doubting that the Citi bank just mainly does not want to redeem the account opening bonuses as promised, and all the back and forth of the form submission and review are not transparent and are very suspicious.
Complaint sub-issue: Didn't receive enough information to verify debt

I received A letter in XXXX 2017 stating that I had that which was to be collected for my insurance company. However I contacted the company and my insurance company at the time and my pharmacy and was not able to find any payments that were due. The letter said that my insurance company did not cover me at the time of the prescription however after calling the pharmacy and the insurance company is verified that I was covered and they do n't see any charges showing that I owe money. When I talked to the insurance company they tried to call the number on the letter and it just kept ringing and saying to get a number and they will call back. The person at the insurance company said it seems like it must be a scam because I do n't owe them money and this phone number just kept ringing and saying to give my phone number.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

My privileges of privacy have been penetrated and intruded by this bureau which is an immediate infringement of federal law. This bureau reporting misleading accounts on their website without my written consent and this is another violation as well. it is their responsibility to ensure fairness, impartiality and protect the consumer 's rights of privacy. I am distressed with their negligence.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I have been disputing fraud ITEMS on my credit report. The items are not showing in dispute nor are they removed from my report. The bureaus seem to ignore the trend and let these fraud items affect my credit score. I have requested the investigation to be initiated and also verifiable proof to be submitted should the items claim to be mine. I have had ENOUGH! HOW MUCH DOCUMENTATION does it take to get SOMEONE to REALLY DO SOMETHING?? LOOK at the attachments! THIS IS NOT ROCKET SCIENCE! You asked for Documentation and I have given it. AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN! This is my last option before I take this up with my lawyers and sue for full compensation and damages incurred. Please delete the items immediately! 
XXXX XXXX XXXX ; XXXX XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} ; XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX.
Complaint sub-issue: Didn't receive notice of right to dispute

Never received notice to dispute.L J ROSS ASSOCIATES, INC placed this negative item on my credit reports without notifying me. This is an violation of the early-warning notice clause of FACTA act Section 623 ( A ) ( 7 ). This law requires all creditors and collectors to notify me by mail before placing negative items on my credit reports.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

I noticed some unauthorized inquiries on my credit report and i immediately contacted the credit bureaus with the proper information to get the inquiries with no consent removed ASAP. I followed all of their rules but they are still reporting on my credit profile. How is that possible? 15 united States Code 1681c-2 is suppose to protect us against this type of stuff. Please help.
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 1681. 

Equifax is govern by 15 USC 1681. And they violated my rights numerous times. I demand the accounts listed below be remove because According to 15 USC 1681 : I have the right to privacy and I did not give Equifax written permission to furnish these accounts XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Company closed your account

Citi closed all XXXX of my personal credit cards without any communication on XX/XX/2022. I realized this fact when I randomly checked my spending in citi mobile app. I was so shocked. Called the customer service but they refused to provide any reason why they did this to me. I was told to wait for physical mail notification and that would provide the reason why Citi closed my accounts. I received the physical letter on XX/XX/2022 ( see one of them as attached ), but no reason was provided. I immediately wrote back to request the exact reason why they closed all XXXX personal credit cards, as instructed in the letter. However, I never heard back from Citi after two weeks. Citi refused to told me what happened in the phone. I spent so much effort trying to figured out what happened but they never got back to me. I also lost all the reward points due to account closure. The estimate value were XXXX XXXXXXXX dollars. I request Citi reopen my account and reactivate all my reward points they owed to me, and refund my Citi premier annual fee because I wasn't able to use my benefits due to account closure.
Complaint sub-issue: Impersonated attorney, law enforcement, or government official

I recently pulled my credit reports and saw multiple collections that are absolutely fraudulent and should be immediately removed from all my credit reports! 

this third party debt collector is violating my rights. My consumer report is inaccurate and unfairly reported. I.C. SYSTEM INC company, took information from an alleged creditor then reported this inaccurate information on my report without consulting me to confirm whether this information was accurate or not. 

i never received a copy of the contract between them and I and I never give my consent for them to do such things without verifying.
Complaint sub-issue: Billing problem

I have been paying off a car with VW credit for 3 years. I have paid on-time or early each time. Additionally, I have paid more than the amount needed. I recently received a bill and it had a late payment plus new payment on it. I contacted XXXX extension XXXX on XX/XX/19 to discuss this problem. She agreed that the billing was wrong and would handle it. I made a XXXX dollar payment that day as I usually do every month. Subsequently, I received a late payment notice again with a threat that they will contact the credit bureau. I called again today and after 30 minutes, much of which was on hold for XXXX  extension XXXX, she indicated that I should actually be ahead not behind based on my payment history. She said she will again look into it. However, I am concerned that their accounting department has not audited my account correctly. I paid the remaining balance that is due to prevent further threats however, I believe their accounting department needs to be held accountable as I am probably not the only person this is happening to. Neither customer service representatives could provide me with a reference number for my call. I also sent an email inquiry today as I wanted some proof that I am trying to get this situation corrected.
Complaint sub-issue: Trouble with how payments are being handled

I have my loans consolidated with XXXX XXXX. In XXXXXX/XX/XXXX, I was told that I had to re-certify to stay on the IBR plan. I sent in all of my information and uploaded my documents to the site as needed/requested. I contacted XXXX XXXX in XXXX because I still had not heard back from them regarding my new IBR plan/re-certification. That did n't make sense to me at all. I also continued to make all of my monthly payments and did not miss ANY payments. I was told that because I had applied for permanent/total XXXX, that my IBR paperwork had to be re-submitted. I was told by my doctor that even though I have XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX, that because I am still working that I did not qualify for total XXXX. I did not send that paperwork in. I STILL made all of my monthly payments while my account was in deferment. I did indeed re-submit my certification for the IBR plan in XXXX. In XXXX, my account shows DELINQUENT and PAST DUE. SEE BELOW. My IBR was approved for {$270.00} beginning in XXXX, yet XXXX XXXX is saying I am delinquent for the month of XX/XX/XXXX, yet I made a payment of {$220.00} which was my original payment and was made on XXXX XXXX for the XX/XX/XXXX payment. Now it is showing on my credit report as being 30 days delinquent. MY RE-CERTIFICATION PAPERWORK WAS SENT IN IN A TIMELY FASHION YET THEY ARE CHARGING ME {$1400.00} FOR THE MONTH OF XX/XX/XXXX. 

THEY ALSO WENT UP ON MY PAYMENT. I WAS PAYING {$220.00} AND NOW I HAVE TO PAY {$270.00}. WHY IS PAYMENT GOING UP? 

I AM MAKING PAYMENTS AND MY BALANCE IS NOT COMING DOWN. 

Last Payment : {$220.00} on XX/XX/XXXX Next Payment : {$270.00} Amount Past Due : {$1100.00} Current Payment Due : {$1400.00} on XX/XX/XXXX