Johnade/consumer_complaints_cfpb huggingface dataset:
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

On XX/XX/2019, I learned from a credit monitoring service that someone opened more than one fraudlent account, the most germane for this complaint was XXXX XXXX XXXX ( " XXXX XXXX '' ). 

I contacted XXXX XXXX by phone, and notified them of the fraud. On XX/XX/2019, XXXX XXXX sent me a letter asking to speak with me me about the fraudulent credit card opened in my name. I received another letter dated the same date notifying me they coundl not find any record of the inquiry. 

However, the hard inquiry remained on my credit with the 3 main credit reporting bureaus. I again contacted XXXX XXXX and reminded them that the account and the hard inquiry was a result of fraud, and requested they look into it. XXXX XXXX DID find the inquiry, and sent notices to the 3 main credit reporting bureaus asking them to remove the inquiry. 

XXXX XXXX did follow up, and all but EQUIFAX removed the hard inquiries. 

I attempted to deal with EQUIFAX on numerous occasions, speaking with heavily accented foreigners who told me that the fraudulent inquiries were a " scar '' and can not be removed. at the same time, certain other calls resulted in claims they would remove the inquiry AS OF THIS DATE, EQUIFAX HAS NOT. 

I have submitted repeated efforts at filing disputes with NO ABILITY to attach the documents I have attached here. EQUIFAX also tells me to get XXXX XXXX to request the inquiry be removed. XXXX XXXX has done that, and notified me that they can not get EQUIFAX to comply. 

AS A RESULT I HAVE PLACED A FREEZE ON MY CREDIT, WHICH MAKES DIFFICULT FOR ME TO BEGIN TO REPAIR THE DAMAGE
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

Debt was sold to XXXX XXXX services and account was settled and closed on XX/XX/2022.
Complaint sub-issue: Information is not mine

I have an account that was charged to my credit report, XXXX XXXX XXXX. Someone took out a payday loan using a bank account that was closed in XXXX with my information. They took the loan using this information out in XXXX. Again the bank acct was closed in XXXX. I want this resolved and closed and off of my name as well as my credit back up to where it should have been without this negative on my account for the past years.
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, you are required by law to remove & block any accounts and information which were 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. 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 If you feel there is a possibility these items belong to me I will require all documentation that bears my signature ( another research item I found that requires you to verify with 100 % accuracy that each account is 100 % true, accurate, correct, complete & VERIFIABLE ). If you do not provide any records & claim the item is verified please understand I will seek legal action. I do not take kindly to games nor does my attorney. So please comply with the law so this matter can be handled swiftly.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

XXXX XXXX, AC # XXXX, DO : XX/XX/XXXX, Amount {$23000.00}, This account was opened fraudulently, contacted the company and the company refused to remove this from my account and is still trying to hold me responsible. ELAN CACS CC, XXXX # XXXX, Amount {$8400.00}, This account was opened fraudulently, contacted the company and the company refused to remove this from my account and is still trying to hold me responsible. ELAN CACS CC, AC # XXXX, DO : XX/XX/XXXX, Amount {$19000.00}, This account was opened fraudulently, contacted the company and the company refused to remove this from my account and is still trying to hold me responsible. XXXX XXXX XXXX, AC # XXXX, DO : XX/XX/XXXX, Amount {$14000.00}, This account was opened fraudulently, contacted the company and the company refused to remove this from my account and is still trying to hold me responsible. XXXX XXXX, AC # XXXX, DO : XX/XX/XXXX, Amount {$23000.00}, This account was opened fraudulently, contacted the company and the company refused to remove this from my account and is still trying to hold me responsible.
Complaint sub-issue: Report improperly shared by CRC

Credit Plus continues to do hard inquiries on my Credit Reports without my authorization. I have a true identity alert on all XXXX credit reports and any credit checks are required to be authenticated per the FCRA. To date Credit plus has done several hard inquiries without calling the number on my credit reports to ensure these are legitimate credit inquiries. Credit Plus did a hard inquiry on XXXX XXXX, 2015 and then again on XXXX XXXX XXXX, 2015 without calling me as required by FCRA law and without my authorization. Please see hard inquiries below. 
XXXX Unauthorized Credit Hard Inquiries by Credit Plus1. CREDIT PLUS XX/XX/2015XXXX, a change to your XXXX credit report has been detected which may LOWER your credit score : a new inquiry listing CREDIT PLUS was placed on your credit report on XXXX/XXXX/2015. 

2. CREDIT PLUS XX/XX/2015XXXX, a change to your XXXX credit report has been detected which may LOWER your credit score : a new inquiry listing CREDIT PLUS was placed on your credit report on XXXX/XXXX/2015. 

FCRA Law605A. Identity theft prevention ; fraud alerts and active duty alerts [ 15 U.S.C. 1681c-1 ] ii ) Verification. If a consumer requesting the alert has specified a telephonenumber to be used for identity verification purposes, before authorizingany new credit plan or extension described in clause ( i ) in the name ofsuch consumer, a user of such consumer report shall contact the consumerusing that telephone number or take reasonable steps to verify the consumer 's identity and confirm that the application for a new credit plan is not the result of identity theft
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Equifax and XXXX  are incorrectly reporting a charge-off account where I am shown as an Authorized User on XXXX/XXXX partial account number XXXX. ( Please see page 16 of the attached credit report. ) I have already called the bank and let them know that I never gave permission to be added as an Authorized User to this account. This tradeline has been removed from XXXX however, Equifax and XXXX  have not removed this from my credit report. This incorrect reporting is harming my credit score and this line item needs to be removed. I have contacted the two bureaus to fix this issue but I have not been successful.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Equifax mishandled my private information, which puts me and millions of other people at risk. I am listed as a potential victim according to their XXXX website. The breach happened in XXXX and Equifax did not notify anyone quickly enough. In addition, they admit that they will not notify everyone which is morally wrong to all affected persons.
Complaint sub-issue: Funds not handled or disbursed as instructed

I shopped with Afterpay ( pay in 4, no interest ), for quite a few orders, mostly in XXXX and XXXX this year. They pay the full order total to the merchant, XXXX, for example, and I pay Afterpay 1/4 every 2 weeks. I used the service many times, and almost always paid afterpay the whole balance way before it was due. So, I returned quite a few items to the merchants directly, packaged, took to XXXX to mail, etc. When the merchants refund the money, it goes to afterpay, who has an incredibly confusing way of refunding, if you haven't paid it all yet, then afterpay is supposed to deposit into my cash app. Since my orders were paid in full, it should've been the whole refund amounts, no formula needed. I recently realized, they are not actually putting money in my account, just pretending to. ( I'll include lots of proof ). I even kept a XXXX balance on Cash app, just to be certain, and sure enough, 2 different " refunds '' were put in my cash app, and my balance was still XXXX. I even have emails from afterpay, saying the refund process is failing, and they want all my banking information to try again. Only after weeks of CASHAPP and afterpay " support '', me proving at least a dozen times what was happening, did I finally receive the two smallest refunds. I am starting to think cashapp and afterpay are perhaps in on it together, because it's pretty obvious the refunds are bogus, and cashapp support constantly responds with some random answer that literally has nothing to do with my issues. I'll send screenshots, but even the afterpay " refunds '' don't look like refunds. Any refund I've gotten when I didn't use afterpay, has a +in front of refund, but afterpay either crosses out the amount, or just puts the word " refund '' but does not add money. I'll attach lots of proof.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

RE : Request for Investigation of Unauthorized Inquiry Dear Sir or Madam, I checked my personal credit report, which I acquired from your organization on [ insert date of report ] and I noticed an unauthorized inquiry had been made. 

I contacted XXXX XXXX XXXX who conducted the inquiry and asked them to remove their credit inquiry from my credit profile. 

I request that you initiate an investigation into XXXX XXXX XXXX inquiry on my credit report to determine who authorized the inquiry. If, once your investigation is complete, you find my allegation to be true, please remove the unauthorized inquiry and send me an updated copy of my credit report at the address listed above. 

If you find the inquiry referenced above to be valid, please send me a description of the procedures used in your investigation within 15 business days of the completion of the investigation. 

Thank you for your assistance in this matter,
Complaint sub-issue: Company closed your account

On XX/XX/2018, it was noticed my US Bank Checkings account was closed - It was noticed because our debit cards were declining, so we checked the app and online and the checking account was gone. No notice, no calls, no warning. It was positive ~ {$1800.00} and had no NSFs, no bounced checks, nothing. Banks are not telling us anything nor are they refunding the money. They completely erased 100 % of the statements and records.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status

My credit report have 7 years old accounts still showing and student loans and creditors that included in bankruptcy still listed individual double my credit ratio making my score low. The accounts listed in bankruptcy should be listed still on report but they removed bankruptcy XXXX. The bankruptcy and all creditors still showing from XXXX to XXXX. My student loans debt double they charging putting extra money to pay back on the balance of XXXX bankruptcy that was paid in chapter XXXX. I asked for a copy of the original balance bill with my signature on it that on my report no answer in for inquiries. Equifax has replied lowered my score more. Why third -partiy are listed with same amount with the original creditor it not fair XXXX XXXX and their XXXX party XXXX XXXX XXXX {$580.00}.
Complaint sub-issue: Old information reappears or never goes away

On XXXX I contacted Equifax XXXX and XXXX in regards to incorrect information being on my Credit Reports as a result of Identity Theft and Fraud. I submitted the Police Report, The FTC Identity Theft Report along with copies of my State Issued ID Social Security Cards and Utility Bills showing proof of residency. On XXXX I received updates from XXXX, XXXX, and Equifax in regards to the accounts showing that they had been removed from my file. I also received a letter from the Creditor stating that the Fraudulent Accounts would be removed. On XXXX I received results from XXXX stating that the account was REMOVED. Moving forward into XX/XX/2022 a Employer Credit Check was pulled, and the account is back listed on my report as well as listed on Equifax, and XXXX and it was perviously REMOVED. How was this account reinserted back onto my credit file without my acknowledgement when the account was REMOVED at the Creditors Request as Fraud. I have since tried to contact XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX back in regards to the issues I'm having, but I have not been successful. Each Credit Bureau is neglecting to remove the accounts from my Credit File even after receiving the proper proof that the account was Fraudulently opened Bank XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. I have attached proof of my previous dispute results.
Complaint sub-issue: Trouble with how payments are being handled

This is for XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX I paid off all of my loans in full in late  2015. Suddenly they are showing a {$0.00} balance on my account and have restarted my autodebit payments, and were about to debit for the full amount ( {$480.00} ). I had a long, very tense call with them where I was mostly on hold and they gave me a LOT of conflicting information. All they've done for now is suspend the one autopayment, but I'll need to do it again and meanwhile their system is still showing a tiny balance which they haven't corrected. I'm afraid this is going to balloon into a much bigger problem and I'm also worried about what other clerical errors they've made with my account and others.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt is not mine

This debt keeps appearing on my report after numerous attempts for proof of account, balance. I received a letter back in XXXX 2016 that it would be removed from my account and it was for few weeks then I assume bought from another debt buyer and its back on my account with another debt company. I do not have any idea of a debt owed to XXXX XXXX nor have a received a detailed bill of this debt and what the charges are for as I am required this information by law. I have sent multiple requests for months now for removal of this account with all XXXX credit bureaus and still no response from new debt collector. The first collector was XXXX XXXX and now the second collector is AFNI and I want this removed from my account due to over 30 days requested information never received, sent certified numerous times and no detailed bill received. Please help me in this situation and I am forwarding information I have pertaining to this ongoing battle with a debt I know nothing about nor have I been sent information, 30 day request for detailed information per law passed. This is unlaw practices of the fair credit law under consumer law. These debt collectors keep buying and selling this account with no required information of detailed bill as requested on numerous times, well past 30 days required by law and the credit bureau continues to allow this to happen as I have sent all XXXX of them I want documentation of this debt and 30 day period and all they send back is " it remains '', no investigation, no contacts, nothing and certainly not following consumer credit laws. 
Please see attached information. Thank you.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt is not mine

I went the West Asset Management/XXXX because of I work inquiry and was put in the hosiptal. I told them at that time my job workmen compensation was going to pay for it ; however the sent this to collection and now will not removed it even now that it is paid in full.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

XXXX was negligent in their credit reporting and caused irreparable harm to our credit rating with in their incorrect credit reporting. On XX/XX/2021 they reported that I was 30 days late on my mortgage. This resulted in my credit report to plummeting by XXXX points to an unfavorable rating. We did a payoff on our mortgage on XX/XX/2021 and requested a payoff quote on XX/XX/2021 from the lender. The lender reported it as paid in full on XX/XX/2021. I spoke to the lender and the lender confirmed that it was paid in full. We closed on the sell of our house and the closing attorney paid off the loan balance. XXXX needs to act immediately and remove the negative mark on my credit file and my husbands.
Complaint sub-issue: Company closed your account

On XX/XX/21 I opened a savings account with VIO Bank at 0.66 % APR. After I transferred {$350.00} from my XXXX XXXX XXXX  Checking account I received a notice from VIO Bank that they were closing my account for " Business Reasons. '' Since then I have been unable to access my money and I was told that I won't get my money retuned until ~XXXX. Additionally, VIO Bank said my money will not earn any interest. 

Is this legal ( they are holding my money interest free for over a month )? 

Please advise as to my alternatives. 

Ref : VIO Bank XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CT XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

My credit was affected tremendously because of identity theft. Someone opened XXXX money market accounts with XXXX by using my SSN. The same person filed for unemployment and almost made me lose my job. I contacted the IRS and still have yet to receive any information about fixing my credit. Because of those fraud errors, it has affected my way of living tremendously. I would love for it to be removed off my report. If someone could help me with that it would be awesome. There has also been credit cards in my name.
Complaint sub-issue: Can't get flexible payment options

My loan is currently handled by American Education Services ( AES ). Dealing with them has been pretty hard and cumbersome to experience. They are lax in their workability and are reporting student loans as being in default rather than remaining in contact with its customers ( myself ). I have experienced loss of credit rating and now they wo n't return calls or emails.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit denial

On XXXX XXXX, XXXX, I went to XXXX XXXX XXXX in XXXX, NC to trade my vehicle in for a used SUV. My credit was pulled, and the score was what I believe to be good ( XXXX ). I received letters from 2 different banks today denying me credit for reasons listed that are not true for me, including 'repossession, lien, judgement, delinquent accounts ', etc. NONE OF THIS IS TRUE. I have never had a vehicle that was repossessed, never had a lein put on me, and none of my accounts are delinquent. I 'm very confused and worried about what might be going on, including someone stealing my identity. Please help. Thank you.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

My XXXX loan account is NOT showing current but it is current
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

They are reporting incorrect information on the credit report. They are reporting a collection account in the amount of {$220.00} is being reported by XXXX XXXXXXXX , XXXX. This is not my account and needs to be removed from my credit report immediately.
Complaint sub-issue: Banking errors

" You stated that the account should be in your name being that the account is under the social security number of your child. You stated that the Bank has accepted the transfer and allowed this person to steal your money without checking the validity of the name of information from the party whose account it is. You are requesting that the funds be returned, the account changed, and transfer your funds to a more responsible institution. '' First and foremost, in a previous complaint submitted Bank of the West stated that I am not the account holder for an account that has my childs ssn on it which could perhaps in question. This account was more than likely transferred from an account that has my childs ssn on it at XXXX. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO VERIFY WHERE FUNDS CAME FROM UPON ENTERING YOUR INSTITUTION. I did not sign anything to have my account transferred to someone else where the ssn or tax id is different. If you take privacy and security seriously, this would of been investigated by your institution. I am the ONLY guardian of my child and if the account is opened using my childs ssn, it is FRAUD. Any bank would know that if I clearly called them to state MY INQUIRY. if you pulled my childs ssn up and an account pulls up, that means it is in fact my account regardless whose name is listed. I submitted a police report. Your conpany clearly doesnt know your role in verifying where funds came from and whose account it came from. The funds came from an account owned by me with my childs ssn on it amd was transferred to another institution to a person I have no clue who they are. How is that not fraud. Did this person show proof that the ssn used is his or a childs. Tax id numbers are supposed to be verified when used. Clearly you did not verify it! Failure to follow regulations. I want the account associated with my childs ssn found. SEC  has been notified of your fraudulent acts and inability to research my issue.
Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

I SUBMITTED DISPUTES AND DOCUMENTS REGARDING INFORMATION THAT SHOULD NOT BE REPORTING ON MY CREDIT REPORT AND BY LAW THESE ACCOUNTS SHOULD BE REMOVED IMMEDIATELY. I AM IN THE PROCESS OF PURCHASING A HOME AND GETTING A XXXX LOAN BUT THE ACCOUNTS ARE HOLDING ME BACK. THIS IS DEFLAMATION OF CHARACTER AND FRAUD.
Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

I reviewed a copy of my current credit report and show a complete or inaccurate information listed. The creditor XXXX XXXX Account # : XXXX Credit reporting history is listing inaccurate late payment for this account on ( XX/XX/2020 and XX/XX/2020. I have not only paid this account in full but I have never missed a payment to this account. Please update to show credit report that account payment history was never late and remove late payments to account. Also I attempted on a number of occasions to reach out to have late payments deleted.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

THE ACCONTS LISTED ARE FRAUDULENT SOMEONE STOLE MY SOCIAL SECURITY CARD AND PHOTO ID TO OPEN FRAUDULENT ACCOUNTS IN MY NAME I AM VICTIM OF IDENTITY THEFTI am writing to request and initiate a formal complaint against Equifax, XXXX  and XXXX  CRAs. On XX/XX/2021, I mailed Equifax, XXXX  and XXXX  to Block Fraudulent information being reported, accounts for which I am a victim of identity theft. ( ATTACHED ). 
They have been unwilling and/or unable to conduct an adequate investigation and/or failed or refused to block usage of these fraudulent accounts being reported. Please contact these agencies and initiate a formal investigation into possible violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act and/or Fair Debt Collections Practices Act. I will also be contacting the Attorney General and Postal Inspection Service for other possible violations of the law.
Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

According to my consumer report I received dated XX/XX/2022 and I have noticed various areas in the way you are furnishing my information. If you havent been made aware, there are various federal laws in place to protect me as a consumer and to construct this business transaction. As a gentle reminder you CAN NOT report/treat a payment on an open ended credit plan as late for any reason. If you need direct citation please refer to 15 USC 1666 ( B ). I also would like to bring forth another law pertinent to this letter ; 15 USC 1681 ( B ) where it states that I as a consumer would need to give you PERMISSION to furnish information on my behalf. To date, I have not granted you or XXXX XXXX XXXX such authority.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX 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