Johnade/consumer_complaints_cfpb huggingface dataset:
Complaint sub-issue: Debt was result of identity theft

I have received a letter from ERC- debt collection company saying that I owned XXXX/ XXXX XXXX {$5400.00}. 

I requested and filled out the fraud packet with police report and notarized affidavit. Months went by and I got a new letter from ERC dated XX/XX/20 which said they were authorized to collect {$2900.00}. 

ERC said the XXXX denied the fraud claim because my correct mailing address was used for the fraud account. Name on the ERC letter is my maiden name with my current address. I legally changed my name to my married name roughly 11 years ago. I did not live at my current address with my maiden name. 

I have contacted XXXX. They told me to file a report here. I have contacted ERC. They said they are the middle man for XXXX. 

ERC said that they moved account back to fraud status but could not give me the next steps for getting this resolved.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Hi I am submitting this XXXX XXXX this isn't any influence and this is not a third party. XXXX has low and unfair credit number for me in their report. I have complained. The problem has not been resolved. my fico has me at a credit score over 719XXXX has me at a score around 590. That is a huge difference. XXXX paints me as a XXXX. my fico say I have good credit. What the heck is going on here. i have almost no debt and my identity was stolen causing my score to drop n i made this clear for 60 days straight with XXXX  i spoke to a representative agent name XXXX and XXXX and XXXX from the fraud department I prefer to speak to a us rept but they refused they had me on mute for 4 hours which was hurtful I have a perfect repayment record. I have very low credit utilization. I have three negative credit items outstanding debt now. I have modest but ok income. Social Security. Something is wrong with XXXX. I do not understand why they are abusing consumers .This was a fist step towards attempting resolution. They kept lying telling me they disputed n its not reporting but it keep reporting this inaccurate information without my authorization. They refused or were unable to verify n remove the inquiries and its been 60days n they record the calls n admitted they had my police report n ftc and affidavit That was after attempting to contact XXXX more than 21 times. XXXX is an abusive company. They are supposed to be protecting consumers. They need to be reigned in. they are causing me severe XXXX  and stopping me from getting this job offer n now im homeless n cant provide to my XXXX  year old daughter PLEASE HELP ME PLEASE im depressed  now.with no help.
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

I recently reviewed my credit report and found unauthorized inquiries. 
I contacted the below creditors and they have NO proof I initiated such inquiries, nor written authorization and have failed to provide any permissible purpose. Since, they do not have my authorization, written nor verbal I ask that you DELETE these authorized inquiries from my credit report immediately as there is no evidence of any authorization, nor any permissible purpose. 
According to Section 604 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act Permissible Purposes of Consumer Reports 15 U.S. Code 1681b In general. Subject to subsection ( e ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( F ) otherwise has a legitimate business need for the information ( i ) in connection with a business transaction that is initiated by the consumer.

Under 15 U.S. Code 1681i, Paragraph ( 5 ) Treatment of Inaccurate or Unverifiable Information ( A ) In general. If, after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( 1 ) of any information disputed by a consumer, an item of the information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or can not be verified, the consumer reporting agency shall- ( i ) promptly delete 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX,
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I was checking my credit report! Im very disappointed that you put all these negative information on my name! I have no idea where did you get it, I have never apply for any of these accounts. Im pretty sure that someone hacked my personal information.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

On the month of XX/XX/2019, I found a collection account on my credit report which I have no knowledge of. I sent a request for debt validation on XX/XX/2019 addressed to XXXX XXXX XXXX. This company never sent me any proof whatsoever in regards to the collection account which in turn they are reporting to Equifax and it is damaging my credit which affects in so many ways. After waiting over 30 days for a response from this fraud of a company, I never got one! Finally I decided to dispute through Equifax thinking they would demand this company to show proof or validation but they are also a big disappointment since they just verified and said the account would remain on my report, just like that without any proof, incredible? When I contacted Equifax I did it in writing through the United States Postal Service certified mail and provided them with copies of all the letters I had sent XXXX along with proof of signature receipt from the USPS, and they answered through paper mail, and never provided any evidence that these people have a legitimate right to be reporting this adverse information on my credit report. They have never provided debt validation which is my right under the credit protection laws. I would like for you to please investigate this matter and get Equifax to remove this information from my credit report as soon as possible.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status

XXXX XXXX has frozen all of my accounts and would like to perform a financial review, however they wo n't release what caused the financial review and in general seem to be very secretive on the process. They are asking to review tax forms released to XXXX through IRS form XXXX, however they do not state how the information will be used once obtained or what information will be used once obtained. XXXX XXXX is also basically forcing this review to occur - if you do n't comply then they blacklist you which could lead to the loss of accounts at all other financial institutions. I think the customer should have a choice, and if you choose not to release all your financial information to XXXX XXXX ( which is very nosy of them, considering they wo n't even tell you why! ), then it should n't affect any relationship besides XXXX XXXX. 

Tax forms are to be released to - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, MO XXXX Here are my questions I would like XXXX or XXXX XXXX to answer - What is collected by XXXX and XXXX XXXX and how do I obtain a copy? 
How will the information be used by XXXX XXXX XXXX? 
What information does XXXX share with XXXX XXXX? 
What information does XXXX share with other third parties and how do I limit this sharing? 
What information does XXXX XXXX share with other third parties and how do I limit this sharing? 
How long does XXXX and XXXX XXXX store the information that is collected? How is it stored? 
Does the information collected get merged with my XXXX credit report in any way? If so, what information gets incorporated with the credit report and how long does it remain on the credit report? 
If the information gets stored or merged with my credit report, what happens after my taxes are filed for XXXX since I received a raise in XXXX, which means reported income in XXXX will be higher than the income stated on my XXXX tax return?
Complaint sub-issue: Information is not mine

I found out I had a collection placed on my credit report around XXXX 2015, information appears to be related to an apartment rental at an address that I am not associated with and I disputed as fraud and the credit bureau refuses to remove. I was sent a copy of a lease from the collection agency, but it is not for an address that I have ever lived at and does not appear on my credit report. I have notified the credit bureau of possible identity theft, but the collection has remained on my file. I was never notified by the collection agency prior to this being placed on my credit report, but disputed as fraud and they continue to report.
Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

There is a collection reported on my account, and I was made aware of that on XXXX of XX/XX/2022. I called Equifax on XXXX XX/XX/2022 to file a dispute which Equifax confirmed that they filed a dispute, and when I called them back on XX/XX/2022 to know the status of the dispute, to my surprise they confirmed that there was no dispute made on my name. But, when I asked Equifax to check for the call notes, they checked and confirmed that Dispute was made but due to technical reasons it did not go through. 

Since XX/XX/2022, I called Equifax multiple times to get my issue resolved, basically to get my collection of XXXX $ removed from the record as it was paid off and also the collection agency confirmed that by sharing the collection removal letter. 

One of the equifax agents told that they would expedite the request, but the status never changed. Also, Equifax doesn't give an option to me for submitting the collection removal letter online. 

As per FCRA, the issue needs to be fixed within 30 days, but Equifax did not resolve the dispute within XXXX, and also claims that I raised a dispute on XX/XX/XXXX. Please have Equifax share the call notes where the dispute information is logged on XX/XX/XXXX ( multiple calls ). 

Due to this problem, I am unable to get mortgage and got it in contract. Now, the buyer is saying he would sue for the damages if I can't fulfill the contract. I have done my part by called Equifax on XX/XX/XXXX to fix the problem, but because of their poor customer service, the dispute did not go through and now I am facing the lawsuit, and would lose XXXX $ plus legal costs. 

The lender wants me to get this removed, and then he would provide necessary loan which I would like to take and fulfill the contract. 

Also, Equifax is not ready to share any information related to the Call notes with me via email for evidence.
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

The credit bureau is reporting inaccurate information to my credit report. I sent in a dispute letter to them on XX/XX/2021. They have fail to comply within the 30 day statute of limitations.
Complaint sub-issue: Right to dispute notice not received

Pro Collect listed fees as debt for an apartment that was vacated. This apartment complex was paid in full at the time of the lease termination. We have repeatedly advised them that this debt is incorrect and we have been provided no right to dispute nor have we been provided with the original debtor 's information, which we need becuase they sold the complex. We have receipts showing where the debt was paid and Pro collect will not provide us with any information so we can dispute. The manager refused to send me a copy of the notice stating he already sent it once to the wrong address and he declared he does n't have to do it again and said he did n't care about our credit or if we paid the debt.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

I checked my score and have seen that there are 17 plus hard inquiries on my score from creditors from which only few i recognize and have authorized only 3 creditors ( XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX / XXXX ) rest all are not recognized and authorized by me. 
So these hard inquiries should be removed from account. 

I tried calling XXXX but they said they wo n't take care of it and can not delete these hard inquires.
Complaint sub-issue: Trouble with how payments are handled

On XXXX XXXX, XXXX, I submitted a CFPB complaint against ECMC for fraudulently and illegally garnishing my wages ( CFPB Complaint # XXXX ). In response, ECMC never provided debt validation, posted my own Notice of Intent to Sue in place of an explanation and claimed that it was keeping the " trade line '' on my Credit Reports, even though it blatantly failed to abide by the FCRA, FDCPA and California XXXX XXXX. My credit report erroneously stated that I had a loan from the lender of " University XXXX XXXX XXXX '', which is not a lending institution, financial institution, nor bank. ECMC then claimed that it was collecting funds on behalf of the University XXXX XXXX XXXX, even though ECMC was not the lender, servicer, nor guarantor. I checked my Experian credit report on XXXX XXXX, XXXX, and I have found that ECMC no longer lists itself as a " trade line '', for supposed loans obtained in XXXX to XXXX, but now lists itself as a new loan originator, with XXXX loans originating in XXXX. I did not attend college in XXXX. I did not take out loans, and I did not contract with ECMC. I never received loans from ECMC, nor any organization affiliated with ECMC. It is clear that ECMC is insistent about wanting to take money from me, even though it has not met its burden to provide proof of the existence of a debt. They are engaged in illegally altering my credit reports, and they are actively engaged in fraud. Further, they contacted the University XXXX XXXX XXXX and requested my transcripts, which is a violation of XXXX. The college provided my Student ID number, all personal data, and grades. All of this happened months AFTER filing a CFPB complaint ( XXXX XXXX, XXXX ). I attended college 12 years ago, and I have never heard anything about supposed loans and never received any documents. The more information I give via complaints, the more ECMC chooses to contact additional people and agencies. I WILL NOT tolerate this financial fraud. My credit score and credit report are the lowest they have ever been ; this is due to the fact that with a 22 year credit history, I now have XXXX " new accounts '' that are XXXX years old and all adverse. These XXXX new accounts were just added after I submitted my XXXX XXXX, XXXX CFPB complaint. I have attached each of the XXXX new accounts listed on my credit report as XXXX files. The process of filing police reports, contacting various agencies, and initiating a lawsuit, are all very time intensive, and the lack of recourse for such blatant violations is astonishing. Even through the crisis of XXXX, I have never seen XXXX in this condition, and it is simply horrifying. How many times does ECMC have to be sued before this will stop permanently?
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

XXXX XXXX XXXX is erroneously reporting to the three major reporting agencies - XXXX, XXXX, and Equifax  that in XX/XX/2021 payment was late 30 days. No payment was given 30 days late to XXXX XXXX XXXX and the account is current. All documentation of account statements and billing statements show the account is current with payment history identifying all payments have been provided on time. A representative over a phone call also admitted to this. XXXX XXXX XXXX have failed to rectify this matter. Numerous phone calls have been placed with no success.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

I was looking at my credit report and I notice the following inquiries in which I don't have any accounts nor did I apply for credit with them. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Upon reviewing my credit file, incorrect information was found in my reports. The XXXX, XXXX and Equifax Credit Bureau has not complied with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC Sections 1681i, and continued reporting as unverified information without any proof provided, within the time allowed by law, is not authorized. Below are the accounts that are reporting on my Credit Reports : XXXX XXXX Balance {$320.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance {$820.00}, XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance {$150.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance {$1400.00}.
Complaint sub-issue: Didn't receive enough information to verify debt

I did not authorize to consent nor benefit from the following account ( s ). Block and Remove
Complaint sub-issue: Card opened as result of identity theft or fraud

Citi Bank. XX/XX/XXXX on my XXXX Credit Report Citi Bank - XX/XX/XXXX on my XXXX Credit Report I have not ever applied for a Citi Bank Card. I have requested a copy of signed aoplication for cerification or removal. I have disputed theough voth credit bureaus to no avail
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

This is XXXX XXXX XXXX, who is submitting this CFPB complaint myself and to inform you that there is no third party involve in the process. Upon reviewing my updates, incorrect information was found in my reports. The Equifax Credit Bureau has not complied with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC Sections 1681i, and continued reporting as unverified information without any proof provided, within the time allowed by law, is not authorized. Below are the inquiries that are reporting on my Credit Reports : 1. XXXX-Date of inquiry XX/XX/XXXX 2. XXXX-Date of inquiry XX/XX/XXXX 3. XXXX-Date of inquiry XX/XX/XXXX 4. XXXX-Date of inquiry XX/XX/XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I demand the deletion of the fraudulent accounts and inquiries listed below which all resulted from the Reported Incident of Identity Theft. 

FRAUDULENT AND INACCURATE ACCOUNTS THAT SHOULD BE DELETED : 1. XXXX  XXXX - Account # XXXX ( Reported Identity Theft ) - Fraudulently Opened on XX/XX/XXXX. 
2. XXXX/XXXX  - Account # XXXX ( Reported Identity Theft ) - Fraudulently Opened on XX/XX/XXXX. 
3. XXXX XXXX - Account # XXXX ( Reported Identity Theft ) - Fraudulently Opened on XX/XX/XXXX. 
4. XXXX XXXX XXXX - Account # XXXX ( Reported Identity Theft ) - Fraudulently Opened on XX/XX/XXXX. 
5. XXXX  - XXXX XXXX - Account # XXXX ( Reported Identity Theft ) - Fraudulently Opened on XX/XX/XXXX. 
6. XXXX XXXX - Account # XXXX ( Reported Identity Theft ) - Fraudulently Opened on XX/XX/XXXX. 
7. XXXX XXXX XXXX - Account # XXXX ( Reported Identity Theft ) - Fraudulently Opened on XX/XX/XXXX. 
8. XXXX - Account # XXXX ( Reported Identity Theft ) - Fraudulently Opened on XX/XX/XXXX. 
9. XXXX XXXX XXXX  - Account # XXXX ( Reported Identity Theft ) - Fraudulently Opened on XX/XX/XXXX. 
10. XXXX XXXX XXXX - Account # XXXX ( Reported Identity Theft ) - Fraudulently Opened on XX/XX/XXXX. 
11. XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX - Account # XXXX ( Reported Identity Theft ) - Fraudulently Opened on XX/XX/XXXX. 
12. XXXX XXXX XXXX - Account # XXXX ( Reported Identity Theft ) - Fraudulently Opened on XX/XX/XXXX. 

FRAUDULENT AND INACCURATE INQUIRIES THAT SHOULD BE DELETED : 1. XXXX XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX ( Reported Identity Theft ) 2. XXXX XXXX, XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX ( Reported Identity Theft ) 3. XXXX XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX ( Reported Identity Theft ) 4. XXXX XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX ( Reported Identity Theft ) 5. XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX ( Reported Identity Theft ) 6. XXXX  on XX/XX/XXXX ( Reported Identity Theft ) 7. XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX  XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX ( Reported Identity Theft ) 8. XXXX  on XX/XX/XXXX ( Reported Identity Theft ) 9. XXXX XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX ( Reported Identity Theft ) 10. XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX ( Reported Identity Theft ) 11. XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX ( Reported Identity Theft ) 12. XXXX XXXX  on XX/XX/XXXX ( Reported Identity Theft )
Complaint sub-issue: Credit card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase on your statement

Im a 100 % XXXX veteran. I opened a discover account from a mailing advertisement. 
Not long after having the account I found transactions from a prepaid cell phone company, no one at discover card could help me so I canceled my card and had them issue me a new one and started disputes on the fraudulent charges. Even after changing cards Discover still allowed fraudulent charges on my account it was unstoppable I had no place to go but except paying {$65.00} a month for something I never authorized. After disputing them and having issues doing it I closed my entire discover account and Im not going to be a customer of theirs ever again. But now theyre sending me letters theyre crediting me for some of the monthly fraudulent charges but yet saying some of them theyre going to call valid because I closed my account. This is pure fraud on somebody with XXXX.
Complaint sub-issue: Company closed your account

I would like to dispute the report provided by Citi and request that you investigate the matter further. I have attached several documents for your consideration. I had been a customer of Citi since XX/XX/XXXX and was in good standing paying this bill until XX/XX/XXXX when Citi abruptly transferred my account to a credit collection agency. When I contacted Citi, I was told that it because I had requested debt relief. I informed Citi that I was not involved in any debt relief program. An authorized user on my account did contact a debt relief agency. Even after I proved that my account was not part of any debt relief program, Citi did not restore my account. After trying for 4 months to get the issue resolved by contacting Citi and the Better Business Bureau in New York ( Complaint ID XXXX ), my account was restored ( brought back from the collection agency ). I was never notified by Citi that the account was brought back and would close again with 30 days if the delinquent balance was not paid in full. I paid two payments and the account transferred for a second time. I contacted Citi again and was told that the transfer happened because the account was still delinquent. I have contacted the Better Business Bureau twice about the way the manner in which my account was handled. I have been contacted by Citi 's Home Office in a bogus attempt to rectify the matter but the Rep tells me what I already know which is that the account is delinquent. Citi NEVER rectified its mistake by transferring my account in error in XX/XX/XXXX. Yet, I am paying the penalty with this delinquency being recorded on my credit report. The account was not delinquent when it was transferred in error in XX/XX/XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

A debt collector re-aging an account can cause serious damage to your credit files. Re-aging would allow a collection account to remain on your credit reports in-perpetuity. Take the following steps if you believe you are a victim of re-aging. 

I have Disputed this account many times and they just re-age the account. The date of first delinquency is wrong. XXXX refused to correct it, they told me to contact XXXX XXXX because they only place whatever information they are given on my Credit File, I advised her the account was re-aged and that it is illegal for them to report it being an open account XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Original creditor XXXX  Opened XX/XX/2020 ( XXXX yrs, XXXX mos ) Account status Open Type -- Responsibility Individual Remarks Dispute resolved ; customer disagrees Original creditor name XXXX XXXX XXXX It is a criminal offence to re-age an account and I want this account removed from my Credit File Immediately they have never verified this Debt and are always stating the it was verified and accurate which is FRAUD.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I submitted a letter to the 3 Credit Bureaus last XX/XX/2022 to update this suspicious information. I think you have not validated these accounts in accordance with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), and I will pursue legal action against them. This was already included in my prior COMPLAINT #, and I'm including it again. 
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