Johnade/consumer_complaints_cfpb huggingface dataset:
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

THE XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2018 IS A FRAUDULENT INQUIRY. I DID NOT AUTHORIZE FOR THEM TO RUN MY CREDIT. I WANT THEM TO PROVIDE PROOF WITH A SIGN DOCUMENT STATING I APPROVE THEM TO DO SO.
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 numerious times. I Demand this account XXXX XXXX XXXX to be removed because.

According to 15 USC 1681 : I have the right to privacy and i did not give Equifax written permission to Furnish that Account
Complaint sub-issue: Problem with customer service

I have been enrolled in the PSLF program. As of XX/XX/2020, I made 120 qualifying payments. I have written confirmation from Fed Loan Serving indicating that ( see attached letter ). I submitted my application for loan forgiveness on XX/XX/2020. I was told it would take up to 90 days to process my application. The 90 days has already passed. When I emailed to inquire about the status, they now tell me it will take AT LEAST 90 days. Once Fed Loan Servicing completes their part, they send my paperwork to Federal Student Aid for additional review. This review will take up to 180 days to be completed. 

I am not sure I understand the delay. If I already have written confirmation that I have made 120 qualifying payments what could possibly take 270 days? Meanwhile, my credit report continues to show a $ XXXX  monthly obligation which is affecting my overall credit worthiness. 

It is frustrating that I have satisfied the requirements of PSLF and yet seem to be getting the run around.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

This is in regard to an original complaint which was filed earlier. Please see complaint no XXXX. 

City Thank You card was still not reporting my credit usage to the three major credit bureau despite their assertion that they will correct their error, and report my credit usage. 

This has become a burden to a consumer like me, dealing with this Bank that deliberately and negligently uses their power to limit a persons ability to do anything such as purchasing a home. They caused me a lot of harm despite my being a credit worthiness by paying and obtaining a credit use even as an authorized user. I provided all my info such as SSN upon request, but they still did not do anything! 

I request CFPB to provide a clear action instead of just closing the complaint, based on the company input. I also request CFPB to provide me counsel to litigate this matter henceforth.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

1 ) XXXX  2 ) XXXX  3 ) Equifax All three of the above named entities have incorrect information on my credit report, either matters wrongly attributed to me or records which are validly mine but contain false information and no matter how many complaints I file ( with either the Credit Bureau or the Creditor ) it never goes off my report. I need this addressed and the situation redressed and rectified immediately, as it is impacting my quality of life severely and violating my constitutional rights. 

Please call me at XXXX XXXX XXXX to discuss remedies and mitigation. 

Kind regards, XXXX XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Information is not mine

The medical bill owed does not belong to XXXX XXXX. The debt is a hopital bill that belongs to XXXX Hospital. This bill was reported to, XXXX didffrent agencies meaning that I would have to pay double for one bill that was reported twice.
Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

I mailed out dispute letters on XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, and just recently sent out disputes on XX/XX/XXXX and I have yet to receive a response from XXXX, Equifax, XXXX, or XXXX.
Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

I have reached out to Equifax ( EQ ) over 25 times regarding this matter each time being hung up on or transferred into dead air. 

I have asked that EQ follow the guidelines of the FCRA. 
I have reported REPEATED VIOLATIONS of the FCRA to the company as well. 
The company has acknowledged they are in violation of the FCRA and that i need to contact the CFPB if I want to have issue resolved. 

When i asked EQ who authorized them to furnish a credit report i was instructed that congress and the CFPB gave them the authority to do such. As I have advised to representatives there that EQ is an independent company who ASSUMED this role and was not AUTHORIZED to do such - i am hung up on. When i reach out and ask who gave authorization for EQ to furnish a report - i am hung up on. 

According to the CFPB and the FCRA Equifax needs to have my written authorization which gives instruction or permission to furnish a report on myself. 
I have asked EQ to generate the document showing that i have given them permission to furnish a report - the same rules and guidelines as set forth by the CFPB- and they tell me that they can't generate it. I have requested on 10+ occasions that EQ delete any piece of information on the current report that they have generated as i have NEVER GIVEN MY WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION to generate furnish or produce any report whatsoever about me or my likeness. Furthermore no piece of information that was furnished was validated or verified as identified by the terms set forth in the FCRA. I never gave permission especially not to report inaccurate data.
Complaint sub-issue: Personal information incorrect

I am XXXX XXXX and I am submitting this complaint myself and there is no third party involved. Despite the multiple previous written requests, the unverified information listed below still remains on my credit report in violation of Federal Law. The Equifax Credit Bureau failed to comply with Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC sections 1681i within the time set forth by law and continued reporting of unverified personal pieces of information. PLEASE REMOVE THE FOLLOWING INCORRECT PERSONAL PIECES OF INFORMATION COMPLETELY FROM MY CREDIT REPORT. 
Wrong Name : XXXX XXXX Wrong Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

XX/XX/XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, IA XXXX RE : UNAUTHORIZED INQUIRY To Whom It May Concern : I reviewed a copy of my credit report and XXXX ran an unauthorized credit inquiry on me on XX/XX/XXXX.
I never authorized such action and this constitutes a violation of my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act 604 as well as a violation of my rights to privacy. Please contact XXXX and investigate such occurrence.
I am requesting an updated copy of my credit report, which should be sent to the address listed below. According to the provisions of 612 [ 15 USC 1681j ], there should be no charge for this report. In addition, as part of your investigation, please send the names, business address and phone numbers of those who made unauthorized credit inquiries so I may contact them directly as well as the sign agreement for the inquiry.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at address listed below.
Thank you.
Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, IA XXXX Social Security # XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Information is not mine

I faxed a ID theft affidavit with a police report to Equifax claiming that I have no recollection of XXXX trade-lines that appear on my credit file. Equifax did not provide any information to confirm that they followed the procedures to conduct a reasonable investigation, specifically in a case involving ID theft, nor did they forwarded the documentation in this case to XXXX or XXXX. I am demanding that this Credit Reporting Agency follows the procedures as per the FCRA to assure that the information on my credit file is accurate.
Complaint sub-issue: Trouble with how payments are being handled

On XX/XX/2020, I submitted a future payment with FedLoan for my student loans in the amount of {$2100.00} that was to be withdrawn on XX/XX/2020, and was allocated to specific student loans. I did not receive an email confirmation as I always have on every non-automatic payment I have submitted. On XX/XX/2020, I logged in as the funds had not been withdrawn from my account and I was unable to find a pending payment for the {$2100.00}. Since I was not able to locate the payment I submitted a payment request on XX/XX/2020, for {$2000.00} with the funds allocating to the same student loans as the XX/XX/2020 payment was to. I did receive an email confirmation for the XX/XX/2020 payment. 

On XX/XX/2020, I logged in to see that the {$2000.00} payment was now showing as complete and was processed and the XX/XX/2020 payment was pending. Having both payments processed was going to overdraft my bank account by over {$2000.00} and would have overpaid the four loans ' entire balance by {$1900.00}. I spoke to a Fed loan employee on the chat, another on the phone, and a supervisor. I asked to stop the {$2000.00} payment but they informed me that I would need to go through my bank, XXXX. My bank also said they could not stop it. 

On XX/XX/2020 I logged into my account to see that the four loans were now at a negative balance as they had been overpaid by {$1900.00}. I called FedLoan and spoke to XXXX, Fedloan # XXXX, and I explained the situation. He informed me that the {$1900.00} would be returned to my bank account within 7 days and they always return funds unless it is less than {$5.00} If the overpayment is less than {$5.00} they keep the money. I asked for an email verification regarding this and he told me he would put a request in and I would receive an email within 2 days. 

I have not received the email as of today, XX/XX/2020. I logged into Fedloan and I see that the funds were not returned to me but applied to my other Fedloans, without my discretion on what amounts and what loans. I did an online chat with Fedloans and asked about the information I was given from XXXX and the promise of the email. I was told that XXXX did not provide the correct information and that the email would take 7 to 10 days but is now invalid. 

Starting with the fact that there was an error on Fedloan that failed to send me the payment confirmation for the XX/XX/XXXX payment or show it on my account as even pending as of XX/XX/2020, and the chain of misinformation I received following that I am very frustrated and concerned as a consumer trying to pay off my student loans. Not to mention I am now {$2000.00} over drafted in my checking account due to this error. I hope that the CDPB can look further into this as this is a hardship for me and I fear I am not the only person that has experienced this.
Complaint sub-issue: Was not notified of investigation status or results

On XX/XX/2021 I sent a letter to the credit bureau in regards to items that were inaccurate on my credit report. I received no response for over 30 days and when I finally did receive a response for lack of better term the information was still inaccurate. I thought the bureau would update my my credit report accordingly but that was not the case. When I recently checked my credit report, the same inaccurate items appear on my credit report. On XX/XX/2021 in effort to get the issue resolved I sent another letter to the bureau explaining my confusion. After reviewing my credit report it makes no sense to me how both XXXX and XXXX have ALWAYS reported all of the same items from FED LOAN and FED LOAN SERVICES in positive standing, but XXXX have reported it as a negative. I understand making errors but this involves ( 16 ) items on my credit report! XXXX made a error reporting to the bureau and should correct it accordingly. This is really stressful and I am so confused. These inaccuracies are really effecting my credit score.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

Hello, I was checking my credit score I had seen it went down. I seen 2 new credit inquiries with 2 different finance company/bank, XXXX XXXX and XXXX. I never opened an account with them the only account I have is with XXXX XXXX And they already spent money on the credit cards and I personally do not want to pay that back because its not me. Also, an account was opened with XXXX XXXX also which was not me. I want these accounts closed and I want this to stop from now on.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt is not yours

I have an unverified account from ENHANCED RECOVERY. I had previously disputed this account. I have never done business with ENHANCED RECOVERY. Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA )  15 U.S.C.1692g, I  dispute the validity of the debt purport I owe. I request that ENHANCED RECOVERY Provide verification of the following : 1. The original Application or contract ;  2 . Any and all statements allegedly related to this debt ; 3. Any and all signed receipts ;  4 . Any and all canceled checks ;  5 . Original date of default and collection activity begin  6 . Whether you purchased the debt, and if so, the amount paid for the debt  7 . The date  ( s )  the debt allegedly accrued ;  8 . An itemization of the costs, including an accounting, for any additional interest, charges, or other fees placed on this account. I want to request that ENHANCED RECOVERY Cease and Desist all further communications and collection actives and provide the verification of the purported debt.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

The XXXX  XXXX  collection is inaccurate, this is from an issue from late XXXX. Was under XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/XXXX. They keep transferring to another collection to affect my credit report more, with inaccurate dates and as new incident. None of the credit reporting agency did a proper investigation and just dismissed the dispute. They stated they called the collection agency and they said it was accurate. That was it, my consumer rights are being violated. It is fraud and intimidation to repeatedly transfer it just before it is suppose to be removed from the credit report. These collection agency are in the same area and it is obvious. If they looked at my credit report they would see was report XX/XX/XXXX and is not from an incident this year.
Complaint sub-issue: Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone

XXXX XXXX XXXX of 2018, is holding my credit line from getting va home loan. the reason of these issues was my wife got diagnosed with XXXX and at that time i was between jobs and my wifes medical Needs came first
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

Yes upon checking my credit report I noticed several inquiries that I didnt recognize! I will list them below as well as the dates : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

On ( XX/XX/2022 ) I sent a letter regarding inaccurate accounts, XXXX  and unknown things on my credit report. To this day over 60 days later I have not received a response yet. feel like i'm being taken advantage of and being ignored of my disputes. Section 611 ( a ) it is plainly stated that failure to investigate these items within 30 days gives a reason to immediately remove those items from my credit report. It has been over 60 days so they should be deleted promptly. I demand these accounts be deleted immediately or I will file for litigation due to the stress you caused me. My information was also impacted by the Equifax data breach and may have got into the hands of the wrong person.
Complaint sub-issue: Personal information incorrect

I would like to request a security freeze placed on my Consumer Disclosure Report. I choose to opt-out of your disclosing future information until further notice including the C.L.U.E . 
Report and other furnished XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, Innovis inquires regarding all personal information. This security freeze request not only restricts credit bureaus and creditors, but also future potential employers until I lift this restriction. Under the Fair Report Act, you are required to comply. My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX, please remove any other variation of my name they are not accurate. I need the following addresses removed from my credit report they are not mine : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX , XXXX, OH XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

This is the several times I've complained about being a victim of identity theft. You must remove/block any account that was opened without my knowledge, consent, or authority within XXXX business days. Im attaching the required FTC Report for you ( which complies with FCRA Section 603 ( q ) ( 4 ) which states ( 4 ) The term " identity theft report '' has the meaning given that term by rule of the Bureau, and means, at a minimum, a report ( A ) that alleges an identity theft ; ) ( B ) that is a copy of an official, valid report filed by a consumer with an appropriate Federal, State, or local law enforcement agency, including the United States XXXX XXXX XXXX, or such other government agency deemed appropriate by the Bureau ; and ( C ) the filing of which subjects the person filing the report to criminal penalties relating to the filing of false information if, in fact, the information in the report is false. ) and the bank 's records ( learned through more research both parties require ). Please block/remove these files. If you feel there is a possibility these accounts belong to me I require all documentation that bears my signature ( another research item I found that requires you to verify with 100 % accuracy that each accounts are 100 % true, accurate, correct, complete & VERIFIABLE ). If you do not provide any records & claim the items are 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. This account ( s ) is unknown to me. Also, the information you provided on some accounts are DELETED from other bureaus and I have doubts in their accuracy and the reported payment history on some accounts are a mystery to me. As required by FCRA 605B ( c ) ( 1 ) ( C ) Authority to decline or rescind. 
XXXX Cedar XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, NJ, XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, NJ, XXXX, XXXX OF XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/2020 Balance : {$6000.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/2020 Balance : {$8100.00}
Complaint sub-issue: Attempted to collect wrong amount

CBB a debt collection company has reported to all three credit reporting agencies that I owe and amount on a medical bill. The amount reported is wrong. The payments being reported is wrong. 

I sent CBB a letter on XXXX XXXX by certified mail asking about the mis-reported balance and that i had made that payment and paid that account off. I heard nothing back from this letter. I pulled my credit reports from all three credit reporting agencies and noticed that they did not mark in the comments that this account is being disputed as required by law. 

I sent a good will letter to them by certified mail asking that this misreported, inaccurate report be removed by them from all three credit reporting agencies or I was going to take further actions. CBB still has not responded to any of my inquires or letters to date.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I found out end of last year when I tried applying for a car loan that a XXXX XXXX credit card account was created in my name in XX/XX/XXXX and it has a {$16000.00} balance on it. The history shows OK payments up to XX/XX/XXXX and there is a credit limit of {$4200.00} ( Way less than $ XXXX ). I have not been watching my credit up to now so I was unaware of this and I have not been informed of this debt against me. It shows the account was written off because they were unable to collect on the debt. The account is also showing against an Arizona address where I have never lived at so I disputed this as being fraud by whoever is living at that address. XXXX XXXX responded to my dispute with a letter saying that the information provided shows no evidence of fraud and they are not taking any action. That doesn't make any sense. It seems XXXX XXXX is intentionally ignoring the evidence they already have in their possession. No additional evidence is needed. I did not apply for this account so obviously the owner of the house stole my identity. XXXX XXXX is not attempting to collect from that address. XXXX XXXX XXXX  is intentionally committing fraud by placing an fraudulent account on my credit that doesn't belong to me and intentionally hurting my credit. I have not applied for much credit in my life but because of my low score, I have a hard time applying for credit now. I have a rights by the Fair Credit Reporting Act. How does someone manage to get {$16000.00} out of a credit card account with only a {$4200.00} credit limit and using my information when I barely have any background of credit at all? The attached file shows clips of the owner of the property and details linking the debt to that address. Information was gathered from my XXXX  credit report and from the XXXX Assessors website.
Complaint sub-issue: Problem with rewards from credit card

I signed up for the XXXX XXXX credit card, which offers XXXX points after spending {$500.00} in the first 90 days. I completed these requirements, but the points did not post ( even after 30 days, as per the terms of the agreement ). I contacted Commerce Bank, who told me to contact XXXX XXXX, who told me to contact Commerce Bank.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

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

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions
Complaint sub-issue: Transaction was not authorized

A merchant called  XXXX  unauthorized charged our card without permission by deducting funds :  1 . Date and amount of  transaction1 :   XXXX   XXXX ,   XXXX   : {$180.00} ; {$25.00} for fee  2. Date and amount of transaction2  :  XXXX   XXXX ,   XXXX   : {$580.00} ; {$25.00} for fee We opened a dispute with  Citibank  on  XXXX    XXXX  . We had contacted Citibank no less than  20  times via  Citibank p latform, mails, including providing all the necessary documents multiple times ; however,  Citibank chose to ignore our request. This matter had been ignored by Citibank  for 9 months now.     We had no choice but to seek some help here in getting some update on this matter.
Complaint sub-issue: Overdrafts and overdraft fees

XX/XX/XXXX I ordered an access point from XXXX that I received an email PDF attachment bill of lading for, which would have any business person assuming product was in stock and was shipped. I find out that XXXX refunded my money, didn't send catalog either, and on XX/XX/XXXX shipped product, but didn't show on my bank account that money was refunded, yet showed new deduction of {$57.00}, and my account was overdrawn. I called PNC Bank after calling XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX when I saw an email of the overdraft fees. If PNC did correct all my fees from not alerting me if the money XXXX put back in my account, after I saw it deducted on the XX/XX/XXXX, I would have {$5.00} before SSI deposited {$750.00} into my account, including my {$40.00} withdrawal and {$6.00} purchase. Plus PNC is double charging an extra {$3.00} fee for using an outside ATM.