Johnade/consumer_complaints_cfpb huggingface dataset:
Complaint sub-issue: Card was charged for something you did not purchase with the card

XX/XX/2019 XXXX XXXX XXXX  i attempted to call sears home improvement services 10 times in regards to my account due balance rising from XXXX to 7,000 something dollars within a one month span. 

Sears home improvement services contined to hang up on me after retrieving all of my personal information. 

Our contract was for my windows to be replaced at the cost of XXXX. I was untable to make contact with any sears employee willing to help me find out why the amount was so high. 

XX/XX/2019 i was charged a fraudelent amount of XXXX in Which was never agreed upon.
Complaint sub-issue: Problem with personal statement of dispute

On XX/XX/XXXX a letter was sent to XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, DE XXXX requesting a hard inquiry be removed from my credit file. Inaddition, the same inquiry was disputed with Equifax ( credit agency ). XX/XX/XXXX a response letter was received from XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Credit Bureau Specialist ) requesting additional information ( i.e. Credit Reporting Agency Name, Social Security Number, and Specific Inquiry Date ). XX/XX/XXXX a follow-up letter was received by Specialist XXXX stating the inquiry was valid. Neither XXXX nor Equifax have provided any proof of validation from their investigations. XX/XX/XXXX, I contacted XXXX XXXX by phone and spoke with a supervisor and a different Credit Specialist who stated no records of this inquiry was on file. However, my current credit file shows different. I 'm request the removal of the specific inquiry from my credit file.
Complaint sub-issue: Attempted to collect wrong amount

Conn 's home pluse in XXXX, Tn talked me into buying a washer and dryer. The day the supposed to drop it off they didn't it was days later. I called them and told them that I no longer wanted the washer and dryer. Not only did they dropped it off they dropped it off with extra attachments I didn't want costing me XXXX extra. When I told them to come pick it up the sales associate stated that they can not take back used items after 30 days. I didn't even use it and it was less then 30 days. Now they call and text me 10x a day. Keep reporting to different credit Bureaus all 3 dropped them from my credit score now they charge it off making my FICO score extremely low. The reported I owe over XXXX dollars for a washer and dryer. I need help dealing with Conns Home Plus they need to be closed down for the fraudulent practices scamming people. They are trying anyway they can to ruining my credit when all they had to do is pick the merchandise back up a d resale it. But the customer service agent told me when I called to come to agreement that I can sale the washer and dryer and pay them the money so it want effect my credit. I need help getting this removed from my credit score and them shut down for bad sales practices.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

People pulling my credit reports with out my concend 2 reports every month for over a year time period.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX ACCOUNT # XXXX violated my rights. 

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

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1666B : A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

This mortgage was included in a chapter XXXX bankruptcy and was not reaffirmed. I have one 30 day late and from I understand this should not be reported on my credit report because I am no longer financially responsible. This has caused my credit to drop by 30 points. It is illegal to report this information as I am protected by the bankruptcy.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I noticed on my credit report there some accounts that I did not authorize or belong to me. 
Here are accounts on my credit report that do not belong to me and believe that this is an act of fraud. I have a legal right to dispute the following accounts : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX. # XXXX I have never received a single notice from any of the above-mentioned companies.I request validation and detailed verification.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

My wife has XXXX and has had for several years. She had an account with Home Depot. Her XXXX XXXX  son has been causing all the trouble you all have fixed. He used identity theft to charge over {$8000.00} to her Home Depot card. I would not be on the same credit account with her. The Mississippi Attorneys Office is investing the son abuse of a XXXX  person. I do have an account with Home Depot. I do not remember using my card. I had a conversation with Home Depot. All of this was addressed. They H.D charged with her debit. It is not my account.
Complaint sub-issue: Problem lowering your monthly payments

Forbearance in XX/XX/2009 with XXXX student loans lost my job and struggled to make payments. XXXX offered a forbearance of which I struggled to make payments. I made full payments on time for the 6 months of forbearance and was still charged additional interest. I was never given helpful information and asked several times for my massive mortagage payment of my student loans to be reduced. They said if I did n't make payment or went bankrupt they threaten to ask my parents for the payment. I feel this is unlawful for students to better themselves and I was taken advantage of. Do I have any options?
Complaint sub-issue: Problem with personal statement of dispute

I was not notified that my student loans were due back, and it has now affected my credit greatly. These loans are low balances that I have no problem paying back, but I would like to discuss a possible dispute with payment? My credit score that I 've worked very long for has dropped over  XXXX  points because of something preventable. Thank you
Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

XXXX I sent a ltter regarding inaccurate and unknown things on my credit report to this day over 45 days later I have not received a response yet. I feel like the credit bureaus are taking advantage of me by ignoring my disputes I took time to send them. Section 611 ( a ) states that failure to investigate these items within 30 days gives a reason to immediately remove promptly. I demand these accounts be deleted immediately or I will file litigation due to the stress you cause me. My information was impacted by the Equifax data breach and may have got into the hands of the wrong person. I am begging for help at this point
Complaint sub-issue: Used obscene, profane, or other abusive language

They called me in regards to an extremely old debt. They were very rude & aggressive & told me they were going to place a freeze on my bank accounts & garnish my wages in the amount of a XXXX figure even though the actual bill is around XXXX. I dont know if this company is legit but they had all of my information, including my full social security number. They called me on Wednesday XX/XX/19 from phone number XXXX but Im the voicemail, requested that I call back at XXXX.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

This is not a duplicate nor is this complaint filed by a third party. I am filing this complaint myself. Please see this complaint is processed to the letter of the law. I am tired of sending dispute letters to the Credit Bureaus requesting that they correct these erroenous accounts being reported on my Credit File because the Credit Bureaus have been doing nothing! This complaint is to follow up my previous complaints and letters I submitted on XX/XX/2022 and to inform them that I am halfway of taking legal action and sue the Credit Bureaus for their willful non-compliance of the FCRA statute. under Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) Disclosures to consumers [ 15 U.S.C. 1681g ] ( ( a ) Information on file ; sources ; report recipients. Equifax shall, upon request, and subject to 610 ( a ) ( 1 ) [ 1681h ], clearly and accurately disclose to the consumer. If the consumer to whom the file relates requests that the first 5 digits of the social security number ( or similar identification number ) of the consumer not be included in the disclosure and the consumer reporting agency has received appropriate proof of the identity of the requester, the consumer reporting agency shall so truncate such number in such disclosure. & Section 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) Procedure in case of disputed accuracy [ 15 U.S.C. 1681i ] ( a ) Reinvestigations of Disputed Information. If the completeness or accuracy of any item of information contained in my file at Equifax is disputed by the consumer and the consumer notifies the agency directly, or indirectly through a creditor, the Bureaus shall, free of charge, conduct a reasonable reinvestigation to determine whether the disputed information is inaccurate and record the current status of the disputed information, or delete the item from my file in accordance with paragraph ( 5 ), before the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date on which the agency receives the notice of the dispute from the consumer or creditor. I'd like these accounts repaired ASAP : XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I have a twin sister who's name is XXXX XXXX XXXX. Our birth dates are the same and social security numbers are 2 digits different. Her negative items reflect on my credit along with her accounts simply because our information is similar. 

When her credit is ran it pulls mine also. Same as when mine is ran it pulls hers. Our credits are linked some how because of the credit bureaus
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

The unverified accounts indicated below continue to report on my credit report despite several written requests, in violation of federal law. I dated the previous letter I sent to the Equifax and XXXX credit bureaus XX/XX/XXXX, but I never received a response. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) require these accounts to be authenticated ( A ). I will take legal action against you if you do not validate these accounts. Please follow the law so that this situation can be settled quickly. XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$0.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$0.00}, and XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$0.00}.
Complaint sub-issue: Was not notified of investigation status or results

I have been working on my credit since XX/XX/2021. I have not received not one update from either one of the credit bureau. My information is not reporting correctly and needs to be updated or I will have to file for litigation. I sent in letters that need to be updated or removed. Please update ASAP
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

In XXXX I first had fraudulent activity on my personal bank card while traveling. My bank notified me and I didn't think much of anything to be worried because they handled it expeditiously. A few months later I lost my drivers license, following I noticed other credit cards of mine had fraudulent charges appearing and I disputed them with each creditor. Then at the end of XXXX my Citibank business/govt travel card was compromised. Unaware my work accounting dept. notified me of an outstanding balance and advised me go through the six previous statements that I had been on travel. I then disputed all unauthorized charges with Citibank through their fraud/avidavit process. Unresolved I've had to continue to dispute each account due to the fraud being beyond the 60 day cutoff for dispute. At the time of the fraud I was misinformed and ill advised of my options and didn't know to file a police report, identity theft, or place a credit freeze. Additionally I have filed a police report of Identity theft and for the past three years I have a credit monitoring agency dispute these and other unauthorized accounts. Unauthorized accounts still continue to show up on my credit report as recent as XXXX. Citibank refuses to removes the fraudulent charges eeven after I had disputed them repeatedly. They are operating under the loop-hole that the charges were not disputed within 60 days of the transaction date as stated before I was unaware of the fraud because the account was a government travel card statements did not come directly to me.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I called equifax fraud department and asked if they had already had my police report and stuff on file from last year and they didnt. I was trying to dispute unauthorized inquires and wouldnt dispute them and I cant get a hold of XXXX  where someone could help me.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I sent a letter requesting that you reinvestigate the disputed accounts from my credit report as well as update these accounts from my report during the investigation period. As of this date, you have failed to respond to my request. Here are the accounts that I wanted to fix. 
XXXX XXXX Balance : {$7500.00} XXXX  XXXX Balance : {$9400.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$4100.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$11000.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$13000.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$62000.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$29000.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$25000.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : - XXXX XXXX Balance : -
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

In XX/XX/XXXX, I purchased a vehicle from merchant XXXX of XXXX XXXX. I have not physically been on the premises since at least XX/XX/XXXX, and only to service the vehicle. On XX/XX/XXXX, a " hard inquiry '' on my credit was placed by this merchant without my authorization. Upon contacting the merchant, who gave me the run-around for 6 months, the best that they can tell me is that this inquiry was placed due to a " computer glitch. '' The merchant stopped taking my phone calls, so I had to physically go to the merchant 's location and angrily compel them into producing for me a letter admitting that I did not apply for credit there or authorize a credit inquiry into my account from that location at the time in question. I submitted the letter from the merchant to Equifax with my dispute of this " hard pull '' on my report. Equifax denied my dispute, and responded that I will need to have the merchant contact them directly. The problem is, the merchant does not care. I literally did nothing, the merchant took adverse actions against my ( with or without intent ), and now Equifax wants me to somehow force this same merchant who hurt me, to call them directly and help me. I explained to Equifax that the merchant has been unhelpful, and that it made no sense that their process allows me no possible way to remove improper inquiries from my credit report without the assistance of the merchant who made the improper inquiry in the first place. This is ... ..wrong. Please help. Please note that in the letter from the XXXX dealership which I've attached, they made a typo, stating " XX/XX/XXXX '' instead of " XX/XX/XXXX '' - the latter being the correct date. There was only one inquiry from this merchant around the time in question, so the mistake is clear. 

I have already issued a complaint to the CFPB. The CFPB only forwarded my complaint to Equifax, who, in their response to my complaint, just copy/pasted their original response to my direct complaint to Equifax. 

So, the CFPB literally did nothing, and Equifax literally did nothing. How is this any form of protection for consumers when two parties, neither of whom I have a relationship, can make changes to my credit report and CHOOSE to not fix inaccuracies without my input whatsoever. This is why Republicans should never be allowed to govern.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I HAVE CONTACTED EQUIFAX MULTIPLE TIMES AND THEY HAVE FAILED TO INVESTIGATE MY DISPUTES. IVE PERSONALLY WENT TO A NOTARY AND NOTARIZED ALL MY PAPERWORK LETTING EQUIFAX KNOW THAT I AM THE PERSON DISPUTING THESE FRAUD ACCOUNTS ON MY CONSUMER REPORT! THEY HAVE FAILED TO UPHOLD THE CONSUMER LAW! EQUIFAX IS VIOLATING MY CONSUMER RIGHT TO PRIVACY PURSUANT TO 15 USC 1681 ( A ) ( 4 ). EQUIFAX HAS NO PERMISSION TO REPORT ANYTHING USING MY INFO WITHOUT MY WRITTEN CONSENT PURSUANT TO 15 USC 1681B. THEY HAVE BROKE THE FEDERAL CONSUMER LAW!
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

sent letters off to XXXX XXXX, and eqifax on XX/XX/2022, and XX/XX/2022 and have not received a response. I also understand that under 15 U.S.C. Sec. 1681i ( a ), they must complete this reinvestigation within 30 days of receipt of this letter. its been over 60 days and still no response. 






1. Validate Account XXXX Account Number : Please remove this inaccurate information from my credit report. 

2. Validate Account XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : Please correct/update this inaccurate information on my credit report. 

3. Validate Account XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account Number : Please remove it from my credit report. 

4. Validate Account XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : Please remove it from my credit report. 

5. Validate Account XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : Please remove this inaccurate information from my credit report. 

6. Validate Account XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account Number : Please remove this inaccurate information from my credit report. 

7. Validate Account XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX  Account Number : Please remove this inaccurate information from my credit report.
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

I had repeatedly contact Home Depot in reference to inaccuracies found at the time on the credit card Transactions, yet they refused to come to an agreement in order to come to a positive outcome. Home Depot then placed the account Into collection and sold the debt to an outside company without my knowledge. the Collection company XXXX XXXX I, XXXX never attempted to contact me or attempted any type of communication in order too come to an agreement in settling the debt. Now XXXX is suing me and placed me in court proceedings, How is this fair without given me an opportunity to settle the account of any and all inaccuracies. I honestly believed that calvary has violated several federal credit laws in order to keep on not just harassing me but in an attempt to collect illegally funds that do not belong to them. On or about XX/XX/2022, I made contact with XXXX and they refused to provide any information in reference to the inaccuracies on the account. they persisted on verifying the account when in fact they automatically knew my biographical data. as you can see they alleged to have purchased the account yet they have failed to provide the following : XXXX. Copy of the original contract with my signature of the debt, XXXX. Full payment history from the original debtor in this case Home Depot XXXX. Name and address of the XXXX debtor XXXX. Proof that they own or have been assigned the debt to collect. 
Also I think the account is more than XXXX XXXX XXXX? 
My credit report does not show any type of debt of the account in question? this is why I'm asking for you assistance to resolve this matter.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Try fixing this problem. But Equifax insisted. I have no contract to these people.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Equifax Credit Reporting I have attempted twice to fix credit reporting in regards to a XXXX loan with XXXX. I have two consolidated XXXX loans which remains in good standing and was in forbearance status due to the COVID19 pandemic. Equifax continues to show the account as negative with an open balance of - ( negative ) - {$21000.00}. Equifax is showing the account as an installment with an available balance in a negative balance which directly affects my credit score. Equifax is showing the XXXX loan balance as {$37000.00}. This is incorrect. I have 2 consolidated loans with XXXX listed below : Consolidated Loan {$36000.00} in Forbearance Status from XX/XX/XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX Consolidated Loan {$21.00}, XXXX in Forbearance Status from XX/XX/XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX. My total XXXX  loan repayment is {$57000.00}. Repayment to begin on XX/XX/XXXX with monthly payments of {$290.00}. 
I began making regular payments after the forbearance as of XX/XX/XXXX. I have attempted twice to fix the issue with XXXX and also mailed, faxed, and submitted a dispute via the www.equifax.com website. I have not been able to obtain a resolution to this matter.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

XXXX  XXXX data breach and Equifax XXXX XXXX sending out fake letters that the fib stopped the data breach can they say that without a reasonable doubt why? DATA breach is a DATA breach how do you know the FTC violation that it will cause or already caused no one knows get it fixed
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

There is a credit card on my credit sesame account saying it is thru CITI and I don't have a credit card at all and never have when I called them about it they told me said there is no credit card in my name or with my social security number but it is on my credit and has been for years. It was paid off then I got a update that a new authorized uses was added and a new amount was set and now it is back on my report
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I was shocked when I reviewed my credit report this week and I found multiple inaccuracies of late payments still on my credit report from the 3 major credit bureaus after I was told this was fixed. I've attempted several times to ratify the issue with the original creditors and credit bureaus and they still reporting inaccurate, unverifiable information. I have disputed this item with the credit reporting agency and they reported this reporting was inaccurate. Also there are several inaccuracies with this account the way it's reporting and that's a total violation of FCRA and FDCPA laws and regulations. In a good faith effort to resolve the matter amicably, I must demand that these reporting statuses be updated.
Complaint sub-issue: Problem getting your free annual credit report

I could not obtain my free annual credit report online because Equifax was unable to sufficiently match the identifying information I provided with the information it has on file. Therefore, on XX/XX/2020 I mailed my written request along with identity documentation to Equifax at XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, GA XXXX. Equifax failed to respond to my request. On XX/XX/2020 I mailed a second written request to Equifax with reference to the first. However, Equifax also failed to respond to my second request. After multiple requests Equifax failed to provide my consumer credit report in violation of my rights as secured by section 612 ( a ) ( 2 ) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

I have not missed any payments on this account. Please investigate to ensure the information reported is correct.
Complaint sub-issue: Frequent or repeated calls

AES is contacting family members who are not even on the loan I have with them. They are harassing family members in search of me because they no longer try to contact me directly. If they do not get a hold of me they immediately call family members that day or the next day.