Johnade/consumer_complaints_cfpb huggingface dataset:
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Equifax , Inc., a consumer credit reporting agency, said on Thursday, XX/XX/XXXX that they were the victim of a massive cyber security hack, which divulged the information of 143 Million Credit Card Users. Hearing about this, I checked to see if my own personal information was stolen by using the URL : ( https : //www.equifaxsecurity2017.com/potential-impact/ ).  It was reported to me that my personal information has been impacted by the current hack. Information has come forward that Employees and Officers at Equifax have known about the breach sinceXX/XX/XXXX, and have been instead been selling off stocks. Because of this, I feel that Equifax has n't even done 1 % of enough to keep my information safe or to take care of their own faults. I feel they have n't been fully forthcoming and have n't been as proactive to protect their users and the data shared with them from other consumer credit reporting agencies.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

For years I been wondering why my credit has never been consistent. I never in a million years would of thought that someone else was using my name and social security number to open fraudulent accounts. I pulled my credit and there were so many accounts open under my name. It is a real upsetting situation that this has happen to me and the outrageous amount of accounts that have been open or are open. Please remove these accounts from my report as soon as possible. They do not belong to me. XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I have the same payment reported 4 times on my credit report inaccurately. I have tried calling and sending letters. These negative remarks are damaging my credit. The errors are keeping me from renting a house or apartment. My family is displaced from our home because of these errors.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt is not yours

National Recovery Agency??? I was shocked when I reviewed my credit report this week and I found multiple inaccuracies on my credit report from the 3 major credit bureaus from a collection company that I never have dealt with before. 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 you confirmed the account as valid. I honestly do not believe to ever have any relationship with this collection agency or original creditor. 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 proof of this debt, specifically the alleged contract or other instrument bearing my signature, as well as proof of your authority in this matter. Absent such proof, you must correct any erroneous reports of this past debt as mine. I am writing to request that you please provide the following information : 1. Please evidence your authorization under 15 USC 1692 ( e ) and 15 USC 1692 ( f ) in this alleged matter. 2. What is your authorization of law for your collection of information? 3. What is your authorization of law for your collection of this alleged debt? 4. Please  evidence your authorization to do business or operate in this state. 5. Please evidence proof of the alleged debt, including the alleged contract or other instrument bearing my signature. 6. Please provide a complete account history, including any charges added for collection activity. 
You have 30 days upon receipt of this letter to provide strict proof of contract. In the event you can not provide strict proof of contract, you must cease and desist any and all collection efforts and immediately remove any derogatory information reported to the consumer reporting agencies. In addition, you will need to provide me your agreement, in writing, that you are closing your file, ceasing collecting activity, and deleting all information related to this reference number from any and all credit reports youve furnished the information to. In the event you transfer this account to an attorney without providing proof of contract, and proving your claim, he/she will be immediately reported to the XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX for code of ethics violations.
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

A disputable move-out charge of {$950.00} has been placed on my credit file as an unpaid rent. My rent was never late, and I did not owe rent to XXXX XXXX XXXX. North Carolina Consumer office has determined that the move-out charges are disputable and resolution could be through mediation or small amount court settlement, but management of XXXX XXXX XXXX,  without any written notice to me, submitted my personal information to XXXX debt collectors, which filed the incorrect information on my credit. I disputed the information, and XXXX deleted the information from my file. Equifax however has refused to delete this disputable charges from my file. The derogatory information has caused my creditors XXXX XXXX  XXXX and XXXX XXXX creditors, to reduce my credit limit by 30 to 50 %.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I recently asked credit bureau for investigation credit file and they claim it wasn't ever filed I have proof that I submitted certified mail I also got proof I sent numerous disputes for 2 month straight. I consulted a lawyer and this is my final step before I file a lawsuit.
Complaint sub-issue: Attempted to collect wrong amount

I am the properly authorized consumer and I am submitting this dispute on my own without any third parties, with the intent to not be discriminated against for exercising my rights and applying the federal laws put in place to protect me the consumer. On XX/XX/ a certified notice was sent to Best Buy Credit Service in reference of a billing error. Best Buy Credit Service failed to clarify the billing error, but instead used aggravated identity theft with extortionate means for the collection of an extension of credit. Please see attachment.
Complaint sub-issue: Old information reappears or never goes away

I received notification that between XX/XX/XXXX- XX/XX/XXXX your automotive account with XXXX XXXX XXXX was removed from your credit report. But upon viewing a recent copy of my credit report with XXXX it is now stating that disputed information updated. By law I was supposed to receive anything related to a vehicle repossession and or sale of said vehicle and have n't when it was repossessed in XX/XX/XXXX. I 've called XXXX who only gave me information to collection agency. Contacted collection agency regarding this matter over 45 days ago now and no response. This is also showing as {$0.00} balance, so if I 'm no longer liable for money due why is this not been removed from my credit profile?
Complaint sub-issue: Information is missing that should be on the report

In order to provide you with the proof that the account numbers do not reflect my ownership to them appearing on my credit report, I have looked into the issue with the Federal Trade Commission. They guided me to this letter on their opinion on the issue. These account numbers belong to another person or an imposter using my name to obtain credit information. It is also noted in my investigation that by sending me account statements from the creditor does not dignify ownership. I have a letter from the FTC attached to attest to this. These are the accounts that are not reported accurately due to the fact they do not express the full account numbers and they MUST be removed immediately to avoid litigation :  1 .  XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   2.   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX  3.  XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   4.  Bank  XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   5.   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX  6.  XXXX   XXXX .  XXXX   7.   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   8.   XXXX  Mortgage  XXXX   9.     XXXX    XXXX   10.    XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act 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 has violated my rights.

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

15 U.S.C. 1681 Section 604 A. Section 2. It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

This is my second endeavor to tell you that I am a victim of identity theft and I complain to question specific records in my document coming about because of the wrongdoing. The records I am questioning connect with no exchanges acquiring any possession of goods, services, or money that I have made or authorized. Assuming no one cares, either way, block the noteworthy of any information in my credit record that came about due to alleged fraud or extortion. 
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Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I'm XXXX XXXX, and I value you setting aside some margin to CORRECT a portion of the data in my credit document ; notwithstanding, there are still a few records that require corrections and deletions. Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) require the 3 credit bureaus to confirm these records ( 1 ). ( A ). I'm confident the contested records are settled. 
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Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I am requesting that you immediately delete information off of my credit report that isnt mine. I have filed a police report stating that these accounts are not mine and that my identity may have been stolen which I have included with this letter. I have listed the accounts below. I do not know how these items ended upon my credit report, but I never signed for or agreed to these charges. I dont know who gave you this information! I would like a copy of whatever says that these accounts are mine, because I assure you, I have never taken out these charges. Is it possible someone forged my name, or that you have confused me with someone else? Please check for me. Even if you receive documents with my signature, please compare them with my real signature ( which is on the police report affidavit ) because if you do you will see I did not sign anything related to these accounts. If you have any questions I would be happy to help. But because these are not mine, please remove them from my credit as soon as possible! I have been a victim of identity theft fraud. I have no idea of any of these accounts. I have never opened any of these accounts. Please review this and remove this as soon as possible.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt is not yours

I AM BEING HOUNDED BY PUGET SOUND COLLECTIONS FOR 11 DEBTS I AM NOT LIABLE FOR. I WAS A PATIENT IN A COUPLE OF HOSPITALS OWNED BY XXXX XXXX XXXX. I AM A XXXX XXXX  XXXX VETERAN. THE CHARGES INCURRED WERE PAID BY THE DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. THE HOSPITAL SHOULD KNOW THAT THE AMOUNT ACCEPTED AS PAYMENT IS CONSIDERED " PAID IN FULL ''. THE VETERAN IS NOT LIABLE OR CAN NOT BE BILLED FOR ANY OUTSTANDING BALANCE. IF XXXX CAN NOT COLLECT THE BALANCES FROM THE VETERAN, THEY TURN THE AMOUNTS OVER FOR COLLECTION TO PUGET SOUND COLLECTIONS. I HAVE SENT THE COLLECTION AGENCY LETTERS, I HAVE CALLED, THE DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS HAS CALLED AND THEY REFUSE TO REMOVE THESE FROM MY CREDIT REPORTS. THEY EVEN SHOW ONE DEBT OF {$420.00} AS JOINT AND ALSO REPORT THE COLLECTION ON MY WIFE 'S CREDIT REPORT. I AM HOPING THAT THE AGENCY WILL TAKE YOUR ADVICE AND CEASE FROM DESTROYING VETERANS CREDIT!!
Complaint sub-issue: Debt is not yours

We received a letter from Velo Law advising : notice of a debt in the amount of {$4800.00} owed to has been placed with this office for collection. 

The notice does not say who is owed, what, when or where. The notice gives a file number, so we tried calling Velo Law to see who this debt is owed to. I was transferred three times. Each of the representatives tried getting personal information from me ; last 4 digits of SS # in order to access my file. I said, you shouldn't have a file on me, so I don't know how that can help. Which would prompt another transfer. When asked where I worked, I said US Courts. With that I was transferred again, this time the call was disconnected. When I tried calling back, no answer. 

I don't know what this could possible be for? I was the victim of an online scam a few years ago. We reported the person to the Michigan AG 's office, possibly this is a result of that? We also reported them to SD and Wyoming AG as we saw several other complaints about this person. Regardless, who in their right mind would fork over {$4800.00} not knowing what it was for. Reported this letter to our SD Attorney General and thought wise to report to FTC as a senior citizen could easily fall victim to something like this.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

In accordance with the FCRA. The list of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 

Account name XXXX XXXX XXXX  : account # N/A, account name XXXX : account # N/A, account name XXXX XXXX account # N/A, account name XXXX XXXX, account # N/A, account name XXXX XXXX XXXX, account # N/A, has violated my rights. ( List all negative accounts ) 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than of convictions of crimes which antedates the repot by more than seven years.

15 U.S.C 1681S-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.
Complaint sub-issue: Was not notified of investigation status or results

Hey on XX/XX/2021 I had sent in a letter regarding inaccurate and not known to my knowledge things on my credit report. Leading up to this day which is over 30 days later I have not gotten a response yet. I feel like I'm being taken advantage of and ignored. After taking some time to do research on this matter, I concluded that failure to investigate these items within 30-45 days gives a reason to immediately remove these inaccurate items from my credit report. It has been over 30 days so they should be deleted immediately. I demand these accounts be deleted immediately or I will file for litigation, due to the headache and stress you have given me.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), " You are Required by Federal Law to Verify through physical Verification of the Original Signed Certified Consumer Contract of Any and All Accounts You request to be reported on any Credit Report '' ... Please verify and remove the inaccurate accounts below. 

I have already disputed these items on XX/XX/XXXX, and XX/XX/XXXX, but the bureaus did not remove them, or prove validation. 
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Complaint sub-issue: No notice of investigation status/result

I have submitted several request to Equifax about XXXX account that was paid in full. They claim they researched it but I do not believe them. I have a letter from company saying its paid, however, Equifax says they spoke to creditor and it 's not. I think they are not looking up information. The company wrote me a letter because of this issue. Please help
Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took too long

I have asked and begged Equifax to remove accounts no longer legal able to be on my credit file because they have not verified the information. Like XXXX XXXX did and So did XXXX I am for the Final time before I file a lawsuit asking them to remove 1.Student Loans XXXX that ca n't verified my XXXX and XXXX nor XXXX 2XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX before I file a lawsuitagainst themthey have 24 hours
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

XXXX, Equifax and XXXX have received the proper court ordered documentation that was signed by the Judge of the Federal Bankruptcy Court, Distric of Minnesota, saying that the accounts in question connected to XXXX have been discharged and are no longer available to claim any debt. XXXX was given 90 days to appear in court or write a letter proving their " supposed '' lender that they service was original owner of the dept in question. XXXX never showed up within the 90 day timeline. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX gave an additional 30 days for them to come forward and they still never responded. Due to these actions, and the mass amount of evidence brought forth, the judge dismissed any further collection of XXXX. XXXX XXXX and EQUIFAX have received these courts orders proving this information along with disputes to lawfully report correct and accurate information. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act these 3 companies are obligated to correctly report information. At this point they keep reporting false and innacurate information even though they have received the court orders verifying the correct information, that proves these accounts are no longer open. XXXX keeps closing and reopening the same accounts that are in the court ordered documentation. The constant changes are damaging my credit score.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

In accordance with the fair credit Reporting act XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, has violated my rights.

15 USC 1681 Section 602 States I have the right to privacy.

15 USC 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions.

15 USC 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: Information belongs to someone else

I contacted you before about these accounts on my report that were opened fraudulently. You responded that they were verified and provided no information after I requested the verification method under section 609 of the FCRA. I stated in that letter that these accounts did not belong to me so I know that they couldn't be verified. I have now moved on and submitted a complaint with the Federal Trade commission. The report is attached. Please remove these accounts from my report within 4 business days as per section 605 of the FCRA. Happy Holidays and thank you for your assistance.
Complaint sub-issue: Having problems with customer service

I am enrolled XXXX in college I filed for a XXXX student deferment. When enrolled in classes the ECMC place my loan in default. They now have harass letters and refuse remove loan default status. The ECMC verified I am enrolled XXXX and still harassing me.
Complaint sub-issue: Frequent or repeated calls

I receive at least 5 calls from this company every day. They leave a message to call them back and in a few hours, they call again. They call constantly - mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends. This is the national collections departments. I also receive daily calls from the local collections department on my cell phone.
Complaint sub-issue: Unable to open an account

They stole my money my opening deposit and lied to me and said they would mail my debit card I havent received anything from them by mail as promised and when I call they refuse to tell me why my account is blocked they wont tell me whats going on by mail or phone how is this fair
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

I had a XXXX XXXX account that was opened XX/XX/XXXX. The account was closed XX/XX/XXXX. Because I never made payments on the account, I had a judgement against me. The judgement was satisfied after I made my final payment. XXXX XXXX, a representative from XXXX XXXX was over-seeing the account. After making my final payment in XX/XX/XXXX, he said that the information would be sent in the credit bureaus to update my report. I've been contacting Mr. XXXX since early this year ( XXXX ) to help with the corrections. Mr. XXXX then told me he didn't have any control of what would be updated with the bureaus. I contacted the 3 bureaus and they told me to contact XXXX  XXXX. I contacted XXXX   XXXX and they told me that they couldn't do anything about it. I've been experiencing the run arounds since XXXX of this year. I've contacted the Minnesota Attorney general 's office as well. I have yet to find help with this issue. The status on my credit report is not showing paid as it should be. It also shows that I still have a balance. I've written multiple letters to all 3 bureaus and nothing ever happened ( No response ). I've had the status to change on other items on my credit report accurately this year, but nothing has been done with the XXXX XXXX account.
Complaint sub-issue: Account information incorrect

On XX/XX/2018 I received an updated credit report from XXXX and Equifax and noticed XXXX XXXX is reporting the incorrect balance and is misstating the balance due. 

What is being reported is {$64.00} when it should be {$9.00}, this {$64.00} balance was updated on XX/XX/2018. 

The balance was changed to {$64.00} weeks later after the {$9.00} balance was reported, this has caused my credit score to drop several points and my utilization to increase to 6 %. 

I spoke with a XXXX XXXX representative on XX/XX/2018 around XXXX and was told that it is the Credit bureaus who is reporting inaccurate information and was instructed to contact all 4 bureaus to dispute that information.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

None of these fraudulent accounts are related to any of my legit transactions. Recently I was checking my credit and I found these accounts that don't belong to me. These accounts are the result of identity theft. I don't know who the perpetrator is and I need these fraud accounts removed as soon as possible. My personal information was a part of the XXXX  Data Breach in XXXX and I assume that is when my identity was stolen. 

These are the fraudulent accounts : XXXX CARD that opened last XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX  XXXX  that opened last XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX that opened last XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX  that opened last XX/XX/XXXX, and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX  that opened last XX/XX/XXXX. I also have these inquiries listed on my report XXXX  XXXX with an inquiry date of XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX with an inquiry date of XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX  XXXX XXXX with an inquiry date of XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX with an inquiry date of XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX with an inquiry date of XX/XX/XXXX.