Johnade/consumer_complaints_cfpb huggingface dataset:
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

Creditor : XXXX XXXX Credit Bureau : Equifax XX/XX/XXXX Request for Removal of Unauthorized Inquiry Dear Sir or Madam, I checked my personal credit report, which I acquired from Equifax on [ XX/XX/XXXX ] and I noticed an unauthorized inquiry had been made. ( XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ) I contacted XXXX XXXX on several occasions, who conducted the inquiry and asked them to remove their credit inquiry from my credit profile due to being told that they would only make a soft inquiry that would not appear on my credit profile in XXXX. I have yet to receive a removal of this inquiry. 

I request that this inquiry is removed immediately. I have given more than the legal time for XXXX XXXX or Equifax who approved this inquiry to provide me with results from an investigation providing signature or valid proof of myself being the person who approved this hard inquiry. Please remove the unauthorized inquiry and send me an updated copy of my credit report at the address listed. 

If you find the inquiry referenced above to be valid, please send me a description of the procedures used in your investigation within 7 business days of recieving yet another complaint. If there is not a response in a reasonable time as I have given more then the legal time I will have no choice but to file suit which I have had to do in the past. 

Thank you for your assistance in this matter, XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Overdrafts and overdraft fees

On the weekend of XX/XX/18 I overdrew my checking account and during that weekend I made 2 cash deposits to rectify the situation. I called my bank and talked with customer service to see if they could help me refund a couple of the overdrafts. He said he was unable to do a courtesy refund because this had already been done prior. I said fine but didn't want to keep falling behind. I stated that I had a direct deposit going in the next day and he told me I would be fine and would accure any more fees. The next morning I had 3 additional overdrafts. I called customer service and asked to speak with a manager and was told none were available. I called back at the same number and was able to speak to a so called manager who was not able to help either. I am very upset due to the fact that I owned up to my mistake and tried to make it right and was told no fees would be added.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

I am a victim of identity theft. I checked my credit report and found that this company has submitted a request to view my credit report without my consent. Whatever application that was submitted that caused this company to pull my credit was submitted as a result of fraud. My apartment was broken into and several identity documents were stolen. I have attached a copy of the police report I filed.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

The following account is an account that is a result of identity theft this account does not belong to me. I have requested in the past XX/XX/XXXX method of verification which includes a signed contract with my signature that shows I opened this account. My address at the time the account was opened as well as now differs from the address the bank had on file at the time. I have provided an FTC complaint, police report, and notarized statement for this fraudulent account. I have also provided proof of my address at the time the account was opened. I am requesting the proof you possess that allows you to continue reporting this account as none has been provided but I provided all the proof that is needed to completely deem this item as identity theft. Please provide your method of verification and if you can not verify this item, or if there is any inaccuracies shown in this, which one I have pointed out is my address verification in XX/XX/XXXX which shows that it is not verifiable that this account belongs to me, you are required to stop reporting immediately. 

The address at the time account was opened is ( Unverifiable and Inaccurate ) I have never lived at that location. 
A contract that has my signature and proof that I opened this account ( Unverifiable ) Who actually opened the account ( Unverifiable ) I have outlined several instances paired with my Identity theft information that shows this account can not be verified as mine. Show me what you have, which is allowing you to continue to report this fraudulent item. 

This mark is hurting my credit and making it impossible to obtain credit and housing. I have attached my police report, FTC complaint, notarized statement of truth, and proof of address from XX/XX/XXXX. Please help me resolve this matter.
Complaint sub-issue: Fee problem

For the past 16 months, Ameris Bank has engaged in a practice that enables merchants to draft my account without authorization even after I'd frozen my debit card. Ameris also delayed posting a deposit until after drafts or held drafts until my balance was deficient resulting in overdraft charges, which they will not refund. I'm told to contact the merchant but in about 8 or 10 merchants have not legitimate phone or contact information. And even after requesting a list of merchants that claimed preauthorization rights, I was denied that list as it's not indicated in my statement, then Ameris added additional OD charges for having an overdraft for less than a week. The bank had closed its branch during the worst if this last year and I was not allowed the chance to sort it out. Now, I have one if the disputed drafts pursuing me in collections after I had to close my account to stop charges, and Ameris says it has no record of the events leading to the unauthorized drafts. Ameris has exploited me knowing I have one main deposit ( SSA ) a month, and I have pleaded for them to stop merchants from drafting my account without my expressed intent. They've sent me threatening letters as to the status of my account that stems directly from erroneous, excessive OD charges.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I discovered certain issues on my credit report that were improperly reported after analyzing it. The Fair Credit Reporting Act has given me the authority to dispute and alter information in my credit report that I believe is wrong ; however, the following are also forbidden under the Act ( FCRA ).
Complaint sub-issue: Personal information incorrect

i am in the process of cleaning up my credit. i was informed that all that is required on a credit report is up to date information, address, telephone, loans, ect. After receiving all 3 credit reports, I saw adresses, phone numbers, and things from more then 10 years ago, some of these things i have no idea of. never lived there or had that phone number. also inconsistencies with writing my name wrong, reporting different account info and all kinds of crazyness. 
i sent each company a letter with a copy of the report pointing out these inconsistencies and out dated information. by law they are supposed to remove this off my report. its been over 30 days and the only thing i got was the same exact report with the same stuff on it saying heres the report you requested. an obvious stall tactic. i did not order a report i already hed one review and was trying to dispute it
Complaint sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

XX/XX/2021 I mailed out letters informing XXXX, Equifax and XXXX  of bad information showing up on my credit report. I let them all know this information was wrong and they needed to do a proper investigation these credit bureaus allow these creditors to place this wrongful information on my file they completely ignore me never respond to me. After being completely ignored I sent letters demanding they reply and fix these inaccuracies on my report that was on XX/XX/2021. I even sent them all letters on XX/XX/2021 stating I would report them to the team here at CFPB. They have continued to ignore me I feel like they are trying to ruin my life its just unfair.
Complaint sub-issue: Information is not mine

I was thinking about of getting a loan since i looked on my account on credit reports and i was in fair and wanted it higher, i started paying on medical bills to get score up to go get a bank loan or increase on my bank card. I waited a couple mths and i looked over my complete file report because i seen it fell to XXXX I seen XXXX inquiries, I called all XXXX agencies, i filed complaints to the companies that i did not run my credit at al for an automobile, i went online to file complaint, they say i have mortgage, i own my home, because they want you to verify who you are. It wanted me to verify agency of mortgage, i own my home, no mortgage, it asked for monthly amount of mortgage, and its nothing so i put none of these on equifax , XXXX,, and XXXX, i had to call consumer. They had info i never heard of, above is suppose to be XXXX file number but i had to do everything in writing, and to see the online status, it gives me accounts to verify i do not have. I had to send letters out and faxes, I have not heard nothing its been since XXXX XXXX, 2013 and they have verification wrong so i can not check on status. XXXXXXXXXXXX is my email. You can see on my score charts i have no mortgage but when you login in on document Fact act or fast act you will see me to verify? what is going on?
Complaint sub-issue: Personal information incorrect

Equifax 's information being reported is delayed and inaccurate on myself. The other 2 reporting agencies are within 30 points of each other and equifax is more the 90 points off. When calling them to inform them their information is false, they changed subjects, offered no course of action to update personal information, and they take more than 60 days to update any information. I have been improving my credit reports for the past 60 days, and equifax keeps dropping my score. They have no current information on myself other than an address and delinquent accounts. Any positive information is not carrying any weight to change for improvement. 

Equifax should not be so far off it prevents any individual from receiving services from any organization.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Equifax and XXXX  are incorrectly reporting me as an Authorized User on XXXX partial account number XXXX. ( Please see page 9 of the attached credit report. ) I called XXXX XXXX XXXX and let them know that I did not give permission to be added as an Authorized User. They removed me as an Authorized User on XXXX   however Equifax and XXXX have not removed this from my report. I have contacted the two bureaus to fix this issue. This negative reporting is harming my credit score.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

I AM A VICTIM OF IDENTITY THEFT BY A GUY I WAS DATING. I WAS IN A XXXX XXXX  RALTIONSHIP, I WAS TOO SCARED TO DO ANYTHING. AT THE TIME HE SAID IF I WENT TO POLICE HE WOULD RUIN ME BUT I NEVER KNEW WHAT HE MEANT BY THAT. I FINALLY TOLD MY FRIEND WHO IS AN XXXX WHAT WAS GOING ON AND THEY REPORTED IT. FROM THERE, I LET HIM KNOW AND HE DISAPPEARED. I NEVER WOULD USE MY CREDIT BUT I TOOK A LOOK AT MY CREDIT REPORT AND NOTICED THERE IS SOME FRAUDULENT INFORMATION ON MY FILE THAT NEEDS TO BE BLOCKED WITHIN THE NEXT 4 DAYS. 


FRAUDULENT INQUIRIES : 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 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 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 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: Reinserted previously deleted info

I had another dispute in the past about Equifax and some of the accounts that were being reported, In addition to what has already been disputed I have information to add to the dispute including : XXXX needs thorough investigated, they are reporting to my credit reports under multiple names with different amounts and account numbers for the same account. They have listed as XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, and also go by the names XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX and XXXX all under the parent company " the XXXX XXXX '' when something is removed, as it has been on my reports, it is transferred to another of their " companies '' to get it back on the reports it seems. XXXX XXXX and a XXXX account are reporting on my reports and XXXX and XXXX XXXX are reporting these same accounts as collections so some of my reports are showing XXXX negative items for XXXX account. To my knowledge this should not be the case. I attempted to contact the XXXX office in XXXX AL ( original creditor ) by mail about the account they have listed on some of my reports and offered payment in an effort to clear this matter up and I did not get a response from them. XXXX XXXX, CRA, and XXXX finance as stated before are all reporting the same accounts under different names. Can they do this? I contacted XXXX XXXX to try to sort the matter out and requested them to send me something by mail showing the terms of a payment arrangement and they refused to do so multiple times until after I talked to XXXX different people from XXXX " companies '' XXXX funding which told me they could n't negotiate a settlement with me and transferred me to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX in which agreed to a settlement amount and after telling them I could n't pay that day finally agreed to send me the agreement in the mail for a lower settlement amount but added in the letter that a negative report to a credit bureau may be added if I did not pay it, a day later I received another letter from them wanting the full amount. I told them I did not admit ownership of the account I just wanted the matter cleared up and off my reports. These accounts have made a mess of my reports due to multiple listings of the same account with just enough changed to look like different accounts etc. I went as far as requesting the help of a credit repair company but they did n't dispute on the proper grounds I believe. I need all XXXX of my reports investigated for these issues and they should be removed especially if the original creditor will not accept payment on the account or even reply to my inquiry about the account.
Complaint sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the item listed below has violated my rights. 

INQUIRIES : XXXX XX/XX/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 XXXX XXXX  XXXX 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 an account without my written instructions.
Complaint sub-issue: Can't get flexible payment options

I went to a XXXX school for my XXXX and had the opportunity to attend university abroad to obtain a XXXX. This option was more affordable than to stay local and attend my same school so I took a Sallie Mae Loan. Sallie Mae unfortunately does n't offer income based enrolment programs so come 3 years after graduating with XXXX degrees, I found myself unemployed and {$180000.00} in student loan debt. 
But Sallie Mae was not understanding or accommodateing. In fact, they have not only harrassed my mother and myself by calling 14 times a day each, they attacked my co-signer, my XXXX XXXX XXXX grandmother. They sent her to the hospital with an XXXX after calling her one Sunday, telling her that if she did not pay my balance of {$85000.00} within three days, they would take her home and social security. I am continually given false and misrepresented information from Sallie Mae representatives. I also came to find out the University in which I attended is no longer in existence. XXXX XXXX University XXXX. There are also class action cases against my school for misrepresentation. I am at a point where I do n't know what or who to turn to. Please help
Complaint sub-issue: Frequent or repeated calls

1. Have contacted my children and brother for the said credit card debt 2. Have been harassing me through non-stop several phone calls multiple times a day 3.Lie about the amount I am owing 4. Threatened me with law suit.
I have asked them for the details of the said debt. This said debt is over five years old. I even offered to pay $ XXXX/month until the debt is retired.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

ON OR AROUND XX/XX/XXXX I WAS GOING TO APPLY FOR SENIOR LIVING HOUSING HERE IN XXXX XXXX NEVADA. AND THE AGENT ADVISED ME BEFORE SHE DO A HARD PULL OF MY CREDIT TO LETS LOOK AY XXXX XXXX. AND I NOTICED SEVERAL ACCOUNTS OPENED IN MY NAME ON OR AROUND XX/XX/XXXX - TO XX/XX/XXXX AROUND THE HOLIDAYS. THAT I DID NOT OPEN NOR AUTHORIZED. AFTER DOING MY INVESTIGATION THESE ACCOUNT WERE ALL OPEN ONLINE. THESE ARE FRAUD AS WELL AS THE MANY AUTHORIZED INQUIRIES ON MY CREDIT REPORT. 
I DID A STATEMENT WITH THE XXXX XXXX XXXX POLICE DEPARTMENT. WHICH HAS BEEN ASSIGNED TO A DETECTIVE I AM ASKING ALL 3 CREDIT BUREAUS TO REVIEW THE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS AND REMOVE ALL FRAUD ACCOUNTS LISTED AS WELL AS UNAUTHORIZED INQUIRIES FROM MY CREDIT FILE IMMEDIATELY.
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I have sent letters to Equifax, XXXX and XXXX about these false negative accounts on my credit report last XX/XX/2021. They sent my documents and letters on my behalf, and it was determined that the credit furnisher was verified. These report is misleading and suspicious. Section 611 ( a ), It states that failure to investigate these items within 30 days gives a reason to immediately remove those items from my credit report. Its been over 30days so they should be deleted promptly. I demand that these accounts be deleted immediately or I will file for litigation due to the stress you have caused me. My information was also impacted by the Equifax data breach and may have gotten into the hands of the wrong person. These report is misleading and suspicious. Below are the federal law violations that these companies are committing! If this doesn't get resolved I will seek litigation, and charge {$1000.00} per violation. 

However All Under penalty of perjury, I swear this account is false and misleading Under 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( 7 ) Method of verification this account is in violation it was reported without valid evidence Under 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 5 ) this account in violation not reporting 100 % accurate. 
Unauthorized/Erroneous Account RESULT OF The Equifax Data Breach Direct Violation of The FCRA Reporting falsely Under 15 U.S. Code 1681a ( 2 ) ( B ) Exclusions from a consumer Report This account is in violation any credit transaction supposed to be excluded from a consumer credit report. if a social security card was used in the transaction.

Contacted Creditor/Agency asked for proof of the alleged debt specifically the alleged original application bearing my signature they have not been able to provide such proof to me.

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act this disputed item may not appear on my credit report if it can not be supported by any evidence. 15 USC 1681.
Complaint sub-issue: Debt is not yours

Back in 2018 I lived in the apartment called XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  under housing authority of XXXX on section XXXX voucher. This apartment failed to comply with HUD housing papers to get paid. Took to court of law that determined I'm not liable for the debts the apartment had to pay me back all deposits and was settled in court of law with attorney. I've submitted copies to each bureau and to to said collections IQ Data certified mail. Called to be told to XXXX off by IQ Data and have yet to get it fully removed from my credit on XXXX. Debt goes up and down to just mess with my credit score. Housing and XXXX have told me to do this step next. This was settled in court of law that I am not liable for this debt. And settled.
Complaint sub-issue: Attempted to collect wrong amount

I contacted Jefferson Capitol System by phone and mail that it I could have opened an account with XXXX XXXX in the amount of {$4100.00} on XX/XX/XXXX because I had a XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX and I was not physically or mentally capable to open any account. I do have medical records to prove it. I asked them to close that immediately. They have not.
Complaint sub-issue: Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged

I first found out this debt was sent to collections via phone only and never received a notice a call at all even up to today. I spoke with XXXX XXXX regarding the account in the month of XXXX. I updated my address as well since it was inaccurate. I informed the company that I am disputing the debt with XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and would need to get back with them once resolved. The representative threatened that he will report this on my credit and will impact anything i get in the future if a payment was not made today. I was forced to pay account after continuous calls and threats from the company and never hearing back from XXXX XXXX XXXX which a complaint was filed against them with CFPB as well. More importantly, the representative assured me that if I made a payment prior to XXXX therefore the account will not be reported to the credit bureau. I made payments on XXXX & XXXX which totaled out to be {$320.00} and satisfied the entire balance. Recently, I looked at my credit report and see that the account was on my credit. The company lied and harassed me until I made a payment and even smirked when I told him that I am disputing the account with XXXX XXXX XXXX. Also, I sent an email requesting the company cancel any collection attempts until account is resolved with XXXX XXXX XXXX on XXXX/XXXX/17. I never received a response from them at all.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I received a couple of bills in the mail stating that I needed to make a payment for a loan. I don't owe a loan. I don't have any loan under my name. I then called to verify and all my information had been used to open this account. I got a copy of my credit report and saw two loans  and a couple of other fraudulent items that are not mine. I have never seen these items in my life. Please remove these items from my report. Thank you. 

BANKRUPTCY CHAPTER XXXX-DISCHARGED  XXXX {$0.00} BANKRUPTCY CHAPTER XXXX-DISMISSED XXXX {$0.00}