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

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX, XXXX XXXX : # XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX : # XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX : # XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, 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 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 records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years. 

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

XXXX have been reporting a debt collection account, ( XXXX XXXX XXXX ) as open since XXXX XXXX. This account has been closed since XX/XX/2022 written off by the original creditor. I have sent multiple dispute letters on XXXX requesting to remove the incorrect account not being in compliance with the FCRA. They have allowed this debt collection to remain causing adverse action and affecting my ability to obtain financing. This has caused me financial hardship.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

This is my NUMEROUS request that I have been a victim of identity theft and that no one seems to care, that I want to dispute specific records in my credit file that do not belong to me, or that I have signed any agreement. The items I'm challenging have nothing to do with any transactions I've done or authorized to gain products, services, or money. Please remove the following XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX GA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$700.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

I have a loan with XXXX  XXXX. The current status should not be showing late because I paid it on time Equifax and XXXX Credit Reporting Agencies lacks proper record keeping. The accounts are closed and when I requested records to prove theyre reporting is erroneously they have failed to provide me with any evidence.. Lets correct this immediately. The Bureaus are required to verify for them, but they failed to neither verify nor update me about these complaints. Provide documentation that the Bureau has not abrogated my rights by reporting false information, otherwise remove these accounts immediately. REMOVE THESE FOLLOWING ACCOUNTS COMPLETELY FROM MY CREDIT REPORT. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX Open Date XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$400.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX Open Date XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$0.00}.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase on your statement

On XX/XX/2022, on my Macys card, I purchased a mens perfume for {$120.00}, plus {$10.00} destination shipping for a total cost of {$130.00}. I was emailed a order confirmation and tracking information. Tracking the package, I noticed that on XX/XX/2022 a mailing label was created but no other details. When the package was not received on the promised delivery date of XX/XX/2022, I called Macys to report the package was not received and pointed out lack of tracking details on the order status. I was told I needed to wait until XX/XX/2022 to file a report but customer service representative agreed about the lack of tracking details and said she will be it to the attention of someone. 
On XX/XX/2022, I received another confirmation of purchase of the same item and it was received by the party around the XX/XX/2022. I called Macys on XX/XX/2022, the bill closing period and was told I will have to pay late fees and my credit will be affected while the representatives laughed. When I went to the stores to attempt to resolve the matter, I was told to call the same customer service number. The total is now over {$400.00} and my XXXX XXXX is destroyed. 
I would like to resolve this issue, pay Macys the {$130.00} for the items purchased and have the negatives on my credit removed. Thank you.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

CBNA, XXXX, XXXX PULLED W/O SIGNATURES.
Complaint sub-issue: Frequent or repeated calls

Im writing about Conns. I took out a loan to buy a product from their store in XXXX. I made the first two payments and then had a significant change in income. Since XXXX they have called me no less than ten times each day including weekends from 44 different phone numbers. Today alone I received 13 calls from 6 different numbers. I also receive multiple emails each day. I have explained the situation and have asked them to stop and assured them that I would pay when I am able but the relentless pursuit continues.
Complaint sub-issue: Billing dispute for services

XXXX XXXX  has ruined my credit by not properly crediting my account XXXX. I have receipts where I've made cash payments inside the branch and my payments are still not being credited to my account. XXXX continues to charge me for late payments even when I'm not late. XXXX XXXX  has reported me XXXX times late starting in XX/XX/2021, XXXX kept advising me that my over-the-phone payments failed. when in fact my bank advised me that there was no attempt to withdraw funds from my bank account.from chase bank. Please see attached letter. I said I'll correct the problem by going inside the branch and making cash payments. XXXX has not been crediting my cash payments and has still been charging me late fees. Please see the attached cash payments made inside the branch for XXXX and XXXX but the remaining balance never change my XXXX NOR XXXX payment was never updated. 

XXXX is also violating my consumer 's care act rights Sec.4021 & NCLC 'S Fair credit reporting rights. I proved I was affected by covied19 and needed chase to assist me with payment arrangements on my account, during that time my account was current. The cares act Sec 402 states if a lender finds a consumer is affected by covied19 and they assist their customer with financial help and the consumer is not behind prior to covid19 that lender can't report that consumer account late to the credit reporting agency ; s.and can't charge late fees. XXXX has been charging me late fees even when I'm on time with my payments.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I have disputed this collection account with Equifax and XXXX twice. I have also sent via certified mail documentation from the company that is/was reporting the account stating they ( XXXX XXXX ) request that the account is removed from my credit file. To date Equifax and XXXX are still reporting this inaccurate information and refuses to remove the account from my credit files. This collection account does not belong to me. I have spoken to representatives yesterday at both Equifax and XXXXn ( X/XX/2017 ) and I was told both times the account will not be removed. There is no reason for this account to be on my report and this is a violation of my consumer rights.
Complaint sub-issue: Problem using a debit or ATM card

I DISCOVER ON MY BANK STATEMENT, THAT THERE HAS BEEN A NUMBER OF WITHDRAWS THAT ADDED UP TO {$150.00} FROM MY DIRECT EXPRESS DEBIT CARD, FOR XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT THE WITHDRAWS STARTED BACK IN XXXX, I DID HAVE AN ACCOUNT AT THAT TIME FOR MY GRANDSON, THAT LIVE WITH ME, ONCE HE MOVED OUT XX/XX/XXXX XXXX HAS BEEN NO XXXX IN MY HOME, I HAVE CALL TO VERIFY THAT MY XXXX XXXX WAS CANCEL, I DO HAVE DOCUMENTATION FROM XXXX XXXX DEPARTMENT THAT THERE WAS NO ACCOUNT FOR A XXXX XXXX SUBSCRIPTION USING MY DEBIT CARD! I HAVE BEEN CALLING THIS DIRECT EXPRESS FRAUD SERVICES FOR TWO DAYS AROUND THE CLOCK, SITTING HOLDING ON FOR REPRESENTATIVE IN THE LEVEL 2 DEPARTMENT, NO ONE NEVER ANSWER THE PHONE THEN THE  OPERATOR SAIDS CALL BACK ANOTHER TIME!! I CALLED ON XX/XX/XXXX XXXX TO DISPUTE THESE CHARGES I DID FILL OUT THE DISPUTE FORM IN A TIMELY MANNER. I RETURN TO THE DIRECT EXPRESS FRAUD UNIT!!! ON XX/XX/XXXX I GOT A LETTER SAYING THAT I DID NOT REPORT THIS IN A TIMELY MANNER! WHICH IS NOT TRUE BECAUSE FROM XX/XX/XXXX UNTIL XXXX I HAVE BEEN SO SICK FIGHTING XXXX XXXX & XXXX AT THE SAME TIME! I WAS NOT ABLE TO TAKE CARE OF MY BILLS!!! DIRECT EXPRESS STOP SENDING MY STATEMENT BECAUSE THEY STARTED TO CHARGE A XXXX CENT FEE FOR MY STATEMENTS! I DO HAVE PROOF, THAT I CALL DIRECT EXPRESS IN XX/XX/XXXX WHEN I NOTICE THIS XXXX DATING ALL THE WAY BACK TO XXXX!!! THIS IS MY MONTHLY XXXX CHECK!!!! I DO -NOT OWN A XXXX! I DO NOT HAVE AN ACCOUNT WITH XXXX XXXX LIVE!!!!!
Complaint sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

In XXXX i sent equifax a letter from XXXX XXXX that they were deleted account off my file, its been off for XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, and XX/XX/XXXX its appears back on my file dropping my score 50 points, this is the third time equifax have place this back on my file since XXXX XXXX took it off, and they blames the company that they reported it, i talk to XXXX the owner and he stated that he did not report it and that equifax is not telling the truth, so he said he will Remove it again, but its a shame how equifax place things back on people credit dumping they score, its depressing and down right illegal, can something please be done, by governor equifax for doing such thing
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

I was trying to purchase my first home and I decided to go through a first-time homeowners program because I needed help with the process. They pulled my credit to see where I was standing with my score. As they reviewed my report, they told me I had some derogatory items on my report. These suspicious accounts on my report are not mine. They are fraudulent and need to be removed. I never applied for these items. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX {$540.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$5800.00} BANKRUPTCY CHAPTER  XXXX-DISMISSED XXXX {$0.00} BANKRUPTCY CHAPTER XXXX-DISMISSED XXXX {$0.00} BANKRUPTCY CHAPTER XXXX-DISMISSED XXXX {$0.00}
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

On XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX ran my credit without my authorization. When informed Equifax and XXXX  that I did not have a signed contract with these dealerships nor was it authorized, they refused to delete the inquiry
Complaint sub-issue: Public record

In 2007, I was a victim of identity theft. As a result, the IRS and the State of California XXXX XXXX XXXX charged that I owed them a tax debt, which I disputed. Before we reached a resolution, the XXXX and XXXX reported the tax liens to the XXXX credit bureaus, XXXX of which was Equifax. After several years of disputing the debt with the XXXX, and with the help of the XXXX Advocacy group, the XXXX conceded that I did not owe the debt, thus meaning that I did not owe monies to the XXXX either, and removed it from my tax file. However, Equifax has since refused to remove it from my credit report, despite multiple calls and visits to the local offices reporting the debt. I 've been trying for years to get Equifax to remove it, but because it 's the XXXX and State of California XXXX supposedly reporting it, Equifax does n't want to do it. I finally called the XXXX Advocacy group again and they confirmed that they have no record of the debt because it was removed, since I proved it was n't my debt. They recommended that I get the FTC involved to force Equifax to remove the tax lien history from my credit profile. Currently, there are several tax liens that show " paid/satisfied, '' but that implies that I owed the debt at XXXX time and paid it off, neither of which is true. Because the debt was never mine, any and all record of the tax liens should be stricken from my credit profile. As result of having those liens reported, although showing " satisfied, '' my credit scores are being severely affected and I 'm having to pay much higher interest rates and getting denied from necessary credit. I need your help in having all of the erroneous tax liens appearing on my credit report, both on the Federal and State level, to be removed once and for all.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX, and I am sending this request again to address the inaccuracies on my Credit Reports. I received a letter from CFPB on XX/XX/XXXX, that 3 Credit Bureaus closed my complaint to protect my PRIVACY. I called the 3 Credit Bureaus after I purchased a credit report from XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX. After receiving a copy of my report, I saw these UNVERIFIABLE items on my personal profile, I noticed that there were : XXXX XXXX ; XXXX XXXX ; XXXX ; XXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ; XXXX XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, VA XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX VA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, VA XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX Balance : {$6200.00} ; XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX Reference # XXXX Date Filed/Reported : XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX  XXXX Balance : {$0.00} ; XXXX  XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX ; XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX. 
on my credit report which are UNKNOWN to me. This is disappointing because I have been paying XXXX XXXX to get a report every month and I have been disputing fraud items on my credit report all this time. One of the staff told me to visit https : //www.ftc.gov/ and Report the Fraudulent items and have them BLOCKED OR REMOVED from my credit file. Ive attached a copy of the identity theft report ( FTC report # : XXXX ), and guess what I found? The Bureaus failed to comply with Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC sections 1681i within the time declared by law, they failed to properly investigate the matter by using a third party as their verification provider and have continued reporting the unconfirmed & unverified information.
Complaint sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

On XX/XX/2020, I was " Turned Down '' for a new motorcycle loan from my bank all because of a recent " negative credit '' entry that is NOT mine onto my " Equifax '' credit report. 
I am the " Victim of Identity Theft. '' I contacted " Equifax '' and wanted " Equifax '' to send me my " FREE '' credit report from " Equifax '' and " Equifax '' told me that I would have to " BUY '' a copy for $ XXXX!!!
Complaint sub-issue: Didn't receive services that were advertised

On XXXX/XXXX/XXXX, I opted to enroll in the TrustedID Premier identity protection service offered by Equifax in response to the Equifax data breach announced in XXXX XXXX. As of today, XXXX/XXXX/XXXX, the service is not accessible, as the TrustedID Web site is not functional. That is, when I click on the link in the TrustedID Premier product activation email received from Equifax, it returns an error message stating the site can not be reached. The same thing happens when I try to access the TrustedID Web site directly via an Internet browser. ( This is not a browser problem, as the browser accesses any other Web site I attempt to access. ) Equifax has not addressed the complaints on this issue that Ive sent them directly by email. Further, there is no message or status update to consumers regarding the issue on the company Web site. To sum up, Equifax is failing to provide a service as advertised : A service essential to helping consumers protect themselves against the potential fallout of the companys failure to protect consumers sensitive personal information in the first place.
Complaint sub-issue: Card was charged for something you did not purchase with the card

Noticed an unfamiliar charge with XXXX on my account in the amount of {$70.00} then immediately filed an online dispute with Citibank through their mobile application ( charge was made XX/XX/XXXX, disputed XX/XX/XXXX ) Per Citibank 's status page, XXXX was contacted on XX/XX/XXXX and responded on XX/XX/XXXX. I just checked the status and it shows I'm responsible for the charge and now the case is now resolved ( as of XX/XX/XXXX ) Citibank states that a letter detailing my dispute resolution should be available within 24 hours but nothing is available. Please see screenshots. Thank you
Complaint sub-issue: Public record information inaccurate

Nelnet is reporting to XXXX  that I made 5 late payments ( bright bold red print ) in XXXX. I did not make ANY payments on XXXX XXXX XXXX or XXXX. I've disputed this INCORRECT information both with NELNET and XXXX  with the answer that " that's just how they entered a deferred if not contacted '' I was NEVER notified that I needed to contact NELNET and to this day I still have no ideas as to why I needed to contact them. But it does up on the 9 OPEN ACCOUNTS which should have been consolidated when NELNET bought it from old student loan company. I'm on my 5th different " student loan account owner '' my entire life is affected by this " credit report '' along with the discriminating in every possible way, " background report '' please help amend THIS credit report so I can get a better job and an actual home of my own
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

I recently found a billing issue when I reviewed my credit report. Under U.S. 15. Code 1666 ( b ), billing errors include the creditor 's inability to accurately reflect a statement, a payment made by the debtor, or a credit line given to the debtor, as well as any computation errors or other accounting errors on a statement. As far as I'm aware, the creditor did not send me a statement 21 days prior, thus there shouldn't be any late payment on this account. This is definitely billing issues and I demand to see precise proof from the creditor 's bank account that I failed to pay and was deemed past due. The contested accounts is listed below. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$4800.00}
Complaint sub-issue: Deposits and withdrawals

My wife and I asked Citibank N.A. to change the name on our checking account to the name of our trust. Approximately 10 days later, the money in our account was frozen, what they call blocked. It was blocked from XX/XX/XXXX until XX/XX/XXXX. During that time, we were not notified of the action that they took. On XX/XX/XXXX we deposited {$10000.00} into the account. We were not told at that time that our account was blocked. So, we could deposit money, yet withdraw nothing, nor were any checks paid by Citibank from our account. When I paid bills online, the payments were electronically confirmed, yet nothing was paid.Nor was any notice placed to notify me online, i.e. no messages to indicate the blocked status of our account. Subsequently, a check did clear the bank when submitted by a creditor for the second time on XX/XX/XXXX. None of the electronic payments I made during that period were made good. This, of course, caused problems such as late fees.

When I called the Citibank unit called " Know Your Customer '' I was told that our account was blocked because the local branch did not respond in time to questions regarding our Family Trust. We don't understand how this can be legal.
Complaint sub-issue: Account status incorrect

Regardless of the multiple written requests, the unverified account listed below is still reporting on my credit report in violation of federal law. The Equifax Credit Bureau failed to comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC sections 1681i within the time declared by law and continued reporting of unconfirmed information which now, given all my attempts to address it directly with the creditor, as willful negligence and non-compliance with federal statutes. Please FIX the account completely from my Credit Reports : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/2020 Balance : {$0.00}
Complaint sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

I have an inquiry on my credit report from XXXX XXXX that I did not authorize dated XX/XX/2017.
Complaint sub-issue: Problem making or receiving payments

I opened an XXXX acct. Tried to link checking acct. PNC denied the connection.
Complaint sub-issue: Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone

I am trying to dispute a collection debt with EQUIFAX, but it seems they do not have my credit file ..
Complaint sub-issue: Problem getting report or credit score

I wanted to see my credit report before I went out and applied for an apartment. Upon requesting my information from the XXXX bureaus in Annual Credit Report and Credit Karma I could not get passed the verification stage. Apparently, the information I provided is wrong and I have a home loan from XX/XX/XXXX, a credit card from XX/XX/XXXX, and a debit card that is not the one I have in my wallet, which is the only debit card I have ever had and I got it in XX/XX/XXXX. I do recall losing my wallet in XX/XX/XXXX in the back of a truck that I have n't seen since that day. I replaced my I.D . the next day assuming that the guy could n't have done anything in a night, plus I was XXXX.
Complaint sub-issue: Credit card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase on your statement

I have been a Citi credit card member for many years. They have a process to submit disputes online by clicking on the charge and then clicking on dispute claim. I have done in this in the past with no problems. However, this feature has been disable recently by Citi. When I contacted customer service to submit a dispute they told me I had to do it online by 1 ) clicking on the charge and then 2 ) clicking on dispute charge. Again, this feature has been disabled by Citi. I told Citi through chat on XX/XX/XXXX I wanted to dispute a charge from XX/XX/XXXX, they said they would initiate the process and I would be called. I have not received a phone call and the charge has not been reversed. The dispute process was never started by Citi and I am currently liable for the full charge. I have contacted the merchant and they assured me that the charges would stop and I would received a refund. I never have received anything.
Complaint sub-issue: Didn't receive advertised or promotional terms

I took a {$12000.00} balance transfer last XX/XX/2018. The company erroneously paid off the balance the following month. After checking with them and complaining, they reversed the payoff but failed to tell me that the promotional interest rate- which I had paid a 5 % fee to receive, wasn't valid anymore. I continued to make minimum monthly payments ( as I was told to ) assuming the promotional interest rate was in effect. When I called today to check on when the rate expired, I was told it was never valid after the transfer was re-established. I feel the company was deceptive in telling me things had been corrected last XXXX when they had not. I called today and after 30 minutes on the phone with a rep I was told I had no recourse, wouldn't be refunded either my fee or the upfront advance fee and that this was all my fault. 
Interestingly, the CSR I spoke with told me I had no complaint recourse other than to lodge an internal complaint with Citibank or the XXXX.
Complaint sub-issue: Problem with personal statement of dispute

I want credit bureau to include my statement on the report. 

This is my statement : I, XXXX XXXX under oath and penalty of perjury declare that I am a victim of a financial crime. The information about the outstanding balance, late payments and charge offs, though correct is NOT due to my negligence or abuse of credit. All of it is due to cumulative effect of the financial crime against me. I have been and will continue to pursue all legal venues to fight this injustice against me with state, local and federal law enforcement agencies and courts.