vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2016-07-24 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Credit reporting company's investigation — No notice of investigation status/result
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Equifax is reporting negative information on my credit report. I have taken the necessary steps to dispute the information with the credit bureaus and have requested verification that this account belongs to me from the data furnisher ( letters of request are attached ). I 've sent a letter to Equifax on XXXX XXXX, 2016. I 've also sent letters to the data furnishers on XXXX XXXX, 2016, and again on XXXX XXXX, 2016. To date, they have n't provided me the requested signed contract, actual documentation or verification that this account does in fact belong to me. I 've researched the FDCPA & FCRA and found out that it is the responsibility of the data furnisher to provide the consumer with all the proper documentation when requested. They are violating the FDCPA/FCRA! I 'm hoping you can help me as my next step and only other option will be to solve this through legal channels.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-04-12 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Information is not mine
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I did not open a XXXX XXXX. I have disputed with all XXXX bureaus at least 12 times. 
I have requested validation of all aspects of the account, to include original application and signature, dispute letters, authorized users, statements, payment history, charge off statement, they can not validate. I sent certified letter and they have 30 days to complete and have not been able to validate. Account states on credit report I can not be located. Account states was sold to XXXX -- XXXX sent me a letter stating they were closing the account and removing from credit report due to no information.. Should delete and block the account permanently.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2016-10-22 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Billing disputes — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
I got a loan for debt consolidation from One Main Financial in XXXX 2016. Macy 's credit card was on of my things to payoff. I took the check made out to Macy 's for payoff account to Macy 's department store in XXXX, SC. The check was {$660.00}. It was Attached with my billing statement and credit card itself the lady at the counter took my payment with no problem. I received a billing statement reflecting the payment of {$660.00} was applied to my account on XXXX XXXX 2016. The next billing statement I received was a surprise because my account was supposed to be at a zero balance. It showed a huge increase in my balance, it also showed a payment reversal for {$660.00} on XXXX XXXX 2016. Not once did I receive an email regarding the payment reversal, no notification whatsoever. I called Macy 's to see what was going on. I also had the customer service representative to dispute my account back in XXXX, that way it would n't show owed a payment until this is resolved. At first no one could tell me what happened. I asked to speak to a supervisor regarding the matter. Again, I was n't getting a straight answer as to why my payment was reversed. At some point, I was told it was because they did not have my Macy 's account number on the One Main Financial check but how was it applied to my account if they did n't know where it belonged? Then I was told well it may be because we are n't showing we received the funds. Again, how did you apply it to my account in the beginning and randomly reverse it two months later? Still no good answer. The supervisor told me the payment research department was requiring proof of the cleared check from One Main Financial. I retrieved the cleared check and faxed it to Macy 's XXXX different times. The Manager of One Main Financial also reached out to the supervisor and faxed the cleared check to Macy 's payment research department as he was asked to do. Still there was nothing done about the payment, they kept asking for more stating the cleared check was not good enough. Now they needed a letter on letterhead from One Main Financial and bank statements. I told the supervisor numerous times this was a huge third party corporation and they could not just give me bank statements. I spoke to One Main Financial regarding a letter on letterhead, he states he does not have the authority to do a letter. He states at his point I have followed my normal protocol for this matter. Currently, Macy 's said we are done with matter since we are not getting the " letter '' that we need. My account is now back to its regular standing and I must continue to pay my monthly payments starting on XXXX XXXX 2016. My balance is back to {$660.00} which is supposed to be paid off. This affects my credit, my money and I am now in the middle of buying a house!

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2015-05-30 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Information is not mine
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Equifax is knowingly reporting false data to my credit report and allowing unauthorized people to make hard pulls on my credit report. They reported information as " verified '' that has recently been removed because the creditors verified they were not my accounts. Equifax has a responsibility to report accurate information and the inaccurate accounts need to be re-investigated and removed since the first " verification '' failed.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-03-30 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Reinserted previously deleted info
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I have been the victim of identity fraud and have contacted the credit agencies about the numerous inquires listed below that were not initiated by me. the credit bureau simply states that i need to contact the creditor. When the creditor is contacted they can not provide any proof where I consented to have my credit run. further more they refer me back to the credit bureau. Im not getting anywhere and want these inquires removed from my file as they are hindering me from obtaining credit and better interest rates at the bank. 

XXXX : :XXXXXX/XX/XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX XXXX/XX/XX/XXXX XXXX : :XXXXXX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2016-12-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Account status
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
I filed Chapter XXXX wage earners plan and according to my lawyer, the Credit reporting agencies should report discharge debt as having a XXXX balance and state discharge, bankruptcy or similar, according to the FCRA 15 USC 1681s-2 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). They are showing these accounts with balances and some with stating past due. I have been on the wage earners plan for 1 year and have paid on time. I am trying to pay, fix and rebuild my credit however, the debt I 'm now paying on time via my wage earners plan is still showing on my report like I have a balance with these companies.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-07-25 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Account status
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
BK discharge of 2014 should have removed all items discharged. My mortgage and XXXX odd credit cards are still showing on my report

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-05-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Credit reporting company's investigation — Problem with statement of dispute
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
My mortgage servicing company " XXXX XXXX XXXX '' has reported many of my mortgage payments as late. I disputed the " Late Payments '' with Equifax, XXXX and XXXX. Equifax and XXXX have finished their inquiry and they still show my payments as late. Equifax and XXXX were also provided with the attachment. 
Please see the attachment. The attachment contains email confirmations send by XXXX XXXX XXXX to me about the payment dates and copy of my bank statements for the months XXXX and XXXX. My mortgage agreement gives me up to XXXX day of grace period each month to make the payment. As you can see from the attachment that all the payments were received by XXXX befor XXXX of each month, therefore, these payments are " On-Time ''. Please help me resolve the issue and remove all the " Late Payments '' from my credit report. 
Equifax Case ID : XXXX Case ID : XXXX Case ID : XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-04-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Credit reporting company's investigation — Investigation took too long
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
I have been a victim of identity theft, made multiple calls to the bureau explaining to them the situation and for them to removes the accounts that do not belong to me. No actions have been taken upon my request even with proven documents. I have sent more than XXXX time all the documents they have requested like ; a notarized affidavit, id, social, bank statement, and police report. Those accounts do not belong to me, If you can please remove the accounts i would really appreciated. 

ACCOUNTS NOT BELONGING TO ME ARE THE FOLLOWING ; XXXX XXXX XXXX - ****************XXXX - XXXX OF XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXX XXXX - XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-10 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: SUNTRUST BANKS, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
My mortgage account is currently in bankruptcy. Approximately around XXXX 2015 I submitted complaints to both the CFPB and XXXX in reference to SunTrust charging me {$1700.00} in fees. I was not notified of the fees and SunTrust also gave their lawyers inaccurate account information that led to a foreclosure process. In XXXX I received a letter advising that {$110.00} in fees was valid and the difference was credited. I called SunTrust to verify the amount I needed to pay for my Mortgage since there was going to be a scheduled change in the amount. Since I was advised my account was current, I was able to speak to a regular agent instead of being transferred to the Bankruptcy team. I also inquired about the fees owed. The agent advised me it was {$20.00}. I made sure to reaffirm the amount. I went into the branch and made my regular payment in addition to the {$20.00} in fees ( XXXX 2015 pymt ). In XXXX 2015 I received a letter advising that SunTrust filed post-petition fees in XXXX 2015 with the Bankruptcy courts in the amount of {$120.00}. This was the first time I have seen this document. Why was this amount not discovered during the four weeks of investigation on my account in XXXX 2015? Is the {$120.00} in addition to {$110.00} I owe? I hope this is another misunderstanding. I need to know EXACTLY what is owed in fees. So far I have been given various amounts from SunTrust ( {$110.00}, {$20.00} and now {$120.00} ). Also I called again just last weekend and your XXXX now has my account as past due. Please also note that due to my account being current I was denied a loan modification earlier this year. These conflicting status and amounts on my account is unacceptable and needs to be addressed. The inconsistencies make it quite hard to trust that all the departments are sharing appropriate information to manage this account. I hope this would be my last complaint and I would be able to get my account straighten out. I have attached a copy of response from the first compliant and the post-petition notice for your review. I should not have to spend this much time on this issue..

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2015-10-27 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Account status
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Equifax is reporting incorrect information on my credit report in reference to an account with XXXX XXXX. According to the terms of the contract this account went thirty days past due XX/XX/XXXX and was never current from that point forward. XXXX XXXX is not disputing this ; please see attachment enclosed. XXXX XXXX is attempting to age the debt through internal reporting practices. Any changes in the terms of the contract must be in writing and I did not consent to any special deferment program that allegedly brought the account current XX/XX/XXXX. I request written documentation changing the terms of the contract. If XXXX XXXX is unable to produce written documentation expressing my consent to changes in the terms of the contract then they must adjust the date of delinquency to XX/XX/XXXX. These internal reporting practices are a way to age the debt and are a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. This account went 30 days past due more than seven years ago and exceeds reporting limits.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-08-25 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional adjustable mortgage (ARM)
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: Seterus, Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I just filled this out but web site timed out just before I could hit submit. I do not think you received my complaint form so here it is again. 
I have a home mortgage serviced by Seterus on a property in XXXX XXXX. Since XXXX, 2015 they have been taking my extra principal reduction payments and applying them to the regular monthly payment. It is an adjustable loan. Anticipating increased interest rates by the Feds I am trying to reduce the principal. I have talked to XXXX different agents of Seterus monthly since XXXX and they have all said it is a " system '' problem. The " system '' does not recognized the additional principal even though I send it in as a separate check and note it is for principal reduction. Each agent is very apologetic and each has said numerous customers have complInd about the same thing! I have come to a conclusion this may be a corporate scheme to increase the company profits by allowing this to occur over 7 months with no system fix in place. Now, because the " system '' did not recognize my XXXX payment since they messed up my billing statement they have advised me the " system '' will likely automatically report the XXXX payment as non paid/delinquent on my credit report! They acknowledge they received the XXXX payment plus an addition XXXX but the " system '' did not recognize the payment! They promise they will submit to the credit bureau it is their error but they have been making promises to fix this monthly problem since XXXX with no remedy yet! I think the agents are sincere as they readily apologize, they admit many customers are complaining and they promise to make file notes " requesting '' the " system '' fix this. For these reasons I believe it is a corporate level fraud scheme. The Seterus agent I spoke to today I could mKe a XXXX XXXX payment by phone and he could submit it thereby the " system '' would update my account and it would not be considered delinquent. That is ridiculous. I can not imagine how the corrective action could not be in place over the course of 7 months with numerous customers complaining unless it is deliberate. The more people they have that have delayed principal reduction the more interest they collect.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-11-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Credit reporting company's investigation — Problem with statement of dispute
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
XXXX credit card did not resolve my disputed {$230.00} charge and now they are assessing me late fees, interest and reporting me to all the credit reporting agenies. 

Similar to CFPB XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-06-25 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Account terms
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I 'm getting nowhere with these CRAs so I 'm complaining against each of them. I keep receiving results stating that these items have been verified but I know for a fact that congress is very clear when they state that the FCRA can not be " interpreted '' and that once I notify them that their results are wrong, they have to go beyond the original source of information, which they have not! I asked to see the documentation that they are using and I never received anything. I also did n't receive the procedures used to verify or investigate. Congress also states that the only way that an account can be verified is by having firsthand knowledge and using XXXX to do their " investigations '' is NOT legal verification. I also have accounts that were previously deleted that were reinserted without notification which is in violation of the FCRA and I did notify them and nothing was done to remove the reinserted accounts. 

Here are my disputes with Equifax : XXXX XXXX I told you that you have the wrong balance on this account and that I do n't owe the amount listed on my credit report. You also have the wrong open date listed and all XXXX bureaus are showing something different, so can you explain to me how you are verifying the open date of this account when they 're all different? 
XXXX XXXX XXXX I notified you that this account is unknown to me and you have n't done anything to show me that it actually belongs to me. Using XXXX to " verify '' is not legal verification, when you are just parroting what the creditor says! Where 's the documentation? Prove it or lose it. 
XXXX I 've already told you that the balance listed is n't correct as well as the account type and the status of this account. I do n't have a charged-off or account in collection with this company. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX failed to legally verify, please remove pursuant to section XXXX of the FCRA XXXX XXXX I notified you that this account is unknown to me and you have n't done anything to show me that it actually belongs to me. Using XXXX to " verify '' is not legal verification, when you are just parroting what the creditor says! Where 's the documentation? Prove it or lose it. 
XXXX I told you that this account as not charged-off, which means that the date of last activity is not right and you have the wrong balance. I do n't owe anything on this account XXXX the open date of this account is totally wrong XXXX XXXX You are now in violation of the FCRA, as I already notified you that this account was removed on my XXXX/XXXX/16 report and was reinserted on my XXXX report - report - you did not notify me of this reinsertion pursuant to section XXXX XXXX show me the proof that you have this account listed 100 % accurately. I told you that the account # and balance are wrong and you did n't do anything about it, did you?

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-05-01 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Information is not mine
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Theres XXXX accounts listed on my credit report the Equifax that do not belong to me and I have contacted all parties and sent a copy of my police report. I have also contacted a law firm that specialize only in suing credit bureaus. This company is called XXXX and I have been in contact with XXXX XXXX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2016-10-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Public record
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I have a text lies that was cleared XXXX 2015 and equifax is still reporting it. I have wrote in several disputes and they refuse to follow through. XXXX has removed it from my report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-06-30 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Account status
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NM

Complaint narrative:
According to the FCRA derogatory or negative items over 7 years old are to be removed from the credit reports. The listing with XXXX Acct # XXXX with an original credit limit of {$12000.00} & XXXX Acct # XXXX with original credit limit of {$29000.00} should have been removed from my credit report on XXXX of XXXX. I submitted dispute letters to the credit bureaus and directly with XXXX on multiple occasions and XXXX continues to verify the inaccurate items. 
For the XXXX listing with a credit limit of {$12000.00} according to my Equifax report dated XXXX/XXXX/XXXX this listing shows that the first date of continuous delinquency was XXXX of XXXX. This item should have been removed from my credit report 7 years from that date ; by XXXX XXXX. It 's now been over 8 months and this continues to report on my file despite that it 's been over 7 years. Furthermore, by XXXX reaging this item clearly violated my consumer rights per the FCRA. In my dispute letter I included a print screen showing how they reported the item in XXXX and how they have re-aged it and are inaccurately reporting still. 
For the XXXX listing with a credit limit of {$29000.00} ; according to my XXXX report this item should no longer be on my file. The first date of continuous delinquency that they are reporting of XXXX XXXX is not accurate. The date of continuous delinquency should have been XXXX of XXXX not XXXX of XXXX. This loan was not deferred therefore according to my contract with XXXX payments would have been due 6 months from the date that I was no longer enrolled in school as such my first date of continuous delinquency should have started on XXXX of XXXX. This item is over 7 years old and should have been removed from my file in XXXX of XXXX. The calculations of these dates, account history and reportability is not accurate. In my dispute I included a print screen showing the inaccurate items that they are reporting. XXXX has deliberately damaged my credit and are negligently continuing to do so at the detriment to my family. I 've been turned down for credit and my good name has been tarnished.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2016-08-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Information is not mine
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I need your assistance in helping to get inquiries on my credit file that was not authorized nor completed by me. I am a victim of identity theft. My purse was stolen and some my personal information was compromised. I did not authorize any credit applications ( inquiries ) between XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX. Please have XXXX to remove these inquiries from my report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation