vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-11-21 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: CCS Financial Services, Inc.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
To Whom It May Concern, I am writing in response to a received on regarding an alleged debt Collection you claim I owe. Please be advised that I am requesting validation of this debt, as is my right under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. 1692g. Pursuant to this law, I respectfully request that you provide the following information : 1. The name and address of the original creditor. 2. A detailed statement of the alleged debt, including the amount and how it was calculated. 3. A copy of the original signed debt collection agreement or contract. 4. Proof that you are legally authorized to collect this debt. 5. A full accounting of payments, interest, fees, and charges applied to the alleged balance. 6. A copy of the judgment ( if any ) or other documents proving your legal right to collect this debt. Until you provide proper validation, I am requesting that all collection activity cease, including any reporting to the credit bureaus. If this debt is being reported to any credit reporting agency, be advised that failure to validate may constitute a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), and I will take appropriate steps to dispute the entry. This letter is sent in good faith and for the purpose of resolving any errors or misidentifications. Please respond to this request within 30 days from your receipt of this letter. regarding an alleged debt you claim I owe. Please be advised that this is not a refusal to pay, but a request for validation under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), 15 U.S.C. 1692g. Pursuant to my rights under the FDCPA, I request that you provide the following information : 1. The name and address of the original creditor 2. The amount of the alleged debt, including a breakdown of all fees and interest 3. A copy of the original agreement or contract bearing my signature look the same on my Id 4. Proof that you are authorized to collect this debt 5. A complete payment history, starting with the original creditor While awaiting verification, please : * Cease all collection activities, including phone calls, letters, or reporting to credit bureaus. * Do not contact me at my place of employment. * Do not contact any third parties about this debt. If you can not provide the requested verification, you must stop all collection efforts and remove any related information from my credit reports. Please respond to this request in writing. I recommend all future communication be done via mail only. Sincerely,

Company public response: Company can't verify or dispute the facts in the complaint
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-11-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute and request the immediate removal of several fraudulent accounts & hard inquiries that have been reported on my XXXX  credit file. These accounts were fraudulently opened without my authorization and are the result of identity theft. Please note that my identity has been compromised in multiple data breaches, including the XXXX Equifax data breach and the XXXX data breach, both of which exposed sensitive personal information that could be used to open accounts in my name without authorization.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-11-21 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Auto debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: SANTANDER HOLDINGS USA, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
CFPB FOLLOW-UP COMPLAINT - AGGRESSIVE ENFORCEMENT VERSION Consumer : XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : Santander XXXX  USA Account XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX This is a formal follow-up complaint requesting immediate escalation due to Santander XXXX  USA 's ongoing violations of the FCRA and failure to supply legally required ===== evidence. ======== ========= ISSUE 1 FAILURE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF MAILING ( FL LAW VIOLATION ) ===== Santander claims that :. 
== Notice of Right to Cure Intent to Sell Notice Deficiency Notice... were mailed. However, Santander failed to provide : XXXX proof of mailing XXXX XXXX Legally required compliance documents Under * * Florida Statutes 679.611-679.614 * *, strict compliance is mandatory. No proof = unlawful repossession and invalid deficiency. 
=== CONSUMER IDENTITY REPORTING ====== ISSUE 2 - INCORRECT ============== Santander 's own documents list multiple incorrect names : " XXXX ''. " XXXX ''. Other variations None match my legal identity. This violates : FCRA 623 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) ( Duty of Accuracy ) FCRA 607 ( b ) ( Maximum Possible Accuracy ) FCRA 1681s-2 ( a ) ( 2 ) ( Duty to Correct ) This renders the entire trade line false, misleading, and harmful. 
===== ISSUE 3 - INACCURATE == DEFICIENCY BALANCE ========= Santander 's payment history shows : Unexplained fees Misapplied payments Contradictory interest calculations. Inconsistent internal accounting This violates : FCRA 623 ( a ) ( 1 ) FCRA 1681s-2 ( a ) ===== REQUEST FOR CFPB ACTION ======= ========== | respectfully request that CFPB : 1. Require Santander to produce legal proof of mailing 2. Require correction or deletion of all inaccurate tradeline data 3. Require validation of the alleged deficiency balance 4. Investigate the identity inconsistencies in the contract 5. Require Santander to comply with all FCRA and Florida laws Santander 's response was incomplete, legally insufficient, and misleading. I request full enforcement intervention. Respectfully submitted, XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-11-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MO

Complaint narrative:
Please see attached dispute letters for negative accounts that are unverified.

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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-11-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: IN

Complaint narrative:
I have no affiliation with these accounts and suspect them to be fraudulent. I request a comprehensive investigation and their immediate removal from my credit report. Enclosed are supporting documents.

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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-11-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: IN

Complaint narrative:
I have no affiliation with these accounts and suspect them to be fraudulent. I request a comprehensive investigation and their immediate removal from my credit report. Enclosed are supporting documents.

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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-11-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
This is my final notice before pursuing legal action regarding the unresolved issues with my credit report. Despite previous communications, the accounts in question remain unresolved and inaccurately reported. You are in breach of multiple federal regulations governing credit reporting.

Outstanding Compliance Issues :

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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-11-21 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
There are collection accounts on my report that I believe contain inaccurate information. Under my rights pursuant to 15 USC 1681e ( b ) and 15 USC 1681i, I am entitled to an accurate credit report. I request a review of these entries, and if they can not be verified as accurate, I ask that they be removed.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-11-21 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: CAINE & WEINER COMPANY, INC.
State: AR

Complaint narrative:
CAINE amp WEINER is falsely reporting on my credit. I have never had any accounts with them. Per my research CAINE amp WEINER is a debt collector. They are falsely reporting on my credit!! Account number is 1902 is falsely reporting to my credit file and is against my rights and fair credit act. Under U.S Code 1618d - Disclosure of investigation consumer report ; you are in violation.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-11-21 00:00:00
Product: Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan — Personal line of credit
Issue: Problem with additional add-on products or services — 
Company: ENOVA INTERNATIONAL, INC.
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
I am submitting this complaint regarding a loan that was fraudulently opened in my name for an initial amount of {$2900.00}, which has unjustifiably increased to {$4000.00} after three months. I did not authorize or apply for this loan at any time. 

I discovered the fraud on XX/XX/XXXX. The police report confirming that I am a victim of identity theft was issued and provided on XX/XX/XXXX. I later filed formal disputes with the credit bureaus on XX/XX/XXXX. Despite submitting clear evidence, including the police report, the company improperly closed the case on XXXX XXXXonly one day after receiving the documentationwithout conducting a proper or thorough investigation. 

Additionally, the company made false and unfounded accusations, claiming that this issue was the result of a supposed conflict with my spouse, with whom I have lived for more than 18 years and share accounts. This claim is not only incorrect but completely unrelated to the identity theft incident. 

On XX/XX/XXXX, I formally requested that the company review my case again, as their initial investigation was clearly insufficient. The company agreed to reopen the case ; however, once again, they closed it the next day without conducting a proper review and without considering the evidence provided. This shows a clear pattern of negligence and superficial handling of the investigation. 

Up to this point, I have completed every required step : I filed the police report, disputed the loan with the credit bureaus, provided all requested evidence, and formally requested that the investigation be reopened. However, the company has ignored official documentation, issued incorrect conclusions, and closed the case prematurely on two separate occasions.

This situation has caused significant harm, including damage to my credit profile, emotional XXXX, and considerable time spent attempting to resolve an issue for which I am not responsible. I am requesting that the company be required to conduct a complete and fair investigation based on the evidence ; formally acknowledge the identity theft ; remove the fraudulent account from my credit reports ; and stop reporting any negative information related to this loan. 

I respectfully request the CFPBs intervention to ensure a proper review of this matter and to protect my rights as a consumer.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-11-21 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
To Whom It May Concern, I am writing in response to a received on regarding an alleged debt Collection you claim I owe. Please be advised that I am requesting validation of this debt, as is my right under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. 1692g. Pursuant to this law, I respectfully request that you provide the following information : 1. The name and address of the original creditor. 2. A detailed statement of the alleged debt, including the amount and how it was calculated. 3. A copy of the original signed debt collection agreement or contract. 4. Proof that you are legally authorized to collect this debt. 5. A full accounting of payments, interest, fees, and charges applied to the alleged balance. 6. A copy of the judgment ( if any ) or other documents proving your legal right to collect this debt. Until you provide proper validation, I am requesting that all collection activity cease, including any reporting to the credit bureaus. If this debt is being reported to any credit reporting agency, be advised that failure to validate may constitute a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), and I will take appropriate steps to dispute the entry. This letter is sent in good faith and for the purpose of resolving any errors or misidentifications. Please respond to this request within 30 days from your receipt of this letter. regarding an alleged debt you claim I owe. Please be advised that this is not a refusal to pay, but a request for validation under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), 15 U.S.C. 1692g. Pursuant to my rights under the FDCPA, I request that you provide the following information : 1. The name and address of the original creditor 2. The amount of the alleged debt, including a breakdown of all fees and interest 3. A copy of the original agreement or contract bearing my signature look the same on my Id 4. Proof that you are authorized to collect this debt 5. A complete payment history, starting with the original creditor While awaiting verification, please : * Cease all collection activities, including phone calls, letters, or reporting to credit bureaus. * Do not contact me at my place of employment. * Do not contact any third parties about this debt. If you can not provide the requested verification, you must stop all collection efforts and remove any related information from my credit reports. Please respond to this request in writing. I recommend all future communication be done via mail only. Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-11-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I am submitting this complaint regarding an issue with my credit report that is negatively affecting my financial standing. I have made multiple attempts to resolve this matter directly with the creditor/furnisher, but they have failed to provide an adequate response.

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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-11-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
I discovered inaccurate and unverifiable information being reported on my credit report that does not belong to me. I have contacted the credit reporting agency and the furnisher of the information, but the item remains uncorrected despite my dispute. This inaccurate reporting has negatively affected my credit score and financial opportunities.

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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-11-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system.

So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not. In the event that any accounts are reported without my written consent, that is considered identity theft.

This is a violation of both 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. This leads way to civil liability against the credit reporting agency for negligent and willful noncompliance under 15 U.S. Code 1681n, which allows for {$1000.00} per violation, for account listed without my expressed written consent.

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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-11-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am submitting this correspondence as formal notice disputing the accounts identified. I did not authorize or originate them and claim no association. I respectfully request their removal and examination. Attached are supporting records.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-11-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
My credit reports are inaccurate. These inaccuracies are causing creditors to deny me credit. You have the duty to report accurate information about consumers. Please investigate these accounts and inquires and update these accounts accordingly to avoid future litigation.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-11-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Public record information inaccurate
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute the recent response provided in regard to my complaint filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) concerning the inaccurate reporting of a bankruptcy on my credit file. I have serious concerns about the validity of credit bureaus verification process and the credibility of the information allegedly used to substantiate this reporting. The CFPB response states that the disputed public record, labeled as " Public Record - Federal - XXXX AS REPORTED, '' has been reviewed and verified. However, I have obtained clear, written confirmation from the relevant court U.S BANKRUPTCY COURT that they do not report or furnish bankruptcy proceedings information to credit reporting agencies. This official statement from the court raises serious questions about who, in fact, provided the information used in your " verification '' process. Furthermore, I contacted XXXX a known third-party data provider, and they confirmed that they have no record of the bankruptcy account in question. This evidence contradicts any claim that the information was verified as reported. Given that : 1. 2. The court itself has stated it does not report information to credit bureaus. XXXX, a potential data source, has confirmed no record of the account. It is clear that TransUnion lacks a reliable and valid source to justify the continued reporting of this bankruptcy on my credit file. This failure in the verification process constitutes a direct violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) under Section 611, which requires that consumer reporting agencies conduct a reasonable investigation to ensure the accuracy of information included in consumer files.

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 explanation