vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-14 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:
This morning, I noticed that incorrect accounts had appeared on my credit report, and I have no idea how they got there. As part of my routine, I checked my credit report, but this time, I found unexpected discrepancies. I even tried refreshing my browser, thinking it might be a glitch, but the inaccuracies remained. Given this issue, I kindly request that the documents I have submitted be carefully reviewed so that I no longer have to worry about this problem.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-14 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: CL Holdings LLC
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
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 Jefferson Capital Syst. 

I am writing in response to your [ letter/call ] dated [ date ] regarding the alleged debt referenced above. Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) 15 U.S.C. 1692g, I am requesting that you provide validation of debt.

4. Documentation that proves you are authorized to collect this debt on behalf of the original creditor.

5. Proof that this debt is within the statute of limitations for collection in my state.

Per federal law, collection activities must cease until you provide proper verification of this debt. If you can not validate the debt, please remove it from your records and stop all collection efforts. 

Additionally, under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), if this debt is being reported to any credit bureaus, I request that you provide evidence of its validity or delete it from my credit report. 

Please respond in writing within 30 days of receiving this request. I prefer all communication regarding this matter to be in writing only. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-14 00:00:00
Product: Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan — Installment loan
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Affirm Holdings, Inc
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
There's an account from Affirm that I never authorized. I spoke with the company in an attempt to correct this mistake without any avail. I asked for a validation letter or any type of information and didn't receive anything. I was informed that they did an investigation and that I'm responsible for this Account. The total is {$1100.00}. XXXX. I have never applied or opened an account with this company. Please help me with this situation.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-14 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: I.C. System, Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
IC Systems Inc are reporting collections thats do not belong to me and they are not able to locate this collection on their end

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 2025-03-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
Recently, I checked my credit report and noticed multiple billing errors under 15 U.S. Code 1666 ( b ) Billing Error : ( 4 ) The creditors failure to properly reflect on a statement a payment made by the obligor or a credit issued to the obligor.

( 5 ) A computation error or similar error of an accounting nature on a statement.

15 U.S. Code 1666b - Timing of Payments ( a ) Time to Make Payments : A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open-end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose, unless the creditor has adopted reasonable procedures designed to ensure that each periodic statement, including the information required by 1637 ( b ) ( Statement required with each billing cycle ), is mailed or delivered to the consumer no later than 21 days before the payment due date.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-14 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
These can be combined on my credit report, you have shown incorrect accounts that should not be there at all. This is not only unjust to me, but it's also concerning, because I've never done or made any of the things you accuse me of. If you don't look into these accounts, I'll take legal action against you.

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 2025-03-14 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 

I looked at my XXXX, XXXX XXXX TransUnion credit report on XX/XX/year> and noticed some things are incomplete and not accurate. And according to the fair credit reporting act Whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report it shall follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates according to 15 USC 1681 ( e ) ( b ).

And according to 15 USC 1681 5 they are suppose to do this ( 5 ) Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information ( A ) In generallf, after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( 1 ) of any information disputed by a consumer, an item of the information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or can not be verified, the consumer reporting agency shall ( i ) promptly delete that item of information from the file of the consumer, or modify that item of information, as appropriate, based on the results of the reinvestigation; and ( ii ) promptly notify the furnisher of that information that the information has been modified or deleted from the file of the consumer. 

And according to 15 USC 1681s-2 they are suppose to 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.

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 2025-03-14 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MO

Complaint narrative:
Could you please take a moment to review and examine the attached documents? I believe your expertise will be invaluable in ensuring their accuracy and completeness. Your feedback and insights would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter.

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 2025-03-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
I submitted a complaint to these Bureaus a month ago, yet the erroneous information on my report persists. I have not received any updates from the Bureaus, apart from your notification indicating that the company has addressed my complaint. How can I be assured that they have conducted a thorough investigation into the inaccuracies on my report? What procedures were utilized to verify the accounts? This entire situation is exceedingly frustrating. Over 30 days have passed since I lodged my complaint, and the disputed accounts remain unchanged. If this issue is not resolved, I will be compelled to pursue legal action due to the significant stress it has caused me. Additionally, I am worried about the security of my personal information, which has been compromised by the Equifax, Experian, and Transunion data breach.

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 2025-03-14 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I BEEN TRYING TO GET MYIDENTITY THEFT SITUATION STRAIGHTEN OUT FOR ALMOST A DECADE, WHETHER ITS CONTACTING AND ALERTING THE CREDITORS, OR CONTACTING THE CREDIT BUREAU. IT WAS TO NO SUCCESS. I BELIEVE ONE OF THE CREDIT BUREAUS TOLD ME TO GET A POLICE REPORT, SO THAT'S WHAT I DID, BUT THEY DIDNT REMOVE. IM BEEN TRYING TO RESOLVE PROBLEMS

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 2025-03-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am filing a complaint against Equifax and Experian due to their failure to remove an outdated and inaccurate account from my credit report, despite my multiple disputes. 
The account in question is XXXX XXXX Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ), negative accounts must be removed after XXXX  years from the date of delinquency. 
This account became delinquent in XXXX and should have automatically been removed in XXXX at the latest. However, both bureaus continue to report it improperly. 

Experian states the account will remain until XX/XX/XXXX, exceeding the legal reporting limit. 
The date closed is missing, preventing automatic removal as required by the FCRA.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-14 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: MI

Complaint narrative:
I have not supplied proof under the doctrine of estoppel by silence, XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX. I pressume that no proof of the alleged debt, nor therefore any such debt, in fact therefore exist.

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 2025-03-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I REQUEST THE IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF THIS LATE PAYMENT FROM MY ACCOUNT, AS IT IS NOT CORRECT AND DOES NOT SHOW MY TRUE PAYMENT HISTORY. I HAVE ALWAYS MADE MY PAYMENTS ON TIME, AND THIS MISTAKE SHOULD NOT BE THERE. THIS WAS PAID AS AGREED AND SHOULD NOT BE SHOWING NEGATIVELY ON MY REPORT. PLEASE UPDATE MY ACCOUNT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

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 2025-03-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information is missing that should be on the report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: AR

Complaint narrative:
I'm sending letters to all XXXX credit bureaus regarding some items on my credit report which I know are not accurate. I know this is a violation of the FCRA and FDCPA so they must abide by the law. Everything I have provided in my letters is true and accurate to my knowledge. Ive received emails and letters saying XXXX using a XXXX party which is incorrect because I am the one sending my letters out and filing this complaint with no help from a credit repair company or XXXX party. 

I demand these companies to handle the items expeditiously based on the reasons that I put in my letters and update all XXXX credit reporting agencies and compensate me for the violations or I will have no choice but to forward this to my litigation attorney. items I disputed in my letters

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 2025-03-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information is missing that should be on the report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: AR

Complaint narrative:
I'm sending letters to all XXXX credit bureaus regarding some items on my credit report which I know are not accurate. I know this is a violation of the FCRA and FDCPA so they must abide by the law. Everything I have provided in my letters is true and accurate to my knowledge. Ive received emails and letters saying XXXX using a XXXX party which is incorrect because I am the one sending my letters out and filing this complaint with no help from a credit repair company or XXXX party. 

I demand these companies to handle the items expeditiously based on the reasons that I put in my letters and update all XXXX credit reporting agencies and compensate me for the violations or I will have no choice but to forward this to my litigation attorney. items I disputed in my letters

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-14 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer — Trouble with how payments are being handled
Company: Servicer under contract with Federal Student Aid
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
Dear Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding the unauthorized access to my student loan information by the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. I am deeply concerned about the potential risks this poses to my personal and financial security. 

Specifically, I am concerned about the following : Unauthorized Data Access : I understand that XXXX has gained access to sensitive student loan data, including personally identifiable information such as Social Security numbers, financial records, and contact information. I did not provide consent for this access. 
This access raises serious concerns about potential violations of my privacy rights. 

Potential for Misuse : I am worried about the potential for this sensitive information to be misused, leading to identity theft, fraud, or other financial harm. 
The lack of clarity regarding how this data is being used, and secured, adds to my concern. 

Lack of Transparency : The information available regarding the security protocols that XXXX is using to protect this data is insufficient. 

I request that the CFPB investigate this matter thoroughly and take the following actions : Ensure that my student loan information is securely protected. 
Investigate the legality and necessity of XXXX 's access to this data. 
Provide clear and transparent information to affected borrowers about how their data is being used and protected. 
Take any and all necessary actions to stop further unauthorized access. 
My student loan account information is as follows : Loan Servicer : FSA Account Number : XXXX I look forward to your prompt attention to this urgent matter. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Untimely response
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-14 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: Nelnet, Inc.
State: DE

Complaint narrative:
My personal data was obtained illegally and without my consent by XXXX XXXX, an individual that reportedly does not work for our government, and DOGE.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
This serves as your FINAL NOTICE regarding the inaccurate and misleading information that continues to persist in my credit profile, despite previous disputes and requests for verification. You are now in direct violation of both the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). 

Under 15 U.S. Code 1681n ( Civil Liability for Willful Noncompliance ), 15 U.S. Code 1681o ( Civil Liability for Negligent Noncompliance ), and 15 U.S. Code 1692k ( Civil Liability for Violation of Debt Collection Practices ), your ongoing failure to provide accurate and verifiable data, and your negligence in updating my credit report, exposes you to legal liabilities.

Disputed Information Must Be Resolved : You are reporting items that violate FCRA and FDCPA requirements. Under the law, you have failed to : Maintain procedures that ensure the maximum possible accuracy of my credit report. 
Provide written results of your reinvestigation within the XXXX-day timeframe required by FCRA 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( 6 ).

Properly correct billing errors as per TILA, 15 U.S. Code 1666 ( b ). Late payments marked inaccurately must be updated to reflect " paid on time. ''

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 2025-03-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
I am filling a complaint against Equifax for failing to properly investigate my disputes regarding inaccuracies in my credit report. Despite my submissions, Equifax consistently responds within XXXX hours stating the account is accurate, without providing any evidence of a thorough investigation. This practice violates the fair credit reporting act ( FRCA ), 15 U.S.C.1681i, which mandates a reasonable investigation of disputes. I request that the CFPB take action to ensure Equifax complies with the federal law and provides consumers with the necessary proof of investigation.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
I am formally disputing the accuracy of the following account ( s ) listed on my credit report. As per FCRA and FDCPA regulations, you are required to provide proof of debt validation within 30 days or remove the account from my report.

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 2025-03-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
I am formally disputing the accuracy of the following account ( s ) listed on my credit report. As per FCRA and FDCPA regulations, you are required to provide proof of debt validation within 30 days or remove the account from my report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX. XXXX TransUnion XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX Experian XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX. XXXX RE : Late Payment Notice to Agent is Notice to Principal, and Notice to Principal is Notice to Agent Dear TransUnion, Equifax XXXX Experian, I have reviewed my consumer reports and noticed an alleged late payment has been reported. I am writing to address this inaccurate and incomplete information, as I believe this late payment was incorrectly reported. 

Failure to Comply with the FCRA and TILA Under 15 U.S.C. 1666b, a creditor is prohibited from reporting a payment as late unless specific procedures are followed, including : The periodic statement must be sent to the consumer with all required information under 15 U.S.C. 1637 ( b ).

The statement must be mailed or delivered to the consumer no later than XXXX  days before the payment due date. 
I request that you provide proof of compliance with these requirements, including : XXXX. Proof that the periodic statement was sent to me, including any tracking numbers for mail delivery or email receipt. 
2. Confirmation that all required information under 15 U.S.C. 1637 ( b ) was included in the statement.

XXXX. Evidence that the statement was mailed or delivered at least XXXX  days before the payment due date. 

Without this evidence, the creditor can not lawfully report a payment as late. 

Accuracy of Information - 15 U.S.C. 1681 ( e ) and 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( 7 ) Under 15 U.S.C. 1681 ( e ), when preparing a consumer report, a consumer reporting agency must follow reasonable procedures to ensure the maximum possible accuracy of the information being reported.

In addition, 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( 7 ) requires that the furnisher of negative information must provide specific notices to the consumer reporting agencies before reporting negative information. I request that you provide evidence that the furnisher of the alleged late payment followed these procedures before the information was reported to my consumer report.

Request for Deletion If you are unable to provide the necessary proof of compliance with 15 U.S.C. 1666b, 15 U.S.C. 1681 ( e ), and 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( 7 ), I request that you delete the following alleged late payments from my consumer reports : Total XXXX/XXXX/XXXX  XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX  I expect that you will fully investigate this matter and provide a response within the time frame required by law.

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX

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