vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-03 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: MD

Complaint narrative:
" After reviewing my consumer report, I noticed that there was still late payment on my consumer report which have never been late because the creditor failed to provide any proof or evidence so this needs to be corrected immediately to paid as agreed and never late. ( NAME OF THE COMPANY ) This account is related to a transaction and experience that falls under the EXCLUSION section of the FCRA 's definitions, rules of construction section. It was also reported without my written consent and therefore is a result of identity theft ( as defined by the Federal Trade Commission ), and the account SHALL be Corrected. This account is not related to any transaction authorized by me, the consumer as I did not give written instructions to your agency to report this, which is a violation of the permissible purpose section of the FCRA, which holds your agency ( NAME OF THE COMPANY ) name liable for damages of at least {$1000.00} per the civil liability section for willful non-compliance. Please CORRECT this item from my consumer report! According to15 U.S. Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports The Law clearly states : ( a ) In general Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( 2 ) In accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. I clearly did not give your agency written authorization or written instructions to report this information. Your agency is conspiring with these creditors against me in committing aggravated identity theft and I have sustained defamation of my character, just to name a couple damages should this matter escalate to court. 15 U.S. Code 1681e - Compliance procedures- ( b ) Accuracy of report 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. 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 5 ) Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information ( A ) In general if, after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( XXXX ) of any information disputed by a consumer, an item of 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. ''

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-03 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: AL

Complaint narrative:
I have reviewed my credit report and noticed incorrect information and inaccurate accounts. I have sent out numerous disputes to remove this inaccurate information and accounts on my credit report. Please remove this inaccurate information and accounts that can not be verified. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-03 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: AL

Complaint narrative:
I have reviewed my credit report and noticed incorrect information and inaccurate accounts. I have sent out numerous disputes to remove this inaccurate information and accounts on my credit report. Please remove this inaccurate information and accounts that can not be verified. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-03 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 a victim of identity theft. I recently discovered that I was listed as part of the Equifax data breach where my personal information has been exposed. My identity has been stolen and I am so sad. Please help assist me in the matter. Im seeking that my consumer rights be implemented in the FCRA Section 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ). As an individual whos a victim of identity theft, I have the right to request that any fraudulent information be removed from all of my credit reports. This law states that credit reporting agencies promptly eliminate any information that originated from identity theft once they receive appropriate notification. Please remove these account in 4 business days.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Getting a credit card — Sent card you never applied for
Company: FIRST PORTFOLIO SERVICING INC
State: CO

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX, I received a credit card from Revvi that was approved already. I did not apply for this card and have no idea why this was applied for and sent to me. I called them and got the card cancelled, with a fraud letter mailed to me to confirm the cancellation. I also asked for information on the applicant but haven't received that.

Company public response: Company believes the complaint provided an opportunity to answer consumer's questions
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-03 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
Companies involved : 1. XXXX XXXX XXXX : XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, VA XXXX | ( XXXX ) XXXX Account number ending in XXXX. 
2. XXXX Card : XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, UT XXXX | ( XXXX ) XXXX. Account number ending in XXXX. 
3. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, MN XXXX| ( XXXX ) XXXX. Account number ending in XXXX. 
4. XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, SC XXXX. Account number ending in XXXX. 

Be advised this is not a refusal to pay, but a notice sent pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 USC 1692g stating your claim is disputed and validation is requested.

This is NOT a request for verification or proof of my mailing address, but a request for VALIDATION made pursuant to the above-named Title and Section. I respectfully request your offices provide me with competent evidence that I have any legal obligation to pay you. 

At this time, I will also inform you that if your offices have reported invalidated information to any of the 3 major credit bureaus ( Equifax, Experian or TransUnion ) this action may constitute fraud under both Federal and State Laws. Due to this fact, if any negative mark is found on any of my credit reports by your company or the company that you represent, I will not hesitate in bringing legal action against you and your client for the following : Violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and Defamation of Character. 

If your offices are able to provide the proper documentation as requested in the following Declaration, I will require at least 30 days to investigate this information, during which time all collection activity must cease and desist. Also, during this validation period, if any action is taken which could be considered detrimental to any of my credit reports, I will consult with my legal counsel for suit. This includes any listing of any information to a credit reporting repository that could be inaccurate or invalidated. 

If your office fails to respond to this validation request within 30 days from the date of your receipt, all references to this account must be deleted and completely removed from my credit file and a copy of such deletion request shall be sent to me immediately.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-03 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Companies involved : 1. XXXX XXXX XXXX : XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, VA XXXX | ( XXXX ) XXXX Account number ending in XXXX. 
2. XXXX Card : XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, UT XXXX | ( XXXX ) XXXX. Account number ending in XXXX. 
3. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, MN XXXX| ( XXXX ) XXXX. Account number ending in XXXX. 
4. XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, SC XXXX. Account number ending in XXXX. 

Be advised this is not a refusal to pay, but a notice sent pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 USC 1692g stating your claim is disputed and validation is requested.

This is NOT a request for verification or proof of my mailing address, but a request for VALIDATION made pursuant to the above-named Title and Section. I respectfully request your offices provide me with competent evidence that I have any legal obligation to pay you. 

At this time, I will also inform you that if your offices have reported invalidated information to any of the 3 major credit bureaus ( Equifax, Experian or TransUnion ) this action may constitute fraud under both Federal and State Laws. Due to this fact, if any negative mark is found on any of my credit reports by your company or the company that you represent, I will not hesitate in bringing legal action against you and your client for the following : Violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and Defamation of Character. 

If your offices are able to provide the proper documentation as requested in the following Declaration, I will require at least 30 days to investigate this information, during which time all collection activity must cease and desist. Also, during this validation period, if any action is taken which could be considered detrimental to any of my credit reports, I will consult with my legal counsel for suit. This includes any listing of any information to a credit reporting repository that could be inaccurate or invalidated. 

If your office fails to respond to this validation request within 30 days from the date of your receipt, all references to this account must be deleted and completely removed from my credit file and a copy of such deletion request shall be sent to me immediately.

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 2025-06-03 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
This serves as my FINAL NOTICE OF INTENT TO LITIGATE regarding the patently inaccurate late payment entries reported by Equifax under the following accounts : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Despite my formal disputes submitted on XX/XX/year>, and XX/XX/year>, you have failed to correct or adequately verify the reported delinquencies as required by the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), including Sections 611, 604, and 1666b. Your continued inaction is a willful violation of my rights, causing significant harm to my credit standing and financial opportunities. As a good-faith effort to resolve this matter without the need for litigation, I am extending a settlement offer : ( 1 ) the complete deletion of all 9 inaccurate late payment entries across all three bureaus, and ( 2 ) payment of {$900.00} to compensate for the damages suffered. This offer is valid for ten ( 10 ) calendar days from the date of this letter. Failure to respond with written acceptance and a corrective action plan within that period will result in the immediate filing of a federal complaint for violations of the FCRA. I will seek actual damages, statutory damages up to {$9000.00}, punitive damages, and full reimbursement of legal fees. You are now formally on notice of your legal exposure and urged to treat this as a final opportunity to resolve this matter without litigation.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-03 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Communication tactics — Frequent or repeated calls
Company: Rausch Sturm LLP
State: MT

Complaint narrative:
When I had first received paperwork stating they were collecting a debt, I had no idea what is was for. It lists a creditor that I didn't recognize. They came to my mom 's house and told my family they were there to collect a debt. Never talked to me, but shouldn't have said what they were there for. They also came to my work. I called the company to set up a payment plan. They wanted me to pay the whole amount. Then came up with a payment plan that there was no way I could afford. Talking to the gentleman on the phone in XXXX, he finally set up a plan that I could pay {$25.00} to keep it out of the courts. I made a payment. Then the second time I went to make a payment on their website, it wouldn't let me access the account. I emailed them a couple of times letting them know I couldn't get on. I have received multiple text messages from them only to say to go online and make a payment...... I kept trying and never received an email back. Finally called XX/XX/year> and was able to talk to a gentleman, I wanted to make a payment and get back on track. He said they don't accept payments from the bank that I was using. I was never told that, and why would a debt collector put a stipulation on how it is being paid? Can they deny a payment being made? So now it is in the court system to garnish my wage, which will put me in financial hardship. This debt is over 7 years old, and I didn't even know that it was out there until they got a hold of me.

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 2025-06-03 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/year> Portfolio Recovery Associates , LLC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX RE : Request for Debt Validation - Account No : XXXX To Whom It May Concern, I am writing in response to a collection notice I received regarding an alleged credit card debt associated with account number XXXX. This is not a refusal to pay, but a formal request that you provide validation of the debt as required by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), 15 U.S.C. 1692g.

In accordance with my rights under federal law, I am requesting that you provide the following information : 1. The amount of the alleged debt ; 2. The name of the original creditor ; 3. A copy of any judgment, if applicable ; 4. Verification that you are authorized to collect debt in the state of Pennsylvania ; 5. A copy of the original signed agreement or contract that legally obligates me to pay the alleged debt.

Please also note that I request all further communications regarding this matter be made in writing only. During the validation process, I respectfully request that you cease all collection activities, including reporting this debt to credit bureaus. 
If you are unable to provide the requested documentation, you are required to cease collection efforts immediately and remove any related information from my credit reports. 
Thank you for your attention to this matter. 
Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-03 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: MO

Complaint narrative:
Due to identity theft resulting from a data breach, fraudulent accounts have impacted my credit report. Pursuant to Section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C.

1681c-2 ( a ) ), please block and delete these items within 4 days : Also, would like to have all addresses and names REMOVED from my credit report, except for my only name and address listed below : Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX MO XXXX XXXX delete and block the following accounts from my credit report Accounts XXXX XXXXXXXX - Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/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
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-03 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: MS

Complaint narrative:
I am submitting this formal complaint regarding Equifaxs violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically 605B and 611, due to their failure to address fraudulent accounts on my credit report despite proper notification and submission of required documentation. 

On XX/XX/XXXX, I disputed several fraudulent accounts and provided Equifax with all necessary documents, including a valid identity theft affidavit, proof of address, government-issued ID, and evidence linking me to a data breach. However, Equifax failed to block the disputed items within the four business days required by 605B and instead verified the accounts without disclosing the sources or evidence of verification, violating 611s mandate for a reasonable reinvestigation and transparency. Their actions contravene established precedent, such as XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX which affirm the rights of consumers to accurate reporting and proper investigation of disputes. This pattern of non-compliance with statutory obligations and disregard for the CFPBs XXXX bulletin underscores Equifaxs failure to uphold consumer protections under the FCRA. I respectfully request immediate removal of the fraudulent accounts, a detailed disclosure of the reinvestigation process, and confirmation of compliance with the FCRA moving forward. 

I am filing this FTC Identity Theft Affidavit to report two fraudulent accounts appearing on my consumer FICO Equifax credit report which I do not recognize as reported and which are the result of identity theft and fraud. These fraudulent accounts consist of a telephone company account opened at XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX under the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  and an auto loan opened at XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX under the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. I demand that the aforementioned fraudulent items be removed from each of my consumer credit reports and that all collection activity related to said items cease pursuant to my rights within the FCRA and FDCPA laws. 

All accounts above, collections, late payments, and charge-offs result from identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint # XXXX as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. I demand that the fraudulent items be removed from my consumer credit report and that all collection activity related to said items cease pursuant to my rights within the FCRA and FDCPA laws

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
My report includes inquiries that I believe do not meet the permissible purpose requirement set forth in 15 USC 1681b. I suspect these inquiries were made in error and am requesting their removal.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-03 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: MA

Complaint narrative:
I RESPECTFULLY REQUEST THE IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF THESE FRAUDULENT ACCOUNTS FROM MY CREDIT REPORT, AS I DID NOT AUTHORIZE THEIR INCLUSION. IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THIS INACCURATE INFORMATION BE DELETED PROMPTLY TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY AND INTEGRITY OF MY CREDIT FILE.

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 2025-06-03 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: MA

Complaint narrative:
I RESPECTFULLY REQUEST THE IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF THESE FRAUDULENT ACCOUNTS FROM MY CREDIT REPORT, AS I DID NOT AUTHORIZE THEIR INCLUSION. IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THIS INACCURATE INFORMATION BE DELETED PROMPTLY TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY AND INTEGRITY OF MY CREDIT FILE.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-03 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I've recently received a copy of my credit report and noticed several inaccurces and unauthorized accounts information reporting ro my credit report. These remarks have been detrimental to my life and credit health.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief