vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-06 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
As per the new ruling about medical collections, I requested Experian remove a medical debt on my credit report. Within 24 hours, they completed their " investigation '' and they did not remove it from my report. They have broken the law.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-06 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: MOHELA
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I was first told I had to recertify my income by the end of XX/XX/XXXX. I submitted an application and then was told my recertification was extended to XX/XX/XXXX. My account was placed in administrative forbearance without my permission and without any letter notification. I have been on the phone for the last 2 hours with various representatives trying to be taken off of forbearance and when I ask to speak to a manager the wait time is greater than 4 hours. Im still waiting.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-06 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:
Finding unauthorized accounts, credit inquiries, and false personal information made or reported without my knowledge or agreement completely stunned and grieved me. I've tried to get clarification from the creditors, but they have blatantly refused to give it to me. I demand that the creditors act immediately and be transparent. The creditors must submit pertinent application materials, show proof of express authority for each query, and give comprehensive details about each account and inquiry, including dates, purposes, and the kinds of credit products involved. To see what I'm complaining about, please refer to the attached file!

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-06 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute a public record that has been erroneously or fraudulently associated with my name and personal information. I believe that this record is inaccurate and the result of identity theft or other fraudulent activity. After reviewing the details of this record, I am certain that I have not been involved in the circumstances listed. It appears that my identity has been used fraudulently. I have taken steps to address this issue with the relevant authorities and will be filing a 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-06 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
I recently reviewed my consumer report and identified several inaccuracies that must be corrected immediately. These errors have caused me significant distress, and I demand swift resolution to ensure my consumer rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) are upheld. Please see the attached file for this concern. Please see the attached file.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-06 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I understand the importance of removing any incorrect information from my credit report according to FCRA 605B. Could you please review the attached documents? I've observed discrepancies in several accounts, which is quite concerning to me.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-06 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: ProCollect, Inc.
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXXXXXX submitted a complaint to the Debt Collector Pro-Collect in terms of ceasing and desisting an alleged debt that was owed by XXXX XXXX. 
Pro-Collect has continued aggressive phone tactics without sending proper validation of debt. 
The debt has been charged off by the debt collector as provided and updated on my credit report. If the debt has been charged off by the debt collector, that means the company Pro-collect wrote it off to the internal revenue as a profit loss, XXXX XXXX has not received a 1099c provided to her to use this charge off as income. Pro-Collect has still been reporting this on XXXX XXXX 's credit report as balance owed when in all actuality the company has taken tax break. XXXX XXXX is formally requesting the 1099c schedule C, that has intially been reported as a charge off on my credit report.This is fraud the pro-collect has committed, and XXXX XXXX is asking for stautory retributions against this company for falsely reporting the in accuracies on my credit 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 2025-05-06 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
I am filing a complaint under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, specifically 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 and 1681i. A collection account on my credit report is inaccurate, and after I disputed it, the reporting party failed to properly investigate or correct the error. This is affecting my creditworthiness and violates my rights under federal law. '' 15 U.S.C. 1681i If you dispute an account, the credit reporting agency must investigate within 30 days and correct or delete inaccurate info.

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( a ) Debt collectors must report accurate information. If a collector reports false or outdated info ( e.g., a paid collection still showing as unpaid ), it may violate this section.

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 2025-05-06 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
Consumer Reporting Agencies play a crucial role in gathering and assessing consumer credit information. However, they must exercise their responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and respect for the consumers right to privacy. The banking system relies on accurate and fair credit reporting, and when these reporting methods are unfair, it undermines public trust, which is vital for the system 's stability. I never gave my explicit, written consent for these agencies to report my information, which is a violation of 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ). This violation has led to an alleged case of identity theft, breaching 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. The accounts in question are not related to any transactions made by me.

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act was created to ensure that laws and procedures are in place to protect consumers from abusive, deceptive, and unfair practices by debt collectors. In this case, the company has violated 15 U.S. Code 1692f, which prohibits debt collectors from using unfair or unconscionable means to collect a debt. Specifically, they can not collect any amounts that arent explicitly authorized by the agreement or allowed by law. Additionally, the company has violated 15 U.S. Code 1692e, which prohibits the use of false, deceptive, or misleading representations in debt collection efforts. This includes using deceptive methods to collect a debt or gather consumer information. Moreover, they are forbidden from contacting consumers at inconvenient times or places, or engaging in behavior that harasses or abuses consumers. 

In this case, the company has harassed me by claiming I owe a debt that I do not recognize as my responsibility. They have also contacted me at inconvenient times and places, in violation of the law. 

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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 2025-05-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — Store credit card
Issue: Fees or interest — Problem with fees
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I paid off my balance but Comenity charged interest and a late fee.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-06 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: WA

Complaint narrative:
I have not supplied proof under the doctrine of estoppel by silence, Engelhardt V. Gravens ( MO ) 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-06 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: WA

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

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-06 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I reviewed my credit report and noticed several inaccuracies. I sent a letter to XXXX in XXXX to dispute these items. However, it has been more than 35 days, and I have not received a response from the credit bureau. This delay is a violation of 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), which requires a response within 30 days.

Under 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), if a consumer disputes the accuracy or completeness of any information in their file, the credit reporting agency must, at no cost, conduct a reasonable investigation, verify the disputed information, and update the file or remove inaccurate items within 30 days of receiving the notice of dispute.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-06 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
The personal information on my credit report were outdated.

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 2025-05-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Advertising and marketing, including promotional offers — Confusing or misleading advertising about the credit card
Company: JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
On or around XX/XX/scrub> 2025, I enrolled in a Chase Pay Over Time plan for a purchase of {$1200.00}. Before confirming the plan, the screen explicitly stated : While you cant change or cancel a Chase Pay Over Time plan, you can pay it off early without penalty.

This was a key reason why I accepted the plan. I made my first monthly payment of {$86.00} and then tried to pay off the remaining balance ( {$1100.00} ) early.

Before contacting Chase, I tried to find a way to pay off the plan online, but there was no available feature or button allowing me to do that. Because of that, I went to the nearest Chase branch with cash in hand to pay it off.

At the branch, the bank employee seemed unfamiliar with how the Pay Over Time plan works. He appeared to improvise an explanation on the spot, and then called a Chase representative for clarification. I was told that I could not pay off the plan unless I paid off the full credit card balance. I explained that this condi
tion was not part of the terms when I agreed to the plan.

After leaving the branch, I called Chase directly. The phone representative told me the same thing that I had to pay the full card balance first. I asked to speak with a manager. The manager repeated the same information and refused to escalate my call any further, saying there was no one else to speak with.

This contradicts the clearly stated terms presented during enrollment. I have a screenshot showing the promise of early payoff without penalty. Chase is denying a key feature of the plan they advertised, and they continue to charge me fees as a result.

I am requesting the ability to pay off the remaining {$1100.00} immediately, without having to pay my entire credit card balance, and I am asking for a refund of all plan-related fees. Chase should be held accountable for offering misleading or deceptive plan terms and failing to provide customer support trained in the product.

In the screenshots I uploaded, you can see the exact sequence of steps I followed when setting up the Pay Over Time Plan. Nowhere in the instructions shown in those screenshots does it state that I would be required to pay off the entire card balance in order to pay off the plan early. It clearly mentions that I can not modify or cancel the Pay Over Time Plan once its set, but that I can pay it off early without any penalties.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-06 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
" I wish to express my deep disappointment regarding the reporting provided by your organization, as documented in the enclosed document. It is regrettable to note that the aforementioned reporting falls significantly short of being comprehensive and fails to meet the standards I deem essential. As mandated by the law, it is crucial for both your esteemed entity and the data furnishers involved to undertake the certification of all facets pertaining to the obligatory Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and Metro 2 compliance. This certification must be executed with utmost integrity, accuracy, thoroughness, and timeliness, so as to avoid any inadvertent violation or infringement upon my consumer and civil rights "

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 2025-05-06 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TN

Complaint narrative:
I understand the importance of removing any incorrect information from my credit report according to FCRA 605B. Could you please review the attached documents? I've observed discrepancies in several accounts, which is quite concerning to me.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-06 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 am writing to formally file a complaint regarding unauthorized accounts that persist on my credit report despite my repeated efforts to have them removed. These accounts are causing significant damage to my financial reputation and overall well-being. It is evident that the inclusion of these fraudulent items violates 15 USC 1681b regarding permissible purposes, as the credit bureaus have no legitimate reason to report them without my explicit consent. Please refer to the attached file detailing these items I am disputing. 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.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-06 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: AZ

Complaint narrative:
Finding unauthorized accounts, credit inquiries, and false personal information made or reported without my knowledge or agreement completely stunned and grieved me. I've tried to get clarification from the creditors, but they have blatantly refused to give it to me. I demand that the creditors act immediately and be transparent. The creditors must submit pertinent application materials, show proof of express authority for each query, and give comprehensive details about each account and inquiry, including dates, purposes, and the kinds of credit products involved. To see what I'm complaining about, please refer to the attached 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-06 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Telecommunications debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: SUNRISE CREDIT SERVICES, INC
State: WA

Complaint narrative:
I am still a long time xfinity/comcast customer. My XXXX account has never been deactivated and till this day i am still a comcast customer. 

There has never been any sign of XXXX collecting any bill ever.

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 2025-05-06 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Problem using a debit or ATM card
Company: JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I got my debit card stollen, some expenses had been made to shops and to steal my money with ATM. 
I advised the bank my wallet had been stollen, I did not received any text messages for {$200.00} withdraw or {$500.00} or more. Bank said my PIN code had been used and in consequence is was authorized, I check with shops where non authorized transaction had been made with my card and for debit card they ask also PIN code like for ATM. 

Chase bank open cases and finalized directly for merchand transaction that ask PIN code for the payment but at the same time period of the fraud when thief used my card for ATM bank refused to reimburse me the fraud when they failed to protect my money and put my account in overdraft, its scandalous, especially when they told me a police report was not needed, its arbitral decision.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-06 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: CAINE & WEINER COMPANY, INC.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
I have a paid collection on my report that never should have been on my report to begin with. It was paid when I closed my account but the compnay refuses to remove it for some reason. Please help me in getting this removed as it never should have been there. Thanks

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Getting a credit card — Card opened without my consent or knowledge
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute a fraudulent account that has been opened in my name without my knowledge or authorization. This is a secured credit card account with Bank of America that was opened on XX/XX/year>. I did not apply for this account, nor did I authorize any transactions on it. 

Creditor : Bank of America Partial Account XXXX : XXXX * * or XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/year> I have already filed a report with the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) regarding identity theft ( FTC Report Number : XXXX ), and I am attaching a notarized Affidavit of Identity Theft.

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 2025-05-06 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 was unable to contact the representatives of Experian and have a serious identity theft problem. Experian is out of compliance in that I have no received my credit report and they are unable and unwilling to take my call despite my efforts to call their multiple numbers and ensure their arduous and impossibly frustrating -hang-up style phone system.

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