vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-01 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
" Good day, I am submitting a complaint to inform you that I have fallen victim to identity theft. Following the guidelines outlined in the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) Section 605b, I have reported the incident to the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) through their website at https : //www.ftc.gov. According to the FCRA, Credit Reporting Agencies are mandated to investigate any items listed on an identity theft report. Please refer to the attached documents, which will assist in the investigation of the erroneous information currently being posted on my credit report. The following items do not belong to me or were opened without my permission. XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Balance {$9100.00} XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance {$690.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance - XXXX XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX  XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX TX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX 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 As per FCRA Section 605B ( a ), Credit Reporting Agencies are required to investigate any information in the consumer 's file that the consumer identifies as resconsumer 's file that the consumer identifies as resulting from alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt.

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 2025-05-01 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: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/year>, Captial One sent me an email stating that a Capital One Platinum card was approved. I did not apply for a Capital One card or any credit cards. I received the Capital One card in the mail and called Capital One on XX/XX/year> to report a fraudulent account. Capital One said they will de-activate the card, investigate the fraud, and close the account. They will send me an email after they investigate in about 13-15 days. They advised me to check credit reports and submit a police report. I do remember getting a letter last year explaining that my personal information was compromised. I believe the compromise and the letter was from a health organization, if I remember correctly.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-01 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: NV

Complaint narrative:
The CFPB finalized a rule on XX/XX/year>, to ban medical bills from credit reports. This rule, which amends Regulation V ( implementing the Fair Credit Reporting Act ), prohibits CRAs like Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian from including medical debt in credit reports and bars lenders from using this information when making credit decisions. 
The XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX has been knowingly, fraudulently and maliciously misreporting multiple accounts on my behalf for years. 
ACCT # XXXX in the amount of {$2900.00} has not only been charged and written off, via XXXX and the bank has collected " bad-debt '' credits from the Federal Reserve Discount window , theXXXX have also been misreporting a MEDICAL EXPENSE. This account was utilized directly for hospital and doctor appointments. 
The XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX has double billed this account, falsely and ILLEGALLY ( if I might add ), reported this account and the credit reporting agencies to which I have also complained and asked for help, have been just as negligent in their reporting and validating of my complaints.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-01 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Savings account
Issue: Opening an account — Didn't receive terms that were advertised
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
they said they closed my account and did not fetund my money

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-01 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged
Company: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
This company is violating my rights they have not provided validation Information Under 12 CFR 1006.34 ( b ) ( 5 ) yet they have placed a collection on your consumer report recently.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-01 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:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the ( Experian ) credit reporting agency, block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. 
I am filing this FTC Identity Theft Affidavit to report a fraudulent collection account appearing on my consumer FICO Experian credit report which I do not recognize as reported and which are the result of identity theft and fraud. This fraudulent account consists of a collection account opened at XXXX XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/year> under the account number XXXX. This account has resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and 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 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 2025-05-01 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally address the ongoing noncompliance of your agency in relation to my identity theft report, which I previously submitted in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). Despite having sent multiple letters, your agency has repeatedly rejected my identity theft report on the grounds that it was not filed by a law enforcement agency. This decision is not in compliance with the FCRA and fails to recognize the guidance provided by identitytheft.gov as mandated by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ). 

As you are aware, the FCRA at Section 605B and the guidance provided by the CFPB under identitytheft.gov clearly outline the process for filing an identity theft report. The CFPB specifically states that victims of identity theft can file a report directly through identitytheft.gov, which then becomes a valid identity theft report under the FCRA. Nowhere does the FCRA require this report to be submitted by law enforcement for it to be valid. 

Furthermore, under FCRA Section 617, your agency is legally required to investigate and resolve any identity theft dispute in a timely manner, and you are prohibited from deciding unilaterally what is valid or invalid when it comes to an identity theft report that has been properly filed. Your refusal to acknowledge this report based on your own standardsrather than what is set forth in federal lawis a clear violation of the FCRA. 

Legal Precedent : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XXXX. XXXX ) : This case underscores the importance of proper handling of disputes related to credit reporting and emphasizes that credit reporting agencies can not disregard information simply based on their own internal policies when federal law mandates a specific process. 
XXXXXXXX XXXX Experian Information Solutions , Inc. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XXXX. XXXX ) : This case reinforced that credit reporting agencies must follow FCRA regulations, including investigating claims of identity theft in accordance with the law, and can not arbitrarily determine what constitutes an acceptable identity theft report. 
XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ( XXXX. XXXX XXXX ) : This decision clarified that a XXXX XXXX XXXX is obligated to accept documents submitted by the consumer, as long as they meet the legal requirements for disputing inaccurate information under the FCRA. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXXXXXX 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 2025-05-01 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: MA

Complaint narrative:
My name is XXXX XXXX there is no third party involved in the filing of this complaint and this complaint has not been made in error.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-01 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/year>, I sent a formal debt validation letter by certified mail to Midland Credit Management regarding a debt of {$3200.00} allegedly related to a XXXX XXXX XXXX credit card. The letter was received and signed for on XX/XX/year>. I requested full validation, including the original signed agreement, proof of ownership, complete payment history, and confirmation that the debt was still legally enforceable. 

As of today, I have not received any response. Midland Credit Management has continued to report this account to the credit bureaus without providing the legally required documentation. This is a violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). I am asking the CFPB to investigate and require Midland to either fully validate the debt or stop all collection and reporting activities immediately.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-01 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Problem using a debit or ATM card
Company: NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/year>, {$700.00} was stolen from my bank account through XXXXXXXX XXXX after my phone was stolen. The thief accessed my XXXXXXXX XXXX  and transferred funds to themselves without my permission. I immediately reported this to XXXXXXXX XXXX my bank ( Navy Federal Credit Union ) and filed a police report. I have disputed this charge twice through my bank, but they denied my claim. I also contacted XXXXXXXX XXXX directly to request reimbursement and provided all supporting documents.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-01 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: AZ

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute inaccurate information appearing on my credit report and to demand a proper reinvestigation under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. Despite my previous requests, you have failed to provide verifiable proof of the alleged accuracy of the disputed account ( s ), thereby violating your obligations under FCRA 611 ( a ) and 623 ( b ). Furthermore, your continued failure to properly investigate and correct these inaccuracies constitutes a breach of FCRA 617, which imposes liability for noncompliance. 
Legal Precedents and Monetary Liabilities for Noncompliance Your failure to properly investigate and correct inaccurate reporting is not only a violation of federal law but has also resulted in substantial legal liability for credit reporting agencies ( CRAs ) and data furnishers in numerous cases. Below are examples of cases where courts have held CRAs and data furnishers liable for FCRA violations, resulting in significant monetary damages : XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a class-action lawsuit against TransUnion for improperly labeling consumers as potential terrorists or drug traffickers without proper verification. The company was ordered to pay over {$60.00} XXXX in damages. 
XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX. LXXXX XXXXXXXX ( XXXX Md. XXXX ) XXXX XXXX was found liable for failing to properly investigate and correct inaccurate information on a consumers credit report, leading to statutory and punitive damages. 
XXXX. XXXX v. Equifax XXXX. XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX Fed XXXX XXXX. XXXX ( XXXX Cir. XXXX ) Equifax was held liable for failing to reinvestigate disputed accounts, resulting in an adverse impact on the consumers credit profile. The company settled for millions in damages. 
XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX. XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX ( XXXX. XXXX XXXX ) Experian was found to have negligently handled consumer disputes and was ordered to pay damages for emotional distress and reputational harm. 
XXXX. CFPB Enforcement Action against XXXX (  XXXX ) The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) fined TransUnion {$3.00} XXXX for failing to correct inaccurate reporting and misleading consumers about dispute resolution rights. 
These cases illustrate that CRAs and data furnishers who fail to adhere to FCRA regulations can and will be held accountable through legal action and financial penalties. Your refusal to provide verifiable proof of the accuracy of the reported account ( s ) places you in direct violation of your statutory obligations and exposes you to potential legal consequences.Pursuant to FCRA 611 ( a ), I demand that you immediately conduct a thorough and reasonable reinvestigation of the following account ( s ) : XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-01 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally address the ongoing noncompliance of your agency in relation to my identity theft report, which I previously submitted in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). Despite having sent multiple letters, your agency has repeatedly rejected my identity theft report on the grounds that it was not filed by a law enforcement agency. This decision is not in compliance with the FCRA and fails to recognize the guidance provided by identitytheft.gov as mandated by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ). 

As you are aware, the FCRA at Section 605B and the guidance provided by the CFPB under identitytheft.gov clearly outline the process for filing an identity theft report. The CFPB specifically states that victims of identity theft can file a report directly through identitytheft.gov, which then becomes a valid identity theft report under the FCRA. Nowhere does the FCRA require this report to be submitted by law enforcement for it to be valid. 

Furthermore, under FCRA Section 617, your agency is legally required to investigate and resolve any identity theft dispute in a timely manner, and you are prohibited from deciding unilaterally what is valid or invalid when it comes to an identity theft report that has been properly filed. Your refusal to acknowledge this report based on your own standardsrather than what is set forth in federal lawis a clear violation of the FCRA. 

Legal Precedent : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XXXX. XXXX ) : This case underscores the importance of proper handling of disputes related to credit reporting and emphasizes that credit reporting agencies can not disregard information simply based on their own internal policies when federal law mandates a specific process. 
XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XXXX. XXXX ) : This case reinforced that credit reporting agencies must follow FCRA regulations, including investigating claims of identity theft in accordance with the law, and can not arbitrarily determine what constitutes an acceptable identity theft report. 
XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ( XXXX. XXXX XXXX ) : This decision clarified that a credit reporting agency is obligated to accept documents submitted by the consumer, as long as they meet the legal requirements for disputing inaccurate information under the FCRA. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX

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 2025-05-01 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: CT

Complaint narrative:
I recently noticed inaccurate information being reported to my credit report. I asked that the cfpb ensures the credit bureaus do a proper investigation into this matter and provide proof of investigation and findings.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-01 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
Under 15 U.S.C. 1681b ( 2 ), a consumer reporting agency may only provide a consumers credit report with the consumers explicit written authorization. The following accounts have accessed or reported on my credit profile without my consent, which constitutes a clear violation of this provision : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # : XXXX XXXX. Reporting of Obsolete Information Violation of 15 USC 1681c ( a ) ( 5 ) Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1681c ( a ) ( 5 ), no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes, which antedates the report by more than seven years.

3. Right to Privacy Section 602 ( A ) of the FCRA The FCRA, under Section 602 ( A ), clearly states that the consumer has a right to privacy with respect to the disclosure of their personal information. Any release or reporting of information without legal cause or consumer consent violates this right and must be addressed accordingly.

4. Inaccurate or Unverified Information 15 USC 1681s-2 ( a ) ( 1 ) Furthermore, under 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), no person shall furnish information to a consumer reporting agency if that person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate. According to 1681s-2 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( B ), once notified of such inaccuracy by the consumer, the furnisher has an obligation to either correct or remove the inaccurate data. 

I hereby notify you that the information associated with the above referenced accounts is inaccurate, obsolete, or both.

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 2025-05-01 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: RI

Complaint narrative:
I have a goal of getting a house as soon as possible but the stuff on my credit report will really put me in trouble. My name and all other information doesnt seem to look exactly the same on my ID and other documents. I have attached the letters and ID Docs for you to be able to update my personal information. I know these are just personal information but these things will definitely help a lot if updated.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-01 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
This is my first request to tell you that I am a victim of identity theft and I complain to question specific records in my document coming about because of the wrongdoing. The records I am questioning connect with no exchanges acquiring any possession of goods, services or money that I have made or authorized. Assuming no one cares either way, remove the noteworthy of any information in my credit record that came about due to an alleged fraud or extortion. 
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Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief