vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-18 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: MD

Complaint narrative:
I affirm that the inclusion of incorrectly reported late payment remarks on my accounts is a breach of the 15 USC 1666. Every payment linked to these accounts has been promptly made, and any departure from this precise reporting is unjust and unlawful.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-18 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:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15. U. S. C.

1681c2 ) that you, the Experian credit reporting agencys block the information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft, and fraud within four business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurateand false information consist of personal credit card accounts, auto loans, personal loansand open end unsecured consumer accounts as follows : INQUIRIES : XXXX XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/year> These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. Ive attached a list of the hard inquiries in question as well as a copy of the consumer FICO credit report maintained by you which shows the said fraudulent items. I do not recognize these accounts, collections and hard inquiries as reported. The aforementioned accounts, collections and hard inquiries appearing on my consumer credit report maintained by you were not opened, made or initiated by me. 
All of the said accounts, collections and hard inquiries are a result of identity theft, and fraud. I have attached a copy of the FTC identity theft criminal complaint case number XXXX, as proof from the XXXX federal trade commission that all of the aforementioned, consumer credit accounts, collections and hard inquiries are in fact a result of identity, theft, and fraud.

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 2025-09-18 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Late payment entries showing on my credit report appear to be inaccurate. As stated under 15 USC 1681e ( b ) and 15 USC 1681i, my credit report must include only information that is accurate, complete, and verifiable. I am requesting verification of these entries, and if they can not be confirmed, they should be corrected or removed.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-18 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Continental Finance Company, LLC
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/year>, Cerulean Mastercard/Continental Finance sold my account to XXXX. To date, Cerulean is still reporting a balance on my account to 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 2025-09-18 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I have identified collection accounts on my credit report that I believe include inaccurate details. According to my rights under 15 USC 1681e ( b ) and 15 USC 1681i, I am entitled to a credit report that is accurate and reliable. I am requesting a thorough investigation of these accounts, and if they can not be properly verified, they must be removed.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-18 00:00:00
Product: Prepaid card — General-purpose prepaid card
Issue: Unexpected or other fees — 
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
After three and a half years of making automatic payments to the XXXXCard from XXXX XXXX XXXX payments that were directly managed by the bank in installments that they themselves adjusted under a 36-month financing plan on XX/XX/year> we were notified of an additional {$3300.00} in interest. 
This charge was applied due to not completing the plan within the 36-month period, even though the installment amounts were set and adjusted by the institution itself. We believe this is unfair, as the payment adjustments were not under our control but managed directly by the bank. 
Later, when we addressed the matter directly with the store, we were informed that these incidents were recurrent and that, for this very reason, they no longer work with this financial institution. Understandably, I felt powerless and extremely frustrated by the situation, which led me to begin a series of calls directly with the bank to seek a solution. 
After a week of speaking with several agents, including managers, the only solution offered to me was to make a payment to close the account and avoid further interest charges, applying a 20 % discount to the total of {$4200.00}. Wanting to finalize everything with this institution, on XX/XX/year> I made a payment of {$3400.00} from my debit account, as instructed by agent XXXX XXXX, who assured me with the authorization of his manager or supervisor that this payment would settle the entire balance and bring my account to XXXX. I was told that these calls were recorded. 

However, as of today ( XX/XX/year> ), the account still shows an outstanding balance of {$850.00}. When I contacted the institution again, after more than one hour and thirty minutes on hold in complete silence, I was told that the information provided by the previous agent was incorrect and due to his lack of knowledge. It is important to note that I tried several times to contact this agent again, but he was never available. 
After several days of frustration due to an improper charge, the lack of interest from the store where the loan was obtained, and the repeated misinformation provided by this institution changing their statements over and over again and giving false information I have no choice but to appeal to the law and request that this institution be placed under investigation.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-18 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: AR

Complaint narrative:
Dear Equifax I am writing to formally dispute the accuracy of certain information reported on my credit report under Section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. 
The specific information I am disputing is as follows : FRAUDULENT 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-18 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: UT

Complaint narrative:
I am disputing the fraudulent accounts that have been reported under my name. I did not authorize these accounts, nor have I ever had any connection to them. Their presence is entirely inaccurate and misrepresents my financial history, causing unjustified harm to my credit standing and credibility.

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 2025-09-18 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Public record information inaccurate
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I am filing this complaint against Experian for inaccurately reporting a XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Account : XXXX ). 

This XXXX  has already been deleted by XXXX XXXX XXXX, proving it is inaccurate and unverifiable. Experian continues to report it despite multiple disputes, responding only with automated e-OSCAR letters and without providing proof from the court. 

This violates : 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ) accuracy, 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) reinvestigation, and 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( 7 ) method of verification. 

In XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, courts ruled that bureaus can not rely solely on automation. Experian has failed to conduct a reasonable investigation, causing me financial harm, defamation, and negligent misrepresentation.

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 2025-09-18 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: Penn Credit Corporation
State: MI

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

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-18 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I recently conducted a review of my credit report and found several items that have caused me significant distress. These items appear to be unverifiable, inaccurate, and questionable. Your agency has failed to ensure the accuracy of the information as required under 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ) Accuracy of Reports. This statute mandates that consumer reporting agencies must follow reasonable procedures to ensure the maximum possible accuracy of the information they report.

Furthermore, under 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 5 ) Treatment of Inaccurate or Unverifiable Information, you are required to promptly delete or modify any information found to be inaccurate, incomplete, or unverifiable during a reinvestigation. If you are unable to provide me with verifiable proof of the accuracy of the disputed items within 15 days of your investigation, these accounts and the related information must be removed from my credit report. 

Additionally, under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), I do not recognize any of the alleged creditors or debt collectors. I have never entered into a valid contract with any of these entities, nor have I engaged in any transactions with them. As such, these accounts are fraudulent and and inaccurate information.

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 2025-09-18 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I recently conducted a review of my credit report and found several items that have caused me significant distress. These items appear to be unverifiable, inaccurate, and questionable. Your agency has failed to ensure the accuracy of the information as required under 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ) Accuracy of Reports. This statute mandates that consumer reporting agencies must follow reasonable procedures to ensure the maximum possible accuracy of the information they report.

Furthermore, under 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 5 ) Treatment of Inaccurate or Unverifiable Information, you are required to promptly delete or modify any information found to be inaccurate, incomplete, or unverifiable during a reinvestigation. If you are unable to provide me with verifiable proof of the accuracy of the disputed items within 15 days of your investigation, these accounts and the related information must be removed from my credit report. 

Additionally, under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), I do not recognize any of the alleged creditors or debt collectors. I have never entered into a valid contract with any of these entities, nor have I engaged in any transactions with them. As such, these accounts are fraudulent and and inaccurate information.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-18 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:
I affirm that the inclusion of incorrectly reported late payment remarks on my accounts is a breach of the 15 USC 1666. Every payment linked to these accounts has been promptly made, and any departure from this precise reporting is unjust and unlawful.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-18 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you -- 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 concerned about the validity and accuracy of your recent investigation of these accounts that are reporting on my credit report. Last month I requested an investigation because I felt the item was not being reported legally. Couple of days ago I received a letter stating that you have ceased investigation of my credit reports because, in your opinion, you believe that I have used a third party credit repair agency. Not only do I believe this to be a stall tactic on your part to grant you an additional 30 days to comply with my original request, but I believe it to be a blatant violation of the FCRA. 

I have attached a copy of my government issued ID as well as mail showing proof of address. So, there shouldnt be any confusion or stall tactics on your end. I have maintained a careful record of my communications with you for the purpose of filing a complaint with the FTC should you continue in your non-compliance.

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 2025-09-18 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: IN

Complaint narrative:
The consumer reporting agency has failed to comply with its obligations under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 609 by not properly verifying the accuracy and completeness of the information contained in my credit file. I have exercised my right to request full reinvestigation of every item in my report, yet the bureau has either not provided adequate verification or continues to report unverified information. This constitutes a violation of my rights under federal law and raises serious concerns about the integrity and accuracy of my consumer report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-18 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
I affirm that the inclusion of incorrectly reported late payment remarks on my accounts is a breach of the 15 USC 1666. Every payment linked to these accounts has been promptly made, and any departure from this precise reporting is unjust and unlawful.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-18 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: IA

Complaint narrative:
As allowed under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically sections 611 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ) and 1681e ( b ), I am requesting an immediate reinvestigation and correction or deletion of the information outlined below.

These items are harming my creditworthiness and do not accurately reflect my credit history.

After careful review of my report, I identified the following issues : INACCURATE ADDRESSES TO BE REMOVED : Incorrect Address - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, IL, XXXX These addresses are not associated with me and were never my place of residence. They are inaccurately attached to my credit profile and must be deleted under FCRA 1681e ( b ), which mandates the reporting of only verifiable and accurate identifying information. 

COLLECTION ACCOUNT TO BE REMOVED : 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 {$0.00} I do not recognize this collection account, and I believe it may be inaccurately attributed to my file. 
Please provide full documentation validating the debt, including the original account agreement, payment history, and verification of ownership. If it can not be verified, it must be deleted.

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 2025-09-18 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
The reported late payments and charge-off accounts are inaccurate, incomplete, and unverifiable. The furnishers have failed to provide original, documented proof that these alleged delinquencies occurred. Without legally required validation, continued reporting of this negative information is a direct violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). Reporting unverifiable derogatory information damages my credit standing and reflects negligent and unlawful reporting practices.

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 2025-09-18 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
The reported late payments and charge-off accounts are inaccurate, incomplete, and unverifiable. The furnishers have failed to provide original, documented proof that these alleged delinquencies occurred. Without legally required validation, continued reporting of this negative information is a direct violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). Reporting unverifiable derogatory information damages my credit standing and reflects negligent and unlawful reporting practices.

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 2025-09-18 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: Aldous & Associates, PLLC
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
Re : Formal Debt Validation & Deletion Request Account No : XXXX Balance Reported : {$1000.00} To Whom It May Concern, I am writing regarding the above-referenced account, which you have reported to the credit bureaus as a collection account. I formally dispute this debt in its entirety. 

Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA, 15 U.S.C. 1692g ), you are required to provide full validation of this debt before continuing any collection activity, including credit reporting. To date, I have not received any debt validation notice as required by law. 

Specifically, I demand that you provide the following documentation : The name, address, and contact information of the original creditor. 

A copy of the original signed contract or agreement. 

A complete accounting of how the alleged balance of {$1000.00} was calculated. 

Proof that Aldous has the legal right to collect this debt. 

Until this information is provided, you must cease all collection activity, including reporting to any credit bureau. Reporting unverifiable information violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA, 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ), which requires furnishers to report only accurate and verifiable information. 

If you can not validate this debt, you are required to immediately delete the account from all credit reports ( Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion ) and provide me with written confirmation of the deletion. 

Failure to comply with this request will leave me with no choice but to pursue further remedies, including filing additional complaints with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ), the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ), and my State Attorney Generals office. 

This is my formal request under federal law. I expect a written response within 30 days. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation