vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-26 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
am writing to you regarding a violation of my privacy and confidentiality rights, protected under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 USC 1681b ( 2 ) ). Pursuant to 18 USC 8, I have identified the following accounts that have breached these legal provisions : 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 : XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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/year> 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-26 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: NV

Complaint narrative:
As a direct result of a recent data breach, my personally identifiable information was compromised and misused without my knowledge or consent. This led to the appearance of unauthorized accounts, unfamiliar credit inquiries, and inaccurate late payment entries on my credit reportall of which I did not initiate, authorize, or recognize. 

I am formally requesting a comprehensive reinvestigation into these accounts and inquiries under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681i ), and I ask that all inaccurate, unverifiable, or fraudulent information be permanently removed from my credit file. I have enclosed supporting documentation, including an Identity Theft Report, to assist in resolving this matter.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Complaint Title : Inaccurate Reporting of Closed Auto Loan by XXXX XXXX XXXX FCRA, TILA, and GLBA Violations Description : I am submitting this complaint regarding the incorrect and inconsistent reporting of a closed auto loan account with XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Account ending in XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ), originally opened on XX/XX/XXXX and closed in XX/XX/XXXX. This account is fully paid and should not be reported negatively. However, it continues to display damaging information in violation of federal laws. 

Facts and Discrepancies Identified : The account was closed with {$0.00} balance as of XX/XX/XXXX ( XXXX ) and XX/XX/XXXX ( XXXX  and TransUnion ). 

The most recent activity and payment date is XX/XX/XXXX, but XXXX  is still reporting and updating this as of XX/XX/XXXX, which is not only inaccurate but misleading since the account has been closed for almost 4 years.

A 30-day late payment is reflected for XX/XX/XXXX, even though all other months are marked as OK. This appears to be an error as the account was in good standing and later paid in full.

All three bureaus ( XXXX, XXXX, TransUnion ) are reporting this account as Negative, despite it being closed and fully paid with no outstanding debt.

Reporting a negative closed account in XXXX that has had no activity since XXXX severely distorts my credit profile and does not reflect the real payment history. 

Violations Identified : Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) : Section 1681e ( b ) : Failing to ensure maximum accuracy of the data, particularly by continuing to report a paid, closed account as negative.

Section 1681s-2 ( b ) : Furnisher has not corrected or updated inaccurate information after closure and full payment.

Section 1681c : Reporting outdated negative information beyond the reasonable period of activity and payment relevance.

Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ) : The continued negative reporting and outdated updates after account closure misrepresent the terms of the agreement and fail to provide transparent reporting.

Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act ( GLBA ) : The persistence of outdated and false reporting across multiple credit bureaus indicates a breakdown in data security and responsible handling of consumer financial information.

Impact on Me as a Consumer : This misinformation is negatively affecting my credit score and ability to access business capital, personal credit lines, and other financial opportunities. This reporting makes me appear as a higher risk than I actually am, despite fulfilling my contractual obligations.

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 2025-05-26 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Auto debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Company: CL Holdings LLC
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
In XX/XX/year>, I entered into a finance agreement for a vehicle totaling approximately {$12000.00} and made a {$3000.00} down payment at the time of purchase. Within approximately XXXX months of taking possession of the vehicle, the engine failed completely, rendering the vehicle inoperable. Despite the mechanical failure, I continued making payments in good faith while seeking assistance or a replacement vehicle through the original lender. My requests were denied. 

Ultimately, I ceased payments due to the vehicle being unusable and the lenders refusal to provide a resolution. The vehicle was then repossessed. I have since learned that the remaining balanceapproximately $ XXXX charged off and sold to Jefferson Capital Systems LLC , who is now attempting to collect on the debt, including through settlement offers around {$4000.00}. 

Since XXXX, I have experienced significant financial hardship and have been without stable housing. I have not resided at a permanent address in my name since that time. I am currently homeless and without the financial means to repay this debt. 

Given that this debt stems from a charged-off account and is likely approaching the statute of limitations for written contracts under XXXX  law , I am requesting the Consumer Financial Protection Bureaus assistance in addressing these ongoing collection efforts, and in seeking the discharge or removal of this debt from my credit report. The continued reporting and pursuit of this balance are causing undue hardship and are preventing me from rebuilding financial stability.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-26 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:
On XX/XX/year>2025, I submitted a dispute to Experian regarding an account reported by XXXX XXXX XXXX. This company has inaccurately reported that I owe more than what their own documentation reflects. I was not given 30 days to dispute and Im entitled to a 30-day dispute period, especially given that the reporting party was aware the information was inaccurate. 

Despite this, Experian has failed to properly investigate the matter and continues to report the erroneous account. Notably, XXXX  has already removed the account from my credit report. Furthermore, XXXX XXXX XXXX has now sent a collection letter for the same debt currently being reported by XXXX XXXX XXXX, raising additional concerns about duplicate reporting and potential violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act..

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 2025-05-26 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
You have reported inaccurate and unauthorized accounts on my credit report, which is a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681i ) requiring a proper reinvestigation of disputed items, and 1681e ( b ), which mandates maximum possible accuracy. These false entries are damaging and unjust, especially since Ive never opened or authorized these accounts. If you fail to investigate and correct this, I may pursue legal action under the FCRA and FDCPA ( 15 U.S. Code 1692e ) for deceptive and misleading reporting.

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 2025-05-26 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Rental debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Company: Rowland Avenue Management, Inc. A/KA Columbia Debt Recovery, LLC d/b/a Genesis
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Account name COLUMBIA DEBT RECOVERY : I'm unaware of this debt and did not have the opportunity to dispute this account. If you believe you sent proper notification, pleasse provide 'Certified Mail with receipt displaying my signature. If not, please delete account as soon as possible from my report or i will have to take legal action.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-26 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Deposits and withdrawals
Company: Paypal Holdings, Inc
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
XXXX deactivated my account and now there not releasing my {$2500.00}. From my account. Ive contacted every contact they have & no one could help me. They say they have account specialists but the specialist has no email or phone number to get in contact with.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-26 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: IL

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 2025-05-26 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: IL

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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-26 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: NY

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 ( 1 ) 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 2025-05-26 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
My credit reports contain inaccuracies that are negatively impacting my ability to obtain credit. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), credit reporting agencies are required to report only accurate and verifiable information. As it is your legal obligation to ensure the accuracy of consumer information, I request an investigation into these accounts and inquiries. Please update or remove any unverifiable or inaccurate items to comply with FCRA regulations and prevent potential legal action.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-26 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:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15. U. S. C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the 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, inaccurate and false information consist of personal credit card accounts, auto loans, personal loans and open end unsecured consumer accounts. 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 as proof from the US 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 response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-26 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: Self Financial Inc.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
Account Number : XXXX Action Taken : Opt Out Letter sent on XX/XX/year> Balance : {$190.00} The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) emphasizes the importance of consumer reporting agencies handling my information fairly, impartially, and with respect for my privacy ( 15 U.S.C. 1681 ). As a consumer, I have the right to control my information, as outlined in the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act ( GLBA ) ( 15 U.S.C. 6801 ). This act mandates that financial institutions, which include SELF FINANCIAL INC & LEAD BANK under FCRA definitions ( 15 U.S.C. 1681a ( e ) ( 2 ) ), must protect my non-public personal information and obtain my written consent before sharing it with non-affiliated third parties ( 15 U.S.C. 6802 ( b ) ). Since SELF FINANCIAL INC & LEAD BANK never obtained my written consent to furnish my information, and I have revoked any prior consent ( verbal, non-verbal, written, implied ), their actions violate the FCRA and GLBA. I have the right to opt out of information sharing at any time under GLBA regulations ( 12 CFR 1016.7 ). Their failure to inform me of this right further strengthens my argument. Furthermore, because the reported account XXXX is an adverse item and SELF FINANCIAL INC & LEAD BANK has continued reporting it without my permission, it is inaccurate ( 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( a ) ( 1 ) ). The FCRA requires consumer reporting agencies to maintain procedures to avoid such violations and limit report sharing to permissible purposes ( 15 U.S.C. 1681e ).

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-26 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to have the following information removed from my credit file, the items that I need deleted are going to be attached in a word document. I am a victim of identity theft. I have multiple accounts and inquiries that I DID NOT apply for listed on my credit report. I ask that these items be deleted so my credit report will only show accurate information. I reported the theft of my identity to the Federal Trade Commission and have enclosed copies of the report. I would like these items deleted from my credit report as soon as possible. Please block this information from my credit report, pursuant to section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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