vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-17 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am reaching out to formally dispute fraudulent information appearing on my credit report, pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2. I am requesting that this information be blocked or removed immediately. Attached to this letter is my Identity Theft Report issued by the FTC ( FTC Report Number XXXX ) as evidence of my claim. 
According to the referenced law, when a consumer submits a valid identity theft report, credit reporting agencies are required to block any information identified as resulting from identity theft within four ( 4 ) business days. 
The following account listed on my credit report is the direct result of identity theft and must be blocked immediately : XXXX - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX In accordance with 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2, I respectfully request that this account be blocked from my credit file without delay. The block should remain in place for a period of one year, with the option to extend if needed. During this period, no information related to this account may be reported. 
I have made multiple attempts to contact EXPERIAN to report this issue, but I have not received a clear or satisfactory resolution. 
I am currently going through a difficult financial time, and these accounts are seriously affecting my ability to achieve financial stability for myself and my family. 
Its important to note that other credit bureaus have already removed these accounts due to lack of verification, so I do not understand why this agency continues to report them as valid. Furthermore, I requested copies of any contracts or documents supposedly linking me to these accounts, and more than 60 days have passed without a response. 
I kindly ask for your support and understanding, and I urge you to take immediate action to block or remove these accounts. This situation is causing significant personal and financial harm.

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 2025-09-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I discovered multiple negative accounts on my credit report that I do not recognize and did not authorize. Midland Credit Management is reporting a debt that is not mine and has failed to provide proper validation despite my repeated requests. This inaccurate reporting is harming my credit and violates my rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) and the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). I am requesting that the account be fully validated or removed and that all inaccurate information be corrected.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-17 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
There's an inquiry on my file dated XX/XX/year>XXXX  by XXXX that I did not authorize. I called Equifax, the agent couldnt help me. I reached out online at XXXX yesterday and received a notice at XXXX this morning that an investigation was complete and the " inquiry are a factual record of file access and will remain. '' HOW IS THIS ETHICAL?!! Im literally telling you all that I DID NOT APPLY OR AUTHORIZE THIS!! and you're telling me in less than 12 hours, you did a THOROUGH investigation and somehow concluded that this is accurate?!! This is fraudulent activity on the Credit Bureau 's side and I know this because I DID NOT AUTHORIZE OR APPLY FOR ANYTHING WITH THIS COMPANY!!!! So there's no way you investigated this. Show me signatures, camera footage, something. Im trying to follow proper steps to allow this to be rectified. Ive contacted via phone, online, now filing a complaint. If this matter isnt resolved, I WILL seek legal remedy.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-17 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: IN

Complaint narrative:
My credit report shows collection accounts that I believe include inaccurate information. Under my rights as outlined in 15 USC 1681e ( b ) and 15 USC 1681i, I am entitled to a fully accurate report. I am asking for a review of these entries, and if they can not be confirmed as accurate, they should be removed.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Problem with personal statement of dispute
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I want to dispute these accounts because it was affecting my credit report, it was caused by Identity Theft. I did not make these charges. I am having problems with this unfair treatment. These accounts were taken care of with the original creditor and promised me to update it out of my report. Therefore, these accounts shouldn't be in my report. This is an error that you need to look into, so please do your investigation on this and remove or delete this account from my credit report. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Problem with personal statement of dispute
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I want to dispute these accounts because it was affecting my credit report, it was caused by Identity Theft. I did not make these charges. I am having problems with this unfair treatment. These accounts were taken care of with the original creditor and promised me to update it out of my report. Therefore, these accounts shouldn't be in my report. This is an error that you need to look into, so please do your investigation on this and remove or delete this account from my credit report. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-17 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened to sue you for very old debt
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: MN

Complaint narrative:
I received a letter via XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/year> regarding being contacted by a lawyer in my state if I did not respond by XXXX called XX/XX/year>XXXX  at XXXX and spoke with someone by the name of XXXX who stated I had three accounts and that the total all together was roughly $ XXXXowed and that I would need to make a full payment or partial payment today. I stated I could not and the only thing I could pay for all three accounts monthly would be {$150.00} as a payment plan. And I was told that would not work that I would have to pay {$67.00} for XXXX account, {$140.00} for the XXXX  and {$180.00} for the XXXX  account today and then I could be put on a payment plan. I ensured him financially I can not pay that much. He stated the offer would only last 7 days and that I needed to figure this out soon since I would be hearing from a lawyer soon. This is the first time I have received anything in the mail regarding the amounts owed or that it was even sent to a debt collection agency. One of the accounts I have contacted the company about fraud multiple times.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-17 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: CA

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 2025-09-17 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: DC

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15. U. S. C.

1681c2 ) that you, the Equifax 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Balance : {$5100.00} 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 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 2025-09-17 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: Aldous & Associates, PLLC
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
Upon my research into the FDCPA and FCRA, Aldous & Associates failed to provide proper validation under 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( b ). They sent me a generic membership contract but provided no itemization of charges, no billing statements, and no proof they have legal authority to collect. Reporting or verifying such an account with the credit bureaus without full validation constitutes a false representation under 1692e ( 8 ). I demand deletion of this account from all credit reporting agencies, cessation of collection, and confirmation in writing.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-17 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am going through an extremely distressing situation due to a serious case of identity theft. Someone has used my personal information without my knowledge or consent to open accounts and initiate credit inquiries that are completely fraudulent and have no connection to me. This situation has caused me significant emotional distress, constant XXXX, and is severely impacting both my financial and personal stability. 
Taking into account the following inquiry, which was clearly not initiated by me and is part of this ongoing fraud, I urgently and respectfully request that all fraudulent items on my credit report be BLOCKED and REMOVED immediately. I need an urgent resolution to stop the harm this situation is continuing to cause in my life : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Collection Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Installment Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Collection Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX  And also the following inquiry : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$1600.00} 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, XXXX 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 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 2025-09-17 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
When reviewing my credit reports, I discovered multiple accounts and inquiries being reported inaccurately and without proper validation. My XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX account shows a {$0.00} balance but continues to report 3060 day late payments from XXXX. This account has been disputed but no proper validation has been provided, and the reporting is inconsistent between the bureaus. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX is reporting an auto loan that was closed and charged off with {$1100.00} written off. The account shows multiple late payments and a charge-off in XXXX, but no documentation proving the deficiency balance or legal right to collect has been provided. XXXX XXXX XXXX is reported as closed and settled with {$700.00} written off, yet it continues to show extensive derogatory history. No original creditor validation has been presented to justify this negative reporting. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX is reported as closed with a {$0.00} balance, but it still reflects a late payment from XXXX, which is outdated and unfair. Additionally, Experian continues to report an unauthorized hard inquiry from XXXX XXXX dated XX/XX/XXXX, which I did not authorize. Despite prior disputes, these inaccurate items remain on my reports and continue to harm my creditworthiness.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-17 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
My credit report shows collection accounts that I believe include inaccurate information. Under my rights as outlined in 15 USC 1681e ( b ) and 15 USC 1681i, I am entitled to a fully accurate report. I am asking for a review of these entries, and if they can not be confirmed as accurate, they should be removed.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Problem with personal statement of dispute
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I want to dispute these accounts because it was affecting my credit report, it was caused by Identity Theft. I did not make these charges. I am having problems with this unfair treatment. These accounts were taken care of with the original creditor and promised me to update it out of my report. Therefore, these accounts shouldn't be in my report. This is an error that you need to look into, so please do your investigation on this and remove or delete this account from my credit report. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-17 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: MD

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX You are in Direct Violation of The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( XXXX XXXX XXXX # ), has violated several of my rights. 

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A Clearly states that I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions.

15 U.S.C 1666B : A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open-end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose. 
Remove these late payment and update this account immediately as you are in direct violation of several laws under The Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-17 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15. U. S. C.

1681c2 ) that you, the XXXX  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 Date : XX/XX/XXXX ACCOUNTS : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$590.00} 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 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 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 2025-09-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Bank of America, you still have not provided the chain of title since the first delinquency. I am requesting the full chain of title, including all records, securitization details, double-entry accounting records, and XXXX XXXX. 

Provide these records immediatelyor delete this account from all credit bureaus.

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