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: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally file a complaint regarding unauthorized accounts that persist on my credit report despite my repeated efforts to have them removed. These accounts are causing significant damage to my financial reputation and overall well-being. It is evident that the inclusion of these fraudulent items violates 15 USC 1681b regarding permissible purposes, as the credit bureaus have no legitimate reason to report them without my explicit consent. Please refer to the attached file detailing these items I am disputing. The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence, which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not. In the event that any accounts are reported without my written consent, that is considered identity theft.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-26 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Funds not handled or disbursed as instructed
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Just one day I was looking for a loan or just a bank account out of these Banks and which one would best describe me and I just stumbled upon that already had an account at Wells Fargo not knowing who did it so I asked what what how does it open and they neglected question so I dancing much of it besides that okay well isn't this taken away from me I mean especially the interest and I do have a good name no matter what the public has tried to view me as or portray me as defamation of character mainly but I couldn't create a new account unless the account was not there and they couldn't they didn't close it they just left it there and not long after that I end up getting a platinum Wells Fargo card in the mail and on the card it said that I was I have been a customer since 2006 I've gone through many various troubles since then since I was not old enough to open an account at the time I was actually in XXXX XXXX so I did my own homework on this and found out that they have used my name since XXXX  to build a lot of things within XXXX XXXX and I'm troubled by this especially since the design of all the buildings that they put up using my name represents me in a lot of ways but that doesn't make it right so I'm asking for compensation I know it was in XXXX and till the present but I do believe I deserve to be compensating I've held my tongue long enough hoping that they will handle this so she after the first complaint and so I'm filing another complaint and maybe possible another lawsuit against them so if you could please help me out with this and contact me back please it's important to me I'd appreciate it thank you sincerely, 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 2025-05-26 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: AZ

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

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: SC

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: 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 to formally notify you that a data breach resulted in fraudulent accounts on my credit report. Under Section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ( a ) ), I request their immediate blocking and removal within 4 days : Also, would like to have all addresses and names REMOVED from my credit report, except for my only name and address listed below : Name : XXXX XXXX Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  GA XXXX Please delete and block the following accounts from my credit report Accounts XXXX - Account Number XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX - Account Number XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — Store credit card
Issue: Problem when making payments — You never received your bill or did not know a payment was due
Company: BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
On a trip to Gap last winter, I was asked by the associate if I wanted to upgrade my Barclay Gap credit card. I said yes, and the associate went through the process with me to upgrade the card and used the new card # to complete my purchase. This was the only purchase made on the account. I did not receive a bill, and the account wasn't linked to my autopay. 

Fast forward a couple of months, and I was informed via email that my Gap payment was 30 days overdue. I immediately called Gap customer service and asked why my payment was late ( I use autopay for ALL my Gap bills ). It took a while before the customer service rep discovered : XXXX ) The address listed was incorrect on my account ( the store associate forgot to include my apt # ). This explained why I never received a bill by mail for that one store purchase and why I never received a physical card for that account. 
XXXX ) The " upgraded '' credit card ( Gap Good Rewards XXXX ) was identical to my existing Gap card ( Gap Good Rewards XXXX ). For some reason, the account wasn't automatically linked to the autopay I set up for payment. The new upgraded card was supposed to replace my existing Gap card, and it did not. Therefore, I never received a bill, and my autopay did NOT automically pay the bill. 

I immediately paid the full balance of the bill and asked for the duplicate account to be closed. However, because of the late payment, my credit score dropped from XXXX to XXXX. I've never been late on a payment with my Barclay Gap or any other credit card before, and would like this to be corrected so my credit score can be back to XXXX. 

Thank you for your help, please contact me at XXXX if you require any additional 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 — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
I recently suffered a data breach, and as a result, fraudulent accounts have been reported under my name. In accordance with Section 605B of the FCRA ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ( a ) ), please block and delete them within 4 days : Also, would like to have all addresses and names REMOVED from my credit report, except for my only name and address listed below : Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Please delete and block the following accounts from my credit report Accounts XXXX  - Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00XXXX XXXX  - Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$310.00} BANKRUPTCY - Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00} Inquiries XXXX Date : XX/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 2025-05-26 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was already discharged in bankruptcy and is no longer owed
Company: CL Holdings LLC
State: TN

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Date : XXXX XXXX To : Jefferson Capital Systems XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Subject : Debt Validation Request under the FDCPA To Whom It May Concern, I am writing in response to a call I received from your office, regarding an alleged debt you claim I owe. This letter is a formal request for validation of the debt as provided for by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), 15 U.S.C. 1692g.

In accordance with my rights under federal law, I respectfully request the following : The amount of the debt ; The name of the original creditor ; A copy of the original signed agreement or contract giving rise to the alleged debt ; A complete accounting or itemization of the alleged debt, including interest, fees, and payments ; A copy of the assignment or transfer agreement that authorizes your collection agency to collect on this debt, or evidence that you have the legal right to collect this debt ; The name and address of the original creditor and all subsequent owners of the debt, if applicable. 
Please consider this a dispute of the debt in its entirety until proper validation is provided. During the validation process, I request that all collection activities cease, including reporting to credit bureaus, as required by law. 

If you are unable to provide the documentation requested, please cease further collection efforts and confirm in writing that the debt has been discharged or removed from your records. 

This request is made pursuant to the FDCPA, and I expect a response within 30 days of your receipt of this letter. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

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: Experian Information Solutions 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 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 status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
I recently checked my credit reports and noticed billing errors, incomplete, and inaccurate information. You are in serious violation of the United States Code Law ( TILA ) 15 U.S. Code 1666 ( b ), billing error.

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 2025-05-27 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am resubmitting this complaint in reference to the letter I previously sent, wherein I requested the removal of fraudulent items from my credit file. Once again, I am urging Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion Credit Bureaus to remove the fraudulent items listed in the Identity Theft Report. According to the law, you are obligated to remove these listed fraudulent items. Please review the fraudulent items below, which have been exposed in all three Credit Bureaus without my permission, and I request their prompt removal. 
( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX ) XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$1000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/year> XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/year>

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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I was utterly shocked and devastated upon discovering unauthorized accounts, credit inquiries and inaccurate personal information made or reported without my knowledge or consent. Despite my efforts to seek clarification from the creditors, they have shamefully failed to provide the necessary information. I demand immediate action and transparency from the creditors. The creditors must provide detailed information on each account and inquiry, including dates, purposes, and types of credit products involved, furnish relevant application documents, and present evidence of explicit authorization for each inquiry. 

Please see the attached file for what I am complaining about! 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 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I was utterly shocked and devastated upon discovering unauthorized accounts, credit inquiries and inaccurate personal information made or reported without my knowledge or consent. Despite my efforts to seek clarification from the creditors, they have shamefully failed to provide the necessary information. I demand immediate action and transparency from the creditors. The creditors must provide detailed information on each account and inquiry, including dates, purposes, and types of credit products involved, furnish relevant application documents, and present evidence of explicit authorization for each inquiry. 

Please see the attached file for what I am complaining about! 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 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 — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally file a complaint regarding unauthorized accounts that persist on my credit report despite my repeated efforts to have them removed. These accounts are causing significant damage to my financial reputation and overall well-being. It is evident that the inclusion of these fraudulent items violates 15 USC 1681b regarding permissible purposes, as the credit bureaus have no legitimate reason to report them without my explicit consent. Please refer to the attached file detailing these items I am disputing. The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence, which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not. In the event that any accounts are reported without my written consent, that is considered identity theft.

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

Complaint narrative:
The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of TILA US Code 1666B since I was never late. " I recently reviewed my consumer report and noticed an incorrect late payment record. I have always maintained timely payments on this account. Under the Fair Credit Billing Act ( FCBA ) and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ), creditors are required to accurately report consumer transactions and provide a mechanism for correcting errors in a timely manner. Please conduct an investigation into this matter, and if you can not provide documentary evidence of these supposed late payments, I demand these payments to be updated to on time as they should be as I was NEVER late. I expect these updates to be made promptly, in compliance with the law.

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