vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-03 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:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the Experian and Equifax credit reporting agency , block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within XXXX business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurate, and false information consists of : LIST OF ITEMS TO BE REMOVED 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 These Items have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. I've 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 aforementioned fraudulent items. I do not recognize the aforementioned accounts, collections, or 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 aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint # ( private case number ) as proof from the XXXX Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-03 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
Hello! I am requesting an immediate correction of the mentioned account. The three credit bureaus, obligated by federal law to promptly respond within the constitutionally prescribed time limit, have regrettably neglected their duty to address my letters. I am appealing to you to take swift action on this matter at your earliest convenience. Please correct the listed account above. Thank you. 
XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  * Balance : {$29000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX * * Balance : {$5200.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-03 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
Hello! I am requesting an immediate correction of the mentioned account. The three credit bureaus, obligated by federal law to promptly respond within the constitutionally prescribed time limit, have regrettably neglected their duty to address my letters. I am appealing to you to take swift action on this matter at your earliest convenience. Please correct the listed account above. Thank you. 
XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  * Balance : {$29000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX * * Balance : {$5200.00}

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 2025-05-03 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
I am submitting this complaint to EQUIFAX regarding inaccurate information reported on my credit file that has not been validated, confirmed as accurate, or physically verified. 

I have noticed potentially incorrect and highly questionable entries on my credit report that have not been properly verified. As a consumer, I am entitled to request the removal of these entries immediately, in accordance with my federal and state consumer rights. This complaint also serves as a check to ensure that the items you report are in compliance with FACTA Title 1, Section 151, which outlines the proper procedures. 
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Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-03 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Other type of mortgage
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I am formally requesting the complete removal of the erroneous eviction record from my credit report, as it is inaccurate, unverifiable, and causes significant harm to my credit standing. This misinformation does not reflect my true rental history, and I have no established relationship with the entity in question. 

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( XXXX  ), XXXX U.S. Code XXXX ( b ), consumer reporting agencies are legally obligated to maintain procedures that ensure maximum possible accuracy in the information they report. Additionally, under XXXX U.S. Code XXXX ( a ), when a consumer disputes the accuracy of information, the agency must conduct a reasonable reinvestigation and promptly delete any information that can not be verified. 

The presence of this inaccurate eviction recordregardless of the {$0.00} balancefalsely suggests a history of default or conflict with a landlord, which is prejudicial to my credibility as a tenant. This misrepresentation has a direct and unfair negative impact on my ability to secure future housing and can result in higher rental deposits, rejections, or discriminatory treatment.

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 2025-05-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement — Credit card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase on your statement
Company: OneMain Finance Corporation
State: TN

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/year> I had XXXX charges of {$200.00} & XXXX charge of {$100.00} appear on my account with One Main Financial Brightway credit card to " XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX '' that I never made or have any knowledge of. I contacted them and they turned me over to their " fraud department '' that apparently is a third party business and they reversed the charges. Shortly after they reapplied the XXXX charges of {$200.00} back to my card with no notification to me. After multiple phone calls, I finally got an explanation that there was an email sent to me when the charges were made asking if they were legitimate charges and that I replied that yes they were. I spent hours sifting through all of my email files including junk, trash, spam & so on and found nothing. I also went through my sent emails in search of the email that I allegedly replied back to them and again found nothing. I requested a copy of the email that was sent to me and more importantly the reply back that they stated that they received back and was told it would be mailed to me. That was over XXXX weeks ago so today I called them again to find out what happened and today learned that it was in fact not an email but a text message. The telephone number they have for me is a land line and not a cell phone. Land lines can not accept text messages. When I asked them for the copy of the text message & the reply they got back the lady became very agitated and told me the matter was being referred up and that there was nothing else she could do for me. I conservatively estimate I have spent well over XXXX hours on the phone ( XXXX hours just today ) with them in an attempt to resolve this matter and am no further along now than I was over XXXX  months ago.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-03 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:
I have not supplied under the doctrine of estoppel by the silence of Engelhardt v Gravens ( mo ) 281 SW715,719, I presume that no proof of the alleged debt, nor therefore any such debt, in fact therefore exists. ( please remove these accounts before I seek litigation for defamation of character ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 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 2025-05-03 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I have not supplied under the doctrine of estoppel by the silence of Engelhardt v Gravens ( mo ) 281 SW715,719, I presume that no proof of the alleged debt, nor therefore any such debt, in fact therefore exists. ( please remove these accounts before I seek litigation for defamation of character ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-03 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: NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I DID NOT APPLY AND ACCEPT THESE INQUIRES ON MY BEHALF UNDER WRITTEN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-03 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: NV

Complaint narrative:
When I reviewed my credit report, I discovered that some of the information was erroneous. The XXXX credit bureaus must validate these accounts in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not authorized to fail to validate this reporting account as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. The following account need to investigate and correct for erroneous reporting in my file and are listed on my credit report : XXXX XXXX * * * * * * * * * * * Balance Owed : {$0.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-03 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:
When I reviewed my credit report, I discovered that some of the information was erroneous. The XXXX credit bureaus must validate these accounts in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not authorized to fail to validate this reporting account as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. The following account need to investigate and correct for erroneous reporting in my file and are listed on my credit report : XXXX XXXX * * * * * * * * * * * Balance Owed : {$0.00}

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 2025-05-03 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally request the removal of fraudulent items from my credit file. I am a victim of identity theft and did not authorize the accounts or inquiries listed in the attached document. I have reported the theft to the Federal Trade Commission and have included a copy of the report. 
Please block and delete these items from my credit report immediately, in accordance with Section XXXX 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
In XX/XX/2025, I mailed Midland Credit Management a timely debt validation letter via USPS Certified Mail, which they received on XX/XX/2025. I formally disputed XXXX collection accounts they were reporting. 

Instead of providing validation, Midland later reported these accounts as " Closed '' on XX/XX/2025, but continued to show full balances owed and derogatory statuses on my credit report. The original creditors ( XXXX XXXX  and XXXX XXXX XXXX  ) are no longer reporting these debts, which raises serious concerns about Midlands legal authority to continue reporting them. 

Additionally, XXXX XXXX and my credit reports show the accounts marked Closed while still showing balances and derogatory remarks. They also show " Account information disputed by consumer '' but remain listed as negative items damaging my credit. 

Midland did not provide any validation of the debts before continuing to report them, which I believe is a violation of the FDCPA ( continued collection activity after validation request ) and the FCRA ( reporting inaccurate/misleading information ). 

This practice is harmful and deceptive. Reporting closed accounts with balances as derogatory after dispute without proper validation misleads creditors and other viewers of my credit file. It appears they closed the accounts suspiciously right after receiving my dispute, but left the balances to continue harming my credit.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-03 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
Could you please take a moment to review and examine the attached documents? I believe your expertise will be invaluable in ensuring their accuracy and completeness. Your feedback and insights would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-03 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: FL

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 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.

This is a violation of both 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. This leads way to civil liability against the credit reporting agency for negligent and willful noncompliance under 15 U.S. Code 1681n, which allows for {$1000.00} per violation, for account listed without my expressed written consent.

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 2025-05-03 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 complaint serves as a formal and legally binding demand for the immediate removal of fraudulent accounts associated with the unauthorized use of my Social Security number and personal information. These accounts were not opened, authorized, or consented to by me in any form and do not pertain to any legitimate financial activity I conducted. Legal Basis for Immediate Removal : Pursuant to 15 U.S. Code 1681c2, I am invoking my legal right to demand the permanent removal of these fraudulent accounts. Under 12 CFR Part 1022, Subpart H, credit bureaus are required to remove and eliminate fraudulent data upon receiving notice of identity theft. You are required by law to remove this information within XXXX ( XXXX ) business days of receiving this letter. These are the list of Items need to be deleted ASAP XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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> Under 15 U.S. Code 1681a ( 2 ) ( B ) Exclusions from a consumer Report This account is in violation any credit transaction supposed to be excluded from a consumer credit report. if a social security card was used in the transaction. Under 15 U.S. Code 1692j - Furnishing certain deceptive forms I am not participating in the collection of this alleged debt. Cease and desist asap.

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 2025-05-03 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: MA

Complaint narrative:
I have confirmed that my payment was made always made within the agreed payment terms outlined in our contract. I have attached copies of the payment confirmation and transaction details for your reference. The imposition of this charge is not only incorrect but also a violation of our agreement.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-03 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: Southwest Credit Systems, L.P.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
This letter is sent in response to a letter I received on XX/XX/year>. I am requesting that you provide verification of this debt. 

Please send the following information : The name and address of the original creditor, the account number, and the amount owed.

Verification that there is a valid basis for claiming I am required to pay the current amount owed.

Details about the age and amount of the debt including a copy of the last billing statement from the original creditor ; a detailed explanation of any interest added or payments made since the last billing statement and the legal authorization for this interest ; the date the original creditor claims this debt became delinquent.

Whether this debt is within the statute of limitations and how that was determined.

Please also forward details about your authority to collect this debt : whether you are licensed in my state and if so provide the date of the license, name on the license, license number, and the name, address, and telephone number of the state agency issuing the license. If you are contacting me from outside my state, provide the licensing information from your state as well. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief