vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-08 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
Upon reviewing my credit report, I have identified inaccurate accounts that need reporting and correction through your company.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-08 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I understand the importance of removing any incorrect information from my credit report according to FCRA 605B. Could you please review the attached documents? I've observed discrepancies in several accounts, which is quite concerning to me.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-08 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
Please remove the fraudulent and suspicious accounts from my credit report, as outlined in the attached documents.

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 2025-07-08 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I have a goal of getting a house as soon as possible but the stuff on my credit report will really put me in trouble. Ive been trying to understand some instances why the credit bureaus may take some time to respond but this is so unprofessional. My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX and I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information. Please take note, it is me personally who is filling this. There is no third party involved. Please review the uploaded letters.

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 2025-07-08 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
This account is fraudulent and was opened without my knowledge, consent, or authorization. I am a victim of identity theft, and I demand that this account be immediately investigated and removed from my credit report.

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 2025-07-08 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX- I was never late on this account, please remove late payment history.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-08 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX- I was never late on this account, please remove late payment history.

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 2025-07-08 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
My report includes inquiries that I believe do not meet the permissible purpose requirement set forth in 15 USC 1681b. I suspect these inquiries were made in error and am requesting their removal.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-08 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: IL

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

1681c-2 ) that you, the Equifax Information Services , block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. The following items do not belong to me and is a result of fraud that I did not authorize : 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 IL XXXX ACCOUNTS : XXXX  - Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX * XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$430.00} XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$6500.00} XXXX  - Account NumbeXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$2900.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX  - Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$860.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-08 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Private student loan
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: AES/PHEAA
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
This is a follow-up to CFPB complaint # XXXX. In that complaint, I requested validation of a private student loan debt allegedly owed to American Education Services ( AES ), citing FDCPA 1692g ( b ). AES did not provide any validation, such as a signed promissory note or loan agreement. Instead, they issued a generic response about deferment eligibility and ignored the core dispute. 

While that original complaint was still open, AES referred the account to a third-party collection agency, XXXX Associates XXXX On XX/XX/year>, XXXX sent me a collection letter, even though the debt was still in formal dispute and no validation had been provided. This appears to violate both FDCPA 1692g ( b ) and FCRA 1681s-2 ( b ).

AES also continued to report the debt to credit bureaus after being notified of the dispute through the CFPB system. They failed to conduct a reasonable investigation or correct the tradeline as required under federal law. Their final response on XX/XX/year>, reframed the issue as a deferment inquiry and failed to address the legal violations. 

These actions raise serious compliance concerns : - Violation of FDCPA 1692g ( b ) : Attempted collection without validation during an active dispute - Violation of FCRA 1681s-2 ( b ) : Continued credit reporting without proper investigation - Violation of UDAAP / 12 U.S.C. 5531 : Misleading response and improper third-party placement during CFPB review This conduct has damaged my credit and denied me a lawful resolution pathway. I request regulatory review and enforcement action.

" Attached are : ( 1 ) a collection letter from XXXX XXXX dated XX/XX/year>, ( XXXX ) a full timeline of events showing AESs failure to validate the debt and improper collection during an active dispute. ''

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-08 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding the inaccurate reporting of a late payment on my credit report by credit bureaus. The presence of this late payment inaccurately reflects my payment history, as I have consistently paid my bills on time. This discrepancy constitutes a billing error, violating my rights under the Fair Credit Billing Act, XXXX XXXX XXXX. According to this law, consumers have the right to dispute and seek correction of billing errors, which include inaccuracies in payment 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-08 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: MI

Complaint narrative:
I am filing this FTC Identity Theft Affidavit to report XXXX separate fraudulent accounts appearing on my consumer XXXX credit report which I do not recognize as reported and which are the result of identity theft and fraud. These fraudulent accounts and inquiries consist of A collections account from : XXXX Funding opened on XX/XX/XXXX Under the account number XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Consumer Name : XXXX XXXX, Consumer Social Security Number : XXXX Consumer Date of Birth : XX/XX/XXXX, Contents of Complaint : This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA XXXX ( XXXX U.S.C. XXXX ) that you, the Experian 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 A Collections Account and the following inquiries A collections account from : XXXX Funding opened on XX/XX/XXXX Under the account number XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer XXXX credit report. I've attached a list of the hard inquiries in question as well as a copy of the consumer XXXX  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 US Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. 
What would be a fair resolution to this issue? ( demand for relief ) : I request, pursuant to FCRA XXXX ( XXXX U.S.C. XXXX ), that the TransUnion credit reporting agency block all of the accounts, collections, and hard inquiries identified in this CFPB complaint from my consumer credit file within XXXX business days of receiving said complaint. I request that all written confirmation regarding this CFPB complaint be sent to me via email to the email address ( 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 2025-07-08 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I DISPUTED THIS CHARGE WITH MIDLAND CREDIT ON XX/XX/XXXX I REQUEST ALL DOCUMENTS REGARDING THIS ACCOUNT. MIDLAND STATES IT WAS OPENED IN XXXX MIDLAND SENT DOCUMENTS FOR XXXX ONLY NOT THE INFO I REQ IN XXXX SHOWING THE ACCOUT BEING OPENED. I SENT ANOTHER LETTER IN XX/XX/XXXX AGAIN REQUESTING THE DOCUMENTS FROM XXXX TO CURRENT I ALSO CALL ON XX/XX/XXXX REQ THESE DOCUMENTS. THEN ON XXXX I SENT ANOTHER LETTER FOR THIS ACCOUNT TO BE CLOSED SINCE ITS ALREADY BEEN OVER 30 DAYS AND I NEVER REC THE REQ DOCUMENTS. THEN ON XX/XX/XXXX I CALLED MIDLAND AND TOLD THEM TO CLOSE THIS ACCOUNT SINCE ITS BEEN OVER XXXX  DAYS SINCE I REQ THE DOCUMENTATION OF THIS ACCOUNT OPENED IN XXXX I NEVER RECEVIED THE REQ DOCUMENTATION FROM XXXX TO CURRENT THE ONLY DOCUMENTS THEY PROVIDED WAS FOR XXXX THEY DID REMOVE THIS OFF MY CREDIT

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-08 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:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the ( EQUIFAX ) credit reporting agency, block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint.

I am filing this FTC Identity Theft Affidavit to report one fraudulent account appearing on my consumer FICO Equifax credit report which I do not recognize as reported and which is the result of identity theft and fraud. This fraudulent account consists of a credit card opened at XXXX XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/year> under the account number XXXX. This account has resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. I demand that the aforementioned fraudulent items be removed from each of my consumer credit reports and that all collection activity related to said items cease pursuant to my rights within the FCRA and FDCPA laws. 

All accounts above, collections, late payments, and charge-offs result from identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint # ( XXXX ) 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. I demand that the fraudulent items be removed from my consumer credit report and that all collection activity related to said items cease pursuant to my rights within the FCRA and FDCPA laws.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-08 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
I have a goal of getting a house as soon as possible but the stuff on my credit report will really put me in trouble. Ive been trying to understand some instances why the credit bureaus may take some time to respond but this is so unprofessional. My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX and I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information. Please take note, it is me personally who is filling this. There is no third party involved. Please review the uploaded letters.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-08 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: TN

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding unauthorized accounts appearing on my credit report. Despite my repeated attempts to have these accounts removed, they persist, causing significant damage to my financial reputation and well-being. The accounts in question are in clear violation of 15 USC 1681b regarding permissible purposes. It is evident that the credit bureaus have no permissible purpose to report these fraudulent items without my explicit consent. Please see attached file for these items I am complaining.

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 2025-07-08 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of trafficking. The information listed below, which appears on my credit report, is the result of that trafficking. 
ACCOUNTS : XXXX - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - {$96000.00} XXXX - XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - {$660000.00} XXXX  - XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - {$0.00} XXXX XXXX - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - {$0.00} BANKRUPTCY - XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX - {$0.00} BANKRUPTCY - 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 - XX/XX/XXXX - {$0.00} BANKRUPTCY - XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - {$0.00} INQUIRIES : XXXX 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 2025-07-08 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:
I am extremely dissatisfied with the failure to comply with section FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), which mandates the removal of certain information within four days of receiving notice. Therefore, I demand a swift correction of the inaccurate data to maintain the integrity of my credit report. Please conduct a thorough review of these discrepancies and take immediate steps to rectify the disputedentries. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2025-07-08 00:00:00
Product: Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan — Personal line of credit
Issue: Struggling to pay your loan — 
Company: ENOVA INTERNATIONAL, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing regarding my personal line of credit obtained from NetCredit via netcredit.com in XX/XX/year>. My account can be identified by the attached contract. 

I am currently unable to make further payments on this loan. The charges have continued to increase significantly, making it impossible for me to keep up with the payments.

My understanding is that while this loan is purported to be issued by a bank, it is believed that a court or arbitrator may conclude that NetCredit is the true lender on these loans. Furthermore, it is believed that the state law of the borrowers residence applies to these loans. If this interpretation holds, the loan may be at least partly unenforceable under my state 's laws, which is Florida.

Various states laws establish interest rate caps on loans issued by lenders, and it is believed that XXXX interest rates often exceed these caps in certain states. As a resident of Florida, I would like to draw your attention to the relevant statutes : Florida has a legal interest rate of 12 % and a general usury limit of 18 %. For loans above {$500000.00}, the maximum rate is 25 %.

Source : Florida Statutes 55.03 ( legal and judgment rate ) ; 687.02 and 687.03 ( general usury ).

Based on these legal principles and the excessive charges I have incurred, it is possible that I may not owe any further money on this loan, and I may even be entitled to a refund of payments already made.

I am requesting a thorough review of my loan agreement and account, taking into consideration the potential unenforceability of this debt under Florida law. 

Thank you for your prompt attention to this serious matter. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-08 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: CL Holdings LLC
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
VALIDATION AND CEASE AND DESIST Collection agency name : Address : Account number : Your NAME : Your address : Dear ( Debt Collector ) I recently received a debt collection notice from your office. I am writing to verify that you have contacted the correct individual and to request that you provide documentation confirming this. 
Please supply me with a copy of any contract or agreement signed with your company or the original creditor. 
In accordance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), I request the following information : XXXX. The name and address of the original creditor and the current creditor.

2. Verification of the debt amount you are seeking to collect, including evidence that a contract exists creating the amount you claim is owed. 
XXXX. Documentation of all assignments showing the transfer of the debt from the original creditor to the current creditor. 
XXXX. Proof that the original creditor securitized the debt. 
XXXX. Documentation showing the assignments of the debt from the original creditor to the secured trust and then back to the original creditor. 
Please cease and desist from collecting on this debt until you have provided validation of the debt. 
Additionally, I request that you do not access my credit report or report anything to my credit bureaus. I dispute the validity of this debt amount, and this dispute should be reflected on my credit report if you have already reported this debt. 
Permissible Purpose Please state your permissible purpose for accessing my credit information. I dispute your right to do so. 
Notification to Other Collectors I dispute that I owe this debt to you. Should you transfer this debt to another collector, please inform them of my dispute regarding the validity of this debt. 
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-08 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
The delinquent status on this account is inaccurate and should not be there.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief