vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-11 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY THE XXXX XXXX BREACH. PER 15 USC 1681 C-2 STATES EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION A CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY SHALL BLOCK THE REPORTING OF ANY INFORMATION IN THE FILE OF A CONSUMER THAT THE CONSUMER IDENTIFIES AS INFORMATION THAT RESULTED FROM AN ALLEGED IDENTITY THEFT. 

XXXX # XXXX XX/XX/XXXX -- {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX XX/XX/XXXX -- {$210.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX # XXXX XX/XX/XXXX -- {$520.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX -- {$460.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX XX/XX/XXXX -- {$140.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX -- {$2900.00} XXXX # XXXX XX/XX/XXXX -- {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX -- {$600.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX -- {$1000.00} XXXX, XXXX & XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX -- {$4300.00}

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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-11 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
When I first reached out to this debt collector, my goal was to discuss the {$2100.00} amount. However, the representative repeatedly insisted that I forget about it and focus on a much larger debt I owed. I kept asking what would happen to the {$2100.00}, and he kept telling me not to worry about it. In the end, I made an {$8000.00} payment, thinking it would cover everything, and that the {$2100.00} was settled. Now, they're trying to collect on the {$2100.00} again, even though they told me not to worry about it. They lied. I have the entire conversation recorded ( with their permission ), and I played it for them when I called back about them trying to collect again. They transferred me to a supervisor, then a XXXX, and eventually admitted that the representative would be disciplined, but they still insisted I had to pay the debt. It was a dishonest tactic.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-11 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: ND

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX play a crucial role in gathering and assessing consumer credit information. However, they must exercise their responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and respect for the consumers right to privacy. The banking system relies on accurate and fair credit reporting, and when these reporting methods are unfair, it undermines public trust, which is vital for the system 's stability. I never gave my explicit, written consent for these agencies to report my information, which is a violation of 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ). This violation has led to an alleged case of identity theft, breaching 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. The accounts in question are not related to any transactions made by me. 

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act was created to ensure that laws and procedures are in place to protect consumers from abusive, deceptive, and unfair practices by debt collectors. In this case, the company has violated 15 U.S. Code 1692f, which prohibits debt collectors from using unfair or unconscionable means to collect a debt. Specifically, they can not collect any amounts that arent explicitly authorized by the agreement or allowed by law. Additionally, the company has violated 15 U.S. Code 1692e, which prohibits the use of false, deceptive, or misleading representations in debt collection efforts. This includes using deceptive methods to collect a debt or gather consumer information. Moreover, they are forbidden from contacting consumers at inconvenient times or places, or engaging in behavior that harasses or abuses consumers. 

In this case, the company has harassed me by claiming I owe a debt that I do not recognize as my responsibility. They have also contacted me at inconvenient times and places, in violation of the law. 

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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 2025-02-11 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: ND

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX play a crucial role in gathering and assessing consumer credit information. However, they must exercise their responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and respect for the consumers right to privacy. The banking system relies on accurate and fair credit reporting, and when these reporting methods are unfair, it undermines public trust, which is vital for the system 's stability. I never gave my explicit, written consent for these agencies to report my information, which is a violation of 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ). This violation has led to an alleged case of identity theft, breaching 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. The accounts in question are not related to any transactions made by me. 

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act was created to ensure that laws and procedures are in place to protect consumers from abusive, deceptive, and unfair practices by debt collectors. In this case, the company has violated 15 U.S. Code 1692f, which prohibits debt collectors from using unfair or unconscionable means to collect a debt. Specifically, they can not collect any amounts that arent explicitly authorized by the agreement or allowed by law. Additionally, the company has violated 15 U.S. Code 1692e, which prohibits the use of false, deceptive, or misleading representations in debt collection efforts. This includes using deceptive methods to collect a debt or gather consumer information. Moreover, they are forbidden from contacting consumers at inconvenient times or places, or engaging in behavior that harasses or abuses consumers. 

In this case, the company has harassed me by claiming I owe a debt that I do not recognize as my responsibility. They have also contacted me at inconvenient times and places, in violation of the law. 

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Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-11 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
Consumer Name XXXX 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 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. This fraudulent, inaccurate, and false information consists of an auto loan account opened at XXXX XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX under the account number XXXX, a credit card account opened at XXXX XXXXXXXX on XX/XX/XXXX under the account number XXXX, a credit card account opened at XXXX XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX under the account number XXXX, a credit card account opened at XXXX XXXX XXXX  on XX/XX/XXXX under the account number XXXX, a credit card account opened at XXXXXXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX under the account number XXXX, a personal loan account opened at XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX under the account number XXXX, a personal loan account opened at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX under the account number XXXX, a collections account opened at XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX under the account number XXXX,, a collections account opened at XXXX XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX under the account number XXXX, a collections account opened at XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX under the account number XXXX. These accounts 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 2025-02-11 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
Please ensure the unauthorized accounts are blocked and removed from my credit report promptly. I did not initiate these accounts and do not recognize them. Under USC 1681g, I formally request their removal within 15 days. Supporting documents are included for your consideration.

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 2025-02-11 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: COOLEY ENTERPRISES INC
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I pulled a copy of my consumer report and noticed some items I would like to dispute. I have suffered emotional distress as a result of this matter as a result so I demand this matter be resolved in a fair and equitable manner, which hasnt been done.

These accounts are related to a transaction and experience that falls under the EXCLUSION section of the FCRAs definitions ; and 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 deleted. 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 liable for damages of at least {$1000.00} per the civil liability section for willful non-compliance. Please DELETE these items from my consumer report!

Company response to consumer: Untimely response
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-11 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: COOLEY ENTERPRISES INC
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I pulled a copy of my consumer report and noticed some items I would like to dispute. I have suffered emotional distress as a result of this matter as a result so I demand this matter be resolved in a fair and equitable manner, which hasnt been done. 
These accounts are related to a transaction and experience that falls under the EXCLUSION section of the FCRAs definitions ; and 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 deleted. 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 liable for damages of at least {$1000.00} per the civil liability section for willful non-compliance. Please DELETE these items from my consumer report!

Company response to consumer: Untimely response
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-11 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Other transaction problem — 
Company: Early Warning Services, LLC
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I am to formally express my concerns regarding XXXX handling of disputes, particularly in light of the recent CFPB lawsuit highlighting significant issues with the platform. Despite using Zelle numerous times and reporting discrepancies, my financial institution and Zelle failed to investigate my claims adequately. They informed me that recovering lost funds was impossible and that tracking these transactions was unfeasible. The CFPBs findings indicate that Zelle has not only neglected to protect consumers but has also allowed repeat offenders to exploit the system, leaving user vulnerable to scams. The lack of accountability and transparency is unacceptable and raises serious concerns about consumers safety.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-11 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:
please check the information concerning the XXXX data breach below in attachment

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 2025-02-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute multiple inaccurate and inconsistent items on my credit report. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 611 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ), I have the right to dispute and request an investigation into any incorrect, outdated, or unverifiable information reported by your bureau.

Upon reviewing my credit report, I found that several accounts are being misreported. Some accounts show different information across different bureaus, which is a violation of fair and accurate reporting standards. I request that the following inaccurate items be removed or corrected immediately : Late Payments : XXXX # XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX # XXXX XXXX # XXXX ( Balance Owed : {$770.00} XXXX XXXX # XXXX ( Balance Owed : {$380.00} ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Balance Owed : {$330.00} ) XXXX # XXXX Charge-Offs : XXXX # XXXX XXXX # XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX XXXX # XXXX XXXX  # XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX Collections : XXXX # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX 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 Hard Inquiries ( Unauthorized or Unverified ) : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Date of Inquiry : XX/XX/year> ) XXXX ( Date of Inquiry : XX/XX/year> ) XXXX  ( Date of Inquiry : XX/XX/year> ) Under the FCRA, if these accounts can not be verified within 30 days, they must be removed from my credit report. Additionally, I request a fresh and updated copy of my credit report reflecting these corrections. 

I have attached copies of my identification and any supporting documents to assist with this dispute. Please provide written confirmation of your actions regarding these items. 

Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: IN

Complaint narrative:
" I am disputing inaccuracies on my credit report and requesting the immediate removal of specific accounts and items. These inaccuracies include unauthorized negative entries, incorrect addresses, and hard inquiries reported without my consent. These actions violate the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act ( FACTA ), particularly 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2, which requires consumer reporting agencies to block or delete information reported without written consent.

You have failed to ensure maximum possible accuracy, as required under 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ). The reporting of unauthorized data also breaches 15 U.S.C. 1681b, which governs permissible purposes for obtaining and reporting consumer data. The inaccuracies have caused harm to my creditworthiness, and despite providing documentation, these errors remain uncorrected. 
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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 2025-02-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — Store credit card
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement — Card was charged for something you did not purchase with the card
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: MN

Complaint narrative:
I purchase a laptop computer from XXXX. They offered an interest free purchase for 12 months. The request for credit 'failed ' upon submittal. I then purchased the computer on my normal credit card, and processed the transaction. 

I then received a text, and phone call from Wells Fargo saying that I did not make my payment. That was 2 months after I purchased the computer. 

I did not purchase the computer thru Wells Fargo I never received a statement from Wells Fargo I never received a credit card from wells fargo. 

I am trying to contact the now, and have been on hold for XXXX hour so far.

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 2025-02-11 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
Consumer Reporting Agencies play a crucial role in gathering and assessing consumer credit information. However, they must exercise their responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and respect for the consumers right to privacy. The banking system relies on accurate and fair credit reporting, and when these reporting methods are unfair, it undermines public trust, which is vital for the system 's stability. I never gave my explicit, written consent for these agencies to report my information, which is a violation of 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ). This violation has led to an alleged case of identity theft, breaching 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. The accounts in question are not related to any transactions made by me.

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act was created to ensure that laws and procedures are in place to protect consumers from abusive, deceptive, and unfair practices by debt collectors. In this case, the company has violated 15 U.S. Code 1692f, which prohibits debt collectors from using unfair or unconscionable means to collect a debt. Specifically, they can not collect any amounts that arent explicitly authorized by the agreement or allowed by law. Additionally, the company has violated 15 U.S. Code 1692e, which prohibits the use of false, deceptive, or misleading representations in debt collection efforts. This includes using deceptive methods to collect a debt or gather consumer information. Moreover, they are forbidden from contacting consumers at inconvenient times or places, or engaging in behavior that harasses or abuses consumers.

In this case, the company has harassed me by claiming I owe a debt that I do not recognize as my responsibility. They have also contacted me at inconvenient times and places, in violation of the law. 

XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry XXXX XXXX/XXXX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  Date of inquiry XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry XXXX/XXXX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-11 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
Sent proof to timely payment to reporting agency. They did not remove just changed the date reporting late. I provided proof that the late they changed the late to was also paid on time.

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 2025-02-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CO

Complaint narrative:
I had disputed several items on my credit report & they claim to have investigated however once I submitted the claim it came back instantly stating company says its valid & they did not investigate at all. 

XXXXXXXX XXXX  {$1400.00}, {$760.00}, {$600.00} XXXX XXXX  {$5100.00} XXXX XXXX {$1200.00}

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 explanation