vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-01 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: OH

Complaint narrative:
This is a follow-up to my previous written dispute regarding fraudulent accounts and inquiries appearing on my consumer report. Per FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), you are required to block all information resulting from identity theft within XXXX business days of receipt. 
The following accounts and inquiries do NOT belong to me and were obtained fraudulently without my consent XXXX  ACCOUNTS XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX * * * * * * * * * * * * XXXX, Date Opened XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX, Balance XXXX  {$330.00} INQUIRIES XXXX XXXX XXXX Date XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-01 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
A few weeks ago, I submitted dispute letters directly to all XXXX  credit bureaus regarding inaccurate items on my credit report. These inaccuracies are clear violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), and the bureaus are legally obligated to investigate and correct them. I have received responses suggesting I am using a XXXX-party service, which is false. I am the sole author and sender of these disputes, and I have not enlisted the help of any credit repair company or outside entity.

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 2025-08-01 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:
This is a follow-up to my previous written dispute regarding fraudulent accounts and inquiries appearing on my consumer report. Per FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), you are required to block all information resulting from identity theft within XXXX business days of receipt. 
The following accounts and inquiries do NOT belong to me and were obtained fraudulently without my consent XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-01 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
This is a follow-up to my previous written dispute regarding fraudulent accounts and inquiries appearing on my consumer report. Per FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), you are required to block all information resulting from identity theft within XXXX business days of receipt. 
The following accounts and inquiries do NOT belong to me and were obtained fraudulently without my consent : ACCOUNTS XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX, Balance XXXX {$110000.00} XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account Number XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX, Balance XXXX {$0.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-01 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Date : XX/XX/year> Midland Credit Management XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX Subject : Debt Validation Request under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) To Whom It May Concern, I am writing in response to a [ letter/phone call ] received from your company regarding an alleged debt. This is not a refusal to pay, but a request for validation and verification of the debt as provided by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), 15 U.S.C. 1692g. 

Please provide the following information : XXXX. The name of the original creditor XXXX. The original account number XXXX. A copy of the original contract or agreement bearing my signature XXXX. The amount of the alleged debt, including how it was calculated XXXX. Proof that your agency is licensed to collect debts in my state XXXX. Documentation showing that you have the right to collect on this debt Until you provide the above validation, I request that you cease all collection activities and not report or continue to report this debt to any credit reporting agency, as doing so without proper validation violates the FDCPA and may be a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). 

If you do not respond within XXXX  days, or if you continue collection without providing validation, I will consider this matter closed and may report your actions to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ), the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ), and the XXXX  Attorney Generals Office. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-01 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am submitting this complaint to report inaccurate and unfamiliar information being reported on my credit file. I have identified XXXX or more incorrect information, accounts and inquiries that I do not recognize, did not authorize, and have never had any prior relationship or knowledge of. These items appear to be incorrectly attributed to my profile. I have reached out to the reporting entity to request validation and removal, but have not received sufficient documentation proving that the incorrect information, accounts and inquiries belong to me or were lawfully initiated. 
This reporting may constitute a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), and possibly the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act regarding the safeguarding and proper use of consumer 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 2025-08-01 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: AZ

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 response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-01 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
A few weeks ago, I submitted dispute letters directly to all XXXX  credit bureaus regarding inaccurate items on my credit report. These inaccuracies are clear violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), and the bureaus are legally obligated to investigate and correct them. I have received responses suggesting I am using a XXXX-party service, which is false. I am the sole author and sender of these disputes, and I have not enlisted the help of any credit repair company or outside entity.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-01 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:
As per the guidance from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ), the documents needed, a picture ID, a bill, and a letter from an advocacy group helping me due to XXXX XXXX debt bondage, which falls under trafficking according to XXXX XXXX Final Rule 1002.142 ( b ) ( 4 ) - ( 5 ) -- -- -- 1002.142 ( b ) ( 7 ). I have provided my photo ID along with the other required documents. I kindly request that you block this information from my credit report within four business days, pursuant to section 605C of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. I have given you my identification as well as the information requested from the list of acceptable items which only 2 are required per the LAW. Which I have provided all of my documentation as well as a victim determination letter according to 1022.142 ( b ) ( 6 )

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 2025-08-01 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: MA

Complaint narrative:
The consumer reporting agency has willfully violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically 15 U.S.C. 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports, by furnishing or reporting information on my credit file without my written consent or legal authorization. I did not provide any written instructions allowing the agency to collect or disclose this information. This is a clear violation of the permissible purpose provision, and I have formally disputed the items in question.

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 2025-08-01 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:
Finding unauthorized accounts, credit inquiries, and false personal information made or reported without my knowledge or agreement completely stunned and grieved me. I've tried to get clarification from the creditors, but they have blatantly refused to give it to me. I demand that the creditors act immediately and be transparent. The creditors must submit pertinent application materials, show proof of express authority for each query, and give comprehensive details about each account and inquiry, including dates, purposes, and the kinds of credit products involved. To see what I'm complaining about, please refer to the attached file!

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 2025-08-01 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: AL

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

1681c-2 ) that you, the Experian Credit 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 XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ACCOUNTS XXXX XXXX XXXX  - Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/year>, Balance : {$610.00} INQUIRIES : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Date : XX/XX/year> XXXX XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/year>XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Date : XX/XX/year>XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/scrub> 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 2025-08-01 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I am submitting a formal complaint against TransUnion for violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) by continuing to report unverified and inaccurate information on my credit report. 

Specifically, TransUnion has been reporting a collection account from XXXX XXXX XXXX a company with whom I have no contractual relationship or prior business dealings. I never signed any agreement with XXXX XXXX XXXX, nor was I informed of any debt being sold to them. This tradeline was added to my credit report without proper verification, notice, or validation. 

In XX/XX/year>, I submitted a written dispute to TransUnion, requesting verification of the tradeline and proof of the investigation. The response I received failed to answer my questions and provided no documentation, no explanation of who was contacted, and no evidence that a proper investigation was conducted, as required under FCRA 611. A follow-up dispute in XX/XX/year> again resulted in a form letter claiming verification yet I still received no proof, no signed contract, and no chain of title between the original creditor and XXXX. 

TransUnion is in violation of FCRA 609 and 611 by failing to provide access to the method of verification and by reporting false, unvalidated information that is damaging my credit and reputation. 

I am requesting that : 1. This unverified collection account be permanently removed from my TransUnion credit file.

2. TransUnion be investigated for systemic failure to verify debts with appropriate documentation.

3. TransUnion be required to fully disclose its method of verification and provide documentation or remove the tradeline immediately.

Disclaimer : This complaint does not constitute acknowledgment of any alleged debt. I reserve all rights under FCRA and FDCPA.

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 2025-08-01 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: Spring Oaks Capital, LLC
State: MS

Complaint narrative:
To Whom It May Concern, Thank you for your response regarding the referenced account. However, I must respectfully reiterate that I dispute the validity of this alleged debt.

I have not received adequate documentation proving that this debt is mine, nor have I received a full validation of the debt as required under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). Mailing a single letter does not constitute proper validation or sufficient notice, especially if I never received the original correspondence.

If you are reporting this account to any credit bureau, please be advised that I am continuing to dispute it and request that the account be marked as in dispute per the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ).

Additionally, I request the following : 1. A complete itemized statement of the account showing how the balance of {$1000.00} was calculated.

2. A copy of the original contract or agreement bearing my signature. 
3. Documentation of all payments and charges made to this account.

4. Evidence of your legal right to collect on this debt, including a chain of title from the original creditor to Spring Oaks Capital , LLC.

Unless and until this information is provided, I consider this debt to be unsubstantiated and demand that all collection activity and reporting be ceased. 

Please direct all future correspondence regarding this matter in writing.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-01 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I have previously disputed Experian, Equifax and Transunion regarding multiple accounts that are inaccurate. As of today, I have not received any responses or proof that they are doing proper investigation with my dispute. They ignored my rights to obtain an accurate credit report. They are non-compliant with the FCRA. These erroneous reports are badly hurting my credibility. I'm certain that my rights as a consumer protected under the law have been violated by this inaccurate 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 2025-08-01 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I have previously disputed Experian, Equifax and Transunion regarding multiple accounts that are inaccurate. As of today, I have not received any responses or proof that they are doing proper investigation with my dispute. They ignored my rights to obtain an accurate credit report. They are non-compliant with the FCRA. These erroneous reports are badly hurting my credibility. I'm certain that my rights as a consumer protected under the law have been violated by this inaccurate 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 2025-08-01 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:
To Whom It May Concern : This letter is sent pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), 15 U.S. Code 1692g ( b ), which gives me the right to dispute an alleged debt and request full validation and verification. I hereby formally dispute the validity of the alleged debt you claim I owe and request the following documentation and evidence, as part of your legal obligation to validate the debt : The Original Signed Contract or Agreement A complete and unaltered copy bearing my signature, which allegedly created this debt obligation. 

Itemized Billing Statements Full and detailed account statements that show all charges, fees, interest, payments, and how the balance claimed was calculated. 

Chain of Custody/Ownership of Debt Proof of assignment or sale of the debt, including a complete list of all entities that have owned or serviced this debt, along with the dates of transfer and documentation of each.

Verification of the Creditor The name and address of the original creditor, and the exact nature of the original debt or service.

License to Collect Debt in My State If you are collecting in Florida, please provide proof that your agency is licensed and bonded in accordance with state law, if applicable. 

This is a formal notice that I am exercising my rights under the FDCPA and requesting full validation of this alleged debt. Until you provide the requested information : You must cease all collection activity including phone calls and written correspondence, as required under 15 U.S. Code 1692g ( b ).

You must not report this debt to any credit reporting agency. If it has already been reported, you are required to mark it as disputed.

Failure to comply with this request may constitute a violation of federal law and could result in a complaint to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ), the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ), and the Office of the Attorney General. 

This letter serves as your notice. Please govern yourself accordingly. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief