vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-02 00:00:00
Product: Vehicle loan or lease — Loan
Issue: Managing the loan or lease — Problem with additional products or services purchased with the loan
Company: Westlake Services, LLC
State: DE

Complaint narrative:
when i financed the car was told that nothing was wrong with the car ( which it wasnt the day i pulled off the lot ) whatsoever the next day my check engine light came on so i called the place i got it from ( XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX, outside of XXXX ) i believe they told me to call the finance company ( westlake financial ) westlake told me i can take it to any dealership to get looked at every dealership i called said they didnt take that ( insurance/warranty ) that same exact day i was coming from work trying to stop at a red light the brakes was not working at all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! like literally couldnt stop almost costing me & my girlfriend our life. i just let the car ride ( still pressing on the brakes ) until it went through the light and up a hill finally stopped then put the car in park. my girlfriend then had to run 4 blocks away to get brake fluid which the dealership i got it frm told me to go get ( because i called them soon it happened ) they told me bring it back the next day took it back they so called fixed it but i was still having the same problem over n over with the car until the state of delaware towed it. also when that happened i texted the dealership where i got the car from telling them i was XXXX XXXX for selling me a messed up car ( they said he was been fired from that job & no longer work there anymore ) *all the messages and screenshots i had was in my old phone* but i recently contacted the dealership again to see if XXXX still XXXX there and HE WAS THE ONE TEXTED HIS SELF stating he still work there.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-02 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Mobile or digital wallet
Issue: Unauthorized transactions or other transaction problem — 
Company: Block, Inc.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
I use CashApp for everything. My paychecks get direct deposited into it, I have their debit card that I use daily. At XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/year> I got text messages alerting me someone removed my device, took my phone number and email off my cashapp. I immediately called CashApp support and was told theyd file a report and havent been able to get an answer on if I will see my money again. I sent them the screenshots of the text alerts I got from CashApp that my info was changed. Theyre offering XXXX responses and XXXX support. Whoever did this drained my entire bank account.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-02 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute the accuracy of certain information contained in my credit report. Pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I request a thorough investigation into the following accounts, which I believe contain inaccuracies and may involve violations of federal law :

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-02 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: MS

Complaint narrative:
I have reviewed my credit report and noticed incorrect information and inaccurate accounts. I have sent out numerous disputes to remove this inaccurate information and accounts on my credit report. Please remove this inaccurate information and accounts that can not be verified.

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 2025-04-02 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:
I am filing a formal dispute regarding multiple violations of my consumer rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) and the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). I demand immediate correction and removal of the following inaccurate and unverified information from my credit report : 1. Invalid and Unverified Debt ( FDCPA Violations ) Under 15 U.S. Code 1692g, I am disputing the listed accounts as they have not been properly validated under the FDCPA. Your failure to provide legal validation means you can not report or collect on these accounts, and they must be removed immediately.

2. Incorrect Late Payment Remarks ( FCRA Violations ) Under 15 U.S. Code 1681s-2 ( a ) ( 1 ) and 15 U.S. Code 1666b, I am disputing inaccurate late payment remarks on the following accounts. These accounts were paid on time, and the false reporting of late payments is a violation of FCRA and TILA. I demand that these remarks be removed immediately to ensure the accuracy of my credit file. 


Additionally, I have already filed a formal complaint with the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) under Reference Number : [ Insert Reference Number ] regarding these violations. If this matter is not resolved promptly, I will escalate my complaint to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) and consider further legal action to protect my rights. 

I expect a written response and correction within the legally required timeframe. Failure to comply may result in additional legal consequences.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-02 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
Im writing to request that you thoroughly review the account listed on my credit report and certify that all the data associated with it accurately belongs to me.

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 2025-04-02 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: Ability Recovery Services, LLC
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
I do not know what this debt is for, the total is {$970.00}. When I contacted the company for help they would not tell me what the debt was from without me verifying all the personal information they would need to collect. 

This is not a duplicate it is a second reported debt.

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 2025-04-02 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am filing this complaint due to a failure to conduct proper investigations into multiple accounts I disputed. The disputes were submitted recently, and I received automated responses stating the accounts would remain without any documentation, contracts, or validation provided. 

I did not receive original signed agreements, itemized bills, or proof of legal right to report these debts. responses came too quickly to indicate a fair and reasonable investigation, which I believe is a violation of the FCRA.

This response time indicates an automated, superficial investigation was conducted without proper verification or documentation provided to me. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I am entitled to a reasonable and thorough investigation, and the furnisher ( CCS ) must be able to fully validate the account.

I am requesting that this account be removed from my credit report unless proper documentation can be provided, and that a full reinvestigation be conducted in compliance with FCRA regulations.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-02 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am filing this complaint due to a failure to conduct proper investigations into multiple accounts I disputed. The disputes were submitted recently, and I received automated responses stating the accounts would remain without any documentation, contracts, or validation provided. 

I did not receive original signed agreements, itemized bills, or proof of legal right to report these debts. responses came too quickly to indicate a fair and reasonable investigation, which I believe is a violation of the FCRA.

This response time indicates an automated, superficial investigation was conducted without proper verification or documentation provided to me. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I am entitled to a reasonable and thorough investigation, and the furnisher ( CCS ) must be able to fully validate the account.

I am requesting that this account be removed from my credit report unless proper documentation can be provided, and that a full reinvestigation be conducted in compliance with FCRA regulations.

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 2025-04-02 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
To Whom May Concern, I XXXX XXXX I reviewed my credit report and found the following item to be in error. I am a victim of identity theft and did not authorize the charges. I reported the theft of my identity to the Federal Trade Commission, and I also have enclosed copies of the Federal Trade Commissions Identity Theft Affidavit. 
By the provision of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I demand that these items be investigated and removed from my report. It is my understanding that's you will recheck these items with the creditor who has posted them. Please remove any information that the creditor can not verify. I understand that under 15 U.S.C Sec 1681 ( a ), you must complete this investigation within 30 days of receipt of this letter. Please send an update of my credit report to the above address. According to the act, there shall be no charge for this updated report. I also request that you please send notices of corrections to anyone who received my credit report in the past six months -- - Accounts reporting inaccurate XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2025-04-02 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: VA

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

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 2025-04-02 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: VA

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

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-02 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of XXXX  The information listed below, which appears on my credit report, is the result of that XXXX 
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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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-02 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:
These can be combined on my credit report, you have shown incorrect accounts that should not be there at all. This is not only unjust to me, but it's also concerning, because I've never done or made any of the things you accuse me of. If you don't look into these accounts, I'll take legal action against you.

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 2025-04-02 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: MS

Complaint narrative:
List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 

I looked at my XXXX, XXXX XXXX TransUnion credit report on XX/XX/year> and noticed some things are incomplete and not accurate. And according to the fair credit reporting act Whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report it shall follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates according to 15 USC 1681 ( e ) ( b ). 

And according to 15 USC 1681 5 they are suppose to do this ( 5 ) Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information ( A ) In generallf, after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( 1 ) of any information disputed by a consumer, an item of the information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or can not be verified, the consumer reporting agency shall ( i ) promptly delete that item of information from the file of the consumer, or modify that item of information, as appropriate, based on the results of the reinvestigation; and ( ii ) promptly notify the furnisher of that information that the information has been modified or deleted from the file of the consumer. 

And according to 15 USC 1681s-2 they are suppose to not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

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 2025-04-02 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: Radius Global Solutions LLC
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I've recently received a copy of my credit report and noticed several inaccuracies and unauthorized accounts/information reporting to my credit report. These remarks have been detrimental to my life and credit health.

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 2025-04-02 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I have disputed outdated addresses with both XXXX and Experian multiple times via phone and online, but they have not been removed. These addresses are no longer associated with me, and I am requesting their immediate deletion as they are inaccurate and outdated. I have also requested verification of these addresses, but I have not received proper documentation proving their validity.

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 2025-04-02 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Struggling to repay your loan — Problem with forgiveness, cancellation, or discharge
Company: Maximus Federal Services, Inc.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
I received a federal student loan in XXXX for {$20000.00}. 

Over the course of ten years, I paid back {$24000.00}. And I am being asked to pay an additional {$8300.00}. 

Being asked to pay over {$12000.00} more than the original amount is both unreasonable, unfair & punitive. 

This is a federal student loan - not a commercial loan. And the original amount has been paid back IN full, plus {$4000.00}.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-02 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
I dont agree with the account listed below which still appears on my credit report, even after your investigation. I would like this account immediately re-investigation. These inaccurate are highly injurious to my credit rating. 
Furthermore, in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act Public law 91-506, Title VI, Section 611, Subsection A-D, please provide the names and business addresses of each individual with whom you verified the above, so that I may follow up. Please forward me an updated credit report after you have completed your investigation and corrections. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/year> Your cooperation and prompt attention are greatly appreciated.

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 2025-04-02 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: DC

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to have the following information removed from my credit file, the items that I need deleted are going to be attached in a word document. I am a victim of identity theft. I have multiple accounts and inquiries that I DID NOT apply for listed on my credit report. I ask that these items be deleted so my credit report will only show accurate information. I reported the theft of my identity to the Federal Trade Commission and have enclosed copies of the report. I would like these items deleted from my credit report as soon as possible. Please block this information from my credit report, pursuant to section 605B 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-02 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: TRANSWORLD SYSTEMS INC
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Transworld Systems is illegally reporting a fraudulent XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  tied to FTC Identity Theft Report # XXXX. They failed to : 1. Validate debt ownership per FDCPA 809 ( a ) 2. Provide wet-ink contract or chain of title 3. Block reporting after FTC submission as FCRA 605B requires

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation