vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-30 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report
Issue: Improper use of your report — Report provided to employer without your written authorization
Company: Checkr, Inc
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I am a XXXX XXXX  whom works independently and had to update my background check for one of the companies that I am working for through my XXXX contract and this company has violated my rights by providing my personal information and data to other companies that I work for without my written permission and I am about to lose my contracts due to them violating my rights

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-30 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: CT

Complaint narrative:
MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $ XXXX-I am unaware of this debt and did not have the opportunity to dispute this account.If you believe you sent proper notification, please providecertified mail with receipt displaying my signature.If not please delete account as soon as possible from my report or I will have to take legal action.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-30 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: TN

Complaint narrative:
I have not supplied proof under the doctrine of estoppel by silence, Engelhardt V. Gravens ( MO ) 281 SW 715.719. I pressume that no proof of the alleged debt, nor therefore any such debt, in fact therefore exist.

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 2025-04-30 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
I have not supplied proof under the doctrine of estoppel by silence, Engelhardt V. Gravens ( MO ) 281 SW 715.719. I pressume that no proof of the alleged debt, nor therefore any such debt, in fact therefore exist.

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 2025-04-30 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:
My credit reports are inaccurate. These inaccuracies are causing creditors to deny me credit. You have the duty to report accurate information about consumers. Please investigate these accounts and inquires and update these accounts accordingly to avoid future litigation.

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 2025-04-30 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:
My credit reports are inaccurate. These inaccuracies are causing creditors to deny me credit. You have the duty to report accurate information about consumers. Please investigate these accounts and inquires and update these accounts accordingly to avoid future litigation.

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 2025-04-30 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: WA

Complaint narrative:
I affirm that the inclusion of incorrectly reported late payment remarks on my accounts is a breach of the 15 USC 1666. Every payment linked to these accounts has been promptly made, and any departure from this precise reporting is unjust and unlawful.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-30 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: AR

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 TILA US Code 1666B since I was never late. " I recently reviewed my consumer report and noticed an incorrect late payment record. I have always maintained timely payments on this account. Under the Fair Credit Billing Act ( FCBA ) and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ), creditors are required to accurately report consumer transactions and provide a mechanism for correcting errors in a timely manner. Please conduct an investigation into this matter, and if you can not provide documentary evidence of these supposed late payments, I demand these payments to be updated to on time as they should be as I was NEVER late. I expect these updates to be made promptly, in compliance with the 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 2025-04-30 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

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 XXXX U.S. CXXXX XXXXb ( 2 ). This violation has led to an alleged case of identity theft, breaching XXXX U.S. CXXXX XXXX. 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 XXXX U.S. CXXXX XXXXf, 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 XXXX U.S. CXXXX XXXXe, 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 - XX/XX/XXXX - {$2600.00} XXXX * * * * - XXXX XXXX XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - {$390.00} XXXX * * * * - XXXX XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - {$490.00} XXXX * * * * - XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - {$740.00} XXXX * * * * - XXXX XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - {$530.00} XXXX * * * * - XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - {$17000.00} XXXX * * * * - XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - {$420.00} XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX Incorrect Address - XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX EMPLOYER - XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-30 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: TX

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 XXXX U.S. CXXXX XXXXb ( 2 ). This violation has led to an alleged case of identity theft, breaching XXXX U.S. CXXXX XXXX. 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 XXXX U.S. CXXXX XXXXf, 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 XXXX U.S. CXXXX XXXXe, 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 - XX/XX/XXXX - {$2600.00} XXXX * * * * - XXXX XXXX XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - {$390.00} XXXX * * * * - XXXX XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - {$490.00} XXXX * * * * - XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - {$740.00} XXXX * * * * - XXXX XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - {$530.00} XXXX * * * * - XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - {$17000.00} XXXX * * * * - XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - {$420.00} XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX Incorrect Address - XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX EMPLOYER - 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-30 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I have not supplied under the doctrine of estoppel by the silence of Engelhardt v Gravens ( mo ) 281 SW715,719, I presume that no proof of the alleged debt, nor therefore any such debt, in fact therefore exists. ( please remove these accounts before I seek litigation for defamation of character ) XXXX  XXXX XXXX acct # XXXX, XXXX XXXX  acct # 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 2025-04-30 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:
I am demanding the immediate removal of the unauthorized transactions and inaccurate information appearing on my credit report. These errors are a direct result of a data breach that compromised my personal and financial informationa situation entirely outside of my control. Despite my efforts to rectify these issues, I continue to suffer the consequences of reporting failures that should have been addressed long ago. 

The fact that these inaccurate and unauthorized entries remain on my report, despite clear indications that my personal data was compromised, is completely unacceptable. This reckless mishandling of my information is damaging my creditworthiness, jeopardizing my financial stability, and blocking me from important opportunities. I will not tolerate this negligence any longer. 

I demand that you immediately investigate and permanently remove these erroneous entries. Any delay, inaction, or refusal to comply will be treated as a blatant violation of my consumer rights, and I will pursue all legal avenues available under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), and any other applicable laws to hold your company accountable.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-30 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I have not supplied proof under the doctrine of estoppel by silence, Engelhardt V. Gravens ( mo ) 281 SW 715.719. I pressume that no proof of the alleged debt, nor therefore any such debt, in fact therefore exist.

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 2025-04-30 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:
I have not supplied proof under the doctrine of estoppel by silence, Engelhardt V. Gravens ( MO ) 281 SW 715.719. I pressume that no proof of the alleged debt, nor therefore any such debt, in fact therefore exist.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-30 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
After reviewing my recent credit report, I was shocked to discover several accounts that I did not open or authorize. These unauthorized accounts are clear evidence of identity theft and are causing serious complications, particularly as I am in the process of purchasing a new vehicle for my family. I urgently request that these fraudulent accounts be removed from my credit report immediately to prevent further damage.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-30 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am filing this complaint because a credit bureau is reporting an account on my credit file without my informed consent, which I consider a direct violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 1681b. 

Although it is possible that I signed a document at the time the account was opened, I was never notified nor clearly informed that this account would be reported to credit reporting agencies. I did not receive any disclosure or written explanation about how my non-public personal information would be used. 

According to FCRA 1681b, a valid legal purpose and proper authorization are required to report any information to a credit reporting agency. The lack of informed consent makes this reporting unauthorized and a violation of my financial privacy. 

The account in question is : Creditor Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/year> This account continues to appear on my credit file despite the absence of proof that I authorized it. 

I submitted a formal dispute to the credit bureau requesting evidence that I gave informed consent. I also cited FCRA 1681i, which states that they must verify or delete any information they can not confirm within 30 days. To date, I have not received any documentation proving that I authorized this reporting, nor has the account been removed from my credit file. 

I have also submitted an identity theft report to the FTC, which supports this claim. 
FTC Report Number : XXXX I am requesting that the CFPB intervene and ensure this account is deleted immediately due to lack of authorization and compliance with federal law.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-30 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
These inquiries are not familiar to me and appear to be unauthorized. Please take immediate steps to address this matter. Additional clarification is included 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-30 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I have no affiliation with these accounts and suspect them to be fraudulent. I request a comprehensive investigation and their immediate removal from my credit report. Enclosed are supporting 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-30 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Struggling to repay your loan — Problem with forgiveness, cancellation, or discharge
Company: Servicer under contract with Federal Student Aid
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to file a formal complaint against my current student loan servicer, XXXX, for what I believe to be a serious breach of my privacy rights and unethical handling of my personal information. 

Recently, I became aware that XXXX shared my personal information with a third-party entity identified as DOGE. I did not authorize the release of my personal data to this party, and I have not received any explanation from XXXX as to the nature or purpose of this data sharing. This unauthorized disclosure is extremely concerning and represents a violation of my trust and potentially of federal privacy regulations protecting student loan borrowers. 

Additionally, I would like to note that throughout the duration of my student loan repayment, my loan servicing provider has changedI was not originally assigned to XXXX. I am concerned that this transition process may not have been managed with adequate transparency or communication, and it may have contributed to the mismanagement or mishandling of my information. 

I respectfully request that the CFPB investigate the following : Why and how XXXX shared my personal information with DOGE ; Whether I consented to this disclosure, and if not, what protections were violated ; How my data is being stored, managed, and protected under XXXX  control ; Whether any other parties have accessed my information without proper authorization during or after the servicer transition. 

I expect an official response from XXXX clarifying these issues and outlining steps to resolve and prevent further privacy violations. The mishandling of sensitive information like this is unacceptable and must be addressed with urgency. 

Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. 

XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX

Company response to consumer: Untimely response
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-30 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I have not supplied proof under the doctrine of estoppel by silence, Engelhardt V. Gravens ( MO ) 281 SW 715.719. I pressume that no proof of the alleged debt, nor therefore any such debt, in fact therefore exist.

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 2025-04-30 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:
I am a victim of identity theft. Ive never gave anyone permission or authorizarion to to open these fradulent accounts on my 3 credit reports. Someone has stole my identity and ruined my life and credit. This needed to be addressed and these negative accounts removed. 
Inquiries are as follows XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-30 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
This company XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account number XXXX XXXX XXXX  is reporting this collection account as a OPEN ACCOUNT which is not under FCRA compliance. This is inaccurate information and reporting on my credit report it should be removed as soon as possible. Please send me a copy of my credit report when this account is deleted and removed

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief