vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-11 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: Ocwen Financial Corporation
State: KY

Complaint narrative:
I am submitting this complaint against PHH Mortgage Services for violating my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically Section 623 ( a ) ( 7 ), which requires a furnisher to notify a consumer no later than 30 days, and no less than XXXX days, before reporting negative information to a credit reporting agency. 

PHH reported multiple late payments on my mortgage account from XX/XX/XXXX through XX/XX/XXXX. I requested documentation validating that proper notification was sent at least 21 days before the reporting of these delinquencies. However, PHH failed to provide any valid, dated, and account-specific notice that satisfies the FCRA 's requirements.

They provided a generic 'Notice of Furnishing Negative Information ' dated XX/XX/XXXX, issued at loan origination, which does not meet the criteria of a pre-reporting notice. Other documents such as 'Early Intervention ' and 'Notice of Default ' letters are vague and not dated in a way that confirms lawful notification. 

This failure to notify me properly before furnishing negative information to the credit bureaus constitutes a direct violation of the FCRA. I am requesting that the CFPB investigate this matter and compel PHH Mortgage to remove the inaccurately reported late payments, or remove the account entirely from my credit reports. 

Enclosed is a copy of my formal follow-up letter sent to PHH demanding compliance and removal of the derogatory entries. 

I respectfully request the CFPBs intervention to enforce my rights and ensure PHH Mortgage complies with federal law.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Getting a credit card — Card opened without my consent or knowledge
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
Recently checking my credit report I notice that I had multiple collection and closed accounts. All of these accounts I have no knowledge of. 
They have been open and used without my consent. I reached out to these companies and financial institutions to get an understanding of how these accounts had been opened. As well as to let them know that I had no knowledge of them and that I had been a victim of Identity theft. 
These accounts are as follows : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-11 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:
b'Under 15 U.S.C.  1681b(a)(2), consumer reporting agencies are strictly prohibited from furnishing consumer credit information without explicit consent from the consumer. I affirm that I did not consent to the furnishing or reporting of the following items:XXXX XXXX  EquifaxXXXX XXXX  EquifaxXXXX XXXX ExperianXXXX XXXX XXXX ExperianXXXX XXXX  TransUnionXXXX XXXX XXXX TransUnionXXXXDespite my lawful request, you have continued to report collection activities without furnishing the required verification or providing documentation such as a judgment.'

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-11 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy. 15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than XXXX years. 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall 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 response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: M&T BANK CORPORATION
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am filing this complaint against M & T Bank and its servicer XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX for reporting a XXXX late payment on my mortgage account without providing proper and verifiable notice, in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act ( RESPA ). 

On my credit report, a XXXX delinquency was reported, yet I never received any written notice of intent to report this late payment. After sending a formal Notice of Intent to Sue to M & T Bank, I received a generic acknowledgment letter dated XX/XX/year>, which failed to address or dispute the lack of notice prior to negative credit reporting. 

Furthermore, I was never properly notified because any alleged notice was not sent to my primary mailing address. I demand that the servicer provide documented proof of delivery, including : The address the notice was sent to The method of delivery Any proof of receipt To date, I have not received such evidence. Reporting a derogatory mark to the credit bureaus without verified delivery of notice is a clear violation of FCRA 623 ( a ) ( 5 ) and may also breach RESPAs mortgage servicing notice requirements.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-11 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I have repeatedly attempted to have these discrepancies reviewed and corrected, yet no significant action has been taken. Despite submitting all required documentation and following up multiple times, the inaccuracies on my credit report remain unresolved. This prolonged issue has led to ongoing financial strain and has severely impacted my well-being. The process of addressing these errors has been both frustrating and mentally exhausting. 

According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I am entitled to a credit report that accurately reflects my financial history, including the timely correction or removal of any outdated or incorrect information. I am urging you to take immediate action to either update or delete the reported late payment entries. Continued failure to act would be a direct violation of my rights under federal law. 

I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and expect a timely resolution.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-11 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CT

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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-11 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TN

Complaint narrative:
To Whom It May Concern : I am submitting this complaint regarding Equifax 's failure to properly investigate my consumer report dispute, in direct violation of their obligations under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). On XX/XX/year>, I filed a formal dispute with Equifax to correct fraudulent and inaccurate information appearing on my consumer report. Instead of conducting a proper investigation, Equifax responded with a stall letter that neither addressed my dispute nor took steps to resolve the inaccuracies. 

I am aware that the CFPB has recently filed a lawsuit against Equifax for these very same practices namely, their systemic failure to properly investigate consumer disputes. I am a direct victim of this misconduct. 

As a XXXX veteran who suffers from XXXX, this experience has been extremely stressful and emotionally triggering. I am currently in the process of closing on a mortgage, and I am under strict time constraints with only one week remaining to finalize my home purchase. Equifaxs refusal to lawfully process my dispute is putting my homeownership at serious risk, compounding my stress and potentially causing irreparable harm to my financial future. 

I respectfully request that the CFPB take immediate action to ensure Equifax fully complies with the FCRA, properly investigates my dispute without further delay, and removes the fraudulent and inaccurate items from my consumer report. I also request that Equifax be held accountable for the injury and distress they have caused.

I am attaching supporting documents, including copies of my dispute submission and Equifaxs stall letter, should you require further evidence of their noncompliance. 

Thank you for your immediate attention to this urgent matter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-11 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: PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC.
State: WA

Complaint narrative:
We are filing a complaint regarding PennyMac Loan Services mishandling of our mortgage during the sale of our home, which resulted in inaccurate and damaging late payments being reported to the credit bureaus. 

We placed our home on the market in XX/XX/year> and entered into a seller contract in early XX/XX/year>, with a scheduled closing date of XX/XX/year>. Our real estate agent advised us to contact PennyMac to request a forbearance, as the home was vacant and would not close until XXXX. 

When we contacted PennyMac, we were verbally told our mortgage was placed into deferment due to the hardship of maintaining the vacant property until it sold. On XX/XX/year>, we received a formal mailed letter stating our deferment was approved. At no time did any letter mention that late payments would still be reported to the credit bureaus. 

The only mention of an informal forbearance and its negative impact appeared in an online notice, which contradicted the mailed letter we received. We did not understand this to mean our credit would be harmed. In XX/XX/year>, we called PennyMac, offered to pay the full amount due immediately, and were told by customer service that there is nothing we can do and that paying would not make a difference because the home was already under contract and the deferment was protecting us. 

We had the funds available the entire time and would have paid if we had been properly informed that our credit was at risk. Instead, we relied on inaccurate and misleading guidance from PennyMac, both verbally and in writing. 

These late marks have now lowered our credit scores to approximately XXXX and XXXX, and we are struggling to obtain a new mortgage as a result. 

We are requesting : Removal of the two late payments from our credit reports. 

A formal letter explaining the situation to share with lenders. 

Confirmation of whether our account was truly in deferment or informal forbearance and why we never received formal mailed notification explaining the negative consequences. 

We have attached the formal letters we received from PennyMac showing the deferment approval ( dated XX/XX/year> ) and can also provide screenshots of the online notices if needed. 

Thank you for investigating and helping to resolve this matter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-11 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
Consumer Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX, Consumer Social Security Number : XXXX, Consumer Date of Birth : 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 a personal credit card account opened at XXXX XXXX  on XX/XX/XXXX under the account number XXXX and a collections account opened at XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX with a balance of {$15000.00} that appears related to the aforementioned personal loan account opened at XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 # ( XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ) as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-11 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: MI

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 2025-07-11 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: FL

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 XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ACCOUNTS : XXXX  - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX  - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX  - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00} XXXX  XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00} XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00} XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00} INQUIRIES : 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 2025-07-11 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am formally requesting the permanent removal of the fraudulent hard inquiries listed on my credit report. These inquiries were not authorized by me and were made without my knowledge or consent, which is a violation of my consumer rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). 

Please see the attached document for supporting details. I expect immediate action to delete these unauthorized inquiries from my credit profile to prevent any further damage to my credit standing. Failure to act on this matter promptly may result in further escalation.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-11 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA XXXX ( XXXX U.S.C. 
XXXX ) that you, the Equifax Information Services XXXX XXXX information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within XXXX business days of you receiving this complaint. 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 XXXX CA XXXX ACCOUNTS : XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00} XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$7600.00} XXXX - Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$11000.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — Store credit card
Issue: Getting a credit card — Card opened without my consent or knowledge
Company: Monterey Financial Services LLC
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
Recently checking my credit report I notice that I had multiple collection and closed accounts. All of these accounts I have no knowledge of. 
They have been open and used without my consent. I reached out to these companies and financial institutions to get an understanding of how these accounts had been opened. As well as to let them know that I had no knowledge of them and that I had been a victim of Identity theft. 
These accounts are as follows : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation