vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-03 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
I am submitting this complaint regarding an issue with my credit report that is negatively affecting my financial standing. I have made multiple attempts to resolve this matter directly with the creditor/furnisher, but they have failed to provide an adequate response.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-03 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
The reported late payments and charge-off accounts are inaccurate, incomplete, and unverifiable. The furnishers have failed to provide original, documented proof that these alleged delinquencies occurred. Without legally required validation, continued reporting of this negative information is a direct violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). Reporting unverifiable derogatory information damages my credit standing and reflects negligent and unlawful reporting practices.

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 2025-10-03 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:
The reported late payments and charge-off accounts are inaccurate, incomplete, and unverifiable. The furnishers have failed to provide original, documented proof that these alleged delinquencies occurred. Without legally required validation, continued reporting of this negative information is a direct violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). Reporting unverifiable derogatory information damages my credit standing and reflects negligent and unlawful reporting practices.

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 2025-10-03 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
There are collection accounts on my report that I believe contain inaccurate information. Under my rights pursuant to 15 USC 1681e ( b ) and 15 USC 1681i, I am entitled to an accurate credit report. I request a review of these entries, and if they can not be verified as accurate, I ask that they be removed.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-03 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:
The credit bureau is reporting inaccurate and unverifiable accounts, inquiries and personal information violation of 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ) ( failure to maintain maximum possible accuracy ).

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 2025-10-03 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
The credit bureau is reporting inaccurate and unverifiable accounts, inquiries and personal information violation of 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ) ( failure to maintain maximum possible accuracy ).

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-03 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: CT

Complaint narrative:
This letter is a formal notice of dispute under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) regarding inaccurately reported late payment dates on the above-referenced account appearing in my credit file. 
The reported derogatory payment data is factually and legally incorrect and constitutes a violation of my rights under multiple federal statutes. 
Creditor Name : [ XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ] Account Number : [ XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ]

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-03 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I cleared this balance, but late payment history is still being reported.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-03 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: Radius Global Solutions LLC
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I contacted Radius Global Solutions to resolve a collection account and offered to pay the balance in exchange for a written settlement agreement or a pay-for-delete letter. Radius refused to provide any written confirmation of the settlement terms, deletion agreement, or reporting outcome before I made a payment. They insisted I must pay first and would only send documentation afterward. This puts me at significant risk, as I have no protection or proof of the terms they claim.

This practice appears to violate basic standards of transparency and fair debt collection, as I am being pressured to pay without any documentation. I requested reasonable written confirmation ( such as that the account would be marked " Paid in Full '' or " Settled '' and that no balance would remain ), and this request was repeatedly denied.

I am filing this complaint to request assistance in obtaining written terms from Radius before any payment is made. I also want Radius to confirm how they will report this account to credit bureaus after payment. I would like CFPB to investigate whether this conduct is in violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act or any related rules.

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 2025-10-03 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Other transaction problem — 
Company: Early Warning Services, LLC
State: MN

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

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-03 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
Permanent deletion of the XXXX tradeline from TransUnion I am disputing inaccurate and unverifiable reporting by TransUnion for the account XXXX ( Acct. XXXX ). The same account is reported differently by XXXX  and is not reported by XXXX, demonstrating that the furnishers data can not meet the FCRAs maximum possible accuracy requirement : TransUnion reports a derogatory remark : settled ; less than full balance, High Balance {$5000.00}, and 0 late payments. Last reported XX/XX/XXXX. 

XXXX  reports multiple late payments ( XXXX, XXXX, XXXX ), and a High Balance of {$0.00}. Last reported XX/XX/XXXX. 

Equifax does not report this account at all. 

These material inconsistencies ( late history vs. none ; settlement remark vs. none ; High Balance {$5000.00} vs. {$0.00} ) demonstrate the data is inconsistent, incomplete, and unverifiable across CRAs. Under FCRA 607 ( b ), TransUnion must ensure maximum possible accuracy. Under FCRA 611, information that can not be verified must be deleted. Furnishers also have duties under FCRA 623 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) to refrain from reporting information they know or should know is inaccurate. The Metro 2 standard requires uniform reporting ; this is not uniform. 

I previously filed a CFPB complaint involving XXXX ( Case # XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX ). Although that complaint was against XXXX, the underlying cross-bureau discrepancies persist here with TransUnion. 

Relief requested : Permanent deletion of the XXXX tradeline ( Acct. XXXX ) from my TransUnion credit file. 

Written confirmation of deletion.

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 2025-10-03 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: OH

Complaint narrative:
I am disputing inaccuracies on my credit report and requesting the immediate removal of specific accounts and items. These inaccuracies include unauthorized negative entries, incorrect addresses, and hard inquiries reported without my consent. These actions violate the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act ( FACTA ), particularly 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2, which requires consumer reporting agencies to block or delete information reported without written consent. You have failed to ensure maximum possible accuracy, as required under 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ). The reporting of unauthorized data also breaches 15 U.S.C. 1681b, which governs permissible purposes for obtaining and reporting consumer data. The inaccuracies have caused harm to my creditworthiness, and despite providing documentation, these errors remain uncorrected.

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 2025-10-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute and demand the removal of fraudulent inquiries on my Experian credit report pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). Under this statute, once a consumer submits an identity theft report, the credit reporting agency is required to block all information identified by the consumer as resulting from identity theft within four ( 4 ) business days.

Enclosed is my FTC Identity Theft Report ( FTC Report Number : XXXX as evidence to support this request. 

Despite multiple phone calls and prior disputes with your bureau, Experian has failed to provide a resolution. These fraudulent inquiries remain on my file, directly affecting my ability to obtain housing for my family. I have also requested supporting contracts and documentation from the furnishers, yet after more than 60 days, no verification has been provided. Additionally, these same accounts and inquiries were already removed by other credit bureaus, further confirming they are not valid. 

As required by law, these inquiries must be blocked and deleted immediately. 

Fraudulent Inquiries to Be Deleted from My Experian Report XX/XX/XXXXXX/XX/XXXX Legal Obligations 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 Requires CRAs to block identity-theft-related information within four ( 4 ) business days of receiving a valid identity theft report. 15 U.S.C. 1681i Duty to reinvestigate disputed information fully and
accurately.

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 Prohibits furnishers from reporting information that is not accurate or verifiable.

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 2025-10-03 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Through this CFPB complaint, I am exercising my rights under the FDCPA and the FCRA. I have attached my formal validation request letter directed to Portfolio Recovery Associates. This letter demands production of the original signed contract, proof of ownership or assignment, the purchase agreement, and a complete accounting of the balance. These are the documents necessary to validate any alleged debt under federal law. 
The CFPB platform provides accountability and assurance that my request is properly forwarded and that Portfolio Recovery Associates is required to respond. 
In addition, I request specific data to verify the accuracy and completeness of the account they reported to the Credit Bureaus under the FCRA : a. ) The Date of First Delinquency ; b. ) The date the account was charged off ; and c. ) The date the account was acquired by or assigned to Portfolio Recovery Associates.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-03 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Communication tactics — Frequent or repeated calls
Company: Rausch Sturm LLP
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
I am trying to take care of my account with XXXX XXXXthey wont answer the phone or they never call me back. I need to get this taken care of. Ive emailed Ive left voicemails all the above and they will not return my calls. Please help

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 2025-10-03 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
Dear Equifax I am writing to formally dispute the accuracy of certain information reported on my credit report under Section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

The specific information I am disputing is as follows : FRAUDULENT ACCOUNTS : XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX FRAUDULENT INQUIRIES : XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  - XX/XX/XXXX XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-03 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
Please remove the fraudulent and suspicious accounts from my credit report, as outlined in the attached documents

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-03 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: Security Credit Services, LLC
State: MS

Complaint narrative:
SECURITYCRED is falsely reporting on my credit. I have never had any accounts with them. Per my research XXXX is a debt collector. They are falsely reporting on my credit!! Account number is XXXX is falsely reporting to my credit file and is against my rights and fair credit act. Under U.S Code 1618d - Disclosure of investigation consumer report ; you are in violation.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-03 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: CL Holdings LLC
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX- is falsely reporting on my credit. I have never had any accounts with them. Per my research XXXXXXXX XXXX-is a debt collector. They are falsely reporting on my credit!! Account number is XXXX is falsely reporting to my credit file and is against my rights and fair credit act. Under U.S Code 1618d - Disclosure of investigation consumer report ; you are in violation.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-03 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
Could you please take a moment to review and examine the attached documents? I believe your expertise will be invaluable in ensuring their accuracy and completeness. Your feedback and insights would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
The personal information on my credit report were outdated.

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 2025-10-03 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
I am disputing inaccurate and fraudulent late payment entries on my credit report. These accounts were impacted by identity theft and data breaches in which my personal information was compromised. I previously submitted disputes directly to the credit bureaus and furnishers, but the accounts remain incorrectly reported. I am requesting immediate removal of the following accounts/late payments : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX These entries violate FCRA Sections 605 ( a ) , 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), and 623 ( a ) ( 5 ). I am attaching copies of my dispute letters, identity documents, FTC Identity Theft Affidavit, and data breach documentation as evidence.

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 2025-10-03 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX is falsely reporting on my credit. I have never had any accounts with them. Per my research XXXX XXXX is a debt collector. They are falsely reporting on my credit!! Account number is XXXX is falsely reporting to my credit file and is against my rights and fair credit act. Under U.S Code 1618d - Disclosure of investigation consumer report ; you are in violation.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-03 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
This letter is a formal notice of dispute under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) regarding inaccurately reported late payment dates on the above-referenced account appearing in my credit file. 
The reported derogatory payment data is factually and legally incorrect and constitutes a violation of my rights under multiple federal statutes. 
Creditor Name : [ XXXX ] Account Number : [ XXXX * * * * ] FCRA SECTION 602 RIGHT TO PRIVACY ( 15 U.S.C. 1681 ) Under the FCRA, I have a right to privacy in the handling and dissemination of my credit information. The credit bureau is not permitted to report data that is inaccurate, unverifiable, or misleading, especially when such reporting creates a false impression of delinquency. 
FCRA SECTION 604 ( a ) ( 2 ) NO WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION GIVEN ( 15 U.S.C. 1681b ) Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1681b ( a ) ( 2 ), consumer reporting agencies are prohibited from furnishing account information without the consumers written instructions. I have never given written authorization for the dissemination of false or misleading late payment information. 
TILA SECTION 1666b IMPROPER LATE PAYMENT DESIGNATION ( 15 U.S.C. 1666b ) According to the Truth in Lending Act, a creditor may not treat a payment on an open-end credit account as late for any purpose if received by the due date or within the grace period.

Reporting a late payment that was not legally late is a blatant violation of this federal protection and exposes both the data furnisher and the credit reporting agency to liability under 15 U.S.C.

1681i.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief