vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-24 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:
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 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ). This violation has led to an alleged case of identity theft, breaching 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. 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 15 U.S. Code 1692f, 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 15 U.S. Code 1692e, 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. 

Disputed Accounts : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-24 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: V and H Portfolio
State: IN

Complaint narrative:
You are in direct violation of multiple consumer protection laws and I am demanding immediate removal of this account from all credit reporting agencies and cessation of all collection activity.

To date, you have failed to provide any legally required written notice of debt validation as required under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), 15 U.S. Code 1692g ( b ). This omission alone invalidates your right to collect or report this debt.

In addition, you have illegally re-aged this account by updating the balance in XX/XX/XXXX, despite no new payment, activity, or written acknowledgment from me. This is a direct violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S. Code 1681s-2 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), which prohibits the furnishing of information known to be inaccurate. 

Further, your own reporting shows no data for XX/XX/XXXX, yet claim the account was opened and updated that same month. There is also no documented billing cycle or original creditor information, which makes the accuracy of this account highly questionable and unverifiable. You are required under FCRA 611 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ) to only report information that is complete and accurate this account fails that standard.

Moreover, this debt has been resold, and you can not produce original signed contracts, a full itemized breakdown of the debt, or chain of custody documentation, so you have no legal right to collect or report it.

Lastly, if this account is past the statute of limitations for collection or legal action in my state, continuing to threaten or collect on this debt may constitute a deceptive and abusive practice under FDCPA 807 ( 15 U.S.C. 1692e ).

DEMAND : Immediate deletion of this account from all credit bureaus ( XXXX, XXXX, XXXX  ) Cessation of all collection activity No further communication unless providing complete validation and confirmation of lawful collection rights Failure to comply will result in formal complaints being filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ), Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ), and my State Attorney Generals office. I am also prepared to pursue legal remedies for damages under the FDCPA and FCRA.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-24 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened to sue you for very old debt
Company: Newman, Hesse & Associates, P. A.
State: KS

Complaint narrative:
they have been restlessly attempting to collect a XXXX returned check from XXXX  and have started to garnish my wages it is now over {$2000.00} dollars of interest I have written and gotten the exempt by a judge and then they bring the Garnishment back up again an year or XXXX later I had a hearing recently and when I was there the lawyer yelled at me calling me a liar and would not let me talk and explain my side he said I was lying about where I worked my employer said I was no longer working there which was a lie Infront of the judge this is unethical and caused significant emotional distress my mental state is very fragile I don't know what to do the legal aid said the laws are on there side to write the legislature and get the laws changed and I have not heard back they have take XXXX ourt of my last XXXX checks and all I have left is enough to pay my rent for me and my daughter we have no food money no gas no money to pay electric and internet

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-24 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I did not consent to, or authorize nor benefit from any of the following inquiries. Please Block and remove it. 
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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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-24 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: TN

Complaint narrative:
Consumer Name : XXXX XXXX Social Security Number : [ Private ] Date of Birth : [ Private ] Subject : Request for Blocking of Fraudulent Information Under FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) Dear [ Credit Reporting Agency ] , I am submitting this formal complaint in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), to request that you block certain information from my consumer credit report. This information is the result of identity theft and must be removed within four ( 4 ) business days of your receipt of this request. 
The disputed information includes a personal credit card account that was fraudulently opened in my name, as well as several unauthorized hard inquiries and collections that have subsequently appeared on my consumer FICO credit report.

I do not recognize these accounts, collections, or inquiries, and I did not authorize or initiate any of them. 
These entries are fraudulent, inaccurate, and not reflective of any legitimate financial activity on my part. They are entirely the result of identity theft. 
To support this request, I have included the following documentation : A list of the fraudulent hard inquiries in question A copy of my consumer FICO credit report showing the disputed accounts, collections, and inquiries A copy of the FTC Identity Theft Report ( Complaint # [ Private ] ) verifying that I am a victim of identity theft and that the above items were fraudulently created Please act promptly in compliance with FCRA 605B and block all fraudulent accounts, collections, and hard inquiries as outlined above from my credit file.
Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-24 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: TN

Complaint narrative:
Consumer Name : XXXX XXXX Social Security Number : [ Private ] Date of Birth : [ Private ] Subject : Request for Blocking of Fraudulent Information Under FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) Dear [ Credit Reporting Agency ] , I am submitting this formal complaint in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), to request that you block certain information from my consumer credit report. This information is the result of identity theft and must be removed within four ( 4 ) business days of your receipt of this request. 
The disputed information includes a personal credit card account that was fraudulently opened in my name, as well as several unauthorized hard inquiries and collections that have subsequently appeared on my consumer FICO credit report.

I do not recognize these accounts, collections, or inquiries, and I did not authorize or initiate any of them. 
These entries are fraudulent, inaccurate, and not reflective of any legitimate financial activity on my part. They are entirely the result of identity theft. 
To support this request, I have included the following documentation : A list of the fraudulent hard inquiries in question A copy of my consumer FICO credit report showing the disputed accounts, collections, and inquiries A copy of the FTC Identity Theft Report ( Complaint # [ Private ] ) verifying that I am a victim of identity theft and that the above items were fraudulently created Please act promptly in compliance with FCRA 605B and block all fraudulent accounts, collections, and hard inquiries as outlined above from my credit file.
Sincerely, 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 2025-06-24 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services — Billing dispute for services
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute certain inaccurate information on my credit report, as permitted by the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). I recently reviewed my credit report and identified several negative entries that I know are incorrect and damaging to my credit profile. Which Also do not belong to me, I have disputed and submitted documentation numerous time supporting and notifying you of identity theft. The following accounts do not belong to me nor have I gave permission to anyone to open these accounts in my name XXXX XXXX - {$180.00} / XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX- {$810.00} / XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX- {$1600.00}/ XX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-24 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: DISCOVER BANK
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
In 2024, I fell behind on XXXX ( XXXX ) months of payments on my Discover credit card due to financial hardship. I contacted Discover to resolve the issue and was offered enrollment in a program that the representative referred to as XXXX XXXX or something similar. I was explicitly told over the phone that if I paid back all the missed payments in full, and then made XXXX ( XXXX ) consecutive on-time payments, Discover would re-age my account, and the XXXX months of delinquency would be reported as on-time payments to the credit bureaus. 

I complied exactly as instructed : I paid the full balance owed from the XXXX missed payments. 

I made all subsequent payments on time for XXXX months. 

I was never late again. 


Additionally, I was still under a 0.00 % introductory interest rate, so the claim that this program was only to reduce my interest rate is false and makes no logical sense. 

After completing the program, my credit report was not corrected. When I followed up with Discover, they denied ever promising to update the late payments, contradicting what was told to me by their representative at the time of enrollment. Their reps now claim they can not legally report late payments as on-time even though their own program terms stated otherwise. 

I have since filed multiple disputes through the credit bureaus and directly with Discover. Each time, they respond that the reporting is accurate, refusing to honor what they verbally promised and what I upheld in full. 

I believe this is a case of misrepresentation, verbal contract breach, and possibly unfair and deceptive practices under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and Consumer Financial Protection laws. I have suffered credit damage as a result of their failure to follow through on their own hardship relief program. 

I am requesting that Discover : 1. Provide the call recording of the agreement made with their representative regarding the XXXX XXXX program.

2. Correct the credit reporting to reflect the account as current during those XXXX months, as verbally promised. 


3. Be held accountable for misleading or deceptive conduct if they continue denying the existence of the program terms after I fully complied.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-24 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:
You have reported inaccurate and unauthorized accounts on my credit report, which is a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681i ) requiring a proper reinvestigation of disputed items, and 1681e ( b ), which mandates maximum possible accuracy. These false entries are damaging and unjust, especially since Ive never opened or authorized these accounts. If you fail to investigate and correct this, I may pursue legal action under the FCRA and FDCPA ( 15 U.S. Code 1692e ) for deceptive and misleading reporting.

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 2025-06-24 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: OH

Complaint narrative:
You have reported inaccurate and unauthorized accounts on my credit report, which is a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681i ) requiring a proper reinvestigation of disputed items, and 1681e ( b ), which mandates maximum possible accuracy. These false entries are damaging and unjust, especially since Ive never opened or authorized these accounts. If you fail to investigate and correct this, I may pursue legal action under the FCRA and FDCPA ( 15 U.S. Code 1692e ) for deceptive and misleading reporting.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-24 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:
I am writing to formally request the blocking and deletion of all accounts associated with my personal information due to the recent data breach. 

XXXX XXXX  # XXXX XX/XX/XXXX -- {$6200.00} UNAUTHORIZED INQUIRIES : XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-24 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
My name is XXXX XXXX, and I am submitting this complaint myselfno third party is involved. Im disputing inaccurate and misleading information on my credit report. 
Ive been working toward buying a home, but these errors are making it difficult. Despite my patience, the lack of response has been frustrating and feels unprofessional. 
This situation has caused delays and unnecessary stress. Please review the documents Ive provided and take immediate action to resolve the issue.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-24 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: TN

Complaint narrative:
While reviewing my credit report today like I normally do, I noticed unexpected discrepancies. I attempted to refresh the page thinking it might be a technical issue, but the incorrect accounts remained. Given this, Im requesting a detailed review of the documents I provided to ensure this problem doesnt persist and I can have peace of mind moving forward.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-24 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:
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 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ). This violation has led to an alleged case of identity theft, breaching 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. 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 15 U.S. Code 1692f, 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 15 U.S. Code 1692e, 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. 

Disputed Accounts : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2025-06-24 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:
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 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ). This violation has led to an alleged case of identity theft, breaching 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. 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 15 U.S. Code 1692f, 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 15 U.S. Code 1692e, 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. 

Disputed Accounts : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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