vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-12 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15. U. S. C.

1681c2 ) that you, the Equifax credit reporting agencys block the 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. This fraudulent, inaccurateand false information consist of personal credit card accounts, auto loans, personal loansand open end unsecured consumer accounts as follows : INQUIRIES : XXXX  Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  Date : XX/XX/XXXX ACCOUNTS : XXXX XXXX - Account Number XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$1400.00} XXXX FCU - Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$10000.00} These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer XXXX credit report. Ive 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 said fraudulent items. I do not recognize these accounts, collections and 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 said accounts, collections and hard inquiries are a result of identity theft, and fraud. I have attached a copy of the FTC identity theft criminal complaint case number XXXX, XXXX as proof from the XXXX federal trade commission that all of the aforementioned, consumer credit accounts, collections and hard inquiries are in fact a result of identity, theft, and fraud.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-12 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: CA

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 2025-09-12 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: CA

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 2025-09-12 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC)
Issue: Closing on a mortgage — Trying to communicate with the company to fix an issue with the loan closing
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I did not receive {$92000.00} from Bank of America in XXXX  and I did not open a line of credit with my husband give authorization to open a line of credit for {$6000.00}

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 2025-09-12 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: DISCOVER BANK
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Requested forward flow of agreement, chain of assignment, account level documentation and did not received.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-12 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I am filing this dispute because my credit report contains accounts that I did not authorize or open. I was never notified of their addition, and the information being reported is inconsistent across the credit bureaus. This violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ), which requires reporting agencies to assure the maximum possible accuracy of reported information.

These errors also violate 15 U.S.C. 1681i, which requires disputed information to be investigated and corrected or removed within XXXX  days, and 15 U.S.C. 1681g, which ensures consumers receive accurate disclosures of their credit 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-12 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: CNG HOLDINGS INC
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
This company has been contacting individuals I no longer associate with, informing them that they intend to proceed with a lawsuit against me for an alleged debt owed to XXXX XXXX ( a leasing agency ) through XXXX. The debt relates to items I returned directly to XXXX. At the time of the return, I was provided a receipt confirming the transaction and was advised that the leasing department would process it. I left under the impression that the matter had been resolved. 

It was only when the debt appeared in collections that I realized the return had not been properly processed. During this same period, XXXX was closing its stores, and the debt has since been sold and resold to multiple collection agencies. Despite this, I am now being sued for merchandise that XXXX and its leasing department retained, along with payments I had already made. 

Additionally, during a recent call, I was told that I must pay the debt in full by Monday or, if the matter proceeds to court, I will be responsible for both the alleged debt and the companys legal fees. 

After submitting a CFPB complaint with XXXX XXXX they stated the below To Whom It XXXX Concern : We want to thank XXXX XXXX XXXX for contacting XXXX XXXX regarding her previous account. We understand that there is some confusion with the terms and conditions of her lease. We completed an investigation into the matter and advise our records indicate that the lease defaulted and was sold to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/2019. For any questions or concerns, please contact the XXXX XXXX XXXX at XXXX. We would have no additional information as we are not the current owner and have not contacted XXXX XXXX since the date of sale. Thank you. XXXX XXXX Department, XXXX XXXX As of today, XX/XX/XXXX, I am being harassed and informed that I am to be served court documents within the hour. I was also threatened that if I am not served, I will be charged and a warrant will be issued for my arrest for failure to appear.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-12 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
PLEASE BLOCKED AND REMOVED. 
I did not authorize the creation of these accounts and have suspicions regarding their legitimacy. I kindly ask that you conduct a thorough review and expeditiously remove them from my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-12 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEM is falsely reporting on my credit. I have never had any accounts with them. Per my research MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEM is a debt collector. They are falsely reporting on my credit!! Account number is XXXX AND 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 2025-09-12 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MS

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15. U. S. C.

1681c2 ) that you, the TransUnion credit reporting agencys block the 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. This fraudulent, inaccurateand false information consist of personal credit card accounts, auto loans, personal loansand open end unsecured consumer accounts as follows : INQUIRIES : XXXX FCU Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX FCU Date : XX/XX/XXXX ACCOUNTS : XXXX  XXXX - Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00} BANKRUPTCY - Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00} These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer XXXX credit report. Ive 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 said fraudulent items. I do not recognize these accounts, collections and 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 said accounts, collections and hard inquiries are a result of identity theft, and fraud. I have attached a copy of the FTC identity theft criminal complaint case number XXXX, XXXX as proof from the XXXX federal trade commission that all of the aforementioned, consumer credit accounts, collections and hard inquiries are in fact a 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 2025-09-12 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information is missing that should be on the report
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: IN

Complaint narrative:
American Express National Bank We're writing inform you that was an attempt to open XXXX or more deposit accounts in your name at American Express National Bank and we believe it was without Authorization as a result we have cancelled any applications we want to make you aware that if this application was attempted without authorization the applicant had access to your name address and Social security number prior to presenting it to American Express along with Ftc credit bureaus may have useful information about protecting your credit

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-12 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
My report includes inquiries that I believe do not meet the permissible purpose requirement set forth in 15 USC 1681b. I suspect these inquiries were made in error and am requesting their removal.

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 2025-09-12 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: WI

Complaint narrative:
Hello, I am writing to delete the following information on my credit report. The following items are listed in the report. I am a victim of identity theft. The charges made on the account were not mine. The items need to be deleted as they are inaccurate items on my credit report. The theft of my identity was reported to the federal Trade Commission. Also, I have an enclosed copy of the Federal Trade Commission identity theft affidavit. Please find it in your best interest to delete the items I would like to emphasize the following legal obligations under the FCRA : Under 1681b, a consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report only under specific circumstances, including " In response to the order of a court having jurisdiction to issue such an order, or a subpoena issued in connection with proceedings before a Federal grand jury. '' This provision strictly limits when my consumer report can be furnished, and I do not believe any of these circumstances apply in this case.

Under 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), credit bureaus must conduct a " reasonable reinvestigation '' upon receiving notice of a consumer dispute. I am formally notifying you of this dispute, and I expect a thorough and reasonable reinvestigation of all items I've identified.

15 U.S. Code 1681b outlines the permissible purposes of consumer reports, including conditions for furnishing and using consumer reports for employment purposes. I do not believe any of these permissible purposes apply to the disputed items on my report.

15 U.S. Code $ 1681c-2 a consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of any. 

information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than XXXX business days after the date of receipt. 

15 U.S. Code 1681 Section B ( i ) - Requirements relating to reinsertion of previously deleted material - If a consumer reporting agency removes information from someone's credit file based on the requirements in the preceding section ( A ), the agency can not re-add or reinsert that previously deleted information back into the person 's file unless the entity that originally provided that information certifies that it is complete and accurate.

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 2025-09-12 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Complaint Against Portfolio Recovery Associates , LLC I am filing a complaint against Portfolio Recovery Associates , LLC. This company has been contacting me daily regarding an alleged debt originally associated with XXXX XXXX Bank XXXX 

According to their own records, Portfolio Recovery Associates purchased or acquired this account in XXXX. They are attempting to collect {$5300.00}, an amount I dispute. The alleged obligation dates back to XXXX and, to my knowledge, is beyond the statute of limitations for collection in my state. 

Despite this, Portfolio Recovery Associates continues to pursue me aggressively. I have been unemployed for several years, and their repeated communications are causing me unnecessary stress and harassment. 

I request that regulatory authorities investigate this companys conduct, confirm the validity and enforceability of this alleged debt, and require Portfolio Recovery Associates to cease all further collection activity unless they can provide verifiable proof that the debt is valid and legally collectible.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-12 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
I am submitting this complaint against the XXXX major credit bureausExperian, XXXX, and XXXX ongoing, systemic violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and failure to comply with XXXX XXXX Format and XXXX industry standards. 

Despite submitting multiple disputes concerning inaccurate, unverifiable, and/or outdated negative items on my credit reports, the credit bureaus have consistently responded with vague verified as accurate outcomeswithout producing a single shred of documentary evidence or conducting a lawful investigation as required under 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ).

Instead, they rely on the deeply flawed and automated e-OSCAR system, which merely forwards dispute codes to furnishers and accepts their response without independent verification. This practice has been widely criticized by the CFPB and ruled inadequate in court.

Violations and Legal Basis : The following violations form the basis of this complaint : 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ) Failure to maintain reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) Failure to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( b ) Furnisher failure to correct or delete disputed information Metro 2 and CDIA Guidelines Failure to comply with reporting format and data integrity standards Further, the credit bureaus use of e-OSCAR has been ruled insufficient in legal precedent : " A credit reporting agency XXXX not rely blindly on the [ furnisher 's ] investigation. The agency has an obligation to conduct a reasonable investigation itself. '' XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX Cir. XXXX ) These harms are measurable, preventable, and attributable to willful negligence and disregard of consumer protection law. 

XXXX XXXX BANK XXXX Account Number XXXX Open Date XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number XXXX Open Date XXXX XXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number XXXX Open Date XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number XXXX Open Date XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number XXXX Open Date XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number XXXX Open Date XX/XX/XXXX Relief Requested : I am requesting that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau take appropriate supervisory or enforcement action and require Experian, EXXXX XXXX XXXX to : Immediately delete all negative items previously disputed that can not be verified with complete documentation Cease reporting unverifiable data and require original source validation for all disputes Re-review investigation procedures and prohibit reliance solely on e-OSCAR as a substitute for human reinvestigation Certify in writing that corrective actions have been taken and notify all furnishers and third-party users of the updated information

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 2025-09-12 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: IA

Complaint narrative:
The consumer reporting agency has willfully violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically 15 U.S.C. 1681b Permissible Purposes of Consumer Reports, by furnishing or reporting information on my credit file without any permissible purpose, written consent, or legal authorization. At no time did I grant authorization for this agency to obtain, use, or disclose my consumer information, and the continued reporting of such entries constitutes an unlawful act that compromises both the accuracy and integrity of my credit file. This misreporting has directly harmed my creditworthiness, caused emotional and financial distress, and placed undue barriers on my ability to secure credit, housing, and employment opportunities.

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 2025-09-12 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: AL

Complaint narrative:
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.

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 2025-09-12 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Trouble during payment process — Escrow, taxes, or insurance
Company: AMERICAN INTERNET MORTGAGE
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
My mortgage company insists that I change my address on my homeowners insurance to an abbreviated address to comply with loan requirements. The address on my insurance is the full correct address for this property. I asked the mortgage provider to correct the abbreviation in their records.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-12 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Auto debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am formally disputing the fraudulent accounts that have been reported under my name. These accounts are not mine, were never opened or authorized by me, and represent an inaccurate portrayal of my financial record. Their inclusion damages my creditworthiness, misleads potential creditors, and compromises the overall integrity of my credit 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