vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-05 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:
I insist on the removal of these erroneous accounts from my credit report, as I never authorized their inclusion. It is vital that you expeditiously erase this misleading information from my records.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-05 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to bring attention to a concerning matter concerning my credit file. I have observed the presence of a collection entry from your agency, which has caught my attention as I was not previously informed about this collection. Furthermore, I hold serious doubts about the accuracy of the debt being claimed. As per the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, I have the right to request validation of the debt. Thus, I kindly request that you provide me with the required validation and take appropriate actions to address this issue.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-05 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX '' ) has viciously debanked me and is now engaged in a libel campaign against me, all in retaliation for my viral social media posts complaining about XXXX 'XXXX botched takeover of XXXX XXXX XXXX in XX/XX/year>. I have complained about XXXXXXXX XXXX debanking in other complaints to the CFPB but the regulators took no action. 

Emboldened by having faced no consequences for their retaliatory de-banking, XXXX is now aggressively destroying my reputation. They are reporting non-existent debt as delinquent to the consumer reporting agencies, which has destroyed my credit and increased the cost of borrowing when I can find credit. 

XXXX is in direct and intentional violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act as well as various state laws that protect consumers from abusive megabanks.

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 2025-02-05 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: TX

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. 
Account name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  has violated my rights. 

And according to the fair credit reporting act Whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report it shall follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates according to 15 USC 1681 ( e ) ( b ).

And according to 15 USC 1681 5 they are suppose to do this ( 5 ) Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information ( A ) In generallf, after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( 1 ) of any information disputed by a consumer, an item of the information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or can not be verified, the consumer reporting agency shall ( i ) promptly delete that item of information from the file of the consumer, or modify that item of information, as appropriate, based on the results of the reinvestigation; and ( ii ) promptly notify the furnisher of that information that the information has been modified or deleted from the file of the consumer.

and according to 15 USC 1681s-2 they are suppose to 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.

15 U.S.C. 1681B ( 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 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 2025-02-05 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to contest inaccurate information on my credit report in accordance with 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 and to formally request the blocking of this erroneous data. Enclosed is a copy of my Police Report/FTC identity theft report ( FTC REPORT NUMBERXXXX ) as evidence supporting my identity theft claim. As per 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2, upon submission of an identity theft report by a consumer, credit reporting agencies are obligated to block any information flagged by the consumer as stemming from identity theft within FOUR business days. The following information on my credit report is the result of identity theft and should be blocked : I am writing to notify you that I have fallen prey to identity theft. I have reached out to the Federal Trade Commission and lodged a complaint, which is enclosed for your reference. My credit report contains fraudulent ACCOUNTS and INQUIRIES that are not associated with me. 
All necessary documentation is included in this packet, and copies have been sent to your agency both via fax and through Certified mail. 
In addition, I request the immediate removal of the following fraudulent ACCOUNTS and INQUIRIES from my credit report. 
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

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 2025-02-05 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: I.C. System, Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to bring attention to a concerning matter concerning my credit file. I have observed the presence of a collection entry from your agency, which has caught my attention as I was not previously informed about this collection. Furthermore, I hold serious doubts about the accuracy of the debt being claimed. As per the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, I have the right to request validation of the debt. Thus, I kindly request that you provide me with the required validation and take appropriate actions to address this issue.

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 2025-02-05 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I have to once again request assistance on getting the credit bureau for the lack of update on balances and credit score. It hasnt been updated since XXXX after I made a complaint through here to get help on update. I had balances changed on one of my credit cards yet it was not recognied by the other bureaus. 
I rely on the update credit score to recieve my student loan so I need Transunion and Equifax to update their information. XXXX does a great job updating monthly. However, I realy this information updated urgently because I Must apply this week before the weekend if I want an update by tuesday. It's frusting how they dont update their information sooner.I even asked what I can do to make sure its updated sooner without submitting complaint and there was no clear answer. please help with credit information update.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-05 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
Accounts on my consumer report have been linked to identity theft, and I never provided written authorization, including a wet signature, for their inclusion. I recently communicated with your organization about this matter, and I am formally requesting the prompt blocking and removal of these accounts from my report. Their presence has caused significant emotional and financial distress, as they inaccurately represent my credit history and responsibilities. If this issue is not appropriately addressed, I am prepared to take legal action to protect my rights and seek resolution. These fraudulent items on my credit record have hindered my ability to achieve important financial goals, such as purchasing a home and meeting the needs of my family.

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 2025-02-05 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: OR

Complaint narrative:
I have not supplied proof under the doctrine of estoppel by silence, XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX. I pressume that no proof of the alleged debt, nor therefore any such debt, in fact therefore exist.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-05 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: OR

Complaint narrative:
I have not supplied proof under the doctrine of estoppel by silence, XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX. I pressume that no proof of the alleged debt, nor therefore any such debt, in fact therefore exist.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-05 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
Equifax has failed to fulfill its legal obligation under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation of disputed information on my credit report, leaving inaccurate or unverifiable accounts unresolved. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) has recently filed a lawsuit against Equifax, alleging systemic issues such as failing to forward consumer-provided evidence to furnishers, accepting unreliable responses, and failing to adequately notify consumers of dispute outcomes. These failures align with my experience, where Equifax has neither corrected nor removed disputed items despite the evidence I provided, causing ongoing harm to my credit standing. I am requesting immediate corrective action to remove or amend the disputed accounts, as Equifaxs inaction violates federal law and my rights as a consumer.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-05 00:00:00
Product: Debt or credit management — Credit repair services
Issue: Charged upfront or unexpected fees — 
Company: John C. Heath, Attorney at Law, PLLC
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
I received notification that I was involved in a class action lawsuit with Lexington Law. 
I was informed that they mailed out a check to an address I no longer live at. 
I was informed to submit the address change via e-mail to XXXX I have submitted the request more than 3 times. 
My old address XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Is were the check was mailed. 
My new address XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX I have reached out to XXXX XXXX and they have not updated my address.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-05 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Wrong amount charged or received — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
This is in reference to a complaint that I opened here with CFPB ( XXXX ). The complaint was closed but I have not received resolution from Wells Fargo. 
Wells Fargo closed the case that I had opened with them. They closed it without a solution. 

In that case I had opened with Wells Fargo, Wells Fargo had requested that the recipient that I had sent the money to get a letter from XXXXXXXX XXXX ( the recipient bank ) Indictating that XXXXXXXX XXXX did not receive the funds. 

XXXXXXXX XXXX provided the written statement that they did not receive the funds. They also provided proof ( bank statements from the recipient ) that the money did not arrive at the recipient 's bank account. 
Wells Fargo also stated in writing to me that they verified that the money was not received by any institution. 

However, Wells Fargo refuses to refund me the {$9000.00} to me. They instead want XXXX XXXX, the recipient, to go back to XXXXXXXX XXXX  AGAIN to request the same written statements. 

It is clear that Wells Fargo is going in circles and is not taking responsibility and they refuse to return my money. 

I have been opening cases with Wells Fargo now since XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX. It's been 2 and a half years and this is unacceptable. XXXX does not have the money and they have provided written statements attesting to that. There is nothing else the recipient needs to get from XXXX. 

Wells Fargo must refund the money to me. It's none of my business whether or when they recover it from their system. But it must be refunded to me immediately without any further requests from me or from XXXX. 
Wells Fargo has the XXXX XXXX XXXXs and it's their responsibility to track and recover the money. 

Please, how can you make Wells Fargo stop putting me in circles on this issue? It can not be acceptable.

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 2025-02-05 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: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I got my new credit report and realized that several credit cards have been opened in my name and they also have high balances. I contacted the companies and they said I should report identity theft to the police. I am really worried because my purse was stolen on the street a few weeks ago and I reported it to the police quickly, but I always receive notifications that my credit is being used those account is fraudulent XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-05 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
I have not supplied proof under the doctrine of estoppel by silence, XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX  ) XXXX XXXX XXXX. I pressume that no proof of the alleged debt, nor therefore any such debt, in fact therefore exist.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-05 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
I have not supplied proof under the doctrine of estoppel by silence, XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX  ) XXXX XXXX XXXX. I pressume that no proof of the alleged debt, nor therefore any such debt, in fact therefore exist.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-05 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: ENOVA INTERNATIONAL, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
The existence of a derogatory rating on my account is causing me significant concern. I am deeply worried about its potential impact on my credit. It has already resulted in the denial of a recent loan application and an increase in the interest rates on my existing credit accounts. I want to emphasize the severe financial and emotional distress that this negative rating has caused me and will continue to cause until it is resolved.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-05 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
Experian has failed to meet its legal obligations under the Fair Credit Reporting Act by not conducting a reasonable investigation of the disputed information on my credit report. This has resulted in unresolved inaccuracies. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently filed a lawsuit against Experian for systemic issues like these. My experience mirrors these failures, as Experian has not corrected or removed the inaccurate information I reported.

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 2025-02-05 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: Westlake Services, LLC
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
The existence of a derogatory rating on my account is causing me significant concern. I am deeply worried about its potential impact on my credit. It has already resulted in the denial of a recent loan application and an increase in the interest rates on my existing credit accounts. I want to emphasize the severe financial and emotional distress that this negative rating has caused me and will continue to cause until it is resolved.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-05 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: AR

Complaint narrative:
I reviewed my Consumer Reports and noticed that there was an inaccurate account on my credit report. 
ACCOUNT NAME : XXXXXXXX XXXX  ACCT # XXXX Consumer Reporting Agencies have assumed a vital role and have a responsibility to report Consumer information to the best of their ability with maximum accuracy. 
They are illegally reporting.

This is a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and these disputed items may not appear on my credit report if they can't be verified by any evidence or proof.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-05 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
These can be combined on my credit report, you have shown incorrect accounts that should not be there at all. This is not only unjust to me, but it's also concerning, because I've never done or made any of the things you accuse me of. If you don't look into these accounts, I'll take legal action against you.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-05 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: CT

Complaint narrative:
I settled debts with Bank of America and XXXX and they still kept bad remarks on my credit report id like removed

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 2025-02-05 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer — Trouble with how payments are being handled
Company: MOHELA
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
I had submitted a payment to MOHELA for {$3500.00} on XX/XX/year> when I thought I had to make a payment when actuality, new policies had it so that I did not have to make a payment. When I learned that this payment was not actually necessary, I requested a refund for this payment. I later learned however that the request was canceled ( unbeknownst to me ) when the MOHELA system transitioned to another platform in the summer of 2024. Since then, I again requested the refund which has still not been processed. I have contacted MOHELA via phone on multiple occasions with the bulk of the time being spent on hold ( at least 10 hours in total ) and was told that the money is stuck with the Department of Treasury without any signs of progress and certainly no steps toward resolution or end date in sight. On every occasion of speaking with a MOHELA representative, it requires multiple phone transfers committing me to waiting even longer and having to re-explain the entire situation with every representative unclear on how to resolve the issue or escalate it further. There is never any record on my file of the conversations that have been had and no progress occurs. Most recently, we escalated this at least twice to a manager who attempts to escalate our case even further, again without any indication of when progress will be made, nor any way to inquire about updates. When we request for a more direct way to call back to request updates to this case, no contact information is provided. Multiple complaints were made online to MOHELA as well to no avail. It has been over a year since this overpayment was made with no indication that our refund will ever be processed and returned.

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