vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-29 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: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: CT

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CT XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, PA XXXX Subject : Dispute of Inaccurate Information on Credit Report Dear XXXX, I am writing to formally dispute an inaccurate item on my credit report. Upon reviewing my report, I noticed an error regarding an account from Midland Credit Management with a balance of {$2400.00}. 
The inaccuracy pertains to the payment status and amount past due. The report lists the payment status as Collection/Chargeoff, yet the amount past due is " Not Reported '', which is inconsistent. If the account is indeed in collections, the past due amount should be reflected. Additionally, if this debt has been charged off, further clarification is needed regarding the current standing and whether it has been transferred or settled. 
Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I request that you investigate this matter and correct any inaccuracies. Please provide documentation verifying the accuracy of the reported status or update the record accordingly. If the account can not be verified, it must be removed from my report immediately. 

Thank you, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-29 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to draw your attention to the fraudulent personal information associated with my identity. Certain accounts and transactions have been falsely attributed to me without my knowledge or consent, causing significant distress and concern. I have become a victim of identity theft and have taken immediate action by reporting the incident. It is crucial to address this matter promptly, as it has had a detrimental impact on both my financial well-being and personal reputation. I kindly request your cooperation in expeditiously removing all fraudulent information from my credit report and conducting a thorough investigation into this matter. I am fully prepared to provide any necessary evidence and, if required, take legal action to protect my rights and seek appropriate compensation. Your prompt attention to this urgent matter is sincerely appreciated.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-29 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
I did not consent to authorize nor benefit from the following account ( s ). Block and remove

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 2025-01-29 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:
I did not consent to authorize nor benefit from the following account ( s ). Block and remove

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-29 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Im reaching out for your help regarding the incorrect account listed on my credit report. This situation has damaged my reputation, and I urgently need your help. The way youve handled my credit report has left me struggling, as the inaccurate information has seriously tarnished my reputation. Its crucial that these errors are corrected so I can move forward with 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 2025-01-29 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: MO

Complaint narrative:
Hey, I went over my consumer report, and I noticed some hard inquiries that I didn't authorize, or l do not have knowledge of. I have called several times and let the credit reporting agencies and the companies know that the inquiries in the document included below are fraudulent and they have yet to be removed. They are not to supposed to be visible on my credit report. I never gave them permission nor written consent to report or to authorize the inquiry. By law this is aggravated identity theft. 18 U.S. Code 1028A

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 2025-01-29 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Phoenix Financial Services LLC
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I went to XXXX XXXX XXXX on XXXX XXXX in XXXX NY on XX/XX/year>2023. I was seen viaXX/XX/XXXX at the clinic. I was prescribed a medication that I ended up being allergic to. I called and asked them to send a new script to my pharmacy. They said they would really like to see me in person because the first visit was not live ( i was there, the doctor was not ). I refused and said i didn't want to pay for another visit. They wrote in my file that i would NOT be charged. The call was also recorded. Against my better judgement, i decided to go in since i would not be charged. They say me, wrote a new script and I was on my way. Then i get a bill in the mail for that visit. I called and they told me to ignore it. They missed the note and it would be fixed. Then I got another bill and called and they assured me this time, it would be fixed. Then i got sent to collections for {$44.00} to a collections agency called Phoenix Financial Services. I called them and explained the situation again. I told them i wanted to appeal the debt. They told me they would look into it and get back to me. They came back and said that they looked into it, no documentation of what they did, and the appeal was denied. I will not be paying this money as it is all about the principle. i have since heard that this collections agency has a lot of other complaints and lawsuits against them for doing this exact same thing to other people. I will also be submitting a complain to the Federal Trade Commission against XXXX. I will NEVER be doing business with them again. Please consider yourself warned.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-29 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
Balance is wrong. Fell into a financial crisis. Multiple surgeries. Covid pandemic

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-29 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding a request I received during a phone conversation with an Equifax supervisor. The supervisor informed me that in order to verify my identity and access my Equifax online account, I would be required to send a copy of my Social Security card and/or a W2 and/or a 1099 form to a po box .

Details of the Situation : Requesting Party : Equifax Method of Contact : Phone conversation with an Equifax supervisor Requested Information : A copy of my Social Security card and 1099 form Method of Submission : Sent by mail to a po box ( address provided during the phone conversation ) Reason for Request : To verify my identity in order to log into my Equifax account I am requesting the CFPBs assistance in investigating this matter for potential violations of my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and Identity Theft Protection Laws. During the phone conversation, the supervisor did not provide an adequate explanation for why these sensitive documents were required, nor did they offer a more secure or reasonable alternative to verify my identity. 

My Concerns : XXXX. XXXXnappropriate Method of Verification : I believe that this request is not consistent with standard practices for identity verification, which typically involve using the last XXXX digits of my Social Security number or answering security questions. 

XXXX. Security Risks : Sending my Social Security card and tax forms to a po box is an unacceptable risk for identity theft and fraud. 

XXXX. Failure to Provide Adequate Alternatives : I have not been provided with a reasonable alternative for verifying my identity securely without sending sensitive documents through mail. 

I am requesting that Equifax be required to provide me with a safer, more reasonable method to verify my identity without compromising my personal and financial information. 

Request for Action : XXXX. Investigation of the Legitimacy of the Request I request that the CFPB investigate whether this request from Equifax violates any consumer protection laws, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act. 

XXXX. Alternative Verification Method I request that Equifax be mandated to offer a more secure and standard verification method, such as online identity verification or answering security questions. 

I would appreciate it if you could look into this matter promptly and advise me of my options moving forward. 



Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-29 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
This inquiry appears unauthorized and potentially fraudulent, as I have no knowledge of these inquiries. Please take immediate action to rectify this issue. Refer to the attached documents for clarification.

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 2025-01-29 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: MD

Complaint narrative:
I have not supplied proof under XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2025-01-29 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: MI

Complaint narrative:
In Accordance with the Fair Reporting Act. The list below has violated my federally protected consumers rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) FCRA 605 ( b ) Block ACCOUNTS : XXXX XXXX / Account # : - XXXX XXXX   / Account # : - XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX  ) / Account # : - XXXX XXXX XXXX  ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) / Account # : - XXXX XXXX  ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX/ Account # : - XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX )/ Account XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX/ Account # : - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ) Account # : - XXXX XXXX XXXX / Account # : - XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Account # : - XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  / Account # : - XXXX INQUIRIES XXXX Miscellaneous Finance XX/XX/year> XXXX XXXX XXXX  Credit Cards XX/XX/year> XXXX XXXX XXXX  Credit Cards XX/XX/year> TransUnion 15 U.S.C 1681 Section 602 A . State I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than Records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 U.S.C 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is in accurate.

15 USC 1681EB 15 USC 1681B 15 USC 1681 C-2 15 USC 1692g 15 USC 1681IS-2 15 USC 1681i 15 USC 1681b 15 USC 1681i 15 USC 1681b - 15 USC 1681IS-2 15 USC 1692g 15 USC 1681 BA2 15 U.S. CODE 1681e- 15 USC 1681 ( 2 ) ( a ) ( i ) Delete the above late payments from my consumer reports, this agency is in violation 15 USC 1681.

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 2025-01-29 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
My account with EQUIFAX XXXX XXXX was never late! I have had exceptional payment history all payments were placed on Autopay. This late payment that is reporting is a result on a systematic error on their end processing my payment.

This was clearly a billing error made my the company and is not a reflection of my payment experience which violates USC Code 1681eb. This error has caused severe hard to my reputation, my character, my mode of living and to my family!

I demand the late payment to be updated.

They are not in compliance with the following law. 15 USC 1666b and its requirements set the standards and the guidance for a creditor to treat a payment as late, yet they are reporting a payment as late and they did not comply with the law!

15 USC 1666b ( a ) Time to make payments A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose, unless the creditor has adopted reasonable procedures designed to ensure that each periodic statement including the information required by section 1637 ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than 21 days before the payment due date. 


EQUIFAX XXXX XXXX Never Sent the periodic statement along with the disclosures from section 1637 ( b ).

I have requested proof that this information was mailed or delivered 21 days before the payment due date and this information was requested in good faith pursuant rule 1002 and It was never provided. 


This is unfair, illegal, fraudulent, and not equitable to me as a consumer! 


Update the late payments from my consumer reports

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-29 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: CA

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 2025-01-29 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Other transaction problem — 
Company: Block, Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I am filing a complaint against Cash App ( Block , Inc. ) due to inadequate customer service and unfair practices, which violate the Consumer Financial Protection Act ( CFPA ). Specifically, Cash App failed to take timely and effective measures to prevent and address fraud on their platform, leaving my account vulnerable and unprotected.

Furthermore, their dispute resolution proce was unfair and deceptive, as they did not comply with error resolution requirements under the Electronic Fund Transfer Act ( EFTA ) and Regulation E. These actions have caused significant inconvenience and financial loss, and I seek appropriate redress for these violations

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-29 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: TN

Complaint narrative:
I respectfully request that you promptly and decisively take action to remove the fraudulent accounts from my credit report.

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 2025-01-29 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: UT

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/year> Equifax Information Services LLC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Subject : Dispute of Charge-Off on My Credit Report Under 15 U.S.C. 1681i Dear Equifax Dispute Department, I am writing to formally dispute the accuracy of a charge-off that appears on my credit report. According to 15 U.S.C. 1681i of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), consumer reporting agencies are required to ensure the completeness and accuracy of the information included in a consumers credit report.

The charge-off in question appears to be inaccurate and unverified. Therefore, I am requesting that you : Conduct a thorough investigation of this item in compliance with 15 U.S.C. 1681i.

Verify the validity of this charge-off directly with the original creditor.

Remove the item from my credit report if it can not be verified or is found to be inaccurate.

Laws Being Violated : 15 U.S. Code 6801 : Protection of personal information.

15 U.S. Code 6802 : Obligations regarding the disclosure of personal information.

15 U.S. Code 6803 : Disclosure of privacy policies.

15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ) : Accuracy of credit reports.

15 U.S. Code 1681a ( d ) ( 2 ) : Exclusion of certain transactions from credit reports.

18 U.S. Code 1028A : Aggravated identity theft.

These violations indicate a failure to protect my consumer rights under federal law. If the charge-off can not be verified as accurate, it must be promptly removed from my credit report.

Relevant Law : 15 U.S.C. 1681i This section of the FCRA requires consumer reporting agencies to investigate disputed information. Specifically : ( a ) Reinvestigation of Disputed Information ( 1 ) Reinvestigation Required : If the completeness or accuracy of any item of information contained in a consumer 's file at a consumer reporting agency is disputed by the consumer, and the consumer notifies the agency directly of such dispute, the agency shall conduct a reasonable reinvestigation to determine whether the disputed information is inaccurate, and record the current status of the disputed information, or delete the item from the file, within 30 days.

As stated by law, you are required to complete your investigation within 30 days and provide me with a written response.

To assist in your investigation, I am including copies of my identification and proof of address. Please confirm receipt of this dispute and notify me once the necessary corrections have been made.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. You may contact me via email at XXXX or by mail at the address provided above. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief