vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-19 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: NY

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

1681c2 ) that you, the Experian 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 XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX ACCOUNTS : XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX - Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$1100.00} These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO 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, 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 2025-08-19 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: AL

Complaint narrative:
" I was utterly shocked and devastated upon discovering unauthorized accounts, credit inquiries and inaccurate personal information made or reported without my knowledge or consent. Despite my efforts to seek clarification from the creditors, they have shamefully failed to provide the necessary information. I demand immediate action and transparency from the creditors. The creditors must provide detailed information on each account and inquiry, including dates, purposes, and types of credit products involved, furnish relevant application documents, and present evidence of explicit authorization for each inquiry. Please see the attached file for what I am complaining about! 

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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 2025-08-19 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute the collection account that XXXX is reporting to the credit bureaus regarding an alleged debt. Upon recently reviewing my credit reports for the intention of purchasing a home, I was shocked to find this collection listed. I have no knowledge or record of ever holding an account with this company, nor have I received any prior communication from your officeincluding but not limited to a phone call, text message, email, or the Dunning notice required by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). This lack of notification raises serious concerns regarding the legitimacy, accuracy, and ownership of this alleged debt. This erroneous reporting has caused me significant harm, including difficulty obtaining credit and jeopardizing my pending home loan application. Given that I have not received any required notice or verification as outlined under 15 U.S.C. 1692g, this collection account appears to be in violation of federal law

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 2025-08-19 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Nelnet, Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
My Nelnet student loans were reported XXXX days late across XXXX accounts in [ month/year ]. However, my deferment was later approved, and my loans are now current. I contacted Nelnet to request removal or correction, but they declined. The late marks remain on my credit reports, lowering my score by XXXX points. I am requesting investigation and correction so the reporting reflects my deferment approval and current status.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-19 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( XXXX ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of TILA US Code 1666B since I was never late. " I recently reviewed my consumer report and noticed an incorrect late payment record. I have always maintained timely payments on this account. Under the Fair Credit Billing Act ( XXXX ) and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ), creditors are required to accurately report consumer transactions and provide a mechanism for correcting errors in a timely manner. Please conduct an investigation into this matter, and if you can not provide documentary evidence of these supposed late payments, I demand these payments to be updated to on time as they should be as I was NEVER late. I expect these updates to be made promptly, in compliance with the law.

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 2025-08-19 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Payday loan debt
Issue: Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly — Talked to a third-party about your debt
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: IN

Complaint narrative:
Subject : Complaint Regarding Misclassification of Business Line of Credit American Express Dear [ CFPB/BBB Representative ], I am submitting this complaint regarding the handling of my business line of credit with American Express XXXX The account was in the amount of {$150000.00} for my company, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. I repaid approximately {$110000.00} before experiencing financial hardship in XXXX, which made it difficult to continue payments. 

Instead of addressing the hardship, American Express improperly treated this as a personal loan and transferred it to a third-party collector. As a result, negative information has been reported on my personal credit file, which I believe is a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). In addition, assigning and collecting this obligation as if it were a consumer debt may also violate the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). 

Attached you will find my detailed complaint letter outlining the facts and the relief I am seeking. 

I respectfully request that this matter be reviewed and that American Express be required to : Correctly classify the account as a business line of credit. 

Remove all negative personal credit reporting related to this account. 

Cease improper collection activities through XXXX parties. 

Work directly with me toward a fair and accurate resolution. 

Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-19 00:00:00
Product: Debt or credit management — Debt settlement
Issue: Confusing or misleading advertising or marketing — 
Company: Healthcare Collections-I, LLC
State: WI

Complaint narrative:
I keep getting phone calls from what seems to be the same company looking for someone who must of had my phone number before me, I have had this phone number now for XXXX years. I have informed them about this more then once now and they keep calling. They have called so far XXXX times within a week. There are different numbers showing up on my called ID but the automated voice mails they leave are the same. I tried getting a name and a address of where they are located. I was given an address of XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX Texas. The latest number that called me was XXXX. I am not sure if this is a scam or if it is a actual debt collector. If this is a debt collector I would like to take legal action as I informed them more then once that I am not the person they are looking for and to stop calling this number. I do have all voice mails saved. If someone could please get back to about this that would be great. 

Thanks XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Untimely response
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-19 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes — 
Company: DISCOVER BANK
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
In XXXX of 2024, I applied for a Discover secured credit card with a limit of {$200.00}. I had no credit history and just wanted to raise my credit score before I graduate college. I filled out all the information, paid the {$200.00} security deposit, and got the card delivered to me with no issues. After finalizing the whole process, I went to make the first payment with my new card. It immediately declined. 
After going home and looking into it, I noticed that I could not make any edits to my account or look into what was wrong. I received an alert saying an explanation is being sent in the mail. Weeks later, I am told that I have a credit bureau fraud alert set on my account because they could not verify my information. I reached out to customer service and was told that they had requested my tax transcripts and did not receive them. However, I never received a request about this and was taken completely off guard. I was on the phone with customer service for almost half an hour, and they finally mailed my {$200.00} security deposit back to me 2 months later. After that, I applied for XXXX XXXX  card and have had no issues ; XXXX XXXX has been great! 
I thought the problems had been solved, but now, almost a year later, my credit score is still suffering from Discovers mistake. Although it is listed as an account I opened and used ( which I guess I understand. Opened is accurate, but I never made a single purchase with it ), it is also listed that my monthly payments were XXXX. This has made me unable to apply for better accounts like the XXXX XXXX XXXX, due to too low payment history, payment on revolving accounts too low, too many accounts, and lack of loan information. 
I have made every payment on time with my XXXX XXXX card and never even had the chance to make a payment with my Discover card, yet my score still suffers. I chose Discover because of all the great things I heard about them, but this has been an absolutely terrible experience that hasnt just taken up my time, but also still hurts my score to this day and will continue to do so despite me paying the money they requested on time and owing them nothing else.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-19 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:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you -- credit reporting agency, block 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. I am concerned about the validity and accuracy of your recent investigation of these accounts that are reporting on my credit report. Last month I requested an investigation because I felt the item was not being reported legally. Couple of days ago I received a letter stating that you have ceased investigation of my credit reports because, in your opinion, you believe that I have used a third party credit repair agency. Not only do I believe this to be a stall tactic on your part to grant you an additional XXXX  days to comply with my original request, but I believe it to be a blatant violation of the FCRA. 

I have attached a copy of my government issued ID as well as mail showing proof of address. So, there shouldnt be any confusion or stall tactics on your end. I have maintained a careful record of my communications with you for the purpose of filing a complaint with the FTC should you continue in your non-compliance.

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 2025-08-19 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: KY

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

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-19 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I recently obtained my credit report and found information that is inaccurate and harmful to my credit history. Specifically, my credit file contains the following accounts that I never authorized to be reported, nor did I give my consent for them to be furnished to any credit reporting agency : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX At no time did I provide written authorization, verifiable electronic consent, or any other form of permission allowing this information to be included in my credit file. 

LEGAL VIOLATIONS : Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681b, a consumer 's credit file may only contain information obtained for a permissible purpose, which generally requires the consumer 's express consent. The inclusion of these accountswithout documented proof of my consentconstitutes a direct violation of this section and represents the unauthorized use and disclosure of my non-public personal information. 

Additionally, under FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), when a consumer submits a report to the Federal Trade Commission XXXX FTC ) identifying disputed information, the credit reporting agency must block that information within XXXX ( XXXX ) business days. I submitted such a report to the FTC ( Report Number : XXXX ), which clearly identifies the disputed items. Despite this, Equifax continues to report these accounts, causing ongoing harm. 

Equifax has also failed to meet its obligations under FCRA 1681e ( b ), which requires that credit reporting agencies maintain only accurate, verifiable, and complete information in a consumer 's file. The lack of verifiable documentation from the furnishers or the agency demonstrates that this legal standard has not been met. 

HARM CAUSED : As a result, my credit score has been negatively affected, limiting my access to credit, housing, and other essential financial opportunities. Specifically : I have been denied for legitimate credit applications due to this unauthorized account When approved for credit, I am forced to pay significantly higher interest rates I was recently denied rental housing because of this negative information My insurance premiums are higher due to credit-based pricing This has caused ongoing financial stress and embarrassment

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-19 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Telecommunications debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Harris & Harris, Ltd.
State: OR

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/year> change my service plan to just Internet see attached. Cancelled Service when my house sold in XXXX of XXXX. I called again in XX/XX/year>, spoke XXXX in XXXX because of this charge. She told me when I changed / service plan it renewed my contract. I explained that the house was sold and she said XXXX remove this charge from my bill because I sold my house and was moving out of state. I never signed ANYTHING agreeing to renew my contact.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-19 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
Under the FDCPA and FCRA, verification is not just a name matchit is a sworn affidavit or certified statement of truth. Per 15 U.S.C. 1681n, your continued reporting without proper verification is willful noncompliance. 

I demand proof of delivery of the initial dunning letter within 14 days of placing this account on my credit report, including a certified mail tracking number. If you can not provide this, you must delete this tradeline immediately and cease all collection activity, including reporting. 

I never had an account with XXXX XXXX, and you are neither the original creditor nor a valid assignee. Debt buyers are not creditors under the law. 

This account is still within the federal debt validation window, per 1006.34. Failure to comply will result in further action to seek justice for the harm caused.

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 2025-08-19 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: UT

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute fraudulent information on my credit report pursuant to 15 U.S.C 1681c-2 and to request that this information be blocked. I have enclosed a copy my Police Report/FTC identity theft report ( FTC REPORT XXXX : XXXX ) to support my identity theft claim. Under 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 when a consumer submits an identity theft report, credit reporting agencies must block any information identified by the consumer as resulting from identity theft within four business days. 
To following information on my credit report is the result of identity theft and should be blocked : ACCOUNTS : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX INQUIERES XXXX - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX As required by 15 U.S.C 1681c-2, please block this fraudulent information from my credit report immediately. This information should be blocked for one year, at which point i may request an extension of the block. During the block, you XXXX not report no longer contains any fraudulent information. Several times I have called the bureau reporting these fraudulent accounts in my report and CREDIT BUREAU has not wanted to give me a solution to this problem where I am being totally affected to be able to acquire a new house for my children, these collections were eliminated and not verified by others bureaus I don't understand how they usually say that these accounts are mine, I have requested contracts from this company with my information and for more than 60 days I have not received any response from them, please help me immediately delete these accounts. Here I add the FTC report, hoping that you make a better decision in my situation, thank you

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 2025-08-19 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: CA

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

1681c2 ) that you, the Experian credit reporting agencys block the information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft, and fraud within four 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 XXXX  Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  Date : XX/XX/XXXX ACCOUNTS : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00} XXXX  - Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$10000.00} XXXX  - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$2400.00} XXXX  XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$400.00} XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX  - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$400.00} XXXX  - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$3100.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$43000.00} These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO 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 US 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