vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-25 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 ( 1 ) 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 ( FCBA ) 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 2025-09-25 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: OH

Complaint narrative:
Dear Equifax 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. 
The specific information I am disputing is as follows : FRAUDULENT ACCOUNTS : XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-25 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement — Credit card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase on your statement
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: KS

Complaint narrative:
I purchased {$7000.00} in cabinetry from XXXX XXXX  Online on XX/XX/XXXX ( Order # XXXX, Invoice # XXXX ). Several items were never delivered ( roll-out trays ), some were incorrect ( I was promised a single-bin trash pull-out but received a double-bin that does not fit ), and others were incomplete ( unfinished bar back panel ). The merchant refused to resolve these issues or file the required XXXX  claim. 

I filed a dispute with Bank of America on XX/XX/XXXX, after exhausting all efforts with the merchant. At one point, Bank of America informed me that I would receive a credit, but when the time arrived they both denied the credit and denied my claim ( XX/XX/XXXX ), citing outside the dispute timeframes. The denial letter provided no clear explanation of the XXXX rules applied. At the same time, my Bank of America mobile app still showed the case status as XXXX XXXX of XXXX Researching, directly contradicting their denial letter. 

I formally requested copies of all evidence and documentation Bank of America used in making their decision, but to date they have not provided it. 

XXXX dispute rules allow for hardship and delayed discovery exceptions. I acted promptly upon discovering the merchants failure and provided supporting documentation. Bank of America ignored these rules, contradicted themselves, and denied my claim unfairly.

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 2025-09-25 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: AFNI INC.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
I was sent a letter from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX in subrogation of a loss, saying the loss occurred XX/XX/year>. Letter said " XXXX maintains the facts of the incident indicate that you may be liable for payments that XXXX made to its policy holder as a result of the loss. XXXX believes that they are entitled to recover some or all of this money from you. In handling this claim, comparative negligence laws of your state will be considered. The damage claim amount is {$6300.00}. '' I was in no accident, I do not have XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX I was not involved in any loss to any individual at that time, and Afni does not and has not provided any facts or evidence proving that I have, and they did not present them to me in any way. This is either on account of stolen identity, misplaced identity or fraudulent activities made by the company. 

I was also told by Afni to provide payment and present insurance coverage, I will not present any information or background data unless legally required to do so.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-25 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:
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 : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00} 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 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
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-25 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 : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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/XXXX, Balance XXXX {$100.00} 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 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
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-25 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: DE

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to file a formal complaint against Experian, a consumer reporting agency, for their failure to comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and rectify a violation regarding the reinsertion of previously deleted material into my credit report. 
On XX/XX/year>, I sent a letter to Experian notifying them of the reinsertion of XXXX XXXX account number XXXX into my credit report without proper certification of accuracy and notification to me, as mandated by FCRA Section 611 ( B ). Despite waiting for 35 days after sending the letter, Experian has failed to remove the reinserted account from my credit report, continuing to violate FCRA regulations. 
Experian 's actions have caused significant inconvenience and potential harm to my credit profile, impacting my ability to access fair credit terms and financial opportunities. Despite my efforts to resolve this matter directly with Experian, they have neglected to take appropriate action, demonstrating a lack of accountability and compliance with federal consumer protection laws.

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 2025-09-25 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I am broken and exhausted from carrying this burden that was never mine and that has completely destroyed my life. My identity was stolen and misused without my knowledge or consent, leaving me trapped in a nightmare I did not create, with fraudulent accounts and inquiries tied to my name tearing apart my financial stability, my dignity, and my peace of mind. Every day I live with unbearable stress and anxiety, watching how my reputation is dragged through the mud by debts and marks that do not belong to me. This is not just paperwork, this is my life, and it is being torn apart. I am begging for help, pleading that all of these fraudulent accounts and inquiries be IMMEDIATELY BLOCKED and PERMANENTLY REMOVED so I can have a chance to recover what was unjustly taken from me. Among the fraudulent inquiries that were never made by me are : XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXXXXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX. In addition, the following accounts also form part of the fraud committed in my name and I beg you to confirm their removal from my report as quickly as possible, because the damage in my life is already irreparable : XXXX XXXX XXXX  Credit Card Opened in XX/XX/XXXX Account number XXXX ; XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Credit Card Opened in XX/XX/XXXX Account number XXXX ; XXXX ( Original creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ) Loan Opened in XX/XX/XXXX Account number XXXX. Please act fast, because every day that passes with these fraudulent accounts under my name the suffering grows deeper, and I can not continue to live under this weight that does not belong to me.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-25 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Communication tactics — Frequent or repeated calls
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am filing a complaint against Midland Credit Management regarding repeated and improper debt collection practices. 

Midland Credit contacted my boyfriend, even though we are not married and he is not responsible for any of my financial obligations. They disclosed information about an alleged debt to him without my consent. This violates the FDCPAs restrictions on third-party communications. 

The alleged debt they referenced is approximately XXXX XXXX XXXX. Based on the statute of limitations in my state, I understand that this debt is long past the period during which it can be legally enforced. Despite this, Midland continues to pursue contact. 

I consider their actions to be harassment and a violation of my consumer rights. I am requesting that the CFPB review this matter, require Midland to cease contacting me and unrelated third parties, and confirm that they can not attempt to collect on a time-barred debt. 

Supporting information : Date of most recent contact : XXXX Method of contact : Phone call made to my boyfriend regarding my alleged debt Amount in question : Unknown I am also submitting a cease and desist letter directly to Midland Credit Management demanding they stop contacting me or third parties regarding this matter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-25 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:
This letter is a formal notice of dispute under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) regarding inaccurately reported late payment dates on the above-referenced account appearing in my credit file. 
The reported derogatory payment data is factually and legally incorrect and constitutes a violation of my rights under multiple federal statutes. 
Creditor Name : [ XXXX XXXX ] Account Number : [ XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ] Creditor Name : [ XXXX XXXX ] Account Number : [ XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ] Creditor Name : [ XXXX ] Account Number : [ XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ] Creditor Name : [ XXXX XXXX ] Account Number : [ XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ] Creditor Name : [ XXXX XXXX ] Account Number : [ XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ] Creditor Name : [ XXXX ] Account Number : [ XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ] Creditor Name : [ XXXX ] Account Number : [ XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ]

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-25 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am reporting unauthorized credit inquiries on my credit report, made without my knowledge or consent. I had no dealings with the companies listed and did not authorize access to my credit file, which violates FCRA 1681b. This may be linked to identity theft. Ive filed an FTC Identity Theft Report and request a proper resolution. 
Unauthorized inquiries to be removed : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/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 2025-09-25 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX 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/year> XXXX XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/year> 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 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
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-25 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to delete the following information in my file. The items I need deleted are listed in the report. I am a victim of identity theft and did not make the charge. I ask that the items be deleted to correct my credit report. I reported the theft of my identity to the Federal Trade Commission and I also have enclosed copies of the Federal Trade Commissions Identity Theft Affidavit. Please delete the items as soon as possible.

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 2025-09-25 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I suspect these accounts were added to my credit report through fraudulent means. I request their immediate removal following a detailed investigation. Attached are relevant documents.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-25 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
The account is being reported by Credit Acceptance Corporation ( CREDITACPT ) as an auto loan repossession with a past-due balance of $ XXXXThis reporting is inaccurate, incomplete, and unverifiable in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681i. specifically : 1.The underlying contract and financial instrument are in active dispute regarding their validity and compliance with consumer protection laws.

2. There is no evidence provided of a lawful repossession, including required pre- and post-repossession notices or accounting of the alleged deficiency balance.

3. The reported balance of {$14000.00} has not been validated with supporting documentation such as the original contract, payment records, or itemized charges.

4. The furnisher ( Credit Acceptance ) has failed to properly mark this account as disputed, which is required under FCRA 623 ( a ) ( 3 ).

Requested Action : Pursuant to FCRA 611 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ), I request that you conduct a reasonable reinvestigation of this account. If Credit Acceptance can not provide proper validation within the statutory timeframe, I demand that this tradeline be deleted from 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-25 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
THESE ACCOUNTS DO NOT BELONG TO ME AND ARE NEGATIVELY IMPACTING MY CREDIT REPUTATION. PLEASE REMOVE THEM FROM MY CREDIT REPORT, AS THEY ARE A RESULT OF IDENTITY THEFT. 

XXXX  XXXX XXXX # XXXX XX/XX/XXXX -- {$0.00} XXXX  XXXX XXXX # XXXX XX/XX/XXXX -- {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX XX/XX/XXXX -- {$0.00}

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