vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-19 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
This is now my third attempt to get Portfolio Recovery Associates to comply with federal law. They are reporting a {$390.00} debt ( Account # XXXX ) from XXXX XXXX to TransUnion without properly validating it, despite multiple disputes.

Under FDCPA 809 and FCRA 623, debt collectors must provide full legal validation of a debt upon request. Portfolio Recovery failed to do this. All they sent was : A generic monthly statement A vague bill of sale No signed contract No itemized billing or full account history They continue to report and verify the debt with the credit bureaus despite not meeting validation requirements. When I contacted them, they were rude, dismissive, and refused to honor the dispute sent through their own communication method ( email ). I have proof of this and recorded phone calls.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-19 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Old information reappears or never goes away
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
Transunion is displaying collection information from XXXX that is older than XXXX years. I requested the removal XXXX, XXXX, and was told it was accurate. The account is closed and the collection is out of date.

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 2025-06-19 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Could you please take a moment to review and examine the attached documents? I believe your expertise will be invaluable in ensuring their accuracy and completeness. Your feedback and insights would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter.

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 2025-06-19 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: CA

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

1681c-2 ) that you, the Experian credit reporting agency, block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. The following items do not belong to me and is a result of fraud that I did not authorize : Also, would like to have all addresses and names REMOVED from my credit report, except for my only name and address listed below : Name : XXXX XXXX Address : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX INQUIRIES : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Date XXXX XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date : XX/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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-19 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Equifax Information Services XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Georgia XXXX This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C.

1681c-2 ) that you, the Experian credit reporting agency, block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. The following items do not belong to me and is a result of fraud that I did not authorize : Also, would like to have all addresses and names REMOVED from my credit report, except for my only name and address listed below : Name : XXXX XXXX Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX ACCOUNTS : XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$2500.00} INQUIRIES : XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Date : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX Date : XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-19 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: MS

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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-19 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
Equifaxs repeated failure to address my disputes with care and thoroughness is now more than just negligenceit has become a pattern, one that echoes the same serious concerns the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has already investigated. I will not allow my credit file to remain stained by errors that Equifax has failed to verify or remove, especially when that failure comes at a direct cost to my well-being and future. You have an obligation to treat consumer disputes seriously, and yet it feels as though my concerns have been dismissed entirely.

According to 15 U.S.C. 1681i, Equifax is legally required to reinvestigate all disputed items within 30 days, and to delete any information that can not be fully and independently verified. That means verifiable proofnot assumptions, not recycled data from unreliable sources. Furthermore, under 15 U.S.C. 1681 ( a ) ( 5 ), any information found to be incomplete, inaccurate, or unverifiable must be corrected or removed entirely. I am demanding immediate corrective action, not another automated response. If you fail to do your job now, I will escalate this matter through every available channel. You are not just mishandling datayou are mishandling lives.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-19 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Communication tactics — Frequent or repeated calls
Company: TRANSWORLD SYSTEMS INC
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am receiving repeated, unwanted messages and harassment from TSI ( Transworld Systems Inc. ), claiming I owe a debt related to XXXX XXXX, which I do not recognize or owe. 

Despite not providing them any consent, they are sending me unsolicited texts and calls referencing account # XXXX. I have never received a debt validation notice, never confirmed any debt, and I have no relationship with this company. 

This is a clear violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) and possibly the Telephone Consumer Protection Act ( TCPA ). 

I demand immediate action : Cease all communication Provide debt validation under 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( b ) Prevent any attempt to report false tradelines to credit bureaus This ongoing harassment is causing emotional distress and unnecessary fear of credit damage. I am also pursuing legal counsel regarding these violations. 

Please investigate this company and ensure they cease all unlawful contact immediately.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-19 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
YOU ARE VIOLATING MY FCRA & FDCPA CONSUMER RIGHTS. The federal law under the FCRA states that to disclose my personal information, you have to have my written consent, making you liable for any remedy under the 15 U.S.C. Code 1681n ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) Civil Liability section. After reviewing my consumer report, I noticed your office again violated my privacy. Under 15 USC 1681 ( a ) ( 4 ).

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-19 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally request the removal of the security freeze on my credit file. Please find my personal information below to assist with identifying my file.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-19 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
Im beyond frustrated with the continued presence of false, damaging information on my TransUnion credit report. These aren't minor oversights or accidental typosthey are substantial and harmful misrepresentations that continue to sabotage my financial progress and personal stability. Ive gone through the formal dispute process in good faith, hoping the issues would be corrected responsibly, only to be met with silence and negligence. The failure to properly investigate and resolve these errors has left me feeling ignored, disrespected, and financially punished for mistakes I did not make. 

As a consumer, I have a legal right under the Fair Credit Reporting Act to a credit file that is completely accurate and substantiated by real, verifiable documentation. It is not my job to chase down proofIve done my part. If TransUnion can not produce direct and unquestionable evidence to support the continued reporting of these entries, then it is obligated by federal law to delete them immediately. This isnt a requestits a demand for compliance. If you continue to ignore my concerns, I will treat this as a willful violation of my rights and take further action to hold you accountable. My creditworthiness is not something I take lightly, and you should not either.

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 2025-06-19 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute the following inaccurate and unverifiable information on my credit report. I have attached copies of document and request letter to support my claim.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-19 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: TRANSWORLD SYSTEMS INC
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am filing a formal complaint against Transworld Systems Inc. regarding a {$5700.00} collection account they are reporting on behalf of Colorado XXXX University. 

I have not received any documentation validating this debt. Transworld Systems has not provided a signed enrollment agreement, an itemized breakdown of charges, or any evidence of their legal authority to collect and report this account. This violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 609 and 611, which require furnishers and bureaus to provide accurate and verifiable information. 

I am requesting full validation or deletion of this account.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-19 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
XXXX see supporting documentation concerning Equifax data breach'

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-19 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IL

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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-19 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

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.

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a 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 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-19 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

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.

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a 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 inaccurate.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-19 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: NY

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

1681c-2 ) that you, the Experian credit reporting agency, block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. The following items do not belong to me and is a result of fraud that I did not authorize : Also, would like to have all addresses and names REMOVED from my credit report, except for my only name and address listed below : Name : XXXX XXXX Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX NY XXXX ACCOUNTS : XXXX  - Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$18000.00} XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX  - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-19 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I submitted a formal written dispute to TransUnion concerning multiple inaccurate and derogatory items on my credit report, including charge-offs and collections. As required under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681i ), TransUnion had 30 days to investigate and either verify or remove the disputed accounts.

It has been over 30 days since my dispute was submitted, and TransUnion has failed to provide any documentation or verification to support the continued reporting of these items. The accounts in question remain on my report without any response, update, or removal. 

XXXX XXXX  Account ending in XXXX : XXXX  XXXX Account ending in XXXX : XXXX Account XXXX in XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account ending in XXXX : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account ending in XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX I am requesting the removal of all hard inquiries, including but not limited to : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX AL XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX I am requesting the removal of all collections : XXXX XXXX  This is a clear violation of my rights under the FCRA. I am requesting that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau take action to compel TransUnion to : Provide documented proof of verification for each disputed item, or Permanently delete the accounts from my credit file I have attached a copy of my credit report and supporting documents.

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 2025-06-19 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: NY

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

1681c-2 ) that you, the XXXX  credit reporting agency, block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. The following items do not belong to me and is a result of fraud that I did not authorize : Also, would like to have all addresses and names REMOVED from my credit report, except for my only name and address listed below : Name : XXXX XXXX Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NY XXXX ACCOUNTS : XXXX XXXX  - Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/year>, Balance : {$36000.00}

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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-19 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute the collection account that you are reporting to the credit bureaus regarding an alleged debt from XXXX XXXX. Upon recently reviewing my credit reports, I was shocked to find this account listed. I have no knowledge or record of ever holding an account with XXXX XXXX, nor have I received any prior communication from your officeincluding but not limited to a phone call, text message, email, or the XXXX 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. Under the FDCPA, I have the right to request to dispute its validity. 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. I am hereby requesting that you immediately remove this collection account from all consumer credit reporting agencies ( Experian, XXXX, and XXXX  ) as it is unverified and disputed. Please respond to this dispute in writing within 30 days of receipt of this letter, as required by 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