vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-21 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
Consumer Reporting Agencies play a crucial role in gathering and assessing consumer credit information. However, they must exercise their responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and respect for the consumers right to privacy. The banking system relies on accurate and fair credit reporting, and when these reporting methods are unfair, it undermines public trust, which is vital for the system 's stability. I never gave my explicit, written consent for these agencies to report my information, which is a violation of 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ). This violation has led to an alleged case of identity theft, breaching 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. The accounts in question are not related to any transactions made by me.

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act was created to ensure that laws and procedures are in place to protect consumers from abusive, deceptive, and unfair practices by debt collectors. In this case, the company has violated 15 U.S. Code 1692f, which prohibits debt collectors from using unfair or unconscionable means to collect a debt. Specifically, they can not collect any amounts that arent explicitly authorized by the agreement or allowed by law. Additionally, the company has violated 15 U.S. Code 1692e, which prohibits the use of false, deceptive, or misleading representations in debt collection efforts. This includes using deceptive methods to collect a debt or gather consumer information. Moreover, they are forbidden from contacting consumers at inconvenient times or places, or engaging in behavior that harasses or abuses consumers.

In this case, the company has harassed me by claiming I owe a debt that I do not recognize as my responsibility. They have also contacted me at inconvenient times and places, in violation of the law. 
Disputed Accounts : XXXX. INACCURATE Direct VIOLATION XXXX XXXX XXXX Billing ERROR % XXXX UPDATE ACCT TO PAID AS AGREED XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX XXXX. INACCURATE Direct VIOLATION XXXX XXXX XXXX Billing ERROR % XXXX UPDATE ACCT TO PAID AS AGREED XXXXXXXX Account Number : XXXX XXXX. This collection account violates the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1692g ) and the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681 ), as it has not been properly validated ; failure to remove it will result in legal action for non-compliance with federal law XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX Please remove it from my credit report

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-21 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Subject : Debt Validation and Cease & Desist Notice To Whom It May Concern, I am writing as legal notice regarding your attempt to collect an alleged debt from me related to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Account Number XXXX. I want to make it explicitly clear that I am not aware of this debt and have no knowledge of this collection attempt prior to your communication on my credit report. This letter serves as a formal request for debt validation pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), 15 U.S.C. 1692g. Additionally, this serves as a cease and desist notice requiring you to halt all collection efforts until the requested documentation is provided.

Please provide me with the following information : Detailed Payment History A complete record of all payments made by me on this account, including dates and amounts.

Contract with My Signature A copy of any agreement bearing my signature that establishes my obligation to pay the original creditor.

Insurance Claim Information Documentation indicating whether an insurance claim has been filed related to this debt.

Proof of Chain of Title Evidence proving that you have the legal right to collect on this debt, including a full chain of title showing the transfer of ownership from the original creditor to your company.

Until I receive the requested validation, you are required to cease all collection activities, including phone calls, written correspondence, legal actions, or any negative reporting to credit agencies. Failure to provide the requested information will be considered a violation of my rights under the FDCPA and may be met with legal action. I will not hesitate to report any noncompliance to the XXXX XXXX XXXX, the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ), and my state attorney general.

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urthermore, let this letter serve as notice that I do not consent to any further contact regarding this matter, except through written correspondence verifying the debts validity. Any further attempts to collect this debt without proper validation will be considered harassment and pursued accordingly under federal and state law. I expect a response within 30 days of your receipt of this letter. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-21 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: MN

Complaint narrative:
I have not supplied proof under the doctrine of estoppel by silence, Engelhardt V. Gravens ( mo ) 281 SW 715.719. I pressume that no proof of the alleged debt, nor therefore any such debt, in fact therefore exist.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: DC

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX, I called Experian Credit Bureau, requesting my personal information be corrected and updated. My name ( s ) is incorrect, misspelled, my address is incorrect, and employment is incorrect. My request was to spell my name correctly, correct my address to ONLY my current address and remove other addresses that are not mine. I asked for my old employer and previous employments to be removed. I was told by the Agent that my information could not be removed, but a note could be attached to my credit as a reference. I have several names listed and my name is misspelled. According to 15 U.S. Code SubSection 1679c, I, the Consumer, have the right to dispute inaccurate information on my credit report. I have requested twice by phone and once via mail to have the incorrect information removed. Each violation is an offense fined at {$1000.00} per. I have found a total of 3 ( collectively ) violations.

1. Incorrect name. {$1000.00}.

2. Name misspelled. {$1000.00} 3. Old addresses and incorrect addresses not removed. {$1000.00} 4. Old and invalid employers listed. {$1000.00} Totally {$4000.00}

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
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-21 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened to sue you for very old debt
Company: Professional Finance Company, Inc.
State: CO

Complaint narrative:
I received a letter from an attorney at professional finance company saying they would proceed with legal action if I did not pay a debt that I did not owe. I had insurance at the time of service and the hospital billed it incorrectly and they said they would re-bill to have it resolved.

The debt collectors reaching by out are also not licensed in my state to collect debt, -Colorado

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-21 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: CA

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 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 2025-03-21 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
Finding unauthorized accounts, credit inquiries, and false personal information made or reported without my knowledge or agreement completely stunned and grieved me. I've tried to get clarification from the creditors, but they have blatantly refused to give it to me. I demand that the creditors act immediately and be transparent. The creditors must submit pertinent application materials, show proof of express authority for each query, and give comprehensive details about each account and inquiry, including dates, purposes, and the kinds of credit products involved. To see what I'm complaining about, please refer to the attached file!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-21 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
These accounts and inquiries are involved in litigation and does not belong to me. I never established these accounts. These accounts are a result of fraud. I was contacted by a collection agency regarding the accounts that were obtained under my name. I have no knowledge of obtaining any of the accounts listed here in this affidavit report, and was told that I needed to complete this affidavit, along with submitting my personal identification to have the suspected fraudulent accounts investigated and removed immediately. 
XXXX  ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX ) XXXX Balance : {$210.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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

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 2025-03-21 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
Despite previous disputes and your failure to correct the inaccurate information on my credit report, this is a formal notice of intent to sue for continued violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). 

Your companys repeated negligence has caused me significant financial and personal harm. If these inaccuracies are not resolved immediately, I will have no choice but to pursue legal action under the following statutes : FCRA 15 U.S. Code 1681n Civil Liability for Willful Noncompliance FCRA 15 U.S. Code 1681o Civil Liability for Negligent Noncompliance FDCPA 15 U.S. Code 1692k Civil Liability for Debt Collection Practices Violations

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 2025-03-21 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
Despite previous disputes and your failure to correct the inaccurate information on my credit report, this is a formal notice of intent to sue for continued violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). 

Your companys repeated negligence has caused me significant financial and personal harm. If these inaccuracies are not resolved immediately, I will have no choice but to pursue legal action under the following statutes : FCRA 15 U.S. Code 1681n Civil Liability for Willful Noncompliance FCRA 15 U.S. Code 1681o Civil Liability for Negligent Noncompliance FDCPA 15 U.S. Code 1692k Civil Liability for Debt Collection Practices Violations

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-21 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
These inquiries are unauthorized and fraudulent, as I have no knowledge of these inquiries. Please take immediate action to remove these inquiries from my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-21 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: OH

Complaint narrative:
The glaring absence of concrete evidence to support its reliability, combined with the dissemination of unverified information, represents a clear violation of the statutory requirements outlined in 15 USC 1681i ( 7 ). This lack of compliance is not only troubling but also deeply frustrating, given the critical importance of adhering to legal obligations.

Therefore, I strongly advocate for the immediate removal of this account in accordance with the specified regulations, unless verifiable evidence is promptly provided to establish its authenticity. Any delay in addressing this issue exacerbates the frustration caused by the apparent disregard for regulatory protocols and the legal standards that ensure fairness and accuracy.

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 2025-03-21 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: NH

Complaint narrative:
I demand verifiable evidence bearing my signature/electronic signature. This letter asserts my consumer rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, specifically Section 605B ( 15 U.S.C.

1681c-2 ) and Section 604 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681b ). I have contacted the relevant companies and found that these actions were initiated without proper validation or original documentation from any of the reporting entities. 

XXXXXXXX XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX I understand that you have been sending generic responses to consumer disputes and challenges, disregarding the specific information provided. This is illegal, as each case must be addressed individually. My letters were created using widely available software. Failure to process them violates 15 U.S. Code 1681i. Delaying based on third-party assistance is not legally justified. If you don't handle my letters promptly, it indicates intentional disregard for my consumer rights, leading me to seek legal action through my lawyer.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NH

Complaint narrative:
I demand verifiable evidence bearing my signature/electronic signature. This letter asserts my consumer rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, specifically Section 605B ( 15 U.S.C.

1681c-2 ) and Section 604 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681b ). I have contacted the relevant companies and found that these actions were initiated without proper validation or original documentation from any of the reporting entities. 

XXXXXXXX XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX I understand that you have been sending generic responses to consumer disputes and challenges, disregarding the specific information provided. This is illegal, as each case must be addressed individually. My letters were created using widely available software. Failure to process them violates 15 U.S. Code 1681i. Delaying based on third-party assistance is not legally justified. If you don't handle my letters promptly, it indicates intentional disregard for my consumer rights, leading me to seek legal action through my lawyer.

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 2025-03-21 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I have not supplied proof under the doctrine of estoppel by silence, Engelhardt V. Gravens ( mo ) 281 SW 715.719. I pressume that no proof of the alleged debt, nor therefore any such debt, in fact therefore exist.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MO

Complaint narrative:
I REQUEST THE IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF THIS LATE PAYMENT FROM MY ACCOUNT, AS IT IS NOT CORRECT AND DOES NOT SHOW MY TRUE PAYMENT HISTORY. I HAVE ALWAYS MADE MY PAYMENTS ON TIME, AND THIS MISTAKE SHOULD NOT BE THERE. THIS WAS PAID AS AGREED AND SHOULD NOT BE SHOWING NEGATIVELY ON MY REPORT. PLEASE UPDATE MY ACCOUNT 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 2025-03-21 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — USDA mortgage
Issue: Struggling to pay mortgage — Foreclosure
Company: Mr. Cooper Group Inc.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
Was placed on disaster forbearance XX/XX/XXXX following hurricane Helene. At the end of the forbearance ( was projected to be XX/XX/XXXX ), Mr. Cooper representatives were to have the loan moved to underwriting phase and approved for deferment of past due amounts. Throughout the months I have repeatedly been told there would be no late fees, no credit reporting, and no foreclosure procedures. In XXXX the forbearance plan automatically ended while Mr. Cooper still reported a long wait time on loan modification approval. Representatives again on multiples calls repeatedly insisted that I was still protected and that there was just a long wait time for approval due to there being so many disasters. I was told by them to continue to wait and not worry and to call back and check weekly. I was just served a summons and complaint packet from a law firm representing Mr.cooper/Nationstar that was e filed to my local county court. It appears that Mr. Cooper has misled me on multiple occasions and there foreclosure department sent out a foreclosure notice anyway. My complaint is that the delay in processing should not have caused foreclosure to start per agreement with the lender. I am asking for whatever help the CFPB can provide in this urgent matter. Thank you for being an advocate for homeowners.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-21 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: UNITED STATES MINOR OUTLYING ISLANDS

Complaint narrative:
- I always pay my bills on time, I know this for sure. I dont understand why this company says I paid late in some months. According to USC 1666b, any billing mistake should be fixed and marked as paid on time.

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 2025-03-21 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
In the quiet humdrum of everyday life, a sudden jolt shattered the tranquility : I had become a victim of identity theft. Like a thief in the night, unseen hands had stolen my personal information, plunging me into a bewildering maze of uncertainty. With each fraudulent transaction and unauthorized account, the breach of trust cut deep, leaving me grappling with the unsettling reality of a violated identity. Yet, in the midst of chaos, a glimmer of resilience emerged, a resolve to reclaim what was rightfully mine and restore the harmony stolen by unseen adversaries. These are the following accounts need to be removed :

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief