vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-20 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Rowland Avenue Management, Inc. A/KA Columbia Debt Recovery, LLC d/b/a Genesis
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Columbia Debt Recovery Genesis is reporting an alleged apartment balance on my credit reports. On XX/XX/year>, I mailed a debt validation letter exercising my rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( b ). In that letter, I demanded full proof of this account before any further collection or reporting activity. 

Specifically, I requested the following : Original Lease or Application with My Wet Signature I want a true, original document signed by me, not a photocopy, not a digital file, and not a computerized summary. This means an actual wet signature proving I personally agreed to this account. 

Proof of Assignment and Authorization If you claim to own this debt, provide written evidence from the original creditor that I authorized my personal and financial information to be transferred or sold to Columbia Debt Recovery Genesis. I never gave consent for my personal information to be in your possession.

Full Itemized Ledger A detailed accounting of how this balance was calculated, including rent, fees, penalties, and any charges allegedly owed.

Verification by a Real Person I am not asking for a computer printout. I want validation from a live representative of your company, including their name, job title, and a reference number, who can attest under oath to the legitimacy and accuracy of this account.

To date, Columbia Debt Recovery Genesis has provided none of this. Instead, they continue to report the account to the credit bureaus. This is a direct violation of : FDCPA 809 ( b ) [ 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( b ) ] Continuing collection activity without providing validation. 

FCRA 623 [ 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ] Reporting inaccurate or unverifiable information to credit reporting agencies.

Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act Mishandling and sharing of personal information without my express consent. 

If the company claims they did not receive my letter, that is unacceptable. Consumers are not required by law to use a specific method of delivery. My dispute is valid, and once I exercised my rights, collection activity was required to stop until validation was provided. Continuing to report and collect without validation is harassment and unlawful. 

This account is harming my credit profile and lowering my score without any lawful proof that the debt belongs to me. I should not have to suffer negative reporting because this company refuses to provide evidence.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-20 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: Peter Roberts & Associates, Inc.
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
I went to XXXX 's XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX because I was sick with XXXX. After my visit, I worked with XXXX XXXX, a member of XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX department, to get financial aid in order to pay off my medical debt. After we discovered I qualified for assistance, she called me on XX/XX/XXXX to tell me the good news that my entire debt to XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  were cleared, and that I did not owe a single cent. I have not heard from XXXX 's or XXXX since. On XX/XX/XXXX, someone from " Peter Roberts & Associates , Inc. '' contacted me via telephone claiming I owed {$950.00}, and that XXXX  's had apparently attempted to contact me and failed to reach me. There is no record of any attempts to contact me in the slightest, and no mention of any debt owed. I informed this man over the phone that there was no debt to pay, and he offered to send an itemized bill. I agreed, but what I was sent in the mail does not look official in the slightest. The " itemized bill '' is merely one half faded line of text with some of my information and then the charge, no itemization of what the charges are for. This business has dozens of similar complaints from what I have gathered, and as far as XXXX 's has informed me there is no debt under my name.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-20 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Auto debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
This dispute is regarding a fraudulent account reported under my identity. I have no association with this account, and I never provided authorization for its creation or reporting. Its inclusion is erroneous and damaging.

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 2025-08-20 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: OH

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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — Store credit 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: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: OR

Complaint narrative:
Between XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/year>, I purchased three items from Best Buy using my My Best Buy Citi Credit Card : Graphics Card {$700.00} ( XX/XX/year> ) Power Supply Unit {$120.00} ( XX/XX/year> ) CPU  {$490.00} ( XX/XX/year> ) I returned each of these items to Best Buy within the valid return period ( on XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/year> ) in their original condition and packaging. Despite returning the correct items, Best Buy sent them back to me and claimed they were " incorrect. '' This claim is false. I returned the exact merchandise I purchased. 
I disputed the charges with Citi/Best Buy Credit Services . I completed and submitted all required dispute forms promptly and provided documentation. However, Citi did not resolve the dispute in my favor, leaving me responsible for charges that should have been credited under th

e Fair Credit Billing Act. I then filed a complaint with the XXXX XXXX XXXX. In res
ponse, Best Buy again claimed I had returned the wrong items and demanded that I return the products " again. '' At that point, I no longer had them in my possession, as I had already returned them once. Best Buy denied my refund request on this basis, and the XXXX  closed the complaint. 
I believe Citi failed to properly investigate and protect my rights under the Fair Credit Billing Act. I should not be held financially responsible for merchandise that I returned correctly and on time, simply because the merchant mishandled the process.

I am requesting that Citi/Best Buy Credit Services : Reverse the disputed charges ( {$700.00}, {$120.00}, {$490.00} ). 
Ensure my account and credit reports are not negatively impacted by these improper charges.

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 2025-08-20 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Closing an account — Funds not received from closed account
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: TN

Complaint narrative:
We have submitted our probate summary and death certificate in person and digitally to Bank of America in XXXX of XXXX, and told them how to distribute the funds. They have repeatedly sent documents saying they need instructions. We both jumped on a call, told them to send us each a check, and they sent the payment distribution letter again. Regardless, of how many times we have provided instruction, they have ignored it each time. They are withholding funds regardless of being told how to distribute

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 monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-20 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: DE

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of identity theft. I recently discovered that I was listed as part of the Experian data breach where my personal information has been exposed. My identity has been stolen and I am so sad. Please help assist me in the matter. Im seeking that my consumer rights be implemented in the FCRA Section 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ). As an individual whos a victim of identity theft, I have the right to request that any fraudulent information be removed from all of my credit reports. This law states that credit reporting agencies promptly eliminate any information that originated from identity theft once they receive appropriate notification. Please remove these account in 4 business days.

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 2025-08-20 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:
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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$2200.00} 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
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-20 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Auto debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am submitting this dispute regarding an unauthorized account that has been falsely reported under my credit profile. I did not authorize, initiate, or use this account. Its reporting is false and negatively impacts my record.

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 2025-08-20 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:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15. U. S. C.

1681c2 ) that you, the Equifax 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 : ACCOUNTS XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Balance : {$7000.00} 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 response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-20 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:
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 my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not. In the event that any accounts are reported without my written consent, that is considered identity theft.

This is a violation of both 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. This leads way to civil liability against the credit reporting agency for negligent and willful noncompliance under 15 U.S. Code 1681n, which allows for {$1000.00} per violation, for account listed without my expressed written consent.

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 2025-08-20 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
EVERY MORNING, UPON SEEING THESE FRAUD ACCOUNTS, I GET STRESSED. I WANT THESE TO BE TAKEN OFF FROM MY REPORT IMMEDIATELY.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-20 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: GA

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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Balance : {$750.00} 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 2025-08-20 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair credit Reporting Act, the following accounts listed in the attachments have violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. I would like to assert that no permissible purpose under 15 USC 1681b ( 2 ) has been established and under the Fair Credit Reporting Act this must be established.

15 U.S.C 6802 ( a ) A financial institution may not, directly or through any affiliate, disclose to a non affiliated third party any nonpublic personal information. 15 U.S.C 6802 ( b ) ( 1 ) A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless ( A ) such financial institution clearly and conspicuously discloses to the consumer, in writing or in electronic form or other form permitted by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title, that such information may be disclosed to such third party ; ( B ) the consumer is given the opportunity, before the time that such information is initially disclosed, to direct that such information not be disclosed to such third party ; and ( C ) the consumer is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option.

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

15 U.S.C section 604 A Section 2 : States a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an 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 7 years.

15 U.S.C 1666b ( a ) Time to make payments, A credit may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose 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.

15 U.S. Code 1681i ) : You have the right to dispute any information on your credit report that is inaccurate, incomplete, outdated, or unverifiable.

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