vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-17 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you -- credit reporting agency, block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. I am concerned about the validity and accuracy of your recent investigation of these accounts that are reporting on my credit report. Last month I requested an investigation because I felt the item was not being reported legally. Couple of days ago I received a letter stating that you have ceased investigation of my credit reports because, in your opinion, you believe that I have used a third party credit repair agency. Not only do I believe this to be a stall tactic on your part to grant you an additional 30 days to comply with my original request, but I believe it to be a blatant violation of the FCRA.

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

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-17 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you -- credit reporting agency, block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. I am concerned about the validity and accuracy of your recent investigation of these accounts that are reporting on my credit report. Last month I requested an investigation because I felt the item was not being reported legally. Couple of days ago I received a letter stating that you have ceased investigation of my credit reports because, in your opinion, you believe that I have used a third party credit repair agency. Not only do I believe this to be a stall tactic on your part to grant you an additional 30 days to comply with my original request, but I believe it to be a blatant violation of the FCRA.

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

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-17 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:
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 XXXX business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurateand false information consist of personal credit card accounts, auto loans, personal loansand open end unsecured consumer accounts as follows : INQUIRIES : US DEPARTMENT OF EDU Date : XX/XX/XXXX US DEPARTMENT OF EDU Date : XX/XX/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 Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$1100.00} These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. Ive attached a list of the hard inquiries in question as well as a copy of the consumer FICO credit report maintained by you which shows the said fraudulent items. I do not recognize these accounts, collections and hard inquiries as reported. The aforementioned accounts, collections and hard inquiries appearing on my consumer credit report maintained by you were not opened, made or initiated by me. 
All of the said accounts, collections and hard inquiries are a result of identity theft, and fraud. I have attached a copy of the FTC identity theft criminal complaint case number XXXX, 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 2025-09-17 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Source Receivables Management LLC
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
I am formally disputing the accuracy, validity, and completeness of the above-referenced account, which has been reported to the credit bureaus and attributed to me. I have no verified relationship with your company or any other original creditor you listed, and I was never provided proper notice of this alleged debt. 

Pursuant to my rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA, 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( b ) ) and the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA, 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. ), I demand full validation of this account. Specifically, I request the following documentation : Original Credit Agreement ( the contract I allegedly signed, if applicable ) Full Itemized Statement ( showing how the balance was calculated ) Forward Flow Agreement ( proving debt transfer from original creditor ) Chain of Title / Assignment Documents ( showing legal transfer of ownership ) Complete Payment History Records ( verifying payments or delinquencies ) Validation Notice ( per FDCPA 1692g ) Notice of Default / Intent to Collect ( as required by law ) Proof of Statute of Limitations ( confirming debt is legally collectible ) Credit Reporting Agreement ( authorizing reporting to bureaus ) Documentation of Prior Dispute Investigations ( per FCRA 1681i ) To date, I have not received these required documents. Instead, I have only been sent generic, automated responses that do not constitute lawful validation. Therefore, the account remains unverified and legally unenforceable. 

Continuing to report or collect on an unverifiable account violates FCRA 1681e ( b ) and 1681s-2 ( b ) as well as FDCPA 1692g ( b ). Courts including XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, and XXXX XXXX XXXX confirm that unverifiable or misleading data can not lawfully remain on a consumers credit file.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-17 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:
I am writing to formally file a complaint regarding unauthorized accounts that persist on my credit report despite my repeated efforts to have them removed. These accounts are causing significant damage to my financial reputation and overall well-being. It is evident that the inclusion of these fraudulent items violates 15 USC 1681b regarding permissible purposes, as the credit bureaus have no legitimate reason to report them without my explicit consent. Please refer to the attached file detailing these items I am disputing. 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.

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 2025-09-17 00:00:00
Product: Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan — Installment loan
Issue: Problem with additional add-on products or services — 
Company: Affirm Holdings, Inc
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am reaching out because my license has been suspended due to an issue with the payment records from XXXX. I currently have an account with them, and they are stating that they do not see the payment I scheduled through Affirm. 

I have already provided proof that I paid my Affirm installment plan in full ; however, XXXX insists that they need documentation directly from Affirm confirming that the funds were sent to their office. This situation is extremely frustrating, and it has placed me in a difficult position. 

For your reference, my Affirm account information is as follows : Account : XXXX Account : XXXX I am asking for your assistance in helping me resolve this matter as quickly as possible. Please advise me on what specific documentation is required or how I can work with Affirm to obtain what XXXX needs so that my license can be reinstated without further delay.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-17 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I received a letter from Midland Credit Management, a collection agency, dated XX/XX/year>, stating that an account with XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX ( last XXXX digits XXXX ) had been placed in collections and was being reported to the credit reporting agencies as unpaid. The letter listed a balance of {$2800.00}. 

On or about XX/XX/year>, I contacted XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX to advise them that this account was fraudulently opened. They confirmed the credit card had been mailed to an address that has never been associated with me. That same day, I also notified Midland Credit Management of the fraudulent activity. 

In addition, I filed an Identity Theft Report with the Federal Trade Commission under penalty of perjury ( FTC Report No. XXXX ) and submitted a complaint to the XXXX XXXX XXXX against both companies, requesting validation of the debt and immediate removal of the account from my credit reports. 

Midland Credit Management responded in a letter dated XX/XX/year>, simply stating that their records show the information to be correct, without providing any supporting documentation. They further advised that I needed to complete steps including filing an FTC fraud reportsomething I had already done. Had they reviewed my evidence, they would have seen this requirement was already satisfied. 

On XX/XX/year>, I attempted to contact Midland Credit Management multiple times at the phone number they provided ( XXXX ). Each time I was met with a message that no one was available, after which the call disconnected. 

This account was fraudulently opened as a result of identity theft. It must be immediately removed from my credit reports with all three credit reporting agencies.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-17 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: TN

Complaint narrative:
The following personal information is reporting incorrectly on my credit report : Name : The correct spelling of my name is XXXX XXXX Current Address : My correct current address is : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Tennessee XXXX Previous Address : The following previous addresses are wrong : Incorrect Name - XXXX XXXX - The following personal information is incorrect - Please delete this from my credit report. 
Incorrect Address - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, TN, XXXX - The following personal information is incorrect - Please delete this from my credit report. 
Incorrect Address - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, TN, XXXX - The following personal information is incorrect - Please delete this from my credit report. 
EMPLOYER - XXXX XXXX  - The following personal information is incorrect - Please delete this from my credit report. 
EMPLOYER - XXXXXXXX XXXX - The following personal information is incorrect - Please delete this from my credit report. 
Please update my credit file to reflect the proper spelling and data as I have indicated above. 
Please also remove the old inaccurate addresses. I do not want to be mistaken for someone else because of these errors that you are reporting. Thank you.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-17 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute certain negative entries currently listed on my credit report. Despite multiple requests and the submission of all necessary supporting documents, these inaccuracies have not been properly addressed. My repeated follow-ups have been met with little to no action, and the continued presence of these errors has caused significant financial and emotional stress. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I have the legal right to an accurate and verifiable credit report. I am requesting that you take immediate and thorough steps to investigate and correct these items. Failure to resolve them in a timely manner would constitute a violation of my rights under federal law.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-17 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Check cashing service
Issue: Fraud or scam — 
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I reported fraud one month ago due to a credit inquiry from Capital One that I did not approve. This week, I received a message from my insurance company, XXXX XXXX, that a reimbursement check sent via mail on XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX was cashed. I did not cash this check and believe this was connected with my original fraud alert last month.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — Store credit card
Issue: Getting a credit card — Card opened without my consent or knowledge
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX I received an alert through my bank that anew Credit card had been reported to my credit. I immediately reviewed my credit and discovered a XXXX Credit card had been opened in my name on XX/XX/XXXX. I did not open this card nor have any knowledge of it.

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 2025-09-17 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
My report includes inquiries that I believe do not meet the permissible purpose requirement set forth in 15 USC 1681b. I suspect these inquiries were made in error and am requesting their removal.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-17 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am filing this complaint because my credit report with EQUIFAX contains a fraudulent charge off and inaccurate personal information that I did not authorize or provide. I have identified a fraudulent account reported by XXXX with account number ending in XXXX, allegedly opened on XX/XX/year>, with a balance of {$310.00}. I did not authorize or open this account, and I have no knowledge of it. This account, listed as a charge off, is negatively affecting my credit and was placed without my consent, in violation of my consumer rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), including : 15 U.S.C. 1681i Right to dispute and have inaccurate or unverifiable information removed ; 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 Furnishers must not report inaccurate information ; and 15 U.S.C. 1681b No permissible purpose for accessing or reporting this account. Additionally, I have identified inaccurate personal information, including multiple unauthorized name variations and outdated addresses, listed on my credit report that do not belong to me. My only legal name is XXXX XXXX XXXX as it appears on my Social Security Card ( see Proof Attached ). No other name variation is valid or authorized to appear on my credit profile. My only correct and current address is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX ( Proof Attached ). Any other address different from this one is inaccurate, no longer associated with me, and must be permanently removed from my credit file. I am a victim of identity theft and have submitted a valid FTC Identity Theft Report along with my identification, Social Security, and proof of current address to support my claim. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ), credit bureaus are required to maintain maximum possible accuracy in the information they report. Additionally, under 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 5 ), unverifiable or incorrect information must be deleted. I am formally demanding that you delete the fraudulent charge off account, remove all inaccurate personal information, and update my file to reflect only accurate and verifiable data, as required by law.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-17 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: MI

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you -- credit reporting agency, block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within XXXX business days of you receiving this complaint. 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! 

All of the aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint FTC Report Number : XXXX as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of my government issued ID as well as mail showing proof of address. So, there shouldnt be no confusion or stall tactics on your end. I have maintained a careful record of my communications with you for the purpose of filing a complaint with the FTC should you continue in your non-compliance.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-17 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: MI

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you -- credit reporting agency, block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within XXXX business days of you receiving this complaint. 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! 

All of the aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint FTC Report Number : XXXX as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of my government issued ID as well as mail showing proof of address. So, there shouldnt be no confusion or stall tactics on your end. I have maintained a careful record of my communications with you for the purpose of filing a complaint with the FTC should you continue in your non-compliance.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief