vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-06 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
Experian and Equifax has failed to fulfill its legal obligation under the Fair Credit R Act ( FCRA ) to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation of disputed information credit report, leaving inaccurate or unverifiable accounts unresolved. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) has recently filed a lawsuit against Experian and Equifax, alleging systemic issues such as failing to forward consumer-provided evidence to furnishers, accepting unreliable responses, and failing to adequately notify consumers of dispute outcomes. These failures align with my experience, where Experian and Equifax has neither corrected nor removed disputed items despite the evidence I provided, causing ongoing harm to my credit standing. I am requesting immediate corrective action to remove or amend the disputed accounts, as Experian and Equifax inaction violates federal law and my rights as a consumer.

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 2025-06-06 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: MA

Complaint narrative:
I am filing this report concerning incorrect information on my credit profile. Equifax acknowledged a system error that compromised my personal data, resulting in its misuse. Ive been denied credit due to this issue, and I request it be corrected within four business days.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-06 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Private student loan
Issue: Getting a loan — Confusing or misleading advertising
Company: SLM CORPORATION
State: OK

Complaint narrative:
I took out a private student loan with Sallie Mae to attend the XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX. The school was later shut down due to misconduct, and my degree was delayed until 2024. Sallie Mae failed to disclose these risks or adjust my loan terms accordingly. I initiated a dispute in XX/XX/year> due to these issues, but Sallie Mae ignored my requests and allowed third-party collectors to pursue the account during the dispute. They placed the account into default despite my attempts to pay under financial hardship. This has caused significant emotional distress, credit damage, and financial harm.

Company public response: Company believes complaint represents an opportunity for improvement to better serve consumers
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-06 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: AL

Complaint narrative:
The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of TILA US Code 1666B since I was never late. " I recently reviewed my consumer report and noticed an incorrect late payment record. I have always maintained timely payments on this account. Under the Fair Credit Billing Act ( FCBA ) and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ), creditors are required to accurately report consumer transactions and provide a mechanism for correcting errors in a timely manner. Please conduct an investigation into this matter, and if you can not provide documentary evidence of these supposed late payments, I demand these payments to be updated to on time as they should be as I was NEVER late. I expect these updates to be made promptly, in compliance with the law.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-06 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:
This letter is to notify you that I was a victim of a data breach, and fraudulent accounts now appear on my credit report. In accordance with Section 605B of the FCRA ( 15 U.S.C. 
1681c-2 ( a ) ), I demand blocking and deletion within 4 days : 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 TX XXXX Please delete and block the following accounts from my credit report Accounts XXXX XXXX  - Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/year>, Balance : {$21000.00}

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 2025-06-06 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly — Contacted you after you asked them to stop
Company: Credit Control, LLC
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
What happened : In XXXX, Credit Control , LLC was assigned two credit card accounts from XXXX ( ending in XXXX and XXXX ). I submitted formal debt validation requests for both accounts on XX/XX/XXXX, and again on subsequent dates ( XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX for XXXX ; XX/XX/XXXX for XXXX ). These disputes were made under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA 809 ( b ) ). 

Despite never receiving full and proper validationincluding a complete account history, charge-off info, and an itemized breakdownCredit Control continued collection activity. They issued collection notices and eventually transferred both accounts to law firms : XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ). Both firms began pursuing legal action and threatening collection while the debts were still in dispute. 

On XX/XX/XXXX, I sent Credit Control a certified follow-up letter detailing the violations and requesting corrective action. It was received XX/XX/XXXX. No response was received. 

Credit Control violated FDCPA provisions by continuing to collect and transferring the disputed debts without validation. Their inaction and the downstream legal threats have caused unnecessary stress, confusion, and harm. 

I am requesting enforcement action, deletion of the tradelines, and acknowledgment of the FDCPA 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 2025-06-06 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:
My credit reports are inaccurate. These inaccuracies are causing creditors to deny me credit. You have the duty to report accurate information about consumers. Please investigate these accounts and inquires and update these accounts accordingly to avoid future litigation.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-06 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:
I am writing to formally request the removal of fraudulent items from my credit file. I am a victim of identity theft and did not authorize the accounts or inquiries listed in the attached document. I have reported the theft to the Federal Trade Commission and have included a copy of the report. 
Please block and delete these items from my credit report immediately, in accordance with Section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-06 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute inaccurate information reported on my credit report concerning a charge-off. Below are the details of the account in question : Creditor name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX It has come to my attention that this charge-off is being reported repeatedly monthly, which is incorrect. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), negative information such as a charge-off should be reported only once, reflecting the date it was charged off. 
Under the FCRA, credit reporting agencies are required to ensure the accuracy of the information they provide ( 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ) ). The continuous monthly reporting of this charge-off misrepresents my payment history and negatively impacts my credit score. 
Furthermore, the statute of limitations for reporting a charge-off is seven years from the date of the initial delinquency that led to the charge-off ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c ( a ) ( 4 ) ). 
Repeatedly reporting this charge-off as a new event each month does not reflect the statute of limitations and is therefore improper. 
I request an immediate investigation into this matter and the correction of my credit report by removing the repeated entries of the charge-off from my payment history. Please update my credit report accordingly and provide written confirmation of these corrections. 
Thank you for your prompt attention to 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 2025-06-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Lengenuity LLC
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Subject : Formal Complaint Unauthorized Hard Inquiries in Violation of 15 U.S.C. 1681b ; Demand for Wet Signature Verification and Immediate Deletion Dear CFPB Officer, This is a formal complaint regarding multiple unauthorized hard inquiries that have been recorded on my consumer credit reports by various entities without my knowledge, consent, or a permissible purpose, in direct violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681b. 

Under federal law, a hard inquiry into a consumers credit file requires explicit written authorization, and any company accessing a credit report must maintain documentation of that consent, such as a wet signature on a credit application or service agreement. 

To date, none of these entities have provided such documentation, and I have never initiated applications or provided authorization for these inquiries. 

UNAUTHORIZED HARD INQUIRIES REQUEST FOR WET SIGNATURE VALIDATION OR DELETION The following hard inquiries are unauthorized and must be removed immediately unless the respective furnishers can provide a copy of my original signed authorization : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Legal Grounds for Immediate Deletion : Under the FCRA : 15 U.S.C. 1681b ( f ) prohibits any person from obtaining a credit report unless they have a legally permissible purpose and valid consumer authorization. 

If no wet signature or original signed document exists proving my consent, then these inquiries constitute unauthorized access and must be deleted immediately. 

Continued failure to delete these inquiries will be treated as willful noncompliance under 15 U.S.C. 1681n & 1681o, subjecting the bureaus and furnishers to statutory and actual damages, punitive damages, and attorneys fees. 

Relief Requested : Immediate deletion of the above-referenced inquiries from all credit reporting agencies ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) . 

Require each furnisher to submit proof of my wet signature on a credit application or authorization form. 

If no such proof is produced, compel the removal of the inquiry and issue penalties or sanctions where applicable. 

Provide written confirmation of all deletions or investigative findings. 

Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. If the above inquiries are not deleted in compliance with the law, I will escalate with further legal action and reports to the FTC, State Attorney General, and private legal counsel. 

Sincerely,

Company response to consumer: Untimely response
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-06 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:
Please be advised that my credit report has been compromised due to a data breach. Pursuant to Section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ( a ) ), I am requesting the blocking and removal of fraudulent accounts within 4 days : 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 TX XXXX Please delete and block the following accounts from my credit report 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-06 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I AM REQUESTING THE IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF THIS INACCURATE LATE PAYMENT FROM MY ACCOUNT, AS IT DOES NOT ACCURATELY REFLECT MY TRUE PAYMENT HISTORY. I HAVE CONSISTENTLY MADE MY PAYMENTS ON TIME, AND THIS ENTRY IS A MISTAKE THAT UNFAIRLY IMPACTS MY CREDIT PROFILE. THIS ACCOUNT WAS PAID AS AGREED AND SHOULD NOT BE REPORTED NEGATIVELY. I RESPECTFULLY URGE YOU TO INVESTIGATE THIS ERROR AND UPDATE MY ACCOUNT ACCORDINGLY WITHOUT FURTHER DELAY.

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 2025-06-06 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
It's about two debts in Collection and XXXX  already closed them, but the Creditors are reporting it to me illegally in XXXX affecting my credit and asking them for information like contracts signed by me and my firm, and they don't want to give me information about that and those doubts are not mine, I already close them.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-06 00:00:00
Product: Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan — Title loan
Issue: Struggling to pay your loan — 
Company: OneMain Finance Corporation
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
Im submitting this follow-up complaint because OneMainFinancials original response to my XX/XX/XXXX CFPB filing was misleading and demonstrably false. They claimed I had not contacted them since XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  but I have attached XXXX XXXX screenshots proving I sent multiple text messages to their listed number both before and after that date, including on XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX. 

Not only did I respond to their outreach, I also requested assistance clearly, multiple times, with complete identification and context. I even acknowledged their no text policy and asked them to respond via email, in which they previously used to contact me. They never replied. Despite this, they reported to the CFPB that they had not received any messages and that I failed to respond. 

In addition, I received another message from OneMain after XX/XX/XXXX encouraging me to text back for help, using the same number they claimed was inactive for responses. That message is also attached. 

This is a clear contradiction. Either they are continuing to send automated texts from a number that can not receive responses, or they knowingly misled both me and the CFPB. 

I am asking CFPB to re-open this case with the updated documentation and hold OneMain accountable for this contradiction.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-06 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Electronic communications — Frequent or repeated messages
Company: Rowland Avenue Management, Inc. A/KA Columbia Debt Recovery, LLC d/b/a Genesis
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
What Happened : I am filing a complaint against Columbia Debt Recovery LLC, dba Genesis, for attempting to collect a debt allegedly owed to XXXX XXXXXXXX. On XX/XX/year>XXXX they emailed me a collection notice for {$3000.00} and sent it to an old address I moved from on XX/XX/XXXX, XXXXdespite having been notified of my new address via certified mail. 

I submitted a formal debt validation request, yet Columbia has failed to provide any of the required documentssuch as the original signed lease, itemized statements, or proof of their legal authority to collect this debt. 

They continue to pursue collection in violation of my consumer rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) and Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). Their actions are misleading, violate proper debt validation requirements, and potentially expose my private information to the wrong address.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-06 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 am a victim of XXXX The information listed below, which appears on my credit report, is the result of that XXXX 
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 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-06 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:
Because of a recent data breach, my credit report has been corrupted by unauthorized accounts. In accordance with Section 605B of the FCRA ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ( a ) ), I request immediate blocking and deletion within 4 days : 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Please delete and block the following accounts from my credit report XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company 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 2025-06-06 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
Because of a recent data breach, my credit report has been corrupted by unauthorized accounts. In accordance with Section 605B of the FCRA ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ( a ) ), I request immediate blocking and deletion within 4 days : 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Please delete and block the following accounts from my credit report XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief