vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-17 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: BTH Management
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I am disputing a collection account being reported by PLAZA SERVICE on my XXXX and XXXX credit reports ( Account ending in XXXX ). Despite multiple certified disputes and clear reporting violations, the account remains inaccurately furnished, harming my credit profile and violating federal law. 

On XX/XX/XXXX, I sent a formal dispute directly to PLAZA SERVICE via XXXX mail ( Tracking # : XXXX ). Despite delivery confirmation, PLAZA SERVICE failed to provide verification of the debt or correct the inaccurate reporting.

Across TransUnion and Equifax, this account is being reported with several critical inaccuracies and contradictions : Incorrect Account Status : Both bureaus show the account as " Open '' while also listing it as a " Collection/Chargeoff, '' which is legally incompatible. A collection account must be closed once assigned or charged off. ( Violation of FCRA 1681e ( b ) and Metro 2 reporting standards ) Invalid Late Payment Reporting : Equifax reports XXXX lates, and categorizes the account as " Late 120 Days, '' but collections do not have scheduled billing cycles. Late payments can not legally apply to collections. ( Violation of FCRA 1681e ( b ) and Metro 2 ) Chronologically Impossible Dates : " Date Opened '' : XX/XX/XXXX " Date of Last Activity '' : XX/XX/XXXX ( before the account was even opened ) " Date Reported '' : XX/XX/XXXX ( a future date relative to today 's date ) These timeline contradictions are clear evidence of either fabricated or negligently furnished data, which fails the FCRAs " maximum possible accuracy '' requirement.

Unverifiable and Incomplete Data : No proper itemization of the debt No proof of original creditor assignment No clear chain of ownership No final balance breakdown or calculation of charges This renders the account incomplete and unverifiable under FCRA 1681i ( a ).

Failure to Mark Dispute Status Correctly : Initially, the account was shown as " Account not disputed '' despite my formal disputes. This violates FCRA 1681s-2 ( a ) ( 3 ) and FDCPA 1692e ( 8 ), which require furnishers to update the dispute status when notified.

GLBA 6802 Violation Illegal Disclosure : I never received any privacy notice or opt-out opportunity from PLAZA SERV before they disclosed my personal financial inf
ormation to TransUnion or Equifax. This violates the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act ( 15 U.S.C. 6802 ( b ) ).

Despite my certified mail disputes, PLAZA SERVICE has neither validated the alleged debt nor corrected or removed the false information. Both TransUnion and Equifax continue to report this account, compounding the damage to my creditworthiness.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-17 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally address the ongoing noncompliance of your agency in relation to my identity theft report, which I previously submitted in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). Despite having sent several letters, your agency has repeatedly rejected my identity theft report on the grounds that it was not filed by a law enforcement agency. This decision is not in compliance with the FCRA and fails to recognize the guidance provided by identitytheft.gov as mandated by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ). 

As you are aware, the FCRA at Section 605B and the guidance provided by the CFPB under identitytheft.gov clearly outline the process for filing an identity theft report. The CFPB specifically states that victims of identity theft can file a report directly through identitytheft.gov, which then becomes a valid identity theft report under the FCRA. Nowhere does the FCRA require this report to be submitted by law enforcement for it to be valid. 

Furthermore, under FCRA Section 617, your agency is legally required to investigate and resolve any identity theft dispute in a timely manner, and you are prohibited from deciding unilaterally what is valid or invalid when it comes to an identity theft report that has been properly filed. Your refusal to acknowledge this report based on your own standardsrather than what is set forth in federal lawis a clear violation of the FCRA. 

Legal Precedent : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XXXX. XXXX ) : This case underscores the importance of proper handling of disputes related to credit reporting and emphasizes that credit reporting agencies can not disregard information simply based on their own internal policies when federal law mandates a specific process. 
XXXX XXXX Experian Information Solutions XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX Cir. XXXX ) : This case reinforced that credit reporting agencies must follow FCRA regulations, including investigating claims of identity theft in accordance with the law, and can not arbitrarily determine what constitutes an acceptable identity theft report. 
XXXX v. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX ( XXXX. XXXX XXXX ) : This decision clarified that a XXXX XXXX XXXX is obligated to accept documents submitted by the consumer, as long as they meet the legal requirements for disputing inaccurate information under the FCRA. 
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 2025-04-17 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged
Company: FAIR COLLECTIONS & OUTSOURCING, INC.
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
Debt Validation Persuant to 12 CFR 1006.34c. I am refusing to pay this debt and this is a notice to cease and desist all collection activities sent pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act 12 CFR 1006.6c. This is not a request of verification or proof of my mailing address, but a request for VALIDATION made pursuant to the above title and section. I respectfully request your company to provide me with competent evidence that I have a legal obligation to pay you. Also, if your offices have reported invalidated information to any of the 3 major Consumer reporting agencies ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) this action may constitute fraud under both Federal and State Laws. If your office are able provide me with the proper documentation in this complaint and the letter that is attached as requested persuant 12CFR 1006.34c in the following Declaration, I will require at least 30 calendar days to investigate this information during which time all collection activity shall CEASE and DESIST. If your office fails to respond to this validation request within 30 calendar days from the date of your receipt, all references to this account must be deleted and completely removed from my credit file, and a copy of such deletion request shall be sent to me immediately.

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 2025-04-17 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 have a goal of getting a house as soon as possible but the stuff on my credit report will really put me in trouble, been waiting for the credit bureaus response and its really making me feel XXXX since it seems that theyre not doing anything to resolve my issue. My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX and I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information. There is no third party involved, its me personally who is filling this complaint. Please review the uploaded letters.

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 2025-04-17 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: DE

Complaint narrative:
Hello, I am writing to delete the following information on my credit report. The following items are listed in the report. I am a victim of identity theft. The charges made on the account were not mine. The items need to be deleted as they are inaccurate items on my credit report. The theft of my identity was reported to the federal Trade Commission. Also, I have an enclosed copy of the Federal Trade Commission identity theft affidavit. Please find it in your best interest to delete the items I would like to emphasize the following legal obligations under the FCRA : Under 1681b, a consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report only under specific circumstances, including " In response to the order of a court having jurisdiction to issue such an order, or a subpoena issued in connection with proceedings before a Federal grand jury. '' This provision strictly limits when my consumer report can be furnished, and I do not believe any of these circumstances apply in this case.

Under 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), credit bureaus must conduct a " reasonable reinvestigation '' upon receiving notice of a consumer dispute. I am formally notifying you of this dispute, and I expect a thorough and reasonable reinvestigation of all items I've identified. 


15 U.S. Code 1681b outlines the permissible purposes of consumer reports, including conditions for furnishing and using consumer reports for employment purposes. I do not believe any of these permissible purposes apply to the disputed items on my report.

15 U.S. Code $ 1681c-2 a consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of any.

information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt. 

15 U.S. Code 1681 Section B ( i ) - Requirements relating to reinsertion of previously deleted material - If a consumer reporting agency removes information from someone's credit file based on the requirements in the preceding section ( A ), the agency can not re-add or reinsert that previously deleted information back into the person 's file unless the entity that originally provided that information certifies that it is complete and accurate.

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 2025-04-17 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: CT

Complaint narrative:
My report shows certain inquiries that do not appear to meet the requirement of permissible purpose as outlined in 15 USC 1681b. I believe these inquiries were unintended, and I am requesting their removal.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-17 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CT

Complaint narrative:
There are collection accounts listed on my report that I believe contain incorrect information. As per my rights under 15 USC 1681e ( b ) and 15 USC 1681i, I am entitled to an accurate credit report. I am requesting a review of these entries, and if they can not be verified as accurate, they should be removed.

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 2025-04-17 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally address the ongoing noncompliance of your agency in relation to my identity theft report, which I previously submitted in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). Despite having sent several letters, your agency has repeatedly rejected my identity theft report on the grounds that it was not filed by a law enforcement agency. This decision is not in compliance with the FCRA and fails to recognize the guidance provided by identitytheft.gov as mandated by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ). 

As you are aware, the FCRA at Section 605B and the guidance provided by the CFPB under XXXX clearly outline the process for filing an identity theft report. The CFPB specifically states that victims of identity theft can file a report directly through XXXX, which then becomes a valid identity theft report under the FCRA. Nowhere does the FCRA require this report to be submitted by law enforcement for it to be valid. 

Furthermore, under FCRA Section 617, your agency is legally required to investigate and resolve any identity theft dispute in a timely manner, and you are prohibited from deciding unilaterally what is valid or invalid when it comes to an identity theft report that has been properly filed. Your refusal to acknowledge this report based on your own standardsrather than what is set forth in federal lawis a clear violation of the FCRA. 

Legal Precedent : XXXX.Parker v. Time Warner Entertainment XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XXXX. XXXX ) : This case underscores the importance of proper handling of disputes related to credit reporting and emphasizes that credit reporting agencies can not disregard information simply based on their own internal policies when federal law mandates a specific process. 
2.Sarver v. Experian Information Solutions XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX Cir. XXXX ) : This case reinforced that credit reporting agencies must follow FCRA regulations, including investigating claims of identity theft in accordance with the law, and can not arbitrarily determine what constitutes an acceptable identity theft report. 
3.Henson v. Santander Consumer USA , Inc. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX LEXIS XXXX ( XXXX. XXXX XXXX ) : This decision clarified that a XXXX XXXX XXXX is obligated to accept documents submitted by the consumer, as long as they meet the legal requirements for disputing inaccurate information under the FCRA. 
XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-17 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally address the ongoing noncompliance of your agency in relation to my identity theft report, which I previously submitted in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). Despite having sent several letters, your agency has repeatedly rejected my identity theft report on the grounds that it was not filed by a law enforcement agency. This decision is not in compliance with the FCRA and fails to recognize the guidance provided by identitytheft.gov as mandated by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ). 
As you are aware, the FCRA at Section 605B and the guidance provided by the CFPB under XXXX clearly outline the process for filing an identity theft report. The CFPB specifically states that victims of identity theft can file a report directly through XXXX, which then becomes a valid identity theft report under the FCRA. Nowhere does the FCRA require this report to be submitted by law enforcement for it to be valid. 

Furthermore, under FCRA Section 617, your agency is legally required to investigate and resolve any identity theft dispute in a timely manner, and you are prohibited from deciding unilaterally what is valid or invalid when it comes to an identity theft report that has been properly filed. Your refusal to acknowledge this report based on your own standardsrather than what is set forth in federal lawis a clear violation of the FCRA. 

Legal Precedent : 1.Parker v. Time Warner Entertainment Co. L.PXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XXXX. XXXX ) : This case underscores the importance of proper handling of disputes related to credit reporting and emphasizes that credit reporting agencies can not disregard information simply based on their own internal policies when federal law mandates a specific process. 
XXXXSarver v. Experian Information Solutions , Inc. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX Cir. XXXX ) : This case reinforced that credit reporting agencies must follow FCRA regulations, including investigating claims of identity theft in accordance with the law, and can not arbitrarily determine what constitutes an acceptable identity theft report. 
XXXXHenson v. Santander Consumer USA , Inc. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ( XXXX. XXXX XXXX ) : This decision clarified that a XXXX XXXX XXXX is obligated to accept documents submitted by the consumer, as long as they meet the legal requirements for disputing inaccurate information under the FCRA. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX....

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: KY

Complaint narrative:
names I don't recognize : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX inquiries I do not wish to be reported.

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 2025-04-17 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
This complaint serves as a formal and legally binding demand for the immediate removal of fraudulent accounts associated with the unauthorized use of my Social Security number and personal information. These accounts were not opened, authorized, or consented to by me in any form and do not pertain to any legitimate financial activity I conducted. Legal Basis for Immediate Removal : Pursuant to 15 U.S. Code 1681c2, I am invoking my legal right to demand the permanent removal of these fraudulent accounts. Under 12 CFR Part 1022, Subpart H, credit bureaus are required to remove and eliminate fraudulent data upon receiving notice of identity theft. You are required by law to remove this information within four ( 4 ) business days of receiving this letter. These are the list of Items need to be deleted ASAP : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$450.00XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX * * Balance : {$14000.00} XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX * * * * Balance : {$16000.00} XXXX, XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$660.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX Under 15 U.S. Code 1681a ( 2 ) ( B ) Exclusions from a consumer Report This account is in violation any credit transaction supposed to be excluded from a consumer credit report. if a social security card was used in the transaction. Under 15 U.S. Code 1692j - Furnishing certain deceptive forms I am not participating in the collection of this alleged debt. Cease and desist asap.

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 2025-04-17 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: MD

Complaint narrative:
Hello, Ive had some very suspicious activity going on with my credit report. On XX/XX/year> someone tried to open up a XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX with XXXXXXXX XXXX They have all of my information. Ive called the credit bureau about the issue and they were no help. They have been trying to open up many accounts in my name. Ive put a lock my credit reports because of this and put a fraud alert on my credit profile. Someone has also put a XXXX account in my name.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-17 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
I was contacted by XXXX XXXX after filing the last complaint. They first emailed me to say they would like to talk to see what could be done. Then they bombarded my email account with Images of their logo. Followed this by phone call after phone call hanging up or yelling XXXX XXXX. This is unbelievable for a finance company.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation