vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-15 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
Consumer Name XXXX XXXX XXXX, Consumer Social Security Number XXXX, Consumer Date of Birth XXXX Contents of Complaint : This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the EQUIFAX 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. This fraudulent, inaccurate, and false information consists of a credit card account opened at XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX under the account number XXXX, a credit card account opened at XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX under the account number XXXX, a collection account opened at XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX under the account number XXXX, a collection account opened at XXXXXXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX under the account number XXXX, a personal loan account opened at XXXX XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX under the account number XXXX, a student loan account opened at XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX under the account number XXXXXX. These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. I've 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 aforementioned fraudulent items. I do not recognize the aforementioned accounts, collections, or 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 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 # ( private case number ) 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.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-15 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Auto debt
Issue: Communication tactics — You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying
Company: TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Had full coverage insurance and gap. Car was totaled loss said me and my mom committed fraud by not listing passenger on the policy. Did not pay car car is still reported on credit. The car was sold without my knowledge

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 2025-04-15 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
This morning, I was extremely frustrated to find an unauthorized inquiry on my credit report. I have no idea how or why it showed up. I checked like I always do, but this time there were sudden, unexplained discrepancies. I even tried refreshing my browser, hoping it was just a glitch, but nothing changed. I need the documents I submitted to be carefully reviewed right away so I can finally stop stressing about this.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-15 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I am filing this complaint against Equifax due to its failure to take appropriate action after I submitted a formal dispute, including full supporting documentation and proof of identity, regarding inaccurate information on my credit report. 

Specifically, I mailed Equifax a dispute request asking for the removal of an account reported by XXXX, and to update personal information which I have clearly identified as inaccurate. Included in my dispute package were : A detailed letter outlining the nature of the dispute Copies of my government-issued ID and proof of address Documents supporting the claim that the XXXX account does not belong to me Despite providing everything required under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), Equifax failed XXXX fulfill its legal obligation to investigate my dispute thoroughly and correct or remove the inaccurate item. The disputed account remains on my credit report, negatively affecting my score and financial standing. 

Equifaxs failure to act constitutes : XXXX. A violation of FCRA Section 611, which requires a consumer reporting agency to conduct a reasonable investigation upon receiving a dispute with appropriate documentation ; XXXX. Furnishing of inaccurate information, despite having received sufficient evidence to warrant correction or removal ; XXXX. Neglect of consumer rights, as I have yet to receive a satisfactory resolution, explanation, or proper documentation regarding their decision. 

This situation has caused me emotional distress and potential harm in terms of creditworthiness, as this account is not mine and was never authorized. I am requesting that the CFPB investigate Equifax for failing to comply with dispute resolution procedures and consumer protections under federal law.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-15 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:
I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding multiple accounts that have been improperly reported by the credit bureau on my my credit report without providing me the option to dispute the debt, as is my right under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) required by 12 CHR 1006,34 ( D ( 3 ), yet they have proceeded to place inaccurate accounts on my consumer report. This omission denies me the opportunity to verify the accuracy of the debt they claim I owe. 2. I have not been afforded the opportunity to dispute the account in accordance with 12 CER 1006.34 ( c ) ( 4 ) ( 1 ). This denial of the dispute process deprives me of my right to challenge any inaccuracies or discrepancies regarding the alleged debts. 1.The credit bureau has resorted to false, misleading, and deceptive means in their reporting efforts, thereby violating my consumer rights. Such unethical practices undermine the integrity of the debt collection process and cause undue distress to consumers. 2.Furthermore, the agency lacks the authority to furnish any account to consumer reporting agencies without adhering to the necessary disclosures mandated by law. By neglecting to fulfill their obligations under 12 CER 1006.34 ( d ) and 15 USC 1681-S 2 ( 7 ) ( A ). The credit bureau is flagrantly disregarding consumer protection statutes. I did not receive any notice from any negative accounts on my consumer report providing me the opportunity to dispute the validity of this debt within 30 days, as required by law. Additionally, I have attempted to submit supporting documents proving that my information was compromised in the Equifax breach and documents proving that I am a victim of identity theft. This has caused significant harm to my credit score and has resulted in undue financial and emotional stress. I kindly request that the CFPB investigate this matter, as I believe these accounts were reported without following the proper legal procedures. Additionally, I request that EXPERIAN remove these account 's from my credit report and cease all collection efforts immediately. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt resolution of this complaint.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-15 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding multiple accounts that have been improperly reported by the credit bureau on my my credit report without providing me the option to dispute the debt, as is my right under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) required by 12 CHR 1006,34 ( D ( 3 ), yet they have proceeded to place inaccurate accounts on my consumer report. This omission denies me the opportunity to verify the accuracy of the debt they claim I owe. 2. I have not been afforded the opportunity to dispute the account in accordance with 12 CER 1006.34 ( c ) ( 4 ) ( 1 ). This denial of the dispute process deprives me of my right to challenge any inaccuracies or discrepancies regarding the alleged debts. 1.The credit bureau has resorted to false, misleading, and deceptive means in their reporting efforts, thereby violating my consumer rights. Such unethical practices undermine the integrity of the debt collection process and cause undue distress to consumers. 2.Furthermore, the agency lacks the authority to furnish any account to consumer reporting agencies without adhering to the necessary disclosures mandated by law. By neglecting to fulfill their obligations under 12 CER 1006.34 ( d ) and 15 USC 1681-S 2 ( 7 ) ( A ). The credit bureau is flagrantly disregarding consumer protection statutes. I did not receive any notice from any negative accounts on my consumer report providing me the opportunity to dispute the validity of this debt within 30 days, as required by law. Additionally, I have attempted to submit supporting documents proving that my information was compromised in the Equifax breach and documents proving that I am a victim of identity theft. This has caused significant harm to my credit score and has resulted in undue financial and emotional stress. I kindly request that the CFPB investigate this matter, as I believe these accounts were reported without following the proper legal procedures. Additionally, I request that EXPERIAN remove these account 's from my credit report and cease all collection efforts immediately. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt resolution of this complaint.

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 2025-04-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Experian continues to report harmful inaccuracies on my credit profile that should have been corrected long ago. The presence of these errors signals a serious flaw in your investigation and verification process. These inaccuracies are directly harming my financial standing, and I will not tolerate continued negligence. 

The FCRA requires that every item reported must be both accurate and verifiable through original supporting documents. If Experian can not prove these records are valid using legitimate evidence, they must be deleted immediately. I expect a complete reinvestigation and immediate correctionfurther delay will be treated as a direct violation of my rights. 

The following dispute items are inaccurate and require urgent correction : Inquiry ( Experian ) XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-15 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: NC

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

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-15 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: NC

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

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes — 
Company: CBC Companies, Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to request a security freeze on my credit report in accordance with my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). This freeze is necessary as I am currently disputing inaccurate information on my credit file and want to ensure the security and accuracy of my report during this process.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-15 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I have not supplied proof under the doctrine of estoppel by silence, XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX. I pressume that no proof of the alleged debt, nor therefore any such debt, in fact therefore exist.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-15 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:
I have not supplied proof under the doctrine of estoppel by silence, XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX. I pressume that no proof of the alleged debt, nor therefore any such debt, in fact therefore exist.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-15 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Problem with a lender or other company charging your account — Transaction was not authorized
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Rented XXXX XXXX from XXXX XXXX as of XX/XX/XXXX and agreed to pay XXXX. 

XXXX was agreed upon and paid for in person with the account debit card and a completed new account file with drivers license and signatures. 
The truck rate was XXXX per day with XXXX free miles, thus sustaining possible projected costs, utilizing an over authorized amount in case of having the truck more than one day with insurance. 

Kept the truck three days, never left the city, took pics of the miles when we took the key and when bringing it back ; also returned it clean and quarter of a tank of gas as it was when rented. 

A week later, he fraudulently charged an additional XXXX! We as the account holders did not authorize the second charge. Unlike the first charge we agreed to in person with the debit card and pin, there was paperwork supporting said agreement with signatures. The second one was not. He stated he is charging XXXX per five hundred extra miles and would not provide a ledger nor proof of any logs or pictures, so we contacted Wells Fargo claim center and disputed the unauthorized charge. 

Wells Fargo provided a " provisional '' credit pending an investigation of the fraudulent charge. 

Two months later, they reversed it saying they found the charge to be authorized. I have been trying to appeal it and they keep disconnecting the call and giving me the run around. I demanded documentation of how they came to this conclusion and no one will provide it. Going inside a branch does not work either as they tell me that they can not obtain " certain levels of access '' to provide proof of why they reversed the credit for a merchant trying to illegally charge the account. 

Wells Fargo unfortunately after banking with them since XXXX, I need some kind of recourse to appeal the fraud this merchant has committed.

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 2025-04-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
I was shocked to discover an unauthorized inquiry on my credit report today, and I dont understand why its there. I always monitor my credit report, yet this time, an unfamiliar entry appeared out of nowhere. I even refreshed my browser multiple times, but the issue persisted. This is completely unacceptable, and I need it addressed without delay. I am requesting a thorough review of my submitted documents to ensure this never happens again.

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 2025-04-15 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Indicated you were committing crime by not paying debt
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: MO

Complaint narrative:
When you dont can not justify the information before I furnish the information to you dont come back and say its me when you did never have the information I sent the information to you so you can have it now youre trying to say its me where is the contractor original contract? What I sign to open these accounts what was the number you had was never mind and Im not paying something that it was not much and it was fraudulent activity. You just want me to clear somebody elses name up the same as mine.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-15 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally dispute the validity of the above-referenced collection account ( s ) in accordance with my rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), specifically XXXX U.S.C. XXXXg and XXXX U.S.C. XXXXc ( c ). 
1. Request for Validation under XXXX U.S.C. XXXXg ( b ) : I hereby request that you provide proper validation of the alleged debt ( s ), including but not limited to : The name and address of the original creditor The amount of the alleged debt, including itemization of fees or interest A copy of any judgment ( if applicable ) Documentation bearing my signature or showing I am legally responsible for the alleged debt Until you provide this information, you are required by law to cease all collection activities, including reporting the debt to any credit reporting agencies. 
2. Cease Communication Notice under XXXX U.S.C. XXXXc ( c ) : Pursuant to my rights under XXXX U.S.C. XXXXc ( c ), I hereby request that you cease all communication with me regarding this matter. If the alleged debt is valid, your only permissible response should be to provide the required validation or notify me of specific legal action. 
Be advised that failure to comply with these requests will constitute a violation of the FDCPA and may be reported to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ), the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ), and/or result in civil action. 
This letter is not an acknowledgment of any debt, nor an acceptance of liability.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-15 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:
My credit reports contain inaccuracies that are negatively impacting my ability to obtain credit. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), credit reporting agencies are required to report only accurate and verifiable information. As it is your legal obligation to ensure the accuracy of consumer information, I request an investigation into these accounts and inquiries. Please update or remove any unverifiable or inaccurate items to comply with FCRA regulations and prevent potential legal action.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-15 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:
My credit reports contain inaccuracies that are negatively impacting my ability to obtain credit. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), credit reporting agencies are required to report only accurate and verifiable information. As it is your legal obligation to ensure the accuracy of consumer information, I request an investigation into these accounts and inquiries. Please update or remove any unverifiable or inaccurate items to comply with FCRA regulations and prevent potential legal action.

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