vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-01 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Sued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
Account XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX # XXXX I am unaware of this debt and did not have the opportunity to dispute this account. If you believe you sent proper notification, please provide " Certified Mail '' with receipt displaying my signature. If not, please delete account # XXXX as soon as possible from my report or I will have to take legal action.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-01 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:
XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, TX, XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX, XX/XX/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 Experian 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 personal credit card accounts opened at 1XXXX, XXXX XXXX These accounts have resulted in fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. I do not recognize the aforementioned accounts, collections as reported. The aforementioned accounts, collections appearing on my consumer credit report maintained by you were not opened, made, or initiated by me. All of the aforementioned accounts, collections 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 are the result of identity theft and fraud.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-01 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding unauthorized accounts appearing on my credit report. Despite my repeated attempts to have these accounts removed, they persist, causing significant damage to my financial reputation and well-being. The accounts in question are in clear violation of 15 USC 1681b regarding permissible purposes. It is evident that the credit bureaus have no permissible purpose to report these fraudulent items without my explicit consent. Please see attached file for these items I am complaining.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-01 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I have not supplied proof under the doctrine of estoppel by silence, XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  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 2025-05-01 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Apt XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX XX/XX/year> Equifax Information Services LLC XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX Subject : Method of Verification Request Under FCRA Section 611 ( a ) ( 7 ) Account : XXXX XXXX, Acct # : XXXX Dispute # : XXXX Dear Equifax, I am writing in regard to your response to my dispute dated XX/XX/year>, under dispute number XXXX, in which you stated that the information I disputed was " verified as accurate. '' I appreciate your response ; however, your letter did not include any documentation supporting the verification of this account, nor did it provide any clarity regarding the procedures used to reach your conclusion. 
Under Section 611 ( a ) ( 7 ) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I am formally requesting that you provide the method of verification, including : 1. The name, address, and contact information of the party that verified the information.

2. A detailed description of the procedure used to verify the account.

3. The specific documents that were relied upon during the investigation.

Additionally, I would like to note that both XXXX XXXX XXXX have already conducted their own investigations and concluded that this account is invalid. As a result, they have deleted the account from my credit reports. I urge Equifax to consider this precedent and take similar corrective action. 
Please understand that I am not requesting a reinvestigation at this time, but a full explanation of how your verification was conducted. If you are unable to verify the information with physical documentation, I respectfully request that the account be removed from my credit report in accordance with the FCRA. 
To date, I have not received any documentation proving that the alleged debt is valid, that I am legally obligated to pay it, or that the information is being accurately reported. 
Please consider this a formal request under FCRA Section 611 ( a ) ( 7 ), and provide your response in writing within 15 days. 
Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-01 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the TransUnion 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. 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 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.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-01 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: AL

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 168b permissible purposes of consumer reports. 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

ACCOUNT NAME : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT NAME : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  ACCOUNT NUMBER : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ACCOUNT XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT NAMEXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ACCOUNT XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ACCOUNT XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ACCOUNT NAME : XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT NAME : XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT NAME : XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT NUMBER : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT NAME XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT NAME : XXXX ACCOUNT XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT NAME : XXXX ACCOUNT NUMBER : XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ACCOUNT NAME : XXXX XXXX  ACCOUNT XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT NAME : XXXX ACCOUNT XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX has violated my rights. On a list of inquiries : 15 U.S.C. 1681 Section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy ( 4 ) There is a need to insure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumer 's right to privacy 15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It states, a consumer reporting agency can not furnish account without my written instruction.

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

15 U.S.C. 1682c ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : No, consumer reporting agency may make any customer report containing any of the following items or information any other adverse items of information, other than records of conviction of crimes, which antedates the report by more than seven years 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) a person, so I'm not afraid of any information relating to a consumer to any consumer report agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that information is an 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 2025-05-01 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: AL

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 168b permissible purposes of consumer reports. 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

ACCOUNT NAME : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT NAME : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  ACCOUNT NUMBER : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ACCOUNT XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT NAMEXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ACCOUNT XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ACCOUNT XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ACCOUNT NAME : XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT NAME : XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT NAME : XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT NUMBER : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT NAME XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT NAME : XXXX ACCOUNT XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT NAME : XXXX ACCOUNT NUMBER : XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ACCOUNT NAME : XXXX XXXX  ACCOUNT XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT NAME : XXXX ACCOUNT XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX has violated my rights. On a list of inquiries : 15 U.S.C. 1681 Section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy ( 4 ) There is a need to insure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumer 's right to privacy 15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It states, a consumer reporting agency can not furnish account without my written instruction.

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

15 U.S.C. 1682c ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : No, consumer reporting agency may make any customer report containing any of the following items or information any other adverse items of information, other than records of conviction of crimes, which antedates the report by more than seven years 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) a person, so I'm not afraid of any information relating to a consumer to any consumer report agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that information is an 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-01 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Fees or interest — Charged too much interest
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
I have been a customer with Capital One for many many years. They have continued to deny my request to increase my credit line. They have continued to deny my request to lower my interest rate which is the highest interest rate legally allowed. Considering my credit score is in the middle XXXX range and I have an excellent credit history with them and payment history there is no reasonable explanation for not doing either of these things. I've asked for clear explanations which they are required under fair credit to provide me and they fail to do so. They even told me today that the prime interest rate is over 9 % and that is actually not true it is 8 and 1/2 % which it states on their website. Due to the fact that they have a monopoly in the credit card industry including now purchasing XXXX with whom I have another credit card with, this is unbelievably ridiculous. If you ask for an explanation they are required to provide it to you. If they do not increase your credit limit they are required under law to provide you this adverse action information. Interestingly enough XXXX XXXX whom Capital One owns now offered to lower my APR.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-01 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally lodge a complaint regarding inaccurate personal information on my credit report. Upon reviewing my credit report, I discovered personal information that does not belong to me, including [ specific details such as incorrect name, address, Social Security number, etc. ]. As this erroneous information may adversely impact my creditworthiness and financial standing, I urgently request that you investigate this matter and take immediate action to rectify the inaccuracies. Your prompt attention to this issue is greatly appreciated, and I anticipate a swift resolution to ensure the accuracy and integrity of my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-01 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: MD

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to express my deep concern about the disputed accounts on my credit report. Despite multiple attempts to bring these inaccuracies to your attention and requesting thorough investigations, I have yet to see any resolution or corrective action. These erroneous accounts are severely impacting my credit file, causing significant hardships and affecting my ability to live a normal life. The negative effects of these inaccuracies have been overwhelming, and I am urgently seeking your assistance to rectify this situation. I respectfully request a comprehensive investigation into the reporting of each disputed account. It is crucial that the necessary steps are taken to update and correct my credit report without further delay. With your help, I hope to restore the accuracy and integrity of my credit file and regain control over my financial well-being. I urge you to give this matter your immediate attention and take swift action. Your prompt cooperation and support in resolving this issue would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your understanding and assistance.

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 2025-05-01 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: CT

Complaint narrative:
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!

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-01 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
I HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY THE XXXX  DATA BREACH. PER 15 USC 1681 C-2 STATES EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION 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. 

Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX # XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - Date Opened XX/XX/XXXX Account Name : XXXX # XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - Date Opened XX/XX/XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - Date Opened XX/XX/XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - Date Opened XX/XX/XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - Date Opened XX/XX/XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  - Date Opened XX/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 2025-05-01 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I am requesting the immediate blocking and removal of unauthorized accounts from my credit report. I did not authorize or initiate these accounts and am unfamiliar with their origin. As stated under USC 1681g, I ask for their removal within the next 15 days. Enclosed are relevant documents for your review. There are also discrepancies, with different account details reported to each bureau.

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 2025-05-01 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 2025-05-01 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 2025-05-01 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: CBC Companies, Inc.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
I have previously disputed with XXXX XXXX  and XXXX regarding several accounts which I found inaccurate. Up to date, I have received no response nor proof that they are doing proper investigation with my dispute. They ignored my rights to obtain an accurate credit report. They are non compliant with the FCRA. These erroneous reports badly hurt my credibility. I'm certain that my rights as a consumer protected under the law have been violated by this inaccurate information.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief