vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-11-20 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: MI

Complaint narrative:
I called them requested the hard inquiries be removed. It went unchanged. So I sent them a certified letter on XXXX XXXX delivered or picked up on XX/XX/XXXX. Then I filed a complaint on here because they immediately sent a letter back without properly investigating. Nothing was taken off my credit report. So on XX/XX/XXXX I filed a complaint on your site reference # XXXX. Their response was more time was needed. I got a letter in the mail dated XX/XX/XXXX. Hmmm XX/XX/XXXX was a Saturday which leads me to believe it once again was not only not properly investigated but actually run thru a computer ( AI ) and never looked at by a human. The only thing that changed was a couple Hard Inq. fell off due to the length of time they stay on my report. ( XXXX yrs ). 

Inquiries listed on my credit report are in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). As you are aware, under 15 U.S.C. 1681b ( a ), a consumer reporting agency may only furnish a consumer report under certain permissible purposes, including ( but not limited to ) where the consumer has provided authorization, or in connection with a credit transaction initiated by the consumer. I did not authorize or initiate any transaction that would have provided a permissible purpose for this inquiry. The reporting of this inquiry without a valid permissible purpose represents a violation of 15 U.S.C. 1681b ( f ), which states : " A person shall not use or obtain a consumer report for any purpose unless the consumer report is obtained for a purpose for which the consumer report is authorized to be furnished under this section. '' Additionally, under 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ), you are required to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation of this dispute and delete or correct inaccurate or unverifiable information within 30 days. Relevant Legal Precedent Pintos v. Pacific Creditors Assn, 605 F.3d 665 ( 9th Cir. 2010 ) The court held that accessing a consumers credit report without a permissible purpose under the FCRA is a violation and can expose the party to liability. XXXX v. Capital Associated Industries , Inc., 257 F.3d 409 ( 4th Cir. 2001 ) Failure to ensure the accuracy of consumer reports can result in damages under the FCRA. I am demanding they remove these hard inquiries or face prosecution for violating my rights!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-11-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
The glaring absence of concrete evidence to support its reliability, combined with the dissemination of unverified information, represents a clear violation of the statutory requirements outlined in 15 USC 1681i ( 7 ). This lack of compliance is not only troubling but also deeply frustrating, given the critical importance of adhering to legal obligations.

Therefore, I strongly advocate for the immediate removal of this account in accordance with the specified regulations, unless verifiable evidence is promptly provided to establish its authenticity. Any delay in addressing this issue exacerbates the frustration caused by the apparent disregard for regulatory protocols and the legal standards that ensure fairness and accuracy.

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 2025-11-20 00:00:00
Product: Vehicle loan or lease — Loan
Issue: Problems at the end of the loan or lease — Unable to receive car title or other problem after the loan is paid off
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
I had a car loan with capital one and payed the loan off in XX/XX/year> About month ago went XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX to get title with just my name on it since its payed off but they informed me that was not possible because they have not removed themselves from title so I contacted them a month ago then received text 2 weeks later letting me know they were still working on it. Should not be this hard to find someone to give me a lien release so I'm putting in a complaint

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-11-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Rowland Avenue Management, Inc. A/KA Columbia Debt Recovery, LLC d/b/a Genesis
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I submitted a timely Validation of Debt request to XXXX XXXX regarding Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX for the alleged balance of {$430.00} under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), 15 U.S.C. 1692g. In that request, I specifically asked for proof of ownership of the alleged debt, a valid purchase agreement for the portfolio containing my account, a complete and unbroken chain of title from the original creditor to the debt collector, and a copy of their state bond or license required to collect in my state. Despite this request, XXXX XXXX failed to provide any of these critical documents. They continue to report negative information to the credit bureaus and attempt to collect on a debt they can not legally prove they own or are authorized to collect. By furnishing derogatory credit information without proof of ownership or proper documentation, they are in violation of 15 U.S.C. 1692e of the FDCPA and may also be violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( b ), for reporting unverifiable or inaccurate information.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-11-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Southwest Credit Systems, L.P.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I submitted a timely Validation of Debt request to SW CRDT SYS regarding Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX for the alleged balance of {$1400.00} under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), 15 U.S.C. 1692g. In that request, I specifically asked for proof of ownership of the alleged debt, a valid purchase agreement for the portfolio containing my account, a complete and unbroken chain of title from the original creditor to the debt collector, and a copy of their state bond or license required to collect in my state. Despite this request, SW CRDT SYS failed to provide any of these critical documents. They continue to report negative information to the credit bureaus and attempt to collect on a debt they can not legally prove they own or are authorized to collect. By furnishing derogatory credit information without proof of ownership or proper documentation, they are in violation of 15 U.S.C. 1692e of the FDCPA and may also be violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( b ), for reporting unverifiable or inaccurate information.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-11-20 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
An inaccurate late payment was reported on my credit report by this company. I made the payment on time, and I have documentation supporting this fact. Despite my previous disputes and requests for verification, the company has not corrected the information. This constitutes non-compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ). I am requesting a full reinvestigation and correction of this error 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-11-20 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
The personal information on my credit report were outdated.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-11-20 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I am disputing inaccuracies on my credit report and requesting the immediate removal of specific accounts and items. These inaccuracies include unauthorized negative entries, incorrect addresses, and hard inquiries reported without my consent. These actions violate the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act ( FACTA ), particularly 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2, which requires consumer reporting agencies to block or delete information reported without written consent. You have failed to ensure maximum possible accuracy, as required under 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ). The reporting of unauthorized data also breaches 15 U.S.C. 1681b, which governs permissible purposes for obtaining and reporting consumer data. The inaccuracies have caused harm to my creditworthiness, and despite providing documentation, these errors remain uncorrected.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-11-20 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally request validation of a collection account referenced in a recent letter I received. Under my rights granted by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), I am asking your office to provide proper documentation verifying that this debt is valid. This includes the name of the original creditor, the total amount owed, a complete payment history, and proof that I am legally responsible for the account. I am making this request to confirm that the information being reported is accurate and not the result of an error, misunderstanding, or fraudulent activity. Until full validation is provided, I request that all collection efforts and credit reporting related to this account be suspended, as permitted by 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 2025-11-20 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
Please inspect the information provided ; the inquiries arrived suddenly and may not be cleared.

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 2025-11-20 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: KS

Complaint narrative:
The reported late payments and charge-off accounts are inaccurate, incomplete, and unverifiable. The furnishers have failed to provide original, documented proof that these alleged delinquencies occurred. Without legally required validation, continued reporting of this negative information is a direct violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). Reporting unverifiable derogatory information damages my credit standing and reflects negligent and unlawful reporting practices.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-11-20 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
An inaccurate late payment was reported on my credit report by this company. I made the payment on time, and I have documentation supporting this fact. Despite my previous disputes and requests for verification, the company has not corrected the information. This constitutes non-compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ). I am requesting a full reinvestigation and correction of this error 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 2025-11-20 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:
I lack any connection to these accounts ; they must be deleted within 15 days as USC 1681g states.

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 2025-11-20 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally request validation of a collection account referenced in a recent letter I received. Under my rights granted by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), I am asking your office to provide proper documentation verifying that this debt is valid. This includes the name of the original creditor, the total amount owed, a complete payment history, and proof that I am legally responsible for the account. I am making this request to confirm that the information being reported is accurate and not the result of an error, misunderstanding, or fraudulent activity. Until full validation is provided, I request that all collection efforts and credit reporting related to this account be suspended, as permitted by 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-11-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: W&A Intermediate Co., LLC
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Cease and Desist letter under 15 U.S.C. 1692c ( c ). 




XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Fl XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/year> Account info XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX [ Debt Collection Agency ] [ Agency Address ] [ City, State ZIP ] Re : Cease and Desist Demand 15 U.S.C. 1692c ( c ) Account/Reference No. : XXXX To Whom It May Concern : This letter is a formal and final demand for you to immediately cease all communication with me regarding the alleged debt referenced above. 
This demand is made pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. 1692c ( c ). 

I am fully aware of my rights, and you are now legally required to stop contacting me in any form, including but not limited to : Phone calls Voicemails Emails or text messages Letters Contacting my relatives, workplace, or any third party From this moment forward, the only communications you are permitted to send are : 1. A single written notice confirming you will stop contacting me, or 2. A single written notice informing me of a specific legal action your company actually intends to take. 



Any communication beyond this will be treated as a knowing and deliberate violation of federal law. 
I will not hesitate to document each violation, file formal complaints with the CFPB, FTC, and my State Attorney General, and pursue all legal remedies available, including statutory damages. 

This is not an acknowledgment of the debt, nor a refusal to pay. It is a legally enforceable directive for you to stop contacting me, effective upon receipt. 

Govern yourself accordingly. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-11-20 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
I submitted a formal written dispute to the credit reporting agency regarding inaccurate and/or unverifiable information appearing on my credit report. According to 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), the credit reporting agency is required to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation of the disputed items and provide the results within 30 days of receiving the dispute.

It has been over 30 days since my dispute was received, yet the agency failed to provide the required reinvestigation results or any written notice explaining a delay. This constitutes a direct violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681i.

Additionally, I have reason to believe my nonpublic personal information was accessed, shared, or used without proper authorization or disclosure, in violation of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act ( GLBA ), 15 U.S.C. 6802, which governs obligations with respect to the disclosure of personal information. I was not provided with a clear privacy notice, nor given the option to opt out of sharing my data with third parties. This further supports my claim that my consumer rights under federal law have been violated.

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 2025-11-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Getting a credit card — Card opened without my consent or knowledge
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
I just flew back to the US from XXXX on the XXXX of XXXX, after a year long stay there. 
A few days later, I received a random letter from PayPal. I opened it and presumed it was just a credit card offer. so I tossed it out. I probably should have kept it for evidence ' sake. 
Fast forward a few weeks, I go to put a payment on my PayPal credit account, and see that my original credit account is gone, and that there's a mastercard account, ending in XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX I'm freaking out, wondering how, or why there's been an unauthorized change made to my account. I contact them, and am stonewalled. No responses from them. I file a fraud report, because that seems the only thing one can do in paypal 's webUI. Nothing has come from it yet, unfortunately. 

I don't know what else to do. I'll see if I can get my local Attorney General involved, as well as the FTC. I need to get this stopped and reversed.

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 2025-11-20 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: WV

Complaint narrative:
I am filing this complaint because [ XXXX / Equifax XXXX XXXX  ] has willfully ignored its duties under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ). Despite my disputes, the bureau failed to conduct a proper reinvestigation within 30 days, did not delete unverifiable information, and has not provided results. This violates 1681i and 1681e ( b ). Courts have made it clear that consumers can not be left with inaccurate credit reports : in XXXX XXXX TransUnion, LLC ( XXXX ), the court held inaccuracies must be corrected whether factual or legal ; in XXXX ( XXXX ), the Supreme Court reaffirmed broad FCRA liability ; and in XXXX XXXX TransUnion  ( XXXX ), XXXX  paid {$23.00} million after mishandling consumer disputes. Because of these violations, my credit profile is inaccurate, my access to fair credit has been harmed, and my financial reputation has been damaged. 

Accounts to Be Deleted : CHARGE OFF : XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-11-20 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:
I, XXXX XXXX, am submitting this complaint and request assistance from the CFPB regarding issues with my credit report. Upon reviewing my credit report, I discovered multiple accounts that I do not recognize. I later learned that my personal information was exposed during an Equifax data breach. 

As a result of this breach, my Social Security number and identity have been compromised, leading to unauthorized activity on my credit file. I have already reported this incident to the Federal Trade Commission, and the associated FTC Report Number is XXXX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-11-20 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
I do not recognize accounts on my credit reporting agency information.

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 2025-11-20 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: NV

Complaint narrative:
I do not recognize accounts on my credit reporting agency information.

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