vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-31 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am filing this complaint against Midland Credit Management , Inc. for continued reporting and collection activity on an unverified and disputed debt, and for furnishing conflicting and inaccurate account data to multiple credit bureaus in violation of the FCRA and FDCPA. 

The account in question is : Account Number : XXXX Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX  Balance Reported : {$1300.00} Collector : Midland Credit Management , Inc . 

I sent two certified debt validation requests to Midland on XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX, both of which were received by their office. 
( Attached : Mailed copies + certified mailing records ) Midland has not provided : A signed contract or credit agreement A complete accounting or payment history Proof of legal assignment or ownership of this specific account Instead, Midland continues to report this unvalidated account to multiple credit bureaus with material inconsistencies, including : Conflicting status ( reported as Charge Off on one bureau and Open Collection on another ) Conflicting last activity dates ( XX/XX/XXXX vs. XX/XX/XXXX vs. XX/XX/XXXX ) No payment history reported at all This violates the following federal laws : FDCPA 809 ( b ) Continued collection and reporting activity without validation. 

FCRA 623 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) Furnishing inaccurate or incomplete information.

FCRA 623 ( b ) Failure to reasonably investigate a dispute.

FCRA 607 ( b ) Failure to ensure maximum possible accuracy of furnished data.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-31 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
My credit reports contain inaccuracies that are leading creditors to deny me credit. As it is your responsibility to ensure the information reported about consumers is accurate, I request that you investigate these accounts and inquiries. Please update them as necessary to prevent potential legal action in the future.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
My credit reports contain inaccuracies that are leading creditors to deny me credit. As it is your responsibility to ensure the information reported about consumers is accurate, I request that you investigate these accounts and inquiries. Please update them as necessary to prevent potential legal action in the future.

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 2025-10-31 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute the recent response provided in regard to my complaint filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) concerning the inaccurate reporting of a bankruptcy on my credit file. I have serious concerns about the validity of credit bureaus verification process and the credibility of the information allegedly used to substantiate this reporting. The CFPB response states that the disputed public record, labeled as " Public Record - Federal - XXXXVERIFIED AS REPORTED, '' has been reviewed and verified. However, I have obtained clear, written confirmation from the relevant court ; U.S BANKRUPTCY COURT that they do not report or furnish bankruptcy proceedings information to credit reporting agencies. This official statement from the court raises serious questions about who, in fact, provided the information used in your " verification '' process. Furthermore, I contacted XXXX, a known third-party data provider, and they confirmed that they have no record of the bankruptcy account in question. This evidence contradicts any claim that the information was verified as reported. Given that : 1. 2. The court itself has stated it does not report information to credit bureaus. XXXX, a potential data source, has confirmed no record of the account. It is clear that TransUnion lacks a reliable and valid source to justify the continued reporting of this bankruptcy on my credit file. This failure in the verification process constitutes a direct violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) under Section 611, which requires that consumer reporting agencies conduct a reasonable investigation to ensure the accuracy of information included in consumer files.

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 2025-10-31 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I recently reviewed my consumer report and identified several inaccuracies that must be corrected immediately. These errors have caused me significant distress, and I demand swift resolution to ensure my consumer rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) are upheld. I demand that the accounts, inquiries and personal information should be removed because creditors are not taking further compliance with my request in line with the FCRA. Failure to comply with these demands will result in further action to protect my rights and hold the creditors accountable for their egregious actions. Please see the attached file for what I am complaining about! ( list all accounts, inquiries and Pi that you couldn't put on the FTc report ). Please see the attached file.

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 2025-10-31 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute multiple unauthorized accounts and inquiries that appear on my credit report. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681 ), I am entitled to dispute any information that I believe to be inaccurate or incomplete. I am aware that an EOSCAR SYSTEM is being used to verify my disputes and that is not a reliable source for verification! I have identified the following accounts and inquiries on my credit report that I did not authorize or provide written consent for. 

Accounts : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX I never provided written consent for you or these entities to obtain or furnish my credit information. As such, I request an immediate investigation into these matters. If it is determined that these accounts and inquiries were unauthorized, please remove them from my credit report without delay. 15 USC 1681a3.

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 2025-10-31 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:
I am writing to formally dispute multiple unauthorized accounts and inquiries that appear on my credit report. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681 ), I am entitled to dispute any information that I believe to be inaccurate or incomplete. I am aware that an EOSCAR SYSTEM is being used to verify my disputes and that is not a reliable source for verification! I have identified the following accounts and inquiries on my credit report that I did not authorize or provide written consent for. 

Accounts : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX I never provided written consent for you or these entities to obtain or furnish my credit information. As such, I request an immediate investigation into these matters. If it is determined that these accounts and inquiries were unauthorized, please remove them from my credit report without delay. 15 USC 1681a3.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Subject : Immediate Action Required Violation of My Consumer Rights This letter serves as a formal demand for immediate correction and removal of certain items from my credit report due to violations of my federally protected rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The following accounts have blatantly breached my rights to privacy and confidentiality, as outlined under 15 U.S.C. 1681, and I will not tolerate these illegal actions.

Violation of 15 U.S.C. 1681, Section 602 ( A ) : I am entitled to privacy, and these accounts are infringing on that right.

Violation of 15 U.S.C. 1681, Section 604 ( A ) : According to the law, no consumer reporting agency can furnish an account without my explicit written consent. I did not authorize these accounts to be reported.

Violation of 15 U.S.C. 1681c ( a ) ( 5 ) : No adverse items of information should appear on my report if they date back more than seven years, unless they are criminal convictions. These items are outdated and must be removed immediately.

Violation of 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) : If any party has knowingly or recklessly furnished inaccurate information to consumer reporting agencies, they are in direct violation of the law. I demand that these inaccuracies be addressed without delay.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-31 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: MI

Complaint narrative:
To Whom It May Concern, I am formally requesting, under my rights granted by the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq., and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), 15 U.S.C. 1692 et seq., that you immediately investigate and permanently delete the following collection accounts from my credit report. These accounts are being reported inaccurately and without full verification of the alleged debts. 

The accounts in question are as follows : - XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX These accounts are not properly validated and have not been substantiated with any signed contracts or documentation proving liability. Continuing to report these unverifiable accounts constitutes a violation of my consumer rights under federal law. 

I hereby demand that you : 1. Delete the above-referenced accounts from all credit reporting databases immediately.

2. Cease and desist all reporting, communication, and dissemination of these accounts to any third parties unless full legal verification is provided.

3. Provide written confirmation of deletion and compliance with this request within 30 days of receipt of this letter. 

Failure to comply will leave me no choice but to escalate this matter by filing formal complaints with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ), the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ), and the Michigan Attorney Generals Office. 

Please send all correspondence to my mailing address listed above. I request all future communication be in writing only. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX, MI 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 2025-10-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I affirm that the false late payment notations on my accounts violate 15 USC 1666. I have consistently submitted all payments on time, and any errors in this reporting are both improper and unlawful.

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 2025-10-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I previously submitted a letter addressing the inaccuracies and unfamiliar items on my credit report. However, it has now been over 30 days, and I have not received a response. It appears my disputes are being disregarded, which raises serious concerns. Under Section 611 ( a ) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), credit reporting agencies are required to investigate disputed items within 30 days. If they fail to do so, these items must be removed from my report. 

As more than 30 days have passed, I expect immediate updates to my credit report reflecting the removal of these disputed accounts. Should this not be addressed promptly, I will be left with no option but to pursue legal action to resolve this issue, as the continued inaction has caused significant stress. 

Moreover, I was affected by the Equifax, Experian, and XXXX  data breaches, which heightens my concern regarding the security and handling of my personal 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 2025-10-31 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
I'm really not sure what happened. I have mailed off letters to the credit bureaus continuously and thus far I have not gotten a response. My name is XXXX XXXX and I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information. There is no third party involved. Please review the uploaded letters.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-31 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am writing pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1681i and 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2, which grants consumers the right to dispute and remove inaccurate or fraudulent items from their credit reports. I have identified hard inquiries on my credit report that were made without my knowledge or expressed written consent. These inquiries are unauthorized and constitute identity theft as defined under federal law. As a result, I request the immediate deletion of the following unauthorized hard inquiries from my credit report as they are a violation of permissible purposes outlined in the FCRA : 1. Identity Theft XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX This account is not mine, I never opened this account, I am a victim of identity theft. I have included an FTC report. Please investigate and remove this from my credit report. 

2. Identity Theft XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX This account is not mine, I never opened this account, I am a victim of identity theft. I have included an FTC report. Please investigate and remove this from my credit report. 

3. Identity Theft XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX This account is not mine, I never opened this account, I am a victim of identity theft. I have included an FTC report. Please investigate and remove this from my credit report. 

4. Identity Theft XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX This account is not mine, I never opened this account, I am a victim of identity theft. I have included an FTC report. Please investigate and remove this from my credit report.

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 2025-10-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am addressing the issue with regarding the noncompliance. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not, that is considered identity theft. As per the Fair Credit Reporting Act, particularly under 15 U.S.C. 1681n, there exists statutory civil liability for willful noncompliance. This provision stipulates that any person who willfully fails to comply with consumer protection requirements may be liable to the affected consumer for damages, including potential punitive measures and reimbursement of legal costs. This underscores the importance of addressing and rectifying this matter promptly and responsibly.

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 2025-10-31 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: AZ

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

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-31 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 have submitted multiple formal dispute letters to Equifax Information Services LLC regarding inaccurate and unverifiable information on my credit report ( see attached copies ). Despite clear legal notice, Equifax Information Services LLC continues to willfully report inaccurate data in violation of FCRA 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ), 1681i, and FDCPA 1692e and 1692f. I have exhausted all attempts to resolve this matter directly with the credit bureau. I now request the CFPB to investigate and enforce compliance.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you -- 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. I am concerned about the validity and accuracy of your recent investigation of these accounts that are reporting on my credit report. Last month I requested an investigation because I felt the item was not being reported legally. Couple of days ago I received a letter stating that you have ceased investigation of my credit reports because, in your opinion, you believe that I have used a third party credit repair agency. Not only do I believe this to be a stall tactic on your part to grant you an additional 30 days to comply with my original request, but I believe it to be a blatant violation of the FCRA. 

I have attached a copy of my government issued ID as well as mail showing proof of address. So, there shouldnt be any confusion or stall tactics on your end.

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 2025-10-31 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 respectfully request that Equifax investigate and correct the following accounts as I believe the data provided is inaccurate or incomplete. I ask that these accounts be reviewed under the FCRA for violations of reporting standards, and that any incorrect or fraudulent information be removed from my report. 

Accounts in Dispute : CHARGED OFF XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 response to consumer: Closed with explanation