vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-14 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: W&A Intermediate Co., LLC
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
I received a call on XX/XX/year> asking for my personal information. I told the representative that I was not comfortable providing that over the phone and to send something in writing to the address they have on file. They stated they would within 14 business days. I also opened a complaint with the XXXX XXXX XXXX  also asking for the same information and if verified, information that would allow me to make payments. I was again promised correspondence in 14 business days. After not receiving any correspondence whatsoever, I reopened the complaint this XXXX. They attached an itemized statement for the debt, which included my mailing address. This confirmed they have adequate mailing information to send me what I have asked for. Additionally, I have never had issues receiving mail to this address. This mailbox is monitored daily. I asked once more for them to provide adequate information to make payment arrangements. After approximately 2 weeks, they provided an account number, website, phone number, and XXXX XXXX XXXX I attempted to go online to make the payment arrangements, but the account number was invalid. I attempted to input other information, as stated on their website, but no account matched my information. I then attempted to call the phone number they provided multiple times, but there was no answer. I called the number provided on their website and there was no answer. To this date, I still have not received mailed correspondence, as I asked for, nor have I been given adequate information to pay for what they claim I owe. At this point, it feels like they are purposefully not providing me the information I need to resolve the issue. If necessary, I can provide screenshots of their website showing the information is invalid and screenshots of the phone calls that I made that went unanswered.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-14 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Payday loan debt
Issue: Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly — Talked to a third-party about your debt
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: CO

Complaint narrative:
XXXX creditor has been harassing myself and my family for weeks on end at this point. They contacted me threatening me to come to my Job if I do not settle with them. After I told Them to not contact me, they reached out to my mom, my wife, my brother and sister in law ( all which I never gave them a number ) and XXXX told them that I had a debt to pay. Which in it of itself is highly illegal.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-14 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: DC

Complaint narrative:
To Whomever This May concern, I found a mistake on my credit report. I am writing to delete the following information in my file. According to 15 USC 1681e ( b ), this charge-off isnt reported correctly. Heres whats wrong : I am a victim of identity theft and did not make the charge. I ask that the items be deleted to correct my credit report. I reported the theft of my identity to the Federal Trade Commission and I also have enclosed copies of the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. I need these accounts removed. Please fix this error. As well as the following inquiries below. Please delete the items as soon as possible. My name and only name is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX. My only phone number is ( XXXX ) XXXX and the only current address is XXXX New XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX BSMT Washington, XXXX XXXX Thanks, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Items in Need of Deletion : Collections/ Charge offs XXXX. Account name : XXXX  Account opened : XX/XX/XXXX Amount owed : {$780.00} Inquiries Account name : XXXX XXXX Account Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Account name XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Account name : XXXX XXXX  Amount Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Account name : XXXX Amount Opened : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX name : XXXX Consumer Amount Opened XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Amount Opened : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX : XXXX Amount Opened : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX name : XXXX XXXX Amount Opened : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX name : XXXX Amount Opened XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX name : XXXX Auto Amount Opened : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX name : XXXX Amount Opened : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX name : Market XXXX XXXX XXXX  Amount Opened : XX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-14 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: DC

Complaint narrative:
To Whomever This May concern, I found a mistake on my credit report. I am writing to delete the following information in my file. According to 15 USC 1681e ( b ), this charge-off isnt reported correctly. Heres whats wrong : I am a victim of identity theft and did not make the charge. I ask that the items be deleted to correct my credit report. I reported the theft of my identity to the Federal Trade Commission and I also have enclosed copies of the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. I need these accounts removed. Please fix this error. As well as the following inquiries below. Please delete the items as soon as possible. My name and only name is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX. My only phone number is ( XXXX ) XXXX and the only current address is XXXX New XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX BSMT Washington, XXXX XXXX Thanks, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Items in Need of Deletion : Collections/ Charge offs XXXX. Account name : XXXX  Account opened : XX/XX/XXXX Amount owed : {$780.00} Inquiries Account name : XXXX XXXX Account Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Account name XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Account name : XXXX XXXX  Amount Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Account name : XXXX Amount Opened : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX name : XXXX Consumer Amount Opened XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Amount Opened : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX : XXXX Amount Opened : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX name : XXXX XXXX Amount Opened : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX name : XXXX Amount Opened XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX name : XXXX Auto Amount Opened : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX name : XXXX Amount Opened : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX name : Market XXXX XXXX XXXX  Amount 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 2025-03-14 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the Bureau 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 : Inquiries : XXXX XXXX XX/XX/year> : XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/year> XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/year> : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 as proof from the XXXX Federal Trade Commission that all the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theftandfraud.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

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

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

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

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

XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX

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 2025-03-14 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Problem using a debit or ATM card
Company: Block, Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I attempted to place an order for phone service through XXXX XXXX  on XX/XX/XXXX. It was {$30.00} for phone service and XXXX for an XXXX brining the total to XXXX. Once I entered in my payment information and click submit, it stated order failed yet. However, I was charged on my cash app card. I reached out to XXXX who stated I did not have an order and that the pending charge would not be completed. It was indeed completed on the XXXX. I reached out to XXXX  who stated I should dispute the charge with my bank. I submitted a dispute on XX/XX/XXXX and was denied XX/XX/XXXX. I did not receive a order confirmation or phone service so I need my money back.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-14 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: NM

Complaint narrative:
These inquiries are unauthorized. I am a victim of identity theft. I filed a FTC report. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXXXXXX 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 2025-03-14 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: NM

Complaint narrative:
These inquiries are unauthorized. I am a victim of identity theft. I filed a FTC report. 
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  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 2025-03-14 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: NM

Complaint narrative:
These inquiries are unauthorized. I am a victim of identity theft. I filed a FTC report. 
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 XXXXXX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-14 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: WV

Complaint narrative:
These inquires were unauthorized and I have been a victim of identity theft. 
XXXXXXXX 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
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-14 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: WV

Complaint narrative:
These inquires were unauthorized and I have been a victim of identity theft. 
XXXXXXXX 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 2025-03-14 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: DE

Complaint narrative:
I did not give expressed written consent to or authorize any third party consumer reporting agency to furnish data on the following accounts and I have the right to privacy, please be reminded, no consent is identity theft : 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX Please promptly remove this data within 4 business days pursuant to 15 USC 1681-c-2 to avoid any further legal proceedings. Thank you for your timely compliance! Has to removed off all my credit bureaus

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 2025-03-14 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: DE

Complaint narrative:
I did not give expressed written consent to or authorize any third party consumer reporting agency to furnish data on the following accounts and I have the right to privacy, please be reminded, no consent is identity theft : 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX Please promptly remove this data within 4 business days pursuant to 15 USC 1681-c-2 to avoid any further legal proceedings. Thank you for your timely compliance! Has to removed off all my credit bureaus

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-14 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
My account with XXXX AND DEPT OF EDXXXX  was never late! I have had exceptional payment history witH XXXX XXXXXXXX and all payments were placed on Autopay. This late payment that is reporting is a result on a systematic error on their end processing my payment. This was clearly a billing error made my the company and is not a reflection of my payment experience which violates USC Code 1681eb. This error has caused severe hard to my reputation, my character, my mode of living and to my family! I demand the late payment reported in to be removed. They are not in compliance with the following law. 15 USC 1666b and its requirements set the standards and the guidance for a creditor to treat a payment as late, yet they are reporting a payment as late and they did not comply with the law! 15 USC 1666b ( a ) Time to make payments A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose, unless the creditor has adopted reasonable procedures designed to ensure that each periodic statement including the information required by section 1637 ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than 21 days before the payment due date. XXXX AND DEPT OF EDXXXX never sent the periodic statement along with the disclosures from section 1637 ( b ). I have requested proof that this information was mailed or delivered 21 days before the payment due date and this information was requested in good faith pursuant rule 1002 and It was never provided. This is unfair, illegal, fraudulent, and not equitable to me as a consumer! Delete the late payments from my consumer reports

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Problem with personal statement of dispute
Company: U.S. Auto Credit Corporation
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
I request that you investigate the item and correct the report accordingly. According to 15 U.S. Code 1681i, you are required to conduct a reasonable investigation into this matter and update my credit report with the accurate information.

If your investigation confirms that the information is indeed inaccurate or unverifiable, I ask that you remove it from my report as required under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

In the event that you do not conduct a thorough investigation or fail to update the information appropriately, I would like to remind you that under 15 U.S. Code 1681o, you could be liable for statutory damages, punitive damages, and attorney fees if the noncompliance is deemed willful.

Please confirm receipt of this dispute and let me know the next steps in the process. If you require any additional documentation or information from my end to facilitate this investigation, please notify me promptly. 

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your timely response. 
XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-14 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Deposits and withdrawals
Company: Chime Financial Inc
State: WI

Complaint narrative:
Ive been with chime since 2018 and my chime card/ account never works. There always experience technical difficulties, the account is always experiencing issues and Im never able to access my money or use my card during this time. No funds are able to be used, deposited or withdrew. Im unable to make purchases & this is really causing a hardship in my life. Nothing can be sent out or moved and this has been a constant ongoing issue. I always contact chime right away and most of the time its hard to get in contact because during this time both phone and chat support times are irrationally long!! This is unacceptable as I have been a loyal member since signing up. I use this account for my work deposit, business deposits and everyday life. Chime has done nothing to solve this issue and prevent this from keep happening. All they have done is constantly fix the issue ever time that it happens. When this occurs I normally receive a message displaying transactions are unavailable.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation