vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-23 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C.

1681c-2 ) that you, the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within XXXX business days of you receiving this complaint. The following items do not belong to me and is a result of fraud that I did not authorize : Also, would like to have all addresses and names REMOVED from my credit report, except for my only name and address listed below : Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-23 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: MI

Complaint narrative:
You have reported inaccurate and unauthorized accounts on my credit report, which is a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681i ) requiring a proper reinvestigation of disputed items, and 1681e ( b ), which mandates maximum possible accuracy. These false entries are damaging and unjust, especially since Ive never opened or authorized these accounts. If you fail to investigate and correct this, I may pursue legal action under the FCRA and FDCPA ( 15 U.S. Code 1692e ) for deceptive and misleading reporting.

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 2025-06-23 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: KY

Complaint narrative:
PORTFOLIO RECOV ASSOC is falsely reporting on my credit. I have never had any accounts with them. Per my research PORTFOLIO RECOV ASSOC is a debt collector. They are falsely reporting on my credit!! Account number is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX is falsely reporting to my credit file and is against my rights and fair credit act. Under U.S Code 1618d - Disclosure of investigation consumer report ; you are in violation.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-23 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am formally disputing a late payment that was recently reported on my credit profile. After reviewing my records, I have confirmed that the payment in question was submitted on time. This entry is inaccurate and does not reflect my payment behavior. I kindly request a reinvestigation and prompt correction to ensure my credit report reflects accurate information.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-23 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to demand the immediate removal of a fraudulent credit inquiry that has been made on my credit report. This inquiry was not done by me, and I did not authorize or consent to it in any way. Let me be very clear : I did not apply for credit, services, or anything else with the company responsible for this inquiry. This was a fraudulent action that occurred without my knowledge or permission. 

This kind of unauthorized access to my credit file is not just a mistake it is a violation of my privacy and a serious breach of trust. I have never had any contact with this company, I have no existing relationship with them, and there is absolutely no reason they should have accessed my personal credit 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 2025-06-23 00:00:00
Product: Vehicle loan or lease — Loan
Issue: Repossession — Lender trying to repossess or disable the vehicle
Company: Westlake Services, LLC
State: NM

Complaint narrative:
I financed a vehicle through Westlake Financial. I was aware that the first payment was important, and I had every intention of paying it on time. However, my bank ( XXXX XXXX XXXX ) unexpectedly placed a one-month hold on my funds during that period, which prevented my first payment from going through on time. This delay was completely out of my control. 

Since then, I have been making my payments consistently and my account is currently up to date. Despite this, Westlake Financial has informed me that they no longer wish to continue working with me and may proceed with repossessing my vehicle.

I do not owe any money at this time and have been trying to resolve the situation in good faith. Im requesting that my account be reviewed and that I be allowed to continue making my payments as agreed. I also request that this action be stopped, as I am not in default and I am doing everything I can to stay current.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-23 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: MA

Complaint narrative:
" I reviewed my consumer report and informed your agency on [ insert the date thats on the last letter ] about the items I disputed. Despite this, the issue remains unresolved in a manner that is fair and equitable to me as required by the FCRA. I sent a notice to your agency, including a FTC Identity Theft Report, and also filed a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau CFPB. With this letter I have also included a FTC Affidavit to further substantiate my claim.

Method of Verification Dispute Notice : Remove these Fraudulent Accounts, Inquiries & Inaccurate Personal Information.

Your agency has clearly refused to follow the law and honor my previous request so I am requesting a reinvestigation and demanding your agency to explain your METHOD OF VERIFICATION in verifying these items, pursuant to the Fair Credit. ''

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 2025-06-23 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:
On XX/XX/year>, XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX reported a XXXX late payment on my credit card due to a system and communication failure. I had opted for paperless statements, yet the bank was sending electronic notifications to an internal email address ( XXXX ) that was not monitored or accessible by me. As a result, I received no alerts, statements, or warnings that my account was overdue. In addition, I had attempted to set up automatic payments, but the setup failed without my knowledge, and I received no confirmation or error message. I also received no phone call, text message, or mailed notice from XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX informing me that I was late. No reasonable effort was made to alert me. 

As soon as I discovered the issue, I paid the balance in full. XXXX XXXX XXXX waived all late fees and confirmed that my account was in good standing. Despite this, they still reported the XXXX late mark to the credit bureaus, which significantly lowered my credit score and caused me to be denied a critical XXXX loan XXXX I later received a letter from XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX stating that I was being mailed my statementseven though my settings were clearly marked as " online only '' in my account. I requested a full record of where the statements were being sent, but the representative refused to provide this. 

After successfully disputing the XXXX late mark the first time, it was removed from my report. However, after I voluntarily withdrew my CFPB complaintbelieving the matter was resolveda second dispute was opened without my knowledge, and the late mark was reinserted. Additionally, I am concerned that Experian reinserted the XXXX late mark into my credit file without providing the required notice or explanation, raising further concerns regarding compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), particularly around reinvestigation procedures and consumer notification. 

This raises serious concerns about data handling and retaliation. 

Legal Concerns : Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ) : For failure to send timely billing disclosures in a format reasonably accessible to me.

Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) : For re-reporting a derogatory mark without a valid basis, and despite acknowledgement that the account is in good standing.

E-SIGN Act : For failing to ensure I could access digital statements after opting into paperless delivery. Notifications were routed to an invalid internal email.

Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices ( UDAP ) : For inadequate or misleading communications that resulted in financial harm.

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 2025-06-23 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:
Experian XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX 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. The following items do not belong to me and is a result of fraud that I did not authorize : Also, would like to have all addresses and names REMOVED from my credit report, except for my only name and address listed below : Name : XXXX XXXX Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX TX XXXX ACCOUNTS : XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$1200.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$1200.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$1300.00} XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$4600.00} XXXXXXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00} XXXX  - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$1600.00} XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00} XXXX  - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$100.00} INQUIRIES : XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  Date : 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 2025-06-23 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: IA

Complaint narrative:
My credit matters to me, and Im seriously concerned about the inaccurate information showing up on my report. These errors are causing ongoing stress, especially when they lead to credit denials.

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 2025-06-23 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute the following accounts. I did not owe this debt and it does not belong to me. I never established these accounts. I was contacted by a collection agency regarding the accounts that were obtained under my name. I have no knowledge of obtaining any of the accounts listed here. Please remove these accounts and send me an updated copy of my report after the investigation. 
XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$19000.00}, XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Balance Owed : {$0.00}, XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Balance Owed : {$19000.00}

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 2025-06-23 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX Date : XX/XX/year> Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX DC XXXX Subject : Dispute of Inaccurate Personal Information on My Credit Report Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to formally dispute inaccurate personal information that appears on my credit reports maintained by the credit reporting agencies. 

My correct name is XXXX XXXX XXXX, and my Social Security Number is XXXX ( last 4 digits : ). However, I have identified errors in the following items of reported personal information : Incorrect Name Reported : [ XXXX XXXX instead of XXXX XXXX XXXX ] Incorrect Address : [ XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX instead of XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX ] Other Incorrect Data ( if applicable ) : I am attaching copies of documents that verify my identity and the correct information ( government-issued ID, utility bill, etc. ).

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-23 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Cashing a check
Company: JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
Chase Bank has placed a hold on my and my husband 's IRS checks. They say they can't verify my check because my husband 's number isn't in his name. But my husband has had the number in his name since XXXX. They're lying and have kept the withheld money and don't want to return it.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-23 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:
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. The following items do not belong to me and is a result of fraud that I did not authorize : Also, would like to have all addresses and names REMOVED from my credit report, except for my only name and address listed below : Name : XXXX XXXX Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX TX XXXX ACCOUNTS : XXXX XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$710.00} XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$570.00} XXXX  - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$1000.00} XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$120.00} XXXX - Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00} XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$2300.00} XXXX XXXX  - Account Number : 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 XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$3.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX - Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$630.00} XXXX XXXX - Account Number : 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 XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$55.00} INQUIRIES : XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date : 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 2025-06-23 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally file a complaint against Midland Credit Management , Inc. regarding an account they have reported to my credit report which has not been legally validated in accordance with federal law.

Midland Credit Management is attempting to collect a debt that I have disputed. Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), 15 U.S. Code 1692g, once a consumer disputes a debt in writing within 30 days of initial communication, the debt collector must cease all collection activity until they provide proper validation of the debt.

Despite my request for validation under this statute, Midland Credit Management has failed to provide : A copy of the original contract or agreement with my signature ; A breakdown of the amount allegedly owed ; Proof that they have the legal right to collect this debt.

Additionally, under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S. Code 1681s-2 ( b ), if a debt is disputed with the credit bureaus, the furnisher of the information ( Midland Credit Management in this case ) is required to conduct a reasonable investigation. Reporting inaccurate or unverified information constitutes a violation of the FCRA.

Even after requesting proper validation and disputing this account with the credit reporting agencies, Midland Credit Management continues to report this collection on my credit profile, which is harming my creditworthiness and causing undue stress.

I respectfully request that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau investigate this matter and hold Midland Credit Management accountable for violating federal law. I further request the removal of this unverified and improperly reported collection from all credit bureaus : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Thank you for your assistance in protecting consumers from unlawful collection practices.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-23 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: KY

Complaint narrative:
I was utterly shocked and devastated upon discovering unauthorized accounts, credit inquiries and inaccurate personal information made or reported without my knowledge or consent. Despite my efforts to seek clarification from the creditors, they have shamefully failed to provide the necessary information. I demand immediate action and transparency from the creditors. The creditors must provide detailed information on each account and inquiry, including dates, purposes, and types of credit products involved, furnish relevant application documents, and present evidence of explicit authorization for each inquiry. 

Please see the attached file for what I am complaining about! 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. I have maintained a careful record of my communications with you for the purpose of filing a complaint with the FTC should you continue in your non-compliance.

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