vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-24 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I REQUEST THE IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF THIS LATE PAYMENT FROM MY ACCOUNT, AS IT IS NOT CORRECT AND DOES NOT SHOW MY TRUE PAYMENT HISTORY. I HAVE ALWAYS MADE MY PAYMENTS ON TIME, AND THIS MISTAKE SHOULD NOT BE THERE. THIS WAS PAID AS AGREED AND SHOULD NOT BE SHOWING NEGATIVELY ON MY REPORT. PLEASE UPDATE MY ACCOUNT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-24 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MD

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

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-24 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I was looking at my credit report and i saw 1 fraudulent inquiry.

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-24 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
Finding unauthorized accounts, credit inquiries, and false personal information made or reported without my knowledge or agreement completely stunned and grieved me. I've tried to get clarification from the creditors, but they have blatantly refused to give it to me. I demand that the creditors act immediately and be transparent. The creditors must submit pertinent application materials, show proof of express authority for each query, and give comprehensive details about each account and inquiry, including dates, purposes, and the kinds of credit products involved. To see what I'm complaining about, please refer to the attached file!

Company 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 2025-04-24 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: NY

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 response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-24 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
My Equifax credit report contains unauthorized and inaccurate information due to identity theft. Someone has used my personal identification, including my Social Security number, without my permission. This misuse resulted in the reporting of fraudulent accounts and inquiries, which continue to impact my credit despite my prior correction requests. These entries were reported without proper confirmation of their validity. While I am not requesting a fraud alert, I am insisting on the immediate removal of these fraudulent records.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-24 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: NV

Complaint narrative:
As a direct result of a recent data breach, my personally identifiable information was compromised and misused without my knowledge or consent. This led to the appearance of unauthorized accounts, unfamiliar credit inquiries, and inaccurate late payment entries on my credit reportall of which I did not initiate, authorize, or recognize. 

I am formally requesting a comprehensive reinvestigation into these accounts and inquiries under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681i ), and I ask that all inaccurate, unverifiable, or fraudulent information be permanently removed from my credit file. I have enclosed supporting documentation, including an Identity Theft Report, to assist in resolving this matter.

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 2025-04-24 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
PLEASE BLOCKED AND REMOVED I respectfully request the elimination of these fraudulent accounts from my credit report, as I never authorized their inclusion. It is crucial that you promptly remove this misleading information from my records.

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 2025-04-24 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: AZ

Complaint narrative:
I have not supplied proof under the doctrine of estoppel by silence, XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX. I pressume that no proof of the alleged debt, nor therefore any such debt, in fact therefore exist.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-24 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: MD

Complaint narrative:
I'm writing to communicate my anxiety in regards to the contested records on my credit report. On various occasions, I have raised the issue of errors in these records, and have reliably mentioned that they be completely examined. Regardless of my endeavors, I presently can't seem to get any goal or restorative activity. These wrong records are seriously harming my credit document and preventing my capacity to carry on with an ordinary life. The adverse consequences of these errors have caused enormous difficulties for me, and I'm left with no decision except for to argue for your help with redressing what is going on quickly. I generously demand that you direct a careful examination concerning the revealing of every XXXX of these contested records. It is basic that the fundamental advances are taken to refresh and amend my credit report immediately. With your assistance, I desire to reestablish the exactness and trustworthiness of my credit record so I might recapture command over my monetary prosperity. I truly ask you to offer this matter your most extreme consideration and make a quick move. Your participation and backing in settling this issue immediately would be extremely valuable. Much thanks to you ahead of time for your comprehension and help.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-24 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: OH

Complaint narrative:
b'I am writing to formally request your assistance in investigating inaccuracies and unauthorized accounts and other inaccurate information  on my credit report, which have directly impacted my ability to be approved for loans. Despite my efforts to resolve the issue with the credit reporting agencies, these discrepancies remain unresolved. The information on my credit file includes  which I did not authorize or recognize. As a result, my creditworthiness has been significantly affected, leading to my denial for crucial financial opportunities, including loansIappliedfor\nXXXX XXXX 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 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 2025-04-24 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Other features, terms, or problems — Other problem
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I requested for my credit card information to be removed from Experian 's account. They declined to remove it. I don't owe Experian anything or subscribe to any services.

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 2025-04-24 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: IN

Complaint narrative:
As a final step in this dispute process, I am issuing this letter to demand immediate resolution of my credit report issues. Your continued failure to address my disputes is in direct violation of federal 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 2025-04-24 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services — Problem canceling credit monitoring or identify theft protection service
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I signed up for an Experian app that purports to be able to " lock '' my credit file so that new accounts can't be opened in my name. I found the lock to be ineffective, but beyond that, I was bothered by the regular barrage of advertising for various partner products. I do not require regular credit report updates, which is the main use of this service- it was really the ability to control whether an account could be opened in my name.

Once you open an account with Experian, they provide no venue for fully closing it. They will suspend the account if you can reach a human ( their IVR directs you to the website, which in turn directs you back to the IVR, creating a loop situation ). However, the human I was able to reach via social media denied my demand to have my account fully closed and deleted, and in fact stated that were I to log into their portal, it would be reactivated.

I advised that this was in violation of the Florida Digital Bill of Rights and demanded they proceed with deleting my account, but they continue to refuse.

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 2025-04-24 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
As of XXXX of this year I have been receiving random texts from a company I am unfamiliar with and have no affiliation. The company is called Portfolio Recovery Associates , LLC. I feel threatened and harassed by this company from messages that appear in my Junk folder a few times a week. The most recent message was Monday XXXX with a message stating " How much, how often and when You control your debt repayment '' I have no knowledge of said debt. I would like proof from this business of this alleged debt. I'd like proof of alleged delinquency and proof this a valid debt that is mine. Other than the random text messages, I have nothing in writing verifying or confirming this alleged debt is mine.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-24 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
In XXXX XXXX bought a debt of mine from XXXX XXXX that was open in XXXX. I was overseas from XXXX. XXXX committed fraud by reporting to all XXXX credit reporting agencies that my account was in good standing with no delinquency or debt for the past XXXX years to prolong the account open while they also claimed I owed a debt but not reporting it correctly to the credit agencies. This is a fraudulent activity and deceptive debt collection tactic to prolong the collection of a debt past the statue of limitation. So to clarify the account should have been closed in XXXX XXXX years after they bought it but they we claiming that it was in good standing until last month XXXX of XXXX another 6 years so when I corrected the record and provided the correct information that it should have been closed XXXX years ago it dropped my credit score by XXXX points. They fraudulently keep the account open and reported it in good standing with no debt just to continue trying to be able to collect the debt at a later date and fraudulently lied about it to keep it open by reporting false information to the credit reporting agencies. I have called the XXXX major credit reporting agencies, XXXX XXXX, midland and encore their parent company to ask them to correct the error and I have it on audio recording that they refuse to correct the record that it should have been closed XXXX years ago and report this inaccuracy to the XXXX major credit reporting agencies that they should have closed the account and back date the record of closing the account as of XXXX. So I'm reporting this fraud to you after seeing that they have had lawsuits in the past for illegal activity involving their debt collection methods and practices hoping you can help me correct the record to get my credit score back to where it was at XXXX. 

Thank you

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-24 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I have not supplied proof under the doctrine of estoppel by silence, XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX. I pressume that no proof of the alleged debt, nor therefore any such debt, in fact therefore exist.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-24 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:
I have not supplied proof under the doctrine of estoppel by silence, XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX. I pressume that no proof of the alleged debt, nor therefore any such debt, in fact therefore exist.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-24 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Business Processing Solutions, LLC
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I received a 1st collection notice on XX/XX/XXXX. It suggested that a vehicle owned by me had violated a toll booth in XXXX XXXX. I called the collection agency, Professional Account Management LLC, and I spoke with a fellow. Since I had sold the XXXX XXXX XXXX in question on XX/XX/XXXX, I asked him when the infraction had occurred. He couldn't give a concise date. He could only confirm that it had occurred at some point in XX/XX/XXXX. I asked that his office provide proof of the debt. I then went on to explain that I wished to dispute the validity of this debt as I had sole the XXXX approximately XXXX  months earlier... in XX/XX/XXXX. He said you'll have to put in writing and you can't email it ..., it has to be sent by mail. Even when I offered to provide the name, cel phone # and email address of the fellow who bought the XXXX, he really didn't seem to care. 

On XX/XX/XXXX I wrote and mailed a dispute letter to Professional Account Management LLC. I included a copy of their letter and a copy of the notarized bill of sale. 

On XX/XX/XXXX I received a XXXX XXXX Notice. 

On XX/XX/XXXX I called the agency. I spoke with agency staff ( first to a nice lady and then to a floor supervisor ). They claimed to have not received my correspondence/dispute letter. I vigorously asked them to let me send it by email. I went on to explain that their collection letters were in violation of Section 809 of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( explained in depth below ). Since I own a collection agency, I offered to speak with upper management ... in an effort to help them remedy their collection letters ' FDCPA violations. They were unmoved.

Violation # 1 ( twice ) : their collection letters fail to advise, " unless the consumer, within 30 days after receipt of of the notice, disputes the validity of the debt, or any portion thereof, the debt will be assumed to be valid. '' Violation # 2 ( twice ) : the debtor is entitled to proof/validation of the debt, from the agency, if requested.

Violation # 3 : I was ignored when I asked for validation of this debt.

The fact that this collection agency is not registered with the CFPB seems to be a violation.

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 2025-04-24 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am disputing an inaccurate late payment reported by [ XXXX ] to [ Equifax Information Services LLC ] on my [ Secured loan ] account [ XXXX ] for the date [ XX/XX/XXXX ]. This reporting is incorrect and has negatively impacted my credit score. 
Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i & 1681s-2 ), credit bureaus and furnishers are required to ensure accuracy and conduct a reasonable investigation of disputed information. Despite my formal dispute, the inaccurate late payment remains on my credit report. 
Additionally, case law such as XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  confirms that furnishers must thoroughly investigate disputes and can not continue reporting misleading information. This failure violates the FCRA, TILA, and UDAAP regulations. I have made multiple attempts to resolve this matter, but no corrective action has been taken.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-24 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:
My credit reports contain inaccuracies that are negatively impacting my ability to obtain credit. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), credit reporting agencies are required to report only accurate and verifiable information. As it is your legal obligation to ensure the accuracy of consumer information, I request an investigation into these accounts and inquiries. Please update or remove any unverifiable or inaccurate items to comply with FCRA regulations and prevent potential legal action.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-24 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
My credit reports contain inaccuracies that are negatively impacting my ability to obtain credit. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), credit reporting agencies are required to report only accurate and verifiable information. As it is your legal obligation to ensure the accuracy of consumer information, I request an investigation into these accounts and inquiries. Please update or remove any unverifiable or inaccurate items to comply with FCRA regulations and prevent potential legal action.

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