vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-19 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
Recently, I checked my credit report and noticed multiple billing errors under 15 U.S. Code 1666 ( b ) Billing Error : ( 4 ) The creditors failure to properly reflect on a statement a payment made by the obligor or a credit issued to the obligor.

( 5 ) A computation error or similar error of an accounting nature on a statement.

15 U.S. Code 1666b - Timing of Payments ( 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 1637 ( b ) ( Statement required with each billing cycle ), is mailed or delivered to the consumer no later than 21 days before the payment due date.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-19 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: NM

Complaint narrative:
" I am writing to formally file a complaint regarding unauthorized accounts that persist on my credit report despite my repeated efforts to have them removed. These accounts are causing significant damage to my financial reputation and overall well-being. It is evident that the inclusion of these fraudulent items violates 15 USC 1681b regarding permissible purposes, as the credit bureaus have no legitimate reason to report them without my explicit consent. Please refer to the attached file detailing these items I am disputing.

The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence, which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not. In the event that any accounts are reported without my written consent, that is considered identity theft. ''

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-19 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
My credit reports are inaccurate. These inaccuracies are causing creditors to deny me credit. You have the duty to report accurate information about consumers. Please investigate these accounts and inquires and update these accounts accordingly to avoid future litigation.

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 2025-03-19 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 submitted a dispute to you regarding multiple inaccuracies on my credit report, including incorrect personal information ( name, addresses ) and multiple inaccurate account entries. Despite providing supporting documents, such as my driver 's license, proof of address, and social security card, you have failed to correct these errors. These inaccuracies impact my credit standing and violate the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), which requires credit bureaus to ensure maximum possible accuracy. Additionally, some of these accounts may involve debts that should have been reported differently under 1099-C tax laws. I formally requested verification and removal of these items, but you have not taken appropriate action.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-19 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:
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 2025-03-19 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: IL

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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-19 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: IL

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
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-19 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
This COMPLAINT is asking for your assistance for formal request for investigation that Credit Bureaus is reporting inaccurate information. I was never late. I always made my payment on time. 

I am very distressed that they have included the below information in my credit profile due to its damaging effects on my good credit standing. As they are no doubt aware, credit reporting laws ensure that bureaus report only accurate credit information. This is an inaccurate information and is a mistake on either your company or the reporting creditor 's part. Because of the mistake ( s ) on my credit report, I have been wrongfully denied credit recently, which was highly embarrassing and has negatively impacted my lifestyle.

I'm sure you'll agree, the late payment ( s ) needs to be Removed as soon as possible. The following information needs to be verified and updated from my credit report as soonaspossible : Late Open : XXXX XXXX XXXX {$1400.00} Date Open : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$1700.00} Date Open : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$1300.00} Date Open : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$860.00} Date Open : 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 2025-03-19 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am listing accounts below that have been reported inaccurately on my credit report. In compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and as a gesture of respect to the Federal Trade Commission Committee on accuracy and completeness of credit information I am formally writing in today to dispute negative information appearing on my credit. This incorrect information is greatly hindering me from getting the credit score I deserve and hopefully, this letter will resolve all the issues on my credit. I demand to see Verifiable Proof ( an original Consumer Contract with my Signature on it ) of the accounts listed below. Your failure to positively verify these accounts has hurt my ability to obtain 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 2025-03-19 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
These can be combined on my credit report, you have shown incorrect accounts that should not be there at all. This is not only unjust to me, but it's also concerning, because I've never done or made any of the things you accuse me of. If you don't look into these accounts, I'll take legal action against you.

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 2025-03-19 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I called XX/XX/year> for them to send the Notice of Deficiency Balance they never did. I filed complaint in XXXX they responded to that saying they sent it but they never did. By law they are suppose to or Im not liable for the difference after the car is. Also The creditor must send you a sale notice before selling the car which they never sent either. They can not recover the remaining balance on your loan after the sale if they fail to provide you with a notice of deficiency balance. 
On top of that sold was sold to the same company that I brought it from and never went to an auction. And they sold the car for half the price I brought it for and I know it didnt lose {$8000.00} is value in 5 months

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 2025-03-19 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: AL

Complaint narrative:
Consumer name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Social Security XXXX : XXXX Consumer Date of Birth : XX/XX/year> Contents of Complaint : This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, 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. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX. These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer XXXX credit report, Ive attached a list of hard inquires in question as well as a copay of the consumer XXXX  credit report maintained by you which shows the aforementioned fraudulent items. I do not recognize the aforementioned accounts, collections, or hard inquiries as reported. The aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries appearing on my consumer credit report maintained by you were not opened, made, or initiated by me. All of the aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the results of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the results of identity theft and fraud.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-19 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
Capital One Acct # XXXX At the beginning of XX/XX/year> I reached out to capital one to inquire as to what the reasoning of my account continuously being reported as 90 days late and they advised me that I had successfully completed my payment plan and it should not be reporting as 90 days late as of XX/XX/year> all of the previously late payments would be removed Given my completion of the payment plan due to financial hardship in which I entered as per Capital Ones email, I chose a payment date of the XXXX of every month for those payments to be coming out of my account. I have successfully completed my payments. I have also received many emails verifying my due date as the XXXX however, this due date has continued to be reported as late. I was informed by another representative that I am current in my account however it keeps being reported that I am 90 days delinquent and it drops my credit score down significantly every single time it reports since XXXX. I spoke with Employee XXXX ID : XXXX Who informed me to report my capital one account to all credit bureaus as well as send them a detailed letter to capital one stating my concern so that they can rectify the situation and correctly update my credit report as Current and in positive standing. There should be no reason as to why my account is continuously reporting as late with an incorrect balance. Due to my fair credit reporting and consumer rights, I ask that this be rectified immediately and all negative marks removed completely from all credit bureaus and credit reporting As this is detrimental to the health of my credit.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-19 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: Early Warning Services, LLC
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX having issues opening a bank account due to the incorrect reportings from this company. Please assist

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-19 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: Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FNIS)
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
Im having issues opening a bank account due to the incorrect reportings from this company. Please assist

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 2025-03-19 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: LEXISNEXIS
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
Im having issues opening a bank account due to the incorrect reportings from this company. Please assist

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-19 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Peter Roberts & Associates, Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Previous Complain ID XXXX I am writing in response to Peter and Robert Associates reply to my initial complaint regarding a fraudulent and unverifiable collection account on my credit report. Their response is inaccurate, misleading, and does not resolve my dispute. 

XXXX XXXX with Their Response : XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Has No Record of This Debt Peter and Robert Associates claims this debt originated from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ; however, after contacting them directly, they confirmed that they have no record of this debt in my name. 
Similarly, XXXX XXXX XXXX itself also has no record of this debt and does not work with Peter and Robert Associates. 
2. Failure to Provide Proper Debt Validation Peter and Robert Associates has not provided any valid documentation proving this debt exists, including : An itemized billing statement from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. 
A contract proving legal assignment of this debt to their agency. 
Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), they are required to validate the debt, yet they have failed to do so. 
3. Continued Credit Reporting Violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) Despite my dispute and the lack of validation, they continue reporting this false account, damaging my credit unlawfully. 
The FCRA prohibits credit reporting agencies from reporting inaccurate or unverifiable information, and Peter and Robert Associates is in violation of this law.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-19 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
15 U.S. Code 1666b - Timing of 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.

I have multiple inaccuracies on my credit report with Experian, XXXX, and XXXX. I have undergone three rounds of disputes so far and have had no proof supplied to me that an investigation was completed and the appropriate corrections have been made. 

Accounts : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  with account # XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX account XXXX XXXX, and XXXX  XXXX account # 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-19 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:
15 U.S. Code 1666b - Timing of 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.

I have multiple inaccuracies on my credit report with Experian, XXXX, and XXXX. I have undergone three rounds of disputes so far and have had no proof supplied to me that an investigation was completed and the appropriate corrections have been made. 

Accounts : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  with account # XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX account XXXX XXXX, and XXXX  XXXX account # XXXX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-19 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: Credit Control, LLC
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Dear to whom it may concern : I recently pulled up my XXXX, XXXX and XXXX credit report and your company is attempting to collect a debt. 

Under 15 USC 1692cc : ( c ) Ceasing communication If aconsumernotifies adebtcollector in writing that theconsumerrefuses to pay adebtor that theconsumerwishes thedebtcollector to cease furthercommunicationwith theconsumer, thedebtcollector shall not communicate further with theconsumerwith respect to suchdebt, except ( 1 ) to advise theconsumerthat thedebtcollectors further efforts are being terminated ; ( 2 ) to notify theconsumerthat thedebtcollector orcreditormay invoke specified remedies which are ordinarily invoked by suchdebtcollector orcreditor ; or ( 3 ) where applicable, to notify theconsumerthat thedebtcollector orcreditorintends to invoke a specified remedy. 
If such notice from theconsumeris made by mail, notification shall be complete upon receipt. 

Otherwise, anyone paying for your reporting services could fax, mail, or email in a fraudulent account. 

I demand to see verifiable proof ( i.e : an original consumer contract with my signature on it ) that you have on file for the account listed below. 

Or a Certification from the creditor that certified the accuracy and completeness of the information/account. 

Your failure to positively verify these accounts has hindered my ability to obtain credit.It has also damaged my mode of living, my character, and much more. 

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, unverifiable accounts must be DELETED and if you can not provide me a copy of verifiable proof, you must DELETE the account listed below. 

Im giving your company 15 days to respond to this matter. Failure to respond to this matter will result in legal actions pursued against your company. 

I demand that the following account be validated or DELETED immediately : Account Number : XXXX Amount owe : {$370.00} Best Regards, 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