vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-31 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Auto debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: Herbert P. Sears Co., Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
VALIDATION AND CEASE AND DESIST Collection agency name : HP SEARS Address : Account number : Your NAME : XXXX XXXX Your address XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Dear ( Debt Collector ) I recently received a debt collection notice from your office. I am writing to verify that you have contacted the correct individual and to request that you provide documentation confirming this. 
Please supply me with a copy of any contract or agreement signed with your company or the original creditor.

In accordance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), I request the following information : 1. The name and address of the original creditor and the current creditor.

2. Verification of the debt amount you are seeking to collect, including evidence that a contract exists creating the amount you claim is owed.

3. Documentation of all assignments showing the transfer of the debt from the original creditor to the current creditor.

4. Proof that the original creditor securitized the debt.

5. Documentation showing the assignments of the debt from the original creditor to the secured trust and then back to the original creditor.

Please cease and desist from collecting on this debt until you have provided validation of the debt. 
Additionally, I request that you do not access my credit report or report anything to my credit bureaus. I dispute the validity of this debt amount, and this dispute should be reflected on my credit report if you have already reported this debt. 
Permissible Purpose Please state your permissible purpose for accessing my credit information. I dispute your right to do so.

Notification to Other Collectors I dispute that I owe this debt to you. Should you transfer this debt to another collector, please inform them of my dispute regarding the validity of this debt. 
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. 

XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company believes the complaint provided an opportunity to answer consumer's questions
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am writing regarding some charge-offs being reported on my credit report for the following accounts XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. I recently received a Form 1099-C indicating that the debt has been canceled. Given this cancellation, I kindly requested that they update my credit report to reflect this change and remove the charge-off status associated with these account. The cancellation of the debt should be reflected in my credit history, and I believe this will help improve my overall credit score. However, I havent received any updates regarding the removal of the charge offs.

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 2025-03-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Getting a credit card — Card opened without my consent or knowledge
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I had previously noticed several accounts at citibank being opened without my knowledge and notified the bank of potential identity theft and fraud. 
The looked into and closed the first 2 accounts due to my diligent notice.

However there was another instance which I missed due to being out of the country at the time. Citibank allowed for a third account to open without any verification.

I called and asked for them to close the account as I am not the person who opened it. I already submitted this with the identity theft .gov. However CitiBank denied my request and dispute saying that all their information was correct. 

Despite this being the third time CitiBank allowing for a fraudulent account being opened with my 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I demand the swift removal of these inaccuracies from my credit report. These entries violate the Metro 2 Credit Reporting Guidelines and are severely damaging my financial standing. Under Section 623 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), information furnishers must provide accurate data, and it is clear that this obligation has not been met.

Additionally, under Section 623 ( b ) ( 1 ) ( A ), you are obligated to investigate and correct any inaccuracies, and failure to comply with these requirements will result in liability under Sections 616 and 617 of the FCRA. Legal action will be pursued if these errors arent swiftly removed.

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 2025-03-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
I have a goal of getting a house as soon as possible but the stuff on my credit report will really put me in trouble. My name and all other information doesnt seem to look exactly the same on my ID and other documents. I have attached the letters and ID Docs for you to be able to update my personal information. I know these are just personal information but these things will definitely help a lot if updated.

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 2025-03-31 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Rental debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: National Credit Systems,Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
The company never returned to me after I sent a debt validation letter on XX/XX/year>.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-30 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:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 

XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Account Number XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Account Number XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Account Number XXXX XXXX Account Number XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Account Number XXXX I looked at my XXXX credit report on XXXX XXXX and notice some thing are incomplete and not accurate, And according to the fair credit reporting act Whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report it shall follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates according to 15 USC 1681 ( e ) ( b ).

And according to 15 USC 1681 5 they are suppose to do this ( 5 ) Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information ( A ) In generallf, after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( 1 ) of any information disputed by a consumer, an item of the information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or can not be verified, the consumer reporting agency shall ( i ) promptly delete that item of information from the file of the consumer, or modify that item of information, as appropriate, based on the results of the reinvestigation; and ( ii ) promptly notify the furnisher of that information that the information has been modified or deleted from the file of the consumer. 
and according to 15 USC 1681s-2 they are suppose to not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

15 U.S.C. 1681B ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

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 2025-03-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Removal of Inaccurate Charge-Off Barclays Bank Delaware XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX FL XXXX XXXX XXXX Subject : Formal Dispute of Inaccurate Charge-Off Reporting Barclays Bank Delaware Dear CFPB Representative , I am formally disputing the inaccurate reporting of a charged-off account by Barclays Bank Delaware on my credit report . The account was sold to XXXX XXXX XXXX, and the original creditor no longer holds the debt. Despite this, Barclays continues to report the charge-off, which violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and misrepresents my creditworthiness.

Basis for Dispute Double Reporting of a Debt ( FCRA Violation - 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ) Barclays charged off and sold the account to a third party, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 

Per Saunders v. Branch Banking & Trust Co., 526 F.3d 142 ( 4th Cir. 2008 ), once a debt is sold, the original creditor can not continue furnishing negative information that misleads creditors. 

Barclays should have updated the balance to {$0.00} and ceased reporting, but the charge-off remains active. 

Failure to Maintain Accurate and Complete Information ( FCRA - 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ) ) The charge-off notation suggests Barclays still owns the debt, which is false and misleading.

Case Law : Hinkle v. Midland Credit Mgmt., Inc. , 827 F.3d 1295 ( 11th Cir. 2016 ) established that creditors must ensure the accuracy of their reporting.

Unfair & Deceptive Practices Under the FDCPA - 15 U.S.C. 1692e Reporting a charge-off after selling the account to a debt buyer creates confusion and damages credit scores unfairly.

Under Macik v. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., 66 F.4th 863 ( 5th Cir. 2023 ), this practice can be deemed misleading.

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 2025-03-30 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Public record information inaccurate
Company: Resurgent Capital Services L.P.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
According to the fair credit reporting act 15 usc 1681 section 602 a states there is a need to insure that consumers reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumer rights to privacy XXXX and XXXX are consumer reporting agencies and Ian the consumer.i have the right to make sure my private information isnt shared which is backed by 15 usc 6801 and 15 usc1681 section 604 and 15 usc 6802 and 15 usc 1681c 15 u.s.code 1681s-2A states A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer reporting agency if the person knows or hes reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate 15 us. Code 1681e and 12 car 1016.7 states that A consumer may exercise the right to opt out at any time.I am opting out of your reporting services

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 
Account name : # XXXX, Account name : # XXXX, Account name : # XXXX, Account name : # XXXX, has violated my rights. 

And according to the fair credit reporting act Whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report it shall follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates according to 15 USC 1681 ( e ) ( b ).

And according to 15 USC 1681 5 they are suppose to do this ( 5 ) Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information ( A ) In generallf, after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( 1 ) of any information disputed by a consumer, an item of the information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or can not be verified, the consumer reporting agency shall ( i ) promptly delete that item of information from the file of the consumer, or modify that item of information, as appropriate, based on the results of the reinvestigation; and ( ii ) promptly notify the furnisher of that information that the information has been modified or deleted from the file of the consumer.

and according to 15 USC 1681s-2 they are suppose to not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

15 U.S.C. 1681B ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

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 2025-03-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of identity theft. There is fraudulent address and other items being reported on my credit report. My only address is XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of identity theft. There is fraudulent address and other items being reported on my credit report. My only address is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-31 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : FCRA and FDCPA Violations Inaccurate Charged-Off Reporting of Account # XXXX Description of Complaint : I am filing a complaint against XXXX XXXX XXXX for XXXX XXXX report inaccurate and unverifiable derogatory information regarding Account # XXXX. Despite disputing this account, XXXX XXXX failed to validate the debt and conduct a reasonable investigation as required under FCRA 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and FDCPA 1692g ( b ).

They also failed to mark the account properly as disputed and continued to report this account without validation.

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 2025-03-31 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : FCRA and FDCPA Violations Inaccurate Charged-Off Reporting of Account # XXXX Description of Complaint : I am filing a complaint against XXXX XXXX XXXX for XXXX XXXX report inaccurate and unverifiable derogatory information regarding Account # XXXX. Despite disputing this account, XXXX XXXX failed to validate the debt and conduct a reasonable investigation as required under FCRA 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and FDCPA 1692g ( b ).

They also failed to mark the account properly as disputed and continued to report this account without validation.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 168b permissible purposes of consumer reports. 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate. 



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15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

15 U.S.C. 1682c ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : No, consumer reporting agency may make any customer report containing any of the following items or information any other adverse items of information, other than records of conviction of crimes, which antedates the report by more than seven years 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) a person, so I'm not afraid of any information relating to a consumer to any consumer report agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that information is accurate

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 2025-03-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 168b permissible purposes of consumer reports. 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate. 



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15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

15 U.S.C. 1682c ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : No, consumer reporting agency may make any customer report containing any of the following items or information any other adverse items of information, other than records of conviction of crimes, which antedates the report by more than seven years 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) a person, so I'm not afraid of any information relating to a consumer to any consumer report agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that information is accurate

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