vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-21 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: BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
XXXX opened another credit card under my name without my knowledge at the time of their presentation. While finalizing a sale, they told my mother and I they opened us both new cards so they can put a downpayment on one of the cards, and they could tell us who the charge went to. I asked them about the card, and they said to just call XXXX and cancel the card and lied about this card hurting my credit. My credit shot below XXXX with them opening up a new card for me. This is the 3rd card they have opened for me, unauthorized. They are shady. This last card they opened was on XXXX XXXX XXXX I believe the {$5000.00} downpayment went on my mother 's card, but I'm concerned about this {$4000.00} credit lined they opened up for me without my consent. The previous two times, they opened up a {$5000.00} ( open but not activated ) and a {$2700.00} ( automatically closed from non-use in XXXX XXXX  ). All without my consent and this is hurting my 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 2025-03-21 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Subject : Immediate Removal of Unverified Collections from My Credit Report Dear CFPB, I am formally disputing multiple collections accounts appearing on my credit report that violate the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) due to lack of proper verification. These accounts are negatively impacting my financial standing and must be removed immediately if they can not be verified according to the law. Furthermore, XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX are currently being sued for reporting inaccurate information, which further highlights the necessity of enforcing consumer protections under federal law. 

I request that the CFPB thoroughly review the collections accounts reported by each credit bureau and investigate whether these accounts meet legal reporting standards. I have attached my full credit reports from XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX for your review, with the disputed collection accounts clearly highlighted. 


Legal Violations and Basis for Dispute : FCRA 15 U.S.C. 1681i - Right to Dispute and Verification Requirement : Under the FCRA, any information on my credit report must be accurate, verifiable, and complete. These collection agencies have failed to provide legally required proof of debt ownership and verification.

If they can not produce original documentation signed by me proving my liability, these accounts must be removed immediately.

FDCPA 15 U.S.C. 1692g - Debt Validation Requirement : Debt collectors must provide validation of any debt upon request. If they fail to provide full validation, they are in violation of the law, and continued reporting of such accounts is illegal.

FDCPA 15 U.S.C. 1692c - Communication Restrictions : Debt collectors are prohibited from contacting me at inconvenient times or places, and any further communication regarding these debts must cease immediately unless proper validation is provided.

If these debts are not validated, any further attempt to collect or report them constitutes a violation of my rights under federal law.

Unfair Reporting and Re-aging Practices : Some of these collections may have been re-aged to remain on my report longer than legally allowed ( 7 years from the date of first delinquency ). I demand a full investigation into this matter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-21 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 sent a letter regarding inaccurate and unknown accounts on my credit report. Please review all the documents I've sent in regards to this!

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

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 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 2025-03-21 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: MA

Complaint narrative:
" 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. 

This is a violation of both XXXX5 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. This leads way to civil liability against the credit reporting agency for negligent and willful noncompliance under 15 U.S. Code 1681n, which allows for {$1000.00} per violation, for each account listed without my expressed written consent. 

I looked at my consumer reports and noticed accounts I never gave anyone permission to report. Consumer reporting agencies have assumed a vital role and have a responsibility to report consumer information to the best of their ability with maximum possible accuracy like the Fair Credit Reporting Act clearly states. I did not provide written consent to report them. ''

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 2025-03-21 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 personal and financial information was compromised without my authorization. The FERPA protects the confidentiality of student records, which was not upheld. I'm kindly requesting for my Federal Student Loan debts to be cancelled in full.

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 2025-03-21 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
My personal and financial information was compromised without my authorization. The FERPA protects the confidentiality of student records, which was not upheld. I'm kindly requesting for my Federal Student Loan debts to be cancelled in full.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-21 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:
My personal and financial information was compromised without my authorization. The FERPA protects the confidentiality of student records, which was not upheld. I'm kindly requesting for my Federal Student Loan debts to be cancelled in full.

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 2025-03-21 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: IN

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 2025-03-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
In the quiet humdrum of everyday life, a sudden jolt shattered the tranquility : I had become a victim of identity theft. Like a thief in the night, unseen hands had stolen my personal information, plunging me into a bewildering maze of uncertainty. With each fraudulent transaction and unauthorized account, the breach of trust cut deep, leaving me grappling with the unsettling reality of a violated identity. Yet, in the midst of chaos, a glimmer of resilience emerged, a resolve to reclaim what was rightfully mine and restore the harmony stolen by unseen adversaries. These are the following accounts need to be 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 2025-03-21 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: DISCOVER BANK
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I have not supplied proof under the doctrine of estoppel by silence, Engelhardt V. Gravens ( MO ) 281 SW 715.719. 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 2025-03-21 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: TN

Complaint narrative:
After viewing my credit report I noticed there are inaccurate information being reported to each credit bureau. This inaccurate information is hurting my ability to obtain credit. 

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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX This account has violated my rights. I have no knowledge, contract, or agreement with this company. I am not liable for this debt. 
This account is also listed twice on my report. This is unlawful and both XXXXXXXX XXXX accounts should be removed. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX After viewing my credit report I noticed there are inaccurate information being reported to each credit bureau XXXX This inaccurate information is hurting my ability to obtain credit. The payment status, opening date, last payment dates, past due balance, and last active date are all inaccurate. This account should be removed immediately. 
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XXXX XXXXXXXX : XXXX This account is being wrongfully listed as charge off. This account has been paid off and should not be listed as a charge off. This is hurting my ability to obtain credit and should be removed immediately. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX : XXXX I have no knowledge, contract, or agreement with this company. Therefore, I am not liable for the debt balance of {$1500.00} This account extremely limits my ability to obtain credit. Please delete. 

XXXX XXXX : XXXX I have no knowledge, contract, or agreement with this company. Therefore, I am not liable for this debt.This account extremely limits my ability to obtain credit. Please delete XXXX XXXX : XXXX This account is reporting misinformation. The open date is incorrect. The credit limit is not accurate across the reporting agencies. 
The last payment dates are completely inaccurate. Please remove from my credit report immediately. 


15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information. Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

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.

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 2025-03-21 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: CO

Complaint narrative:
Consumer Name : ( XXXX XXXX ), Consumer Social Security Number : ( XXXX ), Consumer Date of Birth : ( XX/XX/XXXX ), Contents of Complaint : This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the TransUnion, XXXX, XXXX credit reporting agency , block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurate, and false information consists of a Accounts : XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX date opened XX/XX/XXXX bal. {$1300.00}, XXXX XXXX  Account # XXXX date opened XX/XX/XXXX bal. {$510.00}, XXXX XXXX  Account # XXXX date opened XX/XX/XXXX bal. {$0.00}. These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. I've attached a list of the hard inquiries in question as well as a copy of the consumer FICO 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 result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint # ( XXXX ) as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud.

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 2025-03-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Old information reappears or never goes away
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Upon not letting me log in without paying the {$27.00} membership fee my credit report still has not been updated. XXXX and experian have updated my score and experian has still not as well as reporting inaccurate scores on the experian site for XXXX and 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 2025-03-22 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
Experian has failed to meet its legal obligations under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation of disputed information on my credit report. As a result, inaccurate or unverifiable accounts remain unresolved. Recently, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) filed a lawsuit against Experian, highlighting systemic failures such as not forwarding consumer-provided evidence to furnishers, accepting unreliable responses, and failing to properly notify consumers about dispute outcomes. These issues mirror my experience, where Experian has neither corrected nor removed the disputed items, despite the evidence I provided. This ongoing inaction continues to harm my credit standing. Therefore, I am requesting immediate corrective action to either remove or amend the disputed accounts, as Experians failure to act constitutes a violation of federal law and infringes upon my rights as a consumer.

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 2025-03-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
In the quiet humdrum of everyday life, a sudden jolt shattered the tranquility : I had become a victim of identity theft. Like a thief in the night, unseen hands had stolen my personal information, plunging me into a bewildering maze of uncertainty. With each fraudulent transaction and unauthorized account, the breach of trust cut deep, leaving me grappling with the unsettling reality of a violated identity. Yet, in the midst of chaos, a glimmer of resilience emerged, a resolve to reclaim what was rightfully mine and restore the harmony stolen by unseen adversaries. These are the following accounts need to be removed :

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-21 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: MECHANICS BANK
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I have submitted a report via email to address the incorrect information provided by the credit bureau. I am formally disputing an error on my credit card statement and have requested a thorough investigation. However, the company has failed to address the matter properly. I would appreciate your immediate attention to this issue. Additionally, please provide a confirmation receipt for my records.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-21 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:
XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the TransUnion credit reporting agency , block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurate, and false information consists of INQUIRIES XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. All of the aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint XXXX as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud.

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 2025-03-21 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: OH

Complaint narrative:
I am formally disputing the accuracy of the following account ( s ) listed on my credit report. As per FCRA and FDCPA regulations, you are required to provide proof of debt validation within 30 days or remove the account from my report.

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 2025-03-21 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: OH

Complaint narrative:
I am formally disputing the accuracy of the following account ( s ) listed on my credit report. As per FCRA and FDCPA regulations, you are required to provide proof of debt validation within 30 days or remove the account from my report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation