vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-02 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:
I am a victim of identity theft. I recently discovered that I was listed as part of the Experian data breach where my personal information has been exposed. My identity has been stolen and I am so sad. Please help assist me in the matter. Im seeking that my consumer rights be implemented in the FCRA Section 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ). As an individual whos a victim of identity theft, I have the right to request that any fraudulent information be removed from all of my credit reports. This law states that credit reporting agencies promptly eliminate any information that originated from identity theft once they receive appropriate notification. Please remove these account in 4 business days.

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 2025-09-02 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Advertising and marketing, including promotional offers — Confusing or misleading advertising about the credit card
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
Synchrony Bank misled PayPal Credit customers by converting their accounts to PayPal Mastercards without proper notice.

No USPS mail was sentonly a single email on XX/XX/year>, with a 30-day opt-out link. Unlike normal account emails, which come from trusted domains XXXX XXXX ), this notice was sent from XXXX, causing it to be flagged as junk for most customers. Months later, card shipment notices resumed using the trusted domain.

This deceptive tactic pushed customers into high-interest ( 30.39 % 34.99 % ) credit cards under the false pretense of convenience, when in reality it was designed to increase consumer debt.

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 2025-09-02 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened to sue you for very old debt
Company: World Acceptance Corporation
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Issue type : Debt collection Sub-issue : Threatened to sue on a debt that may be too old Consumer Information : Name : XXXX XXXX Address : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Phone : XXXX Email : XXXX Company : XXXX XXXX XXXX Original Creditor : World Finance Complaint Narrative : XXXX XXXX XXXX is attempting to collect on an account that originated with World Finance and was closed in XX/XX/year>. Recently, they contacted me and threatened to sue me in a civil matter over this account.

This is problematic because : The account is more than 5 years old and appears to be outside the statute of limitations for collection in Texas.

I requested validation of the debt in writing as permitted under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( b ), but XXXX XXXX XXXX  denied my request and failed to provide proper validation. Attempting to collect without validation is a violation of federal law.

Under the FDCPA, 15 U.S.C. 1692e, it is also unlawful for a debt collector to make false, deceptive, or misleading threats, including threatening to sue on a time-barred debt.

If this account is being reported to the credit bureaus, it would also be inaccurate because the account was closed in 2019, and any negative reporting beyond the 7-year limit would violate the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681c ( a ).

Fair Resolution Requested : I want XXXX XXXX XXXX to : Cease all collection activity on this account since it is time-barred under Texas law .

Stop making threats of a lawsuit, which violate the FDCPA.

Provide proper debt validation as required under 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( b ). If they can not validate, they must stop all collection efforts.

Delete or remove any negative reporting related to this account from my credit reports with all credit bureaus ( XXXX XXXX, and XXXX  ).

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-02 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
There are collection accounts on my report that I believe contain inaccurate information. Under my rights pursuant to 15 USC 1681e ( b ) and 15 USC 1681i, I am entitled to an accurate credit report. I request a review of these entries, and if they can not be verified as accurate, I ask that they 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 2025-09-02 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: WA

Complaint narrative:
This letter is a formal notice of dispute under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) regarding inaccurately reported late payment dates on the above-referenced account appearing in my credit file.

The reported derogatory payment data is factually and legally incorrect and constitutes a violation of my rights under multiple federal statutes.

Creditor Name : [ XXXX ] Account Number : [ XXXX ] Creditor Name : [ XXXX XXXX ] Account Number : [ XXXX ]

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-02 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
I am submitting this complaint against the three major credit bureausExperian, XXXX, and XXXXfor ongoing, systemic violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and failure to comply with Metro 2 Format and XXXX industry standards. 

Despite submitting multiple disputes concerning inaccurate, unverifiable, and/or outdated negative items on my credit reports, the credit bureaus have consistently responded with vague verified as accurate outcomeswithout producing a single shred of documentary evidence or conducting a lawful investigation as required under 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ).

Instead, they rely on the deeply flawed and automated e-OSCAR system, which merely forwards dispute codes to furnishers and accepts their response without independent verification. This practice has been widely criticized by the CFPB and ruled inadequate in court.

Violations and Legal Basis : The following violations form the basis of this complaint : 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ) Failure to maintain reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) Failure to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( b ) Furnisher failure to correct or delete disputed information Metro 2 and XXXX  Guidelines Failure to comply with reporting format and data integrity standards Further, the credit bureaus use of e-OSCAR has been ruled insufficient in legal precedent : " A credit reporting agency may not rely blindly on the [ furnisher 's ] investigation. The agency has an obligation to conduct a reasonable investigation itself. '' Cushman v. Trans Union Corp., 115 F.3d 220 ( 3rd Cir. 1997 ) These harms are measurable, preventable, and attributable to willful negligence and disregard of consumer protection law. 

DEP EDXXXX Account Number XXXX XXXX * * Balance : {$6500.00} DPT ED/XXXX  Account Number XXXX XXXX * * Balance : {$3700.00} Relief Requested : I am requesting that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau take appropriate supervisory or enforcement action and require Experian, XXXX, and XXXX  to : Immediately delete all negative items previously disputed that can not be verified with complete documentation Cease reporting unverifiable data and require original source validation for all disputes Re-review investigation procedures and prohibit reliance solely on e-OSCAR as a substitute for human reinvestigation Certify in writing that corrective actions have been taken and notify all furnishers and third-party users of the updated information

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-02 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:
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 TILA US Code 1666B since I was never late. " I recently reviewed my consumer report and noticed an incorrect late payment record. I have always maintained timely payments on this account. Under the Fair Credit Billing Act ( FCBA ) and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ), creditors are required to accurately report consumer transactions and provide a mechanism for correcting errors in a timely manner. Please conduct an investigation into this matter, and if you can not provide documentary evidence of these supposed late payments, I demand these payments to be updated to on time as they should be as I was NEVER late. I expect these updates to be made promptly, in compliance with the law. ''

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-02 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: MA

Complaint narrative:
I have been going back and forth trying to dispute and correct inaccurate information on my credit report. However the information is still showing up incorrectly. I have asked for a non automated method of verification for each of these inaccuracies several times. Yet I have not receive such information nor was the inaccuracies properly corrected.

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 2025-09-02 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: MA

Complaint narrative:
I have been going back and forth trying to dispute and correct inaccurate information on my credit report. However the information is still showing up incorrectly. I have asked for a non automated method of verification for each of these inaccuracies several times. Yet I have not receive such information nor was the inaccuracies properly corrected.

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 2025-09-02 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am reaching out for help as I have tried to resolve the issues with Transunion and there has been no success. They are currently reporting to MyFICO a balance of {$78.00} when the account is {$0.00}

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-02 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: NV

Complaint narrative:
PLEASE BLOCKED AND REMOVED. 
Please expedite the removal of the unauthorized accounts from my credit report at your earliest convenience. I did not initiate or authorize these accounts, and I am unaware of their origins. In accordance with USC 1681g, I am formally requesting their removal within the next 15 days. Enclosed are the pertinent documents for your thorough review and reference.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-02 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Amsher Collection Services, Inc.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
To Whom It May Concern, This complaint concerns AMSHER COLLECTION SERVICES for reporting account number XXXX. 

As a collection agency, AMSHER is bound by the FDCPA as well as the FCRA. I requested validation of this alleged debt directly, yet AMSHER has not provided the required proof. Reporting without verification violates FDCPA 809 and FCRA 623. 

Requested Relief : Require AMSHER to provide lawful validation. 

Delete this account if proper verification can not be produced. 

Provide written confirmation of corrective action. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-02 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Company: CL Holdings LLC
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
Account JEFFERSON CAPITAL SYSTEM # XXXX. I am unaware of this debt and did not have the opportunity to dispute this account. If you believe you sent proper notification, please provide " Certified Mail with receipt displaying my signature. If not, please delete account # XXXX soon as possible from my report or I will have to take legal action. 15 U.S.C 1692c ( c ) If a consumer notifies a debt collector that the consumer refuses to pay a debt The debt collector must cease all communication

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-02 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:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15. U. S. C. 
1681c2 ) that you, the Equifax credit reporting agencys block the information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft, and fraud within four business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurateand false information consist of personal credit card accounts, auto loans, personal loansand open end unsecured consumer accounts as follows : ACCOUNTS : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. Ive 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 said fraudulent items. I do not recognize these accounts, collections and 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 said accounts, collections and hard inquiries are a result of identity theft, and fraud. I have attached a copy of the FTC identity theft criminal complaint case number XXXX, XXXX as proof from the US federal trade commission that all of the aforementioned, consumer credit accounts, collections and hard inquiries are in fact a result of identity, theft, and fraud.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-02 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:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15. U. S. C. 
1681c2 ) that you, the TransUnion credit reporting agencys block the information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft, and fraud within four business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurateand false information consist of personal credit card accounts, auto loans, personal loansand open end unsecured consumer accounts as follows : INQUIRIES : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. Ive 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 said fraudulent items. I do not recognize these accounts, collections and 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 said accounts, collections and hard inquiries are a result of identity theft, and fraud. I have attached a copy of the FTC identity theft criminal complaint case number XXXX, XXXX as proof from the US federal trade commission that all of the aforementioned, consumer credit accounts, collections and hard inquiries are in fact a 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 2025-09-02 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
Dear CFPB : I am submitting this complaint regarding XXXX account # XXXX & XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX account # XXXX its reporting of a debt I do not recognize on my credit report. The collection agency has claimed I owe this debt and has reported it to one or more credit bureaus without my authorization.

I have contacted the collection agency and requested verification of the debt under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( b ). Additionally, I have disputed the inaccurate reporting with the credit bureaus under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ).

Despite my efforts, the agency continues to report negative information and has not provided proper verification. This constitutes a violation of my federal rights.

I am requesting that the CFPB investigate this matter and take appropriate action to : Ensure the collection agency provides proper verification of the alleged debt. 

Stop any further unauthorized reporting to credit bureaus. 

Correct my credit report to remove any inaccurate or unverifiable information. 

Enclosed are copies of all correspondence I have sent and received regarding 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 2025-09-02 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
Dear CFPB : I am submitting this complaint regarding XXXX account # XXXX & XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX account # XXXX its reporting of a debt I do not recognize on my credit report. The collection agency has claimed I owe this debt and has reported it to one or more credit bureaus without my authorization.

I have contacted the collection agency and requested verification of the debt under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( b ). Additionally, I have disputed the inaccurate reporting with the credit bureaus under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ).

Despite my efforts, the agency continues to report negative information and has not provided proper verification. This constitutes a violation of my federal rights.

I am requesting that the CFPB investigate this matter and take appropriate action to : Ensure the collection agency provides proper verification of the alleged debt. 

Stop any further unauthorized reporting to credit bureaus. 

Correct my credit report to remove any inaccurate or unverifiable information. 

Enclosed are copies of all correspondence I have sent and received regarding 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 non-monetary relief