vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-04 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:
I am writing to formally dispute several negative accounts on my credit report, as I believe these accounts are the result of identity theft. I have recently discovered unauthorized transactions and accounts opened in my name that I did not initiate. This fraudulent activity has caused significant harm to my credit history and financial well-being. 

I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter. Please confirm receipt of this dispute and provide me with a timeline for the resolution process. You can contact me at the provided phone number or email address if you require any additional information.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-04 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:
The following accounts liste are not mine and were NOT authorized to be open XXXX  XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX XXXX Account Number : 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 2025-02-04 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute several negative accounts on my credit report, as I believe these accounts are the result of identity theft. I have recently discovered unauthorized transactions and accounts opened in my name that I did not initiate. This fraudulent activity has caused significant harm to my credit history and financial well-being. 

I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter. Please confirm receipt of this dispute and provide me with a timeline for the resolution process. You can contact me at the provided phone number or email address if you require any additional information.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-04 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: OH

Complaint narrative:
I have submitted multiple disputes regarding these accounts that is reporting inaccurately on my credit report. I have also submitted multiple reports regarding the account that needs to be updated. 

These companies have refused to do work on disputes even though they're required by the law to do so. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-04 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Impersonated attorney, law enforcement, or government official
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: CO

Complaint narrative:
Midland Credit Company continued a Writ of Continuance of Garnishment submission of of my CFPB complaint filed on XX/XX/XXXX. 

Original complaint ( attached as well ) : Violation of 12 CFR 1006.18 False, deceptive, or misleading representations or means. 

In XX/XX/XXXX, I received a summons document requesting my appearance in court on XX/XX/XXXX, on behalf of Midland Credit Management. The document stated that failure to file a response would result in a court judgment against me. Upon arriving at the courthouse on XX/XX/XXXX, I was informed by the clerk that there were no court filings associated with the case number and that the document was invalid. Midland Credit Management was aware of and willingly served me with false, deceptive, and misleading representations or means, thereby violating 12 CFR 1006.18. Despite this, XX/XX/XXXX, Midland Credit Management was awarded a judgment to garnish my wages for the amount of {$1700.00}. As of today, I have been garnished {$620.00}, and I am pursuing legal action due to Midland Credit Managements deceptive and misleading practices. 

Update ( XX/XX/XXXX ) : Midland Credit responded to my initial complaint on XX/XX/XXXX and requested additional time to look in the matter further. However, Midland Credit garnished my wages until receiving the full amount, which they confirmed via letters sent to my address. I contacted Midland Credit on XX/XX/XXXX about the issue and was told there weren't any updates and to contact the CFPB. Midland Credit continues to not provide any answers of solutions as to why I was served a misleading document and ultimately denied my day in court. 

I also included a bank statement that also proves that I was at the courthouse listed on the misleading summons document. I made a copy of my response at the court house in order to submit it to the clerk.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-04 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Public record information inaccurate
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
Trans union, continues to report charges off debt, that has been credited by the IRS/federal government, meaning debt has been paid. 

Any and all charge offs have no legal validity to remain on credit report. This report is misleading, false, and inaccurate by appearing on XXXX XXXX XXXX credit report as a debt that has not been paid.

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 2025-02-04 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:
I am writing to you regarding a violation of my privacy and confidentiality rights, protected under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 USC 1681b ( 2 ) ). Pursuant to 18 USC 8, I have identified the following accounts that have breached these legal provisions : Account # : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # : XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Account # : XXXX These accounts have accessed my credit information without my explicit authorization, which constitutes a violation of my privacy and confidentiality rights. Additionally, some of these accounts contain obsolete information that should be excluded from my credit report as stipulated in 15 USC 1681c ( a ) ( 5 ).

According to 15 USC 1681, Section 602 ( A ), I have the right to privacy. Furthermore, under 15 USC 1681, Section 604 ( A ), Section 2, a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions. Also, 15 USC 1681c ( a ) ( 5 ) states that no consumer reporting agency may include any adverse item of information that is more than seven years old, other than records of convictions of crimes. 
Finally, under 15 USC 1681s-2 ( a ) ( 1 ), no person shall 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. Additionally, according to 15 USC 1681s-2 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( B ), a person shall not furnish information if ( i ) the person has been notified by the consumer that specific information is inaccurate, and ( ii ) the information is, in fact, inaccurate.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-04 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Trouble during payment process — Paying off the loan
Company: TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
The mortage company is saying that she start paying on XX/XX/XXXX. They merge with suntrust in which was the original owner of the mortage. She started paying this mortage since XXXX and the payment keeps going up. We would like to know what happen to the rest of the years, that calculated since 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 2025-02-04 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CT

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. Ive been trying to understand some instances why the credit bureaus may take some time to respond but this is so unprofessional. My name is XXXX XXXX and I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information. Please take note, it is me personally who is filling this. There is no third party involved. Please review the uploaded letters.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-04 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — International money transfer
Issue: Other transaction problem — 
Company: Block, Inc.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
I sent money on a few different times And the manager just disappeared. I call and get the answer machine never got to talk to a live representative. Had a bunch of problems with Cash App like that.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-04 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Other transaction problem — 
Company: Block, Inc.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
I am filing a complaint against Cash App ( Block , Inc. ) due to inadequate customer service and unfair practices, which violate the Consumer Financial Protection Act ( CFPA ). Specifically, Cash App failed to take timely and effective measures to prevent and address fraud on their platform, leaving my account vulnerable and unprotected. Furthermore, their dispute resolution process was unfair and deceptive, as they did not comply with error resolution requirements under the Electronic Fund Transfer Act ( EFTA ) and Regulation E. These actions have caused significant inconvenience and financial loss, and I seek appropriate redress for these violations.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-04 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: Sequium Asset Solutions, LLC
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Collection agency name : SEQUIUM ASSET SOLUTION Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXX Your NAME : XXXX XXXX Your address : Dear SEQUIUM ASSET SOLUTION, 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 response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-04 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am filing a complaint against Equifax for failing to properly investigate my disputes regarding inaccurate information in my credit report. Despite my submissions, Equifax consistently responds within 24 hours stating that the account information is accurate, without providing any evidence of a thorough investigation. This practice violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681i, which mandates a reasonable investigation of disputes. Furthermore, Equifax 's actions may also contravene the Consumer Financial Protection Act ( CFPA ), 12 U.S.C. 5536 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) - ( B ) as highlighted in the CFPB 's recent administrative proceeding ( File No. 2025-CFPB-0002 ) against them for similar violations. I request that the CFPB take action to ensure Equifax complies with federal law and provides consumers with the necessary proof of investigation.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-04 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Public record information inaccurate
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I have disputed the reporting of bankruptcy on my credit report, which I believe has been submitted without my consent. I request the immediate investigation and removal of this entry, as it is inaccurate and potentially damaging to my credit profile.

According to the FCRA 15 USC 1681 I am entitled to dispute any information that I believe is incorrect or incomplete. Specifically, 1681 ( i ) mandates that credit reporting agencies must conduct a reasonable investigation upon receiving a notice of dispute.

The bankruptcy claim in question is listed as follows : Bankruptcy :
US BKPT CT XXXX XXXX Ref # XXXX Date Filed : XX/XX/year> I did not authorize this bankruptcy filing, nor am I aware of any legitimate basis for its inclusion in my credit report. As such, this information is only inaccurate but also a violation of my rights under the FCRA.

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 2025-02-04 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
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have submitted multiple disputes regarding these accounts that is reporting inaccurately on my credit report. I have also submitted multiple reports regarding the account that needs to be updated. These companies have refused to do work on disputes even though they're required by the law to do so.

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Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-04 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I filed multiple disputes with Experian and eqifac regarding my disputes I filed. Some have been paid and closed and should 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-04 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NY

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 response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-04 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute fraudulent information on my credit report pursuant to 15 U.S.C 1681c-2 and to request that this information be blocked. I have enclosed a copy my Police Report/FTC identity theft report ( FTC REPORT NUMBER : XXXX ) to support my identity theft claim. Under 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 when a consumer submits an identity theft report, credit reporting agencies must block any information identified by the consumer as resulting from identity theft within four business days.

To following information on my credit report is the result of identity theft and should be blocked : Accounts : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX INQUIRY : XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX As required by 15 U.S.C 1681c-2, please block this fraudulent information from my credit report immediately. This information should be blocked for one year, at which point i may request an extension of the block. During the block, you may not report no longer contains any fraudulent information. Several times I have called the bureau reporting these fraudulent accounts in my report and CREDIT BUREAU has not wanted to give me a solution to this problem where I am being totally affected to be able to acquire a new house for my children, these collections were eliminated and not verified by others bureaus I don't understand how they usually say that these accounts are mine, I have requested contracts from this company with my information and for more than 60 days I have not received any response from them, please help me immediately delete these accounts. Here I add the FTC report, hoping that you make a better decision in my situation, thank 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 2025-02-04 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/scrub>XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX American Express XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX RE : Notice of Violation of the Card Holder Agreement Acct : XXXX Dear American Express, Greetings, I have recently viewed my credit report and I noticed something strange as it pertains to what you are reporting to the 3 major credit bureaus. Upon signing up and accepting the terms of the credit card associated with this account, it is written in the agreement that all disputes should be handled via arbitration. Unfortunately, there has been no filing or initiation of arbitration from either party. This is a material breach of the arbitration agreement we had. To add to that, you continued in those efforts and sold this debt to a third-party debt collector after have charging it off.

I am certain you were able to communicate the details of your dispute before deciding to breach the contract. It can be safely assumed that you were willfully neglectful in your duties to uphold the agreement set forth by this company.

This letter is a humble attempt at seeking to have this discrepancy resolved both promptly and amicably.

With that, my demands are as follows : 1. You must promptly notify any credit reporting agency to remove all information and/or tradelines associated with this account. I request a written confirmation of that communication to be sent to the address you have on file ; 2. A settlement agreement that I may retain for my records.

3. Monetary compensation in the amount of {$1000.00}.

While I do not desire or anticipate that your negligence may force me to purse further legal action, that option will be explored. If that needs to happen, you are subject to a significant increase in demands to cover damages, attorney fees, and more. I am sure a company of your caliber does not look to unreasonably be exposed to those routes.

Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. We look forward to resolving this issue promptly.

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-04 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I discovered that some of the information on my credit report was incorrect when I reviewed it. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) require the 3 credit bureaus to validate these accounts ( A ). It is not permissible to fail to validate these reporting accounts as unverified information without providing any proof within the time frame specified by law. My credit report includes the following erroneous information that needs to be investigated and correct. 

XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX Balance : {$75000.00} XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Balance : {$4900.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief