vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-18 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: UT

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 : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 
XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXX INQUIERES XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX. 
XXXX. 
XXXX - 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 response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-18 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — Store credit card
Issue: Advertising and marketing, including promotional offers — Confusing or misleading advertising about the credit card
Company: Paramount GR Holdings, LLC
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
During this month XX/XX/year>, I checked the account I have with Good Leap. Good Leap has added interest to the loan I have ; I believe that my Promo period is still valid for the next two months. After calling them they have not been able to provide that information using the contracts I signed to prove that the promo period has ended. They continue to refer me to the loan start date. In the contract it states that the promotional payments begin approximately two months after the loan date. To me that tells me that the promo period will begin at that time as well. 
Loan start date is XXXX, Promo Start date is???? 
Promo payment start date is XXXX Two of their managers have even agreed with me about my complaint but were unable to correct the problem.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-18 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15. U. S. C.

1681c2 ) that you, the Experian 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  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 2025-08-18 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: TN

Complaint narrative:
You have reported inaccurate and unauthorized accounts on my credit report, which is a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681i ) requiring a proper reinvestigation of disputed items, and 1681e ( b ), which mandates maximum possible accuracy. These false entries are damaging and unjust, especially since Ive never opened or authorized these accounts. If you fail to investigate and correct this, I may pursue legal action under the FCRA and FDCPA ( 15 U.S. Code 1692e ) for deceptive and misleading reporting.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-18 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: TN

Complaint narrative:
You have reported inaccurate and unauthorized accounts on my credit report, which is a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681i ) requiring a proper reinvestigation of disputed items, and 1681e ( b ), which mandates maximum possible accuracy. These false entries are damaging and unjust, especially since Ive never opened or authorized these accounts. If you fail to investigate and correct this, I may pursue legal action under the FCRA and FDCPA ( 15 U.S. Code 1692e ) for deceptive and misleading reporting.

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 2025-08-18 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 submitting this complaint to request immediate intervention due to serious violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), and Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ) by Equifax Information Services LLC. Despite previous requests for correction, these violations continue to negatively impact my credit report and financial standing.

Details of the Complaint : 9. Failure to Ensure Maximum Possible Accuracy The FCRA requires that credit bureaus and creditors ensure the accuracy of the information they report. My credit report contains inaccurate entries from XXXX XXXX XXXX that remain unverified despite formal disputes, causing significant harm to my credit score and credibility. Previous attempts to address these inaccuracies have been inadequately handled, demonstrating a failure to uphold FCRA standards for accuracy.

10. Inadequate Investigation and Reliance on Automated Verification Systems Under FCRA, 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 7 ) and 1681s-2, creditors and credit bureaus must conduct thorough investigations of disputed information. However, my previous disputes have been met with automated responses through systems like e-OSCAR, which fail to meet legal requirements for a complete investigation. This approach neglects a comprehensive review of the disputed entries, perpetuating inaccurate information on my report.

11. Non-Compliance with Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ) Requirements As outlined in TILA, creditors must issue clear and accurate billing statements and disclose essential account information to consumers. Equifax Information Services LLC has not adhered to TILA requirements in handling my account, resulting in erroneous charges and inaccurate reporting. This failure to comply with TILA has compounded the inaccuracies on my credit report, further violating my rights as a consumer.

12. Violation of FDCPA Standards for Accuracy and Non-Deceptive Practices The FDCPA mandates that debt collectors and furnishers of information must report accurate, verifiable data. The accounts in question have been repeatedly reported inaccurately, with misleading information that has not been corrected despite my disputes, constituting a violation of FDCPA protections.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-18 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened to sue you for very old debt
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
When I talked to MCM I what I could do and he said well tell that to a judge. Next thing I know they filed in court breaking the arbitration agreement and then telling me that I would have to file for arbitration against them. XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-18 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/year>, I received a hard inquiry from Experian.com, which is about XXXX  credit card application. I am sure that I haven't applied any credit card or loan from XXXX. I contacted them to dispute and they suggested I should contact XXXX directly. So I went to XXXX and tried to locate myself in their system with my name or SSN or phone number. But neither of my info can be found in their system. 

Therefore, I contacted Experian again, as this may have been a matching error. However, all customer service representatives stated that they could not dispute hard inquiries, even though they promise to do so in their website and had handled such issues for other people in the past. This was also confirmed by other users ' feedback online.

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 2025-08-18 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: GA

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 : INQUIRIES : XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX ACCOUNTS : XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$290.00} 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, 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-18 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/XXXX, Equifax XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX This letter is to inform you that I recently received a copy of my credit report that your company publishes and after reviewing it I found a number of items on the report that are inaccurate. The accounts in question are listed below. 
Please send me copies of the documents that you have in your files as of this date that you used to verify the accuracy of the accounts listed below. 
Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. 1681g I have the right to demand that you disclose to me all of the documents that you have recorded and retained in your file at the time of this request concerning the accounts that you are reporting in my credit report. Please dont respond to my request by saying that these accounts have been verified. Send me copies of the documents that you have in your files that were used to verify them.

If you do not have any documentation in your files to verify the accuracy of these disputed accounts then please delete them immediately as required under Section 611 ( a ) ( 5 ) ( A ) ( i ). By publishing these inaccurate and unverified items on my credit report and distributing them to XXXX parties you are damaging my reputation and credit worthiness. 
Under the FCRA 15 U.S.C. 1681i, all unverified accounts must be promptly deleted. 
Therefore, if you are unable to provide me with a copy of the verifiable proof that you have on file for each of the accounts listed below within 30 days of receipt of this letter then you must remove these accounts from my credit report. 
Please provide me with a copy of an updated and corrected credit report showing these items removed. 
I demand the following accounts be properly verified or removed immediately. 
Name of Account : Account Number : Provide Physical Proof of Verification * NOTE : Please also remove all non-account holding inquiries over 30 days old. 
Thank You, Attached : Copy of my Social Security XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX is attached Sent : XXXX XXXX Mail XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX CAPITAL XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Take these cards down to your copy center and make clear copies of both on XXXX sheet. 
They must be legible or else the credit bureaus will reject them. 
COPY of XXXX XXXX XXXX OF ID CARD ( Drivers License, Passport or State ID Card )

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 2025-08-18 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/XXXX, Equifax XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX This letter is to inform you that I recently received a copy of my credit report that your company publishes and after reviewing it I found a number of items on the report that are inaccurate. The accounts in question are listed below. 
Please send me copies of the documents that you have in your files as of this date that you used to verify the accuracy of the accounts listed below. 
Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. 1681g I have the right to demand that you disclose to me all of the documents that you have recorded and retained in your file at the time of this request concerning the accounts that you are reporting in my credit report. Please dont respond to my request by saying that these accounts have been verified. Send me copies of the documents that you have in your files that were used to verify them.

If you do not have any documentation in your files to verify the accuracy of these disputed accounts then please delete them immediately as required under Section 611 ( a ) ( 5 ) ( A ) ( i ). By publishing these inaccurate and unverified items on my credit report and distributing them to XXXX parties you are damaging my reputation and credit worthiness. 
Under the FCRA 15 U.S.C. 1681i, all unverified accounts must be promptly deleted. 
Therefore, if you are unable to provide me with a copy of the verifiable proof that you have on file for each of the accounts listed below within 30 days of receipt of this letter then you must remove these accounts from my credit report. 
Please provide me with a copy of an updated and corrected credit report showing these items removed. 
I demand the following accounts be properly verified or removed immediately. 
Name of Account : Account Number : Provide Physical Proof of Verification * NOTE : Please also remove all non-account holding inquiries over 30 days old. 
Thank You, Attached : Copy of my Social Security XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX is attached Sent : XXXX XXXX Mail XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX CAPITAL XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Take these cards down to your copy center and make clear copies of both on XXXX sheet. 
They must be legible or else the credit bureaus will reject them. 
COPY of XXXX XXXX XXXX OF ID CARD ( Drivers License, Passport or State ID Card )

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 2025-08-18 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information is incorrect
Company: Rowland Avenue Management, Inc. A/KA Columbia Debt Recovery, LLC d/b/a Genesis
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
To Whom It May Concern, I am disputing a rental debt that has been placed in collections for the unit located at XXXX ( XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX TX XXXX ) I vacated the apartment after providing XXXX full months of rent payments for the time I was not residing in the unit. I also vacated due to a XXXX XXXX which I had discussed directly with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX so they were fully aware of my situation and reason for leaving. Despite this, a debt is now being reported and/or collected against me. This debt is inaccurate for the following reasons : 1. I fulfilled my financial obligation by paying rent for the period after I vacated. 
2. Corporate management had knowledge of my medical condition and my early move-out.

3. There has been no explanation or documentation provided to justify any further charges.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-18 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: IN

Complaint narrative:
I am concerned about the validity and accuracy of your recent investigation of these accounts that are reporting on my credit report. Last month I requested an investigation because I felt the item was not being reported legally. Couple of days ago I received a letter stating that you have ceased investigation of my credit reports because, in your opinion, you believe that I have used a third party credit repair agency. Not only do I believe this to be a stall tactic on your part to grant you an additional 30 days to comply with my original request, but I believe it to be a blatant violation of the FCRA.

I have attached a copy of my government issued ID as well as mail showing proof of address. So, there shouldnt be any confusion or stall tactics on your end. I have maintained a careful record of my communications with you for the purpose of filing a complaint with the FTC should you continue in your non-compliance.

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 2025-08-18 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: IN

Complaint narrative:
I am concerned about the validity and accuracy of your recent investigation of these accounts that are reporting on my credit report. Last month I requested an investigation because I felt the item was not being reported legally. Couple of days ago I received a letter stating that you have ceased investigation of my credit reports because, in your opinion, you believe that I have used a third party credit repair agency. Not only do I believe this to be a stall tactic on your part to grant you an additional 30 days to comply with my original request, but I believe it to be a blatant violation of the FCRA.

I have attached a copy of my government issued ID as well as mail showing proof of address. So, there shouldnt be any confusion or stall tactics on your end. I have maintained a careful record of my communications with you for the purpose of filing a complaint with the FTC should you continue in your non-compliance.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-18 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I have never legally gone by these personal information nor do not currently reside at the listed residence. The inclusion of inaccurate aliases and unrelated or outdated addresses not only violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) under XXXX XXXX. XXXX ( b ) which requires credit reporting agencies to maintain maximum possible accuracy but also creates a serious risk of identity confusion and impairs my ability to obtain credit under accurate and fair conditions. The presence of such erroneous personal information also raises concerns of data mishandling, especially in light of recent national data breaches. Despite previous attempts to have this information corrected, XXXX might have failed to remove the incorrect aliases and address entries, even though I have never used these names and do not reside at the listed locations.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief