vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-22 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: TX

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  Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  Date : XX/XX/XXXX ACCOUNTS : XXXX XXXX  - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$3400.00} XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$2500.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$5400.00} 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, 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 2025-09-22 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:
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.

The accounts below have violated my rights.

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602A. 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 if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is innacurate

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-22 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I want to dispute these accounts because it was affecting my credit report, it was caused by Identity Theft. I did not make these charges. I am having problems with this unfair treatment. These accounts were taken care of with the original creditor and promised me to update it out of my report. Therefore, these accounts shouldn't be in my report. This is an error that you need to look into, so please do your investigation on this and remove or delete this account from my credit 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-22 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I recently obtained my credit report and found information that is inaccurate and harmful to my credit history. Specifically, my credit file contains an account ( XXXX XXXX, XXXX ) that I never authorized to be reported, nor did I give my consent for it to be furnished to any credit reporting agency. 
At no time did I provide written authorization, verifiable electronic consent, or any other form of permission allowing this information to be included in my credit file.

LEGAL VIOLATIONS : FCRA Section 604 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681b ) Lack of permissible purpose.

A consumers credit file may only contain information obtained for a permissible purpose, which generally requires the consumers express consent. The inclusion of this account and the related inquiries in my filewithout documented proof of my consentconstitutes a direct violation of this section and represents the unauthorized use and disclosure of my non-public personal information.

FCRA Section 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) Blocking disputed information.

When a consumer submits a report to the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) identifying disputed items, the credit reporting agency must block that information within four ( 4 ) business days. I submitted such a report to the FTC ( Report Number : XXXX ), which clearly identifies the disputed items. Despite this, Equifax continues to report the account and the inquiries, causing ongoing harm.

FCRA Section 607 ( b ) ( 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ) ) Maximum possible accuracy.

Equifax has failed to maintain only accurate, verifiable, and complete information. The lack of verifiable documentation from the furnisher or the agency demonstrates that this legal standard has not been met. 

Impact : I have been denied for legitimate credit applications due to this unauthorized account. 

When approved for credit, I am forced to pay significantly higher interest rates. 

I was recently denied rental housing because of this negative information. 

My insurance premiums are higher due to credit-based pricing. 

This has caused ongoing financial stress and embarrassment.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-22 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I recently obtained my credit report and found information that is inaccurate and harmful to my credit history. Specifically, my credit file contains an account ( XXXX XXXX, XXXX ) that I never authorized to be reported, nor did I give my consent for it to be furnished to any credit reporting agency. 
At no time did I provide written authorization, verifiable electronic consent, or any other form of permission allowing this information to be included in my credit file.

LEGAL VIOLATIONS : FCRA Section 604 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681b ) Lack of permissible purpose.

A consumers credit file may only contain information obtained for a permissible purpose, which generally requires the consumers express consent. The inclusion of this account and the related inquiries in my filewithout documented proof of my consentconstitutes a direct violation of this section and represents the unauthorized use and disclosure of my non-public personal information.

FCRA Section 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) Blocking disputed information.

When a consumer submits a report to the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) identifying disputed items, the credit reporting agency must block that information within four ( 4 ) business days. I submitted such a report to the FTC ( Report Number : XXXX ), which clearly identifies the disputed items. Despite this, Equifax continues to report the account and the inquiries, causing ongoing harm.

FCRA Section 607 ( b ) ( 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ) ) Maximum possible accuracy.

Equifax has failed to maintain only accurate, verifiable, and complete information. The lack of verifiable documentation from the furnisher or the agency demonstrates that this legal standard has not been met. 

Impact : I have been denied for legitimate credit applications due to this unauthorized account. 

When approved for credit, I am forced to pay significantly higher interest rates. 

I was recently denied rental housing because of this negative information. 

My insurance premiums are higher due to credit-based pricing. 

This has caused ongoing financial stress and embarrassment.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-22 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 writing to formally dispute significant inaccuracies on my credit report. These errors violate the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), which requires that all reported information meet standards of maximum possible accuracy. 

These inaccuracies are causing me ongoing financial harm.

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 2025-09-22 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I affirm that the inclusion of incorrectly reported late payment remarks on my accounts is a breach of the 15 USC 1666. Every payment linked to these accounts has been promptly made, and any departure from this precise reporting is unjust and unlawful.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-22 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: NC

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 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 2025-09-22 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services — Received unwanted marketing or advertising
Company: Servicer under contract with Federal Student Aid
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2025, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Hi this is XXXX XXXX with the Student-Loan-Debt-Department... This is concerning the Freeze Review for XXXX XXXX of XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX GA XXXX, Your payment status is under review. Non-response will result in automatic restart under standard payment terms. Call me Monday XXXX  at ( XXXX ) XXXX Thank you, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  This email was sent, I believe this is a scam I have more emails of different " companies '' XXXX

Company response to consumer: Untimely response
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-22 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: Maximus Federal Services, Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I have now experienced repeated credit damage due to Aidvantages mismanagement of autopay functionality and unclear communication. 

In late 2024, I unknowingly became unenrolled from autopay, leading to missed payments I did not catch in time. I did not recall making any changes to my payment settings, and I was led to believe the issue was on Aidvantages side due to a representative initially stating they had turned off autopay. By the time I understood what had happened ( at this time I was occupied with significant work travel and was abroad for months in some remote places including XXXX, unable to access mail or email regularly ), multiple late payments had been reported to the credit bureaus, significantly harming my credit. 

I later re-enrolled in autopay to avoid further issues, assuming that payments would resume. However, I was unaware that Aidvantage 's system requires up to a month before the autopay enrollment takes effect a fact that was not clearly communicated. As a result, my next payment was not processed, and because I had canceled the manual payment ( believing autopay would handle it ), I was again reported delinquent this time after only a 2-day delay. 

I have never had significant repayment issues before this and have acted in good faith to stay on top of my loans. The damage to my credit score from these events has been severe and unjust, caused by a lack of transparency, confusing or conflicting communication from customer service reps, and procedural flaws in how autopay is managed and communicated to borrowers. 

I am requesting a full investigation into Aidvantages handling of autopay enrollment, their notification processes around missed payments, and their decision to report these incidents despite their internal inconsistencies and a willingness from the customer to pay - as shown when I realize I brought the account current and even paid an extra month in advance. I am seeking the removal of all of these derogatory marks from my credit report as a goodwill resolution and acknowledgment of their role in this ongoing harm.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-22 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC)
Issue: Trouble during payment process — Fees charged
Company: PNC Bank N.A.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
in XXXX  I asked that my loan be closed and at the time asked for the payoff amount and was given this amount and payed it I then was told there was a overpayment that needed to be refunded and then the account would be closed I continued to receive statements and bills showing I owed nothing so I continued to go to PNC locale locations and was told I needed to send a letter asking for the account to be closed I did this for years and finally I was told the reason it was not closed is because of a XXXX XXXX yearly fee that needed to be paid in order to close the account a fee I was never informed of in any way when I tried to pay the fee by check over the phone or credit card I was told the only way to payoff this account was by mailing a check to there requested location non of there employees I spoke to over the phone would ever give me there full names as they claimed it was a security concern for there personal safety so I cant be sure of whom I spoke to

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-22 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: MO

Complaint narrative:
Both the bureau and furnishers are in violation of 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( b ) for failing to properly investigate and correct false information after disputes.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-22 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:
In accordance with the Fair credit Reporting Act, the following accounts listed in the attachments have violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. I would like to assert that no permissible purpose under 15 USC 1681b ( 2 ) has been established and under the Fair Credit Reporting Act this must be established.

15 U.S.C 6802 ( a ) A financial institution may not, directly or through any affiliate, disclose to a non affiliated third party any nonpublic personal information. 15 U.S.C 6802 ( b ) ( 1 ) A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless ( A ) such financial institution clearly and conspicuously discloses to the consumer, in writing or in electronic form or other form permitted by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title, that such information may be disclosed to such third party ; ( B ) the consumer is given the opportunity, before the time that such information is initially disclosed, to direct that such information not be disclosed to such third party ; and ( C ) the consumer is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option.

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

15 U.S.C section 604 A Section 2 : States a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an 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 7 years.

15 U.S.C 1666b ( a ) Time to make payments, A credit may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose 15 U.S.C 1681s-2 ( a ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

15 U.S. Code 1681i ) : You have the right to dispute any information on your credit report that is inaccurate, incomplete, outdated, or unverifiable.

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 2025-09-22 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Dear TransUnion I am writing to formally dispute the accuracy of certain information reported on my credit report under Section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. 
The specific information I am disputing is as follows : FRAUDULENT 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

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 2025-09-22 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:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/year> unapproved hard inquires on transunion account XXXX XX/XX/year>

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 2025-09-22 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:
Dear TransUnion I am writing to formally dispute the accuracy of certain information reported on my credit report under Section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. 
The specific information I am disputing is as follows : FRAUDULENT ACCOUNTS : XXXX XXXX - XXXX * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * XXXX FRAUDULENT INQUIRIES : 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-22 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:
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 explanation