vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-20 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Problem with a lender or other company charging your account — Money was taken from your account on the wrong day or for the wrong amount
Company: FIRST ADVANTAGE CORPORATION
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
I ordered a certified birth certificate from XXXX  on [ insert date ] and paid about {$79.00}. After payment, I was notified that the document would not arrive until XX/XX/year> a delay of over XXXX business days. This delay was not disclosed during checkout. 

I contacted XXXX  immediately to request a full refund. They acknowledged the delay was excessive and refunded {$34.00}, but refused to refund the remaining {$45.00}, claiming it had already been sent to New York State XXXX XXXX and could not be canceled. 

I explained that I paid XXXX, not the state, and that it is their responsibility to either deliver the service in a reasonable time or issue a full refund. They declined to provide written proof from XXXX or take further action. I've since filed a XXXX  complaint and am now escalating this to the CFPB for resolution. 

I am requesting a refund of the remaining {$45.00} for failure to deliver the full service I paid for.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-20 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:
Dear Equifax, I am writing to formally dispute inaccurate information on my credit report that I believe is harming my financial well-being. I am aware of my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act and request a thorough investigation into these inaccuracies, as required by federal law. 
Recently, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau filed a lawsuit against Experian for its failure to properly investigate consumer disputes, citing " sham investigations '' and other unlawful practices. These practices, as outlined by the CFPB, include : Conducting inadequate investigations that fail to address consumer disputes properly. 
Reinserting previously disputed and inaccurate information without explanation. 
Failing to notify consumers about investigation results effectively. 
These allegations highlight systemic issues that directly undermine consumer protections and perpetuate the inclusion of inaccurate information on credit reports. I am deeply concerned that my dispute may be mishandled in a similar manner.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-20 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly — Talked to a third-party about your debt
Company: DISCOVER BANK
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
The credit card companies have been emailing and calling my spouse and I never gave them his information. They even had his work phone number which is an unlisted federal government number. In addition to that they have called me at least 3 times per day Monday through Friday.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Unable to get your credit report or credit score — Other problem getting your report or credit score
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I have encountered difficulties accessing my [ Equifax Information Services ] account and was instructed to send identification documents for verification. Despite providing clear and legible documentation, I am still unable to access my account. This is why I escalated the matter through the CFPB.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-20 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am submitting this complaint to request that Experian take immediate action, in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), to block fraudulent information from my Experian consumer credit report within 4 business days. The accounts, collections, in question are the result of identity theft and do not belong to me. I request that these items be removed from my credit report within 4 business days of receipt of this complaint, as stated under the FCRA. The fraudulent information that needs to be removed includes the following : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX None of these accounts, collections, were initiated by me, and they are a direct result of identity theft. As evidence of the fraudulent activity, I am including a copy of my FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint ( # XXXX ) & ( # XXXX ) ( # XXXX ) I expect that Experian will act swiftly to resolve this matter and block the fraudulent information from my credit report as required by law.I am submitting this complaint to request that Experian take immediate action, in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), to block fraudulent accounts, collections, hard inquiries in question are the result of identity theft and do not belong to me. I request that these items be removed from my credit report within 4 business days of receipt of this complaint, as stipulated 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 2025-05-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
As per the guidance from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) the documents needed are a picture ID, a bill, and a letter from an advocacy group helping me due to XXXX XXXX debt bondage, which falls under XXXX according to XXXXDebt Final Rule 1002.142 ( b ) ( 4 ) -5 -- 1002.142 ( b ) ( 7 ). I kindly request that you block this information from my credit report within four business days, pursuant to section 605C of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. I have given you my identification as well as the information requested from the list of acceptable items which only 2 are required per the Law. I have provided all needed documentation as well as a victim determination letter according to 1022.142 ( b ) ( 6 ). 
Sincerely, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Texas XXXX, XXXX, XX/XX/year>.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-20 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: AL

Complaint narrative:
ALL REPORTED DATA MUST BE COMPLETE, CORRECT, AND PROVEN IF CHALLENGED. I DO NOT GRANT YOUR AUTHORITY TO REPORT VERSUS ME WITHOUT ADEQUATE COMPLIANCE OF STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS BEING APPLICABLE THROUGHOUT. AS SUCH I DEMAND DELETION IMMEDIATELY OF YOUR DECLARED CLAIMS AGAINST ME. PER COMMON LAW, YOU ARE DEMANDED TO DEMONSTRATE THAT YOU CAN AND HAVE WILLINGNESS TO ABSOLUTELY VERIFY AND VALIDATE ( OR JUST SAY " CERTIFICATE '' ) EVERY AND ONE EVEN EACH ANY AND OR ALL ALLEGATIONS YET PHYSICALLY DEFICIENT OR ALL ALLEGATIONS YET PHYSICALLY DEFICIENT OR UNPROVEN MINE, CHALLENGED OR NOT.

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 2025-05-20 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: OH

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act ACCOUNT Experian XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Experian XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Experian XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Experian XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  TransUnion Experian Equifax XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  TransUnion XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  TransUnion XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX TransUnion XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX TransUnion XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  TransUnion XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Equifax HAS VIOLATED MY RIGHTS 15 U.S.C 1681 SECTION 602 A. STATES I HAVE THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY 15 U.SC 1681 SECTION 604 A SECTION2 ; IT ALSO STATES A CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY CAN NOT FURNIS A ACCOUNT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS

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 2025-05-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
As per the guidance from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) the documents needed are a picture ID, a bill, and a letter from an advocacy group helping me due to XXXX XXXX debt bondage, which falls under trafficking according to Trafficking-Debt Final Rule 1002.142 ( b ) ( 4 ) -5 -- 1002.142 ( b ) ( 7 ). I kindly request that you block this information from my credit report within four business days, pursuant to section 605C of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. I have given you my identification as well as the information requested from the list of acceptable items which only 2 are required per the Law. I have provided all needed documentation as well as a victim determination letter according to 1022.142 ( b ) ( 6 ). 
Sincerely, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Texas XXXX, 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 2025-05-20 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am very concerned about the items that are being shown on my credit report. Not only are they inaccurate, they are also unjust, because they should not be reporting on my credit report! I ask that you delete these accounts, or I will be filing a legal complaint against 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 2025-05-20 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Struggling to repay your loan — Can't temporarily delay making payments
Company: MOHELA
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
Applied for student loan forgiveness and was denied, applied for deferment and forbearance and was denied. The school I attended is no longer open and my loans were transferred to Moehla.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-20 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:
I am writing to have the following information removed from my credit file, the items that I need deleted are going to be attached in a word document. I am a victim of identity theft. I have multiple accounts and inquiries that I DID NOT apply for listed on my credit report. I ask that these items be deleted so my credit report will only show accurate information. I reported the theft of my identity to the Federal Trade Commission and have enclosed copies of the report. I would like these items deleted from my credit report as soon as possible. Please block this information from my credit report, pursuant to section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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 2025-05-20 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: MS

Complaint narrative:
My Experian credit report contains unauthorized accounts resulting from identity theft. I have no knowledge of these accounts and did not apply for or consent to any of them : XXXX XXXX : {$4000.00} Opened XX/XX/XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX : {$540.00} Opened XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX fraudulent entries Balances reported as {$0.00} These accounts were opened fraudulently using my personal information. I have filed a police report and contacted Experian to request an investigation, but the accounts remain. These errors have damaged my credit and financial opportunities.

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 2025-05-20 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
Good day, I am submitting a complaint to inform you that I have fallen victim to identity theft. Following the guidelines outlined in the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) Section 605b, I have reported the incident to the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) through their website at XXXX : XXXX. According to the FCRA, Credit Reporting Agencies are mandated to investigate any items listed on an identity theft report. Please refer to the attached documents, which will assist in the investigation of the erroneous information currently being posted on my credit report. The following items do not belong to me or were opened without my permission. 
XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX

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 2025-05-20 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute several unauthorized inquiries on my credit report, in accordance with my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically sections 611 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ), 609 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681g ), and 604 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681b ). 
After reviewing my recent credit report, I have identified the following inquiries that I do not recognize or authorize : XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Experian XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX TransUnion XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Experian XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Experian XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX TransUnion XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Experian XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX TransUnion XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX Experian XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Experian XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX TransUnion XXXX XX/XX/XXXX TransUnion XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX Experian XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Equifax Section 611 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ) states that I have the right to dispute any inaccurate or incomplete information on my credit report. I request that you investigate these unauthorized inquiries and remove them from my credit report.

Section 609 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681g ) grants me the right to access all information in my file, including the inquiries made. After reviewing this information, I firmly believe that the inquiries listed above should not be on my report.

Section 604 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681b ) defines the permissible purposes for obtaining credit reports. I did not give my consent for these inquiries to be made, and I can not find a permissible purpose under this section that justifies their presence on my report.

Request I request an immediate investigation into the listed inquiries. If it is determined that these inquiries were made without my authorization or in error, I ask that they be removed from my credit report. I also request that you provide me with an updated copy of my credit report once the necessary corrections have been made. 
Enclosed is a copy of my identification to verify my identity. 
I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter. Please confirm receipt of this letter and keep me informed of the progress of your investigation.

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 2025-05-20 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute several unauthorized inquiries on my credit report, in accordance with my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically sections 611 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ), 609 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681g ), and 604 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681b ). 
After reviewing my recent credit report, I have identified the following inquiries that I do not recognize or authorize : XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Experian XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX TransUnion XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Experian XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Experian XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX TransUnion XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Experian XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX TransUnion XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX Experian XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Experian XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX TransUnion XXXX XX/XX/XXXX TransUnion XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX Experian XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Equifax Section 611 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ) states that I have the right to dispute any inaccurate or incomplete information on my credit report. I request that you investigate these unauthorized inquiries and remove them from my credit report.

Section 609 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681g ) grants me the right to access all information in my file, including the inquiries made. After reviewing this information, I firmly believe that the inquiries listed above should not be on my report.

Section 604 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681b ) defines the permissible purposes for obtaining credit reports. I did not give my consent for these inquiries to be made, and I can not find a permissible purpose under this section that justifies their presence on my report.

Request I request an immediate investigation into the listed inquiries. If it is determined that these inquiries were made without my authorization or in error, I ask that they be removed from my credit report. I also request that you provide me with an updated copy of my credit report once the necessary corrections have been made. 
Enclosed is a copy of my identification to verify my identity. 
I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter. Please confirm receipt of this letter and keep me informed of the progress of your investigation.

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 2025-05-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Other features, terms, or problems — Other problem
Company: GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I made a {$1000.00} credit card payment to my Apple Card MasterCard on XX/XX/year>. My balance at the time was {$1700.00}. 

It took XXXX week for my payment to clear. The same day it cleared ( XX/XX/year> ) my available credit should have been {$980.00} ( including XXXX pending charges ) but Goldman Sachs Bank USA decreased my limit to {$900.00} from {$1700.00}, leaving my available credit at {$130.00}. 

This is an unfair, deceptive, and abusive practice under 12 U.S.C. 5531, 5536 and 12 C.F.R. 1026.9 ( c ) ). 

Goldman Sachs Bank USA strategically reduced my credit limit on my Apple Card XXXX on XX/XX/year>, the same day the payment credited, and this caused material harm as I was not provided advance notice of this reduction in my credit limit, legitimate reasons for this reduction, or notified with options to avoid this action. 

This falls under the Truth in Lending Acts provisions, which provide consumers and customers protections against unfair, deceptive, and abusive practices by financial institutions.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-20 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
Could you please take a moment to review and examine the attached documents? I believe your expertise will be invaluable in ensuring their accuracy and completeness. Your feedback and insights would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and consideration in 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