vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-08 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:
I am disputing multiple unauthorized hard inquiries on my credit reports with Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 604 ( a ) ( 2 ), a consumer reporting agency may only furnish a consumer report when the consumer has provided written authorization. I have never provided such authorization to the listed creditors, nor do I have any relationship with them.

On [ date you sent letters ], I sent certified mail dispute letters to all three bureaus, citing both FCRA 604 and XXXX XXXX guidelines, requesting verification of the permissible purpose and a copy of the signed credit applications. I also opened disputes by phone. 

Despite my disputes, the bureaus failed to provide proof of authorization and have continued to report these inquiries, which violates FCRA 611 ( failure to investigate ) and XXXX XXXX standards requiring the removal of unverifiable information. 

I am requesting the CFPB to compel Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion to : Delete the disputed inquiries from my credit file. 

Provide a written statement confirming the removal. 

Attached are : Copies of my dispute letters sent to each bureau Proof of delivery ( certified mail receipts ) Copies of my credit report showing the unauthorized inquiries Any responses received from the bureaus

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 2025-08-08 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:
I am writing to formally request the blocking and deletion of all accounts associated with my personal information due to the recent data breach. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-08 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:
I'm sending this today to you to follow up my previous letter concerning about the fraudulent items from my file. Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC sections 1681 I within the time declared by law and continued reporting of untruthful information which now affects my credit. I'm requesting again for removal of the items listed below : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed XXXX 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 response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-08 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: MI

Complaint narrative:
CFPB Complaint Statement Inaccurate and Unverified Information on Credit Reports I, XXXX XXXX, am filing this complaint against Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion for failing to comply with my lawful requests under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). This is regarding multiple inaccurate and unverified items appearing on my credit reports with all three bureaus. 

On multiple occasions, I have disputed the following items and requested a detailed explanation of the reinvestigation procedures used to verify them, as required under 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 7 ). I specifically requested : The business name, address, and telephone number of any furnisher of information contacted The name of the person who verified the dispute The documentation relied upon to validate the disputed information The procedures in place to ensure maximum possible accuracy under 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ) Disputed Items : Unauthorized inquiries XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/year> ) Unauthorized inquiries XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XX/XX/year> XXXX Unauthorized inquiries XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Unauthorized inquiries XXXX XXXX ( XX/XX/year> ) Charge-off XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Account No. XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Despite my disputes, all three bureaus failed to provide the legally required method of verification or any supporting evidence. The items remain on my credit reports without proof of accuracy. 
These failures constitute willful and/or negligent violations of 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) and 1681e ( b ). If the bureaus can not provide documented proof of accuracy, they are legally obligated to delete these items immediately.

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

Complaint narrative:
I AM REQUESTING THE IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF THIS INACCURATE LATE PAYMENT FROM MY CREDIT REPORT, AS IT DOES NOT ACCURATELY REFLECT MY CONSISTENT PAYMENT HISTORY. I HAVE MAINTAINED A RECORD OF TIMELY PAYMENTS, AND THIS NEGATIVE ENTRY IS CLEARLY A MISTAKE THAT UNJUSTLY HARMS MY CREDIT PROFILE. THIS ACCOUNT WAS PAID AS AGREED AND SHOULD BE REPORTED ACCURATELY. UNDER THE TRUTH IN LENDING ACT ( TILA ), 15 U.S. CODE 1666 ( B ), THIS IS CONSIDERED A BILLING ERROR, AND I RESPECTFULLY URGE YOU TO CONDUCT A PROMPT INVESTIGATION INTO THIS DISCREPANCY AND UPDATE THE ACCOUNT TO REFLECT ITS CORRECT STATUS WITHOUT FURTHER DELAY.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-08 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:
ATTACHED YOU WILL FIND THE FTC REPORT XXXX XXXX XXXXCONTINUE IGNORING THE FACT THERE IS A FIVE DAY RULE ON REMOCING THESE ITEMS

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 2025-08-08 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
ATTACHED YOU WILL FIND THE FTC REPORT XXXX XXXX XXXXCONTINUE IGNORING THE FACT THERE IS A FIVE DAY RULE ON REMOCING THESE ITEMS

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-08 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:
ATTACHED YOU WILL FIND THE FTC REPORT XXXX XXXX. XXXXCONTINUE IGNORING THE FACT THERE IS A FIVE DAY RULE ON REMOCING THESE ITEMS

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 2025-08-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I am disputing the bankruptcy listed on my credit report. I contacted XXXX ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ), and they confirmed that they do not verify or furnish consumer information to credit bureaus or third-party vendors.

Experian has not provided the name of the source used to verify this bankruptcy, which violates my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). Without a verifiable source, this bankruptcy is not properly validated and must be removed.

Please conduct a reinvestigation in compliance with the FCRA and delete the bankruptcy record if it can not be verified through a proper and identifiable source.

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 2025-08-08 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: IN

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. 

XXXX 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 XXXXXXXX List of Unauthorized 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 XXXXXXXX 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. 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 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 seven years.

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.

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 2025-08-08 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.

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  List of Unauthorized 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 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. 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 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 seven years.

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.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-08 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:
These debt collectors have engaged in abusive, deceptive, and unfair practices in violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). Specifically, they failed to follow the legally required five-step debt validation process, denying me my right to proper notice and verification, which constitutes an unfair and unlawful practice. Under the FDCPA, I am entitled to up to {$1000.00} per violation, and these actions represent clear violations of my consumer rights.

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

Complaint narrative:
These debt collectors have engaged in abusive, deceptive, and unfair practices in violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). Specifically, they failed to follow the legally required five-step debt validation process, denying me my right to proper notice and verification, which constitutes an unfair and unlawful practice. Under the FDCPA, I am entitled to up to {$1000.00} per violation, and these actions represent clear violations of my consumer rights.

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 2025-08-08 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: 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. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 List of Unauthorized Inquiries XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX 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 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 seven years.

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.

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 2025-08-08 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I understand the importance of removing any incorrect information from my credit report according to FCRA 605B. Could you please review the attached documents? I've observed discrepancies in several accounts, which is quite concerning to me.

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 2025-08-08 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: MI

Complaint narrative:
Complaint Statement Unresolved Inaccurate Payment History ( Round XXXX Dispute ) Complainant : XXXX XXXX XXXX Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, MI XXXX Last Four SS # : XXXX Date of Birth : XX/XX/year>XXXX  I am filing this complaint against Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion for their continued failure to correct inaccurate payment history reporting on my credit file, despite three separate disputes over the past 35+ days. 

This issue involves late payment notations on the following accounts : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  These late payment entries are inaccurate and potentially constitute a billing error under 15 U.S.C. 1666 ( b ) because : Timely payments were not correctly posted or credited ; Computation or accounting errors appear to have occurred ; In some instances, a billing statement may not have been sent at least 21 days prior to the due date, which invalidates the reporting of a late payment. 

Despite multiple dispute submissions, the credit bureaus have : Failed to provide documentary proof substantiating the alleged late payments; Failed to provide the method of verification and the name and contact information of the data furnishers; Failed to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation as required under 15 U.S.C. 1681i and to ensure maximum possible accuracy under 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ).

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-08 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'm sending this today to you to follow up my previous letter concerning about the fraudulent items from my file. Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC sections 1681 I within the time declared by law and continued reporting of untruthful information which now affects my credit. I'm requesting again for removal of the items listed below : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2025-08-08 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:
I am writing to formally request the blocking and deletion of all accounts associated with my personal information due to the recent data breach. 

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

Complaint narrative:
A fair resolution in this case would be very specific and actionable so the company knows exactly what will settle the matter. 
Based on your letter, youre essentially asking for three things : Fair Resolution Request : Immediate deletion of the XXXX account ( Acct # XXXX ) if the bureau can not produce original creditor documentation specifically a consumer contract with your signature proving the account is yours. 

Removal of all non-account holding inquiries that are more than 30 days old from your credit file. 

Addition of a promotional suppression to your credit file to prevent unwanted offers. 

Written confirmation of the reinvestigation results, including a detailed description of the procedure used to verify the information, provided within the timelines allowed under the FCRA. 

If you want, I can also reword that so it sounds concise but still firm for the What would be a fair resolution? field. That way, it reads clearly to the company and leaves no wiggle room.

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 2025-08-08 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:
I do not recognize the aforementioned accounts, collections, or 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 aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the 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 2025-08-08 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: CBC Companies, Inc.

Complaint narrative:
I have previously disputed with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX regarding several accounts which I found inaccurate. Up to date, I have received no response nor proof that they are doing proper investigation with my dispute. They ignored my rights to obtain an accurate credit report. They are non compliant with the FCRA. These erroneous reports badly hurt my credibility. I'm certain that my rights as a consumer protected under the law have been violated by this inaccurate information.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-08 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I recently reviewed a copy of my credit report and I see an account that I know nothing about.I will like for it to be removed 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 explanation