vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report
Issue: Improper use of your report — Report provided to employer without your written authorization
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I am filing a complaint regarding several unauthorized hard inquiries on my Equifax credit report. These inquiries were not authorized by me and are inaccurate. Despite my efforts to resolve this matter directly with Equifax, I am seeking the Consumer Financial Protection Bureaus ( CFPB ) assistance to ensure my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) are upheld. 



1. EQUIFAX MORTGAGE SERVICES - Date of Inquiry : XX/XX/year> - Description : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - Date of Inquiry : XX/XX/year> XXXX. XXXX XXXX  - Date of Inquiry : XX/XX/year> - Description : XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX  - Date of Inquiry : XX/XX/year> Under the FCRA, companies must obtain explicit consumer authorization before performing hard inquiries on a credit report. As these inquiries were not authorized by me, they violate my rights under 15 U.S.C. 1681b. Additionally, my attempts to dispute these inquiries with Equifax have not been satisfactorily resolved within the required timeframe outlined in 15 U.S.C. 1681i. 


1. Investigate the unauthorized inquiries.

2. Remove the disputed inquiries from my credit report if found to be unauthorized.

3. Provide documentation from Equifax and the companies listed, verifying the legitimacy of these inquiries. 


I have included : - A copy of my Equifax credit report highlighting the disputed inquiries. 
- Copies of my correspondence with Equifax regarding this dispute. 
- Supporting documents for identity verification ( e.g., government-issued ID and proof of address ). 

I trust that the CFPB will address this matter promptly to protect my rights as a consumer. If additional information is needed, please contact me directly. Thank you for your attention to this issue.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-03 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: MI

Complaint narrative:
Re : Urgent Request - Fraudulent information Block under Section 605B of the FCRA To Whom It May Concern : I am writing to urgently request the removal of fraudulent accounts and inquiries on my credit report due to identity theft. The inaccurate information is causing significant harm to my credit, and I expect immediate corrective action. 
Per Section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), the following fraudulent accounts must be blocked and permanently removed from my credit file. I am invoking my right to have fraudulent information blocked and permanently removed from my credit report within four ( 4 ) business days from the date of receipt of this letter. 

Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Michigan Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX  XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX  Account Name : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Additionally, I request the removal of all unauthorized inquiries related to this identity theft : Creditor Name : Inquiry Date : Creditor Name : Inquiry Date : Failure to comply with this request will leave me no choice but to pursue legal action. If this fraudulent information is not blocked and removed, I will file complaints with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) and Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ), and I will seek monetary damages for the harm caused by continued reporting of these inaccuracies. 
I also demand the immediate removal of all unauthorized inquiries related to this identity theft, which were not authorized by me and have negatively impacted my credit. If these inquiries are not promptly removed, I will escalate this matter to the appropriate legal authorities. 
I expect written confirmation by 4 BUSINESS DAYS FROM THE LETTER DATE confirming that the fraudulent account and any related unauthorized inquiries have been fully removed from my credit report. 
This is a time-sensitive matter, and you are now officially on notice. Failure to act promptly will result in further legal action to protect my rights and restore my credit. 
Thank you for your immediate action to this issue.

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 2025-01-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Unable to get your credit report or credit score — Problem getting your free annual credit report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
Failed to provide my consumer report. Please read attachments below.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-03 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:
In accordance with fair credit reporting act Account # XXXX has violated my rights. 

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

15 U.S.C 1681 section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Recently I looked at a copy of my credit report and noticed several inaccuracies on my account. This account is hurting my ability to obtain credit. Its my understanding that you will investigate these items for me to ensure accuracy. 
Here is the item I am asking you to verify as accurate. 
XXXX, XXXX Account # XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-03 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:
I wrote each credit reporting agency about unauthorized inquiries on my credit reports and was ignored, all 3 credit reporting agencies are in direct violation of the law! Here are a list of the inquiries that should be deleted XXXX : XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX on XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/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 

RE : Unauthorized inquiry to my consumer report ; demand for Deletion and {$1000.00} Settlement. 
You are in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), [ 15 U.S.C 1681b ( a ) 3 ( f ) ( i )., for unlawfully obtaining my XXXX, Equifax and XXXX consumer reports without my authorization or a permissible purpose under the 15 USC 1681 Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA } and its guidelines for permissible purpose. 
A person shall not use or obtain a consumer report for any purpose unless ; The consumer report is obtained for a purpose for which the consumer report is authorized to be furnished under this section. 
The purpose is certified in accordance with section 1681b ( f ). XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XXXXXXXX. XXXX ).

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-03 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:
I wrote each credit reporting agency about unauthorized inquiries on my credit reports and was ignored, all 3 credit reporting agencies are in direct violation of the law! Here are a list of the inquiries that should be deleted 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, EXPERIAN : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 

RE : Unauthorized inquiry to my consumer report ; demand for Deletion and {$1000.00} Settlement. 
You are in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), [ 15 U.S.C 1681b ( a ) 3 ( f ) ( i )., for unlawfully obtaining my XXXX, XXXX and Experian consumer reports without my authorization or a permissible purpose under the 15 USC 1681 Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA } and its guidelines for permissible purpose. 
A person shall not use or obtain a consumer report for any purpose unless ; The consumer report is obtained for a purpose for which the consumer report is authorized to be furnished under this section. 
The purpose is certified in accordance with section 1681b ( f ). 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-02 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: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX PA XXXX XXXX XXXX Portfolio Recovery XXXX XXXX! XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX ACCOUNT XXXX ORIGINAL CREDITOR : XXXX  Cease and Desist Request for Deletion of Collection Account Dear COLLECTION COMPANY, I am writing to formally request that you immediately cease all reporting of the collection account associated with my name, which appears on my credit report. This request is made under the privacy protections afforded to me by 15 U.S. Code 6802. I have reviewed my credit report and noticed that your company is reporting a collection account that is inaccurate or incomplete. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I am entitled to dispute any information that I believe to be erroneous. If you do not cease reporting this account, I am formally requesting Proper Validation and Proof of Claim as per the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). I seek comprehensive validation of the alleged debt, including evidence establishing that I am the party obligated to settle this debt and that there exists a legally binding contractual obligation compelling me to do so. For clarity, I request that all communication be limited to written correspondence until adequate validation of the purported debt is provided. To assist you in meeting this request, please furnish the following required documentation : 1. A copy of the original contract or agreement under which the debt arose.

2. A detailed account statement showing the amount of the debt, including any fees or interest.

3. Date of Last Activity.

4. Full, accurate social security number that may help to identify me as the correct person you are trying to collect from.

5. Documentation confirming that you have the legal right to collect this debt.

6. Any correspondence related to this account that includes my signature or consent.

I demand that you take the following actions : 1. Immediately cease reporting the collection account associated with my name.

2. Confirm in writing within 15 days that this account has been deleted from all credit reporting agencies or provide the requested validation. Please understand that failure to comply with this request may result in further actions on my part, including but not limited to filing a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) and seeking legal remedies to protect my rights. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. I hope to resolve this issue swiftly. Please understand that failure to comply with this request may result in further actions on my part, including but not limited to filing a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) and seeking legal remedies to protect my rights. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. I hope to resolve this issue swiftly. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-02 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Public record information inaccurate
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MO

Complaint narrative:
I called the companies & sent them letters pretraining to the inaccurate information on my credit file, asking them to provide me proof of this information. There has been NO RESPONSE

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 2025-01-03 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I am requesting an investigation into these accounts as there appears to be an error regarding their accuracy on my credit report. These accounts were removed previously but have since been re-added without my knowledge. I was neither notified about their return nor received any communication about this via mail.

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 2025-01-03 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
The fraudulent and inaccurate information appearing on my consumer report has persisted despite my repeated efforts to address these unauthorized entries. As a confirmed victim of identity theft, I never authorized or consented to these items being associated with my name, and their continued presence has caused immense personal distress while significantly disrupting my financial wellbeing. The emotional toll of dealing with this identity theft has been overwhelming, affecting my daily life and peace of mind.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-03 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
I have tried to fix this issue by reporting this inaccurate information. These affect my personal life & cause me mental stress. I have not been able to purchase my dream car and provide for my family due to these inaccurate and fraudulent items showing on my consumer reports. They do not belong to me, I did not consent to any of this information to be reported on my consumer report. I'm a victim of identity theft. I have attached my letter along with the FTC report. If this situation is not handled accordingly, I will seek legal action against you guys.

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 2025-01-03 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: SOFI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX, while attempting to buy a new vehicle I was informed I had perfect credit except for a Personal Loan in the amount of ( {$65000.00} ) taken out from SoFi Bank under account number ( XXXX ) on or around XX/XX/XXXX. 

Having been caught off guard and knowing I never opened an account or new very little about the Bank in question I contacted law enforcement on XX/XX/XXXX. From there I initiated a police report with officer XXXX XXXX of the XXXX XXXX Police Department. In this report which was included the law enforcement and detectives conducted a thorough investigation determining the account opened was opened online using stolen information. Furthermore, they determined the electronic signatures did not match mine and all the identifying information provided to the bank was fraudulent. 

Shortly after this discovery I put SoFi Bank on notice and requested a complete payment history of the account and copies of all supporting documentation including bank accounts these funds were transferred too. Instead of complying, they sent me a sequence of letters outlining they conducted an investigation and validated it belonged to me despite law enforcements contradicting findings. 

In closing, I attempted several times to contact their fraud division who informed me the account was charged off and they no longer had the information I was requesting. Knowing that I never authorized or initiated this account they couldn't even provide me a history of payments which I found very suspicious and just reiterated that they colluded in the fraudulent activity.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-03 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: NV

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XXXX XXXX ) was reported on my credit report. As of XXXX the balance is {$470.00}. On XX/XX/XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XXXX XXXX  ) was also reported on my credit report with a balance of {$610.00}. On XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ) reported on my credit report with a balance of {$3700.00}. On XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XXXX XXXX  ) was also reported on my credit report with a balance of {$830.00}. I have made multiple claims about these incorrect reports.

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 2025-01-03 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Last 4 SSN : XXXX Address : XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXX Date : XXXX Date of Birth : XXXX Last 4 Social : XXXX  I recently looked at my credit reports and I noticed you are reporting some late payments that are NOT accurate, I would like you to update these late payments to ON TIME PAID AS AGREED. I have listed the account name and account number below along with the date you are reporting late, and those dates need to be changed to PAID AS AGREED. 

Account name : XXXX XXXX  Account number : XXXX Dates reporting NOT Accurate : XXXX  to XXXX  Please fix this immediately as it is hurting my chances of buying a new home and these late payments are NOT Accurate. 

Thanks for your help, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-03 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: CT

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally lodge a complaint concerning inquiries on my credit report that I neither recognized nor consented to. These unauthorized inquiries are not only concerning but also damaging to my financial reputation. It has come to my attention that certain inquiries have been made on my credit report without my consent or knowledge. I want to emphasize that I have no association with these inquiries and have never authorized any entity to access my credit information in this manner.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-02 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:
Consumer Name : XXXX XXXX, Consumer Social Security Number : XXXX, Consumer Date of Birth : XX/XX/year>, Contents of Complaint : This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the Transunion credit reporting agency , block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurate, and false information consists of These fraudulent accounts include personal credit card with XXXX XXXX XXXX on XXXX, apartment with Park at XXXX that lead to collection with XXXX XXXX XXXX on XXXX with a balance of {$2200.00}, with XXXX XXXX that led to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) and XXXX XXXX on XXXX with a balance of {$390.00}, a personal credit card with XXXX Bank XXXX with a balance of {$970.00}, a personal loan with XXXX XXXX on XXXX for a balance of {$1500.00}, a subscription of XXXX XXXX that led to collection with I XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX with a balance of {$370.00}, an auto loan with XXXX consumer that led to collection with XXXX XXXX XXXX with a balance of {$8000.00} and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. I've 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 aforementioned fraudulent items. 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. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint # XXXX as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit 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 non-monetary relief