vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-16 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: MD

Complaint narrative:
Several accounts currently appearing on my credit file are the result of fraudulent activity and identity theft, for which I provided no authorization whatsoever, written or otherwise. These unauthorized entries have created severe disruptions to my financial stability and personal well-being, causing both monetary losses and emotional strain as I work to restore my credit integrity. The inaccurate reporting of these accounts has blocked my access to legitimate credit opportunities and has prevented me from pursuing essential life goals, including homeownership and providing adequate financial security for my dependents. I am now demanding that your agency immediately investigate and purge these disputed items from my credit profile.

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 2025-09-16 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Trouble during payment process — Private mortgage insurance (PMI)
Company: Mr. Cooper Group Inc.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I purchased my home at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, IL XXXX ( XXXX XXXX ) in XXXX with 10 % down, requiring PMI on my conventional mortgage serviced by Mr. Cooper. I reached 80 % XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX, and requested PMI removal. Mr. Cooper denied it, claiming XXXX is in a XXXX disaster area via an amendment requiring a manual appraisal ( ~ {$300.00} {$500.00} ) or waiting until XX/XX/XXXX. 
This is incorrect : FEMAs Designated Areas ( XXXX XXXX XXXX, accessed XX/XX/XXXX ) and Federal Register ( XXXX XXXX. XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX ) confirm XXXX is not eligible for Individual Assistance ( IA ) only SBA EIDL as a contiguous county, which doesnt impact PMI. XXXX XXXX Selling Guide B2-3-05 states : The requirements of this section apply only to properties located in FEMA-Declared XXXX Areas eligible for Individual Assistance. XXXX XXXX discretionary addition of areas ( B2-3-05 ) requires explicit ZIP code flagging in XXXX, but no announcements ( e.g., XXXX ) include XXXX. Thus, an AVM is allowed for PMI cancellation ( B8-1-04 ).

I provided evidence ( FEMA, Federal Register ) to Mr. Cooper, but they insist on the restriction. This violates XXXX guidelines. Please ensure Mr. Cooper processes PMI removal using an AVM immediately.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-16 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
I am submitting this complaint because the consumer reporting agency has reported unauthorized hard inquiries on my credit report that were not initiated or authorized by me. This constitutes a violation of my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically 15 U.S.C. 1681b ( c ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and ( B ) ( i ) and 15 U.S.C. 1681g ( a ) ( 5 ), which prohibit reporting inquiries not initiated by the consumer unless specific conditions, such as prior written consent or a firm offer of credit, are met. I did not provide any written authorization for these inquiries, and their presence on my credit report is therefore unlawful. Additionally, the agency has failed to provide documentation or evidence of a permissible purpose for these inquiries.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-16 00:00:00
Product: Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan — Installment loan
Issue: Charged fees or interest you didn't expect — 
Company: WLCC
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I spoke with representative on XX/XX/XXXX to receive a cease and desist as well as ACH revoke on the account. This information was also sent via email.

They disregarded my information sent to them and voice call and continued to contact me via text and email 2 months later

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-16 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: FIRST PORTFOLIO SERVICING INC
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I am formally requesting the reinstatement of the following account that was improperly and unauthorizedly deleted from my credit file. I did not authorize the deletion of this account, and its removal has created an inaccurate and incomplete representation of my credit history. 

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), consumer reporting agencies are required to maintain accurate and complete credit files. The removal of this account without my consent constitutes an error that must be corrected.

Company public response: Company believes the complaint provided an opportunity to answer consumer's questions
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-16 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:
This letter is a formal notice of dispute under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) regarding inaccurately reported late payment dates on the above-referenced account appearing in my credit file. 
The reported derogatory payment data is factually and legally incorrect and constitutes a violation of my rights under multiple federal statutes. 
Creditor Name : [ XXXX XXXX XXXX ] Account Number : [ 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  ] Creditor Name : [ XXXX XXXX XXXX ] Account Number : [ 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 ]

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 2025-09-16 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: NY

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 2025-09-16 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
There are collection accounts on my report that I believe contain inaccurate information. Under my rights pursuant to 15 USC 1681e ( b ) and 15 USC 1681i, I am entitled to an accurate credit report. I request a review of these entries, and if they can not be verified as accurate, I ask that they be removed.

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 2025-09-16 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: MD

Complaint narrative:
My report includes inquiries that I believe do not meet the permissible purpose requirement set forth in 15 USC 1681b. I suspect these inquiries were made in error and am requesting their removal.

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 2025-09-16 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:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15. U. S. C.

1681c2 ) that you, the Experian credit reporting agencys block the information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft, and fraud within four business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurateand false information consist of personal credit card accounts, auto loans, personal loansand open end unsecured consumer accounts as follows : INQUIRIES : SBA Date : XX/XX/XXXX ACCOUNTS : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$1400.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX  - Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$2100.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$1300.00} XXXX XXXX  - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$510.00} XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$790.00} 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 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 2025-09-16 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Kikoff Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Kickoff lending LLC - I've never held an account with them. they are allowing people to just create accounts without identification verification. I HAVE GIVEN THEM A POLICE REPORT STATING I WAS A VICTIM OF IDENTITY THEFT.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-16 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: NY

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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-16 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
I checked my credit report about a year ago and found a student loan account reporting which is not mine. I contacted the credit agencies and the Department of Education and they are stating that there is an account in my name which I did not create. They have yet to remove this information from my account after several attempts by myself and supporting documents. I am trying over and over again to correct this information and they still will not acknowledge this account as not being mine. I need help!!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-16 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
I checked my credit report about a year ago and found a student loan account reporting which is not mine. I contacted the credit agencies and the Department of Education and they are stating that there is an account in my name which I did not create. They have yet to remove this information from my account after several attempts by myself and supporting documents. I am trying over and over again to correct this information and they still will not acknowledge this account as not being mine. I need help!!

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 2025-09-16 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing this complaint with absolute certainty and deep frustration, as there are numerous errors on my credit report that I can no longer ignore. These inaccuracies have been negatively impacting my life and my credit score, preventing me from achieving financial freedom and stability.

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 2025-09-16 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
The reported late payments and charge-off accounts are inaccurate, incomplete, and unverifiable. The furnishers have failed to provide original, documented proof that these alleged delinquencies occurred. Without legally required validation, continued reporting of this negative information is a direct violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). Reporting unverifiable derogatory information damages my credit standing and reflects negligent and unlawful reporting practices.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-16 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Closing an account — Funds not received from closed account
Company: Chime Financial Inc
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
This is a repeat of a prior complaint that is closed by you but unresolved. XXXX The account was closed and funds not sent or any report that is traceable to where funds are.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-16 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Company: Radius Global Solutions LLC
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
I am filing this formal complaint against Radius Global Solutions for unlawful reporting of a negative item on my credit file in violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA, 15 U.S.C. 1692 et seq. ) and the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA, 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. ).

This collection account is currently preventing me from securing a home for my family. The debt collector has : Failed to Provide Written Notice Under FDCPA 809 ( a ) ( 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( a ) ), a debt collector must provide written notice of the debt within five ( 5 ) days of the initial communication, including the amount of the debt and my right to dispute. I never received such notice. This omission is a direct violation of the FDCPA.

Failure to Validate the Debt Case law has established that merely placing a tradeline on a consumers credit report without proper validation constitutes deceptive collection activity. In Spears v. Brennan, 745 N.E.2d 862 ( Ind. Ct. App. 2001 ), the court ruled that reporting a debt to a credit bureau without first validating it violates the FDCPA. 


Lack of Authorization / Permissible Purpose Under FCRA 604 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681b ), a consumer reporting agency may only furnish a credit report if there is a permissible purpose initiated by the consumer. I never authorized this debt collector to access or furnish information about me. Absent my consent or a legitimate business purpose, their reporting is unlawful. 


Identity Theft & Blocking Rights Under FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), I have the right to demand a block of information resulting from alleged identity theft. Since I never authorized or entered into any agreement with this collector, their tradeline qualifies as unauthorized and must be blocked.

Deceptive and Abusive Collection Tactics The CFPB and FTC have identified debt parking ( placing debts on consumer credit reports without notice ) as an unlawful and abusive practice. This is exactly what has occurred in my case.

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 2025-09-16 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:
The reported late payments and charge-off accounts are inaccurate, incomplete, and unverifiable. The furnishers have failed to provide original, documented proof that these alleged delinquencies occurred. Without legally required validation, continued reporting of this negative information is a direct violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). Reporting unverifiable derogatory information damages my credit standing and reflects negligent and unlawful reporting practices.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief