vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-11-12 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:
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.

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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-11-12 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: DE

Complaint narrative:
I recently pulled my credit report and saw late-payment codes on my federal student-loan account with DEPT OF ED/AIDVANTAGE ] XXXX These entries show XXXX late payments on XX/XX/XXXX- XX/XX/XXXX, even though my loan was in an authorized deferment/forbearance or under a CARES-Act payment suspension at the time. Under Department of Education regulations, lenders can not report a payment as late during deferment or forbearance. The CFPB has also explained that if a borrower receives a XXXX accommodation, the servicer must report the account as current and can not show it as more delinquent. Reporting me as late violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). 

Furnishers must not report information they know or have reason to believe is inaccurate. Credit bureaus must reinvestigate disputes and delete unverifiable or inaccurate information within XXXX. Reporting my account as late during a defermentXXXX XXXX suspension misrepresents the legal status of the debt and violates FDCPA 807l. I sent certified dispute letters to Equifax and Experian demanding deletion, but they either failed to respond or verified the late payments without providing documentation.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-11-12 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
Experian and Equifax has failed to fulfill its legal obligation under the Fair Credit R Act ( FCRA ) to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation of disputed information credit report, leaving inaccurate or unverifiable accounts unresolved. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) has recently filed a lawsuit against Experian and Equifax, alleging systemic issues such as failing to forward consumer-provided evidence to furnishers, accepting unreliable responses, and failing to adequately notify consumers of dispute outcomes. These failures align with my experience, where Experian and Equifax has neither corrected nor removed disputed items despite the evidence I provided, causing ongoing harm to my credit standing. I am requesting immediate corrective action to remove or amend the disputed accounts, as Experian and Equifax inaction violates federal law and my rights as a consumer.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-11-12 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer — Trouble with how payments are being handled
Company: Maximus Federal Services, Inc.
State: IN

Complaint narrative:
I was enrolled in school part time in the spring, as I am now. I started receiving letters in the mail about payments being due to aidvantage. I thought I had been in deferment due to being enrolled in school still. Nevertheless, I tried logging into my account to pay them & was continuously told my credentials didnt match up. When I used my account number & birthday & social security number, i was informed my account didnt exist. I sent an email to customer service on XX/XX/2025 requesting assistance to log in, and never received a response. I eventually learned that I had to become re-established with the lender. I was given remarks of delinquency on all loans. However, ever since I have been able to access my account, everything has been paid in full & on time.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-11-12 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: UPGRADE, INC.
State: DE

Complaint narrative:
* * Subject : * * Furnisher Reporting a Charge-Off Without Sending Required Notices * * To : * * Consumer Financial Protection Bureau XXXX CFPB ) * * From : * * UPGRADE INC * * Regarding : * * UPGRADE INC, Account no : # XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Summary of Complaint : * * I am disputing the way UPGRADE INC XXXX furnishing a charge-off on my consumer report. They have failed to comply with federal law by not providing me with either : 1. A Negative Information Notice under 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( a ) ( 7 ) ( FCRA 623 ( a ) ( 7 ) ), and 2. An Adverse Action Notice under 15 U.S.C. 1681m ( FCRA 615 ).

Both notices are mandatory, and the furnisher must provide them to me in writing. 

* * Details of the Issue : * * - The account in question is a credit card issued by UPGRADE INC - The account reported positively for a period of time. 

- After I became delinquent, UPGRADE INC charged it off and began reporting derogatory information to the credit bureaus.- I never received a Negative Information Notice. 

- I never received an Adverse Action Notice. 

* * Why This Matters : * * - The Negative Information Notice exists so consumers are warned before derogatory data damages their credit. 

- The Adverse Action Notice exists so consumers know their rights to review, obtain, and dispute their credit report. 

* * What I Am Requesting : * * XXXX. Provide proof that both required notices were mailed to me, and provide actual copies. 

XXXX. If no proof exists, delete the charge-off tradeline from all credit reporting agencies and cease further furnishing. 

* * Consequences of Non-Compliance : * * - Failure to send a Negative Information Notice violates 623 ( a ) ( 7 ) and makes the tradeline unlawfully furnished. 

- Failure to send an Adverse Action Notice is a direct violation of 615 and gives me the right to sue under 1681n and 1681o.

* * Relief Requested : * * - Immediate investigation and enforcement action by CFPB. 

- Written confirmation that proof is provided or deletion of the charge-off occurs.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-11-12 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:
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. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX section XXXX A. XXXX I have the right to privacy. 

XXXX XXXX section XXXX A Section XXXX : XXXX a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ) XXXX States : no consumer reporting agency XXXX 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. 

XXXX U.S.C XXXX ( a ) Time to make payments, A credit XXXX not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose XXXX U.S.C XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ) 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. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) : 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 2025-11-12 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute the following information on my Experian credit report. I have identified the following accounts which I believe are inaccurately reported. Below is a summary of the accounts in dispute : CHARGED OFF DOE XXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$1400.00} DOE XXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$1500.00} DOE XXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$1300.00} DOE XXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$3400.00} XXXX XXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$1400.00} XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$5700.00} INQUIRIES XXXX XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX LATE PAYMENT XXXX  XXXX, XXXXXXXX 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 2025-11-12 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I don't agree with the previous investigation and these accounts need to be reinvestigated. 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 anya affiliate, disclose to a non affiliated third party any nonpublic personal information.

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 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 7 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.

15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 5a ) ( A ) In general Subject to subsection ( f ) and except as provided in subsection ( g ), if the completeness or accuracy of any item of information contained in a consumers file at a consumer reporting agency is disputed by the consumer and the consumer notifies the agency directly, or indirectly through a reseller, of such dispute, the agency shall, free of charge, conduct a reasonable reinvestigation to determine whether the disputed information is inaccurate and record the current status of the disputed information, or delete the item from the file in accordance with paragraph ( 5 ), before the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date on which the agency receives the notice of the dispute from the consumer or reseller.

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 response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-11-12 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MO

Complaint narrative:
As a direct result of a recent data breach, my personally identifiable information was compromised and misused without my knowledge or consent. This led to the appearance of unauthorized accounts, unfamiliar credit inquiries, and inaccurate late payment entries on my credit reportall of which I did not initiate, authorize, or recognize.

I am formally requesting a comprehensive reinvestigation into these accounts and inquiries under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681i ), and I ask that all inaccurate, unverifiable, or fraudulent information be permanently removed from my credit file. I have enclosed supporting documentation, including an Identity Theft Report, to assist in resolving 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-11-12 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 writing to formally dispute the following accounts on my credit report that I believe contain inaccuracies. These items do not accurately reflect my credit history, and I respectfully request that each of these items be reviewed and corrected to ensure they are accurately reflected in my credit report. If any information can not be verified, I request that it be removed from my credit report in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). 
Charged-Off Accounts : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/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 2025-11-12 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally file a complaint regarding unauthorized accounts that persist on my credit report despite my repeated efforts to have them removed. These accounts are causing significant damage to my financial reputation and overall well-being. It is evident that the inclusion of these fraudulent items violates 15 USC 1681b regarding permissible purposes, as the credit bureaus have no legitimate reason to report them without my explicit consent. Please refer to the attached file detailing these items I am disputing. The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence, which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not. In the event that any accounts are reported without my written consent, that is considered identity theft.

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 2025-11-12 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: WA

Complaint narrative:
I did not authorize this inquiry and I did not speak with this lender on the date indicated. Accordingly, I respectfully request that you remove this inquiry from my credit report as soon as possible.

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 2025-11-12 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute inaccurate information appearing on my Equifax credit report ( Confirmation # XXXX ) dated XX/XX/year>. Several accounts are being reported as Charge-Offs, but should not remain in that status if the creditor has issued or intends to issue a Form 1099-C ( Cancellation of Debt ) to the IRS. 
Once a debt is canceled or forgiven, the balance must reflect {$0.00}, and the status should be Paid/Closed Settled or Canceled Debt. 
Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 611, I request a reinvestigation of the following accounts to confirm their accuracy and legitimacy. 

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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-11-12 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute inaccurate information appearing on my Equifax credit report ( Confirmation # XXXX ) dated XX/XX/year>. Several accounts are being reported as Charge-Offs, but should not remain in that status if the creditor has issued or intends to issue a Form 1099-C ( Cancellation of Debt ) to the IRS. 
Once a debt is canceled or forgiven, the balance must reflect {$0.00}, and the status should be Paid/Closed Settled or Canceled Debt. 
Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 611, I request a reinvestigation of the following accounts to confirm their accuracy and legitimacy. 

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 2025-11-12 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Opening an account — Didn't receive terms that were advertised
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: DC

Complaint narrative:
I opened a new checking account with Citibank on XX/XX/2025 after receiving a promotional bonus offer directly inside the Citi mobile app while logged into my account. I acted in good faith, believing that Citi was encouraging me to return and open a checking account again. I never thought I was being misled with an offer for which I was not eligible. 

Shortly after opening the account, I received an official enrollment confirmation email stating that I was enrolled in the promotion. That email included a link to the Terms and Conditions, but when I later tried to review it, the link only led to a 404 error page ( it still remains like that ). I therefore never had proper access to the fine print Citi now uses against me. 

Despite following all steps, I never received the bonus. When I called customer service, I was first told to wait until XXXX ( more than XXXX  months after opening the account ). In a second call ( around XXXX ) they told me they didn't know why they weren't giving me the bonus and that they would look into it. Later, on a third call ( around 1 month later ), I was told I was ineligible due to a XXXX prior account restriction ( also with a letter ). The above is despite the fact that the enrollment email and the repeated assurances from customer service continued the misleading impression that I would eventually receive the bonus. 

For months, Citi misled me with contradictory information. They promoted an offer through their own app, confirmed my enrollment, and then denied the bonus based on hidden terms that were never accessible. This constitutes deceptive and unfair marketing practices. 

I also want to mention that after receiving citibank 's response letter, I reviewed their website and noticed that the one-year ( XXXX ) requirement was not clearly stated in the terms and coditions ( I went through each step ( and numbers and letters below ) and never saw it ), unlike other banks that typically include such details in the fine print of similar offers.

I request that Citibank honor the promotional bonus because I acted in good faith, and that the CFPB review Citis practices regarding misleading offers, broken links to terms, and prolonged misinformation to customers.

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