vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-24 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am concerned about the validity and accuracy of your recent investigation of these accounts that are reporting on my credit report. Last month I requested an investigation because I felt the item was not being reported legally. Couple of days ago I received a letter stating that you have ceased investigation of my credit reports because, in your opinion, you believe that I have used a third party credit repair agency. Not only do I believe this to be a stall tactic on your part to grant you an additional 30 days to comply with my original request, but I believe it to be a blatant violation of the FCRA.

I have attached a copy of my government issued ID as well as mail showing proof of address. So, there shouldnt be any confusion or stall tactics on your end. I have maintained a careful record of my communications with you for the purpose of filing a complaint with the FTC should you continue in your non-compliance.

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 2025-06-24 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:
I am concerned about the validity and accuracy of your recent investigation of these accounts that are reporting on my credit report. Last month I requested an investigation because I felt the item was not being reported legally. Couple of days ago I received a letter stating that you have ceased investigation of my credit reports because, in your opinion, you believe that I have used a third party credit repair agency. Not only do I believe this to be a stall tactic on your part to grant you an additional 30 days to comply with my original request, but I believe it to be a blatant violation of the FCRA.

I have attached a copy of my government issued ID as well as mail showing proof of address. So, there shouldnt be any confusion or stall tactics on your end. I have maintained a careful record of my communications with you for the purpose of filing a complaint with the FTC should you continue in your non-compliance.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-24 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: IN

Complaint narrative:
I am concerned about the validity and accuracy of your recent investigation of these accounts that are reporting on my credit report. Last month I requested an investigation because I felt the item was not being reported legally. Couple of days ago I received a letter stating that you have ceased investigation of my credit reports because, in your opinion, you believe that I have used a third party credit repair agency. Not only do I believe this to be a stall tactic on your part to grant you an additional 30 days to comply with my original request, but I believe it to be a blatant violation of the FCRA. 

I have attached a copy of my government issued ID as well as mail showing proof of address. So, there shouldnt be any confusion or stall tactics on your end. I have maintained a careful record of my communications with you for the purpose of filing a complaint with the FTC should you continue in your non-compliance.

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 2025-06-24 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: IN

Complaint narrative:
I am concerned about the validity and accuracy of your recent investigation of these accounts that are reporting on my credit report. Last month I requested an investigation because I felt the item was not being reported legally. Couple of days ago I received a letter stating that you have ceased investigation of my credit reports because, in your opinion, you believe that I have used a third party credit repair agency. Not only do I believe this to be a stall tactic on your part to grant you an additional 30 days to comply with my original request, but I believe it to be a blatant violation of the FCRA. 

I have attached a copy of my government issued ID as well as mail showing proof of address. So, there shouldnt be any confusion or stall tactics on your end. I have maintained a careful record of my communications with you for the purpose of filing a complaint with the FTC should you continue in your non-compliance.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-24 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
Consumer Name : XXXX XXXX, Consumer Social Security Number : XXXX, Consumer Date of Birth : XX/XX/XXXX, Contents of Complaint : This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the Equifax 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 a personal credit card account opened at XXXX  XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX under the account number XXXX, an auto loan account opened at XXXX XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX under the account number XXXX, a personal loan account opened at XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX under the account number XXXX, and a collections account opened at XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX with a balance of {$3800.00} that appears related to the aforementioned personal loan account opened at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. These 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 # ( private case number ) 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 response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-24 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: Experian Information Solutions 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 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 2025-06-24 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 was utterly shocked and devastated upon discovering unauthorized credit inquiries and inaccurate personal information made without my knowledge or consent. Despite my efforts to seek clarification from the creditors, they have shamefully failed to provide the necessary information. I demand immediate action and transparency from the creditors. The creditors must provide detailed information on each inquiry, including dates, purposes, and types of credit products involved, furnish relevant application documents, and present evidence of explicit authorization for each inquiry. Please see the attached file for what I am complaining about!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-24 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
: Pre-Arbitration Notice Formal Dispute Concerning XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account XXXX XXXX Dear Equifax Dispute Department, This letter constitutes a formal pre-arbitration notice pursuant to the Equifax Terms of Use Arbitration Clause and in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C.

1681. 
Disputed Account Information : Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number ( Partial ) : XXXX Nature of Dispute : Equifax is reporting inaccurate and/or unverifiable information related to the above-referenced account. I previously submitted a dispute requesting reinvestigation under the FCRA. However, Equifax has failed to : 1. Ensure maximum possible accuracy of the information being reported, as mandated by 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ) ; 2. Conduct a reasonable reinvestigation into the matter, per 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ; 3. Provide the method of verification or details of the procedure used to verify the disputed information, in violation of 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 6 ) ( B ) ( iii ).

Continued reporting of this inaccurate information constitutes either willful noncompliance under 15 U.S.C. 1681n or negligent noncompliance under 15 U.S.C. 1681o.

Pursuant to the Equifax Terms of Use, which states : If either party intends to seek arbitration, they must first send to the other party, by certified mail, a written Notice of Dispute describing the nature and basis of the claim and the specific relief sought.

This letter fulfills that requirement. If I do not receive a satisfactory response within 30 days of Equifaxs receipt of this notice, I will proceed to initiate binding arbitration through the American Arbitration Association ( AAA ) as permitted under Equifaxs consumer agreement.

Please take this matter seriously and govern yourselves accordingly.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-24 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
This formal complaint concerns unauthorized inquiries appearing on my credit report, made without my consent and lacking a permissible purpose under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). These inquiries are negatively impacting my credit profile and do not meet the FCRAs requirements for accessing a consumers credit report without express authorization. 
Details of Disputed Inquiries : The following inquiries are disputed, as verified by the creditors, who confirmed they were conducted without my knowledge or authorization : XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Experian XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX Experian XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Experian XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX Experian Legal Basis for Removal : Under the FCRA, specifically Section 604 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681b ), access to a credit report is only permissible when explicit consumer consent or a clearly permissible purpose exists. The listed inquiries do not meet these legal requirements. Additionally, under Section 611 ( a ) ( 5 ) ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 5 ) ), any unverifiable information must be promptly removed from the credit report.

I have attempted to resolve this matter directly with the credit bureau by submitting a formal dispute letter on XX/XX/XXXX. However, I have not received an adequate response or the removal of the unauthorized inquiries, which I believe constitutes noncompliance with FCRA provisions. 
Supporting Case Law for Removal : Legal precedents reinforce the need for removal of unauthorized inquiries in the absence of a permissible purpose. In XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ruled that accessing a credit report without explicit consumer consent or a legitimate purpose constitutes a violation of the FCRA. Furthermore, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ) reaffirms that credit bureaus are obligated to remove all inaccurate or unverifiable information.

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 2025-06-24 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: AL

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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-24 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to request verification of the debt referenced above, which you claim I owe. This is not a refusal to pay but a request for information regarding your claim. I assert my right to a written validation of this debt under the laws set forth in the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

Please provide the following : 1. Verification and validity of the debt, including the amount owed and calculations to substantiate the sum, as well as a breakdown of any fees, interest, or other costs added.

2. A copy of the original signed agreement or instrument that states I agreed to pay the creditor.

3. Verification that your agency is legally permitted to collect this particular debt in my state, including licensing information.

4. The name and address of the original creditor.

5. Details of the last payment made on this account, showing any transactions related to this account.

Please note that I request all future communication regarding this matter be conducted in writing.

If you can not provide the requested information, I expect the collection attempt to be ceased and for this account to be removed from my credit report with any bureau to which you may have reported.

While you are verifying this debt, I would appreciate your cooperation by halting any future collection activities. In accordance with my rights, please provide the requested documentation to help me better understand and validate your claim.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-24 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: Overland Bond & Investment Corporation
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, IL, XXXX XX/XX/year> Dear To Whom It May Concern I am writing to formally dispute the civil liability claim against me related to an alleged debt. This correspondence serves to address the claim under California Civil Code 16810, which pertains to civil liability for negligent noncompliance. 

Upon reviewing the circumstances surrounding this claim, I believe that your organization has not adhered to the necessary compliance standards as mandated by applicable laws and regulations. 

As per Civil Code 16810, I understand that an entity can be held liable for negligent noncompliance, and I believe that the circumstances surrounding this situation warrant a thorough investigation. 

Account Name Overlnd Bond / OVERLAND BOND Account Number XXXX Account Name XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number XXXX I kindly ask for a prompt review of this matter, and I expect a response within 15 days to ensure that we can resolve this dispute amicably. 



Thank you for your attention to this important matter. I look forward to your timely response. 





Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-24 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Closing your account — Can't close your account
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: UT

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX I requested my account to be closed due to ongoing issues with the account having moved to electronic statements, when I specifically requested mail statements to align with my bill paying for all accounts I have. In the past this was reversed each time I called in, however new arguments ensued on late ( day ), and I requested the account to be closed. I was told the account was closed by XXXX on this date ( documented at the time of the call ). I instructed the others who were card holders ( XXXX XXXX  XXXX ) to destroy their cards. I paid trailing charges from merchants made. I then received a new statement of XXXX for charges from the company unrelated to any merchant charges allegedly for old internal capital one charges. I called on XX/XX/XXXX and spoke with XXXX who indicated the account was not closed, and i would need to request again to close the account. I can provide statements from the other cardholders, XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX, that they were told to, and destroyed their cards on the XXXX. I told XXXX I would not go through this again with her, because then they could say the fees they are trying to charge were justified even though they had nothing to do with merchant charges and were not valid given the violations of switching my account to electronic without my approval. XXXX said she could do nothing to assist me further and would send my complaint to another department. I will be authoring a letter to the XXXX and XXXX of the company outlining the posted regulatory violations, and requesting this be logged for future safety and soundness and related audits.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-24 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:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C.

1681c-2 ) that you, the Experian 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. The following items do not belong to me and is a result of fraud that I did not authorize : Also, would like to have all addresses and names REMOVED from my credit report, except for my only name and address listed below : Name : XXXX XXXX Address : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX FL XXXX ACCOUNTS : XXXX - Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$340.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$5500.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$9400.00} XXXX  - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$16000.00} INQUIRIES : XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX  Date : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Date : XX/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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-24 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Company: GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
According to 15 USC 1692 C, you have violated my rights by in lawful communications. Please remove this collection off of my credit report. Thank you.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation