vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-18 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
You have reported inaccurate and unauthorized accounts on my credit report, which is a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681i ) requiring a proper reinvestigation of disputed items, and 1681e ( b ), which mandates maximum possible accuracy. These false entries are damaging and unjust, especially since Ive never opened or authorized these accounts. If you fail to investigate and correct this, XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX pursue legal action under the FCRA and FDCPA ( 15 U.S. Code 1692e ) for deceptive and misleading reporting.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-18 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: CL Holdings LLC
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
JEFFCAPSYS is falsely reporting on my credit. I have never had any accounts with them. Per my research JEFFCAPSYS is a debt collector. They are falsely reporting on my credit!! Account number is XXXX is falsely reporting to my credit file and is against my rights and fair credit act. Under U.S Code 1618d - Disclosure of investigation consumer report ; you are in violation

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-18 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: MI

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you -- 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. I was utterly shocked and devastated upon discovering unauthorized accounts, credit inquiries and inaccurate personal information made or reported 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 account and 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! 

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 FTC Report Number : 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. I have attached a copy of my government issued ID as well as mail showing proof of address. So, there shouldnt be no 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-18 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: AL

Complaint narrative:
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.

This is a violation of both 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and 15 U.S.
Code 1681c-2. This leads way to civil liability against the credit reporting agency for negligent and willful noncompliance under 15 U.S. Code 1681n, which allows for {$1000.00} per violation, for account listed without my expressed written consent.

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 2025-09-18 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am disputing inaccuracies on my credit report and requesting the immediate removal of specific accounts and items. These inaccuracies include unauthorized negative entries, incorrect addresses, and hard inquiries reported without my consent. These actions violate the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act ( FACTA ), particularly 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2, which requires consumer reporting agencies to block or delete information reported without written consent. You have failed to ensure maximum possible accuracy, as required under 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ). The reporting of unauthorized data also breaches 15 U.S.C. 1681b, which governs permissible purposes for obtaining and reporting consumer data. The inaccuracies have caused harm to my creditworthiness, and despite providing documentation, these errors remain uncorrected.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-18 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I wrote to XXXX regarding an old Home Depot debt that was sold to XXXX and just withdrawn from our account 11 years after a judgement. At that time, in XXXX we were informed by Home Depot/Citibank that the debt had been charged off. Therefore we were even able to open another account and In fact, we have had an open account with Home Depot/Citi-Bank for the last 10 plus years. 
This past XXXX we had monies withdrawn from our checking account {$3700.00} on behalf of XXXX XXXX from a judgement dated XXXX, 11 years ago. 
I received NO notice the monies were being taken, I had no idea who or why the money went missing.... money taken XX/XX/XXXX and certified letter received XX/XX/XXXX notifying us 8 weeks after the fact of money being taken which I assume was done to try to cover their error. We were given no opportunity to address the debt, I feel my rights have been violated under the FDCPA and therefore filing a report with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, also copied the court who issued the judgement, and Home Depot/Citibank . 
It was also confirmed that we never were in receipt of any notification of the debt even back in XXXX. 
We have received nothing in last 11 plus years from anyone regarding this debt until we were violated with you entering our personal banking account XX/XX/XXXX. 
This debt was also a credit card debit which is subject to different time frames ( 6 years ) than the normal debt collection of 20. 

What I am requested from XXXX is -The account number associated with the debt -An itemization of the amount of the debt that reflects interest, fees, payments, and credits before sold to XXXX and details of all fees once aquired. 
-amount debt was sold to XXXX for -proof we were informed of the debt being sold to XXXX XXXX we were given notification from you or portfolio -proof we were given opportunities to address the debt If they can not be provided I asked that they re-imburse funds taken

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 2025-09-18 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I request the removal of these fraudulent accounts from my credit report, as I never authorized their opening. Please rectify this error immediately.

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 2025-09-18 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: AZ

Complaint narrative:
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.

This is a violation of both 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and 15 U.S
. Code 1681c-2. This leads way to civil liability against the credit reporting agency for negligent and willful noncompliance under 15 U.S. Code 1681n, which allows for {$1000.00} per violation, for account listed without my expressed written consent.

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 2025-09-18 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Savings account
Issue: Closing an account — Company closed your account
Company: TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/year> my daughter was hospitalized at Celebration hospital in XXXXXXXX XXXX and Washington XXXX XXXX my insurance, make XXXX checks XXXX for {$2.00} and {$600.00} XXXX decided to open a saving account on XXXX to start pay the medial bills, the Truist Bank decide to close the account on XXXX under the XXXX law, and I can not pay the medical bills of my daughter, I tired to talk with the fraud department, and always are the same respond the checks are under investigation, I repeat several times even I fight with them, the checks coming from the insurance company not from narcotraffic or money laundry, and from XXXX until now they have the money, they cash the checks and I don't know which is the problem to return my money, they have my money for 7 months and my bill pass to collection agencies causing financial problems. The manner that the Truist Bank do business is very abusive, discriminated, treated me like criminal or narcotraffic.

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 2025-09-18 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: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
I recently reviewed my credit report and noticed an account that is not reported accurate. I has a late payment reported and my account is paid.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-18 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Cashing a check
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
During the month of XXXX, someone committed check fraud on my capital one checking account. They wrote XXXX fraudulent checks for {$1900.00} The names and signatures on each check are not mine / authorized by me. 

I reported these three checks to Capital One They reverse two out of the three checks.

I have been following up for the third check reversal and have gotten different answers each time.

Today, I was a told that the case
was closed. Then I was told that only 2 checks were investigated. Then I was told that I needed to wait further for the 3rd check because another bank has denied the reversal. 

It's been since XXXX and they don't seem to be taking this seriously or able to help me at all. 

I have the case number from them if needed.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-18 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: AR

Complaint narrative:
I am formally requesting the permanent removal of the fraudulent hard inquiries listed on my credit report. These inquiries were not authorized by me and were made without my knowledge or consent, which is a violation of my consumer rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). Please see the attached document for supporting details. I expect immediate action to delete these unauthorized inquiries from my credit profile to prevent any further damage to my credit standing. Failure to act on this matter promptly may result in further escalation.

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 2025-09-18 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: AR

Complaint narrative:
I am formally requesting the permanent removal of the fraudulent hard inquiries listed on my credit report. These inquiries were not authorized by me and were made without my knowledge or consent, which is a violation of my consumer rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). Please see the attached document for supporting details. I expect immediate action to delete these unauthorized inquiries from my credit profile to prevent any further damage to my credit standing. Failure to act on this matter promptly may result in further escalation.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-18 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: KS

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15. U. S. C.

1681c2 ) that you, the TransUnion 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 : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX DOE XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX DOE XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX DOE XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX DOE XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX DOE XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX DOE  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00} 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 response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-18 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to you regarding a violation of my privacy and confidentiality rights, protected under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 USC 1681b ( 2 ) ). Pursuant to 18 USC 8, I have identified the following accounts that have breached these legal provisions : Under 15 U.S.C. 1681b ( 2 ), a consumer reporting agency may only provide a consumers credit report with the consumers explicit written authorization. The following accounts have accessed or reported on my credit profile without my consent, which constitutes a clear violation of this provision : DEPT OF EDUCATIO Account # : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Account # : XXXX DEPT OF EDUCATION Account # : XXXX DEPT OF EDUCATION Account # : XXXX XXXX  Account # : XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/year> 2. Reporting of Obsolete Information Violation of 15 USC 1681c ( a ) ( 5 ) Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1681c ( a ) ( 5 ), no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes, which antedates the report by more than seven years.

3. Right to Privacy Section 602 ( A ) of the FCRA The FCRA, under Section 602 ( A ), clearly states that the consumer has a right to privacy with respect to the disclosure of their personal information. Any release or reporting of information without legal cause or consumer consent violates this right and must be addressed accordingly.

4. Inaccurate or Unverified Information 15 USC 1681s-2 ( a ) ( 1 ) Furthermore, under 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), no person shall furnish information to a consumer reporting agency if that person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate. According to 1681s-2 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( B ), once notified of such inaccuracy by the consumer, the furnisher has an obligation to either correct or remove the inaccurate data.

I hereby notify you that the information associated with the above referenced accounts is inaccurate, obsolete, or both.

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 2025-09-18 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NV XXXX XXXX : XX/XX/XXXX SSN : XXXX XX/XX/XXXX To : TransUnion Consumer Solutions P.O XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, PA XXXX Re : Incorrect Late Payment Reporting Request for Immediate Deletion The following accounts are being reported inaccurately on my TransUnion credit file : XXXX XXXX | Acct # : XXXX | Status : Late Payment | Balance : {$25000.00} XXXX XXXX | Acct # : XXXX | Status : Late Payment | Balance : {$0.00} To Whom It May Concern, I am formally disputing the late payment ( s ) being reported on the above-referenced accounts. These entries are inaccurate, misleading, and in violation of multiple federal consumer protection laws : 15 USC 1666b requires that payments be credited promptly as of the date received. Misapplied or delayed crediting results in unlawful late designations.

15 USC 1637 ( b ) mandates that periodic statements must accurately reflect payments and balances. If your records misstate payment application, this violates the Truth in Lending Act.

15 USC 1681s-2 explicitly prohibits furnishers from reporting information they know or reasonably should know is inaccurate. Reporting late payments contrary to actual payment history falls within this violation. 

15 USC 1681i requires credit bureaus, such as TransUnion, to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation of any disputed information. Given the conflicting reporting, accuracy and completeness have not been met.

The inconsistent and misleading reporting of these accounts is damaging my creditworthiness and violates federal law.

Demand : Delete the late payment ( s ) from my TransUnion file.

Provide written confirmation of the removal.

Ensure that future reports on these accounts are accurate, consistent, and compliant with federal law.

If this matter is not corrected within the statutory timeframes, I will escalate by filing complaints with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ), the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ), and my State Attorney Generals Office, and I will consider legal remedies for continued violations. 

Sincerely, 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 2025-09-18 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Check cashing service
Issue: Confusing or misleading advertising or marketing — 
Company: John C. Heath, Attorney at Law, PLLC
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I called the numbers advertised for a check re-issue from a settlement. The email back says I have to CALL. Whenever I do call, the CALL says I have to submit a check re-issue in WRITTING. Whenever I submit in writing for a check re-issue, Im told I have to CALL.

Stop with the run around & submit a check re-issue already.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation