vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-25 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
15 USC 1681 ( a ) ( 4 ) : There is a need to ensure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumers right to privacy. I demand a deletion of all my personal identifiable information from my consumer credit report to respect my privacy rights apart from : Full Legal Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX The following personal information is incorrect XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX Account involved in litigation " an incorrect high balance '' an inaccurate date of last activity " REAGED ACCOUNTS '' " Reinsertion WITHOUT PROPER NOTICE '' an undated late pay a charge off listed as open a collection account with a limit 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 15 U.S.C 1681 Section 602 A. States any consumer has the right to privacy. 15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without prior consumer 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 reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-25 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: NM

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally address the ongoing noncompliance of your agency in relation to my identity theft report, which I previously submitted in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). Despite having sent several letters, your agency has repeatedly rejected my identity theft report on the grounds that it was not filed by a law enforcement agency. This decision is not in compliance with the FCRA and fails to recognize the guidance provided by identitytheft.gov as mandated by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ). 

As you are aware, the FCRA at Section 605B and the guidance provided by the CFPB under identitytheft.gov clearly outline the process for filing an identity theft report. The CFPB specifically states that victims of identity theft can file a report directly through identitytheft.gov, which then becomes a valid identity theft report under the FCRA. Nowhere does the FCRA require this report to be submitted by law enforcement for it to be valid. 

Furthermore, under FCRA Section 617, your agency is legally required to investigate and resolve any identity theft dispute in a timely manner, and you are prohibited from deciding unilaterally what is valid or invalid when it comes to an identity theft report that has been properly filed. Your refusal to acknowledge this report based on your own standardsrather than what is set forth in federal lawis a clear violation of the FCRA. 

Legal Precedent : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XXXX. XXXX ) : This case underscores the importance of proper handling of disputes related to credit reporting and emphasizes that credit reporting agencies can not disregard information simply based on their own internal policies when federal law mandates a specific process. 
XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ) : This case reinforced that credit reporting agencies must follow FCRA regulations, including investigating claims of identity theft in accordance with the law, and can not arbitrarily determine what constitutes an acceptable identity theft report. 
XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ( XXXX. XXXX XXXX ) : This decision clarified that a credit reporting agency is obligated to accept documents submitted by the consumer, as long as they meet the legal requirements for disputing inaccurate information under the FCRA. 
XXXX - XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-25 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: Maximus Federal Services, Inc.
State: CT

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally lodge a complaint regarding the unauthorized access and breach of my educational records, financial aid data, and IRS tax information by the U.S. Department of Education ( DOE ) and the Department of Governmental Entities ( DOGE ). This breach constitutes a direct violation of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ( FERPA ) and Title IV regulations, as well as an egregious violation of my personal privacy and financial security I recently discovered that my sensitive and legally protected records were accessed and potentially shared without my consent. This includes but is not limited to : 1. My academic records and personally identifiable information ( PII ). 
2. My Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA ) data, including financial aid history and loan information. 
3. My IRS tax transcripts, which were obtained and used without proper authorization. 
These actions violate my rights under FERPA ( 20 U.S.C. 1232g ; 34 CFR Part 99 ), which grants me the right to control access to my educational records, as well as Title IV of the Higher Education Act, which governs the use and protection of federal student aid information. Furthermore, unauthorized access to my IRS tax data raises serious concerns regarding potential identity theft, fraud, and violations of federal data security standards.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-25 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
- I always pay my bills on time, I know this for sure. I dont understand why this company says I paid late in some months. According to USC 1666b, any billing mistake should be fixed and marked as paid on time.

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 2025-03-25 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I have consistently made my payments on time, so I am confused to see an error on my credit report. I am requesting accurate and up-to-date records that properly reflect my timely payments for those accounts.

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 2025-03-25 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Company: CAPITAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I had a XXXX on XX/XX/year>. I have medical insurance. Currently on XXXX. I don't have money to pay XXXX bill. I did contact XXXX regarding this. Representative informed me they will send hardship application. I did fill out hardship application and send them back. I don't understand why i received a letter from a debt collection. I have no money to pay this bill and I have a medical insurance and i am on a XXXX. This is ridiculous trying to collect money from a disable person. Thank you!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-25 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
- These inquiries are unauthorized and fraudulent, as I have no knowledge of these inquiries. Please take immediate action to remove these inquiries from my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-25 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Other service problem — 
Company: TransferWise Ltd
State: MO

Complaint narrative:
Wise.com has incorrectly listed XXXX XXXX, a non-profit membership organization, as a currency exchange site in XXXX XXXX on it's website. XXXX XXXX regularly receives calls regarding currency exchange. I can't get in touch with Wise.com without creating an account and submitting my phone number. We would like Wise.com to remove XXXX XXXX from this webpage : https : //wise.comXXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-25 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: Possible Financial Inc
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I have formally reported an error regarding incorrect information sent by the credit bureau through my email. I am disputing a mistake on my credit card statement and requested an investigation, but the company has failed to act. I expect immediate attention to resolve this matter. Furthermore, I request a confirmation receipt to ensure I am kept informed.

Company public response: Company disputes the facts presented in the complaint
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-25 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: MS

Complaint narrative:
I recently reviewed a copy of my credit report and I found some inaccuracies that relate to my account. This account is impacting my ability to obtain credit. I believe you will investigate the account to make sure it is accurate. I am demanding a deletion of the following account. Here is the account that I am asking you to verify : XXXX XXXX Account number : 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 2025-03-25 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:
Someone fraudently opened up accounts under my name without my authorization.

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 2025-03-26 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:
Upon scrutinizing my credit report, I am troubled to find a late payment notation, despite having no instances of late payments.

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 2025-03-25 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing issue — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I specifically requested, from The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, that Experian unfreeze my credit. As of XX/XX/year>, I've learned that Experian has thawed my credit for 1 month. I need my credit unfrozen until I decide to freeze it again. " Unfreeze '' was also specified in my postal mailing from XX/XX/year>. I don't understand why there would be any confusion between " Unfreeze '' and " Thaw ''. I did not indicate a temporary thawing. 

With all of this said, please keep the credit thawed for the 1 month period during which further consideration may be factored in my favor. If I do secure new residence, I will notify all relevant parties in a timely manner to re-freeze my credit, if appropriate. Thank you.

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 2025-03-25 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: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I recently had several hard inquiries on my credit report that were not initiated by me. I also began receiving calls and notices in the mail of applications for credit ( accounts, credit cards ) that I did not initiate. All of these occured within a few days of each other in late XXXX. I locked my credit with all three bureas and reached out to most of the banks to let them know it was not me that had applied for the credit. Luckily, as far as I can tell, no accounts were successfully created. However, the hard inquiries are hurting my credit and I would like them 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 2025-03-25 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer — Problem with customer service
Company: MOHELA
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
Due to the state of the dismantling of the US Department of Education, I want to ensure that I have my ducks in a row and have all of my Master Promissory Notes. I emailed MOHELA on XX/XX/year> asking for copies of my MPN to be emailed to me or added as a document within my MOHELA account. They replied back today XX/XX/year> and stated that they need more information, and I need to call. I tried to call MOHELA on XX/XX/year> at XXXX MT and there was a 6 HOUR wait on the phone to speak to an assistant. 

I tried to find my MPN through my FSA account but no documents show under my MPNs. I did a live chat with a rep and they told me to contact my school ( XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ). I contacted my school and they told me to contact FSA. I told them I already contacted FSA and FSA told me to contact my school. My school then told me to contact my servicer, MOHELA. 

I am unsure why MOHELA can not provide me with my issued documents request via email and is forcing me to call - and wait for 6 hours on hold. With XXXX, I waited 3 minutes for a representative, and they had my MPN emailed to me the following day. I am also concerned about why my MPNs are not showing on the FSA website as their should. 

In accordance with MOHELA telling me I need to call to give them " more information '' to obtain my copies of my MPN 's, I am currently on the phone line with MOHELA right now ( XX/XX/year> XXXX MT ) and the call wait time is 3 hours and 10 minutes. This is incredibly unacceptable. On XX/XX/year>, the call wait til was over 6 hours. They are requiring me to call to acquire my MPN 's as I've already emailed and they denied my request through email saying I need to call.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-25 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
I understand the importance of removing any incorrect information from my credit report according to FCRA 605B. Could you please review the attached documents? I've observed discrepancies in several accounts, which is quite concerning to me.

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 2025-03-25 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Other features, terms, or problems — Problem with rewards from credit card
Company: U.S. BANCORP
State: WA

Complaint narrative:
Dear U.S. Bank Customer Service, I am writing to formally dispute the handling of my U.S. Bank XXXX Credit Card rewards and request compensation for the cashback I was unfairly denied due to miscommunication from your representatives. 

On XX/XX/year>, I applied for the U.S. Bank XXXX Credit Card and was informed that by maintaining {$100000.00} in a brokerage account, I would qualify for the full 4 % cashback reward. Based on this information, I promptly transferred $ XXXX into my U.S. Bank brokerage account. At no point was I informed on the recorded phone call that I also needed to open a savings account to qualify for the enhanced cashback rate. 

After four months, I noticed that I was only receiving 2 % cashback instead of 4 %. Upon contacting customer service, I was informed for the first time that a U.S. Bank savings account was requiredeven if only {$5.00} was deposited. Had this requirement been properly disclosed upfront, I would have opened the savings account immediately to ensure I received the full benefits. 

Due to this miscommunication, I have lost approximately {$400.00} in cashback rewards on {$20000.00} in spending. This loss is directly attributable to incorrect or incomplete information provided by U.S. Bank representatives when I opened my account.

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 2025-03-25 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: SECURITY FINANCE CORP
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I recently got a copy of my credit report and noticed some fraudulent inquires that was made on my credit profile I called creditor and the credit bureaus, and they told me it was nothing they can do. I've also sent letters no response yet.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-25 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: Westlake Services, LLC
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I recently got a copy of my credit report and noticed some fraudulent inquires that was made on my credit profile I called creditor and the credit bureaus, and they told me it was nothing they can do. I've also sent letters no response yet.

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 2025-03-25 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
PLEASE BLOCKED AND REMOVED I respectfully request the elimination of these fraudulent accounts from my credit report, as I never authorized their inclusion. It is crucial that you promptly remove this misleading information from my records.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-26 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Could you please take a moment to review and examine the attached documents? I believe your expertise will be invaluable in ensuring their accuracy and completeness. Your feedback and insights would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and consideration in 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-25 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
The credit reporting agencies stated that these accounts were properly investigated and came back as verified. However, how is this true when there are several inaccuracies showing on my report? 

As a consumer, I request to know all the steps your agency took to insure these items were 100 % accurate under 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( 7 ) Method of verification- Description of reinvestigation procedure

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 2025-03-25 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I recently review a copy of my credit report and noticed i had fraudulent accounts on my report, please remove these accounts from my report, they are hurting my ability to obtain credit

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