vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-12 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
Finding unauthorized accounts, credit inquiries, and false personal information made or reported without my knowledge or agreement completely stunned and grieved me. I've tried to get clarification from the creditors, but they have blatantly refused to give it to me. I demand that the creditors act immediately and be transparent. The creditors must submit pertinent application materials, show proof of express authority for each query, and give comprehensive details about each account and inquiry, including dates, purposes, and the kinds of credit products involved. To see what I'm complaining about, please refer to the attached file!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-12 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: TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
On or about XX/XX/year>, I submitted a credit application solely to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX for the purpose of obtaining financing for an automobile purchase. My application was directed exclusively to the dealership. At no point did I apply directly to Regional Acceptance, nor did I provide Regional Acceptance with express written authorization to access my consumer report. 

Despite the absence of a direct application or specific consent, Regional Acceptance obtained my credit report. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681b ), a permissible purpose to obtain a consumer report exists only where the consumer initiates a transaction directly with that creditor or provides express written consent to that specific creditor. Neither condition was met in this case. 

The dealerships possession of my application does not grant Regional Acceptance blanket authorization to pull my credit. Without direct consent, this inquiry constitutes an impermissible access under 1681b ( f ).

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 2025-08-12 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: CO

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 2025-08-12 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Unable to get your credit report or credit score — Other problem getting your report or credit score
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
I have encountered difficulties accessing my Equifax Information Services account and was instructed to send identification documents for verification. Despite providing clear and legible documentation, I am still unable to access my account. This is why I escalated the matter through the CFPB.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-12 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: CT

Complaint narrative:
Finding unauthorized accounts, credit inquiries, and false personal information made or reported without my knowledge or agreement completely stunned and grieved me. I've tried to get clarification from the creditors, but they have blatantly refused to give it to me. I demand that the creditors act immediately and be transparent. The creditors must submit pertinent application materials, show proof of express authority for each query, and give comprehensive details about each account and inquiry, including dates, purposes, and the kinds of credit products involved. To see what I'm complaining about, please refer to the attached file!

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-12 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NY

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 : INQUIRIES : 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

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 2025-08-12 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
Please be advised this complaint is not submitted in error. My credit report contains inaccuracies that fall short of the standard of maximum possible accuracy and are causing me ongoing financial and personal hardship.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-12 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: CBC Companies, Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to have the following information removed from my credit file, the items that I need deleted are going to be attached in a word document. I am a victim of identity theft. I have multiple accounts and inquiries that I DID NOT apply for listed on my credit report. I ask that these items be deleted so my credit report will only show accurate information. I reported the theft of my identity to the Federal Trade Commission and have enclosed copies of the report. I would like these items deleted from my credit report as soon as possible. Please block this information from my credit report, pursuant to section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-12 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I urgently seek an account update as my payments have consistently been made on time. The current circumstances are causing me undue stress and worry.

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 2025-08-12 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Getting a credit card — Card opened without my consent or knowledge
Company: BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
I received a notification that a hard inquiry showed up on my credit report. I contacted Barclays Bank Delaware to ask them about this. I have no knowledge and did not authorize anyone to apply for anything with my Social Security number and personal information. I made two calls to Barclays Bank Delaware on XX/XX/year>XXXX  at XXXX and XXXX EST on a recorded line, they told me they found an application for credit and cancelled it, and that I would receive a confirmation that the request had been closed and the hard inquiry removed from my XXXX  credit report. Approximately two weeks after this call I received a letter regarding the application for credit, saying it was pending my identity verification. Since then I have not received any confirmation that this account was closed, the request denied, and the hard inquiry remains on my credit report. I would like this removed off of my report being that I did not authorize or apply for any type of financial product, and receive in writing a confirmation that the application has been closed.

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 2025-08-12 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: PA

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, I may pursue legal action under the FCRA and FDCPA ( 15 U.S. Code 1692e ) for deceptive and misleading reporting.

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 2025-08-12 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/year>, XXXX XXXX  reduced my credit limit on my XXXX XXXX account from {$800.00} to {$550.00} without prior notice. This change caused my utilization ratio to jump from under 30 % to nearly 50 %, which resulted in a significant and immediate drop in my credit score. 

I have been paying down my balance steadily, have zero other debts, and my current annual income exceeds XXXX figures. My credit risk profile has improved over time, not worsened. The lower reported limit now inaccurately reflects my ability to manage credit and has materially harmed my access to new credit and favorable loan terms. 

I am requesting that XXXX correct this by restoring my original limit or increasing it to a level consistent with my current financial profile so my utilization ratio and reported account information accurately reflect my creditworthiness.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-12 00:00:00
Product: Debt or credit management — Credit repair services
Issue: Confusing or missing disclosures — 
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: UT

Complaint narrative:
My rights were violated as a consumer under 15USC1681B and I need them blocked and deleted from my report ASAP

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-12 00:00:00
Product: Debt or credit management — Debt settlement
Issue: Didn't provide services promised — 
Company: Future Judgement Solutions
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX, I received a call from a woman stating she was from FJS Global ( also called Future Judgement Solutions ) about an alleged debt related to XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX She claimed I owed over {$2000.00} and said they were trying to arrange service of legal documents. The voicemail referenced a file number ( [ insert file number ] ) and stated that if I did not sign for the documents after two attempts, the matter would move forward without my consent. 

When I returned the call, the representative already had the last four digits of my Social Security number and asked for my date of birth, which I provided. I expressed surprise at the amount, as I did have a XXXX XXXX  when I was XXXX but never had a balance near that amount. I also confirmed that this alleged debt does not appear on my credit report. 

I asked for written debt validation under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). She claimed a validation notice was sent on XX/XX/XXXX, but I never received it. I asked her to confirm the address it was sent toshe refused, saying she would send it to another address she had on file. She became hostile and hung up on me when I continued asking for this information. 

Research shows that FJS Global lists its address as XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX, WY XXXX, which appears to be a registered agent address, not a physical office. I also found that the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation issued a Desist and Refrain Order against FJS Global for unlicensed and deceptive debt collection. 

The company has refused to validate the debt, refuses to confirm where they sent prior notices, and has engaged in intimidation tactics. I am concerned that this may be an attempt to collect a debt that either does not exist or is beyond the statute of limitations.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-12 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: IN

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, I may pursue legal action under the FCRA and FDCPA ( 15 U.S. Code 1692e ) for deceptive and misleading reporting.

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 2025-08-12 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FNIS)
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
i am aware that my personal information has been, and may continue to be bought, sold, and traded without my informed consent for the purposes of generating profit. this includes but not limited to the unauthorized collection, aggregation, and monetization of my data by third parties, corporations and data brokers. i do not condone or authorize this exploitation of my identity, privacy or personal data, and i assert my right to transparency, accountability, and control over how my information is used.

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 2025-08-12 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: Kriya Capital, LLC
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
CREDENCE RESOURCE MANAis falsely reporting on my credit. I have never had any accounts with them. Per my research CREDENCE RESOURCE MANA 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-12 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer — Problem with customer service
Company: Maximus Federal Services, Inc.
State: WA

Complaint narrative:
I am unable to access my XXXX XXXX portal to submit a XXXX XXXX  form. I have been locked out of my account for months and they will do nothing to get me back in. I need to submit this form to get my student loan forgiveness as a public servant. The only way that they offer the ability to make this request is to submit through their portal online.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-12 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: IL

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 XXXX business days of you receiving this complaint. 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-12 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:
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 XXXX business days of you receiving this complaint. 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-12 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer — Received bad information about your loan
Company: MOHELA
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I applied for a student loan consolidation under the guise that I would be consulted about whether I accept the terms or not since the interest rate, loan period, and loan amount were not provided during the application process. Instead I waited about 4 weeks and I checked my loan balances to see they were consolidated WITHOUT my permission and without any correspondence about the loan. I still do not even know what interest rate I am locked into and the loans were consolidated XX/XX/year>. I tried to resolve this and keep hitting dead ends.

Company response to consumer: Untimely response
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-12 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: SC

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 TILA US Code 1666B since I was never late. " I recently reviewed my consumer report and noticed an incorrect late payment record. I have always maintained timely payments on this account. Under the Fair Credit Billing Act ( FCBA ) and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ), creditors are required to accurately report consumer transactions and provide a mechanism for correcting errors in a timely manner. Please conduct an investigation into this matter, and if you can not provide documentary evidence of these supposed late payments, I demand these payments to be updated to on time as they should be as I was NEVER late. I expect these updates to be made promptly, in compliance with the law.

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 2025-08-12 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: AR

Complaint narrative:
PORTFOLIO RECOV ASSOC is falsely reporting on my credit. I have never had any accounts with them. Per my research PORTFOLIO RECOV ASSOC 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