vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-26 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: AL

Complaint narrative:
Hello, I am writing to delete the following information on my credit report. The following items are listed in the report. I am a victim of identity theft. The charges made on the account were not mine. The items need to be deleted as they are inaccurate items on my credit report. The theft of my identity was reported to the federal Trade Commission. Also, I have an enclosed copy of the Federal Trade Commission identity theft affidavit. Please find it in your best interest to delete the items I would like to emphasize the following legal obligations under the FCRA : Under 1681b, a consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report only under specific circumstances, including " In response to the order of a court having jurisdiction to issue such an order, or a subpoena issued in connection with proceedings before a Federal grand jury. '' This provision strictly limits when my consumer report can be furnished, and I do not believe any of these circumstances apply in this case.

Under 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), credit bureaus must conduct a " reasonable reinvestigation '' upon receiving notice of a consumer dispute. I am formally notifying you of this dispute, and I expect a thorough and reasonable reinvestigation of all items I've identified.

15 U.S. Code 1681b outlines the permissible purposes of consumer reports, including conditions for furnishing and using consumer reports for employment purposes. I do not believe any of these permissible purposes apply to the disputed items on my report.

15 U.S. Code $ 1681c-2 a consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of any.

information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt.

15 U.S. Code 1681 Section B ( i ) - Requirements relating to reinsertion of previously deleted material - If a consumer reporting agency removes information from someone's credit file based on the requirements in the preceding section ( A ), the agency can not re-add or reinsert that previously deleted information back into the person 's file unless the entity that originally provided that information certifies that it is complete and accurate.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-26 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: AL

Complaint narrative:
Hello, I am writing to delete the following information on my credit report. The following items are listed in the report. I am a victim of identity theft. The charges made on the account were not mine. The items need to be deleted as they are inaccurate items on my credit report. The theft of my identity was reported to the federal Trade Commission. Also, I have an enclosed copy of the Federal Trade Commission identity theft affidavit. Please find it in your best interest to delete the items I would like to emphasize the following legal obligations under the FCRA : Under 1681b, a consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report only under specific circumstances, including " In response to the order of a court having jurisdiction to issue such an order, or a subpoena issued in connection with proceedings before a Federal grand jury. '' This provision strictly limits when my consumer report can be furnished, and I do not believe any of these circumstances apply in this case.

Under 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), credit bureaus must conduct a " reasonable reinvestigation '' upon receiving notice of a consumer dispute. I am formally notifying you of this dispute, and I expect a thorough and reasonable reinvestigation of all items I've identified.

15 U.S. Code 1681b outlines the permissible purposes of consumer reports, including conditions for furnishing and using consumer reports for employment purposes. I do not believe any of these permissible purposes apply to the disputed items on my report.

15 U.S. Code $ 1681c-2 a consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of any.

information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt.

15 U.S. Code 1681 Section B ( i ) - Requirements relating to reinsertion of previously deleted material - If a consumer reporting agency removes information from someone's credit file based on the requirements in the preceding section ( A ), the agency can not re-add or reinsert that previously deleted information back into the person 's file unless the entity that originally provided that information certifies that it is complete and accurate.

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 2025-08-26 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: ONLINE MORTGAGE GROUP
State: IN

Complaint narrative:
I am filing this complaint against [ Creditor/Collection Agency Name ] for willfully and unlawfully reporting an eviction on my credit report in violation of multiple consumer protection laws. This eviction is being reported inaccurately and without proper documentation or legal authority. 
Violations committed : XXXX. Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) - 15 U.S.C. 16811 & 1681s-2 ( b ) : The furnisher failed to conduct a reasonable investigation and continues to report unverifiable and misleading information. 
XXXX. Fair Debt Collection Practices Act The reporting of this eviction is deceptive, as no final judgment or public record proving l legally owe this debt has been provided. 
XXXX. XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) - Privacy Violation : The agency is reporting alleged eviction information that may have been obtained improperly or without permissible purpose under 6801. 
XXXX. No proof of ownership or assignment of debt : The furnisher has not presented a lease, judgment, or chain of assignment to prove standing. Despite my previous disputes, this account remains on my credit file without verification or validation. I demand a full deletion of this eviction entry and a full investigation into the furnisher 's reporting practices. This account is damaging my ability to obtain housing and is being maintained without lawful justification. 
If this is not resolved immediately, I will escalate this matter with the FTC, state attorney general, and pursue civil action for willful noncompliance and credit defamation under 15 U.S.C. 1681n.

Company response to consumer: Untimely response
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-26 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Virtual currency
Issue: Confusing or missing disclosures — 
Company: Payward Ventures Inc. dba Kraken

Complaint narrative:
My XXXX account ( email : XXXX, account ID : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) was closed without any valid reason. 

I contacted their support team under ticket number XXXX, but they only gave vague responses without providing a clear explanation. 

I have been using the account associated with XXXX for XXXX years and have always followed the platforms rules. Recently, I moved to the XXXX. Since receiving cryptocurrency funds through a business account in Dutch banks is inconvenient, I registered a second account in the XXXX in hopes of having a personal IBAN for deposits and withdrawals. I referred to XXXX Account XXXX XXXX, which mentions that having multiple accounts is allowed. 
Official link : XXXX : XXXX? XXXX I have carefully reviewed the Terms of Service and I am confident that I have not violated any rules. Nevertheless, my Dutch account was closed without reason, and now my first account is also being targeted for closure. If the closure is due to me registering XXXX accounts, it was unintentional. I even sent an email to XXXX from XXXX explaining the situation, but I did not receive any meaningful response. 

I respectfully request XXXX to provide a detailed written explanation for why my account was closed and to give me the opportunity to appeal or clarify the situation. I also request that my account under XXXX be preserved. 

I believe that XXXX practice of closing users accounts without explanation constitutes unfair treatment of consumers. Therefore, I request the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) to review this case and require XXXX to provide a clear resolution. 

Attached are supporting documents, including communication records and account statements. 

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 2025-08-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: LA

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

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Public record information inaccurate
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute the recent response provided in regard to my complaint filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) concerning the inaccurate reporting of a bankruptcy on my credit file. I have serious concerns about the validity of credit bureaus verification process and the credibility of the information allegedly used to substantiate this reporting. The CFPB response states that the disputed public record, labeled as " Federal - XXXX-VERIFIED AS REPORTED, '' has been reviewed and verified. However, I have obtained clear, written confirmation from the relevant court Bankruptcy - XXXX that they do not report or furnish bankruptcy proceedings information to credit reporting agencies. This official statement from the court raises serious questions about who, in fact, provided the information used in your " verification '' process. Furthermore, I contacted XXXX, a known third-party data provider, and they confirmed that they have no record of the bankruptcy account in question. This evidence contradicts any claim that the information was verified as reported. Given that : 1. 2. The court itself has stated it does not report information to credit bureaus. XXXX, a potential data source, has confirmed no record of the account. It is clear that XXXX  lacks a reliable and valid source to justify the continued reporting of this bankruptcy on my credit file. This failure in the verification process constitutes a direct violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) under Section 611, which requires that consumer reporting agencies conduct a reasonable investigation to ensure the accuracy of information included in consumer files.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Public record information inaccurate
Company: LEXISNEXIS
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
Pursuant to 15 U.S. code 1681b ( 2 ). A consumer reporting agency may only furnish a consumer report with the written instructions of the consumer to who it relates. I declare that I am a Consumer '' did not give any consent or authorization for anyone to furnish, convey or report any of my consumer information. This is abusive practice pursuant to 15 USC 1692 ( a ) as this is damaging my reputation, causing marital instability, to the loss of jobs and the invasion of my individual privacy.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-26 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Consumer Adjustment Company Incorporated
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, IL XXXX XXXX : XX/XX/year> SSN : * -- XXXX Date : [ Insert Date ] To : Consumer Adjustment Company , Inc. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, MO XXXX Re : Unlawful Collection Reporting Consumer Adjustment Co. 
Accounts : Account # : XXXX | Amount : {$230.00} Account # : XXXX | Amount : {$1200.00} NOTICE OF DEMAND FOR IMMEDIATE CEASE & DELETION This is a formal demand that you cease all collection activity and delete any reporting of the above accounts from all consumer reporting agencies due to violations of federal law : 12 CFR 1006.34 ( c ) ( Reg F ) requires complete, accurate, itemized validation ( current creditor, breakdown of amount, date ( s ) of service, and documents sufficient for me to determine the debts validity ). A bill or statement is not legal validation. Provide the original signed contract/authorization, full itemization, and chain of assignment ( if applicable ).

12 CFR 1005.6 ( c ) ( EFTA ) limits consumer liability for unauthorized/erroneous transactions. Until you provide itemized proof that any charges were authorized and properly posted, further collection or reporting is unlawful.

15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ) ( FCRA ) requires maximum possible accuracy. Reporting unverifiable or incomplete data violates this standard.

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( a ) prohibits furnishers from reporting information they know or should know is inaccurate. If you can not substantiate these debts as required, you must immediately retract and request deletion of any tradelines furnished.

DEMANDS Provide full validation as described above within 15 days of receipt, or delete any reporting you have furnished and cease all collection efforts.

If you verified this with a bureau, disclose who verified it, how, and with what documents.

All future contact must be in writing only.

Failure to comply will result in complaints to the CFPB, FTC, and the Illinois Attorney General, and I will pursue civil remedies for statutory damages for violations of the FCRA and FDCPA.

This is not a refusal to pay ; it is a notice that your claims are disputed. Until you provide lawful validation, you are barred from further collection or reporting. 
Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-26 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
To Whom It May Concern, I am a victim of human trafficking and, pursuant to my rights under Section 605C of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-3 ), I am requesting the blocking and removal of the following unauthorized hard inquiries that appear on my credit report : - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XX/XX/year> - XXXX  ( XXXX ) XX/XX/year> - XXXX  XXXX ( XXXX ) XX/XX/year> - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/year> These inquiries were not authorized by me and are a result of trafficking-related activity. Please block and remove them from my credit file immediately as required by 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 2025-08-26 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
Recently I looked at my credit file and found information that can't be verified and information that are not accurate. Under 15 US code 1681e ( b ) and 15 use 1681i ( 5 ) this data on my credit is a clear violation of not reporting 100 % accurate.

The following accounts are results of Identity theft! Please take action and remove them from my credit report asap! 

FRAUDELENT ACCOUNTS : XXXXXXXX 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

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 2025-08-26 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: MO

Complaint narrative:
The glaring absence of concrete evidence to support its reliability, combined with the dissemination of unverified information, represents a clear violation of the statutory requirements outlined in 15 USC 1681i ( 7 ). This lack of compliance is not only troubling but also deeply frustrating, given the critical importance of adhering to legal obligations. 

Therefore, I strongly advocate for the immediate removal of this account in accordance with the specified regulations, unless verifiable evidence is promptly provided to establish its authenticity. Any delay in addressing this issue exacerbates the frustration caused by the apparent disregard for regulatory protocols and the legal standards that ensure fairness and accuracy.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-26 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Problem with a lender or other company charging your account — Money was taken from your account on the wrong day or for the wrong amount
Company: Chime Financial Inc
State: MS

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/year>2025 XXXX was taken from my chime account. I canceled the card and chime reissued another card.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Alot of fraudulent accounts appeared on my credit report and i reached out to all 3 of the credit agencies and they responded with the removal of majority of them except they left on a US Dept XXXX XXXX account in which is fraud as well, i've never taken out a student loan. Ever.

I attached the accounts information inside of my identity theft affidavit and also the attached sheet. 

I have sent them exactly what the laws from FTC.gov site advises consumers to send in to the reporting agencies when a victim of i.D theft. And i will attach all that I've sent them as well to this complaint. I need these credit agencies fraud departments under surveillance now as we can clearly see that they are willingly violating consumers right without hesitation or deep thought for their own monetary gain. Under FCRA 605 ( B ) law, states : ( a ) Block. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt by such agency of ( 1 ) appropriate proof of the identity of the consumer ; ( 2 ) a copy of an identity theft report ; ( 3 ) the identification of such information by the consumer; and ( 4 ) a statement by the consumer that the information is not information relating to any transaction by the consumer. 

_And i've clearly sent all that was needed with the request to Block items under this section. I did my part. They need to do theres. Otherwise ill be opening litigation against ALL parties involved with this illegal reporting, immediately. All Actual, Statutory and Punitive damages will be enforced. * Up to but not limited to {$1000.00} usd per month per illegal 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 2025-08-26 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
Alot of fraudulent accounts appeared on my credit report and i reached out to all 3 of the credit agencies and they responded with the removal of majority of them except they left on a US Dept XXXX XXXX account in which is fraud as well, i've never taken out a student loan. Ever.

I attached the accounts information inside of my identity theft affidavit and also the attached sheet. 

I have sent them exactly what the laws from FTC.gov site advises consumers to send in to the reporting agencies when a victim of i.D theft. And i will attach all that I've sent them as well to this complaint. I need these credit agencies fraud departments under surveillance now as we can clearly see that they are willingly violating consumers right without hesitation or deep thought for their own monetary gain. Under FCRA 605 ( B ) law, states : ( a ) Block. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt by such agency of ( 1 ) appropriate proof of the identity of the consumer ; ( 2 ) a copy of an identity theft report ; ( 3 ) the identification of such information by the consumer; and ( 4 ) a statement by the consumer that the information is not information relating to any transaction by the consumer. 

_And i've clearly sent all that was needed with the request to Block items under this section. I did my part. They need to do theres. Otherwise ill be opening litigation against ALL parties involved with this illegal reporting, immediately. All Actual, Statutory and Punitive damages will be enforced. * Up to but not limited to {$1000.00} usd per month per illegal 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