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: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

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 ). I'd like to emphasize that I am the one submitting this complaint and there is no third party involved. Despite having sent multiple 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 : XXXX v. XXXX 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. 
XXXX v. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX Cir. XXXX ) : 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. 
XXXX v. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX LEXIS XXXX ( 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

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: OH

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 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

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 ). I'd like to emphasize that I am the one submitting this complaint and there is no third party involved. Despite having sent multiple 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 : XXXX v. XXXX 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. 
XXXX v. XXXX 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. 
XXXX v. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX 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 XXXX

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 — Personal information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/year> DISPUTED ADDRESS THAT I HAVE NOT RESIDED AT AND MUST BE REMOVED FROM MY CREDIT REPORT. THE ADDRESS MUST BE REMOVED FOLLOWING : The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq., governs access to consumer credit report records and promotes accuracy, fairness, and the privacy of personal information assembled by Credit Reporting Agencies ( CRAs ).

Section 623 of the FCRA and Regulation V generally provide that a furnisher must not furnish inaccurate consumer information to a CRA, and that furnishers must investigate a consumers dispute that the furnished information is inaccurate or incomplete.

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: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Deposits and withdrawals
Company: UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I was unable to access my own funds due to an unexplained freeze. The bank cited vague maintenance, refused to give a timeline, and disrupted my access to essential funds during a trip. This is unacceptable and potentially a regulatory violation.

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: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the following accounts have breached my legally protected consumer privacy rights and Under 15 USC 1681, the accounts listed below have infringed my rights. Section 602A of Title 15 United States Code 1681. States that I have the right to privacy. 15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also stipulates that a consumer reporting agency can not provide an account without my written authorization. 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section states that no consumer reporting agency may create a consumer report that contains any of the following information.Any additional negative information, except records of convictions for offenses that occur more than seven years prior to the report. As per U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( a ), If an individual knows or has good reason to believe that any consumer reporting agency is receiving information on them, they are not permitted to provide such information

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-25 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: MD

Complaint narrative:
According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the following accounts have breached my legally protected consumer privacy rights and Under 15 USC 1681, the accounts listed below have infringed my rights. Section 602A of Title 15 United States Code 1681. States that I have the right to privacy. 15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also stipulates that a consumer reporting agency can not provide an account without my written authorization. 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section states that no consumer reporting agency may create a consumer report that contains any of the following information.Any additional negative information, except records of convictions for offenses that occur more than seven years prior to the report. As per U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( a ), If an individual knows or has good reason to believe that any consumer reporting agency is receiving information on them, they are not permitted to provide such information

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: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
C

omplaint to the CFPB Against Experian Subject : Violation of 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 Dispute of Inaccurate Credit Reporting Dear Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ), I am filing this complaint against Experian for reporting inaccurate and misleading information on my credit file and failing to properly investigate and correct disputed information in violation of 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 ( E ). Details of the Disputed Account : Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Account Number : XXXX ( As reported by Experian ) Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Date Closed : XX/XX/XXXX Balance Owed : {$8300.00} Credit Limit : {$7500.00} Payment Status : Collection/Charge-off Last Payment Date : XX/XX/XXXX Dispute Status : Not disputed ( I am disputing now ) Violations of 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 ( E ) Responsibilities of Furnishers Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), the furnisher of information is required to : Conduct an Investigation I have not received any indication that the creditor conducted a reasonable investigation regarding the accuracy of this account.

Review Relevant Information I have provided sufficient information disputing the accuracy of the reported balance, dates, and charge-off status, yet XXXX has not corrected the errors. 

Complete the Investigation in a Timely Manner As of today, I have not received any verification or correction of the inaccurate reporting.

Correct Inaccurate Information The information remains incorrect, violating the legal requirement to promptly update or remove inaccurate data.

Errors in Reporting : Incorrect Balance Reporting The account reports a balance of {$8300.00}, which exceeds the original credit limit of {$7500.00} and does not align with proper charge-off reporting.

Future Dated Information The " Last Verified '' and " Last Activity '' dates are listed as XX/XX/XXXX, which is a future date and not possible under accurate reporting standards.

Failure to Provide Full Payment History The credit report does not include a two-year payment history, preventing me from verifying past payments or disputing late payment claims.

Requested Resolution : Experian must conduct a thorough investigation as required under 15 U.S. Code 1681s2 ( E ) and correct all inaccuracies.

If the creditor can not verify the information as 100 % accurate, the account must be deleted from my credit file.

Experian must provide me with the results of their investigation, including documentation proving the accuracy of the reported information.

I am requesting the CFPB 's intervention to ensure that Experian complies with the FCRA and corrects or removes the inaccurate information from my credit report.

Sincerely, 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 2025-03-25 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
I am demanding the immediate removal of a fraudulent and unlawfully reported collection account by XXXX XXXX XXXX, which appears on my TransUnion credit report. 

This account violates multiple consumer protection laws and regulations : FDCPA 809 ( a ) No validation notice ever received. No itemization of the debt. No original contract. No proof of ownership. Without this, they can not legally report this account.

FDCPA 807 ( 2 ) ( A ) Falsely represents the account type as Open. I never opened a credit line with XXXX. This is intentionally misleading. 
FCRA 623 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) Inaccurate reporting of debt without contract, terms, or legal status. Lacking any proof, this entry is harming my credit unlawfully. 
CFPB Regulation F ( 12 CFR 1006.34 ) XXXX has not provided the Model Validation Notice or itemization required before reporting. 
Deceptive trade practices They are misrepresenting their legal right to collect on a debt without offering proof of assignment or ownership. 
Potential licensing violations XXXX is not licensed in my state to collect debts. They refuse to provide licensing. 
XXXX has failed to provide the following : Original contract with my wet signature Full debt itemization Legal proof of assignment/sale Evidence of licensing in my state

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: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Experian has failed to fulfill its legal obligation under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation of disputed information on my credit report, leaving inaccurate or unverifiable accounts unresolved. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) has recently filed a lawsuit against Experian, 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 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 's inaction violates federal law and my rights as a consumer.

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: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
Experian has failed to fulfill its legal obligation under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation of disputed information on my credit report, leaving inaccurate or unverifiable accounts unresolved. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) has recently filed a lawsuit against Experian, 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 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 's inaction violates federal law and my rights as a consumer.

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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
Experian has failed to fulfill its legal obligation under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation of disputed information on my credit report, leaving inaccurate or unverifiable accounts unresolved. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) has recently filed a lawsuit against Experian, 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 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 's inaction violates federal law and my rights as a consumer.

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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Equifax is reporting the XXXX account # XXXX as " open '' and " 120 days late, '' which is materially inaccurate compared to XXXX and XXXX. I have submitted disputes and have not received a proper description of the verification process as required under 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 7 ). The discrepancies and lack of verification violate 1681e ( b ), 1681i ( 5 ), and 1681s-2 ( b ). 

The account has been assigned to two debt collectors without validation. I also submitted an FTC Identity Theft Report ( No. XXXX ), invoking my right under 1681c-2 ( a ) to block and delete unverifiable information. Equifax has failed to honor its legal obligations under FCRA and federal consumer protection laws.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-25 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: Security Credit Services, LLC
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
Date opened XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX account. {$2.00}, XXXX past due as of XX/XX/XXXX.

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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I discovered that some of the information on my credit report was incorrect when I reviewed it again. Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) require the credit bureau to validate these accounts ( A ). It is not permissible to fail to validate these reporting accounts as unverified information without providing proof within the time frame specified by law. My credit report includes the following erroneous information that needs to be investigated and corrected, ASAP : 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 non-monetary relief