vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-07 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:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX 15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my 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 consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

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 2025-08-07 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

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 2025-08-07 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute and request the removal of fraudulent information currently appearing on my credit report. I am a victim of identity theft, and there are several accounts and inquiries listed that I did not authorize, initiate, or open.

In accordance with Section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I request that all unauthorized and fraudulent accounts and inquiries be blocked from my credit file and removed promptly.

Please take the necessary steps to review and remove the fraudulent items from my credit report. I request written confirmation once the corrections have been made, along with an updated copy of my credit report reflecting these changes. 

Thank you for your prompt attention to 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-07 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
I do not recognize the aforementioned accounts, collections, or hard inquiries as reported. The aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries appearing on my consumer credit report maintained by you were not opened, made, or initiated by me. All of the aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud.

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 2025-08-07 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
I do not recognize the aforementioned accounts, collections, or hard inquiries as reported. The aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries appearing on my consumer credit report maintained by you were not opened, made, or initiated by me. All of the aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-07 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Portfolio Recovery Assocaites LLC I have requested information pertaining to account and the company has failed provided requested information.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-07 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:
This is a formal complaint filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) regarding numerous inaccuracies and violations found on my credit report that are seriously affecting my financial reputation and opportunities I demand a full reinvestigation under the FCRA as these errors are unjustified and were never verified or validated properly despite my previous efforts I am exercising my rights under the FCRA to dispute these items and holding all reporting parties accountable including the credit bureaus and furnishers I am requesting immediate deletion and correction where applicable. 
ADDRESS : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX Issue : This address is also incorrect and never belonged to me Law : FCRA XXXX ( b ) requires credit reporting agencies to follow reasonable procedures to ensure accuracy Story : I have no personal, rental, or financial relationship with this location. I fear it XXXX be linked to fraudulent activity or mixed files. 
Instruction : I demand that this address be permanently deleted from my credit file and that an investigation be conducted into any linked accounts or activity ACCOUNT XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Opened XX/XX/year> Balance Owed : {$8.00} Status : Late Payment * * Issue : This account is reporting a late payment that is inaccurate and harmful to my credit Law : Under FCRA 611 and 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), you are required to verify the accuracy and validity of all reported information Story : I dispute the accuracy of the late payment being reported. I was never late on this account, and I request full documentation including payment history, billing statements, and original creditor verification. No verified proof has been presented to me. If the account can not be verified within the required time, it must be removed under FCRA 611 ( a ) ( 5 ) ( A ) Instruction : Please reinvestigate this account. If it can not be 100 % verified with accurate documentation, delete this late payment record and update the account to paid-as-agreed I am submitting this complaint to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) because my credit report continues to reflect inaccurate and unverifiable information despite my rights under federal law These errors are damaging my credit and preventing me from securing housing and financial opportunities I am requesting an immediate and complete investigation by the CFPB and demand that all unverifiable inaccurate and unauthorized items listed above be removed from my credit report promptly under my rights in the FCRA.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-07 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX TransUnion LLC XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Subject : Fraudulent Credit Inquiry by XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally dispute a fraudulent credit inquiry that appears on my credit report from XXXX, dated XX/XX/XXXX. I did not authorize this inquiry and have no existing relationship with XXXX. I suspect that this may be the result of identity theft. 

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I am requesting that this unauthorized hard inquiry be immediately removed from my credit file. I am also requesting a full investigation into this matter. 

To support my dispute, I have enclosed the following documents : A copy of my government-issued ID A copy of my social security card A copy of my credit report showing the unauthorized inquiry A copy of my FTC Identity Theft Report Please remove the XXXX inquiry from my credit report and provide written confirmation of the results of your investigation within the 30-day window allowed by law. 

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Please send confirmation once this has been resolved. 

Sincerely, 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 2025-08-07 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: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am formally filing a complaint with MIDLAND CRED ( CITIBANK N A ) data reported on my credit file. This information fails to meet compliance standards, has not been properly validated, and lacks sufficient documentation to verify its accuracy. 

I have identified potentially erroneous entries on my credit report. As a consumer, I am entitled to request the prompt removal of this account, in accordance with my rights under both federal and state consumer protection laws. This complaint is being made to ensure that the information you are reporting complies with FACTA, specifically Title 1, Section 151, which mandates a clear description of the verification process used.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-07 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I recently checked my credit report and noticed that there are inquiries that I don't recognize and all is currently being investigated as it did a lot of damage to me. I need these fraudulent inquiries to be removed from my credit report ASAP in order to prevent further fraudulent activity under my account. Do anything necessary to remove them from my report. It is stressing me out and I demand you to address this soon, please.

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 2025-08-07 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
The inquiry is on my report that I did not authorize

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 2025-08-07 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am filing a follow up complaint to formally dispute a credit Items that appears on my credit report and to demand its immediate removal. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically Section 604 ( a ) ( 15 U.S.C. 1681b ( a ), a consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report only under specific and permissible purposes. To the best of my knowledge, I did not initiate any transaction, apply for credit, or otherwise provide written permission that would allow your organization to access my credit file. If you believe you had a permissible purpose under 604 ( a ), please provide documentation substantiating that claim, including a signed application or other evidence of consent. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-07 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:
There are items on my credit report that are inaccurate, outdated, or incomplete. These errors affect my ability to obtain credit and do not reflect my true credit history. The FCRA was enacted to ensure fairness, accuracy, and privacy in credit reporting, and continued reporting of incorrect information undermines those protections. Despite previous disputes and requests for verification, the accounts remain, with no meaningful investigation or REMOVE provided. 
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  Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX 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 2025-08-07 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Late payment entries appear on my report that I believe are inaccurate Under 15 USC 1681e ( b ) and 15 USC 1681i my report is required to contain only information that is accurate complete and verifiable I am requesting that these late payment entries be verified and if they can not be confirmed they should be corrected or 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-07 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Company: RFNA, LP
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
Account charged off for {$2900.00} and a 1099C wasn't issued.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-07 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX List of Unauthorized Inquiries : XXXX - XXXX XXXX - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy. 

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my 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 consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-07 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
Under the FDCPA and FCRA, verification is not just a name XXXX  is a sworn affidavit or certified statement of truth. Per 15 U.S.C. 1681n, your continued reporting without proper verification is willful noncompliance. 

I demand proof of delivery of the initial dunning letter within 14 days of placing this account on my credit report, including a certified mail tracking number. If you can not provide this, you must delete this tradeline immediately and cease all collection activity, including reporting. 

I never had an account with XXXX XXXX, and you are neither the original creditor nor a valid assignee. Debt buyers are not creditors under the law. 

This account is still within the federal debt validation window, per 1006.34. Failure to comply will result in further action to seek justice for the harm caused.

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 2025-08-07 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I am filing a complaint because my creditor is reporting late payments on my account ending in XXXX and XXXX that are inaccurate and not properly verified. I have disputed this directly with there credit bureaus. and the furniture but the late payments remain without proper validation or documentation. Under 15 USC 1681 S 2 A furniture must report accurate information report accurate information under 15 USC1681 I the credit bureaus must perform a reasonable investigation within 30days. Neither of them have provided sufficient evidence to support the negative reporting.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-07 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly — Talked to a third-party about your debt
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Received a phone call from Midland Credit Management about a debt that is not mine. I did not give them my phone number, and I do not consent to being contacted about another persons expired, uncollectible debt. 

THEY ASKED ME IF I KNEW SOMEONE WITH THE NAME ON THE DEBT INSAID I DO AND THEY ASKED FOR HER PHONE NUMBER. NOT COOL TO ASK FOR THAT AND NOT COOL TO BOTHER ME ABOUT IT.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-07 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
Under the FDCPA and FCRA, verification is not just a name matchit is a sworn affidavit or certified statement of truth. Per 15 U.S.C. 1681n, your continued reporting without proper verification is willful noncompliance.

I demand proof of delivery of the initial dunning letter within 14 days of placing this account on my credit report, including a certified mail tracking number. If you can not provide this, you must delete this tradeline immediately and cease all collection activity, including reporting. 

I never had an account with XXXX XXXX, and you are neither the original creditor nor a valid assignee. Debt buyers are not creditors under the law.

This account is still within the federal debt validation window, per 1006.34. Failure to comply will result in further action to seek justice for the harm caused.

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 2025-08-07 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Bridgecrest Acceptance Corporation
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am filing a complaint against Bridgecrest regarding an auto loan tied to my XXXX purchase ( XXXX XXXX XXXX ). The loan totals {$23000.00} but includes a finance charge of {$14000.00}, resulting in total payments of {$37000.00} over XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 
Despite making timely payments of {$500.00}, my loan balance barely decreases. Bridgecrest has not clearly itemized how payments are allocated nor disclosed all optional products, insurance, or fees that may have been bundled into the loan. 
I suspect predatory lending, TILA violations, and deceptive practices. I request a full investigation and refund/reduction of unjustified charges. 
Name : XXXX XXXX Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, AR XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation