vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-14 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: IN

Complaint narrative:
Request for Removal of Past Due Payments for XXXX XXXX  Due to XXXX Illness I have a couple Past due payments reported on my credit report during the XXXX XXXX XXXX ( pandemic declared between XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX ). 

I understand that I'm protected under the CARES Act. 

I formally requested their consideration for the removal of late payments reported on my Credit Report ( for all three Bureaus ) due to an unforeseen and serious medical situation related to XXXX. 

In XX/XX/XXXX, I became seriously ill with XXXX, which required months of hospitalization the summer of XXXX and winter XXXX and left me unable to manage my financial responsibilities during that time. Due to my illness, I was physically and mentally unable to handle the usual tasks of paying bills and managing my mortgage payments. These past due payments were reported for the months of XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX AND XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX for which I was granted a forbearance plan until I was able to get back on track and continue paying my bills on time ever since.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-14 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: IN

Complaint narrative:
Request for Removal of Past Due Payments for XXXX XXXX Due to XXXX Illness I have a couple Past due payments reported on my credit report during the Covid National Emergency ( pandemic declared between XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX ). 

I understand that I'm protected under the CARES Act. 

I formally requested their consideration for the removal of late payments reported on my Credit Report ( for all three Bureaus ) due to an unforeseen and serious medical situation related to XXXX. 

In XX/XX/XXXX, I became seriously ill with XXXX, which required months of XXXX  the summer of XXXX and winter XXXX and left me unable to manage my financial responsibilities during that time. Due to my illness, I was XXXX  and XXXX  unable to handle the usual tasks of paying bills and managing my mortgage payments. These past due payments were reported for the months of XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX AND XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX for which I was granted a forbearance plan until I was able to get back on track and continue paying my bills on time ever since.

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 2025-05-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services — Didn't receive services that were advertised
Company: Atlanticus Services Corporation
State: WA

Complaint narrative:
This company XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX had sent me several texts over the last few days saying that I had a minimum payment due, and each text was a varying amount. The number from the text was their customer service number and when I called them to ask them if I was being frauded or somebody had stolen my identity, because I never opened an account with them, they simply told me that they were going to remove my number from their system. If this is the response, it says to me that XXXX  itself is trying to scam people. While I was told I don't have an account with them, the customer service representative told me my number was going to be removed. Again, to me this suggests that this company is seeking payment from unsuspecting victims in the way of identity theft. The question becomes what would " my number be removed '' from? At no point did the customer service representative deny that they were seeking a payment from me, only that I didn't have an account. It is already a scary environment when people try to scam you out of your money. The last thing I would expect is a company to participate in such a scam. And because they didn't deny it, I'm assuming they're complicit.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-14 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Communication tactics — Used obscene, profane, or other abusive language
Company: BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I was contacted by XXXX XXXX XXXX regarding a debt originally owed to Barclays in the amount of {$2500.00}. I was served with a lawsuit and wanted to resolve the matter before going to court. 

On or around XX/XX/year>, during a phone call with one of their representatives, I overheard them speaking while they thought they were muted. The representative said to another person, Why do debtors have to be such XXXX? Im trying to, Im trying too, no they XXXX before abruptly hanging up when they seemed to realize I could hear them. 

This language was completely unprofessional, offensive, and may be a violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, particularly under 15 U.S.C. 1692d ( 2 ), which prohibits the use of abusive or profane language in connection with debt collection. 

Despite this, I agreed to settle the debt and made a payment of {$1800.00} on XX/XX/year>. I was told I would receive a written settlement agreement by mail or fax and that they would file a dismissal of the lawsuit within 30 days. 

I am filing this complaint because I believe the conduct of the representative was unacceptable and potentially unlawful. I also want to ensure the company follows through with their obligation to dismiss the lawsuit and confirm that my debt is resolved.

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 2025-05-14 00:00:00
Product: Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan — Installment loan
Issue: Problem when making payments — 
Company: Affirm Holdings, Inc
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
I have several loans with Affirm. I've contacted them several times and I receive generic emails back. I have provided them with several emails with screenshots of how my payment page looks. I can not access info on my loans nor can I make payments. This is a on going issue and has happen to me before and impacted my credit. I'm trying to document the issue. The Affirm app and website does not display my active loans, nor do they allow me to make payments. These issues were not unique to my accountmany consumers have filed similar complaints with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ), citing identical problems. 
This situation constitutes an inaccurate credit reporting issue and may also involve potential violations under : The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-14 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: MI

Complaint narrative:
Upon reviewing my credit report in XX/XX/XXXX, I found several accounts that were not opened by me. These entries are fraudulent, were created without my consent, and must be removed from my credit file. 

The fraudulent accounts include : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-14 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: MI

Complaint narrative:
Upon reviewing my credit report in XX/XX/XXXX, I found several accounts that were not opened by me. These entries are fraudulent, were created without my consent, and must be removed from my credit file. 

The fraudulent accounts include : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2025-05-14 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
My account was never late! I have had exceptional payment history all payments were placed on XXXX. This late payment that is reporting is a result on a systematic error on their end processing my payment. 


This was clearly a billing error made my the company and is not a reflection of my payment experience which violates USC Code 1681eb. This error has caused severe hard to my reputation, my character, my mode of living and to my family!

I demand the late payment to be updated.

They are not in compliance with the following law. 15 USC 1666b and its requirements set the standards and the guidance for a creditor to treat a payment as late, yet they are reporting a payment as late and they did not comply with the law!

15 USC 1666b ( a ) Time to make payments A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose, unless the creditor has adopted reasonable procedures designed to ensure that each periodic statement including the information required by section 1637 ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than XXXX  days before the payment due date.

Never Sent the periodic statement along with the disclosures from section 1637 ( b ). 


I have requested proof that this information was mailed or delivered 21 days before the payment due date and this information was requested in good faith pursuant rule 1002 and It was never provided. 


This is unfair, illegal, fraudulent, and not equitable to me as a consumer! 


Update the late payments from my consumer reports

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-14 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
My account was never late! I have had exceptional payment history all payments were placed on Autopay. This late payment that is reporting is a result on a systematic error on their end processing my payment.

This was clearly a billing error made my the company and is not a reflection of my payment experience which violates USC Code 1681eb. This error has caused severe hard to my reputation, my character, my mode of living and to my family! 


I demand the late payment to be updated. 


They are not in compliance with the following law. 15 USC 1666b and its requirements set the standards and the guidance for a creditor to treat a payment as late, yet they are reporting a payment as late and they did not comply with the law!

15 USC 1666b ( a ) Time to make payments A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose, unless the creditor has adopted reasonable procedures designed to ensure that each periodic statement including the information required by section 1637 ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than 21 days before the payment due date.

Never Sent the periodic statement along with the disclosures from section 1637 ( b ).

I have requested proof that this information was mailed or delivered 21 days before the payment due date and this information was requested in good faith pursuant rule 1002 and It was never provided.

This is unfair, illegal, fraudulent, and not equitable to me as a consumer! 


Update the late payments from my consumer reports

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 2025-05-14 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
There are some inaccurate accounts on my consumer report. I've listed in my letter the accounts that were opened fraudulently. FRAUDULENT ACCOUNTS : Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 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 2025-05-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
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 federal protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. The following inquiries were not authorized by me INQUIRIES NOT RECOGNIZED XX/XX/scrub>XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 15 U.S.C, 1681section 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 an 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 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 2025-05-14 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
To do what is fair to me as a consumer, delete and update my credit report as they are reporting inaccurate information that I have made them aware of but still keep reporting! This has caused me multiple denials and XXXX XXXX that I can't even stand. I will not tolerate this anymore and will seek litigation if this is not handled!

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 2025-05-14 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 am writing to formally dispute multiple unauthorized accounts and inquiries that appear on my credit report. I have sent each bureau everything attached to this claim prior to escalating to this step and have received stall tactics saying my identity cant be verified, or an inaccurate item coming back as verified in less than 24 hours which shows first a real person did not investigate but instead an EOSCAR SYSTEM. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681 ), I am entitled to dispute any information that I believe to be inaccurate or incomplete. 
I have identified the following accounts and inquiries on my credit report that I did not authorize or provide written consent for on the FTC REPORT PROVIDE as well. 
XXXX  XXXX : XXXX XXXX XXXX : XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-14 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
There are some inaccurate accounts on my consumer report. I've listed in my letter the accounts that were opened fraudulently. FRAUDULENT ACCOUNTS : Account Name : XXXX XXXXXXXX - # XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - Date Opened XX/XX/XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX - # XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - Date Opened XX/XX/XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXXXXXX - # XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - Date Opened XX/XX/XXXX Account Name : XXXX - # XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - Date Opened XX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-14 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: MI

Complaint narrative:
Upon reviewing my credit report in XX/XX/XXXX, I found several accounts that were not opened by me. These entries are fraudulent, were created without my consent, and must be removed from my credit file. 

The fraudulent accounts include : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2025-05-14 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 was utterly shocked and devastated upon discovering unauthorized accounts, credit inquiries and inaccurate personal information made or reported without my knowledge or consent. Despite my efforts to seek clarification from the creditors, they have shamefully failed to provide the necessary information. I demand immediate action and transparency from the creditors. The creditors must provide detailed information on each account and inquiry, including dates, purposes, and types of credit products involved, furnish relevant application documents, and present evidence of explicit authorization for each inquiry. Please see the attached file for what I am complaining about!

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 2025-05-14 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
I was utterly shocked and devastated upon discovering unauthorized accounts, credit inquiries and inaccurate personal information made or reported without my knowledge or consent. Despite my efforts to seek clarification from the creditors, they have shamefully failed to provide the necessary information. I demand immediate action and transparency from the creditors. The creditors must provide detailed information on each account and inquiry, including dates, purposes, and types of credit products involved, furnish relevant application documents, and present evidence of explicit authorization for each inquiry. Please see the attached file for what I am complaining about!

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-14 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
I have not supplied proof under the doctrine of estoppel by silence, XXXX XXXX XXXX ( MO ) XXXX XXXX XXXX. I pressume that no proof of the alleged debt, nor therefore any such debt, in fact therefore exist.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-14 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I've recently received a copy of my credit report and noticed several inaccuracies and unauthorized accounts/information reporting to my credit report. These remarks have been detrimental to my life and credit health.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation