vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-05 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: UT

Complaint narrative:
I previously filed a formal complaint with the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) regarding unauthorized inquiries on my credit report. The reference number for that complaint is XXXX, filed on XX/XX/XXXX. 
Complaint Description : My credit report contains unauthorized inquiries that were made without my consent. Upon contacting the creditors responsible for these inquiries, they confirmed they have no evidence that I initiated these inquiries and lack any written or verbal authorization from me. 
Due to the lack of valid grounds for these inquiries, I formally requested their immediate removal. The credit bureau in question has not provided a satisfactory response, which is why I filed a complaint with the FTC. 
Details of Disputed Inquiries : XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX TransUnion XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/XXXX TransUnion XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX TransUnion XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX TransUnion XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX TransUnion XXXX XX/XX/XXXX TransUnion XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Legal Grounds ( Fair Credit Reporting Act, FCRA ) : Permissible Purposes : Under Section 604, unauthorized inquiries do not meet the requirements for permissible purposes.

Handling of Unverifiable Information : According to Section 611, any inquiry that can not be verified must be removed.

Right of Verification : Section 609 grants me the right to verify each inquiry with an original signed contract.

Information Provider Responsibility : Section 623 requires that reported data is accurate and authorized.

Protection Against Identity Theft : Section 605A mandates the removal of unauthorized inquiries potentially related to identity theft. 
Additional Legal Support : Cases such as XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) and XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX ( XXXX ) reinforce that inquiries must meet the FCRA 's permissible purposes requirements.

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 2025-03-05 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: IL

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

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 2025-03-05 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
I have not supplied proof under XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. I pressume that no proof of the alleged debt, nor therefore any such debt, in fact therefore exist.

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 2025-03-05 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
I have not supplied proof under XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. I pressume that no proof of the alleged debt, nor therefore any such debt, in fact therefore exist.

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 2025-03-05 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: LA

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

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 2025-03-05 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: DE

Complaint narrative:
I am submitting this complaint regarding an issue with my credit report that is negatively affecting my financial standing. I have made multiple attempts to resolve this matter directly with the creditor/furnisher, but they have failed to provide an adequate response. Below are the details of my complaint : XXXX. Charged-Off Account or Collection Account Creditor/Collection Agency Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX Creditor/Collection Agency Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Issue : This account was charged off/placed in collections without proper notification or validation of the debt. 

I requested validation of the debt per my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), but the creditor/collection agency failed to provide sufficient documentation. 

The reported balance and payment history contain inaccuracies that I have disputed with the credit bureaus, yet the creditor refuses to correct or remove the erroneous data. 

The account was sold to a third-party collector, yet it remains listed under the original creditor, creating duplicate reporting and unfair harm to my credit profile. 

I am requesting the immediate deletion of this inaccurate and unverifiable account from my credit report or proper documentation proving its validity. 

2. Unauthorized/Incorrect Hard Inquiry Company That Performed Inquiry : XXXX XXXX XXXX of Inquiry : XX/XX/year> Company That Performed Inquiry : XXXX Date of Inquiry : XX/XX/year> Issue : I did not authorize this company to pull my credit. 

No written consent or permissible purpose exists for this hard inquiry, which is a violation of the FCRA ( 15 U.S.C. 1681b ). 

Despite my dispute, the credit bureaus and the creditor have refused to remove the unauthorized inquiry. 

I am requesting the immediate removal of this hard inquiry from my credit report, as it was made without my authorization.

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 2025-03-05 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
Im frustrated to find that my report contains errors that are unfairly dragging down my scores. These mistakes have already led to unnecessary challenges that I shouldnt have to deal with.

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 2025-03-05 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: WI

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Wisconsin XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX PA XXXX Subject : Demand for Immediate Removal of Inaccurate Negative Reporting CFPB Complaint To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally dispute the validity of the debt you are reporting on my credit report. This erroneous reporting is severely impacting my ability to obtain necessary credit and secure stable housing for my family. Your actions constitute a violation of federal consumer protection laws, and I am prepared to escalate this matter with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) and other relevant authorities if it is not remedied immediately. 
Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), 15 U.S.C. 1692g, a debt collector is required to provide a consumer with a written notice of the debt within five days of initial communication, allowing the consumer to dispute its validity. I have never received such a notice, nor was I given the opportunity to verify or challenge this alleged debt.

Furthermore, the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2, mandates that furnishers of information to credit reporting agencies must ensure the accuracy and integrity of the data they report. Your failure to properly verify and notify me of this debt before reporting it is a clear violation of these consumer protection statutes. 
In XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX. XXXX XXXX. XXXX ), the court reinforced that a debt collector can not assume a debts validity without substantiating documentation. Additionally, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ), clarified that debt collectors must have a permissible purpose to report negative information. Given your failure to notify me and verify the debt, your reporting is not legally justified. 
Based on these violations, I demand the following actions immediately : 1. Cease all reporting of this debt to the credit bureaus ( Experian, XXXX, and XXXX ). 
2. Provide documentation proving that I was properly notified and that this debt is valid.

3. Immediately update my credit file to remove any derogatory information related to this debt.

Failure to comply with these requests within 15 days will result in my filing a formal complaint with the CFPB, the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ), and my states Attorney General. Additionally, I will seek legal counsel regarding my rights under the FDCPA and FCRA. 
Please confirm in writing that this matter has been resolved, and all negative reporting has been deleted from my credit file. You may send your response to the address listed above. 
Sincerely, 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 2025-03-05 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
For multiple times of saying this, Ive had my identity stolen and need your assistance to quickly eliminate these fraudulent entries. Please delete this particular item at your earliest convenience and make sure to update all other inaccurate information without delay.

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 2025-03-05 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Nelnet, Inc.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
DEPTEDNELNET is reporting inaccuracies on my credit report without my consent which is a violation to the FCRA. The opening dates, the account status, last payment dates, and also the payment history is inaccurate with XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX. the credit agencies must report the same payment history, also opening and closing dates must be the same otherwise it's inaccurate. according to US law code USC 15 USC 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports it states the facts The consumer reports consist of ( a ) Any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( 1 ) in response to the order of a court having a jurisdiction to issue such an order, a subpoena issued in connection with preceding before a federal grand jury or a subpoena issued in accordance with section 5318, or title 31, in connection with a credit transaction involving the consumer on whom the information to be furnished, employment purposes, in connection with the underwriter of insurance involving the consumer, to determine the consumer eligibility for a license, in connection with a business transaction, in response to a request by the head of a state or local government for child support purposes. '' DEPTNELNET is violating the FCRA, and consumers rights. also as of XX/XX/year>XXXX  NELNET was used for failure to sufficiently communicating with borrowers about maintaining access to affordable payments however, this company has=as furnished my credit report without my consent I'm aware anything being furnished to my report I must get notice within 5 days of the first contact which I have not which is another violation. as of today XXXX XXXX  there are many lawsuits against DEPTNELNET for their many violations violating state and federal laws. I ask that XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX do valid investigations, and remove these inaccurate accounts that's Furnishing my report, and credit worthiness.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-05 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: UT

Complaint narrative:
I previously filed a formal complaint with the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) regarding unauthorized inquiries on my credit report. The reference number for that complaint is XXXX, filed on XX/XX/XXXX. 
Complaint Description : My credit report contains unauthorized inquiries that were made without my consent. Upon contacting the creditors responsible for these inquiries, they confirmed they have no evidence that I initiated these inquiries and lack any written or verbal authorization from me. 
Due to the lack of valid grounds for these inquiries, I formally requested their immediate removal. The credit bureau in question has not provided a satisfactory response, which is why I filed a complaint with the FTC. 
Details of Disputed Inquiries : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Equifax 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 XXXXXX/XX/XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Legal Grounds ( Fair Credit Reporting Act, FCRA ) : Permissible Purposes : Under Section 604, unauthorized inquiries do not meet the requirements for permissible purposes.

Handling of Unverifiable Information : According to Section 611, any inquiry that can not be verified must be removed.

Right of Verification : Section 609 grants me the right to verify each inquiry with an original signed contract.

Information Provider Responsibility : Section 623 requires that reported data is accurate and authorized.

Protection Against Identity Theft : Section 605A mandates the removal of unauthorized inquiries potentially related to identity theft. 
Additional Legal Support : Cases such as XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ( XXXX ) reinforce that inquiries must meet the FCRA 's permissible purposes requirements.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-05 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IN

Complaint narrative:
PLEASE BLOCKED AND REMOVED I respectfully request the elimination of these fraudulent accounts from my credit report, as I never authorized their inclusion. It is crucial that you promptly remove this misleading information from my records.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-05 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I previously filed a formal complaint with the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) regarding unauthorized inquiries on my credit report. The reference number for that complaint is XXXX, filed on XX/XX/XXXX. 
Complaint Description : My credit report contains unauthorized inquiries that were made without my consent. Upon contacting the creditors responsible for these inquiries, they confirmed they have no evidence that I initiated these inquiries and lack any written or verbal authorization from me. 
Due to the lack of valid grounds for these inquiries, I formally requested their immediate removal. The credit bureau in question has not provided a satisfactory response, which is why I filed a complaint with the FTC. 
Details of Disputed Inquiries : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 XXXX XX/XX/XXXX TransUnion Legal Grounds ( Fair Credit Reporting Act, FCRA ) : Permissible Purposes : Under Section 604, unauthorized inquiries do not meet the requirements for permissible purposes.

Handling of Unverifiable Information : According to Section 611, any inquiry that can not be verified must be removed.

Right of Verification : Section 609 grants me the right to verify each inquiry with an original signed contract.

Information Provider Responsibility : Section 623 requires that reported data is accurate and authorized.

Protection Against Identity Theft : Section 605A mandates the removal of unauthorized inquiries potentially related to identity theft. 
Additional Legal Support : Cases such as XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) and XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX ( XXXX ) reinforce that inquiries must meet the FCRA 's permissible purposes requirements.

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 2025-03-05 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MO

Complaint narrative:
I hope youre doing well. Im reaching out regarding a fraudulent inquiry on my credit report that was made online without my knowledge or consent. This is a serious issue, and I need it addressed immediately.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-05 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TN

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of the Equifax data breach please see attachments below.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-05 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
This letter serves as my final attempt to resolve this matter before I initiate legal action against your agency for violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). Despite numerous disputes and opportunities to correct the inaccuracies on my credit report, you have failed to comply.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-05 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement — Credit card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase on your statement
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: WI

Complaint narrative:
I filed a dispute on XX/XX/XXXX with Citi regarding a charge on my credit card. I had cancelled an appointment, but the merchant did not refund me for the cancelled appointment nor did they respond to any emails. I gave all of this information and support to Citi but they sided with the merchant on XX/XX/XXXX. On XX/XX/XXXX, I submitted my appeal to this decision via email with all the support, including how the merchant had lied about not having my contact information. Citi reopened my dispute appeal on XX/XX/XXXX and have reached back out to the merchant for response. I wanted to document this incident with the CFPB as I think Citi should have sided with me in the first place given the support provided. I am truly hoping that in the appeal, they do right by the customer.

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 monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-05 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: WI

Complaint narrative:
I am formally disputing the negative items listed on my credit report under CFPB, as they are either inaccurate, outdated, or unverifiable. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I have the right to challenge any item that can not be substantiated. Additionally, I am filing a complaint against the three major credit bureaus ( Experian, XXXX, and XXXX ) for failing to ensure the accuracy of my report and for their lack of proper investigation into disputed accounts. I request an immediate review and removal of these items, as they are unjustly damaging my credit. Please provide all supporting documentation for the listed accounts, or delete them from my record immediately.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief