vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-31 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
My report includes inquiries that I believe do not meet the permissible purpose requirement set forth in 15 USC 1681b. I suspect these inquiries were made in error and am requesting their removal.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-31 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: AR

Complaint narrative:
The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of TILA US Code 1666B since I was never late. " I recently reviewed my consumer report and noticed an incorrect late payment record. I have always maintained timely payments on this account. Under the Fair Credit Billing Act ( FCBA ) and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ), creditors are required to accurately report consumer transactions and provide a mechanism for correcting errors in a timely manner. Please conduct an investigation into this matter, and if you can not provide documentary evidence of these supposed late payments, I demand these payments to be updated to on time as they should be as I was NEVER late. I expect these updates to be made promptly, in compliance with the law.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
I was enrolled in Apple Cards internal hardship program after a loss of income in 2024. During that time, I was unable to make payments on time and requested that my account be annotated to reflect financial hardship. In a written conversation with Apple support, they confirmed that the hardship was noted internally but stated that they would not report this to the credit bureaus and could not label the account as forbearance. 

Despite participating in a hardship program, Apple Card reported multiple late payments to the credit bureaus without indicating any hardship status or accommodation. This misrepresents my financial situation, especially during a time of economic distress. 

Additionally, the account is showing an inaccurate balance and credit utilization rate. The balance Apple Card reports to the credit bureaus is outdated or incorrect, which is causing an artificially inflated utilization rate of 98 %, even after payments have been made. This further damages my credit profile and violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), which requires consumer data to be accurate, fair, and complete.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I affirm that the inclusion of incorrectly reported late payment remarks on my accounts is a breach of the 15 USC 1666. Every payment linked to these accounts has been promptly made, and any departure from this precise reporting is unjust and unlawful.

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 2025-07-31 00:00:00
Product: Vehicle loan or lease — Loan
Issue: Managing the loan or lease — Billing problem
Company: Lincoln Financial Services
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
XXXX dealer refunded XXXX warranty product and only got XXXX from Lincoln Fin. Sevices they seem to have XXXX accounting system. XXXX show correct balance the other which is the one that counts because I make payments to it show wrong balance because it missing XXXX refund. 

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Company response to consumer: Untimely response
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-31 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:
The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of TILA US Code 1666B since I was never late. " I recently reviewed my consumer report and noticed an incorrect late payment record. I have always maintained timely payments on this account. Under the Fair Credit Billing Act ( FCBA ) and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ), creditors are required to accurately report consumer transactions and provide a mechanism for correcting errors in a timely manner. Please conduct an investigation into this matter, and if you can not provide documentary evidence of these supposed late payments, I demand these payments to be updated to on time as they should be as I was NEVER late. I expect these updates to be made promptly, in compliance with the law.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-31 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of TILA US Code 1666B since I was never late. " I recently reviewed my consumer report and noticed an incorrect late payment record. I have always maintained timely payments on this account. Under the Fair Credit Billing Act ( FCBA ) and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ), creditors are required to accurately report consumer transactions and provide a mechanism for correcting errors in a timely manner. Please conduct an investigation into this matter, and if you can not provide documentary evidence of these supposed late payments, I demand these payments to be updated to on time as they should be as I was NEVER late. I expect these updates to be made promptly, in compliance with the law.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-31 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: OH

Complaint narrative:
I have previously disputed Experian, Equifax and Transunion regarding multiple accounts that are inaccurate. As of today, I have not received any responses or proof that they are doing proper investigation with my dispute. They ignored my rights to obtain an accurate credit report. They are non-compliant with the FCRA. These erroneous reports are badly hurting my credibility. I'm certain that my rights as a consumer protected under the law have been violated by this inaccurate information.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I was not notified that my Wayfair account was sent to collections. I was never contacted by the debt collector before seeing the item on my credit report. Under the FDCPA, I am requesting full debt validation and an explanation of why I was never notified. If this can not be validated, I request the account be deleted from all credit bureaus.

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 2025-07-31 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:
I am writing to formally dispute the presence of an account on my credit report that was opened without my knowledge or consent. This account reflects unauthorized and fraudulent use of my personal information, and I want to make it unequivocally clear that I did not initiate or authorize this account in any way.

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 2025-07-31 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Mobile or digital wallet
Issue: Unauthorized transactions or other transaction problem — 
Company: Block, Inc.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
This is a follow-up to my prior CFPB complaint ( No. XXXX ), originally filed on XX/XX/XXXX, concerning unauthorized use of my XXXX debit card through the Cash App platform. Cash App allowed over {$26000.00} in fraudulent transactions to be processed using stolen debit card information. 

The transactions were not authorized by me and were clearly indicative of fraud ( e.g., high volume of low-dollar transfers ). I submitted multiple formal communications to Cash App, including a direct email to the address they designate for CFPB-related inquiries : XXXX. 

Despite this, Cash App has not responded to any of my inquiries, other than to tell me they will be in touch. My most recent email, sent on XX/XX/XXXX, has not even been opened, confirmed via third-party tracking ( XXXX ). This appears to violate Section V of the CFPB Consent Order issued in XX/XX/XXXX ( Docket No. XXXX ), which requires timely and appropriate responses to consumer complaints and fraud disputes. 

I request that the CFPB investigate Cash Apps failure to comply with the Order and ensure they provide a formal and timely resolution to my dispute

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-31 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: IA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Iowa XXXX SSN : XXXX XXXX : XX/XX/XXXX Email : XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX TransUnion LLC XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX, PA XXXX RE : Immediate Removal Request of Unverified Hard Inquiry LightStream Inquiry Date : XX/XX/XXXX To Whom It May Concern, I am formally disputing the reporting of a hard inquiry by XXXX on my TransUnion credit report, dated XX/XX/XXXX. This entry was added to my consumer report without my authorization, did not result in any credit, service, or funding, and lacks permissible purpose under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 1681b.

Pursuant to : - FCRA 1681b, consumer reporting agencies are prohibited from furnishing a consumer report without a permissible purpose or explicit consumer consent.

- FCRA 1681i, TransUnion is required to investigate and delete unverifiable or inaccurate information within 30 days of receiving this notice. 
- XXXX XXXX XXXX Standards require that all entries on a consumer report must be accurate, complete, verifiable, and have a permissible purpose to be reported. 

As this inquiry : - Was not authorized by me, - Did not result in any transaction, approval, or benefit to me, - And there is no written authorization or contract granting such permission, I am demanding its immediate deletion from my credit file under federal law. 

Please complete your reinvestigation within 30 days and provide written confirmation that this inquiry has been permanently removed from my TransUnion credit report. 

I expect your full compliance with the FCRA and XXXX XXXX standards. If not resolved within the legally required timeframe, I am prepared to file complaints with the CFPB, FTC, and consider further legal action. 

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 2025-07-31 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:
This is a follow-up to my previous written dispute regarding fraudulent accounts and inquiries appearing on my consumer report. Per FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), you are required to block all information resulting from identity theft within four business days of receipt. 
The following accounts and inquiries do NOT belong to me and were obtained fraudulently without my consent : INQUIRIES : XXXX XXXX Date : 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 2025-07-31 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: IN

Complaint narrative:
I found multiple inaccurate and harmful entries that I have already disputed several times without receiving proper validation or correction. For example, an installment account from XXXX XXXX XXXX, reported under two different account numbers, reflects derogatory status and alleged late payments, yet no documentation has ever been provided to verify the debt or explain the duplicate reporting. Similarly, two XXXX XXXX accounts are showing late payments and charge-off statuses, despite the fact that I have documentation indicating that payments were made as agreed. Additionally, a lease account from XXXX is being reported negatively without a copy of the original lease or a breakdown of payments. Several collection accounts, including those from XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX XXXX XXXX, remain on my report even though no original agreements or proper validation of the debts have been provided. I also identified inconsistencies in personal information, including numerous incorrect variations of my name, and a number of unauthorized inquiriesparticularly from auto lenders and credit card companiesthat I never initiated or approved. Despite multiple rounds of dispute, these issues have not been resolved or substantiated. I am now requesting a reinvestigation and permanent removal of any items that can not be fully validated according to federal law.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
This is a follow-up to my previous written dispute regarding fraudulent accounts and inquiries appearing on my consumer report. Per FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), you are required to block all information resulting from identity theft within four business days of receipt. 
The following accounts and inquiries do NOT belong to me and were obtained fraudulently without my consent : ACCOUNTS XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-31 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
This is a follow-up to my previous written dispute regarding fraudulent accounts and inquiries appearing on my consumer report. Per FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), you are required to block all information resulting from identity theft within XXXX business days of receipt. 
The following accounts and inquiries do NOT belong to me and were obtained fraudulently without my consent : ACCOUNTS : XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/year>, Balance : {$0.00}

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 2025-07-31 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I understand the importance of removing any incorrect information from my credit report according to FCRA 605B. Could you please review the attached documents? I've observed discrepancies in several accounts, which is quite concerning to me.

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 2025-07-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: OR

Complaint narrative:
I summited letters to all three credit Bureau 's for them to update new address and delete old address and nothing was done. Also they have fraudulent credit reporting on my credit scoring by freezing it at one number. We have written our first letter back in XX/XX/2025 there been no updates and no changes to either accounts or credit scoring.

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 2025-07-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: OR

Complaint narrative:
I summited letters to all three credit Bureau 's for them to update new address and delete old address and nothing was done. Also they have fraudulent credit reporting on my credit scoring by freezing it at one number. We have written our first letter back in XX/XX/2025 there been no updates and no changes to either accounts or credit scoring.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-31 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
My credit report shows collection accounts that I believe include inaccurate information. Under my rights as outlined in 15 USC 1681e ( b ) and 15 USC 1681i, I am entitled to a fully accurate report. I am asking for a review of these entries, and if they can not be confirmed as accurate, they should be removed.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I had deferred my payments due to inability to pay. Under the CARES Act, I should not have been made liable to start payments again when XXXX was requesting payments. They reported me to the credit bureaus and now my credit scores have plummeted drastically and are restricting me from getting a needed mortgage. It is unclear exactly when the CARE Act has ceased, but per some interpretations, XXXX shouldn't have reported my late payments. When they did report me, I withdrew over {$2300.00} from my retirement to repay and catch up on my behind XXXX payment, and I am now current. Collections didn't start until XX/XX/year> and no proper notice was provided which is why the credit bureaus are removing late payments. I am still responsible for these late payments ( which I've taken care of ) but its not FCRA compliant due to a lack of notice. That information was taken directly off of the U.S. Department of Education website. My credit had dropped in XXXX due to this reporting which is not sufficient amount of time. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation