vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-15 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
Most of these are collection-related accounts, and I am formally demanding proof of their legitimacy and legal right to collect in my state. Are these collection agencies registered and legally authorized to collect in my state? If not, then they have no legal standing, and these accounts must be immediately removed from my credit report. I have never signed or entered into any agreement with these collection entities, and you have failed to provide any valid verification in response to my previous disputes. 

Your continued failure to properly investigate and remove these accounts is a blatant violation of your legal responsibilities under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and is actively causing harm to my credit and financial well-being.

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 2025-07-15 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: NV

Complaint narrative:
To Whom It May Concern : This letter is regarding accounXXXX XXXX XXXX  which you claim I owe {$180.00} This is a formal notice that your claim is disputed. I am requesting validation, made pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Fair Credit Reporting Act, along with the correspond- ing local state laws. Please note that I am requesting validation ; that is competent evidence bearing my signature, showing that I have ( or ever had ) some contractual obligation to pay you. Please also be aware that any negative mark found on my credit reports ( including Experian, XXXX and Equifax ) from your company or any company that you represent, for a debt that I dont owe, is a violation of the FCRA & FDCPA ; therefore if you can not validate the debt, you must request that all credit reporting agencies delete the entry. Pending the outcome of my investigation of any evidence that you submit, you are instructed to take no action that could be detrimental to any of my credit reports. Failure to respond within 30 days of receipt of this certified letter may result in small claims legal action against your company at my local venue. I would be seeking a minimum of {$1000.00} in damages per violation for : Defamation Negligent Enablement of Identity Fraud Violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( including but not limited to Section 807-8 ) Violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( including but not limited to Section 623-b ) Please Note : This notice is an attempt to correct your records, and any information received from you will be collected as evidence should any further action be necessary. This is a request for information only, and is not a statement, election, or waiver of status. My contact information is as follows : P.S. Please be aware that dependent upon your response, I may be detailing any potential issues with your company via an online public press release, including documentation of any potential small claims action. I am also including a copy of my complaint to the organizations below : CC : Consumer Financial Protection Bureau CC : Attorney Generals Office CC : XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-15 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 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 response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-15 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: TN

Complaint narrative:
To Whom It May Concern, I am submitting this statement to formally report that I filed a complaint with my State Attorney General against XXXX XXXX and the credit bureaus for multiple violations of my consumer rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). 

Here are the key violations that occurred : 1. Failure to Validate Debt ( FDCPA Violation 15 U.S.C. 1692g ) I submitted a written request for validation of the alleged debt. The creditor or collector failed to provide any proper validation or supporting documents to prove that I owe the debt. Despite this, the account continued to be reported on my credit report.

2. Failure to Remove Unverified Information ( FCRA Violation 15 U.S.C. 1681i ) The credit bureaus and furnishers failed to delete information that could not be verified. Instead of removing the account, they simply marked some as closed while leaving the damaging data on my report. This is not compliant with federal law, which requires that unverifiable information must be deleted, not modified.

3. Partial or Incomplete Investigation ( FCRA Violation 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( b ) ) Although I submitted an FTC Identity Theft Report and formal disputes, only some accounts were removed. Others that were part of the same dispute remained. There is no valid explanation as to why certain fraudulent tradelines were removed and others were ignored.

4. Improper Closure of Student Loan Accounts ( FCRA 1681i Duty to Maintain Accuracy ) My student loan accounts, which were not included in my FTC Identity Theft Report and were not disputed, were incorrectly marked as closed on my credit report. This resulted in damage to my credit history and profile. These accounts should have remained untouched. Their closure shows reckless or negligent handling of my dispute.

5. Failure to Provide Results of Investigation ( FCRA 1681i ( a ) ( 6 ) ) I was not given a proper explanation or written results detailing how my disputes were investigated or verified. There is no transparency regarding which documents were used, who verified the data, or why certain tradelines remain.

Relief Requested : I respectfully request : Full deletion of any unverifiable or improperly handled accounts ( including Credit Acceptance ) ; Restoration or correction of any student loan accounts that were wrongly closed ; A written explanation of how each disputed item was verified or why it remains ; Immediate enforcement of my rights under the FCRA and FDCPA ; And investigation into whether these actions were part of a broader pattern of violations. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-15 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
XXXXn and XXXX has failed to fulfill its legal obligation under the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( FCRA ) to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation of disputed information credit report, leaving inaccurate or unverifiable accounts unresolved. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) has recently filed a lawsuit against Experian and Equifax, alleging systemic issues such as failing to forward consumer-provided evidence to furnishers, accepting unreliable responses, and failing to adequately notify consumers of dispute outcomes. These failures align with my experience, where XXXX and XXXX has neither corrected nor removed disputed items despite the evidence I provided, causing ongoing harm to my credit standing. I am requesting immediate corrective action to remove or amend the disputed accounts, as XXXX and XXXX inaction violates federal law and my rights as a consumer.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-15 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I have a goal of getting a house as soon as possible but the stuff on my credit report will really put me in trouble. Ive been trying to understand some instances why the credit bureaus may take some time to respond but this is so unprofessional. My name is XXXX XXXX and I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information. Please take note, it is me personally who is filling this. There is no third party involved. Please review the uploaded letters.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-15 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
b'I am submitting this complaint in accordance with my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), 15 U.S. Code  1681 et seq., regarding inaccurate and unverifiable information being reported by several furnishers to the credit bureaus, as well as unauthorized inquiries appearing on my credit reports.XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 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 2025-07-15 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: AL

Complaint narrative:
I am formally demanding the immediate removal of all fraudulent items from my credit file. As a victim of identity theft, I did not authorize the accounts or inquiries listed in the attached documentation. This has been reported to the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ), and I have included a copy of my official Identity Theft Report as required.

Pursuant to Section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), you are legally obligated to block and DELETE all fraudulent information within four ( 4 ) business days of receiving this notice and supporting documents. Continued reporting of this false data is a direct violation of federal law and will result in legal action under FCRA 616 and 617 for willful noncompliance. This is your final warning delete the fraudulent information IMMEDIATELY or face legal consequences.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-15 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Old information reappears or never goes away
Company: PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Im requesting the removal of two late payments reported by XXXX XXXX XXXX to XXXX XXXX XXXX  in XXXX  These occurred during a period of severe financial hardship as I was recovering from the economic impact of COVID-19. 

Like many Americans, my family and I were navigating through post-pandemic challenges in XXXX Business disruptions and personal struggles led to temporary setbacks including two missed mortgage payments in XXXX and XXXX. While the mortgage has since been paid off and closed in full, the two late marks continue to negatively affect my credit report. 

I have reached out to PennyMac with a goodwill request, asking for a one-time adjustment. I am not denying the accuracy of the reporting, but asking for compassion and understanding during a period where millions faced similar difficulties.

Notably, XXXX  does not show these late payments, only XXXX XXXX XXXX. Im requesting the CFPBs assistance in encouraging PennyMac to reconsider my goodwill request and align the reporting if possible.

Thank you for supporting consumers like myself who are sincerely working to rebuild.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-15 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
Experian and Equifax has failed to fulfill its legal obligation under the Fair Credit R Act ( FCRA ) to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation of disputed information credit report, leaving inaccurate or unverifiable accounts unresolved. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) has recently filed a lawsuit against Experian and Equifax, alleging systemic issues such as failing to forward consumer-provided evidence to furnishers, accepting unreliable responses, and failing to adequately notify consumers of dispute outcomes. These failures align with my experience, where Experian and Equifax has neither corrected nor removed disputed items despite the evidence I provided, causing ongoing harm to my credit standing. I am requesting immediate corrective action to remove or amend the disputed accounts, as Experian and Equifax inaction violates federal law and my rights as a consumer.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-15 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
Recently I did an investigation on my credit report and found several items on there to be inaccurate. 
Under 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ) Accuracy of report Whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report, it shall follow reasonable procedures to assure the maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates. 
15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 5 ) Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information ( A ) In general if, after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( XXXX ) of any information disputed by a consumer, an item of the information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or can not be verified, the consumer reporting agency shalli ) promptly delete that item of information from the file of the consumer, or modify that item of information, as appropriate, based on the results of the reinvestigation; and ( ii ) promptly notify the furnisher of that information that the information has been modified or deleted from the file of the consumer. 
Please remove the following items from my credit report, immediately : XX/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 2025-07-15 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 following accounts listed in the attachments have violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. I would like to assert that no permissible purpose under 15 USC 1681b ( 2 ) has been established and under the Fair Credit Reporting Act this must be established.

15 U.S.C 6802 ( a ) A financial institution may not, directly or through any affiliate, disclose to a non affiliated third party any nonpublic personal information. 15 U.S.C 6802 ( b ) ( 1 ) A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless ( A ) such financial institution clearly and conspicuously discloses to the consumer, in writing or in electronic form or other form permitted by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title, that such information may be disclosed to such third party ; ( B ) the consumer is given the opportunity, before the time that such information is initially disclosed, to direct that such information not be disclosed to such third party ; and ( C ) the consumer is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option.

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C section 604 A Section 2 : 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 7 years.

15 U.S.C 1666b ( a ) Time to make payments, A credit may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose 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.

15 U.S. Code 1681i ) : You have the right to dispute any information on your credit report that is inaccurate, incomplete, outdated, or unverifiable.

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 2025-07-15 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: MO

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally request the immediate blocking of the following accounts from my credit profile under Section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). These accounts are either inaccurate, unauthorized, or the result of identity theft or fraudulent activity, and therefore should not be reported on my credit file. 

The accounts in question are : XXXX Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX In accordance with FCRA Section 605B, I request that you block these items from appearing on my credit report within 4 business days of receiving this notice. As stipulated by law, credit reporting agencies must block information resulting from identity theft or unauthorized activity once proper documentation is provided. 

To support my request, I have enclosed the following documents : A copy of my government-issued ID A recent utility bill ( proof of current address ) A copy of my credit report with the disputed accounts clearly highlighted [ Optional : Police report or FTC Identity Theft Report, if applicable ] Please confirm in writing that these accounts have been blocked, and provide written confirmation within the 4-business-day timeframe.

Failure to comply with FCRA Section 605B may result in a formal complaint to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) and other relevant regulatory authorities

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 2025-07-15 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: MO

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally request the immediate blocking of the following accounts from my credit profile under Section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). These accounts are either inaccurate, unauthorized, or the result of identity theft or fraudulent activity, and therefore should not be reported on my credit file. 

The accounts in question are : XXXX Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX In accordance with FCRA Section 605B, I request that you block these items from appearing on my credit report within 4 business days of receiving this notice. As stipulated by law, credit reporting agencies must block information resulting from identity theft or unauthorized activity once proper documentation is provided. 

To support my request, I have enclosed the following documents : A copy of my government-issued ID A recent utility bill ( proof of current address ) A copy of my credit report with the disputed accounts clearly highlighted [ Optional : Police report or FTC Identity Theft Report, if applicable ] Please confirm in writing that these accounts have been blocked, and provide written confirmation within the 4-business-day timeframe.

Failure to comply with FCRA Section 605B may result in a formal complaint to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) and other relevant regulatory authorities

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-15 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Could you please take a moment to review and examine the attached documents? I believe your expertise will be invaluable in ensuring their accuracy and completeness. Your feedback and insights would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and consideration in 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 non-monetary relief