vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-20 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: OK

Complaint narrative:
I am filing this complaint due to critical violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) by Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion, all of whom are reporting XXXX collection accounts on my credit reports but are blocking dispute functionality in their systems. As of XX/XX/year>, the online dispute portals for each of the above agencies show XXXX collection accounts available to dispute, despite my reports clearly listing 7 collection tradelines labeled as collections. This system defect or data access error is preventing me from exercising my federally protected right to dispute inaccurate or unverifiable entries under FCRA 611. This creates an unfair credit reporting environment and directly affects my ability to secure credit and housing.Furthermore, at least one of these collection accounts was sold to a third-party agency for less than the balance and has since been returned to the original creditor, as documented in writing. Despite this, the item continues to be reported as active and in collection. This contradicts FCRA 623, which requires accurate and up-to-date furnishing of information by data furnishers.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-20 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to have the following information removed from my credit file, the items that I need deleted are going to be attached in a word document. I am a victim of identity theft. I have multiple accounts and inquiries that I DID NOT apply for listed on my credit report. I ask that these items be deleted so my credit report will only show accurate information. I reported the theft of my identity to the Federal Trade Commission and have enclosed copies of the report. I would like these items deleted from my credit report as soon as possible. Please block this information from my credit report, pursuant to section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C.

1681c-2 ) that you, the XXXX  credit reporting agency, block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. The following items do not belong to me and is a result of fraud that I did not authorize : Also, would like to have all addresses and names REMOVED from my credit report, except for my only name and address listed below : Name : XXXX XXXX Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX 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 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 2025-06-20 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Company: Spring Oaks Capital, LLC
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Account SPRING OAKS CAPITAL , LLC I'm unaware of this debt and did not have the opportunity to dispute this account. If you believe you sent proper notification, pleasse provide 'Certified Mail ' with receipt displaying my signature. If not, please delete account as soon as possible from my report or i will have to take legal action.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-20 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:
This letter is a formal notice of dispute under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) regarding inaccurately reported late payment dates on the above-referenced account appearing in my credit file. 
The reported derogatory payment data is factually and legally incorrect and constitutes a violation of my rights under multiple federal statutes. 
Creditor Name : [ XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ] Account Number : [ XXXX ] Creditor Name : [ XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  ] Account Number : [ XXXX ] Creditor Name : [ XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ] Account Number : [ XXXX ]

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-20 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Company: Colony Brands, Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Account Country Door XXXX I'm unaware of this debt and did not have the opportunity to dispute this account. If you believe you sent proper notification, pleasse provide 'Certified Mail ' with receipt displaying my signature. If not, please delete account # XXXX as soon as possible from my report or i will have to take legal action.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-20 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Rental debt
Issue: Electronic communications — Frequent or repeated messages
Company: ProCollect, Inc.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
I have had a dispute open for months with no reply on my matter, it is completely 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 2025-06-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Selene Holdings LLC
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
These payment were made not only on time but in their respective portals with confirmation numbers. But they are reporting incorrectly.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-20 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

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

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

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

Company 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 2025-06-20 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:
I am reporting a privacy and FCRA violation related to a collection tradeline reported by XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Account # XXXX ) on my XXXX  credit report. 

Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b, a consumer reporting agency may only furnish a report under written instructions from the consumer. I did not provide such authorization for XXXX XXXX XXXX to report this debt. Additionally, under 15 U.S. Code 6802, I was never given proper notice or an opportunity to opt out of data sharing.

I submitted an opt-out letter to both XXXX  and XXXX XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX, revoking any and all prior consents and requesting removal of this item. This account is reported as a Charge Card opened in XX/XX/XXXX, and is not authorized or verifiable with my consent. 

I request immediate deletion of this tradeline from my credit report and a formal statement ensuring it will not be re-reported. 

Attached : Copy of opt-out letter, credit report excerpt, FTC fraud report, FTC notice to furnishers, proof of address, removal letter and proof of identity.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-20 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am reporting a privacy and FCRA violation related to a collection tradeline reported by XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Account # XXXX ) on my XXXX  credit report. 

Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b, a consumer reporting agency may only furnish a report under written instructions from the consumer. I did not provide such authorization for XXXX XXXX XXXX to report this debt. Additionally, under 15 U.S. Code 6802, I was never given proper notice or an opportunity to opt out of data sharing.

I submitted an opt-out letter to both XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX, revoking any and all prior consents and requesting removal of this item. This account is reported as a Charge Card opened in XX/XX/XXXX, and is not authorized or verifiable with my consent. 

I request immediate deletion of this tradeline from my credit report and a formal statement ensuring it will not be re-reported.

Attached : Copy of opt-out letter, credit report excerpt, FTC fraud report, FTC notice to furnishers, proof of address, removal letter and proof of identity.

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 2025-06-20 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
This letter is a formal notice of dispute under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) regarding inaccurately reported late payment dates on the above-referenced account appearing in my credit file. 
The reported derogatory payment data is factually and legally incorrect and constitutes a violation of my rights under multiple federal statutes. 
Creditor Name : [ XXXX  ] Account Number : [ XXXX ] Creditor Name : [ XXXX XXXX XXXX ] Account Number : [ 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 2025-06-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — Store credit card
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement — Card was charged for something you did not purchase with the card
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I got bill from Macys store credit card in XXXX for a charge of {$2800.00} for which I didnt authorize. I called the credit card company to let them know that I didnt purchase those charges and that someone got a hold of my credit card information and used it. I told them to open a fraudulent investigation. I repeatedly called them time after to discuss about the fraudulent charges. I also wrote them a letter to Billing Error Division to look into this and to correct the errors made. But I kept receiving billing statements from them, pressuring me to pay. I need help in dealing this this situation.please look into this. Thank you for your time.

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 2025-06-20 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: DE

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to request the removal of fraudulent accounts and inquiries from my credit report. As a victim of identity theft, I have found unauthorized entries that do not belong to me. 

Under Section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I request that you block and remove these items immediately. Attached are the disputed items and a copy of my Identity Theft Report filed with the FTC. 

Please confirm once the corrections have been made. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-20 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C.

1681c-2 ) that you, the Experian credit reporting agency, block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. The following items do not belong to me and is a result of fraud that I did not authorize : Also, would like to have all addresses and names REMOVED from my credit report, except for my only name and address listed below : Name : XXXX XXXX Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX NY XXXX ACCOUNTS : XXXX XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$360.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$620.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$1100.00} XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00} XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00} INQUIRIES : XXXX XXXX XXXX  Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXXXXXX 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 2025-06-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — Store credit card
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
So Macys inc.is reporting I didnt pay on my credit cards which I did, I paid partial payments on a couple of months. Which they reported I didnt pay on and also didnt show my partial payments on updated balances they submitted to credit bureaus. Then when I paid my entire balance in full. In the month in XXXX. They then reported to the credit bureau I was still delinquent in the month of 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 2025-06-20 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: AL

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C.

1681c-2 ) that you, the XXXX  credit reporting agency, block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within XXXX business days of you receiving this complaint. The following items do not belong to me and is a result of fraud that I did not authorize : Also, would like to have all addresses and names REMOVED from my credit report, except for my only name and address listed below : Name : XXXX XXXX Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX AL XXXX ACCOUNTS : XXXX  - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$31000.00} XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$8200.00} XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$1100.00} INQUIRIES : XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  Date : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX  Date : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXXI Date : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX  Date : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-20 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: FC HoldCo LLC
State: IN

Complaint narrative:
b'My personal information improperly used without my permission 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 2025-06-20 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:
I recently conducted a review of my credit report and found several items that have caused me significant distress. These items appear to be unverifiable, inaccurate, and questionable. Your agency has failed to ensure the accuracy of the information as required under XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( b ) Accuracy of XXXX. This statute mandates that consumer reporting agencies must follow reasonable procedures to ensure the maximum possible accuracy of the information they report. 

Furthermore, under XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX of XXXX or XXXX XXXX, you are required to promptly delete or modify any information found to be inaccurate, incomplete, or unverifiable during a reinvestigation. If you are unable to provide me with verifiable proof of the accuracy of the disputed items within 15 days of your investigation, these accounts and the related information must be removed from my credit report. 

Additionally, under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), I do not recognize any of the alleged creditors or debt XXXX. I have never entered into a valid contract with any of these entities, nor have I engaged in any transactions with them. As such, these accounts are fraudulent and and inaccurate information. 

Moreover, under the Fair Credit Billing Act, my right to privacy has been violated, and this breach infringes upon my rights as outlined in The Privacy Act of 1974. Removing the inaccurate and fraudulent information from my credit report will help restore my privacy and prevent further violations.

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 2025-06-20 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:
This letter is a formal notice of dispute under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) regarding inaccurately reported late payment dates on the above-referenced account appearing in my credit file. 
The reported derogatory payment data is factually and legally incorrect and constitutes a violation of my rights under multiple federal statutes. 
Creditor Name : [ XXXX ] Account Number : [ XXXX ]

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-20 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Opening an account — Unable to open an account
Company: CADENCE BANK
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
Description of What Happened : Initial Incident ( XX/XX/year> ) : I attempted to open a business bank account for XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX at Cadence Banks  XXXX branch. My business is fully registered and has been operating in Georgia  for four years. 

Discriminatory Treatment : During the account opening process, the bank representative, XXXX XXXX, demanded extensive and irrelevant documentation related to my prior business registration in Ohio, including historic incorporation paperwork that had no bearing on my current Georgia-based business. 

Invasive and Coercive Behavior : The questioning and document demands felt intrusive and coercive, especially since I disclosed my participation in a witness/victim protection program and my status as a human XXXX  survivor. This made me feel overwhelmed, scrutinized, and dehumanized in a setting that should have respected my confidentiality and dignity. 

Formal Complaint Submitted ( XX/XX/year> ) : I filed a formal written complaint to XXXX XXXX, Senior Vice President at Cadence Bank, outlining the discriminatory conduct, mishandling, and excessive documentation demands. 

Banks Initial Response ( XX/XX/year> ) : XXXX XXXX acknowledged receipt of my complaint and promised to review the situation and follow up within a week. 

Lack of Timely Follow-Up : Despite this promise, the bank delayed its response multiple times. On XX/XX/year>, I received a vague update stating they were still reviewing the issue and asked for patience. 

Further Delays : On XX/XX/year>, I was informed the review was ongoing and that staff absences and a holiday contributed to the delay. No resolution or formal response has been provided to date. 

Ongoing Impact : The delay and failure to resolve this issue have continued to prevent me from opening the business account, hindering my companys operations and causing additional emotional distress related to the initial discriminatory experience.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation