vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-20 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:
I am filing this complaint because [ Experian XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ] has willfully ignored its duties under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ). Despite my disputes, the bureau failed to conduct a proper reinvestigation within 30 days, did not delete unverifiable information, and has not provided results. This violates 1681i and 1681e ( b ). Courts have made it clear that consumers can not be left with inaccurate credit reports : in Sessa v. TransUnion, LLC ( XXXX ), the court held inaccuracies must be corrected whether factual or legal ; in XXXX ( XXXX ), the Supreme Court reaffirmed broad FCRA liability ; and in Norman v. TransUnion ( XXXX ), TransUnion paid {$23.00} XXXX after mishandling consumer disputes. Because of these violations, my credit profile is inaccurate, my access to fair credit has been harmed, and my financial reputation has been damaged. 

Accounts to Be Deleted : CHARGE OFF - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2025-10-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Public record information inaccurate
Company: Checkr, Inc
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
I don't understand why this information is showing on my background, and it does not belong to me. All charges were dropped because they arrested the wrong person, and it's showing on my record anyway.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: DC

Complaint narrative:
I am formally disputing several inaccuracies currently appearing on my credit report, specifically unauthorized and inaccurate accounts and credit inquiries that I did not initiate or approve. These entries represent a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, particularly 15 U.S. Code 1681i, which requires a proper reinvestigation of disputed items, and 1681e ( b ), which mandates that information reported must be accurate to the maximum extent possible. In addition, I am disputing a potentially misreported late payment. According to 15 U.S.C. 1666b, creditors must allow at least 21 days between the statement date and the payment due date before classifying a payment as late. Based on my records, this standard may not have been met, or the payment was submitted on time and inaccurately reported as delinquent.

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 2025-10-20 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Deposits and withdrawals
Company: NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANCORP INC
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
Below is a copy of the email I wrote to them on XX/XX/year>. Followed by another email on the same thread after having received their denial letter which was very vague and ambiguous with no substantial proof of anything. 

My name is XXXX XXXX, and I am writing in regards to the stolen money out of my account from my New Jersey XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX unemployment claim. On XX/XX/XXXX, I checked my account by using the XXXX XXXX app on the phone, only to find out that the account was compromised and all the funds had been hacked. The dates and money withdrawn are below. This is all the information I have discovered and have no idea how the money was taken because I still have the card and the app on my phone which was never lost or stolen. Please look into this since I am underemployed and was counting on that little bit of money to keep me moving while seeking work. Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns. 

XX/XX/year> {$500.00} XXXX XXXX XX/XX/year> {$580.00} University XXXX XX/XX/year> {$1.00} PAI ATM XX/XX/year> {$160.00} XXXX ATM Appeal email below sent on XX/XX/year> : To whom it may concern, I am appealing your decision regarding the above matter. You provided a vague excuse in the letter I received, dated XX/XX/year>, stating that you could not determine the authorized transactions. I never authorized anyone to make any transactions on my behalf, nor was the card lost or stolen. Additionally, you have not provided any documents to support your decision. I am reporting the incident to the New Jersey XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX which is who disbursed the unemployment funds into your institution. My understanding is that this card is supposed to be insured by the FDIC as well. Please have a second look into this matter as I will be taking further action to get this matter resolved with legal counsel if need be. Thank you and looking forward to resolving this matter soon.

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 2025-10-20 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I am extremely dissatisfied with the failure to comply with section FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), which mandates the removal of certain information within four days of receiving notice. Therefore, I demand a swift correction of the inaccurate data to maintain the integrity of my credit report. Please conduct a thorough review of these discrepancies and take immediate steps to rectify the disputed entries. 

Account name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Account number : XXXX Account name : 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-20 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 -- 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. I am concerned about the validity and accuracy of your recent investigation of these accounts that are reporting on my credit report. Last month I requested an investigation because I felt the item was not being reported legally. Couple of days ago I received a letter stating that you have ceased investigation of my credit reports because, in your opinion, you believe that I have used a third party credit repair agency. Not only do I believe this to be a stall tactic on your part to grant you an additional 30 days to comply with my original request, but I believe it to be a blatant violation of the FCRA. 

I have attached a copy of my government issued ID as well as mail showing proof of address. So, there shouldnt be any confusion or stall tactics on your end.

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 2025-10-20 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you -- 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. I am concerned about the validity and accuracy of your recent investigation of these accounts that are reporting on my credit report. Last month I requested an investigation because I felt the item was not being reported legally. Couple of days ago I received a letter stating that you have ceased investigation of my credit reports because, in your opinion, you believe that I have used a third party credit repair agency. Not only do I believe this to be a stall tactic on your part to grant you an additional 30 days to comply with my original request, but I believe it to be a blatant violation of the FCRA. 

I have attached a copy of my government issued ID as well as mail showing proof of address. So, there shouldnt be any confusion or stall tactics on your end.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-20 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Telecommunications debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Indicated you were committing crime by not paying debt
Company: Eastern Account Systems of Connecticut, Inc.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I checked my credit score and saw that my crdit score dropped. So i clicked on the reasons why and saw this : " COLLECTION OPENED Between XX/XX/year> and XX/XX/year>, a new account in collections was added to your report. The collections agency is EASTERN ACCOUT SYSTEM, INC.. The original creditor was XXXX XXXX XXXX. '' I have never had a XXXX ACCOUNT. 


My SS # is XXXX I live at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Illinois XXXX I am not sure what to do. But i thought reporting this here would be a good start

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-20 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Dear TransUnion I am writing to formally dispute the accuracy of certain information reported on my credit report under Section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. 
The specific information I am disputing is as follows : FRAUDULENT ACCOUNTS : 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-20 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
Both the bureau and furnishers are in violation of 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( b ) for failing to properly investigate and correct false information after disputes.

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 2025-10-20 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: TN

Complaint narrative:
I submitted by way of certified mail a credit dispute OF SPECIFIC ITEMS with account numbers AND DISPUTE REASONS to Equifax with copies of my ID AND SOCIAL SECURITY CARD along with my signature at the bottom of the final page.Equifax is refusing to investigate disputes by sending me a letter stating they are in receipt of my certified mailed in dispute but need me to send the same information. Equifax is refusing to investigate disputes.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-20 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am submitting this complaint regarding multiple unauthorized hard inquiries that appeared on my credit report. I did not apply for credit or authorize any company to pull my credit report on these dates. These inquiries were made without my permission and have negatively impacted my credit score. 

I have already contacted the credit bureaus and the companies listed as inquirers to dispute these entries, but the issue has not been resolved. I am requesting that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau review this matter and assist in having these unauthorized hard inquiries removed immediately from my credit report. 

Transunion XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Experian 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 2025-10-20 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: MI

Complaint narrative:
Hello, I am writing to delete the following information on my credit report. The following items are listed in the report. I am a victim of identity theft. The charges made on the account were not mine. The items need to be deleted as they are inaccurate items on my credit report. The theft of my identity was reported to the federal Trade Commission. Also, I have an enclosed copy of the Federal Trade Commission id-entity theft affidavit. Please find it in your best interest to delete the items. 


I would like to emphasize the following legal obligations under the FCRA : Under XXXX, a consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report only under specific circumstances, including " In response to the order of a court having jurisdiction to issue such an order, or a subpoena issued in connection with proceedings before a Federal grand jury. '' This provision strictly limits when my consumer report can be furnished, and I do not believe any of these circumstances apply in this case. 


Under 15 U.S.C. XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ) ( A ), credit bureaus must conduct a " reasonable reinvestigation '' upon receiving notice of a consumer dispute. I am formally notifying you of this dispute, and I expect a thorough and reasonable reinvestigation of all items I've identified. 


15 U.S. CXX/XX/XXXXe XXXX outlines the permissible purposes of consumer reports, including conditions for furnishing and using consumer reports for employment purposes. I do not believe any of these permissible purposes apply to the disputed items on my report. 


15 U.S. CXX/XX/XXXXe $ XXXX a consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of any. 
information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than XXXX business days after the date of receipt. 

15 U.S. CXX/XX/XXXXe XXXX Section XX/XX/XXXX ( i ) - Requirements relating to reinsertion of previously deleted material - If a consumer reporting agency removes information from someone's credit file based on the requirements in the preceding section ( XX/XX/XXXX ), the agency can not re-add or reinsert that previously deleted information back into the person 's file unless the entity that originally provided that information certifies that it is complete and accurate.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-20 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
Hello, I am writing to delete the following information on my credit report. The following items are listed in the report. I am a victim of identity theft. The charges made on the account were not mine. The items need to be deleted as they are inaccurate items on my credit report. The theft of my identity was reported to the federal Trade Commission. Also, I have an enclosed copy of the Federal Trade Commission id-entity theft affidavit. Please find it in your best interest to delete the items. 


I would like to emphasize the following legal obligations under the FCRA : Under XXXX, a consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report only under specific circumstances, including " In response to the order of a court having jurisdiction to issue such an order, or a subpoena issued in connection with proceedings before a Federal grand jury. '' This provision strictly limits when my consumer report can be furnished, and I do not believe any of these circumstances apply in this case. 


Under 15 U.S.C. XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ) ( A ), credit bureaus must conduct a " reasonable reinvestigation '' upon receiving notice of a consumer dispute. I am formally notifying you of this dispute, and I expect a thorough and reasonable reinvestigation of all items I've identified. 


15 U.S. CXX/XX/XXXXe XXXX outlines the permissible purposes of consumer reports, including conditions for furnishing and using consumer reports for employment purposes. I do not believe any of these permissible purposes apply to the disputed items on my report. 


15 U.S. CXX/XX/XXXXe $ XXXX a consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of any. 
information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than XXXX business days after the date of receipt. 

15 U.S. CXX/XX/XXXXe XXXX Section XX/XX/XXXX ( i ) - Requirements relating to reinsertion of previously deleted material - If a consumer reporting agency removes information from someone's credit file based on the requirements in the preceding section ( XX/XX/XXXX ), the agency can not re-add or reinsert that previously deleted information back into the person 's file unless the entity that originally provided that information certifies that it is complete and accurate.

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 2025-10-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I submitted dispute letters to all three credit bureaus ( Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion ) regarding multiple inaccurate and fraudulent accounts appearing on my credit reports. Along with my disputes, I included a valid Identity Theft Report, copies of my government-issued ID, and proof of address to verify my identity and support my claim. 

Despite providing complete documentation and allowing more than the XXXX investigation period required by law, the bureaus have failed to correct, delete, or update the disputed information. The same inaccurate and fraudulent accounts continue to appear on my reports with no indication that any investigation or verification was properly conducted. 

I have already filed a previous complaint through the CFPB about this matter, yet no action has been taken by the bureaus to comply with my request or fulfill their obligations under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). This ongoing inaction is causing me harm and preventing me from having an accurate and fair credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
I AM DEMANDING IMMEDIATE DELETION. EVERY PIECE OF DATA REPORTED AGAINST ME MUST BE 100 % COMPLETE, ACCURATE, AND LEGALLY VERIFIED NOT ASSUMED, NOT ESTIMATED, AND CERTAINLY NOT RETAINED WITHOUT DIRECT, PROVABLE EVIDENCE. YOU DO NOT HAVE MY CONSENT TO REPORT ANY DATA IN VIOLATION OF FEDERAL OR STATE LAW. YOU ARE IN BREACH OF COMPLIANCE. UNDER COMMON LAW, I AM FORMALLY DEMANDING DELETION OF ANY AND ALL DEROGATORY OR UNVERIFIED CLAIMS. IF YOU CAN NOT IMMEDIATELY AND UNAMBIGUOUSLY CERTIFY EACH AND EVERY DATA POINT WITH FULL PHYSICAL PROOF, THEN YOU ARE KNOWINGLY VIOLATING MY RIGHTS. FAILURE TO COMPLY IS NOT JUST NEGLIGENCE IT IS INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-20 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
This is a follow-up complaint regarding XXXX XXXX XXXX Equifax / XXXX XXXX XXXX I previously filed a dispute and complaint under the FCRA ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ), but the bureau continues to ignore its obligations. The inaccurate accounts remain on my file despite clear statutory violations. As established in XXXX v. TransUnion ( XXXX ), XXXX ( XXXX ), and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ), such conduct is unlawful and has already resulted in significant liability for the credit bureaus. 

Accounts Still Inaccurate : CHARGE OFF - XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-20 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
You have reported inaccurate and unauthorized accounts on my credit report, which is a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681i ) requiring a proper reinvestigation of disputed items, and 1681e ( b ), which mandates maximum possible accuracy. These false entries are damaging and unjust, especially since Ive never opened or authorized these accounts. If you fail to investigate and correct this, I may pursue legal action under the FCRA and FDCPA ( 15 U.S. Code 1692e ) for deceptive and misleading reporting.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation