vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-26 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding unauthorized accounts appearing on my credit report. Despite my repeated attempts to have these accounts removed, they persist, causing significant damage to my financial reputation and well-being. The accounts in question are in clear violation of 15 USC 1681b regarding permissible purposes. It is evident that the credit bureaus have no permissible purpose to report these fraudulent items without my explicit consent. Please see attached file for these items I am complaining.

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 2025-08-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: WI

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding the inaccurate reporting of a late payment on my credit report by credit bureaus. The presence of this late payment inaccurately reflects my payment history, as I have consistently paid my bills on time. This discrepancy constitutes a billing error, violating my rights under the Fair Credit Billing Act, 15 USC 1666B. According to this law, consumers have the right to dispute and seek correction of billing errors, which include inaccuracies in payment reporting.

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 2025-08-26 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: WI

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding the inaccurate reporting of a late payment on my credit report by credit bureaus. The presence of this late payment inaccurately reflects my payment history, as I have consistently paid my bills on time. This discrepancy constitutes a billing error, violating my rights under the Fair Credit Billing Act, 15 USC 1666B. According to this law, consumers have the right to dispute and seek correction of billing errors, which include inaccuracies in payment reporting.

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 2025-08-26 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
Date : XX/XX/year> I am filing this complaint against TransUnion regarding an unauthorized hard inquiry reported on my credit file. This inquiry was neither authorized by me nor connected to any credit application. TransUnion failed to verify its legitimacy before including it on my report, violating the FCRA. 

Details of the Unauthorized Inquiry : Company Name ( as reported ) : XXXX Inquiry Date : XX/XX/year> Type : Hard Inquiry ( Finance/Personal ) Bureau : TransUnion Grounds for Complaint XXXX XXXX. No Authorization/ No Permissible Purpose I never applied for credit or authorized RDMSR to access my credit file. 

Under FCRA XXXX ( a ), a consumer reporting agency may only furnish a report if there is a permissible purpose, such as a credit application. This standard was not met. 


XXXX. Failure of Reasonable Procedures TransUnion is obligated under FCRA XXXX ( a ) to follow reasonable procedures to ensure inquiries are only posted when lawfully permissible. Allowing this unauthorized inquiry shows a failure of compliance. 


XXXX. Direct Harm Caused This unauthorized inquiry has negatively impacted my credit score and my ability to secure necessary housing and credit. 

It has caused stress, wasted time, and financial harm as I must dispute something I never initiated. 

Requested Relief : XXXX. Immediate Removal of the XXXX inquiry dated XX/XX/year> from my TransUnion credit report. 


XXXX. Written Explanation from TransUnion regarding how this inquiry was allowed, including : Documentation of the permissible purpose claimed. 

The entitys certification of authorization. 



XXXX. CFPB XXXX I ask the CFPB to hold TransUnion accountable for allowing an unauthorized inquiry to appear on my report, and to take regulatory action if they fail to correct it. 

Closing Statement : This inquiry was unlawful and unauthorized. TransUnion has failed its duty under the FCRA to protect consumer data and ensure accuracy. I expect the CFPB to require immediate removal and hold TransUnion accountable. 

Respectfully submitted, 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 2025-08-26 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:
I am writing to dispute inaccurate address information appearing on my credit report. The following addresses are not mine and must be removed : 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Phone Numbers ( XXXX ) XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX These addresses do not belong to me and their inclusion is a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), which requires consumer reporting agencies to maintain complete and accurate information. Please remove these inaccurate addresses from my file and update my credit report accordingly. Enclosed are copies of my identification and proof of my current address to verify my correct information. I request that you investigate this matter promptly and provide me with an updated copy of my credit report once the changes have been made.

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 2025-08-26 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute inaccurate address information appearing on my credit report. The following addresses are not mine and must be removed : 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Phone Numbers ( XXXX ) XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX These addresses do not belong to me and their inclusion is a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), which requires consumer reporting agencies to maintain complete and accurate information. Please remove these inaccurate addresses from my file and update my credit report accordingly. Enclosed are copies of my identification and proof of my current address to verify my correct information. I request that you investigate this matter promptly and provide me with an updated copy of my credit report once the changes have been made.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-26 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:
I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding the inaccurate reporting of a late payment on my credit report by credit bureaus. The presence of this late payment inaccurately reflects my payment history, as I have consistently paid my bills on time. This discrepancy constitutes a billing error, violating my rights under the Fair Credit Billing Act, 15 USC 1666B. According to this law, consumers have the right to dispute and seek correction of billing errors, which include inaccuracies in payment reporting.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-26 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
To whom it may concern, I am writing to formally dispute the accounts reported on my consumer credit report, which are attributed to potential fraud or potential unauthorized activity, as indicated in the reference below : FCRA Section 604. I kindly request verifiable evidence bearing my signature/electronic signature. Please review this letter meticulously as it is submitted on my behalf. I have not authorized such actions, potentially constituting a violation of my consumer rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 604. I have previously contacted the relevant companies and have determined that these actions may have been undertaken without appropriate validation or original documentation from any of the reporting entities. Your prompt attention to this matter is greatly appreciated.

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 2025-08-26 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
To whom it may concern, I am writing to formally dispute the accounts reported on my consumer credit report, which are attributed to potential fraud or potential unauthorized activity, as indicated in the reference below : FCRA Section 604. I kindly request verifiable evidence bearing my signature/electronic signature. Please review this letter meticulously as it is submitted on my behalf. I have not authorized such actions, potentially constituting a violation of my consumer rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 604. I have previously contacted the relevant companies and have determined that these actions may have been undertaken without appropriate validation or original documentation from any of the reporting entities. Your prompt attention to this matter is greatly appreciated.

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 2025-08-26 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Auto debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
This is a formal dispute regarding a fraudulent account that has been inaccurately reported under my name. I did not initiate, authorize, or manage this account, and its inclusion is entirely misleading. Such reporting has harmed my financial reputation and created an unjust reflection of my credit history.

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 2025-08-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: RANDOLPH-BROOKS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Upon reviewing my credit reports, I noticed that Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union is reporting late payments for XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, and XX/XX/XXXX. These late payments are inaccurate and unverifiable. I have not received any original source documentation from the credit union showing when the payments were due, when they were made, and when they posted. Without this proof, these negative marks should not appear on my reports. 

Additionally, the reported late payments do not reflect my actual payment history, and I believe they were reported in error. I am requesting that the company investigate and provide documentation verifying the accuracy of these entries.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-26 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: PA

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 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 2025-08-26 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: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I discovered a charge-off account on my credit report that I believe is inaccurate and incomplete. Since noticing this, I have submitted multiple formal disputes to both the creditor/furnisher and the credit reporting agencies, requesting a thorough investigation and validation of the debt. Despite these repeated efforts, the creditor has failed to provide any substantive verification, such as the original signed contract, detailed payment history, or evidence that the debt is valid and belongs to me. 
Instead, I have only received generic or stall responses that do not address the specific issues I raised. The inaccurate charge-off status, incorrect balances, and inconsistent reporting continue to appear on my credit report, which is negatively impacting my credit score and financial opportunities. This ongoing failure to investigate and correct the errors violates my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), and related consumer protection laws.

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 2025-08-26 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Deposits and withdrawals
Company: SOFI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I deposited a check to my XXXX account so my account wouldnt be negative this is the second time this happened while trying to deposit my check. And they froze my account and Im unable to use the money I deposit for rent and my moving expenses and this is causing a huge issue for me and I cant believe this is the second time this is happening to me.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Problem with personal statement of dispute
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am filing a complaint against my loan servicer, XXXX, for inaccurately reporting multiple late payments on my credit report. 

I was repeatedly told by loan officers at XXXX that my accounts would be paused, placed in forbearance, or temporarily suspended. Based on their instructions, I believed no payments were due during these periods. However, they failed to process the pause correctly and never notified me by email, text, or phone that the loans had become delinquent. 

As a result, I was unaware of any issues until I reviewed my credit report and saw the late payments listed. I have attempted to dispute these inaccuracies directly with the credit bureaus and with XXXX, but the late payments remain, despite the fact that they are the result of internal error and poor communication by the loan servicer.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
My accounts was never late! I have had exceptional payment history with XXXX XXXX and all payments were placed on XXXX. This late payment that is reporting is a result on a systematic error on their end processing my payment. This was clearly a billing error made my the company and is not a reflection of my payment experience which violates USC Code 1681eb. This error has caused severe hard to my reputation, my character, my mode of living and to my family! I demand the late payment reported to be removed/updated. They are not in compliance with the following law. 15 USC 1666b and its requirements set the standards and the guidance for a creditor to treat a payment as late, yet they are reporting a payment as late and they did not comply with the law! 15 USC 1666b ( a ) Time to make payments A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose, unless the creditor has adopted reasonable procedures designed to ensure that each periodic statement including the information required by section 1637 ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than 21 days before the payment due date. I have requested proof that this information was mailed or delivered 21 days before the payment due date and this information was requested in good faith pursuant rule 1002 and It was never provided. This is unfair, illegal, fraudulent, and not equitable to me 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Other features, terms, or problems — Other problem
Company: Synovus Bank
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/year> I paid more than my balance due via bank pay at my bank they transfer the funds to the company directly. I always pay this way. Payment was for {$320.00}. With that my account should have had a positive balance. On XX/XX/year> I went to use my card to pay for my family 's gifts. I was declined at till. Embarrassed and not sure what to do I had to have my husband pay for what I had told them I was doing for them. The very next business day I reached out to be told I owed them the past balance due plus late fees. I never once have been late with them and mostly pay over balance due. We'll I went to the bank where we ( myself and the bank ) were on the phone with them and verified payment was made and processed successfully. I left the bank thinking everything was taken care of. But I was mistaken. I got a bill in the mail 2 months later with more late fees. I made another payment thru bank pay and same as XXXX like always it was accepted. So I went back to the bank and we called again where they told us they wanted us to submit documents proof and we did. From bank email and my own. They said it would be handled I called back a week later and they had not handled it and said there was nothing they could do. I went back to the bank and they called with me again and we sent them all the documents they asked for again to get the same run around. This happened XXXX different times. Then they closed my account and used the {$600.00} prepayment to pay to the charges they wrongfully charged me and are still charging me on a closed account I now have a balance due of almost {$200.00}.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Getting a credit card — Card opened without my consent or knowledge
Company: Atlanticus Services Corporation
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I got bill for $ XXXX a credit card I never applied for. 
XX/XX/year> Action taken. I talked to a rep that was foreign I could barely understand her words. I tried to explain to her that it is not me that fight for that card and it was not me that spent the money that she was saying that I owed her.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-26 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 am a victim of identity theft. I am writing to request that you remove the following Incorrect information from my credit report. Someone has used my personal information to obtain loans and credit cards. I have no idea how the theft took place, I also have no knowledge of any suspects. I did not consent to, authorize nor benefit from any of the following accounts. I also did not receive any money, goods, or services as a result of identity theft. Please investigate and remove all fraudulent inaccurate accounts as I have no knowledge of any of these accounts due to the Equifax data breaches or Identity theft.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation