vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-06 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, MI XXXX XX/XX/XXXX TransUnion LLC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, PA XXXX Subject : Formal Credit Dispute Regarding Improper Investigation and Request for Removal of Inaccurate Derogatory Trade Lines Dear TransUnion Dispute Team, I am writing to formally dispute multiple inaccuracies on my credit report and to express serious concerns regarding TransUnion 's failure to properly investigate my past disputes. The recent CFPB complaint against XXXX ( XX/XX/XXXX ) underscores industry-wide deficiencies in handling credit disputes, and I believe similar issues exist with TransUnion 's dispute processes, including : Failure to conduct adequate investigations when consumers report inaccuracies.

Automated processes that result in incomplete or cursory reviews. 
Re-insertion of previously removed inaccurate information without proper notifications. 
Specific Issues and Requests : Inadequate Dispute Investigations : Despite prior submissions, TransUnion has failed to provide clear or comprehensive resolutions to my disputes, which has negatively impacted my financial standing. 

Derogatory Trade Lines : I am not the primary account holder on the following derogatory trade lines, and they should be removed immediately : XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX with FCRA Requirements : Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), TransUnion must ensure accurate reporting and conduct thorough investigations into consumer disputes. I request a detailed review of all previous disputes and prompt removal of inaccurate or unverifiable information from my credit report. 

Notification of Re-Insertions : If any previously removed negative information has been re-inserted, I demand immediate notification as required by the FCRA, along with supporting documentation. 

Requested Resolution : Remove all inaccurate derogatory trade lines where I am not the primary account holder. 
Provide a comprehensive review of prior disputes, along with documented outcomes and supporting evidence. 
Ensure compliance with investigative procedures mandated by federal law. 
Please respond within the legally required timeframe and provide written confirmation of the corrective actions taken. If this matter is not properly resolved, I will be left with no option but to pursue further action. 

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. 

Sincerely, 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-06 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: MA

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 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ) Accuracy of Reports. This statute mandates that consumer reporting agencies must follow reasonable procedures to ensure the maximum possible accuracy of the information they report. 

Furthermore, under 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 5 ) Treatment of Inaccurate or Unverifiable Information, 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 collectors. 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.

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 2025-02-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
Instances of reporting unauthorized activity have occurred multiple times. It is crucial to remove any unauthorized items within four business days. This process requires providing adequate proof of identity, submitting an identity theft report, identifying relevant details, and confirming that the activity is unrelated to any of my transactions. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NY XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NY XXXX ( Original Creditor : ) XXXX Balance : {$1500.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-06 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 recently received a copy of my credit report, and I noticed some accounts on my consumer report that should not be on there. Please help me to validate the misreporting on my credit report and remove the inaccurate information found in my credit file.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-06 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 recently received a copy of my credit report, and I noticed some accounts on my consumer report that should not be on there. Please help me to validate the misreporting on my credit report and remove the inaccurate information found in my credit file.

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 2025-02-06 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:
please check the information concerning the equifax data breach below in attachments

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-06 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:
PLEASE BLOCK AND REMOVE I respectfully request the elimination of these incorrect accounts from my credit report, as I never authorized their inclusion. It is crucial that you promptly remove this misleading information from my records.

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 2025-02-06 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: AZ

Complaint narrative:
Subject : Request for Investigation and Removal of Incorrect Repossession from My Credit Report Dear Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, I am writing to formally dispute the repossession listed on my credit report by XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, which is being improperly reported by the three major credit bureaus. Despite my efforts to correct this inaccurate reporting, the credit bureaus have refused to remove the erroneous information, negatively affecting my creditworthiness. 
Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) ( 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ), furnishers of credit information, such as XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX , are required to provide only accurate and verifiable information to credit reporting agencies. If an item is inaccurate, unverifiable, or outdated, it must be removed or corrected. Additionally, under 15 U.S.C. 1681i, credit reporting agencies must conduct a proper investigation when a consumer disputes inaccurate information. Their continued failure to remove or correct this information violates my rights under federal law. 
I have previously disputed this repossession directly with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and the credit bureaus, but they have failed to take appropriate action. Since this information is incorrect and does not reflect the true status of my account, I request that the CFPB investigate this matter and take the necessary steps to enforce compliance with consumer protection laws. 
Please advise me on the next steps in resolving this issue. I appreciate your prompt attention to ensuring that my credit report accurately reflects my financial history. You may contact me at [ Your Phone Number ] or [ Your Email ] for any updates or further information. 
Sincerely,

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-06 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: AZ

Complaint narrative:
According to FCRA, flawed on dispute practices and software coding, along with other failures, has caused false or incomplete information to remain on thousands of consumer reports that Equifax furnished to third parties. The FCRA found that Equifax Information Services violated the federal fair Credit Reporting by failing to conduct sufficient dispute investigations and ensure the maximum possible accuracy of the reported data. They forward data often fails to adequately communicate the full scope of the FCRA which requires consumer agencies to investigate the accuracy of disputed information and takes steps to ensure consumers ' credit reports are accurate. FCRA violated the laws by using ineffective systems and flawed processes, and excessively deferring to furnishers to address disputes. I felt that FCRA reported my credit and failed to inadequately communicate the full scope of the problem. I would like for these following account to be removed immediately from my credit report. Accounts # XXXX XXXX  : XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX  : XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-06 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: GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the fair credit Reporting act convergent Account # XXXX, has violated my rights. 
15 USC 1681 Section 602 States I have the right to privacy.

15 USC 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions.

15 USC 1666B : A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card XXXX account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for XXXX and purpose.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-06 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute fraudulent information on my credit report pursuant to 15 U.S.C 1681c-2 and to request that this information be blocked. I have enclosed a copy my Police Report/FTC identity theft report ( FTC REPORT XXXX : XXXX ) to support my identity theft claim. Under 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 when a consumer submits an identity theft report, credit reporting agencies must block any information identified by the consumer as resulting from identity theft within four business days. 
To following information on my credit report is the result of identity theft and should be blocked : Accounts : XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XX/XX/year> As required by 15 U.S.C 1681c-2, please block this fraudulent information from my credit report immediately. This information should be blocked for one year, at which point i may request an extension of the block. During the block, you may not report no longer contains any fraudulent information. Several times I have called the bureau reporting these fraudulent accounts in my report and CREDIT BUREAU has not wanted to give me a solution to this problem where I am being totally affected to be able to acquire a new house for my children, these collections were eliminated and not verified by others bureaus I don't understand how they usually say that these accounts are mine, I have requested contracts from this company with my information and for more than 60 days I have not received any response from them, please help me immediately delete these accounts. Here I add the FTC report, hoping that you make a better decision in my situation, thank you

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-06 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: IN

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA XXXX ( XXXX U.S.C. XXXX ) that you, the Bureau 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. This fraudulent, inaccurate, and false information consists of : Account name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. All of the aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theftandfraud.

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 2025-02-06 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: IN

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA XXXX ( XXXX U.S.C. XXXX ) that you, the Bureau 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. This fraudulent, inaccurate, and false information consists of : Account name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. All of the aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theftandfraud.

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 2025-02-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX I checked my credit report and noticed a charge - off from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX account number XXXX that was charged - off in XX/XX/XXXX that is continuing to show a charge - off status every month since, and I never received a 1099 - C from this account. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act 15 U.S.C. 1681- e [ b ] - Maximum Possible Accuracy, and 15 U.S.C . - 1681- g. With this account being charged- off and reporting every month since XX/XX/XXXX is an error, because a charge- off should be reported as income on my 1099-c not debt on my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-06 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: OR

Complaint narrative:
Experian has failed to fulfill its legal obligation under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation of disputed information on my credit report, leaving inaccurate or unverifiable accounts unresolved. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) has recently filed a lawsuit against Experian, 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 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 's 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-06 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: AR

Complaint narrative:
Recently Ive been reviewing my credit report and noticed some unauthorized Fradualent accounts. Please remove these as they hindering my ability to obtain credit.

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 2025-02-06 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
Experian has failed to fulfill its legal obligation under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation of disputed information on my credit report, leaving inaccurate or incomplete items unresolved. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) has recently filed a lawsuit against Experian, alleging systemic issues such as failing to adequately notify consumers of dispute outcomes. These failures align with my experience, where Experian 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 's inaction violates federal law and my rights. This also includes same measure of actions with TransUnion and Equifax.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-06 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: MS

Complaint narrative:
From XXXX XXXX XX/XX/year> I asked the credit bureau to investigate all matter and remove any inaccurate or unauthorized entries from my credit report within 30 days. I file a claim regarding the improper use of my credit and the resulting impact on my credit report. After reviewing my credit report, I found that there are payments listed that I was not aware of.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation