vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-03 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau P.O. Box 27170 Washington , DC 20038 Subject : Complaint Against Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion for Improper Reporting of Bankruptcy Information Dear CFPB, I am submitting this formal complaint against Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion for willfully and negligently violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. by inaccurately reporting a bankruptcy on my consumer credit report without proper verification or compliance with federal law. 



On XX/XX/year>, I received an official letter from the United States Bankruptcy XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX Florida ( copy attached ). The XXXX XXXX XXXX clearly states that the bankruptcy court does not report or transmit bankruptcy records or any other information directly to credit reporting agencies. The XXXX further explains that bankruptcy case data is available only through PACER ( a public records system ), and the XXXX itself does not furnish information to credit bureaus. 



This makes it clear that any bankruptcy information appearing on my consumer reports was obtained through third-party data miners, not from the Court itself. As a result, the credit bureaus have : Failed to maintain reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information they report, in violation of 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ).

Failed to properly reinvestigate and remove inaccurate or unverifiable information upon my dispute, in violation of 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ).

Published defamatory and damaging information about me without a permissible purpose under 15 U.S.C. 1681b, causing harm to my creditworthiness, employment opportunities, and financial standing. 




The inaccurate reporting of this bankruptcy has caused me significant harm, including denial of credit and higher costs of borrowing. The FCRA requires the credit bureaus to only report accurate, verifiable information, yet in this case they have relied on unverified third-party data contrary to federal law and the Courts own statements. 



Relief Requested : I respectfully request that the CFPB : Investigate the conduct of Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion regarding their acquisition and reporting of bankruptcy information. 
Compel the credit bureaus to immediately delete the bankruptcy entry from my consumer credit reports as it is unverified and inaccurate. 
Impose any appropriate fines, penalties, or corrective measures to ensure compliance with the FCRA and prevent further harm to consumers. 




I have attached a copy of the letter from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for your review, which confirms that the Court did not furnish my information to any credit bureau. 



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 2025-10-03 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: MD

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of identity theft and this is my official statement of the crime. These items do not belong to me and they need to be removed from my credit report. I have filed an official complaint with the FTC on this date. All other legal and government agencies have been officially notified under the FCFIA and the fraud entries must be removed immediately, or further legal action will be taken against the credit bureaus. Thank you in advance.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-03 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of identity theft and this is my official statement of the crime. These items do not belong to me and they need to be removed from my credit report. I have filed an official complaint with the FTC on this date. All other legal and government agencies have been officially notified under the FCFIA and the fraud entries must be removed immediately, or further legal action will be taken against the credit bureaus. Thank you in advance.

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 2025-10-03 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to advise that I am a victim of XXXX. For your convenience and reference, I have attached supporting documents that substantiate my claim. The information listed below, that is currently listed on my credit report is a result of that XXXX. 
INQUIRIES : XXXX XXXX XX/XX/year>

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 2025-10-03 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:
I am addressing the issue with regarding the noncompliance. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not, that is considered identity theft. As per the Fair Credit Reporting Act, particularly under 15 U.S.C. 1681n, there exists statutory civil liability for willful noncompliance. This provision stipulates that any person who willfully fails to comply with consumer protection requirements may be liable to the affected consumer for damages, including potential punitive measures and reimbursement of legal costs. This underscores the importance of addressing and rectifying this matter promptly and responsibly.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-03 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: LEXISNEXIS
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
Pursuant to 15 U.S. code 1681b ( 2 ). A consumer reporting agency may only furnish a consumer report with the written instructions of the consumer to who it relates. I declare that I am a Consumer '' did not give any consent or authorization for anyone to furnish, convey or report any of my consumer information. This is abusive practice pursuant to 15 USC 1692 ( a ) as this is damaging my reputation, causing marital instability, to the loss of jobs and the invasion of my individual privacy.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-03 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: CA

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

1681c2 ) that you, the TransUnion credit reporting agencys block the information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft, and fraud within four business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurateand false information consist of personal credit card accounts, auto loans, personal loansand open end unsecured consumer accounts as follows : INQUIRIES : XX/XX/XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-03 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: Early Warning Services, LLC
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
CFPB Complaint Early Warning Services and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Identity Theft, Unlawful Reinsertion, Improper Block Rescission ) Complainant : XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXXXXXX ConsumerXX/XX/XXXXXXXX | EWS Dispute Case ID : XXXX Contact : Phone : XXXX Email : XXXX SSN ( Last XXXX ) : XXXX Summary of what happened : - I am a victim of identity theft. I submitted an FTC Identity Theft Report ( Report No. XXXX ) and documentation to Early Warning Services ( EWS ) and requested an identity-theft block under FCRA 605B . 
- On XX/XX/XXXX, EWS notified me that identity-theft information was blocked. 
- On XX/XX/XXXX, EWS sent a letter stating the block was rescinded and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( NFCU ) items were reinserted because XXXX information was allegedly 'accurate and complete. ' - I did not receive the required five-business-day reinsertion notice ( s ) identifying the furnisher and my rights as required by FCRA 611 ( a ) ( 5 ) ( B ). 
- My EWS file shows XXXX XXXX accounts, including one that had a prior 'Consumer Removed Date : XX/XX/XXXX, ' later reappearing indicating deletion followed by reinsertion without proper notice. 

Laws and obligations at issue : - FCRA 605B : CRAs must block identity-theft information with proper documentation. Any rescission must fit statutory grounds ( e.g., material misrepresentation, failure to provide requested info, discovery that the consumer obtained services ) and should be disclosed with specificity. A conclusory assertion of 'accuracy ' from the furnisher is not a listed rescission ground. 
- FCRA 611 ( a ) ( 5 ) ( B ) : Reinserted information requires furnisher certification and written notice to the consumer within five business days with furnisher contact details.

- FCRA 623 : Furnishers may not report information they know or have reasonable cause to believe is the result of identity theft and must conduct reasonable investigations when notified by a CRA. 

Harm and impact : - Reinsertion of identity-theft items has impaired my ability to open or maintain accounts and risks further denials and reputational harm. I am incurring time burden and potential out-of-pocket costs to correct my file.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-03 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I respectfully request the removal 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. PLEASE BLOCK AND REMOVE

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-03 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:
THESE ACCOUNTS DO NOT BELONG TO ME AND ARE NEGATIVELY IMPACTING MY CREDIT REPUTATION. PLEASE REMOVE THEM FROM MY CREDIT REPORT, AS THEY ARE A RESULT OF IDENTITY THEFT. 

INQUIRIES : XXXX XX/XX/year>

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 2025-10-03 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: AZ

Complaint narrative:
Dear Equifax 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-03 00:00:00
Product: Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan — Installment loan
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: Upstart Holdings, Inc.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I sent Upstart a letter disputing their reporting of late payments on my credit report. The letter was sent certified with a signature required and I have proof of delivery. It's been over three months and they haven't updated my credit report as disputed, which they're required to do according to 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( a ) ( 3 ). This is a clear violation of my rights under FCRA and showcased in both XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Old information reappears or never goes away
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
I was first made aware of this account in XXXX when I tried to apply for an apartment and my credit showed a delinquent American Express card I never applied for or consented to have opened on my behalf. I let American Express know immediately and they never provided me an application or an address that the account was opened with. American Express charged off the account later that year and proceeded to ruin my credit for the last nearly 6 years. The account was removed from my credit earlier this year then added back as an active but closed account with a credit limit below the balance and shows currently past due/closed. This account is NOT MINE and was opened fraudulently. I never consented to any charges or used this account for any goods or services. Please remove this account from my profile and send me a letter confirming the removal to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX NV XXXX. Thank you! XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
THESE ARE INACCURATE ITEMS. IT STILL SHOWS AS LATE

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 2025-10-03 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
ACCORDING TO 15 USC 1681I - EXPERIAN, EQUIFAX, AND TRANSUNION HAVE 30 DAYS TO INVESTIGATE AND SEND ME THE RESULTS. 

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. These accounts violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 



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15 U.S.C 1681 section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish any 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 of 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-03 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
ACCORDING TO 15 USC 1681I - EXPERIAN, EQUIFAX, AND TRANSUNION HAVE 30 DAYS TO INVESTIGATE AND SEND ME THE RESULTS. 

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. These accounts violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 



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15 U.S.C 1681 section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish any 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 of 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 2025-10-03 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
Under 15 U.S.C. 1681b ( a ) ( 2 ), consumer reporting agencies are strictly prohibited from furnishing consumer credit information without explicit consent from the consumer. I affirm that I did not consent to the furnishing or reporting of the following items : XXXX XXXX XXXX TransUnion XXXX XXXX XXXX TransUnion XXXX XXXX XXXX TransUnion XXXX XXXX XXXX TransUnion XXXX XXXX XXXX TransUnion XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Experian XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Experian XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Experian XXXX XXXX XXXX  Experian XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Experian XXXX XXXX Experian XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Experian XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Experian XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Experian XXXX XXXX XXXX Experian XXXX XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX Equifax Despite my lawful request, you have continued to report collection activities without furnishing the required verification or providing documentation such as a judgment.

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 2025-10-03 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute the validity and continued reporting of a collection account listed by XXXX on my credit report. Upon reviewing my credit file in preparation for purchasing a home, I was alarmed to find this collection still being reported. I previously held an account with XXXX, which I canceled in accordance with their procedures. I received written confirmation via email that the cancellation had been processed, and at no time was I notified of any outstanding balance. The first and only notice I received regarding a balance came from my mortgage lender, after they pulled my credit report as part of the loan approval process. This unexpected and erroneous entry has not only jeopardized my ability to close on my home loan, but it has also negatively affected my credit standing. Furthermore, the balance in question has since been paid, and I was advised that the account would be removed from my credit report. Its continued presence is both inaccurate and harmful. Accordingly,

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 2025-10-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
The personal information on my credit report were outdated.

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