vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-17 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: MI

Complaint narrative:
This is now my new communication regarding the unauthorized and inaccurate items on my credit report. These entries were added without my consent, knowledge, or authorization. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) Section 605B ( a ), I am entitled to have these items removed within four business days, a list of disputed items. I insist on the immediate removal of the following erroneous items from my report XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$6300.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$650.00}

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 2025-02-17 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I have a goal of getting a house as soon as possible but the stuff on my credit report will really put me in trouble. Ive been trying to understand some instances why the credit bureaus may take some time to respond but this is so unprofessional. My name is XXXX XXXX and I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information. Please take note, it is me personally who is filling this. There is no third party involved. Please review the uploaded letters.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-17 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
I HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY THE EQUIFAX DATA BREACH. PER 15 USC 1681 C-2 STATES EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION 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. 

XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-17 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 recently reviewed a copy of my credit report and noticed I had fraudulent accounts on my report. Please remove these accounts from my report, they are hurting 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 2025-02-17 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
After inspecting my credit report, I noticed a mistakes. The three credit bureaus are required to validate this account per Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ).

Reporting unverified information without proof within the legal period is not allowed.

Please investigate and correct the account listed on my credit report : I appreciate your prompt action to update or correct these reporting accounts. If you do not comply with this request, immediate repair of the accounts is necessary. Thank You.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-17 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
After inspecting my credit report, I noticed a mistakes. The three credit bureaus are required to validate this account per Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ).

Reporting unverified information without proof within the legal period is not allowed.

Please investigate and correct the account listed on my credit report : I appreciate your prompt action to update or correct these reporting accounts. If you do not comply with this request, immediate repair of the accounts is necessary. Thank You.

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 2025-02-17 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I am submitting this complaint to formally challenge the errors in my credit report and request compensation from Experian for ongoing violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). My concerns are further substantiated by the recent lawsuit filed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ), which exposes Experian 's failure to thoroughly investigate consumer disputes and its improper reinsertion of incorrect information into consumer reports. 

The following discrepancies in my credit report demand prompt correction or removal : 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 2025-02-17 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Problem with a lender or other company charging your account — Transaction was not authorized
Company: Block, Inc.
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
Approximately {$1800.00} has fraudulent been taking out of my account XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. Customer service was no help at all.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
I am listing accounts below that have been reported inaccurately on my credit report. In compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and as a gesture of respect to the Federal Trade Commission Committee on accuracy and completeness of credit information I am formally writing in today to dispute negative information appearing on my credit. This incorrect information is greatly hindering me from getting the credit score I deserve and hopefully, this letter will resolve all the issues on my credit. I demand to see Verifiable Proof ( an original Consumer Contract with my Signature on it ) of the accounts listed below. Your failure to positively verify these accounts has hurt 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 2025-02-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
I am listing accounts below that have been reported inaccurately on my credit report. In compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and as a gesture of respect to the Federal Trade Commission Committee on accuracy and completeness of credit information I am formally writing in today to dispute negative information appearing on my credit. This incorrect information is greatly hindering me from getting the credit score I deserve and hopefully, this letter will resolve all the issues on my credit. I demand to see Verifiable Proof ( an original Consumer Contract with my Signature on it ) of the accounts listed below. Your failure to positively verify these accounts has hurt 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-17 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am submitting this complaint regarding three fraudulent accounts that have appeared on my Experian credit report as a result of identity theft : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ) I was a victim of a data breach, which compromised my personal information. In response to this identity theft, I filed an FTC Identity Theft Report, had it notarized, and uploaded it to Experian along with my dispute request, as required under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2. Despite providing all necessary documentation, Experian ignored my request and failed to remove the fraudulent accounts from my report.

Under the FCRA, 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), credit reporting agencies are required to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation of disputed information. Additionally, per 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ( a ), I have the right to request the blocking of information resulting from identity theft when proper proof is provided, which I have done. Experians failure to comply with these legal obligations is a direct violation of federal law.

Furthermore, Experian has an ongoing lawsuit regarding a data breach that compromised millions of consumers personal information. Given that I have been affected by multiple data breaches, Experians negligence in properly handling identity theft disputes puts me at further financial risk. 

I am requesting that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) intervene and ensure that Experian complies with federal law by removing these fraudulent accounts immediately and updating my credit file accordingly. Additionally, I seek accountability for their failure to follow proper dispute procedures, as required by the FCRA. 

Please take urgent action to resolve 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 2025-02-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I have a goal of getting a house as soon as possible but the stuff on my credit report will really put me in trouble. This is XXXX XXXX XXXX do not refute my complaint by stating that I filed this by some other means than myself. There is no third party involved. The stuff on my credit report is wrong and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports I never gave any written consent to report anything on my consumer reports no consent is fraud. Please take necessary actions for my complaint, Ive been very patient on 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 2025-02-17 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
I recently reviewed my credit report and found some accounts with inaccurate payment history, dates of account open/closed, account status, & account history. These accounts were different on my Experian, Equifax, & TransUnion.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-17 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
I recently reviewed my credit report and found some accounts with inaccurate payment history, dates of account open/closed, account status, & account history. These accounts were different on my Experian, Equifax, & TransUnion.

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 2025-02-17 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of XXXX. The information listed below, which appears on my credit report, is the result of that XXXX. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-17 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Opening an account — Unable to open an account
Company: UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Im a veteran and Ive applied for USAA and they have denied my account

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 2025-02-17 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: AL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute inaccurate or incomplete information on my credit report that is being reported by Equifax.The disputed entry relates to, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 are inaccurately reported and do not reflect the correct status of my credit history. Despite my previous efforts to dispute these accounts with the respective entities, the inaccurate information remains on my credit report. This ongoing issue is a direct violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), and I am asserting that this situation reflects negligence and non-compliance under Section XXXX of the FCRA. 
Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically Section XXXX, I have the right to dispute information that I believe to be inaccurate, and your organization is required to investigate and respond within a reasonable timeframe. Despite my previous attempts to dispute this matter and your failure to conduct an adequate investigation or provide a satisfactory resolution, the incorrect information remains on my credit report. This is a clear violation of the provisions outlined in the FCRA. 
I formally demand that you review the disputed information immediately, investigate it thoroughly, and provide me with a written response that includes the findings of your investigation. If you can not verify the disputed information or if it is shown to be inaccurate, I expect it to be removed from my credit report promptly. 
Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt and satisfactory response.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
This notice is to inform you that you are unlawfully reporting unauthorized inquiries on my consumer reports. I have not given you permission to access my credit profile and you have no permissible purpose by law to contact third parties with my private or personal information. I have not initiated any transaction with these companies. Furthermore, I do not have an account as defined under XXXX XXXX. XXXX ( XXXX ) for review or collection. Pursuant to XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Any person who knowingly and willfully obtains information on a consumer from a consumer reporting agency under false pretenses shall be fined under XXXX XXXX, imprisoned for not more than XXXX years, or both. By willfully violating the FCRA, I am willing to settle your civil liability damages I have suffered as a result of your violation for {$1000.00} pursuant to FCRA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX when doing your proper investigation, it MUST be accurate and complete, please attach ALL evidence showing these inquiries are mine and also attach the original contract that will prove. This is NOT a request for verification or proof of my mailing address, but a request for VALIDATION made pursuant to the above-named Title and Section. I respectfully request your offices provide me with competent evidence that these are my inquiries. I have account with these companies. The following inquiries are listed on my consumer reports are false and inaccurate : XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX  Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : XXXX XXXX, XXXX credit reports listed below with the dates attached to inquiries that does not show open accounts on these dates. I do not contact these companies by law if there is not account attached to these date and companies and there is no proof of validation give to me the consumer they must be removed immediately required by law. I am also a victim of the Equifax data breach, and I will be attaching proof of that as well

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 2025-02-17 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
Upon reviewing my credit report, I discovered several unauthorized hard inquiries that I do not recognize. I contacted the credit bureaus to dispute these hard inquiries and requested their removal. Unfortunately, the credit bureaus refused to remove them off my credit report. This issue is causing undue stress and is negatively affecting my financial standing

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 2025-02-17 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: AL

Complaint narrative:
Upon reviewing my credit report, I discovered several unauthorized hard inquiries that I do not recognize. I contacted the credit bureaus to dispute these hard inquiries and requested their removal. Unfortunately, the credit bureaus refused to remove them off my credit report. This issue is causing undue stress and is negatively affecting my financial standing

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 2025-02-17 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
TransUnion Dispute # XXXX XX/XX/XXXX = dispute submitted XX/XX/XXXX = dispute resolved I submitted a dispute through TransUnion for a 30 day late payment from XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX. The dispute was resolved and the 30 day late payment was deleted from my credit profile on XX/XX/XXXX. On XX/XX/XXXX the disputed item was reinserted on my credit profile.

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 2025-02-17 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
Subject : Dispute of Debt Reporting on Credit Report Dear Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, I am writing to formally dispute a debt that is being reported on my credit report, which I am unsure belongs to me. Despite my attempts to obtain validation of this debt, it continues to negatively impact my credit score.

Details of the Complaint : Debt Collector/Creditor MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT XXXX Account Number ( if available ) : [ Insert Account Number ] Amount of Debt : {$610.00} Credit Bureaus Reporting the Debt : [ XXXX, XXXX, XXXX ] Issues with the Debt : 1. I do not recognize this debt and have no recollection of incurring it.

2. I have requested debt validation from the creditor/collection agency, but I have not received sufficient proof that this debt is mine.

3. The continued reporting of this debt is unfairly damaging my credit score and causing financial hardship.

Requested Resolution : I request that the CFPB investigate this matter and require the creditor/collection agency to provide proper validation of the debt. 
If they can not verify the debt with legally sufficient proof, I request that it be removed from my credit report immediately. 
I also request that any credit reporting agencies update my credit file accordingly. 

I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and look forward to your response. Please feel free to contact me at XXXX or XXXX for any further information. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation