vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-22 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: DE

Complaint narrative:
The MCM XXXX continues to send unsolicited debt collections letters with no name to my place of worship, Disturbing the practice of my religious beliefs. They purchased a debt with obviously the wrong information leading me to believe they have no proper chain of title or right to collect any debt.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-21 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: PR

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act, the list of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681.

The accounts below have violated my rights.

15 U.S.C. 1681 section 602A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C. 1681 section 604 a Section 2L It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an 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 ) ( a ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate. 

Delete the account below : XXXX XXXX - XX/XX/year>2025 2025

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-21 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: NJ

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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-22 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
Reporting ads Charge Off not accurate 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 2025-07-21 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: UT

Complaint narrative:
Recently | looked at a copy of my credit report and noticed several inaccuracies on my account. This account is hurting my ability to obtain credit. It is my understanding that you will investigate these items for me to ensure accuracy Here is the item I am asking you to verify as accurate XXXX account [ 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-21 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Opening an account — Unable to open an account
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
Im writing to request assistance regarding an issue that has been affecting my ability to open a bank account or apply for any credit cards. I was recently informed by a bank representative that my application was denied due to something related to fraud. I want to clarify that I have absolutely no connection to any fraudulent activity. 

I am a young student trying to build my financial foundation, and this situation has made it extremely difficult for me to move forward. I dont understand where this issue is coming from, and I kindly ask for your help in reviewing my record and guiding me on how to resolve this matter. 

Please let me know what steps I need to take to clear my name and be able to access basic banking services.

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 2025-07-21 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: DC

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair credit Reporting Act, the following accounts listed in the attachments have violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. I would like to assert that no permissible purpose under 15 USC 1681b ( 2 ) has been established and under the Fair Credit Reporting Act this must be established.

15 U.S.C 6802 ( a ) A financial institution may not, directly or through any affiliate, disclose to a non affiliated third party any nonpublic personal information. 15 U.S.C 6802 ( b ) ( 1 ) A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless ( A ) such financial institution clearly and conspicuously discloses to the consumer, in writing or in electronic form or other form permitted by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title, that such information may be disclosed to such third party ; ( B ) the consumer is given the opportunity, before the time that such information is initially disclosed, to direct that such information not be disclosed to such third party ; and ( C ) the consumer is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option. 

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C section 604 A Section 2 : States a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an 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 7 years. 

15 U.S.C 1666b ( a ) Time to make payments, A credit may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose 15 U.S.C 1681s-2 ( a ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

15 U.S. Code 1681i ) : You have the right to dispute any information on your credit report that is inaccurate, incomplete, outdated, or unverifiable.

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 2025-07-21 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: AL

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair credit Reporting Act, the following accounts listed in the attachments have violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. I would like to assert that no permissible purpose under 15 USC 1681b ( 2 ) has been established and under the Fair Credit Reporting Act this must be established.

15 U.S.C 6802 ( a ) A financial institution may not, directly or through any affiliate, disclose to a non affiliated third party any nonpublic personal information. 15 U.S.C 6802 ( b ) ( 1 ) A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless ( A ) such financial institution clearly and conspicuously discloses to the consumer, in writing or in electronic form or other form permitted by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title, that such information may be disclosed to such third party ; ( B ) the consumer is given the opportunity, before the time that such information is initially disclosed, to direct that such information not be disclosed to such third party ; and ( C ) the consumer is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option.

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C section 604 A Section 2 : States a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an 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 7 years.

15 U.S.C 1666b ( a ) Time to make payments, A credit may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose 15 U.S.C 1681s-2 ( a ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

15 U.S. Code 1681i ) : You have the right to dispute any information on your credit report that is inaccurate, incomplete, outdated, or unverifiable.

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 2025-07-21 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: MI

Complaint narrative:
To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally dispute the reporting of a XXXX XXXX  bankruptcy currently listed on my credit file. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681a ( 4 ), consumer reporting agencies must operate with fairness, impartiality, and respect for privacy in handling consumer data.

Upon review, I believe this bankruptcy entry is either : Inaccurately reported, Outdated or unverifiable, Or being disclosed in a manner inconsistent with federal reporting standards.

I hereby request that you : Provide detailed documentation proving the accuracy and completeness of this bankruptcy record ; Identify the original source of this information and confirm whether it was obtained directly from the court ( as courts do not furnish data to credit bureaus ) ; Investigate the legality and compliance of this entry under the FCRA, including whether it meets the requirements for verified, permissible purpose-based reporting.

If you can not fully verify the record 's accuracy within the legally required timeframe, the information must be deleted immediately in compliance with 15 U.S.C. 1681i.

Please provide me with a written response of your findings and a revised copy of my credit report. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-21 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: MI

Complaint narrative:
To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally dispute the reporting of a XXXX XXXX  bankruptcy currently listed on my credit file. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681a ( 4 ), consumer reporting agencies must operate with fairness, impartiality, and respect for privacy in handling consumer data.

Upon review, I believe this bankruptcy entry is either : Inaccurately reported, Outdated or unverifiable, Or being disclosed in a manner inconsistent with federal reporting standards.

I hereby request that you : Provide detailed documentation proving the accuracy and completeness of this bankruptcy record ; Identify the original source of this information and confirm whether it was obtained directly from the court ( as courts do not furnish data to credit bureaus ) ; Investigate the legality and compliance of this entry under the FCRA, including whether it meets the requirements for verified, permissible purpose-based reporting.

If you can not fully verify the record 's accuracy within the legally required timeframe, the information must be deleted immediately in compliance with 15 U.S.C. 1681i.

Please provide me with a written response of your findings and a revised copy of my credit report. 

Sincerely, 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 2025-07-21 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, IL XXXX SSN : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX : XX/XX/XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX Experian XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX Subject : Final Demand for Verification, Flow Sheet, and XXXX for Inaccurate Accounts To Whom It May Concern, This letter is a formal dispute and legal demand for full verification of the following accounts appearing on my Experian credit report. This is being submitted under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ). 

Accounts in Dispute : XXXX  XXXX Acct # : XXXX Late Payment {$510.00} XXXX XXXX  Acct # : XXXX Late Payment {$3900.00} XXXX Acct # : XXXX Late Payment {$1200.00} XXXX XXXX Acct # : XXXX Late Payment {$0.00} XXXX  XXXX Acct # : XXXX Charge-off {$4600.00XXXX XXXX Acct # : XXXX Charge-off {$1500.00} Per FCRA 15 U.S.C. 1681i, you are obligated to conduct a complete and manual reinvestigation of these accounts. I am formally instructing you not to use e-Oscar or any automated system. A computer program does not meet the legal standard of a reasonable investigation. 

You are required to provide : The first and last name, job title, and direct contact information of the person ( s ) who verified each item.

A detailed flow sheet outlining how each item was verified step by step.

A copy of the original signed contract or agreement.

A complete payment and billing history from the original creditor.

A copy of the 1099-C Cancellation of Debt form for any account marked as charge-off.

Understanding the Law on 1099-C : Under IRS guidelines , if a creditor charges off a debt exceeding {$600.00}, they are legally required to file a 1099-C with the IRS and send a copy to the consumer. If I never received a 1099-C, then the debt was not legally canceled. That means reporting it as a charge-off is both inaccurate and a violation of FCRA and IRS compliance XXXX 

You are legally responsible for ensuring any item on my report is : Accurate Verifiable Fully documented Properly sourced Not Acceptable : Verified without documentation is not verification. 
Meets FCRA guidelines is a generic response and is unacceptable. 
Using e-Oscar is a clear violation of the law when I explicitly demand manual reinvestigation. 
You have 30 days from receipt of this letter to respond with : Full documentation Flow sheet Verification party contact Original signed agreement 1099-C copies ( for charge-offs ) Failure to do so will result in : Formal complaints with the CFPB, FTC, and Illinois Attorney General Legal action for FCRA violations, negligent reporting, and emotional/financial damages This letter will be documented and retained for future legal use. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : XX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-21 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: KY

Complaint narrative:
I've recently received a copy of my credit report and noticed several inaccuracies and unauthorized accounts/information reporting to my credit report. These remarks have been detrimental to my life and credit health.

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 2025-07-21 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: KY

Complaint narrative:
I've recently received a copy of my credit report and noticed several inaccuracies and unauthorized accounts/information reporting to my credit report. These remarks have been detrimental to my life and credit health.

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 2025-07-21 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
This is a follow-up to my previous written dispute regarding fraudulent accounts and inquiries appearing on my consumer report. Per FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), you are required to block all information resulting from identity theft within four business days of receipt.

The following accounts and inquiries do NOT belong to me and were obtained fraudulently without my consent : INQUIRIES : XXXX XXXX  Date : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX  Date : 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 2025-07-21 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I kindly request that you investigate this matter and correct or remove the inaccurate information from my credit report as required under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Please inform me of the outcome of your investigation and provide an updated copy of my credit report once the necessary corrections 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-21 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: MO

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

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 2025-07-21 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: MO

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

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 2025-07-21 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 previously notified the credit bureaus that I am a victim of identity theft. The bureaus removed the fraudulent names and addresses but put the fraudulent accounts back on my credit report

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-21 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:
I previously notified the credit bureaus that I am a victim of identity theft. The bureaus removed the fraudulent names and addresses but put the fraudulent accounts back on my credit report

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