vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-19 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: SC

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 response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-19 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:
Theres incorrect balances charge off thats still show a balance some accounts show someone else closed my account when I was the one who closed it. I wrote the credit agencies multi times regarding this matter.on my auto loan I paid the vehicles in full and on time as agreed. I had over mileage that was paid later after the cars were turned in- the loans were paid on time tho and is reporting as late payments which is incorrect. I have inquiries that I didnt authorize also.

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 2025-06-19 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am tired of your blatant violations of my rights under federal law. This is my SECOND and FINAL written demand regarding the inaccurate, unverifiable, and ILLEGALLY reported account ( XXXX ) listed below : Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX 15 USC 1692g ( b ) : Debt Validation Instruction : Provide documentation proving the validity of this debt, including the original creditor 's name and the breakdown of charges or DELETE this account immediately Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account XXXX : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX b ) : Debt Validation Instruction : Provide documentation proving the validity of this debt, including the original creditor 's name and the breakdown of charges or DELETE this account immediately Unauthorized inquiryXXXX Date of Inquiry : XX/XX/year> Delete at once

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-19 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
This letter is a formal notice of dispute under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) regarding inaccurately reported late payment dates on the above-referenced account appearing in my credit file. 
The reported derogatory payment data is factually and legally incorrect and constitutes a violation of my rights under multiple federal statutes. 
Creditor Name : [ XXXX ] Account Number : [ XXXX ] Creditor Name : [ XXXX ] Account Number : [ XXXX ] Creditor Name : [ XXXX XXXX  ] Account Number : [ XXXX ]

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-19 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
CFPB Complaint ( against Equifax and the Guarantors ) I am submitting this formal complaint against Equifax and the guarantor company ( hereafter referred to as the guarantor ) that recently denied my housing application, citing a consumer credit report obtained from Equifax. 

However, in a prior CFPB complaint filed against Equifax earlier this year, Equifax explicitly stated that it was not reporting any credit history under my name, allegedly due to an inability to locate any credit activity or records in the past XXXX years. 

This response contradicts the guarantors stated basis for denial, which relied on an Equifax consumer credit report. I believe this situation reflects noncompliance with multiple provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq., including but not limited to : Violations Alleged : 1. Inaccurate or Misleading Credit Reporting ( FCRA 1681e ( b ) ) Equifax either : Failed to maintain reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy, or Provided an incorrect or outdated report to the guarantor without notifying me, despite acknowledging it lacks any data on me.

2. Failure to Disclose All Information Upon Request ( FCRA 1681g ) Equifax did not provide me with a complete and accurate copy of the report it furnished to the guarantor, nor did it notify me that such a report was shared with a third party for housing purposes. 

XXXX. Improper Use or Reliance by Guarantor ( FCRA 1681b ( a ) ( 2 ), ( 3 ) ) The guarantor relied on a non-existent or incomplete credit report from Equifax to deny me housing, without giving me a clear and complete adverse action notice, as required under FCRA 1681m ( a ). 

Request for XXXX and XXXX : I request a full investigation into XXXX handling of my credit file, including the circumstances under which it generated or shared a report used to deny my application. 
I request that Equifax provide me with a complete copy of any and all consumer disclosures and reports furnished to third parties over the past XXXX XXXX 
I also request the guarantor be compelled to disclose the exact version and contents of the Equifax report they used, and clarify the basis for their adverse decision. 
This denial has materially harmed my ability to secure housing and I demand corrective action. I reserve my rights to seek further remedies under FCRA, FTC regulations, and applicable state consumer protection laws.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-19 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: IN

Complaint narrative:
You have reported inaccurate and unauthorized accounts on my credit report, which is a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681i ) requiring a proper reinvestigation of disputed items, and 1681e ( b ), which mandates maximum possible accuracy. These false entries are damaging and unjust, especially since Ive never opened or authorized these accounts. If you fail to investigate and correct this, I may pursue legal action under the FCRA and FDCPA ( 15 U.S. Code 1692e ) for deceptive and misleading reporting.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-19 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: CT

Complaint narrative:
I AM FORMALLY REQUESTING THE IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF THE FRAUDULENT ACCOUNTS CURRENTLY LISTED ON MY CREDIT REPORT. I DID NOT AUTHORIZE THESE ACCOUNTS, AND THEIR INCLUSION REPRESENTS A SERIOUS BREACH OF MY PERSONAL AND FINANCIAL SECURITY. THESE ENTRIES ARE FALSE AND INACCURATE, AND THEIR PRESENCE IS DAMAGING TO THE INTEGRITY OF MY CREDIT FILE. I URGE YOU TO TAKE IMMEDIATE CORRECTIVE ACTION BY PERMANENTLY DELETING THESE ACCOUNTS FROM MY REPORT TO ENSURE ITS ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT ( FCRA ).

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 2025-06-19 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: CT

Complaint narrative:
I AM FORMALLY REQUESTING THE IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF THE FRAUDULENT ACCOUNTS CURRENTLY LISTED ON MY CREDIT REPORT. I DID NOT AUTHORIZE THESE ACCOUNTS, AND THEIR INCLUSION REPRESENTS A SERIOUS BREACH OF MY PERSONAL AND FINANCIAL SECURITY. THESE ENTRIES ARE FALSE AND INACCURATE, AND THEIR PRESENCE IS DAMAGING TO THE INTEGRITY OF MY CREDIT FILE. I URGE YOU TO TAKE IMMEDIATE CORRECTIVE ACTION BY PERMANENTLY DELETING THESE ACCOUNTS FROM MY REPORT TO ENSURE ITS ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT ( FCRA ).

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-19 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: Affirm Holdings, Inc
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
This account was showing charged off following date ( XX/XX/year> ) since then the account has repeatedly been updated as charge off for this period every month. This is an update history. A charged off account should NOT include an active payment history. This inaccurate information falsely manipulates the statute of limitations. You failed to investigate this account properly and your neglect has violated my rights. I am demanding deletion of the following account : Account name : AFFIRM INC Account number : XXXX Find Attached recent credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-19 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: MD

Complaint narrative:
This account was showing charged off following date ( XX/XX/year> ) since then the account has repeatedly been updated as charge off for this period every month. This is an update history. A charged off account should NOT include an active payment history. This inaccurate information falsely manipulates the statute of limitations. You failed to investigate this account properly and your neglect has violated my rights. I am demanding deletion of the following account : Account name : XXXX  XXXX Account number : XXXX Find Attached recent 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-19 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: MD

Complaint narrative:
My report includes inquiries that I believe do not meet the permissible purpose requirement set forth in 15 USC 1681b. I suspect these inquiries were made in error and am requesting their removal.

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 2025-06-19 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am disputing inaccuracies on my credit report and requesting the immediate removal of specific accounts and items. These inaccuracies include unauthorized negative entries, incorrect addresses, and hard inquiries reported without my consent. These actions violate the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act ( FACTA ), particularly 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2, which requires consumer reporting agencies to block or delete information reported without written consent. You have failed to ensure maximum possible accuracy, as required under 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ). The reporting of unauthorized data also breaches 15 U.S.C. 1681b, which governs permissible purposes for obtaining and reporting consumer data. The inaccuracies have caused harm to my creditworthiness, and despite providing documentation, these errors remain uncorrected.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-19 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: WA

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. 15 U.S.C. 1681, section 602 ( A ), states that I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C. 1681, section 604 ( A ), states : It also states that a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instruction.

15 U.S.C. 1681c ( a ) ( 5 ), section states : No consumer reporting agency may include in any consumer report any 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 ) states : 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.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-19 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: OR

Complaint narrative:
This letter is a formal notice of dispute under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) regarding inaccurately reported late payment dates on the above-referenced account appearing in my credit file. 
The reported derogatory payment data is factually and legally incorrect and constitutes a violation of my rights under multiple federal statutes. 
Creditor Name : [ XXXX XXXX ] Account Number : [ XXXX ] Creditor Name : [ XXXX/XXXX  ] Account Number : [ XXXX ] Creditor Name : [ XXXX XXXX XXXX ] Account Number : [ XXXX ] Creditor Name : [ XXXX ] Account Number : [ XXXX ] Creditor Name : [ XXXX ] Account Number : [ XXXX ] Creditor Name : [ XXXX XXXX ] Account Number : [ XXXX ] Creditor Name : [ XXXX XXXX XXXX  ] Account Number : [ XXXX ] Creditor Name : [ XXXX XXXX XXXX ] Account Number : [ XXXX ]

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-19 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: CO

Complaint narrative:
I am submitting this complaint to dispute a series of inquiries reported on my Equifax credit report that I believe were either unauthorized or inaccurately recorded. These inquiries include XXXX dated XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX dated XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX dated XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX dated XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX dated again on XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX dated XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX  dated XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX dated XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX dated XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX dated XX/XX/XXXX, LHMC/D/J/R again dated XX/XX/XXXX XXXX and XXXX dated XX/XX/XXXX. I did not authorize or initiate credit applications with these companies around those dates. I am extremely concerned that these inquiries were made without my knowledge or consent.

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), particularly 15 U.S.C. 1681b ( a ), a consumer reporting agency is only allowed to furnish a consumers report to entities that have a permissible purpose, which typically means a credit application initiated by the consumer. Additionally, 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( a ) mandates that Equifax must have reasonable procedures in place to ensure that these inquiries are only shared with parties who have a legitimate and verified reason for accessing my credit information. In this case, the presence of these inquiries raises the question of whether Equifax failed to meet its legal obligations to validate the legitimacy of each request.

The cumulative effect of these hard inquiries is not only damaging to my credit profile but also misleading. It paints a false picture to future lenders and underwriters that I am aggressively pursuing credit across multiple sources, which I am not. These unauthorized or unverifiable entries have harmed my creditworthiness and subjected me to potential denials, higher interest rates, and unfavorable termsall of which are unjustified and avoidable had Equifax performed the appropriate verifications.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-19 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
Subject : Request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) all accounts fraudulent in this complaint be DELETED immediately.

I am submitting this complaint to request immediate intervention due to serious violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), and Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ) by TRANSUNION, Despite previous requests for correction, this violation continue to negatively impact my credit report and financial standing.

I am writing to contest inaccurate information on my credit report in accordance with 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 and to formally request the blocking of this erroneous data. Enclosed is a copy of my Police Report/FTC identity theft report ( FTC REPORT NUMBER : XXXX ) as evidence supporting my identity theft claim. As per 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2, upon submission of an identity theft report by a consumer, credit reporting agencies are obligated to block any information flagged by the consumer as stemming from identity theft within FOUR business days. The following information on my credit report is the result of identity theft and should be blocked. I request, pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-
2 ), that you, the credit reporting agency TRANSUNION, block the information appearing in my consumer credit report resulting from identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of receiving this complaint. PLEASE DELETE THIS ACCOUNT IMMEDIATELY.

I don't recognize the account mentioned as reported. The account mentioned in my consumer credit report that you maintain was not opened, created, or initiated by me. The account mentioned is the result of identity theft and fraud.

I did not authorize the sharing of my information nor did I consent to its reporting. I was not provided with adequate information or the option to opt out. Reporting without consent constitutes fraud for the purposes permitted by Title 15, United States Code ( USC ), Section 1981b2. This also violates my privacy rights under Title 15, USC, Section 1681a ( 4 ). This account must be immediately blocked or removed from my consumer report, pursuant to FCRA 605b. If any additional documentation is necessary to process my request, please inform me promptly.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. 

ACCOUNT : 1. 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 2025-06-19 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:
I was utterly shocked and devastated upon discovering unauthorized accounts, credit inquiries and inaccurate personal information made or reported without my knowledge or consent. Despite my efforts to seek clarification from the creditors, they have shamefully failed to provide the necessary information. I demand immediate action and transparency from the creditors. The creditors must provide detailed information on each account and inquiry, including dates, purposes, and types of credit products involved, furnish relevant application documents, and present evidence of explicit authorization for each inquiry. 

Please see the attached file for what I am complaining about! I have attached a copy of my government issued ID as well as mail showing proof of address. So, there shouldnt be any confusion or stall tactics on your end. I have maintained a careful record of my communications with you for the purpose of filing a complaint with the FTC should you continue in your non-compliance.

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 2025-06-19 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I was utterly shocked and devastated upon discovering unauthorized accounts, credit inquiries and inaccurate personal information made or reported without my knowledge or consent. Despite my efforts to seek clarification from the creditors, they have shamefully failed to provide the necessary information. I demand immediate action and transparency from the creditors. The creditors must provide detailed information on each account and inquiry, including dates, purposes, and types of credit products involved, furnish relevant application documents, and present evidence of explicit authorization for each inquiry. 

Please see the attached file for what I am complaining about! I have attached a copy of my government issued ID as well as mail showing proof of address. So, there shouldnt be any confusion or stall tactics on your end. I have maintained a careful record of my communications with you for the purpose of filing a complaint with the FTC should you continue in your non-compliance.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief