vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-24 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: American Coradius International LLC
State: ID

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX I received a letter from XXXX XXXX XXXX claiming to be a debt collector that is collecting on behalf of XXXX the amount of {$350.00}. I do not owe XXXX anything and I know for a fact that someone created a fraudulent XXXX account in my name, using an email I have never owned because they paid themselves XXXX $ twice back in XX/XX/XXXX. XXXX did not honor my request to reject the charges and my bank ended up paying for the fraudulent charges. Now this letter tells me I owe XXXX! I wasnt me! I am writing this to this portal cause I know XXXX is gon na. I ti he to believe it was me when it wasnt. I worked so hard to build my credit and it is so unfair!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-24 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:
I am writing to formally dispute and demand the immediate removal of the following fraudulent accounts and inquiries from my credit report due to identity theft. These accounts were opened without my consent, and I am invoking my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) to have these items promptly removed. I am also writing to formally notify you that I am a victim of identity theft and request the immediate blocking and deletion of all fraudulent accounts or information related to the identity theft, as authorized by 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ( a ). I became aware of the breach of my personal information through the Equifax data breach, which has exposed my sensitive data to unauthorized individuals. The following fraudulent accounts and inquiries have been identified as a result of this breach :. 

XXXX - 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-24 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
I recently reviewed my TransUnion credit report and discovered several unauthorized hard inquiries that I did not approve. The following companies conducted inquiries without my consent : SYNCB/LOWES Inquiry Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Inquiry Dates : XX/XX/XXXX & XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry Date : XX/XX/XXXX Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) [ 15 U.S.C. 1681b ], a company must have permissible purpose and my explicit authorization before conducting a hard inquiry on my credit report. I have not applied for credit with these companies, nor did I authorize these inquiries. 

I have attempted to dispute these inquiries with TransUnion and/or the respective creditors but have not received a satisfactory resolution. The FCRA requires that unauthorized inquiries be removed from my report to prevent further harm to my credit. 

I request that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) investigate this matter and require the removal of these unauthorized inquiries. Additionally, I request documentation proving that I authorized these inquiries. If the companies can not provide verifiable proof, these inquiries should be removed immediately. 

Failure to correct this issue may result in further action, including legal recourse.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-24 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:
I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding fraudulent inquiries on my credit report. Upon reviewing my credit report, I discovered several inquiries that I do not recognize and believe to be the result of fraudulent activity. The unauthorized inquiries have significantly impacted my credit score and have raised concerns about potential identity theft. I have attached a copy of my credit report highlighting the unauthorized inquiries for your reference. The unauthorized inquiries have significantly impacted my credit score and have raised concerns about potential identity theft. I have attached a copy of my credit report highlighting the unauthorized inquiries for your reference.

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 2025-02-24 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding fraudulent inquiries on my credit report. Upon reviewing my credit report, I discovered several inquiries that I do not recognize and believe to be the result of fraudulent activity. The unauthorized inquiries have significantly impacted my credit score and have raised concerns about potential identity theft. I have attached a copy of my credit report highlighting the unauthorized inquiries for your reference. The unauthorized inquiries have significantly impacted my credit score and have raised concerns about potential identity theft. I have attached a copy of my credit report highlighting the unauthorized inquiries for your reference.

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 2025-02-24 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
This is my final notice before pursuing legal action regarding the unresolved issues with my credit report. Despite previous communications, the accounts in question remain unresolved and inaccurately reported. You are in breach of multiple federal regulations governing credit reporting.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-24 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally lodge a complaint concerning inquiries on my credit report that I neither recognized nor consented to. These unauthorized inquiries are not only concerning but also damaging to my financial reputation. It has come to my attention that certain inquiries have been made on my credit report without my consent or knowledge. I want to emphasize that I have no association with these inquiries and have never authorized any entity to access my credit information in this manner.

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 2025-02-24 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally lodge a complaint concerning inquiries on my credit report that I neither recognized nor consented to. These unauthorized inquiries are not only concerning but also damaging to my financial reputation. It has come to my attention that certain inquiries have been made on my credit report without my consent or knowledge. I want to emphasize that I have no association with these inquiries and have never authorized any entity to access my credit information in this manner.

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 2025-02-24 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
My name is XXXX XXXX there is no third party involved in the filing of this complaint and this complaint has not been made in error.

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 2025-02-24 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding the inaccurate reporting of a late payment on my credit report by credit bureaus. The presence of this late payment inaccurately reflects my payment history, as I have consistently paid my bills on time. This discrepancy constitutes a billing error, violating my rights under the Fair Credit Billing Act, 15 USC 1666B. According to this law, consumers have the right to dispute and seek correction of billing errors, which include inaccuracies in payment reporting.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-24 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX there is no third party involved in the filing of this complaint and this complaint has not been made in error.

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 2025-02-24 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
I do not recognize these accounts and I have no previous knowledge of it. I demand proof and validation debt is mine. If not validated, delete immediately. Collection is in violation of the 15 USC Code 1681b

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-24 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: January Technologies, Inc
State: WY

Complaint narrative:
Asked for a debt validation letter they sent me previous account statements nothing with my signature with the original company proving I owe this debt

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-24 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX account number XXXX. This account has been disputes approximately around 45 days, Credit bureau still failed to remove this inaccurate account from my credit bureau. The credit bureau still has this account listed as reviewing within the investigation process. I have asked several times if this credit account can not be validated, please removed off my credit file. They have also ignored my request.

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 2025-02-24 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
This is my final notice regarding your ongoing noncompliance with federal credit reporting laws. I previously disputed the accuracy and legitimacy of several items on my credit report, yet your agency has failed to act in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). 

Your violations include : Failure to validate the debt as required under 15 USC 1692g ( Section 809 ( b ) ).

Continuing communication aft
er a certified cease-and-desist request, violating 15 USC 1692c ( Section 805 ( c ) ).

Harassment under 15 USC 1692d ( Section 806 ). 
Recently, I received notice that your investigation was complete, but the disputed accounts remain on my credit report. These accounts are not only inaccurate but were never authorized by me. No valid contract exists, and I have not provided any written consent for the reporting of these accounts, as required under 15 U.S. Code 1681b.

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 2025-02-24 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: RFNA, LP
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
please remove all inquires that is not attached to an account. I did not authorize this and want them removed off my credit report. by law 15 u.s.Code 1681n and 15 U.S. Code1681b.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-24 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: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
please remove all inquires that is not attached to an account. I did not authorize this and want them removed off my credit report. by law 15 u.s.Code 1681n and 15 U.S. Code1681b.

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 2025-02-24 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
My name is XXXX XXXX there is no third party involved in the filing of this complaint and this complaint has not been made in error.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-24 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:
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. 

List of Unauthorized Inquiries : XXXX - XXXX XXXX  - XXXX XXXX  - XXXX 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a 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 if 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 2025-02-24 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: GA

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. 

List of Unauthorized Inquiries : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a 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 if 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 2025-02-24 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: NV

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NV XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2025 Equifax XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX Dear Equifax, I am writing to formally dispute inaccurate information on my credit report that I believe is harming my financial well-being. I am aware of my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Acy and request a thorough investigation into these inaccuracies, as required by federal law. 

Recently. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau filed a lawsuit against Equifax for its failure to properly investigate consumer disputes, citing sham investigations and other unlawful practices. 
These practices, as outlined by the CFPB, include : Conducting inadequate investigations that fail to address consumer disputes properly. 
Reinserting previously disputed and inaccurate information without explanation. 
Failing to notify consumers about investigation results effectively. 

These allegations highlight systemic issues that directly undermine consumer protections and perpetuate the inclusion of inaccurate information on credit reports. I am deeply concerned that my dispute maybe mishandled in a similar manner.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-24 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:
Re : Method of Verification Highly Requested Under 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( 7 ) Method of verification As a consumer, I request to know all the steps your agency took to insure these items were 100 % accurate under 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( 7 ) Method of verification- Description of reinvestigation procedure. A consumer reporting agency shall provide to a consumer a description referred to in paragraph 15 USC ( 6 ) ( B ) ( iii ) - a notice that, if requested by the consumer, a description of the procedure used to determine the accuracy and completeness of the information shall be provided to the consumer by the agency, including the business name and address of any furnisher of information contacted in connection with such information and the telephone number of such furnisher, if reasonably available ; by not later than 15 days after receiving a request from the consumer for that description. 
Please send the following information used to validate the validity of the invalidated items below : Incorrect Name - XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXXhe following personal information is incorrect. This needs to be updated IMMEDIATELY. 


XXXX XX/XX/year> - This inquiry was not authorized - As a consumer by law, this needs to be DELETED immediately. 

XXXXXXXX XXXX - Under 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 5 ) this account in violation not reporting 100 % accurate. - As a consumer by law this account must be DELETED immediately.

Items Highly Requested 1. The name of the original creditor 2. The creditor 's address and telephone number 3. The persons name they verified the dispute with 4. The Valid documentation used to validate the dispute.

5. Also, the procedures your company has in place to ensure each account is 100 % correct which I doubt.

6. IF YOU CANT PROVE IT YOU MUST REMOVE IT OR PAY 1000 per VIOLATION YOU ARE COMMITTING.

In accordance with FCRA,15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ) Compliance procedures, I am requesting this information to review for completeness and accuracy, and appropriateness. In lieu of sending the information, you can reopen the dispute and ensure a proper investigation is performed. If you fail to comply with this request and send all documentation that proves you saw and were sent valid documentation to say these items are 100 % accurate you will be held liable under 15 U.S. Code 1681n and 15 U.S. Code 1681o Civil liability for negligent noncompliance. 
I would appreciate a timely response outlining the steps that will occur to resolve this matter. If I do not receive a response, I will have no choice but to exercise my right under FRCA and pursue legal action.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-24 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
When I reviewed my credit report, I discovered that some of the information was erroneous. The XXXX credit bureaus must validate these accounts in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not authorized to fail to validate this reporting account as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. The following account need to investigate and correct for erroneous reporting in my file and are listed on my credit report. 

XXXX XXXX Balance : {$750.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$24000.00}

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 explanation