vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-20 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
This complaint serves as final notice of my dispute regarding the inaccurate late payment reporting on my credit file and your agencys ongoing failure to comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.

Despite previous disputes, you have continued reporting this derogatory information without providing any documentation to support its validity. A generic 'verified ' response does not satisfy the legal requirement to perform a reasonable reinvestigation under FCRA 1681i.

You are also in violation of FCRA 1681e ( b ) which requires that you ensure the maximum possible accuracy of the information you report. Your failure to remove unverifiable data and your refusal to produce original documentation demonstrates willful noncompliance. 
You now have 30 days from the date of this letter to provide the following : - Full and complete documentation from the original creditor validating the alleged late payment ; - A detailed explanation of the reinvestigation process and verification methods ; - XXXX deletion of the disputed item if it can not be 100 % verified with original, substantive evidence. 
In support of my position, I refer you to the most recent enforcement actions by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) against major credit reporting agencies : - In XX/XX/year>, the CFPB sued Equifax for failing to properly investigate consumer disputes and continuing to report inaccurate data. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-20 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: TN

Complaint narrative:
" I am writing to demand immediate action regarding the fraudulent items still on my credit file. While Ive noticed that some have been removed, there are still numerous items that remain, and I will not tolerate this negligence. I expect Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion to REMOVE EVERY SINGLE fraudulent entry that was opened without my consent, immediately. Below is the list of items that must be erased from my record, and I will not settle for anything less. '' XXXX XXXX * * * * * * * * * * Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX * * * * Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX * * * * Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXXXXXX 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 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 XXXXXX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-20 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to demand immediate action regarding the fraudulent items still on my credit file. While Ive noticed that some have been removed, there are still numerous items that remain, and I will not tolerate this negligence. I expect Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion to REMOVE EVERY SINGLE fraudulent entry that was opened without my consent, immediately. Below is the list of items that must be erased from my record, and I will not settle for anything less. 
XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Account XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX 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 XXXXXX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-20 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: NC

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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-20 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 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. 

XXXX # XXXX XX/XX/XXXX -- {$0.00} XXXXXXXX XXXX  # XXXX XX/XX/XXXX -- {$3200.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX -- {$5300.00XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX XX/XX/XXXX -- {$370.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX XX/XX/XXXX -- {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX -- {$0.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-20 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: NC

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 response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-20 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: AR

Complaint narrative:
Regarding the student loan account : I believe this account does not belong to me and may have been reported in error or fraudulently. The balances are unusually high and inconsistent with any financial obligations I have ever entered into. The account shows an open date of XX/XX/year>, with a reported balance of {$100000.00} with Equifax and {$100000.00} with XXXX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-20 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: AR

Complaint narrative:
Regarding the student loan account : I believe this account does not belong to me and may have been reported in error or fraudulently. The balances are unusually high and inconsistent with any financial obligations I have ever entered into. The account shows an open date of XX/XX/year>, with a reported balance of {$100000.00} with XXXX  and {$100000.00} with Experian.

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 2025-05-20 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: AZ

Complaint narrative:
Ive noticed several negative items being reported on my credit report adversely impact my score. I formally requested that all negative items being investigated be validated in accordance with XXXX and XXXX case law pursuant to XXXX and I reserve my rights binding by case law applicable to each negative item specifically

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 2025-05-20 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
This complaint serves as a formal and legally binding demand for the immediate removal of fraudulent accounts associated with the unauthorized use of my Social Security number and personal information. These accounts were not opened, authorized, or consented to by me in any form and do not pertain to any legitimate financial activity I conducted. Legal Basis for Immediate Removal : Pursuant to 15 U.S. Code 1681c2, I am invoking my legal right to demand the permanent removal of these fraudulent accounts. Under 12 CFR Part 1022, Subpart H, credit bureaus are required to remove and eliminate fraudulent data upon receiving notice of identity theft. You are required by law to remove this information within four ( 4 ) business days of receiving this letter. These are the list of Items need to be deleted ASAP : 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 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 XXXX XXXX Balance : {$5400.00} XXXX XX/XX/year> Under 15 U.S. Code 1681a ( 2 ) ( B ) Exclusions from a consumer Report This account is in violation any credit transaction supposed to be excluded from a consumer credit report. if a social security card was used in the transaction. Under 15 U.S. Code 1692j - Furnishing certain deceptive forms I am not participating in the collection of this alleged debt. Cease and desist asap.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-20 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am submitting this as a new complaint because the CFPB system does not allow edits to existing cases. 

The debt being reported by the credit bureaus is fraudulent. There was no money judgment in the original unlawful detainer caseonly a judgment for possession. The attached letter from the California Department of Real Estate ( XXXX XXXX # XXXX ) confirms this. 

They also confirm that a {$26000.00} debt was illegally manufactured and reported after the case was closed. The firm responsible was not part of the court action and never obtained a monetary judgment. Reporting this debt is a direct violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. 

This complaint includes TransUnion, Experian, and Equifax, who are all currently reporting this false debt on my credit file.

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 2025-05-20 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:
I am submitting this as a new complaint because the CFPB system does not allow edits to existing cases. 

The debt being reported by the credit bureaus is fraudulent. There was no money judgment in the original unlawful detainer caseonly a judgment for possession. The attached letter from the California Department of Real Estate ( XXXX XXXX # XXXX ) confirms this. 

They also confirm that a {$26000.00} debt was illegally manufactured and reported after the case was closed. The firm responsible was not part of the court action and never obtained a monetary judgment. Reporting this debt is a direct violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. 

This complaint includes TransUnion, Experian, and Equifax, who are all currently reporting this false debt on my credit file.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-20 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:
On or around XX/XX/XXXX, a XXXX card account originally issued by XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX. was charged off with a balance of approximately {$590.00}. The account was subsequently sold to XXXX XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX, and is currently being serviced by XXXX XXXX XXXX. 

No payments have been made on the account since the charge-off. On XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX provided a formal written response acknowledging that the statute of limitations for initiating legal action on the account had expired. Despite this, the account is still being reported as active and in collections by Experian, which may misleadingly suggest that the debt is legally enforceable and currently due.

I submitted a written dispute to Experian under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), clearly outlining that the account was time-barred and enclosing supporting documentation, including the letter from XXXX. Experian failed to conduct a reasonable investigation and continued reporting the tradeline without any modification or correction.

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 2025-05-20 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: TN

Complaint narrative:
" I am writing to demand immediate action regarding the fraudulent items still on my credit file. While Ive noticed that some have been removed, there are still numerous items that remain, and I will not tolerate this negligence. I expect Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion to REMOVE EVERY SINGLE fraudulent entry that was opened without my consent, immediately. Below is the list of items that must be erased from my record, and I will not settle for anything less. '' XXXX XXXX * * * * * * * * * * Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX * * * * Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX * * * * Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXXXXXX 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 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 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-20 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: TN

Complaint narrative:
" I am writing to demand immediate action regarding the fraudulent items still on my credit file. While Ive noticed that some have been removed, there are still numerous items that remain, and I will not tolerate this negligence. I expect Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion to REMOVE EVERY SINGLE fraudulent entry that was opened without my consent, immediately. Below is the list of items that must be erased from my record, and I will not settle for anything less. '' XXXX XXXX * * * * * * * * * * Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX * * * * Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX * * * * Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXXXXXX 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 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 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 2025-05-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
Continuing to report late payments for XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, and First Premier credit card that have been charged off, I received XXXX ( XXXX ) for the accounts therefore the charge off is allowed to be reported but the continuing of reporting of the late payments is not. 
There are XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX accounts and a XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX accounts that are reporting late payments and derogatory information and all 3 accounts are illegally trying to collect on charged off accounts that I received 1099C ( s ) for, therefore those accounts should not be reporting on my credit report. Especially when the original creditor who charged off the accounts are not being reported.

The following U.S. Codes apply to these erroneous reports on my credit report and my rights are being violated as such.

1. 15 U.S. Code 1692e & 1692f Under the FDCPA, it is illegal for a debt collector to use : - False, deceptive, or misleading representation ( e.g., attempting to collect a debt that has been canceled and reported as such ). 
-Unfair or unconscionable means to collect or attempt to collect any debt. 

Since the debt has been truly forgiven ( as implied by a 1099-C ), attempting to collect or continuing to report new delinquency is a violation of FDCPA.

2. Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 15 U.S. Code 1681s-2 - Credit furnishers must report accurate and complete information.

- If a company continues to report new missed payments after issuing a 1099-C ( implying the debt is no longer owed ), it may be inaccurate reporting.

This is a violation of the FCRA, especially if the account is showing as charged-off but still showing new delinquencies after cancellation.

Not too mention in XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Though it is not a consumer law statute, general contract law and estoppel applies as well. 
If the creditor cancels the debt and tells the IRS ( via XXXX ) that its no longer enforceable, they can be estopped ( legally barred ) from trying to collect.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
I affirm that the inclusion of incorrectly reported late payment remarks on my accounts is a breach of the 15 USC 1666. Every payment linked to these accounts has been promptly made, and any departure from this precise reporting is unjust and unlawful.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-20 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to have the following information removed from my credit file, the items that I need deleted are going to be attached in a word document. I am a victim of identity theft. I have multiple accounts and inquiries that I DID NOT apply for listed on my credit report. I ask that these items be deleted so my credit report will only show accurate information. I reported the theft of my identity to the Federal Trade Commission and have enclosed copies of the report. I would like these items deleted from my credit report as soon as possible. Please block this information from my credit report, pursuant to section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-20 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 HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY THE EQUIFAX XXXX BREACH. PER XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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. 

XXXX  # XXXX XX/XX/XXXX -- {$0.00} XXXX OF XXXX # XXXX XX/XX/XXXX -- {$24000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX XX/XX/XXXX -- {$43000.00} UNAUTHORIZED INQUIRIES : ODE XX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
This COMPLAINT is asking for your assistance for formal request for investigation that Credit Bureaus is reporting inaccurate information. I was never late. I always made my payment on time. 

I am very distressed that they have included the below information in my credit profile due to its damaging effects on my good credit standing. As they are no doubt aware, credit reporting laws ensure that bureaus report only accurate credit information. This is an inaccurate information and is a mistake on either your company or the reporting creditor 's part. Because of the mistake ( s ) on my credit report, I have been wrongfully denied credit recently, which was highly embarrassing and has negatively impacted my lifestyle.

I'm sure you'll agree, the late payment ( s ) needs to be Removed as soon as possible. The following information needs to be verified and updated from my credit report as soon as possible : XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$650.00} Date Opened : XX/XX/year>

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-20 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
I carefully review my credit report to ensure the accuracy of my accounts, and I have never been late on a payment. Its possible that there is an error in the reporting.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief