vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am filing this complaint due to multiple unauthorized hard inquiries that have been made on my credit report without my knowledge, consent, or permissible purpose, as required by the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). 

Under FCRA Section 604 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681b ), a hard inquiry may only be made if there is a legitimate permissible purpose, such as a credit application that I explicitly authorized. I have not applied for credit or authorized any of the following companies to access my credit report : These inquiries were not initiated or approved by me in any capacity. I have contacted the credit reporting agency ( [ XXXX/Equifax/XXXX  ] ) to dispute these inquiries and demand their removal. However, no satisfactory resolution has been provided. 

The continued reporting of these inquiries without proof of authorization is a violation of my rights as a consumer under the FCRA and potentially opens these companies and the credit bureaus to civil liability. Hard inquiries can lower my credit score and affect my ability to obtain credit therefore, this is not a trivial issue.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Getting a credit card — Application denied
Company: U.S. BANCORP
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Usbank got my money to open a secured card, they have big issues verifying people and then even if I walk into the bank they are still not able to verify me through a banker even though I brought my social security card, my identification and drivers liscense, and a pay check stub. They are liars and won't be honest about things And give you clear detailed explanations as to why things happen and how to fix them, they have bad customer service as well. I went through XXXX and back and did everything they asked me to do I can get. Secured card cash credit card from usbank. They took my money twice {$300.00} and then {$500.00} within XXXX applications and they got both applications mixed up and blamed it on me. They said they weren't able to verify me even while I was in the bank and the banker called the usbank credit card issuer in front of me. All the departments so are tell you to call this number, the other number, then mail things here and there when they should be able to accept other forms of communication that are faster. They still owe me money from approving me twice then denying me and I still don't know why. I haven't gotten my {$500.00} back from them. I still want my card. It's a secured card I don't know why I'm denied and if they could just tell me why and how to fix it to attain the card I could do it but they don't. This is worse then I'm describing it here. They are unprofessional, I don't know who they hired in the credit card issue and verification departments but they all are very inexperienced, rude, and not informative. Please help me get my card reconsidered and get the right card.

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 2025-04-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: IN

Complaint narrative:
Upon reviewing my credit report, I have identified inaccurate accounts that need reporting and correction through your company.

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 2025-04-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IN

Complaint narrative:
Upon reviewing my credit report, I have identified inaccurate accounts that need reporting and correction through your company.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
I am continually being called on the telephone by this agency over an alleged debt. I am requesting validation of this debt. This account has been reporting inaccurately. I wanted to dispute this account because of this and it was affecting my credit report. I am having problems with this unfair treatment. I am sure that I settled this account before because it was not mine. This account was taken care of with the original creditor and promised me to update it out of my report. Therefore, this account is unverifiable. This is an error that you need to look into, so please do your investigation on this and remove or delete this account from my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
I am continually being called on the telephone by this agency over an alleged debt. I am requesting validation of this debt. This account has been reporting inaccurately. I wanted to dispute this account because of this and it was affecting my credit report. I am having problems with this unfair treatment. I am sure that I settled this account before because it was not mine. This account was taken care of with the original creditor and promised me to update it out of my report. Therefore, this account is unverifiable. This is an error that you need to look into, so please do your investigation on this and remove or delete this account from 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
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Old information reappears or never goes away
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
I am filing this complaint because Experian continues to report a derogatory account from XXXX XXXX that is over XXXX XXXX XXXX, in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), Section 605 ( a ).

I previously disputed this account through Experian, but they refused to delete it and instead left it marked as closed. However, this account became delinquent more than XXXX years ago and is no longer legally allowed to be reported. 

XXXX  has already removed this same account from my credit report due to its age. Equifax is also in the process of removing it after I filed a separate CFPB complaint. 

Experian is the only bureau still refusing to comply with federal law. I am requesting that this matter be investigated and the account be permanently removed.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-17 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
I am receiving excessive letters ( 12 in about a weeks time span ) from XXXX XXXX XXXX regarding multiple credit card accounts that belonged to my deceased mother. I called twice to confirm a verbal settlement agreement on each account, and I am in the process of sending payment. Despite this, the letters do not reflect the agreed settlement amounts, and the frequency of the communication is overwhelming and stressful. I believe this violates the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and request that the harassment stop.

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 2025-04-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute fraudulent information on my credit report pursuant to XXXX XXXX XXXX and to request that this information be blocked. I have enclosed a copy my Police Report/FTC identity theft report ( FTC REPORT NUMBER : XXXX ) to support my identity theft claim. Under XXXX XXXX. XXXX when a consumer submits an identity theft report, credit reporting agencies must block any information identified by the consumer as resulting from identity theft within XXXX business days. 
To following information on my credit report is the result of identity theft and should be blocked : XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ( XXXX ) As required by XXXX XXXX  XXXX, please block this fraudulent information from my credit report immediately. This information should be blocked for XXXX year, at which point i may request an extension of the block. During the block, you may not report no longer contains any fraudulent information. Several times I have called the bureau reporting these fraudulent accounts in my report and CREDIT BUREAU has not wanted to give me a solution to this problem where I am being totally affected to be able to acquire a new house for my children, these collections were eliminated and not verified by others bureaus I don't understand how they usually say that these accounts are mine, I have requested contracts from this company with my information and for more than XXXX  days I have not received any response from them, please help me immediately delete these accounts. Here I add the FTC report, hoping that you make a better decision in my situation, thank you

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

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 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 2025-04-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
Im really worried about the mistakes on my credit report. These inaccuracies have been stressing me out and its affecting everything, from loan options to higher interest rates, to my ability to secure new credit. Ive worked hard to build my credit and it is disheartening to know that my rights as a consumer is being violated. I value my credit a lot the same as everyone else 's and the inaccuracies in my credit report has negatively affected both my financial opportunities as well as my mental health. I need you to make sure all this information is 100 % correct. I'm getting really worried and want this resolved as soon as possible because I dont want to wait for any more damage to be done.

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 2025-04-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: GA

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 2025-04-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: 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 2025-04-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
To Whom It May Concern, 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 : Experian Account : Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$0.00} Inquiries : 1. Experian XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX 2. XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX 3. Experian XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX on 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 2025-04-17 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: PA

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

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to formally request the removal of several unknown items from my credit report. After reviewing my credit report, I noticed multiple entries that I do not recognize and did not authorize. These entries are causing me significant concern and have impacted my credit standing.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to formally request the removal of several unknown items from my credit report. After reviewing my credit report, I noticed multiple entries that I do not recognize and did not authorize. These entries are causing me significant concern and have impacted my credit standing.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Problem with personal statement of dispute
Company: Affirm Holdings, Inc
State: MO

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/year> I took out a loan with AFFIRM and was late on the payment. Then I went and paid it in full and the account was paid and closed. Its still showing negative on my credit report even though paid and closed

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute fraudulent information on my credit report pursuant to XXXX XXXX XXXX and to request that this information be blocked. I have enclosed a copy my Police Report/FTC identity theft report ( FTC REPORT NUMBER : XXXX ) to support my identity theft claim. Under XXXX XXXX. XXXX when a consumer submits an identity theft report, credit reporting agencies must block any information identified by the consumer as resulting from identity theft within XXXX business days. 
To following information on my credit report is the result of identity theft and should be blocked : XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ( XXXX ) As required by XXXX XXXX  XXXX, please block this fraudulent information from my credit report immediately. This information should be blocked for XXXX year, at which point i may request an extension of the block. During the block, you may not report no longer contains any fraudulent information. Several times I have called the bureau reporting these fraudulent accounts in my report and CREDIT BUREAU has not wanted to give me a solution to this problem where I am being totally affected to be able to acquire a new house for my children, these collections were eliminated and not verified by others bureaus I don't understand how they usually say that these accounts are mine, I have requested contracts from this company with my information and for more than XXXX  days I have not received any response from them, please help me immediately delete these accounts. Here I add the FTC report, hoping that you make a better decision in my situation, thank you

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-17 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
I am filing this complaint to dispute XXXX inaccurate XXXX late payments reported by XXXX XXXX XXXX  on my Equifax credit report for the account ending in XXXX. 

The late payments are listed for XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX ; however, I have no record or notice from the bank to support these claims. I have consistently made on-time payments and believe these entries are reporting errors. 

I previously submitted a dispute with Equifax, and the account is marked as disputed by consumer, but the inaccuracies have not been corrected. 

These errors are negatively impacting my credit score, and I request CFPB assistance to ensure XXXX XXXX XXXX  either provides verified documentation or removes the inaccurate entries from my credit file.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

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

Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Date Opened XX/XX/year> Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - Date Opened 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 2025-04-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CT

Complaint narrative:
Finding unauthorized accounts, credit inquiries, and false personal information made or reported without my knowledge or agreement completely stunned and grieved me. I've tried to get clarification from the creditors, but they have blatantly refused to give it to me. I demand that the creditors act immediately and be transparent. The creditors must submit pertinent application materials, show proof of express authority for each query, and give comprehensive details about each account and inquiry, including dates, purposes, and the kinds of credit products involved. To see what I'm complaining about, please refer to the attached file!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-17 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TN

Complaint narrative:
There are collection accounts on my report that I believe contain inaccurate information. Under my rights pursuant to 15 USC 1681e ( b ) and 15 USC 1681i, I am entitled to an accurate credit report. I request a review of these entries, and if they can not be verified as accurate, I ask that they be removed.

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