vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I previously filed a formal complaint with the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) regarding unauthorized inquiries on my credit report. The reference number for that complaint is XXXX, filed on XX/XX/XXXX. 
Complaint Description : My credit report contains unauthorized inquiries that were made without my consent. Upon contacting the creditors responsible for these inquiries, they confirmed they have no evidence that I initiated these inquiries and lack any written or verbal authorization from me. 
Due to the lack of valid grounds for these inquiries, I formally requested their immediate removal. The credit bureau in question has not provided a satisfactory response, which is why I filed a complaint with the FTC. 
Details of Disputed Inquiries : XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/XXXX TransUnion XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX TransUnion XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX TransUnion XXXX XX/XX/XXXX TransUnion XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/XXXX TransUnion XXXX XX/XX/XXXX TransUnion XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX TransUnion XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX TransUnion XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/XXXX TransUnion XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX TransUnion XXXX XX/XX/XXXX TransUnion XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX TransUnion XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  TransUnion XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Fair Credit Reporting Act, FCRA ) : Permissible Purposes : Under Section 604, unauthorized inquiries do not meet the requirements for permissible purposes. 
Handling of Unverifiable Information : According to Section 611, any inquiry that can not be verified must be removed. 
Right of Verification : Section 609 grants me the right to verify each inquiry with an original signed contract. 
Information Provider Responsibility : Section 623 requires that reported data is accurate and authorized. 
XXXXrotection Against Identity Theft : Section 605A mandates the removal of unauthorized inquiries potentially related to identity theft. 
Additional Legal Support : Cases such as XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) and XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX ( XXXX ) reinforce that inquiries must meet the FCRA 's permissible purposes requirements.

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 2025-04-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of TILA US Code 1666B since I was never late. " I recently reviewed my consumer report and noticed an incorrect late payment record. I have always maintained timely payments on this account. Under the Fair Credit Billing Act ( FCBA ) and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ), creditors are required to accurately report consumer transactions and provide a mechanism for correcting errors in a timely manner. Please conduct an investigation into this matter, and if you can not provide documentary evidence of these supposed late payments, I demand these payments to be updated to on time as they should be as I was NEVER late. I expect these updates to be made promptly, in compliance with the law.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-21 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Other banking product or service
Issue: Opening an account — Account opened without my consent or knowledge
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: OK

Complaint narrative:
I do not know the account information or the amounts of credit. I spoke with XXXX at XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX department, the account was frozen, and reported as ID Theft. They provided an affidavit for me to complete and return.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
I am disputing the inaccuracies on my credit report as they are having a direct negative impact on my financial standing and creditworthiness. Despite several attempts to resolve these issues, the same errors keep resurfacing on my report. These recurring mistakes are not only hurting my credit score but also hindering my ability to obtain financial opportunities. It is crucial that these inaccuracies be thoroughly investigated and corrected without delay. 


If these issues are not resolved in a timely manner, I will be pursuing legal action for any potential damages caused, including compensation for violations under the FCRA and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ).

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 2025-04-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
I am an XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX who experienced documented financial hardship during a military PCS and divorce proceeding. During this period, I incurred derogatory marks on two Capital One credit card accounts due to temporary nonpayment while navigating legal disputes over financial responsibilitiessome of which were ultimately assigned to me, and others to my ex-spouse, by court order. These delinquencies occurred while I was under SCRA protection, actively serving, and managing severe transitional and financial strain.

I formally requested a goodwill adjustment and correction of reporting errors from Capital One. My request cited my SCRA eligibility, the equitable distribution terms of my divorce decree, and the fact that I have since brought the accounts current and maintained timely payments. I also provided supporting documentation and requested account history verification. 

Capital One responded with a generic denial and did not address the legal or military context of the request. These negative marks continue to affect my credit profile, despite my improved standing, and now pose a significant barrier to securing housing for my children and fulfilling my obligations as a single parent and active-duty service member.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Problem with personal statement of dispute
Company: Synovus Bank
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
In XX/XX/XXXX I filed a complaint against XXXX XXXX for putting fraudulent charges on my account and then using these false charges to make false reports on my credit. The loan agreement was that once I paid the balance to zero, the account would be closed and there would be no further charges. In XXXX of XXXX, I asked that once I paid the balance to XXXX, for the second time, I would receive a letter saying that my obligation had been fulfilled. While they refused to provide a letter of resolution, a letter was provided via email saying my account balance was {$0.00} on XX/XX/XXXX, However, recently my credit report was pulled and I see that XXXX XXXX not only failed to report my account as " XXXX '', ( they have my account marked as " closed at credit grantor 's request '' ) they have also falsely indicated that my account was in delinquency months prior to being closed. This is completely false. When I paid the balance to zero the first time, XXXX XXXX did not close my account as agreed, and continued to charge me service fees. No other charges we applied to this line of credit. The delinquency that I am being accused are from charges that should have never been on my account. 

Now, out of spite, and after having paid the balance to zero twice, this company continues to harass me with false credit reporting over a year later. This company claims to help rebuild credit, but clearly, they prey on those who are trying to re-stablish themselves financially.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: VA

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 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 2025-04-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I have not supplied proof under the doctrine of estoppel by silence, XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. I pressume that no proof of the alleged debt, nor therefore any such debt, in fact therefore exist.

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 2025-04-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I have not supplied proof under the doctrine of estoppel by silence, XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. I pressume that no proof of the alleged debt, nor therefore any such debt, in fact therefore exist.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally request the removal of a fraudulent credit inquiry from my credit report. Upon reviewing my credit report, I identified an inquiry that was not authorized by me and appears to be the result of fraudulent activity. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically Section 604 ( a ), a credit inquiry can only be made with my explicit consent or as part of a transaction or application that I initiated. Since this inquiry does not meet these criteria, it is clear that it was made without my authorization and is therefore fraudulent.

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 2025-04-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
XXXX from a previous complaint agreed to send a correction letter into the 3 credit bureaus. This letter was supposed to fix my payment history for XX/XX/year> to current instead of 30 days late. My credit scores took a XXXX point hit due to this late payment being reported. It is affecting me greatly as I am not able to utilize my credit as it shows low scores currently. XXXX stated they sent in the letter on XX/XX/XXXX to the bureaus and it has been longer than 60 days and it is still not corrected. XXXX sent me a " confirmation letter '' that they have instructed the bureaus to show that over the last 24 months to mark that I have been 7 times 30 days late, 2 times 60 days late, and XXXX  times 90 days late. This confirmation letter they sent to me doesn't say ANYTHING specific about fixing the XXXX payment history in 2025. I have requested to receive the letter from them that they sent to the bureaus and they REFUSE to give it to me. XXXX told me it should or could take 30-60 days and the credit bureaus are stating they haven't received the correction letter. I have disputed this at least 3 times with each credit bureau and they always close my cases saying that the investigation is complete and the " data furnisher " is stating that the information on my credit report is correct. There is no way the bureaus are contacting XXXX because I am sure they would tell them to fix the XXXX payment history. Also I don't believe XXXX sent them in the correction letter because it should have been fixed by now. I am at the point if I can't get the actual correction letter stating to specifically correct XX/XX/year> payment history from XXXX I am going to hire a lawyer and sue XXXX and the credit bureaus for violating the fair credit reporting act.

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 2025-04-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Getting a credit card — Card opened without my consent or knowledge
Company: Sunbit, Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
A line of credit was opened under my name. A perp with sunbit, for XXXX XXXX XXXX $ was spent. I learned of this days after, with credit monitoring notification. I contacted the creditor, they asked me to fill out ftc and police report. I did. Sunbit later denied claim, claiming not enough evidence to show identity theft. 

The perp has been arrested, and is in custody now. 

This account was made without my knowledge, fake ID.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-21 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I recently checked my credit reports and noticed billing errors, and incomplete and inaccurate information. You are in serious violation of the United States Code Law ( TILA ) 15 U.S. Code 1666 ( b ) billing 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 2025-04-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I have not supplied proof under the doctrine of estoppel by silence, Engelhardt V. Gravens ( MO ) 281 SW 715.719. I pressume that no proof of the alleged debt, nor therefore any such debt, in fact therefore exist.

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 2025-04-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of identity theft. Please delete or remove these items on my behalf. 
These items are not mine and this is greatly affecting me and my personal life. I request that you block the following information and please let me know if you need any other information from me to block this information from my credit report. Thank you. 





Inquiry XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally report that I am a victim of identity theft. Multiple fraudulent accounts have been opened in my name without my knowledge or consent. I did not authorize these accounts and am not responsible for any associated charges or balances. 

The following unauthorized accounts are listed below XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Credit Card Account # XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  Balance : {$2500.00} XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Credit Card Account # XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  Balance : {$2500.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Auto Loan Account # XXXX Balance : {$42000.00} An identity theft report has been filed with the * * Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) * *, and a complaint has also been submitted to the regarding this matter. A copy 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 XXXXom my credit reports with all three major credit bureaus. 

Please confirm in writing once these actions have been completed. 

Thank you for your prompt attention to this urgent matter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-21 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: MO

Complaint narrative:
I kindly request that you update and validate the items I previously mentioned, as they are still incorrectly reported on my account. I have already provided all the necessary details for this Matter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to inform you that I am disputing the debt referenced above, which your company claims I owe. Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, I am entitled to dispute the validity of this debt and request verification or validation. 

Please be advised that : XXXX. I dispute the entire amount of the alleged debt. 
XXXX. I request that you provide validation of the debt, such as documentation available to verify that I agreed to pay the creditor, the current balance, a breakdown of charges, and an accounting of how the debt was reached. 
XXXX. You cease any debt collection efforts until this dispute is resolved and verified documents are provided to me. 
XXXX. I request my debt account not be reported to any credit agencies until you provide evidence validating the debt. 

As per my rights, I ask that you verify the debt and provide written proof that the debt belongs to me within XXXX days. Also, please be aware that I request all future communications be in writing. 

If you are unable to verify this debt, I respectfully request that you confirm in writing that you are terminating collection efforts and will update all negative credit information relating to the matter. 

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I look forward to your acknowledgment and kindly request a written response by [ specify a reasonable date, usually within XXXX days ]. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to inform you that I am disputing the debt referenced above, which your company claims I owe. Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, I am entitled to dispute the validity of this debt and request verification or validation. 

Please be advised that : XXXX. I dispute the entire amount of the alleged debt. 
XXXX. I request that you provide validation of the debt, such as documentation available to verify that I agreed to pay the creditor, the current balance, a breakdown of charges, and an accounting of how the debt was reached. 
XXXX. You cease any debt collection efforts until this dispute is resolved and verified documents are provided to me. 
XXXX. I request my debt account not be reported to any credit agencies until you provide evidence validating the debt. 

As per my rights, I ask that you verify the debt and provide written proof that the debt belongs to me within XXXX days. Also, please be aware that I request all future communications be in writing. 

If you are unable to verify this debt, I respectfully request that you confirm in writing that you are terminating collection efforts and will update all negative credit information relating to the matter. 

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I look forward to your acknowledgment and kindly request a written response by [ specify a reasonable date, usually within XXXX days ]. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I have not supplied proof under the doctrine of estoppel by silence, Engelhardt V. Gravens ( MO ) 281 SW 715.719. I pressume that no proof of the alleged debt, nor therefore any such debt, in fact therefore exist.

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