vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-25 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
Debt is not mine, I do not owe XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. any monies. 

Has not shown Proof of ownership of Debt Sending a bill of sale is not proof in the court of law as the bill is a section. The complete forward flow agreement must be present. 

PROVE THAT I OWE THIS DEBT TO XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, A 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-25 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services — Problem canceling credit monitoring or identify theft protection service
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
After reviewing my credit report, I discovered accounts that I did not recognize or apply for. Upon further investigation, I realized that my personal information wad exposed in several data breaches as well. I have no recollection of applying for any of these accounts in question, and they are negatively impacting my credit. Per section 15 USC 1681 c-2, any fraudulent accounts that I did not authorize or signed a contract for must be removed off my credit report in 4 days! These fraudulent accounts are not only damaging my credit but also causing me significant stress and XXXX. I have no connection to these accounts and urgently request their immediate removal to prevent further harm to my financial well-being.

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 2025-01-25 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I am filing a complaint against XXXX, XXXX and Transunion for failing to properly investigate my disputes regarding inaccuracies in my credit report. 
Despite my submissions, XXXX consistently responds within 24 hours stating the account is accurate, without providing any evidence of a thorough investigation.

This practice violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681i, which mandates a reasonable investigation of disputes. Furthermore, XXXX and XXXX 's actions may also contravene the Consumer Financial Protection Act ( CFPA ), 12 U.S.C.

5536 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) - ( B ), as highlighted in the CFPB 's recent administrative proceeding ( File No. XXXX ) against them for similar violations. I request that the CFPB take action to ensure XXXX, XXXX and transunion complies with federal law and provides consumers with the necessary proof of investigation. 

# XXXX Account info Account name XXXX XXXX XXXX Also known as XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Account number XXXX Account type Debt Buyer Responsibility Individual Date opened XX/XX/XXXX Status Collection account. {$980.00} past due as of XX/XX/XXXX. 
Status updated XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$980.00} Balance updated XX/XX/XXXX Recent payment - Monthly payment - Original balance {$980.00} Highest balance - Terms 1 Months On record until XXXX XXXX # XXXX Account info Account name XXXX XXXX XXXX Also known as XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  Account number XXXX Account type Debt Buyer Responsibility Individual Date opened XX/XX/XXXX Status Collection account. {$1.00}, XXXX past due as of XX/XX/XXXX. 
Status updated XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$1600.00} Balance updated XX/XX/XXXX Recent payment - Monthly payment - Original balance {$1600.00} Highest balance - Terms 1 Months On record until XX/XX/XXXX # XXXX Account info Account name XXXX XXXX  Also known as XXXX XXXX XXXX Account number XXXX Account type Debt Buyer Responsibility Individual Date opened XX/XX/XXXX Status Collection account. {$1.00}, XXXX past due as of XX/XX/XXXX. 
Status updated XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$1200.00} Balance updated XX/XX/XXXX Recent payment - Monthly payment - Original balance {$1200.00} Highest balance - Terms 1 Months On record until XX/XX/XXXX # XXXX Account info Account name XXXX XXXX XXXX Also known as XXXX XXXX XXXX Account number XXXX Account type Debt Buyer Responsibility Individual Date opened XX/XX/XXXX Status Collection account. {$1.00}, XXXX past due as of XX/XX/XXXX. 
Status updated XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$1200.00} Balance updated XX/XX/XXXX Recent payment - Monthly payment - Original balance {$1200.00} Highest balance - Terms 1 Months On record until XX/XX/XXXXXXXX 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-25 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I am filing a complaint against Equifax, XXXX and XXXX for failing to properly investigate my disputes regarding inaccuracies in my credit report. 
Despite my submissions, Equifax consistently responds within 24 hours stating the account is accurate, without providing any evidence of a thorough investigation.

This practice violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681i, which mandates a reasonable investigation of disputes. Furthermore, XXXX and XXXX 's actions may also contravene the Consumer Financial Protection Act ( CFPA ), 12 U.S.C.

5536 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) - ( B ), as highlighted in the CFPB 's recent administrative proceeding ( File No. XXXX ) against them for similar violations. I request that the CFPB take action to ensure XXXX, Equifax and transunion complies with federal law and provides consumers with the necessary proof of investigation. 

# XXXX Account info Account name XXXX XXXX XXXX Also known as XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Account number XXXX Account type Debt Buyer Responsibility Individual Date opened XX/XX/XXXX Status Collection account. {$980.00} past due as of XX/XX/XXXX. 
Status updated XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$980.00} Balance updated XX/XX/XXXX Recent payment - Monthly payment - Original balance {$980.00} Highest balance - Terms 1 Months On record until XXXX XXXX # XXXX Account info Account name XXXX XXXX XXXX Also known as XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  Account number XXXX Account type Debt Buyer Responsibility Individual Date opened XX/XX/XXXX Status Collection account. {$1.00}, XXXX past due as of XX/XX/XXXX. 
Status updated XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$1600.00} Balance updated XX/XX/XXXX Recent payment - Monthly payment - Original balance {$1600.00} Highest balance - Terms 1 Months On record until XX/XX/XXXX # XXXX Account info Account name XXXX XXXX  Also known as XXXX XXXX XXXX Account number XXXX Account type Debt Buyer Responsibility Individual Date opened XX/XX/XXXX Status Collection account. {$1.00}, XXXX past due as of XX/XX/XXXX. 
Status updated XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$1200.00} Balance updated XX/XX/XXXX Recent payment - Monthly payment - Original balance {$1200.00} Highest balance - Terms 1 Months On record until XX/XX/XXXX # XXXX Account info Account name XXXX XXXX XXXX Also known as XXXX XXXX XXXX Account number XXXX Account type Debt Buyer Responsibility Individual Date opened XX/XX/XXXX Status Collection account. {$1.00}, XXXX past due as of XX/XX/XXXX. 
Status updated XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$1200.00} Balance updated XX/XX/XXXX Recent payment - Monthly payment - Original balance {$1200.00} Highest balance - Terms 1 Months On record until XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-25 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
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 Act and request a thorough investigation into these inaccuracies, as required by federal law. 

Recently, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau filed a lawsuit against XXXX 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 may be mishandled in a similar manner.

Please review the Inaccurate Information being reported :

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-25 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The list of accounts below have violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX DEPT OF EDUCATIONXXXX : XXXX These companies have violated my rights.

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, states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an 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, other than records of convictions and crimes which antedates the report by 7 years.

15 U.S.C. 1681 s-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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-25 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:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The list of accounts below have violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX DEPT OF EDUCATIONXXXX XXXX XXXX These companies have violated my rights.

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, states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an 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, other than records of convictions and crimes which antedates the report by 7 years.

15 U.S.C. 1681 s-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 response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-25 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
Recently, I did an investigation on my credit report and found several items on there to be inaccurate.

Under 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ) Accuracy of report Whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report, it shall follow reasonable procedures to assure the maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates.

15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 5 ) Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information ( A ) in general if, after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( 1 ) of any information disputed by a consumer. an item of the information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or can not be verified, the consumer reporting agency shall- ( i ) promptly delete that item of information from the file of the consumer, or modify that item of information, as appropriate, based on the results of the reinvestigation; and ( i ) promptly notify the furnisher of that information that the information has been modified or deleted from the file of the consumer. Please remove the following items from my credit report, immediately : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX DEPT OF EDXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-26 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:
I am filing a complaint against Equifax for failing to properly investigate my disputes regarding inaccuracies in my credit report. 
Despite my submissions, Equifax consistently responds within 24 hours stating the account is accurate, without providing any evidence of a thorough investigation.

This practice violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681i, which mandates a reasonable investigation of disputes. Furthermore, Equifax 's actions may also contravene the Consumer Financial Protection Act ( CFPA ), 12 U.S.C.

5536 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) - ( B ), as highlighted in the CFPB 's recent administrative proceeding ( File No. XXXX ) against them for similar violations. I request that the CFPB take action to ensure Equifax complies with federal law and provides consumers with the necessary proof of investigation. There is multiple accounts that are inaccurate and Ive tried to dispute multiple times

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-26 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:
There are inquiries from your company on my credit report that I never authorized, and theyre seriously affecting my credit score.

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 2025-01-25 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
Im filing this complaint regarding an inaccurate item on my credit report that continues to negatively impact my credit despite my efforts to resolve this directly, with the reporting agency, it remains unresolved. Acct # 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 all report charge off on my credit report and I never received a 1099c from either 4 accounts I disputed with experian however they did not complete a through investigation my dispute came back as validated however they are still violating code 15 USC 1681 ( i ) which requires reporting agencies to conduct reasonable reinvestigation of disputed items, 15 USC 1681i ( a ) ( 5 ) any information found inaccurate, incomplete, unverifiable must be deleted or corrected. Experian has not attempted to remove, nor correct any information. I'm requesting these Accounts be removed or corrected immediately as it's affecting my chances of getting a { house }. Experian violates my rights as a consumer, as well as federal laws

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 2025-01-25 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: TX

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 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. In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I hereby request that a thorough investigation be conducted to rectify and eliminate these items from my credit report. I understand that you are required to reevaluate these items by contacting the respective creditor. Any information that the creditor is unable to verify should be promptly removed. I am aware that, as per 15 U.S.C. Sec. 1681i ( a ), you must complete this investigation within 30 days from the date of receiving this letter. Please send an updated copy of my credit report to the aforementioned address. According to the act, there should be no fee associated with this updated report. Additionally, I kindly ask that you notify anyone who has obtained my credit report in the past six months about the necessary corrections. 

XXXX XXXX XXXXCollection/Chargeoff Balanced should be XXXX. Delete it from my credit report. 
XXXX XXXX XXXXCollection/Chargeoff Balanced should be XXXX. Delete it from my credit report. 
XXXX XXXX XXXXCollection/Chargeoff Balanced should be XXXX. Delete it from my credit report. 
XXXX XXXX XXXXCollection/Chargeoff Balanced should be XXXX. Delete it from my credit report. 
XXXX  XXXX XXXXCollection/Chargeoff Balanced should be XXXX. Delete it from my credit report. 
XXXX  XXXX XXXXCollection/Chargeoff Balanced should be XXXX. Delete it from my credit report. 
XXXX XXXX XXXXCollection/Chargeoff Balanced should be XXXX. Delete it from my credit report. 

Please send an updated copy of my credit report to the aforementioned address. According to the act, there should be no fee associated with this updated report. Additionally, I kindly ask that you notify anyone who has obtained my credit report in the past six months about the necessary corrections. 

Thank you for your attention and assistance in resolving this matter.

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 2025-01-25 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: MD

Complaint narrative:
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, IA XXXX Subject : Formal Complaint Against Equifax Failure to Provide Proof of Validation for Credit Inquiries ( Case Number : XXXX ) To Whom It May Concern, I am submitting this formal complaint to request the CFPBs intervention regarding unresolved disputes with Equifax. Despite my previous efforts to dispute the following inquiries, Equifax has failed to provide proper proof of validation. Instead, they claim the inquiries are factual, but no documentation has been provided to support this assertion. 

The details of the disputed inquiries are as follows : 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 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/year> I previously filed a dispute with Equifax under Case Number XXXX, and they failed to provide sufficient proof of validation for these inquiries. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I am entitled to accurate and verifiable information on my credit report. Equifax has not demonstrated that I authorized these inquiries, which leaves them unverifiable. Without proper proof of validation, these inquiries must be removed from my credit report. 

I am requesting the CFPBs assistance to : 1. Compel Equifax to provide proper validation for each of these inquiries, including signed authorizations or evidence of my consent.

2. Ensure Equifax removes any inquiries that can not be verified with proper documentation. 

In support of my claim, I have attached the following : A copy of my credit report with the disputed inquiries highlighted. 
Correspondence from Equifax regarding my previous dispute under Case Number XXXX. 

The inaccurate and unverifiable inquiries listed above are negatively affecting my credit profile and causing undue harm. I respectfully request the CFPBs assistance in ensuring Equifax complies with its obligations under the FCRA. 

Please feel free to contact me via email at XXXX or by phone at XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX if further information is required. Thank you for your time and assistance in resolving this matter. 


Enclosures : Credit report with highlighted inquiries Correspondence regarding XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-26 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
There is a XXXX account that doesn't belong to me and they are reporting it to the credit bureaus and I can't attempt to remove it and they didn't remove it

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