vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-29 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX  and Equifax has failed to fulfill its legal obligation under the Fair Credit R Act ( FCRA ) to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation of disputed information credit report, leaving inaccurate or unverifiable accounts unresolved. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) has recently filed a lawsuit against XXXX  and Equifax, alleging systemic issues such as failing to forward consumer-provided evidence to furnishers, accepting unreliable responses, and failing to adequately notify consumers of dispute outcomes. These failures align with my experience, where XXXX  and Equifax has neither corrected nor removed disputed items despite the evidence I provided, causing ongoing harm to my credit standing. I am requesting immediate corrective action to remove or amend the disputed accounts, as XXXX  and Equifax inaction violates federal law and my rights as a consumer.

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 2025-07-29 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:
I demand the removal of this collection account from my credit report immediately unless you can substantiate its validity as required by law. I believe that my personal information has been compromised, leading to unauthorized access and potential misuse. I request a thorough investigation into this matter and any necessary actions to rectify the discrepancies caused by this breach. 

Please find attached any documentation that supports my claim, including a list of relevant documents, such as identification, proof of address, or any notices received. I would appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and a response at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your assistance. 



Subject : Formal Demand to Block Fraudulent Information Identity Theft Claim Under 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 To Whom It May Concern, This letter serves as a formal demand under 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) to immediately block the reporting of fraudulent information on my credit report resulting from identity theft. 

The following information has been fraudulently attributed to me and must be removed without delay : Account Name : DEPTEDXXXX Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX  Account Number : 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 2025-07-29 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I am concerned about the validity and accuracy of your recent investigation of these accounts that are reporting on my credit report. Last month I requested an investigation because I felt the item was not being reported legally. Couple of days ago I received a letter stating that you have ceased investigation of my credit reports because, in your opinion, you believe that I have used a third party credit repair agency. Not only do I believe this to be a stall tactic on your part to grant you an additional 30 days to comply with my original request, but I believe it to be a blatant violation of the FCRA. 

I have attached a copy of my government issued ID as well as mail showing proof of address. So, there shouldnt be any confusion or stall tactics on your end. I have maintained a careful record of my communications with you for the purpose of filing a complaint with the FTC should you continue in your non-compliance.

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 2025-07-29 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:
I have previously disputed Experian, XXXX  and Transunion  regarding multiple accounts that are inaccurate. As of today, I have not received any responses or proof that they are doing proper investigation with my dispute. They ignored my rights to obtain an accurate credit report. They are non-compliant with the FCRA. These erroneous reports are badly hurting my credibility. I'm certain that my rights as a consumer protected under the law have been violated by this inaccurate information.

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 2025-07-29 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: NV

Complaint narrative:
I am concerned about the validity and accuracy of your recent investigation of these accounts that are reporting on my credit report. Last month I requested an investigation because I felt the item was not being reported legally. Couple of days ago I received a letter stating that you have ceased investigation of my credit reports because, in your opinion, you believe that I have used a third party credit repair agency. Not only do I believe this to be a stall tactic on your part to grant you an additional 30 days to comply with my original request, but I believe it to be a blatant violation of the FCRA. 

I have attached a copy of my government issued ID as well as mail showing proof of address. So, there shouldnt be any confusion or stall tactics on your end. I have maintained a careful record of my communications with you for the purpose of filing a complaint with the FTC should you continue in your non-compliance.

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 2025-07-29 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: NV

Complaint narrative:
I am concerned about the validity and accuracy of your recent investigation of these accounts that are reporting on my credit report. Last month I requested an investigation because I felt the item was not being reported legally. Couple of days ago I received a letter stating that you have ceased investigation of my credit reports because, in your opinion, you believe that I have used a third party credit repair agency. Not only do I believe this to be a stall tactic on your part to grant you an additional 30 days to comply with my original request, but I believe it to be a blatant violation of the FCRA. 

I have attached a copy of my government issued ID as well as mail showing proof of address. So, there shouldnt be any confusion or stall tactics on your end. I have maintained a careful record of my communications with you for the purpose of filing a complaint with the FTC should you continue in your non-compliance.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-29 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: TN

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/year>, I contacted Midland Credit Management to discuss my outstanding debt of approximately {$2600.00}. I expressed willingness to make a one-time manual payment of {$200.00} and continue with manual monthly payments between {$100.00} and {$200.00}. I clearly stated that I did not want to enroll in an autopay plan due to concerns about overdrafts and payment control. 

Despite this, the representative insisted that autopay was required to prevent my account from remaining in pre-legal or delinquent status and to avoid potential legal action. I requested written documentation of any policy requiring autopay for payment plans, but they could not provide any official policy. 

Although Im willing to pay in good faith manually, I was pressured to agree to autopay terms I did not consent to and received conflicting and unclear information. This experience felt coercive and unfair, so I am filing this complaint to seek clarity and fair treatment.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-29 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
Please assist me in opening an investigation into these accounts, which appear to be reporting erroneous information on my credit report. Under USC 1681g, I am officially requesting their removal within 15 days. I have provided the appropriate documents for your thorough review. It is also important to note that the reported account data varies and is inaccurate across all major credit bureaus.

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 2025-07-29 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
To Whom It May Concern : I am writing to formally address a matter of serious concern and legal significance. On XX/XX/XXXX, you submitted your XXXX  complaint. I submitted a complaint to the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ) regarding inaccurate or unresolved information on my credit report maintained by TransUnion. To date, TransUnion has failed to respond to that complaint, a troubling lack of transparency and consumer engagement that raises clear violations under federal law. 

Your Failure to Respond Constitutes Negligence Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), credit reporting agencies are required to reinvestigate and respond to disputes and complaints from consumers regarding inaccurate or incomplete information. While this was not a traditional dispute letter, the XXXX  complaint put you on formal notice of a concern affecting my creditworthiness, and TransUnion chose not to respond. 
Your nonresponse demonstrates a willful or negligent disregard for federally mandated consumer protections. 

What Can Be Found in These Case Studies Courts expect credit bureaus to treat all forms of consumer complaints seriously, including complaints filed through third-party channels like the XXXX XXXX XXXX , the CFPB, or state attorney general offices. 
Failure to investigate, respond, or take reasonable actioneven outside of a direct written disputecan create liability under 15 U.S.C. 1681n ( willful noncompliance ) and 1681o ( negligent noncompliance ).

TransUnion 's history of being fined by the CFPB and FTC ( including the {$23.00} XXXX settlement in XXXX ) reflects a pattern of behavior that courts consider when determining damages in lawsuits. 

Next Steps & Legal Notice You are now formally notified of the following : I submitted a valid complaint to the XXXX which received no response from TransUnion. 
That lack of engagement violates both federal law and industry duty of care. 
If I do not receive a formal written response and explanation within 10 business days, I will : File complaints with the CFPB, FTC, and Illinois Attorney General Consider initiating legal action under the FCRA 1681n and 1681o Seek statutory, actual, and punitive damages, along with attorneys fees What I Require From You A written explanation of why TransUnion did not respond to my XXXX  complaint A statement of your current position regarding the disputed or incorrect information A copy of any internal records or communications related to my credit file and complaint

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 2025-07-29 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
I am concerned about the validity and accuracy of your recent investigation of these accounts that are reporting on my credit report. Last month I requested an investigation because I felt the item was not being reported legally. Couple of days ago I received a letter stating that you have ceased investigation of my credit reports because, in your opinion, you believe that I have used a third party credit repair agency. Not only do I believe this to be a stall tactic on your part to grant you an additional 30 days to comply with my original request, but I believe it to be a blatant violation of the FCRA.

I have attached a copy of my government issued ID as well as mail showing proof of address. So, there shouldnt be any confusion or stall tactics on your end. I have maintained a careful record of my communications with you for the purpose of filing a complaint with the FTC should you continue in your non-compliance.

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 2025-07-29 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
I am concerned about the validity and accuracy of your recent investigation of these accounts that are reporting on my credit report. Last month I requested an investigation because I felt the item was not being reported legally. Couple of days ago I received a letter stating that you have ceased investigation of my credit reports because, in your opinion, you believe that I have used a third party credit repair agency. Not only do I believe this to be a stall tactic on your part to grant you an additional 30 days to comply with my original request, but I believe it to be a blatant violation of the FCRA.

I have attached a copy of my government issued ID as well as mail showing proof of address. So, there shouldnt be any confusion or stall tactics on your end. I have maintained a careful record of my communications with you for the purpose of filing a complaint with the FTC should you continue in your non-compliance.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-29 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute several inaccurate late payment entries on my credit report. These errors have severely impacted my credit profile, and I expect both the creditors and your agency to take immediate action to correct these inaccuracies. As a consumer, I am entitled to accurate and fair reporting under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ).

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-29 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Public record information inaccurate
Company: LEXISNEXIS
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
Pursuant to 15 U.S. code 1681b ( 2 ). A consumer reporting agency may only furnish a consumer report with the written instructions of the consumer to who it relates. I declare that I am a Consumer '' did not give any consent or authorization for anyone to furnish, convey or report any of my consumer information. This is abusive practice pursuant to 15 USC 1692 ( a ) as this is damaging my reputation, causing marital instability, to the loss of jobs and the invasion of my individual privacy.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-29 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
This is a follow-up to my previous written dispute regarding fraudulent accounts and inquiries appearing on my consumer report. Per FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), you are required to block all information resulting from identity theft within four business days of receipt. 
The following accounts and inquiries do NOT belong to me and were obtained fraudulently without my consent : ACCOUNTS : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-29 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
This is a follow-up to my previous written dispute regarding fraudulent accounts and inquiries appearing on my consumer report. Per FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), you are required to block all information resulting from identity theft within four business days of receipt.

The following accounts and inquiries do NOT belong to me and were obtained fraudulently without my consent : ACCOUNTS XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2025-07-29 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:
Could you please take a moment to review and examine the attached documents? I believe your expertise will be invaluable in ensuring their accuracy and completeness. Your feedback and insights would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-29 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
I am filing a formal complaint because there is inaccurate and/or unverifiable information being reported on my credit report by a consumer reporting agency. I recently obtained a copy of my credit report and found one or more accounts that either do not belong to me, are reported inaccurately, or have already been paid in full.

I submitted a written dispute directly to the credit reporting agency under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically citing violations of 1681e ( b ) for failing to ensure maximum accuracy, and 1681i for not conducting a reasonable reinvestigation within the 30-day timeframe. 

Despite my demand, the inaccurate information remains on my report, and I have not received sufficient verification or documentation ( such as a signed contract or complete payment history ) to justify the continued reporting of the disputed account. I believe this reflects willful non-compliance with the FCRA and is causing me harm.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-29 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Funds not handled or disbursed as instructed
Company: SANTANDER HOLDINGS USA, INC.
State: RI

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to lodge a formal complaint against Santander Bank regarding their refusal to refund money lost through a clear case of fraud involving impersonation of the bank by phone and text message.Summary of the Incident On XX/XX/2025, I received a phone call that displayed Santander on my caller ID. The caller claimed to be from Santanders fraud department and asked if I had attempted two transactions. I confirmed that I had not. They said they would block the transactions and send me a text message to confirm. 
Shortly afterward, I received a text message again appearing to be from Santander asking me to approve the cancellation of the supposed fraudulent payments. Trusting the caller ID and believing I was speaking to my bank, I followed their instructions.

Later, I received a second call, again appearing to be from Santander, stating that they needed further confirmation to complete the fraud claim process. I complied, believing I was protecting my account. 
It was only afterward that I noticed money had been transferred from my account to an unknown account without my authorization. I contacted Santander immediately to report the fraud.

Santanders Response Santander has denied my claim, because of inconsistency, I strongly disagree. They never even requested any evidence. I had requested an email to send over screen shots and the phone number that called me and they gave me the wrong email. I was the victim of a sophisticated impersonation scam, where both the phone number and SMS appeared as if they were genuinely from the bank. This is known as Authorised Push Payment ( APP ) fraud caused by deception and manipulation, not negligence on my part. 
Despite reporting the issue and highlighting the security failure ( e.g., spoofed calls and texts ), Santander has : Failed to refund the stolen moneyFailed to protect my account from further fraud ( I am still receiving scam calls and messages showing as Santander ) Failed to apply fair and reasonable judgment under the Contingent Reimbursement Model Code ( CRM Code ) Ongoing Risk Even after reporting this fraud, I am still receiving spoofed calls and texts from scammers using Santanders caller ID. This suggests a serious failure in the banks fraud prevention systems and an increased risk to my financial safety.

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