vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-25 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
I am formally disputing the accuracy of the following account ( s ) on my credit report, as allowed under 15 U.S.C. 1681i : XXXX - XXXX - Account not mine XXXX - XXXX - Account not mine XXXX XXXX XXXX - Account not mine

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 2025-08-25 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: World Acceptance Corporation
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
World Finance Corporation is illegally reporting a debt in my name. I dispute this debt in its entirety. I never gave consent for my personal information to be sold, transferred, or furnished to your company. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA, 15 U.S.C. 1681b ), you must have a permissible purpose and legal authorization to obtain and use my credit data. Under FCRA 1681s-2, furnishers must ensure maximum possible accuracy and can not knowingly report unverifiable or incomplete information. 

To date, I have not received : A copy of the original signed contract or account application A full itemized accounting of the alleged balance, including principal, interest, late fees, and collection charges A bill of sale or assignment agreement showing how and when this alleged debt was transferred to you Proof of permissible purpose to report on my credit file under FCRA 604 Evidence that I ever authorized the transfer of my private data to your company Instead of providing actual documentation, World Finance continues to furnish negative information to the credit bureaus. This is unlawful and misleading under FDCPA 1692e ( false representation of a debt ) and FDCPA 1692f ( unfair practices ). It is also a violation of FDCPA 1692g, which requires you to cease collection activity until validation is provided. 

Reporting unverifiable information damages my creditworthiness, interferes with my ability to obtain housing and financial stability, and exposes my personal identity without my consent. This constitutes not only a violation of consumer protection law but also a breach of privacy.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-25 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute the late payment entries currently listed on my credit report. I have repeatedly attempted to have these discrepancies reviewed and corrected, yet no significant action has been taken. Despite submitting all required documentation and following up multiple times, the inaccuracies remain unresolved. 
This prolonged issue has caused ongoing financial strain and has negatively affected both my credit standing and overall well-being. The process of addressing these errors has been not only frustrating but also mentally and emotionally exhausting. 
Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I have the legal right to a credit report that accurately reflects my financial history. This includes the timely correction or removal of outdated, incorrect, or unverifiable information. I am therefore urging your office to take immediate and appropriate action to update or delete the reported late payment entries in question.

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 2025-08-25 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am disputing the following hard inquiries that appear on my credit report. I did not authorize these companies to access my credit file, nor do I have any established credit or business relationship with them. These inquiries are inaccurate and misleading because they suggest I applied for credit when I did not. 

The disputed inquiries include : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/year> XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Bank ) XX/XX/year> XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/year> XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/year> XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/year> XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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> These inquiries are the direct result of identity theft. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681b ( c ), a consumer reporting agency may only furnish a consumer report when there is a permissible purpose and proper authorization. I did not provide authorization for these inquiries, which makes their presence on my file unlawful.

Additionally, 15 U.S.C. 1681b ( f ) prohibits any person from obtaining a consumer report without a permissible purpo
se, and 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) provides me the right to dispute any inaccurate or unauthorized information on my credit report and requires reinvestigation.

Because these inquiries were made without my consent and are tied to fraudulent activity, they represent a clear violation of my rights under the FCRA and protections outlined in 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2, which specifically covers obligations of consumer reporting agencies in cases of identity theft.

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 2025-08-25 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am disputing the following hard inquiries that appear on my credit report. I did not authorize these companies to access my credit file, nor do I have any established credit or business relationship with them. These inquiries are inaccurate and misleading because they suggest I applied for credit when I did not. 

The disputed inquiries include : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/year> XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Bank ) XX/XX/year> XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/year> XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/year> XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/year> XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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> These inquiries are the direct result of identity theft. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681b ( c ), a consumer reporting agency may only furnish a consumer report when there is a permissible purpose and proper authorization. I did not provide authorization for these inquiries, which makes their presence on my file unlawful.

Additionally, 15 U.S.C. 1681b ( f ) prohibits any person from obtaining a consumer report without a permissible purpo
se, and 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) provides me the right to dispute any inaccurate or unauthorized information on my credit report and requires reinvestigation.

Because these inquiries were made without my consent and are tied to fraudulent activity, they represent a clear violation of my rights under the FCRA and protections outlined in 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2, which specifically covers obligations of consumer reporting agencies in cases of identity theft.

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 2025-08-25 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I have previously disputed Experian, Equifax 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 response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-25 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: PA

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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-25 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: DISCOVER BANK
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
I previously filed multiple CFPB complaints against both Discover Bank and XXXX XXXX XXXX, P.L.C. 

Discover complaints : XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX. 

XXXX & XXXX complaints : XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX. 

Discover also has an active XXXX  complaint ( Case # XXXX ). These matters have also been referred to the Maryland Attorney General ( Case # XXXX ), Maryland XXXX XXXX, and other regulators. 

Despite this, Discover continues to misrepresent its role and has deflected responsibility by referring to XXXX as outside counsel, while XXXX itself identifies as a debt collector. XXXX engaged in collection activity ( depositing payments ) before providing any lawful validation, then mailed only a generic form letter postmarked XX/XX/year>. This does not meet FDCPA validation requirements under 15 U.S.C. 1692g. 

This pattern of stalling, misrepresentation ( including the false XXXX XXXX merger narrative ), and refusal to provide proper documentation violates both the FDCPA and FCRA. 

If Discover and XXXX fail to correct and mark this debt settled/closed, the next step will be litigation for FDCPA and FCRA violations XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-25 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Savings account
Issue: Problem with a lender or other company charging your account — Transaction was not authorized
Company: JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I had a checkings and savings account with Chase bank, on XX/XX/year> {$850.00} was taken from my savings account leaving in a - {$75.00}. I was told it was transferred from my savings to my savings. Then, on XX/XX/year> {$300.00} was taken from my checkings account.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-25 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: WV

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 response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-25 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15. U. S. C.

1681c2 ) that you, the TransUnion credit reporting agencys block the information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft, and fraud within four business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurateand false information consist of personal credit card accounts, auto loans, personal loansand open end unsecured consumer accounts as follows : ACCOUNTS : XXXXXXXX XXXX  - Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/2019, Balance : {$0.00} These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. Ive attached a list of the hard inquiries in question as well as a copy of the consumer FICO credit report maintained by you which shows the said fraudulent items. I do not recognize these accounts, collections and hard inquiries as reported. The aforementioned accounts, collections and hard inquiries appearing on my consumer credit report maintained by you were not opened, made or initiated by me. 
All of the said accounts, collections and hard inquiries are a result of identity theft, and fraud. I have attached a copy of the FTC identity theft criminal complaint case number XXXX, XXXX as proof from the US federal trade commission that all of the aforementioned, consumer credit accounts, collections and hard inquiries are in fact a result of identity, theft, and fraud.

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 2025-08-25 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: MI

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 response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-25 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
After reviewing my consumer report, I noticed that there was still late payment on my consumer report which have never been late because the creditor failed to provide any proof or evidence so this needs to be corrected immediately to paid as agreed and never late. This account is related to a transaction and experience that falls under the EXCLUSION section of the FCRA 's definitions, rules of construction section. It was also reported without my written consent and therefore is a result of identity theft ( as defined by the Federal Trade Commission ), and the account SHALL be Corrected. This account is not related to any transaction authorized by me, the consumer as I did not give written instructions to your agency to report this, which is a violation of the permissible purpose section of the FCRA, which holds your agency name liable for damages of at least {$1000.00} per the civil liability section for willful non-compliance. Please CORRECT this item from my consumer report! According to15 U.S. Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports The Law clearly states : ( a ) In general Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( 2 ) In accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. I clearly did not give your agency written authorization or written instructions to report this information. Your agency is conspiring with these creditors against me in committing aggravated identity theft and I have sustained defamation of my character, just to name a couple damages should this matter escalate to court. 15 U.S. Code 1681e - Compliance procedures- ( b ) Accuracy of report Whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report it shall follow reasonable procedures to assure 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 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 ii ) promptly notify the furnisher of that information that the information has been modified or deleted from the file of the consumer. ''

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-25 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:
I'm disputing a fraudulent account and 2 fraudulent inquiries on my credit file.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-25 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am formally requesting the permanent removal of the fraudulent hard inquiries listed on my credit report. These inquiries were not authorized by me and were made without my knowledge or consent, which is a violation of my consumer rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). Please see the attached document for supporting details. I expect immediate action to delete these unauthorized inquiries from my credit profile to prevent any further damage to my credit standing. Failure to act on this matter promptly XXXX result in further escalation.

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 2025-08-25 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15. U. S. C.

1681c2 ) that you, the TransUnion credit reporting agencys block the information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft, and fraud within four business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurateand false information consist of personal credit card accounts, auto loans, personal loansand open end unsecured consumer accounts as follows : INQUIRIES : XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX ACCOUNTS : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXX XXXX  XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$2000.00} XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$270.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$80.00} XXXXXXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$650.00} XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$770.00} XXXX  - Account Number : XXXX XXXX  XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00} These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. Ive attached a list of the hard inquiries in question as well as a copy of the consumer FICO credit report maintained by you which shows the said fraudulent items. I do not recognize these accounts, collections and hard inquiries as reported. The aforementioned accounts, collections and hard inquiries appearing on my consumer credit report maintained by you were not opened, made or initiated by me. 
All of the said accounts, collections and hard inquiries are a result of identity theft, and fraud. I have attached a copy of the FTC identity theft criminal complaint case number XXXX, XXXX as proof from the US federal trade commission that all of the aforementioned, consumer credit accounts, collections and hard inquiries are in fact a result of identity, theft, and fraud

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 2025-08-25 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
My credit reports are inaccurate. These inaccuracies are causing creditors to deny me credit. You have the duty to report accurate information about consumers. Please investigate these accounts and inquires and update these accounts accordingly to avoid future litigation.

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