vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-15 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
i have hard inquiries on my report without my permission or authorization i have an identity theft report to include as well

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 2025-03-15 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: GA

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 USC 1681. 


Account Name XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX 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.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-15 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the Experian credit reporting agency, block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint.

I am filing this FTC Identity Theft Affidavit to report a fraudulent account appearing on my consumer FICO Experian credit report which I do not recognize as reported and which are the result of identity theft and fraud. The fraudulent account consist of a credit card account opened at XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/year> under the account number XXXX. This account has resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. I demand that the aforementioned fraudulent items be removed from each of my consumer credit reports and that all collection activity related to said items cease pursuant to my rights within the FCRA and FDCPA laws.

All accounts above, collections, late payments, and charge-offs result from identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint # XXXX as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. I demand that the fraudulent items be removed from my consumer credit report and that all collection activity related to said items cease pursuant to my rights within the FCRA and FDCPA 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 2025-03-15 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: GA

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 USC 1681. 


Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  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.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-15 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:
ALL REPORTED DATA MUST BE COMPLETE, CORRECT, AND PROVEN IF CHALLENGED. I DO NOT GRANT YOUR AUTHORITY TO REPORT VERSUS ME WITHOUT ADEQUATE COMPLIANCE OF STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS BEING APPLICABLE THROUGHOUT. AS SUCH I DEMAND DELETION IMMEDIATELY OF YOUR DECLARED CLAIMS AGAINST ME. PER COMMON LAW, YOU ARE DEMANDED TO DEMONSTRATE THAT YOU CAN AND HAVE WILLINGNESS TO ABSOLUTELY VERIFY AND VALIDATE ( OR JUST SAY ''CERTIFICATE '' ) EVERY AND ONE EVEN EACH ANY AND OR ALL ALLEGATIONS YET PHYSICALLY DEFICIENT OR ALL ALLEGATIONS YET PHYSICALLY DEFICIENT OR UNPROVEN MINE, CHALLENGEDORNOT.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am listing accounts below that have been reported inaccurately on my credit report. In compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and as a gesture of respect to the Federal Trade Commission Committee on accuracy and completeness of credit information I am formally writing in today to dispute negative information appearing on my credit. This incorrect information is greatly hindering me from getting the credit score I deserve and hopefully, this letter will resolve all the issues on my credit. I demand to see Verifiable Proof ( an original Consumer Contract with my Signature on it ) of the accounts listed below. Your failure to positively verify these accounts has hurt my ability to obtain credit.

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 2025-03-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am listing accounts below that have been reported inaccurately on my credit report. In compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and as a gesture of respect to the Federal Trade Commission Committee on accuracy and completeness of credit information I am formally writing in today to dispute negative information appearing on my credit. This incorrect information is greatly hindering me from getting the credit score I deserve and hopefully, this letter will resolve all the issues on my credit. I demand to see Verifiable Proof ( an original Consumer Contract with my Signature on it ) of the accounts listed below. Your failure to positively verify these accounts has hurt my ability to obtain credit.

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 2025-03-15 00:00:00
Product: Prepaid card — General-purpose prepaid card
Issue: Problem with a purchase or transfer — Charged for a purchase or transfer you did not make with the card
Company: Block, Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
On XXXX XXXX I was in the drive thru of XXXX in XXXX, CA paying for my food in the amount of {$9.00} at XXXX. At the same time I received a notification from Cash app for an atm withdrawal for the amount of {$400.00} they then charged me for an additional {$400.00} before I was able to lock my card. I had possession of my physical card the whole time and have never shared any of my information with anyone. My card wasnt connected to my wallet because I havent verified it. Ive disputed this several times and they refuse to investigate this properly. When asked to provide documentation used to investigate I get the run around.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-15 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:
I am writing to formally request your assistance in investigating inaccuracies and unauthorized accounts and other inaccurate information on my credit report, which have directly impacted my ability to be approved for loans. Despite my efforts to resolve the issue with the credit reporting agencies, these discrepancies remain unresolved. The information on my credit file includes which I did not authorize or recognize. As a result, my creditworthiness has been significantly affected, leading to my denial for crucial financial opportunities, including loansIappliedfor. 

Incorrect Names XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2025-03-15 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally request your assistance in investigating inaccuracies and unauthorized accounts and other inaccurate information on my credit report, which have directly impacted my ability to be approved for loans. Despite my efforts to resolve the issue with the credit reporting agencies, these discrepancies remain unresolved. The information on my credit file includes which I did not authorize or recognize. As a result, my creditworthiness has been significantly affected, leading to my denial for crucial financial opportunities, including loansIappliedfor. 

Incorrect Names XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 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 2025-03-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement — Overcharged for something you did purchase with the card
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX, a contract between myself and XXXX XXXX XXXX was agreed upon and signed for XXXX XXXX XXXX to perform work at my house. The scope of work was 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  Total agreed upon and signed contract for all above scope noted above was {$8200.00}. 

I made a deposit using my Bank of America credit card through the application sent to me by the contractor of {$2700.00} on XX/XX/XXXX to begin the project and have the contractor mobilize. XXXX XXXX XXXX started work at my house on XX/XX/XXXX. On XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX charged my credit card {$4200.00} through the app ( the app saved my credit card information and the contractor went ahead and charged my card again ). This brought the total of both charges to {$6900.00}. 

The last day of work at my house was XX/XX/XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX finished all scope and demobilized their equipment & tools. On XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX charged my credit card a final time for {$5600.00} bringing the final total of all 3 charges to {$12000.00}. The overcharge of {$4400.00} was unbeknownst to me and at no time did I agree to pay an additional amount or sign any change order. XXXX XXXX XXXX claimed that extra work had been done and that it was entitled to payment in the amount of {$4400.00} and XXXX XXXX XXXX still had XXXX XXXX credit card information on file, and took full advantage to charge his card {$4400.00} without his permission. 

I texted the owner on XX/XX/XXXX as soon as I saw the charge on my card to discuss this with the owner and promptly get the overcharge removed. In total I reached out on 3 separate occasions, XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX to get the overcharge removed every time the owner refused.

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 2025-03-15 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: KY

Complaint narrative:
Subject : Request for Account Blocking and Deletion Due to Data Breach I am writing to formally request the blocking and deletion of all accounts associated with my personal information due to the recent data breach. This request is made in accordance with several provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) : 1. 15 USC 1681c-2 ( a ) This statute requires consumer reporting agencies to block information resulting from identity theft. I request that all accounts fraudulently opened in my name, including the following, be blocked immediately : Creditor Name : XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Account Number : XXXX 2. 15 USC 1681i Under this section, I am entitled to dispute and request the deletion of any inaccurate or unverifiable information on my credit report. Please investigate and delete any such information linked to this breach. 3. 15 USC 1681e ( b ) This provision mandates that consumer reporting agencies maintain reasonable procedures to ensure the accuracy of information. Given the breach, I request a thorough review of my credit report to identify and rectify any inaccuracies. 4. 15 USC 1681g ( a ) I request access to my complete consumer report, as I have the right to understand what information is being reported and to identify potential inaccuracies resulting from this breach. 5. 15 USC 1681m As required by this statute, please ensure that any negative information resulting from the breach is not reported inappropriately. 6. 15 USC 1681n I reserve the right to seek damages for any violations of the FCRA resulting from this breach, should you fail to comply with my requests. Please confirm the receipt of this letter and provide written confirmation of the actions taken regarding my accounts. Additionally, I would appreciate an update on any measures you are implementing to protect my personal information. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I look forward to your immediate response within 4 days.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: Exeter Finance, LLC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
In XX/XX/year>, I obtained a car loan from Exeter Finance to purchase a vehicle. Unfortunately, from the very moment I drove off the lot, the car began to exhibit numerous issues. Within the first three months, I had to replace XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. Additionally, I incurred expenses for replacing the XXXX XXXX. 

The most significant issue occurred on the day before my wedding. While at XXXX XXXX for a routine oil change, the car broke down unexpectedly, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. Despite seeking assistance, I received no support in addressing these persistent mechanical failures. Due to the ongoing and unresolved issues with the vehicle, I made the decision to stop making payments on the car loan.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-15 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute and demand the immediate removal of the following fraudulent accounts and inquiries from my credit report due to identity theft. These accounts were opened without my consent, and I am invoking my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) to have these items promptly removed. I am also writing to formally notify you that I am a victim of identity theft and request the immediate blocking and deletion of all fraudulent accounts or information related to the identity theft, as authorized by 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ( a ). I became aware of the breach of my personal information through the XXXX data breach, which has exposed my sensitive data to unauthorized individuals. The following fraudulent accounts and inquiries have been identified as a result of this breach :.

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 2025-03-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I recently checked my credit report and noticed that there's a few inquiries that I don't recognize, I did not authorize this nor given consent to the company to pull up my credit report and it might've been done without my knowledge. It is stressing me out and making me XXXX. Hope you can address this soon, please.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
Somebody put loans in my name I wan na speak to the underwriter

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Closing your account — Company closed your account
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I called Capital One to see if they would be amendable to waving the late fees incurred along with reopening my credit card accounts. I have been a Capital One cardholder since XXXX, I explained to them for the reason of my accounts being in the current state was due a loss of employment. I made two payments on the account recently and I explained that I needed to have credit cards for emergencies, etc. I called today to speak to a supervisor but I did not have time to hold and I was told that I would have to reapply ( which I understand and I would have to wait the account is paid off ). Now if they are not willing to reopen my accounts, I want the balances waived and Capital One removed from ALL of my credit reports within 60 days or my accounts RE-OPENED IMMEDIATELY along with the removal of late fee and return payment fees due to my current situation.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing issue — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I paid XXXX to report my rent to the 3 major CRAs. They contacted all 3 XX/XX/year> at or around XXXX XXXX. Both XXXX and XXXX sent a receipt that was posted to my credit report and the dashboard at XXXX. Experian is the only CRA that hasnt responded. I called at or around XXXXXXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX and spoke with XXXX at experian and she said that Experian outsources the work to a liaison, making it appear as though theres a separate company that handle these requests. When in fact its just Experian rent bureau. She also didnt present the companys number so I could contact them before the weekend to resolve the 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 explanation