vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-08 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am disputing several unauthorized hard inquiries on my credit report. I never applied for credit nor authorized these companies to access my credit file. 
Please investigate and request the credit bureaus to remove the following inquiries made without my consent XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-08 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 several unauthorized hard inquiries on my credit report. I never applied for credit nor authorized these companies to access my credit file. 
Please investigate and request the credit bureaus to remove the following inquiries made without my consent XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 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 2025-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MD

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 2025-09-08 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:
List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. I looked at my Experian, XXXX  XXXX XXXX  credit report on XX/XX/year>, and noticed some things are incomplete and not accurate. And according to the fair credit reporting act 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 according to 15 USC 1681 ( e ) ( b ). And according to 15 USC 1681 5 they are suppose to do this ( 5 ) Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information ( A ) In general, 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 ( ii ) promptly notify the furnisher of that information that the information has been modified or deleted from the file of the consumer. And according to 15 USC 1681s-2 they are suppose to 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-08 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
My information was exposed in the equifax data breach and I have several fraudulent and inaccurate information on my credit report. This CFPB Complaint has been filed to request pursuant to The FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you : The Credit Reporting Agency ; REMOVE and BLOCK the information appearing on My Consumer Credit Report, that is a result of a Data Breach, Identity Theft and Fraud within 4 Business Days of you receiving this complaint. This Fraudulent, Inaccurate and False Accounts consists of : Accounts : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/XXXX These accounts have resulted in several Fraudulent Hard Inquires, Collections, Charge-Offs, and Derogatory Accounts appearing on My Consumer Credit Report, and negatively effecting my Consumer Score as well as My Financial and Personal Life. Ive attached a list of all the negative accounts and/or inquiries and ftc report XXXX I DO NOT recognize the aforementioned Accounts on My Consumer Credit Report maintained by you, were not opened, made or initiated by me. All of the aforementioned Accounts are a result of a Data Breach, Identity Theft and Fraud. I have attached a copy of a FTC ( Federal Trade Commission ) Identity Theft Report as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts are a result of a Data Breach, 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 2025-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Public record information inaccurate
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
My credit report shows a repossession entry that I believe to be inaccurate or unverifiable. In accordance with 15 USC 1681e ( b ) and 15 USC 1681i, I am entitled to a credit report that is fully accurate. I request a thorough review of this repossession record, and if it can not be verified, I ask that it be deleted from my report.

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 2025-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Closing an account — Funds not received from closed account
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Someone or some things started making mobile. Check deposits into my account and the next thing I know. My account is {$1400.00} over drawn. So I go to the bank. They told me to open app a new account. And I did when my social security check came in. They took it out of my new account and put it into the old account where the mobile checks were being deposited and investigated.Instead, I wasn't fault.They got my social security check for the month of XXXX and they got my social security check for the month of XXXX.I 'm in the middle of getting my XXXX XXXX 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Foreign currency exchange
Issue: Problem with customer service — 
Company: Paypal Holdings, Inc
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I have been desperately trying to get PayPals help regarding a series of transactions sent to XXXX XXXX for legal fees but despite dozens of attempts to escalate this, Ive received little to no real support. 

Out of approximately 30 to 40 transactions, PayPal has only reclassified and resolved two. Each time I contacted support, I was told the dispute would be reviewed, escalated, or that someone would follow up but nothing ever happened. Ive essentially been left in the dark, forced to keep repeating my situation to different agents with no continuity or resolution. 

Because of these repeated delays, many of the transactions have now expired, meaning Ive lost the ability to even dispute them through no fault of my own. Its incredibly frustrating and disheartening to feel like I did everything right and still ended up with no support.

To make matters worse, PayPal has now placed my account into collections, adding even more stress to an already overwhelming situation. Ive done everything I can to resolve this directly and in good faith, but Im now left feeling abandoned by the very platform I trusted to protect my money.

All I want is a fair review of my case and a genuine effort to help recover the funds that were mishandled.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Trouble using your card — Can't use card to make purchases
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I was approved for a new Citi Strata Elite credit card account on XX/XX/year>. Before I received my card, my account was blocked. When I called customer service, they requested me to fill out and mail a complete 4506-C form without giving me a reason why. I currently have the credit card and can not make any purchases on it, which is unfair because I am paying for the {$590.00} annual fee and have 90 days to make purchases that will be eligible for the sign up bonus.

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 2025-09-08 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. 

So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not. In the event that any accounts are reported without my written consent, that is considered identity theft. 

This is a violation of both 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. This leads way to civil liability against the credit reporting agency for negligent and willful noncompliance under 15 U.S. Code 1681n, which allows for {$1000.00} per violation, for account listed without my expressed written consent.

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 2025-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened to sue you for very old debt
Company: Medical Recovery Services, LLC
State: ID

Complaint narrative:
I am disputing a medical debt being collected by Medical Recovery Services LLC on behalf of XXXX XXXX. 

I requested validation of the debt in writing under 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( b ) ( FDCPA ). The collector has failed to provide proper verification. They have only confirmed my name, address, and the alleged balance, which does not meet the legal standard for verification. They also stated that I must sign a HIPAA medical release form in order for them to obtain an itemized bill from the provider. This is improper the burden to provide verification is on the debt collector, not the consumer. 

I previously requested an itemized bill directly from XXXX XXXX, and it was never provided. To date, no legally sufficient documentation has been furnished showing the validity of this debt or my responsibility for it. 

Additionally, the charges stem from an anesthesiologist who was out-of-network at an in-network hospital. Under the No Surprises Act ( Public Law 116-260 ), balance billing is prohibited in such cases. I dispute responsibility for any amounts beyond my in-network cost-sharing obligations.

Despite this, Medical Recovery Services continues to pursue collection activity, including reporting to credit bureaus, without proper verification. This violates the FDCPA and may also constitute unlawful credit reporting practices. 
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Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-08 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: CO

Complaint narrative:
The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. 

So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not. In the event that any accounts are reported without my written consent, that is considered identity theft. 

This is a violation of both 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. This leads way to civil liability against the credit reporting agency for negligent and willful noncompliance under 15 U.S. Code 1681n, which allows for {$1000.00} per violation, for account listed without my expressed written consent.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-08 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
Re : Formal DisputeInaccurate/Unverified Reporting for XXXX XXXX This is a dispute under FCRA 607 ( b ), 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), 623 ( a ) ( 3 ) and Reg V 1022.42 ( a ). You must conduct an independent reinvestigation consistent with XXXX v. TransUnion. Codes are not proof. Produce running statements/ledgers showing due date, receipt, and posting for each month for the items below ; otherwise delete. 
Honor Fraud/Security Alert ( 605A ) : My security alert dated XXXX requires enhanced identity verification. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) * Truncated # ( Metro 2 Field 2 ) ; contradictory history ( all OK yet XXXX in XX/XX/2025 ) ; ensure complete balance/high-credit/status accuracy ( Fields 12/12A, 17, 23 ). Provide the contract, application, full account #, and the ledger proving any XXXX. If not verified to XXXX standard, delete. All late months are disputed, including XX/XX/2025. 
XXXX ( XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Truncated # ; confirm exact high-credit/balance and dates ; mark account as disputed ( FCRA 623 ( a ) ( 3 ) ). Provide statements/ledger or delete. 
XXXX  XXXX ( XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Cross-bureau conflicts ( with XXXX  ) ; confirm precise dates/figures ; provide ledger or delete ( FCRA 607 ( b ) ). 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX For each : correct any cross-bureau inconsistencies in high-credit/balance/status/dates ( Metro 2 Fields 12/12A, 15, 17, 23 ) and ensure dispute notation per 623 ( a ) ( 3 ). Provide ledgers or delete.

Inquiry without permissible purposedelete unless you provide documentary proof under FCRA 604 ( a ) /609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) : XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2025 ( no corresponding open/positive XXXX XXXX account is shown ).

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 2025-09-08 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: IL

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 response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-08 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute the presence of an account on my credit report that was opened without my knowledge or consent. This account reflects unauthorized and fraudulent use of my personal information, and I want to make it unequivocally clear that I did not initiate or authorize this account in any way.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-08 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: CBC Companies, Inc.
State: IN

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to have the following information removed from my credit file, the items that I need deleted are going to be attached in a word document. I am a victim of identity theft. I have multiple accounts and inquiries that I DID NOT apply for listed on my credit report. I ask that these items be deleted so my credit report will only show accurate information. I reported the theft of my identity to the Federal Trade Commission and have enclosed copies of the report. I would like these items deleted from my credit report as soon as possible. Please block this information from my credit report, pursuant to section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: TrueAccord Corp.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I had an account with XXXX that was later placed with a collection company called TrueAccord. I made full payment to TrueAccord to settle this account. However, the XXXX application still shows the account as Charge-Off and reports that I owe a balance. 

This is inaccurate reporting because I already paid the debt in full through the collection company. XXXX should update its records and the credit bureaus to show that the account was paid and is no longer owed. The current reporting is misleading and is damaging my credit unfairly.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I understand the importance of removing any incorrect information from my credit report according to FCRA 605B. Could you please review the attached documents? I've observed discrepancies in several accounts, which is quite concerning to me.

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 2025-09-08 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: AL

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 non-monetary relief