vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-23 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: PR

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute an account that is being reported on my credit report, which constitutes a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2. Therefore, I respectfully request that this information be blocked or deleted immediately.

I am enclosing a copy of my Identity Theft Report issued by the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ), FTC REPORT NUMBER : XXXX, as supporting evidence for my claim. 

According to 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2, once a consumer submits an identity theft report, credit reporting agencies are legally required to block any information identified by the consumer as resulting from such identity theft within four ( 4 ) business days.

The following information in my credit file is the result of a clear FCRA violation and must be blocked immediately : XXXX XXXX  / Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX  / Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX / Account Number : XXXX Additionally, 15 U.S.C. 1681b, which states that a credit reporting agency may not include information in a consumers file unless there is a valid authorization or permissible purpose. I never authorized the opening or reporting of this account, and there is no signed contract or consent from me that justifies its inclusion in my credit report.

Therefore, the continued presence of this account constitutes not only a result of identity theft but also the unauthorized use and disclosure of my personal information, in direct violation of the FCRAs requirements.

In accordance with 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 and 1681b, I respectfully request that this account be blocked and deleted immediately from my credit report and that it no longer be reported in any manner.

I have contacted Equifax on multiple occasions to report these accounts, but I have yet to receive a clear or definitive resolution to this matter. This situation is causing me serious harm, as I am in the process of purchasing a new home for my children and seeking financial tools to support my economic growth. These negative accounts are blocking my opportunities and causing both personal and financial damage.

Furthermore, these accounts have already been deleted by other credit bureaus, as they were unable to verify them under the procedures required by law. I do not understand why this agency continues to report this account on my credit file.

I have also requested copies of any contracts related to these accounts from the company reporting them, and after more than 60 days, I have not received a single response. This further supports the fact that there is no verifiable evidence or legal basis for continuing to report this information.

I respectfully request that you assist me by removing these accounts immediately.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-23 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: IN

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally file a complaint regarding unauthorized accounts that persist on my credit report despite my repeated efforts to have them removed. These accounts are causing significant damage to my financial reputation and overall well-being. It is evident that the inclusion of these fraudulent items violates 15 USC 1681b regarding permissible purposes, as the credit bureaus have no legitimate reason to report them without my explicit consent. Please refer to the attached file detailing these items I am disputing. 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.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-23 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
My personal information was involved in a data breach, and as a result, unauthorized accounts have been added to my credit report. I did not open these accounts, and I am the victim of identity theft. 
According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically under Section 605B, I have the right to request the removal of fraudulent information resulting from identity theft. Once proper documentation is submitted, credit reporting agencies are required to block the information within 4 business days of receiving the request.

Despite this, the accounts have not been removed within the legally required 4-day timeframe, and they continue to harm my credit profile and cause distress.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-23 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:
Equifax is reporting an inaccurate Paid Charge-Off status on my credit file for an account with XXXX, XXXX ( Account ending in XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ). I never paid this account, yet Equifax updated it on XX/XX/year>, to reflect that it was Paid and Transferred/Sold, which is false and misleading. 

I have submitted multiple disputes, and each time Equifax has marked my dispute as frivolous without any explanation or reinvestigation, in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) Section 611. They have not provided a method of verification or any documentation to show how they verified this account.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-23 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 filing this complaint because the consumer reporting agency has included unauthorized hard inquiries on my credit report, which were not initiated by me. This is a violation of my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically 15 U.S.C. 1681b ( c ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and ( B ) ( i ) and 15 U.S.C. 1681g ( a ) ( 5 ). These sections prohibit reporting inquiries not initiated by the consumer unless specific conditions are met, such as prior written authorization or a firm offer of credit. I did not authorize these inquiries and never provided my written consent. As such, their presence on my credit report is unlawful. The consumer reporting agency has also failed to provide evidence of permissible purpose or documentation containing my signature authorizing these inquiries.

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 2025-07-23 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I demand immediate attention to serious inaccuracies on my credit report. Late payments have been reported incorrectly, despite the fact that these accounts have been paid as agreed. This misleading information is adversely affecting my creditworthiness, and I insist that corrections be made without delay. 

I expect a prompt response to rectify these issues. 

Account Name : XXXX  XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX Account Number : 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 2025-07-23 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MS

Complaint narrative:
I am filing this complaint because the consumer reporting agency failed to meet its obligations under 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 7 ) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), which requires the agency to provide, upon request, a detailed description of the reinvestigation procedures used to verify disputed information. I specifically requested the name and contact information of the furnisher, the identity of the person the agency communicated with, and the documentation used to confirm the accuracy of the disputed account. The agency did not provide this information within the 15-day timeframe required by law. This lack of response is a clear violation of my rights under the FCRA.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-23 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
I have a goal of getting a house as soon as possible but the stuff on my credit report will really put me in trouble, been waiting for the credit bureaus response and its really making me feel XXXX since it seems that theyre not doing anything to resolve my issue. My name is XXXX XXXX and I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information. There is no third party involved, its me personally who is filling this complaint. Please review the uploaded letters.

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 2025-07-23 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 am extremely dissatisfied with the failure to comply with section FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), which mandates the removal of certain information within four days of receiving notice. Therefore, I demand a swift correction of the inaccurate data to maintain the integrity of my credit report. Please conduct a thorough review of these discrepancies and take immediate steps to rectify the disputed entries. 

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 XXXXXX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-23 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am updating a late payment that is currently being reported on my credit report as " open '' or unresolved. This entry is inaccurate and misleading. I have either already resolved the payment, or I was never late as claimed. The continued reporting of this item as open and delinquent is a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), particularly 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ), which requires consumer reporting agencies to maintain maximum possible accuracy of the information they report.

This misreporting has negatively impacted my credit score and may hinder my ability to obtain credit or employment. I am requesting an immediate investigation into this matter, as well as a correction or deletion of the inaccurate late payment record if it can not be verified.

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 2025-07-23 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
The wrong info in my credit reports makes it tough to get new credit. Errors confuse lenders and give a false idea of my creditworthiness. This hurts my financial reputation. I'm formally asking to correct and remove these mistakes from my reports. It's vital for lenders to see my true financial status for fair evaluations

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 2025-07-23 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: AR

Complaint narrative:
I am disputing an account that XXXX XXXX, XXXX is reporting on my credit file, which they claim to have purchased from XXXX XXXX. I submitted a written debt validation request under 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( b ) ( FDCPA ) and requested verification of the debt, proof of ownership, and legal right to report. To date, they have not provided any of the requested documentation.

Reporting a debt without proper validation violates the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) and the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( b ), which requires accuracy and timely investigation of disputes. This account is causing negative harm to my credit profile without legal verification. 

I request that XXXX XXXX XXXX either verify the debt with the required documentation or remove all reporting from the credit bureaus ( XXXX, XXXX, and TransUnion ).

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 2025-07-23 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: AR

Complaint narrative:
I am disputing an account that XXXX XXXX, XXXX is reporting on my credit file, which they claim to have purchased from XXXX XXXX. I submitted a written debt validation request under 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( b ) ( FDCPA ) and requested verification of the debt, proof of ownership, and legal right to report. To date, they have not provided any of the requested documentation. 

Reporting a debt without proper validation violates the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) and the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( b ), which requires accuracy and timely investigation of disputes. This account is causing negative harm to my credit profile without legal verification. 

I request that XXXX XXXX XXXX either verify the debt with the required documentation or remove all reporting from the credit bureaus ( Equifax, XXXX and XXXX ).

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-23 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: IN

Complaint narrative:
I filed a dispute for incorrect information on my credit report. I received an email from the credit bureau stating that they are assuming the disputes are coming from a 3rd party. They in fact did not come from a 3rd party. l even called them to verify it was me and they still refused to process my disputes. I wasted money on mailing my disputes out. I sent personal information to verify my identity through mail, just for them to not thoroughly investigate.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-23 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: PR

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute an account that is being reported on my credit report, which constitutes a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2. Therefore, I respectfully request that this information be blocked or deleted immediately.

I am enclosing a copy of my Identity Theft Report issued by the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ), FTC REPORT NUMBER : XXXX, as supporting evidence for my claim. 

According to 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2, once a consumer submits an identity theft report, credit reporting agencies are legally required to block any information identified by the consumer as resulting from such identity theft within four ( 4 ) business days.

The following information in my credit file is the result of a clear FCRA violation and must be blocked immediately : XXXX XXXX  / Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX  / Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX / Account Number : XXXX Additionally, 15 U.S.C. 1681b, which states that a credit reporting agency may not include information in a consumers file unless there is a valid authorization or permissible purpose. I never authorized the opening or reporting of this account, and there is no signed contract or consent from me that justifies its inclusion in my credit report.

Therefore, the continued presence of this account constitutes not only a result of identity theft but also the unauthorized use and disclosure of my personal information, in direct violation of the FCRAs requirements.

In accordance with 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 and 1681b, I respectfully request that this account be blocked and deleted immediately from my credit report and that it no longer be reported in any manner.

I have contacted Equifax on multiple occasions to report these accounts, but I have yet to receive a clear or definitive resolution to this matter. This situation is causing me serious harm, as I am in the process of purchasing a new home for my children and seeking financial tools to support my economic growth. These negative accounts are blocking my opportunities and causing both personal and financial damage.

Furthermore, these accounts have already been deleted by other credit bureaus, as they were unable to verify them under the procedures required by law. I do not understand why this agency continues to report this account on my credit file.

I have also requested copies of any contracts related to these accounts from the company reporting them, and after more than 60 days, I have not received a single response. This further supports the fact that there is no verifiable evidence or legal basis for continuing to report this information.

I respectfully request that you assist me by removing these accounts immediately.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-23 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: MS

Complaint narrative:
Upon reviewing my recent credit report, I identified multiple inaccuracies and accounts or information that appear to have been reported without my authorization. These entries have had a significantly negative impact on both my personal life and overall credit health.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-23 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: MS

Complaint narrative:
Upon reviewing my recent credit report, I identified multiple inaccuracies and accounts or information that appear to have been reported without my authorization. These entries have had a significantly negative impact on both my personal life and overall credit health.

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 2025-07-23 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Funds not handled or disbursed as instructed
Company: TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX, I visited the XXXX XXXX Truist branch and opened a checking account because I received a check in the amount of {$31000.00}. At the time, I was banking with XXXX, which is an online bank with no physical branches in my area. Since XXXX has a deposit limit of {$25000.00} for checks, I chose to open an account with Truist to deposit the full amount. 

The check was supposed to be available by XX/XX/XXXX, which would have been a XXXX hold. While at the branch, the manager, XXXX XXXX, verified the check and informed me that she didnt understand why it was being held. I was told I would receive updates, but I never did. They closed the account and the last information I received was that the funds were placed in a " recovery account '' and that there were doubts about whether the money belonged to me. 

To support my claim, I have attached tax documents from XXXX, which is the year the check is from. I paid {$25000.00} to the IRS in XXXX, and my accountant and tax manageXXXX, XXXX XXXX from XXXX XXXX XXXX, amended my return. As a result, the IRS issued a refund check for {$31000.00}, which represents the original payment plus interest. 

I am attaching the following documents to verify my claim : Original XXXX tax return Amended XXXX tax return A copy of the refund check and deposit A copy of my ID A copy of my Social Security card My birth certificate a letter regarding the amended return from the IRS I hope to have this issue resolved and the funds released as soon as possible without needing to pursue legal action, as I believe the continued hold on my money is both illegal and unethical.

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