vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
This complaint is being submitted to authorize and support the dispute I filed on XX/XX/year> ( COMPLAINT ID : XXXX ), regarding the ongoing publication of inaccurate personal information on my Equifax credit report. This misinformation has already caused harm. I was denied a credit card by a bank, and the banker explicitly told me the denial was due to inconsistencies between the personal information I submitted on the application and what appeared on my Equifax file. The information I provided was accurate, but the data Equifax is reporting is not. Unless this issue is corrected and resolved without further delay, I will continue to experience unjustified denials and obstacles in accessing credit. 

Let me be clear about the information that should appear on my credit report. My full legal name is XXXX XXXX XXXX. I do not have any previous addresses that should be listed. All previously reported addresses must be permanently removed, as they are not valid or relevant to my current credit profile. The only employment that should be listed on my credit report is XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Any other employment history is inaccurate and must be deleted. 

Despite this, Equifax is currently reporting false and unverifiable information, including the name XXXX XXXX XXXX, which is not my legal name and has never been used or authorized by me in any formal or personal capacity. Equifax is also listing XXXX as an employer, which is entirely incorrect. I have never worked for XXXX, and that information does not belong on my credit report. These errors are not minor they are materially harmful and have already resulted in credit denial. They misrepresent who I am and cast doubt on the accuracy of any application I submit. 

These issues are not the result of identity theft, and I am not requesting the placement of a fraud alert. This problem originates from Equifaxs failure to verify and maintain accurate data. The presence of this false name and employer likely stems from careless data furnishing, file merging errors, or outdated systems that were not properly vetted before being published to my credit profile. 

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), Equifax is required by law to ensure maximum possible accuracy of all information reported about consumers, as stated in 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ). I also have the legal right under 15 U.S.C. 1681i to dispute inaccurate data and to expect a lawful and thorough reinvestigation of all disputed items. To this day, Equifax has not produced any verified documentation linking me to the incorrect name or employer. Their continued presence on my credit report is unjustified and violates my rights under federal law.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-26 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
company is violating my rights they have not provided validation Information Under 12 CFR 1006.34 ( b ) ( 5 ) yet they have placed a collection on your consumer report recently.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-26 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I recently review a copy of my credit report and notice I had fraudulent accounts on my report. Please remove these accounts from my report, they are hurting 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 2025-06-26 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: NJ

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 TILA US Code 1666B since I was never late. 

I recently reviewed my consumer report and noticed an incorrect late payment record on my XXXXXXXX XXXX account [ XXXX ]. I have always maintained timely payments on this account. Under the Fair Credit Billing Act ( FCBA ) and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ), creditors are required to accurately report consumer transactions and provide a mechanism for correcting errors in a timely manner. Please conduct an investigation into this matter, and if you can not provide documentary evidence of these supposed late payments, I demand these payments to be updated to on time as they should be as I was NEVER late. I expect these updates to be made promptly, in compliance with the law. 
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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 2025-06-26 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: SC

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 2025-06-26 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: Advantage Credit, Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I requested my credit report from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. I noticed three fraudulent inquires on my report. Advantage Credit ( XX/XX/year> ), Advantage Credit ( XX/XX/year> ), and XXXX XXXX XXXX  ). I have tried googling and calling the companies, they are mortgage companies and I do not have a mortgage nor applied for one. I called the bureas they stated I had to call the companies and provided me with phone numbers. I was unable to reach anyone from the companies.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-26 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:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C.

1681c-2 ) that you, the Equifax Information Services , 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. The following items do not belong to me and is a result of fraud that I did not authorize : Also, would like to have all addresses and names REMOVED from my credit report, except for my only name and address listed below : Name : XXXX XXXX Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX ACCOUNTS : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-26 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: NV

Complaint narrative:
Ive recently discovered several late payment notations on my credit report that are completely false, and I want to make it clear that I will not tolerate these inaccuracies being used to misjudge my financial character. These harmful entries are dragging down my XXXX XXXX, affecting my access to opportunities, and putting unnecessary strain on my mental and emotional health. Some of these alleged late payments were in fact made on time, while others XXXX stem from clerical mistakes or internal processing delays that were never communicated to me. 

The Fair Credit Reporting Act requires that every piece of data on a consumer report be factually accurate and verifiable by original documentation. That means if these late payment entries can not be backed up with real, dated billing statements or signed agreements, they should not be reported at all. I am demanding that these entries be immediately corrected or removed, depending on what the documentation proves. If the credit reporting agencies or furnishers continue to ignore this matter, I will interpret that as a willful and deliberate violation of federal lawand respond accordingly. I deserve better, and I will fight until this is made right.

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 2025-06-26 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I Recently review a copy of my credit report and notice I had fraudulent accounts on my report. Please remove these accounts from my report they are hurting 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 2025-06-26 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Problem with a lender or other company charging your account — Transaction was not authorized
Company: Dave Operating, LLC
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Subject : Formal Complaint and Demand for Immediate Refund and Account Closure Confirmation To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally demand immediate corrective action regarding the unlawful and unauthorized activity from XXXX. 



Despite my account being closedby XXXXtwo separate unauthorized transactions of {$80.00} each were debited from my account without my consent, totaling {$160.00}. Furthermore, I continue to be charged a $ 1 monthly fee, despite the account being inactive and closed. These ongoing charges constitute unauthorized debits under the Electronic Fund Transfer Act ( EFTA ), 15 U.S. Code 1693, and are in clear violation of consumer protections against unauthorized electronic fund transfers. 



XXXX failure to notify me or obtain my explicit consent before processing these charges is not only deceptive but potentially unlawful. Under Regulation E, your company has a legal obligation to obtain prior authorization for recurring electronic fund transfers and to cancel such transactions upon consumer request. In this case, no such authorization was provided or is valid due to the account closure. 

If this matter is not resolved within 10 business days, I will be filing a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ), and may pursue further remedies under applicable federal and state consumer protection laws. 



Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-26 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:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C.

1681c-2 ) that you, the TransUnion LLC Consumer Dispute Center, block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within XXXX business days of you receiving this complaint. The following items do not belong to me and is a result of fraud that I did not authorize : Also, would like to have all addresses and names REMOVED from my credit report, except for my only name and address listed below : Name : XXXX XXXX Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX ACCOUNTS : XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXX * * * * * * * * * * XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$3200.00} XXXX CARD - Account Number : XXXX * * * * * * * * * * XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$19000.00XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX - Account Number : XXXX * * XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$8700.00} XXXX - Account Number : XXXX * * * * * * * * * * XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$2500.00}

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 2025-06-26 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
" I was utterly shocked and devastated upon discovering unauthorized accounts, credit inquiries and inaccurate personal information made or reported without my knowledge or consent. Despite my efforts to seek clarification from the creditors, they have shamefully failed to provide the necessary information. I demand immediate action and transparency from the creditors. The creditors must provide detailed information on each account and inquiry, including dates, purposes, and types of credit products involved, furnish relevant application documents, and present evidence of explicit authorization for each inquiry. Please see the attached file for what I am complaining about! 

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Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-26 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA

605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 )
that you, the Equifax Information Services , 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. The following items do not belong to me and is a result of fraud that I did not authorize : Also, would like to have all addresses and names REMOVED from my credit report, except for my only name and address listed below : Name : XXXX XXXX Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX ACCOUNTS : XXXX XXXX  - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$19000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$8700.00} XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$2500.00} INQUIRIES : XXXX XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-26 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute several unauthorized and inaccurate hard inquiries listed on my credit report. I am requesting that immediate action be taken to investigate and remove the hard inquiries, as they are unjustified and are negatively affecting my credit score and financial standing.

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 2025-06-26 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:
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 TILA US Code 1666B since I was never late. " I recently reviewed my consumer report and noticed an incorrect late payment record. I have always maintained timely payments on this account. Under the Fair Credit Billing Act ( XXXX ) and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ), creditors are required to accurately report consumer transactions and provide a mechanism for correcting errors in a timely manner. Please conduct an investigation into this matter, and if you can not provide documentary evidence of these supposed late payments, I demand these payments to be updated to on time as they should be as I was NEVER late. I expect these updates to be made promptly, in compliance with the law.

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 2025-06-26 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
Im beyond frustrated with the continued presence of false, damaging information on my TransUnion credit report. These aren't minor oversights or accidental typosthey are substantial and harmful misrepresentations that continue to sabotage my financial progress and personal stability. Ive gone through the formal dispute process in good faith, hoping the issues would be corrected responsibly, only to be met with silence and negligence. The failure to properly investigate and resolve these errors has left me feeling ignored, disrespected, and financially punished for mistakes I did not make. 

As a consumer, I have a legal right under the Fair Credit Reporting Act to a credit file that is completely accurate and substantiated by real, verifiable documentation. It is not my job to chase down proofIve done my part. If TransUnion can not produce direct and unquestionable evidence to support the continued reporting of these entries, then it is obligated by federal law to delete them immediately. This isnt a requestits a demand for compliance. If you continue to ignore my concerns, I will treat this as a willful violation of my rights and take further action to hold you accountable. My creditworthiness is not something I take lightly, and you should not either.

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 2025-06-26 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute the inaccuracies reflected on my credit reports. These errors have had a direct negative impact on my financial opportunities, including multiple denials of credit. As a data furnisher and credit reporting agency, you are legally obligated under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) to ensure the information you report is complete and accurate. I respectfully request that you thoroughly investigate the accounts and inquiries in question, make the necessary corrections, and update my credit report accordingly. Prompt action on this matter is expected to prevent any further harm or the need for legal 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-26 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 disputed several inaccurate and unverifiable accounts on my credit reports, including collections and inquiries that do not belong to me. I specifically requested validation under FCRA XXXX and FDCPA XXXX, but the credit bureaus and data furnishers failed to provide any proof or documentation. 

Instead, these accounts were either verified without evidence or remained on my reports with remark codes and alerts added. This includes accounts like XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX  XXXX, XXXX XXXX, and others. 

These items are damaging my score and reporting fraudulently. I have provided a formal dispute letter, credit reports, my ID, and proof of address. Im asking the CFPB to intervene and demand full deletion within XXXX hours as required under FCRA XXXX and FDCPA.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-26 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
I disputed several inaccurate and unverifiable accounts on my credit reports, including collections and inquiries that do not belong to me. I specifically requested validation under FCRA XXXX and FDCPA XXXX, but the credit bureaus and data furnishers failed to provide any proof or documentation. 

Instead, these accounts were either verified without evidence or remained on my reports with remark codes and alerts added. This includes accounts like XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX  XXXX, XXXX XXXX, and others. 

These items are damaging my score and reporting fraudulently. I have provided a formal dispute letter, credit reports, my ID, and proof of address. Im asking the CFPB to intervene and demand full deletion within XXXX hours as required under FCRA XXXX and FDCPA.

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