vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-20 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: MD

Complaint narrative:
Consumer Reporting Agencies play a crucial role in gathering and assessing consumer credit information. However, they must exercise their responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and respect for the consumers right to privacy. The banking system relies on accurate and fair credit reporting, and when these reporting methods are unfair, it undermines public trust, which is vital for the system 's stability. I never gave my explicit, written consent for these agencies to report my information, which is a violation of 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ). This violation has led to an alleged case of identity theft, breaching 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. The accounts in question are not related to any transactions made by me. 

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act was created to ensure that laws and procedures are in place to protect consumers from abusive, deceptive, and unfair practices by debt collectors. In this case, the company has violated 15 U.S. Code 1692f, which prohibits debt collectors from using unfair or unconscionable means to collect a debt. Specifically, they can not collect any amounts that arent explicitly authorized by the agreement or allowed by law. Additionally, the company has violated 15 U.S. Code 1692e, which prohibits the use of false, deceptive, or misleading representations in debt collection efforts. This includes using deceptive methods to collect a debt or gather consumer information. Moreover, they are forbidden from contacting consumers at inconvenient times or places, or engaging in behavior that harasses or abuses consumers. 

In this case, the company has harassed me by claiming I owe a debt that I do not recognize as my responsibility. They have also contacted me at inconvenient times and places, in violation of the law. 

XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2025-05-20 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: JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Complaint ( Chase Bank ) Summary of the Problem : I am submitting this complaint regarding Chase Banks repeated and damaging pattern of reducing my credit limits in a way that appears intentionally punitive, timed to match my current card balances, and without reasonable notice or consideration for long-term customer impact. 

Back in XX/XX/XXXX, I submitted a similar complaint to the CFPB after Chase reduced the credit limits on both of my Chase cards down to the * * exact balances I was carrying at the time * *. This immediately resulted in XXXX percent utilization on both cards and a significant drop in my credit score. Chase replied to that complaint stating they acted in accordance with their terms and conditions. There was no offer of relief, explanation, or consideration for how their action affected my credit profile and financial plans. 

Now, it has happened again. 

On XX/XX/XXXX, Chase reduced the credit limit on one of my cards from {$5600.00} to {$3000.00}, which was the exact balance I had on the card at that moment. Once again, this instantly placed me at XXXX percent utilization and caused further damage to my credit. To have this happen twice, in the same pattern, does not feel like a coincidence. It feels targeted and punitive, not protective or fair. 

I acknowledge that at times my usage on the card reached between XXXX to XXXX percent. There have also been rare occasions when payments were made a few days late, simply due to the demands of work and managing a busy schedule. However, I have never allowed my accounts to fall into delinquency, and Ive consistently paid what was owed and maintained good standing. Other credit card companies and credit unions I do business with have not taken similar actions. This seems to be unique to Chase, and it is deeply concerning.

By reducing my limits to match my exact balances, Chase is manufacturing a situation that harms my credit score, increases my utilization ratio, and creates long-term financial consequences. This is not a neutral policy. It is an aggressive move that hits credit reports in ways most consumers do not fully anticipate until its too late. 

At this moment, I am preparing to buy a home and welcome my first child into the world. These credit changes do not just hurt my score. They hurt my family and our future. From a consumer perspective, this practice borders on predatory.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-20 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: MD

Complaint narrative:
Consumer Reporting Agencies play a crucial role in gathering and assessing consumer credit information. However, they must exercise their responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and respect for the consumers right to privacy. The banking system relies on accurate and fair credit reporting, and when these reporting methods are unfair, it undermines public trust, which is vital for the system 's stability. I never gave my explicit, written consent for these agencies to report my information, which is a violation of 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ). This violation has led to an alleged case of identity theft, breaching 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. The accounts in question are not related to any transactions made by me. 

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act was created to ensure that laws and procedures are in place to protect consumers from abusive, deceptive, and unfair practices by debt collectors. In this case, the company has violated 15 U.S. Code 1692f, which prohibits debt collectors from using unfair or unconscionable means to collect a debt. Specifically, they can not collect any amounts that arent explicitly authorized by the agreement or allowed by law. Additionally, the company has violated 15 U.S. Code 1692e, which prohibits the use of false, deceptive, or misleading representations in debt collection efforts. This includes using deceptive methods to collect a debt or gather consumer information. Moreover, they are forbidden from contacting consumers at inconvenient times or places, or engaging in behavior that harasses or abuses consumers. 

In this case, the company has harassed me by claiming I owe a debt that I do not recognize as my responsibility. They have also contacted me at inconvenient times and places, in violation of the law. 

XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-20 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: MD

Complaint narrative:
Consumer Reporting Agencies play a crucial role in gathering and assessing consumer credit information. However, they must exercise their responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and respect for the consumers right to privacy. The banking system relies on accurate and fair credit reporting, and when these reporting methods are unfair, it undermines public trust, which is vital for the system 's stability. I never gave my explicit, written consent for these agencies to report my information, which is a violation of 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ). This violation has led to an alleged case of identity theft, breaching 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. The accounts in question are not related to any transactions made by me. 

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act was created to ensure that laws and procedures are in place to protect consumers from abusive, deceptive, and unfair practices by debt collectors. In this case, the company has violated 15 U.S. Code 1692f, which prohibits debt collectors from using unfair or unconscionable means to collect a debt. Specifically, they can not collect any amounts that arent explicitly authorized by the agreement or allowed by law. Additionally, the company has violated 15 U.S. Code 1692e, which prohibits the use of false, deceptive, or misleading representations in debt collection efforts. This includes using deceptive methods to collect a debt or gather consumer information. Moreover, they are forbidden from contacting consumers at inconvenient times or places, or engaging in behavior that harasses or abuses consumers. 

In this case, the company has harassed me by claiming I owe a debt that I do not recognize as my responsibility. They have also contacted me at inconvenient times and places, in violation of the law. 

XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2025-05-20 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
There are collection accounts on my report that I believe contain inaccurate information. Under my rights pursuant to 15 USC 1681e ( b ) and 15 USC 1681i, I am entitled to an accurate credit report. I request a review of these entries, and if they can not be verified as accurate, I ask that they be removed.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-20 00:00:00
Product: Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan — Installment loan
Issue: Problem when making payments — 
Company: ACIMA CREDIT, LLC
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I formally revoked all ACH and card payment authorization from Acima in writing on XX/XX/year>. Despite this, Acima has attempted three unauthorized charges on my XXXX  XXXX card ending in XXXX : XX/XX/year> XXXX charge attempts of {$81.00} XX/XX/year> XXXX charge attempt of {$81.00} These charges were attempted after my revocation email was sent, which makes them violations of the Electronic Fund Transfer Act ( Regulation E ).

I also notified Acima directly of these violations but received no response or corrective action. 

I am submitting this complaint to stop all unauthorized billing activity and ensure no credit reporting or further damage occurs as a result of this account.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-20 00:00:00
Product: Debt or credit management — Debt settlement
Issue: Didn't provide services promised — 
Company: FREEDOM FINANCIAL NETWORK
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I enrolled in Freedom Debt Relief in XX/XX/year> for approximately {$40000.00} in unsecured debt. Ive been paying between {$500.00} {$800.00} per month, totaling well over {$10000.00}. To date, none of my debts have been settled. Recently, I was served with a lawsuit for a {$9400.00} debt that Freedom Debt Relief was supposed to manage. I received no legal support or advance notice from them. I feel misled and financially harmed due to their negligence. I request an investigation into their practices and a refund of the all funds Ive paid, as no service has been rendered.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-20 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 filing this complaint on my own behalf to address an issue concerning late payments on my credit record. After reviewing my records, I found the presence of these late payments. Despite having sent letters regarding this matter over 30 days ago, I have not received a response, and they have failed to provide me with satisfactory validation. I kindly seek your assistance in resolving this matter promptly and effectively.

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 2025-05-20 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: AL

Complaint narrative:
The personal information on my credit report were outdated.

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 2025-05-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/year>, a hard credit inquiry from XXXX XXXX appeared on my credit report without my knowledge or consent. I specifically stated multiple times that I intended to make the purchase using my personal credit card and did not want financing. At no point did I authorize them, in writing or verbally, to run my credit. I have since contacted the dealership to request that the inquiry be retracted or removed, but they have not responded or taken any corrective action. This unauthorized inquiry has negatively impacted my credit, and I am requesting that it be investigated and removed from my report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-20 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/year>, a hard credit inquiry from XXXX XXXX appeared on my credit report without my knowledge or consent. I specifically stated multiple times that I intended to make the purchase using my personal credit card and did not want financing. At no point did I authorize them, in writing or verbally, to run my credit. I have since contacted the dealership to request that the inquiry be retracted or removed, but they have not responded or taken any corrective action. This unauthorized inquiry has negatively impacted my credit, and I am requesting that it be investigated and removed 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-20 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/year>, a hard credit inquiry from XXXX XXXX appeared on my credit report without my knowledge or consent. I specifically stated multiple times that I intended to make the purchase using my personal credit card and did not want financing. At no point did I authorize them, in writing or verbally, to run my credit. I have since contacted the dealership to request that the inquiry be retracted or removed, but they have not responded or taken any corrective action. This unauthorized inquiry has negatively impacted my credit, and I am requesting that it be investigated and removed 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-20 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Banking errors
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I have only been with Bank of America since XX/XX/year>. Previous to this I had a prepaid account when I was on unemployment. 

The experience has been horrible since the beginning. 
First off, their app is completely disorganized. Transactions appear and then disappear being manipulated by who knows what. Nothing is organized on their app. 

They take control, they meaning a thing of some sort that has a microchip for a brain, and they allow this to control them and their consumers. I had a transaction listed twice and then returned. I switched to a specific bank account that allows for overdraft and they do not stick to what they say. Its complete mind control. They create unsafe and uncertainty in me, as a consumer for a few months. I do not appreciate feeling controlled and manipulated and lied to. I am closing the account today. It should be known that they play horrible games with their own clients. They make transactions appear and disappear as they please. Again, my rent was sent back twice after it was posted. This is incredibly cruel and not j reliant at any level. It is vindictive and oppositional and it gets mad when I dont cave in to their games. I prefer more humane way of getting banking done and not being dictated by an angry computer system.

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 2025-05-20 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:
I HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY THE EQUIFAX DATA BREACH. PER 15 USC 1681 C-2 STATES EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION A CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY SHALL BLOCK THE REPORTING OF ANY INFORMATION IN THE FILE OF A CONSUMER THAT THE CONSUMER IDENTIFIES AS INFORMATION THAT RESULTED FROM AN ALLEGED IDENTITY THEFT. 

XXXX XXXX  # XXXX XX/XX/year> -- {$6000.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-20 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
When I reviewed my credit report, I discovered that some of the information was erroneous. The Equifax credit bureau must validate these accounts in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not authorized to fail to validate this reporting account as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. The following accounts need to correct the erroneous reporting in my file and are listed on my credit report : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2025-05-20 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
When I reviewed my credit report, I discovered that some of the information was erroneous. The Equifax credit bureau must validate these accounts in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not authorized to fail to validate this reporting account as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. The following accounts need to correct the erroneous reporting in my file and are listed on my credit report : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-20 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
The personal information on my credit report were outdated.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-20 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: MA

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 response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-20 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/year>, I submitted a formal dispute to TransUnion regarding several accounts that appear to be inaccurately or incompletely reported on my credit file. The disputed accounts include : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ( original creditor : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX I outlined several discrepancies in these accounts, including incorrect balances, outdated statuses, inconsistent dates, and lack of Metro 2 and FCRA compliance. These inaccuracies negatively impact my credit profile and financial opportunities. 

Despite my detailed dispute, TransUnion has not provided any supporting documentation to verify the accuracy, completeness, or legal validity of the information being reported. These accounts remain on my credit report and continue to harm my creditworthiness.

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