vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you XXXX  credit reporting agency, block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. I am concerned about the validity and accuracy of your recent investigation of these accounts that are reporting on my credit report. Last month I requested an investigation because I felt the item was not being reported legally. Couple of days ago I received a letter stating that you have ceased investigation of my credit reports because, in your opinion, you believe that I have used a third party credit repair agency. Not only do I believe this to be a stall tactic on your part to grant you an additional 30 days to comply with my original request, but I believe it to be a blatant violation of the FCRA.

I have attached a copy of my government issued ID as well as mail showing proof of address. So, there shouldnt be any confusion or stall tactics on your end. I have maintained a careful record of my communications with you for the purpose of filing a complaint with the FTC should you continue in your non-compliance.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
You have reported inaccurate and unauthorized accounts on my credit report, which is a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681i ) requiring a proper reinvestigation of disputed items, and 1681e ( b ), which mandates maximum possible accuracy. These false entries are damaging and unjust, especially since Ive never opened or authorized these accounts. If you fail to investigate and correct this, I may pursue legal action under the FCRA and FDCPA ( 15 U.S. Code 1692e ) for deceptive and misleading reporting.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
You have reported inaccurate and unauthorized accounts on my credit report, which is a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681i ) requiring a proper reinvestigation of disputed items, and 1681e ( b ), which mandates maximum possible accuracy. These false entries are damaging and unjust, especially since Ive never opened or authorized these accounts. If you fail to investigate and correct this, I may pursue legal action under the FCRA and FDCPA ( 15 U.S. Code 1692e ) for deceptive and misleading reporting.

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 2025-08-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
This letter is a formal notice of dispute under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) regarding inaccurately reported late payment dates on the above-referenced account appearing in my credit file. 
The reported derogatory payment data is factually and legally incorrect and constitutes a violation of my rights under multiple federal statutes. 
Creditor Name : [ DEPT OF ED/XXXX ] Account Number : [ XXXX ] Creditor Name : [ XXXX XXXX ] Account Number : [ XXXX ]

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am refiling this complaint against EXPERIAN for their ongoing failure to conduct a lawful and reasonable investigation under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681i, and for failing to provide verifiable proof of the accuracy of the disputed accounts. Despite my prior disputes, EXPERIAN has willfully ignored its duty to delete or correct inaccurate information that can not be substantiated. 

The following accounts remain on my EXPERIAN credit report without proper verification : XXXX XXXX XXXX Acct # XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$2400.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Acct # XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$710.00} XXXX XXXX Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX Acct XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$130.00} EXPERIAN has failed to provide any documentation from the original creditors showing that the information is accurate, complete, and reported in compliance with Metro 2 standards. This lack of proof demonstrates that no meaningful investigation took place, which is a direct violation of FCRA 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) and 611 ( a ) ( 6 ) ( B ) ( iii ).

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 2025-08-15 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: FirstPoint Collection Resources
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
The company continues to replying with documentation showing a debt written off by XXXX XXXX but has not provided the requested business agreement or other documentation proving their legal right to collect on behalf of, or ownership of, the debt from the original creditor. 

Despite my prior written requests, the company has not produced : XXXX. A copy of the business agreement between themselves and the original creditor. 
XXXX. Proof of assignment or transfer of the debt granting them the authority to collect. 

Without this documentation, they are in violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) for failing to provide proper validation of the debt before continuing collection efforts.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you,
the Experian Credit 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX INQUIRIES : XXXX XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/year>

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 2025-08-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement — Credit card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase on your statement
Company: BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
A charge showed up on my bill for {$2000.00} on XX/XX/XXXX from XXXX. I had made a reservation on XXXX and cancelled it, so I assumed XXXX had made a mistake. I notified XXXXclay, the credit card company. On the same day, my credit card number was stolen and several fraudulent transactions were made. I also alerted Barclay to the fraudulent transactions, and they were removed. Barclay continued to investigate the XXXX charge as a dispute. On XX/XX/XXXX, Barclay sent us a letter saying the dispute was denied. Barclay provided us the receipt from XXXX that was made by a non-authorize card user by the name of XXXX XXXX for a hotel in New York without providing the address associated with the credit card. The authorized card users did not approve this purchase and were not in New York at the time of the reservation, but Barclay is refusing to remove the charge.

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 monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you XXXX  credit reporting agency, block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. I am concerned about the validity and accuracy of your recent investigation of these accounts that are reporting on my credit report. Last month I requested an investigation because I felt the item was not being reported legally. Couple of days ago I received a letter stating that you have ceased investigation of my credit reports because, in your opinion, you believe that I have used a third party credit repair agency. Not only do I believe this to be a stall tactic on your part to grant you an additional 30 days to comply with my original request, but I believe it to be a blatant violation of the FCRA.

I have attached a copy of my government issued ID as well as mail showing proof of address. So, there shouldnt be any confusion or stall tactics on your end. I have maintained a careful record of my communications with you for the purpose of filing a complaint with the FTC should you continue in your non-compliance.

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 2025-08-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
The consumer reporting agency has willfully violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically 15 U.S.C. 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports, by furnishing or reporting information on my credit file without my written consent or legal authorization. I did not provide any written instructions allowing the agency to collect or disclose this information. This is a clear violation of the permissible purpose provision, and I have formally disputed the items in question.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-15 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I take my credit seriously, and I'm really concerned about the mistakes on my credit report. These errors are causing me a lot of stress and are impacting my ability to get new credit. Additionally, I am also writing to request the correction of inaccurate personal information on my credit report as I've noticed that these errors may have contributed to the issues with my credit applications, which is extremely frustrating. I want you to get this fixed as soon as possible because I don't want any more damage to be done.

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 2025-08-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am filing this FTC Identity Theft Affidavit to report XXXX fraudulent accounts on my TransUnion Experian and Equifax credit reports. The accounts are XXXX XXXX XXXX open XXXX account number XXXX. XXXX installment XXXX account XXXX. XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX account XXXX. XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX account XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX collection XXXX account XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX collection XXXX account XXXX. XXXX XXXX collection XXXX account XXXX XXXX account XXXX XXXX account XXXX. XXXX charged off XXXX account XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX open XXXX account XXXX. XXXX open XXXX account XXXX. These frauds have led to improper hard inquiries and collections. I demand removal of these items and cessation of all collection activity pursuant to my FCRA and FDCPA rights. All accounts above, collections, late payments, and charge-offs result from identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint # XXXX Private Case Number as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. I demand that the fraudulent items be removed from my consumer credit report and that all collection activity related to said items cease pursuant to my rights within the FCRA and FDCPA laws. 
All accounts above, collections, late payments, and charge-offs result from identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint # XXXX Private Case Number as proof from the XXXX Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. I demand that the fraudulent items be removed from my consumer credit report and that all collection activity related to said items cease pursuant to my rights within the FCRA and FDCPA laws.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
This letter is a formal notice of dispute under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) regarding inaccurately reported late payment dates on the above-referenced account appearing in my credit file. 
The reported derogatory payment data is factually and legally incorrect and constitutes a violation of my rights under multiple federal statutes. 
Creditor Name : [ XXXX  XXXX ] Account Number : [ XXXX ]

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am the victim of identity theft and my information has been exposed to multiple data breaches, including the XXXX  breach, which exposed my personal information. Fraudulent accounts have been opened in my name without my knowledge or consent. These accounts are not mine and must be deleted and blocked immediately under FCRA Section 605B, which requires removal within 4 business days of receiving proof.

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 2025-08-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Finding unauthorized accounts, credit inquiries, and false personal information made or reported without my knowledge or agreement completely stunned and grieved me. I've tried to get clarification from the creditors, but they have blatantly refused to give it to me. I demand that the creditors act immediately and be transparent. The creditors must submit pertinent application materials, show proof of express authority for each query, and give comprehensive details about each account and inquiry, including dates, purposes, and the kinds of credit products involved. To see what I'm complaining about, please refer to the attached file!

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: KY

Complaint narrative:
Finding unauthorized accounts, credit inquiries, and false personal information made or reported without my knowledge or agreement completely stunned and grieved me. I've tried to get clarification from the creditors, but they have blatantly refused to give it to me. I demand that the creditors act immediately and be transparent. The creditors must submit pertinent application materials, show proof of express authority for each query, and give comprehensive details about each account and inquiry, including dates, purposes, and the kinds of credit products involved. To see what I'm complaining about, please refer to the attached file!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am requesting that the following items be removed or corrected on my credit report : PLEASE REMOVE THESE FRAUDULENT ACCOUNTS : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX PLEASE REMOVE THESE FRAUDULENT INQUIRIES : XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX PLEASE UPDATE AND CORRECT THIS LATE PAYMENT ACCOUNTS REPORTING : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX DEPTED/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 2025-08-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I recently obtained my credit report and found information that is inaccurate and harmful to my credit history. Specifically, my credit file contains the following accounts that I never authorized to be reported, nor did I give my consent for them to be furnished to any credit reporting agency : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX At no time did I provide written authorization, verifiable electronic consent, or any other form of permission allowing this information to be included in my credit file. 

LEGAL VIOLATIONS : Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681b, a consumer 's credit file may only contain information obtained for a permissible purpose, which generally requires the consumer 's express consent. The inclusion of these accounts in my filewithout documented proof of my consentconstitutes a direct violation of this section and represents the unauthorized use and disclosure of my non-public personal information. 
Additionally, under FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), when a consumer submits a report to the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) identifying disputed information, the credit reporting agency must block that information within four ( 4 ) business days. I submitted such a report to the FTC ( Report XXXX : XXXX ), which clearly identifies the disputed items. Despite this, Equifax continues to report these accounts, causing ongoing harm. 

Equifax has also failed to meet its obligations under FCRA 1681e ( b ), which requires that credit reporting agencies maintain only accurate, verifiable, and complete information in a consumer 's file. The lack of verifiable documentation from the furnisher or the agency demonstrates that this legal standard has not been met. 

HARM CAUSED : As a result, my credit score has been negatively affected, limiting my access to credit, housing, and other essential financial opportunities. Specifically : I have been denied for legitimate credit applications due to these unauthorized accounts When approved for credit, I am forced to pay significantly higher interest rates I was recently denied rental housing because of this negative information My insurance premiums are higher due to credit-based pricing This has caused ongoing financial stress and embarrassment.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief