vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-30 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: CT

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 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 2025-05-30 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: DE

Complaint narrative:
I previously submitted a letter addressing the inaccuracies and unfamiliar items on my credit report. However, it has now been over 30 days, and I have not received a response. It appears my disputes are being disregarded, which raises serious concerns. Under Section 611 ( a ) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), credit reporting agencies are required to investigate disputed items within 30 days. If they fail to do so, these items must be removed from my report.

As more than 30 days have passed, I expect immediate updates to my credit report reflecting the removal of these disputed accounts. Should this not be addressed promptly, I will be left with no option but to pursue legal action to resolve this issue, as the continued inaction has caused significant stress. 

Moreover, I was affected by the Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion data breaches, which heightens my concern regarding the security and handling of my personal information.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-30 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: AR

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681.

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-30 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Arcon Credit Solutions LLC
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I received multiple phone calls from XXXX, then a text message ( XXXX ) from a company claiming to be Arcon Credit Solutions, stating that I owe a debt to XXXX XXXX  and providing a payment portal link and phone number. 

However, I do not have any debt with XXXX XXXX, and I have not been notified by them of any debt collection activity. 

The message included : XXXX XXXX, Arcon Credit Solutions is a debt collector contacting you about your XXXX XXXX  debt Ref. # : XXXX with us. We would like to discuss an offer with you. Please contact us at XXXX or visit our payment portal at XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX. For our Terms of Use, visit XXXX XXXX XXXX Reply STOP to cancel. Number of messages may vary. Message and data rates may apply.

I believe this is a scam or unauthorized attempt to collect a debt I do not owe. Please investigate this matter to ensure that I am not being targeted by fraudulent debt collection activities.

Thank you.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-30 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: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I respectfully ask that these wrong accounts be deleted from my credit report immediately as I never authorized their inclusion there. Can you please remove this incorrect information from my records right away. Kindly remove them.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-30 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the list of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 15 U.S.C. 1681, section 602 ( A ), states that I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C. 1681, section 604 ( A ), states : It also states that a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instruction.

15 U.S.C. 1681c ( a ) ( 5 ), section states : No consumer reporting agency may include in any consumer report any adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes, which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) states : A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-30 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, the credit reporting agencys block the 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. This fraudulent, inaccurate and false information consist of personal credit card accounts, auto loans, personal loans and open end unsecured consumer accounts. These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. Ive attached a list of the hard inquiries in question as well as a copy of the consumer FICO credit report maintained by you which shows the said fraudulent items. I do not recognize these accounts, collections and hard inquiries as reported. The aforementioned accounts, collections and hard inquiries appearing on my consumer credit report maintained by you were not opened, made or initiated by me. All of the said accounts, collections and hard inquiries are a result of identity theft, and fraud. I have attached a copy of the FTC identity theft criminal complaint as proof from the US federal trade commission that all of the aforementioned, consumer credit accounts, collections and hard inquiries are in fact a result of identity, theft, and fraud.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-30 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: MI

Complaint narrative:
I recently reviewed my credit report and noticed an account that was not reporting accurately. The consumer reporting agencies need to report all information with complete accuracy. This account has not been late and fully paid on time. I've attached a copy of my report to this complaint on the following date XXXX I'm now requesting you investigate this account and update these payment to paid on time immediately. Thank you for your understanding and prompt action. 


XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-30 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Unable to get your credit report or credit score — Other problem getting your report or credit score
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: KS

Complaint narrative:
In the past couple of days I have been reviewing my most recent credit reports. What I found is that my credit scores are XXXX with XXXX  and XXXX with XXXX The problem is with Experian, who is showing a score of XXXX. Having past working experience in the mortgage industry, I am well aware of credit reporting, and I have to say that this is a large gap in the score coming from Experian. In my past experience it was XXXX that would normally have the lower of the three scores, but after a recent search, I found that most creditors rely heavily on the Experian XXXX XXXX today. 
I contacted both XXXX  and XXXX via phone on Thursday XXXX-2025 to confirm that the credit scores were correct and had no issues speaking with a live agent. However, when I tried to contact Experian, I had to go through an automated system which is obviously set up so that you can not and will not reach a live agent. The automated system will give you information that you could find on the Experian website but can not answer the question of why there is such a large discrepancy between the scores. 
On Friday XXXX-2025 I found a way to bypass the the automated system and actually had a young lady answer the call. After explaining to her that I was trying to speak with someone on my credit score, she said that she would transfer me to another department and it went straight to the frustrating automated service that will not connect you to a live agent. I immediately called back and spoke with a second representative. I explained what happed and ask if she could get me to the right department. 
She basically told me that the only way for me to speak with a live agent was to pay for the premium service and even after that, there would be no guarantee that they could provide the information to my question. 
I'm not sure exactly what is going on with Experian, but I have reviewed the recent lawsuits against them. This looks like a situation where Experian knows that most creditors rely on there scores and for what ever reason are determined to keep individual scores as low as possible. 
I would like to have this investigated and have them explain to me how my personal information on all three credit reports is the same and I'm XXXX lower on Experian than the other two.

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 2025-05-30 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: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX, I purchased airfare through the Bank of America XXXX XXXX. Shortly after, I found the exact same flight for a lower price elsewhere. I referenced XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, listed on their website, and contacted the XXXX XXXX. A representative told me the guarantee didnt exist and claimed the website was a scam. I had already submitted sensitive info through the site ( including my SSN ), and this caused serious concern. I froze my credit, changed passwords, ordered a new card, and contacted multiple departments. 

On XX/XX/XXXX, BofA Security confirmed the site was legitimate. By then, it was too late to cancel or rebook the ticket within the 24-hour window. Multiple reps gave conflicting information. On XX/XX/XXXX, I was advised to file a dispute, which I did. The claim was initially denied, then reopened after a rep noted I was misled by BofA 's XXXX XXXX. It is now XX/XX/XXXX, and I have received no written response. I acted in good faith based on inaccurate information from BofA representatives and should be compensated. 

Please see attached document for a full timeline and supporting evidence, including relevant dates, names, and screenshots. I acted in good faith based on incorrect information from Bank of Americas own representatives and materials, and I am requesting a refund of the {$29.00} price difference.

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 2025-05-30 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: CT

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of trafficking. The information listed below, which appears on my credit report, is the result of that trafficking. 
ACCOUNTS : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX - {$0.00} XXXX - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - {$2000.00} AFFIRM XXXX - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  - XX/XX/XXXX - {$120.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  - XX/XX/XXXX - {$280.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - {$550.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - {$750.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - {$870.00XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - {$2400.00} XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - {$2600.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX - {$40.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX - {$11000.00} XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - {$880.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - {$440.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - {$6000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX - {$2600.00} INQUIRIES : XXXX XXXX XX/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 2025-05-30 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
I am requesting deletion of fraudulent accounts that appeared due to a breach of my personal data. Pursuant to Section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ( a ) ), please block and remove them within 4 days : 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 Please delete and block the following accounts from my credit report 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

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 2025-05-30 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
I am requesting deletion of fraudulent accounts that appeared due to a breach of my personal data. Pursuant to Section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ( a ) ), please block and remove them within 4 days : 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 Please delete and block the following accounts from my credit report 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

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 2025-05-30 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to urgently address fraudulent accounts that have been opened in my name due to the Equifax data breach. As a victim of this breach, I have identified several unauthorized accounts associated with my Social Security number, which I did not open or authorize. For your reference, I have attached a copy of my Identity Theft Report. 
The details of the fraudulent account are as follows : Account details : XXXX. XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX. XXXX accordance with 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ( a ), I demand that this account be blocked and removed from my credit report within XXXX ( XXXX ) business days of receiving this letter. If you fail to adequately resolve this issue within the required time frame, I will consider taking legal action and pursuing damages of {$1000.00} per violation under 15 U.S.C. 1692k. This action will include claims for the following violations : Defamation of Character Negligent Enhancement of Identity Fraud Violations under 15 U.S. Code 1681o, 1681n ( b ), 1681b, 1681c, 1681a ( 4 ) Failure to comply with 15 U.S. Code 1692 ( g ) Violation of 15 U.S. Code 1681ii ( 7 ) ( Method of Verification ) This matter is extremely time-sensitive, and I appreciate your immediate attention to this dispute. Please confirm the removal of this fraudulent account promptly.

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 2025-05-30 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to urgently address fraudulent accounts that have been opened in my name due to the Equifax data breach. As a victim of this breach, I have identified several unauthorized accounts associated with my Social Security number, which I did not open or authorize. For your reference, I have attached a copy of my Identity Theft Report. 
The details of the fraudulent account are as follows : Account details : XXXX. XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX. XXXX accordance with 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ( a ), I demand that this account be blocked and removed from my credit report within XXXX ( XXXX ) business days of receiving this letter. If you fail to adequately resolve this issue within the required time frame, I will consider taking legal action and pursuing damages of {$1000.00} per violation under 15 U.S.C. 1692k. This action will include claims for the following violations : Defamation of Character Negligent Enhancement of Identity Fraud Violations under 15 U.S. Code 1681o, 1681n ( b ), 1681b, 1681c, 1681a ( 4 ) Failure to comply with 15 U.S. Code 1692 ( g ) Violation of 15 U.S. Code 1681ii ( 7 ) ( Method of Verification ) This matter is extremely time-sensitive, and I appreciate your immediate attention to this dispute. Please confirm the removal of this fraudulent account promptly.

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 2025-05-30 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:
I previously submitted a letter addressing the inaccuracies and unfamiliar items on my credit report. However, it has now been over 30 days, and I have not received a response. It appears my disputes are being disregarded, which raises serious concerns. Under Section 611 ( a ) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), credit reporting agencies are required to investigate disputed items within 30 days. If they fail to do so, these items must be removed from my report.

As more than 30 days have passed, I expect immediate updates to my credit report reflecting the removal of these disputed accounts. Should this not be addressed promptly, I will be left with no option but to pursue legal action to resolve this issue, as the continued inaction has caused significant stress. 

Moreover, I was affected by the Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion data breaches, which heightens my concern regarding the security and handling of my personal information.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-30 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I was notified that I was a victim of identity theft and fraud as well as the XXXX  data breach & the XXXX  lawsuit I noticed after reviewing my consumer report some accounts that I have no knowledge of the following accounts are a result of fraud please delete these accounts immediately XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation