vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-06 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
This letter constitutes a formal dispute regarding one or more entries currently appearing in my credit file. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act 611 ( a ), Equifax is legally required to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation of any disputed item and correct or delete information that is inaccurate, incomplete, or unverifiable. 
The information listed is inaccurate and has caused significant harm. Please note that in XX/XX/year>, the CFPB fined Equifax {$15.00} XXXX due to systemic failures in dispute processing, including neglecting supporting documentation and permitting the reappearance of deleted data. ( * See CFPB enforcement action, Jan 17, 2025 * ) I am requesting : 1. Immediate deletion or correction of the disputed accounts.

2. A full description of the procedures used to verify the disputed information, pursuant to 611 ( a ) ( 6 ) ( B ) ( iii ).

3. Written notice ofyour findings within the 30-day period allowed by law. 

XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-06 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
Again, I was a victim of XXXX XXXX  and this is another request to remove the information from my credit file resulting from alleged identity theft. Per FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) CREDIT BUREAUS are required to remove any items not later than 4 business days after the receipt. Also, the information provided on some items are UNKNOWN to me and REMOVED from other bureaus and I have doubts about their accuracy. 
XXXX XXXX * * * * Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX * * * * Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX * * XXXX * Balance : {$250.00} XXXX  XXXX XXXX * * * * Balance : {$0.00} XXXX  XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX * * * * XXXX : {$11000.00}

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 2025-05-06 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
I am filing this complaint because I believe I am being subjected to discriminatory and unfair credit reporting practices that have negatively impacted my financial standing despite demonstrating responsible financial behavior. 

In the past year alone, I have paid off nearly {$90000.00} in debt, maintained a 100 % on-time payment history, and made consistent efforts to lower my credit utilization. Despite this, my credit scores remain disproportionately low TransUnion reports me around XXXX, while Experian and Equifax show me in the XXXX to XXXX. This discrepancy is not only confusing, but it undermines the fairness and transparency that consumers should expect from the credit reporting system. 

What is most alarming is the extreme point losses triggered by minor temporary increases in my credit card balances such as losing XXXX XX/XX/XXXX for a {$30.00} increase while receiving little to no credit score improvement for major balance reductions. I am literally being penalized for using my card for basic transactions like {$20.00} in gas, even when I pay it off in full. 

In addition : My accounts are being reported multiple times throughout the month, creating an artificially high utilization rate, even though I pay down balances regularly. 

This repeated penalty cycle does not reflect responsible usage, and creates a scoring system that feels punitive and manipulative. 

I am beginning to believe these practices reflect a pattern of economic discrimination possibly algorithmic bias against consumers who may not carry high limits or who manage credit differently. It appears that responsible financial behavior is being ignored in favor of arbitrary metrics that do not reflect true creditworthiness.

I respectfully request : 1. A full investigation into why my scores are dropping so sharply with small increases. 
2. An audit of reporting frequency and the use of mid-cycle data that creates distorted utilization rates.

3. An inquiry into whether this system disproportionately affects certain demographic groups or income brackets. 

This situation is unjust, discriminatory in effect, and detrimental to those of us working hard to rebuild and maintain healthy credit. 

If this continues to be an issue I will have no choice but to pursue this matter legally. This is the second time Ive reported this type of issue and it is corrected and then behavior resumed.

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 2025-05-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am deeply troubled by the late payment reflected on my account, as I have always made timely payments. This error is causing unnecessary stress, and I kindly request its immediate removal to accurately reflect my payment history.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-06 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I checked my report and saw some inquiries from creditors that I never approved. I'm worried these might be tied to identity theft or fraud. Could you please look into these inquiries and take them off my credit report if they can't be confirmed as authorized? I've attached my letter to the Bureaus, but those inquiries are still showing up on my current report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-06 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
Well over a year ago Equifax lowered my XXXX score for no reason. Nothing on my credit report changed to lower my score, but Equifax lowered it anyway. I have filed several complaints. They request information that they already have, and then refuse to admit their mistake and put my XXXX score back to at least XXXX. As a matter of fact, my credit report should automatically be better because I have over a full year of not missing a single payment on anything.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-06 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 strongly urge you to correct this late payment entry, as it does not truthfully reflect my payment record. I have always met my payment obligations on time, and this error must be rectified immediately.

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 2025-05-06 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:
Upon reviewing my credit report, I have identified inaccurate accounts that need reporting and correction through your company.

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 2025-05-06 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: UT

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute certain negative entries currently listed on my credit report. Despite multiple requests and the submission of all necessary supporting documents, these inaccuracies have not been properly addressed. My repeated follow-ups have been met with little to no action, and the continued presence of these errors has caused significant financial and emotional stress. 

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I have the legal right to an accurate and verifiable credit report. I am requesting that you take immediate and thorough steps to investigate and correct these items. Failure to resolve them in a timely manner would constitute a violation of my rights under federal 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 2025-05-06 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
Again, I was a victim of XXXX XXXX  and this is another request to remove the information from my credit file resulting from alleged identity theft. Per FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) CREDIT BUREAUS are required to remove any items not later than 4 business days after the receipt. Also, the information provided on some items are UNKNOWN to me and REMOVED from other bureaus and I have doubts about their accuracy. 
XXXX XXXX * * * * Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX * * * * Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX * * XXXX * Balance : {$250.00} XXXX  XXXX XXXX * * * * Balance : {$0.00} XXXX  XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX * * * * XXXX : {$11000.00}

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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
Again, I was a victim of XXXX XXXX  and this is another request to remove the information from my credit file resulting from alleged identity theft. Per FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) CREDIT BUREAUS are required to remove any items not later than 4 business days after the receipt. Also, the information provided on some items are UNKNOWN to me and REMOVED from other bureaus and I have doubts about their accuracy. 
XXXX XXXX * * * * Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX * * * * Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX * * XXXX * Balance : {$250.00} XXXX  XXXX XXXX * * * * Balance : {$0.00} XXXX  XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX * * * * XXXX : {$11000.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-06 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I am formally disputing the accuracy of one or more tradelines listed in my TransUnion credit file. The disputed item ( s ) include : Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1681i, you are legally obligated to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation and remove or modify any information that is inaccurate or unverifiable.

In light of the 2023 CFPB enforcement action ( CFPB & FTC v. TransUnion ), in which your agency was fined {$23.00} XXXX for systemic reporting failures, I hereby request that my dispute be handled with due diligence and in full compliance with federal law.

Specifically, I request : 1. Deletion or correction of the inaccurate entry ( ies ).

2. A copy of any verification documents received from the furnisher.

3. A statement describing your reinvestigation method under 611 ( a ) ( 6 ) ( B ) ( iii ). 

XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX

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 2025-05-06 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 have no knowledge of these inquiries, and they seem to be unauthorized and possibly fraudulent. I request immediate action to resolve this matter. Please review the attached documents for further clarification.

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 2025-05-06 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: MO

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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-06 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
These inquiries are not familiar to me and appear to be unauthorized. Please take immediate steps to address this matter. Additional clarification is included in the attached documents.

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 2025-05-06 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally request the removal of a fraudulent credit inquiry from my credit report. Upon reviewing my credit report, I identified an inquiry that was not authorized by me and appears to be the result of fraudulent activity. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically Section 604 ( a ), a credit inquiry can only be made with my explicit consent or as part of a transaction or application that I initiated. Since this inquiry does not meet these criteria, it is clear that it was made without my authorization and is therefore fraudulent.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-06 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute inaccurate and damaging information listed in my Experian credit file. Under 15 U.S.C. 1681i, you are required to conduct a good-faith, reasonable reinvestigation of any disputed data. Additionally, under 1681g, I request full disclosure of all data sources and verification documents associated with the following entry.

It has come to my attention that Experian has recently been subject to enforcement action by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( XX/XX/year> ) for engaging in sham investigations and failing to properly respond to valid consumer disputes. I have reason to believe that my prior dispute ( s ) may have been similarly mishandled.

Accordingly, I demand the following : 1. Immediate deletion of the disputed tradeline ( s ) if not fully verified.

2. A detailed description of your reinvestigation process and the identity of any furnisher contacted, pursuant to 611 ( a ) ( 6 ) ( B ) ( iii ).

3. Disclosure of any contracts, instruments, or written agreements relied upon in the course of verification. 

XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX

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 2025-05-06 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Virtual currency
Issue: Fraud or scam — 
Company: Payward Ventures Inc. dba Kraken

Complaint narrative:
Commencing on or about XX/XX/2022, I fell victim to a multi-layered scam operation run by XXXX XXXX, which involved me making deposits for a total amount of XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX from my XXXX Markets account to a fraudulent investment firm.

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 2025-05-06 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:
Upon reviewing my credit report, I have identified inaccurate accounts that need reporting and correction through your company.

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 2025-05-06 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer — Received bad information about your loan
Company: Nelnet, Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding what I believe to be a serious breach of privacy and a potential violation of federal law involving the unauthorized access and use of my federal student loan data.

It has come to my attention that the Department of Government Efficiency ( DOGE ), led by XXXX XXXX, was granted access to federal student loan databases containing sensitive personal and financial information of over XXXX XXXX borrowers, including myself. This access occurred without our knowledge or explicit consent and may constitute a violation of the Privacy Act of 1974 and U.S. Department of Education data-sharing policies.

I am formally requesting the following actions : A full investigation into how DOGE accessed and used my personal loan data, and who authorized this access ; Immediate revocation of DOGEs access to my records and all other borrower data unless clear, lawful authority can be demonstrated ; Written confirmation that my Personally Identifiable Information ( PII ) has been removed from DOGE systems and will not be used, stored, or shared going forward ; Guidance on steps I can take to protect my student loan account and ensure it is secure from future misuse.

This unauthorized access is unacceptable, and I respectfully request that my loan records be removed from DOGEs access entirely and secured under Department of Education protections. I urge your office to act swiftly to ensure the privacy rights of myself and other borrowers are restored. 

Thank you for your attention to this matter. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-06 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: UT

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute certain negative entries currently listed on my credit report. Despite multiple requests and the submission of all necessary supporting documents, these inaccuracies have not been properly addressed. My repeated follow-ups have been met with little to no action, and the continued presence of these errors has caused significant financial and emotional stress. 

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I have the legal right to an accurate and verifiable credit report. I am requesting that you take immediate and thorough steps to investigate and correct these items. Failure to resolve them in a timely manner would constitute a violation of my rights under federal law.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-06 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I am filing this complaint due to the continued and unlawful reporting of inaccurate, incomplete, and unverifiable information on my consumer credit report by Experian. 
Despite multiple prior disputes and the submission of verified documentationincluding an FTC Identity Theft Reportthis company has failed to conduct a lawful reinvestigation or correct/remove the disputed item in violation of federal law. Violations Involved : - FCRA 1681i failure to properly investigate disputed information within 30 days. - FCRA 1681s- 2 ( a ) continued reporting of information known or reasonably known to be inaccurate. - Regulation V ( 12 CFR 1022.43 ) failure by furnisher to comply with direct dispute obligations. This behavior is nearly identical to the misconduct referenced in prior CFPB complaints such as : - CFPB Complaint # XXXX resulted in non-monetary relief and correction of identity theft-related errors. - CFPB Complaint # XXXX resulted in successful removal of unverifiable account data following a formal dispute. Consumer Harm and Requested Relief : As a direct result of this companys ongoing violations, I have suffered : - Inaccurate credit reporting affecting creditworthiness and financial opportunities. 
- Emotional distress and unnecessary time and effort to correct this issue. - Denials or unfavorable terms for financial products due to incorrect 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