vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-29 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the Experian and Equifax 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. This fraudulent, inaccurate, and false information consists of : LIST OF Items XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/year> These Items have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. I've 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 aforementioned fraudulent items. I do not recognize the aforementioned accounts, collections, or 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 aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint # ( 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.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-29 00:00:00
Product: Prepaid card — Gift card
Issue: Trouble using the card — Trouble using the card to spend money in a store or online
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
In XX/XX/scrub> 2024, I received a {$3000.00} gift card from my apartment in the form of an American Express e-gift card as an incentive for signing a lease with them. I currently have {$930.00} remaining on the gift card. I attempted to use the card over the past week on any purchases, but all of them have been declined. As a result, I am unable to access these funds. I attempted to call the customer service number at XXXX, but it is only an automated line that doesn't direct me to speak with any person. As a result, I was completely unable to fix the issue. I tried calling any other American Express customer service line, but none of them dealt with gift cards and all were not able to help me.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-29 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Telecommunications debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: Kriya Capital, LLC
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I cancelled my account with XXXX several years ago and this credit company {$290.00} Open balance CREDENCE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT keeps harassing me.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-29 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 have the account closed I would like it to be removed off my account immediately as it is no longer active I have XXXX account XXXX open XXXX  closed I would like for the closed account to be removed off my report as soon as possible as it is inaccurate on 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-29 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: MD

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. This is XXXX XXXX do not refute my complaint by stating that I filed this by some other means than myself. There is no third party involved. The stuff on my credit report is wrong and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports I never gave any written consent to report anything on my consumer reports no consent is fraud. Please take necessary actions for my complaint, Ive been very patient on this matter.

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 2025-03-29 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: GA

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. 

XXXX XXXX  - XXXX XXXX  - XXXX XXXX/XXXX  - XXXX XXXX  XXXX - XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX List of Unauthorized Inquiries : XXXX XXXX  - XXXX XXXX - XXXX XXXX - XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXX 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 2025-03-29 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I need your help investigating accounts from companies that have inaccurately reported late payments. After reviewing my credit report, I found certain accounts showing late payments that should not be there. There should be no late payment remarks on these accounts. Please remove these remarks and update the accounts to reflect a positive status as agreed.

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 2025-03-29 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 need your help investigating accounts from companies that have inaccurately reported late payments. After reviewing my credit report, I found certain accounts showing late payments that should not be there. There should be no late payment remarks on these accounts. Please remove these remarks and update the accounts to reflect a positive status as agreed.

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 2025-03-29 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: IN

Complaint narrative:
I HAVE BEEN AFFECTED OF XXXX  AND 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 AND XXXX. 

Account Name : XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX - Date Opened XX/XX/XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX - Date Opened XX/XX/XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened XX/XX/XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX - Date Opened XX/XX/XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX - Date Opened XX/XX/XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX - Date Opened XX/XX/XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX - Date Opened XX/XX/XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX - Date Opened XX/XX/XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX - Date Opened XX/XX/XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX - Date Opened XX/XX/XXXX " UNAUTHORIZED INQUIRIES : XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Equifax XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Equifax

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-29 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: MI

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 2025-03-29 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: TRANSWORLD SYSTEMS INC
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
I got a notification that there was a new account added to my credit history from XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX both collection so I called the number and they stated there was a account opened in 2024 and was not paid for at a address Ive never lived at! In the area I live I can only get XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX They said they couldnt remove the accounts because they were delinquent. I tried explaining I didnt open the account and had no knowledge until it hit my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-29 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I have a XXXX XXXX XXXX account that I fully paid off. Initially, TransUnion reported the account as paid off, which was accurate. However, later they incorrectly reported the account as open and in debt again, despite my providing documentation showing that the account was fully paid and closed. 

I have already disputed this information directly with TransUnion, but they failed to correct the error. This inaccurate reporting violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), which mandates that credit bureaus report only accurate information. FCRA Section 1681i requires credit bureaus to investigate and correct any inaccuracies, and Section 1681e ( b ) demands that they maintain reasonable procedures for accuracy. Additionally, FCRA Section 1681s-2 requires that furnishers of information report accurate data.

TransUnion is now violating my rights under the FCRA, and I am requesting that they immediately remove this incorrect information and fully correct my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-29 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Other features, terms, or problems — Other problem
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I have two cards under synchrony. One with synchrony Amazon and the other with synchrony tire. Originally I was approved for about XXXX  on XXXX card and XXXX on the other as my credit limit. Both accounts are current. However, everytime I kept lowering the balance on each card, synchrony would lower my credit limit. So while I was trying to lower my over all utilization when I would get it down to 30 % or less synchrony would then lower my credit limit and therefore make my credit utilization to over 50 % or more. The more I pay down the balance, the more they keep lowering the credit limit. When they do that, it drops my credit score as well. I don't think that is right. Whats the point of trying to get credit if thats how its working. I just want these accounts closed at this point.

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 2025-03-29 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I am requesting that this inquiry be thoroughly investigated and removed from my credit report if it was made without my consent or if it is deemed to be inaccurate or unauthorized. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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/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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-29 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I am requesting that this inquiry be thoroughly investigated and removed from my credit report if it was made without my consent or if it is deemed to be inaccurate or unauthorized. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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/year>

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-29 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: MN

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. 

Disputed Accounts : XXXX - XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX - {$98.00} XXXX - XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX - {$3800.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX - {$4400.00} XXXX - XXXX XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - {$6200.00} XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX - {$17000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - {$5900.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX - {$5500.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX - {$22000.00} XXXX - XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX - {$11000.00} XXXX - XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX XXXX {$7400.00} Hard Inquiries to Be Removed I request the removal of the following hard inquiries unless verifiable, signed proof of my authorization can be provided : XXXX - XX/XX/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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-29 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: MN

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. 

Disputed Accounts : XXXX - XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX - {$98.00} XXXX - XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX - {$3800.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX - {$4400.00} XXXX - XXXX XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - {$6200.00} XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX - {$17000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - {$5900.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX - {$5500.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX - {$22000.00} XXXX - XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX - {$11000.00} XXXX - XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX XXXX {$7400.00} Hard Inquiries to Be Removed I request the removal of the following hard inquiries unless verifiable, signed proof of my authorization can be provided : XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-29 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: DC

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to have the following information removed from my credit file, the items that I need deleted are going to be attached in a word document. I am a victim of identity theft. I have multiple accounts and inquiries that I DID NOT apply for listed on my credit report. I ask that these items be deleted so my credit report will only show accurate information. I reported the theft of my identity to the Federal Trade Commission and have enclosed copies of the report. I would like these items deleted from my credit report as soon as possible. Please block this information from my credit report, pursuant to section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-29 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 HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY THE XXXX XXXX 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. 

Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - Date Opened XX/XX/year> Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - Date Opened 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