vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-03 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: MI

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally report the unauthorized opening of credit card accounts under my name and request immediate action for their removal. This incident has caused significant distress, and I wish to protect myself from further fraudulent activity while rectifying the errors on my credit report. Under the code 15. U.S.C 1692 ( c ) please remove these accounts. believe my personal information was misused without my consent to open these accounts XXXX account number XXXX opened on XX/XX/scrub>XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  account number XXXX opened on XX/XX/year>XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX account number XXXX opened on XX/XX/year>. and credit card XXXX XXXXXXXX ( unknown opened date or account number ). These unauthorized credit card accounts have created financial complications and unnecessary stress. I am concerned about the potential for further fraudulent activity if these accounts are not removed and my personal information is not secured. Also there are so many hard inquiries on my report that i have no knowledge of.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-03 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: PA

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 2025-07-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with 15 U.S.C. 1681g ( a ) ( 1 ) and 1681i, I hereby formally demand that you produce a complete, legible copy of the original, signed consumer contract bearing my wetink signature the verifiable and validated proof which allegedly substantiates the abovereferenced accounts inclusion on my credit file.

Kindly note : duplicates, facsimiles, or electronically reproduced copies fail to meet the statutory standard of verification.

Pursuant to FCRA 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), it is your legal obligation to obtain and provide authentic documentation substantiating the accuracy of any tradeline you report. Should you be unable to furnish such proof within 30 calendar days of receipt of this correspondence, you must effectuate immediate deletion of the account from all versions of my credit report. 

Furthermore, FCRA 623 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) mandates that furnishers remove any information that can not be verified. Under 15 U.S.C. 1681o, negligent noncompliance renders your organization liable for actual damages, attorneys fees, and costs ; and under 1681n, willful violations may subject you to statutory damages and punitive awards.

Judicial precedent and regulatory enforcement reinforce this duty : Courts have imposed significant liability for failures to remove unverifiable or inaccurate data ( e.g., XXXX v. Equifax {$18.00} XXXX ; XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 

The CFPB recently secured a {$15.00} XXXX settlement after systemic investigatory and procedural lapses. 

Accordingly, I require either : A certified copy of the original wetink signed agreement ; or Written confirmation that this account has been permanently deleted from all credit files you maintain. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-03 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:
I'm writing to formally dispute a credit inquiry that has appeared on my credit report. I want to make this absolutely clear : I did not authorize this inquiry, and there was no permissible purpose under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) for it to be made. 

I never gave this company or organization permission to access my credit file. There was no application, no transaction, no account relationship nothing that would justify this inquiry being there. The FCRA strictly limits who can pull a consumers credit report, and under what conditions. This inquiry does not meet those conditions, which makes it unauthorized and a violation of my rights.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-03 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: 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 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 2025-07-03 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:
Greetings, I am sending this complaint regarding the fraudulent items on my credit file that I would like to be removed. I see that some items have been removed, but there are still more that remain. I am requesting that Experian, XXXX and XXXX remove all the fraudulent items from my file that were opened without my permission. Please see the listed items below that require removal. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX * * * * * * * * * * Balance {$1000.00} XXXX XXXX * * * * * * * * * * XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2025-07-03 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:
Greetings, I am sending this complaint regarding the fraudulent items on my credit file that I would like to be removed. I see that some items have been removed, but there are still more that remain. I am requesting that Experian, XXXX and XXXX remove all the fraudulent items from my file that were opened without my permission. Please see the listed items below that require removal. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX * * * * * * * * * * Balance {$1000.00} XXXX XXXX * * * * * * * * * * XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-03 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:
The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system.

So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not. In the event that any accounts are reported without my written consent, that is considered identity theft.

This is a violation of both 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. This leads way to civil liability against the credit reporting agency for negligent and willful noncompliance under 15 U.S. Code 16XXXX, which allows for {$1000.00} per violation, for account listed without my expressed written consent.

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 2025-07-03 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
Pre-Motion for Erroneous Reporting Dismissal I, XXXX XXXX, declare under penalty of perjury that the statements set forth herein are true and correct to my knowledge and belief : The account details reported on my credit file are as follows : XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Opened XX/XX/XXXXXXXX  {$190.00} XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$250.00} XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX Opened XX/XX/XXXXXXXX  {$520.00} Frivolous Addresses : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX I contend that these tradelines are fraudulent and unauthorized entries on my credit report. The information associated with these accounts was furnished to third parties without a permissible purpose and in breach of my rights as protected under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and North Carolina consumer protection statutes. I declare that the presence of these erroneous accounts, which includes unlawful credit cards arising from identity theft, is entirely untrue and must be expunged without delay. This Self-Attestation is submitted in support of my Proof of Claim and Notice of Intent to Sue for Erroneous Reporting Dismissal. In the absence of acceptable documentation establishing the legitimacy of these entries, I further request for expungement of all erroneous reporting from my credit record.

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 2025-07-03 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:
This letter serves as a formal dispute regarding the exposure of my personal information in the data breach incident. My information was among those affected by this incident. 
I understand that [ EQUIFAX ] experienced a security incident, resulting in unauthorized access to, and/or theft of, personal information. The incident involved [ brief, clear description of the breach - e.g., unauthorized access to an employee email account, a security vulnerability in your system, etc. ]. Potentially compromised data types may include : [ List of potentially compromised data types, e.g., Full Name, Email Address, Phone Number, Account Information, Payment Information, Social Security Number ]. 
The security of data is a concern, and failure by [ EQUIFAX ] to safeguard personal information is formally disputed. This incident potentially violates consumer rights under applicable data privacy laws, including [ 15 USC 1681c-2 ( a ) such as the California Consumer Privacy Act ( CCPA ) if applicable, or state-specific data breach notification laws ]. [ EQUIFAX ] is held responsible for this breach and any potential consequences. 
The following actions are requested : A detailed explanation of the incident : Provide a clear and comprehensive account of how the data breach occurred, including the cause and extent of the breach. 
Specific information about the compromised data : Confirm exactly which pieces of personal information were affected. 
Remediation actions : Describe the steps [ EQUIFAX ] has taken to contain the breach, prevent future incidents, and mitigate potential harm to affected individuals. 
Offer of identity theft protection services : Provide detailed information about the identity theft protection services being offered, including the duration and instructions for enrollment. 
Compensation for direct financial impact : If any financial losses occur directly related to this incident, appropriate compensation is expected. 
Confirmation of CCPA compliance ( if applicable ) : If a business is covered under the California Consumer Privacy Act, confirm that all notification requirements have been met and that steps are being taken to address rights under the CCPA. 
A response to this letter is expected within [ 4 days ]. If a satisfactory response is not received, or if any further issues arise because of this data breach, further action will be considered, such as filing a complaint with the appropriate regulatory bodies or seeking legal counsel. 
Sincerely, [ XXXX XXXX ] [ XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Texas XXXX ] [ XXXX ] [ XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-03 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:
My accounts was never late! I have had exceptional payment history with XXXX XXXX and all payments were placed on Autopay. This late payment that is reporting is a result on a systematic error on their end processing my payment. This was clearly a billing error made my the company and is not a reflection of my payment experience which violates USC Code 1681eb. This error has caused severe hard to my reputation, my character, my mode of living and to my family! I demand the late payment reported to be removed/updated. They are not in compliance with the following law. 15 USC 1666b and its requirements set the standards and the guidance for a creditor to treat a payment as late, yet they are reporting a payment as late and they did not comply with the law! 15 USC 1666b ( a ) Time to make payments A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose, unless the creditor has adopted reasonable procedures designed to ensure that each periodic statement including the information required by section 1637 ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than 21 days before the payment due date. I have requested proof that this information was mailed or delivered 21 days before the payment due date and this information was requested in good faith pursuant rule 1002 and It was never provided. This is unfair, illegal, fraudulent, and not equitable to me as a consumer!

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 2025-07-03 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: IN

Complaint narrative:
It saddens me that My personal information was involved in a data breach.

I have many spam calls and reporting to my credit profile.

According to the Fair credit reporting act Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and us code 1681e, you are required by federal law to verify through the physical verification of the original signed consumer contract- any and all accounts you post on a consumer report! Otherwise, anyone paying for your reporting services could fax, mail, email in a fraudulent account. I demand to see verifiable proof! ( an original consumer contract with my signature on it ) you have on file of the accounts listed below. 
I demand the accounts to be removed immediately. 
This is causing many difficulties in my life. * please REMOVE all non account holding INQUIRIES over 30 days old XXXX XXXX  * * XXXX XXXX XXXX * * XXXX XXXX * *, XXXX XXXX * XXXX XXXX XXXX * * REMOVE ADDRESS 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 2025-07-03 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX, Contents of Complaint : This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the Bureau credit reporting agency , block 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 consists of * Fraudulent Account -- -Account Number, Opened Date, and Balance XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer XXXX credit report. 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 XXXX as proof from the XXXX Federal Trade Commission that all the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud.

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 2025-07-03 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of identity theft. The information listed below, which appears on my credit report, does not relate to any transaction ( s ) that I have made. It is the result of identity theft. I have listed those items in my Identity Theft Report as well as highlighting those items on the credit report which is attached. Also, would like to have all addresses and names REMOVED from my credit report, except for my only name and address ( listed below ) : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX GA XXXX Please block this information from my credit report, pursuant to section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and send the required notifications to all furnishers of this information.

Attached in the upload are the following : - A copy of my credit report I received from your company. The fraudulent items are highlighted. - A copy of my Identity Theft Report and proof of my identity. - A copy of section 605B of the F
air Credit Reporting Act, which requires you to block the fraudulent information on my credit report resulting from identity theft within four business days and to promptly notify the furnisher ( s ) of that information.

I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter, and await your reply.

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 2025-07-03 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: 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 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 response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief