vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-02 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
I am submitting this complaint against the XXXX major credit bureausXXXX, Equifax, and XXXXfor ongoing, systemic violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and failure to comply with Metro 2 Format and CDIA industry standards. 

Despite submitting multiple disputes concerning inaccurate, unverifiable, and/or outdated negative items on my credit reports, the credit bureaus have consistently responded with vague verified as accurate outcomeswithout producing a single shred of documentary evidence or conducting a lawful investigation as required under 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ). 

Instead, they rely on the deeply flawed and automated e-OSCAR system, which merely forwards dispute codes to furnishers and accepts their response without independent verification. This practice has been widely criticized by the CFPB and ruled inadequate in court. 

Violations and Legal Basis : The following violations form the basis of this complaint : 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ) Failure to maintain reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) Failure to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( b ) Furnisher failure to correct or delete disputed information Metro 2 and CDIA Guidelines Failure to comply with reporting format and data integrity standards Further, the credit bureaus use of e-OSCAR has been ruled insufficient in legal precedent : " A credit reporting agency may not rely blindly on the [ furnisher 's ] investigation. The agency has an obligation to conduct a reasonable investigation itself. '' XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XXXX XXXX ) These harms are measurable, preventable, and attributable to willful negligence and disregard of consumer protection law. 

XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Account Number XXXXXXXX XXXX  Account Number XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account Number XXXX Relief Requested : I am requesting that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau take appropriate supervisory or enforcement action and require XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX  to : Immediately delete all negative items previously disputed that can not be verified with complete documentation Cease reporting unverifiable data and require original source validation for all disputes Re-review investigation procedures and prohibit reliance solely on e-OSCAR as a substitute for human reinvestigation Certify in writing that corrective actions have been taken and notify all furnishers and third-party users of the updated information

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-02 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally request the blocking and deletion of all accounts associated with my personal information due to the recent data breach. 

Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened XX/XX/XXXX -Balance {$5800.00} Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX -Balance {$8500.00} Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - Date Opened XX/XX/XXXX -Balance {$7400.00}

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 2025-09-02 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: MI

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/year> Experian reinserted accounts that had been deleted from my credit report from a previous complaint through the CFPB the reinsertion of said accounts is a direct violation of fcra 15 usc 1681i ( a ) ( 5 ) if the item is reinserted the bureau is legally required to provide you with Written notice within 5 business days of reinsertion. 

XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX {$12000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX {$3000.00} XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX {$2100.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX {$1000.00} XXXXXXXX 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 2025-09-02 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: OH

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally notify you that I am a victim of the recent data breach, and I am requesting that all accounts related to my personal information be blocked and deleted in accordance with 15 USC 1681c-2 ( a ), as outlined under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Due to the breach, my personal data may have been exposed, and I am concerned about potential misuse of this information. Therefore, I respectfully request that you : 1. Immediately block all accounts associated with my personal information, including my name, Social Security number, and any other identifying details that may have been compromised. 

Account name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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/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 2025-09-02 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:
I have no affiliation with these creditors and did not authorize this inquiry. Please promptly remove it from my credit report

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-02 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Could you please take a moment to review and examine the attached documents? I believe your expertise will be invaluable in ensuring their accuracy and completeness. Your feedback and insights would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and consideration in 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-02 00:00:00
Product: Prepaid card — General-purpose prepaid card
Issue: Trouble using the card — Problem with direct deposit
Company: Branch Messenger, Inc.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
I am a XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXr with an Uber Pro Card ( issued by Branch ). Both XXXX XXXX  and Branch Support have confirmed that I meet all eligibility requirements for the Backup Balance feature, which should refresh monthly. 

Despite this, my account continues to show that I am not eligible, and I can not access the Backup Balance funds. XXXX and Branch have each acknowledged that I qualify, but neither has corrected the issue. Instead, I continue to receive generic responses that do not resolve the problem. 

This issue prevents me from accessing funds I rely on to work and earn. I am requesting that my account be corrected so that my Backup Balance eligibility is properly recognized and funds are made available as promised. 

The companies involved are XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and Branch, which manages the Uber Pro Card.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-02 00:00:00
Product: Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan — Payday loan
Issue: Charged fees or interest you didn't expect — 
Company: Affirm Holdings, Inc
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/XXXX XXXX - XXXX was my initial interview with this fake company over XXXX. 

XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX was when they actually come to the zoom call. ( In that XXXX  call I was manipulated and misled into putting a loan in my name through Affirm and signing documents that were ( upon further examination ) were illegitimate. 

XX/XX/XXXX XXXX is when I disputed the loan ( I was unaware was an official active loan ) on Affirm. The company name that is connected to the account is XXXX and the amount is XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX their employee ( who interviewed me ) contacted and threatened to move forward with legal action from their company against me. ( Saying I could either pay the loan myself or work for XXXX with them to resolve the situation ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX I froze all my credit with the 3 credit bureaus, made an official police report and froze my credit and debit cards. 

XX/XX/XXXX - XXXX second, Im still in contact with Affirm about my investigation.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-02 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
State: WV

Complaint narrative:
I called into XXXX XXXX  to report some unauthorized charges. XXXX XXXX. The agent I spoke with disputed incorrect charges which should have never been disputed in the first place. XXXX {$240.00} XXXX  {$40.00}, {$40.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX {$90.00} and XXXX  XXXX {$25.00} were all valid charges that I specifically told the agent were valid charges and should not be disputed but they disputed those charges anyway and those payments was returned to my bank account causing me to have missed 30 to 59 day late payment at 3 credit bureaus, as well as late fees from each bank. Bank will not fix their mistake and 3 bureaus didnt even resolve issue for me after reporting a claim with all the three, XXXX  , XXXX  and XXXX. All calls have been recorded and I've called in multiple times to have problem fixed. Again recorded calls will prove that I never disputed those charges and even told agent that charges were in fact valid.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-02 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XX/XX/year> This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the Experian 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 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 XXXX XXXX These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO 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 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 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 2025-09-02 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
This account was charged off on the following date, since then the account has repeatedly been updated as a charged off every month. This is an update in the payment history. A charged off account should not include an active payment history. This inaccurate information falsely manipulates the statute of limitations. 
You failed to investigate this account properly and your neglect violated my rights. I am demanding a deletion of the following accounts : -XXXX  # XXXX ( XX/XX/year> ) -XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX ( XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-02 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Communication tactics — Frequent or repeated calls
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Getting calls from different numbers but its the same company, told them to stop calling but they continue at all times of the day. Didnt give me any information just trying to collect money.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-02 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: OK

Complaint narrative:
I want to stress that I did not give written permission for these specific transactions to be included in my consumer report. At no point did I authorize these entries, and their presence on my report is unwarranted. Consequently, I am formally requesting that these accounts be blocked and removed from my report immediately. It is important to clarify that this request is not due to any error or negligence on my part. There has been no oversight or misunderstanding on my end. Instead, this issue arises solely from the fact that I did not explicitly authorize the inclusion of these transactions in my report. I am diligent about maintaining the accuracy and privacy of my financial records, and these unauthorized entries compromise that integrity. I trust that you will handle this matter with the urgency and seriousness it deserves. Please confirm the removal of these transactions from my report as soon as possible. Thank you for your prompt attention to this issue.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-02 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: OK

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 2025-09-02 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
Please remove this false and unrecognized account from my credit report, as it is not associated with me.

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 2025-09-02 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: NV

Complaint narrative:
I am submitting this complaint against the three major credit bureausXXXX Equifax, and XXXXfor ongoing, systemic violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and failure to comply with Metro 2 Format and XXXX industry standards. 

Despite submitting multiple disputes concerning inaccurate, unverifiable, and/or outdated negative items on my credit reports, the credit bureaus have consistently responded with vague verified as accurate outcomeswithout producing a single shred of documentary evidence or conducting a lawful investigation as required under 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ).

Instead, they rely on the deeply flawed and automated e-OSCAR system, which merely forwards dispute codes to furnishers and accepts their response without independent verification. This practice has been widely criticized by the CFPB and ruled inadequate in court.

Violations and Legal Basis : The following violations form the basis of this complaint : 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ) Failure to maintain reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) Failure to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( b ) Furnisher failure to correct or delete disputed information
Metro 2 and XXXX Guidelines Failure to comply with reporting format and data integrity standards Further, the credit bureaus use of e-OSCAR has been ruled insufficient in legal precedent : " A credit reporting agency may not rely blindly on the [ furnisher 's ] investigation. The agency has an obligation to conduct a reasonable investigation itself. '' Cushman v. Trans Union Corp., 115 F.3d 220 ( 3rd Cir. 1997 ) These harms are measurable, preventable, and attributable to willful negligence and disregard of consumer protection law. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Relief Requested : I am requesting that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau take appropriate supervisory or enforcement action and require Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion to : Immediately delete all negative items previously disputed that can not be verified with complete documentation Cease reporting unverifiable data and require original source validation for all disputes Re-review investigation procedures and prohibit reliance solely on e-OSCAR as a substitute for human reinvestigation Certify in writing that corrective actions have been taken and notify all furnishers and third-party users of the updated information

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-02 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I identified several serious inaccuracies and misleading entries that are negatively impacting my credit profile. Both TransUnion and Equifax are reporting XXXX charged-off accounts, XXXX with XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX  originally opened in XXXX and another with XXXX XXXX XXXX originally opened in XXXX, with an alleged balance of {$25000.00}. These accounts are being reported as charged-off or bad debt, yet the information is outdated, inconsistent across bureaus, and unverifiable. TransUnion is also reporting a recent inquiry from XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX that occurred only XXXX days prior, which was not authorized by me. In addition, Equifax is reporting multiple variations of my name, including XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, along with outdated addresses from XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, none of which should be associated with my current identity or credit file. These inaccurate accounts, inquiries, and personal details have been allowed to remain on my reports despite being in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), which requires credit bureaus to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and verifiability of all information they report. I am formally disputing these items and demanding their immediate removal or correction.

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