vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-13 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: OH

Complaint narrative:
I requested the correction of inaccurate information which another credit reporting agency found to be inaccurate and had removed. Due to your lack of response, or a response that I classify as frivolous, Credit Bureaus have dishonored FCRA regulations and my request for verification. I need to correct credit bureaus ' errors and update my records. Here is the list of items : XXXX XXXX XXXX {$5200.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-13 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute inaccurate information being reported on my consumer credit report by Equifax, and Experian for XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Specifically, Equifax is reporting the account as " Pays account as agreed '' with a " 30 days past due '' delinquency. Experian is reporting " Paid account/was 30 days past due '' with a " 30-day delinquent '' status. Equifax is reporting " Paid or paying as agreed '' but does not indicate a payment status. These reports are inaccurate and need to be updated to reflect " Paid on time '' and " Paid as agreed '' for all accounts. These entries are inconsistent, contradictory, and inaccurate. I am requesting that the status of this account be updated to reflect " Paid on time '' or " Current, '' and the worst delinquency status be updated accordingly to ensure accuracy in reporting. Upon review, I have discovered that these entries violate the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( CRA ), particularly Section 611, which requires consumer reporting agencies to ensure the maximum possible accuracy of the information contained in consumer reports. Furthermore, the entries were reported without my written authorization, in direct violation of 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ), which mandates that consumer information can not be accessed or used without the explicit written consent of the consumer. I expect a detailed response outlining the findings of your investigation, including documentation of the original written instructions from me, with my wet signature, authorizing the reporting of this information, and an explanation of the legitimate purpose for reporting these late payments. Additionally, I request a thorough investigation into these disputed late payments as per Section 604 ( a ) ( 3 ) of the FCRA and written confirmation of the investigation 's completion, along with details of any actions taken to rectify this matter.

Lastly, I request documentation to verify compliance with 15 U.S. Code 1666b, which mandates that periodic statements must be delivered at least 21 days before the payment due date, including the periodic statement and corresponding tracking number to confirm timely delivery. I have attached proof of the inaccuracies and highlighted them in red for your convenience. I trust that you will handle this matter promptly and in compliance with all applicable federal regulations. I look forward to receiving a response within 30 days of the date of this letter. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-13 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
XXXX Date opened XXXX Account charged off. {$4.00}, XXXX written off. {$4.00}, XXXX past due as of XX/XX/XXXX. 
Status updated XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$4600.00} Balance updated XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Closed. 
Status updated XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$660.00} XXXX Individual Date opened XX/XX/XXXX Status Account charged off. {$3.00}, XXXX written off. {$3.00}, XXXX past due as of XX/XX/XXXX. 
Status updated XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$3500.00} Balance updated XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX Individual Date opened XX/XX/XXXX Status Account charged off. {$2.00}, XXXX written off. {$2.00}, XXXX past due as of XX/XX/XXXX. 
Status updated XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$2800.00} Balance updated XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Individual Date opened XX/XX/XXXX Status Account charged off. {$1.00}, XXXX written off. {$2.00}, XXXX past due as of XX/XX/XXXX. 
Status updated XXXX XXXX {$2400.00} Balance updated XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Individual Date opened XX/XX/XXXX Status Account charged off. {$1.00}, XXXX written off Status updated XX/XX/XXXX Balance {$0.00} Balance updated XX/XX/XXXX Recent payment Original balance {$1600.00} Re : Dispute of Charge-Off Entry I am writing to formally dispute the charge-off entry listed on my credit report for the account referenced above. The account in question was reported as charged off by Experian with a reported balance listed above and the date of the charge-off listed dates are above.

I believe this entry to be inaccurate for the following reasons : 1. Inaccurate information regarding balances and late payments 2. Some balances are XXXX  Please conduct an investigation of this charge-off and remove or correct any inaccuracies in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). I have attached copies of relevant documentation that supports my position. 

I kindly request that you provide me with written confirmation once the dispute has been resolved and that any necessary corrections are made to my credit report. 

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. 

Sincerely, 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 2025-03-13 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: NV

Complaint narrative:
This is my six endeavor to tell you that I am a victim of identity theft and I complain to question specific records in my document coming about because of the wrongdoing. The records I am questioning connect with no exchanges acquiring any possession of goods, services or money that I have made or authorized. Assuming no one cares either way, delete the noteworthy of any information in my credit record that came about due to an alleged fraud or extortion. 
XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX * Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX **** Balance Owed : {$1500.00} XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX/XXXX/2023

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-13 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: NV

Complaint narrative:
This is my six endeavor to tell you that I am a victim of identity theft and I complain to question specific records in my document coming about because of the wrongdoing. The records I am questioning connect with no exchanges acquiring any possession of goods, services or money that I have made or authorized. Assuming no one cares either way, delete the noteworthy of any information in my credit record that came about due to an alleged fraud or extortion. 
XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX * Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX **** Balance Owed : {$1500.00} XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX/XXXX/2023

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 2025-03-13 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: OR

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute fraudulent information on my credit report pursuant to 15 U.S.C 1681c-2 and to request that this information be blocked. I have enclosed a copy my Police Report/FTC identity theft report ( FTC REPORT NUMBER : XXXX ) to support my identity theft claim. Under 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 when a consumer submits an identity theft report ; credit reporting agencies must block any information identified by the consumer as resulting from identity theft within four business days.

To following information on my credit report is the result of identity theft and should be blocked : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX As required by 15 U.S.C 1681c-2, please block this fraudulent information from my credit report immediately. This information should be blocked for one year, at which point I may request an extension of the block. During the block, you may not report no longer contains any fraudulent information. Several times I have called the bureau reporting these fraudulent accounts in my report and CREDIT BUREAU has not wanted to give me a solution to this problem where I am being totally affected to be able to acquire a new house for my children, these collections were eliminated and not verified by other bureaus I dont understand how they usually say that these accounts are mine, I have requested contracts from this company with my information and for more than 60 days I have not received any response from them, please help me immediately delete these accounts. Here I add the FTC report, hoping that you make a better decision in my situation, thank you

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-13 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I filed a dispute for incorrect information on my credit report. I received an email from the credit bureau stating that they are assuming the disputes are coming from a 3rd party. They in fact did not come from a 3rd party. l even called them to verify it was me and they still refused to process my disputes. I wasted money on mailing my disputes out. I sent personal information to verify my identity through mail, just for them to not thoroughly investigate.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-13 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: AR

Complaint narrative:
filed a couple of dispute on account that was paid off and no late payments. Experian denied to follow up with the investigation. I recently was notified that CFPB has filed a lawsuit against the company ( experian ). 
They alleged the company of accepting unreliable information, failure to notify consumer dispute results. This aligns well with my situation! Experian has not attempted to remove, nor correct any information. I'm requesting this derogatory remark be removed or corrected immediately as it's affecting my chances of getting a car. Experian violates my rights as a consumer, as well as federal laws.

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 2025-03-13 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX TransUnion Consumer Solutions XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Subject : Dispute of Unauthorized Hard Inquiries To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally dispute XXXX unauthorized hard inquiries that appear on my TransUnion credit report. I did not authorize these inquiries, and I request that they be removed immediately to ensure the accuracy of my credit file. The inquiries in question are as follows : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), hard inquiries should only be included on my credit report with my explicit permission. Since I did not authorize these inquiries, I am requesting that TransUnion investigate and remove them promptly. 

I have attached a copy of my identification and a copy of my credit report highlighting the disputed inquiries for reference. Please provide written confirmation once these inquiries have been removed or if further information is required. 

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I look forward to your response. 

Sincerely, 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 2025-03-13 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Other transaction problem — 
Company: Block, Inc.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
I am filling a complaint against cash app ( block, inc. ) due to inadequate customer service and unfair practices, which violate the consumer financial protection act ( CFPA ). Specifically, Cash app failed to take timely and effective measures to prevent and address fraud on their platform, leaving my account vulnerable and unprotected. Furthermore, their dispute resolution process was unfair and deceptive, as they did not comply with error resolution requirements under the electronic fund transfer Act ( EFTA ) and regulation E. These actions has caused significant inconvenience and financial loss, and I seek appropriate redress for these violations.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-13 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally address the ongoing noncompliance of your agency in relation to my identity theft report, which I previously submitted in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). Despite having sent several letters, your agency has repeatedly rejected my identity theft report on the grounds that it was not filed by a law enforcement agency. This decision is not in compliance with the FCRA and fails to recognize the guidance provided by identitytheft.gov as mandated by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ).

As you are aware, the FCRA at Section 605B and the guidance provided by the CFPB under XXXX clearly outline the process for filing an identity theft report. The CFPB specifically states that victims of identity theft can file a report directly through XXXX, which then becomes a valid identity theft report under the FCRA. Nowhere does the FCRA require this report to be submitted by law enforcement for it to be valid.

Furthermore, under FCRA Section 617, your agency is legally required to investigate and resolve any identity theft dispute in a timely manner, and you are prohibited from deciding unilaterally what is valid or invalid when it comes to an identity theft report that has been properly filed. Your refusal to acknowledge this report based on your own standardsrather than what is set forth in federal lawis a clear violation of the FCRA. 

Legal Precedent : XXXX v. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XXXX. XXXX ) : This case underscores the importance of proper handling of disputes related to credit reporting and emphasizes that credit reporting agencies can not disregard information simply based on their own internal policies when federal law mandates a specific process. 
XXXX v. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX Cir. XXXX ) : This case reinforced that credit reporting agencies must follow FCRA regulations, including investigating claims of identity theft in accordance with the law, and can not arbitrarily determine what constitutes an acceptable identity theft report. 
XXXX v. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ( XXXX. XXXX XXXX ) : This decision clarified that a credit reporting agency is obligated to accept documents submitted by the consumer, as long as they meet the legal requirements for disputing inaccurate information under the FCRA. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-13 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:
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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-13 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:
FTC REPORT PERSONAL STATEMENT : I am filing this FTC Identity Theft Affidavit to report due to fraudulent accounts that show on my consumer FICO credit report which I do not recognize as reported and which result from identity theft and fraud. I demand that the previously mentioned fraudulent items be removed from each of my consumer credit reports and that all collection activity related to said items cease according to my rights within the FCRA and FDCPA laws. This is preventing me from being able to get approved for my home loan and I am in disbelief. 


CFPB PERSONAL STATEMENT : This CFPB complaint has been filed to request under FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the Experian credit reporting agency , block and remove 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 a few Personal credit card accounts. 
ACCOUNT NAME : 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 XXXXXXXX Bank DATE OPENED : XX/XX/XXXX These accounts have resulted in fraudulent hard inquiries and collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report, leaving me with so much stress. I demand that the previously mentioned fraudulent items be removed from each of my consumer credit reports and that all collection activity related to said items cease according to my rights within the FCRA and FDCPA laws. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint # XXXX as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all previous consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries result from identity theft and fraud.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-13 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
FTC REPORT PERSONAL STATEMENT : I am filing this FTC Identity Theft Affidavit to report due to fraudulent accounts that show on my consumer FICO credit report which I do not recognize as reported and which result from identity theft and fraud. I demand that the previously mentioned fraudulent items be removed from each of my consumer credit reports and that all collection activity related to said items cease according to my rights within the FCRA and FDCPA laws. This is preventing me from being able to get approved for my home loan and I am in disbelief. 


CFPB PERSONAL STATEMENT : This CFPB complaint has been filed to request under FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the Experian credit reporting agency , block and remove 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 a few Personal credit card accounts. 
ACCOUNT NAME : 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 XXXXXXXX Bank DATE OPENED : XX/XX/XXXX These accounts have resulted in fraudulent hard inquiries and collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report, leaving me with so much stress. I demand that the previously mentioned fraudulent items be removed from each of my consumer credit reports and that all collection activity related to said items cease according to my rights within the FCRA and FDCPA laws. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint # XXXX as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all previous consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries result from 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