vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-28 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened to sue you for very old debt
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: KY

Complaint narrative:
Multiple letters trying to get money from us for a charged off debt that is over XXXX XXXX XXXX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-28 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 saw my credit report and noticed that there are inaccurate accounts I needed to report and correct by your company.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-28 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Other transaction problem — 
Company: BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE
State: MN

Complaint narrative:
I requested a balance transfer from my XXXX XXXX  credit card to pay off my XXXX XXXX XXXX balance. ( {$7600.00} ) The payment was sent by check ( XX/XX/year> ), and XXXX confirmed the check number and the date when the funds were withdrawn. However, the funds never reached my XXXX XXXX XXXX account. When I contacted Barclays ( the company previously believed to manage the XXXX XXXX XXXX ), they said they could not locate the account or provide assistance without a valid credit card number. Later, I learned that XXXX XXXX XXXX does not accept balance transfers at all. I would like clarification on where the funds were sent, and I request a refund or resolution of this transaction.

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 2025-10-28 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair credit Reporting Act, the following accounts listed in the attachments have violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. I would like to assert that no permissible purpose under 15 USC 1681b ( 2 ) has been established and under the Fair Credit Reporting Act this must be established.

15 U.S.C 6802 ( a ) A financial institution may not, directly or through any affiliate, disclose to a non affiliated third party any nonpublic personal information. 15 U.S.C 6802 ( b ) ( 1 ) A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless ( A ) such financial institution clearly and conspicuously discloses to the consumer, in writing or in electronic form or other form permitted by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title, that such information may be disclosed to such third party ; ( B ) the consumer is given the opportunity, before the time that such information is initially disclosed, to direct that such information not be disclosed to such third party ; and ( C ) the consumer is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option.

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C section 604 A Section 2 : States a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an 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 7 years.

15 U.S.C 1666b ( a ) Time to make payments, A credit may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose 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.

15 U.S. Code 1681i ) : You have the right to dispute any information on your credit report that is inaccurate, incomplete, outdated, or unverifiable.

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 2025-10-28 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Problem with personal statement of dispute
Company: Kikoff Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I submitted all required documentation proving that I am a victim of XXXX XXXX XXXX back in early 2024. Despite this, none of the credit reporting agencies have acknowledged or acted upon my request. Under federal law, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and the Trafficking Victims Protection Act ( TVPA ), I demand the immediate deletion of all information related to this matter, including payment history and any other records, from my credit reports and all consumer reporting agency databases. 

This removal is legally mandated to protect survivors of XXXX  and to ensure accurate and fair credit reporting. Please confirm receipt of this request and provide a timeline for completing this action without further delay.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-28 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I am writing pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1681i and 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2, which grants consumers the right to dispute and remove inaccurate or fraudulent items from their credit reports. I have identified hard inquiries on my credit report that were made without my knowledge or expressed written consent. These inquiries are unauthorized and constitute identity theft as defined under federal law. As a result, I request the immediate deletion of the following unauthorized hard inquiries from my credit report as they are a violation of permissible purposes outlined in the FCRA : 1. Identity Theft XXXX XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/year> This is not mine. I am a victim of ID Theft and I have included a police report. Please investigate and remove from my credit report. 

XXXX. Identity Theft XXXX XXXX XX/XX/year> This is not mine. I am a victim of ID Theft and I have included a police report. Please investigate and remove from my credit report. 

XXXX. Identity Theft XXXX  XX/XX/year> This is not mine. I am a victim of ID Theft and I have included a police report. Please investigate and remove from my credit 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-28 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:
I am writing to contest inaccurate information on my credit report in accordance with 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 and to formally request the blocking of this erroneous data. Enclosed is a copy of my notarized Affidavit of Identity Theft as evidence supporting my identity theft claim. As per 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2, upon submission of an identity theft report or affidavit by a consumer, credit reporting agencies are obligated to block any information flagged by the consumer as stemming from identity theft within FOUR business days. The following information on my credit report is the result of identity theft and should be blocked : I am writing to notify you that I have fallen prey to identity theft. My credit report contains fraudulent ACCOUNTS and HARD INQUIRIES that are not associated with me. All necessary documentation is included in this packet, including my notarized Affidavit of Identity Theft and supporting identification documents. Copies have also been sent to your agency via Certified Mail. In addition, I request the immediate removal of the following fraudulent accounts from my credit report. 
ACCOUNTS : XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  DATE OPENED XX/XX/XXXX XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  DATE OPENED XX/XX/XXXX HARD INQUIRIES : XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX ) XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX ) XXXX XXXXXXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX ) XXXX  XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX ) 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-28 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Virtual currency
Issue: Fraud or scam — 
Company: Block, Inc.
State: TN

Complaint narrative:
I listed my XXXX XXXX for sale on XXXX I was contacted on XX/XX/XXXX by a user who wanted to by my car. We exchanged numbers after conversation on XX/XX/XXXX. His number was XXXX On XX/XX/XXXX we had reached an agreement about the price of the truck for {$13000.00}. 
He advised his name was XXXX XXXX. He sent a check to my home with tracking number on XX/XX/XXXX. 
On XX/XX/XXXX I received the check for the truck which was more than agreed. 
He advised it was to pay the towing company for pickup and he would pay the balance. 
He contacted the towing company while on the line with me on XXXX way. We agreed I would pay {$1800.00} and they would pick up the truck on Monday and deposit the cashiers check. 
On Monday XX/XX/XXXX I sent {$1800.00} which was rejected by cash app twice because i was not verified. 
We then tried a different amount of {$500.00} to the towing company which cleared. During that time I was contacted by the bank which indicated the cashiers check was fraudulent. 
I stopped from sending any more money and advice the seller that the check was a fraud. 
He began to say it was not while the bank confirmed it was by having me call the bank the check was written on. 
I was scammed out of {$500.00} and the truck was never picked up. 
I contacted Cash App several times indicating that the service was never provided and I was scammed out of {$500.00}. 
My bank notified that Cash App would have to refund my money due to the transaction taking place there.

Cash APP keeps saying they can not verify it was a scam but will only let me submit 5 pages when I have several pages of proof I was. I provided the fake check that was submitted and the conversation that shows what took place.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-28 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: MO

Complaint narrative:
Hello, I am writing to delete the following information on my credit report. The following items are listed in the report. I am a victim of identity theft. The charges made on the account were not mine. The items need to be deleted as they are inaccurate items on my credit report. The theft of my identity was reported to the federal Trade Commission. Also, I have an enclosed copy of the Federal Trade Commission id-entity theft affidavit. Please find it in your best interest to delete the items.

I would like to emphasize the following legal obligations under the FCRA : Under 1681b, a consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report only under specific circumstances, including " In response to the order of a court having jurisdiction to issue such an order, or a subpoena issued in connection with proceedings before a Federal grand jury. '' This provision strictly limits when my consumer report can be furnished, and I do not believe any of these circumstances apply in this case.

Under 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), credit bureaus must conduct a " reasonable reinvestigation '' upon receiving notice of a consumer dispute. I am formally notifying you of this dispute, and I expect a thorough and reasonable reinvestigation of all items I've identified.

15 U.S. Code 1681b outlines the permissible purposes of consumer reports, including conditions for furnishing and using consumer reports for employment purposes. I do not believe any of these permissible purposes apply to the disputed items on my report.

15 U.S. Code $ 1681c-2 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, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt.

15 U.S. Code 1681 Section B ( i ) - Requirements relating to reinsertion of previously deleted material - If a consumer reporting agency removes information from someone's credit file based on the requirements in the preceding section ( A ), the agency can not re-add or reinsert that previously deleted information back into the person 's file unless the entity that originally provided that information certifies that it is complete and accurate.

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 2025-10-28 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:
Remove disputed accounts within the timeframe mandated by law.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-28 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MO

Complaint narrative:
Hello, I am writing to delete the following information on my credit report. The following items are listed in the report. I am a victim of identity theft. The charges made on the account were not mine. The items need to be deleted as they are inaccurate items on my credit report. The theft of my identity was reported to the federal Trade Commission. Also, I have an enclosed copy of the Federal Trade Commission id-entity theft affidavit. Please find it in your best interest to delete the items.

I would like to emphasize the following legal obligations under the FCRA : Under 1681b, a consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report only under specific circumstances, including " In response to the order of a court having jurisdiction to issue such an order, or a subpoena issued in connection with proceedings before a Federal grand jury. '' This provision strictly limits when my consumer report can be furnished, and I do not believe any of these circumstances apply in this case.

Under 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), credit bureaus must conduct a " reasonable reinvestigation '' upon receiving notice of a consumer dispute. I am formally notifying you of this dispute, and I expect a thorough and reasonable reinvestigation of all items I've identified.

15 U.S. Code 1681b outlines the permissible purposes of consumer reports, including conditions for furnishing and using consumer reports for employment purposes. I do not believe any of these permissible purposes apply to the disputed items on my report.

15 U.S. Code $ 1681c-2 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, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt.

15 U.S. Code 1681 Section B ( i ) - Requirements relating to reinsertion of previously deleted material - If a consumer reporting agency removes information from someone's credit file based on the requirements in the preceding section ( A ), the agency can not re-add or reinsert that previously deleted information back into the person 's file unless the entity that originally provided that information certifies that it is complete and accurate.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-28 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
I sent in a certified letter to Equifax stating that the inquires from the credit report were fraudulent and they refused to remove the inquiries. I was a victim of the Equifax Data Breach so my information was exposed, however Equifax still has refused to remove the inquiries.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-28 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
Please remove the fraudulent and suspicious accounts from my credit report, as outlined in the attached documents.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-28 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:
I am writing to contest inaccurate information on my credit report in accordance with 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 and to formally request the blocking of this erroneous data. Enclosed is a copy of my notarized Affidavit of Identity Theft as evidence supporting my identity theft claim.

As per 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2, upon submission of an identity theft report or affidavit by a consumer, credit reporting agencies are obligated to block any information flagged by the consumer as stemming from identity theft within XXXX business days. The following information on my credit report is the result of identity theft and should be blocked : I am writing to notify you that I have fallen prey to identity theft. My credit report contains fraudulent ACCOUNTS and INQUIRIES that are not associated with me. All necessary documentation is included in this packet, including my notarized Affidavit of Identity Theft and supporting identification documents. Copies have also been sent to your agency via XXXX Mail. 
In addition, I request the immediate removal of the following fraudulent accounts from my credit report. 
ACCOUNTS : XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX date opened XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-28 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
The personal information on my credit report were outdated.

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 2025-10-28 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
The personal information on my credit report were outdated.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-28 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
This is my final notice regarding your ongoing noncompliance with federal credit reporting laws. I previously disputed the accuracy and legitimacy of several items on my credit report, yet your agency has failed to act in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). 

Your violations include : Failure to validate the debt as required under 15 USC 1692g ( Section 809 ( b ) ). 
Continuing communication after a certified cease-and-desist request, violating 15 USC 1692c ( Section 805 ( c ) ).

Harassment under 15 USC 1692d ( Section 806 ). 
Recently, I received notice that your investigation was complete, but the disputed accounts remain on my credit report. These accounts are not only inaccurate but were never authorized by me. No valid contract exists, and I have not provided any written consent for the reporting of these accounts, as required under 15 U.S. Code 1681b. 

I demand that the following items be deleted immediately from my credit report :

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief