vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Unable to get your credit report or credit score — Other problem getting your report or credit score
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
Experian has blocked me from accessing my credit report and disputing inaccurate information since XX/XX/year>. Every time I attempt to create or log into my account, I receive the same generic error message. This is happening daily, and Experian offers no live support, only a phone system with a generic auto attendant that refers you to https : //www.experian.com/help/, which offers no help, and then it disconnects the phone immediately. 

I have already spoken with dozens of other consumers who are experiencing this exact same issue, all of whom have been stonewalled by Experian with no resolution in sight. This is not an isolated failure, it's a widespread systemic breakdown that Experian is either willfully ignoring or deliberately allowing to continue.

This has completely prevented me from exercising my rights under the FCRA, including obtaining my file ( 609 ) and submitting disputes ( 611 ). This appears to be either intentional or a systemic failure Experian is ignoring. Their refusal to offer live support or secure alternatives is grossly negligent.

I have already been trying to fix this seemingly simple issue for the past 41 days as of today. If this is not resolved within the next 15 days, I will be pursuing legal action for willful and blatant violations of federal consumer protection laws. Furthermore, I will be encouraging and welcoming all other consumers experiencing this exact same issue to join the lawsuit in pursuit of maximum damages allowed under the law.

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 2025-07-31 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
Today, XX/XX/year>, I found 2 fraudulent inquiries on my credit report : XXXX XX/XX/year> XXXX XX/XX/year>XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-31 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
This is a follow-up to my previous written dispute regarding fraudulent accounts and inquiries appearing on my consumer report. Per FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), you are required to block all information resulting from identity theft within four business days of receipt.

The following accounts and inquiries do NOT belong to me and were obtained fraudulently without my consent : INQUIRIES : XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/year>

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-31 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I have recently reviewed my credit report. I was shocked to find the information being reported is incomplete and unverifiable.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-31 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:
I received an alert via email indicating that an inquiry had been made on my TransUnion credit report. I immediately contacted TransUnion to dispute the inquiry. During the call, I spoke with a representative named XXXX, who informed me that despite having a documented history of fraud on my credit file, I would need to contact each company that inquired and request a written statement confirming that the inquiry was not authorized by me. 

I explained that this approach is ineffective and counterproductive. In previous instances, following similar instructions, I contacted the companies in question. They proceeded to verify my identity and then updated their records to reflect that the information was accurate, based solely on the personal details I had just provided. This led to fraudulent accounts being falsely validated and retained on my credit report. 

XXXX charge-off accounts were fraudulently added to my credit file. I was only able to prove they were not mine by providing XXXX documentation from my time with FEAM, which showed I was stationed XXXX states away from the location where the purchases occurred. My supervisor assisted me in obtaining a formal letter verifying my XXXX status. 

I believe TransUnion is engaging in deceptive practices and failing to uphold its obligations under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq., which requires credit reporting agencies to : Conduct a reasonable reinvestigation of disputed information within 30 days of receiving notice. 

Ensure that information reported is accurate, complete, and verifiable. 

Remove unverifiable or inaccurate information from a consumers credit file. 

Investigate unauthorized inquiries and remove them if they lack a permissible purpose under FCRA 1681b.

Additionally, requiring consumers to obtain letters from third-party furnishersespecially when those furnishers have previously misused personal information to validate fraudulent accountsmay violate the FCRAs mandate for independent investigation and may constitute unfair or deceptive practices under the Federal Trade Commission Act ( 15 U.S.C. 45 ). 

XXXX failure to properly investigate and its reliance on flawed verification procedures may also expose it to liability for negligent or willful noncompliance, which can result in actual damages, punitive damages, and attorneys fees.

These practices are not only damaging my credit score but also undermining my financial integrity and ability to access fair credit. I am requesting that TransUnion immediately investigate and remove any unauthorized inquiries and fraudulent accounts, and that it cease requiring consumers to validate fraud through the very entities responsible for it.

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 2025-07-31 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
This is a follow-up to my previous written dispute regarding fraudulent accounts and inquiries appearing on my consumer report. Per FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), you are required to block all information resulting from identity theft within four business days of receipt. 
The following accounts and inquiries do NOT belong to me and were obtained fraudulently without my consent : ACCOUNTS : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$1800.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$990.00} XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$640.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$12000.00} XXXX  - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00} PREFERRED CR - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX  - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$5700.00} XXXX XXXX  - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$28000.00} INQUIRIES : XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  Date : XX/XX/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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2025-07-31 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
This is a follow-up to my previous written dispute regarding fraudulent accounts and inquiries appearing on my consumer report. Per FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), you are required to block all information resulting from identity theft within four business days of receipt.

The following accounts and inquiries do NOT belong to me and were obtained fraudulently without my consent : ACCOUNTS : XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00} XXXX  - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$580.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00} INQUIRIES : XXXX  Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  Date : XX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-31 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: NC

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.

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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX Incorrect Personal XXXX XXXX - Incorrect Personal XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - Incorrect Personal XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - Incorrect Personal XXXX XXXX XXXX - Incorrect Personal, has violated my rights. 

I looked at my credit bureau Experian credit report on XX/XX/year> and noticed some things are incomplete and not accurate. And according to the fair credit reporting act Whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report it shall follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates according to 15 USC 1681 ( e ) ( b ).

And according to 15 USC 1681 5 they are suppose to do this ( 5 ) Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information ( A ) In generally, after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( 1 ) of any information disputed by a consumer, an item of the information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or can not be verified, the consumer reporting agency shall ( i ) promptly delete that item of information from the file of the consumer, or modify that item of information, as appropriate, based on the results of the reinvestigation; and ( ii ) promptly notify the furnisher of that information that the information has been modified or deleted from the file of the consumer.

and according to 15 USC 1681s-2 they are suppose to 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.C. 1681B ( 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. I kindly request that you block this information from my credit report within four business days

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 2025-07-31 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Communication tactics — Used obscene, profane, or other abusive language
Company: CCS Financial Services, Inc.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
I received multiple texts from Credit Collection Services XXXX CCS ) offering to settle a {$140.00} debt owed to XXXX XXXX XXXX for a discounted amount of {$70.00}. When I called to negotiate payment, the first representative I spoke to was extremely rude. She initially said the best she could do was 10 %, then 20 %, and when I offered {$50.00} due to my status as a full-time student, she raised her voice at me and told me to borrow the money from a credit card or someone else. I told her that was not possible, and she sarcastically told me to call back when I have that kind of money. 

She also locked my account after our call, preventing the next representative from assisting me. This behavior is retaliatory and unethical. 

I eventually spoke with a second representative who confirmed my account was locked by the first agent. She later honored the original 50 % offer, proving the first agent was misleading me. This entire experience was hostile, manipulative, and abusive. I am requesting investigation and appropriate disciplinary action.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-31 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: MD

Complaint narrative:
The glaring absence of concrete evidence to support its reliability, combined with the dissemination of unverified information, represents a clear violation of the statutory requirements outlined in 15 USC 1681i ( 7 ). This lack of compliance is not only troubling but also deeply frustrating, given the critical importance of adhering to legal obligations.

Therefore, I strongly advocate for the immediate removal of this account in accordance with the specified regulations, unless verifiable evidence is promptly provided to establish its authenticity. Any delay in addressing this issue exacerbates the frustration caused by the apparent disregard for regulatory protocols and the legal standards that ensure fairness and accuracy.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-31 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I did not approve these transactions to be included in my consumer report, neither in writing nor verbally. Therefore, I formally request that these accounts be blocked and removed from my record. This is not a mistake or a misrepresentation. These transactions were included without my explicit consent or instruction. I am stressing this to highlight the seriousness of my request. It is based on accurate information, and I am not attempting to deceive or manipulate the situation in any way. My intent is solely to ensure that my consumer report reflects only those transactions that I have authorized. I am committed to maintaining the integrity of my financial records and ensuring that they are accurate and truthful. My request is genuine and aimed at correcting an unauthorized inclusion, not at exploiting any system or misleading any party involved.

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 2025-07-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
This is a follow-up to my previous written dispute regarding fraudulent accounts and inquiries appearing on my consumer report. Per FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), you are required to block all information resulting from identity theft within four business days of receipt.

The following accounts and inquiries do NOT belong to me and were obtained fraudulently without my consent : ACCOUNTS XXXX XXXX - Account Number XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$1600.00} XXXX  - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$1900.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
The following accounts are fraudulent and unauthorized. Please remove it from my credit report immediately. 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. The following inquiries are not authorized. Please remove it from my credit report immediately. XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-31 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Private student loan
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer — Received bad information about your loan
Company: Navient Solutions, LLC.
State: ID

Complaint narrative:
My complaint is against Navient. I was communicating with Navient in XXXX trying to state that the original loan i took out in XXXX was supposed to be completed by me paying it off or XXXX years whichever came first. I had been paying back the loan since XXXX and the original loan was taken out for {$40000.00} and by XXXX I had paid back over {$80000.00} with XXXX  years of payments of $ XXXX or higher. My previous loan servicer was XXXX XXXX, I was never given options for an income driven repayment plan even though we were in the XXXX lockdown phase. I was advised to transfer to the XXXX XXXX XXXX with reasons unknown. Currently, I am dealing with the XXXX and the XXXX XXXX XXXX to try and get the remaining {$3800.00} forgiven as I have more than sufficiently paid back my original loan. Due to the government challenges with how income driven repayment plans have been handled, I have been given inconsistent and wrong advice by these XXXX departments so I will be processing XXXX separate complaints about these institutions. Currently, XXXX is saying I don't qualify and am being told that I'm on the " standard '' plan and will have another 9 years to pay off this loan at $ XXXX. I have been repeatedly been given poor advice starting with XXXX XXXX and then Navient and currently XXXX and the XXXX XXXX XXXX with none of these institutions honoring my original contract from XXXX which I'm trying to obtain stating this loan would be forgiven at XXXX  years. I should in no way be responsible for any more money being given to any institution as I have more than paid off this loan. Someone needs to be responsible for the remaining {$3800.00} in addition to the XXXX extra payments I made beyond XXXX  years.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-31 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:
" I am addressing the issue with regarding the noncompliance. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not, that is considered identity theft.

As per the Fair Credit Reporting Act, particularly under 15 U.S.C. 1681n, there exists statutory civil liability for willful noncompliance. This provision stipulates that any person who willfully fails to comply with consumer protection requirements may be liable to the affected consumer for damages, including potential punitive measures and reimbursement of legal costs. This underscores the importance of addressing and rectifying this matter promptly and responsibly. ''

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 2025-07-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute inaccurate late payment notations on my XXXX XXXX credit card account, ending in XXXX. According to my records, the reported late payments for the months of XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, and XX/XX/XXXX are inaccurate. 

These reported delinquencies violate the provisions of 15 U.S.C. 1666b, which grants consumers a grace period on revolving credit before being penalized. I request that these late payments be investigated and removed as appropriate.

Please conduct a reinvestigation in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and update the account to reflect accurate and positive payment history.

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