vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-02 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
Experian has failed to to fullfill it legal obligation under the fair credit reporting act fora to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation of the disputed information on my credit report. leaving inaccurate or unverifiable accounts unresolved. The consumer financial protection bureau CFPB has recently filed a lawsuit against Experian, alleging systemic issues such as failing to forward consumer provided evidence to furnishers accepting unreliable responses and failing to adequately notify consumers of disputed outcomes. These failures align with my experience, where Experian has neither corrected nor removed disputed items despite the evidence i provided, causing ongoing harm to my credit standing. I am requesting immediate corrective action to remove or amend the disputed accounts, as Experian inaction violates federal law and my rights as a consumer.|

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-02 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
My personal information was shared to strangers due to a data breach

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-02 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:
My personal information was shared to strangers due to a data breach

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 2025-03-02 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
PLEASE BLOCKED AND REMOVED I respectfully request the elimination of these fraudulent accounts from my credit report, as I never authorized their inclusion. It is crucial that you promptly remove this misleading information from my records.

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 2025-03-02 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: MD

Complaint narrative:
ALL REPORTED DATA MUST BE COMPLETE, CORRECT, AND PROVEN IF CHALLENGED. I DO NOT GRANT YOUR AUTHORITY TO REPORT VERSUS ME WITHOUT ADEQUATE COMPLIANCE OF STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS BEING APPLICABLE THROUGHOUT. AS SUCH I DEMAND DELETION IMMEDIATELY OF YOUR DECLARED CLAIMS AGAINST ME. PER COMMON LAW, YOU ARE DEMANDED TO DEMONSTRATE THAT YOU CAN AND HAVE WILLINGNESS TO ABSOLUTELY VERIFY AND VALIDATE ( OR JUST SAY ''CERTIFICATE '' ) EVERY AND ONE EVEN EACH ANY AND OR ALL ALLEGATIONS YET PHYSICALLY DEFICIENT OR ALL ALLEGATIONS YET PHYSICALLY DEFICIENT OR UNPROVEN MINE, CHALLENGED OR NOT.

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 2025-03-02 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  GA XXXX XX/XX/XXXX TransUnion Consumer Solutions XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, PA XXXX Subject : Dispute of Inaccurate Information on Consumer Report To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally dispute the accuracy of specific information in my consumer report prepared and maintained by your company. Pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ), you are required to reinvestigate disputed information and correct or delete any data that can not be verified as accurate. 

Details of Dispute Account Name/Number : [ XXXX XXXX ] Nature of Dispute : [ Account date opened, last date reported and date last active is not accurate ] I believe this information is inaccurate for the following reasons : [ TransUnion date open is reported as XX/XX/XXXX and Experian open date is reported as XX/XX/XXXX ]. 

Legal Basis for Dispute Under the FCRA : 1. 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) : You are required to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation of the disputed information to determine its accuracy.

2. 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 5 ) : If the disputed information can not be verified, it must be corrected or deleted promptly.

Furthermore, case law has clarified the duties of CRAs in disputes : - XXXX XXXX TransUnion XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : The court emphasized the CRA 's obligation to conduct a reasonable investigation, especially when a consumer provides supporting evidence. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  : Reinforces that CRAs must ensure the maximum possible accuracy of consumer reports as mandated by 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ). 
- XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  : Established that a CRA 's failure to conduct a reasonable investigation constitutes a violation of the FCRA. 
Request for Resolution I request that you : 1. Conduct a reinvestigation of the disputed information in compliance with 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ).

2. Delete or correct any inaccurate or unverifiable information.

3. Provide me with a written response detailing the results of your reinvestigation, as required by 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 6 ), including the name and contact information of the furnisher of the disputed information.

Please respond to this dispute within the 30-day timeframe specified by the FCRA. Failure to comply may result in legal action, as provided under 15 U.S.C. 1681n and 1681o for willful or negligent noncompliance.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Should you require additional information, feel free to contact me at [ XXXX ] or [ XXXX ]. 

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 2025-03-02 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Communication tactics — You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally request the removal of adverse credit information from my credit report under 15 U.S.C. 1681c-3 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). I am a survivor of XXXX XXXX and the negative credit items listed below are directly related to my experience.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-02 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: MA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX account XXXX Reporting to my report as a collection account and it does not belong to me the last 4 of the social on the account is deff then mine also. I submitted a dispute and was told it was not on my report in the letter a received which is not true it instead is reported as XXXX XXXX XXXX  in the amount of XXXX $ collections account.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-02 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
As per the guidance from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) the documents needed are a picture ID, a bill, and a letter from an advocacy group helping me due to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX which falls under XXXX  according to XXXX Final Rule 1002.142 ( b ) ( 4 ) -5 -- 1002.142 ( b ) ( XXXX ). I have provided my ID along with the XXXX letter signed by other required documents that verifies me. I kindly request that you block this information from my credit report within four business days, pursuant to section 605C of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. I have given you my identification as well as the information requested from the list of acceptable items which only 2 are required per the Law. I have provided all needed documentation as well as a victim determination letter according to 1022.142 ( b ) ( 6 ).

To Whom It May Concern, Please consider this letter a formal dispute of the alleged debt pursuant to the FDCPA, 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( b ). I also request verification, validation, and the name and address of the original creditor pursuant to 15 U.S. C. 1692g ( b ). According to, 15 U.S. Code 1681 The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. Under, 15 U.S Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports ( a ) IN GENERAL Subject to subsection ( c ) any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report und the following circumstances and no other : ( 2 ) In accordance with the WRITTEN INSTRUCTION of the consumer to whom it relates. I NEVER gave any consumer reporting agency WRITTEN CONSENT to report anything on my consumer report which violates my rights as a federal protected consumer. NO CONSENT IS IDENTITY THEFT. As a consumer I am demanding the deletion of the accounts ( or inquiries ) listed IMMEDIATELY.

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 2025-03-02 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: IN

Complaint narrative:
I REQUEST THE IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF THIS LATE PAYMENT FROM MY ACCOUNT, AS IT IS NOT CORRECT AND DOES NOT SHOW MY TRUE PAYMENT HISTORY. I HAVE ALWAYS MADE MY PAYMENTS ON TIME, AND THIS MISTAKE SHOULD NOT BE THERE. THIS WAS PAID AS AGREED AND SHOULD NOT BE SHOWING NEGATIVELY ON MY REPORT. PLEASE UPDATE MY ACCOUNT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
A month ago, I submitted a complaint to these Bureaus, but the incorrect information on my report is still there. I haven't heard back from them, aside from your notification that the company has replied to my complaint. How can I trust that they've properly investigated the inaccuracies? What steps did they take to verify the accounts? This entire situation is really frustrating, especially since it's been over 30 days since I filed my complaint.

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 2025-03-02 00:00:00
Product: Prepaid card — General-purpose prepaid card
Issue: Problem with a purchase or transfer — Card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase or transfer
Company: Block, Inc.
State: OK

Complaint narrative:
Cash app continuously will not provide me accurate or correct information when asked about how they came to the conclusion of the denial on my dispute for a transaction on my account. I provided supplemental proof of the company being fake, not recieving product purchased from company, the companys email system not even being real, not getting a response from the company. But yet all cash app can provide me with is the transaction number and the date and amount. Some how that suffices enough proof to them for them denying my claim. Like that is no proof at all. Then they come on here talking about oh contact customer service. And each and every time I do I get the run around. Talking about call our XXXX number for further questions and then the XXXX number says they will email me. And each and every time they email they can't provide me with how they came to the conclusion for denying my claim.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-02 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: IN

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally request the immediate and permanent removal of the following accounts from my credit report, as they are adversely affecting my life and financial well-being As per Section 605 ( b ) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I am entitled to have these accounts removed from my credit report. These accounts do not comply with the reporting guidelines outlined under this section, and their continued presence is causing significant harm to my financial stability and personal life.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-02 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: MA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX credit card account XXXX XXXX. I should not be authorized on this account I did not give permission for it I don't not have this card and should not be on account!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-02 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Other features, terms, or problems — Problem with rewards from credit card
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
Wells fargo has deactivated their flights page for months now. I have a card that gets 50 % off miles using the portal but the portal hasn't worked for months.

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 2025-03-02 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: OH

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to have the following information removed from my credit file, the items that I need deleted are going to be attached in a word document. I am a victim of identity theft. I have multiple accounts and inquiries that I DID NOT apply for listed on my credit report. I ask that these items be deleted so my credit report will only show accurate information. I reported the theft of my identity to the Federal Trade Commission and have enclosed copies of the report. I would like these items deleted from my credit report as soon as possible. Please block this information from my credit report, pursuant to section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-02 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
I am submitting this formal complaint against XXXX, XXXX XXXX for their continued failure to validate, verify, or provide proof of accuracy for information they have reported on my credit file. Despite my repeated disputes spanning multiple years, XXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX has failed to provide the legally required documentation to substantiate the accounts, inquiries, or other reported data. This negligence violates my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and has caused unnecessary damage to my credit standing. 

1. Lack of Verification Despite Repeated Disputes For years, I have formally disputed specific items on my credit report, requesting proper verification and validation under the FCRA. Despite submitting these requests via certified mail, online disputes, and direct correspondence, the bureau has : Failed to provide any documentation proving the accuracy or legitimacy of the reported items.

Simply marked disputes as " verified '' without furnishing any supporting records.

Reinserted previously removed items without providing the legally required written notice within five business days, as per 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 5 ) ( B ) ( ii ).

Failed to provide the method of verification, as required under 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 6 ) ( B ) ( iii ).

2. Violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) The FCRA requires credit bureaus to conduct reasonable investigations when a consumer disputes an item. However, my experience with XXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  demonstrates a complete disregard for due diligence and compliance, including : Failure to provide original source documents from creditors, banks, or lenders proving the accuracy of the reported items. 

Failure to conduct a reasonable investigation, as my disputes are routinely marked as verified with no supporting evidence. 

Failure to respond within the legally required 30-day timeframe in some instances, further proving their non-compliance. 


3. The Negative Impact on My Credit and Financial Well-Being Due to the lack of proper verification and persistent inaccuracy in my credit report, I have suffered : Denials for credit, loans, and housing due to erroneous negative reporting. 

Unjustified credit score damage, resulting in higher interest rates and financial hardship. 

Ongoing emotional distress caused by the failure oXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX to comply with consumer protection 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 2025-03-02 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:
I DEMAND THAT THESE FRAUDULENT HARD INQUIRIES BE PERMANENTLY DELETED FROM MY CREDIT PROFILE IMMEDIATELY. PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED DOCUMENT.

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 2025-03-02 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: AL

Complaint narrative:
ALL REPORTED DATA MUST BE COMPLETE, CORRECT, AND PROVEN IF CHALLENGED. I DO NOT GRANT YOUR AUTHORITY TO REPORT VERSUS ME WITHOUT ADEQUATE COMPLIANCE OF STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS BEING APPLICABLE THROUGHOUT. AS SUCH I DEMAND DELETION IMMEDIATELY OF YOUR DECLARED CLAIMS AGAINST ME. PER COMMON LAW, YOU ARE DEMANDED TO DEMONSTRATE THAT YOU CAN AND HAVE WILLINGNESS TO ABSOLUTELY VERIFY AND VALIDATE ( OR JUST SAY ''CERTIFICATE '' ) EVERY AND XXXX EVEN EACH ANY AND OR ALL ALLEGATIONS YET PHYSICALLY DEFICIENT OR ALL ALLEGATIONS YET PHYSICALLY DEFICIENT OR UNPROVEN MINE, CHALLENGED OR NOT.

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 2025-03-02 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
This complaint has been submitted to the CFPB to formally request, in accordance with FCRA XXXX ( 15 U.S.C. XXXX ), that you, as the Bureau credit reporting agency , remove from my consumer credit report any information stemming from identity theft and fraud within XXXX business days of your receipt of this complaint.

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 2025-03-02 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to have the following information removed from my credit file, the items that I need deleted are going to be attached in a word document. I am a victim of identity theft. I have multiple accounts and inquiries that I DID NOT apply for listed on my credit report. I ask that these items be deleted so my credit report will only show accurate information. I reported the theft of my identity to the Federal Trade Commission and have enclosed copies of the report. I would like these items deleted from my credit report as soon as possible. Please block this information from my credit report, pursuant to section XXXXB of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief