vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-09 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 filing this complaint because the credit bureau has continued to report fraudulent accounts resulting from identity theft, despite my formal disputes and submission of supporting documentation ( including an FTC Identity Theft Report ). 

More seriously, the bureau has reinserted previously deleted fraudulent accounts without the proper certification from furnishers and without providing the required consumer notice, in direct violation of FCRA 1681i ( a ) ( 5 ).

This misconduct is not an isolated incident. In fact, credit bureaus were sued late last year for the exact same unlawful practice, demonstrating a broader pattern of disregard for the Fair Credit Reporting Act and consumers ' rights.

The bureau has failed to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation under FCRA 611 ( a ) / 15 U.S.C. 1681i, has not provided written verification or original documentation proving the legitimacy of the accounts, and continues to report unverifiable negative information, harming my credit and causing ongoing distress. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-09 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Funds not handled or disbursed as instructed
Company: Chime Financial Inc
State: HI

Complaint narrative:
I have been using chime for months to a Year at most and when I get paid ( SSI ) I load my Chime credit builders account to pay bills through my chime which helps build my credit! so today I went into my chime app to check on what bills have gone through and it wouldnt let me in and said my account has been closed and gave me a number to call. So I called the number right away and asked why my account was closed and the couldnt tell me why. The said for security reasons they couldnt tell me! so I asked where my money is now and they couldnt tell me that either! they just said due to my situation of why they closed my account Im not able to receive reimbursement! so I asked to speck to the manager/supervisor and was told that the supervisor wouldnt be able to tell me anymore then the man I was specking to but I told him to send me to the supervisor anyway. Once I got the supervisor on the phone he told me the same thing as the man did the transferred my call. I said so who is above you!? There is no one that can tell me what I did wrong all the sudden or where and why I cant have my money back? I told him Im on SSI and that was the last of my money for the bills to be paid through my chime and now you guys take my money and thats it! No answers or nothing? He said thats right. Im sorry. That was end of call.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-09 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: VA

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 1681XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, has violated my rights. I looked at my TransUnion credit report on XXXX XXXX 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 generallf, 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 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 'm asking transunion to please remove the inquiry from my transunion 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-09 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: AZ

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally request a detailed explanation of the procedures your agency followed to verify the accuracy and completeness of the information currently under dispute, pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 7 ) Method of Verification.

Under this section of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I am entitled to a clear and complete description of the reinvestigation process, including the name, address, and, if reasonably available, the telephone number of any furnisher of information that was contacted in connection with the disputed item.

Please provide this information within 15 days of receiving this request, as required by federal law and your obligations under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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 2025-07-09 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:
b'I am submitting a formal complaint regarding inaccurate and unauthorized items \nappearing on my credit report. I have not received proper validation of this debt. I do not believe the amount is accurate. I request a full investigation and removal of this item if it cannot be substantiated with full documentation and proof of ownershipXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2025-07-09 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
b'I am submitting a formal complaint regarding inaccurate and unauthorized items \nappearing on my credit report. I have not received proper validation of this debt. I do not believe the amount is accurate. I request a full investigation and removal of this item if it cannot be substantiated with full documentation and proof of ownershipXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-09 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: 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 2025-07-09 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:
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n 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. The accounts below have violated my rights. 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602A. 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 ) ( a ) 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. 

Delete the accounts below XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/year>

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-09 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute the accuracy and validity of the accounts listed below. Under FCRA Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ), you are legally required to provide proper verification of these accounts. To date, no such verification has been provided. If you can not substantiate these entries with original documentation from the furnisher, you are required to remove them immediately. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-09 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Telecommunications debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: Harris & Harris, Ltd.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing in response to your recent communication regarding an alleged debt you claim I owe. Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), 15 U.S.C. 1692g, I formally dispute this debt and request full validation of your claim. Under federal law, you are required to cease all collection activities until you provide adequate verification of the alleged debt.

Request for Verification : Under 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( b ), you must provide : 1.Proof of your legal standing to collect this debt, including a valid assignment or chain of title demonstrating ownership of the debt from the original creditor to your agency.

2.A full itemization of the alleged debt, including principal, interest, fees, and all charges.

3.Copies of any contracts or agreements bearing my signature that establish my liability for this alleged debt.

4.Proof that the original creditor did not receive any insurance payment, government relief, or tax write-off that nullifies the debt under case precedents such as Perry v. Stewart Title Co. , 756 F.2d 1197 ( 5th Cir. 1985 ).

Potential Fraud Concerns : I also challenge the legitimacy of this debt on the grounds that the original creditor may have already received compensation for any alleged loss. If the creditor was insured against default or received compensation through other means ( such as an insurance policy, a tax write-off or government bailout ), then the alleged obligation may have been extinguished. Courts have held that a party can not seek double recovery for the same loss, as seen in FDIC v. United Pac. Ins. Co., 20 F.3d 1070 ( 10th Cir. 1994 ).

Additionally, if the debt has been securitized and sold as part of an asset-backed security, the original creditor may no longer have
a valid claim, as illustrated in Carpenter v. Longan , 83 U.S. 271 ( 1872 ), which supports the principle that the note and security instrument can not be separated.

Creditor Accepted payment. Account already discharged : The alleged debt was already paid and discharged by the alleged creditor. Please cease all collection activity.

Cease and Desist Notice : Under 15 U.S.C. 1692c ( c ), I demand that you immediately cease all collection efforts until you fully validate the debt. Failure to provide verification within 30 days will constitute a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2, and I reserve my right to file complaints with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ), the Federal Trade Commission XXXX FTC ), and my State Attorney Generals Office. 

HARRIS & HARRIS LTD XXXX

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 2025-07-09 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:
My accounts was never late! I have had exceptional payment history with XXXX XXXXXXXX and all payments were placed on Autopay. This late payment that is reporting is a result on a systematic error on their end processing my payment. This was clearly a billing error made my the company and is not a reflection of my payment experience which violates USC Code 1681eb. This error has caused severe hard to my reputation, my character, my mode of living and to my family! I demand the late payment reported to be removed/updated. They are not in compliance with the following law. 15 USC 1666b and its requirements set the standards and the guidance for a creditor to treat a payment as late, yet they are reporting a payment as late and they did not comply with the law! 15 USC 1666b ( a ) Time to make payments A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose, unless the creditor has adopted reasonable procedures designed to ensure that each periodic statement including the information required by section 1637 ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than 21 days before the payment due date. I have requested proof that this information was mailed or delivered 21 days before the payment due date and this information was requested in good faith pursuant rule 1002 and It was never provided. This is unfair, illegal, fraudulent, and not equitable to me as a consumer!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-09 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:
The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) 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. So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of TILA US Code 1666B since I was never late. " I recently reviewed my consumer report and noticed an incorrect late payment record. I have always maintained timely payments on this account. Under the Fair Credit Billing Act ( FCBA ) and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ), creditors are required to accurately report consumer transactions and provide a mechanism for correcting errors in a timely manner. Please conduct an investigation into this matter, and if you can not provide documentary evidence of these supposed late payments, I demand these payments to be updated to on time as they should be as I was NEVER late. I expect these updates to be made promptly, in compliance with 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-09 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:
The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) 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. So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of TILA US Code 1666B since I was never late. " I recently reviewed my consumer report and noticed an incorrect late payment record. I have always maintained timely payments on this account. Under the Fair Credit Billing Act ( FCBA ) and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ), creditors are required to accurately report consumer transactions and provide a mechanism for correcting errors in a timely manner. Please conduct an investigation into this matter, and if you can not provide documentary evidence of these supposed late payments, I demand these payments to be updated to on time as they should be as I was NEVER late. I expect these updates to be made promptly, in compliance with the law.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-09 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: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
This letter serves as a formal dispute regarding the SYNCBXXXX account, # XXXX, originally opened on XX/XX/XXXX, and marked as closed. This account was previously deleted from my credit reports with XXXX XXXX XXXX as of XX/XX/XXXX, following a dispute, yet was reinserted into my XXXX report on XX/XX/XXXX, without any required notice or supporting verification. This violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 611 ( a ) ( 5 ) ( B ), which mandates that any reinsertion of previously deleted information must be accompanied by written notice to the consumer within five business days, including the name of the furnisher and the nature of the information. I did not receive such notification from your company or from the credit bureau. 

In addition to the unlawful reinsertion, the account is inaccurately reporting a 30-day late payment for XX/XX/XXXX, despite the account being closed at the time. It is my understanding that no payments were due following closure, and no supporting documentation has been furnished to verify the existence of any missed payment. The reporting of a delinquency on a closed account is misleading, lacks proper context, and does not meet the standard of maximum possible accuracy as required under FCRA 607 ( b ). If this account was closed in good standing or otherwise settled, there should be no derogatory activity associated with it. 

The continued furnishing of this account without adherence to federal reinsertion requirements and without accurate reporting constitutes negligent or willful noncompliance with the FCRA. Synchrony Bank, as the data furnisher, has a legal obligation under FCRA 623 ( a ) to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the information it provides to credit reporting agencies. Failure to correct these issues may result in regulatory consequences and civil liability.

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 2025-07-09 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Problem caused by your funds being low — Overdrafts and overdraft fees
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: NM

Complaint narrative:
I was the victim of a romance scam that involved check fraud and resulted in my Bank of America checking account becoming overdrawn. I met someone online who emotionally manipulated me over the course of several months and convinced me to deposit a check into my account for {$8900.00}, which I believed to be legitimate. I was then instructed to send part of the money via XXXX and XXXX XXXX. 

A few days later ( XX/XX/year> ), the check bounced, and my account is now overdrawn by more than {$5000.00}. I contacted Bank of America immediately, but they told me there is nothing they can do unless I provide a police report. I have attempted to file a police report, but the local police department is closed and I left a message. I have also submitted a report to the FTC. Report # XXXX I am asking that Bank of America temporarily freeze collections or overdraft actions until I can submit the police report, and work with me as a fraud victim, not as someone who knowingly committed fraud. I acted in good faith, and I am doing everything in my power to correct the situation.

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