vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
After receiving a email from Equifax notifying me that my personal information has been in a data breach. I discovered negative and unauthorized information on my credit report and immediately contacted Experian, Equifax and TransUnion to dispute the items in question. I provided the necessary documentation to support my claim, explaining that this debt was not incurred by me and is a result of fraudulent activity linked to the Equifax breach. Despite my efforts, Experian, Transunion and Equifax denied my case, asserting that the information had been " verified '' and leaving the fraudulent entries on my credit report. This denial has caused significant distress, which has negatively affected my financial stability and mental well-being, as these negative marks are damaging my credit and financial standing. Specifically, I have faced multiple instances of being denied services, including credit applications and other essential opportunities. I believe that Experian, Transunion and Equifax has not fully investigated the potential fraudulent activity tied to the Equitax breach and I am seeking further assistance to correct the errors on my report. I remain committed to resolving this matter and protecting my tinancial well-being. 
UNAUTHORIZED ACCOUNT LISTED BELOW : 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

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 2025-04-17 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
After receiving a email from Equifax notifying me that my personal information has been in a data breach. I discovered negative and unauthorized information on my credit report and immediately contacted Experian, Equifax and TransUnion to dispute the items in question. I provided the necessary documentation to support my claim, explaining that this debt was not incurred by me and is a result of fraudulent activity linked to the Equifax breach. Despite my efforts, Experian, Transunion and Equifax denied my case, asserting that the information had been " verified '' and leaving the fraudulent entries on my credit report. This denial has caused significant distress, which has negatively affected my financial stability and mental well-being, as these negative marks are damaging my credit and financial standing. Specifically, I have faced multiple instances of being denied services, including credit applications and other essential opportunities. I believe that Experian, Transunion and Equifax has not fully investigated the potential fraudulent activity tied to the Equitax breach and I am seeking further assistance to correct the errors on my report. I remain committed to resolving this matter and protecting my tinancial well-being. 
UNAUTHORIZED ACCOUNT LISTED BELOW : 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

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 2025-04-17 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: GA

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. 

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  List of Unauthorized Inquiries : 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I have a goal of getting a house as soon as possible but the stuff on my credit report will really put me in trouble. Ive been trying to understand some instances why the credit bureaus may take some time to respond but this is so unprofessional. My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX and I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information. Please take note, it is me personally who is filling this. There is no third party involved. Please review the uploaded letters.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Trouble using your card — Can't use card to make purchases
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
b'I have purchased two American Express Gift Cards that I am having trouble using!  \n\nOne card was purchased on XXXX for a face value of XXXX and the other was purchased on XXXX  for a face value of XXXX.  I was able to use the $350.00 card for a purchase of XXXX, leaving a balance of XXXX  I have not been able to use the card for that XXXX at any location - the card keeps getting declined.  I have not been able to use the XXXX card as it keeps being declined.\n\nThe card details are:\n\n1.  Card no.: XXXX XXXX XXXX     Expiration: XXXX XXXX XXXX     Security code: XXXX      Remaining balance: XXXX.  Card no.: XXXX XXXX XXXX     Expiration: XXXX     Code: 5232\n     Security code: 445\n     Remaining balance: XXXX.00\n\nHaving not been able to use the cards for the remaining balance of XXXX (XXXX XXXX XXXX), I request that the cards be cancelled and the remaining balance be returned to me.\n\nMy particulars are:\n\nThomas Hammel\n17 Charles Street\nEasthampton, MA 01027\n(413) 626-1180'

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-17 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
Im reaching out because theres a hard inquiry on my credit report from your company that I did not authorize. Not only did I never give you permission to pull my credit, but this inquiry also has no permissible purpose 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-17 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: DE

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 identity 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 2025-04-17 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: NV

Complaint narrative:
I have submitted several disputes throughout the course of a year to get the inaccurate and misleading information off of my consumer report. The credit bureaus have been taking LONGER than the timeframe they are aloud to in order to complete the investigations that they need to which is against FCRA Laws. The bureaus continuously undermine me by saying I'm a credit repair company or something about my identity although I provide proof of my State ID and U.S. Passport.

I've taken additional steps by sending in an FTC Report, FTC Affidavit ( Notarized ), the General State of Attorney complaint, BBB complaint, along with proof of my ID 's and address. I've asked the credit bureaus to send proof of investigations by sending me Account Ledgers, the original contracts from the companies, audit trails, and licensing in the state because of the inaccuracies and misleading information on my credit report. The Bureaus HAVE NEVER SENT ME ANY INFORMATION REGARDING PROOF OF INVESTIGATIONS.

Pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C & 1681c-2 ) EXPERIAN, EQUIFAX, AND TRANSUNION Credit reporting agency , block information appearing on my credit report that's the result of inaccurate, false, and misleading information which consists of credit card account AXXXX 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 XXXXXXXX. I demand that the aforemntioned inaccurate items be removed from each of my consumer reports and that all collection activity related to the items cease pursuant to FCRA and FDCPA laws. 
The credit bureaus have been taking advantage of me and I be pursuing legal action. This has affected me in many ways including being able to find housing, being able to find a good job due to my credit checks from employers, high interest rates, and denied extensions of credit from creditors that I know I am worthy of. I look forward to taking legal action against the credit bureaus.

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 2025-04-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — Store credit card
Issue: Problem when making payments — You never received your bill or did not know a payment was due
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.
State: OR

Complaint narrative:
In XXXX, I opened a XXXX credit card through Comenity Capital Bank and made a single in-store purchase. I never received the physical credit card in the mail, which meant I did not have the account number or access to the account online. Because of this, I was unable to register the account, view the balance, or make any payments. 

I attempted to resolve the issue multiple times by calling the customer service number listed in emails and mailed statements. Each time, the phone system would place me on hold and then automatically disconnect before I could speak to a representative. I also tried using the online payment system, but it did not work without an account number. I sent multiple emails directly to the support address provided ( XXXX ) and received no response. 

Despite my repeated efforts to contact the company and resolve the issue, the account was reported as delinquent, which severely damaged my credit score. I had no way to pay the balance, dispute the charges, or close the account due to the lack of access and communication from the company. 

I am requesting that this account be fully investigated and removed from my credit report due to the lack of access and failure by the creditor to provide the tools or support necessary to resolve the issue.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-17 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: MS

Complaint narrative:
I recently reviewed a copy of my credit report and noticed I had fraudulent accounts an inquiry on my report please remove these accounts from my report they are hurting my ability to obtain credit Credit collection, XXXX XXXX, online collections, XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiries 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 response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-17 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
Im writing to dispute an item that appears on my credit report. The information being reported is not accurate, and more importantly, it does not meet the standards set by the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) specifically the requirement that all information must be reported with maximum possible accuracy.

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 2025-04-17 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: DE

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 XXXX  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 identity 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 XXXX, 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 XXXX XXXX. XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ) ( 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. 


XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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. 


XXXX XXXX XXXX $ XXXX 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 XXXX business days after the date of receipt. 

XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-17 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: NC

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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-17 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
I have a goal of getting a house as soon as possible, and been trying to call the credit bureaus for the past weeks now but their automated system is not user friendly and it just keeps on wasting my time. Please remove those alerts asap so that I can move into my new home. Thank you.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-17 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Communication tactics — Frequent or repeated calls
Company: Resurgent Capital Services L.P.
State: CO

Complaint narrative:
XXXX  has failed to fulfill its legal obligation under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation of disputed information on my credit report, leaving inaccurate or unverifiable accounts unresolved. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) has recently filed a lawsuit against XXXX, alleging systemic issues such as failing to forward consumer-provided evidence to furnishers, accepting unreliable responses, and failing to adequately notify consumers of dispute outcomes. These failures align with my experience, where XXXX  has neither corrected nor removed

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-17 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 value your help to REMOVED a portion of the data in my credit file that came about because of a FRAUD yet I have an Accounts passed on that should be taken out or REMOVE. . I've proactively remembered this report for a past letter and I am including it once more. I've educated my lawyer regarding my aims and they are eager to consider you responsible for your tenacious rebelliousnessXXXX 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 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