vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-01 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am submitting this complaint against the three major credit bureausXXXX, Equifax, and XXXXfor ongoing, systemic violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and failure to comply with Metro 2 Format and XXXX industry standards. 

Despite submitting multiple disputes concerning inaccurate, unverifiable, and/or outdated negative items on my credit reports, the credit bureaus have consistently responded with vague verified as accurate outcomeswithout producing a single shred of documentary evidence or conducting a lawful investigation as required under 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ).

Instead, they rely on the deeply flawed and automated e-OSCAR system, which merely forwards dispute codes to furnishers and accepts their response without independent verification. This practice has been widely criticized by the CFPB and ruled inadequate in court.

Violations and Legal Basis : The following violations form the basis of this complaint : 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ) Failure to maintain reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) Failure to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( b ) Furnisher failure to correct or delete disputed information Metro 2 and XXXX XXXX Failure to comply with reporting format and data integrity standards Further, the credit bureaus use of e-OSCAR has been ruled insufficient in legal precedent : " A credit reporting agency may not rely blindly on the [ furnisher 's ] investigation. The agency has an obligation to conduct a reasonable investigation itself. '' Cushman v. Trans Union Corp., 115 F.3d 220 ( 3rd Cir. 1997 ) XXXX XXXX Balance : {$9700.00} Open Date XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$2900.00} Open Date XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  Balance : {$1300.00} Open Date XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Balance : {$610.00} Open Date XX/XX/XXXX Inquiries : XXXX XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX These harms are measurable, preventable, and attributable to willful negligence and disregard of consumer protection law.

Relief Requested : I am requesting that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau take appropriate supervisory or enforcement action and require XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX  to : Immediately delete all negative items previously disputed that can not be verified with complete documentation Cease reporting unverifiable data and require original source validation for all disputes Re-review investigation procedures and prohibit reliance solely on e-OSCAR as a substitute for human reinvestigation Certify in writing that corrective actions have been taken and notify all furnishers and third-party users of the updated information

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-01 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: MS

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute the following inaccurate and unverifiable information on my credit report. I have attached copies of document and request letter to support my claim.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-01 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
You have reported inaccurate and unauthorized accounts on my credit report, which is a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681i ) requiring a proper reinvestigation of disputed items, and 1681e ( b ), which mandates maximum possible accuracy. These false entries are damaging and unjust, especially since Ive never opened or authorized these accounts. If you fail to investigate and correct this, I may pursue legal action under the FCRA and FDCPA ( 15 U.S. Code 1692e ) for deceptive and misleading reporting.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-01 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
You have reported inaccurate and unauthorized accounts on my credit report, which is a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681i ) requiring a proper reinvestigation of disputed items, and 1681e ( b ), which mandates maximum possible accuracy. These false entries are damaging and unjust, especially since Ive never opened or authorized these accounts. If you fail to investigate and correct this, I may pursue legal action under the FCRA and FDCPA ( 15 U.S. Code 1692e ) for deceptive and misleading reporting.

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 2025-08-01 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of identity theft, which has caused serious harm to my credit and personal peace of mind. Without my knowledge or consent, someone attempted to apply for credit in my name, leaving me feeling violated and vulnerable. These fraudulent actions have negatively impacted my credit standing and do not reflect my financial behavior or responsibility. 

I am committed to restoring my financial well-being and taking the proper steps to clear my name. As part of this process, I am formally requesting the removal of the following unauthorized credit inquiries from my report : Avant, XXXX, XXXX XXXX  and XXXX XXXX. 

These inquiries were made without my authorization and must be removed to accurately reflect my credit history. I appreciate your prompt attention and support in helping to resolve this matter.

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 2025-08-01 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of identity theft, which has caused serious harm to my credit and personal peace of mind. Without my knowledge or consent, someone attempted to apply for credit in my name, leaving me feeling violated and vulnerable. These fraudulent actions have negatively impacted my credit standing and do not reflect my financial behavior or responsibility. 

I am committed to restoring my financial well-being and taking the proper steps to clear my name. As part of this process, I am formally requesting the removal of the following unauthorized credit inquiries from my report : Avant, XXXX, XXXX XXXX  and XXXX XXXX. 

These inquiries were made without my authorization and must be removed to accurately reflect my credit history. I appreciate your prompt attention and support in helping to resolve this matter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-01 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was already discharged in bankruptcy and is no longer owed
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I have tried to dispute with Experian. I have sent over documents showing the collection agency has inaccurate information and also does not have legal documentation linking me to the said account. They have failed and will not remove account and keeps verifying account as accurate although the documents I provided showing account info is incorrect. The account is also from XXXX well past the 7 years by 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 2025-08-01 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: IN

Complaint narrative:
I AM FORMALLY REQUESTING THE IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF THE FRAUDULENT ACCOUNTS CURRENTLY LISTED ON MY CREDIT REPORT. I DID NOT AUTHORIZE THESE ACCOUNTS, AND THEIR INCLUSION REPRESENTS A SERIOUS BREACH OF MY PERSONAL AND FINANCIAL SECURITY. THESE ENTRIES ARE FALSE AND INACCURATE, AND THEIR PRESENCE IS DAMAGING TO THE INTEGRITY OF MY CREDIT FILE. I URGE YOU TO TAKE IMMEDIATE CORRECTIVE ACTION BY PERMANENTLY DELETING THESE ACCOUNTS FROM MY REPORT TO ENSURE ITS ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT ( FCRA ).

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 2025-08-01 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Electronic communications — Used obscene, profane, or other abusive language
Company: Paypal Holdings, Inc
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
Good afternoon I have gotten some emails requesting a collection for PayPal. 3 years ago I tried to contact PayPal to let them know that my payment was overdue and to set it up back on my portal so that can be able to pay it I called multiple times spoke to a lot of customer service representatives they said they didn't see it on their end and that I didn't have any payments to pay. I literally knew I had these payments I told them any multiple times. It wasn't XXXX when it started happening I did try to reinstate my payments so that I don't have these problems like right now. I also multiple times contacted PayPal through their customer service line and also through email and through the phone calls as well they never helped me to resolve the problem and now I'm getting this collection. I feel that if PayPal was a very professional company they shouldn't have this situation and I don't have to go ahead and deal with this I will be able to pay a portion of what the debt is due but I will not pay the whole price because I feel the PayPal did not do professionally their job and put me in this situation on purpose. I do have proof of the emails that I send out PayPal three years ago and I don't have phone calls because unfortunately it's been so long. I can go ahead and send any proof that you guys need if there is any possibility to reduce the payment that they want me to pay. Other than that I feel like I shouldn't be responsible for a full amount since PayPal can not be professional enough to set reset my overdue payments when I was letting them know 3 years ago.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-01 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
My credit profile is inaccurate which is not fair to me. Please investigate this and fix it. I'm really sick and tired of this. I'm gon na go to court.

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 2025-08-01 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:
I am submitting this complaint regarding an issue with my credit report that is negatively affecting my financial standing. I have made multiple attempts to resolve this matter directly with the creditor/furnisher, but they have failed to provide an adequate response.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-01 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute multiple accounts on my credit report that have not been properly reinvestigated or verified. Additionally, I am a victim of an identity theft incident resulting from a data breach. I request that all disputed accounts which have not been adequately verified or validated be removed from my credit report. 

Below are the specific accounts in question : XXXX XXXX, Account # XXXX : This debt has not been validated, and I do not recognize this account. Proper validation is required, or the account should be deleted. 

XXXX XXXX Department of Education, Account # XXXX and # XXXX : These accounts have been disputed and require thorough reinvestigation and verification. 

XXXX XXXX Accounts # XXXX and # XXXX : There are multiple inaccuracies in the payment history, including missing monthly data that should be reported, an incorrect past due balance, and the account is incorrectly marked as charged off. This information is inaccurate, incomplete, and must be corrected or removed. 

Please conduct a complete and thorough reinvestigation of these accounts and update my report accordingly, removing any accounts that can not be properly verified. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

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 2025-08-01 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute multiple accounts on my credit report that have not been properly reinvestigated or verified. Additionally, I am a victim of an identity theft incident resulting from a data breach. I request that all disputed accounts which have not been adequately verified or validated be removed from my credit report. 

Below are the specific accounts in question : XXXX XXXX, Account # XXXX : This debt has not been validated, and I do not recognize this account. Proper validation is required, or the account should be deleted. 

XXXX XXXX Department of Education, Account # XXXX and # XXXX : These accounts have been disputed and require thorough reinvestigation and verification. 

XXXX XXXX Accounts # XXXX and # XXXX : There are multiple inaccuracies in the payment history, including missing monthly data that should be reported, an incorrect past due balance, and the account is incorrectly marked as charged off. This information is inaccurate, incomplete, and must be corrected or removed. 

Please conduct a complete and thorough reinvestigation of these accounts and update my report accordingly, removing any accounts that can not be properly verified. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-01 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:
My report includes inquiries that I believe do not meet the permissible purpose requirement set forth in 15 USC 1681b. I suspect these inquiries were made in error and am requesting their removal.

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 2025-08-01 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
I HAVE BEEN A VICTIM OF IDENTITY THEFT. I FILED ALL THE PROPER REPORTS AND PAPERWORK. THIS IS MY OFFICIAL DISPUTE INFORMING THIS AGENCY OF THESE FALSE INQUIRIES THAT BEEN PLACED ON MY CREDIT FILE. UNDER THE FCRA ALL FALSE INFORMATION IS TO BE REMOVED AND WITH THAT SAID I RESPECTFULLY ASK FOR THESE FALSE AND FRAUDULENT INQUIRIES BE REMOVED. THESE ARE ALL THE FALSE CLOSED ACCOUNTS REPORTING TO MY CREDIT FILE. 
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 2025-08-01 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I am submitting this complaint against the three major credit bureausXXXX Equifax, XXXX XXXXXXXX ongoing, systemic violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and failure to comply with Metro 2 Format and CDIA industry standards. 

Despite submitting multiple disputes concerning inaccurate, unverifiable, and/or outdated negative items on my credit reports, the credit bureaus have consistently responded with vague verified as accurate outcomeswithout producing a single shred of documentary evidence or conducting a lawful investigation as required under 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ). 

Instead, they rely on the deeply flawed and automated e-OSCAR system, which merely forwards dispute codes to furnishers and accepts their response without independent verification. This practice has been widely criticized by the CFPB and ruled inadequate in court. 

Violations and Legal Basis : The following violations form the basis of this complaint : 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ) Failure to maintain reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) Failure to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( b ) Furnisher failure to correct or delete disputed information Metro 2 and CDIA Guidelines Failure to comply with reporting format and data integrity standards Further, the credit bureaus use of e-OSCAR has been ruled insufficient in legal precedent : " A credit reporting agency may not rely blindly on the [ furnisher 's ] investigation. The agency has an obligation to conduct a reasonable investigation itself. '' XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$5200.00} Open Date XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX  Inquiries : XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX These harms are measurable, preventable, and attributable to willful negligence and disregard of consumer protection law. 

Relief Requested : I am requesting that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau take appropriate supervisory or enforcement action and require XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX to : Immediately delete all negative items previously disputed that can not be verified with complete documentation Cease reporting unverifiable data and require original source validation for all disputes Re-review investigation procedures and prohibit reliance solely on e-OSCAR as a substitute for human reinvestigation Certify in writing that corrective actions have been taken and notify all furnishers and third-party users of the updated information

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-01 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: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
Portfolio Recovery told cease and desist and to validate debt and from documents there is no agreement or contact wit me and portfolio recovery. So we have to obligation or knowledge of said debt with Portfolio Recovery. WE WILL NOT PAY

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-01 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
My credit reports contain inaccuracies that are leading creditors to deny me credit. As it is your responsibility to ensure the information reported about consumers is accurate, I request that you investigate these accounts and inquiries. Please update them as necessary to prevent potential legal action in the future.

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 2025-08-01 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 credit reports contain inaccuracies that are leading creditors to deny me credit. As it is your responsibility to ensure the information reported about consumers is accurate, I request that you investigate these accounts and inquiries. Please update them as necessary to prevent potential legal action in the future.

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 2025-08-01 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C.

1681c-2 ) that you, the TransUnion LLC Consumer Dispute Center, block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. The following items do not belong to me and is a result of fraud that I did not authorize : Also, would like to have all addresses and names REMOVED from my credit report, except for my only name and address listed below : Name : XXXX XXXX Address : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX NC XXXX ACCOUNTS : XXXX - Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00} XXXX - Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$880.00}

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