vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-16 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I am requesting the removal of the unauthorized inquiry on my report. I have already met all the necessary requirements and provided the required documentation for its deletion. I kindly ask that this be addressed promptly.

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 2025-07-16 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: PA

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 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 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 2025-07-16 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: NY

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 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 2025-07-16 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: NY

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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-16 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: OK

Complaint narrative:
I am contacting you about the compromising of my social security number. I am a victim of Identity Theft. I contacted the Federal Trade Commission and filed a complaint with reference number XXXX. Please block and remove all information from my credit report, and send me an updated copy of my credit report. 

The following items do not belong to me and are a result of fraud that I did not authorize : XXXX  XXXX Bankruptcy Case Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-16 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: GU

Complaint narrative:
This letter serves as a formal dispute and demand for deletion pursuant to my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically 15 U.S. Code 1681i, which mandates the reinvestigation of inaccurate, incomplete, or unverifiable information reported in a consumers credit file. I am demanding an immediate reinvestigation and deletion of the following account from my credit file : Disputed Account Information : XXXX XXXX Charged-Off Yes Personal Finance charge off yes XXXX  XXXXXXXX XXXX charge off yes LEGAL GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL : Under 15 USC 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), once a dispute is filed, you are legally obligated to conduct a full and proper reinvestigation. Any item that can not be verified with complete accuracy must be deleted from the consumer 's file within 30 days. I am exercising this right and demanding strict compliance. Additionally, 15 USC 1681i ( a ) ( 5 ) ( A ) states that any disputed item that : can not be verified must be deleted from the file of the consumer. Let me be clear : unless you can furnish original documentation with my wet signature proving I originated this account, you must delete it. That means no screenshots, no digital entries, no data dumps from the furnisher I want the actual original contract bearing my live signature as verification. Anything less is legally insufficient under federal law. Per 15 USC 1681i ( a ) ( 2 ) ( B ), if the furnisher fails to respond or verify the account with sufficient evidence, you are required to delete the account immediately. YOU ARE HEREBY PUT ON NOTICE : You have 30 days from the receipt of this letter to complete a lawful investigation. If this account is not 100 % verifiable, or if no documentation bearing my wet signature is produced, the account must be permanently deleted. Failure to comply will result in formal complaints being filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ), the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ), and my State Attorney Generals Office. I am also prepared to pursue civil litigation under 15 USC 1681n and 1681o for any willful or negligent noncompliance with federal law, where damages of up to {$1000.00} per violation, plus punitive damages, attorney fees, and court costs may be imposed. I expect this matter to be handled with the utmost urgency and in full accordance with federal law. You are not above the law. If this account is not verified to the letter of the law, it must be deleted without delay.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-16 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I sent a formal debt validation letter to XXXX XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/year>, disputing an alleged {$20000.00} debt supposedly owed to Bank of America. I never received any response from XXXX. Instead, Bank of America sent me a generic letter dated XX/XX/year>, which I received only after sending my final demand letter directly to the bank on XX/XX/year>. The letter failed to include any proper validation, such as a signed agreement, chain of assignment, or full itemization. 

As of today, this alleged debt is still actively reporting on my credit reports across all major agencies. XXXX XXXX XXXX continue to list this account as a charge-off with remarks like profit and loss write-off and in collections, even though no proper documentation has ever been provided. 

XXXX has become completely unresponsive, and Bank of Americas response did not address my legal requests under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) or the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ).

Their failure to validate the alleged debt while continuing to report it has caused ongoing damage to my credit and violates both the FDCPA and FCRA. I am filing this CFPB complaint to hold both Bank of America and XXXX XXXX XXXX fully accountable for these unlawful actions and to request the immediate removal of this unvalidated debt from all three credit reporting agencies XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX with written confirmation of the deletions.

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 2025-07-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: CCS Financial Services, Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
This is a formal consumer complaint requesting immediate investigation and permanent removal of illegally reported collection account being reported by the following third-party debt XXXX : XXXX Credit Control XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$590.00} Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Status : Collection account ( Updated XX/XX/XXXX ) Reporting to all major credit bureaus without proper validation or authorization. 

Also reporting with no verifiable chain of custody or documentation proving debt ownership. 

Basis for Dispute and Relief Requested : Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2, and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), 15 U.S.C. 1692g, the reporting entities above are required to : Notify the consumer within 5 days of placing the account for collection ( 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( a ) ) ; Provide full written validation of the alleged debt upon request ( which was not done ) ; Cease collection activity and reporting if the debt is disputed or validation is not produced ; Accurately report only debts that are verified, valid, and owed and they have failed to do so here. 

This entity is a debt buyers or third-party collectors who failed to comply with validation requirements and can not provide : Original signed contract or application showing liability for the debt Full itemized accounting Chain of assignment from the original creditor Proof they are authorized to collect or report the debt to any consumer reporting agency ( CRA ) Additionally, I never received any dunning letter or notice of collection within five days of placement, as required by law.

Relief Requested : 1. Immediate removal of both collection accounts from all credit reporting agencies XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 
2. Investigation into the reporting conduct Credit Control Services Inc.

3. Written confirmation of deletion pursuant to FCRA obligations and any penalties assessed under FDCPA for unlawful collection activity.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-16 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I am filing this complaint because the consumer reporting agency failed to comply with 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 7 ) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), which requires them to provide a detailed description of their reinvestigation procedures upon request. I formally requested that the agency disclose the steps it took to verify disputed items on my credit reportincluding the name and contact details of the furnisher, the individual they communicated with, and the documentation used to validate the accounts accuracy. Despite this request, the agency has not responded with the required information within the 15-day timeframe mandated by law. This lack of transparency and procedural disclosure is a violation of my rights under the 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 2025-07-16 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 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 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 2025-07-16 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:
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 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-16 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
Consumer Name : XXXX XXXX, Consumer Social Security Number : XXXX, Consumer Date of Birth : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX Contents of Complaint : This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the XXXX credit reporting agency , 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. This fraudulent, inaccurate, and false information consists of a personal credit card account opened at XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX under the account number XXXX, an auto loan account opened at XXXX XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX under the account number XXXX and a collections account opened aXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX on XXXX with a balance of {$2300.00} that appears related to the aforementioned personal loan account opened at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. I've attached a list of the hard inquiries in question as well as a copy of the consumer FICO credit report maintained by you which shows the aforementioned fraudulent items. I do not recognize the aforementioned accounts, collections, or hard inquiries as reported. The aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries appearing on my consumer credit report maintained by you were not opened, made, or initiated by me. All of the aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint # ( private case number ) as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud.

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 2025-07-16 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
I am submitting this complaint to formally dispute multiple inaccurate and unauthorized items that are currently appearing on my credit report. These include an address that does not belong to me, a late payment on a paid account, a questionable charge-off, and several hard inquiries made without my knowledge or consent. These entries are in violation of my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), and they are causing measurable harm to my creditworthiness. I am requesting the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) to assist in ensuring a full reinvestigation and appropriate resolution of these violations. 
XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX  Balance Owed : {$2100.00} Chargeoff * * Issue : This account is incorrectly reported as a charge-off and is harming my credit Law : FCRA 611 and 623 ( a ) ( 5 ) require that credit information be reported accurately and verifiably Story : I dispute the charge-off status of this account. I was not properly notified nor did the account meet charge-off criteria. If the creditor can not provide full documentation, this account must be deleted. 

Pursuant to my rights under FCRA 611 ( a ), I am requesting that the credit reporting agencies and data furnishers involved provide documented proof of accuracy, validity, and permissible purpose for each item listed in this complaint. If no such verification is provided within the required timeframe, I am requesting immediate removal of the disputed items from my credit report. These entries are materially inaccurate and are being reported in violation of federal law. I respectfully ask the CFPB to take appropriate action to ensure compliance and accountability, and to help restore the integrity of my consumer credit file. Please confirm receipt of this complaint and provide me with the results of any actions taken.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-16 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: Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FNIS)
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
Upon reviewing my credit report, I have identified inaccurate accounts that need reporting and correction through your company.

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 2025-07-16 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Private student loan debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: EdFinancial Services
State: CT

Complaint narrative:
EDFINANCIAL is the purchaser of my private information for profit. They bought my information without my consent or permission. My account with XXXX was paid in full before being sold. EDFINANCIAL misapplied the credits to my account. XXXX also sold my data for profit to EDFINANCIAL, who opened a fictitious account XXXX on my credit file despite having no arrears owed to XXXX. EDFINANCIAL did not reach out to me to tell me they are the purchaser or holder of my private information and that they will pursue collection activity on my former XXXX account. I have asked for the audited accounting records reflecting this account including my signed XXXX form granting them permission to use my private information and they can not provide the backup.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-16 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I am requesting the removal of the unauthorized inquiry on my report. I have already met all the necessary requirements and provided the required documentation for its deletion. I kindly ask that this be addressed promptly.

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 2025-07-16 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
The consumer reporting agency is willfully and negligently failing to comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), particularly Section 605B [ 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ], by continuing to report fraudulent accounts and identity theft-related information on my credit file. Despite being provided with an Identity Theft Report, proof of identity, and a formal request for removal, the agency has failed to take action within the required timeframe. This constitutes a violation of my consumer rights and has resulted in ongoing financial and reputational harm.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-16 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
The consumer reporting agency is willfully and negligently failing to comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), particularly Section 605B [ 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ], by continuing to report fraudulent accounts and identity theft-related information on my credit file. Despite being provided with an Identity Theft Report, proof of identity, and a formal request for removal, the agency has failed to take action within the required timeframe. This constitutes a violation of my consumer rights and has resulted in ongoing financial and reputational harm.

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