vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you -- 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. I was utterly shocked and devastated upon discovering unauthorized accounts, credit inquiries and inaccurate personal information made or reported without my knowledge or consent. Despite my efforts to seek clarification from the creditors, they have shamefully failed to provide the necessary information. I demand immediate action and transparency from the creditors. The creditors must provide detailed information on each account and inquiry, including dates, purposes, and types of credit products involved, furnish relevant application documents, and present evidence of explicit authorization for each inquiry. Please see the attached file for what I am complaining about! 

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 FTC Report Number : XXXX 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. I have attached a copy of my government issued ID as well as mail showing proof of address. So, there shouldnt be no confusion or stall tactics on your end. I have maintained a careful record of my communications with you for the purpose of filing a complaint with the FTC should you continue in your non-compliance.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-10 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you -- 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. I was utterly shocked and devastated upon discovering unauthorized accounts, credit inquiries and inaccurate personal information made or reported without my knowledge or consent. Despite my efforts to seek clarification from the creditors, they have shamefully failed to provide the necessary information. I demand immediate action and transparency from the creditors. The creditors must provide detailed information on each account and inquiry, including dates, purposes, and types of credit products involved, furnish relevant application documents, and present evidence of explicit authorization for each inquiry. Please see the attached file for what I am complaining about! 

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 FTC Report Number : XXXX 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. I have attached a copy of my government issued ID as well as mail showing proof of address. So, there shouldnt be no confusion or stall tactics on your end. I have maintained a careful record of my communications with you for the purpose of filing a complaint with the FTC should you continue in your non-compliance.

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 2025-09-10 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: GA

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

1681c2 ) that you, the Experian credit reporting agencys block the information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft, and fraud within four business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurateand false information consist of personal credit card accounts, auto loans, personal loansand open end unsecured consumer accounts as follows : ACCOUNTS : FST PREMIER - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$540.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$100.00} XXXX XXXX  - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$3600.00} XXXX  XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$760.00} XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX * XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$16000.00} XXXX  - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$180.00} These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. Ive 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 said fraudulent items. I do not recognize these accounts, collections and 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 said accounts, collections and hard inquiries are a result of identity theft, and fraud. I have attached a copy of the FTC identity theft criminal complaint case number XXXX, XXXX as proof from the US federal trade commission that all of the aforementioned, consumer credit accounts, collections and hard inquiries are in fact a 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 2025-09-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Public record information inaccurate
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am filing a complaint against Experian regarding inaccurate information on my credit report. I have already attempted to resolve this directly with the credit bureau through a dispute, but the error was not corrected and the investigation was inadequate. i seeked additional information from the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX, and their their response is that they DO NOT report or transmit bankruptcy court records or any other information directly to credit reporting agencies. I attached the correspondence to this complaint, so with that being said if XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX did not report this information the please provide information on the reporting parties.

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 2025-09-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services — Problem canceling credit monitoring or identify theft protection service
Company: SOFI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I recently dowloaded a copy of my credit report and their were inaccuracies on the report due t identity theft.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-10 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
My report includes inquiries that I XXXX am requesting a fair and accurate representation of my credit report. For any inquiries that may not comply with permissible purpose guidelines under 15 USC 1681b, I ask for the removal of those that can not be verified as authorized.lieve 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 2025-09-10 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: AZ

Complaint narrative:
I am formally disputing the inaccurate personal information currently appearing on my credit file. Specifically, I have never legally gone by the listed aliases, nor do I currently or previously reside at the reported addresses. 

The inclusion of these erroneous names and addresses violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ), which requires credit reporting agencies to ensure the maximum possible accuracy of the information they report. This misinformation creates a significant risk of identity confusion and negatively impacts my ability to obtain credit under fair and accurate conditions. 

The presence of these inaccurate entries also raises concerns regarding data mishandling, particularly in the wake of recent national data breaches. Despite prior attempts to correct this information, the inaccurate aliases and addresses remain on my file, even though they have no connection to me.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-10 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged
Company: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Portfolio Recovery Associates is currently reporting multiple accounts on my credit reports, including accounts originally from XXXX XXXX  ( XXXX  and XXXX XXXX XXXX ) and XXXX  XXXX. XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX have both confirmed in writing that they no longer report these accounts, and that PRA is the current owner.

Despite this, PRA has failed to provide me with proper validation of these accounts. They have never produced a signed contract, proof of my consent for these accounts to be sold or transferred, or proof of their legal ownership. Instead, I have only received generic billing statements or summaries that do not meet the requirements of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA section 809 ).

Additionally, PRA continues to report these accounts negatively on my credit reports, even though they have not validated the debts. This violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA section 623 ) which requires furnishers to ensure accurate and complete reporting. It also violates FCRA section 611, because other parties have failed to respond within the 30-day window, and PRA is still reporting the accounts as if they are valid.

At the time these accounts were sold or transferred, I was under documented medical hardship. None of the companies involved made any effort to contact me or offer assistance. Instead, my private information was passed to PRA, who is now reporting without validation. This is a violation of the Gramm Leach Bliley Act ( 15 USC section 6801 ), which prohibits unauthorized sharing of personal financial information.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Problem with personal statement of dispute
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: HI

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute the following accounts. I did not owe this debt and it does not belong to me. I never established these accounts. I was contacted by a collection agency regarding the accounts that were obtained under my name. I have no knowledge of obtaining any of the accounts listed here. Please remove these accounts and send me an updated copy of my report after the investigation.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Problem with personal statement of dispute
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: HI

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute the following accounts. I did not owe this debt and it does not belong to me. I never established these accounts. I was contacted by a collection agency regarding the accounts that were obtained under my name. I have no knowledge of obtaining any of the accounts listed here. Please remove these accounts and send me an updated copy of my report after the investigation.

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 2025-09-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of identity theft. I recently discovered that I was listed as part of the Transunion data breach where my personal information has been exposed. My identity has been stolen and I am so sad. Please help assist me in the matter. Im seeking that my consumer rights be implemented in the FCRA Section 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ). As an individual whos a victim of identity theft, I have the right to request that any fraudulent information be removed from all of my credit reports. This law states that credit reporting agencies promptly eliminate any information that originated from identity theft once they receive appropriate notification. Please remove these account in 4 business days.

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 2025-09-10 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Auto debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am challenging the fraudulent accounts that have appeared on my credit report. These accounts are not mine, were never authorized, and constitute inaccurate information that damages the integrity of my report. Their inclusion misrepresents my credit standing and must be corrected immediately.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-10 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: National Credit Systems,Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
NATLCRSYS is falsely reporting on my credit. I have never had any accounts with them. Per my research NATLCRSYS is a debt collector. They are falsely reporting on my credit!! Account number is XXXX is falsely reporting to my credit file and is against my rights and fair credit act. Under U.S Code 1618d - Disclosure of investigation consumer report ; you are in violation.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-10 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: TX

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

1681c2 ) that you, the Equifax credit reporting agencys block the information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft, and fraud within four business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurateand false information consist of personal credit card accounts, auto loans, personal loansand open end unsecured consumer accounts as follows : INQUIRIES : XXXX  Date : XX/XX/year> XXXX  XXXX  Date : XX/XX/year> XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/year> These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. Ive 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 said fraudulent items. I do not recognize these accounts, collections and 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 said accounts, collections and hard inquiries are a result of identity theft, and fraud. I have attached a copy of the FTC identity theft criminal complaint case number XXXX, as proof from the US federal trade commission that all of the aforementioned, consumer credit accounts, collections and hard inquiries are in fact a result of identity, theft, and fraud.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-10 00:00:00
Product: Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan — Payday loan
Issue: Was approved for a loan, but didn't receive the money — 
Company: Chime Financial Inc
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
I use Chimes paycheck advance feature which allows you to pull money from your next paycheck. I paid off my previous balance of {$98.00} on XX/XX/year>. After repaying, I was told I was approved to pull up to {$80.00} from my next check. On XX/XX/year> I pulled {$20.00} and it said my available amount was at {$0.00}. The available amount typically increases every day, however mine remained at {$0.00}. On XX/XX/year> I reached out to their chat support and was told the system automatically updates and I should see the full {$60.00} available to pull by XX/XX/year> as it was the weekend and that can delay the system. On XX/XX/year> the available amount still showed {$0.00}. I called chime support and spoke with a supervisor. He advised me that he had a team working on my account and I should see the full {$60.00} I was owed available by the end of the next business day. He also gave me ticket number XXXX to reference. I waited the full day and my available balance still showed {$0.00} instead of the {$60.00} I was told I would have available. Today, on XX/XX/year> I called chime once more and spoke to supervisor XXXX. He informed me I was not approved for my pay advances despite the app, and multiple agents telling me I was approved for {$80.00}. He told me the supervisor I spoke to on the XXXX had lied to me and I would not be able to access the {$60.00} I was still owed. He stated he would escalate and report the previous agent/supervisor for giving me false information. I informed him that the app stating I was approved for {$80.00} along with multiple agents was very misleading and asked if there was any compensation I could receive as I had been lied to multiple times. He spoke with another associate and informed me since there are no promos running currently there is no compensation I can receive and he disconnected the call. The app still shows I am approved for {$80.00}, however I still have not been given access to these funds. I will include screenshots of my conversation where both the app, and a chat agent inform me I will receive my {$60.00} and am approved for the {$80.00} advance.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-10 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: DE

Complaint narrative:
I AM DEMANDING IMMEDIATE DELETION. EVERY PIECE OF DATA EPORTED AGAINST ME MUST BE 100 % COMPLETE, ACCURATE, AND LEGALLY VERIFIED NOT ASSUMED, NOT ESTIMATED, AND CERTAINLY NOT RETAINED WITHOUT DIRECT, PROVABLE EVIDENCE. YOU DO NOT HAVE MY CONSENT TO REPORT ANY DATA IN VIOLATION OF FEDERAL OR STATE LAW. YOU ARE IN BREACH OF COMPLIANCE. UNDER COMMON LAW, I AM FORMALLY DEMANDING DELETION OF ANY AND ALL DEROGATORY OR UNVERIFIED CLAIMS. IF YOU CAN NOT IMMEDIATELY AND UNAMBIGUOUSLY CERTIFY EACH AND EVERY DATA POINT WITH FULL PHYSICAL PROOF, THEN YOU ARE KNOWINGLY VIOLATING MY RIGHTS. FAILURE TO COMPLY IS NOT JUST NEGLIGENCE IT IS INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-10 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: MN

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 2025-09-10 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
To Whom It May Concern, I am responding to your claim regarding the alleged debt referenced above. Please be advised that I dispute and deny owing this debt in its entirety. I do not acknowledge this debt as valid, nor do I accept any responsibility for it.

In accordance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), I request that you : 1. Cease all collection activity until you provide proper validation of this debt, including original creditor information and a full accounting of the alleged balance.

2. Refrain from reporting this unverified debt to any credit reporting agencies. If it has already been reported, it must be immediately removed until validation is provided.

3. Provide written proof that I am legally obligated to pay this debt. 

If you can not provide the above documentation, you must close this account and cease further contact with me regarding this matter. 

This letter is not an acknowledgment of the debt, nor is it a refusal to pay a valid debt ; it is a formal notice of dispute. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief