vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-13 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:
I am a victim of identity theft. Multiple fraudulent credit inquiries have been made without my authorization, which have negatively impacted my credit report and score. These inquiries include : XXXX  : XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Capital XXXX : XX/XX/XXXX ( appearing on both TransUnion and Equifax ) XXXX XXXX : XX/XX/XXXX I did not authorize or apply for any credit accounts with these entities. These inquiries are the result of identity theft and were not initiated by me. 



Legal Basis for Dispute : 1. Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681b A consumer reporting agency may only furnish a credit report to a person with a permissible purpose. These inquiries were made without permissible purpose and are unlawful.

2. FCRA, 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ( Section 605B ) Requires credit reporting agencies to block all information that results from identity theft, including unauthorized inquiries, within XXXX business days after receiving identity theft documentation.

3. Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act ( FACTA ) Strengthens consumer rights to dispute and remove fraudulent or inaccurate credit report information.

4. Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act, 18 U.S.C. 1028 Criminalizes the unauthorized use of personal identifying information for fraudulent purposes. 



Actions Taken : Filed an FTC Identity Theft Report ( Report # XXXX ). 
Disputed the fraudulent inquiries with all credit reporting agencies under the FCRA. 
Requested blocking of these inquiries under FCRA 605B.

Requested Resolution : I request the CFPB to ensure that : 1. XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX  immediately remove and permanently block the above unauthorized inquiries from my credit report.

2. Written confirmation is provided from each credit bureau confirming the removal and blocking of these inquiries under FCRA 605B. 
3. All entities that made the inquiries ( XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX ) are notified that the inquiries were unauthorized. 
4. My credit file is corrected to eliminate any negative effects caused by these inquiries.

Supporting Documentation : FTC Identity Theft Report ( attached ) Government-issued ID Proof of address ( utility bill ) Copies of disputes sent to credit bureaus Certification : I declare under penalty of perjury that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
1. These entries are no longer connected to my present credit file or current identity.

2. Their continued reporting increases the risk of misattribution, where accounts or derogatory data that do not belong to me could be linked through these obsolete identifiers.

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 2025-08-13 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
The following accounts are fraudulent and unauthorized. Please remove it from my credit report immediately. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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. The following inquiries are not authorized. Please remove it from my credit report immediately XXXX XXXX XX/XX/year> and XXXX XX/XX/year>.

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 2025-08-13 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I understand the importance of removing any incorrect information from my credit report according to FCRA 605B. Could you please review the attached documents? I've observed discrepancies in several accounts, which is quite concerning to me.

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 2025-08-13 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I understand the importance of removing any incorrect information from my credit report according to FCRA 605B. Could you please review the attached documents? I've observed discrepancies in several accounts, which is quite concerning to me.

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 2025-08-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. 

So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not. In the event that any accounts are reported without my written consent, that is considered identity theft. 

This is a violation of both 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. This leads way to civil liability against the credit reporting agency for negligent and willful noncompliance under 15 U.S. Code 1681n, which allows for {$1000.00} per violation, for account listed without my expressed written consent.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-13 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. 

So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not. In the event that any accounts are reported without my written consent, that is considered identity theft. 

This is a violation of both 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. This leads way to civil liability against the credit reporting agency for negligent and willful noncompliance under 15 U.S. Code 1681n, which allows for {$1000.00} per violation, for account listed without my expressed written consent.

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 2025-08-13 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
These are not my accounts and appear to be the result of fraudulent activity. Please investigate and remove them accordingly. Ive provided supporting documents.

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 2025-08-13 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: Communication tactics — You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying
Company: W&A Intermediate Co., LLC
State: TN

Complaint narrative:
I am formally submitting this as my fourth and final complaint regarding the debt collection company Wakefield and Associates. I have repeatedly and unequivocally refused to pay the debt XXXX claims I owe, including issuing a cease-and-desist/refusal to pay notice through the CFPB XXXX. Despite this, XXXX continues to respond with the same generic boilerplate, refusing to meaningfully address my allegations or to cease prohibited communication. XXXX asserts that it is legally permitted to continue reporting this debt to consumer reporting agencies. This is incorrect. Under 15 U.S.C. 1692a ( 2 ), communication includes the conveying of information about a debt directly or indirectly to any person through any medium. Federal courts have repeatedly recognized that credit reporting is a medium of communication for purposes of the FDCPA. Once a refusal to pay is issued, 1692c ( c ) prohibits further communication except in narrow statutory exceptions none of which apply here. XXXX continued credit reporting after my refusal to pay is both harassing and abusive under the FDCPA, and constitutes willful noncompliance. Their assertion that applicable law allows such conduct is a misrepresentation of their legal obligations. This is not a mere oversight ; it is a deliberate and knowing violation of my rights under 1692c ( c ). I am requesting that the CFPB take notice of this pattern of statutory disregard, which now stands documented through multiple responses, and treat it as an intentional abuse of the debt collection process.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-13 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I constantly check my credit report and noticed that the errors and false misleading information for individual accounts didnt quite meet the credit reporting standards of being 100 % correct. This has damaged me and held me back for some time. Im demanding CFPB to enforce the correction and or deletion of these items.

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 2025-08-13 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:
I constantly check my credit report and noticed that the errors and false misleading information for individual accounts didnt quite meet the credit reporting standards of being 100 % correct. This has damaged me and held me back for some time. Im demanding CFPB to enforce the correction and or deletion of these items.

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 2025-08-13 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: IN

Complaint narrative:
The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system.

So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not. In the event that any accounts are reported without my written consent, that is considered identity theft.

This is a violation of both 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. This leads way to civil liability against the credit reporting agency for negligent and willful noncompliance under 15 U.S. Code 1681n, which allows for {$1000.00} per violation, for account listed without my expressed written consent.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-13 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: IN

Complaint narrative:
The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system.

So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not. In the event that any accounts are reported without my written consent, that is considered identity theft.

This is a violation of both 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. This leads way to civil liability against the credit reporting agency for negligent and willful noncompliance under 15 U.S. Code 1681n, which allows for {$1000.00} per violation, for account listed without my expressed written consent.

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 2025-08-13 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: TX

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 XXXX 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 XXXX Date : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX Date : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ACCOUNTS : XXXX - Account Number XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00} XXXX - Account Number XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00} XXXX - Account Number XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX  - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$490.00} XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX 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 XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00} These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer XXXX 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 XXXX 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 2025-08-13 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I don't agree with the previous investigation and these accounts need to be reinvestigated. In accordance with the Fair credit Reporting Act, the following accounts listed in the Attachments have violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. I would like to assert that no permissible purpose under 15 USC 1681b ( 2 ) has been established and under the Fair Credit Reporting Act this must be established.

15 U.S.C 6802 ( a ) A financial institution may not, directly or through anya affiliate, disclose to a non affiliated third party any nonpublic personal information.

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C section 604 A Section 2 : 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 XXXX XXXX 

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.

15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 5a ) ( A ) In general Subject to subsection ( f ) and except as provided in subsection ( g ), if the completeness or accuracy of any item of information contained in a consumers file at a consumer reporting agency is disputed by the consumer and the consumer notifies the agency directly, or indirectly through a reseller, of such dispute, the agency shall, free of charge, conduct a reasonable reinvestigation to determine whether the disputed information is inaccurate and record the current status of the disputed information, or delete the item from the file in accordance with paragraph ( XXXX ), before the end of the XXXX period beginning on the date on which the agency receives the notice of the dispute from the consumer or reseller. 

15 U.S.C 1666b ( a ) Time to make payments, A credit may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose 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.

15 U.S. Code 1681i ) : You have the right to dispute any information on your credit report that is inaccurate, incomplete, outdated, or unverifiable.

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 2025-08-13 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: AL

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 XXXX 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 : XXXX  XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$1100.00} XXXX  XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$1700.00} XXXX  XXXX - Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$630.00} XXXX XXXX TAB BANK- Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$1900.00} XXXX Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$1800.00} XXXX Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$2400.00} BANKRUPCY - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00} These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer XXXX 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 XXXX 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