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: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: SC

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 TILA US Code 1666B since I was never late. " I recently reviewed my consumer report and noticed an incorrect late payment record. I have always maintained timely payments on this account. Under the Fair Credit Billing Act ( FCBA ) and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ), creditors are required to accurately report consumer transactions and provide a mechanism for correcting errors in a timely manner. Please conduct an investigation into this matter, and if you can not provide documentary evidence of these supposed late payments, I demand these payments to be updated to on time as they should be as I was NEVER late. I expect these updates to be made promptly, in compliance with the law.

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: IN

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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/year> I have notice my name was used to open up several accounts in my name However this was caused by a data breach that Experian, TransUnion and exquifax had.I contacted the companies and XXXX credit bureaus to close the accounts and let them know it wasnt me and its fraud.However, I was ignored each time I reached out to the companies and credit bureaus.Due to this fraud happening it has bought great hardship on my self and family.i have file a police report with my local police department.

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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/year> I have notice my name was used to open up several accounts in my name However this was caused by a data breach that Experian, TransUnion and exquifax had.I contacted the companies and XXXX credit bureaus to close the accounts and let them know it wasnt me and its fraud.However, I was ignored each time I reached out to the companies and credit bureaus.Due to this fraud happening it has bought great hardship on my self and family.i have file a police report with my local police department.

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 — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
FCRA 1681s-2 ( b ) These accounts below were charged off with each company, but still show a balance owed on my credit report. I never received a 1099 C form from the companies. I am requesting a copy of the 1099 C, full securitization details ( date of closing, name of trust, and the assignment contract ), full validation ( itemized contracts/statements ), and proof that the accounts are legally enforceable. 


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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 — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to inform you that I have recently encountered a data breach that has compromised my personal information. This incident has caused significant concern regarding the security of my sensitive data. Consequently, fraudulent accounts and debts have been established under my name. I would appreciate it if you could consider this situation while reviewing my credit report and take appropriate actions to rectify any inaccuracies or fraudulent activities.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-01 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Mobile or digital wallet
Issue: Unauthorized transactions or other transaction problem — 
Company: Chime Financial Inc
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
I was XXXX  from XX/XX/XXXX all the way to XX/XX/XXXX. Someone stole my phone in my purse with my cards in it and withdraw money transferred money and stole all my money on my account I put in a claim with him and they deny my claim I have proof of me being XXXX XXXX, so there was no way that I could be able to complete this transaction

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: AL

Complaint narrative:
Finding unauthorized accounts, credit inquiries, and false personal information made or reported without my knowledge or agreement completely stunned and grieved me. I've tried to get clarification from the creditors, but they have blatantly refused to give it to me. I demand that the creditors act immediately and be transparent. The creditors must submit pertinent application materials, show proof of express authority for each query, and give comprehensive details about each account and inquiry, including dates, purposes, and the kinds of credit products involved. To see what I'm complaining about, please refer to the attached file!

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: OH

Complaint narrative:
Finding unauthorized accounts, credit inquiries, and false personal information made or reported without my knowledge or agreement completely stunned and grieved me. I've tried to get clarification from the creditors, but they have blatantly refused to give it to me. I demand that the creditors act immediately and be transparent. The creditors must submit pertinent application materials, show proof of express authority for each query, and give comprehensive details about each account and inquiry, including dates, purposes, and the kinds of credit products involved. To see what I'm complaining about, please refer to the attached file!

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 — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: Aldous & Associates, PLLC
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
I signed up for a XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX account about 5 years ago. The representative from XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX was misleading and misrepresented the cancellation terms ( I learned this after the fact, of course ). Upon signing up, I gave my payment information and was told that my account was set-up for auto-draft. Automatic payments came out of my account monthly. One-day, shortly after I sent my written cancellation request via certified mail to XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX, I noticed they stopped billing me. This is the step the representative told me to take when I asked to cancel one day while I was at the gym. She also mentioned that I wouldn't need to do anything else. I believe her name was XXXX. Being that I sent in the cancellation request and billing stopped, I was sure my contract was terminated. 

It wasn't until I recently applied for a mortgage that this balance was brought to my attention. Aldous, representing XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX as a collection entity, says that I owe {$190.00}. I offered to pay this in full, but I requested this tradeline be removed as I was a victim of a UDAAP violation. I was lied to, and I've been totally willing to pay this balance if I, in fact, owe this contractually. I will not pay if they won't delete though. I will not let an entity treat me unfairly, lie to me, and discriminate against me, pay them some " made-up '' balance they say I owe them just because they say it, and then bully me into that payment without removing the erroneous, illegal, and unfair reporting. Please assist me in having this removed, and get me in contact with someone who is willing to take the payment and to remove this from my credit report because it is the right thing to do. I was taken advantage of during my initial signature for this membership. Please help.

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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I affirm that the inclusion of incorrectly reported late payment remarks on my accounts is a breach of the 15 USC 1666. Every payment linked to these accounts has been promptly made, and any departure from this precise reporting is unjust and unlawful.

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 — Other personal consumer report
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
When trying to apply for a place to live this past month I have been getting that I have a collection for an apartment complex which does not show up on my credit report and its is keeping me from being able to find housing.

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: Prepaid card — Payroll card
Issue: Problem with a purchase or transfer — Card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase or transfer
Company: ADP Inc.
State: WI

Complaint narrative:
I have no knowledge of theses transactions I file a dispute and it was XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX - {$95.00}

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:
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 TILA US Code 1666B since I was never late. " I recently reviewed my consumer report and noticed an incorrect late payment record. I have always maintained timely payments on this account. Under the Fair Credit Billing Act ( FCBA ) and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ), creditors are required to accurately report consumer transactions and provide a mechanism for correcting errors in a timely manner. Please conduct an investigation into this matter, and if you can not provide documentary evidence of these supposed late payments, I demand these payments to be updated to on time as they should be as I was NEVER late. I expect these updates to be made promptly, in compliance with the 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: 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: TX

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 TILA US Code 1666B since I was never late. " I recently reviewed my consumer report and noticed an incorrect late payment record. I have always maintained timely payments on this account. Under the Fair Credit Billing Act ( FCBA ) and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ), creditors are required to accurately report consumer transactions and provide a mechanism for correcting errors in a timely manner. Please conduct an investigation into this matter, and if you can not provide documentary evidence of these supposed late payments, I demand these payments to be updated to on time as they should be as I was NEVER late. I expect these updates to be made promptly, in compliance with the law.

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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I was shocked to discover an unauthorized inquiry on my credit report today, and I dont understand why its there. I always monitor my credit report, yet this time, an unfamiliar entry appeared out of nowhere. I even refreshed my browser multiple times, but the issue persisted. This is completely unacceptable, and I need it addressed without delay. I am requesting a thorough review of my submitted documents to ensure this never happens again.

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 — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
Dear CFPB, Debt Collector : I am filing a complaint regarding 2 debt collection accounts that are currently appearing on my credit report without my knowledge, consent, or any lawful verification. These are being reported by PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES ( account : XXXX ) and XXXX XXXX XXXX. ( original creditor ) for a balance of {$280.00} and {$680.00}. I have no existing relationship or contract with either party and was never properly notified or validated regarding this alleged debt. 

Under my rights granted by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( b ) ) and the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. ), I have formally requested complete validation of the debt, including : A signed contract or agreement bearing my signature A full itemized accounting of the alleged debt Proof of legal assignment or ownership of the debt The Forward Flow Agreement showing what records were transferred Proof of the collectors license to collect in my state Neither PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES nor XXXX XXXX  has provided this documentation for this XXXX accounts. Without proper validation, the debt is unverifiable and must be removed. Continued reporting without full verification violates FCRA 1681e ( b ), 1681s-2 ( b ), and FDCPA 809 ( b ), and opens them up to liability under FCRA 1681n and FDCPA 1692k.

Additionally, I have issued a cease and desist request under FDCPA 805 ( c ) / 15 U.S. Code 1692c ( c ). Any further contact or continued reporting without validation is considered harassment and unlawful under federal law.

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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
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 any affiliate, disclose to a non affiliated third party any nonpublic personal information. 15 U.S.C 6802 ( b ) ( 1 ) A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless ( A ) such financial institution clearly and conspicuously discloses to the consumer, in writing or in electronic form or other form permitted by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title, that such information may be disclosed to such third party ; ( B ) the consumer is given the opportunity, before the time that such information is initially disclosed, to direct that such information not be disclosed to such third party ; and ( C ) the consumer is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option.

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 an 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 7 years.

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 inform
ation 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 2025-08-01 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer — Trouble with how payments are being handled
Company: MOHELA
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
Mohela is showing that I am three months delinquent on my loan. They have not posted my payments since XX/XX/year>. My XXXX, XXXX and XXXX payments have not been posted. Ive attempted to contact them as this has happened in the past. Ive made multiple phone calls with long wait times with no resolution.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation