vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-29 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
Pursuant to XXXX U.S. CXXXX XXXX inaccurately reporting All the information I know about this purported late payment is included in the account name and number mentioned above. Because I know you reported this inaccuracy on my credit report, you must have all the information or proof you need to investigate and fix this reporting error. If this is not the case, you must amend the erroneous data reporting. 

As consumer I have right to know that this account is verified and reporting accurately. Mail me at my current address the WRITTEN NOTICE that this account is verified as prescribed by XXXX U.S. CXXXX XXXX g ( a ) ( 4 ). I want you to include the following information : 1. A detailed and itemized statement of ALL activity to this account, including the contract I must have allegedly signed to bind me to this debt. 
2. The photo identification I must have provided at the time of starting services with you in order for you to assure that this was not an attempt of someone else to commit a fraud against me ( you do take these precautions, correct? ). 
3. A full file disclosure. 
4. An itemized statement breaking down the balance you claim I owe. 
5. Any other documentation you must have in order to truthfully make a notarized statement on your letterhead, attesting to your compliance of the FCBA. 

IF YOU CAN NOT PROVIDE the requested written correspondence, I DEMAND YOU TO DELETE THE NEGATIVE MARKS you have reported to my consumer report within the timely manner prescribed by law.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-29 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: MA

Complaint narrative:
This report is being submitted to address inaccuracies on my credit report. Equifax has verified that a system malfunction caused my personal information to be leaked and subsequently used without my consent. I have faced denial of credit because of this, and I am requesting prompt resolution within four business days.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-29 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: Kinum, Inc., Indianapolis, IN Branch
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The account below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 

Account # XXXX And according to the fair credit reporting act Whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report it shall follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates according to 15 USC 1681 ( e ) ( b ).

And according to 15 USC 1681 5 they are suppose to do this ( 5 ) Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information ( A ) in general, after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( 1 ) of any information disputed by a consumer, an item of the information or incomplete or can not be verified, the consumer reporting agency shall ( I ) promptly delete item of information from the file of consumer or modify that item of information, as appropriate, based on the results of the reinvestigation ; and ( ii ) promptly notify the furnisher of that information that the information has been notified or deleted from the file of the consumer.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-29 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: AZ

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15. U. S. C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the 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, inaccurate and false information consist of personal credit card accounts, auto loans, personal loans and open end unsecured consumer accounts. 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 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 2025-05-29 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I dispute the inaccurate previous addresses listed on my Experian credit report, specifically XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ( XXXX ) and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ( XXXX ). These addresses are not current or accurate and must be permanently removed to protect my privacy and prevent further errors. Experians reporting of this outdated information violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act, including 15 USC 1681e ( b ), which requires consumer reporting agencies to follow reasonable procedures to ensure the maximum possible accuracy of information in consumer reports. It also violates 15 USC 1681b, which restricts furnishing consumer reports only for permissible purposes, thereby protecting consumers from unauthorized or improper use of their personal information. I demand immediate deletion of these incorrect addresses from my credit file. Failure to comply may result in statutory damages under 15 USC 1681n and 1681o, which provide for penalties and damages for willful or negligent noncompliance, and I will pursue all legal remedies.

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 2025-05-29 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: GA

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 2025-05-29 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 REQUESTING THE IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF THIS INACCURATE LATE PAYMENT FROM MY ACCOUNT, AS IT DOES NOT ACCURATELY REFLECT MY TRUE PAYMENT HISTORY. I HAVE CONSISTENTLY MADE MY PAYMENTS ON TIME, AND THIS ENTRY IS A MISTAKE THAT UNFAIRLY IMPACTS MY CREDIT PROFILE. THIS ACCOUNT WAS PAID AS AGREED AND SHOULD NOT BE REPORTED NEGATIVELY. I RESPECTFULLY URGE YOU TO INVESTIGATE THIS ERROR AND UPDATE MY ACCOUNT ACCORDINGLY WITHOUT FURTHER DELAY.

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 2025-05-29 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Struggling to repay your loan — Problem with forgiveness, cancellation, or discharge
Company: MOHELA
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
Dear CFPB In reference to the previous dispute MohelaXXXX XXXX XXXX has not responded nor contacted me regarding my application submitted regarding my XXXX XXXX XXXX that has been pending for several years now. This is the initial CFPB complaint sent XXXX. 

I have reattached the application that was filed and never answered to in XXXX. So with having XXXX years go by there needs to be action taken. 

The last message I received was XX/XX/XXXX stating the below. Today is XX/XX/XXXX. 

Dear XXXX, We've received your inquiry through the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) portal. 
We're working to review your concerns and will be responding to the CFPB within 15 days, unless additional time is needed to research your account. 
If you have additional questions in the interim, please feel free to call us at XXXX. We're available XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX. 
Thank you, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-29 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
My credit report was negatively impacted due to unauthorized accounts from a data breach. 
Pursuant to Section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ( a ) ), I demand blocking and removal within 4 days : Also, would like to have all addresses and names REMOVED from my credit report, except for my only name and address listed below : Name : XXXX XXXX Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Please delete and block the following accounts from my credit report Accounts Inquiries XXXX  Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-29 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes — 
Company: CBC Companies, Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
The glaring absence of concrete evidence to support its reliability, combined with the dissemination of unverified information, represents a clear violation of the statutory requirements outlined in 15 USC 1681i ( 7 ). This lack of compliance is not only troubling but also deeply frustrating, given the critical importance of adhering to legal obligations.

Therefore, I strongly advocate for the immediate removal of this account in accordance with the specified regulations, unless verifiable evidence is promptly provided to establish its authenticity. Any delay in addressing this issue exacerbates the frustration caused by the apparent disregard for regulatory protocols and the legal standards that ensure fairness and accuracy.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-29 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681.

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

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also 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 seven years.

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.

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 2025-05-29 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened to sue you for very old debt
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
On or about XX/XX/XXXX, I attempted to refinance my home loan and discovered that a judgement XXXX was on my property. It was from an outstanding debt from the year of XXXX that was stated. In that year XXXX, I was provided with a copy of the Court journal entry of judgement dated XX/XX/XXXX, which I was never made aware of into XX/XX/XXXX. I have no knowledge of the debit which it's been ( XXXX ) XXXX years ago to this day. The judgement XXXX is outside the XXXX  statutory of limitation.

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 2025-05-29 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: AR

Complaint narrative:
I AM REQUESTING THE IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF THIS INACCURATE LATE PAYMENT FROM MY ACCOUNT, AS IT DOES NOT ACCURATELY REFLECT MY TRUE PAYMENT HISTORY. I HAVE CONSISTENTLY MADE MY PAYMENTS ON TIME, AND THIS ENTRY IS A MISTAKE THAT UNFAIRLY IMPACTS MY CREDIT PROFILE. THIS ACCOUNT WAS PAID AS AGREED AND SHOULD NOT BE REPORTED NEGATIVELY. I RESPECTFULLY URGE YOU TO INVESTIGATE THIS ERROR AND UPDATE MY ACCOUNT ACCORDINGLY WITHOUT FURTHER DELAY.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-29 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: TN

Complaint narrative:
This is a formal request for the removal of fraudulent accounts that appeared after a data breach. Pursuant to Section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ( a ) ), block and delete these accounts within 4 days : Also, would like to have all addresses and names REMOVED from my credit report, except for my only name and address listed below : Name : XXXX XXXX Address XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Please delete and block the following accounts from my credit report Accounts XXXX XXXXXXXX - Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$470.00} XXXX  - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$810.00} Inquiries 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 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 2025-05-29 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Other transaction problem — 
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
I was to close on a home sale, a scammer intercepted my lawyers email. The scammer replaced the information with their wells fargo information. I sent ( XX/XX/XXXX ) an ACH transfer ( with error because it was a wire routing number ). I filed a claim XX/XX/XXXX. My bank is bank of America. They changed the routing number to an ACH routing number without my authortizaion. The amount is {$190000.00}. I can not get anyone from bank of America or wells fargo to tell me where my money is.

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 monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-29 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:
My credit report should only reflect accurate information, which is why its important to verify the accuracy of this data rather than relying solely on what the data furnisher has provided. Its frustrating to see my credit get negatively affected by inaccuracies that arent my fault. I'm deeply concerned about these errors and they've been causing me stress and it's also impacting my ability to secure new credit. They are mixed, fraudulent information that Ive never authorized or benefited from. This situation is unfair and I need you to address this as soon as possible to prevent further damage.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-29 00:00:00
Product: Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan — Installment loan
Issue: Charged fees or interest you didn't expect — 
Company: Affirm Holdings, Inc
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
CFPB Complaint Summary for XXXX XXXX Company : Affirm XXXX XXXX ( loan serviced through XXXX XXXX  ) Loan ID : XXXX Issue Type : Predatory lending / Excessive interest rates The Core Problem : Affirm charged me a 35.98 % APR on a retail purchase financing arrangement, resulting in total interest and fees of {$1200.00} on a {$1900.00} purchase from Wellbots. This represents a 64.9 % markup over the original item cost. 
Legal Concerns : XXXX XXXX Violation : The 35.98 % APR appears to exceed Maryland 's consumer loan interest rate limits ( typically 24 % APR maximum ) Predatory Lending : Excessive interest rate targeting consumers at point-of-sale Exploitative Terms : Total cost of {$3200.00} for a {$1900.00} item is unconscionable Financial Impact : Original purchase : {$1900.00} Total payments required : {$3200.00} Interest/fees : {$1200.00} ( 64.9 % markup ) Monthly payment : {$89.00} for 36 months Current situation : {$1500.00} paid, {$1700.00} remaining Requested Relief : Investigation into whether this interest rate violates Maryland XXXX laws Reduction of interest rate to legal maximum Refund of excessive interest charges already paid Prevention of further predatory lending practices by Affirm Supporting Evidence : Truth in Lending Disclosure showing 35.98 % APR Payment history showing {$1500.00} paid to date Debt validation letter confirming loan details This case represents exactly the type of predatory lending practice that the CFPB was created to address - exploiting consumers with excessive interest rates on retail purchases.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-29 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
This correspondence is to inform you of fraudulent accounts added to my credit profile due to a data breach. In compliance with Section 605B of the FCRA ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ( a ) ), please block and delete the accounts within 4 days : Also, would like to have all addresses and names REMOVED from my credit report, except for my only name and address listed below : Name : XXXX XXXX Address XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX FL XXXX Please delete and block the following accounts from my credit report Accounts Inquiries 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/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