vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-14 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I am filing this formal complaint because the three major Credit Reporting Agencies ( CRAs ) Experian, Equifax, and TransUnionare currently furnishing derogatory, unverifiable, and unlawful information on my consumer credit reports. The fundamental basis of this dispute is their failure to produce evidence of my written consent authorizing the reporting or maintenance of the disputed data.

This constitutes a clear violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. ) specifically concerning Permissible Purpose and Accuracy standards.

Legal Violation and Demand for Documentation I contend that the CRAs are violating 15 U.S.C. 1681b by possessing and furnishing my consumer information without a proper permissible purpose, as I have not provided the necessary written authorization for the accounts listed below.

I formally demand that the Credit Reporting Agencies provide the following verifiable documentation for every disputed item : Proof of Original Written Consent : The original, signed, written contract or authorization proving that I granted explicit consent for the specific creditor or collection agency to report my consumer information to the credit bureau.

Verification of Permissible Purpose : Documentation demonstrating the legal right of the CRAs to possess and furnish this data to third parties, absent my written consent.

If the CRAs can not produce this documentation within the mandated 30-day investigation period, they are required by law to permanently delete the listings as unverifiable and unlawfully maintained, per 15 U.S.C. 1681i.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-14 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
Dear Equifax I am writing to formally dispute the accuracy of certain information reported on my credit report under Section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. 
The specific information I am disputing is as follows : FRAUDULENT ACCOUNTS : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Public record information inaccurate
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
they are reporting wrong information, addresses that are not associated with me!!!! also bankruptcy they are not a credit bureau!!!! cfpb is the real FCRA 1681e +1681i Coompliance!!!!

I am writing as a confirmed victim of the TransUnion data breach. I am now experiencing direct consequences of that breach, including fraudulent information on my credit files that your companies refuse to correct despite overwhelming evidence.

Despite multiple disputes, you continue to willfully violate the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and the Metro 2 Credit Reporting Resource Guide. My dispute is based on three undeniable points of evidence : 1. Official Source Verification Failure : The United States Bankruptcy Court District of Maryland has provided me with a letter stating they do not report bankruptcy information to the credit reporting agencies. This means the data furnisher ( XXXX ) and the credit bureaus are obtaining this information from unreliable, third-party sources and can not verify it with the official source, making it inherently unverifiable under the FCRA. 

XXXX. Proof of a Mixed File : My XXXX consumer disclosure report contains multiple addresses where I have never lived ( XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, MD XXXX ). This is clear evidence that the company has failed to maintain reasonable procedures to ensure maximum possible accuracy, a direct violation of the FCRA 1681e.

3. Violation of Industry Data Reporting Standards ( Metro 2 ) : The continued reporting of this bankruptcy violates the mandatory Metro 2 standard. Metro 2 requires that all data be verified for accuracy and be complete. Furnishing a bankruptcy record that can not be verified with the source court and is associated with incorrect addresses violates these core requirements. By accepting and verifying this non-compliant data, the credit bureaus are also in violation.

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 2025-10-14 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: AZ

Complaint narrative:
I disputed a Chapter 7 bankruptcy with Experian on XX/XX/year>. Experian responded that the item was verified as accurate and claimed the U.S. Bankruptcy Court was the furnisher. Bankruptcy courts have confirmed they do not furnish information to credit bureaus which Experian is displaying false information. XXXX  has already deleted this same bankruptcy from my credit file as unverifiable. Despite this, Experian continues to report it. The verification Experian relies on contains no signature or documentation linking me to the case only a name and last four digits of an SSN. I believe Experian failed to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation under FCRA 1681i. I request immediate deletion of this bankruptcy and a review of Experians reinvestigation process.

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 2025-10-14 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I recently reviewed my consumer report and identified several inaccuracies that must be corrected immediately. These errors have caused me significant distress, and I demand swift resolution to ensure my consumer rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) are upheld. I demand that the accounts, inquiries and personal information should be removed because creditors are not taking further compliance with my request in line with the FCRA. Failure to comply with these demands will result in further action to protect my rights and hold the creditors accountable for their egregious actions. Please see the attached file for what I am complaining about! ( list all accounts, inquiries and Pi that you couldn't put on the FTc report ). Please see 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 2025-10-14 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Trouble during payment process — Paying off the loan
Company: Mr. Cooper Group Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I paid off the loan on XX/XX/year>. The payoff amount the mortgage company sent over included an entire year of property taxes, insurance and other fees, which should have been refunded since the ownership of the property exchanged hands in late XXXX. The mortgage company limits the way you can contact them to resolve this issue. They do not have a way for you to speak to an agent, the only way to get a resolution is to submit a ticket online. I did that six months ago and I still have not received a response. The amount the mortgage company owes me is around {$7000.00}.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
The contrast between my consistent on-time payments for this account and the distress caused by the inaccurate late payment entry is stark. Maintaining punctuality has been my unwavering commitment, and this inconsistency is weighing heavily on my mental well-being, disrupting my sleep and peace of mind. With utmost respect, I urgently request the immediate correction of my account, stressing the urgency of this matter.

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 2025-10-14 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: WA

Complaint narrative:
Please fulfill your obligations under 15 U.S. Code 1681g and remove the disputed accounts.

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 2025-10-14 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:
To whom it may concern, I am writing to formally dispute the accounts reported on my consumer credit report, which are attributed to potential fraud or potential unauthorized activity, as indicated in the reference below : FCRA Section 604. I kindly request verifiable evidence bearing my signature/electronic signature. Please review this letter meticulously as it is submitted on my behalf. I have not authorized such actions, potentially constituting a violation of my consumer rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 604. I have previously contacted the relevant companies and have determined that these actions may have been undertaken without appropriate validation or original documentation from any of the reporting entities. Your prompt attention to this matter is greatly appreciated.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-14 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Rental debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged
Company: T.S. Holdings
State: KY

Complaint narrative:
Dear CFPB, I am writing in response to an alleged debt in the amount of {$220.00} ( originally {$190.00} ). I have formally disputed this debt when I first received a note in XXXX to the collections company ( Please see note attached ) and reached out to the manager of XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX via email at that time. 
I am submitting this complaint regarding a debt collection agency that is attempting to collect a debt that I do not owe. Despite calling them after only recently finding out that this was on my credit report ( XX/XX/XXXX ). I kindly explained my situation as the parent property management company that sent me to them, no longer exists. At the time, it looks like this was assigned, XX/XX/XXXX, I followed up with the management property via email dated XX/XX/XXXX, which I have provided within this letter. During the time that I moved out of XXXX XXXX, the parent property management company XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX also owned the complex that I moved to and stayed with for two years, XXXX Groves ( now called The Pines at XXXX ). I have recent documentation that I did not owe anything and nothing was rolled over into my account at the new complex The Pines at XXXX. 
The XXXX agency continues to pursue collection and has refused to remove the debt from my record and was extremely unprofessional, rude and was gaslighting me during the conversation as I was reading word for word the email sent to me in XXXX from the manager at XXXX XXXX. 
Details of the Issue : Debt Collector Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date of First Contact : XXXX Actions Taken by Collector : Continued collection attempts despite dispute Reporting to credit bureaus Refusal to validate debt Ignoring cease-and-desist request Supporting Documentation : I have attached the following : Proof that the debt is not mine ( e.g., creditor statement, payment history ) Credit report entries showing the debt Thank you for your assistance in protecting consumers from unfair and unlawful debt collection practices. 
Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-14 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am disputing inaccuracies on my credit report and requesting the immediate removal of specific accounts and items. These inaccuracies include unauthorized negative entries, incorrect addresses, and hard inquiries reported without my consent. These actions violate the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act ( FACTA ), particularly 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2, which requires consumer reporting agencies to block or delete information reported without written consent. You have failed to ensure maximum possible accuracy, as required under 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ). The reporting of unauthorized data also breaches 15 U.S.C. 1681b, which governs permissible purposes for obtaining and reporting consumer data. The inaccuracies have caused harm to my creditworthiness, and despite providing documentation, these errors remain uncorrected.

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 2025-10-14 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: 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 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 2025-10-14 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
It feels unjust that despite my consistent track record of on-time payments for this account, I find myself in this predicament. I urge you to rectify my account promptly to ensure its accurate representation.

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 2025-10-14 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
My report includes inquiries that I believe 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 response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-14 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
This letter serves as my final demand concerning the persistent and egregious inaccuracies on my credit report. Your ongoing failure to rectify these inaccuracies is severely harming my ability to obtain credit. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, any disputed item lacking proper evidence must be removed from my credit report immediately. 
Please be advised that your failure to respond with proper validation, failure to provide notice of my dispute to the credit bureaus, failure to notify me within XXXX days of initially reporting AND of re-reporting this account to the credit bureaus, as well as your persistent, malicious and frivolous collection activity, are all in violation of the FCRA : " Of course, if a dispute is received after a debt has been reported to a consumer reporting agency, the debt collector is obligated by Section 1692e ( 8 ) to inform the consumer reporting agency of the dispute. You also violated the FCRA 623. Responsibilities of furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies [ 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ] " ( 3 ) Duty to provide notice of dispute. If the completeness or accuracy of any information furnished by any person to any consumer reporting agency is disputed to such person by a consumer, the person may not furnish the information to any consumer reporting agency without notice that such information is disputed by the consumer. '' You are required to promptly DELETE all information which can not be verified. The law is very clear as to the Civil liability and the remedy available to me ( Section 616 & 617 ) if you fail to comply with Federal Law.

As Consumer by law Disputed Items below should be Deleted in my credit report Immediately!

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-14 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
Dear Experian I am writing to formally dispute the accuracy of certain information reported on my credit report under Section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. 
The specific information I am disputing is as follows : FRAUDULENT ACCOUNTS : XXXX  - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-14 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
Unauthorized Reporting of Accounts in Violation of 15 U.S.C. 1681b ( a ) and 1681s-2 I am submitting this complaint because one or more accounts are being reported on my credit profile without my authorization or any permissible purpose as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ).

Under 15 U.S.C. 1681b ( a ), a consumer reporting agency may only furnish or display information about a consumer if there is a legally permissible purpose or written authorization. I have never granted such authorization, nor do I have any open or existing relationship with the furnishers listed below. 
The following accounts have been reported on my credit report without authorization XX/XX/XXXX I have contacted TRANSUNION several times to request evidence of my consent or permissible purpose, but I have not received any documentation or clear response. 
This unauthorized reporting has caused significant harm to my credit standing, reducing my score and limiting my access to essential credit and housing opportunities.

I respectfully request that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau investigate this violation and compel the furnisher ( s ) and/or credit bureau ( s ) involved to : Provide documented proof of permissible purpose under 15 U.S.C. 1681b ( a ) ; and delete any information reported without suchauthorization.

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 2025-10-14 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 HARD INQUIRY IS INCORRECTLY ATTRIBUTED TO MY PROFILE

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