vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-06 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: KS

Complaint narrative:
Consumer Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX, Consumer Social Security Number : XXXX, Consumer Date of Birth : XX/XX/XXXX, Contents of Complaint : This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the TransUnion credit reporting agency , block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurate, and false information consists of a personal credit card account opened at XXXX XXXX  on XX/XX/XXXX under the account number XXXX. The aforementioned account is the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint # XXXX as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. I request, pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), that the TransUnion credit reporting agency block all of the accounts, collections, and hard inquiries identified in this CFPB complaint from my consumer credit file within 4 business days of receiving said complaint. I request that all written confirmation regarding this CFPB complaint be sent to me via email to the email address 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 2025-08-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
In XX/XX/XXXX, I co signed for someone. The person that I had co signed for became sick with multiple XXXX  ( XXXX  XXXX ) at that time of signing, not I or that person knew that they was ill. I came down with XXXX  it left having to draw XXXX XXXX The car was voluntarily given back. It was put on both of our credit. In XXXX it was taken off my and then put back on in XXXX. I call the company and even written the company. I told them I am drawing XXXX XXXX XXXX  monthly and I can not efford it and they up the amount from {$10000.00} to over {$12000.00}. They are harrassing me, They have my wrong date of birth. They got a write off on their taxes and did not send me a 1099-c. Write off/ charge off is on the report. I want this off my credit report. Could you please help me.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-06 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:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you -- credit reporting agency, block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. 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!

All of the aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint FTC Report Number : XXXX as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of my government issued ID as well as mail showing proof of address. So, there shouldnt be no confusion or stall tactics on your end. I have maintained a careful record of my communications with you for the purpose of filing a complaint with the FTC should you continue in your non-compliance.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-06 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:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you -- credit reporting agency, block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. 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!

All of the aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint FTC Report Number : XXXX as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of my government issued ID as well as mail showing proof of address. So, there shouldnt be no confusion or stall tactics on your end. I have maintained a careful record of my communications with you for the purpose of filing a complaint with the FTC should you continue in your non-compliance.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-06 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:
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 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 response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-06 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:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX SSN : XXXX XXXX : XX/XX/XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX TransUnion Consumer Solutions XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, PA XXXX Subject : Formal Dispute of Inaccurate Public Record XXXX XXXX XXXX RE : Public Record Reference # XXXX To Whom It May Concern, This letter serves as a formal dispute under my rights granted by the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681i regarding the XXXX XXXX XXXX reported on my TransUnion credit report. 

After thoroughly reviewing my report, I have identified serious issues regarding the accuracy and verification of this public record. The entry currently reflects the following : Type : XXXX XXXX XXXX Status : XXXX Date Filed : XX/XX/XXXX Closing Date : XX/XX/XXXX Court : XXXX. XXXX XXXXXXXX Reference # : XXXX Identified Discrepancies : No Court Record or Docket Match : I have verified through XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) that no case with the listed reference number or format exists. This raises concerns that TransUnion may have relied on a third-party vendor, not the official court. 
Lack of Proper Verification : Under FCRA 609 ( a ) ( 1 ), I am demanding full disclosure of the following : The source of this bankruptcy entry The name and contact info of the individual or system that verified it A copy of the official discharge documents used for verification Proof that TransUnion obtained this information directly from XXXX, not XXXX, XXXX, or another vendor Misreporting or Fabrication of Case Number : The case number shown does not match any format standard under federal XXXX filings. This may be a violation of XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) for maximum accuracy and Metro 2 compliance. 
Legal Request for Verification or Removal : If TransUnion can not fully verify this public record by obtaining and providing : The original court docket The official discharge paperwork The full verification audit trail ... then I am demanding that you permanently delete this public record from my file per FCRA 611 ( a ). 
Failure to comply will result in : Filing a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) Filing a formal complaint with the FTC Potential legal action for willful noncompliance under FCRA 616 and 617 Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Please respond within the XXXX dispute window with the requested verification or confirmation of deletion. 
Sincerely, 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-06 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 CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you -- credit reporting agency, block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within XXXX business days of you receiving this complaint. I am concerned about the validity and accuracy of your recent investigation of these accounts that are reporting on my credit report. Last month I requested an investigation because I felt the item was not being reported legally. A couple of days ago I received a letter stating that you have ceased investigation of my credit reports because, in your opinion, you believe that I have used a third party credit repair agency. Not only do I believe this to be a stall tactic on your part to grant you an additional XXXX  days to comply with my original request, but I believe it to be a blatant violation of the FCRA. 

I have attached a copy of my government issued ID as well as mail showing proof of address. So, there shouldnt be any confusion or stall tactics on your end. I have maintained a careful record of my communications with you for the purpose of filing a complaint with the FTC should you continue in your non-compliance.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-06 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:
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 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 response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute the late payment entries currently listed on my credit report. I have repeatedly attempted to have these discrepancies reviewed and corrected, yet no significant action has been taken. Despite submitting all required documentation and following up multiple times, the inaccuracies remain unresolved. 
This prolonged issue has caused ongoing financial strain and has negatively affected both my credit standing and overall well-being. The process of addressing these errors has been not only frustrating but also mentally and emotionally exhausting. 
Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I have the legal right to a credit report that accurately reflects my financial history. This includes the timely correction or removal of outdated, incorrect, or unverifiable information. I am therefore urging your office to take immediate and appropriate action to update or delete the reported late payment entries in question.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-06 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am disputing the accuracy and completeness of the XXXX XXXX XXXX  ( XXXX ), XXXX. account reporting on my credit file. The tradeline reflects materially inaccurate information, including a misreported charge-off balance, inconsistent delinquency status updates, and the failure to mark the account as disputed as required by federal law. I have requested full accounting records, ownership verification, and securitization details to determine whether XXXX XXXX retains lawful authority to report or collect on this account. Their continued reporting without providing such documentation may constitute violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and other consumer protection laws.

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 2025-08-06 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am disputing the accuracy and completeness of the XXXX XXXX XXXX  ( XXXX ), XXXX. account reporting on my credit file. The tradeline reflects materially inaccurate information, including a misreported charge-off balance, inconsistent delinquency status updates, and the failure to mark the account as disputed as required by federal law. I have requested full accounting records, ownership verification, and securitization details to determine whether XXXX XXXX retains lawful authority to report or collect on this account. Their continued reporting without providing such documentation may constitute violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and other consumer protection laws.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-06 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:
I am filing a formal complaint because there is inaccurate and/or unverifiable information being reported on my credit report by a consumer reporting agency. I recently obtained a copy of my credit report and found one or more accounts that either do not belong to me, are reported inaccurately, or have already been paid in full.

I submitted a written dispute directly to the credit reporting agency under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically citing violations of 1681e ( b ) for failing to ensure maximum accuracy, and 1681i for not conducting a reasonable reinvestigation within the 30-day timeframe. 

Despite my demand, the inaccurate information remains on my report, and I have not received sufficient verification or documentation ( such as a signed contract or complete payment history ) to justify the continued reporting of the disputed account. I believe this reflects willful non-compliance with the FCRA and is causing me harm.

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 2025-08-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Other features, terms, or problems — Other problem
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: WA

Complaint narrative:
Subject : XXXX XXXX XXXX American Express - Urgent Review Needed To Whom It May Concern, I am formally filing a complaint against American Express for engaging in practices that I believe constitute algorithmic financial extortion and unfair treatment of long-term customers. Despite multiple attempts to resolve this issue directly, American Express has refused to reinstate my credit limits, originally reduced based on opaque, AI-driven decision-making processes disguised as regulatory compliance. 

Here is the email I received, on the evening of my birthday DEMANDING I pay over {$1700.00} within a couple of days or my credit limits. This is algorithmic extortion based on arbitrary rules that violate my rights. 

" We're currently conducting a periodic review of your account What this means As a responsible lender, were always monitoring our Card Members accounts. Based on what we know about your payment history, including payments made in relation to your current debt with American Express, as well as your credit scores and other credit bureau information, your account is being reviewed for a possible limit reduction. 

What you can do Make a payment towards your balance to maintain your current limit we wont take the action stated above if you make a payment of {$1700.00} by XX/XX/year>. '' I found this email so bizarre that I thought it must be some kind of hack or phishing attempt so I ignored it, only to find later that my credit limits had been slashed without so much as a phone call or follow-up. 

Their practices are not only predatory but also set a dangerous precedent for consumer rights, amplifying economic inequality and systematically undermining financial stability for American consumers. 

I request an immediate investigation into American Express 's AI-driven decision processes and demand transparency and accountability. I urge prompt action to rectify this matter, restore my credit limits, and hold American Express accountable for unfair consumer practices. 

Thank you for addressing this serious issue swiftly. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation