vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-22 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:
The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system.

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

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

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-22 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: NM

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute certain negative entries currently listed on my credit report. Despite multiple requests and the submission of all necessary supporting documents, these inaccuracies have not been properly addressed. My repeated follow-ups have been met with little to no action, and the continued presence of these errors has caused significant financial and emotional stress. 

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I have the legal right to an accurate and verifiable credit report. I am requesting that you take immediate and thorough steps to investigate and correct these items. Failure to resolve them in a timely manner would constitute a violation of my rights under federal 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 2025-07-22 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: AL

Complaint narrative:
I have submitted multiple formal dispute letters to Equifax Information Services LLC regarding inaccurate and unverifiable information on my credit report ( see attached copies ). Despite clear legal notice, [ bureau_name ] continues to willfully report inaccurate data in violation of FCRA XXXX XXXX. XXXX ( b ), XXXX, and FDCPA XXXX and XXXX. I have exhausted all attempts to resolve this matter directly with the credit bureau. I now request the CFPB to investigate and enforce compliance.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-22 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: NH

Complaint narrative:
I was a victim of identity theft. There are inquiries on my Experian and Transunion credit report that are fraudulent and do not belong to me. I've already filed an FTC report. The inquiries are 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 2025-07-22 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Bull City Financial Solutions, Inc
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
Please provide documentation that the following account belongs on my credit report and that my rights have not been violated. In compliance to 15 U.S. Code 1692e ( 6 ) Debt collectors are legally obligated to adhere to 15 U.S. Code 1692e ( 6 ), which forbids them from providing false information or insinuating inaccuracies about the nature, amount, or legal standing of a debt. It is against the law to make deceptive statements or misrepresentations concerning the debt being pursued for collection.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-22 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
You have reported inaccurate and unauthorized accounts on my credit report, which is a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( XXXX U.S. Code XXXX ) requiring a proper reinvestigation of disputed items, and XXXX ( 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 ( XXXX U.S. Code XXXX ) for deceptive and misleading reporting.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-22 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
I am filing this formal complaint under FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) requesting that [ EQUIFAX ] immediately block and permanently remove multiple fraudulent accounts [ Collections, Charge-Offs, Late Payments, and Hard Inquiries ] that were added to my credit report without my knowledge or authorization. These accounts are the direct result of fraudulent activity, not any legitimate consumer transaction, and I have provided a valid FTC Fraud Report ( Criminal Complaint # XXXX ) along with supporting documentation, including proof that my personal data was compromised in the Equifax data breach.

I am filing this FTC Identity Theft Affidavit to report one fraudulent account appearing on my consumer FICO Equifax credit report which I do not recognize as reported and which is the result of identity theft and fraud. This fraudulent account consists of a collection opened at XXXX XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/year> under the account number XXXX. This account has resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. I demand that the aforementioned fraudulent items be removed from each of my consumer credit reports and that all collection activity related to said items cease pursuant to my rights within the FCRA and FDCPA laws.

It is the credit bureaus legal obligation under the FCRA to review and block fraudulent, inaccurate, or incomplete information from a consumers file within four ( 4 ) business days of receiving proper documentation. I am demanding the immediate removal of all fraudulent items, a stop to all related collection activity, and confirmation that this dispute has been escalated for manual investigation, not automated processing. Failure to act in accordance with federal law may result in further legal action to protect my consumer rights.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-22 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — Store credit card
Issue: Struggling to pay your bill — Credit card company won't work with you while you're going through financial hardship
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: CO

Complaint narrative:
I am filing this complaint regarding a CareCredit ( SYNCB ) account that has been incorrectly reported as a charge-off on my credit report. 

I experienced a serious medical hardship in 2023 I broke my ankle and required XXXX, which left me unable to work for over 6 months. During that time, I reached out to CareCredit/Synchrony to explain my medical situation and ask for accommodations, such as a temporary payment pause or hardship assistance. 

Despite my attempts to communicate and resolve the issue, the account was later reported as charged off, and now shows XXXX potentially negative months and over 100 % credit utilization ( {$1400.00} balance on a {$1000.00} limit ). 

I have already sent two dispute letters to the credit bureaus, along with proof of my communication with CareCredit and medical documentation. However, the negative information has not been removed or updated to reflect my situation fairly.

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 2025-07-22 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: MS

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 2025-07-22 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: MS

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 response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-22 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to have the following information removed from my credit file, the items that I need deleted are going to be attached in a word document. I am a victim of identity theft. I have multiple accounts and inquiries that I DID NOT apply for listed on my credit report. I ask that these items be deleted so my credit report will only show accurate information. I reported the theft of my identity to the Federal Trade Commission and have enclosed copies of the report. I would like these items deleted from my credit report as soon as possible. Please block this information from my credit report, pursuant to section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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 2025-07-22 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
This is a follow-up to my previous written dispute regarding fraudulent accounts and inquiries appearing on my consumer report. Per FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), you are required to block all information resulting from identity theft within four business days of receipt. 
The following accounts and inquiries do NOT belong to me and were obtained fraudulently without my consent : ACCOUNTS : XXXX XXXX  - Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/year>, Balance : {$0.00} INQUIRIES : XXXX XXXX  Date : XXXX XX/XX/year> Date : 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 2025-07-22 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: OK

Complaint narrative:
I have submitted multiple formal dispute letters to Equifax Information Services LLC regarding inaccurate and unverifiable information on my credit report ( see attached copies ). Despite clear legal notice, Equifax Information Services LLC continues to willfully report inaccurate data in violation of FCRA 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ), 1681i, and FDCPA 1692e and 1692f. I have exhausted all attempts to resolve this matter directly with the credit bureau. I now request the CFPB to investigate and enforce compliance.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-22 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: GA

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 XXXX XXXX XXXX. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX section XXXX A. XXXX I have the right to privacy. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX Section XXXX A Section XXXX : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions XXXX U.S.C XXXX. ( a ) ( XXXX ) XXXX States : no consumer reporting agency XXXX make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than XXXX years. 

XXXX XXXX. XXXX ( A ) ( XXXX ) 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 response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-22 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: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute and lodge a complaint regarding a lawsuit filed against me by Midland Credit Management , Inc. for an alleged debt originally owed to XXXX XXXX. I was recently served notice of this suit ; however, I must bring to your attention that this debt is time-barred under XXXX XXXX XXXX The court date is XX/XX/XXXX and case number is XXXX in XXXX XXXX XXXX Texas XXXX 

According to my records, the last payment on this account was made in XXXX, and no further payments or written acknowledgments have occurred since that time. Under the XXXX Civil Practice and Remedies Code 16.004, the statute of limitations for collecting most consumer debtsincluding credit card debtis four years. That statute of limitations period has clearly expired. 

Pursuing legal action on a time-barred debt may constitute a violation of both the Texas Debt Collection Act ( TDCA ) and the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), which prohibit deceptive, unfair, or abusive debt collection practices. Filing or threatening a lawsuit on a debt that is past the legal statute of limitations can be considered a deceptive act under these laws. 

I demand that you immediately dismiss this lawsuit and cease all further collection efforts on this debt. Please also update your records to reflect that this debt is unenforceable by law and provide written confirmation that the case has been dismissed. 

If this matter is not resolved promptly, in addition to the complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ), I will contact the Texas Office of the Attorney General, and consider legal action to protect my rights under state and federal law.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-22 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
This is a follow-up to my previous written dispute regarding fraudulent accounts and inquiries appearing on my consumer report. Per FCRA XXXX ( XXXX U.S.C. XXXX ), you are required to block all information resulting from identity theft within XXXX business days of receipt. 
The following accounts and inquiries do NOT belong to me and were obtained fraudulently without my consent : ACCOUNTS : XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/year>, Balance : {$2900.00}

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 2025-07-22 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Exeter Finance, LLC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
Please see attached I am disputing an auto loan account from Exeter Finance LLC that is reporting on my Experian credit report. I never gave written authorization or consent for them to report or access my credit information, which violates XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX of the FCRA. I already attempted to resolve this directly with XXXX, but I was unable to submit the dispute due to system limitations. I request that this account be investigated and removed if no valid authorization exists.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-22 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: CO

Complaint narrative:
To Whom It May Concern : I am submitting this complaint regarding Equifax 's failure to properly investigate my consumer report dispute, in direct violation of their obligations under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). On XX/XX/year>, I filed a formal dispute with Equifax to correct fraudulent and inaccurate information appearing on my consumer report. Instead of conducting a proper investigation, Equifax responded with a stall letter that neither addressed my dispute nor took steps to resolve the inaccuracies. 

I am aware that the CFPB has recently filed a lawsuit against Equifax for these very same practices namely, their systemic failure to properly investigate consumer disputes. I am a direct victim of this misconduct. 

As a XXXX  XXXX  who suffers from XXXX, this experience has been extremely stressful and emotionally triggering. I am currently in the process of closing on a mortgage, and I am under strict time constraints with only XXXX week remaining to finalize my home purchase. XXXX refusal to lawfully process my dispute is putting my homeownership at serious risk, compounding my stress and potentially causing irreparable harm to my financial future. 

I respectfully request that the CFPB take immediate action to ensure Equifax fully complies with the FCRA, properly investigates my dispute without further delay, and removes the fraudulent and inaccurate items from my consumer report. I also request that Equifax be held accountable for the injury and distress they have caused. 

I am attaching supporting documents, including copies of my dispute submission and XXXX stall letter, should you require further evidence of their noncompliance. 

Thank you for your immediate attention to this urgent matter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-22 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am filing a complaint regarding inaccurate reporting of delinquency on XXXX accounts with XXXX XXXX XXXX. Both accounts were paid and closed, yet Experian is reporting multiple XXXX late payments, which appear to be stacked inconsistently, particularly in the months leading up to the charge-off. 

For account ending in XXXX, the history shows XXXX lates in XXXX, XXXX, and XX/XX/year>, which is inaccurate since delinquency is cumulative and should progress monthly ( XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, etc. ), not maintain XXXX  days for XXXX consecutive months. 
For account ending in XXXX, there are XXXX consecutive months of XXXX lates ( XXXX 2023 ) prior to charge-off, which again does not follow FCRA standards. 
XXXX. Revolving Account ending in XXXX This account is marked as Charged off as bad debt with a {$140.00} balance, but no payment history is shown at all. 
There is no timeline of missed payments, partial payments, or final resolution, making the charge-off unverifiable and questionable. Without supporting payment history, this negative entry should not be allowed to remain. 



Additionally, both accounts fail to reflect a proper payment history prior to delinquency and charge-off. I am requesting that the CFPB investigate this with XXXX XXXX XXXX and ensure accurate reporting in compliance with the FCRA.

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