vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-18 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am addressing the issue with regarding the noncompliance. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not. As per the Fair Credit Reporting Act, particularly under 15 U.S.C. 1681n, there exists statutory civil liability for willful noncompliance. This provision stipulates that any person who willfully fails to comply with consumer protection requirements may be liable to the affected consumer for damages, including potential punitive measures and reimbursement of legal costs. This underscores the importance of addressing and rectifying this matter promptly and responsibly.

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 2025-07-18 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
I have identified serious billing errors under 15 U.S. CXXXXe XXXX ( b ) on my credit report, including unverified late payment marks and the creditor 's failure to accurately reflect payments and credits. Despite my prior formal request for evidence substantiating these late marks, the creditor has failed to provide any legally required proof of investigation or verification. Furthermore, the creditor did not issue a proper billing statement at least XXXX days before the due date, as mandated by law, rendering any late payment reporting invalid. This blatant disregard for accurate reporting is unacceptable. I demand that these inaccuracies be immediately corrected by updating the items to 'Paid as Agreed ' or removing them entirely from my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-18 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
as permitted under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681i, and to notify you that I am a confirmed victim of identity theft, connected to the Equifax data breach of XXXX, which exposed the personal and financial data of over 140 million Americans including mine. 

I did not authorize or initiate the alleged account referenced above, nor have I had any business dealings with. This item is the result of fraudulent activity, and I am demanding an immediate investigation and removal of the account in question. 

In accordance with my rights under 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2, I am requesting that this fraudulent account be : my information was exposed in equifax data breach as a result the current inquires and accounts are fraud from someone using my info that was exposed as a result of the equifax data breach THEY ARE A RESULT OF FRAUD AND NEED TO BE DELETED ASAP XXXXXXXX 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 Blocked from my credit report, Investigated within 30 days as required by federal law, and Removed from all consumer reporting agencies to which you have reported it. 
Furthermore, if you are a debt collector, this letter also serves as a formal dispute and request for validation under the FDCPA, 15 U.S.C. 1692g. Until validation is provided, you are required to cease all collection activity including reporting to credit bureaus.

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 2025-07-18 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
as permitted under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681i, and to notify you that I am a confirmed victim of identity theft, connected to the Equifax data breach of XXXX, which exposed the personal and financial data of over 140 million Americans including mine. 

I did not authorize or initiate the alleged account referenced above, nor have I had any business dealings with. This item is the result of fraudulent activity, and I am demanding an immediate investigation and removal of the account in question. 

In accordance with my rights under 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2, I am requesting that this fraudulent account be : my information was exposed in equifax data breach as a result the current inquires and accounts are fraud from someone using my info that was exposed as a result of the equifax data breach THEY ARE A RESULT OF FRAUD AND NEED TO BE DELETED ASAP XXXXXXXX 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 Blocked from my credit report, Investigated within 30 days as required by federal law, and Removed from all consumer reporting agencies to which you have reported it. 
Furthermore, if you are a debt collector, this letter also serves as a formal dispute and request for validation under the FDCPA, 15 U.S.C. 1692g. Until validation is provided, you are required to cease all collection activity including reporting to credit bureaus.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-18 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: MO

Complaint narrative:
Hello, I am writing to delete the following information on my credit report. The following items are listed in the report. I am a victim of identity theft. The charges made on the account were not mine. The items need to be deleted as they are inaccurate items on my credit report. The theft of my identity was reported to the federal Trade Commission.

Also, I have an enclosed copy of the Federal Trade Commission identity theft affidavit.

Please find it in your best interest to delete the items I would like to emphasize the following legal obligations under the FCRA : Under 1681b, a consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report only under specific circumstances, including " In response to the order of a court having jurisdiction to issue such an order, or a subpoena issued in connection with proceedings before a Federal grand jury. '' This provision strictly limits when my consumer report can be furnished, and I do not believe any of these circumstances apply in this case.

Under 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), credit bureaus must conduct a " reasonable reinvestigation '' upon receiving notice of a consumer dispute. I am formally notifying you of this dispute, and I expect a thorough and reasonable reinvestigation of all items I've identified. 
15 U.S. Code 1681b outlines the permissible purposes of consumer reports, including conditions for furnishing and using consumer reports for employment purposes. I do not believe any of these permissible purposes apply to the disputed items on my report.

15 U.S. Code $ 1681c-2 a consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of any. 
information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt.

15 U.S. Code 1681 Section B ( i ) - Requirements relating to reinsertion of previously deleted material - If a consumer reporting agency removes information from someone's credit file based on the requirements in the preceding section ( A ), the agency can not re-add or reinsert that previously deleted information back into the person 's file unless the entity that originally provided that information certifies that it is complete and accurate.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-18 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I am updating a late payment that is currently being reported on my credit report as " open '' or unresolved. This entry is inaccurate and misleading. I have either already resolved the payment, or I was never late as claimed. The continued reporting of this item as open and delinquent is a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), particularly 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ), which requires consumer reporting agencies to maintain maximum possible accuracy of the information they report.

This misreporting has negatively impacted my credit score and may hinder my ability to obtain credit or employment. I am requesting an immediate investigation into this matter, as well as a correction or deletion of the inaccurate late payment record if it can not be verified.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-18 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:
I am a victim of XXXX. The information listed below, which appears on my credit report, is the result of that 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-18 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am reporting identity theft involving a fraudulent Citibank account from XXXX that was later purchased by XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ). I was only XXXX XXXX XXXX when this account was opened using my stolen personal information and a false date of birth ( XX/XX/XXXX ) that had been incorrectly reported on my credit file. The original account ( ending in XXXX ) was sold to XXXX, who is now attempting to collect {$12000.00} under XXXX  Account # XXXX. 

I have already filed two CFPB complaints ( Case # XXXX and # XXXX ). XXXX responded that they would stop reporting and offered to assist in clearing my record if I submitted a police report or FTC affidavit. I complied fully and sent a certified dispute package with : Identity Theft Affidavit from XXXX Police Report # XXXX Formal cover letter I have photographic proof of certified mail and requested return receipt. Despite honoring everything XXXX asked for, they have not confirmed account closure, and are still attempting to collect. This is a violation of my rights under federal law and clear mishandling of a documented identity theft case.

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 2025-07-18 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of identity theft and have found unauthorized accounts and inquiries on my credit report. 

Under Section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I request the removal of these fraudulent items. Attached are the list of disputed entries and my FTC Identity Theft Report. 

Please confirm once the information has been removed.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-18 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I am submitting this formal complaint to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) regarding numerous unauthorized credit inquiries that have appeared on my credit report Experian. I am the victim of identity theft, and I am requesting immediate investigation and action under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and other applicable laws. 
I recently reviewed my credit reports and found several hard inquiries that I did not authorize. These inquiries were made by financial institutions and companies with which I have no current or prior relationship. I have reason to believe that these inquiries are a direct result of identity theft. 
Unauthorized Inquiries : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX In accordance with 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2, I have filed an identity theft report, which includes a formal complaint and supporting documentation, such as a police report or an FTC Identity Theft Report. Under this statute, credit reporting agencies are required to block any information resulting from identity theft within four ( 4 ) business days of receiving proper documentation. 
The following legal provisions have been violated in relation to these unauthorized credit inquiries : 15 U.S.C. 1681b ( c ) Permissible Purpose : Credit inquiries must be made only with the consumers authorization or for a legitimate business purpose. These inquiries were made without my knowledge or consent.

15 U.S.C. 1681c-1 ( a ) ( 2 ) Fraud Alerts : I have placed a fraud alert on my credit file, and creditors must take reasonable steps to verify identity before extending credit. These inquiries indicate a failure to comply.

15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 Blocking of information resulting from identity theft : The credit reporting agencies have failed to block or investigate the unauthorized inquiries despite being informed of the theft.

15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) Duty to reinvestigate : The credit bureaus are obligated to conduct a reinvestigation upon notice of a dispute, which they have failed to do regarding these inquiries.

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 2025-07-18 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
Please assist me in launching an investigation into these accounts, which are currently being misreported on my credit report. In accordance with USC 1681g, I am submitting a formal request for their removal within 15 days. All relevant documentation is enclosed for your evaluation. It is also important to note that the reported details vary and are inaccurate across the credit bureaus.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-18 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
Hello, I am writing to delete the following information on my credit report. The following items are listed in the report. I am a victim of identity theft. The charges made on the account were not mine. The items need to be deleted as they are inaccurate items on my credit report. The theft of my identity was reported to the federal Trade Commission. 
Also, I have an enclosed copy of the Federal Trade Commission identity theft affidavit. 
Please find it in your best interest to delete the items I would like to emphasize the following legal obligations under the FCRA : Under XXXX, a consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report only under specific circumstances, including " In response to the order of a court having jurisdiction to issue such an order, or a subpoena issued in connection with proceedings before a Federal grand jury. '' This provision strictly limits when my consumer report can be furnished, and I do not believe any of these circumstances apply in this case. 
Under 15 U.S.C. XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ) ( A ), credit bureaus must conduct a " reasonable reinvestigation '' upon receiving notice of a consumer dispute. I am formally notifying you of this dispute, and I expect a thorough and reasonable reinvestigation of all items I've identified. 
15 U.S. Code XXXXb outlines the permissible purposes of consumer reports, including conditions for furnishing and using consumer reports for employment purposes. I do not believe any of these permissible purposes apply to the disputed items on my report. 
15 U.S. CXXXXe XXXX XXXXXXXX a consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of any. 
information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than XXXX business days after the date of receipt. 
15 U.S. CXXXXe XXXX Section XXXX ( XXXX ) - Requirements relating to reinsertion of previously deleted material - If a consumer reporting agency removes information from someone's credit file based on the requirements in the preceding section ( XXXX ), the agency can not re-add or reinsert that previously deleted information back into the person 's file unless the entity that originally provided that information certifies that it is complete and accurate.

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 2025-07-18 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: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am filing this complaint because a collection agency is reporting inaccurate information on my credit report. I have disputed the account and requested validation from the debt collector, but they failed to provide proper documentation proving that the debt is valid and that I am legally responsible for it. Despite this, the agency continues to report the account to the credit bureaus. 
This is a violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) and the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), which require that all information reported to credit bureaus be accurate and verifiable. I am requesting that this collection account be removed from my credit reports and that the collection agency cease all reporting and communication until the debt is properly validated. 
XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$570.00} XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$1500.00} XXXX  ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$1400.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-18 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: CL Holdings LLC
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am filing this complaint because a collection agency is reporting inaccurate information on my credit report. I have disputed the account and requested validation from the debt collector, but they failed to provide proper documentation proving that the debt is valid and that I am legally responsible for it. Despite this, the agency continues to report the account to the credit bureaus. 
This is a violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) and the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), which require that all information reported to credit bureaus be accurate and verifiable. I am requesting that this collection account be removed from my credit reports and that the collection agency cease all reporting and communication until the debt is properly validated. 
XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$570.00} XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$1500.00} XXXX  ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$1400.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-18 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:
I do not recognize the aforementioned accounts, collections, or XXXX  inquiries as reported. The aforementioned accounts, collections, and XXXX  inquiries appearing on my consumer credit report maintained by you were not opened, made, or initiated by me. All of the aforementioned accounts, collections, and XXXX  inquiries are the 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 2025-07-18 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: AL

Complaint narrative:
I do not recognize the aforementioned accounts, collections, or XXXX  inquiries as reported. The aforementioned accounts, collections, and XXXX  inquiries appearing on my consumer credit report maintained by you were not opened, made, or initiated by me. All of the aforementioned accounts, collections, and XXXX  inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-18 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
I have a goal of getting a house as soon as possible but the stuff on my credit report will really put me in trouble. This is XXXX XXXX do not refute my complaint by stating that I filed this by some other means than myself. There is no third party involved. The stuff on my credit report is wrong and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports I never gave any written consent to report anything on my consumer reports no consent is fraud. Please take necessary actions for my complaint, Ive been very patient on 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