vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-26 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:
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 response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-26 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: DC

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 2025-05-26 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Company: Spring Oaks Capital, LLC
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute the following item ( s ) in my credit report, as provided to me by your agency. I am requesting an immediate investigation of this/these inaccurate or incomplete entry ( ies ) as provided for under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S. Code 1681i.

According to 15 U.S.C. 1681i, you are required to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation of any disputed information within 30 days of receiving a dispute from a consumer. If the information can not be verified, it must be deleted from the credit report. Please provide me with written confirmation of your reinvestigation results, including an updated copy of my credit report. If you are unable to verify the disputed information, I request that it be removed promptly fren my credit file. 
This letter serves as a formal notice that I dispute the validity of the alleged debt/account listed below and request that you immediately cease all communication with me regarding this matter. 
If you continue to report this account without proper verification, or if you continue to contact me after receiving this cease and desist notice, you will be in violation of federal law and I will not hesitate to report such violations.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-26 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:
This is a formal request for the removal of fraudulent accounts that appeared after a data breach. Pursuant to Section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ( a ) ), block and delete these accounts within 4 days : Also, would like to have all addresses and names REMOVED from my credit report, except for my only name and address listed below : Name : XXXX XXXX Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX Please delete and block the following accounts from my credit report Accounts XXXX  - Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/year>, Balance : {$00.00}

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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-26 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:
I am writing to formally dispute several unauthorized hard inquiries that appear on my credit report. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681b, a consumer reporting agency may only furnish a consumer report to a third party under specific permissible purposessuch as a firm offer of credit initiated by me, employment screening with written consent, or other legitimate business needs authorized by law. 

I have not applied for credit or authorized the following entities to access my credit file : XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Because I did not initiate or authorize these inquiries, and no permissible purpose under 1681b exists for their presence, I am requesting the immediate removal of these inquiries from my credit report.

Please investigate this matter and provide written confirmation of the results within the 30-day timeframe as required under the FCRA.

Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-26 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
As a result of a data breach, my credit report now contains fraudulent accounts. In accordance with Section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ( a ) ), I am requesting they be blocked and removed within 4 days : Also, would like to have all addresses and names REMOVED from my credit report, except for my only name and address listed below : Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Q XXXX XXXX XXXX FL XXXX Please delete and block the following accounts from my credit report 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 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 2025-05-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Advertising and marketing, including promotional offers — Didn't receive advertised or promotional terms
Company: Credit Karma, LLC
State: WA

Complaint narrative:
Received letters and recommendations of 100 % approval odds of credit card or loan for debt consolidation. Upon application, my credit score went down and no approval was granted.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-26 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute several hard inquiries listed on my credit report that I do not recognize and did not authorize.

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. 1681b, a consumer reporting agency may only furnish a credit report to a third party with a permissible purpose, such as in connection with a credit application or with my explicit consent. I have not applied for credit with the companies listed below and therefore believe these inquiries were made without a valid legal basis : 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 As no permissible purpose exists for these inquiries under 1681b, I am requesting their immediate removal from my credit report. Please conduct a reinvestigation into these entries and provide written confirmation of your findings and actions taken within the required 30-day period.

Thank you for your prompt attention to 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 2025-05-26 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly — Talked to a third-party about your debt
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
XXXX agencies have contacted other people in regards to me- my daughter, me ex husband, my father. They call me multiple times a day. My rights have been violated.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-26 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
My credit file has been compromised as a result of a data breach, causing fraudulent accounts to be listed. Under Section 605B of the FCRA ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ( a ) ), I demand these accounts be blocked and removed within 4 days : Also, would like to have all addresses and names REMOVED from my credit report, except for my only name and address listed below : Name : XXXX XXXX Address XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX TX XXXX XXXX delete and block the following accounts from my credit report XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$580.00} XXXX  - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$320.00} XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXX * XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$2200.00} XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00} XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$2500.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$2500.00} Inquiries XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-26 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:
My credit file has been compromised as a result of a data breach, causing fraudulent accounts to be listed. Under Section 605B of the FCRA ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ( a ) ), I demand these accounts be blocked and removed within 4 days : Also, would like to have all addresses and names REMOVED from my credit report, except for my only name and address listed below : Name : XXXX XXXX Address XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX TX XXXX XXXX delete and block the following accounts from my credit report XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$580.00} XXXX  - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$320.00} XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXX * XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$2200.00} XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00} XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$2500.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$2500.00} Inquiries XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-26 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
Im filing this complaint to address serious errors on my credit report. Accounts that dont belong to me have been mixed into my file, likely due to reporting issue and mistaken identity. This false information is damaging my credit and raising major concerns, especially as I continue to deal with the fallout from identity theft. This is a direct violation of my rights as a consumer and has harmed my financial reputation.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-26 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: MN

Complaint narrative:
Im writing to dispute an account from your company thats showing up on my credit report. Let me be absolutely clear : I did not open this account, I never authorized it, and I have XXXX affiliation with your company. This account was added without my knowledge or consent, and its wrongfully impacting my credit. I take the accuracy of my credit file very seriously, and I will not accept false or fraudulent information being reported under my name.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-26 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:
I reported to TransUnion that I was a victim of a data breach, XX/XX/year> my credit was fair to good before this issue occurred. Ive tried to no avail for them to remove all those negative items from my report where accounts were opened and my bank accounts were compromised. It has now been 2 years and still no resolution with TransUnion, Experian or Equifax. You all were my only source and Im grateful that the CFPB was created and still exist.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-26 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:
I reported to TransUnion that I was a victim of a data breach, XX/XX/year> my credit was fair to good before this issue occurred. Ive tried to no avail for them to remove all those negative items from my report where accounts were opened and my bank accounts were compromised. It has now been 2 years and still no resolution with TransUnion, Experian or Equifax. You all were my only source and Im grateful that the CFPB was created and still exist.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-26 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
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 on my credit report remain unresolved. This prolonged issue has led to ongoing financial strain and has severely impacted my well-being. The process of addressing these errors has been both frustrating and mentally exhausting. 

According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I am entitled to a credit report that accurately reflects my financial history, including the timely correction or removal of any outdated or incorrect information. I am urging you to take immediate action to either update or delete the reported late payment entries. Continued failure to act would be a direct violation of my rights under federal law. 

I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and expect a timely resolution.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-26 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:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The list of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy & confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 

XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  HAS VIOLATED MY RIGHTS.

15 U.S.C. 1681 SECTION 602A STATES i HAVE THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY 15 USC 1681 SECTION 604A SECTION 2 : STATES A CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY CAN NOT FURNISH A ACCOUNT WITHOUT MY WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS.

15 USC 1681C. ( A ) ( 5 ) SECTION STATES NO CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY MAY MAKE ANY CONSUMER REPORTS CONTAINING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS OF INFORMATION ANY OTHER ADVERSE ITEM OF INFORMATION, OTHER THAN RECORDS OF CONVICTIONS OF CRIME WHICH ANTEDATES THE REPORT BY MORE THAN SEVEN YEARS.

15USC 1681S-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A PERSON SHALL NOT FURNISH ANY INFORMATION RELATING TO A CONSUMER TO ANY CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY IF THE PERSON KNOWS OR HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE THAT THE INFORMATION IS INACCURATE

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-26 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: SC

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

XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  HAS VIOLATED MY RIGHTS.

15 U.S.C. 1681 SECTION 602A STATES i HAVE THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY 15 USC 1681 SECTION 604A SECTION 2 : STATES A CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY CAN NOT FURNISH A ACCOUNT WITHOUT MY WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS.

15 USC 1681C. ( A ) ( 5 ) SECTION STATES NO CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY MAY MAKE ANY CONSUMER REPORTS CONTAINING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS OF INFORMATION ANY OTHER ADVERSE ITEM OF INFORMATION, OTHER THAN RECORDS OF CONVICTIONS OF CRIME WHICH ANTEDATES THE REPORT BY MORE THAN SEVEN YEARS.

15USC 1681S-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A PERSON SHALL NOT FURNISH ANY INFORMATION RELATING TO A CONSUMER TO ANY CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY IF THE PERSON KNOWS OR HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE THAT THE INFORMATION IS INACCURATE

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-26 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15. U. S. C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the credit reporting agencys block the information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft, and fraud within four business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurate and false information consist of personal credit card accounts, auto loans, personal loans and open end unsecured consumer accounts. These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. Ive attached a list of the hard inquiries in question as well as a copy of the consumer FICO credit report maintained by you which shows the said fraudulent items. I do not recognize these accounts, collections and hard inquiries as reported. The aforementioned accounts, collections and hard inquiries appearing on my consumer credit report maintained by you were not opened, made or initiated by me. All of the said accounts, collections and hard inquiries are a result of identity theft, and fraud. I have attached a copy of the FTC identity theft criminal complaint as proof from the US federal trade commission that all of the aforementioned, consumer credit accounts, collections and hard inquiries are in fact a result of identity, theft, and fraud.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation