vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-08 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
This formal complaint concerns unauthorized inquiries appearing on my credit report, made without my consent and lacking a permissible purpose under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). These inquiries are negatively impacting my credit profile and do not meet the FCRAs requirements for accessing a consumers credit report without express authorization. 
Details of Disputed Inquiries : The following inquiries are disputed, as verified by the creditors, who confirmed they were conducted without my knowledge or authorization : XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX TransUnion XXXX ) XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XX/XX/XXXX TransUnion XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XX/XX/XXXX TransUnion XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XX/XX/XXXX TransUnion XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX TransUnion XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX TransUnion Legal Basis for Removal : Under the FCRA, specifically Section 604 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681b ), access to a credit report is only permissible when explicit consumer consent or a clearly permissible purpose exists. The listed inquiries do not meet these legal requirements. Additionally, under Section 611 ( a ) ( 5 ) ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 5 ) ), any unverifiable information must be promptly removed from the credit report.

I have attempted to resolve this matter directly with the credit bureau by submitting a formal dispute letter on XX/XX/XXXX. However, I have not received an adequate response or the removal of the unauthorized inquiries, which I believe constitutes noncompliance with FCRA provisions. 
Supporting Case Law for Removal : Legal precedents reinforce the need for removal of unauthorized inquiries in the absence of a permissible purpose. In XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ), the Ninth Circuit ruled that accessing a credit report without explicit consumer consent or a legitimate purpose constitutes a violation of the FCRA. Furthermore, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX ( XXXX XXXX XXXX ) reaffirms that credit bureaus are obligated to remove all inaccurate or unverifiable information.

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 2025-08-08 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: FL

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 2025-08-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — Store credit card
Issue: Fees or interest — Charged too much interest
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I had a promotional 0 % interest purchase on my Synchrony account. I made consistent monthly payments and was very close to paying the balance in full when the account was closed. I did not realize that missing the exact promotional payoff date by a small amount would result in retroactive interest being added to the original purchase date. Synchrony now charged me {$880.00} in interest, even though I was nearly finished paying it off and in good standing. I believe this is unfair and disproportionate penalty given my payment history and the fact that I acted in good faith.

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 2025-08-08 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I have no relation to these accountsthey must be taken off under USC 1681g within 15 days.

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

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 XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$8000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$1600.00} XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$2000.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX - Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$820.00} XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$1300.00} XXXX XXXX  - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$2300.00}

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 2025-08-08 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ), you are required by federal law to maintain procedures ensuring maximum possible accuracy in the preparation and reporting of consumer credit information. Upon reviewing my credit reports, I have identified inaccuracies pertaining to the collections accounts : Credit Card account opened at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX the account is showing late payment history on Experian and Equifax only Credit Card account opened at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  the account is showing late payment history on Experian only Credit Card account opened at XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX account number XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX the account is showing late payment history on Experian only Credit Card account opened at XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX account number XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX the account is showing late payment history on Experian and Equifax only Credit Card account opened at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX account number XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX the account is showing late payment history on Experian only which is being inconsistently reported among the national credit bureaus.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-08 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
I am formally disputing several inaccuracies currently appearing on my credit report, specifically unauthorized and inaccurate accounts and credit inquiries that I did not initiate or approve. These entries represent a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, particularly 15 U.S. Code 1681i, which requires a proper reinvestigation of disputed items, and 1681e ( b ), which mandates that information reported must be accurate to the maximum extent possible. In addition, I am disputing a potentially misreported late payment. According to 15 U.S.C. 1666b, creditors must allow at least XXXX  days between the statement date and the payment due date before classifying a payment as late. Based on my records, this standard may not have been met, or the payment was submitted on time and inaccurately reported as delinquent.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — Store credit card
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement — Credit card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase on your statement
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: CT

Complaint narrative:
XXXX  XXXX  sent a voice mail confirming our contact, only. It did not confront the issue. 
Rep said on phone that the charges were already tagged by XXXX as susciptious, but no action was initiated to clear them. I told the rep that I did not order or receive the items in question.

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 2025-08-08 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I submitted disputes to TransUnion, Equifax, and Experian regarding inaccurate information being reported on my credit report. I clearly listed the accounts in question and outlined the specific violations impacting my consumer report. It has now been over XXXX  days, and they have failed to provide a response. Attached are copies of all letters I previously sent. 

This company has violated FCRA 623 ( a ) ( 3 ) ( b ) by failing to mark the disputed account as disputed. 

Additionally, FCRA 605 ( c ) has been violated, as the reported date of last activity is incorrect it should reflect the date of the last payment made, not the date currently being reported. 

Furthermore, this company has repeatedly failed to validate this collection account, in direct violation of FDCPA 809 ( b ), as interpreted by FTC opinion.

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 2025-08-08 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I submitted disputes to TransUnion, Equifax, and Experian regarding inaccurate information being reported on my credit report. I clearly listed the accounts in question and outlined the specific violations impacting my consumer report. It has now been over XXXX  days, and they have failed to provide a response. Attached are copies of all letters I previously sent. 

This company has violated FCRA 623 ( a ) ( 3 ) ( b ) by failing to mark the disputed account as disputed. 

Additionally, FCRA 605 ( c ) has been violated, as the reported date of last activity is incorrect it should reflect the date of the last payment made, not the date currently being reported. 

Furthermore, this company has repeatedly failed to validate this collection account, in direct violation of FDCPA 809 ( b ), as interpreted by FTC opinion.

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 2025-08-08 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: VA

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 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$5300.00} XXXX CARD - Account NumbeXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$3900.00} XXXX XXXX  Account Number XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$8800.00} INQUIRIES : BXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2025-08-08 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15. U. S. C.

1681c2 ) that you, the TransUnion credit reporting agencys block the 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. This fraudulent, inaccurateand false information consist of personal credit card accounts, auto loans, personal loansand open end unsecured consumer accounts as follows : ACCOUNTS XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/year>, Balance : {$0.00}

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 2025-08-08 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 CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15. U. S. C.

1681c2 ) that you, the TransUnion 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, inaccurateand false information consist of personal credit card accounts, auto loans, personal loansand open end unsecured consumer accounts as follows : INQUIRIES : XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX ACCOUNTS : XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00} 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 case number XXXX, 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 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 2025-08-08 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Electronic communications — Frequent or repeated messages
Company: Unifin Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
b'I started getting this text about six months ago, stating that they are trying to collect a debt.\nThey do not identify the company, I have no outstarting loans.\n\nI do not borrow money.  I block the number, but within one month, they use another number to send me another text.\n\nI do not contact them or click on the message.XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  and XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-08 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
Despite my repeated efforts to resolve the presence of fraudulent, inaccurate, and misleading information on my consumer report, these damaging entries continue to appear without justification. As a victim of identity theft, I want to emphasize that I never authorized or consented to any association of this fraudulent information with my personal credit profile. The continued presence of these illegitimate items has caused severe disruption to my life, creating overwhelming stress and anxiety while preventing me from accessing credit and financial opportunities that should rightfully be available to me.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-08 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: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
In XX/XX/year>, I applied for and was approved for a Hilton Honors American Express Card. The offer stated I would earn a welcome bonus after spending a set amount within the first XXXX months. I met that spending requirement in good faith. 

After reviewing my account, I noticed I only had approximately XXXX points and no welcome bonus. When I called American Express, I was told the bonus was denied because I had a Hilton Amex card in the past. This is the first time I was informed of this restriction. 

At no point during my application was I presented with any clear notice or pop-up informing me that I was ineligible for the welcome bonus due to prior card membership. The application page I used did not disclose this restriction in a clear and conspicuous manner. Had I been informed, I would not have applied for this product. 

I believe this constitutes a misleading or incomplete disclosure of key terms, resulting in financial harm. I request that American Express either : Provide the full welcome bonus as originally advertised, or Provide an equivalent goodwill points credit to resolve the matter. 

I have the ability to provide application date, approval date, and screenshots/emails showing the lack of disclosure if needed. 

Company : American Express Product Type : Credit card Hilton Honors American Express Card

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-08 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: CA

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 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$1000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$830.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX  Account Number XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$4600.00}

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 2025-08-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA XXXX ( XXXX U.S.C. 
XXXX ) that you, the Equifax Information Services XXXX XXXX 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. The following items do not belong to me and is a result of fraud that I did not authorize : 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 XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ACCOUNTS : XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$590.00} XXXX XXXX  Account Number XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$9300.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$49000.00} INQUIRIES XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief