vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-08 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:
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 TILA US Code 1666B since I was never late. " I recently reviewed my consumer report and noticed an incorrect late payment record. I have always maintained timely payments on this account. Under the Fair Credit Billing Act ( FCBA ) and the Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ), creditors are required to accurately report consumer transactions and provide a mechanism for correcting errors in a timely manner. Please conduct an investigation into this matter, and if you can not provide documentary evidence of these supposed late payments, I demand these payments to be updated to on time as they should be as I was NEVER late. I expect these updates to be made promptly, in compliance with the law.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-08 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: NE

Complaint narrative:
There are some inaccurate accounts on my consumer report. I've listed in my letter the accounts that were opened fraudulently. 
XXXX FRAUDULENT 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 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 Bankruptcy XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Bankruptcy # XXXX -- - Opened : XX/XX/XXXX UNAUTHORIZED INQUIRIES : Experian 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  TransUnion 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 Equifax 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-08 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: NE

Complaint narrative:
There are some inaccurate accounts on my consumer report. I've listed in my letter the accounts that were opened fraudulently. 
XXXX FRAUDULENT 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 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 Bankruptcy XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Bankruptcy # XXXX -- - Opened : XX/XX/XXXX UNAUTHORIZED INQUIRIES : Experian 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  TransUnion 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 Equifax 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 2025-07-07 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I discovered multiple hard inquiries on my credit report that were not authorized by me, and no permissible purpose was established under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681b.

Despite sending formal written disputes to the credit reporting agencies ( Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion ), the inquiries remain, and no proper documentation has been provided by the furnishers to prove that I gave consent or initiated any transaction justifying such access to my credit file.

604 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681b ) No permissible purpose was given for these inquiries.

611 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ) Failure to conduct a proper reinvestigation after I filed disputes.

616 / 617 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681n and 1681o ) Willful and/or negligent noncompliance. 

How it affects me : These unauthorized inquiries negatively impact my credit score and overall creditworthiness. The lack of documentation or consent represents a breach of my rights under federal law and has caused me emotional and financial stress.

Immediate removal of all unauthorized inquiries from my credit reports.

Written explanation from each bureau and furnisher with supporting documents showing permissible purpose and my authorization. 

Sanctions or regulatory action as appropriate for FCRA violations. 

Compensation if applicable under the FCRA 's statutory damages provisions. 

TransUnion XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Experian XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Equifax 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 2025-07-07 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: NV

Complaint narrative:
I value my credit the same as everyone else 's which is why I'm really upset about the mistakes I saw on my credit report. They are mixed, fraudulent information that Ive never authorized or benefited from. These errors are causing me a lot of stress and its affecting everything. I need you to make sure all this information is 100 % correct and I went them done ASAP. These mistakes are taking a toll on my credit and my life, and I need it taken care of now. Get this fixed immediately and confirm that you have removed all these fraudulent transactions and account from my credit report ASAP.

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 2025-07-07 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute the following inaccurate and unverifiable information on my credit report. I have attached copies of document and request letter to support my claim.

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 2025-07-07 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to dispute the following inaccurate and unverifiable information on my credit report. I have attached copies of document and request letter to support my claim.

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

Complaint narrative:
I previously disputed a charged-off account reported by XXXX XXXX XXXX on my Experian credit report. The account shows a balance of {$9400.00} and was charged off in XXXX. Experian claimed the account was verified as accurate after my initial dispute. 

In response, I sent a certified debt validation request directly to XXXX XXXX XXXX asking them to verify the validity and accuracy of the debt under the FDCPA. Instead of sending documentation or verification, XXXX responded with a cease and desist request and did not validate the account or provide any proof of the debt. 

Despite this, the account remains on my Experian credit report as a charge-off, and no further action has been taken to correct or remove it. 

This is a violation of my rights under the FCRA and FDCPA. A debt that can not be verified should not be reported or verified as accurate. I am requesting immediate deletion of this account and a full explanation of how the account was verified, by whom, and with what documentation.

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 2025-07-07 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: CT

Complaint narrative:
I previously disputed a charged-off account reported by XXXX XXXX XXXX on my XXXX  credit report. The account shows a balance of {$9400.00} and was charged off in XXXX XXXXXXXX claimed the account was verified as accurate after my initial dispute. 

In response, I sent a certified debt validation request directly to XXXX XXXX XXXX asking them to verify the validity and accuracy of the debt under the FDCPA. Instead of sending documentation or verification, XXXX responded with a cease and desist request and did not validate the account or provide any proof of the debt. 

Despite this, the account remains on my XXXX  credit report as a charge-off, and no further action has been taken to correct or remove it. 

This is a violation of my rights under the FCRA and FDCPA. A debt that can not be verified should not be reported or verified as accurate. I am requesting immediate deletion of this account and a full explanation of how the account was verified, by whom, and with what documentation.

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

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/year> These items reporting on my credit report is also past the 7 year statue of reporting and thus needs to be removed.

None of the illegal accounts/INQUIRIES below is tied to any of my addresses, they were all illegally opened. By FTC and FCRA these ACCOUNTS MUST BE REMOVED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF RECEIPT OF NOTICE Manual verification is required from notice. These items are illegal and needs to be removed asap.

Copies of my signature needs to be provided and dates. These accounts are illegal and as i stated needs to be removed.

Under USC Sec 15 Under USC 1666b USC 1637 ( b ) 15 USC 1681s-2 15 USC 16811i 12 CFR 1006.34c 12 cfr 1006.6c 15 usc 1671e ( b ) 15 usc 1681s-2 ( A ) UCC 9 Part 6, and FCRA tbese accounts were already disputed and passed timeframe of removal from all three Credit Bureaus XXXX XXXX Experian XXXX These accounts needs to be removed immediately. 

None of my signatures are on any of these fraudulent accounts. Also my name is XXXX XXXX as stated on my credit report. All of these items are fraudulent and needs to be immediately removed! 


MY information was EXPOSED in multiple data breaches across XXXX, XXXX, and Experian. I am writing to have these ILLEGAL items removed OFF my report ASAP! 

I received a copy of my credit reports and am writing to dispute the following FRAUDLENT/ILLEGAL/UNAUTHORIZED information that appears on my XXXX XXXX and Experian report. 


Remove all negative fraudulent items not associated with me! 



Please verify or remove immediately the following accounts : By the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I demand that these items be investigated and removed from my report. Please remove any information that the creditor can not verify. I understand that under 15 U.S.C. Sec. 1681i ( a ), 1682, 1683, 1684, you must complete this reinvestigation within 30 days of receipt of this letter.

Thank you for your time and help in this matter.

Under USC 15 1681, 1682, 1683, 1684 these accounts must be removed immediately. 

I am requesting a manual veriication and not an automated process through XXXX XXXX  and Experian stating that it is verified and updated. There is no way you can verify and account that is illegal and unauthorized. I already reached out twice now, and legal action will be taking under FCRA and FTC reports against these companies and also credit bureaus. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services — Billing dispute for services
Company: BANCO POPULAR DE PUERTO RICO
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
It has been brought to my attention that seven late payments have been reported on my credit file in association with my account at Banco Popular De Puerto Rico ( [ Account number : XXXX ). After thoroughly reviewing my credit report, I believe this information is inaccurate or materially misleading based on mitigating factors, including my verified exposure in a national data breach. 

As a result of this breach, my personal and financial information was compromised, leading to unforeseen disruptions in account access and payment processing during the period in question. I have since worked diligently to secure my accounts and maintain timely payments. 

In accordance with my rights under federal law, I am requesting a full investigation and deletion of the aforementioned derogatory marks. The following legal provisions support this request : FCRA 1681i ( a ) Requires reinvestigation of any item disputed by a consumer and mandates removal if unverifiable or incomplete.

FCRA 1681e ( b ) Ensures credit reporting agencies uphold the highest possible standards of accuracy, especially where broader context may render technically accurate data misleading.

FCRA 1681s-2 ( b ) Requires furnishers to properly investigate disputes and remove unverifiable or inaccurate data once notified by the bureaus.

TILA 1666b Addresses billing fairness and may apply where access to statements or account maintenance was impaired by factors beyond the consumers control.

12 U.S.C. 5531 ( CFPA ) Protects consumers from unfair and abusive data reporting practices, especially where hardship stems from external threats such as cybersecurity breaches. 

CARES Act Section 4021 Establishes precedent for modifying derogatory credit reporting in times of national disruption.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes — 
Company: CBC Companies, Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to request a security freeze on my credit report in accordance with my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). This freeze is necessary as I am currently disputing inaccurate information on my credit file and want to ensure the security and accuracy of my report during this process.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-07 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Closing an account — Company closed your account
Company: EVERBANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
I had recently opened an EverBank performance savings account with thousands of dollars in it. I tried to add an external transfer account online to send money to, and it said there would be microdeposits made and once I verified the amounts the account would be added. Two days later I try to login and it said my account is locked and to call support. I called and they said they'd send an email to their fraud department to look into it and to expect a call soon. Later that day I get a call saying the suspicious activity was because the name on the external account didn't match mine. Even though I just wanted to transfer money TO the account, they said the names had to match and my account was under review. A few hours later, I get a call saying my " business relationship '' with EverBank is over, and the money will be mailed to me. No explanation, but I assume they overreacted to the slightest unusual thing and freaked out, even though I was able to get a letter of authorization from the account owner, which I could've provided if I'd been given the opportunity to appeal the sudden decision.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-07 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:
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 21 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 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 2025-07-07 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 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 21 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 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 2025-07-07 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:
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 2025-07-07 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
XXXX is reporting a closed account with a {$0.00} balance and a charge-off status on my credit report, even though the account was closed on XX/XX/year> and marked as transferred or sold to another lender. 

The account is listed with a balance of {$0.00}, yet it continues to report as Charged off across all three credit bureaus, creating a derogatory impact on my credit file without any current obligation or legal standing. Additionally, the status and comments vary between bureaus, including charged off, purchased by another lender, and transferred or sold, which are contradictory and misleading.

I requested validation of the debt, including proof of the original obligation and documentation of the sale or transfer, but I have not received any response or evidence. This continued reporting violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 607 ( b ), which requires maximum possible accuracy, and 611, which grants consumers the right to dispute unverifiable information.

I believe this account should no longer be reported at all due to its inconsistent and outdated status, and the absence of any valid documentation or balance.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief