vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-11 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: NV

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 2025-08-11 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:
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 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 2025-08-11 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Problem with a lender or other company charging your account — Transaction was not authorized
Company: TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
Truist Bank has evidently suffered a successful cyber attack that stole my Truist account information ( and, evidently, other customers ' account information ). This stolen information was used to open a fraudulent checking account in my name at another Truist branch bank on XX/XX/XXXX. Between that date and XX/XX/XXXX, when the breach was finally found by Truist, a total of {$45000.00} was looted from my checking account. I have submitted several formal claims from the Truist branch office I use, and so far Truist has paid {$12000.00}. Despite repeated attempts to contact them, they pour forth the usual sympathy but seem disinclined to pay the remainder of the funds looted from my account through their data breach. 

When I have gone to my local Truist account to talk with a banker to help me out, the wait time is significant, because they are working with other clients who have evidently had their funds looted. I suspect that my information theft was only a small part of a much larger breach and Truist simply doesn't want to pay everyone back because that would make their breach more notable to regulators and other agencies that monitor their financials.

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 2025-08-11 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:
I am extremely dissatisfied with the failure to comply with section FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), which mandates the removal of certain information within four days of receiving notice. Therefore, I demand a swift correction of the inaccurate data to maintain the integrity of my credit report. Please conduct a thorough review of these discrepancies and take immediate steps to rectify the disputed entries. 

Account name : XXXX Account number : 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 2025-08-11 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I AM FORMALLY REQUESTING THE IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF THE FRAUDULENT ACCOUNTS CURRENTLY LISTED ON MY CREDIT REPORT. I DID NOT AUTHORIZE THESE ACCOUNTS, AND THEIR INCLUSION REPRESENTS A SERIOUS BREACH OF MY PERSONAL AND FINANCIAL SECURITY. THESE ENTRIES ARE FALSE AND INACCURATE, AND THEIR PRESENCE IS DAMAGING TO THE INTEGRITY OF MY CREDIT FILE. I URGE YOU TO TAKE IMMEDIATE CORRECTIVE ACTION BY PERMANENTLY DELETING THESE ACCOUNTS FROM MY REPORT TO ENSURE ITS ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT ( FCRA ).

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-11 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX and this is not a third party filing this dispute. I am writing to express my concerns regarding the investigation practices of the three major credit bureaus : Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax. Many consumers, including myself, have experienced significant difficulties when dealing with inaccuracies in our credit reports and the subsequent investigations launched by these bureaus. 

Despite the Fair Credit Reporting Act requiring that these agencies conduct fair and thorough investigations into disputes, the reality has often been different. There are numerous reports from consumers suggesting that the investigation process is neither thorough nor transparent. Many disputes receive cursory reviews, with inadequate attention given to supporting evidence provided by consumers. 

Additionally, the timelines for resolving disputes appear to be frequently extended, with little communication from the bureaus regarding the status of these investigations. This lack of transparency fosters distrust and raises questions about whether consumers ' rights are being adequately protected. 

The practices employed by these credit bureaus can have serious repercussions on consumers access to credit, employment opportunities, and overall financial health. As such, I urge the CFPB to investigate these practices and ensure that the rights of consumers are upheld. It is vital that these agencies adhere to regulations and provide consumers with the protection they deserve. 

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I believe that with your oversight, we can hold Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax accountable for fair treatment and ethical practices.

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 2025-08-11 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair credit Reporting Act, the following accounts listed in the attachments have violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. I would like to assert that no permissible purpose under 15 USC 1681b ( 2 ) has been established and under the Fair Credit Reporting Act this must be established.

15 U.S.C 6802 ( a ) A financial institution may not, directly or through any affiliate, disclose to a non affiliated third party any nonpublic personal information. 15 U.S.C 6802 ( b ) ( 1 ) A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless ( A ) such financial institution clearly and conspicuously discloses to the consumer, in writing or in electronic form or other form permitted by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title, that such information may be disclosed to such third party ; ( B ) the consumer is given the opportunity, before the time that such information is initially disclosed, to direct that such information not be disclosed to such third party ; and ( C ) the consumer is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option.

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C section 604 A Section 2 : States a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions.

15 U.S.C 1681c ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information. Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than 7 years. 

15 U.S.C 1666b ( a ) Time to make payments, A credit may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose 15 U.S.C 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.

15 U.S. Code 1681i ) : You have the right to dispute any information on your credit report that is inaccurate, incomplete, outdated, or unverifiable.

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 2025-08-11 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — International money transfer
Issue: Fraud or scam — 
Company: Block, Inc.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
I lost my phone while I was walking in XXXX I went back to look for it and it was gone.. I had my phone location and I tracked it and went to the house it was showing it was at and they sad they havent seen it till this day i still havent found my phone and someone has been using my cash app to spend money and it WAS NOT ME so every transaction from XXXX till XXXX i need a refund!!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX  officially merged into XXXX  XXXX, XXXX, making XXXX  XXXX the successor-in-interest to all Discover accounts. I had a XXXX personal loan account ending in [ XXXX ] with a reported balance of {$27000.00}. 

On XX/XX/XXXX, I was sued by XXXX XXXX  for this account. The case was dismissed by the judge on that date, making the debt no longer legally enforceable. 

After the dismissal, I obtained my credit reports from Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion and saw that the account was still being reported as a charge-off with a past-due balance by XXXX XXXX  ( now XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX. ). 

On XX/XX/XXXX, I disputed the account with all three credit bureaus, providing a copy of the court dismissal order as proof that the debt was uncollectible. 

Equifax dispute result received XX/XX/XXXX Verified, no change Experian dispute result received XX/XX/XXXX Verified, no change TransUnion dispute result received XX/XX/XXXX Verified, no change In each case, the bureaus stated they had verified the account as accurate with XXXX  XXXX, despite the court order showing the debt should not be reported as an unpaid, past-due charge-off. This continued reporting is inaccurate and misleading in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 1681i and 623 ( a ). 

I am requesting that the CFPB require XXXX  XXXX, XXXX, as the furnisher, and the credit reporting agencies to delete this account from all three credit reports. I also request a review of XXXX XXXX  verification process, as they have continued to report information that is factually and legally 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 2025-08-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Closing your account — Can't close your account
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
this is a credit card with an annual fee. i am within a month of incurring the fee for the subsequent year. I have been trying to close my account and the company is making the process ridiculously difficult. 
there is no option to close the account online i used the messaging function, clearly saying i wanted the account closed. i was redirected to a phone number. 
i called the phone number, had to wait a long time, and then listen to a bunch of sales XXXX. i insisted i just wanted the account closed. eventually the agent said he would close the account. 
the next morning, i received an email saying they were unable to complete my request. 
im not sure how many times i need to communicate to this company that i want to close my account before they will close the account.

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 2025-08-11 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: 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 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 2025-08-11 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:
My report includes inquiries that I believe do not meet the permissible purpose requirement set forth in 15 USC 1681b. I suspect these inquiries were made in error and am requesting their removal.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-11 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: Earnest Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute an unauthorized hard credit inquiry that appears on my credit report. The inquiry in question is listed as : Creditor Name : EarnestXXXX Date of Inquiry : XX/XX/2025 I did not authorize Earnest to access my credit file, nor did I initiate any credit application, request, or transaction that would justify such an inquiry. This is a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 604, which restricts access to my credit report to instances where I have provided permissible purpose and consent. 

Upon contacting Earnest directly, I was informed they had a phone number associated with this inquiry that is not connected to me in any way. Despite my attempts to resolve this matter with them, including providing identifying information to confirm the error, the company has not removed the inquiry. After an extended period of time attempting to mitigate this issue, I have been left with no choice but to escalate my complaint to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ).

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-11 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:
I AM SO DEVASTATED CURRENTLY AND DEPRESSED. I recently discovered that I was listed as part of the Equifax data breach where my personal information has been exposed. My identity has been stolen and I am so sad. Please help assist me in the matter. Im seeking that my consumer rights be implemented in the FCRA Section 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ). As an individual whos a victim of identity theft, I have the right to request that any fraudulent information be removed from all of my credit reports. This law states that credit reporting agencies promptly eliminate any information that originated from identity theft once they receive appropriate notification. Please remove these account in 4 business days.

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 2025-08-11 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I am extremely dissatisfied with the failure to comply with section FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), which mandates the removal of certain information within four days of receiving notice. Therefore, I demand a swift correction of the inaccurate data to maintain the integrity of my credit report. Please conduct a thorough review of these discrepancies and take immediate steps to rectify the disputed entries. 

Account name : XXXX XXXX Account number : XXXX Account name : XXXX  XXXX Account number : 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