vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-16 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.

Complaint narrative:
I want to stress that I did not give written permission for these specific transactions to be included in my consumer report. At no point did I authorize these entries, and their presence on my report is unwarranted. Consequently, I am formally requesting that these accounts be blocked and removed from my report immediately. It is important to clarify that this request is not due to any error or negligence on my part. There has been no oversight or misunderstanding on my end. Instead, this issue arises solely from the fact that I did not explicitly authorize the inclusion of these transactions in my report. I am diligent about maintaining the accuracy and privacy of my financial records, and these unauthorized entries compromise that integrity. I trust that you will handle this matter with the urgency and seriousness it deserves. Please confirm the removal of these transactions from my report as soon as possible. Thank you for your prompt attention to this issue.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services — Didn't receive services that were advertised
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MO

Complaint narrative:
If credit scores are truly a reflection of financial responsibility, why is my score decreasing as I pay down debt? This suggests a systemic flaw : consumers are subtly coerced into maintaining debt just to preserve or improve their scores. Thats not accountability, thats manipulation. If the system punishes good behavior while rewarding debt dependence, then credit scoring is not just misleadingits deceptive by design. This pattern reflects malicious corporate intent, not consumer advocacy.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services — Didn't receive services that were advertised
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MO

Complaint narrative:
If credit scores are truly a reflection of financial responsibility, why is my score decreasing as I pay down debt? This suggests a systemic flaw : consumers are subtly coerced into maintaining debt just to preserve or improve their scores. Thats not accountability, thats manipulation. If the system punishes good behavior while rewarding debt dependence, then credit scoring is not just misleadingits deceptive by design. This pattern reflects malicious corporate intent, not consumer advocacy.

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 2025-05-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes — 
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
The glaring absence of concrete evidence to support its reliability, combined with the dissemination of unverified information, represents a clear violation of the statutory requirements outlined in 15 USC 1681i ( 7 ). This lack of compliance is not only troubling but also deeply frustrating, given the critical importance of adhering to legal obligations.

Therefore, I strongly advocate for the immediate removal of this account in accordance with the specified regulations, unless verifiable evidence is promptly provided to establish its authenticity. Any delay in addressing this issue exacerbates the frustration caused by the apparent disregard for regulatory protocols and the legal standards that ensure fairness and accuracy.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-17 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:
Im a XXXX veteran and I'm also dealing with XXXX XXXX because I'm a victim of XXXX XXXX under XXXX. My credit profile has been reporting a lot of fake and inaccurate information including discrepancies. I would like to fix that please by blocking all this incorrect information from my credit profile. I have linked and attached here, everything you need to move forward.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-16 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:
I have not supplied proof under the doctrine of estoppel by silence, Engelhardt V. Gravens ( MO ) 281 SW 715.719. I pressume that no proof of the alleged debt, nor therefore any such debt, in fact therefore 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 2025-05-17 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I recently review a copy of my credit report and I noticed I had fraudulent accounts and unauthorized inquiries on my report. Please remove all fraudulent accounts and unauthorized inquiries from my report. They are hurting my ability to obtain credit.

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 2025-05-16 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: MD

Complaint narrative:
I was utterly shocked and devastated upon discovering unauthorized accounts, credit inquiries and inaccurate personal information made or reported without my knowledge or consent. Despite my efforts to seek clarification from the creditors, they have shamefully failed to provide the necessary information. I demand immediate action and transparency from the creditors. The creditors must provide detailed information on each account and inquiry, including dates, purposes, and types of credit products involved, furnish relevant application documents, and present evidence of explicit authorization for each inquiry. 

Please see the attached file for what I am complaining about! I have attached a copy of my government issued ID as well as mail showing proof of address. So, there shouldnt be any confusion or stall tactics on your end. I have maintained a careful record of my communications with you for the purpose of filing a complaint with the FTC should you continue in your non-compliance.

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 2025-05-16 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: MD

Complaint narrative:
I was utterly shocked and devastated upon discovering unauthorized accounts, credit inquiries and inaccurate personal information made or reported without my knowledge or consent. Despite my efforts to seek clarification from the creditors, they have shamefully failed to provide the necessary information. I demand immediate action and transparency from the creditors. The creditors must provide detailed information on each account and inquiry, including dates, purposes, and types of credit products involved, furnish relevant application documents, and present evidence of explicit authorization for each inquiry. 

Please see the attached file for what I am complaining about! I have attached a copy of my government issued ID as well as mail showing proof of address. So, there shouldnt be any confusion or stall tactics on your end. I have maintained a careful record of my communications with you for the purpose of filing a complaint with the FTC should you continue in your non-compliance.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-16 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: Collection Bureau of America Ltd.
State: GA

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

Account:XXXX has violated my rights.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 602 A, states that I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 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 agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information : Any adverse item of information, other than records of convictions and crimes which antedates the report by 7 years. 

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. This provision is designed to protect consumers from the negative consequences that can arise from the reporting of incorrect information to credit reporting agencies. 

Specifically, the law emphasizes the responsibility of furnishers ( such as creditors and lenders ) to ensure that the information they provide is true and accurate. If they are aware of, or have reason to suspect, that the information they are reporting could be misleading or incorrect, they must refrain from sending that information to consumer reporting agencies.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-16 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Electronic communications — Frequent or repeated messages
Company: TrueAccord Corp.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
Received XXXX emails from XXXX different people regarding a debt collection from the year 2000. It was stated in these letters that the both debt was from another company called XXXX. Whatever this is violates consumer protection. You shouldnt have my email name and address because I dont owe anything.

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 2025-05-16 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: IN

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 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 2025-05-16 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: IN

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 2025-05-16 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: GA

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

XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$58000.00} XXXX. XXXX XXXX  XXXX {$3300.00} XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 15 U.S.C. 1681 Section 602 A, States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C. 1681 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 and crimes which antedates the report by 7 years.

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.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-16 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:
I demand immediate attention to serious inaccuracies on my credit report. Late payments have been reported incorrectly, despite the fact that these accounts have been paid as agreed. This misleading information is adversely affecting my creditworthiness, and I insist that corrections be made without delay. 
I expect a prompt response to rectifytheseissues. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-16 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:
There is an account showing on my credit report that does not belong to me. This is a clear case of mixed or merged credit information, and it appears my file is being confused with someone elses. 

Let me be very clear : this account is not mine, and I have no connection to it whatsoever. You are reporting information that belongs to another person, and thats completely unacceptable.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-16 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:
This account is fraudulent and was opened without my knowledge, consent, or authorization. I am a victim of identity theft, and I demand that this account be immediately investigated and removed from my credit report.

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 2025-05-16 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXRE: Violation of the United States Code Law (TILA 15 U.S. Code 1666(b)billing error)\n\nI checked my credit report and noticed the same multiple billing errors under 15 U.S. Code 1666(b)billing error \n\nAnd - FCRA  605(b) (15 U.S.C.  1681c-2)\n\n(4)The creditors failure to reflect properly on a statement, a payment made by the obligor, or a credit issued to the obligor.\n\n(5) A computation error or similar error of the accounting nature of the creditor on a statement.\n\nAs I know, the creditors did not notify me 21 days before with a statement so there should be no late payments on these accounts. I demand to see hard solid proof from the Creditors that I didn't pay and was marked late because this is clearly a billing error.\n\nI will list all items again that should be updated to paid as agreed on my consumer report and late marks should also be removed.\n\nACCOUNT NAME XXXXACCOUNT NUMBER : XXXXAs a consumer by law, these accounts on this letter must be updated and remove inaccurate information immediately or I will seek monetary compensation for violation of my rights in small claims court in my city and state under 15 USC 1681n civil liability because Ive been violated. Also, we were already involved and sent this letter to the Complaint portal for (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, State Attorney Generals Office, XXXX XXXX XXXX, and Federal Trade Commission Reference Number: XXXX).\n\nSincerely,\n\nMabel Musu"

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 2025-05-16 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: MS

Complaint narrative:
" I was utterly shocked and devastated upon discovering unauthorized accounts, credit inquiries and inaccurate personal information made or reported without my knowledge or consent. Despite my efforts to seek clarification from the creditors, they have shamefully failed to provide the necessary information. I demand immediate action and transparency from the creditors. The creditors must provide detailed information on each account and inquiry, including dates, purposes, and types of credit products involved, furnish relevant application documents, and present evidence of explicit authorization for each inquiry. Please see the attached file for what I am complaining about! 

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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 2025-05-17 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage — Confusing or misleading advertising or marketing
Company: Rocket Mortgage, LLC
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I contacted Rocket Mortgage in XX/XX/year> to request a scenario estimate for an FHA loan. I clearly explained that I was not asking for underwriting, just a rough estimate of the monthly payment, interest rate range, and estimated closing costs based on a {$280000.00} purchase price, a {$20000.00} down payment, and a XXXX credit score. Despite this, I was repeatedly told by their loan officer that such estimates are not possible without submitting to underwriting and a hard credit inquiry. This contradicts industry norms and guidance from the CFPB, which encourages consumers to shop around and compare lenders using prequal estimates. The experience felt misleading, and I was pressured into submitting sensitive financial information without transparency or basic answers. I am submitting this complaint so it is documented, and to help ensure fair practices for future borrowers.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-16 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Money order, traveler's check or cashier's check
Issue: Problem with customer service — 
Company: Mr. Cooper Group Inc.
State: KY

Complaint narrative:
Since XX/XX/XXXX the have been holding my home owners insurance check for repairs. Stating they are waiting for a payee XXXX  and that takes 5 days. But every 5 days when I ask I get told the same thing that they're still waiting. It's the same story over and over again and now we are coming up on 30 days and still I get the same answer with no results wow my home acquires more damage due to their lies. This is Mr Cooper mortgage co.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation