vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-20 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: TX

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 : Creditor Name : XXXX E Q U I F A X Date of Inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Creditor Name : XXXX  Date of Inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Creditor Name : XXXX  Date of Inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Creditor Name : XXXX CARD Date of Inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Creditor Name : XXXX Date of Inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX 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, 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 Cir. XXXX ), the XXXX XXXX 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 Cir. XXXX ) reaffirms that credit bureaus are obligated to remove all inaccurate or unverifiable information.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-19 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information is missing that should be on the report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
I am requesting a freeze on my file due to a security leak and ID theft on my XXXXXXXX XXXX account. My Current and only address is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH 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 2025-06-19 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information is missing that should be on the report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
I am requesting a freeze on my file due to a security leak and ID theft on my XXXXXXXX XXXX account. My Current and only address is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-19 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
Under 15 U.S.C. 1681b ( a ) ( 2 ), consumer reporting agencies are strictly prohibited from furnishing consumer credit information without explicit consent from the consumer. I affirm that I did not consent to the furnishing or reporting of the following items : XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Experian XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Experian XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Experian XXXXXXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Experian XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Experian XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX TransUnion XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX TransUnion XXXX XX/XX/XXXX TransUnion Despite my lawful request, you have continued to report collection activities without furnishing the required verification or providing documentation such as a judgment.

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 2025-06-19 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: MD

Complaint narrative:
Multiple accounts i don't recognize are being reported on my Transunion, Experian and Equifax report. I have tried multiple times to get these accounts removed. The address tied to these accounts is a address that is not mine which questions the entire validity of these accounts, yet they are still being reported. The details of the accounts are as follows. Creditor : " XXXX  XXXX  '' reported as a open derogatory account. Open date is XX/XX/XXXX. Balance of the collection is {$1200.00}. Next, Creditor : " XXXX XXXX XXXX '' reported as a open derogatory account. Open date : XX/XX/XXXX. XXXX {$720.00}. Next is Creditor : " XXXX XXXX XXXX  '' ( XXXX XXXX XXXX  ). Open date : XX/XX/XXXX. XXXX {$2800.00}.

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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-19 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Fraud or scam — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am reporting a case of financial fraud that occurred during a commercial transaction with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, a global solar equipment manufacturer. 

On XX/XX/year>, I initiated contact with a XXXX employee via his official company email ( XXXX ) to request a quote for a bulk order of solar equipment. 

Shortly afterward, I received what appeared to be a legitimate reply within the same email thread. The message followed the exact conversation style, referenced earlier details, and CCd the real XXXX email address, making it appear authentic. However, the sender address was later discovered to be a fraudulent XXXX account impersonating the XXXX employee ( XXXX ). 

Trusting the communication was from XXXX, I followed the provided payment instructions and transferred {$16000.00} USD via wire to the account listed in the invoice. This account was later confirmed to be fraudulent. 

After contacting XXXX to confirm shipment, they informed me that they had not received any payment and that the email I had responded to was not sent by their team. I have since filed reports with : Local police The Internet Crime Complaint Center ( IC3 ) And I am now filing this complaint for consumer finance review XXXX acknowledged that impersonation occurred but denied responsibility for the financial loss, despite the impersonator having full access to the original message thread and CCing the official corporate email address. I believe there was insufficient warning or fraud protection from the company despite their large international presence and history of cyber vulnerabilities ( documented in recent public security advisories ). 

I am seeking assistance to investigate this case and help recover the funds or ensure accountability. I also want to raise awareness about the lack of protection consumers and small businesses face when engaging in global commercial transactions.

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 2025-06-19 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: WI

Complaint narrative:
Experian Credit Services XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C.

1681c-2 ) that you, the Experian credit reporting agency, block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 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 WI XXXX INQUIRIES : XXXX  Date : XX/XX/year>

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 2025-06-19 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: NM

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

1681c-2 ) that you, the XXXX  credit reporting agency, block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 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 NM XXXX ACCOUNTS : XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX  XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-19 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:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C.

1681c-2 ) that you, the XXXX  credit reporting agency, block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 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 IL XXXX ACCOUNTS : XXXX XXXX  - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$2400.00} XXXX XXXX  - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$7800.00} XXXX XXXX  - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$41000.00} XXXX XXXX  XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$6600.00} XXXX  - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$680.00} INQUIRIES : XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-19 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I discovered an unauthorized and inaccurate collection account on my credit report, reported by XXXX XXXX XXXX and reflected on my report with Equifax Information Services LLC. The account is identified as account number XXXX. I do not recognize this account, and I believe it has been included on my credit report without proper authorization. 
I submitted a formal dispute with Equifax Information Services LLC, requesting verification and removal of the account in accordance with my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically Sections 611 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ), 609 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681g ), and 623 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ), which require that only accurate and verifiable information be included on my report. Additionally, I cited Section 604 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681b ), which mandates that all access to my credit report must have a permissible purpose.

Despite my dispute, Equifax Information Services LLC responded by marking the account as " verified '' or " updated '' without providing any documentation or evidence supporting the accounts validity. I believe this is a violation of my rights under the FCRA, as credit bureaus are required to conduct a reasonable and thorough investigation, and failure to do so can result in liability, as upheld by case law like Cushman v. Trans Union Corp.

Additionally, the actions of Equifax Information Services LLC and XXXX XXXX XXXX may constitute a violation of the Unfair, Deceptive, or Abusive Acts or Practices ( UDAAP ) standards. By retaining unverifiable information on my report, they are potentially engaging in deceptive or unfair practices. This inaccurate information has negatively impacted my credit score, affecting my financial standing and access to credit.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-19 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
My account was never late! I have had exceptional payment history all payments were placed on Autopay. This late payment that is reporting is a result on a systematic error on their end processing my payment.

This was clearly a billing error made my the company and is not a reflection of my payment experience which violates USC Code 1681eb. This error has caused severe hard to my reputation, my character, my mode of living and to my family!

I demand the late payment to be updated.

They are not in compliance with the following law. 15 USC 1666b and its requirements set the standards and the guidance for a creditor to treat a payment as late, yet they are reporting a payment as late and they did not comply with the law!

15 USC 1666b ( a ) Time to make payments A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose, unless the creditor has adopted reasonable procedures designed to ensure that each periodic statement including the information required by section 1637 ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than 21 days before the payment due date.

Never Sent the periodic statement along with the disclosures from section 1637 ( b ).

I have requested proof that this information was mailed or delivered 21 days before the payment due date and this information was requested in good faith pursuant rule 1002 and It was never provided.

This is unfair, illegal, fraudulent, and not equitable to me as a consumer!

Update the late payments from my consumer reports

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-19 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
My account was never late! I have had exceptional payment history all payments were placed on Autopay. This late payment that is reporting is a result on a systematic error on their end processing my payment.

This was clearly a billing error made my the company and is not a reflection of my payment experience which violates USC Code 1681eb. This error has caused severe hard to my reputation, my character, my mode of living and to my family!

I demand the late payment to be updated.

They are not in compliance with the following law. 15 USC 1666b and its requirements set the standards and the guidance for a creditor to treat a payment as late, yet they are reporting a payment as late and they did not comply with the law!

15 USC 1666b ( a ) Time to make payments A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose, unless the creditor has adopted reasonable procedures designed to ensure that each periodic statement including the information required by section 1637 ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than 21 days before the payment due date.

Never Sent the periodic statement along with the disclosures from section 1637 ( b ).

I have requested proof that this information was mailed or delivered 21 days before the payment due date and this information was requested in good faith pursuant rule 1002 and It was never provided.

This is unfair, illegal, fraudulent, and not equitable to me as a consumer!

Update the late payments from my consumer reports

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 2025-06-19 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I discovered an unauthorized and inaccurate collection account on my credit report, reported by XXXX XXXX XXXX and reflected on my report with Equifax Information Services LLC. The account is identified as account number XXXX. I do not recognize this account, and I believe it has been included on my credit report without proper authorization. 
I submitted a formal dispute with Equifax Information Services LLC, requesting verification and removal of the account in accordance with my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically Sections 611 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ), 609 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681g ), and 623 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ), which require that only accurate and verifiable information be included on my report. Additionally, I cited Section 604 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681b ), which mandates that all access to my credit report must have a permissible purpose. 
Despite my dispute, Equifax Information Services LLC responded by marking the account as " verified '' or " updated '' without providing any documentation or evidence supporting the accounts validity. I believe this is a violation of my rights under the FCRA, as credit bureaus are required to conduct a reasonable and thorough investigation, and failure to do so can result in liability, as upheld by case law like Cushman v. Trans Union Corp.

Additionally, the actions of Equifax Information Services LLC and XXXX XXXX XXXX may constitute a violation of the Unfair, Deceptive, or Abusive Acts or Practices ( UDAAP ) standards. By retaining unverifiable information on my report, they are potentially engaging in deceptive or unfair practices. This inaccurate information has negatively impacted my credit score, affecting my financial standing and access to credit.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-19 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly — Talked to a third-party about your debt
Company: UPGRADE, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/2025 at XXXXXXXX XXXX  EST, a debt collection company called XXXX XXXX sent a text message to my mothers personal cell phone disclosing details about my debt. 

The message included my full name, the original creditor ( XXXX XXXX ) , and the current creditor ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) . It also included a link to resolve the account and indicated that the message was from a debt collector. 

I did not authorize XXXX XXXX or any party to share this information with my mother. This disclosure was not only embarrassing but also a clear violation of my privacy. 

Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), debt collectors are prohibited from communicating with third parties about a consumers debt without consent. My mother is not a co-signer or joint account holder. I believe this contact was unlawful and caused unnecessary distress. 

I am submitting this complaint to request that appropriate action be taken to hold the company accountable and ensure they cease any future third-party communications regarding my debt. 

I have never given her number to any debt collector ever or any service ive used for pay now pay later. There is no reason they should have texted her and exposed my private business.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-19 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

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

1681c-2 ) that you, the Experian credit reporting agency, block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 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 : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX FL XXXX INQUIRIES XXXX XXXX XXXX  Date : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Date : 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