vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-15 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to follow up on my previous correspondence regarding several negative accounts appearing on my credit report due to identity theft, as detailed in my last letter. 

In my initial statement, I outlined the unauthorized transactions and accounts that have been fraudulently opened in my name, which have severely impacted my credit standing. I kindly requested the removal, blocking, or updating of these inaccurate entries, as well as a prompt response regarding the dispute 's timeline and process. 

Please provide an update on the current status of my case and confirm the steps that have been or will be taken to resolve this matter. If there is any additional information or documentation required, please let me know, as I am committed to assisting with the verification and correction process to ensure an accurate reflection of my credit report. 

I appreciate your time and consideration in addressing this issue. I look forward to your response and a timely resolution to restore the integrity of my credit record. 

Thank you once again for your assistance.

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 2025-08-15 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to follow up on my previous correspondence regarding several negative accounts appearing on my credit report due to identity theft, as detailed in my last letter. 

In my initial statement, I outlined the unauthorized transactions and accounts that have been fraudulently opened in my name, which have severely impacted my credit standing. I kindly requested the removal, blocking, or updating of these inaccurate entries, as well as a prompt response regarding the dispute 's timeline and process. 

Please provide an update on the current status of my case and confirm the steps that have been or will be taken to resolve this matter. If there is any additional information or documentation required, please let me know, as I am committed to assisting with the verification and correction process to ensure an accurate reflection of my credit report. 

I appreciate your time and consideration in addressing this issue. I look forward to your response and a timely resolution to restore the integrity of my credit record. 

Thank you once again for your assistance.

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 2025-08-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am not responsible for these accounts ; they must be eliminated within 15 days by USC 1681g.

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 2025-08-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
These accounts are not mine ; they must be removed within 15 days as per USC 1681g.

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 2025-08-15 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
These accounts are incorrectly attributed to me and should be deleted within XXXX  days per USC 1681g.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I have a goal of getting a house as soon as possible but the stuff on my credit report will really put me in trouble. This is XXXX XXXX XXXX do not refute my complaint by stating that I filed this by some other means than myself. There is no third party involved. The stuff on my credit report is wrong and Under XXXX U.S. Code XXXX Permissible purposes of consumer reports I never gave any written consent to report anything on my consumer reports no consent is fraud. Please take necessary actions for my complaint, Ive been very patient on this matter.

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 2025-08-15 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX play a crucial role in gathering and assessing consumer credit information. However, they must exercise their responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and respect for the consumers right to privacy. The banking system relies on accurate and fair credit reporting, and when these reporting methods are unfair, it undermines public trust, which is vital for the system 's stability. I never gave my explicit, written consent for these agencies to report my information, which is a violation of XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ). This violation has led to an alleged case of identity theft, breaching XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. The accounts in question are not related to any transactions made by me. 

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act was created to ensure that laws and procedures are in place to protect consumers from abusive, deceptive, and unfair practices by debt XXXX. In this case, the company has violated XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, which prohibits debt XXXX from using unfair or unconscionable means to collect a debt. Specifically, they can not collect any amounts that arent explicitly authorized by the agreement or allowed by law. Additionally, the company has violated XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, which prohibits the use of false, deceptive, or misleading representations in debt collection efforts. This includes using deceptive methods to collect a debt or gather consumer information. Moreover, they are forbidden from contacting consumers at inconvenient times or places, or engaging in behavior that harasses or abuses consumers. 

In this case, the company has harassed me by claiming I owe a debt that I do not recognize as my responsibility. They have also contacted me at inconvenient times and places, in violation of the law. 

Disputed Accounts : XXXX XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - {$970.00} BRIDGCREST - XX/XX/XXXX - {$13000.00} XXXX OF XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - {$1900.00} RADIUS GLOBAL SOLUTION - XX/XX/XXXX - {$550.00} I.C. SYSTEM, XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - {$550.00} Inquiries : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX CREDIT ACCEPTANCE - XX/XX/XXXX CREDIT XXXX BANK NA - XX/XX/XXXX CREDIT ACCEPTANCE - XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX AUTO - XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CO - XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX CREDIT ACCEPTANCE - XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX AUTO - XX/XX/XXXX CAPITAL XXXX AUTO FIN - XX/XX/XXXX CREDIT ACCEPTANCE - XX/XX/XXXX XXXX CARDS XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-15 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Auto debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
I am disputing the presence of a fraudulent account on my credit report. This account does not belong to me, and I have never engaged in any activity related to it. The reporting is inaccurate, unverified, and damaging to my credit reputation.

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 2025-08-15 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Fraud or scam — 
Company: Block, Inc.

Complaint narrative:
XXXX was sent to another cash app and I didnt do it

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-15 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
Consumer Reporting Agencies play a crucial role in gathering and assessing consumer credit information. However, they must exercise their responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and respect for the consumers right to privacy. The banking system relies on accurate and fair credit reporting, and when these reporting methods are unfair, it undermines public trust, which is vital for the system 's stability. I never gave my explicit, written consent for these agencies to report my information, which is a violation of 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ). This violation has led to an alleged case of identity theft, breaching 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. The accounts in question are not related to any transactions made by me. 

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act was created to ensure that laws and procedures are in place to protect consumers from abusive, deceptive, and unfair practices by debt collectors. In this case, the company has violated 15 U.S. Code 1692f, which prohibits debt collectors from using unfair or unconscionable means to collect a debt. Specifically, they can not collect any amounts that arent explicitly authorized by the agreement or allowed by law. Additionally, the company has violated 15 U.S. Code 1692e, which prohibits the use of false, deceptive, or misleading representations in debt collection efforts. This includes using deceptive methods to collect a debt or gather consumer information. Moreover, they are forbidden from contacting consumers at inconvenient times or places, or engaging in behavior that harasses or abuses consumers. 

In this case, the company has harassed me by claiming I owe a debt that I do not recognize as my responsibility. They have also contacted me at inconvenient times and places, in violation of the law. 

Disputed Accounts : XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX - {$40.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - {$450.00} Inquiries : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

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.

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 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a 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 seven 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 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 2025-08-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

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.

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 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a 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 seven 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I have a goal of getting a house as soon as possible but the stuff on my credit report will really put me in trouble. This is XXXX XXXX do not refute my complaint by stating that I filed this by some other means than myself. There is no third party involved. The stuff on my credit report is wrong and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports I never gave any written consent to report anything on my consumer reports no consent is fraud. Please take necessary actions for my complaint, Ive been very patient on this matter.

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 2025-08-15 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
Upon reviewing my credit report, I have identified inaccurate accounts that need reporting and correction through your company.

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 2025-08-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
ALL REPORTED DATA MUST BE COMPLETE, CORRECT, AND PROVEN IF CHALLENGED. I DO NOT GRANT YOUR AUTHORITY TO REPORT VERSUS ME WITHOUT ADEQUATE COMPLIANCE OF STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS BEING APPLICABLE THROUGHOUT. AS SUCH I DEMAND DELETION IMMEDIATELY OF YOUR DECLARED CLAIMS AGAINST ME. PER COMMON LAW, YOU ARE DEMANDED TO DEMONSTRATE THAT YOU CAN AND HAVE WILLINGNESS TO ABSOLUTELY VERIFY AND VALIDATE ( OR JUST SAY " CERTIFICATE '' EVERY AND ONE EVEN EACH ANY AND OR ALL ALLEGATIONS YET PHYSICALLY DEFICIENT OR ALL ALLEGATIONS YET PHYSICALLY DEFICIENT OR UNPROVEN MINE, CHALLENGED OR NOT.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-15 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: NV

Complaint narrative:
I am formally disputing inaccurate information on my credit report regarding my XXXX XXXX XXXX account. 
TransUnion is currently reporting a XXXX late payment in XX/XX/XXXX, which is incorrect. 

Attached is official evidence proving this information is false : In my complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) ( # XXXX ), XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX writing that : Our payment history reflects that no payments have been reported as late to the consumer reporting agencies. The final payment was received on XX/XX/XXXX, and the account was closed on XX/XX/XXXX. 

This statement, along with my attached payment history, clearly shows that there was never any late payment in XX/XX/XXXX. Both XXXX and Equifax already report this account correctly with no delinquencies. 

I am requesting that TransUnion immediately delete this incorrect late payment and update my payment history to reflect Paid on time for the entire history of my XXXX XXXX XXXX account. 

Attached Documents : XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX response to CFPB ( XX/XX/XXXX ). 
XXXX. Full payment history. 
XXXX. Copy of my TransUnion credit report showing the error. 
XXXX. Full CFPB complaint as additional evidence. 

Please note that under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), TransUnion is required to investigate and correct inaccurate information within XXXX  days.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-15 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Company: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: IN

Complaint narrative:
Dear Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, I am writing to formally update you on my ongoing dispute with Portfolio Recovery Associates regarding a debt they allege I owe. As previously noted in our correspondence, I never received the initial court summons or proper service of notice. Consequently, I was deprived of the opportunity to request debt validation within the original timeframe that Portfolio Recovery Associates claims was required. 

Despite my good-faith efforts to resolve this matter, Portfolio Recovery Associates has refused to provide the requested debt validation. I wish to emphasize that I am willing to lift any prior cease-and-desist claims if Portfolio Recovery Associates will simply furnish the debt validation documentation I am legally entitled to review. 

It is concerning that they have been so hesitant to comply with this straightforward request, especially given the circumstances under which I was not properly notified. I believe this is relevant context for my complaint, as it shows a pattern of evasiveness on their part. 

Thank you for your continued attention to this matter. I trust that with your assistance, we can ensure Portfolio Recovery Associates fulfills their obligation to provide the requested documentation. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-15 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am submitting this formal complaint to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau regarding multiple inaccuracies, unauthorized items, and reporting violations on my consumer credit report. These items are causing significant harm to my creditworthiness, financial opportunities, and overall reputation. I am requesting a thorough investigation, deletion of all inaccurate data, and immediate compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), and other applicable laws. The credit bureaus and furnishers are legally obligated to ensure the maximum possible accuracy of the information they report, yet these items remain despite prior disputes and clear evidence of inaccuracy, non-verification, or improper reporting. Below I am listing each disputed item with specific legal violations and supporting explanation for removal. 
INQUIRY Item : XXXX XX/XX/year> Law : FCRA XXXX XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ), Section XXXX ( a ) Issue : Hard inquiry without authorization or application Story : I have no dealings with XXXX, nor did I consent to a credit check. In the prior dispute, no validation was given. As required under the FCRA, unverified items must be deleted INQUIRY Item : XXXX XX/XX/year> Law : FCRA Section XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ), Section XXXX ( a ) Issue : No consumer-initiated request authorizing this inquiry Story : I never engaged CCFI for any credit or service. No evidence was provided showing a permissible purpose. Continued reporting is unlawful and must be removed immediately I am demanding the immediate deletion of all inaccurate addresses, unverifiable accounts, and unauthorized inquiries listed above. The credit bureaus and furnishers have failed to provide proper documentation despite their legal obligations under FCRA and FDCPA. If they can not produce original signed contracts, complete payment records, or proof of permissible purpose for each inquiry, these items must be deleted. These inaccuracies are causing me severe harm, including denial of credit, higher interest rates, and reputational damage. I request the CFPB to take enforcement action to ensure compliance and hold the reporting agencies and furnishers accountable.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Westlake Services, LLC
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
In accurate information on my credit report. On my credit report XXXX XXXX has the amount owed wrong, payment info wrong also says I have 12 year term. I purchased the car through US auto. I have no contract with XXXX, they have no wet signature from me. XXXX has taken over payments for XXXX auto accounts. In XX/XX/year> I purchased the car from Us auto and my term was for 5 years. Also the tile of the car has someone else on it. I went to get a new car and was going to trade in the XXXX and couldnt because US auto fraudulently sold me a car that they still had leased on the title to someone else that was still and is named on the title. So I cant even do anything with the car, because someone else is named on it. I called to address the situation and they basically told me they cant help me. Because they just took over US Auto contracts to collect payments. No one has called me back to give me an update or anything about this matter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation