vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-11-10 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.

Complaint narrative:
I am submitting this complaint regarding an issue with my credit report that is negatively affecting my financial standing. I have made multiple attempts to resolve this matter directly with the creditor/furnisher, but they have failed to provide an adequate response.

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 2025-11-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am submitting this complaint regarding an issue with my credit report that is negatively affecting my financial standing. I have made multiple attempts to resolve this matter directly with the creditor/furnisher, but they have failed to provide an adequate response.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-11-10 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: MN

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute several negative accounts on my credit report, as I believe these accounts are the result of identity theft. I have recently discovered unauthorized transactions and accounts opened in my name that I did not initiate. This fraudulent activity has caused significant harm to my credit history and financial well-being. 

I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter. Please confirm receipt of this dispute and provide me with a timeline for the resolution process. You can contact me at the provided phone number or email address if you require any additional information.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-11-10 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 disputing the accuracy and completeness of this account reported by XXXX XXXX XXXX on my XXXX  credit report. The information being reported is not accurate, and I request a full reinvestigation in complianceAccount in Dispute : Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Reported Charge-Off Date : XXXX 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 2025-11-10 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:
I submitted a certified dispute to the credit bureau regarding a demonstrably inaccuracy on my credit report. Despite providing complete documentation, the bureau flagrantly failed to conduct a thorough, reasonable reinvestigation as mandated under 15 U.S.C. 1681i. This neglect constitutes a clear violation of federal law designed to protect consumers from erroneous information.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-11-10 00:00:00
Product: Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan — Installment loan
Issue: Charged fees or interest you didn't expect — 
Company: Benht: Economic Development Corporation
State: OK

Complaint narrative:
I live in Oklahoma and took out a personal loan from XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Lending ) on XX/XX/year>, to help pay rent. The loan amount was {$1200.00}, but the lender is charging an Annual Percentage Rate ( APR ) of XXXX XXXX. According to the XXXX in XXXX disclosures, the total amount I would repay is {$6400.00} over about XXXX months ( XXXX biweekly payments of ~ {$320.00} each ). 

The lender states that it is owned by the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, a federally recognized tribe in Alaska, and that the loan is governed by tribal and federal law only, not by Oklahoma law. The contract explicitly says the lender and tribe have sovereign immunity and can not be sued in any state court. 

Because of this, XXXX XXXX is claiming exemption from XXXX usury and consumer-lending laws. However, this loan was made entirely online to a resident of Oklahoma, and funds were deposited into my Oklahoma bank account ( XXXX ). This appears to be an attempt to circumvent state lending caps and charge an illegal interest rate. 

Why I believe this is predatory or unfair : The XXXX XXXX  APR is extremely high and would be illegal under both Oklahoma and Arkansas law ( where the company also lists operations ). 

The loan agreement prevents me from seeking justice in any court by invoking sovereign immunity and mandatory arbitration under tribal law. 

Payments are automatically withdrawn from my bank account through XXXX debits, making it difficult to stop payments even if I dispute the terms. 

The lenders website ( birchlending.com ) shows that they knowingly operate across state lines and target consumers in states where payday-style lending is restricted. 


What Im asking for : Im asking the CFPB to : 1. Investigate XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ) for predatory lending practices and potential violations of federal consumer laws. 


2. Determine whether their tribal affiliation is being used to evade state consumer protection laws.

3. Help ensure consumers in Oklahoma and other states are protected from extreme interest rates and misleading loan terms. 



Lender details : Company name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-11-10 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Rental debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: National Credit Systems,Inc.
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
In XX/XX/year>, I lived at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Despite the circumstances, I later discovered that the apartment complex placed a {$5000.00} balance on my credit and sent it to National Credit Systems ( NCS ) as an unpaid debt. 

This reporting is inaccurate and unfair. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  I have already contacted both the apartment complex and NCS to dispute the debt and requested documentation verifying the validity of the balance, including a copy of the lease, payment history, and correspondence between the complex and the collection agency. 
The apartments new management confirmed they use a new system and could not locate my old records. However, NCS continues to report the account to credit bureaus as a valid debt. I am requesting that the CFPB review this matter and have the account deleted from my credit reports, as the debt should not have been assigned or collected under these tragic and involuntary circumstances.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-11-10 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding inaccurate information being reported on my Equifax and Experian credit report. Despite having resolved and fully satisfied a debt, the account remains incorrectly listed as a Charge-Off instead of being updated to reflect a {$0.00} balance and paid status. 

Account Information : Original Creditor : Ally Bank ( Ollo Rewards ) Current Owner : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. 
Original Account Number ( last XXXX ) : XXXX MCM Account Number : XXXX On XX/XX/year>, I completed payments totaling {$540.00} to XXXX XXXX XXXX ( MCM ), which satisfied the account in full. MCM provided a confirmation letter stating that the balance is {$0.00} and that I have no further obligation on this debt However, Equifax and Experian continues to report this account as Charge-Off with an active negative status, even after I disputed the entry. The investigation result came back as verified, which contradicts the official payment and satisfaction documentation from MCM. 

This inaccurate reporting is in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 623 ( a ) ( 2 ), which requires furnishers to promptly correct and update information that they determine to be incomplete or 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 2025-11-10 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
Both the bureau and furnishers are in violation of 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( b ) for failing to properly investigate and correct false information after disputes.

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 2025-11-10 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
Both the bureau and furnishers are in violation of 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( b ) for failing to properly investigate and correct false information after disputes.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-11-10 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: LJ Ross Associates
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
A collection account is being reported on my credit file that has not been properly validated. I exercised my rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) by requesting validation of the alleged debt. The furnisher failed to provide any legitimate documentation proving that the debt is mine, that the amount is accurate, or that they have the legal authority to collect it.

Despite the lack of verification, this account continues to appear on my credit report, which constitutes a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) requiring only accurate and verifiable information to be reported. The continued reporting of an unvalidated account is inaccurate and misleading.

Company public response: Company disputes the facts presented in the complaint
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-11-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Public record information inaccurate
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MO

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute the recent response provided in regard to my complaint filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) concerning the inaccurate reporting of a bankruptcy on my credit file. I have serious concerns about the validity of credit bureaus verification process and the credibility of the information allegedly used to substantiate this reporting. The CFPB response states that the disputed public record, labeled as Public Record - Federal - XXXX VERIFIED AS REPORTED, '' has been reviewed and verified. However, I have obtained clear, written confirmation from the relevant court XXXX BKPT CT MO KANSAS XXXX that they do not report or furnish bankruptcy proceedings information to credit reporting agencies. This official statement from the court raises serious questions about who, in fact, provided the information used in your " verification '' process. Furthermore, I contacted XXXX, a known third-party data provider, and they confirmed that they have no record of the bankruptcy account in question. This evidence contradicts any claim that the information was verified as reported. Given that : XXXX. XXXX. The court itself has stated it does not report information to credit bureaus. XXXX, a potential data source, has confirmed no record of the account. It is clear that TransUnion lacks a reliable and valid source to justify the continued reporting of this bankruptcy on my credit file. This failure in the verification process constitutes a direct violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) under Section 611, which requires that consumer reporting agencies conduct a reasonable investigation to ensure the accuracy of information included in consumer files.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-11-10 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: AL

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 ( XXXX ) 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-11-10 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: AL

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 ( XXXX ) 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 2025-11-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Public record information inaccurate
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MO

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute the recent response provided in regard to my complaint filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) concerning the inaccurate reporting of a bankruptcy on my credit file. I have serious concerns about the validity of credit bureaus verification process and the credibility of the information allegedly used to substantiate this reporting. The CFPB response states that the disputed public record, labeled as Public Record - Federal - XXXX VERIFIED AS REPORTED, '' has been reviewed and verified. However, I have obtained clear, written confirmation from the relevant court XXXX BKPT CT MO KANSAS XXXX that they do not report or furnish bankruptcy proceedings information to credit reporting agencies. This official statement from the court raises serious questions about who, in fact, provided the information used in your " verification '' process. Furthermore, I contacted XXXX, a known third-party data provider, and they confirmed that they have no record of the bankruptcy account in question. This evidence contradicts any claim that the information was verified as reported. Given that : XXXX. XXXX. The court itself has stated it does not report information to credit bureaus. XXXX, a potential data source, has confirmed no record of the account. It is clear that TransUnion lacks a reliable and valid source to justify the continued reporting of this bankruptcy on my credit file. This failure in the verification process constitutes a direct violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) under Section 611, which requires that consumer reporting agencies conduct a reasonable investigation to ensure the accuracy of information included in consumer files.

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 2025-11-10 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
The bureau failed to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation after I disputed, violating 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 4 )

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 2025-11-10 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
The bureau failed to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation after I disputed, violating 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 4 )

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-11-10 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I recently reviewed my credit report and found something that really concerns me. There's an account reporting ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ) that I never authorized. I didn't open it, I didn't give permission for it to appear on my file, and I definitely didn't consent to have it reported to any credit bureau. 

I want to be very clear about this : at no point did I give written authorization, verifiable electronic consent, or any other form of permission for this account to be on my credit file. And its presence there has been causing ongoing damage to my financial stability and my reputation. 

LEGAL VIOLATIONS : I've researched my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), and what Equifax is doing violates several sections of this federal law : FCRA Section 604 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681b ) Lack of Permissible Purpose : The law clearly states that a consumer 's credit file may only contain information obtained for a lawful permissible purpose. The inclusion of this account and the related hard inquiries without any documented consent constitutes a direct violation of this section. They're using and disclosing my non-public personal information without authorization. 

FCRA Section 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) Blocking Disputed Information : When a consumer submits an identity-theft report to an agency, the credit bureau must block that information within four ( 4 ) business days. I submitted a valid Police Report ( Case No. XXXX ) identifying the disputed account and inquiries, yet Equifax continues to report them, causing ongoing harm and violating this section.

FCRA Section 607 ( b ) ( 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ) ) Maximum Possible Accuracy : Equifax has failed to maintain only accurate, verifiable, and complete information. The absence of valid supporting documentation from either the furnisher or the bureau shows that this legal standard has not been met.

PERSONAL IMPACT : This isn't just a technical problem on paper this is affecting my real life in very concrete ways : I've been denied legitimate credit applications because of this unauthorized account. When I do manage to get approved for something, I'm charged significantly higher interest rates than I should be paying.

I was denied an apartment I was trying to rent. It was embarrassing having to explain to the landlord that my credit was bad because of something that isn't even mine. It was stressful looking for another place and facing the same problem over and over.

My insurance premiums increased due to credit-based pricing. I'm literally paying more money every month because of something I didn't do. 

This ongoing situation has caused me real financial pressure. I wake up worried about this. It's frustrating and causes anxiety knowing that I'm being punished for something that violated my rights from the beginning. It affects my daily life in ways it shouldn't.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation