vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes — 
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am a military spouse protected under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act ( SCRA ), 50 U.S.C. 39014043. I am filing this complaint under my federal rights to dispute, correct, and remove inaccurate or damaging credit information under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq., and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), 15 U.S.C. 1692 et seq. 

On or around XX/XX/year>, I was denied housing due to the presence of a fraud alert or freeze that I did not authorize or initiate. This alert is negatively impacting my ability to obtain safe, affordable housing and constitutes a barrier to basic needs. 

In addition, several derogatory remarks, late payments, and collections have been reported across my credit profiles, primarily due to financial disruptions caused by my spouses active-duty service. This includes relocations, job transitions, and time-sensitive gaps that are protected under SCRA, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act ( ECOA ), and CFPB guidelines. 

Under the FCRA ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ), I am formally requesting : XXXX. Immediate removal of the unauthorized fraud alert/security freeze across all major bureaus. 
XXXX. Deletion or correction of all negative tradelines and derogatory remarks stemming from military-related financial hardship or error. 
XXXX Review of compliance by each credit bureau and any creditor who has failed to follow proper procedure under FCRA 623 regarding dispute handling, accuracy, and prompt correction. 
XXXX. Application of the reasonable investigation requirement as mandated by FCRA, including documented proof from furnishers if they refuse to delete these items. 

Furthermore, under FDCPA 809 ( b ), I demand full validation for any debt being reported. If the original creditor can not validate the debt, it must be removed immediately. 

As a military family, I also request this complaint be escalated through all proper CFPB channels and that all credit bureaus be held accountable for violations or mishandling that disproportionately affect servicemembers and their families. I reserve the right to escalate this matter to the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and, if necessary, pursue legal remedies.

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 2025-08-06 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am a military spouse protected under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act ( SCRA ), 50 U.S.C. 39014043. I am filing this complaint under my federal rights to dispute, correct, and remove inaccurate or damaging credit information under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq., and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), 15 U.S.C. 1692 et seq. 

On or around XX/XX/year>, I was denied housing due to the presence of a fraud alert or freeze that I did not authorize or initiate. This alert is negatively impacting my ability to obtain safe, affordable housing and constitutes a barrier to basic needs. 

In addition, several derogatory remarks, late payments, and collections have been reported across my credit profiles, primarily due to financial disruptions caused by my spouses active-duty service. This includes relocations, job transitions, and time-sensitive gaps that are protected under SCRA, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act ( ECOA ), and CFPB guidelines. 

Under the FCRA ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ), I am formally requesting : XXXX. Immediate removal of the unauthorized fraud alert/security freeze across all major bureaus. 
XXXX. Deletion or correction of all negative tradelines and derogatory remarks stemming from military-related financial hardship or error. 
XXXX Review of compliance by each credit bureau and any creditor who has failed to follow proper procedure under FCRA 623 regarding dispute handling, accuracy, and prompt correction. 
XXXX. Application of the reasonable investigation requirement as mandated by FCRA, including documented proof from furnishers if they refuse to delete these items. 

Furthermore, under FDCPA 809 ( b ), I demand full validation for any debt being reported. If the original creditor can not validate the debt, it must be removed immediately. 

As a military family, I also request this complaint be escalated through all proper CFPB channels and that all credit bureaus be held accountable for violations or mishandling that disproportionately affect servicemembers and their families. I reserve the right to escalate this matter to the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and, if necessary, pursue legal remedies.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-06 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: UPGRADE, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am formally filing a complaint with UPLIFT/XXXX  BANK regarding inaccurate data reported on my credit file. This information fails to meet compliance standards, has not been properly validated, and lacks sufficient documentation to verify its accuracy. 

I have identified potentially erroneous entries on my credit report. As a consumer, I am entitled to request the prompt removal of this account, in accordance with my rights under both federal and state consumer protection laws. This complaint is being made to ensure that the information you are reporting complies with FACTA, specifically Title 1, Section 151, which mandates a clear description of the verification process used.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Veros Credit, LLC
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
This loan has been paid off please remove this from my credit report and from any derogatory remarks that is negatively impacting my credit. Please do this within 48 hours according to law FCRA 15 U.S.C-1681 as this is affecting my score.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-06 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: OH

Complaint narrative:
The bankruptcy appear to be unauthorized and may indicate fraudulent activity, as I was not aware of them. Kindly take prompt steps to correct this issue. Supporting documents are attached for reference.

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 2025-08-06 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: MI

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally request the blocking and deletion of all accounts associated with my personal information due to the recent data breach. 

FRAUDULENT ACCOUNTS : Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/year>

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-06 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
In XX/XX/year>, I filed a complaint through the CFPB against Equifax regarding the improper use of my credit report with respect to XXXX U.S.C. section XXXX. 

I received no communications from Equifax to support any findings on my credit report. 

I have been denied access to fair credit as a result of these negligent and willful violations of said credit reporting agency. 

These unresolved issues went unacknowledged by the reporting agency and as such are in direct violation of federal law regarding fair credit reporting. 

I would like all derogatory accounts removed from my credit report immediately.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-06 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Your reporting agency has failed to maintain reasonable procedures in your operations to assure maximum possible accuracy in the credit information they report and may be liable under 15 U.S.C. 1681 accuracy and fairness of credit reporting. Also, in XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XXXX XXXX  ).

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-06 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
Hello! I am requesting an immediate correction of the mentioned account. The three credit bureaus, obligated by federal law to promptly respond within the constitutionally prescribed time limit, have regrettably neglected their duty to address my letters. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically 611 ( a ) and 607 ( b ), I am exercising my right to request a full reinvestigation into this item, as I believe the information being reported may be inaccurate, incomplete, or unverifiable. I am appealing to you to take swift action on this matter at your earliest convenience. Please correct the listed account below. Thank you. 
XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$9100.00} XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$3800.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Balance Owed : {$3800.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$3800.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$3800.00} 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 Balance Owed : {$3800.00}

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 2025-08-06 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:
Upon reviewing my credit report, I have identified inaccurate accounts that need reporting and correction through your company.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-06 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
To whom it may concern, I am writing to formally dispute the accounts reported on my consumer credit report, which are attributed to potential fraud or potential unauthorized activity, as indicated in the reference below : FCRA Section 604. I kindly request verifiable evidence bearing my signature/electronic signature. Please review this letter meticulously as it is submitted on my behalf. I have not authorized such actions, potentially constituting a violation of my consumer rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 604. I have previously contacted the relevant companies and have determined that these actions may have been undertaken without appropriate validation or original documentation from any of the reporting entities. Your prompt attention to this matter is greatly appreciated.

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 2025-08-06 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
To whom it may concern, I am writing to formally dispute the accounts reported on my consumer credit report, which are attributed to potential fraud or potential unauthorized activity, as indicated in the reference below : FCRA Section 604. I kindly request verifiable evidence bearing my signature/electronic signature. Please review this letter meticulously as it is submitted on my behalf. I have not authorized such actions, potentially constituting a violation of my consumer rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 604. I have previously contacted the relevant companies and have determined that these actions may have been undertaken without appropriate validation or original documentation from any of the reporting entities. Your prompt attention to this matter is greatly appreciated.

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 2025-08-06 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: MI

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally request the blocking and deletion of all accounts associated with my personal information due to the recent data breach. 

FRAUDULENT ACCOUNTS : Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/year>

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: CL Holdings LLC
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I request full validation of the alleged debt under the FDCPA. 
Please provide original creditor reports name, signed agreement and proof you are authorized to collect.until verified, remove this item from all credit reports. 

Jefferson capital system XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX And I took action against them on XX/XX/year> XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-06 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 am writing to formally request the blocking and deletion of all accounts associated with my personal information due to the recent data breach. 

FRAUDULENT ACCOUNTS 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-06 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I'm sending this today to you to follow up my previous letter concerning about the fraudulent items from my file. Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC sections 1681 I within the time declared by law and continued reporting of untruthful information which now affects my credit. I'm requesting again for removal of the items listed below : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-06 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am submitting this formal complaint against TransUnion for unlawful reinsertion of a previously deleted fraudulent account into my credit file, in direct violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). The account in XXXX XXXX XXXX previously removed following my identity theft dispute, for which I provided a valid FTC Identity Theft Report and supporting documentation. TransUnion has now reinserted this account without notifying me within XXXX business days and without obtaining the required certification from the furnisher, as mandated by 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 5 ) ( B ). This constitutes a clear violation of the FCRA and has caused me emotional distress, reputational harm, and unnecessary hardship. 
XXXX actions reflect willful noncompliance with the law, entitling me to statutory damages under 15 U.S.C. 1681n ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), as well as punitive damages under 1681n ( a ) ( 2 ) for reckless disregard of my rights. I am demanding monetary compensation in the amount of {$1500.00} {$1000.00} in statutory damages and {$500.00} for emotional distress and reputational harm. I also reserve the right to pursue additional punitive damages as permitted by law. This complaint is supported by my formal dispute letter dated XX/XX/year>, which is attached and serves as legal notice of XXXX violation and my demand for immediate corrective action.

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 2025-08-06 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:
These entries remain unverified and questionable. Despite multiple attempts to have these inaccuracies properly investigated and resolved, no meaningful action has been taken. I have submitted all required documentation and followed up repeatedly, yet the errors persist. This ongoing lack of action has caused undue financial hardship and has significantly affected my well-being. The XXXX  and XXXX  toll of dealing with these unresolved discrepancies has been overwhelming. 
Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I am entitled to a fair and accurate credit report, including the removal of unverifiable or incorrect information. I urge you to take immediate steps to verify and rectify these items, as failure to do so constitutes a violation of my rights under federal law.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-06 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
I have identified serious billing errors under 15 U.S. Code 1666 ( b ) on my credit report, including unverified late payment marks and the creditor 's failure to accurately reflect payments and credits. Despite my prior formal request for evidence substantiating these late marks, the creditor has failed to provide any legally required proof of investigation or verification. Furthermore, the creditor did not issue a proper billing statement at least 21 days before the due date, as mandated by law, rendering any late payment reporting invalid. This blatant disregard for accurate reporting is unacceptable. I demand that these inaccuracies be immediately corrected by updating the items to 'Paid as Agreed ' or removing them entirely from my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief