vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-04 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-04 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally address the ongoing noncompliance of your agency in relation to my identity theft report, which I previously submitted in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). Despite having sent several letters, your agency has repeatedly rejected my identity theft report on the grounds that it was not filed by a law enforcement agency. This decision is not in compliance with the FCRA and fails to recognize the guidance provided by identitytheft.gov as mandated by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ).

As you are aware, the FCRA at Section 605B and the guidance provided by the CFPB under identitytheft.gov clearly outline the process for filing an identity theft report. The CFPB specifically states that victims of identity theft can file a report directly through identitytheft.gov, which then becomes a valid identity theft report under the FCRA. Nowhere does the FCRA require this report to be submitted by law enforcement for it to be valid.

Furthermore, under FCRA Section 617, your agency is legally required to investigate and resolve any identity theft dispute in a timely manner, and you are prohibited from deciding unilaterally what is valid or invalid when it comes to an identity theft report that has been properly filed. Your refusal to acknowledge this report based on your own standardsrather than what is set forth in federal lawis a clear violation of the FCRA. 

Legal Precedent : XXXX v. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XXXX. XXXX ) : This case underscores the importance of proper handling of disputes related to credit reporting and emphasizes that credit reporting agencies can not disregard information simply based on their own internal policies when federal law mandates a specific process. 
XXXX v. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX Cir. XXXX ) : This case reinforced that credit reporting agencies must follow FCRA regulations, including investigating claims of identity theft in accordance with the law, and can not arbitrarily determine what constitutes an acceptable identity theft report. 
XXXX v. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX. XXXX XXXX ) : This decision clarified that a credit reporting agency is obligated to accept documents submitted by the consumer, as long as they meet the legal requirements for disputing inaccurate information under the FCRA. 

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 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 2025-04-04 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I have an agency by the name of XXXXXXXX XXXX & XXXX XXXXXXXX & XXXX XXXX on my credit I filed a dispute in XXXX to ensure verification and accuracys. They are violating 1681s-2 ( b ) ( 1 ) ( c ) by stating dispute is resolved is misleading and is also a violation 15 U.S.C 1681s- ( 2 ) ( 1 ) ( a ). 15 U.S.C 1681n ( 1 ) ( A ) civil damages of willfully non compliance will result in monetary damages. XXXX XXXXXXXX date of last activity is inaccurate. XXXX XXXX is in violation of 1681s-2 ( 5 ) ( A ) & 1681c Date of last activity they are attempted to re-age debts see XXXX v XXXX XXXX info.Solutions, XXXX, XXXX XXXX. XXXX ( XXXX. XXXX. XXXX ) ( XXXX XXXX allegedly purchased old debts and changed the date of last activity [ to gain ] leverage to collect obsolete debts ). The ftc has taken action against debt collectors for re-aging debts. See United States XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX. pA. XXXX ). They are violating 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) ( A ) defining accuracy as information that the furnished knows or has reasonable cause to believe is inaccurate XXXX XXXX account number # XXXX XXXX # XXXX XXXX XXXX  # XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-04 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally address the ongoing noncompliance of your agency in relation to my identity theft report, which I previously submitted in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). Despite having sent several letters, your agency has repeatedly rejected my identity theft report on the grounds that it was not filed by a law enforcement agency. This decision is not in compliance with the FCRA and fails to recognize the guidance provided by identitytheft.gov as mandated by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ).

As you are aware, the FCRA at Section 605B and the guidance provided by the CFPB under identitytheft.gov clearly outline the process for filing an identity theft report. The CFPB specifically states that victims of identity theft can file a report directly through identitytheft.gov, which then becomes a valid identity theft report under the FCRA. Nowhere does the FCRA require this report to be submitted by law enforcement for it to be valid.

Furthermore, under FCRA Section 617, your agency is legally required to investigate and resolve any identity theft dispute in a timely manner, and you are prohibited from deciding unilaterally what is valid or invalid when it comes to an identity theft report that has been properly filed. Your refusal to acknowledge this report based on your own standardsrather than what is set forth in federal lawis a clear violation of the FCRA. 

Legal Precedent : XXXX v. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XXXX. XXXX ) : This case underscores the importance of proper handling of disputes related to credit reporting and emphasizes that credit reporting agencies can not disregard information simply based on their own internal policies when federal law mandates a specific process. 
XXXX v. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX Cir. XXXX ) : This case reinforced that credit reporting agencies must follow FCRA regulations, including investigating claims of identity theft in accordance with the law, and can not arbitrarily determine what constitutes an acceptable identity theft report. 
XXXX v. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX ( XXXX. XXXX XXXX ) : This decision clarified that a credit reporting agency is obligated to accept documents submitted by the consumer, as long as they meet the legal requirements for disputing inaccurate information under the FCRA. 

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Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-04 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I received a letter from TransUnion XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX which I never did inquiry about this is a result of identity theft, fraud and XXXX XXXX the letter is from TransUnion XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX PA XXXX XXXX Police Report No XXXX XXXX Case XXXX XXXX : XXXX XXXX Case # 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 2025-04-04 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to express my serious concern regarding the lack of resolution for my previous dispute about unauthorized inquiries on my credit report, which I submitted on XX/XX/XXXX. According to my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically sections 611 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ), 609 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681g ), and 604 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681b ), I demand an immediate resolution. 
Unauthorized Inquiries in Question : EQUIFAX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Basis for Dispute Section 611 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ) requires a prompt investigation of disputed information. I submitted my dispute over 30 days ago and have yet to receive an adequate resolution.

Section 609 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681g ) grants me the right to access all information in my file, including the results of your investigation. To date, I have not received the required information.

Section 604 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681b ) defines the permissible purposes for obtaining credit reports. These inquiries were made without my consent and do not meet any permissible purpose under this section.

Immediate Request : I demand immediate action to resolve this dispute. Specifically, I request the following : Thorough Reinvestigation : Conduct a thorough reinvestigation of the unauthorized inquiries.

Removal of Unauthorized Inquiries : Remove any inquiries found to be unauthorized from my credit report.

Updated Credit Report : Provide me with an updated copy of my credit report reflecting these changes. 
Enclosed are copies of my previous dispute letter and a copy of my identification for verification purposes.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-04 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute the inaccurate information reflected on my credit report. The information appears to violate my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and should be removed or corrected promptly. The FCRA mandates that only accurate, complete, and verifiable information be included in credit reports ( 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ) ).

1. Incorrect Accounts Several accounts listed on my credit report appear to be inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated. Under FCRA Section 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ), I am entitled to dispute information that I believe to be inaccurate, and the credit reporting agency is required to investigate the disputed information within 30 days. I have reason to believe that the following accounts do not belong to me, contain incorrect data, or should no longer be listed due to age or resolution : CREDENCE RESOURCE XXXX - XXXX : {$5300.00} - Account # : XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$15000.00} - Account # : XXXX As required under the FCRA, I request that these accounts be thoroughly investigated and either updated or removed from my credit report if found to be inaccurate. 

2. Unwarranted Inquiries I also dispute the following credit inquiries listed on my report. Under FCRA Section 1681b ( c ), credit inquiries must be made with my permission or under circumstances where I have applied for credit. If these inquiries were not authorized by me or do not meet the requirements for a legitimate credit inquiry, they should be removed from my report : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Please consider this my formal request for an investigation under the FCRA. If the items mentioned above are not removed or corrected, I will seek further action, including filing complaints with the CFPB and taking legal steps to enforce my rights under the law.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-04 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services — Billing dispute for services
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I recently reported identity theft, fraud and XXXX XXXX to Experian and I have to pay once a month for my Experian identity theft protection premium they keep billing Im not sure for what and I keep receiving emails from them that my payment didnt go through. Also I received a letter from Experian that my package which I mailed with a lot of evidence proving Im a victim of identity theft was not valid when in fact it is I received a email confirmation already with a policy number and case no someone is intervening with my credit history also that I requested for my information to be blocked when I fact I never did. 
XXXX Police Department Report No XXXX XXXX Case XXXX XXXX : XXXX XXXX  Case # XXXX Company addresses Experian XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX TX XXXX Experian XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX TX 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 2025-04-04 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of identity theft. There are inquiries on my Experian report that I did not authorize with " specific dates '' and no credit was issued from any of them. 
The inquiries are as follows : XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/year> XXXX XXXX XX/XX/year> XXXX XX/XX/year> XXXX XXXX XX/XX/year> Under FCRA Section 604 ( a ) ( 3 ) : credit inquiries must be made only with a " PERMISSIBLE PURPOSE ''. I did not authorize these pulls, and no credit was extended.

Under FCRA Section 605B : Ive submitted an FTC Identity Theft Report and with the State Security and my ID. Experian is legally obligated to block and delete these inquiries within 4 business days.

I also request, under FCRA Section 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) : that Experian provide " DOCUMENTATION '' of permissible purpose. If it can not be verified, these inquiries must be removed.

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 2025-04-04 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
I demand immediate attention to serious inaccuracies on my credit report. Late payments have been reported incorrectly, despite the fact that these accounts have been paid as agreed. This misleading information is adversely affecting my creditworthiness, and I insist that corrections be made without delay. 

I expect a prompt response to rectify these issues. 

Account name : XXXX Account number : XXXX Account name : XXXX Account number : 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 2025-04-04 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: TX

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

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 2025-04-04 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 was utterly shocked and devastated upon discovering unauthorized accounts, credit inquiries and inaccurate personal information made or reported without my knowledge or consent. Despite my efforts to seek clarification from the creditors, they have shamefully failed to provide the necessary information. I demand immediate action and transparency from the creditors. The creditors must provide detailed information on each account and inquiry, including dates, purposes, and types of credit products involved, furnish relevant application documents, and present evidence of explicit authorization for each inquiry. Please see the attached file for what I am complaining about!

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-04 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
APPLE CARD/ GS BANK USA 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 AMOUNT : {$580.00} I am a victim of identity theft, and fraudulent accounts were opened in my name with the following companies. I first reported identity theft in 2018 as documented in my police report ( Case Number XXXX ). Despite my repeated disputes, these companies has denied my claims and refused to remove the fraudulent accounts from my credit report. i have submitted police reports proving identity theft, dispute letters with supporting documents, and a request under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) to remove fraudulent accounts. These companies failed to properly investigate and resolve this issue, violating my rights under the FCRA and Fair Credit Billing Act ( FCBA0. I am requesting that the CFPB investigate these companies and require them to immediately remove the fraudulent accounts from my credit report. provide written statement confirming account closure, and cease any attempts to collect on these fraudulent accounts.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-04 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of XXXX The information listed below, which appears on my credit report, is the result of that XXXX 

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Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-04 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
I was alarmed to find incorrect accounts on my credit report this morning, and I have no idea why they are there. I check my report regularly, but this time, I found discrepancies that hadnt been there before. I even refreshed my browser to see if it was an error, but the incorrect information remained. Given this situation, I am requesting a thorough review of the documents I submitted so that I no longer have to deal with this concern.

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 2025-04-04 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CT

Complaint narrative:
I hereby inform you that I have been a victim of identity theft. I have discovered that accounts have been opened in my name without my consent, and I wish to have them removed from my credit history. The accounts are as follows : XXXX XXXX XXXX & XXXX Opened : XX/XX/year> XXXX XXXX section 602 A, States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 section 604 a section 2, states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions.

15 U.S.C. 1681C. ( A ) ( 5 ) Section States : No consumer reporting agencia may make any consumer report containing any of the following item of information : any other adverse tems of information, other han records of convictions and crimes which antedates the report by 7 years.

15 U.S.C 1681S-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) a person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief