vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-14 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
I previously filed a formal complaint with the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) regarding unauthorized inquiries on my credit report. The reference number for that complaint is XXXX, filed on XX/XX/XXXX. 
Complaint Description : My credit report contains unauthorized inquiries that were made without my consent. Upon contacting the creditors responsible for these inquiries, they confirmed they have no evidence that I initiated these inquiries and lack any written or verbal authorization from me. 
Due to the lack of valid grounds for these inquiries, I formally requested their immediate removal. The credit bureau in question has not provided a satisfactory response, which is why I filed a complaint with the FTC. 
Details of Disputed Inquiries : Creditor 1 : XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX Experian Creditor 2 : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX/XXXX/XXXX Experian Creditor 3 : XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX Experian Creditor 4 : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Experian Creditor XXXX : XXXX XXXX XXXX CO XX/XX/XXXX Experian Creditor 6 : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX Experian Creditor 7 : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX Experian Creditor 8 : XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX Experian Creditor 9 : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX Experian Creditor 10 : XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX Experian Creditor 11 : XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX Experian Legal Grounds ( Fair Credit Reporting Act, FCRA ) : Permissible Purposes : Under Section 604, unauthorized inquiries do not meet the requirements for permissible purposes.

Handling of Unverifiable Information : According to Section 611, any inquiry that can not be verified must be removed.

Right of Verification : Section 609 grants me the right to verify each inquiry with an original signed contract.

Information Provider Responsibility : Section 623 requires that reported data is accurate and authorized.

Protection Against Identity Theft : Section 605A mandates the removal of unauthorized inquiries potentially related to identity theft.

Additional Legal Support : Cases such as Pintos v. Pacific Creditors Association ( 2010 ) and Dennis v. BEH-1, LLC ( 2002 ) reinforce that inquiries must meet the FCRA 's permissible purposes requirements.

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 2025-08-14 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: AL

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

1681c2 ) that you, the TransUnion credit reporting agencys block the information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft, and fraud within four business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurateand false information consist of personal credit card accounts, auto loans, personal loansand open end unsecured consumer accounts as follows : INQUIRIES : XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/year> These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. Ive attached a list of the hard inquiries in question as well as a copy of the consumer FICO credit report maintained by you which shows the said fraudulent items. I do not recognize these accounts, collections and hard inquiries as reported. The aforementioned accounts, collections and hard inquiries appearing on my consumer credit report maintained by you were not opened, made or initiated by me.

All of the said accounts, collections and hard inquiries are a result of identity theft, and fraud. I have attached a copy of the FTC identity theft criminal complaint case number XXXX, as proof from the US federal trade commission that all of the aforementioned, consumer credit accounts, collections and hard inquiries are in fact a result of identity, theft, and fraud.

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 2025-08-14 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: AL

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you -- credit reporting agency, block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. I am concerned about the validity and accuracy of your recent investigation of these accounts that are reporting on my credit report. Last month I requested an investigation because I felt the item was not being reported legally. Couple of days ago I received a letter stating that you have ceased investigation of my credit reports because, in your opinion, you believe that I have used a third party credit repair agency. Not only do I believe this to be a stall tactic on your part to grant you an additional 30 days to comply with my original request, but I believe it to be a blatant violation of the FCRA.

I have attached a copy of my government issued ID as well as mail showing proof of address. So, there shouldnt be any confusion or stall tactics on your end. I have maintained a careful record of my communications with you for the purpose of filing a complaint with the FTC should you continue in your non-compliance.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-14 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Auto debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CO

Complaint narrative:
I am formally disputing the inclusion of a fraudulent account on my credit report. This account was never opened or authorized by me, and its appearance is misleading, inaccurate, and harmful to my financial standing.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-14 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: CCS Financial Services, Inc.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
The debt collectors are contacting me AFTER they received a letter from me to stop all communications with me. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX is totally corrupt. I paid my insurance in advance. I DO NOT owe them any money. They claim a debit of {$89.00}, XXXX. That IS 100 % FALSE. I paid the insurance in advance for 6 months. I sent them a Certified return receipt letter on XXXX to them that they received on XXXX. I have 2 receipts to PROVE they received the letter stating to NOT contact me by any means. I stated in the letter i do not owe any money to them. XXXX owes me {$9800.00} for a claim of storm damage to my home that they did not pay & did not send an insurance adjuster to my home to see the damage. Another person on my block had the same problem with them. They never sent an insurance adjuster to his house. XXXX XXXX company DOES NOT pay claims. That is why i canceled my insurance. The debt collectors are contacting me AFTER they received a letter from me to stop all communications with me. The debt collector sent me another letter after XXXX for a debt i do not owe. 
That is against the law! XXXX XXXX company DOES NOT pay claims.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-14 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:
These can be combined On my credit report, you have shown incorrect accounts that should not be there at all. This is not only unjust to me, but it's also concerning, because I've never done or made any of the things you accuse me of. If you don't look into these accounts, I'll take legal action against you.

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 2025-08-14 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: MO

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you -- credit reporting agency, block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. I am concerned about the validity and accuracy of your recent investigation of these accounts that are reporting on my credit report. Last month I requested an investigation because I felt the item was not being reported legally. Couple of days ago I received a letter stating that you have ceased investigation of my credit reports because, in your opinion, you believe that I have used a third party credit repair agency. Not only do I believe this to be a stall tactic on your part to grant you an additional 30 days to comply with my original request, but I believe it to be a blatant violation of the FCRA. 

I have attached a copy of my government issued ID as well as mail showing proof of address. So, there shouldnt be any confusion or stall tactics on your end. I have maintained a careful record of my communications with you for the purpose of filing a complaint with the FTC should you continue in your non-compliance.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-14 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: CARS Acquisition, LLC
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
, I was contacted by XXXX XXXX XXXX  regarding an alleged debt. Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( a ), the debt collector must send me a written notice within five ( 5 ) days of the initial communication containing the amount of the debt, the name of the creditor, and my rights to dispute the debt.

I have never received this written notice by mail or any other method, even though more than the required timeframe has passed. As a result, I have been deprived of my rights under federal law to timely dispute and request validation of the alleged debt.

This is a violation of the FDCPA and I am requesting that the CFPB take enforcement action, ensure the debt collector provides proper notice, and that any collection activity cease until compliance is achiev
ed.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-14 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Mobile or digital wallet
Issue: Fraud or scam — 
Company: Block, Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I paid {$3200.00} using Cash App on XXXX to $ XXXX to purchase a vehicle. The seller failed to deliver the title or the car as agreed. I submitted clear evidence to Cash App showing it was a payment for goods/services, not a personal transfer, but my dispute was denied. 

I am requesting that this transaction be refunded under Cash Apps Buyer Protection policies or re-reviewed given the documentation. I am also filing a police report and DMV fraud complaint against the seller.

Cash App currently will not provide details on why this valid dispute was denied. I need assistance ensuring this case is reviewed fairly.

Documentation : Screenshots of me requesting the title with no reply, certified letter sent to him requesting a refund, bill of sale Requested Resolution : Refund of {$3200.00} to my Cash App account.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-14 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
Finding unauthorized accounts, credit inquiries, and false personal information made or reported without my knowledge or agreement completely stunned and grieved me. I've tried to get clarification from the creditors, but they have blatantly refused to give it to me. I demand that the creditors act immediately and be transparent. The creditors must submit pertinent application materials, show proof of express authority for each query, and give comprehensive details about each account and inquiry, including dates, purposes, and the kinds of credit products involved. To see what I'm complaining about, please refer to the attached file!

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-14 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the TRANSUNION credit reporting agency XXXX block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurate, and false information consists of XXXX XXXX credit XXXX * * * * Verify Account - 15 U.S. Code 1666 ( b ) Billing Error : I recently reviewed my credit report and noticed late payments listed from your company. The payment history for this account is inaccurately reported. Please update the status on my credit report XXXX XXXX XXXX * * * * Section 807 Violation Misleading- Investigate and make sure everything is correct if not delete it from my credit report. This agency is in violation of 15 U.S.C. 1692g. They were to notify me of this in writing 5 days prior, I was not As the original creditor, only I can validate this debt. I do not validate debt These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. All of the aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud.

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 2025-08-14 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Closing an account — Company closed your account
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Citibank closed my account due to fraud ( third-party deposits ), which is understandable. They ( Citibank ) said that I needed to bring all clients whose funds were deposited with their ID to the branch, and they would release the funds. I followed the instructions and produced all clients with their IDs, but the funds have not been released as promised. I've called the executive office and the fraud department, and they said there is no reason that the funds should be held up. I received a letter from the Executive unit with an apology and a promise to release {$42000.00}. There was {$53000.00} in my account when Citibank closed my account.

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 2025-08-14 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Im reaching out regarding a fraudulent credit inquiry that is currently appearing on my credit report. Let me be absolutely clear : I did not authorize or initiate this inquiry in any way, and I had no knowledge of it until I reviewed my credit report. 

This was not done by me, and I have never given consent to the company that pulled my credit. That means this inquiry was made without a permissible purpose, which is a direct violation of my rights under 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 2025-08-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am disputing the late payment entry on my account, as it is inaccurate and unsupported by my documented payment history. I have consistently submitted all payments on or before the due date, and this reported late payment is a clear error.

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 2025-08-14 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: NC

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

1681c2 ) that you, the TransUnion credit reporting agencys block the information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft, and fraud within four business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurateand false information consist of personal credit card accounts, auto loans, personal loansand open end unsecured consumer accounts as follows : IXXXX 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 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 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 These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer XXXX credit report. Ive attached a list of the hard inquiries in question as well as a copy of the consumer FICO credit report maintained by you which shows the said fraudulent items. I do not recognize these accounts, collections and hard inquiries as reported. The aforementioned accounts, collections and hard inquiries appearing on my consumer credit report maintained by you were not opened, made or initiated by me. 
All of the said accounts, collections and hard inquiries are a result of identity theft, and fraud. I have attached a copy of the FTC identity theft criminal complaint case number XXXX, XXXX as proof from the XXXX federal trade commission that all of the aforementioned, consumer credit accounts, collections and hard inquiries are in fact a result of identity, theft, and fraud.

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 2025-08-14 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Closing on a mortgage — Closing disclosure or other related disclosures
Company: Paramount GR Holdings, LLC
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Back in XX/XX/XXXX XXXX ( XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX, XXXX, CA XXXX ) contacted me to ask if I wanted to refinance and consolidate outstanding loans etc.. I listened and explained that I had XXXX liens I would love to include in the refinancing process. I mentioned that I had a HUD lien filed in XX/XX/XXXX, Neighborhood housing filed XX/XX/XXXX, and XXXX also filed XX/XX/XXXX. They said they can help and it would be no problem. When they got to the title part of the process, they came back and told me that the Title company XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, ( XXXX XXXX XXXX, # XXXX, XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX ), said the HUD was not on title, I questioned it but they assured me it was not on there, so moved forward in the process all was well, so I thought. Fast forward to XX/XX/XXXX I decided to do a HELOC with my credit union, we started the process all was well until we got to the Title process, they call me and informed me that I had a XXXX in a first position and it was the HUD lien that I have informed XXXX about back in XX/XX/XXXX. This has caused me discontinue my HELOC process.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-14 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Other banking product or service
Issue: Managing an account — Funds not handled or disbursed as instructed
Company: Comerica
State: NM

Complaint narrative:
This month of XX/XX/2025 I received a new card to activate because the old one was damaged. 
Between XX/XX/2025 and XX/XX/2025. 

I waited on customer service for 2 days in a row for over an hour multiple times just to activate the debt card to receive a monthly payment of my Social security retirement XXXX with XXXX XXXX and Comerica Bank.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-14 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: MD

Complaint narrative:
This letter is a formal notice of dispute under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) regarding inaccurately reported late payment dates on the above-referenced account appearing in my credit file. 
The reported derogatory payment data is factually and legally incorrect and constitutes a violation of my rights under multiple federal statutes. 
Creditor Name : [ 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 explanation