vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-07 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I respectfully request that you block and remove the unauthorized accounts from my credit report without delay. I did not open or authorize these accounts and have no knowledge of their origins. Under USC 1681g, I formally request their removal within 15 days. Please find the enclosed documents for review. It is also important to address the inaccurate and conflicting account information currently reported to each credit bureau.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-07 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: NV

Complaint narrative:
List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 

TRANSUNION XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX has violated my rights.XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 has violated my rights. 

I looked at my TransUnion Equifax Experian credit report on XX/XX/XXXX, and noticed some things are incomplete and not accurate. And according to the fair credit reporting act Whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report it shall follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates according to 15 USC 1681 ( e ) ( b ).

And according to 15 USC 1681 5 they are suppose to do this ( 5 ) Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information ( A ) In generallf, after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( 1 ) of any information disputed by a consumer, an item of the information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or can not be verified, the consumer reporting agency shall ( i ) promptly delete that item of information from the file of the consumer, or modify that item of information, as appropriate, based on the results of the reinvestigation; and ( ii ) promptly notify the furnisher of that information that the information has been modified or deleted from the file of the consumer. 

and according to 15 USC 1681s-2 they are suppose to not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-07 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
When I reviewed my credit report, I discovered that some of the information was erroneous. The 3 credit bureaus must validate these accounts in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not authorized to fail to validate this reporting account as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. The following accounts need to investigate the erroneous reporting in my file and are listed on my credit report : XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$1600.00}

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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-07 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally request the removal of fraudulent information from my credit file. I am a victim of identity theft, and there are multiple accounts and inquiries listed on my credit report that I did not authorize or apply for. These items are not accurate and do not belong to me. 

In accordance with Section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I request that you block and remove the unauthorized accounts and inquiries from my credit report. Attached to this letter, you will find a list of the disputed items as well as a copy of my Identity Theft Report filed with the Federal Trade Commission. 

Please take the necessary steps to investigate and delete these items from my credit report as soon as possible. I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and request written confirmation once the corrections have been made.

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 2025-06-07 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
There are some inaccurate accounts on my consumer report. I've listed in my letter the accounts that were opened fraudulently. 

FRAUDULENT ACCOUNTS : XXXX XXXXXXXX Account number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Account number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Account number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Account number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  Account number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Date Opened : XXXX XXXX  XXXX Account number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Account number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX  XXXX Account number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Account number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX UNAUTHORIZED INQUIRIES : 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 2025-06-07 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
Jefferson Capital Systems placed a {$310.00} collection tradeline on my credit report. It appears as JEFFERSON CAPITAL SYST on XXXX  and Jefferson Capital Systems , LLC on XXXX. No such account appears on XXXX. 

I contacted Jefferson Capital by phone. The first representative I spoke with was an AI voice system that mimicked a human and redirected any validation questions into a scripted settlement prompt. I requested a human and was transferred to a live agent, who was unable to confirm any details about the debt, stating only that they would need to contact their client. 

I was not provided with any contract, itemized statement, or explanation of the debt. I asked directly whether paying the debt would result in deletion of the tradeline. The representative could not confirm that in writing or verbally. 

I was then directed to a third-party payment portal ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. That site immediately offered me a XXXX  XXXX settlement discount without showing any documentation or validation. In order to use the portal, I was required to accept legally binding terms and conditions, including arbitration clauses, recurring payment authorization, and limitations on dispute rights. I did not proceed with payment. 

This account may relate to a resolved XXXX transaction, but I have received no documentation to support this. The tradeline appeared without prior notice and caused direct harm : I was denied a rental apartment due to the credit hit and had to extend my temporary housing at significant cost

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-07 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
Hello, I hope this message finds you well. I am reaching out to express my concern regarding a late payment recorded in my account that requires correction. I am requesting once again for the necessary adjustments to be made to rectify the account with the late payment. According to legal requirements, I understand that an investigation or update of the accounts is mandated. Kindly review the listed account below that requires correction : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$120000.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-07 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: AR

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. Ive been trying to understand some instances why the credit bureaus may take some time to respond XXXX XXXX XXXX I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information. Please take note, it is me personally who is filling this. There is no third party involved. Please review the uploaded letters.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-07 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: MD

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. Ive been trying to understand some instances why the credit bureaus may take some time to respond XXXX XXXX I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information. Please take note, it is me personally who is filling this. There is no third party involved. Please review the uploaded letters.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-07 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:
Recently I looked at my credit file and found information that can't be verified and information that are not accurate. Under 15 US code 1681e ( b ) and 15 use 1681i ( 5 ) this data on my credit is a clear violation of not reporting 100 % accurate. 

The following accounts are results of Identity theft! Please take action and remove them from my credit report asap! 

FRAUDULENT ACCOUNTS : Account Name : XXXX  # XXXX - Date Opened XX/XX/XXXX UNAUTHORIZED INQUIRIES : XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-07 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: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
A previously removed charge-off account from WFBNA XXXX with a balance of {$14000.00} was reinserted on my credit report as of XX/XX/year>2025, without any notification or verification as required under FCRA 611 ( a ) ( 5 ) ( B ) ( ii ). I was not notified within 5 business days of this reinsertion. No documentation has been provided to validate the account, and I have no open or valid debt with this creditor.

This re-reporting appears to be an illegal reinsertion of a previously removed tradeline. It is damaging my credit unfairly, and despite disputing with the credit bureau, it remains unresolved.

I am requesting the CFPB to intervene and ensure permanent deletion of this account and to hold the responsible credit bureau accountable for FCRA violations.

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 2025-06-07 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
My credit reports are inaccurate. These inaccuracies are causing creditors to deny me credit. You have the duty to report accurate information about consumers. Please investigate these accounts and inquires and update these accounts accordingly to avoid future litigation.

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 2025-06-07 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
My credit reports are inaccurate. These inaccuracies are causing creditors to deny me credit. You have the duty to report accurate information about consumers. Please investigate these accounts and inquires and update these accounts accordingly to avoid future litigation.

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 2025-06-07 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: AR

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. Ive been trying to understand some instances why the credit bureaus may take some time to respond XXXX XXXX XXXX I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information. Please take note, it is me personally who is filling this. There is no third party involved. Please review the uploaded letters.

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 2025-06-07 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:
You have reported inaccurate and unauthorized accounts on my credit report, which is a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681i ) requiring a proper reinvestigation of disputed items, and 1681e ( b ), which mandates maximum possible accuracy. These false entries are damaging and unjust, especially since Ive never opened or authorized these accounts. If you fail to investigate and correct this, I may pursue legal action under the FCRA and FDCPA ( 15 U.S. Code 1692e ) for deceptive and misleading reporting.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-07 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
You have reported inaccurate and unauthorized accounts on my credit report, which is a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681i ) requiring a proper reinvestigation of disputed items, and 1681e ( b ), which mandates maximum possible accuracy. These false entries are damaging and unjust, especially since Ive never opened or authorized these accounts. If you fail to investigate and correct this, I may pursue legal action under the FCRA and FDCPA ( 15 U.S. Code 1692e ) for deceptive and misleading reporting.

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 2025-06-07 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 was a victim of identity theft, and this is another request to remove the information from my credit file resulting from alleged identity theft. Per FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) CREDIT BUREAUS are required to remove any items not later than 4 business days after receipt. Also, the information provided on some items is UNKNOWN to me and REMOVED from other bureaus, and I have doubts about their accuracy. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$69.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$110.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Original creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$3800.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Original creditor : XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$8300.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$1500.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$69.00} XXXX XXXX Original creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$3800.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TXXXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$69.00} XXXX XXXX  Original creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$8300.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-07 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MD

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. Ive been trying to understand some instances why the credit bureaus may take some time to respond XXXX XXXX I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information. Please take note, it is me personally who is filling this. There is no third party involved. Please review the uploaded letters.

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 2025-06-07 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to file a formal complaint against the three major credit reporting agenciesExperian, TransUnion, and Equifaxfor willful and repeated violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ).

Despite multiple disputes filed regarding inaccurate and unverifiable information on my credit report, all three bureaus have continued to list several accounts as verified without providing any proof of investigation, method of verification, or supporting documentation ( such as billing receipts or account ownership evidence ). 

The following accounts are inaccurately reported with the status of bankruptcy, which is misleading, damaging to my creditworthiness, and unsubstantiated : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX LOAN These accounts continue to appear on my Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax credit reports under derogatory or bankruptcy-related statuses , even though I have not received any verifiable information or supporting documentation from the credit bureaus or furnishers proving their legitimacy.


Under 15 U.S.C. 1681i of the FCRA, the credit bureaus are required to conduct a reasonable investigation when a consumer disputes the accuracy of any item on their credit report. Furthermore, 1681e ( b ) mandates that only accurate and verifiable information be reported. Their failure to remove these accounts and provide proper validation is a direct violation of these statutes.

Additionally, by continuing to furnish unverifiable and inaccurate information, the credit reporting agencies and data furnishers are in violation of provisions under the FDCPA, particularly as it relates to false representation of a debt, and failure to cease collection/reporting activity after a dispute under 15 U.S.C. 1692e and 1692g.

Relief Sought : Immediate deletion of all the above-referenced accounts from my credit reports across all three bureaus ( Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax ) .

A detailed explanation and documented proof of the investigation process used for each disputed item.

Compensation for damages and emotional distress caused by false reporting and failure to comply with federal law.

An assurance that the agencies will implement better compliance practices to ensure adherence to the FCRA and FDCPA.

Please consider this a formal complaint and an urgent request for investigation. I would appreciate your swift action in holding these agencies accountable and ensuring my rights as a consumer are protected under federal law. 

Sincerely, 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