vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-26 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: IN

Complaint narrative:
I AM ASKING FOR THE PERMANENT REMOVAL OF THE FRAUDULENT HARD INQUIRIES SHOWN ON MY CREDIT REPORT. I DID NOT AUTHORIZE THESE INQUIRIES, AND THEY WERE MADE WITHOUT MY KNOWLEDGE, WHICH IS A VIOLATION OF MY RIGHTS UNDER THE FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT. TO SUPPORT MY REQUEST, I HAVE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING AN FTC IDENTITY THEFT REPORT. I KINDLY REQUEST THAT THESE UNAUTHORIZED INQUIRIES BE DELETED IMMEDIATELY TO AVOID FURTHER DAMAGE TO MY CREDIT. IF THIS ISSUE IS NOT RESOLVED, I MAY BE FORCED TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
My accounts was never late! I have had exceptional payment history with XXXX XXXX and all payments were placed on Autopay. This late payment that is reporting is a result on a systematic error on their end processing my payment. This was clearly a billing error made my the company and is not a reflection of my payment experience which violates USC Code 1681eb. This error has caused severe hard to my reputation, my character, my mode of living and to my family! I demand the late payment reported to be removed/updated. They are not in compliance with the following law. 15 USC 1666b and its requirements set the standards and the guidance for a creditor to treat a payment as late, yet they are reporting a payment as late and they did not comply with the law! 15 USC 1666b ( a ) Time to make payments A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose, unless the creditor has adopted reasonable procedures designed to ensure that each periodic statement including the information required by section 1637 ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than 21 days before the payment due date. I have requested proof that this information was mailed or delivered 21 days before the payment due date and this information was requested in good faith pursuant rule 1002 and It was never provided. This is unfair, illegal, fraudulent, and not equitable to me as a consumer!

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 2025-09-26 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:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15. U. S. C.

1681c2 ) that you, the Equifax 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 : 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 response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-26 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I AM FORMALLY REQUESTING THE IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF THE FRAUDULENT ACCOUNTS CURRENTLY LISTED ON MY CREDIT REPORT. I DID NOT AUTHORIZE THESE ACCOUNTS, AND THEIR INCLUSION IS A SERIOUS BREACH OF MY PERSONAL AND FINANCIAL SECURITY. THESE ENTRIES ARE FALSE AND INACCURATE, YET DESPITE MONTHS OF DISPUTING THEM AND PROVIDING SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING AN FTC REPORT, THEY STILL HAVE NOT BEEN REMOVED. THEIR CONTINUED PRESENCE RAISES SERIOUS CONCERNS AS TO WHY THEY REMAIN ON MY REPORT, ESPECIALLY GIVEN THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT ( FCRA ) TO MAINTAIN ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS. I URGE YOU TO TAKE IMMEDIATE CORRECTIVE ACTION BY PERMANENTLY DELETING THESE ACCOUNTS FROM MY REPORT WITHOUT FURTHER DELAY.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-26 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Company: Resurgent Capital Services L.P.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
With LVNV Funding LLC I am not aware of this debt and didn't have the opportunity to dispute this account. If you believe proper notification was sent please provide " certified mail '' with a receipt displaying my signature. If not, please remove account LVNV Funding LLC from my report as soon as possible or I will have to take legal action.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-26 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: LDF Holdings, LLC
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
Looked into my check systems, reports and experian, so our inquiries did not recognize from this company want them removed

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-26 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: SUNRISE CREDIT SERVICES, INC
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Dear ( Debt Collector ) I recently received a debt collection notice from your office. I am writing to verify that you have contacted the correct individual and to request that you provide documentation confirming this. Please supply me with a copy of any contract or agreement signed with your company or the original creditor. 
In accordance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), I request the following information : XXXX. The name and address of the original creditor and the current creditor. 
XXXX. Verification of the debt amount you are seeking to collect, including evidence that a contract exists creating the amount you claim is owed. 
XXXX. Documentation of all assignments showing the transfer of the debt from the original creditor to the current creditor. 
XXXX. Proof that the original creditor securitized the debt. 
XXXX. Documentation showing the assignments of the debt from the original creditor to the secured trust and then back to the original creditor. 
Please cease and desist from collecting on this debt until you have provided validation of the debt. 
Additionally, I request that you do not access my credit report or report anything to my credit bureaus. I dispute the validity of this debt amount, and this dispute should be reflected on my credit report if you have already reported this debt. 
Permissible Purpose Please state your permissible purpose for accessing my credit information. I dispute your right to do so. 
Notification to Other Collectors I dispute that I owe this debt to you. Should you transfer this debt to another collector, please inform them of my dispute regarding the validity of this debt. 
Thank you for your prompt attention to 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-26 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Payday loan debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened to sue you for very old debt
Company: Nationwide Capital Services, LLC
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
I received a voicemail on XX/XX/year> from structured settlement from a XXXX XXXX advising there is a matter in his office that needs to be resolved today. Made the phone call back to him, was very rude and short. Didnt care what i told him about how i lost family members and had to pay for funeral arrangements and care prior to them passing. He said that i needed to make a payment i have {$50.00} in my account and that wouldnt work and that he would then threatened to Sue me and have there attorneys contact me. That i wrote bad checks which i didnt write a check and thats a very bad thing. Ive been having to go and figure out a huge payment to show due diligence prior to getting papers from an attorney. Havent been able to reach the goal of {$1500.00} of what XXXX wants. While on the call there was no help to work with me i asked and he said weve tried and it hasnt happened in the past and only option is to make a payment in a lump sum. Felt like its one way or Sue which isnt right in this day and age when people can barely afford anything. Wanted help couldnt get him to get help only large sums. Also each time this company tried to take a payment it reported as fraud to my bank and my account would be locked. Wanted to work with XXXX XXXX but he didnt give me anything basically his way or no way.

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 2025-09-26 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:
I AM DEMANDING IMMEDIATE DELETION. EVERY PIECE OF DATA REPORTED AGAINST ME MUST BE 100 % COMPLETE, ACCURATE, AND LEGALLY VERIFIED NOT ASSUMED, NOT ESTIMATED, AND CERTAINLY NOT RETAINED WITHOUT DIRECT, PROVABLE EVIDENCE. YOU DO NOT HAVE MY CONSENT TO REPORT ANY DATA IN VIOLATION OF FEDERAL OR STATE LAW. YOU ARE IN BREACH OF COMPLIANCE. UNDER COMMON LAW, I AM FORMALLY DEMANDING DELETION OF ANY AND ALL DEROGATORY OR UNVERIFIED CLAIMS. IF YOU CAN NOT IMMEDIATELY AND UNAMBIGUOUSLY CERTIFY EACH AND EVERY DATA POINT WITH FULL PHYSICAL PROOF, THEN YOU ARE KNOWINGLY VIOLATING MY RIGHTS. FAILURE TO COMPLY IS NOT JUST NEGLIGENCE IT IS INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-26 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Auto debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am disputing the fraudulent accounts that have been reported on my credit file. These accounts are not mine, were never authorized, and do not reflect my financial activity. Their presence has created a false impression of my creditworthiness and has caused damage to my financial standing.

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 2025-09-26 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: MO

Complaint narrative:
Hello, I am writing to delete the following information on my credit report. The following items are listed in the report. I am a victim of identity theft. The charges made on the account were not mine. The items need to be deleted as they are inaccurate items on my credit report. The theft of my identity was reported to the federal Trade Commission. Also, I have an enclosed copy of the Federal Trade Commission identity theft affidavit. Please find it in your best interest to delete the items I would like to emphasize the following legal obligations under the FCRA : Under 1681b, a consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report only under specific circumstances, including " In response to the order of a court having jurisdiction to issue such an order, or a subpoena issued in connection with proceedings before a XXXX grand jury. '' This provision strictly limits when my consumer report can be furnished, and I do not believe any of these circumstances apply in this case. 


Under 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), credit bureaus must conduct a " reasonable reinvestigation '' upon receiving notice of a consumer dispute. I am formally notifying you of this dispute, and I expect a thorough and reasonable reinvestigation of all items I've identified.

15 U.S. Code 1681b outlines the permissible purposes of consumer reports, including conditions for furnishing and using consumer reports for employment purposes. I do not believe any of these permissible purposes apply to the disputed items on my report.

15 U.S. Code $ 1681c-2 a consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of any. 
information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than XXXX business days after the date of receipt.

15 U.S. Code 1681 Section B ( i ) - Requirements relating to reinsertion of previously deleted material - If a consumer reporting agency removes information from someone's credit file based on the requirements in the preceding section ( A ), the agency can not re-add or reinsert that previously deleted information back into the person 's file unless the entity that originally provided that information certifies that it is completeandaccurate.

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 2025-09-26 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: PR

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of identity theft, and the account reported under XXXX is fraudulent and never authorized by me. I formally disputed this account with Equifax on XX/XX/year> and again on XX/XX/year>, providing all supporting documentation, including a valid FTC Identity Theft Report ( Report No. XXXX ), as required under FCRA Section 605B.

Federal law is clear : once a valid identity theft report is submitted, the bureau must block the account within four ( 4 ) business days. Despite this, the account remains on my file. This failure not only violates Section 605B, but also Section 611 ( requiring a meaningful reinvestigation ) and Section 607 ( requiring maximum possible accuracy ). The bureaus reliance on superficial or automated verification does not meet the legal standard established by case law such as XXXX v. XXXX  and XXXX v. XXXX. 
Beyond the legal violations, the continued reporting of this fraudulent account has very real human consequences. It has lowered my credit score, increased the cost of borrowing, and created barriers to securing housing and essential credit opportunities. I have spent significant time, effort, and emotional energy trying to correct this, only to see my rights under the FCRA disregarded. 
The law exists to protect consumers from exactly this type of harm. I am asking for the CFPBs intervention to ensure that this unlawful reporting is permanently corrected and that my rights as a consumer are respected.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-26 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: PR

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of identity theft, and the account reported under XXXX is fraudulent and never authorized by me. I formally disputed this account with Equifax on XX/XX/year> and again on XX/XX/year>, providing all supporting documentation, including a valid FTC Identity Theft Report ( Report No. XXXX ), as required under FCRA Section 605B.

Federal law is clear : once a valid identity theft report is submitted, the bureau must block the account within four ( 4 ) business days. Despite this, the account remains on my file. This failure not only violates Section 605B, but also Section 611 ( requiring a meaningful reinvestigation ) and Section 607 ( requiring maximum possible accuracy ). The bureaus reliance on superficial or automated verification does not meet the legal standard established by case law such as XXXX v. XXXX  and XXXX v. XXXX. 
Beyond the legal violations, the continued reporting of this fraudulent account has very real human consequences. It has lowered my credit score, increased the cost of borrowing, and created barriers to securing housing and essential credit opportunities. I have spent significant time, effort, and emotional energy trying to correct this, only to see my rights under the FCRA disregarded. 
The law exists to protect consumers from exactly this type of harm. I am asking for the CFPBs intervention to ensure that this unlawful reporting is permanently corrected and that my rights as a consumer are respected.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-26 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:
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 : ACCOUNTS : XXXX XXXX XXXX  - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$73.00} XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$5300.00} 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, 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 2025-09-26 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: DC

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 XXXX 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 XXXX  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 XXXX  credit report maintained by you which shows the said fraudulent items. I do not recognize these accounts, collections and XXXX  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 XXXX  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 XXXX federal trade commission that all of the aforementioned, consumer credit accounts, collections and XXXX  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