vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: PR

Complaint narrative:
Formal Statement Regarding Unauthorized and Inaccurate Reporting TransUnion I recently obtained my credit report and found information that is inaccurate and harmful to my credit history. Specifically, my TransUnion credit file contains the following unauthorized accounts : XXXX XXXX XXXX CARD XXXX XXXX XXXX At no time did I provide written authorization, verifiable electronic consent, or any other form of permission allowing these accounts or any related inquiries to be included in my credit file. 

LEGAL VIOLATIONS Violation of FCRA 1681b ( 15 U.S.C. 1681b ) Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, a consumers credit file may only contain information obtained for a permissible purpose, which generally requires the consumers express consent. The inclusion of these accounts and related inquiries in my filewithout documented proof of my consentconstitutes a direct violation of this section and represents the unauthorized use and disclosure of my non-public personal information. 

Violation of FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) When a consumer submits an FTC Identity Theft Report identifying disputed information, the credit reporting agency must block that information within four ( 4 ) business days. I submitted such a report to the FTC ( Report Number : XXXX ), which clearly identifies the disputed items. Despite my compliance, TransUnion continues to report these accounts and the inquiries, which is a direct violation of federal law and causes ongoing harm. 

Violation of FCRA 1681e ( b ) This section requires that consumer reporting agencies maintain only information that is accurate, verifiable, and complete. TransUnion has failed to provide verifiable documentation from the furnishers of these accounts, nor has it demonstrated that the reporting of these items meets the accuracy standard required by law.

HARM CAUSED As a direct result of TransUnions continued reporting of these unauthorized accounts : My credit score has been negatively affected. 

I have been denied legitimate credit applications. 

When approved for credit, I am forced to pay significantly higher interest rates. 

I was denied rental housing due to this negative and false information. 

My insurance premiums are higher because of credit-based pricing. 

This has caused ongoing financial stress, reputational damage, and embarrassment.

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 2025-08-20 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: Ava Finance, Inc
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
Ava Finance Inc responded with typical response that it their policy and I agreed by obtaining account but their policies and procedures do not supersede the law. Federal law states you are required to provide me with a copy and obtain my consent. You did not provide me with the disclosure of the opt out notice. I will give you 14 days to update the late payments or I will pursue legal proceedings.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I AM REQUESTING THE IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF THIS INACCURATE LATE PAYMENT FROM MY CREDIT REPORT, AS IT DOES NOT ACCURATELY REFLECT MY CONSISTENT PAYMENT HISTORY. I HAVE MAINTAINED A RECORD OF TIMELY PAYMENTS, AND THIS NEGATIVE ENTRY IS CLEARLY A MISTAKE THAT UNJUSTLY HARMS MY CREDIT PROFILE. THIS ACCOUNT WAS PAID AS AGREED AND SHOULD BE REPORTED ACCURATELY. UNDER THE TRUTH IN LENDING ACT ( TILA ), 15 U.S. CODE 1666 ( B ), THIS IS CONSIDERED A BILLING ERROR, AND I RESPECTFULLY URGE YOU TO CONDUCT A PROMPT INVESTIGATION INTO THIS DISCREPANCY AND UPDATE THE ACCOUNT TO REFLECT ITS CORRECT STATUS WITHOUT FURTHER DELAY.

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 2025-08-20 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
This is a formal dispute regarding a fraudulent account reported under my name. I have never opened or authorized this account, and its inclusion is entirely false. This error is severely impacting my credit record.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-20 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: MN

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair credit Reporting Act, the following accounts listed in the attachments have violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. I would like to assert that no permissible purpose under 15 USC 1681b ( 2 ) has been established and under the Fair Credit Reporting Act this must be established.

15 U.S.C 6802 ( a ) A financial institution may not, directly or through any affiliate, disclose to a non affiliated third party any nonpublic personal information. 15 U.S.C 6802 ( b ) ( 1 ) A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless ( A ) such financial institution clearly and conspicuously discloses to the consumer, in writing or in electronic form or other form permitted by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title, that such information may be disclosed to such third party ; ( B ) the consumer is given the opportunity, before the time that such information is initially disclosed, to direct that such information not be disclosed to such third party ; and ( C ) the consumer is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option.

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 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 agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information. Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than 7 years.

15 U.S.C 1666b ( a ) Time to make payments, A credit may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose 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.

15 U.S. Code 1681i ) : You have the right to dispute any information on your credit report that is inaccurate, incomplete, outdated, or unverifiable.

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 2025-08-20 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX TransUnion Credit Services Credit Reporting Agency ATTN : Disputes Department XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX PA XXXX Subject : Dispute Reinserted Account in violation of 15 USC 1681i ( 2 ) a Account : XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX I am writing in regard to a account placed on my credit profile that I have no knowledge of nor have I given any written consent for them to be furnished. The accounts listed above were investigated, deemed unverifiable and removed from my credit report. 

I checked my credit report and noticed this account have been reinserted back on my credit report. By doing so, your company has violated my consumer rights. Your company has the responsibility of reporting maximum accuracy to my credit report and following protocol. 

Under FCRA, these accounts can not be reinserted into my consumer profile without written notice within 5 business days, which is now in violation of 15 USC 1681i ( 2 ) A. Not only was I never notified but your company has violated multiple of my consumer rights under the FCRA.

Reporting accounts that I have not given any written permission is in violation of 15 USC 1681 Furnishing accounts in direct result of identity theft is in violation of 15 USC 1681 c-2 Failing to report maximum accuracy to consumer profile is in violation of 15 USC 1681 ( E ) B Please note that your company has failed to complete your due diligence by furnishing accounts without complete verification and reporting inaccurate information more than once.

Your company has a legal obligation to the protection and privacy of my legal information. 
Please delete the accounts immediately. Please see the attachments included with this dispute. 

I am not a third party credit disputing company, disputing these accounts. 

Best Regards, XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-20 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Could you please take a moment to review and examine the attached documents? I believe your expertise will be invaluable in ensuring their accuracy and completeness. Your feedback and insights would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-20 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 : INQUIRIES : XXXX  XXXX  Date : XX/XX/XXXX ACCOUNTS : XXXX  XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00} XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00} XXXX - Account Number XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$200.00} XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00} 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 XXXX  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 2025-08-20 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:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15. U. S. C.

1681c2 ) that you, the Experian 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 XXXX  Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  Date : XX/XX/XXXX ACCOUNTS : XXXX  - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$12000.00} XXXX  CARD - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$12000.00} 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 XXXX  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 2025-08-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Subject : Request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) all accounts fraudulent in this complaint be DELETED immediately. 

I am submitting this complaint to request immediate intervention due to serious violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), and Truth in Lending Act ( TILA ) by EQUIFAX, Despite previous requests for correction, this violation continue to negatively impact my credit report and financial standing. 

I am writing to contest inaccurate information on my credit report in accordance with 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 and to formally request the blocking of this erroneous data. Enclosed is a copy of my Police Report/FTC identity theft report ( FTC REPORT XXXX : XXXX ) as evidence supporting my identity theft claim. As per 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2, upon submission of an identity theft report by a consumer, credit reporting agencies are obligated to block any information flagged by the consumer as stemming from identity theft within FOUR business days. The following information on my credit report is the result of identity theft and should be blocked.

I request, pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), that you, the credit reporting agency EQUIFAX, block the information appearing in my consumer credit report resulting from identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of receiving this complaint. PLEASE DELETE THIS ACCOUNT IMMEDIATELY.

I don't recognize the account mentioned as reported. The account mentioned in my consumer credit report that you maintain was not opened, created, or initiated by me. The account mentioned is the result of identity theft and fraud.

I did not authorize the sharing of my information nor did I consent to its reporting. I was not provided with adequate information or the option to opt out. Reporting without consent constitutes fraud for the purposes permitted by Title 15, United States Code ( USC ), Section 1981b2. This also violates my privacy rights under Title 15, USC, Section 1681a ( 4 ). This account must be immediately blocked or removed from my consumer report, pursuant to FCRA 605b. If any additional documentation is necessary to process my request, please inform me promptly.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. 

ACCOUNT : - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-20 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Mobile or digital wallet
Issue: Unauthorized transactions or other transaction problem — 
Company: Paypal Holdings, Inc
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/year>, I was charged {$89.00} for an automatic renewal of XXXX XXXX through my PayPal account without any prior notice or warning. I did not authorize this renewal. Upon noticing the charge, I immediately canceled the subscription and contacted both XXXX and PayPal to request a refund and clarification about the charge and cancellation process. 

PayPal denied my dispute, stating that I had authorized the payment via a billing agreement, even though I canceled promptly. PayPal closed my case and directed me to contact the seller ( XXXX ), who refused to provide a refund or assistance. Despite my requests, neither company provided sufficient information or help resolving this unauthorized charge. 

This experience has caused significant frustration and financial loss. I am seeking a refund and better protection against unauthorized subscription renewals in the future.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-20 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
My XXXX auto loan account was charged off in XX/XX/XXXX, as reported on all three of my credit reports. Despite the charge off in XX/XX/XXXX the company has continued to report it as late every month through XX/XX/XXXX. 

Once an account is charged off, it is closed and can not continue to accrue new late payments. Reporting new delinquencies after the charge-off date is inaccurate, misleading, and violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). Under 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( a ), companies must report accurate and complete information to credit bureaus. Continuing to report late payments after the account was charged off is a violation of this law. 

I have disputed this multiple times with the credit bureaus, but the error has not been corrected. I request that the inaccurate late payment notations after XX/XX/XXXX be removed, and that the account be updated to reflect only the charge-off status as of XX/XX/XXXX.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-20 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I have submitted multiple formal dispute letters to TRANSUNION LLC Consumer Dispute Center regarding inaccurate and unverifiable information on my credit report ( see attached copies ). Despite clear legal notice, TRANSUNION LLC Consumer Dispute Center continues to willfully report inaccurate data in violation of FCRA 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ), 1681i, and FDCPA 1692e and 1692f. I have exhausted all attempts to resolve this matter directly with the credit bureau. I now request the CFPB to investigate and enforce compliance.

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 2025-08-20 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I AM REQUESTING THE IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF THIS INACCURATE LATE PAYMENT FROM MY CREDIT REPORT, AS IT DOES NOT ACCURATELY REFLECT MY CONSISTENT PAYMENT HISTORY. I HAVE MAINTAINED A RECORD OF TIMELY PAYMENTS, AND THIS NEGATIVE ENTRY IS CLEARLY A MISTAKE THAT UNJUSTLY HARMS MY CREDIT PROFILE. THIS ACCOUNT WAS PAID AS AGREED AND SHOULD BE REPORTED ACCURATELY. UNDER THE TRUTH IN LENDING ACT ( TILA ), 15 U.S. CODE 1666 ( B ), THIS IS CONSIDERED A BILLING ERROR, AND I RESPECTFULLY URGE YOU TO CONDUCT A PROMPT INVESTIGATION INTO THIS DISCREPANCY AND UPDATE THE ACCOUNT TO REFLECT ITS CORRECT STATUS WITHOUT FURTHER DELAY.

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