vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-18 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.

Complaint narrative:
ALL REPORTED DATA MUST BE COMPLETE, CORRECT, AND PROVEN IF CHALLENGED. I DO NOT GRANT YOUR AUTHORITY TO REPORT VERSUS ME WITHOUT ADEQUATE COMPLIANCE OF STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS BEING APPLICABLE THROUGHOUT. AS SUCH I DEMAND DELETION IMMEDIATELY OF YOUR DECLARED CLAIMS AGAINST ME. PER COMMON LAW, YOU ARE DEMANDED TO DEMONSTRATE THAT YOU CAN AND HAVE WILLINGNESS TO ABSOLUTELY VERIFY AND VALIDATE ( OR JUST SAY ''CERTIFICATE '' ) EVERY AND ONE EVEN EACH ANY AND OR ALL ALLEGATIONS YET PHYSICALLY DEFICIENT OR ALL ALLEGATIONS YET PHYSICALLY DEFICIENT OR UNPROVEN MINE, 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 2025-03-18 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the Experian 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. This fraudulent, inaccurate, and false information consists of : LIST OF ACCOUNTS TO BE REMOVED XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX BALANCED {$0.00} XXXX  XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX BALANCED {$15000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX {$0.00} XXXX  ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX  ) XXXX BALANCED {$85.00} These accounts has resulted in several appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. I've 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 aforementioned fraudulent accounts. I do not recognize the aforementioned accounts, as reported. The aforementioned accounts, appearing on my consumer credit report maintained by you were not opened, made, or initiated by me. All of the aforementioned accounts are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint # ( private case number ) as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts are the result of identity theft and fraud.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-18 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: MA

Complaint narrative:
I am reaching out once again to formally request the removal of the items from my report that I previously requested to be removed. Despite submitting this request months ago, these items remain on my account. I would appreciate clarity on why this issue has not yet been resolved, as I have already provided all necessary documentation and details to support my request.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-18 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: MA

Complaint narrative:
I am reaching out once again to formally request the removal of the items from my report that I previously requested to be removed. Despite submitting this request months ago, these items remain on my account. I would appreciate clarity on why this issue has not yet been resolved, as I have already provided all necessary documentation and details to support my request.

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 2025-03-18 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: MA

Complaint narrative:
I kindly request that you update and validate the items I previously mentioned, as they are still incorrectly reported on my account. I have already provided all the necessary details for this Matter.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-18 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 kindly request that you update and validate the items I previously mentioned, as they are still incorrectly reported on my account. I have already provided all the necessary details for this Matter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-18 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

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

UNAUTHORIZED INQUIRIES : XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXXXX/XX/XXXXXX/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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-18 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
I AM SO DEVASTATED CURRENTLY AND DEPRESSED. I recently discovered that I was listed as part of the XXXX data breach where my personal information has been exposed. My identity has been stolen and I am so sad. Please help assist me in the matter. Im seeking that my consumer rights be implemented in the FCRA Section 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ). As an individual whos a victim of identity theft, I have the right to request that any fraudulent information be removed from all of my credit reports. This law states that credit reporting agencies promptly eliminate any information that originated from identity theft once they receive appropriate notification. Please remove these account in 4 business days.

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 2025-03-18 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
I have a goal of getting a house as soon as possible but the stuff on my credit report will really put me in trouble. This is XXXX XXXX do not refute my complaint by stating that I filed this by some other means than myself. There is no third party involved. The stuff on my credit report is wrong and Under 15 U.S. Code 1681b Permissible purposes of consumer reports I never gave any written consent to report anything on my consumer reports no consent is fraud. Please take necessary actions for my complaint, Ive been very patient on this matter.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-18 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Getting a credit card — Card opened without my consent or knowledge
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to ( FCRA ) 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the Equifax credit report 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. This fraudulent, inaccurate, and false information consist of a personal credit card account opened at XXXX XXXX XXXX date opened XX/XX/XXXX, account number XXXX, and XXXXXXXX XXXX date opened XX/XX/XXXX, account number XXXX and credit inquiries with XXXXXXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX time on XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX, These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. Ive attached a list of hard inquiries in question as well as a copy of the consumer FICO credit report maintained by you which shows the aforementioned fraudulent reported. 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 { case number } as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the results of identity theft and fraud

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-18 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer — Trouble with how payments are being handled
Company: Servicer under contract with Federal Student Aid
State: OR

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/year>, XXXX XXXX instructed his team of Department Government Efficiency ( DOGE ) to gain access to multiple internal systems within the Department of Education, including financial aid dataset that contains personal information of millions of students enrolled in the federal student aid program. My information was among that dataset that has been compromised. This is highly concerning and I need to know that my information is safe. Now that my personal information has been compromised a third party could access my information and make changes that I did not authorize. This problem needs to be fixed and the perpetrator needs to be held responsible.

Company response to consumer: Untimely response
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-18 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:
Hello, this accounts transaction and charges are fraudulent. I recently checked my credit report and noticed that there's a few inquiries that I don't recognize, I did not authorize, nor given consent to the company to pull up my credit report and it might've been done without my knowledge. It did a lot of damage to me. I need these fraudulent inquiries to be removed from my credit report ASAP in order to prevent further fraudulent activity under my account. Do anything necessary to remove them from my report. It is stressing me out and making me anxious. Hope you can address this soon, please.

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 2025-03-18 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
Summary of Complaint : I am filing this complaint against XXXX XXXX XXXX for violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 5 ) ( B ) ) by unlawfully re-inserting a previously deleted negative item on my credit report without notifying me and without providing the legally required reinvestigation findings or supporting documentation. 

Details of the Violation : I disputed a negative account with XXXX XXXX XXXX, and as a result, the credit bureaus deleted the item from my consumer report. 
Without proper justification or documentation, the account was later re-inserted onto my credit report without my consent or any written notice within five ( 5 ) business days, as required by law.

Upon requesting proof of the reinvestigation findings, neither XXXX XXXX XXXX nor the credit bureaus have provided any valid explanation, supporting documentation, or proof of a new or corrected debt. 
The failure to provide proof of reinvestigation and supporting documentation violates my consumer rights under 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 5 ) ( B ) ( ii ), which mandates that I be informed and furnished with any evidence used to support the reinsertion. 
Legal Violations Committed by XXXX XXXX XXXX : Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 5 ) ( B ) ) Failure to provide written notice and supporting documentation for reinsertion of a deleted account.

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1692e ) False and misleading representation of an alleged debt.

Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( b ) ) Failure to conduct a proper reinvestigation of disputed information.

Consumer Financial Protection Act ( 12 U.S.C. 5531 ) Engaging in unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts or practices ( UDAAP ).

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 2025-03-18 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
Summary of Complaint : I am filing this complaint against XXXX XXXX XXXX for violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 5 ) ( B ) ) by unlawfully re-inserting a previously deleted negative item on my credit report without notifying me and without providing the legally required reinvestigation findings or supporting documentation. 

Details of the Violation : I disputed a negative account with XXXX XXXX XXXX, and as a result, the credit bureaus deleted the item from my consumer report. 
Without proper justification or documentation, the account was later re-inserted onto my credit report without my consent or any written notice within five ( 5 ) business days, as required by law.

Upon requesting proof of the reinvestigation findings, neither XXXX XXXX XXXX nor the credit bureaus have provided any valid explanation, supporting documentation, or proof of a new or corrected debt. 
The failure to provide proof of reinvestigation and supporting documentation violates my consumer rights under 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 5 ) ( B ) ( ii ), which mandates that I be informed and furnished with any evidence used to support the reinsertion. 
Legal Violations Committed by XXXX XXXX XXXX : Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 5 ) ( B ) ) Failure to provide written notice and supporting documentation for reinsertion of a deleted account.

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1692e ) False and misleading representation of an alleged debt.

Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( b ) ) Failure to conduct a proper reinvestigation of disputed information.

Consumer Financial Protection Act ( 12 U.S.C. 5531 ) Engaging in unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts or practices ( UDAAP ).

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-18 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.

Complaint narrative:
ALL REPORTED DATA MUST BE COMPLETE, CORRECT, AND PROVEN IF CHALLENGED. I DO NOT GRANT YOUR AUTHORITY TO REPORT VERSUS ME WITHOUT ADEQUATE COMPLIANCE OF STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS BEING APPLICABLE THROUGHOUT. AS SUCH I DEMAND DELETION IMMEDIATELY OF YOUR DECLARED CLAIMS AGAINST ME. PER COMMON LAW, YOU ARE DEMANDED TO DEMONSTRATE THAT YOU CAN AND HAVE WILLINGNESS TO ABSOLUTELY VERIFY AND VALIDATE ( OR JUST SAY ''CERTIFICATE '' ) EVERY AND ONE EVEN EACH ANY AND OR ALL ALLEGATIONS YET PHYSICALLY DEFICIENT OR ALL ALLEGATIONS YET PHYSICALLY DEFICIENT OR UNPROVEN MINE, CHALLENGEDORNOT.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-18 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I kindly request that you update and validate the items I previously mentioned, as they are still incorrectly reported on my account. I have already provided all the necessary details for 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 2025-03-18 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: IN

Complaint narrative:
I am reaching out once again to formally request the removal of the items from my report that I previously requested to be removed. Despite submitting this request months ago, these items remain on my account. I would appreciate clarity on why this issue has not yet been resolved, as I have already provided all necessary documentation and details to support my request.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-18 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 am requesting the removal of the unauthorized inquiry on my report. I have already met all the necessary requirements and provided the required documentation for its deletion. I kindly ask that this be addressed promptly.

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 2025-03-18 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
I am requesting the removal of the unauthorized inquiry on my report. I have already met all the necessary requirements and provided the required documentation for its deletion. I kindly ask that this be addressed promptly.

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 2025-03-18 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged
Company: Southwest Credit Systems, L.P.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
This company is violating my rights they have not provided validation Information Under 12 CFR 1006.34 ( b ) ( 5 ) yet they have placed a collection on your consumer report recently. I have made previous attempts to fix these issues directly with them and They are violating my rights and I'm entitled to {$1000.00} for every violation I listed, they either pay me or delete these accounts ASAP.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-18 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute inaccurate information appearing on my credit report and to demand a proper reinvestigation under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. Despite my previous requests, you have failed to provide verifiable proof of the alleged accuracy of the disputed account ( s ), thereby violating your obligations under FCRA 611 ( a ) and 623 ( b ). Furthermore, your continued failure to properly investigate and correct these inaccuracies constitutes a breach of FCRA 617, which imposes liability for noncompliance.

Legal Precedents and Monetary Liabilities for Noncompliance Your failure to properly investigate and correct inaccurate reporting is not only a violation of federal law but has also resulted in substantial legal liability for credit reporting agencies ( CRAs ) and data furnishers in numerous cases. Below are examples of cases where courts have held CRAs and data furnishers liable for FCRA violations, resulting in significant monetary damages : XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) The XXXX XXXX XXXX  upheld a class-action lawsuit against XXXX for improperly labeling consumers as potential terrorists or drug traffickers without proper verification. The company was ordered to pay over {$60.00} XXXX in damages. 
XXXX. XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX was found liable for failing to properly investigate and correct inaccurate information on a consumers credit report, leading to statutory and punitive damages. 
XXXX. XXXX v. Equifax XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ) Equifax was held liable for failing to reinvestigate disputed accounts, resulting in an adverse impact on the consumers credit profile. The company settled for millions in damages. 
XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX ( XXXX. XXXX XXXX ) XXXX was found to have negligently handled consumer disputes and was ordered to pay damages for emotional distress and reputational harm. 
5. CFPB Enforcement Action against XXXX ( XXXX ) The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) fined XXXX {$3.00} XXXX for failing to correct inaccurate reporting and misleading consumers about dispute resolution rights. 
These cases illustrate that CRAs and data furnishers who fail to adhere to FCRA regulations can and will be held accountable through legal action and financial penalties. Your refusal to provide verifiable proof of the accuracy of the reported account ( s ) places you in direct violation of your statutory obligations and exposes you to potential legal consequences. Pursuant to FCRA 611 ( a ), I demand that you immediately conduct a thorough and reasonable reinvestigation of the following account ( XXXX ) : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief