vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-03 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Other banking product or service
Issue: Managing an account — Problem making or receiving payments
Company: Paypal Holdings, Inc
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I've had issues sending and receiving funds for over a month. I pay the same people for personal services. All of sudden I started to get an error message. They just claimed it was security issue and I should try other accounts. I tried other accounts and it never worked. I funded my XXXX  account, so the funds would not be coming from an outside account. The money was pulled from my account the next day. Both the app and XXXX  customer service said the funds would be available XX/XX/XXXX. I initiated the transaction on XX/XX/XXXX. It is XX/XX/XXXX and the funds are not in my account. I talked to a supervisor. He confirmed that he can not see the security issue causing the error, and he can not tell me when it will be resolved. I was assured the money would be in my account at the end of today, but they literally told me that yesterday. In the interim, they told me to try from laptop, uninstall and reinstall the app, try from the website, try different attached accounts, etc. These were all just a stall.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-03 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 2025-10-03 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: CT

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to advise that I am a victim of XXXX. For your convenience and reference, I have attached supporting documents that substantiate my claim. The information listed below, that is currently listed on my credit report is a result of that trafficking. 

ACCOUNTS : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  - {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX - {$2100.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX - {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  - XX/XX/XXXX - {$1500.00} INQUIRIES : XXXX 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 2025-10-03 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Telecommunications debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Company: Harris & Harris, Ltd.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
on XX/XX/year> Harris & harris reported a XXXX debt to my credit report for an outstanding collection of {$570.00}.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Consumer Name : XXXX XXXX, Consumer Social Security Number : XXXX, Consumer Date of Birth : XXXX, Contents of Complaint : This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the Equifax credit reporting agency , block 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, inaccurate, and false information consists of a personal credit card account opened at XXXX XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX under the account number XXXX, an auto loan account opened at XXXX XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX under the account number XXXX and a collections account opened at XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX with a balance of {$790.00} that appears related to the aforementioned personal loan account opened at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections 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 items. I do not recognize the aforementioned accounts, collections, or 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 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 # ( private case number ) as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
Please ensure that only the following personal information, which is accurate, is retained in your records so that I won't be a victims of Identity Thief

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 2025-10-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
Please ensure that only the following personal information, which is accurate, is retained in your records so that I won't be a victims of Identity Thief

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Getting a credit card — Application denied
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/year>, I submitted an application for a Venmo Credit Card and received an immediate denial citing " Request has identified theft risk factors. '' I am the legitimate applicant, and this denial indicates a severe and unverified error in Synchrony Bank 's automated security systems. 

I immediately began the process of correcting this error. My call XXXX was met with significant obstruction : the representative first incorrectly transferred me to Venmo, then told me the application was under a 48-hour waiting perioda clear delay tactic.

When I escalated the issue to a Manager, I explicitly offered to immediately submit documentation to prove my identity and clear the security error. The manager was blatantly rude and unhelpful, flatly refusing to acknowledge the systemic error or my multiple attempts to verify my identity. Her only response was to continuously state that I must reapply, even after I explained that doing so would be grossly irresponsible, resulting in a second unnecessary hard credit inquiry and an automatic denial for the very same unresolved security flag. The managers instruction demonstrates a deliberate failure by Synchrony Bank 's leadership to provide a compliant path for an applicant to fix a core security error, effectively denying me the fundamental right to resolve an inaccurate denial.

This refusal to conduct a reasonable investigation into my identity dispute violates the spirit of 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, which governs the duties of furnishers to investigate disputes regarding consumer information accuracy. I have exhausted all direct communication channels.

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 2025-10-03 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Deposits and withdrawals
Company: RANDOLPH-BROOKS FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/year> XXXX XXXX, a deposit of {$710.00} was made on ATM # XXXX at Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, TX XXXX The ATM took the cash and did not fully deposit into the account, it then gave me a message saying that the money was being retained and to contact the bank. 

This is not the first time this happens at the ATM at this location, it is unacceptable for this kind of mistake to happen, especially when you call to let them know about the issue and they tell you it may take up to 10 days to deposit the money into your account, not to mention it could possibly not be the entire deposit going back to you.

This is not ok, people need to make their deposits, pay their bills, pay their rents.

This should not be an ongoing issue that has not been resolved by the bank.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-03 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: FL

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 id-entity 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 Federal 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 4 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 complete and accurate.

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 2025-10-03 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: MI

Complaint narrative:
Dear Experian I am writing to formally dispute the accuracy of certain information reported on my credit report under Section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

The specific information I am disputing is as follows : FRAUDULENT ACCOUNTS : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-03 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.

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 : ACCOUNTS : 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  - Account Number : XXXXXXXX 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 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 response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-03 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:
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 2025-10-03 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC)
Issue: Struggling to pay mortgage — Trying to communicate with the company to fix an issue related to modification, forbearance, short sale, deed-in-lieu, bankruptcy, or foreclosure
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: WA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX, my husband passed away from XXXX. On XX/XX/XXXX I went to the Bank of America XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Branch and discovered he had taken out a HELOC and a secondary loan on XX/XX/XXXX my signatures forged. It was notarized by XXXX XXXX who works at the same branch and the Loan Officer was an online mortgage officer name XXXX XXXX out of North Carolina and is no longer with BofA. No NMLS number on his stamp. It appears to be an online HELOC with a second loan. At no time did I sit down with a Loan officer at that bank and have anyone go through the HELOC and Loan terms and conditions. 
Those signature are not mine. XXXX XXXX at BofA then opened up a Fraud Investigation for me on XX/XX/XXXX. She told me they would reach out to me within 3 business days. I filed a formal complaint with the Loan Department on XX/XX/XXXX given no response from the Fraud Investigator. It is now XX/XX/XXXX and I have not heard from the Fraud Department. I was able to reach them on the phone on XX/XX/XXXX and talked to XXXX. He told me my loan payments will not stop while they are under investigation and that a loan investigator would reach out to me within 3 business days which did not happen. We called BofA again XX/XX/XXXX and was given a more direct number to the Fraud Department and advised to ask for the Fraud Department Supervisor. To date I have no communication from the Fraud Department. I do not know the status of the investigation. I have not been asked any questions or been able to contribute to the investigation. I have not been asked about the signatures or what I have since discovered. I do not know who the investigator is and have no contact information. In the meantime, I have to continue to make payments on the HELOC and loan, two loans I would have never approved. My name was the only name on the home Title, Bank of American somehow allowed these loans to go through. I need some answers and to hear from the Fraud Investigator. 
This is my second complaint with CFPB because the format only allows one account number at a time. I filed with the HELOC account first, no response from the Fraud Investigation Department materialized, and now I am filing this complaint with the secondary Loan account number.

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 2025-10-03 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
Dear Equifax I am writing to formally dispute the accuracy of certain information reported on my credit report under Section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

The specific information I am disputing is as follows : FRAUDULENT ACCOUNTS : 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  FRAUDULENT INQUIRIES : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-03 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
I affirm that the inclusion of incorrectly reported late payment remarks on my accounts is a breach of the 15 USC 1666. Every payment linked to these accounts has been promptly made, and any departure from this precise reporting is unjust and unlawful.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-03 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I recently pulled my credit report and noticed several negative accounts that are reporting inaccurately and without my knowledge that continues to negatively impact my credit. Despite my effort to resolve this directly with the reporting agency, it remains unresolved. I request immediate investigation and removal of this item, as it is incorrect and does not reflect my true credit history. Please help me get these accounts removed immediately. 

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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 2025-10-03 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I recently pulled my credit report and noticed several negative accounts that are reporting inaccurately and without my knowledge that continues to negatively impact my credit. Despite my effort to resolve this directly with the reporting agency, it remains unresolved. I request immediate investigation and removal of this item, as it is incorrect and does not reflect my true credit history. Please help me get these accounts removed immediately. 

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Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief