vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-02 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: KY

Complaint narrative:
Good day, I am submitting a complaint to inform you that I have fallen victim to identity theft. Following the guidelines outlined in the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) Section XXXX, I have reported the incident to the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) through their website at XXXX : XXXX. According to the FCRA, XXXX XXXX XXXX are mandated to investigate any items listed on an identity theft report. Please refer to the attached documents, which will assist in the investigation of the erroneous information currently being posted on my credit report. The following items do not belong to me or were opened without my permission. As per FCRA Section XXXX ( a ), XXXX XXXX XXXX are required to investigate any information in the consumer 's file that the consumer identifies as resulting from alleged identity theft, not later than XXXX business days after the date of receipt. 
XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX TAB BANK/NC XX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-02 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
I am resubmitting this complaint in reference to the letter I previously sent, wherein I requested the removal of fraudulent items from my credit file. Once again, I am urging Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion Credit Bureaus to remove the fraudulent items listed in the Identity Theft Report. According to the law, you are obligated to remove these listed fraudulent items. Please review the fraudulent items below, which have been exposed in all three Credit Bureaus without my permission, and I request their prompt removal.

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 2025-07-02 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally request the blocking and deletion of all accounts associated with my personal information due to the recent data breach. 

FRAUDULENT ACCOUNTS : Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-02 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes — 
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to request a security freeze on my credit report in accordance with my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). This freeze is necessary as I am currently disputing inaccurate information on my credit file and want to ensure the security and accuracy of my report during this process.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-02 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I lodged a complaint with these Bureaus a month ago, but unfortunately, the inaccurate information on my report still remains. I haven't received any communication from the Bureaus, except for the notification that you sent stating that the company has responded to my complaint. How can I be certain that they have thoroughly checked the inaccuracies on my report? What methods did they employ to validate the accounts? This whole situation is incredibly frustrating! It's been more than 30 days since I filed a complaint with these Bureaus, and yet the disputed accounts have not been updated. If this continues, I will have no choice but to take legal action due to the immense stress this has caused me. Moreover, I am also concerned about the security of my personal data, as it was affected by the Equifax, Experian, and Transunion data breach.

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 2025-07-02 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: AR

Complaint narrative:
I am writing in response to the recent investigation. I do not agree with your findings and I am requesting complete accuracy. I am not satisfied that enough was done to truly contact the creditor that is reporting this information on my report and because of this I am now asking you for more information regarding these particular accounts in question : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-02 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.

Complaint narrative:
I paid and settled my XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX credit card account more than 30 days ago, with a {$0.00} balance. XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX sent confirmation letters ( i've provided letters from XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX to the credit bureaus ) and confirmed by phone there are no remaining derogatories. Despite these updates, Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax continue to report incorrect charge-off or delinquent statuses. I am undergoing employment background checks, and these inaccuracies are harming my ability to pass them. I request CFPB assistance to have all three bureaus immediately update my reports to show the accurate paid orsettledstatus.

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 2025-07-02 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
When I reviewed my credit report, I discovered that some of the information was erroneous. The Equifax credit bureau must validate these accounts in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not authorized to fail to validate this reporting account as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. The following accounts need to correct the erroneous reporting in my file and are listed on my credit report : XXXX XXXX XXXX : {$3600.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-02 00:00:00
Product: Vehicle loan or lease — Loan
Issue: Repossession — Voluntary repossession
Company: CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/year>, I purchased a used vehicle from XXXX XXXX in XXXX XXXX, XXXX with financing through Credit Acceptance. I made a {$2500.00} down payment. 

Shortly after the purchase, the vehicle began experiencing serious mechanical failures that should have been disclosed or discovered prior to sale. These issues included : Engine failure required complete replacement ( {$1000.00} paid out of pocket ) Transmission failure required rebuild/replacement ( {$1700.00} out of pocket ) Rear Main Seal ( RMS ) leak severe oil leak requiring major repair ( {$2100.00} paid out of pocket ) Despite these issues appearing within a short time frame, the dealership refused to take responsibility, assist with repairs, or offer any refund or trade-in options. I made several attempts to contact XXXX XXXX to resolve the issue before stopping payments, but I received no meaningful support. I believe the dealership either knowingly sold a defective vehicle or failed to properly inspect it before placing it for sale. 

This has caused me severe financial hardship, forced me to pay for repairs out of pocket, and ultimately led to the vehicle being repossessed due to it being undriveable and unsafe.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-02 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Mobile or digital wallet
Issue: Fraud or scam — 
Company: Paypal Holdings, Inc
State: DE

Complaint narrative:
My name is XXXX XXXX, and I am filing a complaint against PayPal for denying a refund in a clear case of fraud, despite multiple attempts to resolve the issue through their dispute system. 

On XX/XX/year>, I paid {$1700.00} via PayPal for a XXXX '' XXXX XXXX XXXX for two listed on the website XXXX  The seller communicated with me by phone and sent me Invoice XXXX XXXXXXXX with a payment request processed via the XXXX XXXX. Although the payment was made through PayPal, the seller routed the transaction to their XXXX account ( XXXX ) using a XXXXhosted checkout link. 

After payment : I never received the product I was given no tracking number The seller ceased all communication I immediately filed a dispute through PayPal, explaining that I had not received any goods or services. Despite this, PayPal closed the case in the sellers favor, even though I provided clear evidence that : The item was never shipped The seller had gone silent The payment was routed outside PayPal protection via XXXX I was the victim of a scam I then contacted XXXX, and they confirmed they do not offer buyer protection or assist in fraud cases. This means PayPal allowed a fraudulent seller to use their platform as a bridge to an unprotected system, leaving me with no product and no refund. 

I am requesting assistance in pressuring PayPal to reopen the case and issue a full refund of {$1700.00} for this unauthorized and unfulfilled transaction. 

I have the following documentation available upon request : Screenshot of the XXXX invoice and payment request Copy of Invoice # XXXX PayPal payment confirmation Screenshot of XXXX  transaction Screenshot of XXXX payment request Screenshot of the PayPal dispute and its closure I respectfully ask that PayPal be held accountable for their failure to protect a buyer and their refusal to properly investigate a clearly fraudulent transaction. 

Thank you for your time and assistance. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX Email : XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-02 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: 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 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 2025-07-02 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: AR

Complaint narrative:
I have been a victim of identity theft, and I am submitting another request to have fraudulent information removed from my credit file. As per FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), credit bureaus are mandated to delete any fraudulent entries within 4 business days after receiving this notice. I have also noticed that the information provided on some of these items is unfamiliar to me and has already been removed from other bureaus, which raises concerns about the accuracy of these entries. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2025-07-02 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: TN

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

FRAUDULENT ACCOUNTS : Account Name : XXXX XXXX # XXXX - Date Opened XX/XX/XXXX UNAUTHORIZED INQUIRIES : XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-02 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
It's been a month since I filed a complaint with these Bureaus, and the wrong info on my report is still there. I haven't received any updates from them, except for your notice that the company responded to my complaint. How can I be sure they actually looked into the inaccuracies? What did they do to check the accounts? This whole thing is super frustrating, especially since it's been more than XXXX XXXX since I reached out.

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 2025-07-02 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: MD

Complaint narrative:
To Whom It May Concern, This is a second and final notice. I'm reaching out again regarding fraudulent accounts and unauthorized inquiries being reported under my name. Let me be clear : I am the consumer, and I am writing this letter personally. There is no third party involved. So please do not send me another stall letter or generic response that approach is unacceptable and shows disregard for both federal law and consumer rights. 
This matter has already been raised and documented, yet these inaccurate and fraudulent entries remain on my credit file. This is not just a reporting error it's a serious identity theft issue, and your inaction is now bordering on willful non-compliance. 
Violations of XXXX XXXX and XXXX Rights : XXXX U.S.C. XXXX ( c ) Unauthorized Inquiries You are not allowed to furnish credit reports for transactions I didnt authorize. The inquiries listed below were not initiated by me and must be deleted. 
XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX of XXXX Resulting from Identity Theft You are required to block fraudulent information within XXXX business days of receiving proper documentation. Ive already provided you with everything necessary including my FTC Identity Theft Report, government-issued ID, Social Security XXXX XXXX and proof of address. 
XXXX XXXX. XXXX Aggravated Identity Theft Continued reporting of identity theft-related entries makes you complicit in the damage being done. If you fail to block this information, you allow criminal activity to persist and knowingly hurt my financial reputation. 
XXXX XXXX. XXXX ( a ) Failure to Reinvestigate If you do not reinvestigate or verify the entries within the time permitted by law, and can not produce legitimate records showing my authorization, you are obligated to permanently remove them. 

Fraudulent Accounts and Inquiries ( Previously Disputed ) : XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-02 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
On my credit report there are addresses listed as my previous addresses which they are not, there are debt collections to which I have no knowledge of and did not have any part in, there are hard inquiries and soft inquiries that were not my doing, my biological father has the same name as me only I am a XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and he is using my name or his stuff is getting confused with mine on my credit report

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-02 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: Harris & Harris, Ltd.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
On my credit report there are addresses listed as my previous addresses which they are not, there are debt collections to which I have no knowledge of and did not have any part in, there are hard inquiries and soft inquiries that were not my doing, my biological father has the same name as me only I am a XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and he is using my name or his stuff is getting confused with mine on my credit report

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-02 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I lodged a complaint with these Bureaus a month ago, but unfortunately, the inaccurate information on my report still remains. I haven't received any communication from the Bureaus, except for the notification that you sent stating that the company has responded to my complaint. How can I be certain that they have thoroughly checked the inaccuracies on my report? What methods did they employ to validate the accounts? This whole situation is incredibly frustrating! It's been more than 30 days since I filed a complaint with these Bureaus, and yet the disputed accounts have not been updated. If this continues, I will have no choice but to take legal action due to the immense stress this has caused me. Moreover, I am also concerned about the security of my personal data, as it was affected by the Equifax, Experian, and Transunion data breach.

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 2025-07-02 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I lodged a complaint with these Bureaus a month ago, but unfortunately, the inaccurate information on my report still remains. I haven't received any communication from the Bureaus, except for the notification that you sent stating that the company has responded to my complaint. How can I be certain that they have thoroughly checked the inaccuracies on my report? What methods did they employ to validate the accounts? This whole situation is incredibly frustrating! It's been more than 30 days since I filed a complaint with these Bureaus, and yet the disputed accounts have not been updated. If this continues, I will have no choice but to take legal action due to the immense stress this has caused me. Moreover, I am also concerned about the security of my personal data, as it was affected by the Equifax, Experian, and Transunion data breach.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-02 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: NC

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 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 response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-07-02 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: IN

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 2025-07-02 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: IN

Complaint narrative:
Upon reviewing my credit report, I have identified inaccurate accounts that need reporting and correction through your company.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation