vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-21 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
In the quiet humdrum of everyday life, a sudden jolt shattered the tranquility : I had become a victim of identity theft. Like a thief in the night, unseen hands had stolen my personal information, plunging me into a bewildering maze of uncertainty. With each fraudulent transaction and unauthorized account, the breach of trust cut deep, leaving me grappling with the unsettling reality of a violated identity. Yet, in the midst of chaos, a glimmer of resilience emerged, a resolve to reclaim what was rightfully mine and restore the harmony stolen by unseen adversaries. These are the following accounts need to be removed :

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 2025-08-21 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
The XXXX XXXX account on my Experian credit report is being reported inaccurately. 
The account was paid in full in XX/XX/2025 with a {$0.00} balance. 
Despite this, Experian and XXXX are reporting it as a Charge-Off as of XX/XX/2025, which is impossible because the account was already satisfied and closed two months earlier. 
A charge-off is a one-time accounting event, not something that can be re-aged or extended after payoff. 
This reporting is misleading, materially inaccurate, and violates FCRA 607 ( b ) and 623 ( a ) ( 1 ), as well as Metro 2 reporting standards, which prohibit re-aging or false status reporting. 
Impact : This false charge-off status is damaging my creditworthiness and makes it appear that I defaulted after payoff, which never occurred. 
Requested Resolution : I am requesting that the CFPB require XXXX and Experian to either : Correct the reporting to show Paid, Closed, {$0.00} balance with no charge-off status after XX/XX/2025, OR Delete the account entirely if accurate reporting can not be maintained. 
Attachments : Experian reinvestigation results showing Charge-Off as of XX/XX/2025. 
Balance history showing {$390.00} paid in full in XX/XX/2025. 
Prior dispute correspondence. 

Attached is proof of payment from my XXXX account showing a {$390.00} payment to XXXX XXXX. on XX/XX/2025. Despite this, Experian continues to report the account as a Charge-Off as of XX/XX/2025, which is inaccurate and misleading.

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 2025-08-21 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: CT

Complaint narrative:
Im reaching out regarding a fraudulent credit inquiry that is currently appearing on my credit report. Let me be absolutely clear : I did not authorize or initiate this inquiry in any way, and I had no knowledge of it until I reviewed my credit report. 

This was not done by me, and I have never given consent to the company that pulled my credit. That means this inquiry was made without a permissible purpose, which is a direct violation of my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ).

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 2025-08-21 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Mobile or digital wallet
Issue: Trouble accessing funds in your mobile or digital wallet — 
Company: Paypal Holdings, Inc
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/year>, I sent a payment through PayPal that was misdirected. I immediately called customer service the same day, and they opened a dispute case on my behalf. 

On XX/XX/year>, PayPal denied the case. I called customer service again that day to ask about the denial and requested a copy of the document used to determine the outcome of the investigation. The representative told me that the funds were misdirected due to a PayPal system error, but also stated there was nothing they could do and the case could not be reopened. 

Despite repeated requests, I have not received the case report or any documentation explaining the denial. Their User Agreement ( Section 13.4 ) requires them to investigate and correct errors, yet they have closed the case without resolution. 

If needed, I can provide a recording of the call where the representative confirmed it was a PayPal system error. 

Timeline of Events : XX/XX/year> Payment misdirected. 

XX/XX/year> Called customer service ; dispute case was opened. 

XX/XX/year> Case denied. 

XX/XX/year> Called customer service again ; requested case documentation ; rep confirmed it was a PayPal system error but said nothing could be done and the case could not be reopened.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-21 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: NV

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally file a complaint regarding unauthorized accounts that persist on my credit report despite my repeated efforts to have them removed. These accounts are causing significant damage to my financial reputation and overall well-being. It is evident that the inclusion of these fraudulent items violates 15 USC 1681b regarding permissible purposes, as the credit bureaus have no legitimate reason to report them without my explicit consent. Please refer to the attached file detailing these items I am disputing. The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence, which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not. In the event that any accounts are reported without my written consent, that is considered identity theft.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-21 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am very concerned about the items that are being shown on my credit report. Not only are they inaccurate, they are also unjust, because they should not be reporting on my credit report! I ask that you delete these accounts, or I will be filing a legal complaint against you!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-21 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am very concerned about the items that are being shown on my credit report. Not only are they inaccurate, they are also unjust, because they should not be reporting on my credit report! I ask that you delete these accounts, or I will be filing a legal complaint against you!

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 2025-08-21 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: NJ

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 : CXXXX 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 These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. Ive attached a list of the hard inquiries in question as well as a copy of the consumer FICO credit report maintained by you which shows the said fraudulent items. I do not recognize these accounts, collections and hard inquiries as reported. The aforementioned accounts, collections and hard inquiries appearing on my consumer credit report maintained by you were not opened, made or initiated by me. 
All of the said accounts, collections and hard inquiries are a result of identity theft, and fraud. I have attached a copy of the FTC identity theft criminal complaint case number XXXX, XXXX as proof from the US federal trade commission that all of the aforementioned, consumer credit accounts, collections and hard inquiries are in fact a result of identity, theft, and fraud.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-21 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am reaching out to formally dispute fraudulent information appearing on my credit report, pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2. I am requesting that this information be blocked or removed immediately. Attached to this letter is my Identity Theft Report issued by the FTC ( FTC Report Number : XXXX ) as evidence of my claim. 
According to the referenced law, when a consumer submits a valid identity theft report, credit reporting agencies are required to block any information identified as resulting from identity theft within XXXX ( XXXX ) business days. 
The following account listed on my credit report is the direct result of identity theft and must be blocked immediately : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX - XXXX XXXX  XXXX - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX In accordance with 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2, I respectfully request that this account be blocked from my credit file without delay. The block should remain in place for a period of one year, with the option to extend if needed. During this period, no information related to this account may be reported. 
I have made multiple attempts to contact TRANSUNION to report this issue, but I have not received a clear or satisfactory resolution. 
I am currently going through a difficult financial time, and these accounts are seriously affecting my ability to achieve financial stability for myself and my family. 
Its important to note that other credit bureaus have already removed these accounts due to lack of verification, so I do not understand why this agency continues to report them as valid. Furthermore, I requested copies of any contracts or documents supposedly linking me to these accounts, and more than 60 days have passed without a response. 
I kindly ask for your support and understanding, and I urge you to take immediate action to block or remove these accounts. This situation is causing significant personal and financial harm.

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 2025-08-21 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
The personal information on my credit report were outdated.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-21 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
The inquiries appear to be unauthorized and may indicate fraudulent activity, as I was not aware of them.

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 2025-08-21 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
This complaint is not a duplicate. It raises new and ongoing violations that were not resolved or adequately addressed in PRAs prior response. 
1. Improper Re-Aging of Debt ( FCRA Violation ) PRA is reporting a delinquency date of XX/XX/XXXX, despite the fact that the account was already delinquent before their purchase on XX/XX/XXXX. 
This practice constitutes re-aging, a direct violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( a ) ( 5 ) ( A ), which requires furnishers to accurately report the Date of First Delinquency ( DOFD ). 
PRA has failed to provide documentation from XXXX XXXXXXXX establishing the original DOFD, which is necessary to determine the proper reporting period under 15 U.S.C. 1681c ( a ) ( 4 ) ( 5 ). 
2. Insufficient Debt Validation ( FDCPA Violation ) PRA attached only a transfer-of-ownership letter from XXXX XXXX. 
This does not satisfy the requirements of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( b ), which obligates a debt collector to provide meaningful validation of the debt when requested. 
Proper validation requires documentation such as a signed agreement, itemized account history, and proof of DOFDnot just a generic notice of sale. 
3. Ongoing Consumer Harm PRAs inaccurate reporting continues to cause fluctuations in my credit score, harming my ability to qualify for housing and financing. 
Because the re-aged delinquency date is still being reported, this constitutes a continuing violation of both the FCRA and FDCPA. 
Requested Resolution I respectfully request that the CFPB require PRA to : Provide documented proof of the original DOFD directly from XXXX XXXX records ; Provide full and proper validation of the alleged debt, including account history and itemized statements; If PRA can not provide such proof, direct them to delete this tradeline from all consumer reporting agencies in accordance with federal law. 
PRAs generic response does not resolve these issues, and their reporting practices remain in violation of the FCRA and FDCPA.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Public record information inaccurate
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
" I am filing this complaint because the creditor/debt collector has continued collection efforts despite my bankruptcy filing. This includes phone calls, letters, and reporting the debt to credit bureaus after the bankruptcy case was filed and/or discharged. Such actions violate the automatic stay and discharge injunction under bankruptcy law. ''

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 2025-08-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Public record information inaccurate
Company: LEXISNEXIS
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
Pursuant to 15 U.S. code 1681b ( 2 ). A consumer reporting agency may only furnish a consumer report with the written instructions of the consumer to who it relates. I declare that I am a Consumer '' did not give any consent or authorization for anyone to furnish, convey or report any of my consumer information. This is abusive practice pursuant to 15 USC 1692 ( a ) as this is damaging my reputation, causing marital instability, to the loss of jobs and the invasion of my individual privacy.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-21 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute one or more collection and charge-off accounts listed on my credit report. These accounts are either inaccurate, outdated, or unverifiable.

Despite my efforts to resolve this matterincluding submitting dispute requests and supporting documentsthe accounts remain on my credit file without proper verification or correction. In some cases, These negative entries are severely affecting my creditworthiness and were not handled in accordance with fair reporting practices. 
Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I have the right to dispute any information on my credit report that is incorrect or can not be verified. I am requesting a complete reinvestigation into these accounts and removal of any entries that can not be substantiated with accurate documentation.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-21 00:00:00
Product: Prepaid card — Government benefit card
Issue: Trouble using the card — Trouble getting information about the card
Company: Conduent Incorporated
State: OK

Complaint narrative:
I received unemployment benefits with Way2Go and had misplaced my card for a few years in storage. I logged into my account when I found the card and the account shows XXXX balance but all of my statements I have and that are able to accessed on their website, say I have a balance of {$580.00} in the account. I have called customer service over 20 times and spent HOURS on the phone and asked to speak with a supervisor and have gotten zero answers. They just keep telling me my account shows XXXX dollars. I tell them to look at my statements for the last 3 years, it says my account has a balance of {$580.00}. One supervisor said they would look into it but said they could not provide me with any documentation saying they are looking into it or tell me how I would be notified after they looked into it. My address has also changed and they will not update to my new address or send me a new card. I have contacted them many times and still no answers or have the money that is owed to me. Filed a complaint almost two months ago and still have not heard anything back.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-21 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I have repeatedly attempted to have these discrepancies reviewed and corrected, yet no significant action has been taken. Despite submitting all required documentation and following up multiple times, the inaccuracies on my credit report remain unresolved. This prolonged issue has led to ongoing financial strain and has severely impacted my well-being. The process of addressing these errors has been both frustrating and mentally exhausting. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I am entitled to a credit report that accurately reflects my financial history, including the timely correction or removal of any outdated or incorrect information. I am urging you to take immediate action to either update or delete the reported late payment entries. Continued failure to act would be a direct violation of my rights under federal law. I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and expect a timely resolution.

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 2025-08-21 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: TX

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

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