vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-18 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: Southwest Credit Systems, L.P.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am submitting this formal complaint regarding unfair and possibly unlawful debt collection practices by [ Name of Collection Agency ], which I believe are in violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), 15 U.S.C. 1692 et seq.

1. Summary of the Issue : Creditor or Original Debt Holder XXXX Collection Agency : southwest credit solutions Account Number or Reference Number : # XXXX I exercised my right under 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( b ) by sending a written dispute and requesting debt validation within the 30-day period. However, the collection agency has : Failed to provide proper debt validation or supporting documentation ; Continued collection activities without validating the debt ; ( Optional ) Reported the disputed debt to credit bureaus without noting that it is disputed, in violation of 15 U.S.C. 1692e ( 8 ) ; ( Optional ) Used aggressive, harassing, or misleading language or tactics. 

3. What I Am Requesting : I am requesting that the CFPB investigate this matter and take appropriate enforcement action against [ Collection Agency Name ] for failing to comply with federal debt collection laws. 

I am also requesting the following relief : purchase agreement letter from collection company. 

That the collection agency cease all collection activity until the debt is properly validated ; That any negative or inaccurate credit reporting be corrected or removed ; That the agency be held accountable for its violations of consumer protection laws.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-18 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — Store credit card
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement — Credit card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase on your statement
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX, I made a large purchase of {$620.00} through XXXX for XXXX, to bring my total credit balance to {$860.00}. At checkout, I selected to pay the {$620.00} over 6 months interest free. Instead, the full amount of the purchase was included on my credit card statement. I paid {$700.00} on XX/XX/XXXX toward the {$860.00} total ( which included the {$620.00} purchase ). Shortly after, on XX/XX/XXXX, I noticed that I was charged for the first month of the interest-free payments, despite having already been charged the full amount. I called Synchrony bank to inquire about this error. The solution, per customer service, was to refund my {$700.00} purchase as a check, remove the {$620.00} charge, and continue my monthly payments instead. 

I never received the refund check of {$700.00}, which Synchrony acknowledged was sent to the wrong address, however my synchrony statement has reflected an additional {$700.00} as a charge ever since. I have made numerous phone calls over the last 7 months, with no resolution to this issue. Other checks have been reportedly mailed, but have not been received on my end. 

In XXXX of XXXX, I noticed some unrelated fraudulent charges on my account. Synchrony promptly removed those charges and created a new account for me, transferring the previous balance ( which was still incorrect ) to my new account. This past summer, an account manager informed me that the credit of {$700.00} was added to the balance of the old account, and that she would work with Synchrony to transfer it to my new account, rather than continuing to attempt to mail me a check. On XX/XX/XXXX, instead of crediting my new account, {$700.00} was applied as a charge again. This means Synchrony as now charged my account {$1400.00} in refunds that I have never received. 

I called customer service one final time on XX/XX/XXXX - who informed me that there was nothing more that can be done and the balance reflected the amount I had charged. It was in this moment I decided to seek help in 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 monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-18 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I looked at my report Today and saw a fradulent accounts on my report. I am sending this compplaint because based on my research credit bureaus are not responsive to consumers

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 2025-09-18 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Mobile or digital wallet
Issue: Fraud or scam — 
Company: Block, Inc.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
An account on XXXX was selling virtual coins and I messaged him looking to buy it. I him I was going to spend XXXX $ and that he would send me codes that I could then redeem. He has fake accounts on his twitter of people saying he is legit and that he doesn't scam people so that is why I thought that he wouldn't. When I was trying to send him the money none of the payments were going through. I have screenshots of him sending me multiple different cashapp accounts and they are all not going through because ( in his words ), " I have been sent too much money ''. After the 3rd account the payment finally went through and he told me he would send me the codes. I waited and waited and waited and he kept saying i'm getting to it and eventually after about 2 hours he stopped responding all together. This was clearly a scam and I have screenshots to prove that it was and that I was scammed.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-18 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: CA

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 XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/year>, Balance : {$1500.00} 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, 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 2025-09-18 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

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 2025-09-18 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: FL

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 2025-09-18 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: MI

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute inaccurate information that is being reported on my credit report. 
Specifically, the following items are incorrect and are negatively impacting my credit score : Account Name : XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$0.00} Account Name : XXXX Account Number : XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$1600.00} Account Name : XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$760.00} These items are either inaccurately reported or have already been resolved, and I request that they be thoroughly investigated and corrected. I have already contacted the credit reporting agency and the data furnisher, but the issue remains unresolved. I have attached supporting documentation, screenshots of my credit report that to show the inaccurate information and to support my claim. Please investigate this matter promptly, and update my credit report to reflect accurate information.

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 2025-09-18 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: KY

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/XXXX certified letterXXXX XXXX I previously contacted the debt collector requesting validation of this debt, and they have failed to provide proper documentation as required under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). Without validation, they have no legal right to report this account on my credit file.

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 2025-09-18 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: AL

Complaint narrative:
I am submitting this complaint against the three major credit bureausExperian, XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXfor ongoing, systemic violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and failure to comply with Metro 2 Format and XXXX industry standards. 

Despite submitting multiple disputes concerning inaccurate, unverifiable, and/or outdated negative items on my credit reports, the credit bureaus have consistently responded with vague verified as accurate outcomeswithout producing a single shred of documentary evidence or conducting a lawful investigation as required under 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ).

Instead, they rely on the deeply flawed and automated e-OSCAR system, which merely forwards dispute codes to furnishers and accepts their response without independent verification. This practice has been widely criticized by the CFPB and ruled inadequate in court. 

Violations and Legal Basis : The following violations form the basis of this complaint : 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ) Failure to maintain reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) Failure to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( b ) Furnisher failure to correct or delete disputed information Metro 2 and XXXX Guidelines Failure to comply with reporting format and data integrity standards Further, the credit bureaus use of e-OSCAR has been ruled insufficient in legal precedent : " A credit reporting agency may not rely blindly on the [ furnisher 's ] investigation. The agency has an obligation to conduct a reasonable investigation itself. '' XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX Cir. XXXX ) These harms are measurable, preventable, and attributable to willful negligence and disregard of consumer protection law. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 Relief Requested : I am requesting that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau take appropriate supervisory or enforcement action and require Experian, XXXX XXXX XXXX to XXXX Immediately delete all negative items previously disputed that can not be verified with complete documentation Cease reporting unverifiable data and require original source validation for all disputes Re-review investigation procedures and prohibit reliance solely on e-OSCAR as a substitute for human reinvestigation Certify in writing that corrective actions have been taken and notify all furnishers and third-party users of the updated information

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 2025-09-18 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
It has come to my attention that my personal information has been exposed in a National Data breach. After reviewing my credit reports, I noticed some accounts that I am not familiar with. I have asked the CRA 's for validation of debt, however that information has not been provided. Due to my information being exposed I have also submitted a FTC complaint reporting the information I am not familiar with.

Please find attached a copy of my ID, the FTC complaint, a copy of the XXXX report showing my information being exposed in a national data breach and a validation of debt letter

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 2025-09-18 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Closing your account — Company closed your account
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
Account info Account name SYNCB/PPC Account number XXXX Original creditor SYNCHRONY BANK Company sold- Account type Credit card Date opened XX/XX/XXXX Open/closed Closed Status Account charged off. {$3200.00} written off. {$3200.00} past due as of XX/XX/XXXX 2025

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 2025-09-18 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: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I have contacted American Express several times in reference to this dispute and they are saying that the card was activated from my phone number. I advised that I did not approve anyone to activate a credit card on my behalf. I was never aware of getting a Amex card. I have provided proof of my currect address as XXXX along with a copy of my drivers license and they still will not remove the negative information.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-18 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
PORTFOLIO RECOV ASSOC is falsely reporting on my credit. I have never had any accounts with them. Per my research PORTFOLIO RECOV ASSOC is a debt collector. They are falsely reporting on my credit!! Account number is XXXX is falsely reporting to my credit file and is against my rights and fair credit act. Under U.S Code 1618d - Disclosure of investigation consumer report ; you are in violation.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-18 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I looked at my report Today and saw a fradulent accounts on my report. I am sending this compplaint because based on my research credit bureaus are not responsive to consumers

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 2025-09-18 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I looked at my report Today and saw a fradulent accounts on my report. I am sending this compplaint because based on my research credit bureaus are not responsive to consumers

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-18 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
There are collection accounts on my credit report that I believe contain incorrect information. Under my rights established by 15 USC 1681e ( b ) and 15 USC 1681i, I am entitled to an accurate and verifiable credit report. I request a review of these accounts, and if they can not be verified as accurate, they should be removed.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-18 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Virtual currency
Issue: Money was not available when promised — 
Company: Coinbase, Inc.
State: NM

Complaint narrative:
Contacted Coinbase in writing, emails, work tickets, XXXX complaint. They sent me instructions that are available on their sitenot helpfulat one point their AI tried to help me. I have provided my id by mail and on their link. The allow clients limited time to reply, but I told them Im a senior and not online much. Coinbase has cost me hundreds in investments that I could have made until they locked me out of my account, and I couldnt update my phone number. This has been the worst experience dealing with a fiduciary with my small funds. I am not a big-time investor, and there-in lies the problem. Coinbase does not care about their small investors, and do not have adequate contact information available like a phone or XXXX number. Im going to transfer my funds to one of my grandchildren, and end my association with this business.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-18 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MS

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15. U. S. C.

1681c2 ) that you, the Experian credit reporting agencys block the information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft, and fraud within four business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurateand false information consist of personal credit card accounts, auto loans, personal loansand open end unsecured consumer accounts as follows : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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, 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 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