vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-13 00:00:00
Product: Debt or credit management — Debt settlement
Issue: Confusing or misleading advertising or marketing — 
Company: FREEDOM FINANCIAL NETWORK
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
I was with freedom debt relief until approximately 2019. When I originally signed up for their services I was on time with my payments with my creditors but I was beginning to fall behind. When I had called to inquire about their services they explained that I was doing the right thing and being proactive. Not once through the initial call all the way to about one month year after beginning their service did I find out the way that they settle with creditors is they force you to sign a consent that you will not contact the creditors and the creditors have to contact them. Once all of the communication from the creditors has ceased freedom debt relief ignores their calls and mail for over 6 months in order to have all of the balances go delinquent and the company 's charge off the accounts as uncollectable. Once all of the accounts are listed as uncollectable then freedom debt relief will attempt to make settlements. They do not disclose this at the beginning of the service. When I originally signed up I had over a XXXX credit score, once their services took effect and they began negotiating I was down below a XXXX. Not once in the process did this get explained to me that this is how they settle debt It has literally taken over three to five years since I have ceased services with freedom financial, took back control over my debt and made arrangements with the remaining creditors. Freedom debt relief needs to be investigated for false and misleading advertising, not disclosing how their services actually work, and misleading clients into signing up for their service convincing them that they will be better off by relinquishing control to freedom Financial.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Report provided to employer without your written authorization
Company: MOHELA
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally lodge a complaint regarding the unauthorized access and breach of my educational records, financial aid data, and IRS tax information by the U.S. Department of Education ( DOE ) and the Department of Governmental Efficiency ( DOGE ). This breach constitutes a direct violation of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ( FERPA ) and Title IV regulations, as well as an egregious violation of my personal privacy and financial security.

I recently discovered that my sensitive and legally protected records were accessed and potentially shared without my consent. This includes but is not limited to : My academic records and personally identifiable information ( PII ).

My Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA ) data, including financial aid history and loan information.

My IRS tax transcripts, which were obtained and used without proper authorization.

These actions violate my rights under FERPA ( 20 U.S.C. 1232g ; 34 CFR Part 99 ), which grants me the right to control access to my educational records, as well as Title IV of the Higher Education Act, which governs the use and protection of federal student aid information. Furthermore, unauthorized access to my IRS tax data raises serious concerns regarding potential identity theft, fraud, and violations of federal data security standards.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-13 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Other transaction problem — 
Company: Block, Inc.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I am filing a complaint against Cash App ( Block , Inc. ) due to inadequate customer service and unfair practices, which violate the Consumer Financial Protection Act ( CFPA ). Specifically, Cash App failed to take timely and effective measures to prevent and address fraud on their platform, leaving my account vulnerable and unprotected.

Furthermore, their dispute resolution proces was unfair and deceptive, as they did not comply with error resolution requirements under the Electronic Fund Transfer Act ( EFTA ) and Regulation E. These actions have caused significant inconvenience and financial loss, and I seek appropriate redress for these violations.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-13 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: RI

Complaint narrative:
My name is XXXX XXXX there is no third party involved in the filing of this complaint and this complaint has not been made in error.

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 2025-02-13 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: OR

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/year> I checked my credit report on Equifax, Transunion, and Experian, and they all show my current address incorrectly. 

The only address that should be on my credit report is my current address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX. To rectify this I've supplied my recent utility bill for my current address.

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 2025-02-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Other features, terms, or problems — Other problem
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: WA

Complaint narrative:
American Express just delivered me a default judgment when I was never served. I was never made aware of the court filing, nor did I receive any documentation regarding court, most importantly a filing for default judgment. ( Attached ) I reject any offers. I do not understand, nor do I consent to any information pertaining to this issue.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-13 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: GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA
State: MS

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to report an issue with XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX the entity has unlawfully reported derogatory information on my credit report in the amount of {$1600.00} without proper authorization. I have never signed any contracts or authorized any wet signature applications with them, nor have I provided any valid identification that would allow them to legally report this information. Despite my requests, XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX has failed to provide a copy of any wet-signed applications or documentation to support the legitimacy of their actions. I have repeatedly made efforts in trying to rectify this matter, but I am being ignored, and no action has been taken by XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX to address this issue. 
The erroneous reporting of a debt by XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX that stemmed from XXXX Data Breach, is baseless. Despite numerous attempts to resolve this matter, I have never owned an account with XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX. I have provided XXXXXXXX XXXX  XXXX with ample opportunities to rectify this mistake, yet I am continually being harassed by their reporting of a debt that has not been legally verified. This failure to provide adequate proof of the alleged debt is a violation of my rights under federal law. I requested that for XXXX XXXX  XXXX to provide verifiable proof of this debt, including the original consumer contract bearing my wet signature, proof of authorization, a copy of my valid ID, and a clear clarification of how this debt was verified. I have not received anything. This raise concerns about their compliance with legal requirements. In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I have not given them the authority to access or report any information related to me. Their actions are in violation of the FCRAs requirement for a permissible purpose in reporting credit information. The unauthorized reporting has negatively impacted my credit standing. I respectfully request that the FDIC investigate this matter and take appropriate action to ensure that the erroneous and derogatory information is removed from my credit report. I am also pursuing complaints at federal level to address these violations. XXXX XXXX  XXXX has failed to provide any legitimate evidence. Instead, I have received frivolous documents pertaining to an alleged online application, which do not satisfy the legal requirements for verification.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-13 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XX/XX/year> This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the XXXX credit reporting agency , block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurate, and false information consists of ________ These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. 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 XXXX 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 response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-13 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XX/XX/year> This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the XXXX credit reporting agency , block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurate, and false information consists of ________ These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. 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 XXXX 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: KS

Complaint narrative:
I did not authorize this inquiry. I did not communicate with this lender on the specified date.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Problem with personal statement of dispute
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I have provided multiple letters from the department of Ed regarding the process of my case. I have reported this issue to the Cfpb once before back on XX/XX/XXXX and my case was closed and never heard anything from anyone. I just received a call from the department of education since I have filed several complaints about the department of education, XXXX, borrowers of defense, the ombudsman department, and now XXXX regarding my loan discharge. I was part of a lawsuit against XXXX XXXX  and I was approved 100 % - full loan discharge since XX/XX/XXXX. XXXX of my loans were discharged but the other XXXX XXXX refuses to investigate. Now my loans were transferred to XXXX in XX/XX/XXXX and Im having more problems with the reporting of my loan to the credit bureau. All My complaints are being deleted from all the different portals and my account is still not being resolved.

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 2025-02-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Problem with personal statement of dispute
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I have provided multiple letters from the department of Ed regarding the process of my case. I have reported this issue to the Cfpb once before back on XX/XX/XXXX and my case was closed and never heard anything from anyone. I just received a call from the department of education since I have filed several complaints about the department of education, XXXX, borrowers of defense, the ombudsman department, and now XXXX regarding my loan discharge. I was part of a lawsuit against XXXX XXXX  and I was approved 100 % - full loan discharge since XX/XX/XXXX. XXXX of my loans were discharged but the other XXXX XXXX refuses to investigate. Now my loans were transferred to XXXX in XX/XX/XXXX and Im having more problems with the reporting of my loan to the credit bureau. All My complaints are being deleted from all the different portals and my account is still not being resolved.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Problem with personal statement of dispute
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I have provided multiple letters from the department of Ed regarding the process of my case. I have reported this issue to the Cfpb once before back on XX/XX/XXXX and my case was closed and never heard anything from anyone. I just received a call from the department of education since I have filed several complaints about the department of education, XXXX, borrowers of defense, the ombudsman department, and now XXXX regarding my loan discharge. I was part of a lawsuit against XXXX XXXX and I was approved 100 % - full loan discharge since XX/XX/XXXX. XXXX of my loans were discharged but the other XXXX XXXX refuses to investigate. Now my loans were transferred to XXXX in XX/XX/XXXX and Im having more problems with the reporting of my loan to the credit bureau. All My complaints are being deleted from all the different portals and my account is still not being resolved.

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 2025-02-13 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Other transaction problem — 
Company: Early Warning Services, LLC
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I am filing a complaint against Zelle ( EARLY WARNING SERVICES , LLC ) due to inadequate customer service and unfair practices, which violate the Consumer Financial Protection Act ( CFPA ). Specifically, Zelle failed to take timely and effective measures to warn and address non reversal of transfers, leaving me uninformed and at risk. Furthermore, their dispute resolution process was unfair and deceptive, as they did not comply with error resolution requirements under the Electronic Fund Transfer Act ( EFTA ) and Regulation E. These actions have caused significant inconvenience and financial loss, and I seek appropriate redress

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-13 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:
I discovered an unauthorized and inaccurate collection account on my credit report from Equifax associated with XXXX XXXX, account number XXXX. This account does not belong to me, and I have no knowledge of its origin. I formally disputed this account with the credit bureau, requesting verification and removal based on my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically Sections 611 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ), 609 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681g ), and 623 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ), as well as the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), specifically Sections 809 ( 15 U.S.C. 1692g ) and 807 ( 15 U.S.C. 1692e ).

Despite my formal dispute and request for a thorough investigation, Equifax has continued to report this account without verifying its accuracy or providing me with documentation supporting its validity. This violates my rights under the FCRA, as credit bureaus are required to conduct a reasonable investigation and must not report inaccurate or unverifiable information. Notably, failure to comply with these requirements has been underscored by precedents such as Marchisio v. Carrington Mortgage Services, Henson v. CSC Credit Services, and Johnson v. MBNA America Bank, NA.

This inaccurate information is damaging my credit score and affecting my financial standing. I believe that the credit bureaus failure to properly investigate and respond to my dispute is a direct violation of the FCRA, causing me unnecessary harm.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-13 00:00:00
Product: Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan — Installment loan
Issue: Charged fees or interest you didn't expect — 
Company: Mobiloans, LLC
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
I have had this loan for a while, and it has multiple charges. I am having a hard time keeping up with the loan. There is an interest rate and a service fee. A fee that gets added every two weeks. It was stated that this loan was good because it did not charge interest fees. But it does. It charges that plus service fees. I was in EXTREME need of this money to fix my car, but now I can not afford the loan. I am struggling to pay it back

Company response to consumer: Untimely response
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-13 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:
Kindly ensure the unauthorized accounts on my credit report are blocked and removed without delay. I did not open or authorize these accounts and am unaware of their origins. Under USC 1681g, I formally request their removal within 15 days. Relevant documents have been included for your review.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-13 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:
It has been drawn out into the open that you are not hindering records when I sent a copy of the FTC report. Since it is a necessity by regulation 605b of the FCRA I'm sending this Complaint to assist with laying out a lawful response. In the event that you decide to not obstruct the accompanying things recorded beneath which are answering erroneously because of fraud, I will hand my archives over to my lawyer to begin a legitimate activity It's my goal to not seek after any legitimate activity so if it's not too much trouble, comply with the law.. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance {$20000.00} XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX AT XXXX XXXX Balance {$380.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance Owed : {$6600.00} XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-13 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 been drawn out into the open that you are not hindering records when I sent a copy of the FTC report. Since it is a necessity by regulation 605b of the FCRA I'm sending this Complaint to assist with laying out a lawful response. In the event that you decide to not obstruct the accompanying things recorded beneath which are answering erroneously because of fraud, I will hand my archives over to my lawyer to begin a legitimate activity It's my goal to not seek after any legitimate activity so if it's not too much trouble, comply with the law.. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance {$20000.00} XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX AT XXXX XXXX Balance {$380.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance Owed : {$6600.00} XXXX 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 non-monetary relief