vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-28 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: NY

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 XXXX 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 XXXX  Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/year>, 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, as proof from the XXXX 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 2025-08-28 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Sued you in a state where you do not live or did not sign for the debt
Company: JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
J.P. Morgan took legal action utilizing XXXX and sued this consumer for debt. XXXX nor JP Morgan contacted consumer for settlement, payment options, etc. Both parties report " serving and having documents signed '' by consumer, in a state which the consumer has NOT lived in since XXXX. Wage garnishments were submitted, without proper notification/contact of consumer.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-28 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Private student loan
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer — Trouble with how payments are being handled
Company: MOHELA
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
Last summer, I was notified by XXXX  that I would be receiving a discharge of XXXX student loans because of the school 's misconduct in lending. XXXX  explicity cited the XXXX XXXX as the basis for their determination for which of my loans were eligible. I applied to have XXXX loans XXXX but they only XXXX XXXX because they said that the other XXXX did not meet the XXXX XXXX criteria. After researching the XXXX XXXX, it came to my attention that XXXX  should have also refunded the money that I paid on these fraudulent loans as well as discharging them. XXXX ( the new servicer ) took over a year to final out the loan accounts and they only did it because I put in a special request. After the loans were finally closed out, I emailed XXXX inquring about my refund. I was told that I was not getting a refund and that XXXX  can pick and choose which parts of the XXXX XXXX that they would like to abide by.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-28 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MN

Complaint narrative:
I AM FORMALLY REQUESTING THE IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF THE FRAUDULENT ACCOUNTS CURRENTLY LISTED ON MY CREDIT REPORT. I DID NOT AUTHORIZE THESE ACCOUNTS, AND THEIR INCLUSION IS A SERIOUS BREACH OF MY PERSONAL AND FINANCIAL SECURITY. THESE ENTRIES ARE FALSE AND INACCURATE, YET DESPITE MONTHS OF DISPUTING THEM AND PROVIDING SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING AN FTC REPORT, THEY STILL HAVE NOT BEEN REMOVED. THEIR CONTINUED PRESENCE RAISES SERIOUS CONCERNS AS TO WHY THEY REMAIN ON MY REPORT, ESPECIALLY GIVEN THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT ( FCRA ) TO MAINTAIN ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS. I URGE YOU TO TAKE IMMEDIATE CORRECTIVE ACTION BY PERMANENTLY DELETING THESE ACCOUNTS FROM MY REPORT WITHOUT FURTHER DELAY.

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 2025-08-28 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: MN

Complaint narrative:
I AM FORMALLY REQUESTING THE IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF THE FRAUDULENT ACCOUNTS CURRENTLY LISTED ON MY CREDIT REPORT. I DID NOT AUTHORIZE THESE ACCOUNTS, AND THEIR INCLUSION IS A SERIOUS BREACH OF MY PERSONAL AND FINANCIAL SECURITY. THESE ENTRIES ARE FALSE AND INACCURATE, YET DESPITE MONTHS OF DISPUTING THEM AND PROVIDING SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING AN FTC REPORT, THEY STILL HAVE NOT BEEN REMOVED. THEIR CONTINUED PRESENCE RAISES SERIOUS CONCERNS AS TO WHY THEY REMAIN ON MY REPORT, ESPECIALLY GIVEN THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT ( FCRA ) TO MAINTAIN ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS. I URGE YOU TO TAKE IMMEDIATE CORRECTIVE ACTION BY PERMANENTLY DELETING THESE ACCOUNTS FROM MY REPORT WITHOUT FURTHER DELAY.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-28 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 AM FORMALLY REQUESTING THE IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF THE FRAUDULENT ACCOUNTS CURRENTLY LISTED ON MY CREDIT REPORT. I DID NOT AUTHORIZE THESE ACCOUNTS, AND THEIR INCLUSION REPRESENTS A SERIOUS BREACH OF MY PERSONAL AND FINANCIAL SECURITY. THESE ENTRIES ARE FALSE AND INACCURATE, AND THEIR PRESENCE IS DAMAGING TO THE INTEGRITY OF MY CREDIT FILE. I URGE YOU TO TAKE IMMEDIATE CORRECTIVE ACTION BY PERMANENTLY DELETING THESE ACCOUNTS FROM MY REPORT TO ENSURE ITS ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, AND COMPLIANCE WITH 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 2025-08-28 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 AM FORMALLY REQUESTING THE IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF THE FRAUDULENT ACCOUNTS CURRENTLY LISTED ON MY CREDIT REPORT. I DID NOT AUTHORIZE THESE ACCOUNTS, AND THEIR INCLUSION REPRESENTS A SERIOUS BREACH OF MY PERSONAL AND FINANCIAL SECURITY. THESE ENTRIES ARE FALSE AND INACCURATE, AND THEIR PRESENCE IS DAMAGING TO THE INTEGRITY OF MY CREDIT FILE. I URGE YOU TO TAKE IMMEDIATE CORRECTIVE ACTION BY PERMANENTLY DELETING THESE ACCOUNTS FROM MY REPORT TO ENSURE ITS ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT ( FCRA ).

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-28 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: MN

Complaint narrative:
I recently found that there are several fraudulent items on my credit report that don't belong to me. I do not have a record of doing business with these companies. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-28 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: Southwest Recovery Services, Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Debt was paid and have paid to delete letter. Need to get debt removed off credit.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-28 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am formally requesting the permanent removal of the fraudulent hard inquiries listed on my credit report. These inquiries were not authorized by me and were made without my knowledge or consent, which is a violation of my consumer rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). Please see the attached document for supporting details. I expect immediate action to delete these unauthorized inquiries from my credit profile to prevent any further damage to my credit standing. Failure to act on this matter promptly may result in further escalation.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-28 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: NH

Complaint narrative:
Reference : Prior CFPB Complaint ID : XXXX This complaint follows up on my prior case against Midland Credit Management XXXX In that matter, XXXX stated to the CFPB that the account was marked Cease and Desist and that the tradeline was deleted. Yet XXXX attorneys, XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, continue to litigate and attempt to collect the same alleged debt in court. 
This creates a fundamental contradiction : * If XXXX has truly issued a Cease and Desist, then all collection activity including litigation through outside counsel should have stopped. 

* If XXXX has instead authorized XXXX to pursue collection, then XXXX prior representations to the CFPB were false, misleading, and deceptive in violation of federal law. 

XXXX can not split the difference with vague language such as due and owing while secretly directing its attorneys to continue collection. That tactic is designed to mislead regulators, mislead the courts, and leave the consumer trapped in a no-win position. 

This complaint demands a clear, binary answer from XXXX : XXXX. Yes or No Has XXXX authorized XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX to continue litigating and collecting this debt? 

XXXX. If yes, then XXXX has misled the CFPB and must be held accountable for misrepresentation. 

XXXX. If no, then XXXX is acting without authority and XXXX must immediately instruct its attorneys to withdraw from litigation. 

There is no middle ground. Any refusal to provide a straight answer is itself an attempt to deceive federal regulators and obstruct oversight.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-28 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
on XX/XX/28 I was attempting to dispute a outstanding balance with Transunion. I repeatedly had to go over the very simple issue of removing a mistake I had made when attempting to dispute my outstadning balance that no longer existed. They would not provide me with a number to speak with a person and did not seem to understand anything I had said at all. Im certain my credit will be harmed further by their incompetence.

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 2025-08-28 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Mobile or digital wallet
Issue: Managing, opening, or closing your mobile wallet account — 
Company: Paypal Holdings, Inc
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX, PayPal permanently limited my account without warning or explanation after XXXX years of good standing. Despite multiple requests, PayPal refuses to either explain their decision or close my account to remove my personal information. 
Timeline of Events XX/XX/XXXX : Created PayPal account in good standing XX/XX/XXXX : Account permanently limited via email with vague " high risk '' explanation XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Multiple customer service contacts requesting explanation - denied XX/XX/XXXX : Filed complaint with XXXX  Attorney General XX/XX/XXXX : PayPal responded XXXX XXXX with XXXX letter refusing all requests Specific Problems XXXX. No Explanation Provided PayPal claims they detected " high level of risk '' but refuses to specify what activity triggered this determination. Their only explanation references " confidential criteria '' and " proprietary fraud modeling '' - essentially claiming they can ban anyone without providing reasons. 
XXXX. Can not Close Account or Remove Data Despite being permanently banned from using PayPal services, they refuse to close my account. They claim they must keep it open to " protect their interests '' and cite " regulatory and legitimate interests '' for retaining my personal and financial data indefinitely. 
XXXX. No Appeals Process PayPal provides no mechanism to dispute their decision or request review. Customer service representatives state they can not provide information and have no authority to escalate issues. 
XXXX. Violation of Consumer Rights This creates an untenable situation where : I'm banned from using services I've paid for Can not remove my personal/financial information Have no recourse to understand or challenge the decision Am indefinitely tied to a company that refuses to serve me

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-28 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:
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 XXXX 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 XXXX XXXX  Date XXXX XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  Date : XX/XX/XXXX ACCOUNTS : XXXX  XXXX - Account Number XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$54.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$720.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$410.00} 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 XXXX 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 2025-08-28 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — Store credit card
Issue: Fees or interest — Charged too much interest
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I financed a couch through Synchrony, with a XXXX deferred interest plan ( no interest if paid in full ). I made consistent payments over the entire XXXX period. At the end of the promotion, I had a remaining balance of only {$270.00}. 
Despite paying more than 99 % of the balance on time, Synchrony retroactively applied {$2600.00} in interest charges, which is excessive and disproportionate. This gotcha practice penalizes consumers who make good-faith payments and nearly satisfy the promotional terms, and it does not reflect reasonable or fair billing. 
I contacted customer service and a supervisor, explained the situation, and requested that the {$2600.00} be waived upon my payment of the remaining {$270.00}. They refused, citing policy. 
This charge is punitive and exploitative, especially given that I complied with the intent of the agreement by paying faithfully for XXXX years. Retroactively charging thousands of dollars in interest for a {$270.00} shortfall is unfair, deceptive, and abusive under the 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 2025-08-28 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I don't agree with the previous investigation and these accounts need to be reinvestigated. In accordance with the Fair credit Reporting Act, the following accounts listed in the Attachments have violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. I would like to assert that no permissible purpose under 15 USC 1681b ( 2 ) has been established and under the Fair Credit Reporting Act this must be established. 

15 U.S.C 6802 ( a ) A financial institution may not, directly or through anya affiliate, disclose to a non affiliated XXXX  party any nonpublic personal information. 

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy. 

15 U.S.C section 604 A Section 2 : States a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions. 

15 U.S.C 1681c ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information. Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than XXXX  years. 

15 U.S.C 1681s-2 ( a ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate. 

15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 5a ) ( A ) In general Subject to subsection ( f ) and except as provided in subsection ( g ), if the completeness or accuracy of any item of information contained in a consumers file at a consumer reporting agency is disputed by the consumer and the consumer notifies the agency directly, or indirectly through a reseller, of such dispute, the agency shall, free of charge, conduct a reasonable reinvestigation to determine whether the disputed information is inaccurate and record the current status of the disputed information, or delete the item from the file in accordance with paragraph ( XXXX ), before the end of the XXXX period beginning on the date on which the agency receives the notice of the dispute from the consumer or reseller. 

15 U.S.C 1666b ( a ) Time to make payments, A credit may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose 15 U.S.C 1681s-2 ( a ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate. 

15 U.S. Code 1681i ) : You have the right to dispute any information on your credit report that is inaccurate, incomplete, outdated, or unverifiable.

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 2025-08-28 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
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.

This is a violation of both 15 U.S. Code 1681b ( 2 ) and 15 U.S. Code 1681c-2. This leads way to civil liability against the credit reporting agency for negligent and willful noncompliance under 15 U.S. Code 1681n, which allows for {$1000.00} per violation, for account listed without my expressed written consent.

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