vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-05 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: LA

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

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-05 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: CA

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 : INQUIRIES : XXXX XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX ACCOUNTS : XXXX XXXX  - Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$250.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$1700.00} 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 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 2025-09-05 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX  AND MIDLAND CREDis falsely reporting on my credit. I have never had any accounts with them. Per my research XXXX XXXX  AND MIDLAND CREDis a debt collector. They are falsely reporting on my credit!! Account number is XXXX 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-05 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
The company is willfully furnishing false, inconsistent, and misleading information on my credit report in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681, and Metro 2 reporting standards. The tradeline contains contradictory dates, account statuses, and payment histories across the credit reporting agencies, creating a materially inaccurate consumer file. I have made multiple written requests for verification in compliance with FCRA 607 ( b ) and 611, yet the company has failed to correct or validate the reporting. This ongoing inaccurate reporting is causing measurable harm to my creditworthiness and appears to be a deliberate act of negligent and/or willful noncompliance under FCRA 616 and 617, which entitles me to statutory, actual, and punitive damages.

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 2025-09-05 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
The company is willfully furnishing false, inconsistent, and misleading information on my credit report in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681, and Metro 2 reporting standards. The tradeline contains contradictory dates, account statuses, and payment histories across the credit reporting agencies, creating a materially inaccurate consumer file. I have made multiple written requests for verification in compliance with FCRA 607 ( b ) and 611, yet the company has failed to correct or validate the reporting. This ongoing inaccurate reporting is causing measurable harm to my creditworthiness and appears to be a deliberate act of negligent and/or willful noncompliance under FCRA 616 and 617, which entitles me to statutory, actual, and punitive damages.

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 2025-09-05 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — International money transfer
Issue: Money was not available when promised — 
Company: Payward Ventures Inc. dba Kraken

Complaint narrative:
I sent {$45000.00} USD from my personal XXXX XXXX account to my linked XXXX exchange account for investment in cryptocurrencies. 
Transfer date was XX/XX/year> at XXXX ( XXXX ). I have tried to contact them several times through their customer support email and always get the same answer : My funds are safe and the issue is being reviewed. XXXX XXXX is an allied partner with Kraken ( or used to be ), I had made transfers this way in the past, just a few days before this, and my funds were available almost instantly, apparently there was some issue between these two companies and transfers between then were stopped. This was unfortunately around the same time I made the transaction.

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 2025-09-05 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. XXXX ) that you -- credit reporting agency, block 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. I am concerned about the validity and accuracy of your recent investigation of these accounts that are reporting on my credit report. Last month I requested an investigation because I felt the item was not being reported legally. Couple of days ago I received a letter stating that you have ceased investigation of my credit reports because, in your opinion, you believe that I have used a third party credit repair agency. Not only do I believe this to be a stall tactic on your part to grant you an additional 30 days to comply with my original request, but I believe it to be a blatant violation of the FCRA. 

I have attached a copy of my government issued ID as well as mail showing proof of address. So, there shouldnt be any confusion or stall tactics on your end. I have maintained a careful record of my communications with you for the purpose of filing a complaint with the FTC should you continue in your non-compliance.

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 2025-09-05 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:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. XXXX ) that you -- credit reporting agency, block 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. I am concerned about the validity and accuracy of your recent investigation of these accounts that are reporting on my credit report. Last month I requested an investigation because I felt the item was not being reported legally. Couple of days ago I received a letter stating that you have ceased investigation of my credit reports because, in your opinion, you believe that I have used a third party credit repair agency. Not only do I believe this to be a stall tactic on your part to grant you an additional 30 days to comply with my original request, but I believe it to be a blatant violation of the FCRA. 

I have attached a copy of my government issued ID as well as mail showing proof of address. So, there shouldnt be any confusion or stall tactics on your end. I have maintained a careful record of my communications with you for the purpose of filing a complaint with the FTC should you continue in your non-compliance.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-05 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: AZ

Complaint narrative:
I implore you to promptly rectify my account. It feels unjust to suffer the consequences of an error for which I am not responsible. This situation has become a significant source of XXXX and I earnestly hope for a swift 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 2025-09-05 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
I implore you to promptly rectify my account. It feels unjust to suffer the consequences of an error for which I am not responsible. This situation has become a significant source of XXXX and I earnestly hope for a swift 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-05 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: TRANSWORLD SYSTEMS INC
State: AR

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, AR XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Transworld Systems Inc. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, IL XXXX Re : Debt Validation Request Disputed Account XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  To Whom It May Concern, This letter serves as my first formal contact with your company regarding the alleged account you are attempting to collect. I dispute this alleged debt in its entirety. I do not owe any money to Transworld Sys

tems Inc., nor do I have a contract or agreement with your company. Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Prac
tices Act ( FDCPA ), 15 U.S.C. 1692g, I am requesting full and proper validation of this alleged debt. To comply with the law, you must provide : A copy of the original contract bearing my signature establishing that I am legally obligated to pay.

Documentation showing a complete and valid chain of assignment from the original creditor to Transworld Systems Inc.

An itemized statement of the alleged balance, including principal, interest, fees, and any other charges. 

Until such documentation is provided, you must cease all collection activities, including but not limited to telephone calls, letters, or electronic communications. 

Furthermore, if you are reporting this alleged account to any consumer reporting agency, you are in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2, which requires furnishers of information to report accurately and to correct or delete information that can not be verified. Reporting a debt that has not been validated is considered furnishing false or inaccurate information and violates my consumer protection rights. 

If you fail to validate this debt, or if you continue to report inaccurate information to the credit bureaus, I will not hesitate to file formal complaints with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ), the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ), and my State Attorney Generals office. I will also consider pursuing all legal remedies available to me. 

This letter is a formal dispute and request for validation. I request that all further communication from your company be made in writing only. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-05 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: CL Holdings LLC
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
Dear CFPB, I am submitting a formal complaint regarding fraudulent accounts that have been reported on my credit file. These accounts were not opened by me, and I have never authorized any transactions associated with them. They are clearly cases of identity theft. 

Despite disputing these accounts directly with the lenders and collection agencies, they have refused to remove the fraudulent entries. 

This is a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681, which requires that : 1. All information reported to consumer reporting agencies must be accurate and verifiable. 
2. Consumer reporting agencies must investigate disputes within 30 days of receiving notice from a consumer regarding inaccurate information.

3. Any information that can not be verified as accurate must be removed from the credit report. 

I demand that the CFPB investigate this matter, compel the reporting agencies to remove all fraudulent accounts immediately, and prevent them from further damaging my credit. 

I am prepared to provide any supporting documentation required to verify this claim, including police reports or other relevant evidence, upon request.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-05 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Virtual currency
Issue: Other transaction problem — 
Company: Paypal Holdings, Inc
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
Venmo is refusing to allow me to withdraw all of my crypto from the Venmo platform. I gave them everything they asked me to give them. I submitted the form they asked me to submit to them. I have XXXX XXXX, valued at approximately {$100000.00}, and XXXX XXXX, valued at approximately {$200000.00}, trapped on the Venmo platform that they are refusing to allow me to withdraw. 

I was a victim of the XXXX XXXX fraud bankruptcy. After three long years, the XXXX litigation administrator finally gave me back my trapped crypto assets. The problem is that they gave it back to me in my Venmo account. I had no choice or say in this matter. Now Venmo is refusing to allow me to withdraw my crypto assets that were finally returned to me by the XXXX litigation administrator. 


I am in desperate need for help as I need to withdraw all of my crypto from the Venmo Platform. Thank you

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-05 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I understand the importance of removing any incorrect information from my credit report according to FCRA 605B. Could you please review the attached documents? I've observed discrepancies in several accounts, which is quite concerning to me.

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 2025-09-05 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: AR

Complaint narrative:
This letter is a formal notice of dispute under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) regarding inaccurately reported late payment dates on the above-referenced account appearing in my credit file. 
The reported derogatory payment data is factually and legally incorrect and constitutes a violation of my rights under multiple federal statutes. 
Creditor Name XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-05 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
The distress stemming from this situation is tangible, affecting my sleep quality and leaving me unsettled. The discrepancy feels difficult to reconcile with my consistent payment history. I implore you to promptly rectify my account. It feels unjust to suffer the consequences of an error for which I am not responsible. This situation has become a significant source of XXXX and I earnestly hope for a swift resolution.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-05 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: AR

Complaint narrative:
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 : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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, 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
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-05 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: CO

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute the late payment entries currently listed on my credit report. 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 remain unresolved. 
This prolonged issue has caused ongoing financial strain and has negatively affected both my credit standing and overall well-being. The process of addressing these errors has been not only frustrating but also mentally and emotionally exhausting. 
Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I have the legal right to a credit report that accurately reflects my financial history. This includes the timely correction or removal of outdated, incorrect, or unverifiable information. I am therefore urging your office to take immediate and appropriate action to update or delete the reported late payment entries in question.

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 2025-09-05 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Aldous & Associates, PLLC
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to state that I do not recognize or authorize several of the negative accounts and hard inquiries that are appearing on my credit report. I was not aware of these accounts or inquiries, and I have never given permission for them to be opened or reported in my name. These items are inaccurate and misleading, and I am disputing them in full. 

Under my rights granted by the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq., any information that is incomplete, inaccurate, or unverifiable must be removed from my credit report. Because these accounts and inquiries do not belong to me, I am requesting their immediate deletion from my credit file. 

I am making this statement to clearly document that I do not accept responsibility for these accounts or inquiries, and I request that the credit reporting agencies and any data furnishers conduct a proper investigation as required by law.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation