vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-28 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX I am submitting a formal dispute regarding late payment entries reported within the past two years on my credit file. These late payments resulted from unauthorized interference with my financial accounts due to a cybersecurity breach on my mobile device. As they are not a reflection of my financial behavior, I am requesting their immediate removal.

Issue Summary : I unknowingly downloaded a VPN application on my mobile device. This VPN, intended for privacy protection, contained security vulnerabilities that allowed unauthorized users to access my device. As a result : 1. Unknown third parties gained access to my
financial login credentials.

2. My automatic payment settings were altered without my knowledge.

3. This interference led to the late payments that are now inaccurately reflected on my credit report.

FCRA & Federal Violations Committed : Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), furnishers are prohibited from reporting inaccurate or unverifiable data. Since these late payments resulted from unauthorized external interference, they are inaccurate and must be removed immediately.

Additionally, under FCRA 1681i, I have the right to dispute any information that can not be fully substantiated. The late payments in question do not meet verification requirements due to the nature of the incident Furthermore, the Electronic Fund Transfer Act ( EFTA ) 15 U.S.C. 1693g ( a ) states that consumers can not be held liable for unauthorized electronic transactions. Since my account settings were tampered with, these late payments were not my
responsibility and should not be attributed to me.

Requested Resolution : I am requesting the following actions : 1. Immediate removal of all late payments from the past two years that were impacted by this unauthorized interference.

2. A written confirmation verifying that these late payments have been removed.

3. A compliance review to ensure that my account information is reported ac
curately in accordance with federal regulations.

If action is not taken to resolve this matter, I will have no choice but to pursue small claims court proceedings to ensure that my rights under FCRA and EFTA are upheld. However, I trust that in good faith, you will follow the law regardless, and I hope this will be resolved amicably. Please confirm resolution of this dispute at your earliest convenience.

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 2025-03-28 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
Regardless of the multiple written requests, the ITEMS listed below are still reporting on my credit report which is a violation of FCRA. The Bureaus failed to comply with Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC sections 1681i within the time declared by law, they failed to properly investigate the matter by using a third party as their verification provider and have continued reporting the unconfirmed & unverified information. Given all my attempts to address it directly with XXXX CREDIT BUREAUS, they are willfully negligent and non-complying with federal statutes & I need this matter handled immediately. Please remove the items below in my file : XXXX 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/year>

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 2025-03-28 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge 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: Synovus Bank
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
My son joined the XXXX and spent his XXXX birthday away from home in XXXX last year. During XX/XX/year> I tried to surprise my son with a birthday gift for his XXXX birthday using this credit card. The company or retailer ripped me off and never delivered the gift of clothes or even a refund of {$140.00} despite numerous contacts by phone and email. They have now gone out of business. Within the fraud reporting time ( XX/XX/year> ) I contacted the credit card company, First Progress credit. I was told by phone that a fraud reporting form would be mailed to me for completion so they could refund my money. It was not. I called back and was told that it was available by email. I completed it while on the phone and submitted. I never heard back. I followed up again by phone 2 more times and was told that it was too late because I missed the reporting time window. When I reminded them that I was never mailed the form and completed it online, they acknowledged receiving it in time. Later I received 2 denials again saying I missed the reporting window. Each time I call, they just keep saying its too late, despite me submitting the request on time. They ignore the work that has already been done only focusing on todays current date. I have had to pay the bill even though my son didnt receive the gift.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-28 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: AR

Complaint narrative:
I demand the immediate removal of inaccurate information from my credit report, as it violates multiple provisions of the FCRA. Under Section 611 ( a ) ( 5 ) ( B ), if the disputed information is found to be inaccurate or unverifiable, it must be permanently removed. I expect nothing less than full compliance.

Under Section 609 ( e ), if identity theft is involved, I am entitled to supporting documentation from both the credit agencies and the furnishers. I expect you to provide this documentation immediately.

Section 623 ( a ) ( 2 ) clearly states that furnishers must promptly correct any inaccurate information. This hasnt happened, and I demand immediate action.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-28 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I'm really not sure what happened. I have mailed off letters to the credit bureaus continuously and thus far I have not gotten a response. My name is XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX and I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information. There is no third party involved. Please review the uploaded letters.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-28 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Communication tactics — Frequent or repeated calls
Company: Gold Star Finance, Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I filed bankruptcy around the end of XXXX. The finance ( small loan ) company is aware of this and is listed on the credit matrix. I have received repeated calls non-stop since the date of filing. It has been everyday of the week, and sometimes even on XXXX. The small loan company is XXXX XXXX phone # XXXX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-28 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX - XXXX XXXX - XXXX I am submitting a formal dispute regarding late payment entries reported within the past two years on my credit file. These late payments resulted from unauthorized interference with my financial accounts due to a cybersecurity breach on my mobile device. As they are not a reflection of my financial behavior, I am requesting their immediate removal. 
Issue Summary : I unknowingly downloaded a XXXX application on my mobile device. This XXXX, intended for privacy protection, contained security vulnerabilities that allowed unauthorized users to access my device. As a result : 1. Unknown third parties gained access to my financial login credentials.

2. My automatic payment settings were altered without my knowledge.

3. This interference led to the late payments that are now inaccurately reflected on my credit report.

FCRA & Federal Violations Committed : Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), furnishers are prohibited from reporting inaccurate or unverifiable data. Since these late payments resulted from unauthorized external interference, they are inaccurate and must be removed immediately. 
Additionally, under FCRA 1681i, I have the right to dispute any information that can not be fully substantiated. The late payments in question do not meet verification requirements due to the nature of the incident.

Furthermore, the Electronic Fund Transfer Act ( EFTA ) 15 U.S.C. 1693g ( a ) states that consumers can not be held liable for unauthorized electronic transactions. Since my account settings were tampered with, these late payments were not my responsibility and should not be attributed to me. 
Requested Resolution : I am requesting the following actions : 1. Immediate removal of all late payments from the past two years that were impacted by this unauthorized interference. 
XXXX. A written confirmation verifying that these late payments have been removed. 
XXXX. A compliance review to ensure that my account information is reported accurately in accordance with federal regulations. 
If action is not taken to resolve this matter, I will have no choice but to pursue small claims court proceedings to ensure that my rights under FCRA and EFTA are upheld. However, I trust that in good faith, you will follow the law regardless, and I hope this will be resolved amicably. 
Please confirm resolution of this dispute at your earliest convenience.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-28 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am insisting on the immediate removal of these inaccurate and misleading items from my credit report. These entries violate several provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). Under Section 609 ( c ), you are required to provide a summary of my rights, including my right to dispute these inaccuracies. I expect this to be processed immediately.

Section 611 ( c ) mandates that if any disputed information is deleted or corrected, you must notify all parties who received my credit report in the last six months ( or two years for employment purposes ). I expect this notification to be handled without 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 2025-03-28 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally address the ongoing noncompliance of your agency in relation to my identity theft report, which I previously submitted in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). Despite having sent several letters, your agency has repeatedly rejected my identity theft report on the grounds that it was not filed by a law enforcement agency. This decision is not in compliance with the FCRA and fails to recognize the guidance provided by identitytheft.gov as mandated by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ). 

As you are aware, the FCRA at Section 605B and the guidance provided by the CFPB under identitytheft.gov clearly outline the process for filing an identity theft report. The CFPB specifically states that victims of identity theft can file a report directly through identitytheft.gov, which then becomes a valid identity theft report under the FCRA. Nowhere does the FCRA require this report to be submitted by law enforcement for it to be valid.

Furthermore, under FCRA Section 617, your agency is legally required to investigate and resolve any identity theft dispute in a timely manner, and you are prohibited from deciding unilaterally what is valid or invalid when it comes to an identity theft report that has been properly filed. Your refusal to acknowledge this report based on your own standardsrather than what is set forth in federal lawis a clear violation of the FCRA.

Legal Precedent : 1.Parker v. Time Warner Entertainment Co. L.P. , XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XXXX. XXXX ) : This case underscores the importance of proper handling of disputes related to credit reporting and emphasizes that credit reporting agencies can not disregard information simply based on their own internal policies when federal law mandates a specific process. 
2.Sarver v. Experian Information Solutions , Inc. , XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX Cir. XXXX ) : This case reinforced that credit reporting agencies must follow FCRA regulations, including investigating claims of identity theft in accordance with the law, and can not arbitrarily determine what constitutes an acceptable identity theft report. 
3.Henson v. Santander Consumer USA , Inc. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX ( XXXX. XXXX XXXX ) : This decision clarified that a credit reporting agency is obligated to accept documents submitted by the consumer, as long as they meet the legal requirements for disputing inaccurate information under the FCRA. 

XXXX XXXX BANK XXXX XXXX, BANK XXXX XXXX XXXX, BANK XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX BANK XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX BANK XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX BANK XXXX, XXXX BANK XXXX & XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-28 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Mobile or digital wallet
Issue: Trouble accessing funds in your mobile or digital wallet — 
Company: Paypal Holdings, Inc
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I opened a business PayPal around XX/XX/2025. I sent 3 payments to suppliers and received 2 payments from customers. Tracking for the 2 ordered I received payments for was immediately uploaded on their purchase dates ( XX/XX/25 and XX/XX/25 ). Tracking has since confirmed delivery. PayPal first held the funds for 21 days. Around the time the funds were scheduled to release, I received a message that my PayPal account was being permanently limited and that PayPal would be holding the {$740.00} balance in my account for 180 days. I was given no reason for the ban, Ive broken no PayPal rules, and PayPal has not responded to repeated requests for an explanation. Ive researched and have learned PayPal is doing this randomly and regularly now, holding funds and making interest off of those funds- essentially stealing users money.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-28 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:
I was utterly shocked and devastated upon discovering unauthorized accounts, credit inquiries and inaccurate personal information made or reported without my knowledge or consent. Despite my efforts to seek clarification from the creditors, they have shamefully failed to provide the necessary information. I demand immediate action and transparency from the creditors. The creditors must provide detailed information on each account and inquiry, including dates, purposes, and types of credit products involved, furnish relevant application documents, and present evidence of explicit authorization for each inquiry. Please see the attached file for what I am complaining about!

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 2025-03-28 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I am filing a complaint against XXXX Bank ( XXXX ) for reporting a charge-off account on my credit report that should be removed for the following reasons : 1. The account was charged off in XX/XX/XXXX, but it currently has a {$0.00} balance and has had no activity since then. 
2. I have submitted multiple disputes requesting deletion, but the credit bureau ( Experian ) continues to only mark the account as updated without proper investigation or documentation. 
3. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), Section 609, I have the legal right to request full verification of any negative item on my report, including the original signed contract. Neither XXXX Bank nor Experian has provided legal proof of this account. 
4. Additionally, my name is being reported incorrectly. My full legal name is ngel XXXX XXXX XXXX, and XXXX has reported it inaccurately, which constitutes a serious error in personal information reporting. 

This account is closed, carries no balance, and continues to negatively impact my credit file without legal justification. I request a formal investigation and removal of this account from my credit report if full legal documentation can not be provided. 

Details of the account : Account Name : XXXX Account Number ( partial ) : XXXX Report Number from Experian : XXXX Date of Report : XX/XX/XXXXXX/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 2025-03-28 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I'm really not sure what happened. I have mailed off letters to the credit bureaus continuously and thus far I have not gotten a response. My name is XXXX XXXX I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information. There is no third party involved. Please review the uploaded letters.

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 2025-03-28 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
This is my first request to tell you that I am a victim of identity theft and I complain to question specific records in my document coming about because of the wrongdoing. The records I am questioning connect with no exchanges acquiring any possession of goods, services or money that I have made or authorized. Assuming no one cares either way, remove the noteworthy of any information in my credit record that came about due to an alleged fraud or extortion. 
XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$43000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance Owed : {$15000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Owed : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX CARD XX/XX/2023XX/XX/year>

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 2025-03-28 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I'm really not sure what happened. I have mailed off letters to the credit bureaus continuously and thus far I have not gotten a response. My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information. There is no third party involved. Please review the uploaded letters.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-28 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Closing an account — Funds not received from closed account
Company: TransferWise Ltd
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I had an account with the company two years ago. The company never closed the account, and they still owe me the remaining balance in the account. I also requested that they cease all communications with me and remove my data from their records, but they have failed to comply with these requests. 

I am unable to contact them, as they have blocked my access to the account, and there is no other way to reach them for resolution. Despite my efforts, the company has not addressed the issues or communicated with me in any way regarding the closure of my account or the removal of my personal information.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-28 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly — Talked to a third-party about your debt
Company: TRANSWORLD SYSTEMS INC
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
THIS COMPANY TRANSWORLD SYSTEM INC XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX PLACED A COLLECTION ACCTOUNT ON MY CREDIT REPORT WITH ANY VALIDATION NOTICE TO ME I CALLED THIS COMPANY TO ASK FOR A VALIDATION NOTICE AND WAS TOLD NO. THIS ACCOUNT WAS INCLUDED IN MY BANKRUPTCY.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-28 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I'm really not sure what happened. I have mailed off letters to the credit bureaus continuously and thus far I have not gotten a response. My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information. There is no third party involved. Please review the uploaded letters.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-03-28 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Other banking product or service
Issue: Managing an account — Problem making or receiving payments
Company: Chime Financial Inc
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/XXXX I called chime bank and they told me that there's no other way to verify my identity other then with a id

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation