vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-09 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:
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
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-09 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:
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 response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Fees or interest — Problem with fees
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I was in the hospital for a XXXX  and I asked for a hardship forbearance. I never received any notification of the forbearance being awarded. The company is now taking me to court and I have no idea why.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-09 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
Dear Equifax I am writing to formally dispute the accuracy of certain information reported on my credit report under Section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. 
The specific information I am disputing is as follows : FRAUDULENT ACCOUNTS : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-09 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: CL Holdings LLC
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
To : Jefferson Capital Systems , LLC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX, MN XXXX Subject : Cease and Desist & Request for Deletion of Inaccurate Collection Entry Dear Jefferson Capital Systems, I am formally notifying you under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), 15 U.S.C. 1692c ( c ) that you must cease all communication with me regarding the alleged debt you claim I owe.

Additionally, this letter serves as a dispute under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681i, regarding the collection account you have reported on my credit file. I dispute the accuracy and validity of this alleged debt. You have failed to provide verifiable proof that I owe this debt, that you have the legal right to collect it, or that it was reported accurately. 

Until and unless you can provide complete validation of the debt, including : A copy of the original signed agreement, Full accounting and payment history from the original creditor, and Legal documentation showing your right to collect this debt, You are required by law to remove this account from all credit reporting agencies ( XXXX XXXX, and XXXX  ) and cease any further collection activity. 

Please note that any continued reporting of unverified or inaccurate information constitutes a violation of the FCRA and FDCPA, and I will not hesitate to file complaints with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ), Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ), and the Office of the Attorney General if the matter is not resolved promptly. 

You have 30 days from receipt of this letter to respond with written confirmation that the collection account has been deleted from all credit bureaus. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-09 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Deposits and withdrawals
Company: Comerica
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am receiving my Social Security benefits with Us XXXX XXXX  and I didn't receive my first payment which is over {$42000.00} in XX/XX/year>. As of XXXX, XXXX XXXX  my debit card has been deactivated. I called to speak to a representative but I'm unavailable to get someone on the phone, it only has an automated system.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-09 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: NY

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 ] Account Number : [ XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ] Creditor Name : [ XXXX ] Account Number : [ XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ] FCRA SECTION 602 RIGHT TO PRIVACY ( 15 U.S.C. 1681 ) Under the FCRA, I have a right to privacy in the handling and dissemination of my credit information. The credit bureau is not permitted to report data that is inaccurate, unverifiable, or misleading, especially when such reporting creates a false impression of delinquency.

FCRA SECTION 604 ( a ) ( 2 ) NO WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION GIVEN ( 15 U.S.C. 1681b ) Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1681b ( a ) ( 2 ), consumer reporting agencies are prohibited from furnishing account information without the consumers written instructions. I have never given written authorization for the dissemination of false or misleading late payment information.

TILA SECTION 1666b IMPROPER LATE PAYMENT DESIGNATION ( 15 U.S.C. 1666b ) According to the Truth in Lending Act, a creditor may not treat a payment on an open-end credit account as late for any purpose if received by the due date or within the grace period.

Reporting a late payment that was not legally late is a blatant violation of this federal protection and exposes both the data furnisher and the credit reporting agency to liability under 15 U.S.C.

1681i.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-09 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Mobile or digital wallet
Issue: Unauthorized transactions or other transaction problem — 
Company: Paypal Holdings, Inc
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/year>, I purchased an item from XXXX XXXX XXXX for {$74.00}, paying through PayPal. The seller marked the order as shipped via XXXX XXXX XXXX with tracking number XXXX. On XX/XX/year>, the tracking updated to " Delivered, '' but the delivery photo provided does not match my residence. My apartment management confirmed that the photo is not from my property. 

I immediately contacted PayPal and XXXX multiple times to dispute the transaction and provided evidence that the delivery confirmation was fraudulent and did not belong to my address. Despite this, PayPal denied my dispute twice, relying solely on the sellers tracking information without reviewing my evidence. On my third call, PayPal redirected me to a foreign ( non-U.S. ) customer service center, which then threatened that my account could be suspended if I continued contacting them. 

This highlights a serious systemic flaw : if a shipping company provides false or incorrect tracking records, PayPal treats that as conclusive proof, shifting the burden of loss entirely to the consumer. A consumer has no power to override or correct fraudulent delivery records, yet PayPal refuses to consider independent evidence. This effectively leaves customers unprotected and undermines the entire purpose of Buyer Protection.

Worse, PayPal evaded accountability by telling me that, because my account was registered in XXXX, I must deal with PayPal XXXXeven though I am a U.S. resident and this was a U.S. purchase. PayPal XXXX, however, is not a legal entity in XXXX, and its customer service operates in a limited and inconsistent manner. When I reached out during posted business hours, I was told they were closed, and the support agent identified himself as XXXX, clearly a non-XXXX  employee. This creates a situation where consumers are passed between jurisdictions that do not exist in practice, making it impossible to obtain fair resolution. 

As of today, I have not received the product nor a refund. I have submitted supporting evidence, including : XXXX tracking record with mismatched delivery photo. 

Screenshots of PayPal dispute case closures citing sellers tracking. 

Apartment management confirmation that the delivery photo is not my residence. 

Call logs and transcripts showing PayPals repeated denial and threats of account suspension. 

This constitutes not just an unfair denial of buyer protection, but also exposes a structural failure in PayPals dispute resolution system, where fraudulent shipping records override all other evidence, and customers are left without protection or recourse.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-09 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
Both the bureau and furnishers are in violation of 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( b ) for failing to properly investigate and correct false information after disputes.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-09 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: MO

Complaint narrative:
The bureau failed to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation after I disputed, violating 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 4 )

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 2025-10-09 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: MO

Complaint narrative:
The bureau failed to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation after I disputed, violating 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 4 )

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-09 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: GA

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 response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-09 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:
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
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-09 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Telecommunications debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: MRS BPO, LLC
State: PR

Complaint narrative:
I XXXX XXXX paid off account since last year and dont owe anything to XXXX  nor MRS BPO. I also requested a debt validation letter and that MRS BPO cease and desist all contact methods

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-09 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Trouble during payment process — Trying to communicate with the company to fix an issue while managing or servicing your loan
Company: PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC.
State: KS

Complaint narrative:
We were a payment behind. In XXXX we received an extra check. My wife and I made arrangements to pay them XXXX. Then I was going to pay XXXX. This would of got us up to date. I had money in my account. That evening something ran through and it made my account XXXX dollars short. They ran my mortgage payment at XXXX XXXX. By the time I got up the money was returned. I called my mortgage company up right away to let them know what happened. They were supposed to run my wife 's through as well. We ask about they said it went through. But it didn't show it ran through the her account. We tried to see if they had got the wrong number. They refused to do that and said everything is OK and we are up to date. Then I look at XXXX statement and we are two payments behind. I tried to setup a payment for XXXX. They refused to setup a payment. They want me to send money order or something like that. Because the money was returned. They refuse to look go over the tape conversation in XXXX. What they did instead of running the XXXX in XXXX they ran it XX/XX/XXXX. Then they turned run XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX. There nothing authorized for the first. Then my statement says I only payed XXXX. I have emails showing this. They refuse to listen and to help clean this big mess they created.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-09 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: FL

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

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
/XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Date oXXXX inquiry : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX /XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX BANK Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX BANK Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX BANK XXXX Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2025-10-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Getting a credit card — Card opened without my consent or knowledge
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I dont reconize these accounts. They were opened without my 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
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-09 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally express my concerns regarding Zelles handling of disputes, particularly in light of the recent CFPB lawsuit highlighting significant issues with the platform. Despite using Zelle numerous times and reporting discrepancies, my financial institution and Zelle failed to investigate my claim adequately. they informed me that recovering lost funds was impossible and tracking these transactions was infeasible. The CFPBs findings indicate that Zelle has not only neglected to protect consumers but has also allowed repeat offenders to exploit the system, leaving users vulnerable to scams. This lack of accountability and transparency is unacceptable and raises serious concerns about consumer safety.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-10-09 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Struggling to repay your loan — Problem with forgiveness, cancellation, or discharge
Company: MOHELA
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I was a student with XXXX university and my loan with them which are approximately $ XXXX have not been discharged as order by the courts. My lender MOHELA has not responded to any of my inquires regarding the discharge. I received notice that my loans would be discharged by the department of education on XX/XX/year>. The delay in the discharge is causing me financial harm as the debt is still reflecting on my credit and no school will provide me a student loan until this is cleared up due to the amount. I am very close to finishing my degree but have had road block after road block as I had to wait the out come of litigation and see if my credits would be valid due to the nature of the law suit. The loans are under my maiden name XXXX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation