vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-16 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:
Hello CFPB, I am filing this complaint on behalf of a XXXX XXXX whose livelihood and family stability are being severely harmed by Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX previously reported a tradeline tied to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. However, on XX/XX/year>, XXXX XXXX responded in writing to a CFPB dispute confirming : The account was closed in its entirety. 

The balance was {$0.00}, as confirmed by the official housing clearance letter. 

They instructed that the tradeline be removed from all credit reporting. 


Despite this clear directive, more than XXXX months later, Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion are still reporting this tradeline. 

This is not a clerical error. It is a willful violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) : FCRA 607 ( b ) : Failure to maintain maximum possible accuracy.

FCRA 611 ( a ) ( 5 ) : Failure to promptly delete inaccurate information after a furnishers correction.

FCRA 616 : Liability for willful noncompliance, including actual and punitive damages.

Impact of Harm : This XXXX has been denied stable housing for his family because landlords rely on inaccurate bureau reports. 

His federal employment has been directly jeopardized, as federal background checks rely heavily on these reports. His career is at stake because of the bureaus failure to comply with the law. 

This has caused financial loss, reputational harm, and severe emotional distress for a servicemember who served this country honorably. 


Requested Resolution : XXXX. CFPB must order Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion to delete this tradeline within XXXX business days and confirm in writing that deletion has occurred. 


XXXX. CFPB must investigate why the bureaus ignored XXXX XXXX clear instructions and continued reporting. 


XXXX. CFPB must require the bureaus to provide monetary relief and punitive damages to compensate for the housing denials, employment interference, and distress caused by nearly a year of noncompliance. 



Evidence attached : Housing clearance letter ( showing {$0.00} balance ). 

XXXX XXXX XX/XX/year> CFPB response confirming closure and removal.

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 2025-09-16 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: HI

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) 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 2025-09-16 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
I have a Pending complaint with this company, XXXX, to which they haven't bothered responding to for whatever reason, yet today in the mail I received communication from them. Communication that per their previous responses to my previous complaints they would stop. So now not only are they still sending me communication after they've said they would stop, but now they're sending me communication and not responding to the already open and pending complaint. Why is it that they can send me communication when they're not supposed to but they can't respond to the cfpb in a timely manner? Especially on a debt that legally I do not have to pay because the last payment was over 6 years ago. Is it possible that their attorneys are morons and idiots with fake law degrees? Or is it just the customer service reps are morons and dei employees?

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-16 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:
Within 15 days, delete these accounts as instructed by the regulations of USC 1681g.

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 2025-09-16 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
My ( Equifax and Experian ) credit report information has disappeared from my credit file. This is inaccurate and incomplete reporting, which prevents me from having a full and fair credit profile. I am entitled under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) to have access to accurate and complete credit information from all three major credit bureaus.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-16 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: NY

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 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 - Account Number : XXXX * * * * * * XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$1800.00} XXXX OF XXXX - Account Number : XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$1900.00} XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXX * * * XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$4800.00} XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX - Account Number : XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$3700.00} XXXX - Account Number : XXXX * * * * * * * * * * XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00} XXXX OF XXXX - Account Number : XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$2500.00} XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXX * * * XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$6000.00} XXXX XXXX  - Account Number : XXXX * * * XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$13000.00} 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 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 2025-09-16 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: OK

Complaint narrative:
Please remove the fraudulent and suspicious accounts from my credit report, as outlined in the attached documents.

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 2025-09-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Public record information inaccurate
Company: LEXISNEXIS
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
Pursuant to 15 U.S. code 1681b ( 2 ). A consumer reporting agency may only furnish a consumer report with the written instructions of the consumer to who it relates. I declare that I am a Consumer '' did not give any consent or authorization for anyone to furnish, convey or report any of my consumer information. This is abusive practice pursuant to 15 USC 1692 ( a ) as this is damaging my reputation, causing marital instability, to the loss of jobs and the invasion of my individual privacy.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-16 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
This complaint is submitted under FCRA XXXX ( XXXX U.S.C. XXXX ) requesting that TransUnion, Experian, and Equifax block from my consumer credit report all information resulting from identity theft and fraud within XXXX ( XXXX ) business days of receipt. The disputed information involves a personal credit card account. 

These fraudulent accounts have led to multiple unauthorized hard inquiries and false collection entries on my XXXX credit report. I have attached both a list of these inquiries and a copy of my consumer credit report reflecting the fraudulent items. 

I do not acknowledge or authorize any of the reported accounts, collections, or inquiries. None of them were opened, initiated, or made by me, as they are the direct result of identity theft and fraud. For verification, I have attached a copy of the FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint No. XXXX, which confirms that these accounts, collections, and inquiries stem from identity theft.

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 2025-09-16 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
This complaint is submitted under FCRA XXXX ( XXXX U.S.C. XXXX ) requesting that TransUnion, Experian, and Equifax block from my consumer credit report all information resulting from identity theft and fraud within XXXX ( XXXX ) business days of receipt. The disputed information involves a personal credit card account. 

These fraudulent accounts have led to multiple unauthorized hard inquiries and false collection entries on my XXXX credit report. I have attached both a list of these inquiries and a copy of my consumer credit report reflecting the fraudulent items. 

I do not acknowledge or authorize any of the reported accounts, collections, or inquiries. None of them were opened, initiated, or made by me, as they are the direct result of identity theft and fraud. For verification, I have attached a copy of the FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint No. XXXX, which confirms that these accounts, collections, and inquiries stem from identity theft.

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 2025-09-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Unable to get your credit report or credit score — Other problem getting your report or credit score
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
I have encountered difficulties accessing my EQUIFAX account and was instructed to send identification documents for verification. Despite providing clear and legible documentation, I am still unable to access my account. This is why I escalated the matter through the CFPB.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-16 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: OH

Complaint narrative:
The credit bureau is reporting inaccurate and unverifiable accounts, inquiries and personal information violation of 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ) ( failure to maintain maximum possible accuracy ).

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-16 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: MI

Complaint narrative:
JEFFCAPSYS is falsely reporting on my credit. I have never had any accounts with them. Per my research JEFFCAPSYS 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-16 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
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 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 - Account Number : XXXX * * * * * * * * * * XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$1800.00} XXXX OF XXXX - Account Number : XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$1900.00} XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXX * * * XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$4800.00} XXXX - Account Number : XXXX * * * * * * * * * * XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00} XXXX OF XXXX - Account Number : XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$2500.00} XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXX * * * XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$6000.00} XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXX * * * XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$13000.00} 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 2025-09-16 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Mobile or digital wallet
Issue: Fraud or scam — 
Company: Paypal Holdings, Inc
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I bought a service from XXXX XXXX for XXXX year pro access. I was not able to use it so I cancelled it. They did cancel it but told me there was no refund and that it was good for XXXX year. I went back to use it and figured out how but after a short amount of use I saw I was not on a PRO license but on free. When I logged in and check my account I saw I was on free. I contacted the vendor who told me I canceled ignoring their previous message. I got nowhere with them as they used XXXX 's and kept responding with useless canned answers. So, I reached out to Paypal and submitted a case. They ruled against me but but offered to look at it again. Problem was, I could not submit any info to them. In a stupid way they kept telling me to submit more info but when you went to their page they said the case was closed. I went round and round with them but got the same stupid bot. 
I understand they are regulated by you guys and I think they just can't stonewall you like that. I submitted the same information to my Bank XXXX XXXX and they refunded the money seeing that indeed, I paid for something, but didn't get it. 
I'm done with it, but I think this should be address at a CP level. I'm in great standing with my bank, but others would not be so lucky and would get blown off! The other party involved was the clearing house for XXXX. They were even worse, got nothing out of them. Their name is on the PayPal section

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-16 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute one or more collection and charge-off accounts listed on my credit report. These accounts are either inaccurate, outdated, or unverifiable. 
Despite my efforts to resolve this matterincluding submitting dispute requests and supporting documentsthe accounts remain on my credit file without proper verification or correction. In some cases, These negative entries are severely affecting my creditworthiness and were not handled in accordance with fair reporting practices. 
Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I have the right to dispute any information on my credit report that is incorrect or can not be verified. I am requesting a complete reinvestigation into these accounts and removal of any entries that can not be substantiated with accurate documentation.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-09-16 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: KS

Complaint narrative:
Consumer Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX, Consumer Social Security Number : XXXX, Consumer Date of Birth : XX/XX/XXXX, Contents of Complaint : This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the Experian 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. This fraudulent account is a personal credit card account opened at XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX under the account number XXXX. I've attached a copy of the consumer FICO credit report maintained by you which shows the aforementioned fraudulent items. I do not recognize the aforementioned accounts as reported. The aforementioned accounts appearing on my consumer credit report maintained by you were not opened, made, or initiated by me. The aforementioned accounts are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of the FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint # XXXX as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that the aforementioned consumer credit account is the result of identity theft and fraud. I request, pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ), that the Experian credit reporting agency block all of the accounts identified in this CFPB complaint from my consumer credit file within XXXX business days of receiving said complaint. I request that all written confirmation regarding this CFPB complaint be sent to me via email to the email address 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