vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-12 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:
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 : 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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-12 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:
I recently review a copy of my credit report and notice I had fraudulent accounts on my report l. Please remove these accounts from my report, they are hurting my ability to obtain credit.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-12 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to inform you about a data breach incident involving Equifax, one of the major credit reporting agencies, which has directly impacted my personal information and credit file. 

In [ XX/XX/year> ], Equifax announced a significant data breach that exposed sensitive information, including names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses, and, in some cases, drivers license numbers of approximately XXXX XXXX individuals, including myself. Due to this breach, I am concerned about the accuracy and security of my credit information reported by Equifax. 

I am bringing this to your attention because the breach has caused me to monitor my credit closely and dispute any inaccurate or fraudulent information that may have arisen as a result. I have taken appropriate steps to safeguard my identity, including placing fraud alerts and freezing my credit report with Equifax and other bureaus. 

Please consider this letter as part of my ongoing efforts to protect my consumer rights and to request your assistance in ensuring that any adverse effects from this data breach are adequately addressed in my credit report. 

If you require any additional information or documentation related to this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me. 

Thank you for your attention to this important issue.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-12 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: HSBC NORTH AMERICA HOLDINGS INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am disputing the accuracy of a HSBC Bank USA credit card account ending in XXXX  that is currently being reported on my XXXX  credit file. 

I have obtained a copy of the original account application from HSBC. Upon review, the application shows serious compliance deficiencies : No U.S. Social Security Number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number was provided. 
No U.S. residential address was provided only a XXXX XXXX address appears for both home and mailing purposes. 
No U.S. visa details or proof of lawful U.S. immigration status were recorded. 
The applicant is listed as a XXXX XXXX  residing in the XXXX XXXX. 
The application file consists of three pages, with the final two pages left entirely blank, containing no data, no supporting information, and no signatures & indicating that mandatory verification and due diligence steps were never completed. 

This account was originated without meeting the legal requirements under the USA PATRIOT Act, Section 326 ( Customer Identification Program ), the Bank Secrecy Act, and HSBCs own internal eligibility rules. These regulations require HSBC to verify and retain documentation of a U.S. Tax Identification Number, a valid U.S. residential address, and proof of legal immigration status before issuing a U.S.-based credit card.

By approving and issuing this account without fulfilling those obligations, HSBC originated an account that does not meet U.S. banking compliance standards. Furnishing such an account to XXXX  constitutes inaccurate reporting under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 623. 

I have disputed this with XXXX and provided the application as evidence. The tradeline remains, and HSBC has refused to provide any further account-opening documentation or to explain how the account met federal compliance requirements at the time of approval.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-12 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Auto debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
There are fraudulent accounts reported on my credit report that have no association with me. I never authorized or participated in the creation of these accounts. Their presence is not only inaccurate but also damaging to my financial standing.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-12 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: DISCOVER BANK
State: WI

Complaint narrative:
End of XXXX I reactivated my XXXX account to monitor my credit as I was recieving emails my credit score was going down, which should not be. My credit report tells me there are two accounts taken out under my name of which are actually not me : A XXXX  card and XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX. I was instructed by XXXX  to make a report to the XXXX. I am attempting to do so, however unclear which category to pick. When I picked credit card category it directed me to a different web site... i was told to report this to FTC site. Additionally, unclear, but it would seem the XXXX XXXX company is now XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX . I received letting updating me that this company says this is my loan... it is not me. How can I " file a report '' without actually going to police dept? I will be phoning these companies tomorrow. 

XXXX opened XX/XX/XXXX, {$11000.00}. I contacted Experian end XX/XX/XXXX when I 1st realized this fraud, no me. Told to make a " report to XXXX '' ... that is what I am attempting to do. Otherwise I am told to go to police dept. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXXnow XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX , opened XX/XX/XXXX XXXX {$4900.00}. I contacted XXXX  end XX/XX/XXXX when I 1st realized this fraud, no me. Told to make a " report to XXXX '' ... that is what I am attempting to do. Otherwise I am told to go to police dept.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-12 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
Consumer Name : XXXX XXXX, Consumer Social Security Number : XXXX, Consumer Date of Birth : 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 Equifax credit reporting agency , block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurate, and false information consists of a personal credit card account opened at XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX under the account number XXXX, an auto loan account opened at XXXX XXXX on XXXXunder the account number XXXX, a personal loan account opened at XXXX XXXX  on XX/XX/XXXX under the account number XXXX, and a collections account opened at XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX with a balance of {$0.00} that appears related to the aforementioned personal loan account opened at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX . These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. I've 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 aforementioned fraudulent items. I do not recognize the aforementioned accounts, collections, or 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 aforementioned accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft Criminal Complaint # ( private case number ) as proof from the US Federal Trade Commission that all of the aforementioned consumer credit accounts, collections, and hard inquiries are the 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 2025-08-12 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: AR

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/year>, PayPal put a hold on funds in the amount of {$100.00} and {$50.00} on my account Transaction ID : XXXX and Transaction ID : XXXX without authorization / resolution of my dispute. This caused my PayPal account to become negative. I attempted multiple times to contact a live representative via phone, chat, and email, but I was unable to reach anyone who could resolve the issue. My funds remain withheld without explanation. 

I am requesting an immediate refund of the {$100.00} and the {$50.00} and an investigation into PayPals handling of customer funds and inability to provide accessible customer support. 

Timeline of Events : [ XX/XX/year> ] {$150.00} withdrawn by PayPal [ XX/XX/year> ] Opened dispute via Resolution Center [ XX/XX/year> ; XX/XX/year> ; XX/XX/year> ; XX/XX/year> ; XX/XX/year> ] Attempted phone and chat contact, no resolution

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-12 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:
Finding unauthorized accounts, credit inquiries, and false personal information made or reported without my knowledge or agreement completely stunned and grieved me. I've tried to get clarification from the creditors, but they have blatantly refused to give it to me. I demand that the creditors act immediately and be transparent. The creditors must submit pertinent application materials, show proof of express authority for each query, and give comprehensive details about each account and inquiry, including dates, purposes, and the kinds of credit products involved. To see what I'm complaining about, please refer to the attached file!

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-12 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: CT

Complaint narrative:
PLEASE BLOCKED AND REMOVED. 
I am formally requesting the elimination of this inaccurate account from my credit report. I did not provide consent for its creation or usage. Enclosed are the requisite documents to substantiate my assertion.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-12 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: CT

Complaint narrative:
PLEASE BLOCKED AND REMOVED. 
I am formally requesting the elimination of this inaccurate account from my credit report. I did not provide consent for its creation or usage. Enclosed are the requisite documents to substantiate my assertion.

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 2025-08-12 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:
I am formally disputing the accuracy of the following account ( s ) on my credit report, as allowed under 15 U.S.C. 1681i : XXXX - XXXX - Account not mine XXXX XXXX - XXXX - Account not mine

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-12 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: CT

Complaint narrative:
PLEASE BLOCKED AND REMOVED. 
I am formally requesting the elimination of this inaccurate account from my credit report. I did not provide consent for its creation or usage. Enclosed are the requisite documents to substantiate my assertion.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-12 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: CT

Complaint narrative:
Describe what happened ( put this in the free-text box ) : American Express is furnishing charge-off tradelines to Experian that they repeatedly verified after my disputes in XX/XX/year>, yet AmEx has not produced basic validation : ( 1 ) the signed cardmember agreement governing my specific accounts ; ( 2 ) complete, itemized account histories from day one through charge-off ; ( 3 ) a breakdown showing how the charged-off balances were calculated ( principal, interest, fees, credits ) ; and ( 4 ) proof of any permissible purpose for all hard pulls associated with these accounts.

Despite my written disputes, AmEx and Experian marked the tradelines as investigation complete/verified without giving a meaningful description of the verification procedure. This is a failure to conduct a reasonable reinvestigation under FCRA 15 U.S.C. 1681i and a furnisher violation under 1681s-2 ( b ).

Additionally, to the extent AmEx or any collector is pursuing litigation or collection, I timely requested validation, and they have continued collection/credit reporting without providing it, which implicates FDCPA 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( b ) and 1692e ( if a third-party collector or law firm is involved ). 
This ongoing inaccurate/unsupported reporting has caused credit denials, job-loss risk, and severe emotional distress.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-12 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of identity theft. I recently discovered that I was listed as part of the Transunion data breach where my personal information has been exposed. My identity has been stolen and I am so sad. Please help assist me in the matter. Im seeking that my consumer rights be implemented in the FCRA Section 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ). As an individual whos a victim of identity theft, I have the right to request that any fraudulent information be removed from all of my credit reports. This law states that credit reporting agencies promptly eliminate any information that originated from identity theft once they receive appropriate notification. Please remove these account in XXXX business days.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-12 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: GA

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 XXXX business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurateand false information consist of personal credit card accounts, auto loans, personal loansand open end unsecured consumer accounts as follows : INQUIRIES XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-12 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: Bull City Financial Solutions, Inc
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
BULLCITY FINANCIAL SOL is falsely reporting on my credit. I have never had any accounts with them. Per my research BULLCITY FINANCIAL SOL 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 2025-08-12 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: CBC Companies, Inc.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to have the following information removed from my credit file, the items that I need deleted are going to be attached in a word document. I am a victim of identity theft. I have multiple accounts and inquiries that I DID NOT apply for listed on my credit report. I ask that these items be deleted so my credit report will only show accurate information. I reported the theft of my identity to the Federal Trade Commission and have enclosed copies of the report. I would like these items deleted from my credit report as soon as possible. Please block this information from my credit report, pursuant to section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-12 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15. U. S. C.

1681c2 ) that you, the Equifax credit reporting agencys block the information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft, and fraud within XXXX business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurateand false information consist of personal credit card accounts, auto loans, personal loansand open end unsecured consumer accounts as follows : INQUIRIES : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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