vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-29 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:
Im writing to inform you that Ive fallen victim to a data breach, and fraudulent accounts have been added to my credit file. Pursuant to Section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ( a ) ), I request that you block and remove the following accounts from my report within 4 days : Also, would like to have all addresses and names REMOVED from my credit report, except for my only name and address listed below : Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Please delete and block the following accounts from my credit report Accounts XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$610.00} Inquiries XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX Date : XX/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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-29 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Problem with personal statement of dispute
Company: Nelnet, Inc.
State: MO

Complaint narrative:
I am disputing the continued reporting of 120-day late payments on my federal student loan account with the Dept. of Education/Nelnet. After experiencing financial hardship, I restructured the loan with a renewed payment arrangement and re-deferment plan. I also entered into a promise-to-pay agreement to bring the account current and resume on-time payments.

Despite this, the servicer continues reporting severe delinquencies, including 120- and 150-day late marks, even after I began taking steps to restore the account. This is harmful and does not reflect the current payment arrangement or my effort to bring the loan back into good standing.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-29 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
The account balance is incorrect. This card is paid in full & has a XXXX balance.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-29 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
The account balance is incorrect. This card is paid in full & has a XXXX balance.

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 2025-05-29 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Midland Credit Management is reporting a collection account for {$8100.00} on my Equifax credit report with no account number or identification of the original creditor. They have not validated the debt, didnt send me a written notice within XXXX days of their initial communication informing me of the alleged debt and no documentation or legal assignment has been provided. This violates FCRA 1681e ( b ) and FDCPA 1692e ( 8 ). Your failure to comply with federal law has caused me financial harm, including obstructing my ability to obtain credit and secure housing for my family.

Violations of Federal Law 1. Failure to Provide Proper Notice ( 15 U.S.C. 1692g ) Under 15U.S.C. 1692g ( a ), you are required to send a written notice within XXXX days of your initial communication informing me of the alleged debt, my right to dispute it, and the name of the original creditor. I have never received such notice. 
I am demanding immediate deletion of this account under the rules set forth in CFPB v. Equifax ( 2023 ), which prohibits the reporting of unverifiable collection tradelines. 
________________________________________ Legal Citations : FDCPA 1692g ( a ) - ( b ) : Right to receive and dispute validation of debt FDCPA 1692e ( 8 ) : Reporting unverified disputed debt is deceptive FCRA 1681e ( b ) : Accuracy and completeness in credit reporting FCRA 1681s-2 ( b ) : Duty to investigate disputed data Clark v. Capital Credit, 460 F.3d 1162 ( 9th Cir. 2006 ) : Reporting without validation is illegal CFPB v. Equifax ( 2023 Consent Order ) : Unverifiable third-party debt must not be reported

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-29 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
This letter serves as notice that my credit report has fraudulent accounts due to a data breach. 
Pursuant to Section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ( a ) ), please block and delete them within 4 days : Also, would like to have all addresses and names REMOVED from my credit report, except for my only name and address listed below : Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Please delete and block the following accounts from my credit report Accounts XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$430.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXX * * * * * * * * * * * * * * XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$430.00} XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$00.00} XXXX XXXX  - Account Number : XXXX * * * * * XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$00.00} 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 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 2025-05-29 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
This letter serves as notice that my credit report has fraudulent accounts due to a data breach. 
Pursuant to Section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ( a ) ), please block and delete them within 4 days : Also, would like to have all addresses and names REMOVED from my credit report, except for my only name and address listed below : Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Please delete and block the following accounts from my credit report Accounts XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$430.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXX * * * * * * * * * * * * * * XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$430.00} XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$00.00} XXXX XXXX  - Account Number : XXXX * * * * * XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$00.00} 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 XXXXXX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-29 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
These entries remain unverified and questionable. Despite multiple attempts to have these inaccuracies properly investigated and resolved, no meaningful action has been taken. I have submitted all required documentation and followed up repeatedly, yet the errors persist. This ongoing lack of action has caused undue financial hardship and has significantly affected my well-being. The XXXX  and XXXX  toll of dealing with these unresolved discrepancies has been overwhelming.

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I am entitled to a fair and accurate credit report, including the removal of unverifiable or incorrect information. I urge you to take immediate steps to verify and rectify these items, as failure to do so constitutes a violation of my rights under federal law.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-29 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of XXXX. The information listed below, which appears on my credit report, is the result of that XXXX. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-29 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:
In accordance with XXXX XXXX, I am formally requesting their removal within the next XXXX days. Enclosed are the pertinent documents for your thorough review and reference.

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 2025-05-29 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services — Billing dispute for services
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I did not authorize these accounts in my name, FCRA section 605B 1681 C-2. Please remove these accounts off my name.

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 2025-05-29 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the XXXX  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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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/XXXX These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent hard inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer FICO credit report. 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 XXXX 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 response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-29 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:
I am a victim of XXXX. The information listed below, which appears on my credit report, is the result of that XXXX. 
ACCOUNTS : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXX * * * * * * * XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXX * * * * * * XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - {$1400.00} XXXX XXXX - XXXX * * * * * * * * * * * * * * XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX - {$840.00}

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 2025-05-29 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
I pulled my credit report and noticed unauthorized accounts such as loans, credit cards, and medical services. I am demanding these accounts to be removed as I did not authorize or open these accounts.

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 2025-05-29 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
I pulled my credit report and noticed unauthorized accounts such as loans, credit cards, and medical services. I am demanding these accounts to be removed as I did not authorize or open these accounts.

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 2025-05-29 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15. U. S. C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the 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, inaccurate and false information consist of personal credit card accounts, auto loans, personal loans and open end unsecured consumer accounts. 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 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 response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-29 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Auto debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: Southwest Credit Systems, L.P.
State: MS

Complaint narrative:
A written request [ XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX ], in which I formally requested validation of the alleged debt as well as the original signed contract associated with this account. Per the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), I asked for the following : - Verification of the debt amount - The name of the original creditor - A copy of the original contract or agreement bearing my signature - How the debt is validated To date, I have not received a response or the requested documentation. Under the FDCPA, a debt collector must cease collection activity until proper validation is provided. Continuing to report this unvalidated debt to the credit bureaus may be a violation of my consumer rights.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-29 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to express my concern regarding the disputed accounts on my credit report. Multiple times, I have raised the issue of inaccuracies in these accounts, and have consistently requested that they be thoroughly investigated. Despite my efforts, I have yet to receive any resolution or corrective action. These erroneous accounts are severely damaging my credit file and hindering my ability to live a normal life. The negative effects of these inaccuracies have caused immense hardships for me, and I am left with no choice but to plead for your assistance in rectifying this situation as soon as possible. I kindly request that you conduct a thorough investigation into the reporting of each of these disputed accounts. It is imperative that the necessary steps are taken to update and rectify my credit report without any further delay. With your help, I hope to restore the accuracy and integrity of my credit file so that I may regain control over my financial well-being. I sincerely urge you to give this matter your utmost attention and take swift action. Your cooperation and support in resolving this issue promptly would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your understanding and assistance.

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 2025-05-29 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: CT

Complaint narrative:
Good morning, On XX/XX/XXXX at XXXXXXXX XXXX  I tried to make a minimum payment of {$56.00} to Paypal Credit which is partnered with synchrony bank. The payment went through mistakenly as {$5600.00}. I called paypal credit to have the payment reversed as this was an obvious mistake but they refused to help me cancel the payment. At XXXX They reduced my line of credit from {$5800.00} to {$220.00}. On the phone, the operator also admitted that these types of overpayments happen a lot with them but they refuse to do anything to rectify it. 
I contacted my bank to put a stop payment on that amount because that amount was invalid and paypal credit/synchrony bank refused to reverse that transaction as I told them that was not the amount I wanted to pay. The payment was rejected and the amount was sent back to paypal credit/synchrony bank however , it now says that my balance is- {$5800.00} which is not accurate and which will impact my credit score.

I believe it is illegal to reduce someone's line of credit below their current balance as that would put them in the negative and I believe paypal credit/synchrony bank purposefully processed this invalid payment so they could reduce my line of credit and impact my credit score negatively. I contacted them many times and recorded the conversations and they also have recordings of the conversations of me calling in and them refusing to stop processing that payment. This is predatory behavior and will ruin my credit score.

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 2025-05-29 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
I am a small business owner who used PayPal to receive payment for a custom order ( hair extensions ). On XX/XX/year>, the buyer paid {$270.00} through PayPal. Later, the buyer filed a dispute. I submitted my defense with supporting documentation on XX/XX/year>, and PayPal ruled in my favor on XX/XX/year>. 

However, the buyer immediately appealed and changed the claim reason to Significantly Not as Described ( XXXX ). I was not clearly notified that a new, separate response was required, as I had already submitted my full defense addressing the issue. PayPal later claimed I did not respond to the XXXX appeal and closed the case against me on XX/XX/year>. 

As a result, PayPal : Reversed the {$270.00} transaction Charged me a {$15.00} dispute fee Sent my account to collections over a negative balance of {$270.00} This decision is based on an error. I have confirmation that I submitted my response on XX/XX/XXXX before their stated XX/XX/XXXX deadline. Despite appealing through PayPals XXXX XXXX and filing a XXXX  complaint ( ID XXXX ), PayPal maintains that I did not respond, which is false. 

I am requesting CFPB assistance in : Reversing the case outcome Removing the collections activity Restoring my funds and seller standing

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-05-29 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: OH

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 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. 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 XXXXB of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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