vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-15 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
You have reported inaccurate and unauthorized accounts on my credit report, which is a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681i ) requiring a proper reinvestigation of disputed items, and 1681e ( b ), which mandates maximum possible accuracy. These false entries are damaging and unjust, especially since Ive never opened or authorized these accounts. If you fail to investigate and correct this, I may pursue legal action under the FCRA and FDCPA ( 15 U.S. Code 1692e ) for deceptive and misleading reporting.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-15 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: OR

Complaint narrative:
I am formally disputing several inaccuracies currently appearing on my credit report, specifically unauthorized and inaccurate accounts and credit inquiries that I did not initiate or approve. These entries represent a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, particularly 15 U.S. Code 1681i, which requires a proper reinvestigation of disputed items, and 1681e ( b ), which mandates that information reported must be accurate to the maximum extent possible. In addition, I am disputing a potentially misreported late payment. According to 15 U.S.C. 1666b, creditors must allow at least 21 days between the statement date and the payment due date before classifying a payment as late. Based on my records, this standard may not have been met, or the payment was submitted on time and inaccurately reported as delinquent.

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 2025-08-15 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: OH

Complaint narrative:
The listed entries are inaccurate and do not reflect my true payment history. I have made several attempts to have these discrepancies reviewed and corrected, but no effective steps have been taken. Despite submitting all required documentation and following up multiple times, the errors remain unresolved. This ongoing situation has caused significant financial strain and negatively impacted my well-being. The process of addressing these inaccuracies has been both frustrating and exhausting.

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I am entitled to a credit report that accurately reflects my financial activity, including the timely correction of outdated or incorrect information. I am requesting that you take immediate steps to correct or remove the erroneous late payment entries. Continued inaction would constitute a violation of my rights under federal law.

I expect a prompt and thorough resolution to this matter. Thank you for your attention.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-15 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: DE

Complaint narrative:
Hello, I am writing to delete the following information on my credit report. The following items are listed in the report. I am a victim of identity theft. The charges made on the account were not mine. The items need to be deleted as they are inaccurate items on my credit report. The theft of my identity was reported to the federal Trade Commission. 
Also, I have an enclosed copy of the Federal Trade Commission identity theft affidavit.

Please find it in your best interest to delete the items I would like to emphasize the following legal obligations under the FCRA : Under 1681b, a consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report only under specific circumstances, including " In response to the order of a court having jurisdiction to issue such an order, or a subpoena issued in connection with proceedings before a Federal grand jury. '' This provision strictly limits when my consumer report can be furnished, and I do not believe any of these circumstances apply in this case.

Under 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), credit bureaus must conduct a " reasonable reinvestigation '' upon receiving notice of a consumer dispute. I am formally notifying you of this dispute, and I expect a thorough and reasonable reinvestigation of all items I've identified.

15 U.S. Code 1681b outlines the permissible purposes of consumer reports, including conditions for furnishing and using consumer reports for employment purposes. I do not believe any of these permissible purposes apply to the disputed items on my report.

15 U.S. Code $ 1681c-2 a consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of any.

information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt.

15 U.S. Code 1681 Section B ( i ) - Requirements relating to reinsertion of previously deleted material - If a consumer reporting agency removes information from someone's credit file based on the requirements in the preceding section ( A ), the agency can not re-add or reinsert that previously deleted information back into the person 's file unless the entity that originally provided that information certifies that it is complete and accurate.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-15 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: DE

Complaint narrative:
Hello, I am writing to delete the following information on my credit report. The following items are listed in the report. I am a victim of identity theft. The charges made on the account were not mine. The items need to be deleted as they are inaccurate items on my credit report. The theft of my identity was reported to the federal Trade Commission. 
Also, I have an enclosed copy of the Federal Trade Commission identity theft affidavit.

Please find it in your best interest to delete the items I would like to emphasize the following legal obligations under the FCRA : Under 1681b, a consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report only under specific circumstances, including " In response to the order of a court having jurisdiction to issue such an order, or a subpoena issued in connection with proceedings before a Federal grand jury. '' This provision strictly limits when my consumer report can be furnished, and I do not believe any of these circumstances apply in this case.

Under 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ), credit bureaus must conduct a " reasonable reinvestigation '' upon receiving notice of a consumer dispute. I am formally notifying you of this dispute, and I expect a thorough and reasonable reinvestigation of all items I've identified.

15 U.S. Code 1681b outlines the permissible purposes of consumer reports, including conditions for furnishing and using consumer reports for employment purposes. I do not believe any of these permissible purposes apply to the disputed items on my report.

15 U.S. Code $ 1681c-2 a consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of any.

information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt.

15 U.S. Code 1681 Section B ( i ) - Requirements relating to reinsertion of previously deleted material - If a consumer reporting agency removes information from someone's credit file based on the requirements in the preceding section ( A ), the agency can not re-add or reinsert that previously deleted information back into the person 's file unless the entity that originally provided that information certifies that it is complete and accurate.

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 2025-08-15 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
My report includes inquiries that I believe do not meet the permissible purpose requirement set forth in 15 USC 1681b. I suspect these inquiries were made in error and am requesting their 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-15 00:00:00
Product: Prepaid card — General-purpose prepaid card
Issue: Advertising — Changes in terms from what was offered or advertised
Company: Netspend Corporation
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
In XXXX I signed up for a {$200.00} promotional offer and after meeting the terms keep getting the run around beyond the payout time.

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 2025-08-15 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: OneMain Finance Corporation
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
One Main Financial made an inquiry on my credit for a new installment loan on XX/XX/year>. 

I did not make this request.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-15 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Virtual currency
Issue: Other transaction problem — 
Company: Paypal Holdings, Inc
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I had an active PayPal account associated with my email XXXX. In XX/XX/year>, I transferred substantial personal funds from my cryptocurrency wallet into my PayPal balance for personal use. These were not sales, customer payments, or any commercial activity they were my own funds. 

On XXXX XXXX XXXX, my PayPal balance was used for multiple deposits to my personal account through XXXX ( a PayPal company ), as shown in my XX/XX/year> XXXX account statement. This statement clearly lists my name ( XXXX XXXX XXXX ), my email address ( XXXX ), and Paid with : PayPal balance for each transaction. 

In XX/XX/year>, PayPal permanently limited my account citing only security reasons, placed a 180-day hold on my funds, and later falsely claimed my email was never associated with a PayPal account . This claim is demonstrably false, as my XXXX statement proves direct PayPal account usage tied to my email and identity.

Holding my personal crypto-derived funds for 180 days when there are no potential disputes or chargebacks constitutes unauthorized retention of assets. These are my personal assets, converted from cryptocurrency, and PayPal is not a regulated custodian authorized to withhold such funds without legal cause.

I am requesting : 1. Immediate acknowledgment that my account exists and is linked to my email.

2. Immediate release of my funds, as there is no contractual or legal justification for withholding them.

3. A full, documented explanation of the security reasons cited for the account closure.

Failure to resolve this will result in escalation to additional regulators overseeing crypto asset custody and payment processors.

Company name : PayPal , Inc . 
Account email : XXXX Evidence : XX/XX/year> XXXX statement, account limitation notice from PayPal.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-15 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally lodge a complaint regarding inaccurate personal information on my credit report. Upon reviewing my credit report, I discovered personal information that does not belong to me, including [ specific details such as incorrect name, address, Social Security number, etc. ]. As this erroneous information may adversely impact my creditworthiness and financial standing, I urgently request that you investigate this matter and take immediate action to rectify the inaccuracies. Your prompt attention to this issue is greatly appreciated, and I anticipate a swift resolution to ensure the accuracy and integrity of my credit report.

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 2025-08-15 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: AL

Complaint narrative:
I want to dispute these accounts because it was affecting my credit report, it was caused by Identity Theft. I did not make these charges. I am having problems with this unfair treatment. These accounts were taken care of with the original creditor and promised me to update it out of my report. Therefore, these accounts shouldn't be in my report. This is an error that you need to look into, so please do your investigation on this and remove or delete this account from my credit report. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX 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 2025-08-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
The personal information on my credit report were outdated.

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 2025-08-15 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
A few weeks ago, I submitted dispute letters directly to all three credit bureaus regarding inaccurate items on my credit report. These inaccuracies are clear violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), and the bureaus are legally obligated to investigate and correct them. I have received responses suggesting I am using a third-party service, which is false. I am the sole author and sender of these disputes, and I have not enlisted the help of any credit repair company or outside entity.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-15 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Rental debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: National Credit Systems,Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
National Credit system did not notify me in writing of the two items that they placed on my credit report item one is for {$9600.00} and the other is for {$1.00}, XXXX and XXXX dollars

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-15 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: SC

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA XXXX ( XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX. 
XXXX ) 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 : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$64000.00} XXXX XXXX  - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$40000.00} These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent XXXX  inquiries and fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer XXXX credit report. Ive attached a list of the XXXX  inquiries in question as well as a copy of the consumer XXXX credit report maintained by you which shows the said fraudulent items. I do not recognize these accounts, collections and XXXX  inquiries as reported. The aforementioned accounts, collections and XXXX  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 XXXX  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 XXXX  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 2025-08-15 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:
Equifax XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. Box XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX Experian XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX TransUnion LLC XXXX. XXXX 2000 XXXX, PA XXXX Subject : Request for Immediate Blocking of Fraudulent Information, Debt Validation, and Method of Verification FCRA Compliance Required To Whom It XXXX Concern, I am writing to formally dispute fraudulent information appearing on my consumer credit reports with all three major credit bureaus, as detailed below : I am an identity theft victim. I have attached my FTC Identity Theft Report and documentation from Equifax notifying me my information was impacted by their breach. 

The following account is fraudulent and should be blocked from my reports under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) : XXXX XXXX Bank Account number : XXXX. 

Additionally, my credit reports contain names that do not belong to me. I have uploaded my ID, which clearly shows my correct legal name. Please remove all incorrect names from my file. 

Under FCRA ( XXXX XXXX XXXX ), you are required by law to block all fraudulent information within XXXX business days of receiving this request. I expect full compliance. 

I further request : The method of verification you used to report this information. 

Debt validation for the account referenced above. 

If you do not comply with blocking the account or invalidating the debt, I request the original application bearing my wet ink signature for the XXXX XXXX XXXX  account, full XXXX accounting records, and securitization records pertaining to this account. 

Remove all inquiries on my reports except for those from XXXX XXXX and XXXX. I do not recognize or authorize any other inquiries. 

Please confirm in writing that the fraudulent information and unauthorized names/inquiries have been removed from my credit reports. Also provide me with copies of all documents, applications, and verification records used in your investigation as required by law. 

If you do not comply with this lawful request, I will file complaints with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the FTC, and XXXX seek all remedies available under federal and state laws. 

Thank you for your prompt attention. 
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 2025-08-15 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 CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA XXXX ( XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ) 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 XXXX XXXX  credit repair agency. Not only do I believe this to be a stall tactic on your part to XXXX you an additional XXXX  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