vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-12-16 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally file a complaint regarding unauthorized accounts that persist on my credit report despite my repeated efforts to have them removed. These accounts are causing significant damage to my financial reputation and overall well-being. It is evident that the inclusion of these fraudulent items violates 15 USC 1681b regarding permissible purposes, as the credit bureaus have no legitimate reason to report them without my explicit consent. Please refer to the attached file detailing these items I am disputing. The Fair Credit Reporting Act ( 15 U.S. Code 1681 ) says ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence, which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. So whenever there is a violation under the FCRA, it impairs the efficiency of the banking system. This is a violation of my privacy with my consumer report, since I control what is listed and what is not. In the event that any accounts are reported without my written consent, that is considered identity theft.

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 2025-12-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Closing your account — Company closed your account
Company: Self Financial Inc.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX my credit builder account was fully paid out & I requested my pay out, on XX/XX/XXXX my self credit card was closed. Ive called multiple times to no avail, Ive been locked out my account so I cant access it, I asked for an email confirming the closure & I was told my email is unsubscribed from them so I wont be able to receive the closure email, I asked about my pay out from both accounts and theyve told me that its pending review

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-12-16 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: NV

Complaint narrative:
These accounts were not opened by me, nor did I authorize them. Please look into this and clear them from my file. Proof is included.

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 2025-12-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement — Credit card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase on your statement
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I made a credit card purchase of {$2.00}, XXXX with a furniture store using my Capital One credit card in XXXX. I cancelled the transaction with the merchant within a couple days, but I didn't see the cancellation on my card so I filed a complaint with Capital One against the merchant. Afterwards, I worked it out with the merchant who gave me a cancellation receipt for my credit card and I thought that was the end of it. However, Captial One had temporarily taken off the charge of {$2100.00} and would not put it back on the card, instead they put the cancelled amount of {$2100.00} on my account as a credit. I am so confused at this odd way of credit card accounting. I had made a couple of other purchases on this card and I paid those and they took them off of the credit amount they had put on my card. So, now I have a credit amount of {$1800.00}. They are forcing me to use this amount on my card which was a cancelled transaction! Using this bogus credit deprives me of any earned bonus points or rewards from this card or other credit cards I could use. They took back the points for this original transaction which was as it should be, but I shouldn't be forced to use this card like this. In all my XXXX  years of having credit cards I've never had a problem like this.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-12-16 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: GA

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

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-12-16 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: GA

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

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-12-16 00:00:00
Product: Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan — Installment loan
Issue: Getting the loan — 
Company: WLCC
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I applied online with Explore Credit on XX/XX/year>. I received a follow up text that I was approved and to click the link in the text to sign the loan agreement. Upon clicking the link, it has you enter your email address and social security number. Instead of pulling up the agreement to review and sign where indicated, Explore Credit uses your log in as signing the agreement. This should not be allowed because I was unable to review the terms of the agreement such as the payment amounts, the payment due dates, or allowable methods to repay the loan as I do not typically allow for automatic payments. Upon my surpise, I also received an email that same day that the loan wasn't approved. Then, a little while later I received a text and email stating my loan had been funded. Unfortunately, there was no way for me to cancel the loan because the funds were deposited to an account that became overdrawn. Now, due to the misleading and conflicting texts and emails, I am stuck with repyaing a loan that I had no idea of the terms of agreement due to the way Explore Credit tricks customers into signing an agreement by using their log in as committment. The only way to view the agreement is logging in, which signs the agreement, and downloading the agreement that I was tricked/forced into signing by simply logging in with my email address and social security number. The attached agreement has my contact information and also states that I will need to electoronically sign this loan agreement and also electronically sign the payment choice authorization, of which I did neither. In fact, the attached agreement on has no signatures at all.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-12-16 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you 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. 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.

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 2025-12-16 00:00:00
Product: Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan — Installment loan
Issue: Problem with additional add-on products or services — 
Company: Healthcare Finance Direct LLC.
State: KY

Complaint narrative:
I paid {$2400.00} in full for XXXX  treatment through XXXX, financed as an installment medical procedure loan through Healthcare Finance Direct. 

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eased operations before my treatment was completed, and the contracted services were cut off. I did not receive the full treatment I paid for. I am requesting reimbursement of the {$2400.00} paid for services that were never completed due to failure of consideration and unfair consumer practices. XX/XX/year> XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-12-16 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I have no affiliation with these accounts and suspect them to be fraudulent. I request a comprehensive investigation and their immediate removal from my credit report. Enclosed are supporting documents.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-12-16 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Communication tactics — Frequent or repeated calls
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: TN

Complaint narrative:
Original creditor closed and XXXX the debt. XXXX has placed more than XXXX calls from more than XXXX telephone numbers positively identified with others " spoofed '' and untraceable. In earliest attempts by XXXX to communicate, I expressed that I do not discuss ANY debt or personal information over an unsolicited call due to previous ID theft concerns and to mail communication to the address that they have. Documentation never received and calls have persisted over more than a year. Most recent " XXXX '' by XXXX in the form of civil lawsuit without prior notice/documentation as requested.

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 2025-12-16 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Mobile or digital wallet
Issue: Confusing or misleading advertising or marketing — 
Company: Paypal Holdings, Inc
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
Around XXXX XXXX my Venmo account was hacked and then suspended. finally in XX/XX/XXXX I was able to get help, a dispute started and it was in my favor. A credit was issued back to me for {$2.00} and I wad told my account would be unfrozen and to follow the steps in the email I would receive in XXXX business days. I did not receive the email. Today XXXX XXXX I reached out to venmo and stated I sent all documents and they were verified with my state drivers license, me holding my license in a picture and my account was still frozen and i was unable to use funds etc. i was told they would have to send to a team and i would get an email. I asked why my account was still frozen and to please explain to me. I asked more than XXXX time, XXXX customer service agent ended the conversation and left me hanging. I then reached out immediately and sent a screen shot to the other agent showing how the first agent just dropped our talk and did not answer any questions and if they could help. I asked again why my account XXXX  froze still when I was the VICTIM this dispute was in my favor and I received a credit, i asked this agent more than once also, again this agent said they would escalate the suspension and someone would email me in XXXX business days. I have been given no reason why it is suspended XXXX I was the victim I was found in favor I was given a credit but nobody in a year can unfreeze my account or answer WHY!

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-12-16 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
I, XXXX XXXX, am submitting this complaint and request assistance from the CFPB regarding issues with my credit report. Upon reviewing my credit report, I discovered multiple accounts that I do not recognize. I later learned that my personal information was exposed during an XXXX  data breach. 

As a result of this breach, my Social Security number and identity have been compromised, leading to unauthorized activity on my credit file. I have already reported this incident to the Federal Trade Commission, and the associated FTC Report XXXX is 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 2025-12-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
It is beyond frustrating that inaccurate late payments continue to show on my credit report this morning. Even after refreshing my browser, nothing changed, and I urgently need the documents I submitted to be examined in detail so this problem can be fixed right away and put an end to this stress.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-12-16 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to dispute multiple inaccurate items reported on my credit reports from TransUnion. These items have significantly affected my credit score and my ability to secure credit. Please investigate the following accounts and provide me with the proper corrections. 

CHARGED OFF : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$64000.00} XXXXXXXX XXXX, Account Number : XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$1100.00} Bankruptcy, Account Number : XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$0.00}

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 2025-12-16 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
I am filing a formal complaint under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and 15 U.S.C. 1681c2.

The listed credit reporting agency is reporting accounts, inquiries, and/or collections that do not belong to me and were added without my consent. These items resulted from the unauthorized use or distribution of my personal information and qualify under the legal definition of identity theft. 
I have submitted an official FTC Identity Theft Report detailing the affected items. I am requesting the immediate block and deletion of all unauthorized or unverifiable accounts, inquiries, and collections under federal law. 
The CRA has no permissible purpose or verifiable source to continue reporting these items. If they can not verify each disputed item with documented evidence, they are legally required to remove them within XXXX business days under 15 USC 1681c2.

I am attaching : FTC Identity Theft Report My government-issued ID Social Security card Proof of address A list of disputed accounts/inquiries Please investigate and remove the accounts and all associated negative information immediately.

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 2025-12-16 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: TN

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 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.

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 2025-12-16 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: TN

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 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.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-12-16 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: AR

Complaint narrative:
I dispute these accounts and request their deletion within 15 days in accordance with federal law.

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 2025-12-16 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
DESPITE MY PRIOR DISPUTES AND FORMAL NOTICE, THE REPORTING AGENCY FAILED TO CONDUCT A LAWFUL REINVESTIGATION AS REQUIRED UNDER 15 U.S.C. 1681I OF THE FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT ( FCRA ). THE AGENCY WAS EXPLICITLY NOTIFIED OF INACCURACIES AND PROVIDED SUFFICIENT DETAIL TO TRIGGER A DUTY OF REASONABLE INVESTIGATION. HOWEVER, THEIR RESPONSE CLEARLY SHOWS NONCOMPLIANCE : NO VERIFIABLE EVIDENCE, DOCUMENTATION, OR CERTIFICATION OF DATA ACCURACY WAS EVER PRODUCED. INSTEAD, THE SAME ERRONEOUS INFORMATION CONTINUES TO BE REPORTED A DIRECT VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAW.

BY LAW, CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCIES MUST : 1. CONDUCT A REASONABLE REINVESTIGATION WITHIN THE STATUTORY TIME FRAME, 2. DELETE OR CORRECT ANY UNVERIFIABLE OR INACCURATE INFORMATION, AND 3. PROVIDE WRITTEN VERIFICATION OF THEIR FINDINGS AND THE SOURCES RELIED UPON.

NONE OF THESE REQUIREMENTS WERE MET. THEIR INVESTIGATION WAS CONCLUSORY, UNSUPPORTED BY PRIMARY EVIDENCE, AND FAILED TO PROVIDE ANY PROOF OF VERIFICATION OR CHAIN OF CUSTODY OF THE DATA IN QUESTION. THIS CONSTITUTES BOTH PROCEDURAL NEGLIGENCE AND WILLFUL DISREGARD OF FEDERAL OBLIGATIONS.

ADDITIONALLY, UNDER 15 U.S.C. 1681E ( B ), THE AGENCY HAS A CONTINUING DUTY TO FOLLOW REASONABLE PROCEDURES TO ASSURE MAXIMUM POSSIBLE ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION IT REPORTS. RETAINING OR RE-REPORTING UNVERIFIABLE DATA BREACHES THIS DUTY AND CAUSES TANGIBLE CONSUMER HARM, REPUTATIONAL DAMAGE, AND DENIAL OF FAIR CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES.

THEIR FAILURE TO ACT LAWFULLY AFTER NOTICE TRANSFORMS THIS MATTER FROM SIMPLE NEGLIGENCE INTO RECKLESS NONCOMPLIANCE AND BAD FAITH CONDUCT.

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 2025-12-16 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
I have submitted multiple formal dispute letters to Equifax Information Services LLC regarding inaccurate and unverifiable information on my credit report ( see attached copies ). Despite clear legal notice, Equifax Information Services LLC continues to willfully report inaccurate data in violation of FCRA 15 U.S.C. 1681e ( b ), 1681i, and FDCPA 1692e and 1692f. I have exhausted all attempts to resolve this matter directly with the credit bureau. I now request the CFPB to investigate and enforce compliance.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-12-16 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am not connected to these accounts and request their removal within 15 days under 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 non-monetary relief