vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-10 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
Attaching FTC report here that contains XXXX fraudulent credit accounts and XXXX fraudulent inquiries listed on my credit reports.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-10 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:
Attaching FTC report here that contains XXXX fraudulent credit accounts and XXXX fraudulent inquiries listed on my credit reports.

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 2025-02-10 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Mobile or digital wallet
Issue: Unauthorized transactions or other transaction problem — 
Company: Early Warning Services, LLC
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally express my concerns regarding Zelles handling of disputes, particularly in light of the recent CFPB lawsuit highlighting significant issues with the platform. Despite using Zelle numerous times and reporting discrepancies, my financial institution and Zelle failed to invite my claims adequately. They informed me that covering lost funds was impossible and tracking these funds was infeasible. The cfpbs findings indicate the Zelle not only neglected to protect consumers but also allowed repeat offenders to exploit the system, leaving users vulnerable to scams. the lack of accountability and transparency is unacceptable and raises serious concerns about consumer safety.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes — 
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Experian has a fraud alert and a phone number that doesnt belong to me that I have to use to validate my identity on my report that I didnt request and is making it difficult to request replacement credit cards because the creditor whats me to validate the my identity on that number that doesnt belong to me Remove unauthorized fraud alert and incorrect phone number 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 2025-02-10 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: ID Analytics, Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally request a security freeze be placed on my account due to concerns about potential identity theft and unauthorized access to my personal information. 
I have recently noticed suspicious activity that suggests my personal information may have been compromised. Therefore, I believe it is necessary to take immediate action to prevent any further unauthorized access.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-10 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am filing this complaint against Equifax for failing to properly investigate my disputes regarding inaccuracies in my credit report. Despite my submissions, Equifax consistently responds within 24 hours stating the account accurate, without providing any evidence of a thorough investigation. This practice violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681i, which mandates a reasonable investigation of disputes. Furthermore, Equifax 's actions may also contravene the Consumer Financial Protection Act ( CFPA ), 12 U.S.C 5536 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) - ( B ), as highlighted in the CFPB 's recent administrative proceeding ( File No. 2025-CFPB-0002 ) against them for similar violations. I request that the CFPB take action to ensure Equifax complies with the federal law and provides consumers with the nessasary proof of investigation.

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 2025-02-10 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am filing this complaint against Equifax for failing to properly investigate my disputes regarding inaccuracies in my credit report. Despite my submissions, Equifax consistently responds within 24 hours stating the account accurate, without providing any evidence of a thorough investigation. This practice violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681i, which mandates a reasonable investigation of disputes. Furthermore, Equifax 's actions may also contravene the Consumer Financial Protection Act ( CFPA ), 12 U.S.C 5536 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) - ( B ), as highlighted in the CFPB 's recent administrative proceeding ( File No. 2025-CFPB-0002 ) against them for similar violations. I request that the CFPB take action to ensure Equifax complies with the federal law and provides consumers with the nessasary proof of investigation.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-10 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Other transaction problem — 
Company: Block, Inc.
State: MO

Complaint narrative:
I am filing a complaint against Cash App ( Block , Inc. ) due to inadequate customer service and unfair practices, which violate the Consumer Financial Protection Act ( CFPA ). Specifically, Cash App failed to take timely and effective measures to prevent and address fraud on their platform, leaving m account vulnerable and unprotected. Furthermore, their dispute resolution proces was unfair and deceptive, as they did not comply with error resolution requirements under the Electronic Fund Transfer Act ( EFTA ) and Regulation E. These actions have caused significant inconvenience and financial loss, and I seek appropriate redres for these violations

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-10 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute inaccuracies on my credit report related to identity theft. I submitted my initial dispute on XX/XX/XXXX, along with a Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) Identity Theft Report and additional documentation supporting my claim. However, your agency has failed to meet its obligations under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). Violations of the FCRA 1.Failure to Conduct a Reasonable Investigation ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 1 ) ) Under the FCRA, credit reporting agencies are required to conduct a reasonable investigation upon receiving a dispute. Despite providing a comprehensive FTC Identity Theft Report and detailed supporting evidence, I have not received confirmation of any substantive investigation into the disputed items.

2.Failure to Notify Me of Investigation Results ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ( a ) ( 6 ) ) The FCRA mandates that consumers be notified of the results of an investigation within 30 days of submitting a dispute. To date, I have not received any such notification, nor have I been informed of the outcome of your review or the process by which my dispute was evaluated.

3.Failure to Block Inaccurate Information Promptly ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) The FCRA requires credit reporting agencies to block information resulting from identity theft upon receipt of appropriate documentation, such as an FTC Identity Theft Report. This has not occurred in my case.

Precedent Cases Supporting My Position Your failure to comply with FCRA requirements is not only a violation of my rights but also exposes your agency to liability, as demonstrated in precedent cases : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) : This case emphasized that credit reporting agencies have a duty to conduct reasonable investigations beyond relying on the data provided by furnishers. 
XXXX v. XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) : The Supreme Court upheld consumer rights in disputes related to credit reporting inaccuracies, reinforcing the accountability of credit bureaus under the FCRA. 

Requested Resolution To resolve this matter, I demand the following actions : 1.Conduct a reasonable and thorough reinvestigation of the disputed accounts and transactions associated with my identity theft.

2.Provide a detailed written summary of your investigation, including the steps taken and evidence reviewed.

3.Immediately block or remove all inaccurate information resulting from the identity theft.

If this matter is not resolved promptly, I will have no choice but to escalate my complaint by filing with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ), the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ), and potentially pursuing legal remedies. 

XXXXXX/XX/XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-10 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
Consumer Name : ( XXXX XXXX, Consumer Date of Birth : ( XX/XX/XXXX ), Contents of Complaint : This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the Experian credit reporting agency, block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurate, and false information consists of a personal credit card account opened at XXXX XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX, under the account number ( 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 # 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 2025-02-10 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
Consumer Name : ( XXXX XXXX, Consumer Date of Birth : ( XX/XX/XXXX ), Contents of Complaint : This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the Experian credit reporting agency, block information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft and fraud within 4 business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurate, and false information consists of a personal credit card account opened at XXXX XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX, under the account number ( 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 # 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 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 2025-02-10 00:00:00
Product: Prepaid card — General-purpose prepaid card
Issue: Trouble using the card — Trouble using the card to spend money in a store or online
Company: Blackhawk Network Holdings Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
My mother bought me a gift card for XXXX for {$100.00}. I tried to use this card and it was declined. I went to the website on the back of the card and it said there was a purchase for almost the full amount at XXXX. I did not make a purchase! I tried to call the number on the back of the card to report the fraud but there is only an automated system and I can not get to a human. I have no way to report this fraud! I am not sure if this company is a fraud, or if the gift cards they sell are fraudulent, but I would like to recover the money that was given to me. I feel it would be easy to find the thief since the purchase was made at XXXX but they wont give me the information and I am not sure who can help me at this point. Here is all the information on the back of the card : XXXX XXXX XXXX Issued by XXXX, XXXX. 
Distributed by XXXX XXXX CA XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-10 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Servicer under contract with Federal Student Aid
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally lodge a complaint regarding the unauthorized access and breach of my educational records, financial aid data, and IRS tax information by the U.S. Department of Education ( DOE ) and the Department of Governmental Efficiency ( DOGE ). This breach constitutes a direct violation of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ( FERPA ) and Title IV regulations, as well as an egregious violation of my personal privacy and financial security.

I recently discovered that my sensitive and legally protected records were accessed and potentially shared without my consent. This includes but is not limited to : 1. My academic records and personally identifiable information ( PII ).

2. My Free Application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA ) data, including financial aid history and loan information.

3. My IRS tax transcripts, which were obtained and used without proper authorization.

These actions violate my rights under FERPA ( 20 U.S.C. 1232g ; 34 CFR Part 99 ), which grants me the right to control access to my educational records, as well as Title IV of the Higher Education Act, which governs the use and protection of federal student aid information. Furthermore, unauthorized access to my IRS tax data raises serious concerns regarding potential identity theft, fraud, and violations of federal data security standards. 
Given the severity of this breach and the direct impact on my financial security and privacy, I demand the following corrective actions :

Company response to consumer: Untimely response
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681.

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

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 2025-02-10 00:00:00
Product: Vehicle loan or lease — Loan
Issue: Getting a loan or lease — Loan opened without my consent or knowledge
Company: MID FLORIDA FINANCING LLC
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I have been fighting this since XXXX explain this is not my debt nor do I have any knowledge of this debt and I am currently and was then a victim of identity theft its ruining my credit on experience XXXX  and XXXX XXXX they are refusing to remove this off my credit report or release my name of this debt I have no knowledge about MIDFLORIDA FINANCING L ( Sub # XXXX ) Account type : Auto loan Responsibility : Individual Current Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX : {$8600.00} Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Past Due Amount : n/a High Balance : n/a Last Active On : XX/XX/XXXX Monthly Payment : n/a Acct. Terms : XXXX Date Updated : n/a Balance Date : XX/XX/XXXX Late Payments over the last 14 months : XXXX payment over 30 days late ; XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-10 00:00:00
Product: Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan — Payday loan
Issue: Charged fees or interest you didn't expect — 
Company: ENOVA INTERNATIONAL, INC.
State: TN

Complaint narrative:
I had gotten behind on some payments, and I am currently caught up. I checked my interest rate and it is 238 %. The interest is compounded daily, which I was never told. I feel this is a fraudulent practice. And I wonder how I could ever pay this off. I have seen other complaints against this company and I feel like they need to be shut down. I will pay my balance, but I'm not paying any more interest.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Other features, terms, or problems — Other problem
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
In XX/XX/XXXX I made a {$500.00} purchase and payment of {$500.00} I never received a statement with these transactions. 

XX/XX/XXXX I called and explained the situation and was told they do not send statements showing purchases and payments and that " there was no way they could send one to me ''. 

Other credit card companies send statements when there are transactions. 

All they need to do is send a statement.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-10 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Money was not available when promised — 
Company: Block, Inc.
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
Money was sent to my Cash App account, and in return I attempted to withdraw some funds, but my account was locked! They claimed it was blocked and under investigation for my protection. They also stated that it would be unblocked between 24-48 hours, which began roughly at XXXX Central time, Friday, XX/XX/25. Its now XXXX, Central time, on XX/XX/25, and my account is still locked. My job and bills are at stake at this point! Please advise!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-02-10 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Mobile or digital wallet
Issue: Fraud or scam — 
Company: Early Warning Services, LLC
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
today XXXX, XXXX  at around XXXX XXXX  today I got a message from one of my good friends on XXXX XXXX She asked if I could do her a favor and send her cousin money for groceries so she gave me a number and I Zelle them {$120.00} for groceries for the XXXX XXXX or whatever they needed it for. My friend then asked me for my name. Thats when I called her mobile and she told me she got hacked, but I had already Zelled the {$120.00}. I called my bank and they said since the transaction already went through, there is nothing they could do to put the money back on my account.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation