vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-14 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
I am submitting a complaint against PayPal , Inc. for retaining my funds after permanently limiting my account. PayPal informed me that my remaining balance would be released after XXXX  days. Instead, on XX/XX/year>, PayPal moved my entire balance of {$45000.00} to an internal ledger labeled PayPal Loss Recovery without any explanation or itemized accounting. The specific ledger entry provided to me is XXXX ID : XXXX. Since then, my attempts to resolve this through the Resolution Center and customer support have been ignored or closed without a substantive response. I have not been notified of any chargebacks, buyer complaints, card disputes, fines, or legal processes that would justify withholding or confiscating 100 % of my funds.

PayPals own terms state that it may hold a balance for up to XXXX days if reasonably needed to protect against the risk of liability or for an Acceptable Use Policy violation. Those same terms state that when PayPal closes an account, it will make any unrestricted funds available for withdrawal. PayPal has not identified any risk, violation, third-party claim, or liability to justify taking my entire balance after the XXXX window, nor has it provided the criteria used to determine that my funds should be applied to Loss Recovery. Without an explanation or itemized loss statement, I am unable to validate or contest any alleged loss, and I can not meaningfully resolve the issue.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-14 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Auto debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am disputing the inclusion of a fraudulent account on my credit report. I have never authorized or opened this account, and I have no connection to it whatsoever. Its reporting is misleading and is causing harm to my creditworthiness and personal financial reputation.

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 2025-08-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: PA

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

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-14 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Virtual currency
Issue: Money was not available when promised — 
Company: Winklevoss Exchange LLC
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I am unable to transfer funds. Account says security hold im not sure why after using the account and making transfers in and out. This is the first day and this is at a bad time.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-14 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:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15. U. S. C.

1681c2 ) that you, the Equifax credit reporting agencys block the information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft, and fraud within four business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurateand false information consist of personal credit card accounts, auto loans, personal loansand open end unsecured consumer accounts as follows : ACCOUNTS : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Balance : {$9700.00} XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$1200.00} 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 case number XXXX, XXXX 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 2025-08-14 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: SC

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 2025-08-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Personal information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: SC

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

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-14 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: MO

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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
After reviewing my credit file, I have found an unauthorized hard inquiry that I never initiated. I have not applied for credit or granted permission to any entity for such an action.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-14 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
To Whom It May Concern : Upon reviewing my credit report, I have identified the following item ( s ) that are inaccurately reported : 1. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

2. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX  Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

3. The inquiry was not authorized XXXX Date of inquiry : XX/XX/XXXX Please remove it from my credit report. 

4. Validate AccounXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Please verify this account. If you can not verify within 30 days you have to delete this inaccurate information.

5. The following is an invalid late payment XXXX XXXX Account XXXX : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Please remove late payments and update account 6. The following is an invalid late payment XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Please remove late payments and update account 7. The following is an invalid late payment XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Please remove late payments and update account 8. Validate Account XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Please verify this account. If you can not verify within 30 days you have to delete this inaccurate information. 

9. Validate Account XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Please verify this account. If you can not verify within 30 days you have to delete this inaccurate information. 

10. Validate Account XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Please verify this account. If you can not verify within 30 days you have to delete this inaccurate information.

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 2025-08-14 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: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I became aware of a collection account on my credit report that I believe is inaccurate and improperly reported. Upon discovery, I promptly initiated multiple disputes with the collection agency and credit bureaus to request validation of the debt. Despite these repeated efforts, the collection agency has failed to provide the legally required documentation, such as a detailed account statement, proof of debt ownership, or evidence that the debt is valid and mine. 
Instead of a proper response, I have received vague, non-responsive communications that do not address the issues I raised. The account continues to be listed on my credit report with inaccurate balances, dates, and status information, which is misleading and inconsistent with XXXX XXXX compliance standards. 
This failure to substantiate the debt and correct the reporting after multiple dispute attempts violates my consumer rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), and other relevant federal statutes. The continued presence of this unverified collection is adversely affecting my creditworthiness and financial wellbeing.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-14 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
My account was never late! I have had exceptional payment history all payments were placed on Autopay. This late payment that is reporting is a result on a systematic error on their end processing my payment. 


This was clearly a billing error made my the company and is not a reflection of my payment experience which violates USC Code 1681eb. This error has caused severe hard to my reputation, my character, my mode of living and to my family!

I demand the late payment to be updated.

They are not in compliance with the following law. 15 USC 1666b and its requirements set the standards and the guidance for a creditor to treat a payment as late, yet they are reporting a payment as late and they did not comply with the law!

15 USC 1666b ( a ) Time to make payments A creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose, unless the creditor has adopted reasonable procedures designed to ensure that each periodic statement including the information required by section 1637 ( b ) of this title is mailed or delivered to the consumer not later than 21 days before the payment due date.

Never Sent the periodic statement along with the disclosures from section 1637 ( b ).

I have requested proof that this information was mailed or delivered 21 days before the payment due date and this information was requested in good faith pursuant rule 1002 and It was never provided. 


This is unfair, illegal, fraudulent, and not equitable to me as a consumer! 


Update the late payments from my consumer reports

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Other features, terms, or problems — Problem with rewards from credit card
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I applied for the American Express XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX in late XX/XX/XXXX to take advantage of a XXXX Membership Rewards point welcome bonus offer. I was approved and received my welcome packet and card on XX/XX/XXXX. Nowhere in the welcome materials did it state that I was not eligible for the promotion. 

By XX/XX/XXXX, I had fulfilled the {$20000.00} spending requirement and called Amex to inquire about the bonus points. The representative told me the points should appear in a few weeks. When they didnt, I called again and was told I did not qualify. I disputed the decision and requested proof in writing. My case was escalated, and I was given reference number XXXX, but I never received a follow-up. 

Later, I received another Amex mail invitation offering the same XXXX point bonus with an RSVP code. I contacted Amex again and explained that I had received this offer and uploaded the invitation letter and envelope to their document center on XX/XX/XXXX as proof, per their instructions. 

On XX/XX/XXXX, I followed up again and was told I still did not qualify. However, the new invitation implies that I now qualify, yet Amex also says I can not receive the bonus if I already have a Business Platinum account. This creates a paradox : Im invited to apply, but if I accept, I must cancel my current card, pay another {$690.00} annual fee, and meet another {$20000.00} spend requirementwithout any assurance Amex will honor the promotion. 

To date, Amex has not confirmed whether anyone has reviewed the documentation I uploaded. I feel misled and treated unfairly. As a small business owner, I trusted Amex to honor its offers. It seems I was induced to apply under false pretenses, pay an expensive annual fee, and meet high spending thresholds without receiving the promised bonus. This experience feels like a bait-and-switch, and I request the CFPB investigate and help ensure Amex honors its commitments.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-14 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am very concerned about the items that are being shown on my credit report. Not only are they inaccurate, they are also unjust, because they should not be reporting on my credit report! I ask that you delete these accounts, or I will be filing a legal complaint against you!

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-14 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am very concerned about the items that are being shown on my credit report. Not only are they inaccurate, they are also unjust, because they should not be reporting on my credit report! I ask that you delete these accounts, or I will be filing a legal complaint against you!

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 2025-08-14 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I am sending this complaint to EXPERIAN regarding inaccurate data reported on my credit file that has not been validated, certified as accurate, or physically verified. 

I have noticed potentially erroneous and highly questionable remarks on my credit report that were neither verified. As a consumer, I have the right to request that you remove these entries immediately, in accordance with my federal and state consumer rights. This complaint is also a check to ensure the items you report comply with FACTA Title 1, Section 151, which clearly outlines the procedures to be followed.

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 2025-08-14 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
I have a goal of getting a house as soon as possible but the stuff on my credit report will really put me in trouble, been waiting for the credit bureaus response and its really making me feel XXXX since it seems that theyre not doing anything to resolve my issue. My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX and I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information. There is no third party involved, its me personally who is filling this complaint. Please review the uploaded letters.

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 2025-08-14 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:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15. U. S. C.

1681c2 ) that you, the Equifax credit reporting agencys block the information appearing on my consumer credit report that is the result of identity theft, and fraud within four business days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurateand false information consist of personal credit card accounts, auto loans, personal loansand open end unsecured consumer accounts as follows : ACCOUNTS : XXXX  - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$2100.00} XXXX XXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$380.00} 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 case number XXXX, XXXX 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 2025-08-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FNIS)
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
Chex Systems committed identity theft bought and sold personal information for monetary gain without my consent.

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 2025-08-14 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: NY

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

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-14 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged
Company: FISERV FINXACT CORE
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
Trs recovery services has contacted me about an XXXX order that was paid. They are threatening to ruin my credit. They sent a letter dated XX/XX/year>. XXXX says the purc hase was paid on XX/XX/XXXX. There has been no correspondence to me, in violation of the law

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-08-14 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: OH

Complaint narrative:
I have a goal of getting a house as soon as possible but the stuff on my credit report will really put me in trouble. My name and all other information doesnt seem to look exactly the same on my ID and other documents. I have attached the letters and ID Docs for you to be able to update my personal information. I know these are just personal information but these things will definitely help a lot if updated.

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 2025-08-14 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
Could you please take a moment to review and examine the attached documents? I believe your expertise will be invaluable in ensuring their accuracy and completeness. Your feedback and insights would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief