vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
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. Ive been trying to understand some instances why the credit bureaus may take some time to respond but this is so unprofessional. My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX and I am filing this complaint for falsely reporting misleading information. Please take note, it is me personally who is filling this. There is no third party involved. Please review the uploaded letters.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-31 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute and demand the immediate removal of an account listed on my credit report, which was opened without my authorization and is the result of identity fraud. This account was fraudulently opened in my name, and I insist that it be deleted from my credit report 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-31 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I look on my credit report I see collection request information about it never received

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-31 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I have already sent a letter addressing the inaccuracies and unknown items on my credit report, but unfortunately, I have not received any response even after XXXX  days. It feels like I'm being taken advantage of and my disputes are being ignored. According to Section XXXX ( a ), if these items are not investigated within XXXX  days, they should be promptly removed from my credit report. Since it has been over XXXX  days, I expect these accounts to be updated immediately. If not, I will have no choice but to pursue legal action due to the stress this situation has caused me. Additionally, my information was also affected by the Equifax, Experian, and XXXX data breach, which raises concerns about the security of my personal data.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-31 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: CO

Complaint narrative:
ALL REPORTED DATA MUST BE COMPLETE, CORRECT, AND PROVEN IF CHALLENGED. I DO NOT GRANT YOUR AUTHORITY TO REPORT VERSUS ME WITHOUT ADEQUATE COMPLIANCE OF STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS BEING APPLICABLE THROUGHOUT. AS SUCH I DEMAND DELETION IMMEDIATELY OF YOUR DECLARED CLAIMS AGAINST ME. PER COMMON LAW, YOU ARE DEMANDED TO DEMONSTRATE THAT YOU CAN AND HAVE WILLINGNESS TO ABSOLUTELY VERIFY AND VALIDATE ( OR JUST SAY ''CERTIFICATE '' ) EVERY AND XXXX EVEN EACH ANY AND OR ALL ALLEGATIONS YET PHYSICALLY DEFICIENT OR ALL ALLEGATIONS YET PHYSICALLY DEFICIENT OR UNPROVEN MINE, CHALLENGED OR NOT.

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 2025-01-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Public record information inaccurate
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I am reaching out to formally dispute the inclusion of a bankruptcy on my credit report. This entry is both incorrect and unjustified, as I have an official letter from the court clearly stating that this bankruptcy should not have been reported. The courts documentation confirms that the bankruptcy does not meet the criteria for inclusion on my credit file, making its presence not only inaccurate but also a violation of my rights as a consumer under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). 

To make matters worse, this situation has been further complicated by the involvement of an unauthorized third party. Their unauthorized role in this issue raises serious concerns about the integrity of my credit file and the processes involved in reporting such information. This adds an unnecessary level of stress and urgency to the matter.

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 2025-01-31 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Other transaction problem — 
Company: Block, Inc.
State: TN

Complaint narrative:
I am filing a complaint against Cashapp ( Block Inc. ) due to inadequate customer 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 my account vulnerable and unprotected. Furthermore, their dispute resolution process was unfair and deceptive, as they did not comply with error resolution requirements under the Electronic Fund Transfer Fund ( EFTA ) and Regulation E. These actions has caused inconvenience and financial loss, and I seek appropriate redress for these violations.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-31 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
UPON EXAMINING MY CREDIT REPORTS, I NOTICED THAT ALTHOUGH YOU HAVE NOT PROVIDED ANY EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT THE ACCURACY OF THE DEBT. YOU CLAIMED TO HAVE COMPLIED WITH ALL LEGAL AND REGULATORY REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, THUS YOU HAVE TO DELETE ALL NEGATIVE AND CRITICAL ACCOUNTS. 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 XXXX business days after the date of receipt by such agency.

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 2025-01-31 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute and demand the immediate removal of an account listed on my credit report, which was opened without my authorization and is the result of identity fraud. This account was fraudulently opened in my name, and I insist that it be deleted from my credit report immediately.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ohio XXXX XXXX capital XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, IL XXXX to whom it may concern : your company is in clear violation of the fair credit reporting act. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX ( a ) XXXX ( B ) XXXX WHICH GIVES ME A RIGHT TO ASK FOR INVESTIGATION PROTOCOL XXXX XXXX XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ) B WHICH GIVES ME THE RIGHT TO CHALLENGE REINSERTION OF NEGATIVE ACCOUNT WITHOUT PROOF OR NOTICE THAT THEY WHERE REINSERTING DISPUTING ACCOUNT AS YOU CAN SEE IN MY PREVIOUS LETTER I ASK FOR PROOF THAT I WAS LATE AND I ASK FOR THE METHOD OF VERIFICATION AND SAID COMES XXXX XXXX TRANSUNION XXXX AND XXXX REFUSE TO OBEY THE LAWS OF THE FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-31 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: OH

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ohio XXXX XXXX capital XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, IL XXXX to whom it may concern : your company is in clear violation of the fair credit reporting act. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX ( a ) XXXX ( B ) XXXX WHICH GIVES ME A RIGHT TO ASK FOR INVESTIGATION PROTOCOL XXXX XXXX XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ) B WHICH GIVES ME THE RIGHT TO CHALLENGE REINSERTION OF NEGATIVE ACCOUNT WITHOUT PROOF OR NOTICE THAT THEY WHERE REINSERTING DISPUTING ACCOUNT AS YOU CAN SEE IN MY PREVIOUS LETTER I ASK FOR PROOF THAT I WAS LATE AND I ASK FOR THE METHOD OF VERIFICATION AND SAID COMES XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX AND EQUIFAX REFUSE TO OBEY THE LAWS OF THE FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-31 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: CO

Complaint narrative:
ALL REPORTED DATA MUST BE COMPLETE, CORRECT, AND PROVEN IF CHALLENGED. I DO NOT GRANT YOUR AUTHORITY TO REPORT VERSUS ME WITHOUT ADEQUATE COMPLIANCE OF STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS BEING APPLICABLE THROUGHOUT. AS SUCH I DEMAND DELETION IMMEDIATELY OF YOUR DECLARED CLAIMS AGAINST ME. PER COMMON LAW, YOU ARE DEMANDED TO DEMONSTRATE THAT YOU CAN AND HAVE WILLINGNESS TO ABSOLUTELY VERIFY AND VALIDATE ( OR JUST SAY ''CERTIFICATE '' ) EVERY AND ONE EVEN EACH ANY AND OR ALL ALLEGATIONS YET PHYSICALLY DEFICIENT OR ALL ALLEGATIONS YET PHYSICALLY DEFICIENT OR UNPROVEN MINE, CHALLENGED OR NOT.

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 2025-01-31 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: Carvana Group, LLC
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I pulled a copy of my consumer report and noticed some items I would like to dispute. I have suffered emotional distress as a result of this matter as a result so I demand this matter be resolved in a fair and equitable manner, which hasnt been done. 
These accounts are related to a transaction and experience that falls under the EXCLUSION section of the FCRAs definitions ; and rules of construction section. It was also reported without my written consent and therefore ; is a result of identity theft ( as defined by the Federal Trade Commission ), and the account SHALL be deleted. This account is not related to any transaction authorized by me, the consumer as I did not give written instructions to your agency to report this, which is a violation of the permissible purpose section of the FCRA, which holds your agency liable for damages of at least {$1000.00} per the civil liability section for willful non-compliance. Please DELETE these items from my consumer report!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-31 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Other service problem — 
Company: Block, Inc.
State: TX

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

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-31 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Telecommunications debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: AmeriCollect
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I am with XXXX XXXX as we speak the very phone I am using now ..the debt collectors say I owe {$1400.00} dollars when my phone I have is payed down to {$590.00} and I am Currently with the XXXX company I have no clue or I dont not know anything about this debt it is sounding like a scam Im with the company they are trying to collect for I have no knowledge of theyre claim

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-31 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Other transaction problem — 
Company: Block, Inc.
State: TN

Complaint narrative:
I am filling a complaint against Cash App XXXX Block , Inc . ) due to inadequate customer service and unfair practices. Which violates the customer Financial protection Act ( CFPA. ) specifically Cash, App failed me to take timely and effective measures to prevent and address fraud on their platform, leaving my account vulnerable and unprotected. Furthermore, there dispute resolution process was unfair and deceptive, as they did not comply with error resolution requirements under electronic funds Transfer Act ( EFTA ) and regulation E. These actions have caused significant inconvenience and financial loss, and I seek appropriate redress for these violations.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-31 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute and demand the immediate removal of an account listed on my credit report, which was opened without my authorization and is the result of identity fraud. This account was fraudulently opened in my name, and I insist that it be deleted from my credit report immediately.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-31 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: CO

Complaint narrative:
ALL REPORTED DATA MUST BE COMPLETE, CORRECT, AND PROVEN IF CHALLENGED. I DO NOT GRANT YOUR AUTHORITY TO REPORT VERSUS ME WITHOUT ADEQUATE COMPLIANCE OF STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS BEING APPLICABLE THROUGHOUT. AS SUCH I DEMAND DELETION IMMEDIATELY OF YOUR DECLARED CLAIMS AGAINST ME. PER COMMON LAW, YOU ARE DEMANDED TO DEMONSTRATE THAT YOU CAN AND HAVE WILLINGNESS TO ABSOLUTELY VERIFY AND VALIDATE ( OR JUST SAY ''CERTIFICATE '' ) EVERY AND ONE EVEN EACH ANY AND OR ALL ALLEGATIONS YET PHYSICALLY DEFICIENT OR ALL ALLEGATIONS YET PHYSICALLY DEFICIENT OR UNPROVEN MINE, CHALLENGED OR NOT.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-31 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Problem caused by your funds being low — Overdrafts and overdraft fees
Company: NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
State: AK

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to file a complaint against Navy Federal Credit Union regarding multiple overdraft fees I have incurred. Despite having sufficient funds when transactions were authorized, I was charged fees due to lagged posting of charges and credits. This issue aligns with the recent CFPB findings against Navy Federal for similar practices, where transactions settled with insufficient balances despite initially available funds. I believe these practices are unfair and request an investigation into my account transactions.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-31 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I received a prepaid card from a rebate I received {$36.00}. I misplaced the card and recently found it but noticed it had expired ( XX/XX/XXXX ). I tried to check the funds by checking online through their website ( https : //myprepaidcenter.com/login/card ) but since the card was expired it did not allow me to see any details. I called the number on the back of the card to inquire about the funds ( XX/XX/XXXX ) since their FAQ said " Review the terms and conditions for the card to verify if replacements are available after the expiration date listed on the card. These terms can be found on the website once you've logged into your profile. '' I can not login because the card is expired ; therefore, the terms of the card are not available to me. When I reached a representative, they check the funds and said the card had not been used. I asked for it to be replaced even if it cost me a fee and the representative said that unfortunately the funds could not be recouped. I asked the representative what happened to the funds in this case and they were not able to provide an answer. If the funds remain on the card I do not understand why they can't provide a replacement or issue a check.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-31 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, California XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/year> Experian XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, California XXXX Subject : Formal Dispute Regarding Inaccurate Information on My Credit Report Dear Experian, I am writing to formally dispute inaccurate information on my credit report that I believe is harming my financial well-being. I am aware of my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act and request a thorough investigation into these inaccuracies, as required by federal law. 
Recently, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau filed a lawsuit against Experian for its failure to properly investigate consumer disputes, citing " sham investigations '' and other unlawful practices. These practices, as outlined by the CFPB, include : Conducting inadequate investigations that fail to address consumer disputes properly. 
Reinserting previously disputed and inaccurate information without explanation. 
Failing to notify consumers about investigation results effectively. 
These allegations highlight systemic issues that directly undermine consumer protections and perpetuate the inclusion of inaccurate information on credit reports. I am deeply concerned that my dispute may be mishandled in a similar manner.

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 2025-01-31 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Other transaction problem — 
Company: Block, Inc.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
I am filing a complaint against Cash App XXXX 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 my account vulnerable and unprotected. Furthermore, their dispute resolution process 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 redress for these violations.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-01-31 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: OH

Complaint narrative:
Account # XXXX Account name : XXXX Report date : XX/XX/XXXX This account has not been late on payments I have attached a copy of my report to this complaint on the following dates ( April 2023 30 days late on XXXX XXXX Experian and XXXX XXXX 60 days late on XXXX and No record on Experian and XXXX.How is the possible for the same account, this is inaccurate. 

For the the date of Last active on XXXX XX/XX/XXXX on Experian XX/XX/XXXX and on XXXX XX/XX/XXXX. this is inconsistent and inaccurate for the same account ) I'm now requesting you investigate and provide verifiable proof with records showing that I had late pavements. If this information can not be verified I demand these payments be updated to paid on time immediately. Thank you for your understanding and prompt action.

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 2025-01-31 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: OH

Complaint narrative:
Account # XXXX Account name : XXXX Report date : XX/XX/XXXX This account has not been late on payments I have attached a copy of my report to this complaint on the following dates ( April 2023 30 days late on XXXX XXXX Experian and XXXX XXXX 60 days late on XXXX and No record on Experian and XXXX.How is the possible for the same account, this is inaccurate. 

For the the date of Last active on XXXX XX/XX/XXXX on Experian XX/XX/XXXX and on XXXX XX/XX/XXXX. this is inconsistent and inaccurate for the same account ) I'm now requesting you investigate and provide verifiable proof with records showing that I had late pavements. If this information can not be verified I demand these payments be updated to paid on time immediately. Thank you for your understanding and prompt action.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief