vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Getting a credit card — Card opened without my consent or knowledge
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: KS

Complaint narrative:
In early 2025, I received vague mailings from Synchrony Bank mentioning " CreditCare '' with no clear information about the account or charges. I assumed it was a scam. I later received calls demanding payment without providing any account details or explanations. On XX/XX/year>, I discovered a fraudulent Synchrony Bank account was reported on my credit history, showing over {$6000.00} owed. I never applied for or authorized this account. The account is now closed by the creditor, but continues to show a high balance and accumulating interest. Synchrony Bank has refused to provide any meaningful information about the account despite multiple requests.

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 2025-04-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I have not supplied proof under the doctrine of estoppel by silence, Engelhardt V. Gravens ( MO ) 281 SW 715.719. I pressume that no proof of the alleged debt, nor therefore any such debt, in fact therefore exist.

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 2025-04-22 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Other banking product or service
Issue: Managing an account — Banking errors
Company: UPGRADE, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
My card was stolen and my entire settlement amount of roughly XXXX was used without my authorization. So I filed disputes on the transactions and per account agreement provisional credits were supposedly sent to the account yet when I checked they were not. I've called them everyday to get an update and keep getting the same answer that they have no control of nor a time frame when my credits should be available yet I received email notifications that funds were sent back to my account. This has messed up my vehicle purchase and other day to day transaction that I can't pay due to this banks disregard of my finances and account disclosures and them not following the policy.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-22 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally address the ongoing noncompliance of your agency in relation to my identity theft report, which I previously submitted in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). Despite having sent several letters, your agency has repeatedly rejected my identity theft report on the grounds that it was not filed by a law enforcement agency. This decision is not in compliance with the FCRA and fails to recognize the guidance provided by identitytheft.gov as mandated by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ).

As you are aware, the FCRA at Section 605B and the guidance provided by the CFPB under XXXX clearly outline the process for filing an identity theft report. The CFPB specifically states that victims of identity theft can file a report directly through XXXX, which then becomes a valid identity theft report under the FCRA. Nowhere does the FCRA require this report to be submitted by law enforcement for it to be valid. 

Furthermore, under FCRA Section 617, your agency is legally required to investigate and resolve any identity theft dispute in a timely manner, and you are prohibited from deciding unilaterally what is valid or invalid when it comes to an identity theft report that has been properly filed. Your refusal to acknowledge this report based on your own standardsrather than what is set forth in federal lawis a clear violation of the FCRA. 

Legal Precedent : XXXX v. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XXXX. XXXX ) : This case underscores the importance of proper handling of disputes related to credit reporting and emphasizes that credit reporting agencies can not disregard information simply based on their own internal policies when federal law mandates a specific process. 
XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XXXX. XXXX ) : This case reinforced that credit reporting agencies must follow FCRA regulations, including investigating claims of identity theft in accordance with the law, and can not arbitrarily determine what constitutes an acceptable identity theft report. 
XXXX v. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX. XXXX XXXX ) : This decision clarified that a XXXX XXXX XXXX is obligated to accept documents submitted by the consumer, as long as they meet the legal requirements for disputing inaccurate information under the FCRA. 
XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX

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 2025-04-21 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 1681c-2 ) that you the Experian credit reporting agency , TransUnion credit reporting agency and the Equifax reporting agency block information appearing on my consumer report that is the result of fraud and identity theft within 4 days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurate and false information consist of A. Charge-Offs & Collections ( Fraudulent ) XXXX. XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX ( Charge-Off ) - Account : XXXX - Balance : {$450.00} - Status : Charged-off ( Fraudulent ) - Violation : FCRA 623 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) Furnisher failed to verify accuracy. 
XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Charge-Off ) - Account : XXXX - Balance : {$3100.00} - Status : Charged-off ( Fraudulent ) - Violation : FCRA 605 ( a ) ( 4 ) Reporting outdated information. 
XXXX. XXXX ( Charge-Off ) - Account : XXXX - Balance : {$0.00} ( Fraudulent ) - Violation : FCRA 605 ( c ) ( 1 ) Reporting beyond 7-year limit. 
XXXX. Collections ( Fraudulent ) - XXXX XXXX XXXX ( {$180.00} ) - XXXX XXXX XXXX  ( {$430.00} ) - Violation : FDCPA 807 ( 8 ) False representation of debt.

B. Late Payments ( Unverified & Fraudulent ) Per FCRA 611 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ), you must verify or delete these late payments : - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX late payments Fraudulent ) - XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX late payments Fraudulent ) - XXXX XXXX ( Late payments Fraudulent ) These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer XXXX credit reports maintained by you which shows the aforementioned fraudulent items. I do not recognize the aforementioned accounts collections or hard inquires as reported. The aforementioned accounts collections and hard inquires appearing on my consumer report maintained by you were not opened made or initiated by me all the aforementioned accounts collections and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft 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 2025-04-21 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:
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 , TransUnion credit reporting agency and the Equifax reporting agency block information appearing on my consumer report that is the result of fraud and identity theft within 4 days of you receiving this complaint. This fraudulent, inaccurate and false information consist of A. Charge-Offs & Collections ( Fraudulent ) XXXX. XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX ( Charge-Off ) - Account : XXXX - Balance : {$450.00} - Status : Charged-off ( Fraudulent ) - Violation : FCRA 623 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) Furnisher failed to verify accuracy. 
XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Charge-Off ) - Account : XXXX - Balance : {$3100.00} - Status : Charged-off ( Fraudulent ) - Violation : FCRA 605 ( a ) ( 4 ) Reporting outdated information. 
XXXX. XXXX ( Charge-Off ) - Account : XXXX - Balance : {$0.00} ( Fraudulent ) - Violation : FCRA 605 ( c ) ( 1 ) Reporting beyond 7-year limit. 
XXXX. Collections ( Fraudulent ) - XXXX XXXX XXXX ( {$180.00} ) - XXXX XXXX XXXX  ( {$430.00} ) - Violation : FDCPA 807 ( 8 ) False representation of debt.

B. Late Payments ( Unverified & Fraudulent ) Per FCRA 611 ( 15 U.S.C. 1681i ), you must verify or delete these late payments : - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX late payments Fraudulent ) - XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX late payments Fraudulent ) - XXXX XXXX ( Late payments Fraudulent ) These accounts have resulted in several fraudulent collections appearing on my consumer XXXX credit reports maintained by you which shows the aforementioned fraudulent items. I do not recognize the aforementioned accounts collections or hard inquires as reported. The aforementioned accounts collections and hard inquires appearing on my consumer report maintained by you were not opened made or initiated by me all the aforementioned accounts collections and hard inquiries are the result of identity theft and fraud. I have attached a copy of FTC Identity Theft 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 2025-04-21 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: AZ

Complaint narrative:
Today I got the email from American Express, stated as follows " We are writing to inform you that, after a recent review of your American Express account ( s ) referenced above, we have cancelled the account ( s ) due to indicia of misuse. 

Due to the nature of this cancellation, the account ( s ) listed above and any other accounts, if applicable, will neither be eligible for reinstatement nor for Membership Rewards points redemptions. '' First I do not know what kind of " misuse '' ; I made payments every month and my account is not in default. 

I have more than XXXX millions of membership rewards in my account which I accumulated in last decade ; which is worth more than {$10000.00}.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-21 00:00:00
Product: Prepaid card — Gift card
Issue: Trouble using the card — Trouble using the card to spend money in a store or online
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: IN

Complaint narrative:
I was awarded a {$3000.00} American Express Gift Card and cant use it anywhere. Every online or in store purchase shows declined.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-22 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Maximus Federal Services, Inc.
State: TN

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally dispute my federal student loans and request a full discharge due to a serious breach of my personal and financial information. My information was compromised without my authorization, which violates multiple federal laws designed to protect student records and personal privacy. Under these circumstances, I request the immediate cancellation and discharge of my student loan debt in full, as my rights have been severely violated. Below are the key reasons for my request ; Violation of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ( FERPA ) ; My student records were disclosed without my consent, violating FERPA 's strict confidentiality protections.

Breach of the Privacy Act of 1974 ; My personal and financial information was improperly accessed and shared without my authorization'ating my privacy riahts under federai law. Violation of the Higher Education Act ; As a student loan borrower, my information should have been protected, but the mishandling of my data demonstrates a failure to uphold these legal protections. Breech of contract and negligence the entity responsible for safeguarding my data failed to do so putting my financial security at risk and unauthorized disclosure to third parties.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-21 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
PLEASE BLOCKED AND REMOVED I respectfully request the elimination of these fraudulent accounts from my credit report, as I never authorized their inclusion. It is crucial that you promptly remove this misleading information from my records.

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 2025-04-22 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: GA

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 2025-04-22 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: GA

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 response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-22 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 formally disputing the following negative items on my credit report : XXXX XX/XX/year> XXXX XX/XX/year> These entries remain unverified and questionable. Despite multiple attempts to have these inaccuracies properly investigated and resolved, no meaningful action has been taken. I have submitted all required documentation and followed up repeatedly, yet the errors persist. This ongoing lack of action has caused undue financial hardship and has significantly affected my well-being. The mental and emotional toll of dealing with these unresolved discrepancies has been overwhelming. 
Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I am entitled to a fair and accurate credit report, including the removal of unverifiable or incorrect information. I urge you to take immediate steps to verify and rectify these items, as failure to do so constitutes a violation of my rights under federal law.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-21 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: Nelnet, Inc.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
As of XXXX XXXX Amount : XXXX In accordance with the far credit act of XXXX, this XXXX has violated my Rights. Under 15usc1681sec602 stats I have a Right to privacy. under 15usc1681 604a sec2 stats that a consumer reporting agency can not furnish my account without my written instructions. Under 15usc1692g Debt validation claim. I never contracted with this creditor they have opened multiple accounts attacking my credit. Under 18usc894- Collection of extension of credit by extortionate means

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-22 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: TN

Complaint narrative:
I am formally disputing the following negative items on my credit report : XXXX XX/XX//2023 These entries remain unverified and questionable. Despite multiple attempts to have these inaccuracies properly investigated and resolved, no meaningful action has been taken. I have submitted all required documentation and followed up repeatedly, yet the errors persist. This ongoing lack of action has caused undue financial hardship and has significantly affected my well-being. The XXXX and XXXX toll of dealing with these unresolved discrepancies has been overwhelming. 
Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), I am entitled to a fair and accurate credit report, including the removal of unverifiable or incorrect information. I urge you to take immediate steps to verify and rectify these items, as failure to do so constitutes a violation of my rights under 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-04-22 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: KY

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to formally request the blocking and deletion of all accounts associated with my personal information due to the recent data breach. Accounts in Question : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX This request is made in accordance with several provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) : 1. 15 USC 1681c-2 ( a ) : This statute requires consumer reporting agencies to block information resulting from identity theft. I request that all accounts fraudulently opened in my name be blocked immediately. 2. 15 USC 1681i : Under this section, I am entitled to dispute and request the deletion of any inaccurate or unverifiable information on my credit report. Please investigate and delete any such information linked to this breach. 3. 15 USC 1681e ( b ) : This provision mandates that consumer reporting agencies maintain reasonable procedures to ensure the accuracy of information. Given the breach, I request a thorough review of my credit report to identify and rectify any inaccuracies. 4. 15 USC 1681g ( a ) : I request access to my complete consumer report, as I have the right to understand what information is being reported and to identify potential inaccuracies resulting from this breach. 5. 15 USC 1681m : As required by this statute, please ensure that any negative information resulting from the breach is not reported inappropriately. 6. 15 USC 1681n : I reserve the right to seek damages for any violations of the FCRA resulting from this breach, should you fail to comply with my requests. Please confirm the receipt of this letter and provide written confirmation of the actions taken regarding my accounts. Additionally, I would appreciate an update on any measures you are implementing to protect my personal information. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. I look forward to your immediate response in 4 days!

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 2025-04-21 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: DC

Complaint narrative:
I am filing this report concerning incorrect information on my credit profile. Equifax acknowledged a system error that compromised my personal data, resulting in its misuse. Ive been denied credit due to this issue, and I request it be corrected within four business days.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation