vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-11 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:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the Equifax credit XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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. The following items do not belong to me and is a result of fraud that I did not authorize : Also, would like to have all addresses and names REMOVED from my credit report, except for my only name and address listed below : Name : XXXX XXXX Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX FL XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-11 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of trafficking. The information listed below, which appears on my credit report, is the result of that trafficking. 

FRAUDULENT ACCOUNTS : Account Name : XXXX XXXX # XXXX * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * - Date Opened XX/XX/XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX # XXXX * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * - Date Opened XX/XX/XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX # XXXX * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * - Date Opened XX/XX/XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX # XXXX * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * - Date Opened XX/XX/XXXX UNAUTHORIZED INQUIRIES XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX TransUnion

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 2025-06-11 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: MD

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to have the following information removed from my credit file, the items that I need deleted are going to be attached in a word document. I am a victim of identity theft. I have multiple accounts and inquiries that I DID NOT apply for listed on my credit report. I ask that these items be deleted so my credit report will only show accurate information. I reported the theft of my identity to the Federal Trade Commission and have enclosed copies of the report. I would like these items deleted from my credit report as soon as possible. Please block this information from my credit report, pursuant to section 605B 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing this to you so you may help me stop the items from showing up on my credit reports. Other two Bureaus dealt with the same problem many inaccuracies and false information. There have been letter received to them but there are no changes occurred to my credit report as of now. I am attempted to refute : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 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 2025-06-11 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: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
b'Capital one XXXX\nFraudulent ,this needs to be removed immediately'

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-11 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: HOVG, LLC
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX, a collection account from a XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX appeared on my XXXX  credit report in the amount of {$1400.00}. Also want to add that this dropped my XXXX score from XXXX to XXXX just as I was getting a pre approval for a mortgage loan. I responded by sending a certified mail dispute letter to XXXX on XXXX, asking for proof that this debt is valid. I have not received a response yet.

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 2025-06-11 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: CBC Companies, Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I have previously disputed with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  regarding several accounts which I found inaccurate. Up to date, I have received no response nor proof that they are doing proper investigation with my dispute. They ignored my rights to obtain an accurate credit report. They are non compliant with the FCRA. These erroneous reports badly hurt my credibility. I'm certain that my rights as a consumer protected under the law have been violated by this inaccurate information.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-11 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
hello my name is XXXX XXXX XXXX I came across multiple inaccuracies reporting on my credit file that does not belong to me. I ask for immedicate removal of these accounts to correct my credit report please.

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 2025-06-11 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: MD

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to have the following information removed from my credit file, the items that I need deleted are going to be attached in a word document. I am a victim of identity theft. I have multiple accounts and inquiries that I DID NOT apply for listed on my credit report. I ask that these items be deleted so my credit report will only show accurate information. I reported the theft of my identity to the Federal Trade Commission and have enclosed copies of the report. I would like these items deleted from my credit report as soon as possible. Please block this information from my credit report, pursuant to section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-11 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: Incomm Holdings Inc.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
I received a call from this company early XX/XX/XXXX from ( XXXX ) XXXX I was told I will receive a check XXXX days for my refund of {$170.00} I confirmed my XXXX  address during the call. 
I received an email XX/XX/XXXX about confirming my address, I responded confirming my XXXX  address again. They over night expressed a check to my XXXX  address that I originally provided to them. I deposited to be notified by my financial institution that the check is returned for insufficient funds and to contact sender of the check.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-11 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: GA

Complaint narrative:
I have a complain againt PAYPAL. I made a purchse of {$2500.00} in XX/XX/year>XXXX  using my XXXXXXXX XXXX but I used paypal to complete the payment. After few days I didnot like the product hence I returned it and since I didnot recieve my refund on time I filled a complain with XXXX. XXXX resolved the complain in XX/XX/year> and closed the dispute, but since I used paypal services for that purchase paypal is doing fraud with me and harrasing me for no reason. They have still kept the dispute on inspite of XXXX  informing them that the dispute is already closed in XX/XX/year> paypal is still holding my funds and the merchant can not refund me because paypal has hold on my funds for more than a year now. I have multiple times called paypal informed them of the same spoken to almost 25 different managers at paypal explain them everything conferance call with XXXX and paypal where XXXX  confirmed that they have closed the dispute in XX/XX/year>. Send them proof of the same but they still refused to release my funds and are illegally still holding my funds and the merchant is not able to refund because the merchant does not have the funds paypal is holding my funds and not closibg the dispute for more than a year now

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-11 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
THESE ACCOUNTS DO NOT BELONG TO ME AND ARE NEGATIVELY IMPACTING MY CREDIT REPUTATION. PLEASE REMOVE THEM FROM MY CREDIT REPORT, AS THEY ARE A RESULT OF IDENTITY THEFT. 

UNAUTHORIZED INQUIRIES : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX TransUnion XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Experian

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 2025-06-11 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
This complaint serves as a formal and legally binding demand for the immediate removal of fraudulent accounts associated with the unauthorized use of my Social Security number and personal information. These accounts were not opened, authorized, or consented to by me in any form and do not pertain to any legitimate financial activity I conducted. Legal Basis for Immediate Removal : Pursuant to 15 U.S. Code 1681c2, I am invoking my legal right to demand the permanent removal of these fraudulent accounts. Under 12 CFR Part 1022, Subpart H, credit bureaus are required to remove and eliminate fraudulent data upon receiving notice of identity theft. You are required by law to remove this information within four ( 4 ) business days of receiving this letter. These are the list of Items need to be deleted ASAP : XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX, TX XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ; XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$110.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$470.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$22000.00} ; XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Balance : {$0.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Balance : {$480.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$8.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Balance : {$970.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Balance XXXX {$530.00} ; XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$16000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$740.00} ; XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$1500.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX {$1100.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX {$440.00} ; XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} ; XXXX XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 
Under 15 U.S. Code 1681a ( 2 ) ( B ) Exclusions from a consumer Report This account is in violation any credit transaction supposed to be excluded from a consumer credit report. if a social security card was used in the transaction. Under 15 U.S. Code 1692j - Furnishing certain deceptive forms I am not participating in the collection of this alleged debt. Ceaseanddesistasap.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-11 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: AR

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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ) that you, the Transunion 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. The following items do not belong to me and is a result of fraud that I did not authorize : Also, would like to have all addresses and names REMOVED from my credit report, except for my only name and address listed below : Name : XXXX XXXX Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX FL XXXX ACCOUNTS : XXXX XXXXXXXX - Account Number : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$120.00} INQUIRIES : XXXXXXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-11 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: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I obtained an Amex giftcard in XX/XX/year> as a birthday gift. I verified the card was active and confirmed there was {$300.00} in funds. I have attempted to use the card on various websites, retailers, and in store purchases which were all declined. This is uncalled for as there should be no restrictions. The company refused to refund the money and the funds have been stuck in limbo.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I want to file a complaint with the three credit bureaus regarding the inaccurate items on my credit report. I am requesting that all negative items be removed and corrected. It is important that this complaint reaches them, and that they take immediate action. If they do not respond, I will pursue legal action for the damage they have caused in my life. Attached are the letters, my ID, and other identification for your review.

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 2025-06-11 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: TX

Complaint narrative:
I want to file a complaint with the three credit bureaus regarding the inaccurate items on my credit report. I am requesting that all negative items be removed and corrected. It is important that this complaint reaches them, and that they take immediate action. If they do not respond, I will pursue legal action for the damage they have caused in my life. Attached are the letters, my ID, and other identification for your review.

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 2025-06-11 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am writing to inform you that I have recently become a victim of a data breach that has compromised my personal information. This incident has caused me significant concern regarding the security of my sensitive data. Data breach has led to fraudulent accounts and debts being created in my name. I would appreciate it if you could consider this situation while reviewing my credit report and take the appropriate actions to correct any inaccuracies or fraudulent activities.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: CL Holdings LLC
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
Payment was made to third party creditor on XX/XX/XXXX. Was told it would only take 3-5 business days to alert the main creditor and remove from the report. That did not occur. I then called to ask for a settlement letter or XXXX balance letter. Was told this would need to come from the main creditor and could take 30-60 days to get.

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Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2025-06-11 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: VA

Complaint narrative:
This CFPB complaint has been filed to request pursuant to FCRA XXXX ( XXXXXXXX XXXX 
XXXX ) 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 XXXX business days of you receiving this complaint. The following items do not belong to me and is a result of fraud that I did not authorize : Also, would like to have all addresses and names REMOVED from my credit report, except for my only name and address listed below : Name : XXXX XXXX Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX VA XXXX ACCOUNTS : XXXX - Account Number : XXXX * * * * * XXXX, Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX, Balance : {$7100.00} INQUIRIES : XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Date : XX/XX/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 2025-06-11 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I lodged a complaint with these Bureaus a month ago, but unfortunately, the inaccurate information on my report still remains. I haven't received any communication from the Bureaus, except for the notification that you sent stating that the company has responded to my complaint. How can I be certain that they have thoroughly checked the inaccuracies on my report? What methods did they employ to validate the accounts? This whole situation is incredibly frustrating! It's been more than 30 days since I filed a complaint with these Bureaus, and yet the disputed accounts have not been updated. If this continues, I will have no choice but to take legal action due to the immense stress this has caused me. Moreover, I am also concerned about the security of my personal data, as it was affected by the XXXX, Experian, and XXXX data breach.

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