AdiOO7/consumer_complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint: I checked my credit score through Experian on or about XXXX XXXX, 2015. On their screen was an offer to check my FICO for one dollar. So I did it and gave Experian my credit card number. In their terms and conditions, which I did n't read ( like most people ) they have that old scam of charging my credit card a membership fee after 7 days if I do n't contact them and cancel. So after 7 days, they charged my card {$21.00}. I contacted them by phone on XXXX XXXX, 2015. The employee named XXXX, told me that the 7 day notice is in the term and conditions and I was n't eligible for a refund. XXXX suggested I could dispute it. I had called my bank and to dispute it I would be issued another credit card. That would take from 7 to 10 days. I did n't want to be without a credit card for that long since I pay mostly by credit card during the month, then pay it when it comes due. So Experian lured me in with a one dollar FICO check. I think that 7 day nonsense should be clearly stated on the screen not in terms and conditions. 

Company response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Consumer complaint: XXXX/ACCT XXXX used an expired Bank of America debit card to charge a fee. Bank of America allowed the debit which overdrew my account. They refuse to refund the {$35.00} 00 fee. I am trying to close my account which is why the debit card is expired. 

Company response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Consumer complaint: I am receiving letters from credit collection services for XXXX bill that I do not owe, I have never had any accounts with XXXX, 

Company response: Company disputes the facts presented in the complaint
Consumer complaint: This is regarding the house we rent in XXXX. The XXXX XXXX XXXX is continued to collect money from us stating we owe them money. We moved out the house on XXXX XXXX, 2014 to moved to XXXX. I let the XXXX XXXX XXXX know that we will be leaving on XXXX XXXX, 2014. We let them know, that my brother is going to give them the key for the house and they said, it will not be a problem. My brother had asked him to go with him to to check and inspect the house with him but refuse to do it with my brother. 

The HP Sears Agency is collecting money from us stating we owe {$1000.00}. The house was in a good condition when we left, but they stating there 's some repair that they did in the house and plus the shampoo and cleaning. We had a deposit for {$1200.00} in that house that they never return to us. 

Now, the XXXX XXXX XXXX had pass bill to the HPSears collection and asking us to pay for this bill. 

I am writing to dispute this bill and we know they have intended to ruin our credit. I do n't know what steps I need to do in order to stop this collection. 

Company response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Consumer complaint: I attempted to settle this debt with this company back in the begin of XXXX, I spoke with an employee by the name of XXXX XXXX, who I asked if i could be sent a settlement letter to settle the balance owed on a previous XXXX bill I had, I asked if I could have it sent via email or fax, the employee advised me that they could not do that. I said ok and we disconnected the call. I attempted again around the XXXX of XXXX and I spoke with an employee by the name of XXXX XXXX @ XXXX XXXX, who was very nice and I asked her I needed a settlement letter or something stating the validity of this debt, I asked her if she could fax or send me this letter, she stated no we can not do that, she stated she could mail me the letter, she verified my address, I asked her if she knew how long it would take, and she stated about 3 business days, since we XXXX are out of Arizona. Today is XXXX/XXXX/2015 and I have not been mailed anything to prove this debt. Prior to XXXX/XXXX/15, on XXXX/XXXX/15, I attempted calling to see why I never received this letter and I spoke to a receptionist who stated that the department were my case was handled had closed early and to try calling back on monday XXXX/XXXX/15, I asked if she could help me, she stated she could not see anything they could. I made multiple attempts today XXXX/XXXX/15 to call and speak with somebody and everytime I called the company, they asked me for my account number and I entered it, then I entered the ext of XXXX XXXX, nothing but a voicemail stating to leave my info to have someone call me back. I did not leave my information. 

Company response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Consumer complaint: I received my escrow account statement from my new servicer ( SLS Mortgages ). SLS obtained my mortgage from XXXX XXXX XXXX in XXXX 2015. SLS is trying to force me to keep 2 months escrow payment in my escrow account. The shortage is almost double the 2 month requirement. SLS tells me that they can require me to keep 2 months escrow payments in my escrow account. Is this correct? Why is it almost double the amount of 2 months. My escrow payment for my taxes and insurance is less than what the payment was before the analysis. 

Company response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Consumer complaint: My wife and I have owned and occupied a XXXX home property in XXXX since XXXX. In XXXX we experienced a loss of income that caused us to fall behind on our mortgage payments. Our income improved in XXXX and XXXX to the point that we became eligible for potential loan modifications. In XXXX XXXX, after making the XXXX XXXX trial payments, we were approved for, and successfully executed a loan modification agreement with the lender ( Select Portfolio Servicing , Inc. ). In XXXX XXXX our lender sent us a new loan modification application with different terms including a higher interest rate structure in future years, and with no explanation as to why they were sending us the new, and unsolicited application. We called the lender and were told it was probably a mistake. By XXXX XXXX we began receiving notices that we were in default of the original mortgage ( as if the loan modification never occurred ), although we had continued to make all required loan modification payments. We escalated the matter with the lender while continuing to make the required payments until XXXX XXXX because at that point the lender was requiring higher payments than allowed under the existing loan modification agreement, and they threatened foreclosure if we did not pay the higher amount. At that point we began withholding additional payments and have instead held those payments in escrow. In XXXX, the lender alleged for the XXXX time that the original modification was never implemented because of some error in calculating the escrow balance for the account. This is the XXXX time they ever gave us any explanation or indication as to what happened to the fully executed loan modification agreement. The lender is now moving ahead with its plan to foreclose and refuses to honor the terms of the original loan modification executed in XXXX XXXX, through no fault of our own. 

Company response: Company believes complaint is the result of an isolated error
Consumer complaint: TransUnion provides an invalid address and zip code combination for receiving consumer disputes. Because the Postal Service will only deliver certified mail ( return receipt requested ) to an address and zip code combination recognized as valid in the USPS system, TransUnion 's failure to provide consumers with a proper address makes it impossible for consumers to obtain proof that they mailed dispute documentation to TransUnion. USPS refuses to deliver certified mail to the address TransUnion provides for consumer dispute documentation. 

TransUnion provides this address and zip code for disputes : TransUnion Consumer RelationsPO Box XXXX PA XXXX I attempted to mail a certified letter containing documentation relevant to my dispute, USPS refused. They said it was not a valid zip code and address. I reconfirmed the zip code and address with TransUnion. I also checked forums to see if other consumers were having this problem, and sure enough, it is being reported in various consumer complaint forums ( for example XXXX ). 

I called TransUnion to request a different zip code. I was told that the above address and zip code combination was correct. They told me if I was having problems with that zip code, I could fax the materials. I was given a list of XXXX items that had to be included in the fax, in order, or the fax would not be accepted. I was also told the fax number was often busy, and so I should attempt to fax my materials multiple times. 

I concluded that TransUnion was intentionally making it difficult for consumers to dispute items on their credit reports. 

Company response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Consumer complaint: The representative requested my full Social Security number over the phone. XXXX ( requested that I repeat ). 

Further, I was informed that the company would not send correspondence regarding my account information with a firm NO. When I requested to know why the company could not send information in writing, I was given a nonsensical answer. 

Company response: Company can't verify or dispute the facts in the complaint
Consumer complaint: I asked for a quote on lights from, XXXX XXXX, of XXXX. On XXXX XXXX I received quotes from XXXX XXXX for the lights ( {$6700.00} ) and light stands ( {$1100.00} ). I was told that there " may '' also be a shipping charge and that if so " XXXX '' would review that with me. I approved the XXXX quotes and authorized those charges to my credit card. 
I was never provided a quote for shipping. XXXX did not review any shipping charges with me or seek authorization for any shipping charges. On XXXX XXXX an unauthorized charge for {$590.00} was made to my credit card. 
I disputed this charge with Bank of America by phone and mail. I received a response from Bank of America that stated this was not a 'duplicate transaction ' and therefore 'valid '. I never stated that this was a duplicate transaction rather I explained in writing and by phone that it was an unauthorized charge.They provided an invoice from the company which showed the unauthorized charge -- that invoice was created ( as stated on the invoice ) after the unauthorized charge.The relevant invoice is the one that I authorized prior to any charges which does not include a {$590.00} charge. 
On XXXX XXXX, 2015 I called Bank of America at XXXX and explained the details to the representative. She told me that because I had authorized a charge for the lights that the additional {$590.00} unauthorized charge could not be disputed. 
I am writing to ask that the {$590.00} which was not authorized be credited back to me. 

Company response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Consumer complaint: On recommendation of my realtor, my wife and I approached McLean Mortgage Corporation based in XXXX, VA, and loan officer XXXX XXXX, in XXXX Virginia, about obtaining a preliminary estimate ( Loan Scenario Worksheet ) for a lot/construction loan for a potential future purchase. 
Our initial conference call was on XXXX/XXXX/15. No specific land or dwelling was specified, and we did not formally apply for a loan, nor did we sign any documents with McLean. On this call, I clearly stated, as my wife can verify, this was to understand estimates for closing costs, and NO credit report should be pulled, as it could impact our credit score adversely if we went with another lender. 
In a subsequent face-to-face meeting on XXXX, XXXX XXXX admitted she HAD pulled our credit, without written, email or verbal approval. Subsequently, we determined we were not going to pursue new construction at this time. Unannounced, I was very disturbed by a letter from McLean in the mail XXXX/XXXX/15 titled " Statement of Credit Denial '' with a loan number for purchase of property NA. Since we did not formally apply for a loan, there should not have been any loan tracking number, amount or interest rate! 

Company response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Consumer complaint: I have contacted Trans Union several times since early XX/XX/XXXX to remove information on my credit report that belongs to someone else. The other person 's information on my report died in XX/XX/XXXX and because his SSN is similar to mine, I can not get Trans Union to remove his death claim from my credit report, in spite of my repeated requests. I am being denied car insurance and cell phone service because of their error. Every time I call Trans Union I am told " the problem will be fixed in 5 days '' but it is never fixed and no one really looks into it to help me. 

Company response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Consumer complaint: In XX/XX/XXXX my bloomingdales card was compromised and some fraudulent activity occurred. I made a dispute and investigation was started. When I initially made this dispute, I also made a XXXX payment on my account. When I spoke to someone from the fraud department, they informed me that I would not be required to make any payments on my account until the investigation was complete. The investigation has now been completed and I was given credit back into my account. I went in to a bloomingdales department store on XXXX to make a payment and was told my account was closed. The sales associated connected on telephone with customer service who then informed that it was closed and error and she tried to reinstate it but could not because it was a sunday and the department she needed to reinstated was closed. She told me to call back on Monday. 

Company response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Consumer complaint: I XXXX of 2015, I called Sallie Mae to get an issue with a form squared away. My employer, the XXXX XXXX, offers a loan repayment program and Sallie Mae had not filled out a form that I sent them in XX/XX/XXXX. It had been 5 months. Because that issue was addressed, I paid form XXXX of my loans to be deferred until my form went through. The Sallie Mae employer told me the date that repayment would begin, XXXX XXXX, and played by the consent recording, where the date was played again, XXXX XXXX. I agreed and paid the {$50.00}. 
On XXXX XXXX, while trying to refinance my loans, I was told that my loan was in delinquency status because a payment was due in XXXX. I pushed the Sallie Mae employee on why this was changed without notifying me and that I and my XX/XX/XXXX account manager set up a XXXX XXXX deferment pay date. She flippantly apologized for the mix-up, but stated that she could n't do anything to fix it. She said that she would notify her superiors. That employee 's name is XXXX XXXX. 
On XXXX XXXX, I called Sallie Mae again, and the employee I spoke to actually reviewed my account and noticed that there was a mistake, and said that it would be fixed. It has not been fixed. And my loan refinance provider requires a statement from Sallie Mae where my loan is not in delinquency status. And if Sallie Mae had not made their error, I would not be in delinquency status because I would be in deferment. But because they made their error and refused to fix it, I now have to pay for XXXX payments to get out of delinquency just to refinance my loan ( rather than pay for none ). And my fear is that Sallie Mae will continue to drag this process out until it is past my agreed upon ( XXXX XXXX ) deferment date, and then say, " Well, it 's moot now, '' and force me to pay before I can refinance my loans. 
This is the quintessential definition of fraud, a deliberate deception and unwillingness to rectify an error in a timely manner until it is too late. I was played the recording which stated XXXX XXXX. I was told XXXX XXXX. I agreed to XXXX XXXX. And then suddenly, without notice or warning, my deferment date was changed to XX/XX/XXXX. Which is why I am trying to refinance my Sallie Mae loans to leave their awful service. But I am being forced to pay the {$850.00} as ransom because THEY made an error and refuse to fix it within the agreed upon deferment period. 

Company response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Consumer complaint: I applied for XXXX about a month ago after hearing alot of positive feedback. I was looking for a flexible summerjob and it seemed to be XXXX. I filled out the information on the website that was required. I did not do a backgroundcheck for that required extra money. About XXXX days later, I received an email from someone who claimed to be XXXX and needed a babysitter for his son XXXX for the summer months as they move to XXXX for vacation. I was excited andagreed to the offer. I was also told that I would receive a week for the job for XXXX times a week. I was told I wouldreceive a check in the mail to run errands before they arrive. The check came and it would not process through the bank. 
The bank told me it was because I am not used to depositing such a large amount ( {$1900.00} ) at once for I usually depositbetweeen $ XXXX {$400.00}. 

The next job offer I received was to babysit a babygirl named XXXX a few times a week. The dates would n't confilct soI took the job. This time the check was for {$2700.00} to send to housing agents and someone to ship the toys for the kid. 
The story was the family got relocated for a job. I was supposed to meet them Monday XXXX XXXX for icecream to meet thefamily. 

The last job offer was from XXXX XXXX siply to run errands, not to babysit. The check was for {$1800.00}. 

Overall, the bank did not tell me these checks were fraudulent so I transferred the money and now the banks are asking for {$3500.00} to pay back. 

Company response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Consumer complaint: Hello, I am a XXXX agent, I am working on a short sale and US Bank is holds the XXXX lien. I have documented EVERY conversation, email and fax. They have not responded to ANY communication since XXXX, and I have a pressing need to get the file assigned to a negotiator. The XXXX mortgage is with XXXX and they are already reviewing the file. They will likely give me an approval within XXXX weeks and US Bank has n't even confirmed a complete package! 

Company response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Consumer complaint: The reward from my Bank of America XXXX XXXX XXXX in the form of miles ( XXXX for every dollar spent ) are not reaching my XXXX account. Innumerable calls to XXXX customer service department has been useless in solving this issue. 

Company response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Consumer complaint: IQ Data International keeps calling me about a debt that my ex, XXXX XXXX, owes on an apartment that was in his name on the lease. They also say that XXXX paid {$600.00} to have this removed from his name, but then when I call back to confirm, they say that they have never talked to XXXX. XXXX also says they have never contacted him. I advised them they need to contact XXXX about this, but it is now showing on my credit report. Also, the XXXX time they contacted me, they never indicated they were a creditor ( I have had experience with other debt collectors and they always do this ). I also advised that I am going to dispute this and they claimed that I was trying to " evade my debt ''. I have asked for written proof of the amount owed and why the amount has changed each time I talk to them, but they are unable to provide anything in writing. This all sounds very fishy to me and if I am really liable for this debt, I would like to see the proof. 

Company response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Consumer complaint: For several weeks a debt collector has been contacting my work and when told I am not available he asks to speak with my boss. I contacted this debt collector on XXXX/XXXX/XX/XX/2015 to discuss debt repayment options and told him to stop contacting my work as that is illegal. He told me that I had to fax a paper stating i do not want contacted at work. I also told him i am not allowed personal calls at work and if he contacts me in the evening I would answer his calls. The very next morning on XXXX/XXXX/XX/XX/2015 he contacted my work again. The office manager told him to quit calling work that this is illegal and hung up on him. 

Company response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Consumer complaint: XXXX XXXX and US Bank have retracted some of the key features ( bonus night award ). of their loyalty visa signature credit card. I have paid {$75.00} to use these benefits, spent thousands of dollars on the card in the first 60 days and now they are taking away a benefit that I Just paid for. They advertised this benefit up to the last moment and without warning remove that feature ( XXXX months warning does n't count when we are talking about travel benefits ). I feel this is extreme bait and switch. 

In the marketing material and in my signup legal paper work, XXXX XXXX and US Bank describe the " Bonus Night '' benefit as " bonus award night exclusively for card members ''. Card members must pay {$75.00} for this benefit. They then must use the card to earn points to use benefit. I have signed up for the card last month and already spend thousands of dollars on the card to use this benefit, that I was promised and paid for. Now they have sent all card member notice they are removing this benefit. A benefit I paid for and have not enjoyed. They gave card members 2 months notice. Unacceptable. 

Company response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Consumer complaint: I have sent Transunion proof from XXXX Bank ( XXXX XXXX ) that the creditor agreed to remove the late payments on my closed account. Transunion has received this information several times yet do not update my account. I have been in contact with XXXX XXXX XXXX at XXXX Bank ( XXXX ext XXXX ) who has assured me that the late payments were removed on his end yet Transunion refuses to update my account. 

Company response: Company chooses not to provide a public response