BEE-spoke-data/consumer-finance-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2022-07-12
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: TX
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not yours

Complaint:
I had a Macy 's account up until XXXX. I lost my job and was not able to pay them. They turned the account over to XXXXXXXX XXXX in XXXX for collections. XXXX XXXX is listing this debt as opened in XXXX, and that isnt true. This debt hasnt been paid on or had any type of transaction in over 5 years. They need to update the info they are sharing on my credit report, because it is false.

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 2020-06-21
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: GA
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Unable to get your credit report or credit score
Sub-issue: Other problem getting your report or credit score

Complaint:
XX/XX/XXXX Disbursement to school {$3100.00} Total Current Balance : {$4700.00} Numerous attempts to seek forgiveness and discharge Attended school for 3 weeks but have to remove myself from the curriculum due to family emergency. 
Went through proper procedure to exit out and approved to do so I have never received a check nor put my signature on one!! 
Never received a check for remaining balance nor cashed a check School kept the money School total disregard to return remaining funds for 1 quarter Had me believe that I would not owe anything because I did a proper exit out due to reasoning. 
Has negativity been affecting my credit since XXXX There only options are : School Closure Discharge Loan discharge due to school closure Total and Permanent Disability Discharge Loan discharge due to a disability Public Service Forgiveness see below for more details Teacher  Loan Forgiveness see below for more details And more : Loan Discharge Loan Discharge Application : School Closure Loan Discharge Application : Unpaid Refund Loan Discharge Application : False Certification ( Ability to Benefit ) Loan Discharge Application : False Certification ( Disqualifying Status ) Loan Discharge Application : False Certification ( Unauthorized Signature/Payment ) Bankruptcy : Ch XXXX - First Meeting of Creditors Letter XXXX I filed for bankruptcy in XXXX and it discharged in XXXX Ch XXXX - First Meeting of Creditors Letter *******AND XXXX!!!! XXXX XXXX, one of the nations largest student loan servicers, has settled a student loan forgiveness lawsuit.

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 2015-04-22
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: VA
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Credit card
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt was paid

Complaint:
I purchased a computer through XXXX on XXXX 2014 for {$680.00} with no interest for XXXX month through GE Financing. The first payment for {$36.00} made to bring the balance down to {$650.00}, after that I made arrangement with my bank to send {$50.00} a month on the XXXX part of each month, after XXXX month I checked a statement for the fist time, my balance instead {$150.00} it was {$240.00}, I called customer service and ask them why? they said those are late charges, because the payments were due beginning of each month but we have received them few days late and you were {$35.00} late charged every month, I told them I did not know otherwise I would have send them long before due date as I do it for my car and house payments almost XXXX month earlier, you have received payments regularly every month at a same time and also you were payed more than a XXXX, also I paid off the whole amount in XXXX year, but the logic was not acceptable to them. At the end of our argument I suggested {$70.00} to settle the case down ( punish myself for trusting them ) but it was not accepted instead they ask for {$200.00} and I did not accept it either, I believe they are a rip off. Please let me know what my legal actions are? sincerely.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2022-02-23
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem
Sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Complaint:
On XX/XX/XXXX, I, XXXX XXXX, an consumer, sent XXXX certified mail via USPS. However, According to my consumer report that I received dated XX/XX/XXXX and I have noticed various areas in the way you are furnishing my information. If you havent been made aware, there are various federal laws in place to protect me as a consumer and to construct this business transaction. As a gentle reminder you CAN NOT report/treat a payment on an open ended credit plan as late for any reason. If you need direct citation please refer to 15 USC 1666 ( B ). I also would like to bring forth another law pertinent to this letter ; 15 USC 1681 ( B ) where it states that I as a consumer would need to give you PERMISSION to furnish information on my behalf. To date, I have not granted you or XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX such authority. 
Your apparent and constant neglect to properly carry out your job is costing me by ruining my consumer report. This letter is an attempt to remedy the following listings you have listed on my consumer report. As I have contacted XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  and the corresponding information is not as listed on my consumer report. These accounts should PROMPTLY be updated as ON TIME : 1. XXXX XXXX XXXX, Account # XXXX XX/XX/XXXX of listed late payment 2. XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX, Account # XXXX XX/XX/XXXX of listed payment 3. XXXXXXXX XXXX, Account # XXXX XX/XX/XXXX of listed late Any information listed on my consumer report must be verified. I am due for a thorough and proper investigation. Please send me any information regarding my request and an updated consumer report showing that the above-mentioned demands have been met. As a gentle reminder, this is my first and final attempt at peaceful civil mediation. 

Kind Regards XXXX : XXXX Without Prejudice, All Natural Inalienable Rights Reserved.

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 2022-02-23
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Complaint:
Fraud Department : Remove fraudulent accounts from my credit report.

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 2018-09-17
Company: CNG HOLDINGS INC
State: SC
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not yours

Complaint:
I've previously contact this company as this information is incorrectly reported on my credit filed and don't owe this company because I didn't sign an obligation with them for anything.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-10-02
Company: Professional Finance Company, Inc.
State: CO
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt
Sub-issue: Right to dispute notice not received

Complaint:
I was notified through a credit monitoring service that I have a collection outstanding with Professional Finance Company XXXX XXXX, XXXX, Colorado. I contacted them on Friday XXXX XXXX, 2015, in order to get verification that 1. ) the debt is valid and 2. ) information regarding from whom the alleged debt is being collected, 3. ) any sort of proof that I was properly served by the alleged debt collector and/or the debt collection agency ( i.e. a certifiied mail receipt or something like that. ) The representative refused to give me proper information and stated that if I were to determine that the debt was valid ( which I 'm not sure that it is ) that I get a letter from them, on their letterhead, signed by an authorized representative that the collection is paid in full with a {$0.00} balance and that any obligation to them is fully released, and that they will report this information to the appropriate credit bureaus within 30 days. If they are going to hold my credit hostage I should have some reassurance other than their word they will report accurately to the credit bureaus. They have already proven that they are willing to report collection information on my credit report without proof of notification that the debt exists. It would be unreasonable for them to not provide me with any evidence to protect my credit and my good name if I were to 1. ) acknowledge the debt exists, 2. ) not provide me with any sort of documentation to prove to the credit bureaus that the collection is paid if they fail for any reason to report the truth. In the near future I would like to buy a house, and as a former mortgage originator I know that in order to get a home a lender is going to require that I pay the alleged debt regardless if it is valid or not. The debt collection practices are both deceptive and unfair in my opinion.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2021-03-24
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Account information incorrect

Complaint:
XXXX and Equifax are reporting 3 negative account each with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX But Ive never had a contract with this company Ive disputed this to both credit bureaus XXXX & Equifax but both state that its accurate

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-02-23
Company: Renew Financial Holdings Inc
State: FL
Product: Mortgage
Sub-product: Other type of mortgage
Issue: Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage

Complaint:
On XX/XX/XXXX, I entered into an agreement with RENEW FINANCIAL, through their contractor XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( or XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX ), XXXX to finance a home improvement roof project. At the time of the agreement, I indicated to XXXX XXXX XXXX, that I would be refinancing the mortgage to take advantage of lower interest rates. XXXX XXXX assured me that this would not be a problem. 
The project did not start until late XXXX and there are two unresolved issues. The ladder remains on the side of my house, and my HOA has given me a warning to have it removed. XXXX XXXX XXXX indicated that the ladder was needed for an inspection, as of today, XX/XX/XXXX, the ladder remains. The two skylights needed to be examined from the interior and I was told several weeks ago that someone would be by on Friday, XX/XX/XXXX and I am still waiting for this examination. 

I was supposed to close on my refinance today and I learned yesterday, XX/XX/XXXX that a lien had been placed on my property and that it could not be subordinated. I immediately contacted XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX and Renew Financial. XXXX XXXX responded via text indicating that he was unaware of a lien placed on my property, XXXX XXXX said that she would look into it. In two conversations with Renew Financial, I was provided two different explanations. First, I was told that Renew doesn't place the lien, the contractor does and to work it out with them. Later on the same day ( XX/XX/XXXX ), a XXXX XXXX told me that the work had been recorded, hence a lien placed and that the loan could not be subordinated. 

After reviewing the documents that I signed -- via XXXX, there is NOTHING that indicates that I would not be able to refinance my mortgage. XXXX XXXX was aware of this when I met with him in XXXX. This is problematic for me because I am unable to close on my refinance and I believe this company misrepresented this program. I would have never proceeded, if I was told that refinancing in the future was not permitted. This is a time sensitive and urgent matter and I am seeking consumer protection in this matter.

Company response to consumer: Untimely response
Consumer complaint received 2022-06-20
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: SC
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem
Sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

Complaint:
On XX/XX/2022, a letter was sent requesting an investigation into late payments for XXXX XXXX, late payments for XXXX XXXX, late payments for XXXX XXXX  and into the removal of a XXXX account because it was a pay for delete account. A response nor the method of validation was provided within 30 days according to the requirements of the FCRA. 

On XX/XX/2022, another round of letters were sent requesting a reinvestigation into the same accounts for the same reasons. Again, the method of validation was not provided and the accounts are still listed after the 30 day period. 

In accordance with the Herors Act, creditors are not allowed to post negative information, such as late payments, during the Covid-19 pandemic and 120 days after.

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 2016-02-24
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: WA
Product: Credit card
Issue: Billing disputes

Complaint:
I purchased a computer from Best Buy using my Best Buy credit using a promotional option. The promotion offered 18 months to pay with no interest. The total was not paid by that date. Soon after this period I noticed that the amount owed had jumped by {$280.00}. After contacting Best Buy it was explained that that total included all past interest that had been waived. 

When I made the initial purchase I was not told that the past due interest would be added to any outstanding balance. During that conversation I was told that my e-invoice stated this policy. In order to see this information I would have needed to download my statement, which I had n't done. I paid directly within the " make a payment '' options, or over the phone. 

I have since paid the balance I feel is the amount that I owe. I have also asked my attorney to send a letter explaining the circumstances to Best Buy via certified mail. My attorney 's records show that the letter was received. Best Buy has opted to not respond to the letter.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-02-23
Company: P.S.C., Inc
State: WA
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Medical debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt was paid

Complaint:
I have an emergency room bill I had requested be waived by a charity care state program, application was accepted and I received confirmation from charity care the debt was covered/paid IN FULL. This debt was still sent to collections I have disputed with XXXX back in XX/XX/XXXX then again with XXXX and XXXX, both, on XX/XX/XXXX and its said the results as of my reply from both bureaus, XXXX on XXXX and XXXX completed XX/XX/XXXX, are the debt was found valid, though I clearly have documentation proving the full balance was paid/covered, which includes matching account numbers and starting balance ( the collection agency has been adding interest also on this invalid debt ) which I submitted with the dispute. This has been negatively impacting my ability to get credit for over XXXX  years now.

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 2016-10-18
Company: STERLING JEWELERS, INC.
State: TX
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Credit card
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt was paid

Complaint:
The {$280.00} balance has been paid since at least 2013 and should no longer be reflecting on my credit. I have a paid letter and have submitted it via mail to all bureaus, but it was returned from each XXXX. Please help.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-11
Company: Diversified Consultants, Inc.
State: CA
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not mine

Complaint:
I had filed a dispute towards a collections company who was reporting along with a second company a debt of {$610.00}. I sent a letter of debt verification which they could not respond to. This debt was not mine, they removed it from my credit report already. Now this new company has popped up in my credit report, reporting the same exact information. 

I have no idea who this company is or why they are reporting to my credit reports but I will be sending a letter of verification and filling a complaint because I have no idea who they are. 

This was XXXX 's closure response : " The account was recalled by XXXX on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX. The account was submitted for deletion from the credit report on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX. 

However, since she has indicated that the account remains on her credit report, we have submitted an online manual deletion on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX. The XXXX reference number is XXXX. 
We believe that this will resolve this matter for this consumer. If you have further questions, please feel free to contact XXXX XXXX at XXXX. ''

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-02-23
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: SC
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Account status incorrect

Complaint:
XX/XX/2022 Re : Letter to Remove Inaccurate Credit Information To Whom It May Concern, This letter serves as a formal complaint that you are reporting inaccurate and incomplete information on my credit report. The notation o the following late payment is inaccurate. Please investigate and verify that all data for this account is reportin accurately including every notation date and balance whether reported or not. 
Account Name : XXXXXXXX XXXX Account Name : XXXX XXXX Account Name : DEPT OF ED/XXXX I also respectfully request to be provided proof of this alleged item, specifically proof that these payments were in fact late. By the provisions of the consumer protection laws, I demand that if unable to do so or lacking proof of these payments being late, please update my payment history to XXXX status ( paid as agreed, never late ) and supply a corrected credit profile to any creditors who have requested a copy of my report in the last six months. 
I am also requesting the description of the procedure used to determine the accuracgy and completeness of the information. I have read that this must be provided withing 15 days of the completion of your reinvestigation. I also read that under federal law, you have 30 days to complete your investigation. 
It is my understanding that you must validate these items with the reporting creditor for accuracy. Please remove any information that the creditor can not verify. I know this must be completed withing 30 days of receipt of this letter, or you must remove the incorrect information. 
Please send an updated copy of my credit report to the above address. 
Thank you for your time and help in this matter. 
Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX SC 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 2016-02-29
Company: LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC
State: MD
Product: Mortgage
Sub-product: Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account

Complaint:
My wife and I received a letter in the mail dated XXXX XXXX, 2016, from XXXX Mortgage stating that the servicing of our mortgage had been " assigned, sold, or transferred to Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, '' and that we " will be receiving a letter with [ our ] new loan number and instructions for making [ our ] payments from the new servicer. '' We waited, as instructed in XXXX 's letter, for instructions and a new loan number from Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, but, it is now XXXX XXXX, and we have still not received a letter from the new servicer. I tried calling Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, twice this morning, but I ca n't reach anyone there. The second time I called, I was on hold for over thirty minutes and their phone system hung up on me. 

I tried to set up an account online on their website in order to create an automatic recurring payment, but I need my new loan number from them to do that, and I ca n't get my new loan number until they send me something in the mail or I can reach them by phone. It 's like they do n't want our money. 

We just want to make our payment on time. It is incredibly frustrating to wait and wait and never hear from our new servicing company, and then when we need to reach them, we ca n't even get them on the phone. It 's disappointing that, as consumers, we have no say in who services our mortgage, and we are stuck with any company our loan servicing is sold to, for up to 30 years, regardless of the new servicer 's customer service record, without our consent.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-11-26
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

Complaint:
As of XX/XX/XXXX Equifax reports a hard inquiry from XXXX XXXX. This is unauthorized. I have not sought out credit or even been to a XXXX store. I am very concerned about possible identity theft and will check into freezing my credit. I want this inquiry removed as it has lowered my score.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-06-26
Company: First Credit Services Inc.
State: VA
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Communication tactics
Sub-issue: Frequent or repeated calls

Complaint:
I have received at least 2 phone calls a day for the last 2 months from different numbers saying I owe a debt to XXXX ( that I am not sure I owe ), when I or my husband ask who is calling I get no response, I asked them to send me a letter verifying who they are and have not received any letters. They very rarely leave voice messages but threaten my credit and legal action when they call.

Company public response: Company can't verify or dispute the facts in the complaint
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation