BEE-spoke-data/consumer-finance-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2022-01-05
Company: AES/PHEAA
State: GA
Product: Student loan
Sub-product: Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer
Sub-issue: Need information about your loan balance or loan terms

Complaint:
On or around XX/XX/XXXX, I contacted FedLoan Servicing asking by what date I am required to complete income recertification to renew my PAYE repayment plan. I specifically used the word " required '' in an attempt to ask by when I am obligated to recertify my income to be able to remain on the PAYE plan without any repercussions. In a reply from XXXX from FedLoan Servicing on XX/XX/XXXX ( nearly a month later ), I was informed that " the best time to recertify is by XX/XX/XXXX. '' I find this to be an unsatisfactory answer because recertifying income is an obligation to remain in good standing on the PAYE IDR plan and the answer to my inquiry about a requirement should be an objective and definitive response. Instead, XXXX replied with what would be " best, '' which implies a degree of subjectivity. I was not seeking a subjective opinion on when to complete XXXX XXXX recertification, but rather fact on by when I am obligated to recertify income in order to remain on the plan. Additionally, as the obligation to recertify income happens on a specific date, I would like clarification on what that date is rather than being given an entire month. I find FedLoan 's response to be lacking clear and complete information. I do not feel like XXXX actually answered my question.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-28
Company: Santander Consumer USA Holdings Inc.
State: NY
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:
Santander consumer claims I owe them money which I do n't. I had a car loan with them back in 2012 and the car was reloaded and sold. I had no balance. Then I started receiving notices of surcharges and fees saying I owed. That now has reflected on my credit report and it 's negative information that is false and misleading. I contacted Santander and offered to pay the {$200.00} they claim I owe even though it 's not true if they promise to remove the negative account and they refuse. They ca n't prove I owe that money and I am aware they are violating cereal laws.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-28
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: NJ
Product: Credit card or prepaid card
Sub-product: General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Advertising and marketing, including promotional offers
Sub-issue: Didn't receive advertised or promotional terms

Complaint:
I researched the American Express Blue Cash Preferred Card and everywhere I checked it is advertised as {$0.00} fee for the first year and then {$95.00} after that. I signed up for the card and Amex billed me for this and is refusing to honor this because they are saying I did n't apply for that offer. That is the primary reason I signed up for the card.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-31
Company: SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING, INC.
State: VA
Product: Mortgage
Sub-product: Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Trouble during payment process

Complaint:
I had a mortgage with XXXX XXXX XXXX  and they sold it to Select Portfolio Servicing ( www.spservicing.com ). 

I sent my first payment to Select on time at the beginning of XX/XX/2022, and they received it and cashed it on XX/XX/XXXX ( see attached evidence, which I have sent to Select already ). However despite this the money has not been applied to my account and I'm being shown as late as of XX/XX/XXXX. They keep calling me that I'm late and I have explained many times that the check was cashed by them and sent them proof of that from my bank. Despite my multiple calls to them they fail to address the issue and as we enter XXXX I'm worried about what will happen with the next payment. I have a credit score in the upper XXXX XXXX and have been very disciplined with all my debts, I find it unacceptable that my reputation is now at risk due to the inability of this company to properly process my payment. 

My account number with Select is XXXX. Due to the way their correspondence was sent to me this was not clear and I sent the payment with the account number that I had with XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX. In all fairness, this caused confusion. However given that I have given them all the information to correct it, I find it problematic that they have failed to do so.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-28
Company: E-Backgroundchecks.com, Inc.
State: TX
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Other personal consumer report
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing issue
Sub-issue: Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone

Complaint:
On Friday, XXXX XXXX, XXXX I received a CFPB settlement check from E-Backgroundchecks.com dated XXXX/XXXX/XXXX, Check Number XXXX, Invoice Number XXXX in the amount of {$910.00} that would void if not ashed within 180 days of the original issue date. I called E-Backgroundscheck.com on Monday, XXXX XXXX, XXXX at XXXX CDT and spoke to XXXX XXXX who told me that they re unable to reissue a new check because the check was not cashed within 180 days. This check did not show up in my mailbox for nearly two years and I am requesting that a check be reissued since I was wrongly discriminated against on an employment application as a result of information that was wrongly provided by E-Backgroundchecks.com to a potential employer. I am requesting your help in getting this check reissued. I am also providing a copy of the check and cover letter that was mailed to me as supporting documentation. 
Thank you for your assistance XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company disputes the facts presented in the complaint
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-31
Company: Ability Recovery Services, LLC
State: AZ
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:
Debt collection account : Account Name : Ability Recovery Services Account Number : XXXX Original Merchant Balance Amount : unknown Collection Balance : {$8800.00} Original Merchant Name : XXXX XXXX  Being reported to XXXX and XXXX XXXX has been disputed due to inaccuracy in XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX of 2022, via certified mail with return signature receipt ; and the most recent letter sent out around XX/XX/2022. Each letter included specific instructions and request for the account to be accurately verified and validated as pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 USC 1692g Sec. 809 ( 8 ) ( FDCPA ) by providing copies of original contracts and payment agreements with my signature, and a description of their investigation process to include the name and contact information of the person who was spoken to verify the information and the date of which that person was spoken to. My requests also included instructions for the disputed item to be removed from my credit report if such proof of validation could not be provided. Each of my requests were responded to with computer generated response that stated only that the negatively reporting accounted had be 'verified as accurate ', but no proof or validation of the debt has ever been provided per my instructions. 
Validation requests were also sent to the reporting collection agency, Ability Recovery Services and have been ignored with no response.

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 2018-05-03
Company: The Outsource Group, Inc
State: GA
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Medical debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not yours

Complaint:
Received alerts on my credit reports that this was added. I called the company, gave them my name, address, SS, DOB, etc.. They couldn't find anything with regards to me in their system. Not sure how or why this showed on my credit if they didn't have any information on me at all. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX  . 
Medical Bill Original Balance : XXXX Balance : XXXX Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Date Reported : 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 2018-05-03
Company: CMRE Financial Services, Inc.
State: CA
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Medical debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not yours

Complaint:
I have been trying to work this issue out with the original billing office ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) The XXXX refused to put the billing on hold while our insurance company ( XXXX ) was negotiating with them. 
The insurance company has informed me, that I do not owe any money to this doctor. 
An amount was negotiated with XXXX by my health insurance. 
The amount they are still asking for is not owed.

The insurance company has informed me that XXXX XXXX XXXX is asking for an amount that is not valid. 
They say that this is a dishonest practice called " Balance Billing '' where a medical practitioner tries to bill an amount they are not entitled to. 
XXXX of the CMRE collection agency, informed me that XXXX XXXX is not accepting the offered amount of the insurance company. 

XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-31
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: AZ
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:
Debt collection account : Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Original Merchant Balance Amount : unknown Collection Balance : {$8800.00} Original Merchant Name : XXXXXXXX XXXX Being reported to XXXX and Equifax XXXX has been disputed due to inaccuracy in XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX of 2022, via certified mail with return signature receipt ; and the most recent letter sent out around XX/XX/2022. Each letter included specific instructions and request for the account to be accurately verified and validated as pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 USC 1692g Sec. 809 ( 8 ) ( FDCPA ) by providing copies of original contracts and payment agreements with my signature, and a description of their investigation process to include the name and contact information of the person who was spoken to verify the information and the date of which that person was spoken to. My requests also included instructions for the disputed item to be removed from my credit report if such proof of validation could not be provided. Each of my requests were responded to with computer generated response that stated only that the negatively reporting accounted had be 'verified as accurate ', but no proof or validation of the debt has ever been provided per my instructions. 
Validation requests were also sent to the reporting collection agency, XXXX XXXX XXXX and have been ignored with no response.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-02-07
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MI
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Complaint:
TransUnion has reported information and obtained information from companies other than myself without my written consent. No consent is identity theft. I did not give TransUnion my written consent to do so. TransUnion is in violation of 15 U.S. Code 1681b, 15 U.S. Code 1611, and 18 U.S. Code 1028A. Attached are items that has been reported without my consent TransUnion please send me a copy of the letter that I handwritten and gave you my permission.

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 2017-08-28
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: GA
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt was paid

Complaint:
I am currently in the process of trying to purchase a condo in XXXX. In order to do that I need to get a loan ( FHA/Conventional ). In talking with a couple of different companies ( XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX ) this month ( XXXX XXXX ) to get a loan, they informed me my credit score was just below the threshold to get the loan. While investigating my credit report, I noticed there was a charge for {$320.00} with XXXX XXXXNeither XXXX XXXX or XXXX would identify who they were. However while talking with XXXX XXXX, they informed me that XXXX XXXX is a 3rd party collection agency. They informed me of this XXXX. Upon informing of this I placed a call to XXXX to verify what the debt they were trying to collect was for. They informed me it was for a debt on behalf of Brandsmart. 

So I spefically called Brandsmart XXXX to find out what debt is owed and if so how. After speaking with two different locations, I was redirect to the customer service department. Customer service department referred me to Synchrony Bank who handles all of Brandsmart 's payment/billing/processing/etc. I asked the representative do you have any paperwork, bills, anything showing that I owe this.I informed him that I have n't had an active Brandsmart card in 5 years because bill had been paid off. Then they deactivated the card due to inactivity. The representative could not provided any information either and referred me to XXXX XXXX who has the account for collection ( whom I have also filed a claim against ).

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 2022-08-31
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: Reporting company used your report improperly

Complaint:
I, XXXX XXXX, consumer, and natural person, am aware of all rights that I have, and which are protected by The Congress under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). The list of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 

XXXX. Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX. 
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 Delete this account immediately, unless you want to be held {$1000.00} per violation. 

XXXX. Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX XXXX 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 Delete this account immediately, unless you want to be held {$1000.00} per violation. 

XXXX. Account Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX 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 Delete this account immediately, unless you want to be held {$1000.00} per violation.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-31
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX
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:
Ive sent in dispute letters to multiple inaccuracies of accounts thats on my credit report and their has been NO RESPONSE and its been 1 to 2 years regarding these open disputes. Ive contacted Experian ( certified mail, regular mail and phone ) numerous times regarding this and no action has been taken. 
Ive contacted Experian ( XX/XX/XXXX ) by phone and verified that these disputes are still open which was open in XXXX and 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 2022-03-05
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TN
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:
I received the copy of my credit report and found inaccurate information, there are late payments showing when I am not really late on this account.

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 2017-09-09
Company: Paypal Holdings, Inc
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service
Sub-product: Virtual currency
Issue: Other service problem

Complaint:
Hello, On the XXXX PayPal XXXX has permanently closed my account without any prior notice. On the same day I contacted PayPal to acquire any basic information about the situation and the agent told me they can not provide any information and that there is nothing I can do about it. Also I have received a written response from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX PayPal XXXX that reaffirms that they are suspending my account without reason or explanation. 
I have been a member of PayPal the since XXXX and using it for trading on XXXX. Until today I have XXXX cases opened by buyer against me in PayPal. I am a top-rated seller on XXXX with more than XXXX transactions, all validated by tracking number, more than XXXX positive feedback and XXXX negative. 
Many of my customers have contacted PayPal, on my behalf, to validate their satisfaction on my services. 
PayPal has violated its own terms of service, by closing my excellent performance selling account without any explanation. 
I need my PayPal reinstated, to continue my excellent trading activity.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-08-31
Company: PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES INC
State: NV
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Credit card debt
Issue: False statements or representation
Sub-issue: Attempted to collect wrong amount

Complaint:
In response to the complaint # XXXX, Portfolio Recovery is misleading me to believe they are the owner of this account and have the right to collect on this account. Portfolio Recovery is a debt collector and is regulated by the FDCPA, Portfolio Recovery is now trying to present itself as an " creditor '' since they claim they allegedly brought the debt. By definition ; " Creditor '' means any person who was owed a Debt which was not in default at the time it was obtained by such person. When Portfolio Recovery obtained this account it was in default according to Portfolio Recovery, so therefore Portfolio Recovery is no creditor and is violating the FDCPA by trying to mislead me to believe they are a creditor when in fact by definition Portfolio recovery is a debt collector. 
Portfolio Recovery has provided no proof that they have ownership and a legal right to collect on this account. They have not produced the original promissory note with my signature on it. I believe until proven otherwise since I never did business with them and never entered into any contract with them ; I have no obligation to this account and refuse any debt and any business with Portfolio Recovery. 
According to the UCC if Portfolio Recovery is not the holder in due course of the instrument than they can not enforce collection of the debt. According to the FDCPA it is very misleading to claim they have legal right to collect this debt without really having any legal right. Portfolio Recovery never produced any documents that prove this legal right and ownership of this account, such as the original contract/promissory note. The billing statement do not prove my obligation to pay any debt. The billing statements are also in the wrong name, so I'm unsure if this debt is truly mine. 
Portfolio Recovery is a debt collector trying to mislead me to believe they are a creditor which is another violation of the FDCPA and Portfolio Recovery is unlicensed in Nevada and should not be trying to collect any debt from residents within the state of Nevada. In Portfolio Recovery response to complaint XXXX, they never address the illegal activity of unlicensed debt collection. Portfolio Recovery is not licensed in Nevada and needs to cease collection on this account including credit reporting.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-04-20
Company: TRANSWORLD SYSTEMS INC
State: AL
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 joined  XXXX   XXXX  for a personal trainer, after receiving a personal trainer by the name of  XXXX . We setup payment dates which the money would be taken out on. One week prior to the first payment due, I reached out to  XXXX  to reschedule the first payment.  XXXX  was very understanding and she would let management know about the change.  XXXX  told  XXXX  another personal trainer and  XXXX  said he could change it but he never did.  XXXX  reason for not changing it was because he had personal family issues going on but that is not a good reason not to do your job plus that was unfair to me. So the {$250.00} was taken out of my account and that let me in a bind. The same day the money was taken out, I went up there to get it resolved but they were n't understanding or compliant at all. They said it is what it is and they can not do anything about it in a very rude manner. So I cancelled my membership and they still want me to pay for a gym I stopped attending the same day they refused my refund.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation