BEE-spoke-data/consumer-finance-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2016-01-07
Company: ERC
State: AZ
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 purchased a XXXX from XXXX close to 2 years ago. I was told by the sales clerk that the one I picked out for XXXX dollars was not a good XXXX, so she directed me to a more expensive one that was over XXXX dollars for the device and XXXX a month. It is a device that allows you to have wifi service through XXXX without having XXXX in the home you are in. She told me that XXXX of the XXXX dollar one would be refunded after 60 days of having it. So I bought it. I also, of course, had to sign a XXXX yr contract for it. When I took it to where I work since there was not internet service there, it had continual horrible service. I called 3 times over a two week period to speak to customer service and they said there was nothing they could do and that I could not bring it back. They also said that if I tried to get out of my contract there would be a fee for it. They also said there was no rebate on that device, and that the sales person lied to me, but even if there had been there still would n't be no rebate if I cancelled the service for the XXXX. I was told that the charge would be XXXX dollars. My dispute was that if I kept paying on a product that did n't work for the next three months ... that would be more than my rebate that I still had n't seen as promised. I got nothing but a continual lies from them. XXXX customer service was so rude that I just told them I needed to hang up. I could n't take it anymore. I still had my XXXX phone service but disconnected my XXXXI and then I paid my cell phone along with my early disconnect XXXX fee. I tried a few more times to try to get the charge taken off since it never worked in the first place and I should n't have to pay on something I ca n't use AND that I should n't have to pay just to get back a rebate that some sales person said I was entitled to and then another said that I was n't. All of this just drove me crazy so I gave up. I paid my phone bills and then just dropped XXXX since I had been with them for so long that I no longer had the initial contract with them. It is now and has been for a long time on my credit report under XXXX different companies and is bringing down my score. It is upsetting and I do n't know what to do anymore.

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 2015-12-02
Company: ERC
State: AZ
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: False statements or representation
Sub-issue: Attempted to collect wrong amount

Complaint:
This is compliant in regards to debt collection for a balance from a XXXX XXXX. The XXXX agreement was processed on XXXX service charges Everything Data {$19.00} Premium Data {$10.00}. Total estimated monthly service charge $ XXXX have attached the contract. 
From XX/XX/XXXX until termination of the contract XX/XX/XXXX I was charge the {$10.00} Premium Data Fee over and above my monthly service charge. Please see attached sample of XXXX of the monthly billingFrom XX/XX/XXXX until termination of the contract XX/XX/XXXX I was charge {$99.00} a month for the monthly service charge. Please see attached sample of XXXX of the monthly billings. 
I was also charge late fees over the course of the billing period, please take note that when a consumer signs up for a certain amount ever month and you bill {$80.00} dollars above that every month the consumer may find it difficult to pay that bill. 
Also I would like a refund for the early cancelation of contract because the contract was never establish or maintain at the rate agreed upon.

Company public response: Company believes complaint caused principally by actions of third party outside the control or direction of the company
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2022-05-28
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: LA
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:
I have called XXXX several times over the last 5 years about a 90-day late payment that has been reported to all three credit bureaus. I have advised all agents Ive spoken to that the negative mark should have not been added to my account. I had faxed the necessary forms to XXXX back in early 2017 and learned upon seeing the negative marks on my credit report that the company couldnt locate the form. 
I do not feel like I should have to continuously suffer from an error that wasnt caused on my end. The negative marks have stopped me from being able to purchase a home and obtain other lines of credit.

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 2016-06-27
Company: CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
State: MA
Product: Mortgage
Sub-product: Home equity loan or line of credit
Issue: Settlement process and costs

Complaint:
I am letting you know that another event has happened in case XXXX in the case of XXXX and citizens bank as XXXX XXXX graciously explained in his very poignant letter i did agree to close the account for the sum of the outstanding balance but no one not even my XXXX with whom i was counseled i, n order to get the equity loan, told me that i would have to forfeit the whole thing upon refinanxcing When i did close ti was not with an attorney but a bank manager and he did not disclose that if i closed it i would be charge a prepayment penalty of XXXX i have left XXXX XXXX, office of the chairman at XXXX XXXX but he did not respond I left another message on XXXX/XXXX/2016 but his maibox was full in summation, i would like citizens to send me a check of XXXX plus interest

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-06-22
Company: Specialized Loan Servicing Holdings LLC
State: OH
Product: Mortgage
Sub-product: Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account

Complaint:
On 2 occasions in the last 12 months, my mortgage company has taken my entire loan payment, including the amount over the requested payment, and applied nearly 100 % to interest. My payment is {$480.00} and has been for the last 10 years. All other payments have been applied correctly. 
The first was on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX, my payment was dispersed as shown below : Total paid : {$500.00} Interest : {$490.00} Principal : {$3.00} - This math does n't even work On XXXX/XXXX/XXXX, My payment was dispersed as shown below Paid : {$500.00} Interest : {$480.00} Principal : {$11.00} I contacted the lender, Specialized Loan Services, and they stated that my loan was simple interest and they would not correct the issue. I then reread my original loan contract and confirmed that my loan is a fixed rate. At this time, I also discovered that my loan was written as a 30 due in 15 which was never explained to me. I have faxed and emailed the mortgage company and they have not yet responded nor fixed the error - it has been 7 days.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed
Consumer complaint received 2016-08-09
Company: Specialized Loan Servicing Holdings LLC
State: IL
Product: Mortgage
Sub-product: Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Application, originator, mortgage broker

Complaint:
I am shocked that XXXX XXXX XXXX has refused to review my complete modification packet despite being told to submit a new packet while my appeal is being reviewed. Apparently, they are using my active sale date for XXXX XXXX against me even though they were aware of my sale date since I constantly voiced my fear of losing my home. However, I provided all documents needed for a modification review but XXXX does not want to move forward and review my loan. I have an appeal letter currently under review with XXXX and was promised to have a rush review due to having the active sale date. But again, XXXX is using it against me that I did not submit my modification packet before the 37 days but how can I summit a packet when my appeal is under review? Clearly, I am being set up for failure to ensure I lose my home. When I submitted my appeal I was told the sale date would be canceled if a decision was not reached or if it was I would still be able to resubmit. They lied and the appeal assures they will not move forward with a foreclosure should one be pending. Moreover, I was advice by agent XXXX ID # XXXX that in order to have my sale date put on hold or suspended I needed to submit a complete packet. Obviously, I because suspicious because the appeal states after the outcome I would have 30 days to re-apply but yet she requested I immediately submit a packet since the decision for appeal was pending. Now, because I submitted the packet they are using it against me despite having my appeal under review. This is grossly unjust and they need to stop doing this to struggling home \owners such as myself. I am in shocked and absolutely angry with the way they set me up to fail. I am in tears because as a single mother you can only imagine the XXXX I am experience at being left homeless.I have and continue to do everything XXXX has requested of me. The modifications offered in the past where not affordable and was told they would be reviewing me for the HAMP Tier 2 and not to worry. I am reaching out to you as my last desperate attempt to help me. They need to stop my foreclosure date as told and considered for the HAMP Tier 2. Please I hope you help me and I do not lose my home. Thank you so much for listening and helping me with this.

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 2016-10-17
Company: Specialized Loan Servicing Holdings LLC
State: CA
Product: Mortgage
Sub-product: Other mortgage
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure

Complaint:
I applied for a loan modification in 2014 with SLS ( Specialized Loan Servicing LLC ) after mortgage loan was transferred from XXXX Mortgage to XXXX XXXX XXXX. I diligently providing all documents requested by them ( SLS ), at least two dozen times by fax, USPS and XXXX, in an effort to have the modification approved. Each time documentation packages were submitted, a call by a SLS representative would state 1 or 2 items ( documents were missing ) I was advised early on in the process that I qualified for the loan modification and the eligibility to qualify for foreclosure prevention was a shoe in, to include an option for the Home Affordable Modification Programs ( HAMP ). The result from SLS home modification and mortgage assistance failed resulting in foreclosure. In the multiple repeated phone calls to SLS they have not had the same individual answer the phone and I keep getting different stories from whatever representative I speak with. This company has been impossible to deal with and is going to cause me to lose the property that I was seeking the modification for due to their inordinate delay and complete inability to respond to this request in a reasonable manner. I have recently, attempted to contact the company requesting an offical letter stating my foreclosure was redeemed and my property was sold. This required by my present employer.

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 2015-10-03
Company: Monterey Financial Services LLC
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:
ABOUT 10 YEARS AGO, I contacted a camp ground membership and asked how to end my membership ; I followed their instructions and was told that my membership was terminated. I did n't expect any problems and accepted their word for it. 

About 5 years later, this collection company started calling me numerous times a day, every day. I told them I do not owe this debt. They have persisted for a number of years. 

Recently, NEARLY 10 YEARS LATER ( AFTER STATUE OF LIMITATIONS HAVE EXPIRED ) they had it put on my credit report ( in 2015 ). 

It is not a legitimate debt! 
The statute of limitations expired years ago! 
And it was illegal for them to attach it to my credit!

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-11-22
Company: Navient Solutions, LLC.
State: NJ
Product: Student loan
Sub-product: Non-federal student loan
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer
Sub-issue: Trouble with how payments are handled

Complaint:
I have XXXX separate outstanding XXXX student loans that I had taken out with XXXX XXXX between XXXX and XXXX. Since XXXX, these loans have been transferred to XXXX sister company, " Navient ''. XXXX of these XXXX loans are considered private loans at 7.0 % APR, and the XXXX is a federal loan at 3.75 % APR. I 've called Navient because the arrangement for minimum payment distribution considerably favors the 3.75 % loan which is clearly not the most favorable when it comes to paying these loans off with minimal interest paid. They have told me they ca n't do anything about. Here 's an example : my current minmum payment due is {$180.00} ( average : {$62.00} ) between the XXXX loans @ 7 %, and {$100.00} for the XXXX loan@3.75 %. 

These loans were taken out in XXXX XXXX ( Federal@3.75 % ), XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, and XXXX XXXX ( XXXX Private@7.0 % ) for XXXX toward a XXXX at XXXX in XXXX, NJ.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-02-13
Company: Specialized Loan Servicing Holdings LLC
State: CA
Product: Mortgage
Sub-product: Home equity loan or line of credit
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure

Complaint:
In XXXX I purchased a home in XXXX, CA. I took out a 30 year interest only loan. In addition, I was told I needed to take out a adjustable HELOC for my downpayment. XXXX year later the housing market collapsed. My wife and I had extreme financial hardships. I am XXXX XXXX with XXXX, and my wife had lost her job. We spent years applying for home loan modifications that never seem to get anywhere. In the mean time we stopped paying the HELOC because the payment became to high and our home was very underwater. I was forced to file chapter XXXX bankruptcy as XXXX XXXX XXXX raised my payment while granting me a terrible loan modification. The terms were awful. My wife and I could not afford to relocate as I was no longer working. It was not until I found this website that I finally made a complaint about what I had been through with XXXX XXXX XXXX. With the help of your organization we were finally offered an affordable loan modification. We have been paying our loan mod since aprox - XX/XX/XXXX/XX/XX/XXXX. 

I am writing you because I received a letter from XXXX XXXX about some loan I may or may not have with them. The HELOC loan was originally with XXXX XXXX XXXX but we stopped payments back in XX/XX/XXXX or XX/XX/XXXX because the house was upside down. and XXXX XXXX XXXX sold it so many times we could not keep track of it. I currently do not have any financial information on this debt. The last letter I have regarding a HELOC is from XXXX XXXX XXXX saying it was being sold to SLS Lending dated XXXX. Even then, XXXX XXXX did not have the amount of the debt nor any history of payments, etc. This letter was dated way back XXXX/XXXX/XXXX. That is a long time ago and I have no way of knowing what my payment history was, fees incurred, who has the original title, transfer or sale dates of the loan., etc. So I have not heard anything about this since XX/XX/XXXX. Today, XXXX/XXXX/XXXX I received a letter from SLS. Something about RESPA and QRW and possible enforcement of the lien. But there is no other information on there. I thought HELOCs did not have RESPA rights to information so I do not understand what this letter is for. I can not afford to make anymore payments as I am XXXX and my wife can only work part time. That is why I received a loan modification for my home on a financial hardship term. I do not have the means or resources to leave my home based on a HELOC that may or may not be valid. We still owe a very large amount of this debt vs. the worth of the home. I will be forced to file Chapter XXXX for protection.

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 2016-12-22
Company: Navient Solutions, LLC.
State: AE
Product: Student loan
Sub-product: Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer
Sub-issue: Don't agree with fees charged

Complaint:
My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, I have consolidated loans through NAVIENT, account # XXXX. I am a XXXX serving since XX/XX/XXXX. Currently, I am overseas, address XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX. During the course of my military service, I XXXX, to wit : XXXX. I 've already serviced the debt of XXXX Stafford Loans ( unsubsidized/subsidized ) and XXXX private law loan. I am presently indebted to make payment on XXXX consolidated loans for a total of {$36000.00} in principle@3.5 %. Since I served in XXXX, my federal student loans would have qualified for a 0 percent interest rate during XXXX, as they occurred after XX/XX/XXXX. My understanding is this benefit can be applied retroactively, and so, I would like to be relieved the value of any monies accumulated through interest erroneously applied to the outstanding loan ( s ) through an appropriate adjustment. Additionally, I request an accounting for any of the referenced retired loans/serviced student loan debt. Specifically, I ask that these past obligations be examined to determine whether a recoupment action is appropriate for overcharging any interest applied to principle that was charged for the referenced periods. Should monies be owed, these amounts should be returned to the barrower in full. Lastly, it has been extraordinarily difficult reaching customer service via telephone while overseas. Automated services frustrate efforts at communication because program seemingly incapable of processing complex speech-based inquiries ( also necessitates paying international service charge rate ; inefficiency creates more expenses for Servicemember barrowers attempting to resolve matters ). Next, I 'm seeking clarity on whether my outstanding student loan debt qualifies under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness ( PSLF ). I have served on XXXX for more than 10 years, and previously a customer service representative suggested my loans would not when raising the concern.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-02-25
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: CA
Product: Credit card
Issue: Identity theft / Fraud / Embezzlement

Complaint:
On XXXX XXXX we checked out of XXXX XXXX resort in XXXX, XXXX. We had a bill totaling XXXX. We paid a deposit prior to arrive of XXXX bringing out total owed to XXXX. Upon arrive we sat and spoke with a concierge and gave her a card to hold for incidentals ( Capitol One master card ) with the understanding our outstanding balance would be XXXX, and any additional rentals or food charges should they incur. At the end of our stay we checked out and paid and authorized {$700.00} on the master card and an additional {$1300.00} on a via card. Lastly we had rentals for snorkling gear we added in for payment ( total {$29.00} ) on the same master card. Upon departing around XXXX we were unable to receive a receipt from the hotel to sign and confirm all purchases because they could not complete the charges as explained without a manager to explain them. We asked for a receipt to be sent to us electronically and we would be on the XXXX of XXXX for an additional 5 hours should there be any further questions with charges. Upon departure the XXXX XXXX resort charged the master card an additional {$700.00}. There was no authorization for this charge to be run on the master card - as the limit for the card is {$750.00}. If there was a remaining {$700.00} balance, which we were not informed of in writing upon arrival with all other noted charges, the charge would have been paid with a debit or credit card having sufficient funds. The charge was disputer with Capitol One immediately and followup from XXXX XXXX stated they did charge the master card for {$700.00} - twice. This was unauthorized by the sole card holder. I would not and did not authorize a charge that is double my credit card maximum allowance. I have great concerns over the fraudulence on charges for {$700.00} on XXXX XXXX with NO AUTHORIZATION. Should the XXXX XXXX resort have any additional charges totally {$700.00} they feel are outstanding we would be happy to pay them on a card with sufficient funds. In the mean time our Capitol One master card has been charged 2 times for an unauthorized amount of {$700.00}. I have contacted the resort and Capitol One regarding this matter- both have been unable to explain who authorized the second charge of {$700.00}. I do not understand why Capitol One would allow for a charge to be run for {$700.00} ( or double ) my max credit limit.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-02-07
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: MD
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Credit card
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not mine

Complaint:
I have disputed this account with the agency. They keep sending me collection accounts, I requested proof I signed this they only sent me statements,. I requested more and more information but seem like they do n't care only to collect. I request for them remove this off 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-11-07
Company: Credit Card Receivables Fund Incorporated
State: CO
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Credit card
Issue: Communication tactics
Sub-issue: Threatened to take legal action

Complaint:
I have XXXX different men show up at my residence harassing me after business hours. The nights of XXXX/XXXX/2015 and XXXX/XXXX/2015. They have both attempted to " serve '' me with fake court documents that were not sealed or delivered properly.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation