BEE-spoke-data/consumer-finance-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2016-10-01
Company: TRANSWORLD SYSTEMS INC
State: NY
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Medical
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not mine

Complaint:
Medical Billing XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NY XXXX To whom it may concern : This letter is to complain about XXXX bills I recently received from XXXX. I called XXXX on XXXX XXXX, 2016, to find out how to deal with a problem I 've had with these XXXX bills. 
The XXXX police handcuffed me and forced me to the hospital because I was XXXX. When I arrived at the hospital, they handcuffed me to a chair while some staff asked me some basic profile questions. The cops then proceeded to take me to the XXXX where I met the XXXX who finally XXXX. The XXXX took me into a plain office and just gave me a tissue and asked me a couple questions about my profile. After five minutes, I was told to wait outside while the cops casually planted themselves in chairs to relax thinking they would be there a long time. The XXXX said I was fine to go and the cops quite surprised, proceeded to handcuff me and make me wait upstairs while they went to the cafeteria to get food. At this point, I had not eaten all day and just thought how my friends and family were probably wondering where I was. I realized I was taken to the hospital so the officers can get food and relax while I just got a XXXX. Less than one hour was spent at the hospital where most of the time was spent with me waiting handcuffed or watching the cops get food. I spent only fifteen minutes or less to myself in a XXXX and answer a couple questions and I refuse to believe any of that qualifies for an emergency room bill for {$1600.00} and emergency visit for {$140.00}. It is completely absurd and outrageous considering neither was any emergency at all and all I was given was a XXXX. 
After I had been on hold for several minutes, a representative came on the line. I tried to explain my problem to her several times and she interrupted me to say she could not help me and to write a letter explaining my situation. Needless to say, I was quite frustrated. I do not want to spend any more time on this problem and I am including these XXXX bills to be cancelled. I will be informing my friends, family, lawyers, and if necessary, forwarding all this information to the executive staff of this company and NY XXXX XXXX XXXX about this matter. 
Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-11-13
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: NY
Product: Bank account or service
Sub-product: Checking account
Issue: Making/receiving payments, sending money

Complaint:
I went to Bank of America to make a bank transfer to XXXX it 1st goes to a XXXX bank, can not be done on lineThe bank associate did not listen to me and sent the banktransfer direct to XXXX, client called, said money is beingreturned, went back to the bank the associate said she wouldhave the transfer returned and sent another bank transfer, the associate forgot to have the 1st transfer returned so thethe client got XXXX bank transfers of $ XXXXI sent a email to the XXXX of Bank of America it has been7 weeks, and Bank of America says its my fault and want to our company to settle for half the money $ XXXXI never thought that Bank of America would act this wayto a client..they have refuse to take any blame and refuse to refund our money this started XX/XX/2015How I found out the associate forgot the have the transferas I call the bank transfer department and they told me the1st transfer was never stopped so on XXXX/XXXX/15 I called thebank, that is when the associate did the return of the 1sttransfer

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2021-01-06
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: OH
Product: Credit card or prepaid card
Sub-product: General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem when making payments
Sub-issue: Problem during payment process

Complaint:
On XXXX, 2018 my bill did not go through when it was on auto-bill. I reached out to the company and they said that they saw the payment try to come out of the bank but it was rejected. They never notified me of the rejection and gave me this late payment. I now can not get a mortgage because of this mark on my credit and the company will not help me with this unfair situation.

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 2015-06-18
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: OR
Product: Bank account or service
Sub-product: Savings account
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management

Complaint:
I opened a XXXX checking account ( XXXX ) in XX/XX/XXXX. It was linked to a XXXX Savings account ( XXXX ), in order to avoid fees on these accounts. In order to avoid the fees I had to make a recurring transfer of {$25.00} from checking to savings. This recurring transfer went on for several years. Over that period of time, I was told by XXXX different tellers on XXXX separate visits that I did not have to continue the recurring transfer, that it only needed to be set up that way initially. They said I could just discontinue the transfer at any time and no fees would result. So I discontinued the recurring transfer in XX/XX/XXXX. Since that savings account usually does not have much money in it ( I do most of my banking at another institution ), I paid little attention to this account. The other day, when logged into the Wells Fargo iPhone app, I noticed a negative balance in this account. Looking further, I found that the account had been emptied by {$5.00} monthly service fees since XX/XX/XXXX. I was shocked and dismayed. I went to the bank at once and spoke with banker XXXX XXXX, who politely listened to my complaint. She called a customer service representative named XXXX ( who reluctantly told me his last name was XXXX ), whom I spoke to on XXXX XXXX 's desk phone. After hearing my story, XXXX XXXX told me that although the tellers had given me erroneous information, which he said could perhaps be classified as " bad behavior, '' it did n't meet the criteria of " bank error '' and therefore there was nothing that he could or would do. He " reassured '' me that it was a pleasure to speak to me, and thanks for doing business with Wells Fargo. He hoped I would have a nice day. XXXX XXXX informed me that to avoid further fees, I should transfer {$300.00} to that account to keep a minimum balance, and also to transfer an additional {$4.00} to cover the negative balance and an additional {$5.00} to cover this month 's impending service fee. 
I do n't know if the tellers had given me incorrect advice to discontinue the recurring transfer inadvertently, or if they did it specifically to generate fees. It does n't really matter at this point. The fees will total {$70.00}. 
Regardless, this is the sort of predatory activity that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was designed to combat. As a mere customer, there is little that I can say myself that Wells Fargo will listen to. I know their behavior is wrong, they know it, and now you know it. 
Please help make it right.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-02-08
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: NY
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Credit card
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt was paid

Complaint:
I have been contacted by XXXX firms that claim I owe XXXX ( formerly GE Capital ) {$1700.00} for a Sleepy 's purchase in XXXX XXXX. I had paid off other GE loans ( medical and other ) so when I was offered an account settlement I was most willing to pay the a lesser amount in XXXX installments of {$350.00}. As agreed I did so and I do have the letter and subsequent payment documents. I was later contacted by a credit firm in XXXX, NY, XXXX, and explained the situation -- I had a solid explanation about the resolution. XXXX XXXX I was served by XXXX, XXXX XXXX and XXXX. I explained the matter to their representative, XXXX XXXX asked me to fax the documents discussed to a " XXXX ''. I have the number and contact names. I wrote a followup on the cover to XXXX XXXX. I asked for a letter of confirmation. I did n't receive XXXX, but was n't surprised. Not until this week did I hear from the XXXX firm. The paper work, a cover letter and an old letter " from GE '' were sent. It 's dated, insufficient work. A great problem for people is the insufficient, groundless information that causes firms like XXXX to join in without full knowledge of the matter. A firm like XXXX is just permitted to contact and harrass consumers without the proper paperwork. I remember seeing the issue on the XXXX XXXX. ... Something needs to be done. I 'd appreciate your assistance. I can easily provide documents. Thank you for your vigilance. XXXX XXXX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-07-17
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: CA
Product: Credit card
Issue: Advertising and marketing

Complaint:
I applied for a Walmart Credit Card through Synchrony Bank on XXXX/XXXX/16. I was approved for {$800.00} and was told my card woul arrive in 7 - 10 days and that if I wanted to make a purchase that I could do so as I was being given a temporary card and that that card would be valid for 7 days. I had no access to the numbers, however I assumed ( wrongly ) that the information would transfer to my Walmart account and I could make a purchase. Also I was being offered a 10 % credit for a purchase up to {$250.00} if made that day. 
The information never showed up. I tried everything but all the numbers for Walmart customer service were closed for the day, and Synchrony has no customer service available on Weekends. So I called Walmart over 7 times on XXXX/XXXX/16 to try and resolve the issue. the supposed credit card division would not apply the temporary card info to my account or even try to resolve the problem. There response was I would have to wait to receive the card. after much yelling and swearing I cancelled the card and am in the process of cancelling my account with Walmart. 
After this I went online to read reviews and what a disaster Synchrony is to it 's customers, I would say 85 % of the complaints are from people who had bigger problems than mine that cost them money, time, and serious mental anguish. In cancelling my card I have a feeling I will never be able to try and open another card at Walmart. It is like you are blacklisted from ever opening an account. EVER. 
If I new that there wsa some legal recourse I would do that, hoever since I lost no money or credit of any type this would not be a winning case. But maybe the CFPB can request all the phone records for the XXXX of XXXX and find out if they are violating the law, and then nai lthem to the wall. I really wanted that card.

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 monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2015-10-20
Company: BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE
State: PA
Product: Credit card
Issue: Customer service / Customer relations

Complaint:
I filed an complaint with Barclays bank of Delaware on XXXX, I advised Barclays that, Title XXXX XXXX. XXXX, " Responsibilities of furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies, '' mandates the reporting of only accurate, verifiable information. Put another way, the FCRA requires that all items on my credit report must be verifiable, accurate and complete. In this regard, I hereby requested a copy of the original contract, signed by me, that began this alleged debt. This copy must contain my authentic signature, and must be mailed to the address provided below. 
As I am sure Barclays are aware, if the documentation requested above is not available, the disputed item must be removed from my credit report, otherwise Barclays company will be in violation of the FCRA. 

Unless the original, signed contract is provided to me within 10 days of your receipt of this letter, I will be forced to assume that Barclays are intent on failing to comply with the law. In this case, the item must be removed from my credit report. If Barclays fail to respond in writing, signed by hand, in a timely manner, I will assume that Barclays are in error and this matter will be challenged. As Baclays further know, this notice has the same effect as a dispute of the accuracy of the alleged debt and Barclays claims. This notice is an attempt to collect evidence of your noncompliance in case further action is required. It is not a statement, election or waiver of status. 
If you fail to comply within 15 days from the dispute dated XXXX, I will file a complaint with the CFPB, XXXX. 
As of today XXXX, Barclays have not provided the contract with my authentic signature that begun this alleged debt. The allotted time for dispute pursuant to the FCRA has expired and the tradeline is currently reporting on the CRAConsent to publish the description of what happened? Consent providedIssue Customer service / Customer relations

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-03-13
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: NE
Product: Credit card
Issue: Credit line increase/decrease

Complaint:
Synchrony Bank maliciously reduced the credit limit on my TJMaxx credit card in XXXX from {$1800.00} to the balance owed, {$1100.00}. Synchrony sent me a letter claiming they did this because they pulled my credit report and decided that they needed to reduce my limit. 

I have always paid Synchrony/TJMaxx on time, so there is no reason for them to 1 ) lower my credit score by cavalierly pulling my credit report. And 2 ) by then lowering my credit limit to EQUAL the outstanding balance, they 've further piled on the damage that they initially caused to my credit score -- by even pulling my credit report to begin with. I contacted them and requested that my credit limit be restored to at least its original amount of {$1800.00}. On XXXX XXXX, Synchrony sent me a letter denying my request for a string of vapid reasons. 

Synchrony 's actions are just more of a bank getting away with XXXX chance to ever get out from under a hefty credit card and interest cost debt. Please let Synchrony know that they need to stop this hateful and greedy beating up of us little guys.

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 2016-12-21
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: IN
Product: Credit card
Issue: Other

Complaint:
I bought kitchen backsplash tile from Lowes on XXXX/XXXX/2016 and had it installed on XXXX/XXXX/2016 by a subcontracting company called XXXX XXXX. The job was botched and confirmed by XXXX XXXX. The company offered to fix the job but I wanted a full refund. I 've been following the formal complaint procedures for 2 months and still do n't have a refund of {$1800.00} against my Lowes credit card.

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 2017-03-08
Company: ERC
State: MN
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:
a company ENHANCED RECOVERY CO L is reporting a Balance {$1900.00} I have NO CONTRACT with this company and or services

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed
Consumer complaint received 2015-11-15
Company: PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC.
State: FL
Product: Mortgage
Sub-product: FHA mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account

Complaint:
PennyMac, my mortgagee drafted a payment from my bank account {$560.00} in excess of the scheduled payment. They sent me a refund check for that amount with no explanation of how it happened, and certainly without interest for " borrowing '' my money without my permission for the duration.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2017-02-15
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: CO
Product: Credit card
Issue: Closing/Cancelling account

Complaint:
I received a automated call from the Lowe 's card fraud department. I called because the automated system was vary confusing in what it was asking me to confirm. At this point i was a little frustrated and upset because it effects the delivery I thought was already set-up for the fridge I ordered. The person who came on the phone she told me that they needed to verify it was me and told me that the card would now work. at this point i was irritated already with this agent. I was concerned with what was happening with my order the rep was not help, she kept telling me information that contradicted each other. she told me i would have to go replace the order and then said i do n't she couldnt actually give me a real answer to my question which made me more upset. i asked if this is going to be an issue who do i talk to about canceling my card. She said that that would be her but i cant cancel my card unless i pay my balance. This really made me upset because the agent rather then helping me would rather cancel my account. I asked her what my balance was and she said oh you do n't owe money its zero. I said ding ding ding correct then the phone disconnected. when i called back they told me my account had be closed. I feel that the rep closed the account unauthorized because i wanted to have her correct the problem and mentioned on the call that if we cant get this fixed that i am going to close the card and would never reopen it if i do decided to close it. Additionally i was refused a supervisor when i got a supervisor they could n't hep but did mention that i had been hung up on and that the reps should not have done that. i have let 3 days pass and still have had no manager call back regarding the unauthorized closing of the account and the issue of pulling the call and responding to my concerns.

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 2021-01-06
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: Information belongs to someone else

Complaint:
It has come to my attention that i have been a victim of Identity Theft for a few years now. ( Collection Agency ) placed a collection on my credit report that was from Fraudulent Activity. I have contacted ( Collection Agency ) and ( Original Creditor ) and explained to them which I was transferred several times, i felt disrespected by the customer service representative after explaining to them the situation that they have the wrong person. This company is very unprofessional! I also sent them a copy of the police report. I will also file with the CFPB and FTC! This is very inconvenient on my part!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-04-02
Company: Caliber Home Loans, Inc.
State: CA
Product: Mortgage
Sub-product: Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account

Complaint:
On XX/XX/XXXX XXXX assisted me to pay {$1100.00} mortgage to CALIBER HOME LOANS due to my financial hardship. 
On XX/XX/XXXX, since I did not know when " XXXX '' can pay my mortgage on my behalf in XX/XX/XXXX back then, to avoid penalty, I also paid {$1100.00}. 
Because of this incident, I ended up pay XXXX mortgage payments for the XX/XX/XXXX, so I called and spoke to a customer service rep. at CALIBER HOME LOANS around XX/XX/XXXX and asked her to apply my XX/XX/XXXX payment of {$1100.00} the full amount as principal to my loan account without charge me any of interests, as it was my extra payment for the year XX/XX/XXXX. She agreed, and she told me that our conversation was recorded, and said that she took care of it already. I asked for a confirmation, she said no need to have confirmation, I should see it on my FOMR XXXX of the year XX/XX/XXXX. 
However, when I received FORM XXXX for the year XX/XX/XXXX, I found out that Caliber Home Loans did not apply my XX/XX/XXXX extra payment to principal ; but to charge interests against it as well. Thus, I called on XX/XX/XXXX to verify with a customer Rep. her name is XXXX. She was very rude, and told me that Caliber Home Loans would never re-adjust my loan nor to refund me the wrong charges of the interests on my XX/XX/XXXX extra payment of XX/XX/XXXX. I asked to speak to her manager, she hand up on me. Then when I called back, the phone just keep on routing to others, I was unable to reach to their manager for this matter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-02-20
Company: ENOVA INTERNATIONAL, INC.
State: VA
Product: Payday loan
Issue: Charged fees or interest I didn't expect

Complaint:
fees and payments were different than what they are deducting from my bank account ; additionally i have learned they are n't licensed or authorized to do business in VA ; also no instructions for stopping ACH transactions on statement ; terms and conditions or website.

Company public response: Company disputes the facts presented in the complaint
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-01-19
Company: NVR INC.
State: PA
Product: Mortgage
Sub-product: Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Application, originator, mortgage broker

Complaint:
NVR mortgage gives free kitchen upgrades to all purchasers of XXXX or XXXX homes that agree to use NVR mortgage and the NVR closing company. the rates and costs are not as good as a mortgage lender but the free stuff is clearly steering under your codes. 

they should be stopped from doing this NVR XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX va XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation