BEE-spoke-data/consumer-finance-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2016-08-29
Company: PHH Mortgage Services Corporation
State: MD
Product: Mortgage
Sub-product: Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account

Complaint:
We are receiving XXXX mortgage statements each month from PHH Mortgage ( Mortgage Service Center ) since the company assumed our home mortgage XXXX XXXX. I called the company XXXX XXXX and was told that they send a monthly notification statement and also generate a statement when they receive a payment. This creates confusion and a potential duplicate payment to be made if XXXX does not pay close attention to the Payment Due Date which are the same date. The statements are identical forms with XXXX showing transaction activity of the last P & I/Escrow payment and the second statement showing no transaction activity. The only significance of the second notice is to identify next payment due date already identified on the previous statement. XXXX statements have same Payment Due Date. I 've paid multiple mortgage companies over the past 30 years and this is the first company that has issued XXXX statements per monthly cycle. Upon speaking to the PHH Mortgage customer service representative they stated that federal law requires them to send a statement when a payment is made. Unless I 'm missing something, the ''Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act '' XXXX XXXX XXXX only requires the creditor to notify the mortgagor of the following below. There is no requirement to send a notice upon receipt of payment. A single statement to include last P & I/escrow payment should suffice as sufficient notice. 

SEC. XXXX. DISCLOSURES REQUIRED IN MONTHLY STATEMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOANS. 
Section XXXX of the Truth in Lending Act XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection : '' ( f ) PERIODIC STATEMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOANS. -- '' ( XXXX ) IN GENERAL. -- The creditor, assignee, or servicer with respect to any residential mortgage loan shall transmit to the obligor, for each billing cycle, a statement setting forth each of the following items, to the extent applicable, in a conspicuous and prominent manner : '' ( A ) The amount of the principal obligation under the mortgage. 
'' ( B ) The current interest rate in effect for the loan. 
'' ( C ) The date on which the interest rate may next reset or adjust. 
'' ( D ) The amount of any prepayment fee to be charged, if any. 
'' ( E ) A description of any late payment fees. 
'' ( F ) A telephone number and electronic mail address that may be used by the obligor to obtain information regarding the mortgage.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2019-05-10
Company: BMW Financial Services NA, LLC
State: MO
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 recently conducted a review of my credit report, and I noticed that your agency showed one ( 1 ) credit inquiry that I find to be problematic. 
The inquiry in question was apparently made by you on XX/XX/XXXX and I have no recollection of doing any business with BMW.

I contacted BMW, and asked them to take action to get this inquiry removed from their records and to erase any record of the inquiry with all credit reporting agencies. They assured me they would comply with my request and take whatever steps necessary to resolve the issue, but I wanted to contact you as well, just to make sure this gets done. 
Please investigate this inquiry at your earliest possible convenience, as I am going to be applying for a home mortgage in the near future. I would very much like to ensure my credit score is showing an accurate depiction of my creditworthiness. 
Please update me with a full report on your findings within the next two weeks. I look forward to having this situation rectified as soon as possible. 
Thanks for your prompt attention to this matter,

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-04-17
Company: EXPERT GLOBAL SOLUTIONS, INC.
State: SC
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: I do not know
Issue: Communication tactics
Sub-issue: Threatened to take legal action

Complaint:
EGS Collections, used data mining to find relatives and in laws, and called them, and informed them that I had a civil action against me for bad debts, ( all False ). After I communicated to them ( EGS ) That I had an Attorney, to discontinue calls they continue to call my employer, my wifes employer and her family giving them false information.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-12-05
Company: Williams, Alexander & Associates, Inc
State: NJ
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:
I signed a gym contract with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX for a year of gym membership which ended on XXXX XXXX, XXXX. The gym membership according to the contract can not be renewed without me going in person to the gym to renew it, sign another annual contract and being issued a new membership number. According to the contract, the annual membership can only be renewed on a month to month basis if I was paying monthly dues at the time of annual contract expiration. Since my bank re issued a new debit card with new chip my payment for 2 months did not go through. I was not paying monthly dues after XXXX XXXX. I have an outstanding amount of XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX to be paid to the XXXX XXXX XXXX of {$160.00} in total. 

The gym sold my info to a debt collection agency called Williams , Alexander & Associates XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX NJ - XXXX with a debt collection against me of {$740.00} on XXXX XXXX XXXX. I sent a certified post through USPS to dispute the amount but the letter has been returned to me. No one received it. The agency sent me a second letter on XXXX XXXX XXXX with a second debt of {$870.00}. 

When I called them on XXXX XXXX XXXX, I was informed that I need to pay $ XXXX {$870.00} now. My original debt of {$160.00} outstanding with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX has been misrepresented. The debt collection agency - Williams , Alexander & Associates has reported derogatory bad credit on my credit score which came down from an average of XXXX ( for over a year ) to XXXX despite my disputing the amount.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-03-09
Company: CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION
State: NY
Product: Consumer Loan
Sub-product: Vehicle loan
Issue: Shopping for a loan or lease

Complaint:
In XX/XX/XXXX I purchased a XXXX with over XXXX miles on it from XXXX, a used car dealership located on XXXX in XXXX, NY. It had a high monthly payment, but I needed a car to get to and from a part time XXXX position and was credit was not great so I signed. The beginning of the XXXX month the called stopped on an expressway ... if I did not pull over quickly, I would have been in a horrible accident. 
It was towed by this XXXX and I was told it needed a belt and alternator. They fixed it with no charge to me. Next, I am informed that XXXX went our of business and that XXXX ( located on XXXX, in XXXX., NY was now taking over for them. Now they told me I needed an oil change, some filter, etc and I paid {$160.00} for this since these items were not under warranty.This same thing happened again twice at about 4 months ; car was towed again to the XXXX since they took over for the defunct XXXX. I know it was electrical, but XXXX would not admit to it. Whatever they did to my car and would not admit, the car was OK ... no more stopping and shutting off. By XX/XX/XXXX I needed a new battery and paid over {$200.00} for it. This XXXX has ( 3 ) batteries, 1-in front ; l in the rear ( trunk ) and one running along the undercarriage which I was never informed about. Next by our first storm, I needed tires, all four for this car. By this time, I had this vehicle for about 7 months. 

If I keep this car ( on a 5 year payment plan for $ XXXX ), I would be paying at the end of 5 years, {$16.00}, XXXX for a car which I found out is only worth at max. is {$3300.00} On XX/XX/XXXX, this vehicle was rear ended by a snow plow ... the driver had no insurance for Business Use! Credit Acceptance wanted it fixed by who ever. I will have to take this truck and driver to court.

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 2022-05-25
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: AL
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:
In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX XXXX, has violated my rights. 

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

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-04-02
Company: JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
State: VA
Product: Mortgage
Sub-product: FHA mortgage
Issue: Settlement process and costs

Complaint:
In XXXX of 2014 my real estate agent ( XXXX ) submitted a contract on my behalf for a short sale home owned by Chase Banking. After 6 months of continuous waiting and no status updates ( approx. XXXX XXXX, 2015 ) Chase finally acknowledged the contract and countered the original offer - we agreed. Finally, ( we thought XXXX things were on its way to being finalized. From there, the inspection was done- serious issues were addressed and being handled. That, in itself, took a little more time than we cognized and was eventually rectified. Next, the appraisal was done- it came back fine- with minor improvements to be done. After roughly 1 1/2 months of negotiating, my bank could now get my financing finalized ( I was preapproved for a {$7500.00} downpayment and closing cost grant ). I was also receiving an FHA loan and my paperwork could not be fully processed until all the repairs were improvised and/or rectified. While waiting to hear back from the grant approval team, we received an email from the seller 's agent ( approx. XXXX XXXX ) stating " Chase has officially denied the contract '' with no warning, extension or any explanation. My banker, the seller 's agent and my real estate agent were completely and utterly in shock by this unforseen action. The seller 's agent along with my banker sent a slew of emails with evidenced data regarding my full approval -but we never heard anything from them. This was a spontaneous act that hindered, interferred and just simply hurt my families progress and well- being, with no " JUSTIFICATION ''. I have XXXX young children and I had already put in my 30 day notice to move out of my townhome. I had an inspection ( {$380.00} ) and appraisal ( {$470.00} ) done on the property prior to this happening. I was genuinely interested in the home and did everything that was in my power to get things done in a timely manner. However, they had my team waiting for 6 months before they even touched my contract but they could n't wait a few weeks for my official process to be completed. If anything, they could have explained their rational behind their actions. I could not have just exited the contract without reasoning in the middle of it. The bottom line is ; I felt like I was bullied and mistreated unfairly because I was purchasing a home that was priced below market value and I was an assumed indigent. I 've called and spoken to XXXX XXXX at Chase Executive office. After playing phone tag for several days, she ambiguously explained to me that ; she could not give me any information regarding the account because I was not the primary account holder- which I understood. Which, she knew that I did not have an account with them, I explained that to her in my at length email that she received. The bottom line is ; the whole entire ordeal was bias and unethical and I felt discriminated against.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-05-25
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NV
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:
XXXX XXXX XXXX Amount {$750.00} Date opened XX/XX/2020 In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX has violated my rights. 

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

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-05-25
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: LA
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:
Im submitting a complaint to you today to inform you I was the victim of identity theft. I researched on how to remove the fraudulent accounts in my report and found that I need to visit FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION or https : //www.ftc.gov to file a report and Per FCRA section 605b Credit Reporting Agencies are required to remove any accounts listed on an ID theft report. Please find the ATTACHED documents to assist in the blocking of the erroneous information which is being posted to my report. 

Here is the list of accounts which do not belong to me or were opened without my permission. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$230.00XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$2100.00} XXXX XXXXXXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balance : {$7900.00} XXXX XXXX Balance : {$1000.00} According to FCRA Section 605B ( a ) the CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES shall block any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt.

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 2016-08-11
Company: The Receivable Management Services LLC
State: CT
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:
Collection agency R.M.S. claims to represent XXXX. I have no record of any previous notification from XXXX that I owe them anything. I contacted XXXX twice and they confirmed they have no record on my account of me owing them anything or of them ever contacting R.M.S. for any collection against me.

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 2017-04-28
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: WI
Product: Mortgage
Sub-product: Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Closing on a mortgage

Complaint:
The closing has been pushed back 3 times. I have had to change my moving date, incur extra costs at my present home, change my movers 3 times, change my painters 3 times, change my carpet cleaners 3 times. Today at  XXXX  was supposed to close. There was structural work at the home I 'm purchasing that the appraiser had to see and verify with the lender that the work was completed. This was done. Now the bank tells me that they can not close until the  appraiser  goes back out and verifies that the wall paper and the chair rail were put back up in the basement rec room. It is up, I saw it when I did my final walk thru Wed  XXXX / XXXX /  XXXX  . What does wall paper have to do with getting the mortgage approved? That is not a structural repair, it is decorating. I feel that this is bad faith. I had to wire my down payment and closing fees from my bank account yesterday to the title company. Again, that does seem right to me. I started this loan process on  XXXX / XXXX /  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 2015-06-21
Company: Paypal Holdings, Inc
State: KY
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: I do not know
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not mine

Complaint:
In XXXX 2015, I received a notice from a company named XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX stating that I owed a debt to eBay. I called this company and also eBay and reported that I do not owe this debt as I had never sold anything on eBay. I also reported this to the local police as a case of potential stolen identity. In XXXX I received an email from eBay claiming they were reviewing this claim. 
On XXXX XXXX, 2015 I received a letter from another company named XXXX XXXX XXXX claiming I still owed eBay a debt. Apparently eBay allowed someone to link to my account without proper verification and now wants me to pay for their incompetence. 
I have already spent a great deal of my time attempting to resolve this issue. With my personal time and cost of consulting my attorney, this has cost me over XXXX times the amount that is claimed that I owe ( {$89.00} ). 
This has become quite an ordeal as well as generating a great deal of stress on me and my family. I am physically ill and I am concerned that this will adversely affect my excellent credit score ( + XXXX ) that I have spent a lifetime maintaining. 
I have attempted to describe this situation as briefly as possible. I have spoken with the debt collector, eBay and Pay Pal. I have also spent time making police reports, consulting with an attorney and responding to emails from eBay. I believe that they are purposefully attempting to " beat me into the ground '' in their attempt to collect a debt that is not mine. I have also spent time researching this and discovered that anyone can link to your eBay account without appropriate identification. I am shocked that a company such as this operates in this manner. They also do not cooperate with police agencies as they have thrown many bureaucratic hurdles in front of the investigating officer. 
Thank you for reviewing this complaint. I believe it is a microcosm of a much larger and systematic pattern of illegal practices by eBay. Most people probably pay rather than deal with this abuse.

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 2019-10-20
Company: U.S. BANCORP
State: IL
Product: Checking or savings account
Sub-product: Checking account
Issue: Managing an account
Sub-issue: Deposits and withdrawals

Complaint:
On XXXX i got call from US bank requesting me to visit nearest US Bank branch to update my ID, which i did on XX/XX/XXXX i visit the branch on XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, IL XXXX, and i did what they asked me to do Later on XX/XX/XXXX i got call from the same number asking me to go again to nearest is branch to answer some question about transactions happen in my account which i did, on XX/XX/XXXX to find out that my account had Hard block on it since XX/XX/XXXX and the manager assistant was not able to remove the hard block on my account stating that they need to check further, the same thing happened on XXXX and the account was hard blocked for more than 22 days and for no known reason which am afraid the same will happen this period no one know why my account is blocked, nor when this account will be unblocked thanks

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 2022-05-25
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA
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 filed a complaint with all credit bureaus via mail and CFPB XX/XX/2022. I told the credit bureaus to " investigate every piece of information '' on the accounts I have listed below and verify the accuracy or delete the accounts. According to the FRCA The term " investigative consumer report '' means a consumer report or portion thereof in which information on a consumer 's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living is obtained through personal interviews with neighbors, friends, or associates of the consumer reported on or with others with whom he is acquainted or who may have knowledge concerning any such items of information. They stated my account was verified but how is that possible if they did not do a proper investigation according to the law. Also every piece of information on these accounts are still not reporting 100 % Accurate. According to the FRCA XXXX5 USC 1681 everything has to be 100 % Accurate. I have the credit report showing the inaccuracies. Accounts : XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX This issue is well beyond the 30 day mark and if these accounts don't get deleted immediately I will be taking legal action, this is considered a federal crime.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-03-02
Company: Armada Corp.
State: WA
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Improper contact or sharing of info
Sub-issue: Talked to a third party about my debt

Complaint:
I was billed twice the normal amount for a XXXX and way overcharged for a consultation for the procedure. My insurance company would have paid all if their billing department would have billed it as my normal 10 year check up. For some reason they would not. I asked for it to be fixed they turned it over to collections. I asked to speak with the doctor about his excessive bill and he would not discuss with me. That bill was also turned over to collections. I told the collection company that i was disputing the bill by letter. They still sent the information to the credit reporting agencies. My credit has been damaged.

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