BEE-spoke-data/consumer-finance-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2016-01-04
Company: VW Credit
State: KY
Product: Consumer Loan
Sub-product: Vehicle loan
Issue: Problems when you are unable to pay

Complaint:
On my credit reports with XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX is a repossession from Volkswagen Credit , Inc. with a deficiency balance of {$2000.00}. 

I previously disputed this account information in XXXX 2015 with all XXXX credit reporting agencies and Volkswagen Credit , Inc. verified the accuracy of the account with all XXXX credit reporting agencies. 

I then sent letters directly to Volkswagen Credit , Inc. to attempt to resolve this matter. It should be noted that each credit bureau lists a different contact address for Volkswagen Credit , Inc. which obviously complicates the resolution process. Of the XXXX letters sent, XXXX was returned to me by the USPS as an invalid address ( which is a violation of the FCRA for a creditor to fail to provide proper contact information in a credit report ) and the other XXXX letters were ignored. These letters were sent Certified Mail, Return Receipt and I received confirmation of delivery for the ones delivered. 

A subsequent follow-up letter was also ignored. 

On XXXX XXXX, 2015 I sent Volkswagen Credit , Inc. another letter, to their Collections/Recovery/Credit Reporting department in XXXX, XXXX. In that letter, I reminded them of their obligations : Under the laws of the State of XXXX, the Uniform Commercial Code, and State RISA and MVISA statutes : A deficiency can not be claimed unless all of the required notices were properly and timely given, and all of the allowable redemption and cure time limits were adhered to. 

I requested such documentation be provided within 14 days, as is my right. 

As no such documentation was received by me within the allowed time-frame, the alleged claim of a deficiency is considered null and void, and any continued collection activities, or continued reporting of this invalid claim on my credit reports will be considered a violation of the FDCPA and FCRA.

Company response to consumer: Closed
Consumer complaint received 2016-02-13
Company: Alorica Inc.
State: TX
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Medical
Issue: False statements or representation
Sub-issue: Attempted to collect wrong amount

Complaint:
They added a negative line to my credit for a bill that the insurance paid. I never even received the overdue bill from the hospital prior to them applying it to my credit.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-29
Company: Fairfax Consolidated, LLC
State: GA
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: I do not know
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not mine

Complaint:
I received a phone message on XXXX/XXXX/2015 from Fairfax services tel # XXXX. They asked that I return their call to XXXX. I googled the name of the company which I discovered is a debt collector. The message stated that they are looking for whomever is handling the affairs of a named relative of mine who has been deceased for thirteen years now. I am also aware that all that person 's debts were cancelled upon their death with all creditors. Therefore, I am shocked that someone is harassing relatives to collect on debts of a deceased person thirteen years later.

Company public response: Company believes the complaint is the result of a misunderstanding
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-03-04
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: NC
Product: Credit card
Issue: Identity theft / Fraud / Embezzlement

Complaint:
A former employee, used my personal Home Depot card to purchase items for herself, she was also in charge of paying the bills for that card. During the XX/XX/2013 she stole my identity and opened up several credit accounts. She was also embezzling money by entering payments to home depot but not actually making payments. She admitted all of this in court, and I was told by the judge it would take some time but I could not be held liable for her charges. I myself made payments to the Home Depot covering all the items that were purchased. However during the period she was embezzling the account was accruing interest, and late charges. The representatives from Home Depot are refusing to work with me on this. Eventhough they allowed another person to use my card at their store with out ever asking for I..D or any prior authorizations. I have lost so much over all of this, I had to work countless hours to save my business. I let them know that I was pressing charges and they could submit for restitution on their behalf, which is what the XXXX other credit card companies had done. They refused, told me they did n't offer that even though they are a subsidiary of Citi Bank which was another fraudulent account that was opened who submitted for restitution. I received another letter from Home Depot saying they would still be holding me accountable, and they did not care what any judge decided and that I should maybe turn it into my insurance.

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 2017-03-11
Company: American Credit Acceptance, LLC
State: FL
Product: Consumer Loan
Sub-product: Vehicle loan
Issue: Taking out the loan or lease

Complaint:
on XX/XX/XXXX I financed an XXXX from XXXX and XXXX. At that time of the purchase of the XXXX XXXX tells me that after a full year of paying on time I can trade in the XXXX and get into a newer car and lower my Monthly payments I was thinking great that 's exactly what I would like to do to fix my credit. So I did just that, at exactly a year on XX/XX/XXXX. I went back to XXXX so I can trade in the vehicle and get into a newer car and lower payment so I do just that I brought the vehicle, he inspected the vehicle and then tells me he would take my XXXX as a trade in and get me into a XXXX paying XXXX per month I was paying {$590.00} per month for the XXXX. I also notified the lien holder on XX/XX/XXXX that i was in the process of trading in the car and they mentioned that they were going to contact the dealership. I purchased the vehicle from XXXX and signed the contract for the XXXX and left the XXXX in XXXX Possession. Now a year late I pull my credit and the truck was never paid instead he claimed the Truck was inoperable. XXXX had his mechanic Contacted the lien Holder so that he can get the title and had the account charged off as bad debt on my name so that he can receive the title and resell the vehicle. The XXXX was in perfect condition when I dropped it off to him. He took it as trade in after inspecting the vehicle. I just found out that he has resold the vehicle to a XXXX who is the new registered owner. The lien holder does not want to help in this matter. The lien holder should go after the dealership and or after the new register owner of the vehicle. Also the XXXX he sold me was a previous rental from an out of state rental company ( owner ) and both cars where sold to me over the XXXX value. He never stated any of these circumstances with me nor failed to disclose any of the issues in the contract when I purchased the vehicles. Rental vehicle depreciate in value and it a XXXX to sell a previous rental vehicle at XXXX value. XXXX and XXXX Has been convicted of XXXX dealership fraud in XX/XX/XXXX not allowing him to even operate any business yet alone another dealership due to Fraud Judgement against them both. I would like to be reinburst what I have paid out and have the debt deleted from my credit report. I have attached the documents needed also.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-04-19
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: IL
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes

Complaint:
I was alerted to a fraudulent credit inquiry by Experian on XX/XX/2022. It was by a personal loan company named XXXX. I immediately alerted Experian that this was fraud, and they told me they would take the necessary steps to make sure more fraudulent activity did not take place. I also contacted XXXX immediately and let them know that this was identity theft and that Ithe owner of the SSN being useddid not apply for any loans. The next day, despite being on the phone for over an hour with Experian the previous day, another hard inquiry for a personal loan from XXXX was allowed through. My accounts, reports, etc are frozen. I have placed alerts on all three bureaus. Furthermore, Experian has made it their policy to never talk to a customer unless they are a business customer. Their automated system menus are deliberately designed to lead callers to dead-ends and hang up on them. They dont take their duty as to the public as a credit reporting agency seriously and are not even willing to fulfill the basics steps to protect the identity of the people whose information they sell. I have not been able to get a response from them or XXXX at this point. I am purely depending on credit locks and freezes and my personal diligence to protect my finances. The hard inquiry on my credit still remains. Luckily, I dont believe any loans were generated as I reacted within minutes.

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 2017-04-10
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA
Product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report
Sub-issue: Information is not mine

Complaint:
This is AGAIN, a blanket complaint of all XXXX bureaus! 
Some information that I requested to be removed or corrected has been done. However, the responses regarding the INQUIRIES that I asked to be removed - what a JOKE! 
I did NOT AUTHORIZE OR ALLOW the creditors listed within those inquiries, to pull my credit! PERIOD - therefore, those are FRAUDULENT AND UNAUTHORIZED!! 

So, why am I being told that I NEED TO CONTACT EACH CREDITOR to have them remove the inquiry? WHO IS IN CHARGE OF MY FINANCIAL CREDIT REPORT? You, the credit bureau ( crook ), are collecting my financial data, so therefore, it is YOUR JOB to remove, add or correct MY INFORMATION. Period, end of discussion! 

Now, this is my last request, REMOVE ALL INQUIRIES ON MY CREDIT REPORT BETWEEN THE TIMEFRAME OF XX/XX/XXXX TO XX/XX/XXXX. I am going to seek an attorney, if all inquiries are not deleted, and a new report with scores, is not sent within 15 business days from today. 

CFPB, do YOUR job and assist me with this, as this has been going on since XX/XX/XXXX. 
I await your responses... 
I NEVER AUTHORIZED OR ALLOWED ANY OF THOSE CREDITORS TO RUN MY CREDIT, AND I WILL NOT DO YOUR JOB FOR YOU. YOU WORK FOR ME, THE CONSUMER, AND THEREFORE YOU ARE LIABLE FOR THE ACCURATE INFORMATION ON MY REPORT. GET IT DONE, GET IT RIGHT. I AM TIRED OF SENDING THESE COMPLAINTS!!

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 2022-04-19
Company: Conn's, Inc.
State: TX
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Other debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
Sub-issue: Threatened to sue you for very old debt

Complaint:
Account is not opened like the Conns company claims. Debt being updated as open every month since 2014. It's been more than 7 years and debt was even charged 5 years ago. Conns is still trying to collect unknown amount which is hurting my credit. I am about to be XXXX because of this collection that continues being updated.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-04-05
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: FL
Product: Credit card
Issue: Other

Complaint:
During the middle of XX/XX/2017, I applied for the Brand Source Card at XXXX XXXX located in XXXX XXXX. I spoke with a customer service representative via phone to verify all of my personal information ( SS #, DL #, etc ) including my income. My information was verified via the Credit Bureau. I was approved immediately for a {$4000.00} credit line to be used solely at XXXX XXXX. Fast forward to two months later, and they are currently requesting my income tax return when my credit limit is not even high. I called their customer service department today and advised that their business is shady and they only approved me for the credit card in order to finalize the sale with XXXX XXXX. I advised the representative, who did not identify herself, and gave her my authorization to speak to my wife. She advised my wife, that they were notified by an outside source that my income had changed significantly and that is why they are requesting our income tax return. Since I experienced identity theft before, I do not feel comfortable sending my tax return information to this credit card company. I advised the representative to close my account. It is unfortunate that XXXX XXXX has lost our business. With all due respect, this is a store credit card. I have owned several credit cards through out my life and have never experienced this bizarre and unethical situation with a credit card company before. I researched Brand Source Store credit card issued by Citibank and there are several negative reviews posted by account holders which describe shady business practices.

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 2015-09-05
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: AL
Product: Credit card
Issue: Identity theft / Fraud / Embezzlement

Complaint:
XX/XX/XXXX-Reviewed a copy of my credit report and was made aware of an account opened in XX/XX/XXXX at Macy 's with a balance of appox XXXX, immediately I contacted Macy 's, spoke with XXXX and had the account closed. I then contacted XXXX to have a fraud alert placed on my credit file. Also, I began the dispute process on the account through the credit reporting agencies. 
XXXX XXXX contacted the fraud investigations department at Macy 's and filed a fraud case # XXXX stating the account was not authorized. I was advised the statements had been sent to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, AL XXXX and then XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, AL XXXX. As requested I provided all the required documentation to the Fraud Investigation Department including a copy of my drivers license. 
XX/XX/XXXX-Macy 's acknowledged receipt of the fraud claim via mailed correspondence. Throughout the fraud " investigation '' process, collection notices were continuing to be sent. 
XX/XX/XXXX-Macy 's fraud investigation department mailed a letter stating my fraud claim could not be accepted and did not state a reason for the denial. 
XX/XX/XXXX-Feeling very frustrated and out of options, I eventually called Macy 's trying to get answers since the collection notices and calls were continuing. I contacted customer service at XXXX and spoke with XXXX XXXX. I explained to the representative the situation and asked for copies of all the statements for the account since it was opened. I also requested a copy of the credit agreement I had " supposedly '' signed. She initially responded by saying it would not be possible but then said some of the statements could be provided for {$3.00} but then stated she would be unable to assist me with my request.I was then transferred to XXXX in the Fraud Prevention department.I then recalled the story once again and made the same request for copies of the statements and the credit agreement. I also requested an explanation of why my fraud claim was denied. XXXX response to me was as follows, " Payments were being made on the account, so it was n't considered fraud ''. She then gave me another number to call XXXX which from the automated system referenced bankruptcy claims. 
I 'm not sure if this is the best place to turn for an attempt at a resolution but I figured it was worth a shot. I 'm a single parent of XXXX children and ca n't afford negative accounts on my credit report. Please help.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-10-24
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: GA
Product: Credit card
Issue: Late fee

Complaint:
I was charged in error for items I never received and it took the company ( Sears ) several months to resolve and refund this charge. I took out a Sears card to purchase a washer/dryer that they never delivered/installed. I have a different mailing address than my residence ( safety concerns ) and I received the bill slightly late as I was not expecting one at all. I called Sears Citi Card immediately, and they told me I needed to take my concern to Sears, that the entities were entirely separate. I was not informed at this time that unless I contested the charge within 60 days of the first statement, I would owe late fees and interest. I was not told that this is the reason that they denied my request to remove the late fees, but I can think of no other reason. 
I struggled with Sears customer service repeatedly and was told they could do nothing. Finally I emailed the Sears executive office, they managed to discern that I was charged completely in error and refunded the charges. However, Citi Card informed me that I still owed the late fees. I circled back to Sears and once again was told they could do nothing. I purchased nothing, I wanted the card cancelled the moment I requested a refund, however was told that it could not be cancelled until all of the charges were cleared off. 
I have been dealing with this issue for 5 months now. It has been an unwelcome demand on my time and attention at a time when I have just moved and started a new job. It feels like I have to work very hard just to watch out for being victimized. These " late fees '' for no purchases, no activity, seems predatory.

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 2018-05-28
Company: JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
State: CA
Product: Mortgage
Sub-product: Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC)
Issue: Struggling to pay mortgage

Complaint:
Dear CFPB, To whom it may concern : I'v had a home Equity loan with Washington Mutual bank for a long time until XX/XX/XXXX, Wamu 's closed out and transferred to Chase bank.I have had applied Loan Modification with Chase in the past several years unsuccessfully with their reason that our income are not enough because of my XXXX income was not sufficient due to business failures.But now I have worked on salary for 6 months and looking good long term in the future. 
Recently, on XX/XX/XXXX Chase has sent me a Notice of Default second time threaten to foreclose on my home ( they did it on XX/XX/XXXX the first time and they dropped ). About three weeks ago, I've applied for loan mortgage assistance to Chase but they have not answered back to me yet, I worried that they may tricked and wait to the sale date so that I have no time to do anything to save the home.I am XXXX year old and my wife is XXXX, we have living in this home since XX/XX/XXXX and we don't want to move anywhere for now, we would like Chase grant us a loan modification with favorable term and affordable payment just like the first mortgage has offered loan mod.to us 3 years ago. 
With combine income of me and my wife and if Chase offer us loam mod., we will be able to pay the back and keep our home. 
Thank you so much for your help and XXXX bless. 

Sincerely, XXXX and XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-04-07
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: NV
Product: Mortgage
Sub-product: Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure

Complaint:
I applied for a loan modification ( HAMP ) Program on XX/XX/2016 with my servicer Wells Fargo Home Mortgage ( WFHM ). I hired an attorney to help me with my application and they confirmed my financial application was received by WFHM on XX/XX/2016. My attorney states I qualify for the HAMP program. WFHM underwriter refused to review my loan for a HAMP loan modification even though the HAMP program allows them to review me because my application was in fact received before the deadline for HAMP expiring ( XX/XX/2016 ). Wells Fargo Home Mortgage underwriter stated they were missing two pages of the application, Dodd Frank and the 4506T, neither of which contain any financial information. I believe WFHM is doing this solely because they do n't want to help me save my home. I qualify for HAMP and deserve to be reviewed for it.

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 2017-04-09
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: FL
Product: Mortgage
Sub-product: Home equity loan or line of credit
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account

Complaint:
I submitted a complaint regarding our HELOC loan with Wells Fargo on XX/XX/2017 ( Complaint number XXXX ) and the issue is still outstanding. We received a letter from Wells Fargo on XX/XX/2017 stating that their goal was to respond by XXXX, but that it would take them until XX/XX/2017 to " complete their work ''. Today is XX/XX/2017 and we have not heard from Wells Fargo again regarding this issue. I want to make the CFPB aware that Wells Fargo is not keeping up with their finalization of this issue. I 'm attaching the letter that we received from Wells Fargo stating that they would complete their work by XX/XX/2017. Thank you

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 2017-04-06
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: TX
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Credit card
Issue: Communication tactics
Sub-issue: Threatened to take legal action

Complaint:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Texas XXXX Capital One XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, UT XXXX XXXX : Acct # XXXX To Whom It May Concern : This letter is regarding account # XXXX, which Capital One charged off {$3900.00} on XX/XX/XXXX and sold to a 3rd party collection agency I am requesting validation made pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act that this company is representing that I owe money to them and threatening legal action is a violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. This contract was CANCELLED when they charged off my account on XX/XX/2017 and sold to a third party collection agency. You must request that all credit reporting agencies delete the entry. 

Violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( including but not limited to Section 807-8 )

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-02-23
Company: AmerAssist A/R Solutions, Inc.
State: MI
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: I do not know
Issue: Improper contact or sharing of info
Sub-issue: Talked to a third party about my debt

Complaint:
A company called Amerassist has called my Mother in Law, my Father in law and a very distant cousin of mine, who I do not even have the contact information for myself, and has shared with them that they are attempting to collect a debt from me asking for information. They have called them on private home numbers and cell phone numbers, even after they ask to stop being contacted. I am unaware of any debt owed, and they are harassing people that I do not even speak with about alleged financial issues.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation