BEE-spoke-data/consumer-finance-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2015-06-26
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: TX
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: I do not know
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not mine

Complaint:
This company continues to report on my credit report after I sent them a letter telling them that this account was not mine and I have no idea what it is or who it belongs to! 

I asked for proof of a signed contract, I asked for a license to collect in my state, I asked for copies of all information referenced for this debt and still to date, I have not received anything but harassment from this company! 

THIS IS NOT MY DEBT! 

I WANT THIS ACCOUNT REMOVED FROM MY CREDIT REPORT AND THIS COMPANY TO STOP CONTACTING ME IMMEDIATELY!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-04-28
Company: Coastal Financial Solutions, LLC
State: TN
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 representative by the name of XXXX of Coastal Financial Solutions called my place of employment and voluntarily informed the person that answered they telephone that I was being contacted for a legal matter concerning a return check. She left a number to return they call and when I called back she yelled at me about paying back a loan that I know nothing about. I could barely understand what she was saying as XXXX was not her first language, so she hung up and stated she would see me in court. This is the XXXX organization at has called me about a similar situation and it is always the incorrect information. The reason for my compliant is this person failed to follow proper steps in attempting to contact someone about a debt. I have not received anything from this company via email or telephone validating this debt. For this individual to share information with my employees of this nature impacts my intergrity amd has now caused a issue at my job with Human Resources. When I called to ask for the President of the Company, I spoke with a male that stated his name was XXXX XXXX. I will be filing this same compliant with the Attorney General and Frderal Trade Commission as well. The actions mentioned above by XXXX is illegal and should be handled accordingly. I have the electronic copy of the communication from my employee concerning this message as she was also stunned by the persistence of this representative. I have never competed anything illegal in my life and refuse to allow something of the magnitude impact my position or credit files. I wanted to make sure that this story was posted for all to see as I continue to take the neccessary steps to ensure organizations like the XXXX mentioned above does not get away with this kind of misconduct. ( I would like to add that although I selected " Talked to a XXXX party about MY debt '' ... I am not admitting that this debt belongs to me. It was the closest category listed to describe my situation.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-11-18
Company: JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
State: IL
Product: Bank account or service
Sub-product: Checking account
Issue: Problems caused by my funds being low

Complaint:
I have been out of work for a year and a half so my checking acct. was at {$0.00}. A small automatic withdrawal was made while I was in the hospital. I do n't even know what it was for because they cut off my access to my online account. The penalties imposed by the bank was {$140.00} on a under {$10.00} automatic withdrawl which there was no money in the account and had n't been for months. On XX/XX/XXXX I received a letter from chase saying they had changed the overdraft fees etc and they made a credit to my account of {$140.00} with an ending balance of {$0.00}. On XX/XX/XXXX, I received a letter telling me they closed my account, cut of all access to the account, and REPORTED ME TO THE EARLY WARNING SYSTEM WHICH HAS KEPT ME FROM GETTING A CHECKING ACCOUNT and sent me to collection. This happens at a time when I am trying to start a small business. I thought maybe the letters crossed in the mail, but nooo on XX/XX/XXXX, I received a letter from chase 's internal recovery unit demanding payment. XXXX MONTHS LATER THEY STILL ARE DESTROYING ME FINANCIAL. HOW IS IT POSSIBLE FOR A DEPOSIT THEY MADE INTO MY ACCOUNT NOT BE CREDITED TO MY ACCOUNT??? Do they have XXXX sets of books? I can guarantee they would have a withdrawal recorded to my account in seconds from anywhere in the world.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-04-09
Company: Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FNIS)
State: NJ
Product: Bank account or service
Sub-product: Checking account
Issue: Problems caused by my funds being low

Complaint:
Hello everything was not cleared and this is another complaint. I had mentioned in the complaint before to clear it with the bank of the debt I owed, and the bank did there job and when I went to open an account after being told it was clear from the Chex Systems credit. It has not been cleared, I need to open an account for my job it is required and I am unable to due to the fact Chex Systems has n't cleared it and I am being told to many things for something not to have been handled by now.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-09-10
Company: Netspend Corporation
State: NC
Product: Prepaid card
Sub-product: Government benefit payment card
Issue: Unauthorized transactions/trans. issues

Complaint:
This is fraud as well. Between XXXX, my personal information was being used by some unidentified person. I got a XXXX card to have my XXXX payments direct deposited on to it. When I would go to get my funds, the funds disappeared. The funds that were in a pending deposit status disappeared and there were several unauthorized transactions on my card. I had only XXXX card. Now as I am attempting to rectify the situation with all that has been damaged by this, I requested a copy of my statement. I was told by customer service that there was XXXX cards in my name. Obviously, I never had XXXX cards. I requested the statements approximately 2 months ago and the company continuously makes excuses as to why I can not retrieve them. Under the statue of limitations, financial institutions are required to keep statements on file for 7 years. I was then told because my account was closed I could not get the statements. This was all after I was first told I would receive them via e-mail within 48 hours. I later received an e-mail stating they needed documents from me after they had verified my information. I refused to give out personal information to a company that stole my money. A representative in the corporate office named XXXX XXXX contacted me and told me they needed the documents due to the fraud on my account. They know there was fraud but they never paid me for the fraudulent transactions or the money that was taken. XXXX told me as soon as I sent the information he would release my statements. I sent the information immediately and received an e-mail stating they received my information and I would have my statements within 48 hours. Again, I waited and no statements. I contacted Netspend yet again via e-mail. My e-mail went ignored. I e-mailed XXXX XXXX directly and that e-mail went ignored. Finally when I told him I would be filing a complaint he said they did not receive my identification which is a lie. At any rate, I sent over my identification again. XXXX then said the attachment was blank. Another lie. I sent it again and then followed up with an e-mail. XXXX ignored my e-mail and has not responded. Evidently, they do not want me to see the transactions and realize it was them themselves who stole the money. I have read about the same thing occurring with other people with this very same crooked company. i asked XXXX why he would n't just make good on the money taken. He did not respond. The bottom line is XXXX stole money from my card, made false transactions and will not supply me with my statements that I have been requesting for two months or more.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-03-07
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: IN
Product: Credit reporting
Issue: Credit reporting company's investigation
Sub-issue: Inadequate help over the phone

Complaint:
customer service would not help and take care of the negative inquiries reporting to your 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 2016-01-09
Company: Rausch, Sturm, Israel, Enerson & Hornik, LLP
State: MI
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Credit card
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not mine

Complaint:
collection attempts were made by a out of state debt collector who failed to provide verification of debt to me Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 USC 1692g Sec. 809 ( b ) by the following company XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX ATTORNEYS AT LAW XXXX, MN XXXX validation request sent via USPS certified XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX on XXXX/XXXX/2015 after failing to prove the debt they transferred the account to there sister company RAUSCH , STURM , ISRAEL , ENERSON & HORNIK, LLC XXXX, MI XXXX FOR FURTHER HARASSMENT OF LEGAL ACTION TRYING TO FORCE ME TO PAY THERE FIRM TO WHICH I DO NOT OWE ANY OF THE ABOVE FIRMS I HAVE NEVER ENTERED INTO CONTRACT WITH.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-02-16
Company: HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK, THE
State: OH
Product: Bank account or service
Sub-product: Checking account
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management

Complaint:
Promotional incentive promised {$200.00} " reward '' withing 14 days of opening a Huntington XXXX checking account and depositing {$1000.00} within 60 days. I deposited {$1500.00} on XXXX XXXX. On XXXX XXXX I received a {$150.00} reward, which is {$50.00} less than their advertisement stated. I called their customer support line and was told the offer that was applied was correct, and offered no explanation for the {$50.00} discrepancy or a resolution. 


This is a " bait-and-switch '' tactic designed to trick customers into changing banks while saving themselves some money with a reduced reward.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2019-05-10
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: CA
Product: Mortgage
Sub-product: Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Account status incorrect

Complaint:
Recently I pulled my credit report and noticed that 2, 30 day lates were filed by Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. It just so happens this is when my home closed and final payoff was received. The house was supposed to close in XXXX but unfortunately was delayed and closed on XX/XX/2017. Well Fargo sent me a confirmation notices of the complete balance being paid on XX/XX/17. They also reported me for being 30 days late in XXXX. This shouldn't have happened and need to have it removed from my credit report. Getting through to someone at Wells Fargo that can actually help you is an act of god.  Please help ....

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 2015-06-07
Company: Collections Acquisition Company, Inc.
State: MN
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:
On XX/XX/2015 I submitted a FULLY VALID check ( convenience check with plenty of available balance ) to a grocer and it was sent to collections erroneously as a " returned check '' because they did n't process the check properly. The debt collector it was sent to lied to me, stating they sent me a notice XX/XX/2015 about this check being " returned ''. I never received that letter and they sent me a " copy of the letter '' ( dated XXXX XXXX when they sent it after I called, not XX/XX/2015 ), when I discovered the error on my credit report. The bank on which the check was drawn NEVER RECEIVED the check and thus could not have returned it. I have that letter in writing from that bank proving it was never received, thus not returned. Now my credit scores have plummeted, and is marked as a collection. Just today on XXXX XXXX it is saying the collections were removed, but my score is still disgustingly low, and it has marred my standing for anyone looking at my report all this time. It is showing I wrote a " bad check '' when I did no such thing! My scores were " Excellent '' and now " Poor '' due to something I did not do, and the involved bank gets off scott free.

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: Experian Information Solutions 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: Account status incorrect

Complaint:
I'VE NOTICED THAT MY MOST RECENT CREDIT REPORT CONTAINS A FEW LATE PAYMENTS REPORT ON XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, and XX/XX/XXXX FOR MY XXXX AND XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, and XX/XX/XXXX FOR MY XXXX XXXX  ACCOUNT. I'VE HAD FINANCIAL HARDSHIPS WHICH AFFECTED ME TO CONTINUE MAKING MY ON-TIME PAYMENTS. I'VE MADE A MISTAKE IN FALLING BEHIND, BUT SINCE THEN I WAS ABLE TO IMPROVED MY RECORD ON MAKING ON-TIME PAYMENTS.

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 2017-03-28
Company: Professional Credit Management, Inc
State: AR
Product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report
Sub-issue: Account terms

Complaint:
I have disputed this account with the Credit Bureaus as well as Professional Credit Management. I disputed this account with Professional Credit Management on 2 occasions and on each occasion, they were unable to provide copies of documents sent to me regarding my account and any papers that bear my original signature that reflect that I agreed to pay what they say I owe. Each letter they sent said they validated the name and address ; however, validation of an accounted they are claiming I owe them consists of providing substantiating information to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that this account indeed belongs to me See attached letters I sent them as well as the letters they sent in response which as I have stated above DO NOT VALIDATE THE DEBT. I have never heard of this company nor have I ever did business with them. I have never signed any contracts nor had any obligation to them. This item is not 100 % accurate ( Collection accounts have no terms, so why are they reporting a term of 1 month if I never signed any contract or agreement with them, nor is it verifiable ; therefore, this items should be deleted from my report immediately.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-12-13
Company: R & B Corporation of Virginia
State: NC
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:
FIRST COMPLAINT IS THE AMOUNT THAT I PAID IS NOT WHAT XXXX STATED THAT I OWED. THEY PUT THIS ON MY CREDIT ( IN WHICH I PAID THIS WHOLE BALANCE IN FULL ). THEY ( CREDIT CONTROL CORPORATION ) MADE ME PAY {$150.00} WHEN MY BILL FROM XXXX.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-05-09
Company: PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES INC
State: MI
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Credit card
Issue: Communication tactics
Sub-issue: Called after sent written cease of comm

Complaint:
Portfolio Recovery called me on XXXX. I requested they do not contact me. I submitted something in writing requesting this. I received another call on XXXX and today XXXX, again reiterating that I have requested them to cease and desist contact with me.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2022-10-20
Company: Block, Inc.
State: GA
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service
Sub-product: Virtual currency
Issue: Fraud or scam

Complaint:
I have only used cash app a handful of times but the app will not let me access certain things and will not let me download my info. The taxes show that {$12000.00} plus was reported but I have no idea how or exactly what this is on a cash app that hasnt been used since the beginning of the year. Also, I do not have a business or deal in digital currency.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2022-05-29
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MO
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 attempted to resolve this reporting issues multiple times using online reporting via the credit bureaus websites which includes XXXX, XXXX and Transunion as well as writing letters to companies for resolution. 
The credit bureaus just comeback within a few days as verified without research without looking at provided documentation. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX Opened XX/XX/XXXX Settled on XX/XX/XXXX In my negotiation with the XXXX XXXX representative, we agreed on the settlement amount with the understanding within 30 day it will deleted from my credit report. Documentation will be provided. 

XXXX XXXX : Opened XX/XX/XXXX Charged Off for Bankruptcy on XX/XX/XXXX This account was apartment of my bankruptcy is still shows in negative standing evening though I carry a Bankruptcy on my credit report and all the other account turned positive or deleted complete. In speaking with Colorado Bankruptcy Court, I was informed that that I am being penalized twice with this account being shown in a negative status and with Bankruptcy. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX This account was paid directly to the XXXX, but it still shows on my credit report, they are unwilling to delete even thought the primary creditor took payment and said that the collection action will be cancelled.

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 2015-10-01
Company: Amsher Collection Services, Inc.
State: MD
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt
Sub-issue: Not given enough info to verify debt

Complaint:
This company has reported allegedly owed monies to credit agencies without verifying the veracity of the debt owed. Theyalso did not resolve the dispute that I had made on the allegedly owed account ( I disputed within 30 days of the originalletter ). 
I have never received any communications from Amsher except for one ( 1 ) letter demanding payment. When I contacted them to ask why they reported this account to collections, the operator decided that Amsher was in the right, I was in the wrong, andthen hung the phone up on me. This bullying tactic is unfair to me as a consumer, and the fact that they decided to damagemy credit without verifying a debt owed is proof that they are violating the FDCPA. 
Under the FDCPA, Section 809, clause B : ( b ) If the consumer notifies the debt collector in writing within the thirty-day period described in subsection XXXX a ) that the debt, or any portion thereof, is disputed, or that the consumer requests the name and address of the original creditor, the debt collector shall cease collection of the debt, or any disputed portion thereof, until the debt collector obtains verification of the debt or any copy of a judgment, or the name and address of the original creditor, and a copy of such verification or judgment, or name and address of the original creditor, is mailed to the consumer by the debt collector. 

As a consumer, I have the right to receive verification for a disputed debt within 30 days. I did not receive that. Subsequently, Amsher reported the account ( without verification XXXX to a credit bureau, which harmed my credit. When I called to get information on why the account was reported to credit bureaus, I was hung up on by an operator.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-05-28
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 is missing that should be on the report

Complaint:
Equifax and XXXX are reporting my total credit history to be 14 and 15 months respectfully ; thus lowering my credit score unfairly. I'm XXXX years old and my credit history is actually well over 30 years. I went through a successful Chpt XXXX BR, paying off all my previous creditors three years ago. 

My correct length of credit history should reflect the overall history ; not just the last 15 months. Only showing my credit history as 15 months, but showing my public record of a Chpt XXXX BR, does not accurately reflect my PAYING OFF numerous creditors that go back much more than 15 months. This bias negatively reflects my credit history as being short, while at the same time shows only the negative aspect of my real credit history -- the Chpt XXXX. In fact, only about 5 % of persons filing Cht XXXX complete the payment plan. This is not a negative ; it should be reflected that way. 

I paid off many accounts more than three years ago. The public record SHOWS a Chpt XXXX discharge 3 years ago -- AFTER I paid off several accounts -- such as XXXX XXXX of XXXX County mortgages and many other accounts. 

How could my credit history only be 15 months? That is incorrect.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-09-28
Company: PINNACLE RECOVERY, INC.
State: CA
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Communication tactics
Sub-issue: Frequent or repeated calls

Complaint:
I have paid my account in full ( less than 30 days since receiving notice ), and I am still receiving multiple calls per day. Today I received a call from Pinnacle debt collection and told the person that I wanted to speak with the representative of the company that holds my maintenance dues in order to sort out why they are saying I owe more money than was paid. He refused to hang up and blocked my line from being used for outgoing calls. I would hang up and wait 30 seconds and pick up the line to call out and he was still there. This happened for over 20 minutes and I found it extremely uncomfortable and intimidating. I also realized that I was unable to call out if there was an emergency in my home.

Company public response: Company disputes the facts presented in the complaint
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation