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Consumer complaint received 2015-07-16
Product: Student loan — Non-federal student loan
Issue: Can't repay my loan — Can't temporarily postpone payments
Company: Navient Solutions, LLC. (GA)

I took out a student loan for the amount of {$12000.00} XX/XX/XXXX to attend XXXX XXXX University in XXXX, GA. I was assured that my interest rate was 6 %, and reluctantly agreed. What I did not know at the time was that the interest rate was variable, deep within the many pages of fine print of the original contract. Since then my interest rate has ballooned to 18 % and now currently it has went back down to 13 %. I am not working, and although I have been trying hard to gain employment I have been successful. Back in XX/XX/XXXX, after graduating, I found myself in the same predicament, and XXXX XXXX lenders allowed me to defer my account for three months. Now XX/XX/XXXX, I am in a devastating financial state, and XXXX XXXX says according to the terms of my agreement, I can only forebear it once during the life of the loan. They are now threatening to take me to court, and will not work with me in terms of allowing a brief forbearance while I continue to aggressively attempt to secure employment. They did say I can possibly make a payment plan of {$150.00} a month, but only if I submit my bank statement, and the rep even noted that if they find that I spend money on XXXX or restaurants, they will not consider this plan, because I must " obviously have money ''. The truth is {$150.00} is not bad at all, but I just do n't have that money at this moment. Any advice on how to proceed will be greatly appreciated.
Consumer complaint received 2016-01-09
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: Harris & Harris, Ltd. (MO)

They continuously have been calling me claiming that they are a Debt Collection Agency. I have no Past Due Debts and furthermore I NEVER received anything from them in writing regarding the Debt I allegedly owe. I have not returned their calls since it sounds very sketchy to me. They have called on besides today at XXXX, also on the following dates and times : XXXX/XXXX/XXXX at XXXX, XXXX/XXXX/XXXX at XXXX, XXXX/XXXX/XXXX at XXXX, XXXX/XXXX/XXXX at XXXX, XXXX/XXXX/XXXX at XXXX. And numerous prior times since my phone only can hold so many Caller IDs. They have also used several different phone numbers from where they call from : XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX.
Consumer complaint received 2016-03-17
Product: Mortgage — Home equity loan or line of credit
Issue: Application, originator, mortgage broker — 
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (NJ)

This is with respect to my experience with Bank of America, XXXX, NJ Branch. I contacted them for a pre qualification of a mortgage loan before I can put an offer on a house I was interested in buying. I made it very clear to them that this is just pre-qualification and asked them if doing it will have any impact on my credit report, and if it did then I do n't want to proceed with them. They made it very clear that this will only be a soft check and it will in no way affect my credit history/report. I went ahead with the pre-qualification with them based on this assurance. However to my surprise my credit history was affected as they run a hard check on my SSN. When I contacted them asking for explanation, the person said she was not aware of it and said she was sorry, but said there was no way to fix it. This happened on XXXX/XXXX/2015. I even complained to the BOA redressal cell, but never got a response back from them. They never resolved this issue and I reached out to a person who asked me to call him for resolving the issue and he never got back to me nor to my message.
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-23
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Problems caused by my funds being low — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY (CA)

i have over {$400.00} dlrs in overdraft fees. Prior to this problem i had checked my account and had a small balance of {$17.00} dlrs ( about ) and that was on a Friday, about tues of the following week i checked my account and was already over {$300.00} dlrs overdrawn. I called the bank explain to them that my account was ok on Friday and a few days later was overdrawn more then {$400.00} dlrs and i had not used my debit card since the {$17.00} balance, i was told that my balance was not accurate because they do not post every transaction therefore it causes the overdrafts and that i had no choice but to pay.
Consumer complaint received 2015-11-10
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY (CA)

We filed bankruptcy in XX/XX/XXXX. We continued to pay our mortgage to Wells Fargo. Prior to our filing bankruptcy Well Fargo reported to the credit bureaus properly about our payment status. After the bankruptcy was filed Wells Fargo stooped reporting that we making our mortgage payment and instead sent us a letter every month saying they received our mortgage payment. 

We ask Wells Fargo why this was happening and they told us it was because we did not reaffirm our mortgage. We contacted the credit bureaus and were told that this was between Wells Fargo and us, not their problem. 

We contacted our bankruptcy lawyer and were told that the state of North Carolina does not allow reaffirmation of a mortgage. We conveyed this information to Wells Fargo. 

In XX/XX/XXXX we approached Wells Fargo about a loan modification and after 18 months of haggling and run around we received a loan modification. Even after the loan modification Wells Fargo still would not report to the credit bureaus that we were making our payments on time, they kept sending us a monthly statement saying they received the payment. 

In XXXX plus years of home ownership we never missed a mortgage payment until we asked for a loan modification and were told by Wells Fargo because we were making our payments that they would not grant us a modification. We were told by Wells Fargo during a phone call that we would have to miss payments before they would talk to us about a modification. Wells Fargo denies we were ever told this by one of their employees, both my wife and I are willing to take a polygraph to back up our claim and or testify to this in court.
Consumer complaint received 2015-11-10
Product: Mortgage — Conventional adjustable mortgage (ARM)
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY (CA)

I have been stonewalled twice for a loan modification. I got injured and was out for 6 months. I tried a loan mod with Wells Fargo and got denied the XXXX time due to non participation from the investor. The investor did not participate in any loan mods. The XXXX time I tried, property values went up, and was turned down as my net present value ratio went up. I have equity in my property ... no good. I tried filing chapter XXXX and case was dismissed and I am barred for filing bk for 180 days. I have a sale date coming up XXXX/XXXX/2015.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-15
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (IN)

The items listed below are reported on my personal credit file and were found in my reports with XXXX credit reporting agencies. These items were opened fraudulently. Ive informed all parties of the issue & provided the necessary documentation to support my claim. The credit reporting agency ( CRA ) & data furnisher ( DF ) are not complying with federal law in regard to identity theft. Additionally, the credit reporting agency & data furnisher have not provided me with any evidence of an open contract, signed contract, or any valid proof this was opened, authorized, or created by me. Since this is a strict violation of FCRA laws I need the items removed from my file. 
XXXX XXXX Balance : {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-14
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (NY)

In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX : # XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX : # XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX : # XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX : # XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX # XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX has violated my rights. 

I looked at my Experian credit report on XX/XX/year> and noticed some things are incomplete and not accurate. And according to the fair credit reporting act Whenever a consumer reporting agency prepares a consumer report it shall follow reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy of the information concerning the individual about whom the report relates according to 15 USC 1681 ( e ) ( b ).

And according to 15 USC 1681 5 they are suppose to do this ( 5 ) Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information ( A ) In general, after any reinvestigation under paragraph ( 1 ) of any information disputed by a consumer, an item of the information is found to be inaccurate or incomplete or can not be verified, the consumer reporting agency shall ( i ) promptly delete that item of information from the file of the consumer, or modify that item of information, as appropriate, based on the results of the reinvestigation; and ( ii ) promptly notify the furnisher of that information that the information has been modified or deleted from the file of the consumer.

and according to 15 USC 1681s-2 they are suppose to not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.
Consumer complaint received 2015-07-15
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Advertising and marketing — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY (GA)

A recent divorced mother of XXXX was responding to a job listing on the XXXX XXXX. The individual indicated tthat it was an independent contracting position and that my credit card would be required to conclude the employment opportunity. The individual that answered the advertisement indicated that we would have to meet, at the financial institution and that he had a good relationship with the banks in XXXX and XXXX, Georgia. The XXXX XXXX ad provided a XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX employment line phone number, where there was an automated individual responding to all calls. The individual stated that the company 's name was XXXX. XXXX and they have access to unclaimed government funding, which they need independent contractors to fund these unclaimed monies through their account and send the funds to a corporation. He stated, he would not need any personal information, just the credit card and to meet with the bank lenders. 

As a recent divorced mother and struggling parent, I was excited about the job over the phone and as, what was the next step on the process. He indicated to meet and bring the credit card, therefore, he could meet with the bank officials. Upon, the scammist arrival, he had paperwork to file out and had the company information readily available. He was however, casually dressed, but I said alright perhaps a low grade business casual attire is permittable. However, in the midst of my vulerability, he took the credit cards and the rest was history. All accounts at Wells Fargo of 20 plus years were comprised and closed, but I stated to the bank, that I was the victim of fraud and I was immediately interrogated. Interested, how the tables are turned, but it is imperative that the public is fully aware of scammers taking advantage of hard working citizens and I am fully committed to assisting with the possible incarceration of all individuals that take advantage of any citizen. I am amist and seeking public exposure of the ability to simply post any ad, at random, whether it is the XXXX XXXX and XXXX or the XXXX XXXX. I am seeking restitution and continual public exposure of these prevailing incidents, therefore, no one else is taken advantage of. What should be my next step?
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-19
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt — Not given enough info to verify debt
Company: Professional Bureau of Collections of Maryland, Inc., GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO Branch (MN)

This number XXXX has called me. Once they left a message to call them back about a debt. When you return their call you get a recording that says you call cant be completed because this mailbox you called it full. I do n't know if this a legit company or a scam. If I have a debt but unable to all you back, I better not get sued!!
Consumer complaint received 2015-07-15
Product: Mortgage — Other mortgage
Issue: Credit decision / Underwriting — 
Company: U.S. BANCORP (MN)

two years ago i bought a piece of property to build my house and I got it staked out septic designed and acquired the permit. A year and a half age I was rear ended in a car accident and could not work for a year because I did not get the medical attention that i am owed. The affordable care act was passed and approved by the supreme court so the quality of our lives would not be reduced. Because of the gap in income it is almost impossible to get a loan as well as now being forced to work a forty hour a week job and have to build it on the side while homeless because of ongoing issues that the doctors will not treat me for. My quality of life has decreased and will decrease further if the almost {$40000.00} of my own money i spent will be wasted because the government is not following through on their promises. and renting or buying a house than i do not like is not going improve the quality of my life as well as i would need my {$40000.00} returned
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-22
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Problems caused by my funds being low — 
Company: REGIONS FINANCIAL CORPORATION (GA)

This submission relates to previous complaint against Regions Bank regarding excessive overdraft charges with number XXXX and to the finding by CFPB earlier this year that Regions Bank was in violation of Federal Law or Laws in their actions regarding excessive overdraft charges. Other than a refund of a single {$36.00} overdraft charge which I received XX/XX/XXXX ( if remembering correctly on date ), I have not received any thing from Regions Bank in terms of refund or acknowledgement of my valid concerns. In ( or around ) XX/XX/XXXX I began to receive daily/regular collection calls from Regions Bank. At ( or near ) the same time I also began to receive some other type of alternative collection call which came from different numbers with different area codes delivering messages from people using different ( more than likely fake ) names saying things like they are from the fraud division and my checking account is on their list and my case would be downloaded to my county for further litigation. Both types of calls ended in approximately XX/XX/XXXX and I strongly feel they are tied together. During my nearly 17 years as a Regions Bank customer I was a victim of identity theft more than once between the years of XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX by professional criminals with obvious banking industry knowledge and experience.
Consumer complaint received 2015-11-07
Product: Consumer Loan — Installment loan
Issue: Problems when you are unable to pay — 
Company: NATIONWIDE ACCEPTANCE LLC (IN)

Nationwide LLC continually making harassing phone calls to me, my wife, and everyone on our reference list. I am unable to make timely payments due to my wife 's frequent medical expenses, rent and other bills. I pay whenever I am able. This company relentlessly calls me asking to pay. Making threats to repo the car. which I need in order to go to work and provide food for my family. The caller " XXXX '' from Nationwide LLC was very immature and very threatening to me and my wife and to all the refences my wife and I had listed on our application
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-21
Product: Debt collection — Credit card
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt resulted from identity theft
Company: CITIBANK, N.A. (CA)

In XXXX, persons unknown to me used my personal information to get store credit cards and charge merchandise. I have been trying since then to get Macy 's Fraud Investigation department to complete the investigation. ( The six month delay in clearing my name is a separate issue ). In the meanwhile, they sold the debt to Citibank collections XXXX XXXX ) which robo-calls my cell phone at least five times a day. I have told the Fraud Department multiple times and they promise to stop the calls, but they continue. I have complained to the bill collectors and they say that they have n't been told to stop calling me by Macy 's.
Consumer complaint received 2024-11-22
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (TX)

I am a victim of XXXX. The information listed below, which appears on my credit report, is the result of that XXXX. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2015-11-06
Product: Debt collection — Credit card
Issue: Taking/threatening an illegal action — Seized/Attempted to seize property
Company: Gurstel Law Firm, P.C. (AZ)

I was served with a Summons in Civil court by Gurstel Chargo P.A XXXX AZ in regards to a debt with XXXX. While I did have a credit card with them, it was paid on time each month & then paid off. I have not received a bill or phone call regarding any remaining debt in over a year. The first notification was this Summons. It threatens to garnish wages or seize property if not responded to.
Consumer complaint received 2016-02-15
Product: Debt collection — Federal student loan
Issue: Communication tactics — Threatened to take legal action
Company: Performant Financial Corporation (IN)

This is the third time I 've had to contact CFPB about a student loan that went to collections and I 'm trying to set up a payment plan. Case # XXXX AND XXXX. The last correspondence from Preformant Recovery XXXX XXXX informed me the policy had changed and I could sent the XXXX. This was faxed along with the first page of his letter. That was the first week of XXXX 2016. I than called XXXX XXXX and was able to leave a voice mail for him on XXXX XXXX informing him of the fax sent yet no written correspondence of a payment plan. I 'm trying to repay what I owe, but working with Performant Recovery is challenging. Is it their intent just to garnish wages than actually work with you? I have a file folder of all the correspondence which is over XXXX '' thick where I 've repeatedly sent letters and the required documents without any results.
Consumer complaint received 2016-03-18
Product: Student loan — Non-federal student loan
Issue: Can't repay my loan — Can't temporarily postpone payments
Company: SLM CORPORATION (OH)

While in college at a public university, and having scholarships, grants and small amounts of federal loans, my brother and sister died in a car accident, I moved home right after. I transferred and began taking my classes online, I took out some loans to cover this, My step-father and mother promised to help repay them. They just started a business and it was on its way to becoming profitable. My mom all the sudden and became very ill, she was the cosigner on my sallie mae debt ( about $ XXXX ). Sallie Mae harassed me after she died to pay the loans in full and I made full payments for a year or so, I was about a semester away from graduating with my XXXX but could not because of my mother 's death. Then my step-father fired me, took all of my mother 's estate ( I was unable to afford a lawyer at the time ) and kicked me out of his life, I was homeless for awhile and I managed to get a new job and pay as much as I could on my loans. Sallie mae is harassing me at my new work, and calling me all the time. Many times they are very rude and do n't offer me anything, one time they reduced my payment and said it would bring my account up-to-date and it has not. They lied to just get some money from me. I am struggling and every time I call - they are very rude. I wish I could change the situation and be able to pay. I am struggling.
Consumer complaint received 2015-09-15
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Problems caused by my funds being low — 
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (MA)

I just received Bank of America 's latest disclosure on new fees they intend to begin charging in the as of XXXX, 2015. These include a " Legal Process Fee '' of {$120.00} for each legal order they receive to freeze, attach or withhold funds, including attachment or garnishment, in a customers account. This is an exorbitant levy bearing no relationship to the cost of processing the request, that punishes customers who are in the midst of financial difficulties. Attached is a copy of the disclosure notice with the description of the fee circled.
Consumer complaint received 2015-11-10
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: Pacific Union Financial, LLC (OK)

I lost my job, so I immediately call Pacific Union Mortgage to ask for a payment deferral. It took them a month, but granted me 3 months with a payment of {$5.00} each month. When the first money payment of {$5.00} was due, I went online as I always had and they took off my online payment option. I sent them several emails asking them to fix this problem I finally gave up and sent in a check for {$15.00} ( 3 months ). After several months now, I call to find out why my credit score went from XXXX to XXXX, they said my payment deferral agreement is now void since my {$5.00} payment was late. I had to take a job in XXXX and almost was not able to even rent a house to go back to work because of them. I had to pull money from my XXXX to pay the extra deposit the landlord wanted. I called and told the woman on the phone to get a supervisor to call me to fix this problem since a late payment of {$5.00} is completely ridiculous to void my agreement. My payments were always on time since I obtained the loan with them. They almost want to destroy my credit when I was only unemployed for 5 months. I am a XXXX XXXX and have n't made less than {$XXXX} a year salary in years.