davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2016-03-24
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Account status
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (CA)

There is a medical collection on my credit. As of XXXX 2015, credit reporting agencies such as Experian are required to withhold reporting of the collection for a minimum of 180 days and a maximum of 9 months so the patient can receive and pay the bill. I have informed them of this, but they have not removed the collection from my credit report.
Consumer complaint received 2015-08-18
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Account status
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (TX)

My spouse and I have sent the credit bureaus multiple dispute letters certified with documentation supporting our claims and they have completely disregarded our concerns. There is a debt and some late payments reporting inaccurately and we are trying everything in our power to get it rectified. Hoping this process will make them take us seriously.
Consumer complaint received 2017-02-10
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Settlement process and costs — 
Company: RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing LLC (FL)

My loan with RoundPoint Mortgage closed on XXXX/XXXX/2016. At that time I had an escrow balance of over {$5700.00}. My loan # XXXX stated in paragraph XXXX " Upon payment in full of all sums secured by this Security Instrument, Lender shall promptly refund to Borrower any Funds held by Lender. '' It has been sixty days since closing, I have been told over 4 times that the check for my refund has been mailed. I have been given the run around by multiple RP employees or contractors all to no avail. From what I can find out, this is a common practice of RP Mortgage. Someone needs to investigate them and end this shameless practice. I never missed a payment to them and wonder what they would have done is I had for 60 days.
Consumer complaint received 2016-12-09
Product: Debt collection — Medical
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: Specialized Management Services, Inc. (AL)

I knew my Dentist personally, and he would do free work for me sometimes. After he died, the other dentist put me in collections for the stuff i was told not to worry about. I called the office they worked at today XXXX/XXXX/16, and all my files showed i owe nothing. All this free work was 10 years ago in my low XXXX. I dont feel like any of this is on me. I went to the dentist expecting to pay everytime. And this has my credit messed up and i need this taken care of asap. 

Thanks
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-31
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Credit reporting company's investigation — No notice of investigation status/result
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (CA)

I am filing this complaint because Experian has ignored my request to provide me with the documents that their company has on file that was used to verify the accounts I disputed. Being that they have gone past the 30 day mark and can not verify these accounts, under Section 611 ( 5 ) ( A ) of the FCRA- they are required to '' ... promptly delete all information which can not be verified. '' that I have disputed. Please resolve this manner as soon as possible. Thank you.
Consumer complaint received 2017-01-17
Product: Debt collection — Credit card
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt resulted from identity theft
Company: UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION (NC)

We completed a previous dispute under XXXX. 
Complaint is about fraudulent debt XXXX that was taken out fraudulently and owed to USAA. Here are the facts of the case. We completed a fraud packet, provided police report, proof of address, identification and a complete history that we had about the fraudster and their address history from a XXXX report and continued fraud claims in victims name. Consumer has been disputing this with USAA since XX/XX/XXXX. XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX stepped in with POA to try to resolve. XXXX resubmitted all documents certified mail for consumer. USAA has acknowledged the proof of the fraudster and their history and and are aware that someone else is using their identification. USAA fraud has had file from XXXX since XX/XX/XXXX has been contacted 15-20 times by consumer and XXXX to try to resolve matter, to which their only response is, someone will look into this and call back. You are never provided any point of contact and often they leave you on hold for an hour. They never call back. They dont investigate and resolve the matter and the debt has been sold/resold to collection agencies. We had one collection agency dismiss debt, but USAA has failed to do so. USAA has had the details of identity theft and alll pertinent documents for more than a year and are violating consumer protection laws. They have failed to discharge the debt. Consumer is getting new calls from new collection agency about debt as of XX/XX/XXXX. USAA is failing to comply with Fair Debt Collection Practices and continuing to try to collect on a fraudulent debt they are supossed to be investigating. The debt remains on victims credit report and from what we can tell no investigation been completed. When the last CFPB complaint was last filled out they sent a Consumer Report Dispute form and we resent all the documents certified on XX/XX/XXXX. It has now been over 60 days and they still continue to report this debt and collect on it. This is not the first case XXXX has had with victims and attempting to work with USAA and the treatment has been the same on the cases.
Consumer complaint received 2016-11-04
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management — 
Company: UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION (AE)

i called in to open a checking account with USAA back in late 2015, whne i was told that i already had a account with them. I told the Rep that i have never opened a previous account with them, so she ask me some personal info to verify what she had on file. the info did not match so she changed it to my current info so who ever was using the account could not continue to use it. i later contacted the fraud department about the discovery conducted a investigation. they gave me a call about a week later stating that i a am still responsible for the negative balance on the account since the infomation matches. i told them that i just updated my info with a customer service rep eariler. i have been trying to resolve this for quite some time but USAA is cooperating at all.
Consumer complaint received 2016-02-12
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Credit reporting company's investigation — No notice of investigation status/result
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc. (TX)

I sent a previous dispute, but the response does not make sense. See XXXX. 
I am a vicitim of ID Theft. Federal Regulations and state laws allow me to have a Security Freeze placed on my credit file, if I provide the proper documents to the credit bureaus to place the freeze. I am sending the complaint because I sent proof of being a victim and all my documents to Experian to freeze my credit and they have failed to place a freeze. With failing to honor my request, they have left my credit open to new liabilities and fraudulent acccounts. The response I received last was that the information I provided was not complete enough in my complaint. However, I was very specific about dates I mailed documents and what was mailed. I should not have to contact Experian for a third time. My experience was that I called them and they tried to sell me a freeze or other monitoring services. I understand that this is very common practice after consulting with my insurance company and their famililarity with credit bureau practices.
Consumer complaint received 2015-05-25
Product: Debt collection — Auto
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: Byrider Franchising, LLC (OH)

I was not able to finance a car through CNAC without a co-signer. I purchased a 2006 XXXX for {$5000.00} above blue book value ( {$12000.00} before taxes and interest ) due to not having a credit history, with a cosigner. I made all payments and on-time, I was never late. I had a life crisis and took the car back and it was a voluntary repossession. They then let my cosigner buy off of the contract, which did not credit towards the debt, and then sold the car at auction for {$120.00}, leaving me to pay {$9000.00} on the car still. I ca n't believe that there is n't a law preventing companies from " screwing '' someone this badly. I was a responsible borrower who kept to the payment plan exactly and when disaster struck, I tried to make things easier for everybody by taking the car back before I moved out of state, just in case I would n't be able to make payment. Not to mention, they told me that if my situation turned to the better before it was sold that I could pick it back up and continue where I left off, and I was able to make my next payment, but they would n't allow my cosigner to pick the car back up for me before they sold it, due to " the person managing the account is on vacation. ''
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-23
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (GA)

I have already sent a letter addressing the inaccuracies and unknown items on my credit report, but unfortunately, I have not received any response even after 30 days. It feels like I'm being taken advantage of and my disputes are being ignored. According to Section XXXX ( a ), if these items are not investigated within 30 days, they should be promptly removed from my credit report. Since it has been over 30 days, I expect these accounts to be updated immediately. If not, I will have no choice but to pursue legal action due to the stress this situation has caused me. Additionally, my information was also affected by the Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX data breach, which raises concerns about the security of my personal data.
Consumer complaint received 2016-01-12
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: First National Collection Bureau, Inc. (NE)

A collection company sent a letter stating that I owe {$900.00} for a cell phone from XXXX XXXX XXXX. The collection company is First National Collection Bureau , Inc. located at XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX but the return address is a PO Box , XXXX XXXX, in XXXX XXXX. I have never had a XXXX account and I have been with the same company for almost 21 years now. Also, the address I live at is a home, and they added an apartment #. I think this is a scam, and I worry about older people being taken advantage of or other people falling for this. 
Letter states : This is to advise you that your delinquent account has been assigned to our office for collection by the above mentioned current creditor. ( XXXX XXXX XXXX ) Unless you notify this office within 30 day after receiving this notice that you dispute the validity of this debt or any portion thereof, this office will assume this debt is valid. If you notify this office in writing within 30 days after receiving this notice that you dispute the validity of this debt or any portion of it, this office will obtain verification of the debt or obtain a copy of the judgment and mail you a copy of such judgment or verification. If you request of this office is writing within 30 days after receiving this notice this officeXXXX will provide you with the name and address of the original creditor, if different from the current creditor. In order to aid your financial situation, as may be necessary, we could set up your account on a monthly payment plan. we would like to extend the following discounted offer : 80 % discount payable in XXXX payments of {$90.00}. Each payment within 30 days of the previous payment. We are not obligated to renew this offer. For your convenience you may pay via a check over the phone or credit card. You have our work that your account executive will treat you fairly and with respect. Sincerely, First national collection Bureau , Inc. *then further down on the letter at the bottom. The law limits how long you can be sued on a debt. Because of the age of your debt, XXXX XXXX XXXX will not sue you for it, and XXXX XXXX XXXX will not report it to any credit reporting agency.
Consumer complaint received 2024-09-19
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. (LA)

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX To Whom It May Concern : I sent a request for an investigation under FRA 611 ( a ) to you in reference to the following account ( s ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX US DEPARTMENT OF EDU/Account XXXX XXXX THIS IS MY 3rd NOTICE REGARDING THESE FRAUDULENT ACCOUNTS You all have failed to reinvestigate these fraudulent accounts as you or required too I am hurt and confused to see I received a letter advising that you " VERIFIED '' the information. I am curious as to how you verified this information and would like to receive physical documentation to support this erroneous information on my report. Ive been a victim of identity theft so there is no way you were able to verify anything. FCRA states information reporting has to be 100 % verifiable and 100 % accurate otherwise the information must be removed under federal law. Your company has been reporting unverifiable and inaccurate information on my credit report which has damaged my credit. I intend to litigate if this information is not DELETED from my report. Please do not " update '' or " verify this information again without doing a due diligence investigation. I am requesting to be provided with the written contract & physical documentation to support the information that is being reported on my credit report via USPS mail. Screenshots will not suffice. Send my actual signature on a contract. As this debt is Not mine. I am asking for this verification because my credit score is important to me, and after learning of my identity being compromised I believe it is being unjustly degraded as a result of this unfortunate error. I would therefore request that you please do no send me a template letter in response to this request. I am in the process of planning a legal case, so I will need specific answers to the specific questions asked of you in this letter. I have faith that your establishment will do the right thing and truly investigate this matter and if you do not have proof the debt is valid which you will not because of identity theft then please DELETE the information. I expect to receive a response within 15 days of receipt of this letter, or I will expect to see the items in question permanently expunged from my record. 

Regards, XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2016-01-05
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: Continental Services Group, Inc. d/b/a ConServe (OH)

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX is showing up on my credit report 2x. This is something that originated in 2013. I signed up for classes at XXXX and then withdrew. I never attended one class there. I was told I would not owe any money and I have been battling with this for two years now, I have written letters, contacted the school etc. they are now showing it has been turned over to a collection agency not once but twice. One amount is XXXX and the other is XXXX. I do n't know what to do I do n't owe XXXX bill let alone XXXX.
Consumer complaint received 2015-10-16
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: Shellpoint Partners, LLC (NC)

I believe that Shellpoint Mortgage Company has violated a code of ethics. They have collected overpayment from my mortgage payments and can not provide a specific answer as to where the funds have gone and why my balance remained the same despite catching up my payments. Also, they charged a fee of {$350.00} for a loan modification application which was not even reviewed due to supposed missing pieces of information. At no point was I made aware that there was a fee for applying for a modification. If I need loan assistance it seems underhanded to charge an excessive fee on top of what is already owed.
Consumer complaint received 2015-10-20
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: RUSHMORE LOAN MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC (MI)

Our mortgage servicer has failed to pay summer property taxes owed on our home. The house straddles XXXX jurisdictions, XXXX XXXX, XXXX County, Michigan and XXXX XXXX, XXXX County, Michigan. Summer taxes became due to both Townships on XX/XX/XXXX They were payable without interest or penalty through XX/XX/XXXX. The present amount owed to XXXX XXXX is {$1700.00}. The present amount owed to XXXX XXXX is {$390.00}. Our mortgage payments are and have been current As of XX/XX/XXXX, the balance in our escrow account was {$6400.00}. As of XX/XX/XXXX, the escrow account contained {$7200.00}. 
On XX/XX/XXXX, I contacted the servicer by phone to inform them that the summer taxes were unpaid and was assured that although the taxes had not been paid, the matter would be addressed and the taxes paid within 21 days. I asked for written confirmation, but was told that none would be provided. The taxes remain unpaid, creating the false impression on our credit record that we are delinquent in paying these taxes.
Consumer complaint received 2017-02-03
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Communication tactics — Threatened to take legal action
Company: Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP (NJ)

Debt collector claiming to be from an attorney 's office, repeatedly tried to get me to pay a tax debt that I explained over and over was a mistake. He acted like he was going to help me fix the mistake, but did nothing. He lied about submitting my paperwork to the PA state tax department for review ( I submitted paperwork after XXXX and by XXXX he called and said PA Department of Revenue had reviewed - no government agency works that fast! ). He also told me that some items we listed on tax returns were not valid write offs, ie. contract labor on a general contractor 's tax return. When I questioned him about this, he acted like he did not just say it. He called me a liar when I told him a letter sent from the state was not received, and then, even when he stated that the letter was returned as non-deliverable, he still implied I was lying to him. He was very condescending, forceful and deceptive and made me very XXXX about his phone calls. He was trying to get me to pay {$46000.00}. Since I did n't trust that his collection attempts were valid, we checked with the state to make sure he was not a scam artist. We actually owe {$100.00} which we will be paying directly to PA Department of Revenue Pass Through Business office.
Consumer complaint received 2022-05-31
Product: Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Trouble during payment process — 
Company: FIFTH THIRD FINANCIAL CORPORATION (MA)

XX/XX/XXXX- Applied for PMI cancellation. Was told I could either make a payment to get over 20 % equity based on appraisal or apply for a reappraisal. 


XX/XX/XXXX- Applied for PMI cancellation after making numerous additional payment to get to the 20 % equity. Now they are saying I need to get to 25 % equity. Also claim they are unable to calculate the value of the house and that it may have gone down. Apparently my house is the only house in the country that may have decreased in value over the last 2 years.
Consumer complaint received 2015-07-29
Product: Debt collection — Medical
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: Kinum, Inc., Indianapolis, IN Branch (NY)

XXXX from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. He did not disclose from where he was calling, or representing. I googled the number and it comes up with many complaints and the name " Fidelis '' which is also a large XXXX in XXXX New York - This issue is for a dental bill for which he told me was {$360.00}. I told this XXXX XXXX that we have been in contact with the dental office, and our former insurance carrier about this - that it has been an ongoing issue and not one that we chose to ignore, or not pay. He is bullying, rude, condescending, and threatened me with a lawsuit even after I explained the history. I called my XXXX office, XXXX XXXX XXXX immediately afterwards, and spoke with the office manager who told me that XXXX XXXX has his figures wrong. XXXX his date, and the amount of the bill which is {$100.00}. This begs the question where the other expected {$260.00} would go had we paid this incorrect amount. Right into XXXX pocket.
Consumer complaint received 2016-01-19
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Deposits and withdrawals — 
Company: First Data Corporation (CT)

I have a small business. I have a merchant credit card processing account through First Data Corporation. Without my authorization, First Data deducted ( stole ) {$14.00} from my business checking account on XXXX XXXX, 2016 for " XXXX ''. When I called First Data on XXXX XXXX, 2016 and inquired about the unauthorized charge, I got a sales pitch for the product, and I was told that I could apply for a refund if I did n't want the product. I was then told that I would be called back in a day or two to discuss the matter.
Consumer complaint received 2015-03-24
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Information is not mine
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (MS)

During an evaluation of my credit report, I noticed a company by the name of XXXX billing which is in California. I contacted the company to find out what type of business they were and the rep told me they finance auto and home. She attempted to look me up in their system by using the last XXXX digits in my SSN and my last name. She could not locate me and I asked her why were they on my credit report and she said she did n't know but it could be a case of identity theft. She told me to contact XXXX and let them know. They would contact XXXX billing and XXXX billing would tell them I am not in their system. I did that. Now I 've received a letter from Equifax stating that XXXX billing is not reporting on the Equifax credit file. That is not my XXXX dispute and I made it clear to them. My dispute is why is this company on my credit file and I 've never done business with them?? I 've never heard of them. I want them off of my XXXX credit!!! I 'm sick of this!
Consumer complaint received 2015-09-22
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: GUARANTEED RATE INC. (IL)

Guaranteed Rate is raising my mortgage payment by {$700.00} a month because of the projected escrow amount. My 2014 taxes were paid in one installment rather than two, and they are viewing as only a half year payment and therefore doubling the projected tax amount. I have called numerous ( 6 ) times and spoken with representatives that tell me there is nothing they can do to fix the projected escrow amount even though I have faxed in all of my tax information, to which they also have access to via the XXXX county treasurer.