davidheineman/consumer-finance-complaints-large huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2016-07-22
Product: Prepaid card — General purpose card
Issue: Unauthorized transactions/trans. issues — 
Company: Incomm Holdings Inc. (CA)

Hi, on XXXX XXXX 2016 I purchased a XXXX XXXX pre-paid card at XXXX. I opened the package to find the card was clearly tampered with and when I checked my balance instead of {$500.00} there was XXXX and a transaction by someone else for the rest. I followed XXXX procedures and submitted a receipt, my drivers license, and pictures of the gift card. They promised to get back to me in 4-6 weeks. Its been four months and every time I call they say " its processing ''. They have my {$500.00} hostage and I really hope you can help! 

Thanks, XXXX XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2015-06-06
Product: Mortgage — Conventional adjustable mortgage (ARM)
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: Shellpoint Partners, LLC (CA)

I was denied a HAMP modification based on an income of {$2600.00}. I do not see where or how Shellpoint came up with this income when I provided Shellpoint the documentation reflecting my monthly income to be {$4800.00}. I receive {$1500.00} in XXXX for which I 've provided an award letter and a check stub from them. I also provided my pension award letter which I get as a monthly amount of {$1900.00}. My son is a contributor since my husband, his father passed, and he contributes {$1300.00} monthly to my household income. I have also provided Shellpoint his paystubs and contribution letter. Shellpoint has all the information necessary to reflect my income being {$4800.00} yet they came back with a much lower gross income. I can not afford to lose my home because of negligence. Please help me stay in my home. I have never ever been late on a payment up until now. I need my loan to be modified! I need Shellpoint to help me!!! I have every intention necessary to pay off my loan and pay it on time with a new principal and interest mortgage payment. I have the history to reflect that I have done so all these years so far.
Consumer complaint received 2015-06-06
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: Rent Recover, LLC (IL)

This is in reference to claim number : XXXX. I have energy bill statements, but also, if I owe this much in rent, why are there no records of eviction notices attached? An eviction notice does not entitle someone to be there for that length of period without consequences.
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-15
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. (TX)

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.

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

15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy.

15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.

15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall 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 2016-12-08
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Convenience checks — 
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY (CA)

On my American Express credit card ending with XXXX, there was a credit balance ( due to refund of earlier spending ) of {$180.00}. On XX/XX/2016 ( as shown in the statement ), Amex sent me a check of the amount of {$180.00}, without my request. I deposit this check to my XXXX saving account ( ending with XXXX ) on XX/XX/2016. On XX/XX/2016, XXXX notified me that the check was returned by American Express ( Reason : Refer to maker ), and I have to contact check issuer ( American Express in this case ). There was a fine of {$12.00} due the returned check by XXXX. 
I started to contact Amex. I talked to XXXX Amex presentative and escalated to a supervisor on around XX/XX/2016 and the supervisor promised me that Amex will send me a new check after investigation. 
On XX/XX/2016, I received an Amex account online notification stating " Our investigation shows that the check was paid on XX/XX/2016 '' and I have to call Amex immediately. I called Amex again and talked to supervisor XXXX ( Amex employee # XXXX ). XXXX promised me Amex will credit {$180.00} to my credit card account as the solution within 2 days. 3 days later ( XX/XX/2016 ), instead of receiving the credit, I received second Amex online notification which is exact the same as the first notification ( the check has been paid ). I called Amex and talked to the third supervisor XXXX. XXXX promised again will issue me the credit after internal investigation within 7 days and will call me regarding the investigation result. However I did not receive any call and did not see the credit either. Instead, on XX/XX/2016 I received the XXXX Amex notification saying that the check has been paid. I talked to the XXXX Amex supervisor XXXX ( Amex employee # XXXX ) and XXXX request me to send the documents ( XXXX account activity and returned check image on XXXX ). I faxed the documents to Amex fax number XXXX. 
On XX/XX/2016, I initiated a 3-way conversation with XXXX and Amex ( My earlier request to have a XXXX way conversation was declined by Amex supervisors, as they promised it is not necessary ). This time I talked to XXXX Supervisor XXXX XXXX and Amex Supervisor XXXX ( Amex XXXX # XXXX ) at the same time. XXXX insisted the check was returned, and Amex insisted the check was paid. At the end XXXX supervisor XXXX said she opened an urgent case with XXXX ( case # XXXX ), and a special team member with call me on XX/XX/2016. Amex supervisor XXXX said he reopened previously closed case ( case # XXXX ) for further investigation and will also call me on XX/XX/2016. 
On XX/XX/2016, I did not receive phone call regarding the status from either XXXX or American Express. 
During the process I spent more than 3 hours with Amex and XXXX ( talked to XXXX Amex supervisors and XXXX XXXX Supervisor ), and still did not see any solution or even received the promised status phone calls. 
Amex case # XXXX XXXX case # XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2016-05-30
Product: Student loan — Non-federal student loan
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer — Received bad information about my loan
Company: TRANSWORLD SYSTEMS INC (MI)

Hello, I went to XXXX in XXXX, MI. I read an article on the way XXXX defrauded student loans. I, too, was in school at that time and had XXXX of those XXXX loans. I feel that I should not have to repay the remainder of that loan based upon that lawsuit against them. My loan, no doubt, has been sold to UAS ( University Accounting Services ) LLC. The address is : XXXX, MN XXXX. Any help would greatly be appreciated.
Consumer complaint received 2016-05-31
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Billing disputes — 
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY (IL)

I disputed the purchase with Am/Ex as the item I ordered was n't as described in the XXXX ad ( XXXX XXXX {$50.00} ordered and {$20.00} received ). Item ID : XXXX Transaction ID : XXXX. Since the merchant refused to reply to my message I returned the item and received confirmation from XXXX that it was received ( please see the attached info ). The info was provided to Am/Ex however it refused to provide a full refund and instead it made misleading statements about the case progress and requirements. Am/Ex claims that the purchase was refunded while fraudulently claiming the {$20.00} refund from a different merchant and different transaction as part of the settlement. It also made several misleading statements about the status of dispute and it did n't bother to review the info provided as evidence for the claim. Instead it took the evidence of the delivery of fraudulent transaction as justification for its conclusion of the case. Am/Ex also has failed to provide the copy of the response it was sent from the merchant as promised verbally it will do so. I need it in order to file a criminal complaint against the merchant here in IL as the XXXX different IDs ( entity/personal ) has been provided in due course of the transaction ( selling, shipping and return ). In this case it appears that Am/Ex is aiding and abetting fraud.
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-01
Product: Debt collection — Credit card
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC. (MD)

First I started to get calls from a strange XXXX number I did not recognize. When the caller finally left a message it stated I owed a past debt that has already been settled. This shocked and frustrated me as I had finished a debt consolidation service two years back and was being careful with my current finances. I still have my debt consolidation paperwork and have access to past bank statements. I blocked the company 's number from my phone. I have since gotten a letter in the mail from the same company saying thank you for my " recent payment '' and to pay the current past debt balance. I have not made any payment to these people and I am mad that they even know I own the past account they are trying to collect off of. I get a sense this is fraud. I originally settled this account ( XXXX ) through XXXX back in 2014. The debt agency settled with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX who was the owner of the debt.
Consumer complaint received 2017-01-07
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Customer service / Customer relations — 
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY (CA)

American Express ( AMEX ) and XXXX had a join promotion under code XXXX from XXXX to end XXXX 2016 for free airport XXXX ride. 
We took the ride on XXXX from XXXX XXXX airport cost {$34.00} charged under my AMEX card. Under the above promotion, AMEX is to credit full {$34.00} to my American Express Card. However, AMEX refuses to issue the credit to me. I have disputed with AMEX but they close my dispute without proper explanation. I complaint through XXXX too, and AMEX simply replies that it is XXXX responsibility to issue the credit ( if that is the case, AMEX has the responsibility to assist my dispute to begin with but AMEX did not. 
I am seeking your help on this matter. AMEX should honor its joint promotion with XXXX and issue me credit of {$34.00}, and issue credit to all other XXXX drivers under this promotion.
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-04
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Rewards — 
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY (CA)

American Express has taken away our rewards points by closing our account. I have made several inquiries, all of which are ignored with no response. They closed our account one day prior to the pay by date that is only 14 days from their closing date each month and even prior to us receiving the current bill. We had a dispute over a paid unauthorized charge in this account, and we had actually arranged payment for the dispute plus all new charges the same day the account was closed by Amex. In their arrogance the state we do not make our required payments each month, and this is not true. We paid all new charges in full that we actually charged and sent them a spread sheet proving that. The only amounts left unpaid were disputed amounts. As an act of good faith we paid the disputed amount on our account of {$3400.00} that consisted of an unauthorized charge of {$2100.00} paid by American Express with our authority to pay and {$1700.00} of unexplained additions to our total charges summary that began in XXXX 2013 and grew from the original unexplained amount of {$260.00}. We will pay all incoming charges left on the account prior to the next billing cycle closing. Since the amount we will have paid by then will be over {$13000.00} we would like our rewards points at that time.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-20
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (CA)

Recently I did an investigation on my credit report which caused XXXX  XXXX upon me and found unverifiable, invalidated, inaccurate, and questionable items that your agency didn't make sure was reporting 100 % correct. Under 15 U.S. Code 1681e ( b ) ( b ) Accuracy of report 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. I know that Under 15 U.S. Code 1681i ( 5 ) Treatment of inaccurate or unverifiable information ( A ) In general If, 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. if you are unable to provide me a copy of verifiable proof within 15 days after your investigation, you must remove the accounts and or the information listed below. 

In violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. I do not know any of the alleged creditors and debt collectors.

I never sat across a table from any of the alleged creditors and debt collectors and never entered into a contract with any receiving a meeting of the minds. No valid contracts exist. All allege contracts are completely fraudulent an the attempt to enforce a fraudulent contract is unlawful due to the contract being created through the illegal activity of identity theft and power of attorney fraud. Please show good faith in this matter by expediting the securing of the alleged information listed on your sight in order to avoid me receiving further injury, damages, and losses due to me being a victim of identity theft. 

The Fair Billing Practices Act is intended to secure my right to privacy and my privacy has been breach so that's violate my rights under The Privacy Act of 1974 :, I am sure the removal of my information from your website will ensure my privacy rights wont be violated again due to my lack of consent.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-20
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (KS)

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Consumer complaint received 2015-12-29
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Communication tactics — Threatened to take legal action
Company: TRANSWORLD SYSTEMS INC (NY)

I Never received the ORIGINAL Toll Bill of {$11.00} since the Address is INCORRECT. My Address is XXXX XXXX XXXX, NY XXXX NOT " XXXX XXXX '' as shown on the Collector 's Bill. The Original Bill never got to me. I should not pay this Debt Collection Bill since I never even received the Regular Bill.
Consumer complaint received 2017-03-22
Product: Debt collection — Credit card
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: TRANSWORLD SYSTEMS INC (CA)

My tax return was has been garnished twice for a total of about XXXX dollars for a debt from 2007. Last month, transworld systems incorporated sent me notification stating I owed them XXXX, I called and asked them why I have not once received notification prior to this latest letter regarding the debt, they stated they send one out annually. I 'm blown away that they can double the debt and collect on something over 10 years old and never send me anything stating I owe them money. The debt does not show on my credit report either.
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-26
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: TRANSWORLD SYSTEMS INC (WV)

Sent a transmittal letter saying a account has been placed with agency for collection. I am a XXXX year old women and spent most of my time XXXX. It is not possible for me to have a debt of {$10000.00}
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-15
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (NC)

I XXXX XXXX examined my credit report and found a late payment dated XX/XX/2023 from XXXX  XXXX. According to Title 15 U.S. Code 1681 ( 2 ) ( a ) ( i ) ; Rule of Construction, it states a " " consumer report '' does not contain information solely as to transactions or experiences between the consumer and the person making the report ; ''. A late payment or credit note is consider a transaction. 

Account Name : XXXX  XXXX Account Number : XXXX Please remove this negative item from XX/XX/2023 and update to current/terms met.
Consumer complaint received 2023-09-21
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. (KY)

In accordance with the fair credit reporting act, Comenity bankXXXX XXXX, has violated my rights. 

15 USC 1681 Section 602 states I have the right to privacy.

15 USC 1681 Section 604A, section states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written permission.

15 USC 1666B states a creditor may not treat a payment on a credit card account under an open end consumer credit plan as late for any purpose.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-20
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Problem with personal statement of dispute
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (VA)

By the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I am submitting this complaint to request that the following accounts appearing to be inaccurate and incomplete be immediately investigated and corrected on my credit file. 
XXXX XXXX Balanced {$4100.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balanced {$0.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Balanced {$0.00}
Consumer complaint received 2017-03-16
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: HSBC NORTH AMERICA HOLDINGS INC. (OH)

Received 3 phone calls from ( XXXX ) XXXX. I called to find out why they keep calling me. They ask my name, ask to verify my address and ask to verify the last XXXX of my social. Then they tell me I owe them {$12000.00} for an auto loan in the late XX/XX/1990 that they purchased the debt for. I tell them I never made an auto purchase in the late XX/XX/1990 and that this is fraud. They tell me they will close out the account and I do not owe them and thank me for my time. I told the lady I would be reporting them for fraud. So she starts to argue with me and then hangs up.
Consumer complaint received 2016-02-16
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Billing statement — 
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION (IN)

I requested paperless billing for a Capital One card account. Not only did the account go paperless, but it became " contact-less '' and " notification-less ''. In fact, the communication just went " dark '' ( no communication ). It only " lit '' back up once I realized I missed a payment by over 30 days. This, of course, created a late payment note on my credit report and trashed my credit score. 
As a XXXX, I have worked extremely hard to do all I can to support my credit score. This is a huge setback. Additionally, the credit reporting/score system makes no distinction between missed payments ( due to being a deadbeat ) and missed payments caused by a logistical issue. Basically I appear to be a deadbeat to lenders. 
Yes, I am responsible for the payment of the account. There was no history ( until this logistical issue - " darkness '' ) where the account was paid late. The account is, once again, paid on a timely basis. I do n't feel like I should be penalized for the lack of contact by Capital One. 
I, immediately, reactivated paper statements. I, immediately, verified Capital One had my correct phone & e-mail contact info ( which they did ). 
I had also requested paperless statements for several other credit card accounts ( including a Menard 's Big Card - serviced by Capital One ). All other accounts continued contacting me via ( automatic ) e-mail message alerts including " payment due '' and " statement available ''. Why was Capital One allowed to risk my credit score by failing to contact me regarding payments due and statements available??? 
In my opinion, Capital One failed me. We spent XXXX ( if not XXXX ) of US tax dollars to create the CFPB. I hate that spending, however, I hate having my credit score, innocently, attacked even more.
Consumer complaint received 2024-08-20
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem — Problem with personal statement of dispute
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (NJ)

By the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I am submitting this complaint to request that the following accounts appearing to be inaccurate and incomplete be immediately investigated and corrected on my credit file. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX Balanced {$5500.00} XXXX XXXX  XXXX Balanced {$0.00}