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Consumer complaint received 2015-07-02
Product: Debt collection — Credit card
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt resulted from identity theft
Company: M&S Recovery Solutions (MD)

I return a call to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 's located in XXXX, NY. I get calls at all hours and lots of them saying they are going to sue me, if I do n't pay they are going after my husband too. I get XXXX different numbers to call, called back a XXXX XXXX for her to be nasty and hang up when I asked to talk to her supervisor, that if I do n't pay they will seek legal action resulting in me paying the bill+court cost+lawyer fees. I never ever open this account and I tried to tell her that but she would n't hear me out. I look up the numbers and a XXXX XXXX shows up at the address and location she gave me. Number look up basically gave me the same things. I do n't know what to do at this point I am a laid off stay at home mom of XXXX young kids, my husband works XXXX jobs to keep us a float, I was just in a accident and was injured I have no time to go back and forth with these people. Help.
Consumer complaint received 2016-10-03
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Credit card protection / Debt protection — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A. (MI)

I have made settlement agreements with Credit Company & or Collation agents that have broken agreements within how they may report to any and all reporting company 's. As agreed on with each payment made to any & all Credit Company 's & or Collation agents term of cashing payments were sent with each payment in a written agreement of cashing any & all payments. As stated within agreement by cashing payments that company agreed to any & all terms within payment agreement. If a company did not agree to any of these terms within the payment agreement they were told NOT to cash any payments made & by cashing any payments they were agreeing to any & all terms. All Companies are in " Breach of Terms of Reporting of Agreement of Payment '' ( Sent with Each Payment ) which is violating the Agreement of Payment. Terms of payment to " BE IN WRITING '' ( WITH THE FOLLOWING KEY TERMS OF ALL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ), '' TOTAL AMOUNT TO BE PAID '', " PAYMENT TERMS OF TOTAL AMOUNT '', " REPORTED TO ALL CREDIT BUREAUS REPORTING COMPANYS AS WORDING OF " PAID ONLY '' WITH NO NOTES OTHERWHYS THEN BEING PAID '', " BE REPORTED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF FIRST PAYMENT ''.
Consumer complaint received 2016-10-31
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Application, originator, mortgage broker — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A. (NY)

On XXXX XXXX, 2016 XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, submitted a loan modification application to Citi Mortgage on behalf of XXXX XXXX XXXX. We received a missing document letter from attorney XXXX XXXX, of XXXX XXXX, attorney 's for Citi Mortgage, dated XXXX/XXXX/16 and another XXXX on XXXX/XXXX/16. Each time we immediately submitted the documents requested to bank 's attorney. 
On XXXX/XXXX/16 an email from attorney XXXX XXXX stated that the loss mit review had been completed and the file had been sent to underwriting. It sated that it would take another 2 weeks to complete underwriting review. 
No new update past 2 week review period. 
On XXXX/XXXX/16 a new email was received from attorney XXXX XXXX, which stated that the review was not yet complete. 
Then on XXXX/XXXX/16 a new email from attorney XXXX stated that she would follow up with her client for an update. 
It has been forty seven ( 47 ) days since the file was sent to underwriting and we still have not gotten a decision on the loan modification.
Consumer complaint received 2016-09-15
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Customer service / Customer relations — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A. (NY)

I have concerns about Identity theft So I wish the credit card company to stop all charges on card and reissue a new card or close the account. I wrote them using address for remittance of bill. I get a call from a supposedly Citi rep ( id on a cell phone ) id XXXX requesting personal information. She noted I had to use a cellphone and call XXXX ( number on my bill ). I called that number.the rep ( ( XXXX ) stated I can only call from a cell phone and type in a my personal info ( ssn, address, etc ). I explained I live in an area that does not have cell phone. She noted there was nothing she could do and I requested to speak with a Citi rep she refused or to provide an alternative number to call. Thus, I have no way to close the account without a cell phone. The requirement of a cell phone should not be a condition of having a charge card unless they clearly publish it. The call was automatically transferred to a third party call center service. Customers should be able to access to employees of the credit card company should the third party be unable to resolve the problem.
Consumer complaint received 2015-04-11
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt was discharged in bankruptcy
Company: Brown and Joseph, Ltd (AZ)

BROWN AND JOSEPH LTD is a debt collection company that has continued to send me letters and call me on the phone regarding a collection from XXXX XXXX. This collection was included in my bankruptcy and has already been discharged in XXXX 2015.
Consumer complaint received 2017-01-24
Product: Debt collection — Credit card
Issue: Taking/threatening an illegal action — Sued w/o proper notification of suit
Company: CITIBANK, N.A. (CA)

About two years ago I applied for dept relief program with company named XXXX. They resolved most of my credit card accounts. Recently I found my self at dead end as I received multiple advertisement letters in my mail from different attorney offices offering me legal help and stating that I 'm being sued by Citi Bank. I contacted Citi Bank and they told me that Citi Bank does n't own this bank account anymore and I need to contact the attorney that is handling this account. I was given attorneys phone number. I contacted the attorney and they did n't give me any information. They said that Dept relief program is handling this case. I called XXXX then, and they said there is nothing they can do about it, they have not received any correspondence from the attorney. In order for XXXX to take any action, they need to hear from the attorney first. So here I am in a closed circle.Bank does n't give me any information, attorney does n't give any information and XXXX ca n't do anything about it. I do n't know who is saying the truth and how do I need to handle this. I did not receive one single letter from the bank offering any options of repayment and here I am being sued.
Consumer complaint received 2016-02-24
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A. (VA)

It has been 5 years since my husband and I went through HAPR. We made all payments on time. I called last night b/c I knew there was supposed to be a reduction in principle after 5 years. I was told they sent me something XX/XX/XXXX and we did n't receive it. I do not recall every getting it. I asked them to resend and was told time is up and I ca n't take advantage of HAPR benefit. I did not receive the package and want the benefit we earned by making on time payments. I think this is not a good practice and way for CitMortgage to take advantage of people who they are supposed to be helping. Please look into this. All I want is the benefit earned and them to resend the papers so we can complete and return. We want the loan to be reduced as promised.
Consumer complaint received 2016-03-14
Product: Debt collection — Auto
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt — Not disclosed as an attempt to collect
Company: TRANSWORLD SYSTEMS INC (DC)

In XXXX XXXX, I was involved in a collision while operating a rental car from XXXX. I purchased a liability waiver for the car, but failed to get third party/total collision insurance. XXXX cars were considered a total loss. 

On the scene, I was issued a ticket, went to court a few weeks later, and paid the fine. The other party involved was not present at court. 

In XXXX XXXX, I received a letter from XXXX damage recovery unit stating that I was not liable for the damages incurred to the vehicle I was driving. 

In XXXX XXXX, I receive a collections notice from XXXX XXXX XXXX in an attempt to collect {$25000.00}. When I inquired about the charge I was informed that the other individual in the accident settled with XXXX, and because I did not purchase the total liability waiver, XXXX did not have to engage me in conversation regarding negotiating the settlement amount. They also stated that the only breakdown they needed to provide me was that the individual was paid {$2500.00} for his XXXX XXXX XXXX and {$23000.00} in personal injuries. 

I could have hired a lawyer to represent me and negotiate the claim. 

When I asked why the notice went straight to collections, XXXX stated they sent me a letter and because I failed to respond within 30 days they sent it to collections. When I asked if they had proof of delivery or proof that the letter was mailed out, they said they did not need to provide me with any documentation.
Consumer complaint received 2017-02-20
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Billing disputes — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A. (MI)

Citibank called XX/XX/XXXX to tell me the payment mailed on XX/XX/XXXX was never received, so I made a payment over the phone. My statement showed a payment credited on XX/XX/XXXX and a payment credited on XX/XX/XXXX, which they told me on the phone paid full amount due. They then charged a late fee, creating an unpaid balance and charged an additional late fee in XX/XX/XXXX. I called and they said pay us {$42.00} and it will pay you in full through XX/XX/XXXX which I did. Then I mailed out XX/XX/XXXX payment so I would be paid a month in advance so they could n't play the late fee games again, clearly marked on the check and billing invoice XX/XX/XXXX payment. Instead, they credit the payment and bill me for XX/XX/XXXX again. Because I closed the account they will not allow me to make online payments, and they will not allow me to make a payment a month in advance. They are setting me up at the mercy of the postal service so they can claim late payments and charge fees. I made 2 payments in XX/XX/XXXX and 2 payments in XX/XX/XXXX because of their deceptive practices and I 'm still at risk of their charging me {$35.00} late fees.
Consumer complaint received 2015-10-27
Product: Student loan — Non-federal student loan
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer — Received bad information about my loan
Company: TRANSWORLD SYSTEMS INC (IL)

The balance of this loan from XXXX XXXX XXXX of XXXX, XXXX, was discharged as part of a chapter XXXX bankruptcy, and is reflected as XXXX balance on my credit report. I received a letter from Trans World Systems of XXXX, XXXX, stating that the balance of the loan is now with their agency for collection, and the want the balance in full, with and almost {$800.00} fee. I believe this is fraudulent. In the letter they sent, there is no phone number to call, and the website they list requires information to log in that was not included. The letter states that if they do not hear from me in 30 days, that they assume the debt is valid and will pursue collection. I doubt the validity of this letter, the company, and their access to information which is no longer valid.
Consumer complaint received 2016-01-15
Product: Payday loan — 
Issue: Charged fees or interest I didn't expect — 
Company: GVA Holdings, LLC (CA)

I got a {$300.00} payday loan from northern plains funding. I was not made aware that I would be paying over {$2000.00} to pay off my loan. They are currently taking {$90.00} from my account every payday stating that the {$90.00} is only paying for the interest. I have called to make payment arrangements and to get advice as to how to pay this off and they refuse to give any help.
Consumer complaint received 2016-12-27
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Settlement process and costs — 
Company: M&T BANK CORPORATION (NY)

Among all of the issues I had with our mortgage broker and being harassed, the XXXX issue that I am infuriated with is not being provided with our loan estimate details at any point during the loan process after we submitted our mortgage loan application and had to come up with a large sum of money 3 days before out closing. I was informed, later that the loan estimates should have been provided to us within 3 business days of submitting the application. We met with our broker on XXXX/XXXX/16, he wrote down figures on a blank sheet of paper, we signed some forms and met at my workplace the following week to provide additional requested documents to my broker, he told us to date all of the documents XXXX/XXXX/16 as that is the dare that we met. I followed up via email the following week and the broker confirmed the application was submitted on XXXX/XXXX/16 yet when I submitted my complaint to my bank, they are claiming that I received the loan estimates and provided me with a copy ( first time I saw this ) which was dated on XXXX/XXXX/16. I am confused how the loan details were already " generated '' before the loan application was submitted, why the broker scratched everything down on a piece of paper if the document was already created, why this document was never emailed, mailed or delivered to us in any manner at any point and I am now convinced that this was something was not just overlooked but was falsified. I was unaware that we were supposed to receive this document until I was reviewing our closing disclosure- and questioned the required funds with the broker and my attorney because it stated we needed to come with several thousands of dollars within 3 days. If I would have received the loan details within the 3 business days of submitting our application as mandated, then I would not have become stick, have XXXX, needed to scramble for answers regarding the discrepancy and for additional funds. Additional, I was later harassed by the broker and then he told me his job was in jeopardy- why would he state this if he did nothing wrong? We received our loan commitment, clear to close, closing disclosure and other documents however not the loan estimates " conveniently '' were never sent to us at any point.
Consumer complaint received 2016-05-18
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: M&T BANK CORPORATION (CA)

We have a mortgage for our property located on XXXX XXXX XXXX in XXXX XXXX CA. with M & T Bank. I send mortgage payments from XXXX XXXX XXXX online payments regularly. The M & T Bank is asking for late chargers, even though XXXX XXXX XXXX processed ( delivered ) payment on XXXX XXXX, 2016. 
Please see attached report from XXXX XXXX XXXX.
Consumer complaint received 2016-12-07
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management — 
Company: M&T BANK CORPORATION (NY)

The M & T online banking website was updated around XXXX XXXX 2016. The new online banking software would not allow me to login because the website requested my location. I have used my same laptop to login to this website since I had these accounts for around a year and a half. I have used this laptop for all my banking and bill paying and still do. I currently use this lap top to login to XXXX other online banking accounts and they all work fine. I have only had a problem with M & T online banking website allows me to put in my ID and password then gives me an error saying that I need to turn on my location services on my lap top. Why does M & T online bank services need to know my location now? Does it matter? This is the reason that it gives, for me not being able to login and transfer my funds. M & T login banking did n't need my location for the last year and a half. Not being able to login for this reason has caused me to be charged horrific fee 's. I had money in another account that should have been used to cover the debits and checks that I usually debit every month. This bank continually charged my account multiple times for the same incident for insufficient funds when I had money in another account, that had not been transferred. XXXX XXXX 2016, my system of banking was upset by the new M & T online banking software failing to let me login because it did not know the location of my laptop, when in the past it did n't need to know the location of my laptop. I have been a excellent account holder, never any charges for insufficient funds or anything, never. I have excellent credit. I am an educated consumer whom follows the rules and avoids fees and charges by the bank on accounts. I really think the M & T updated website was designed to create this location error so that they can get rid of consumers whom they do n't make much money in service fees. I would like to present my laptop to your bureau to show how they used this deceptive practice to extort money out of smart consumers. I worked for 40 years in the technical industry. I build computers. Please allow me to show you my laptop.
Consumer complaint received 2023-01-06
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (FL)

When I reviewed my credit report, I discovered that some of the information was erroneous. The 3 credit bureaus must validate these items in line with Sections 609 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( A ). It is not authorized to fail to validate these reporting items as unverified information without providing any proof within the period allowed by law. The following items need to be investigated and updated for erroneous reporting in my file and are listed on my credit report. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX EQUIFAX MORTGAGE SER XXXX EQUIFAX MORTGAGE SERVI XXXX EQUIFAX MTG XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2015-09-10
Product: Debt collection — Credit card
Issue: Communication tactics — Used obscene/profane/abusive language
Company: HW Holding, Inc (CA)

I submitted a complaint regarding the debt collection agency, Hunter Warfield to the CFPB because they were giving me great difficulty in resolving my debt. When I initially contacted them they offered me a repayment rate that I initially could not accept. Later they changed that rate and then refused to negotiate a repayment rate of any kind saying that I had to pay in full. After contacting the CFPB, Hunter Warfield agreed upon a repayment rate. They then responded to the CFPB saying that we had successfully resolved the issue. Although we agreed upon a repayment rate Hunter Warfield refused to provide me with an agreement letter stating the terms of the repayment. They also refused to provide me with a receipt for the each payment that I made. In my mind this is not full resolution. I would like a letter stating the terms of the new agreement. My original complaint number is : Case number : XXXX. 

Thank you for your help.
Consumer complaint received 2016-05-25
Product: Debt collection — Payday loan
Issue: Taking/threatening an illegal action — Threatened arrest/jail if do not pay
Company: Pinebrook Holdings, LLC (LA)

I had taken out a small loan of {$200.00}. and was Hospitalized and had to go in for XXXX, net prison or jail for 8 months with no means of contacting the lender. As soon as I got out the threatening emails started.
Consumer complaint received 2016-07-18
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: APR or interest rate — 
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL (MO)

On XXXX/XXXX/XXXX I charged {$500.00} to my carecredit card to have vet work done for my mom 's cat. We took advantage of a 12 month promotion. Pay if off in 12 months and we would n't be charged interest. We budgeted $ XXXX/month for the payments, with the belief that it would be paid off within 11 months. Due to some cat rescue work, I did have to make some additional charges on the card ; however, I kept paying $ XXXX/month with the belief that it would be applied to the oldest charge first, which I believe is part of the new regulations. However, on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX when I was paying my bills, imagine my surprise that the balance showed over {$100.00} on the promotional balance. I called on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX and discovered that for XX/XX/XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX ( as well as possibly earlier ) my payments were only partially applied to the promotional balance. She credited over {$20.00} from each payment ; however, that left me with a {$5.00} balance on the promotional payment. I have paid that as of today and hope to see it cleared tomorrow. However, this does not excuse the fact that Synchrony Bank/Care Credit applied my payments willy-nilly so they would be able to charge the full years ' worth of interest on the entire {$500.00}.
Consumer complaint received 2016-04-05
Product: Debt collection — Credit card
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt — Not given enough info to verify debt
Company: BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE (MA)

My account is being handled by XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and is being reported as over 90 days late. Trying to have reported as current and willing to pay to bring under 90 days and receive proof via fax by Barcley Bank is not being done, transfered and given differant information.
Consumer complaint received 2021-11-26
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC. (PA)

This is XXXX XXXX, who is submitting this CFPB complaint myself, and to inform you that there is no third party involved in the process. I sent letters to Equifax Credit Bureau the date of the last letter was on XX/XX/2021. And now we are in the month of XX/XX/2021 and still nothing from them. That means Equifax has NOT complied with the Fair Credit Reporting Act law and continued to report inaccurate information on my credit report. UPDATE OR REMOVE THESE FOLLOWING ACCOUNTS COMPLETELY FROM MY CREDIT REPORT : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX
Consumer complaint received 2016-12-03
Product: Bank account or service — Other bank product/service
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management — 
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL (TX)

Out of no where JCPenney has lowered my credit this is the second time happened and I been with JCP for over 3 years. At first I started with XXXX dollar credit then it it increased up to XXXX and then up to XXXX and few months ago up to now supposed to be XXXX. I Called and asked and was told it was a random audit then spooked to the Supervisor who said it was something on my credit that is why Synchrony Bank determined this. Next I spoke with the MOD who said sorry there is nothing can do for you I am the highest person you can talk to and I am going to know disconnect the call. 
I have always made my payments on time and gone above and beyond monthly payment amounts and keeping account in good status. As with my credit since I was approved for the last XXXX have not made any changes to my credit report and feel they should not base out credit history with out side sources when I been clearly a good, faithful and loyal member to jcp and to now treat me this way am no longer happy with the company.