milesbutler/consumer_complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 06-05-2017 about Debt collection (Credit card debt) with Southwestern Investors Group, LLC (GA).
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
Sub-issue: Seized or attempted to seize your property

Complaint: I was contacted by  XXXX   XXXX   (   XXXX   ) a t  XXXX . Originally he did not say where he was calling from, only that he was working wi th the District Attorney in my county and was  filing the next day to garnish 30 % of my wages and levy my bank accounts for a debt owed to  XXXX   XXXX  in the amount of {$790.00}. He said they will freeze any bank account with my name on it and take all the funds. I imagine interest is included as my credit limit was only {$500.00} and I was no where near that when I ran into financial trouble. Ultimately I would owe over {$3000.00} once attorney and court fees were applied. He told me that I needed to make a good-faith payment that day to keep him from filing in court.  <P/> I came to know this was a collection agency after I contacted  XXXX   XXXX . They told me the debt was now held b y Southwest Investor Group a t  XXXX . I called and asked for my balance and how to make some sort of payment arrangement. The young lady that answered informed me that it was with  XXXX  and transferred me.  XXXX   XXXX  answered the phone sounding angry that I called in on the  XXXX  number. I asked him to send me debt information through the mail as I had not received anything about this outside of a phone call in over a year.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 06-01-2016 about Student loan (Federal student loan servicing) with ACS Education Services (OH).
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer
Sub-issue: Having problems with customer service

Complaint: At the beginning of XXXX 2016 I received a letter from ACS regarding an error on my student loan payments advising of monies being applied to the principal based on this error. The document outlined that we may incur an additional tax liability due to the error. The good news is that ACS advised they would assist in determining the tax liability and pay for any additional money owed due to the tax liability. 
I have contacted ACS on the following dates and have been provided the same information that a Tax preparer will contact me in XXXX 3 days. During these calls they could not provide any additional information as to why the error has occurred but that the XXXX XXXX would be able to assist. 
XXXX XXXX ( did n't write down the name of the person ) XXXX XXXX ( did n't write down the name of the person ) XXXX XXXX ( spoke with XXXX ) XXXX XXXX ( spoke with XXXX ) I have yet to hear from a tax preparer despite my multiple calls and escalations requests. Our goal is to resolve the situation so that the additional tax liability can be paid ; however, ACS is not taking the outlined steps to help resolve this matter. 
Thank you for your assistance in resolving our issue with ACS.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 07/14/2016 about Debt collection (Medical) with United Resource Systems, Inc (CO).
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt
Sub-issue: Not given enough info to verify debt

Complaint: ATTN : CFPB THIS IS NOT A DUPLICATE COMPLAINT, I AM RESPONDING BACK TO UNITED RESOURCES SYSTEMS IN REGARDS TO A LETTER THAT THEY FINALLY RESPONDED BACK TO ME. 

PLEASE FORWARD THIS COMPLAINT OVER TO THEM ON MY BEHALF. 

THANK YOU. 




This letter is being sent to UNITED RESOURCES SYSTEMS again in response to the above reference account that United Resource Systems has reported and listed on all XXXX major credit reporting agencies ( XXXX ). Please be advised that this is not a refusal to pay, but written notice sent in pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( b ) that your claim HAS BEEN disputed and VALIDATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED! 
This is not a request for " Verification '' or proof of my mailing address, but a request for " VALIDATION '' made pursuant to the above named Title and section. I respectfully request that your offices provide me with competent evidence. 
Please provide me with the following : What the money you say I owe is for-HAS NOT BEEN LEGALLY PROVIDED IN THE TIME FRAME ALLOWED TO UNITED RESOURCES SYSTEMS BY LAW! 
Explain and show me how you calculated what you say I owe- HAS NOT BEEN PROVIDED. 
Provide me with copies of any documents that show I agreed to pay what you say I owe- HAS NOT BEEN PROVIDED. 
Identify the original creditor- HAS NOT BEEN PROVIDED. 
Prove the Statute of Limitations has not expired on this account- HAS NOT BEEN PROVIDED. 
Show me that you are licensed to collect in my state- HAS NOT BEEN PROVIDED. 
Provide me with your license numbers and Registered Agent- HAS NOT BEEN PROVIDED. 

AS YOU UNITED RESOURCES SYSTEMS ARE IN FACT NO DOUBT AWARE, I HAVE REQUESTED VALIDATION, NOT VERIFICATION AND THE INFORMATION IN WHICH UNITED RESOURCES SYSTEMS HAS PROVIDED TO ME IS NOT A LEGAL VALIDATION OF THIS ALLEGED DEBT ACCORDING TO THE LAWS.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed
Consumer complaint received 09-07-2017 about Mortgage (Conventional home mortgage) with Shellpoint Partners, LLC (TX).
Issue: Struggling to pay mortgage

Complaint: XX/XX/XXXX We had a house fire. The repair were finished and I was told I would receive all my money to pay for repairs in refund. That never happened. I was told to get a letter with our signature to have the last of the funds put on the mortgage. I said ok. XX/XX/XXXX After HURRICANE HARVEY SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE HAD XXXX XXXX IN LOST LITIGATION TO CALL ME AND STARTED CALLING ME A LIAR AND I NEVER SENT ANY PAPER INTO THE INSURANCE COMPANY THAT PAID FIR THE REPAIR XXXX   XXXX IN INSURANCE. XXXX XXXX told me none of this never happen and that Shellpoint mortgage will kick us out for being XXXX people. XXXX XXXX XXXX told me she can not talk to the insurance department. I told XXXX XXXX XXXX I talk to the insurance department and email the insurance department today XX/XX/XXXX and XXXX XXXX, I spoke to loss litigation on XXXX XXXX. I so gave XXXX XXXX XXXX my medical disclosure ( I XXXX XXXX have a XXXX XXXX I can not keep getting upset because XXXX XXXX XXXX hate customers, XXXX XXXX XXXX hates the XXXX, XXXX XXXX want XXXX XXXX to have a XXXX or XXXX. I do not understand what is going on with Shellpoint mortgage and who they hire to do out bound call but this XXXX XXXX is harassing me and my family.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 09/26/2017 about Checking or savings account (Checking account) with HSBC NORTH AMERICA HOLDINGS INC. (CA).
Issue: Opening an account
Sub-issue: Didn't receive terms that were advertised

Complaint: In early XXXX I received a targeted promo mailer from HSBC XXXX advertising a {$350.00} bonus for opening, funding and maintaining a new HSBC XXXX checking account. To qualify, you must be a new customer ( I had never been an HSBC customer before ), must open a new Advance checking account by XX/XX/XXXX ( I opened mine on XX/XX/XXXX ), must deposit {$10000.00} or more byXX/XX/XXXX ( I deposited {$5000.00} upon opening the account on XX/XX/XXXX and {$5000.00} more on XX/XX/XXXX ), and maintain this {$10000.00} balance fromXX/XX/XXXX throughXX/XX/XXXX ( which I did ). 

" You will automatically receive the {$350.00} deposit in your new HSBC XXXX checking account approximately eight weeks after completing all qualifying activities. It 's that simple '', stated the flyer. 

After more than 12 weeks, multiple phone calls to the toll-free customer support line at XXXX as well as to the local branch in XXXX XXXX, CA where I opened the account, additional e-mail correspondence with the Vice President/Cluster Branch Manager and an in-person visit with the same employee, I have yet to receive the promised {$350.00} bonus. 

Every conversation I have had with the local branch employees ended with promises of impending bonus deposit " in a few more days '' or " next week ''. Every conversation I have had with the toll-free customer service representatives started and ended the same way : their confusion and inability to seemingly find any related notes, reference numbers or resolutions regarding this issue. 

Additionally, I referred two new customers to HSBC as part of their " Share The Experience '' promotion, qualifying myself for a {$100.00} bonus per new customer. I have received only one {$100.00} bonus, with the second one due on XX/XX/XXXX. Both of the customers I referred opened new accounts and funded those accounts as mandated by the promotional language. XXXX XXXX branch employees have confirmed this and reassured me that I should be receiving the second {$100.00} referral bonus within the promised XXXX window. That has not happened. 

As ofXX/XX/XXXX, HSBC owes me a total of {$450.00} for personally opening a new HSBC XXXX checking account ( {$350.00} ) and a missing referral bonus for a previously confirmed fully qualified new customer referral ( {$100.00} ). 

I feel that I have reached the end of the road dealing directly with HSBC and its representatives, and would much appreciate some assistance securing what is rightfully mine. HSBC mailed me an offer, I played by their rules, yet they have failed ( repeatedly, I might add ) to uphold their end of the bargain. I have never had such a frustrating and disappointing experience with any other bank promotional offer, and I will never again deal with or recommend HSBC to anyone I know.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 01/19/2016 about Mortgage (FHA mortgage) with NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE (AZ).
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account

Complaint: Back in XXXX of 2015, our mortgage was transferred from XXXX XXXX XXXX to Nationstar. When this happened, we discovered an erroneous charge/late fee on our account. When we went to dispute this charge with XXXX XXXX XXXX, they referred us to Nationstar. We contacted Nationstar several times, via phone and email to rectify this situation. After the XXXX attempt, Nationstar confirmed that they would take care of our account and give our account a current status. However, that has not been the case. Due to XXXX XXXX XXXX and Nationstar 's errors and omissions, not only has our account suffered, our credit score has been damage by at least XXXX points, if not more, and we still have not been able to get any assistance with this issue. I want to file a formal complaint against XXXX XXXX XXXX and Nationstar for their lack of customer service, their unwillingness to assist us, and for damaging our credit scores. Please let us know what other avenues we have to make this right.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 12/19/2016 about Debt collection (Medical) with Phoenix Financial Services LLC (SC).
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not mine

Complaint: Phoenix Financial Services LLC is currently reporting an account to my credit report in error claiming that I owe a balance of {$410.00}. I have spoken with someone who advised that I try to work this out with the creditor before pursuing a legal route. I have sent many letters to this company in regards to this mark on my credit. I have not received anything stating what this is for. I have no recollection of owing this balance for anything. I would like for this to be removed from my credit before obtaining a lawyer to pursue the legal route.

Company public response: Company disputes the facts presented in the complaint
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 10-03-2016 about Debt collection (I do not know) with Direct Recovery Services, LLC (PA).
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not mine

Complaint: Between XX/XX/2016 and XX/XX/2016 my wife and I had a series of communications from various people all claiming to be working for Direct Recovery Services.  These included phone calls from several different area codes (including calls to our son and my father in law via their phone numbers), an email and letter with a Minnesota address.  We asked via phone and email XX/XX/XXXX for complete verification information on the debt so we could look into the matter.  When this was not received by today (XX/XX/2016) I called the number on the letter and asked for the Senior Account Manager who signed it.  I never got a straight answer on if that person was available but the gentleman who answered said she was one of his employees and he could handle everything.  He gave me what I feel was a rushed pressure to settle with them or else pitch.  When I explained we wanted complete verification info on the debt all he could give me was what he claimed to be the date and original bank account on our end for the original debt.  My records and a call to the bank confirmed the account he gave me the number for was closed almost 2 years prior to the date he had in his records.  When I called back with this info I had a shorter, more rushed conversation that ended with the rep hanging up on me.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed
Consumer complaint received 07-06-2017 about Debt collection (Other debt) with EQUIFAX, INC. (AZ).
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not yours

Complaint: Equifax has re reported the XXXX account again without a 5-day notice. This is against the FCRA. I 've disputed this debt before and it was removed from my Equifax report in the past for being re reported. I 've attached a letter from Equifax in the past for the removal.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 04-01-2016 about Credit reporting () with EQUIFAX, INC. (MI).
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report
Sub-issue: Account terms

Complaint: I pulled my credit file on XX/XX/XXXX and realized none of my accounts on my equifax report had updated since XX/XX/XXXX. I called each of my creditors showing on my report and wzas informed by each of them that the had been sending my credit file monthly to equifax. I called equifax on XX/XX/XXXX and informed them this was going on and that my file for the last year none of my accounts had updated my credit limits, balances or payment history since XX/XX/XXXX the rep informed me that she had matched up my information in their system and it would update within 24-48 hours. The following week I pulled my report again and my info still had not updated, I called equifax back on XX/XX/XXXX asked for a supervisor I was put on the phone with XXXX ( a supervisor ) she told me every account that was listed on my credit file had stopped sending them updates in XX/XX/XXXX. I informed her that I had statements from my creditors that stated my history with them that they had been reporting to equifax she informed me the only way they could update my credit file is if each of my creditors called them and they updated my file through there business dept my creditors informed me they do n't do that they only send electronic files. Equifax has refused to update my file even after sending them the letters from my creditors stating my credit limits, balances and payment history

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 05/16/2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with National Account Systems of Omaha, LLC (IL).
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Complaint: I have sent several letters and a police report.  XXXX  is having a problem removing this off my credit report. I never had a car loan from  National Account System  XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX ,  XXXX ,  XXXX   XXXX , (  XXXX  )  XXXX . I never lived in  XXXX ,  NE  and asked them to send me proof of the sign contract and no response. Please remove this off my credit report. The dates was  XXXX / XXXX /  XXXX   collection date and loan begin in  XXXX   XXXX .

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 01-11-2018 about Vehicle loan or lease (Loan) with WELLS FARGO & COMPANY (DC).
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

Complaint: i have seen hard inquiry for certain lenders with out my permission

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 04-01-2016 about Debt collection (Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)) with Pinnacle Credit Services, LLC (GA).
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt
Sub-issue: Right to dispute notice not received

Complaint: Pinnacle Credit Services had placed a collection in XXXX of my credit reports. I became aware of this following my receipt of a copy of my annual credit report, in XXXX XXXX I had not received any prior notification of this alleged debt from Pinnacle Credit Services. I contacted Pinnacle via mail, requesting verification of the alleged debt including all information concerning this alleged debt. Pinnacle chose to ignore or refused to respond the written request. I followed this with a complaint to the XXXX. Pinnacle responded to this complaint with the same standard reply that they have issued to every complaint filed with the XXXX. The reply by this company states : " XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, MN XXXX VIA Electronic Mail Re : Complaint Case No. XXXX Dear XXXX, Pinnacle Credit Services , LLC ( " Pinnacle '' ) has received the above-referenced complaint. Pinnacle is unable to verify any of the information provided by the complainant. Due to the nature of Pinnacle 's business, we encourage the complainant to contact us directly at our toll free phone number ************, where we may address these concerns securely and in compliance with state and federal law. Sincerely, Pinnacle Credit Services , LLC '' I did place a call to the number provided in the response. The company refused to discuss the account over the phone. However, the company did remove their trade line from my credit report. On XXXX XXXX, of this year, I received a XXXX from this company. I immediately placed a call to the phone number provided on the XXXX, and left a message on the voice mail for this company, basically demanding an explanation. The following day, I received a phone call from XXXX, pertaining to the message I had left on the voice mail of Pinnacle Credit Services. The individual who called told me that he could not disclose any information. That he knew of no option for me obtaining the information I had requested. He had no explanation as to why I had not received any information prior to my receiving the XXXX. This call by " XXXX XXXX, XXXX. was nothing more than a scare tactic. Pinnacle Credit Services did not follow any state or federal law. And certainly did not follow the laws, pertaining to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act or the Fair Debt Reporting Act. A certified letter was sent to both companies following the phone conversation on XXXX XXXX, XXXX. XXXX companies have continued to ignore or refuse to acknowledge any and all request or demands. Though XXXX letters have been received by the XXXX companies.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 07/25/2017 about Student loan (Private student loan) with Navient Solutions, LLC. (PA).
Issue: Struggling to repay your loan
Sub-issue: Problem lowering your monthly payments

Complaint: Navient has me paying two separate private loans. Which is two separate bills ontop of the consolidated federal loans I have a bill for. They should be consolidated and the interest rates are ridiculous. One is 10 % and the other is 13 %. I do n't think students get enough help and we graduate to have three different loan payments. Navient has n't offered any solutions. I 'm going to try to find the paperwork with these high interest rates. Hopefully there is some way I can just have one private loan payment with a lower interest rate. My federal loans are 5 % so that 's great no complaints there. Please help. How do we get private loans forgiven? How do we get private loans consolidated or my payments lowered.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 09/24/2017 about Mortgage (Conventional home mortgage) with SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING, INC. (CA).
Issue: Struggling to pay mortgage

Complaint: I have been working diligently with Select Portfolio Servicing to preserve my home since XX/XX/XXXX. I applied for the request for mortgage assistance ( RMA ) on XX/XX/XXXX. The process was 3  months, and I was denied the RMA. At one point, I waited for over three weeks to get a response from my relationship manager, XXXX XXXX ( **email dated XX/XX/XXXX ). I work closely and regularly with XXXX ( **emails titled My email Correspondence XX/XX/XXXX- XX/XX/XXXX ). The emails will show my due diligence and the lack of communication from SPS, to genuinely assist me in preserving my home. At the same time, I was receiving a barrage of mailings daily from SPS ( **email dated XX/XX/XXXX ). I sent an email to XXXX stating this was redundant, causing confusion, and stress with no response from her. In addition, I sent an email ( **dated XX/XX/XXXX ) asking about these erroneous charges to my mortgage account. I sent an email ( ** dated XX/XX/XXXX ) asking why a {$100.00} pyt. I made in XX/XX/XXXX was not applied to my mortgage and why there was a {$15.00} fee, and XXXX explained the fee is for a drive by. They are aware I am living at the property. I sent email ( **dated XX/XX/XXXX ), because I did not receive a scheduled call from XXXX . I received two mailings ( **XX/XX/XXXX & XX/XX/XXXX ) and a call about an outreach event in XXXX XXXX . I informed the caller, my RMA was denied in XX/XX/XXXX. I received a certified letter from SPS ( **XX/XX/XXXX ). I have returned every message/call I received promptly. I emailed XXXX ( **XX/XX/XXXX ) about harassing phone calls ( XX/XX/XXXX & XX/XX/XXXX ) about my account being in default. I informed the SPS Rep. that I have been in close contact with XXXX. I sent an ( **email on XX/XX/XXXX ), questioning why my {$600.00} pyt. was not applied to my XXXX statement. I received another call ( **XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX ) after I filed a complaint regarding these calls. I informed the Rep ( XXXX ) I was working with XXXX. The Rep informed me, my acct. was on auto dial And, If I remove my number, there wouldnt be able to contact me. She questioned me about my intentions for the property. In addition, I have received three SPS letters ** ( Add Date ) The {$600.00} and {$300.00} payments were not automatically applied to my XXXX and XXXX payments on my Mortgage Statement ( ** XX/XX/XXXX ), as I was informed by XXXX.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation