milesbutler/consumer_complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 10-06-2017 about Debt collection (Medical debt) with CMRE Financial Services, Inc. (TX).
Issue: Written notification about debt
Sub-issue: Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt

Complaint: This alledged debt was paid by my insurance first. Second, I never received information on such owed debt. Third, this is a violation of my HIPAA rights as I said before because there is no reason my diagnosis and what test was done should be of any concern to this Collection agency. Fourth, this was added to my credit report w/o first contacting me. I 'm very tired and feed up with this collection agency for a {$270.00} alledged debt. So it will cost them more. Because I will be filing this with my attorney, due to the information that is on the form. Which includes my social, diagnosis and test that was done. My diagnosis is noone 's concern. ONLY the person who was caring for me at the time and it was not a Collection agency. What if I had a relative working for this company and they saw my diagnosis? I would be furious. And I still do n't know who else seen my diagnosis. 
XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 06-10-2017 about Credit card or prepaid card (General-purpose credit card or charge card) with BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE (CT).
Issue: Getting a credit card
Sub-issue: Delay in processing application

Complaint: My husband and I each applied for an individual XXXX XXXX credit card in early XXXX 2017. Our application information was virtually identical as to address, time at residence ( 47 years ), home ownership, annual income, etc. The only differences were that I had a better FICO score ( over XXXX ) and I am a woman. My husband received his card immediately. I was initially asked to provide voluminous additional information, which I promptly submitted on XX/XX/XXXX. I received a phone call from Barclaycard acknowledging receipt of my information, but asking that I resubmit my Drivers License. I did so on XX/XX/XXXX. I have subsequently received three form letters from Barclaycard asking for the same information they acknowledged on the phone that they had already received satisfactorily. I have also phoned Barclaycard twice, and been left on the phone by the Customer Service department for many minutes before they just disconnected. I have never received an answer from Barclaycard as to why they are not issuing me the credit card. ( I am already a Barclaycard customer for two other brand cards, and have a perfect payment record on those cards. ) I believe I am being effectively denied the card, and not even given a reason for the failure to process my application, for the sole reason that I am a XXXX year old woman. This is a clear case of sex and age discrimination.

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 09-09-2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with EQUIFAX, INC. (NY).
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Complaint: I was potentially affected by the incident in which personal information was taken. I retrieved notice of this on XXXX XXXX, 2017.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 09/14/2017 about Student loan (Federal student loan servicing) with Navient Solutions, LLC. (MD).
Issue: Struggling to repay your loan
Sub-issue: Problem lowering your monthly payments

Complaint: The school I attended was XXXX XXXX of XXXX XXXX in 2009. the schools tuition was about XXXX. I felt like the program wasnt true to their word because I never got to start a career in my field. I am struggling to pay back a loan for a school that didnt live up to the requirements nor is not even open anymore. XXXX took out 3 loans 2 with navient bka XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX  now now under a new name. The XXXX loan I have paid off but navient keeps taxing on interest that im going to be stuck with forever paying off this loan and I feel like the school was a rip off and I shouldnt be paying on it. Its also hindering me from getting things done as it brings my credit score down terribly.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 02/23/2016 about Consumer Loan (Installment loan) with ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC. (MI).
Issue: Shopping for a loan or lease

Complaint: I paid off a debt in XXXX 2009 to Midland Funding. I contacted them 20 days ago to get this cleared up. They had me pay for a debt ... not sure it was the same one, but I paid it. We then found out that the court house actually has a copy of the judgment being paid in 2009 but the release of judgment was never filed by Midland Funding nor its attorneys. Midland funding says this will take a minimum of 30 days to resolve. I am trying to get housing for my family and this is hindering us to do so. Midland funding says they will not speed up the process. This is not fair. This should have been completed in 2009. 

When I talk to them, they are unresponsive. I have read that the fair credit reporting act and that should protect me from this abuse. I am requesting Midland funding to expedite this request and reimburse us for the {$1300.00} paid XXXX/XXXX/2009. 

This being on my credit since 2009 has been detrimental to my family in not being able to obtain credit and housing. Please intervene and ask Midland Funding to expedite our request and not give the old standard line ... .it may take 30 days ( not longer than 90 ) To our family, this is not acceptable and we may lose the ability for housing if not completed within 15 days. I would appreciate your assistance.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 08/25/2015 about Mortgage (Conventional fixed mortgage) with Seterus, Inc. (MA).
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure

Complaint: Dear Madam/Sir : [ Today 's date XXXX/XXXX/2015 ] Today, I contacted Seterus, Inc. by phone ( XXXX ), to request a copy of my current monthly statement, which reflects all of the missed payments up to the currnt date. I usually login into my account online to obtain any information I need, but because the last statement reflected on my account, as of today, was not current ( only went up to XXXX 2015 ) I was forced to call to request the information by phone, expecting it would be mailed. 

The first representative I spoke to told me that I would not be able to receive a current statement that lists the outstanding monthly amounts because I was automatically opted out of receiving monthly statements and placed into a category of borrowers who now only receive coupon payment vouchers. This is not a request that I personally made, but that Seterus placed me in. I proceeded to ask the representative for a copy of my current monthly statement, but he refused to process the request. He stated that he needed to know why I wanted a copy of my account. I explained I needed an accurate record of all missed payments. He refused to process my request. I asked that he transfer me to his manager. 

His manager, XXXX XXXX, was placed on the phone. At the start of the conversation he explained that Seterus could provide a statement, but could not provide a letter. I said that a statement would be fine, as long as it provided the amount I owe of the missed monthly payments. He then began to ask questions on why I needed the statement and what it was being used for. I explained that it was for my records so that I could confirm the exact amount owed in order to bring my acount current. He then began to create reasons he thought on why I needed the statement. I explained I needed an accurate record in writing. I told him that I have always received statements. I am not sure why Seterus would cancel my ability to receive paper statements without my consent. XXXX . XXXX, the Manager then said that it was Seterus ' perrogative to do as they choose. When I told XXXX . XXXX that I now have all of the information I need to discuss this matter with the proper authorities and that I was happy the call was being recorded, he then said that Seterus could provide me with the letter with my account information, but that it would have to be requested from a department called " Correspondence ''. The address provided was : XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, CT XXXX. He said it would take 30 days to process the request. 

I was refused a copy of my current statement and told that this information was inaccessible to me at this time. The explanation provided was that I have been placed in a category of borrowers who have been forced to receive coupon vouchers without their consent. I just want a current copy of my montly statement.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 02/21/2018 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with CITIBANK, N.A. (CT).
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Complaint: I opened a XXXX XXXX Department Store credit card in XX/XX/XXXX. The card was used sparingly. Payments had always been paid on time. I believe I used the card to purchase a suit in XX/XX/XXXX.  That had been the only time i used that card in years and hadn't used it again since. However, in approximately XX/XX/XXXX I received a notice from XXXX 's saying that my account was in arrears to the tune of {$3500.00}. Completely flabbergasted I contacted them. They told me that my bills had been being sent to Virginia. They had been for quite some time. I asked if there were any authorized users of my card and they said no. I asked if the purchases were made in store or online and they said in store. I have never lived in Virginia. Ever. I've been a Connecticut homeowner since XX/XX/XXXX. You can check my mortgage statements for proof of that. I've never made a purchase at a XXXX 's in Virginia. I told them the purchases must've been fraudulent. They refused to do anything about it. Quite frankly XXXX 's was content to allow these fraudulent purchases to take place because the bill was being paid. However, as soon as the person stopped paying they blamed it on me.

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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 03/14/2017 about Mortgage (Conventional fixed mortgage) with WELLS FARGO & COMPANY (CA).
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account

Complaint: Our home loan was originated with Wells Fargo on XX/XX/XXXX with PMI. In XX/XX/XXXX, we submitted a request for PMI removal and received a letter instructing us of the various options. We decided to complete an appraisal and paid the fee out of pocket, but the value came in low. We filed an appraisal dispute and our claim was not approved. Recently, we inquired in XX/XX/XXXX to remove the PMI given our home has appreciated. We were sent a letter with the same options. We decided once again to pay for the appraisal. The reported value showed we are now under the 80 % loan to value and can remove the PMI. Two weeks later, we received a letter stating we can not remove the PMI since the LTV must be 75 % or lower. This requirement was never disclosed in writing nor communicated to us during the process. Furthermore, had this been disclosed, we would not have proceeded with the 2nd appraisal. We are very frustrated with WF and feel utterly helpless. We believe they are dishonest, breach of contract, failure to disclose, and poor customer service.

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 08/13/2015 about Debt collection (Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)) with Diversified Consultants, Inc. (GA).
Issue: False statements or representation
Sub-issue: Attempted to collect wrong amount

Complaint: On or about XXXX XXXX, 2015, i received a bill purportedly from XXXX XXXX XXXX regarding an amount due by XXXX XXXX, 2015. On XXXX XXXX, 2015, I received a telephone call from Diversified Consultants, Inc., regarding the same amount. I was told that I was delinquent on the debt and that the caller represented a debt collection agency. I told the caller that I would have to check with AT & T before proceeding and ended the call. On XXXX XXXX, 2015, XXXX XXXX XXXX confirmed that I did not have any past due balance, that the account number listed on the purported bill is not an XXXX XXXX XXXX account number, and that the mailing address on the bill is not an XXXX XXXX XXXX mailing address. I called Diversified Consultants, Inc. on XXXX XXXX, 2015, to inform them that the debt in question was based on a fraudulent bill. I was told that the account had been closed earlier that day, and that I no longer owed any money. I believe that Diversified Consultants, Inc., alone or in collusion with one or more other persons or entities, is conspiring to commit fraud through the collection of debts that do not exist.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 08/13/2016 about Mortgage (Conventional fixed mortgage) with PNC Bank N.A. (NY).
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account

Complaint: ON XX/XX/XXXXI SIGNED DOCUMENTS WITH NATIONAL CITY FOR A PIGGYBACK OR SECOND MORTGAGE TO PURCHASE MY FIRST ANY ONLY HOME.I WAS LATER INFORMED BY NATIONAL CITY THAT PNC BANK HAS MY MORTGAGE, I CONTINUE TO MAKE MY MONTHLY PAYMENTS TO PNC BANK WITHOUT ANY MONTHLY STATEMENT. I LATER RECEIVED A CALL FROM PNC BANK INFORMING ME THAT THEY WILL SEND ME MONTHLY STATEMENTS WHICH I RECEIVED.IN XX/XX/XXXX, I PAID OFF ALL LATE CHARGES AND PAYMENT DUE FOR THAT MONTH. I RECEIVED A PAYMENT BOOKLET IN THE MAIL AT WHICH TIME I CONTACTED PNC BANK AND ASKED WHY WAS I NOT RECEIVING ANY MORE MONTHLY STATEMENT. I WAS TOLD I HAD MADE PAYMENTS BEFORE SCHEDULED DATE BUT I WILL BE MAILED MONTHLY STATEMENTS AS I REQUESTED. THE WOMAN I SPOKE TO KEPT REFERRING TO THE MORTGAGE AS A HOME EQUITY LOAN ; I EXPLAIN TO HER THIS IS A SECOND MORTGAGE OR PIGGYBACK MORTGAGE THAT WAS GIVEN TO BE ALONG WITH ANOTHER MORTGAGE. ON XXXX XXXX ; I RECEIVED A STATEMENT IN THE MAIL. PMT AMT DUE {$31000.00}. LATE CHARGE {$3100.00}. PREV. LATE CRG {$260.00}. TOTAL AMT DUE {$35000.00} DUE XX/XX/XXXX.THE PAYMENT BOOKLET I RECEIVED EARLIER HAD PRINCIPAL BALANCE OF {$31000.00}. I CALLED PNC BANK AND WAS TOLD THAT MY MORTGAGE HAD MATURE AND I AM EXPECTED TO MAKE THE BALOON PAYMENT OF FULL PAYMENT.I ASKED WHY I WAS NOT INFORMED BY PNC BANK BY EMAIL OR MAIL OR WHEN I HAD CALLED ABOUT THE BOOKLET I RECEIVED IN THE MAIL? I WAS NOT GIVEN AN ANSWER OR EXPLANATION.WHEN I ASKED IF THE INTEREST RATE WAS FIXED OR VARIABLE I WAS NOT GIVEN AN ANSWER. I HAVE MY OTHER MORTGAGE WITH XXXX BANK I RECEIVE MAIL INFORMING ME OF CHANGES I MY MORTGAGE PAYMENT. WHY IS NOT PNC BANKING DOING THE SAME?. I HAVE BEEN MAKING PAYMENT ON THIS MORTGAGE FOR THE PAST 15 YEARS I DID NOT OWN A HOME WHEN I TOOK THIS MORTGAGE WITH NATIONAL CITY ; HOW COULD THIS BE A HOME EQUITY LOAN? I AM REQUESTING HELP BECAUSE THIS DOES NOT APPEAR RIGHT OR LEGAL. WHEN I WAS PURCHASING MY HOME I WAS VERY EAGER TO OWN MY FIRST HOME AND DID NOT PAY ATTENTION TO THE FINE PRINTS AND WAS NEVER INFORMED BY PNC BANK OVER THE YEARS OR AT ANY TIME THAT MY MORTGAGE HAD A MATURITY DATE. I NEED HELP PLEASE.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 10-02-2015 about Bank account or service (Other bank product/service) with OCWEN LOAN SERVICING LLC (FL).
Issue: Problems caused by my funds being low

Complaint: This has do to with the purchase of a " Short Sale '' Real Estate Contract. I submitted my offer to Ocwen Financial Corporation back in XXXX 2015. The offer was reviewed and left to sit for a few weeks. I was asked to come back with a higher offer towards the end of XXXX 2015 which I did on XXXX XXXX, 2015. I came up {$5000.00} on my original offer and they came back a week later, the Owner asking if I would pay the Attorney fees of {$2000.00} at the closing table I agreed to this. The Owner was good with this. I was told Ocwen would review and have an appraisal taken in the mean time. The Appraisal has not been taken as of today. I never received in writing these terms except for signing the document for the attorney 's fees. I have been told through the process I was the lead contract and XXXX back up contract. As of last weekend XXXX 2015 I received a notice stating that Ocwen was now going to take the property to Auction on XXXX. This was never told to the Listing Agent or Seller or to the Attorney and Mitigation Pros at the time of listing the property for sale. Ocwen has not been honest with their intentions of this property to anyone involved, they seem to have a hidden agenda in their favor. They are now asking the Seller to sign a release in order to take this step towards the Auction. They have a legitimate contract in front of them that they should address and follow through on. If I had known or it was disclosed legally like it should be according to the law I would never have submitted a Contract that was going to Auction especially on XXXX. They now want me to pay the Auction Fees of 5 % of the total purchase price and a standard {$290.00} plus closing fees if I win the auction. Between Mitigation Pros, the Attorney involved for the Seller, myself and the Seller we are absolutely livid with the ethics of Ocwen and taking such a direction. We all feel this is an illegal act with the lack of transparency on Ocwen 's part and should be addressed by your department. I know the other parties are going to submit a complaint also, it is from Mitigation Pros that I received your website link to express my frustrations. It is beyond belief that these kind of dishonest and unethical tactics continue after everything the American People have been through with the recession that the Financial Institutions were a large part of in the downturn. 
It is with great respect that I ask you to investigate this issue and make it right. It is for me and other Home Buyer 's wanting to be dealt with fairly and above board. It is expected of myself that I act honestly and with integrity and It should be for all involved.

Company response to consumer: Closed
Consumer complaint received 07-12-2017 about Debt collection (I do not know) with PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES INC (TX).
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not yours

Complaint: This is reference to  Case No.   XXXX  previously filed with the CFPB.  <P/> Overview : Since  XXXX    XXXX  , PORTFOLIO RECOVERY - a debt collector company, continues to place on my Credit File with   XXXX   and  XXXX . I will dispute the debt, requesting validation of the alleged debt ( or the name of the Creditor they are attempting to collect the debt ) and PORTFOLOIO RECOVERY will delete from my Credit Files, then  two  months later they will placed the alleged debt back on my Credit Files. I have sent numerous letters via Certified Letters requesting validation of the alleged debt and to date, no response. A clear violations of the FCRA an d Federal Debt Collection Act.   <P/> Follow-up Remarks : The response from Portfolio Recovery is an outright avoidance by skirting their responsibility to be in compliance with FCRA ; not to mention PORTFOLIO RECOVERY  may  have committed fraud!  <P/> I have not " with confidence '' never received any response from Portfolio Recovery to date  (  see attached ). My past experience with PORTFOLIO RECOVERY is whenever I dispute this alleged debt, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY will remove from my credit files at once and then resurface a few months later!  <P/> Also I have noticed on my Credit Report are their attempts to obtain / access my credit reports ( over  120  attempts ) based on limited information with hopes of making a hit of the  three  rules debt validation. It 's because when I call them they keep asking for my " FULL '' SSN ( last four digit is not enough for them to locate " my file '' ).  <P/> Also, the attached statements has an address that I have never, ever had a residence nor have I ever lived there!  <P/> Once again, I demand proof this alleged debt is mine with proof of my signature and my Full SSN, not the last  four  digit of my SSN ( PORTFOLIO RECOVERY got the last  four  digit because of the requirement by CFPB and now illegally used this information to their advantage ).  <P/> Furthermore, to help you resolve this, I was not even living in the States during the timeframe as per the " fabricated statements ''.  <P/> I demand CFPB should investigate / prosecute this firm " Portfolio Recovery '' for fraud!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 05/22/2015 about Debt collection (Medical) with Capital Accounts, LLC (FL).
Issue: False statements or representation
Sub-issue: Attempted to collect wrong amount

Complaint: Doctor was aggressive in pursuit to get us to come to his office for his service, which is a diagnosis of XXXX, i.e., XXXX. Multiple persuasive phone calls. Over the phone assurance to reduce the bill after I advised that I am a single mom and not able to pay for this service. I finally caved and took my son to see XXXX XXXX / XXXX, FL. XXXX XXXX was not there for the appointment. Instead, we were surprised to be taken in by a Technician. My son was given a pill ( I believe XXXX ). We were strong armed into taking a test. This test was advertised as {$600.00} over the phone by XXXX XXXX. I was concerned and researched the doctor after the test finding multiple complaints about aggressive sales tactics ; inability to be reached or not being present at appointments ; as well as inflated billing and collection practices. I opted to cancel the follow up appointment with XXXX XXXX. Numerous sales calls by XXXX XXXX followed, advising me that my son had serious issues and problems and that I needed to address same. I did not make another appointment with this doctor. 

I was billed {$1500.00} against verbal {$600.00} price assurance over the phone. 

The bill, supposedly consists of {$600.00} test ; {$100.00} cancellation of supposed XXXX appointments ; and a {$450.00} deductible sum for what I am not certain of. 

This breakdown by the office secretary named XXXX still does not mount to {$1500.00} sent to collection. 

This doctor is unethical and as a single mother, I am not able to cover this amount. I do not want my son to be pushed on medicine. 

Having given my son a pill for testing without first advising me prior to the test and without a consultation prior to the test is absolutely incredible. 

To make things worse, XXXX XXXX office waited until my son turned XXXX years of age to turn this manufactured bill into a collection against my son 's credit.

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