milesbutler/consumer_complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 09-04-2016 about Mortgage (Conventional fixed mortgage) with NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE (NJ).
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure

Complaint: in our hardship Nationstar has given us the run around, with Modify our Mortgage, which finally it was modify in XXXX we run into another hardship situation during the trail period of the the modification, After reviewing the information and seeking information, and in trying to apply for a state program Homesaver, I call Nationstar in XXXX to explain the Hardship first of all our service point of contact does not service at all, if I email she sent me to the customer service dept. XXXX XXXX at Nationstar, Emailing her since XXXX XXXX to present minimal response back and directing me to the customer service for information, the customer service had advise us that we quality for second modification to please fill out the application and send in with all necessary document which it was done and it was denied, In contacting XXXX XXXX she stated that we had modification twice already, Which that is wrong, That Nationstar mortgage stalled the modification which cause us to do the paperwork XXXX times is another thing. We were modify once in XXXX XXXX. I call the Making home affordable.gov for information which they provided with which is doing a tier XXXX under the original modification which a tier XXXX, for situation like ours I e-mail XXXX XXXX the information and she directed me to customer service dept, The dept was unaware of the information I provide them. I e-mailed XXXX XXXX 3 times and with other issue as fee being added, Like inspection fee and misc fee. This was XX/XX/XXXX, More than plenty time for us to do something We fail in our trailer due to unforeseen situation like I was unemployed and my husband was XXXX and our tenant did n't pay us the rent for 5 mos we had to evict them and take to court, My mother was diagnosed with XXXX. now we receive foreclosure document for XXXX XXXX the investor that does allow a homeowner to do a modification only every two year. I Also in XXXX I call requesting to make some type of payment and we were told that we could n't the period has passed that I need to do a modification or pay the entire amount we were behind. Still no soluation offer

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 01/22/2017 about Credit reporting () with EQUIFAX, INC. (MD).
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report
Sub-issue: Public record

Complaint: There is line item, after line item, linked to my credit history that belongs to my former spouse. For example : filing for bankruptcy on a house I never owned, to bank accounts not in my name, credit cards, among many others, has somehow become attached to my credit history. I just discovered this information in a recent credit report request. It 's never shown up before. Why now? How do I remove this from false information from my credit history? Is this the only site that I can place this information? I am supporting my XXXX children and have suffered from this false reporting. Thank you.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 09/14/2016 about Bank account or service (Other bank product/service) with PNC Bank N.A. (TX).
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management

Complaint: I am filing this complaint about PNC Bank for what I believe to be confusing marketing practices aimed at tricking existing PNC Mortgage customers into opening a new PNC Bank account. 

My wife and I have a mortgage through PNC Mortgage. Yesterday we each ( separately ) received letters in the mail suggesting we needed to go online to set up a PIN number. It appeared we needed to do this in order to set up " online banking '' so we could " access ( our ) accounts ''. 

The letter itself came in the type of " snap out '' form that often is used for sending checks, or for sending official notices relating to things such as proxy voting for shareholders. It was not in the type of glossy, colorful envelope that is typically used for marketing purposes. So, as the only relationship I have with PNC is my mortgage, I naturally assumed this was some sort of formal notification or communication relating to my mortgage. 

I began the process of setting up online, because I will need to access my escrow information at tax time ( interest paid, insurance, etc. ). But I grew suspicious when the online " setup '' process began asking for more information than I thought would be necessary for simply setting up online access to my mortgage account. 

So I called customer service, concerned that this may be a form of " phising ''. They told me that they were aware of this letter. It was in fact sent by PNC and was valid. According to them, they wanted to offer their mortgage customers the ability to " access additional banking products and services '' at PNC. In short, they wanted me to set up a new bank account. 

The form letter they sent out did not at all make this clear. It does not clarify that they are sending this to existing mortgage customers and that they are soliciting these customers to set up a new account. 

Instead, it appeared to simply be telling us we needed a PIN in order to " access ( our ) account '' online. On closer examination of the letter, I now see that they use the words " online banking '' but they do NOT use the words " establish a new account '' or " an additional account '' or anything that would clarify to the reader that they are trying to sell us additional accounts, products or services. In addition, to most folks ( at least myself an my wife, both of us have Masters Degrees ) the term " online banking '' when used in the context of PNC Mortgage simply means " online access to the mortgage account ''. 

This seems to me to be an extremely misleading way to trick people into opening accounts that they do not wish to have. 

In light of recent XXXX XXXX actions - where their employees were setting up new accounts without customer knowledge - this letter from PNC seems to be a twist on that same thing, except in this case, they are simply trying to mislead existing mortgage customers into setting up new online bank accounts.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 12-04-2017 about Mortgage (Conventional home mortgage) with ROYAL UNITED MORTGAGE LLC (KY).
Issue: Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage

Complaint: We went on XXXX XXXX last night to get more information about starting the process to refinance our home. Starting at XXXX am this morning, we have received 21 phone calls from a XXXX area code. After multiple calls, my husband picked up three times and requested to be removed from the call list. Calls still persisted and so I called a gentleman back ( who had previously left a message ) and told him to please remove us from ALL call lists for his company. He said he can take us off of most of the XXXX area code phones but that his company is " pretty persistent. '' 21 is an unacceptable number of calls for being from XXXX ( which is very early! ) to XXXX, and I consider it a form of harassment!

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 11-09-2016 about Mortgage (Other mortgage) with OCWEN LOAN SERVICING LLC (CA).
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure

Complaint: The basic, urgent problem I 'm having is with the loan servicing company giving false information regarding the status of a foreclosure sale date. On XXXX XXXX, 2016 a loss mitigation request was submitted to Ocwen Loan Servicing. On XXXX XXXX, 2016 a follow-up call was placed to Ocwen regarding the status. Representative ID Number : XXXX answered the call at XXXX. This same representative stated that documents were received. This representative also stated there is NO foreclosure sale date in the system. During this call several additional request for him to re-check again. Again this Ocwen representative stated there is no sale date. The representative was told that a website had the property up for auction on XXXX XXXX, 2016 ... Again the Ocwen representative stated, there is no sale date and that it will take approximately 30 days to review for loss mitigation options. On XXXX XXXX, I checked the status and was told by Ocwen, this information was incorrect and that the property would be foreclosing tomorrow at XXXX. How can it be legal to give false information regarding a foreclosure/trustee sale which restricts any legal options I could have exercised if I were given correct information by Ocwen.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 07/22/2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with EQUIFAX, INC. (MD).
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Account status incorrect

Complaint: They would try to agressively collect money from me over the phone. I paid them all of the money I owed. They would n't work with the repayment arrangement and I have derogatory information on my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 07/24/2017 about Credit card or prepaid card (Store credit card) with SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL (MN).
Issue: Struggling to pay your bill
Sub-issue: Problem lowering your monthly payments

Complaint: On last week, I contacted Synchrony Bank, for my XXXX XXXX XXXX card. My recent statement jumped from a minimum payment of {$370.00} to {$580.00}, of which I was alarmed. I contacted Synchrony Bank and talked with the customer service representative and the supervisor to see if they could get my payments lowered, adjust the interest rate or keep the payments where they were around {$400.00}. They told me no. I contacted them again today XXXX, and they told me no. I told them I would report this to the Fair Credit and CFPB. The interest rate they quoted me is {$29.00}. Almost 30 %, which is outrageous and they said there is no negotiability. I asked if I could n't make the monthly payment, then what happens and they said I 'll be paying late fees and a much higher monthly payment. Something must be negotiated here. I am struggling month to month, I am able to negotiate other cards and even student loans but not this card. I make my monthly payments on-time and I feel like I am being penalized, I have suffered a death and I am just overwhelmed in grief and financial responsibilities that go along with it. If you could help me in any way to get the payment lowered or lower the interest rate I would appreciate it. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, XXXX XXXX email : 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 monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 11-04-2016 about Credit reporting () with Experian Information Solutions Inc. (MD).
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report
Sub-issue: Account status

Complaint: I have taken the steps to dispute information being reported by XXXX XXXX on my credit report with Experian and the case has been resolved unfavorable to me, despite having showing proof of its inaccuracy. 
I filed a chapter XXXX Bankruptcy Date Filed : XXXX XXXX, XXXX, and no credit card dept was included in the bankruptcy. Only a charge off auto loan and 2nd mortgage debt. I have attached documents from the bankruptcy trustee showing the items included in the repayment plan. XXXX XXXX credit card for XXXX was paid in full by me before I ever filed bankruptcy. Now they are reporting on my credit report that the debt was included in the bankruptcy which will adversely affect me. It should be reporting as a paid closed accont with a XXXX balance as of XXXX, showing I had a high balance of XXXX and paid it down to XXXX. not that unsecured credit card debt was included as a part of a bankruptcy. This is not fair credit reporting. Please require XXXX to provide proof of my last payment to them. Which will show I paid this in full prior to my ever filing bankruptcy and XXXX money was paid to them or included in the bankruptcy.

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 12-05-2016 about Debt collection (Medical) with State Collection Service, Inc. (WI).
Issue: Improper contact or sharing of info
Sub-issue: Talked to a third party about my debt

Complaint: I had a XXXX debt, they did not send me anything and did not call me, they called my son, told him the amount of the debt and the date of service. He told them to call me. And when i called back, they did have my phone number and address. They must have just got the debt, i assume because they did not try to contact me prior.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 06/16/2015 about Debt collection (Medical) with Collection Bureau of the Hudson Valley, Inc. (NY).
Issue: Taking/threatening an illegal action
Sub-issue: Threatened to sue on too old debt

Complaint: On XX/XX/XXXX, my father, a physically XXXX XXXX year old man with XXXX to his private residence by XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, NY XXXX, ( XXXX ) XXXX. XXXX denied payment for this service, although they had covered XXXX on several prior occasions. 

On XX/XX/XXXX, we appealed the XXXX decision. On XX/XX/XXXX XXXX denied our appeal, but determined that XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX was responsible for the charges. In the meantime, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX had referred this account to the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, NY XXXX, ( XXXX ) XXXX. I informed all parties of the XXXX decision and that my father was not responsible for the charges. 

XXXX XXXX, of XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX contacted me and asked me to file a XXXX appeal as their client, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, could not. This was a lie ; XXXX has since informed me that XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX could have filed *and possibly did file XXXX their own appeal. Certainly, XXXX XXXX was aware of this. Not knowing this and assuming XXXX XXXX was being honest, I filed a XXXX appeal with XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX. While awaiting the results of the XXXX appeal, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX sent my father a letter threatening to take him to court. 

XXXX informed us in a letter XX/XX/XXXX, that not only were they denying the appeal, but they reversed their earlier decision and my father is now liable for the charges. I had no idea that the appeal could result in a worse decision, although I am quite certain that XXXX XXXX, as a collections professional, did. XXXX says we should not have filed the XXXX appeal and that our only option is to either pay or go before an administrative law judge. 

I believe XXXX XXXX knowingly gave me false information and took advantage of my willingness to help to get me to file a XXXX appeal. This is highly unethical behavior. Preying on XXXX and their families must be the most despicable behavior possible.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 08/17/2016 about Mortgage (FHA mortgage) with Seterus, Inc. (NY).
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure

Complaint: In XXXX I entered into a loan agreement whereon the interest was 16 %. Due to the fact that I was a victim of the downfall real estate market - this was the only loan I could obtain. It was essential I hold onto my home. In XXXX I attempted to obtain loan modification which took 3 years to effectuate. Now in my senior years I have attempted 3 times to lower my interest rate to no avail. I live on social security : my mortgage is {$1000.00} ; my coop fee is {$660.00}. ONCE AGAIN XXXX TURNED ME DOWN. XXXX TOLD MY MORTGAGE CO. I HAVE TOO MANY RATIOS. I AM CLOSE TO XXXX ; NOT IN THE BEST OF HEALTH AND I AM SAD THAT THIS COMPANY DOES NOT LIKE SENIORS.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 12-06-2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (FL).
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Complaint: Dear XXXX XXXX TransUnion I go by XXXX XXXX and not XXXX XXXX that is the first inaccurate information that I am disputing. So every inaccurate account listed under that name isnt mine my name is spelled XXXX XXXX. I am unaware of the accounts and inquiries. Last time I purchased anything it was for cash. I have never used my credit and dont ever plan on it. My report is clear. None of the accounts or inquiries are mine these are errors youre reporting. I am in total distress due to the my credit report. I have sent certified letters, including faxed letters on several occasions. You have removed some of the inaccurate accounts but not all. I have attached a letter with the inaccurate accounts that you are reporting and didnt not remove. My credit report should be clear on any inaccurate information you are reporting because its a violation to place items on my credit report that doesnt belong to me. If you dont comply within the time frame of our appearance in XXXX XXXX County Courthouse you will be summon and I will take further actions on making this a serious legal matter if you continue to report any other error on my report. I am working with an investigator to make sure we find out who is placing the inaccurate accounts on my report. I have been told in the past that these credit bureau are purposely leaking information to cause severe breaches so that you can make an income. I advise you that you remove every single inaccurate account from my credit report. I havent checked my credit report since XXXX so therefore I shouldnt have any foolishness on my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 08/18/2016 about Debt collection (Medical) with Finance System of Richmond, Inc. (OH).
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt
Sub-issue: Right to dispute notice not received

Complaint: XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, and XXXX XXXX XXXX in XXXX Indiana have been treating my health issues for a few years. All XXXX of the above mentioned have different billing departments but all sends their outstanding or unpaid consumer bills to Finance System INC. a collection company in XXXX Indiana. 

I made arrangements with Finance Systems Inc. to pay bi-weekly payments of {$230.00} to ensure the collections remained off my credit report until i paid the amount in full. 

Finance Systems Inc. continues to place notations and remarks on my credit report stating that I am not paying as agreed. They sent data to the Credit reporting agency on XX/XX/XXXX that I defaulted on an {$86.00} doctor bill after paying my bi-weekly payment of {$230.00}. 

Finance Systems Inc. took me to court XX/XX/XXXX for a {$250.00} bill that ended up costing me {$900.00} to pay their attorney fees. 

I borrowed money from my XXXX account to pay XXXX different doctors bills that Finance Systems Inc. placed on my credit report and refuses to remove from my credit after i paid them. 

Finance Systems continues to discuss this matter and payment arrangements with my wife without my consent or knowledge. 

XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX billing department is not sending proper notification informing me of services performed and sending the bill directly to Finance Systems Inc to collect the payment.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 11/18/2015 about Credit reporting () with EQUIFAX, INC. (FL).
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report
Sub-issue: Account status

Complaint: I was a patient XXXX Clinic and the owner, XXXX XXXX XXXX, was my XXXX. 
I went to this clinic XXXX. During the time that I received XXXX, I spoke to XXXX about my inability to continue XXXX due to the co-pay situation since I only had XXXX and they did take my Medicaid. 
XXXX told me personally to continue the therapy and that the co-pays would be written off. 
I would nt have continued otherwise. 
The co-pay was never written off and it has been sent to collections for some time now. Additionally, it has appeared on my credit report and it has adversely affected my ability to obtain credit. 
I am respectfully requesting that this debt be cancelled per the discussion that XXXX and I had during my XXXX sessions. In addition, I need the debt removed from my credit report. 
I have attempted to resolve this with collection agency and the clinic. I sent letters XXXX and they refuse to respond. I have made phone calls XXXX and they want to record my call ( which I am fine with as long as I get to do the same ). They have refused to have a mutually recorded conversation. They have refused my calls under these terms. I have requested XXXX to remove this debt off my report since they have not been able to validate the debt and they refuse to resolve it with me.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 08-10-2017 about Debt collection (Other debt) with EQUIFAX, INC. (FL).
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not yours

Complaint: XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX amount for {$2800.00} does not belong to me XXXX, XXXX. Opened XX/XX/XXXX amount {$550.00} does not belong to me XXXX XXXX Opened XX/XX/XXXX {$1300.00} does not belong to me these negitive accounts are not mine and i wish to have they removed please

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief