milesbutler/consumer_complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 03/17/2017 about Debt collection (Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)) with SOUTHERN MANAGEMENT CORP. (AL).
Issue: Communication tactics
Sub-issue: Frequent or repeated calls

Complaint: This woman from a finance loan company calls my phone 3 to 5 times EACH day. If anyone else answers my cell, she tells them my business, telling people I do n't work, threatening to show up at my home. This is clearly a case of harassment. She has actually showed up at my home. Yes, I do owe a debt, but I 'm 60 days late. I 'm going through bankruptcy, but she still continues to harass me and my family.

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 09-10-2015 about Credit reporting () with Experian Information Solutions Inc. (TX).
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report
Sub-issue: Account status

Complaint: My name is XXXX XXXX, my former acct # with XXXX is XXXX. I canceled my service end of XXXX of this year. I had XXXX XXXX. I was told I would receive a return box for the XXXX Wireless router. I never received it ... I called on XXXX separate occasions after that to receive a return box. Still never received anything and I then began getting collections calls. I was advised if I go to a XXXX store I can return it and would no longer owe anything. SO I did that, tracking number : XXXX I believe equipID is same as shipping ID which is XXXX ... Package was received on XXXX. I though I was in the clear. Now 3 months later I am receiving collection calls for this same reason. XXXX says to talk to them, they say to talk to XXXX. AND XXXX has reported late payments to my credit bureau effecting my credit score. I need this removed from my bureaus and the debt to be removed as I have satisfied any debt I had with XXXX.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 04/16/2016 about Consumer Loan (Installment loan) with Big Picture Loans, LLC (AL).
Issue: Taking out the loan or lease

Complaint: When I took out the loan with Castle Payday later to be renamed XXXX I was not made aware that the interest was 910.0041 %. I did n't get that information until after I signed. I took out a loan of {$450.00} and was not made aware that the loan was going to cost me in total {$2900.00}. I 've already paid them {$1100.00} and still have until XXXX XXXX, 2016 to pay on it. They still tell mE my payoff is {$600.00}.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 06/22/2016 about Student loan (Federal student loan servicing) with ECMC Group, Inc. (CA).
Issue: Can't repay my loan
Sub-issue: Can't get flexible payment options

Complaint: I had multiple federal loans from XXXX XXXX and because I am in the military I used my Student Loan Repayment Program which paid XXXX XXXX {$9000.00} in XXXX lump sum. That was XXXX of the only payments I have made on my loans since I graduated in 2008 but the amount should have kept me current for many years. My total student loan debt was about {$40000.00} at that time. XXXX received payment and then transferred my student loans to ECMC where interest is accruing rapidly. I personally feel that the lump sum of money should have brought me all sorts of options including the XXXX and/or XXXX XXXX. I am currently serving in the XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) and also I work XXXX ( 5 years ). 
Instead, once ECMC got a hold of the account they have been asking for payments and I was not able to pay the monthly fee due to the fact I was barely able to keep a roof over my head. I have since entered into the XXXX program with ECMC but I feel it is unfair due to the fact I paid a lump sum to XXXX XXXX. I should be entered into a XXXX program immediately with the lump sum taken into account. Also, all the interest that has been accumulated should be wiped clear. I understand that XXXX consecutive payments on a loan forgiveness program is the standard but I should be offered 5 years of consecutive payments, at this point, after such a large sum of money was paid. Please help me find a solution. I even have another {$1000.00} left I can pay in lump sum from my XXXX to aid in the activation of XXXX and/or XXXX XXXX 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 09/27/2016 about Debt collection (Auto) with TCF NATIONAL BANK (NV).
Issue: Communication tactics
Sub-issue: Called outside of 8am-9pm

Complaint: In XXXX of 2016, I fell 2 weeks Behind on my auto payment Of just over $ XXXX.Gateway One Begin calling me Relentlessly everyday Sometimes starting as early as XXXX.I informed the rep not to call before XXXX which they agreed to.In XXXX They started calling again At XXXX And XXXX.. I spoke with a manager who apologized And said it would not happen again.Now in XXXX The XXXX. calls Have started all over again For the third consecutive month.They have called me and no less than 10 times today, Sometimes Three calls within one minute.I answered the phone and ask to speak with a manager immediately But was told To call back if I wanted to speak with a manager and they hung up on me.My phone rings from XXXXTo XXXX.7 days a week From Gateway One XXXX.This starts after 7 days And continues until the payment is made. I have not had a 30-day late payment as of yet.

Company public response: Company believes complaint is the result of an isolated error
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 02/27/2018 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL (NV).
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Complaint: I contact XXXX XXXX and XXXX about an unauthorized hard inquiry after i received a copy of my credit report. They agreed to remove it from my credit report but they never did. This is very frustrating, is a very serious matter and XXXX XXXX & XXXX wont help me fix it. Please remove unauthorized hard inquiry from my credit report XXXX/XXXX XX/XX/2017

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 03/19/2015 about Credit card () with BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (NV).
Issue: Identity theft / Fraud / Embezzlement

Complaint: In late XX/XX/XXXX or early XX/XX/XXXX I received several voice messages and emails from Bank of America regarding my XXXX credit card. I immediately contacted the bank and was informed that fraudulent charges were detected on my XXXX credit card and the bank closed the account to protect me from further fraudulent activity. I was alarmed because I have had this account for 5 years and I have not utilized the card in more than 4 years and it had a XXXX balance with a {$10000.00} limit. The bank assured me that all charges would be reversed and any fees associated with this issue would be reversed as well. I was also told that the charges arose from a cafe in XXXX where someone was purchasing coffee and snacks. I advised the bank that I have never been to XXXX to assure them that I had no part in this fraudulent activity. The bank representative at Bank of America said that I would receive a new card in the mail in 7-10 days. When that card did not arrive I re-contacted Bank of America and was told the card should have been received so they would issue a XXXX replacement card via priority mail ( signature required ). I did receive the XXXX replacement card. My problem with this entire process is now that I have the new card the associated fees for the replacement and the fraudulent charges have not been reversed completely as Bank of America promised. Now there is a 30 day late payment on my credit report for the fraudulent charges and fees totaling {$31.00}. This late payment has affected my qualification and approval for a mortgage that I was in the process of obtaining. On XX/XX/XXXX I contacted Bank of America again to discuss this matter and they apologized for the inconvenience and assured me that the fees are being reversed and the 30 day late on my credit report would be reversed in 30-60 days. This is not acceptable. I do not want to have this negative notation impede my mortgage loan processing or impact my mortgage interest rate negatively.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 08/31/2017 about Debt collection (I do not know) with FC HoldCo LLC (NC).
Issue: Written notification about debt
Sub-issue: Didn't receive notice of right to dispute

Complaint: Recently, Flagship Credit Acceptance started reporting a {$9700.00} debt on my credit report. Prior to this debt appearing on my credit report, I never received a notice of my right to dispute. Failure to provide such notice is a direct violation of my rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( federal law ). In an attempt to cover their illegal activity, they have " fabricated '' letters to make it appear I was given a notice of right to dispute. However, this is just a feeble attempt to veil their transgressions.

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 03-01-2018 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with EQUIFAX, INC. (MI).
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem
Sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Complaint: On XX/XX/XXXX, I received my credit file from Equifax/results from their investigation regarding XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX account number XXXX and Equifax Confirmation number XXXX.Equifax investigation is inaccurate.On XX/XX/XXXX, I opened XXXX XXXX XXXX and is now called XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX for XXXX XXXX in XXXX XXXX Michigan for auto repair and in XX/XX/XXXX this account was closed and paid in full.It is now XXXX, well over the 10 years and this account should have dropped off from Equifax as well as XXXX and XXXX   , but it hasn't.On XX/XX/XXXX around XXXX, I called XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and spoke to customer service agent XXXX @ XXXX, and she stated that Equifax, XXXX and XXXX should have removed this old account from your credit reports.I asked XXXX @ XXXX what is the the date it was closed because it does not show on my Equifax file and she stated that the closing date is not in their system but the last activity XX/XX/XXXX.I know this account is more than 10 years old.Therefore, equifax investigation is inaccurate.This closed account that's paid is hurting my credit score and overall credit and must be removed.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 01/17/2018 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with EQUIFAX, INC. (FL).
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem
Sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Complaint: On X/XX/2018, XXXX made an unauthorized hard credit pull on my Equifax credit report.

Contact information : XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX CA XXXX Phone ( XXXX ) XXXX.

I do not have an account with XXXX and I did not attempt to open one.

I filed a dispute with Equifax and notified XXXX directly and no one has corrected this problem.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 02/13/2017 about Student loan (Non-federal student loan) with Navient Solutions, LLC. (ID).
Issue: Can't repay my loan
Sub-issue: Can't decrease my monthly payments

Complaint: Student loan originally was with XXXX XXXX, they changed it to Navient. My granddaughter went to XXXX school then became XXXX, had a XXXX. XXXX died on the XXXX. She was devastated, she became XXXX right away, thinking this would help them get over the situation. They could n't afford child care and she was unable to work, had to live with parents. They tried to pay but not enough money. Navient called and hassled me and bullied me frequently, threatened to garnish my XXXX a week job and am on social security but my name was on the loan. I finally got tired of the harassment and bullying, and per their suggestion put it on my credit card. I am XXXX and did n't need the bullying. With the high interest rate the balance remains unchanged from the original balance.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 08-01-2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with EQUIFAX, INC. (NC).
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem
Sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

Complaint: Sold accounts from the original creditor still shown on the reports with duplicate purchased accounts from the new creditor. All accounts reporting late even though deferments were applied for and approved

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 07/14/2016 about Credit reporting () with Experian Information Solutions Inc. (PA).
Issue: Credit reporting company's investigation
Sub-issue: Problem with statement of dispute

Complaint: I 've notified, disputed, and re-disputed to each and all XXXX credit bureau 's to accurately and correctly report that my XXXX was Paid-in-Full. All XXXX bureau 's have XXXX different and varying reports listing paid-less-than-full-balance, collections, or unpaid outstanding balance, which pushed into XXXX XXXX - XXXX XXXX, causing severe and discriminating consequences from a rental apartment company. Additionally, XXXX has also failed to update and/or notify or the XXXX credit bureau 's have failed to update their records citing XXXX60 days late, when in fact that should be XXXXNever Late.

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 07-06-2016 about Debt collection (Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)) with Diversified Consultants, Inc. (GA).
Issue: Communication tactics
Sub-issue: Frequent or repeated calls

Complaint: I keep getting calls from Diversified Consultants Inc. the calls are being made via their auto-dialer system. when i answer the call it says " please hold for the next available representative '' after waiting 10 seconds i hang up. finally i got frustrated on XXXX/XXXX/16 and called back, a rep answered and i asked him to cease and desist all calls and all future communication should be via mail. the rep interrupted me and said " i already removed your number '' and hung up on me. i called back and asked for a supervisor, guy came on the line and ID himself as a supervisor. i told him about his rep 's actions and wanted him to file a complaint. he barley acknowledged my complaint and proceeded to try and collect the debt! then he tried to coerce me into disputing the debt by saying that 's the only way we can stop collections activity against me. i tried to reason with him and told him i have worked in collections for 10+ years and i know FDCPA policy and CFPB policies. you think that would have slowed him down a bit. it did n't! i tried to explain the debt was placed in error but he continued to tell me it was n't and it was a valid debt. i tried to warn him about his company 's auto dialer system is calling my cell phone and probably others and the risk involved with calling cell phones. he was n't interested. he either wanted to collect the debt or coerce me into disputing the debt after i already told him i am not disputing the debt the debt

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 09/29/2016 about Credit reporting () with TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (CA).
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report
Sub-issue: Public record

Complaint: I disputed XXXX public records of bankruptcies showing on my TransUnion credit report. TransUnion responded with investigation results of " verified, no change. '' California Federal Courts do not report bankruptcies to credit bureaus. An employee looking at their computer screen, seeing my name listed in an Internet database is NOT verification or validation of any alleged bankruptcy. TransUnion can not provide me with any viable evidence of verification or validation of these bankruptcies which is a violation of my rights under the FCRA.

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 01/27/2017 about Student loan (Federal student loan servicing) with Navient Solutions, LLC. (WI).
Issue: Can't repay my loan
Sub-issue: Can't get flexible payment options

Complaint: Navient has continuously charged me high interest rates, while in forbearance or deferment and made the process for entering into an IDR program lengthy- while interest accrues on my account and no other options are or were available to myself, I want to add this complaint to the law suit that has been filed against Navient.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 10-03-2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with EQUIFAX, INC. (OH).
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Complaint: This is a notice of dispute pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), section 623, subsection ( 8 ) ( D ). This is the second specific information under dispute is the derogatory nature of the information your agency has furnished to the credit reporting agencies in connection with the following accounts : XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX XXXX XXXX ... I have Demanded a copy of my signature or some proof of Claim, affidavit from both copies. I received nothing back and it has been over 30days since my complaint to both companies. 
The basis for my dispute is that, as I understand the code, your office was required to notify me, in writing, prior to, or no later than 30 days after furnishing any negative information to the consumer credit reporting, that such information was being furnished. This notification is required under the FCRA, section 623, subsection ( 7 ) ( A. ) I am requesting that you provide me with proof of notification, i.e. a copy of the actual notification sent, and proof that it was delivered to me in a timely manner. 
If you can not provide proof of notification and date of receipt then you can not substantiate that you complied with the procedures required under the FCRA. In which case, the continued reporting of negative information to the credit reporting agencies in connection with the aforementioned accounts may constitute the reporting of false information, causing damage to my reputation andfuture credit worthiness. 
To resolve this situation, I ask that you investigate this matter, and modify the accounts accordingly. I also ask that you inform the appropriate credit reporting agencies of your actions, and ask that they make the proper updates to the accounts at issue

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 08-02-2017 about Debt collection (I do not know) with Cooling & Winter LLC (FL).
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
Sub-issue: Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged

Complaint: I received a debt collection notice from XXXX, a subsidiary of XXXX from its attorney, Cooling & Winter. I requested the following : Explain and show me how you calculated the entire amount of what you say I owe ; Provide me with copies of any and all account level documents that show I agreed to pay what you say I owe to include original signatures. Provide a verification or copy of any judgment if applicable ; Identify the original creditor ; If you purchased this alleged account, identify the SELLER you purchased it from and ALL PREVIOUS OWNERS.
Provide me with ANY documentation which establishes your legal standing to collect anything from me.
I was not provided with what was purchased, how the balance was calculated, what interest rate was used, etc. in violation of the Consent Decree that was entered into by XXXX and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. I do n't know how these companies continue to conduct business by violating consumer protection laws.

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 01-01-2018 about Debt collection (Other debt) with M. G. Credit, Inc. (FL).
Issue: Written notification about debt
Sub-issue: Didn't receive enough information to verify debt

Complaint: Over the past few I been dealing with a company in XXXX Florida MG Credit.They have placed negative information on my credit reports and I been disputing a account from XXXX XXXX.I never received a letter from MG Credit stating that Im obligated to pay them nor they sent proof of debt.The credit bureaus deleted this information a while back but the account was placed back on my account with no validation of debt.To this day they have n't presented any proof that I owe this debt of {$1600.00}

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 01/24/2017 about Student loan (Non-federal student loan) with Navient Solutions, LLC. (FL).
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer
Sub-issue: Received bad information about my loan

Complaint: I am a co-signer on a Navient student loan. I have paid-off XXXX of the XXXX loans I am a co-signer for 3 years ago. I paid a lump sum on the XXXX loan about XXXX years ago to bring it current. I verified the XXXX loan is current, the goal is to be released as a co-signer. Granted the borrower pays the loan, but based on her pay period about XXXX or XXXX weeks late. Recently, Navient approved a XXXX month forbearance XX/XX/XXXX thru XX/XX/XXXX. I received notice of the forbearance after it was approved by mail. I was unclear of the issue, and made a call to Navient on XX/XX/XXXX to have the forbearance and the account status explained to me. The account shows that all payments for XX/XX/XXXX was received ... some late and late fees were assessed. But, I was confused as to how the forbearance was necessary. After about XXXX hour on the phone, XXXX transfers later, I requested to speak with a Supervisor to explain. I was told the account was a month behind ... which it does not appear to be the case ... and the forbearance is the reason for the zero balance, which in my understanding only removes the XX/XX/XXXX payment. It 's never easy communicating with Navient, and the workers are not knowledgeable and you feel as though you are caught in a bad dream that will never end. I do n't agree to forbearance 's, but as the co-signer I have no right to prevent it. I made a payment on XX/XX/XXXX, that should be posted in the account this week. My main goal is to be removed from this loan as a co-signer ... and I will be requesting the borrower to submit a request to removed me from this XXXX loan. However, because of the way she pays and the recent forbearance I 'm not sure my request will be granted. Please help. I WILL NEVER CO-SIGN A STUDENT LOAN AGAIN AND I WILL NOT RECOMMEND NAVIENT AS A LENDER TO ANY STUDENT.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation