milesbutler/consumer_complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 08/16/2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with Experian Information Solutions Inc. (TN).
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: I pulled my credit report on XXXX/2017 with Experian. I noticed a collection account from XXXX XXXX on my report for a past payday loan I had received from XXXX XXXX. I had already paid this item directly to XXXX XXXX, NOT XXXX XXXX. I notified Experian of this, including sending them a copy of the final payoff letter from XXXX XXXX, as well as a PDF of the transaction showing the payment coming out of my bank account ( both are attached ). I requested that the collection account be removed, since I had paid this to the original creditor. The account was updated to " Paid, Closed '' but not removed. I disputed the information for a second time online with Experian on XXXX/2017, and received an email today stating that this second investigation was complete. I logged in to see the status as " Updated '' again, so I scrolled through the information, but the only update made was that they added a statement that they had investigated but that I disagreed.
This is dragging down my credit score, and I want the collection account removed. I never made ANY payment to XXXX XXXX ; the only company I have dealt with regarding this account is XXXX XXXX directly.

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 07/31/2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL (FL).
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Account status incorrect

Complaint: On X/XX/17 I sent them a certified/return receipt letter to validate this debt with my signature. They received and signed for my letter on X/XX/17. On X/XX/17 they responded with a letter dated X/XX/17 stating they verified and are reporting my account accurately to the credit bureaus ( attached ). Account number in question is XXXX. On X/XX/17 I sent out my next letter which was 31 days after they signed for my 1st letter. This 2nd letter was received and signed for on X/XX/17. I received a 2nd letter from them on X/XX/17 dated X/XX/17 ( attached ). Both of their responses were the exact same letter. I pulled my credit reports with all credit bureaus on the day they signed for my 1st letter and the 31st day after they signed for them and they had not placed a notice of dispute in comments on any of my reports and they did not send my proof of validation, only verification, which are different. They have violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Section 623 ( a ) ( 3 ) and/or the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Section 807 ( 8 ) by not placing the disclosure within the required 30-day period.

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 04/16/2016 about Debt collection (Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)) with Southwest Credit Systems, L.P. (LA).
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not mine

Complaint: I have the same name as my father, he had internet service with XXXX in 2013. He informed me he closed the account. This may have been a credit file mix up but i assure you this is not my debt. I recently discovered this earlier this week. I need this removed immediately because this is effecting my credit and I have nothing to do with this. It was falsely put onto my credit report and I had no idea.

Company public response: Company can't verify or dispute the facts in the complaint
Company response to consumer: Closed
Consumer complaint received 08/14/2015 about Debt collection (Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)) with Credit Adjustment, Inc (AZ).
Issue: False statements or representation
Sub-issue: Indicated committed crime not paying

Complaint: turned into collection agency from XXXX/ for a debit I was handling with my insurance company. debit turned over to Credit Adjustment XXXX Inc. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX AZ XXXX acct XXXX XXXX XXXX, clt..acct # XXXX 
Arrangements were made and a monthly payments has been in a timely manner for months. Please remove this issue so I can regain my credit score. XXXX is the lady I spoke with at credit agency stating to contact you as a credit report was done yesterday with poor rating. Please call me as XXXX if any further questions or email me at XXXXXXXXXXXX matter needs to be resolved asap. 
thank youXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, AZ XXXX

Company public response: Company disputes the facts presented in the complaint
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 10/15/2016 about Credit card () with CITIBANK, N.A. (VA).
Issue: Closing/Cancelling account

Complaint: My BLOOMINGDALES credit card account had a {$420.00} credit that was stolen evidently by a Bloomingdale employee. I 've contacted customer service and had no results. 
We were in XXXX XXXX XXXX/XXXX/XXXX at Bloomingdales which refused my purchase stating that my account was closed. Store inqired further to find that account was closed XXXX/XXXX/XXXX. We received no notification of card termination in fact we had confirmed that credit would not expire. Instead of issuing a check for credit our Bloomingdale credit was used in FULL for merchandise on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX by an unknown source. Purchase accured exactly 15 days after account was supposedly closed.

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 04/21/2017 about Debt collection (Payday loan) with Ad Astra Recovery Services Inc (TX).
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt
Sub-issue: Not given enough info to verify debt

Complaint: AD Astra is a ttempting to collect a debt on behalf of  XXXX   XXXX . I did not receive a right to dispute the alleged debt . I sent Ad Astra a  validation of debt letter and they sent me a bill as validation of debt. I sent them another letter on  XXXX / XXXX /   2017  asking them to validate the debt as a bill is not validation. I also asked them to send me a copy of the agreement between the company and myself where I stated I agree to pay the alleged debt. The company has not responded.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 06/19/2016 about Student loan (Federal student loan servicing) with Navient Solutions, LLC. (CA).
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer
Sub-issue: Trouble with how payments are handled

Complaint: I requested income based repayment. I received a subsequent notice that my account was in deferment until XX/XX/XXXX16. Then on or about XXXX/XXXX/16, I received a notice that my payment of around {$460.00} was due on XXXX/XXXX/16. On XXXX/XXXX/16, I faxed a letter to Navient asking why the payment date changed, I received no notice and they did not consider my {$100.00} on another Navient managed loan or my exceptional health expenses. 

I received multiple responses from Navient indicated that they would respond within 10 days. I did not receive a response within 10 days. Rather on XXXX/XXXX/16, I received a notice that my payment was late and they were providing my notice of potential default. 

Essentially, Navient is disregarding my efforts to make payment arrangements, however they right on " the ball '' when it comes to ruining my credit. To make matters worse, they do not provide an email. The only way to communicate with them is to either fax them or call them. As an attorney, I avoid verbal communication at all cost because it always results in a he-said she-said.Of course they record it and use when it helps them, but when it does n't, they will deny the conversation.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 11/24/2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with EQUIFAX, INC. (VA).
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: I have been trying to fix my credit report information with Equifax and XXXX all the necessary supporting document was provided to correct the problem but its seems like they can not provide and accurate information every time I called a information provided its always been different Ive been trying to fix my report since XXXX but until now information is still not fix Ive missed a lot of opportunity to get the House we wanted for our family and Im into the point of contact a lawyer and help me fixing this matter Ive wasted a lot of hours and time to give a very detailed information to make the process faster but until now its not being fix and the worse part is my credit score kept on getting lower because of all the inaccurate information

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 03/27/2015 about Mortgage (Conventional fixed mortgage) with OCWEN LOAN SERVICING LLC (NC).
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account

Complaint: This letter is to inform you of an issue I had while trying to make my XXXX 2014 and XXXX 2014 mortgage payments online with Ocwen Mortgage. My pay period is the last working day of the month and that is when my mortgage payments are made. On XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX, I tried to make the online payment at the website www.ocwen.com, and received a message that the system was down and to try again later. The system would not allow me to make the payment. Therefore, the payment was made via phone on XXXX XXXX. 
My credit report has since been pulled and I was notified that Ocwen is reporting two delinquent payments for XXXX and XXXX 2014. Once I was made aware of this issue, Ocwen Mortgage was contacted on XXXX XXXX, 2014 at XXXX. ; I spoke with a representative named XXXX. I explained the entire situation to XXXX and she informed me that I needed to write a letter explaining the situation to have this issue resolved. XXXX informed me since Ocwen Mortgage took over the loan on XXXX/XXXX/14, Ocwen Mortgage could not send any delinquent reporting 's to the Credit Bureau for 60 days. In addition, I called on XXXX XXXX, 2014 and spoke to XXXX XXXX # XXXX or # XXXX and XXXX stated when the loan is transferred, there is a 60 day seasoning and should not be reported. 
I take great pride in my credit scores and the information that is reported on my credit report very serious. We have been in our home for 17 years and have never had a problem until the loan was sold to Ocwen Mortgage. The mortgage has been sold several times ; however ; Ocwen Mortgage has been the worst. I sent a letter to Ocwen Mortgage to have the delinquencies removed and they would not remove them. It is imperative for Ocwen Mortgage to remove the delinquent payments from the credit reporting agencies as soon as possible.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 06/20/2015 about Credit reporting () with TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (NY).
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report
Sub-issue: Reinserted previously deleted info

Complaint: Dear CFPB, I have received a response from XXXX concerning XXXX inquiries on my credit file. As per their response, XXXX XXXX, 2015, there should be only XXXX inquiries as per their records show. The CRA 's are reporting false information that is hurting my creditworthiness.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 01/27/2016 about Bank account or service (Other bank product/service) with INVESTORS BANK (NY).
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management

Complaint: I got a mortgage with INVESTORS BANK, for my brownstone at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX NY XXXX. I paid in advance {$12000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX dollars ) for the appraisal, appraisal review, environmental report and engineer report. I have been asking for months that my appraisal is sent to me, the bank refuses and states that is the bank 's property and will only be released only at closing. By law I am entitled to a copy of my appraisal. On the term sheet -that I signed- does not say that it will be released only at closing. I called the broker XXXX XXXX from XXXX XXXX XXXX and directly the bank. My attorney XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. has spoken with XXXX and they still refuse to give it to me. They state that I have to send a letter of cancellation and refusal of the commitment in order to get it. This is unlawful. What can I do to get my appraisal? I am a XXXX XXXX, a widow, and have several times refinance my brownstone that I have owned for close to 40 ( forty ) years. Please help!!! XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX NY XXXX phone XXXX XXXX XXXX email : XXXXXXXXXXXX Many thanks

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 09/15/2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with EQUIFAX, INC. (CA).
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Complaint: Equifax had a major breach of their security ( said 'security ' was wholly inadequate, seeing as a patch was issued three months before the breach ), which has apparently resulted in my personal credit information being stolen. Then, they waited six weeks to notify the public, and have not acted to adequately inform the public whose identities have been compromised. 
While I do n't have any fraudulent activity on my account yet, I have been unable to get through to the major credit agencies to " freeze '' my credit reporting and information from further unauthorized use. 
I 'm amazed that the US Government is continuing to allow these companies to use our Social Security numbers as an ID, and that we are not regulating the release of that information in a tighter fashion through a key controlled by the citizen.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 06/21/2017 about Credit card or prepaid card (Store credit card) with SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL (MO).
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem
Sub-issue: Was not notified of investigation status or results

Complaint: I had a dispute with a Banana Republic credit card. I believed that they charged me twice and the amount on the card was in dispute. However, they did not notify me when they were done investigating and the amount went back on my card without my knowledge for a few months. They have now reported that to the credit bureaus, but I was unaware that it went back on. As soon as I was aware of the investigation results I just paid the amount. I still believe they charged me twice, but I did n't want this to keep happening.

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 09-08-2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with EQUIFAX, INC. (CA).
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: I filed a complaint against Equifax many times regarding negative credit reporting that has surpassed the seven year retention term for negative account history. You have destroyed our credit for 10 years. The loan we co-signed for was reported to the other two agencies in XX/XX/XXXXand XX/XX/XXXX. You have a report date of XX/XX/XXXX which is absolutely incorrect and this is a con either by Equifax or XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX.
We have and continue to suffer punitive damages as we are elderly and have been turned down for a home refinance loan due to this negative credit report. We have requested proof and been ignored and we are asking for notarized information regarding the XX/XX/XXXXdate you have on file for us and all back credit reports from XX/XX/XXXX through XX/XX/XXXX. Who contacted you in XX/XX/XXXX, from what agency and where is the proof of this incorrect reporting.
Why is it you think you have the right to take 60 days to provide the information that is having a major impact on my life when you have already created this serious financial burden to continue incorrectly??

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 01/19/2018 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with American Acceptance Co., LLC (GA).
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: I have contacted XXXX XXXX XXXX and to all 3 credit agencies. XXXX removed the account but XXXX and XXXX is still reporting false information of a debt that do not belong to me. This debt was created as a result of identity theft. I have submitted to them identity theft forms and they still have not remove this account from my credit profile. I would like your help in getting this matter resolved. Please fine this company or have them remove this account from my credit file.

Company response to consumer: Untimely response
Consumer complaint received 10/25/2016 about Credit reporting () with TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (NC).
Issue: Credit reporting company's investigation
Sub-issue: Investigation took too long

Complaint: I wrote Trans Union a letter on XXXX XXXX. In my letter, I identified several errors on my credit report that I would like them to investigate. Today is XXXX XXXX, I have received nothing back from Trans Union ; no response. They were supposed to respond within 30 days.

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 08/29/2016 about Credit card () with U.S. BANCORP (CA).
Issue: Rewards

Complaint: On XXXX XXXX, 2016, I learned that the US Bank FlexPerks Travel Rewards Visa Signature card and the US Bank FlexPerks Business Edge Travel Visa Signature card had a special promotion for the XXXX 2016 Olympic Games in which new cardmembers would earn a certain number of FlexPoints depending on the number of medals won by the US Olympic Team. The link for the promotion is found here : XXXX In short, each card offered a XXXX FlexPoints Enrollment Bonus for spending {$2000.00} within the first four months of account opening, as well as XXXX Bonus FlexPoints based on the number of metals Team USA won at the XXXX 2016 Olympic Games this month. 
I have been waiting for this promotion for years, as I have wanted the US Bank FlexPerks Travel Rewards cards for myself personally as well as my business, but I wanted to wait for the Olympics promotion. As soon as I saw the promotion, I applied that night, and was approved later the same week. For the personal card, my friend asked if I could use his referral code, so I thought I would help him out since he would get XXXX FlexPerks and I would get my XXXX Enrollment Bonus plus the yet-to-be-determined number of Bonus FlexPoints for the Olympics. 

After the Olympics ended, I had already completed my {$2000.00} spend on each of the XXXX cards. I saw that the XXXX Enrollment Bonus points had already posted, but nothing from the Olympics had posted. 

I then emailed US Bank and asked to confirm that I would receive the Bonus FlexPoints from the Olympics. 

The response I received was this : " Our records indicate that this account was not applied with the Olympics promotional offer. In addition, you are not able to combine offers. Therefore, you could not apply with a Refer-a-Friend offer and the Olympics promotion. Therefore, you will not earn bonus FlexPoints for medals won by the United States at the 2016 XXXX Olympics. Please contact us again if we can be of further assistance. '' I feel very disappointed and slighted out of the bonus I had been patiently waiting years for and had rightfully earned based upon the promotional terms, which do not state that Refer-a-Friend applications are ineligible. I feel that I am being punished for using my friend 's FlexPerks number in my application in order to give him XXXX Bonus FlexPoints, and of course my friend feels terrible that he caused me to miss out on XXXX Bonus FlexPoints myself.

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 09-09-2017 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: Equifax mishandled my personal information including name, social security number, address, birthdate, driver 's license number, and possibly more. They allowed a data breach to occur in XXXX/XXXX 2017, and they confirmed I could be affected on their website, www.equifaxsecurity2017.com. They have put myself and millions of others at risk of identity theft/fraud due to negligent security protocols in handling consumer information. They are further attempting to capitalize on the situation by signing injured parties they are responsible for up for " trial periods '' of their ID protection services. The negligent loss of personal information of nearly 200 million consumers is unconscionably unethical, and it is further unreasonable that they are not directly notifying every single person affected by this incident.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 10-11-2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with EQUIFAX, INC. (GA).
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: This is my third attempt to get this resolved. XXXX XXXX continues to leave on my Equifax report a medical debt that is owed by my insurance company, despite my sending a letter to them with this information. 

I have now reached the next stage of having my insurance company pay this debt, despite XXXX continued reporting on my Equifax credit report and Equifax 's refusal to accept that XXXX is providing them with inaccurate information. 

I am attaching the paperwork sent to XXXX XXXX XXXX towards my efforts to get my health insurance company to pay this debt. This should not be reporting on my credit report and I once again demand XXXX cease all attempts to collect a debt that I do not owe and have repeatedly advised is owed by my insurance company. 

In lieu of this information, Equifax must also cease inaccurately reporting I owe this debt. Equifax is the only one of the three credit agencies still reporting this debt as both XXXX and XXXX have accepted all of the previous documentation I 've provided to show this is not my debt. Equifax remains the only company still irresponsibly reporting this wrong information.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation