milesbutler/consumer_complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 04/24/2015 about Credit card () with TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY (NY).
Issue: Credit line increase/decrease

Complaint: I have been a credit card holder at Target for more than XXXX years. During that time I have always timely paid my bill without fail. My small credit limit of {$500.00} means that every time I use the card for more than {$100.00} I in effect negatively impact my credit score. I have made several requests over the last few months to have them raise my credit limit and all I am told is that they have a policy that they review accounts on an ongoing basis. However I should update my income which I did in early XXXX, early XXXX and the latest on XXXX XXXX and I would hear within 75 days only if the increase is granted. 
However after numerous calls I have not been notified of any increase and have received no notification that the increase was denied or for that matter even considered because no notification was ever sent. 
I have made several calls and no one will give me this information but they propose that as a solution to impacting my credit score I do XXXX or XXXX of the following:XXXX File for a debit card and in effect give target an interest free loan. 
XXXX. Pay my bill immediately after shopping in the store even though the monies are not due for weeks depending on at what point in the billing cycle I hit. 
Certainly target the right to deny credit to any customer that does not qualify but I would think that they also have a legal obligation to appropriately notify a customer whether or not a request for a credit increase was denied and also the reason. Frankly I feel that Targets failure it appropriately notify me is in effect a form of discrimination because this failure does not offer me the opportunity to determine if credit is being denied for an inappropriate reason and I am indeed being discriminated against.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 09/28/2015 about Credit card () with FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA (CT).
Issue: Unsolicited issuance of credit card

Complaint: Pulled credit report without permission.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 04-02-2015 about Student loan (Non-federal student loan) with Navient Solutions, LLC. (FL).
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer
Sub-issue: Trouble with how payments are handled

Complaint: XXXX XXXX University offered me a No payments no interest loan for the balance of my tuition after I graduated I was told that I would n't have to pay every month but I should pay some every once in awhile there was no minimum fee and no minimum payment after a year I found out it was put to collections. once I found out it was in collections imediately negotiated a prompt settlement for {$2000.00} that was due by XXXX XXXX I completed payment of {$2000.00} on XXXX XXXX 2015 on the basis that XXXX release my degree and all documentation between XXXX and myself be submitted to me as well. after a few months I had not received anything and then I got a letter in the mail from XXXX saying I should use my tax refund to pay off my remaining balance of XXXX dollars. I immediately called and asked what had happened they told me I had not made payment in the proper amount of time. so I ask to speak to a manager and that I was told they would return my call within XXXX hours I have since call the XXXX more times are over the course of XXXX weeks without so much as a return phone call or have spoken to a manager. I did everything general revenue corporation asked, I have a recorded phone conversation of them stating the {$2000.00} balance that I would pay and the subsequent payment information I am a XXXX I also have bank statements proving I paid the {$2000.00} and my account still has not been closed

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 12-05-2017 about Debt collection (Other debt) with NCC Business Services, Inc. (TN).
Issue: False statements or representation
Sub-issue: Attempted to collect wrong amount

Complaint: On XX/XX/XXXX i called the debt collection company and paid the total in full. Payment was a total of {$130.00} with company NCC Business Services. I was told the account would be removed/deleted my credit report wth the 3 major credit bureaus. I received a phone call on XX/XX/XXXX requesting the payment of {$130.00} again on an account that has already been paid in full.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 08-02-2017 about Debt collection (Credit card debt) with NORTHLAND GROUP INC (FL).
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt was result of identity theft

Complaint: I 've been a victim of identity theft. On or about XX/XX/XXXX I 've obtain a XXXX Credit card and was given a free credit report. I soon then gotten a delinquent notification on my credit report. I then found out that I have a XXXX 's CC that I never open. The last time that I applied for a XXXX 's CC was back in XX/XX/XXXX and I decided not to use it because I only have a limit of {$100.00}. I soon called and find out that the XXXX 's CC was open on XX/XX/XXXX and the person who did this was making payments on it. I called and ask about how this has happen and filed all type of paper work to get this fix. But it been about a year now and nothing has been fix. I submitted A police report followed up with a identity theft affidavit to help me get this fix. But XXXX 's department keep denying my case for over 1 year now. I 've even got the purchase info for the person who was using the account and it was clearly a woman whom was using the account and yet the said it was me and denied my claim because they said that I open the account with me ID. But clearly this a identity theft issue. XXXX 's has yet understand that. They will not give me the account number because they said it 's a identity account but after even saying that, they are still pursuing me to pay the amount that I never use or open up.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 11/14/2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with Experian Information Solutions Inc. (MO).
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Account information incorrect

Complaint: I have informed XXXX that all my accounts have been paid in full and they are still showing these accounts with Balance Owed. I want XXXX XXXX to correct my Credit Report to show accurate information. 

By showing these accounts with Balance owed they have knocked my Credit Score from XXXX to XXXX. 

I ca n't get a loan at this time because of XXXX XXXX Inaccurate Information on my Credit Report. 

I want an investigation as to why they have n't corrected my Credit Report. 

Waiting for a Reply. 

XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 01/22/2017 about Student loan (Federal student loan servicing) with GREAT LAKES (OH).
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer
Sub-issue: Received bad information about my loan

Complaint: In XXXX I requested to be put on the Income based repayment plan. I was ( and am still ) working but could not afford my bill. After some demanding they did put me on the IBR plan at Navient. Every year I have diligently renewed my application. In XXXX, I had lost my job and pretty quickly was hired by a non- profit. I called Navient and asked how this affected my IBR plan. They told me that I was still eligible and that my loan would only be for 10 years as long as I requested each year for my IBR renewal. In XXXX, I learned that ( on my own, not from Navient ) that it is a good idea to check with your loan company to be sure that you have Qualifying payments and loan forgiveness. I began then to send the forms for loan forgiveness. It was not until XX/XX/XXXX that I learned that my student loans were not eligible for forgiveness unless I consolidated them to a different loan company - XXXX. So in XX/XX/XXXX I began the process of consolidating to XX/XX/XXXX since I still work for a non- profit at very low wages and still can not afford my student loan payment. I feel however, that Navient did an injustice by not telling me that my student loans were not eligible sooner and not notifying me in anyway that I would need to consolidate with a different company. I lost seven years of qualifying payments for loan forgiveness and had to start all over again at 120 payments.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 08/22/2017 about Debt collection (Other debt) with ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC. (PA).
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not yours

Complaint: I tried to dispute them back in XXXX 2017 when I first received my credit report and they have failed to provide proof of a contract. I have no contract with them they continue to send an old billing statement as verification but I requested true validation of my alleged debt.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 02/13/2017 about Debt collection (Medical) with SCA Collections, Inc. (SC).
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not mine

Complaint: Information showing on my credit report is inaccurate and not mine.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 06-06-2016 about Debt collection (I do not know) with Ad Astra Recovery Services Inc (UT).
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not mine

Complaint: A debt appeared on my credit report that was/is not mine. I contacted the collection firm and informed them it was not mine, but my statement had no effect.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 02/23/2018 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with EQUIFAX, INC. (TX).
Issue: Unable to get your credit report or credit score
Sub-issue: Other problem getting your report or credit score

Complaint: This matter pertains to the Equifax credit reporting agency. The problem is this - my credit file has been entirely deleted. It is not accessible by myself or other creditors, and it's been this way for the last 6 weeks or so. When I first discovered that pertinent information was missing from my file, I called Equifax to report it. Shortly after I called, my credit file was completed deleted - there was no information on it. I have repeatedly called Equifax about this problem and they continue to do nothing. I even called the corporate office and they told me that nothing could be done. Two days ago, I applied for a mortgage with a credit union and they've informed me that nothing came back from Equifax, that the file was blank.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 06-10-2015 about Credit card () with SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL (TN).
Issue: Billing disputes

Complaint: Made payment to GE/XXXX/Synchrony Bank ahead of due date.  Due date was XX/XX/XXXX for $XXXX. Paid online $XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX. Received an email stating no payment received (XX/XX/XXXX.) Verified immediately with payment confirmation (XX/XX/XXXX), my bank (XX/XX/XXXX) and account online. Payment was received and processed.  I called Synchrony Bank (XX/XX/XXXX @ XXXX est.) Spoke with representative that could not help, except to remove late fee. Asked XXXX for manager. Spoke with Account Manager, XXXX (ID #:XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX @ XXXX est.) She said the account would be credited the late fee bringing it from past due amount of $XXXX down to $XXXX.  I stated, "How is that possible?" I only owe $XXXX for XX/XX/XXXX. She said I had to pay the late fee of $XXXX. It was in the XX/XX/XXXX Credit Card Laws. I stated, "You are penalizing a customer that pays ahead of time $XXXX." She said, "You have to pay it because you didn't wait for us to issue a statement." I replied, "How can you justify that? If you can, I'll pay it but you can't!" She said, "She has to do it with her credit cards so it's just the laws." I said, "Okay, I'll contact the Consumer Agency and see if that is correct because this is wrong."  We disconnected the call and I contacted FCPB. I spoke with XXXX (ID#XXXX.) She looked up the laws and could not find in the XX/XX/XXXX laws what XXXX was talking about. She offered to take my complaint but I chose online so I could attach the documents. Upon further research, I see that statements are generated on the XXXX. Payment was made on XXXX and received by them on the XXXX. Still, it is not right that I pay a penalty for paying the day they issue statements and they get their money the next day. Payment site also states: Please make payment by XXXX It does not stop you from paying before they issue a statement. This is not right!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 09/13/2017 about Credit card or prepaid card (Store credit card) with SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL (NY).
Issue: Problem when making payments
Sub-issue: Problem during payment process

Complaint: The bank is Synchrony Bank, the store credit card with XXXX store. I have been unable to enroll in auto payments because I can not create an online account. I have the account number and tried to register but it would not accept my account number and registration materials. I have tried calling but to fix this but I kept getting " we are unable to complete your call at this time. '' As a temporary fix I was calling the number at the bottom of my statement to pay. However, I forgot once and not the monthly payment has gone up from 25 a month to like 150 with no written reason why that I have received. I have tried calling at the number, and again I get no response.All of this could have been avoided if they would have just let me enroll in auto pay - and register for an account online. I opened the account in XXXX I believe - but again, I have no records because I can not register the account online - and they will not answer the phone to try to fix this.

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 07/26/2016 about Credit reporting () with EQUIFAX, INC. (NE).
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report
Sub-issue: Information is not mine

Complaint: Equifax has my information combined with a family member of mine. I contacted them and spoke with their Mixed Department. I was told to send a copy of my drivers license and social security card. I did. 4 weeks later I contacted them to get the status of my issue. They told me it was too dark for them to read. I then lightened and enlarged and resubmitted. I was told to check back in 4-6 weeks. At 4 weeks they said they had not received it. At 6 weeks I was told the same. I asked for a mailing address instead of a fax number. I mailed them a copy of my drivers license, social security card, and an Experian credit report to show what my credit should look like. At 4 & 6 weeks they told me they never received it. I keep getting the run around and each time I call have to send them sensitive information to the address and/or fax they give me, but they " have n't receive it ''. They have also told me that I can not have a case opened until they receive the information, so after all of the info I have sent them, they have literally not even started the investigation. I have also been told that there is no way for me to escalate the situation because they do not have the information that I have sent them. Short of driving to XXXX and walking into their office to show them that I am a real person, I do n't know what more I could do. I am at the end of my rope with Equifax and if there is anything that can be done to assist me in correcting their mistake, it would be most appreciated.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 11/15/2016 about Mortgage (Conventional adjustable mortgage (ARM)) with OCWEN LOAN SERVICING LLC (PA).
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account

Complaint: I filed chapter XXXX bankruptcy in XXXX and my mortgage was included in my bankruptcy. My bankruptcy was discharged in XXXX, XXXX. Ocwen Loan Servicing was paid by the trustee each month. I paid my mortgage in full each month on time!!!!! I received paperwork from Ocwen Loan Servicing on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX that my mortgage was delinquent in the amount of {$8900.00} for XXXX - XXXX. They are now threatening to foreclose on my home if I do not pay the {$8900.00} by XXXX. 

Also, if they had not received payment from XXXX - XXXX, they would have informed the bankruptcy trustee and my house would have been foreclosed on then!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

ON ONE HAND THEY SAY I 'M CURRENT AND ON THE OTHER HAND THEY SAY I 'M DELINQUENT. 

My account was never updated with regards to my bankruptcy. My account should be current!!!!!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 11/14/2017 about Checking or savings account (Checking account) with BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (GA).
Issue: Opening an account
Sub-issue: Unable to open an account

Complaint: On XXXX XXXX, XXXX check number XXXX in the amount of {$1100.00} on XXXX XXXX, XXXX check number XXXX in the amount of {$1000.00} on XXXX XXXX, XXXX check number XXXX in the amount of {$1100.00} on XXXX XXXX, XXXX check number XXXX in the amount of {$890.00} on XXXX XXXX, XXXX check number XXXX in the amount of {$980.00} on XXXX XXXX, XXXX check number XXXX in the amount of {$900.00}. These are checks that have been deposited into account without my authorization. I wasnt aware until XXXX XXXX that this occurred. I didnt use this account for sometime and did not keep up with it. I tried resolving matter with Bank Of America. This transaction are fraudulent and Im being held accountable. I have sufficient documents showing that I am not responsible. All deposits are teller transaction which means teller did not verify person or any other authorized users.

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 01-12-2016 about Mortgage (Conventional fixed mortgage) with STONEGATE MORTGAGE CORPORATION (GA).
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure

Complaint: I first received a loan modification from Stonegate mortgage on XXXX 2015, at this time my payment was going to be XXXX, estimated then went up to XXXX after I had signed the new paperwork at the XXXX payment, they agreed this was their mistake and each time they told me I could fill out a loan modification packet to get my account current again after i kept complaining that the payment was not what I agreed upon. Now for the past year I have been filling out loan modification paperwork maybe four our five times ( different packets ). Each time I am told I missed the deadline. I even had it certified mail and the packet was there on time, they said oh no you missed this, after I was told what I needed to send in and my packet was complete, either by mail, or phone or email. we dont understand what this docoument means, this needs to be certified, the bank statements are not current, the payroll is not current. i now received a letter of default, the XXXX one today. I know I am doing my part getting the paperwork in. I talk to people on the phone and we go over everything, that is needed. I resend it, but sometimes when I am on the phone the person says dont worry about that it is more then sixty days old. Then I talk to someone else and they say oh no you need to send it. I have yet talk to a person that is handling my case, only someone that looks at the paperwork and checks the documents. I am thoughly stressed, and upset. I am doing my part and they seem to not care. The last modifcation to me was totally wrong, after I signed the paperwork they then added on escrow and insurance, ontop of my new mortgage amount. I complained to anyone that would listen. Now I am stuck with a year of resending the same paperwork over and over and it is like a huge game to them. Is there any protection for the consumer? IF you have any answers on what I need to do or who I need to turn to please let me know.

Company public response: Company believes the complaint is the result of a misunderstanding
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 09-07-2017 about Debt collection (I do not know) with Convergent Resources, Inc. (NJ).
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt was result of identity theft

Complaint: About a month ago, early XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX started reporting to the credit bureaus that I owed {$51000.00}. I immediately contacted them, could not get a human on the phone, and never did receive proof that I owe them money. 

They have never contacted me personally -- ever. 

I ended up contacting the Credit Bureaus. They were able to see it was for a student loan from XXXX. I graduated school in XXXX. We placed a identity theft alert on my accounts. I 've had all the company start researching this account. 

Since then, every week the company raises the amount I owe by $ XXXX {$30.00}. It 's very arbitrary. I still can not get a person on the phone.

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 11-04-2015 about Debt collection (Federal student loan) with Performant Financial Corporation (CA).
Issue: Improper contact or sharing of info
Sub-issue: Contacted me after I asked not to

Complaint: I do not have a direct line at work. I work for a company that has busy phone lines consistently from opening to closing. There is one person that operates a switchboard and transfers calls to the perspective parties. I have asked Performant Recovery more than several times not to call my place of employment for this very reason. We are not allowed to receive " personal '' phone calls on our work line. Everytime I get a call my boss reminds me of this even though I know the rule.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 08/16/2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with EQUIFAX, INC. (GA).
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Account information incorrect

Complaint: XXXX is not reporting payments accurately. The following payments are not on my credit report as paid. XX/XX/XXXX {$10000.00} XX/XX/XXXX {$2300.00} XX/XX/XXXX {$500.00} My credit reports reflects I am 5 months behind in car payments.
The following payments are listed as late when in fact they were paid before my due date which is the XXXX of every month. XX/XX/XXXX Paid {$450.00} reported as late XX/XX/XXXX Paid {$450.00} reported as late XX/XX/XXXX Paid {$450.00} reported as late XX/XX/XXXX Paid XXXX only XXXX is reflected on credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation