milesbutler/consumer_complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 12/29/2016 about Debt collection (Mortgage) with WELLS FARGO & COMPANY (MA).
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt
Sub-issue: Right to dispute notice not received

Complaint: I am a senior citizen with excellent credit, and have a Wells Fargo ( WF ) mortgage on a home I do not reside on. My late son and his family resided there. The mortgage was under my name but they were supposed to pay it. They never did and I only found out about it after his death last spring when I received a letter from a law office about a foreclosure. They did not make a payment in 8 years, and I was never notified. WF has my personal residential address but failed to notify me. I worked with WF, my broker and lawyer to do a short sale ( SS ). The lender approved the SS, but at that time, the price the lender wanted it listed at was too high and we had no offers for months. Attempts were made to lower the price, with broker and my lawyer reaching out to WF on several occasions. WF either ignored emails or failed to respond timely. I have XXXX pages of email correspondence, many asking the lender to please respond. Broker finally emailed WF saying we are dropping the price to said price, if you do not agree let me know ASAP. No response. Broker dropped price, held an open house and received a great offer, cash buyer. In the meanwhile WF rescindeded the short sale approval saying we did not have a buyer yet. This was said even thought WF ignored the brokers opinion based on XXXX 's that price was too high. Up until last week they had me submit more paperwork, in order to approve the short sale, and I submitted it in advance of their deadline, but yesterday they said they do not approve an extension of the foreclosure date of XXXX/XXXX/17 in order to have time to approve short sale and go through with the closing scheduled for XXXX/XXXX/2017. I want WF to push back the foreclosure so that the sale can go through.

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 11-07-2016 about Credit reporting () with Experian Information Solutions Inc. (NH).
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report
Sub-issue: Information is not mine

Complaint: XXXX I am unaware of any valid contract with this company for which they report that I owe {$660.00} due to the account being seriously past due date / assigned to attorney, collection agency, or credit grantor 's internal collection department. 

I disputed the above accounts directly with XXXX and have been attempting to resolve these issues directly with the above named collection agency since XX/XX/2016. As of the writing of this letter, they have been unable to provide any validate proof of a contract. They failed to mark my reports within the required time frame. I have retained copies of my ongoing correspondence with them and, if necessary, I can provide copies of the above as necessary to get this resolved as soon as possible. I only became aware of this account when I got rejected for credit last spring. This account is well over any statute of limitations in NH and has never been validated, either by the original creditor nor by XXXX. It is due to fall off my report shortly, however, it is holding up current credit needs. 

After several months and multiple unsuccessful attempts with XXXX, on XXXX I disputed this reporting, in writing, directly to Experian, XXXX. XXXX. XXXX investigated and deleted both the original and XXXX accounts. I waited for 3o days and resubmitted online disputes to both XXXX and Experian. Although appropriate validation has never been provided, they have closed their investigation. 

I formally request that this information be immediately deleted from the credit file maintained in my name by both XXXX and Experian so that my credit portfolio supports my current financial goal. If it were even validated, it is a zombie debt and uncollectible. If need be, I am prepared to file suit and have all the documentation to be successful.

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 06/27/2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with Experian Information Solutions Inc. (FL).
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

Complaint: There is an inquiry that just reported which was never authorized nor do I owe any apartment debt. I 'm requesting this be removed XX/XX/2017 Inquiry Creditor Type : Other Collection Agencies AlertDate:XX/XX/2017 Creditor Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX Creditor Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX Creditor Phone : ( 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 04/17/2017 about Credit reporting () with Experian Information Solutions Inc. (PA).
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report
Sub-issue: Account status

Complaint: Experian is incorrectly reporting a balance on my credit report for a XXXX account in violation of the FCRA and bankruptcy law. This account is included in a Chapter XXXX bankruptcy which is in good standing and which requires all collection activity to cease. However, the reporting of a balance by a collector to a consumer 's credit report is considered a collection activity. 
Further, XXXX XXXX is reporting a negative payment status for XX/XX/XXXX and a past due amount of {$9200.00} in error. Multiple bankruptcy court decisions, including re XXXX, Case No. XXXX ( XXXX XX/XX/XXXX ) conclude that debts in a Chapter XXXX bankruptcy should reflect a current status and on-time payments if payment history is reported at all. I am requesting that the item be permanently deleted from my credit report.

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 09-08-2016 about Credit card () with BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE (IL).
Issue: Customer service / Customer relations

Complaint: My XXXX XXXX expiring next month XXXX they sent out new card and never notified consumer that your current cards are deactivated - we are trying to use are current credit-cards and they will not work for my self and my wife very embarrassing call barclaycard and they said we have reset card not telling the consumer card is deactivated because new cards are sent out so we can not use our credit card for 10 days and we are stuck it was a hassle very embarrassing when card were decline at all retail store and gas station barclay should have notified the consumer all consumer and expidited the new cards but they never did that and never said anything to the customers

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 01/16/2017 about Credit card () with NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION (WA).
Issue: Other

Complaint: I was making on time payments, and the credit company ( Navy Federal ) was reporting late payments, even though my statements were paid on time. I contacted Navy Federal with five certified letters, stating that they were reporting my account wrong on the XXXX major credit bureaus, and how they were in violation of the fcra, and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. There has n't been any replies, so I continued to send letters, stating that they are violating federal law. To this day, XX/XX/XXXX, Navy Federal Has not marked my account disputed, or responded to my certified letters.So now the account is delinquent, and they still have n't marked the account disputed. I get the XXXX credit reports, from the XXXX website.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 11-05-2015 about Mortgage (Conventional adjustable mortgage (ARM)) with BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (DE).
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure

Complaint: XXXX XXXX, XXXXBank of AmericaXXXXXXXX, CA XXXXRe : Loan numbers XXXX & XXXXDear Sir/MadameI am in receipt of your letter dated XX/XX/XXXX regarding my home equity loan. 
I have been paying BOA since the loan originated more than {$40000.00} which is an incredibly unfair amount. Now you are telling me that I should either pay the whole balance or pay {$920.00} a month vs. {$300.00} that I pay now. My original loan was XXXX and now it has even gone up! 

If this is not highway robbery, I do n't know what is. I also pay my regular loan payment which is more than XXXX dollars a month. I have been paying more than XXXX XXXX dollars since the loan began in XX/XX/XXXX. 

How much does BOA need to make off of a good citizen? 

Are these numbers right? Or it is just robbing the good citizens of this country. This is my only asset in life. Do you guys want to take it from me and make your CEO 's richer than they are? 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 
XXXX, DE XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX, CEOBank of AmericaXXXX XXXX, XXXX Re : Loan numbers XXXX & XXXXDear gentlemen, I am sure you have no time to read a letter from a citizen, a number that I am among millions but I need to address this issue. For the last 4 months plus, I have provided all the documents necessary for a loan modification with BOA. I have paid over XXXX on XXXX loans ( in fact even more ) to your company and now even after 9 years, I have very little equity in my only property. 
I have had to deal with a sick young man-my son- who has been ill for the last 4 years, having to pay enormous amounts of bills for him. I lost my job in the midst of all that I went through. Yet, I kept paying without having built any equity. 
I have been tossed around by various " case agents '' of BOA, totaling at least XXXX so far after receiving the same packages every other day to no good result. Every other day, I am asked for more documentation which proves to me that BOA is not interested to help me but to advance whatever goal they have. 
How much does BOA and your investors need to make? 200 percent in gains or more? Your company has made billions and more in the last year, yet, it is n't enough it seems. 
I am not asking for a handout. I am asking to have my payments lowered so that I can pay it on time and without delay and build some equity. I understand that banks and mortgage companies need to make $ $ $ $ $ but what about people like me? Should I have the right to own my home-my only asset for my children or should I let BOA take it? 
If BOA can not give me a venue, then please let your number XXXX person to let me know as not to waste my time and theirs. 
Frankly, this has been the most frustrating experience so far. 
I need an answer and I need it sooner than later. I hate being tossed around like a yoyo by XXXX different people. 

Respectfully, XXXX

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 01/25/2016 about Debt collection (Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)) with Jim Bottin Enterprises, Inc (CA).
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not mine

Complaint: I quit my health club, XXXX, in XXXX, CA around XX/XX/XXXX after a phone call from their accountant telling me I had not renewed on time. They were very unpleasant about it and I had to hang up to end the call. The woman claimed I owed them since XXXX XXXX. I had last paid for a {$100.00} extra XXXX XXXX class in XXXX XXXX that I had not use due to injury. Nobody had ever told me I was due for another payment. I thought I was about up for renewal and was going to negotiate with them about the unused XXXX classes. 

No bill was ever submitted to me for any amount. 

I began receiving calls from Seas & Associates shortly after. I explained and the way they talked it seemed they were aware there had never been a bill submitted. The rep acted like she was trying to trap me into saying I owed something. I hung up. 

Seas & Associates has robocalled me since several times a week. I blocked them, but get the robo-call voice mails. I now received a letter with a bill for {$390.00}. The letter says that failure to respond within 30 days of their date, XXXX XXXX, XXXX, will mean that I acknowledge the bill to be legitimate. 

There never was a bill presented to me by XXXX. There is no debt.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 09-05-2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with Experian Information Solutions Inc. (NY).
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Account information incorrect

Complaint: InXX/XX/XXXX, I became a joint accountholder on my husband 's pre-existing checking account with XXXX. XXXX Our account number is XXXX. ) InXX/XX/XXXX, XXXX began reporting the status of the account on my credit report as " Current, was past due 60 days ''. This is a result of activity and payment history made in XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX prior to my designation as a joint signer/accountholder named on the account. 

Given that the reporting of this payment history negatively impacted my credit bureau reports and is inaccurate reporting since the activity took place prior to my being a named accountholder on the checking account, I submitted a dispute with Experian on XX/XX/XXXX. On XX/XX/XXXXI received a response that my dispute was denied by XXXX because the information reflected on the credit bureau report is accurate. 

On XX/XX/XXXX I submitted a new dispute, directly with XXXX for the same reason ; that the information reflected on the credit report is inaccurate since the activity being reported took place prior to my designation as a joint signer for the account. I subsequently received a letter from XXXX dated XX/XX/XXXX indicating that the inquiry can not be honored because " you are a joint signer for the above referenced account, both parties are equally responsible and the payment history will reflect accordingly. '' Again, I do not think this is accurate given that the account activity and payment history in question occurred prior to my designation as a joint signer on the account. I request that this inquiry is revisited to make the necessary updates to my credit bureau reports.

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 05/23/2017 about Credit card or prepaid card (Store credit card) with Alliance Data Card Services (MI).
Issue: Trouble using your card
Sub-issue: Can't use card to make purchases

Complaint: I applied fo r PayPal Credit an d was approved in  XXXX   XXXX  of  2017, si nce then I have made several attempts to use the credit as it was provided to me per their disclosures. The credit is unusable in every way, i have made rough ly 20 at tempts trying to purchasing varying items to see if the credit is usable and to no avail. They are only offering these products as an attempt to bolster their marketing and promotions for their product but do not provide any actual credit, many consumers have complained about the fact that PayPal blocks ALL credit transactions and avoids having to actually supply credit, and their excuse is always " security or fraud related protection ''. So it should be simple I prove my identity and the " security '' issue should be removed and so I did which I provided additional identity documents verifying my identity on the week of  X/XX/2017    and Pay Pal STILL WO N'T OFFER CREDIT despite indicating that i have a {$2700.00} credit line. This appears to be illegal that they are falsely advertising credit but not actually allowing consumers to use it.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 10/25/2017 about Mortgage (Other type of mortgage) with ROYAL UNITED MORTGAGE LLC (NJ).
Issue: Applying for a mortgage

Complaint: I applied for a mortgage refi. With ROYAL UNITED MORTGAGE. We are currently in a adjustable rate mortgage. And wanted to refinance to get locked in. My credit score is a XXXX my income is over 100,000. we have about {$90000.00} of equity in our home. However I was steered into applying for an FHA loan. I paid {$500.00} for a home appraisal FHA.My wife happened to look over this loan application and realized that we qualify for a conventional loan, and paying almost 11,000 for points. We feel we were pushed into this loan so they could reap more monetary benefit from the government loan. Also I consider this predatory lending. If my wife did n't look into this loan it would 've cost us thousands of dollars and years to even get back the money that we put into it.The fees were astronomical, they were charging us for almost 3 1/2 points.

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 10/29/2016 about Credit reporting () with TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (MN).
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report
Sub-issue: Information is not mine

Complaint: I am a victim of identity theft and their is unauthorized and fraudulent credit accounts and inquiries listed on my Trans Union that do n't belong to me. The following credit accounts and inquiries listed are fraudulent : XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX/XXXX/XXXX, XXXX, XXXX/XXXX/XXXX, XXXX, XXXX/XXXX/XXXX, XXXX, XXXX/XXXX/XXXX, XXXX, XXXX/XXXX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX/XXXX/XXXX and 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 08-04-2016 about Credit card () with CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION (TX).
Issue: Other

Complaint: I have XXXX late payment with this account. My brother passed away and I was emotionally not stable. I called the credit card company to ask them to remove the late payment, but they would n't. I have never been late except for this one time.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 04-10-2016 about Credit card () with CITIBANK, N.A. (FL).
Issue: Billing statement

Complaint: On XXXX XXXX, XXXX, I made a purchase, with my Macy 's card in the amount of {$16.00}. I went home and did n't think about it. The holidays came and went and, on XXXX XXXX, XXXX, I received a letter from Macy 's ( no date ) saying that they had been unable to reach me for some time and alluding to me experiencing financial difficulties. I contacted the number on the letter ( XXXX ). However, the representative could n't access my account using my telephone number ( home or cell ). It was then I found out that Macy 's had incorrect telephone numbers for my account. The representative could n't divulge the numbers on file, but did tell me that they were not even in the same area code. I have had my home number and my cell phone number since XX/XX/XXXX, so I am confused as to why there were different numbers associated with my Macy 's account. It also appears that Macy 's did not have my email address on file. I was then told that I had an outstanding balance on my Macy 's card in the amount of {$140.00}. The representative could n't tell me what the purchase was for ( I did n't remember spending over {$100.00} at Macy 's recently ), but did tell me that it was for a purchase made in XX/XX/XXXX. I searched my receipts and found the one showing the {$16.00} purchase. Macy 's add added {$130.00} in late charges and fees onto my original {$16.00} purchase! Of course I questioned why I had n't received a bill for the original purchase and I was told that, according to Macy 's, I was receiving ebills. However, when I contacted XXXX XXXX, they confirmed that I had not received any ebills from Macy 's since XX/XX/XXXX. After much wasted time and phone calls, I was able to get Macy 's to reduce the charges to {$24.00}, which I promptly paid. However, my account has now been closed and I have been reported to the credit bureau for non-payment! Macy 's reported my payment as late to the credit agency without even notifying me that I had a payment due. It took them five months to notify me that I did not pay a charge for a bill that was never received! Macy 's had my home address. If I could not be reached by telephone or email ( through Macy 's own negligence ), why was n't I notified by mail sooner than five months?! In addition, I have proof from my bank that I never received a bill. I will take responsibility for forgetting the charge ( which is why I accepted the {$8.00} late charge to settle the account ). However, Macy 's was completely negligent for 1 ) not having the correct contact information ; 2 ) not verifying that the ebills were being received ; 3 ) not following up on the non-payment sooner than five months later. Upon checking reviews of Macy 's, I see that I am not alone with what happened to me. There are several people who are complaining about the same issue.

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 01/15/2018 about Mortgage (FHA mortgage) with PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE (AZ).
Issue: Trouble during payment process

Complaint: Closed escrow on my first home in XX/XX/XXXX. I paid a large amount for my escrow account and payments to be handled in a professional manner. In or around XX/XX/XXXX, I was contacted by Primary Residential Mortgage Company of an escrow shortage not forseen earlier in the year. My payment would go from $ XXXX/mo to $ XXXX/mo for one year to replenish the escrow account. In or around XX/XX/XXXX/XX/XX/XXXX I received another letter after numerous attempts to get additional information about the shortage by calling to no avail. The next letter from Primary Residential Mortgage Company stated that once again there is a shortage in the escrow account and my payment would pretty much remain the same for calendar year XX/XX/XXXX. We contacted Primary Residential Mortgage Company executive offices in XX/XX/XXXX to request a complete audit on the mortgage from it 's inception and was told it would be completed in approximately 2 days. On the phone with XXXX XXXX, Primary Residential Mortgage Company executive offices, the call was dropped and she never attempted to call back even after several messages were left between XXXX 's number and the CEO 's secretary 's number, I believe her name was XXXX. We did receive a letter stating a separate audit was completed on this mortgage on XX/XX/XXXX stating there were errors found and that we would receive a refund, we do not recall ever receiving the refund. It is my belief that if Primary Residential Mortgage Company can not accurately account for the escrow accounts of their customers without breaking their savings account in the process, for services paid for and rendered, Primary Residential Mortgage Company should have to compensate for such a radical error. Especially on someone 's first home buying experience which has now turned into a nightmare with a mortgage company who could careless about the younger generation and how business is to be conducted.

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