milesbutler/consumer_complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 07/13/2017 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: Personal information incorrect

Complaint: In the last few months I have contacted XXXX  in regards to an inquiry on my credit report that was never approved. I have been told that I would need to contact the company that the inquiry was sent from. When I contacted the company I was made aware that they did not have any record of my information and could not provide proof that an inquiry was acquired through them. They me that XXXX would have to remove the inquiry. Today after learning about a glitch that XXXX had with their system around the time that the inquiry was placed on the report I called and spoke with XXXX XXXX in the Special Handing Department in Pennsylvania. I made him aware of the run around that I have faced and that the inquiry was placed on my report during the time that the glitch with the system occurred. I made him aware that the company in question did not have any record of me inquiring service with them and that I personally never did. He informed me that there was nothing that could be done even though the information was in fact false. The inquiry listed on my report states " XXXX ''. <P/>There has also been recent inquiries that were never authorized by me in XXXX 2017. I placed fraud protection on my credit report a requested that these inquiries be remove as well. XXXX response was that " moving forward the fraud protection will help protect me, but the present inquiries would remain ''. That is even if they were not approved by me.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 02/17/2016 about Debt collection (Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)) with CMRE Financial Services, Inc. (PA).
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt was paid

Complaint: This is for an XXXX visit. My insurance sent me notices that the hospital overcharged and to not pay over a particular amount. I have an EOB that says the hospital was paid in full. I have continued to get phone calls from this credit collection agency and now it has hit my credit too.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 01-09-2017 about Student loan (Federal student loan servicing) with AES/PHEAA (NY).
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer
Sub-issue: Received bad information about my loan

Complaint: Since XX/XX/XXXX, I have been going back and forth for months to have my request for income-driven repayment processed and approved. Finally, in XXXX I was told my application 'expired ' since it was not processed by FedLoan within 90 days and had to resubmit all documentation for the third time. I had been previously told otherwise and spent countless hours on the phone trying to figure out what was going on. In between this time, I was told that I had to pay a standard plan payment while I waited for a decision. Not being able to make a payment over {$1500.00} a month, I was forced to go into forbearance while interest accrued. They continuously provided me with confusing and contradicting information, specifically when recommending which plan to choose and about the status of my application. Anytime, I called back with questions I had to speak with someone else and received a completely different answer. Twice agents told me they were not sure why another agent made their recommendation as it did n't make sense. The lack of knowledge and errors is infuriating and unacceptable ; it not only takes time out of my work day but I am left clueless with no where to turn after each call. 
Due to the misguidance of multiple FedLoan Servicing customer service agents I start XX/XX/XXXX in the same place I was last year, misinformed regarding my loans and still receiving inconsistent answers. The question is do I give in and now pay the incorrect calculation in order to move forward ... Or continue fighting for complete, accurate, and up-to-date information about my finances? Student loan holders not be forced make this decision!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 10/25/2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ().
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Account information incorrect

Complaint: since XXXX bank of america has charged my credit card account to XXXX do not owe B of A XXXX say they revoked my previous fraud award monioes this year XXXX some other younger males transactions and want me to foot the bill because they grabbed him for a purchase of 3 days on-line XXXX originally tried to purchase the 3 days of XXXX with bankamericard which did not go thru.while he was prompted to the pop up ad to that web site he was provided an ad for male XXXX enhancement drug which he began to purchase but did not enter his account numbers for the purchase .but, since on the mobile app.the numbers were already entered allthopugh the bank blocked the purchase the account has been hacked i think and the b of a is saying that my previous fraud claims are not valid and the b of a needs to cover thier XXXX maybe and are fraudently stating i owe revoked fraud claim award money totaling XXXX i dissagree with me owing them any money.my availabel credit XXXX was XXXX and i want my XXXX availabel credit restored or my claim resolved arbitrillary and my account closed with me owing the bank of america any money, because the card has been duplicated.

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 03-06-2017 about Credit card () with CITIBANK, N.A. (CA).
Issue: Advertising and marketing

Complaint: On XX/XX/2016 a timeshare was purchased from XXXX XXXX , XXXX based on false information that was provided during a verbal timeshare presentation. However, the written contract documents do not match the verbal statements that were made. I agreed to the purchase and I provided them the credit card to make the down payment and also to draft the monthly payments. I did authorize these charges, based on their verbal presentation of what I was purchasing. However, the contract documents do not match what they told me verbally and as soon as I became aware the that the terms and conditions for the usage were completely different that what I was advised, I immediately sent a letter of cancellation on XX/XX/2016. They advised my request, stating I had signed a legally binding contract and continued to charge my card. I began disputing the charges to my account and have lost a total of {$3200.00} to this timeshare scam. I can not use the product that they sold me, they have provided no services to me and wo n't let me cancel the contract and refuse to return my money. I was forced to hire an attorney and am still trying to get my money back from XXXX via my credit card provider, Citi Cards. Please be advised there is a language barrier as English is not my primary language and no one would assist me in understanding the documents and rushed me through the closing process.

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 09/27/2017 about Debt collection (Medical debt) with Professional Recovery Management (TN).
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt was already discharged in bankruptcy and is no longer owed

Complaint: XXXX and XXXX had an account in collection from Fox collection for {$84.00} which was prior to my bankruptcy. I filed disputes with both credit bureaus. XXXX removed the account as they should. XXXX refuses to remove it, even after notifying them that Fox Collection does n't have and has not even reporting this account to them since my bankruptcy! They will not remove it, I do n't feel I should be forced to either pay it to get it removed or get a lawyer. XXXX has been messing up my credit since my bankruptcy, which I 've tried very hard to improve my credit and what 's crazy is that XXXX  even shows my bankruptcy on my report! I 'm so frustrated, please help me with this. Thank you for your help!

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 11/15/2015 about Credit reporting () with EQUIFAX, INC. (CA).
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report
Sub-issue: Account terms

Complaint: I would like to continue my fight against Equifax reporting XXXX to my credit report against the law. I recently checked my XXXX XXXX monitoring service and noticed that XXXX # XXXX is still illegally reporting against me and affecting my credit score and hindering my credit report. I have repeatedly asked to be provided with proof that aligns me, XXXX XXXX, to this inaccurate account and I have received nothing of use nor any correspondence from Equifax. This is not fair. This account is not an account that I have ever held and it can not be reflected on my report. I have disputed all of the information and found it very suspicious and weird that they deleted all of the payment history and changed the dates to newer and more recent dates. I can not fight this uphill battle if they keep changing the game. This is not my account, I have no proof nor any knowledge of this and would like it removed immediately from my credit report with Equifax. I mean why delete ally payment history and leave me with nothing to look at and nothing to say besides that this is NOT my account and it is not correctly reporting any information, therefore remove it, please.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 09/15/2016 about Credit reporting () with Experian Information Solutions Inc. (TX).
Issue: Credit reporting company's investigation
Sub-issue: Problem with statement of dispute

Complaint: Lowered my credit score from XXXX to XXXX for no reason. After corrections to my report, my score rose to XXXX and now without any new information it was lowered. I have paid my credit card and car, my report should be gradually getting better. It is a systematic way to slander one 's credit score.

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 06/22/2016 about Debt collection (I do not know) with Collaborative Resolution Group (TX).
Issue: Communication tactics
Sub-issue: Threatened to take legal action

Complaint: I received a harassing voicemail from CRG claiming that they left several voicemails ( which they did not ) about a matter they would not disclose via voicemail " per federal law '' ( which is actually not true ). They threatened to validate my home and office address unless I called them back.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 09/13/2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with EQUIFAX, INC. (KY).
Issue: Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes

Complaint: You know about the Equifax security breach. I have tried numerous times to put a credit freeze on my account and my husband 's account through their website and through their phone system - neither will work. I called their so called help lines and its just a call center who ca n't do anything to help me except to say keep trying and try off times, like late at night -- not helpful! My husband 's data is part of the breach. Equifax is completely inept as their website 's and phone systems ca n't handle the requests for credit freezes. I also am unable to get my free credit report from them. In addition, I was able to put credit freezes on XXXX and XXXX, but had to pay {$10.00} for each XXXX, so I 'm out {$40.00} so far ( myself and my husband 's accounts ) and its Equifax 's fault -- I hope they are sued so people can recover their costs and losses. They XXXX!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 06/30/2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with EQUIFAX, INC. (NJ).
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Complaint: The credit bureau does not want to remove a  XXXX  account on my credit that is not mine. I have never had an account with  XXXX  and I know I have no unpaid debts with them. I have called  XXXX  and they do not have any records that match my personal information I give them. Why is the credit bureau refusing to remove this account? I also sent a dispute to  XXXX  in the past and   XXXX   promptly deleted the account in  XXXX  once they verified it was not my account. How can there be different results between  XXXX  and this credit bureau for the same investigation? This credit bureau is not processing my dispute properly and this mistake is affecting my credit unfairly! I am attaching   XXXX   XXXX   investigation results also showing the account was deleted. The account number is  XXXX  and the balance is {$54.00}.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 08-05-2017 about Mortgage (Conventional home mortgage) with BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (FL).
Issue: Struggling to pay mortgage

Complaint: Bank of America has increased my mortgage balance by lying and deceit. From charging me for mowing the lawn to clearing debris. The XXXX XXXX XXXX has proof from XX/XX/XXXX to XX/XX/XXXX that Bank of America never removed debris or mowed my lawn. the only person that mowed my lawn was me. Furthermore, Bank of America has put my home into foreclosure with a 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 02-11-2017 about Credit reporting () with Experian Information Solutions Inc. (TX).
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report
Sub-issue: Personal information

Complaint: I have an address added to my XXXX report at which I have never lived. It is concerning to me, as I have not applied for any new debt, etc. XXXX said I would need to write a letter to dispute the information and change my personal information, which does not make sense, as I highly doubt the person making the initial change went through the same steps. They also would not review the information unless I paid them a fee. I am also concerned of possible idenitity theft, but was told it " must be '' from a credit card or loan I already have, as there were no new inquiries.

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 07-10-2017 about Debt collection (Medical debt) with WAKEFIELD & ASSOCIATES, INC. (AL).
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not yours

Complaint: Hello I have a medical debt from Wakefield and associates stating I owe a medical bill in the amount of {$560.00}, I never signed a contract with Wakefield and associates and do not owe this debt to them. I also did some research and found they are not licensed to collect in the state of Georgia and I would like this debt removed from my credit report with all credit bureaus immediately.

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 07/24/2017 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: Information belongs to someone else

Complaint: I never consented to be a co signer, account does not belong to me, I am a victim of fraud.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 12-12-2017 about Credit card or prepaid card (Store credit card) with SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL (NY).
Issue: Fees or interest
Sub-issue: Problem with fees

Complaint: Ok, about 10 days ago, I complained to XXXX about how a rep of theirs on Sunday XX/XX/XXXX told me the Interest charge for XX/XX/XXXX would be removed and it would reflect in my account within 24-48 hours.  As of today, this still has not occurred.  Add in the fact that 3 separate reps told me this was under investigation.  Then today, I checked AGAIN, as nothing has occurred, and I was transfered to a manager.  In our chat, this was the response I got (From a cut and paste by me)  "XXXX - Supervisor: Thank you for your patience. I have reviewed all notes on the account and several responses were already made as well, which were mailed to you regarding your request. I don't want to provide any false expectations regarding your concern. We have yet to see any proof of the possible error made and/or promised to you on this account, thus, no credits had been applied for the interest charge waivers you requested. There's also no notes of an escalation, I'm sorry."  THIS IS WRONG!  Why can't they get their notes straight?  Not only was I promised this XX/XX/XXXX interest charge, I was also promised another $XXXX for the XX/XX/XXXX interest?   Now I get this line over and over?  I also got this response from the email online message system on XX/XX/XXXX-XX/XX/XXXX XXXXSynchrony BankXXXX XXXX Credit Card Billing InquiriesThank you for your recent inquiry regarding your XXXX account, and the opportunity to be of service to you. Due to the nature of your inquiry, we have escalated your request to our corporate office for handling. You should expect to receive a written response within 7 to 14 business days. We appreciate you as a valued XXXX customer and hope you will continue to shop with us.  If you have any questions or if we may be of further assistance, please contact us via the Online Message Center or at the toll-free number below. Sincerely,  XXXX XXXXCustomer ServiceXXXX

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 09/15/2017 about Student loan (Private student loan) with Navient Solutions, LLC. (CO).
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer
Sub-issue: Keep getting calls about your loan

Complaint: I began receiving nonstop calls to collect money for both of my Navient and XXXX XXXX loans my Sophomore year of college, XX/XX/XXXX, once to twice a day every day. At first, I would let them know that I was still in school and could not repay as of right now. They continued my entire school career and continued after graduation XX/XX/XXXX. They did not stop calling even while I was making payments to my private loan interest during school. At one point, they sent a collection agency after me my senior year in XX/XX/XXXX. They began calling me from different numbers to try to fool me - I have voicemail records for the past two years of the different numbers. They started calling me during class and almost twice a day, it got so bad that I had to block every number I knew they were attached to. Also, Navient and XXXX XXXX began calling my mom - who is not a cosigner or even listed on any of my loan paperwork.
They did not stop calling me on random numbers until after I began an automatic payment plan of $ XXXX/monthXX/XX/XXXX. And it is possible that they are still calling but can not get through because I have blocked them. At first, I thought it was going to be great to have it taken out automatically - but then it became that the $ XXXX/month does not make a single dent in my private loan. I have it set that my repayment is supposed to be split between loan and interest ( half and half ), but it is currently only covering my monthly interest and of course, the private loan continues to increase because of the interest that I am so called paying off.
I have talked to multiple Navient customer service operators about how to allocate the funds differently and have tried to explain my situation - the operators did not help me and are extremely rude. They simply " explain '' why I must pay at least {$330.00} and suggest that I should pay more to get ahead of my interest. The payment to my actual loan never exceeds $ XXXX/month and the rest is applied to interest. And as of right now, the amount allocated to my actual loan is decreasing while the amount allocated to my interest is increasing.
In the attached files - every number that is from XXXX XXXX, TX, XXXX, PA, or Unknown is from XXXX XXXX and Navient. ( Unfortunately, I broke my phone before I graduated and lost my screenshots of the previous calls - but I can always request phone records from my carrier if more evidence is necessary ).

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 10/20/2016 about Mortgage (Conventional fixed mortgage) with BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (FL).
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account

Complaint: I had a mortgage with B of A. I have paid them every month for years via electronic fund transfer from my bank directly to them. In XXXX they transferred the servicing of that loan to XXXX. They did not adequately tell me so I had sent my XXXX payment via Electronic fund transfer to B of A on XXXX. My bank ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) has also confirmed this about a dozen times verbally and in writing. XXXX called me looking for their XXXX Payment. I then called B of A. In fact I have spent about 8 hours in total now on phone calls, typing emails, etc .... trying to get B of A to help me. The customer advocacy individual they assigned to me has stopped communicating with me. In short, they ca n't find the {$440.00} I sent them on XXXX. I have since sent the missing payment to the new mortgage payment and I want my {$440.00} back from B of A.

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 01-07-2016 about Credit reporting () with Credit Karma, Inc. (LA).
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report
Sub-issue: Information is not mine

Complaint: I did not authorize these company 's to pull my credit. These inquiries were not made by me.

Company public response: Company believes complaint caused principally by actions of third party outside the control or direction of the company
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 11/27/2017 about Debt collection (Other debt) with CITIBANK, N.A. (TX).
Issue: Communication tactics
Sub-issue: Frequent or repeated calls

Complaint: The specific nature of the problem refers to the terrible customer service of XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. Over two months ago I 've sent a payment via postal mail and I still have n't received a payment receipt. Every time I try to call I 'm transferred to someone that never answers the phone and whenever I do leave voice messages no one ever returns my call. This is a horrible way to treat customers who are trying to rectify their accounts. Unfortunately this has happened before ever since they 've had my account over the past two years. I need a payment receipt for payment made in XX/XX/XXXX and every payment I 've made since XX/XX/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