milesbutler/consumer_complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 08/27/2016 about Credit card () with SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL (IL).
Issue: Billing disputes

Complaint: I got, mistakenly got a credit card from Walmart. I thought that was good. I went to the Walmart store on XXXX XXXX, here in XXXX, and bought a {$100.00} dollars worth of groceries. I have had trouble paying on the bill. To cut it short, on that amount of groceries ; my latest bill in XXXX is {$210.00}. That much for only {$100.00} of food. I feel I am being scammed, and that card was a mistake. I have talked to them. They refused to back down. Can you help me?

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 11-04-2015 about Debt collection (Mortgage) with Professional Debt Mediation, Inc. (GA).
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt
Sub-issue: Not given enough info to verify debt

Complaint: I have contacted this company several times asking them for debt verification. I have also contacted the original apartment complex and they told me to contact the CA. They are trying to force me into paying this debt that I do n't owe. They dont have a lease. We even went to court with this company and they ca n't even provide me with the transcripts from court.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 12/26/2016 about Debt collection (I do not know) with PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES INC (CA).
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt resulted from identity theft

Complaint: As of XXXX XXXX, 2016 " PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES '' has resubmitted a debt that is not mine. New Debts in Collection Since your last update on XXXX XXXX, 2016, you have XXXX overdue debt that has been transferred or assigned to a collection agency. 
Debt Collector Original Creditor Balance Owed Reported By PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES XXXX {$5200.00} XXXX This debt was removed then reactivated. Collections Accounts Removed Since your last update on XXXX XXXX, 2016, XXXX collections accounts have been removed from your credit report. 
Account Type Removed Status Reported By XXXX. Collections Removed XXXX PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES Collections Removed XXXX The original amount owed according to XXXX was {$2500.00}. This should be illegal.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 04/17/2015 about Bank account or service (Checking account) with BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (TN).
Issue: Problems caused by my funds being low

Complaint: Bank of America has, in two weeks time, tried to improperly take overdraft fees on my account with XXXX separate checks. The XXXX occurred when Bank of America charged my account XXXX day early for a monthly fee. After calling and complaining to a service rep, Bank of America admitted to the mistake and credited my account with the fee. The XXXX incident is far more serious. My check to the IRS for taxes was {$5900.00}. I sent this check in the mail on XXXX XXXX and it was cashed on the XXXX, thereby affecting my account. No check clearing days were given and my account was overdrawn. My paycheck hit my account on the XXXX, thus covering the check. The check to the IRS bounced, Bank of America hit me with a {$35.00} fee, and I now may be responsible for penalties to the IRS. Bank of America is now liable for any penalties that I incur as they provide no time for the check to actually clear as they do whenever I have a personal check issued. I ask the CFPB to investigate this incident thoroughly.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 04/20/2017 about Student loan (Federal student loan servicing) with Navient Solutions, LLC. (TX).
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer
Sub-issue: Don't agree with fees charged

Complaint: My Nevient loan is paid in full. My studentloan.gov balance and the Dept of dept of edu says I 've paid off my loans years ago and all of a sudden they are pulling money from my pay checks. I have an  XXXX  son. I 'm a single mom. Low income. I have letters from the department of education congratulationing me on paying off my loans. I have a check for over payment on my student loans. Etc. this is outrageous!!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 02/20/2018 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with Experian Information Solutions Inc. (FL).
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Old information reappears or never goes away

Complaint: I was laid off XX/XX/2011 and my last contact was XX/XX/11. Listed twice on all 3 credit reports by them and they sold debt to another lender. Re-Aging is illegal per FL Statue 5 years remove item from my credit reports. Mailed letters to inform them of this and they have not removed off credit report. Asked them to validate this debt and I have not hear from company at all.

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 11-10-2015 about Debt collection (Non-federal student loan) with ConServe (TX).
Issue: False statements or representation
Sub-issue: Attempted to collect wrong amount

Complaint: ConServe on behalf of U.S. Dept of Treasury and VA sent me a wage garnishment for repayment of my G.I.Bill for classes I dropped. They said they would keep taking XXXX % out of my paycheck until a stop payment is received. I owed {$770.00} the collection agency instead garnished {$1000.00} out of my wages. Which means there was an overpayment of {$240.00}. I 've called ConServe and U.S. Dept of Treasury and VA and neither agencies can tell me where the money is and it has been 55 days now since the debt was paid. I do n't know what else to do because I served my country for 4 years to get my GI BIll, and I 'm being punished like this, I go to work everyday and I 'm being put further and further in debt because of this. How can I pay other debts if this agency is taking more money than owed on that specific court ordered garnishment? I have not received any documentation stating the debt was paid nor have I received anything telling me what they did with the overpayment, whether it was applied to another debt or whether it would be sent back to me.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 07/26/2016 about Credit reporting () with EQUIFAX, INC. (FL).
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report
Sub-issue: Information is not mine

Complaint: XXXX/XXXX/16 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Equifax Information Services , LLC . 
XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX Account Number Num : XXXX Balance {$450.00} Dear XXXX, I am writing in regards XXXX account on my credit report. On XXXX/XXXX/16 I have file a complain to the CFPB I sent a letter explaining that I do not believe I owe what you say I owe and, in accordance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 USC XXXX, Section 809 ( b ) : Validating Debts : ( b ) If the consumer notifies the debt collector in writing within the thirty-day period described in subsection ( a ) that the debt, or any portion thereof, is disputed, or that the consumer requests the name and address of the original creditor, the debt collector shall cease collection of the debt, or any disputed portion thereof, until the debt collector obtains verification of the debt or any copy of a judgment, or the name and address of the original creditor, and a copy of such verification or judgment, or name and address of the original creditor, is mailed to the consumer by the debt collector. 
I must remind you that in my previous letter I requested the following information : ( 1 ) The amount of the debt ; ( 2 ) The name of the creditor to whom the debt is owed ; ( 3 ) Provide a verification or copy of any judgment ( if applicable ) ; ( 4 ) Proof that you are licensed to collect debts in ( insert name of your state ) ( 5 ) Provide the actual Bills Statements ( 6 ) Payment Receive I also requested that if you have reported me to any credit reporting agency, that you inform them that I have placed this debt in dispute and to provide me with proof that you have done so. Furthermore, I asked that you immediately send a copy of that dispute letter to the company ( creditor ) that you say I owe money so they are also aware of my dispute with this debt. 
As of today, you have failed to respond to my requests! For your convenience, I have included a copy of my previous letter and a copy of the mail receipt showing that you received my letter on { insert date from mail receipt }. 
Since you have failed to respond I assume that you have been unable to validate the debt and therefore, I consider this matter closed. You may consider this letter your official notification that I do not intend to correspond with you on this matter again unless you comply with my requests, the FDCPA and the FCRA. 

I must remind you that any attempt to collect this debt without validating it, violates the FDCPA and that I am recording all phone calls and keeping all correspondence concerning this matter. Be advised that I will not hesitate to report violations of the law to my XXXX, the Federal Trade Commission and the XXXX XXXX 

XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 10-10-2016 about Bank account or service (Savings account) with SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. (MD).
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management

Complaint: I have been trying to get a person bank account and have been denied by every bank due to being report to XXXX or XXXX. I understand that when an account is left in the negative or overdrawn that will affect the ability to get an account in the future and i have been working to get these problems resolved, but the last one i am trying to clear up is with Suntrust Bank. They have something on my banking history reporting fraud. I have tried countless times to contact someone that can tell me what this means and why it is on my banking background. Each time i call i am transferred over an over again and nobody can give me any answers and its becoming so frustrating. I opened an account at suntrust about 6 years ago for a XXXX my sister and I were starting together. We opened the account with a a check deposit that we received from the company called XXXX. The check was for about XXXX dollars. I opened the account and deposited this check and was told it would be held for 7 to 10 days because it was a large check and a new account. I understood an had no problem waiting. A few days later i received a notice in the mail that my account was closed and I would receive the money deposited by mail with in 30 days. When i called the bank to inquire why the account was closed i could not get an answer as to why and again was given the run around as to why they closed the account. It took me 3 weeks of calling and going in the bank to get the money we had deposited and due to them holding this large check an delay us getting the funds, our business suffered. We were a new start up bakery and were relying on that money to fill orders, buy supplies and fill orders from the XXXX promotion we had done. Once the account was closed i was unable to open an account any where else because suntrust reported to the what ever system banks check when you apply to open an account that i had committed fraud and my account was closed. Its been 6 years now an it still remains on my record and i have not had a checking account since. I just applied at XXXX XXXX and again was denied because of this suntrust incident. Im beginning a new business venture and need a bank account but do not know what i can do to resolve this issue. Thanks 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 01-12-2017 about Debt collection (Payday loan) with BTH Management (WA).
Issue: Communication tactics
Sub-issue: Called after sent written cease of comm

Complaint: In XXXX, I received a phone call from The XXXX claiming I owed a payday loan debt from XXXX and that the debt was sold to Plaza Services, LLC. After asking for verification of the debt, the representative informed me that I would need to contact the owner of the debt. I then contacted Plaza Services and asked for verification of the debt, and I was refused. After the phone call, I sent a letter via certified mail to Plaza Services via certified mail requesting verification of the debt and informing them that any communication regarding this debt must be in writing to the address that I provided. That letter was received by Plaza Services, LLC on XX/XX/XXXX. 

On XX/XX/XXXX, I received a phone call from XXXX claiming to represent Plaza Services, LLC to collect on account on my cell phone. I informed them that the phone call was in direct violation of the FDCPA and that they may only contact me by means supplied to Plaza Services, LLC.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 12-03-2017 about Debt collection (Other debt) with CAVALRY INVESTMENTS, LLC (SC).
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not yours

Complaint: Theres a collection on my credit report from the collection agency named Calvary Portfolio Services opened on XX/XX/2014. They are attempting to collect a debt in the amount of {$420.00}. I do not have any type of contract nor agreement with them, therefore they are not allowed to attempt to collect a debt that is not owed. Ive tried resolving this problem before, but a resolution was not met.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 07-03-2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with Experian Information Solutions Inc. (CA).
Issue: Unable to get your credit report or credit score
Sub-issue: Problem getting your free annual credit report

Complaint: On XX/XX/XXXX I filled-out the " Annual Credit Report Request Form '' with all of the information filled out and submitted the form with the required copies of my SSN, XX/XX/XXXX Rental Agreement papers, and sent it Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested. On XX/XX/XXXX I received a second request form requiring : Full Name, SSN, Complete Address for last 2 years, DOB, ( 1 ) Copy Drivers Lic., ( 1 ) Copy Utility Bill. OnXX/XX/XXXXI re-submitted all of the requested paperwork, as requested, Certified Mail Return Receipt Requested again. On XX/XX/XXXX I received a third  request form requiring : ( 1 ) Copy of a Gov. issue ID, ( 1 ) Copy Utility Bill, Full Name, SSN, DOB, Complete Address for last two years. I have already sent all of the requested information in the last two request forms.

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 10/21/2017 about Debt collection (Payday loan debt) with CURO Intermediate Holdings (WI).
Issue: False statements or representation
Sub-issue: Attempted to collect wrong amount

Complaint: The company is reporting bad info to XXXX XXXX this is not my acct. and the date being used asthe date couldnt be right I thought first time of deliquency is the date XXXX thats the case this is impossible

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 03/21/2017 about Credit card () with CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION (NY).
Issue: Billing disputes

Complaint: Capital one fradulently charged my credit card in favor of XXXX despite I informed them I have not used the card for the purchase. I demanded to show them my authorization for the purchase but so far they have been declining to do that.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 01/20/2017 about Student loan (Federal student loan servicing) with Navient Solutions, LLC. (VA).
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer
Sub-issue: Received bad information about my loan

Complaint: I began working in a XXXX in the state of Virginia in XXXX of XXXX. After working for 5 years in a XXXX, I submitted the necessary paperwork for the XXXX loan forgiveness program in the XXXX. I had done much research to ensure that I qualified for the program and I should have received XXXX dollars in loan forgiveness according to the application for the program. 

I submitted the paperwork through Navient and got a letter two weeks later saying that I did not qualify for the loan forgiveness program. I called Navient to see what went on with my application. They told me that it was not them, but the federal student aid office that denied me from the program. I called the Federal Student Aid Office who told me that they had not received any information in their systems that I even applied for the program and that I absolutely did qualify for the loan forgiveness, they made it for XXXX exactly like me. They told me to reapply thinking that Navient XXXX up. I reapplied again a few months later. This time, faxing my application from my XXXX thinking the letterhead would somehow make a difference and it would be faster. Two weeks later the same thing happened and I got a letter saying that I did not qualify for the program. I called Navient again to question them about why they denied me and they said that I had filled out the wrong paperwork, because my XXXX signature was not in the right place on the document. I had a scanned copy and looked it over and found of course, no such mistake. The paperwork was also correct and had not reached the date of expiration. 

Despite this runaround, I got everything together the following year in XXXX and I submitted for a third time through fax. I even wrote third attempt in big letters on the cover page. I got a denial letter again, even after having a coworker qualify for the same program and get her XXXX worth of forgiveness. I now work at another XXXX, this being my 8th year as a XXXX in a XXXX. 

I was going to write XXXX XXXX and try filing again. I would n't know about what lawyer to contact, but they I saw your recent lawsuit against Navient. I think they are guilty of mishandling my loan as well. My forgiveness amount would have erased XXXX of my loans and I believe they wanted my interest and did n't properly submit me for the program.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 09/28/2015 about Mortgage (FHA mortgage) with NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE (CA).
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure

Complaint: On XXXX XXXX, XXXX, I filed a loan modification with my primary home mortgage lender, Aurora Loan Services LLC. They have since changed their name to Nationstar Mortgage. ( I have XXXX loan with Nationstar and smaller mortgage loan with XXXX Lender for the same house ) I was XXXX of those homeowners that signed a balloon home loan agreement back in XXXX. I did n't realize before I signed the loan modification documents, but on the schedule of payments table it shows that in the year XXXX I have to pay a one-time payment of {$180000.00} in interest. I believe this is absolutely absurd, because if I had the money to pay the mortgage payment, I would 've never asked for a loan modification. Instead they lumped up the mortgage payment at the end of my loan agreement and in XXXX I will still not have the {$180000.00} lump sum they are going to come after. ( Please see page XXXX of the Aurora loan modification documents I have scanned and attached for that table ). Keep in mind that there are XXXX difference loan numbers. The loan number I had with Aurora Loans used to be # XXXX. When the loan was transferred to Nationstar, my loan number changed to : # XXXX. I read in the XXXX magazine this year that consumerfinance.gov put penalties on Aurora for doing bad business with other homeowners and I 'm wondering if I qualify as XXXX of those homeowners, but they slipped through the cracks with my loan because Aurora was able to transfer my loan over to another name ( Nationstar ). Please help me look into this, because I think it is wrong on so many levels. Please assist me with getting Nationstar to rectify my loan modification agreement and take out that last payment of {$180000.00}. I 'm XXXX with XXXX income. Please, I do n't know what else to do, and I 'm desperate for any assistance or advice I can get. I appreciate your help. 
Homeowner, XXXX XXXX, ( XXXX ) XXXXcellAttachments : Loan Modification with Aurora - XXXX XXXX, XX/XX/XXXXNationstar Statement - XXXX XXXX, XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 11-01-2017 about Mortgage (Conventional home mortgage) with Servis One, Inc. (CA).
Issue: Trouble during payment process

Complaint: I applied to refinance the XXXX trust deed on XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX today off loan XXXX for XXXX interest only. In connection with that a payoff demand was made XXXX XXXX which a CSR for BSI Financial Services confirmed was prepared by telephone on about XXXX XXXX XXXX. The lender states they did not receive the payoff request. Two other payoff requests were made on XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX again BSI verifies occurred but the lender states they did not receive. I asked for a copy to be sent to me. On XXXX XXXX I received a copy of a payoff demand letter from XXXX XXXX money lending who states that collect for BSI The amount they claim due is XXXX good through XXXX/XXXX/XXXX. On Friday XXXX XXXX I received a letter dated XXXX XXXX XXXX from BSI stating if I do not pay off the loan by XXXX/XXXX/XXXX they will issue a XXXX XXXX late fee of XXXX. My two lenders I am working with blew a gasket saying they have never seen such a thing. Furthermore the demand is inconsistent with the written correspondence and I believe constitutes mail fraud. And probably other crimes and offences.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 06/22/2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with EQUIFAX, INC. (AL).
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

Complaint: Good Afternoon, On XX/XX/XXXX I spoke to an Equifax representative via phone and explained that there were several unrecognizable inquiries on my credit report and needed to discuss getting them removed. The representative was very rude and refused to help. <P/>On XX/XX/XXXX I decided to fax a letter to Equifax in regards to inquires on my credit report that are unrecognizable. Equifax sent a generic letter stating the inquires were " factual record of file access '' with not intent to assist me with the related inquiries below : XXXX XXXX- XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX- XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX-XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX- XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX- XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX- XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX- XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX- XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX- XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX- XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX-XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX- XX/XX/XXXX XXXX- XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX- XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX- XX/XX/XXXX I understand that credit bureaus are powerful corporations, but it is unfair for me as a consumer to suffer from a result of their negligence. I 'm interested in purchasing my first home in a shirt period of time, and I 'm pleading for your help to clear up this matter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation