milesbutler/consumer_complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 05/29/2016 about Debt collection (Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)) with Adler Wallach & Associates, Inc. (CA).
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not mine

Complaint: Originally I purchase car insurance from XXXX, I was late on a payment in 2015 and they cancelled my policy. Because they did not accept any on line payments it was difficult to get the payments in as I had to go to a location to pay my monthly payment as I did not have a checking account at that time. I went to one of their locations and they refused to reinstate my policy, yet they were insisting that I pay the full premium left for the remainder of the year. I would not and got insurance through XXXX XXXX XXXX which I continue to have. XXXX or XXXX called me several times to insist that I must pay the full year premium under their supposed disclosure, whilst not providing insurance. This was back at the through the end of last year and further they are stating that it is current. Since insurance was paid for in advance and when they cancelled my policy it was for coming month, not for the month that had passed. The crux was that while they refused to reinstatement, they insisted to collect the entire annual premium let. Something I believe to be very wrong, especially since I had to obtain insurance from another company. This collection and negative listing on my credit report is extortion and an attempt to damage my credit score which is hurting my ability to qualify for a mortgage loan which I am in the process of obtaining. I truly appreciate your efforts and services as it allows for consumers to be protected from fraud and extortion. 

Thank you very much, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 10-09-2017 about Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan (Personal line of credit) with SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL (NV).
Issue: Charged fees or interest you didn't expect

Complaint: Company Name : Care Credit Problems : Interest, and supposedly missed payments..? 
People involved : Care Credit and Cardholder I have been paying on my care credit ( dental ) card since XXXX. I just got off the phone today XXXX XXXX XXXX, 2017 ) and I was speaking to a woman named XXXX about why my promotional balance was different than the current balance. I have never missed a payment for any of the promotional balances, and I never seen any other payments stated on my care credit account. So I asked her why that was, and she told me it was because of a charge of XXXX $ or so. She said there was also interest added from the time of the payment of XXXX $ every month sense. So I ask her, where is it stated at on my account? I tell her how I have been making payments since XXXX from a balance that started out at a little over XXXX $ and now its down to XXXX ( promotional balance ), so why would I still be getting charged for the monthly interest? Why is the XXXX $ not paid off yet if I have been making payments to the current balance. She tells me that unless I call and specifically ask for the payment to go towards the non-promotional balance that it will keep charging me, and it will not be paid off. But she says I have XXXX $ left of the XXXX $ charge? Which does n't make sense, given that my promotional balance is still being paid on. It does not state it on my account, I was being charged, they were saying my payments were late, but all it showed was just a difference in the charges that I just became aware of after I paid off the last promotional balance. So my last promotional balance shown says XXXX $ and the current balance is XXXX XXXX I just do n't understand how I can be charged interest for something that is not stated on my account or even presented next to the promotional balance, I was n't able to pay all of it at once which is why I had a promotional payment, but I have been, and am currently still making payments, so that XXXX $ should have already been paid off even so. Its not fair that I have to call to make a specific payment about a charge that is n't even stated on my account. If I am paying towards the CURRENT BALANCE than it should cover all charges that would be present, including the hidden non-promotional purchases.

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 09/28/2016 about Credit reporting () with TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (FL).
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report
Sub-issue: Information is not mine

Complaint: I notice that my credit score decrease once I logged into my creditkarma account I observed an inquiry by XXXX reported as an oil company. I have not apply for any credit cards or loan for the past couple of months. I would really appreciated it if this inquiry could be deleted off my credit. Thank you

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 02/20/2017 about Student loan (Federal student loan servicing) with ACS Education Services (CA).
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer
Sub-issue: Received bad information about my loan

Complaint: XXXX/ACS alleges that I was late 30/60/90/120/150 days in XX/XX/2015, XX/XX/2015, XX/XX/2015 for the account ending in XXXX. I was never late on any payments.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 08-12-2015 about Debt collection (Credit card) with PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES INC (CA).
Issue: Communication tactics
Sub-issue: Frequent or repeated calls

Complaint: This company is calling my work. I notified the original caller that I am not sure about if this debit is mine as I was going through a divorce at the time of the debt in question. I asked them to mail me information. I have not received information and I continue to get phone calls. I can not continue to receive call during my work hours.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 05/24/2016 about Debt collection (Payday loan) with ACE CASH EXPRESS, INC. (TX).
Issue: Taking/threatening an illegal action
Sub-issue: Threatened arrest/jail if do not pay

Complaint: They have called my family members in an attempt to contact me re : an unpaid debt and threatened legal action telling me I wrote a " hot check ''. Funds were not available when they attempted to draft the amount, I did not write a " hot check ''.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 07-12-2016 about Credit reporting () with TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (NY).
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity protection
Sub-issue: Problem with fraud alerts

Complaint: Normally I have a security freeze placed on my credit report through Trans Union. On XXXX XXXX, I made an online application to lift the credit freeze on that day through XXXX XXXX because I had applied for a new credit card. This cost me {$5.00}. 
The credit card called me the next day saying that they could not process the application because my credit report was still frozen. That evening I called Trans Union and they assured me that the freeze has been lifted on the date I requested. I explained that the credit card company informed me of the contrary. In addition, Trans Union also informed me that I had completely removed the freeze on the card, and in order to replace the freeze, I would have to pay another {$5.00} fee. I assured them that this was not true, I had not permanently lifted the freeze and that I had only requested the freeze be lifted long enough for the credit card company to process my application. 
In the meantime, on XXXX XXXX, the credit card company once again called me saying they could not process my application because there was still a freeze on my credit report. 
So in the end, I could not have my credit card application processed AND I am being forced to pay an extra {$5.00} to put a freeze back onto my credit report, freeze that I never permanently lifted.

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 06-11-2016 about Credit reporting () with EQUIFAX, INC. (LA).
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report
Sub-issue: Account status

Complaint: I received a written letter from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX regarding an account with XXXX. The written letter offered the option to call XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX which would allow me to pay my account in full. On XXXX XXXX, 2016, I paid {$500.00} on the phone on which was withdrawn from my bank account ( please see attached bank statement ). I was told I would receive a letter confirming payment in full within 5 days. I have not received the letter confirming payment and the account is still reporting on my Equifax Credit Report as OPEN and UNPAID and ( please see attached Credit Report excerpt ).

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 07/23/2015 about Mortgage (FHA mortgage) with BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (FL).
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure

Complaint: I have been engaged in a loan modification with bank of America for the past XXXX years. I feel I have been treated unfairly. For months chasing someone to follow up with only to find out they are reassigned or no longer with the bank, but then finally it seemed that we were on track. After filling the same paper work for the XXXX time submitting pay stubs bills etc. again and again finally the modification was approved. I received the conformation letter for the trial on XXXX XXXX 2015 and made the first payment on XXXX XXXX as instructed. Few weeks later the bank called to say that the approval was in error and we have to do it all over again so we did. Now it has been denied for reasons that I do not understand, I have complied with all they have requested, the house is scheduled to foreclose in one week on XXXX XXXX and am not sure what to do. It 's egregious to leave me with no option but to foreclose, while the house still has equity and I would have had more options if I knew this ca n't be accomplished three years ago. I have all the details and supporting documentation, its shows lack of knowledge, misinformation, and miscommunication. Please Help!

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 01/16/2018 about Checking or savings account (Checking account) with WEBSTER BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (CT).
Issue: Problem caused by your funds being low
Sub-issue: Overdrafts and overdraft fees

Complaint: XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX payment XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX both were taken out with a positive balance on XX/XX/XXXX got email from Webster bank saying in sufficient funds but account showed positive balance

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 12-03-2016 about Consumer Loan (Vehicle loan) with EXETER FINANCE CORP. (NJ).
Issue: Taking out the loan or lease

Complaint: My name isTheresa XXXX XXXX. I am a XXXX age XXXXyrs old. I live at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX. Please I really need your help. I bought a car, XXXX XXXX XXXX year model. The finance company is Exeter Finance. Address of Exeter is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX. Their phone number is XXXX. I bought the car XX/XX/XXXX. Loan # is XXXX. 
The problem taht I have is that I finished paying off my car and now I am getting threats from Exeter Finance saying that they are going to repossess my car. They said I still owe them {$1200.00}. They called me on XX/XX/XXXX. I was scared when they said they were coming to get my car despite teh fact that I have paid them {$11000.00} to date thinking I had paid off my car. I paid them {$600.00} by phone from my Social security payment. Then on the very next day, XX/XX/XXXX at about XXXX they called again demanding for more money. I told them I did not have any thing more since they took the chunk of my XXXX pay, net for XX/XX/XXXX and I only had a small amount to live on. Then I went to the non profit in XXXX XXXX and they suggested I file a complaint. They helped me call Exeter Finance but to no avail. I feel I have been cheated. The car payment was {$320.00} per month for 63 months at 28 %. I felt so proud that I paid them off the total of {$22000.00}. For a {$12000.00} car, I paid {$22000.00} for it. I still did not get my car title. Please can you help me get my title and investigate the excessive payments I am still been charged. I will like a refund of any excess payments I have made. Thank you.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 03/14/2017 about Consumer Loan (Installment loan) with SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL (CA).
Issue: Problems when you are unable to pay

Complaint: In XX/XX/XXXX my family had XXXX immediate family XXXX which left all of us in a position to have to come up with finances to XXXX them. I got behind on all my credit card debts and enrolled in XXXX debt relief. XXXX advised me to pay a monthly amount and they would negotiate the balance and I would make a monthhly payment to them. I was also told no negative report would go to my credit bureau and that it would reflect enrollment in the program and continually paying. However I recently obtained a copy of my credit bureau reports and they show numerous creditors, including Synchrony Bank as a " charge off '' which is prohibiting me from renting a residence, or obtaining decent credit. I contacted Synchrony Bank on various occasions and was told that enrollment in a debt relief program was a positive step and it would not be reported negatively on my credit bureau. All XXXX credit bureau reports show " Charge Offs ''. In XX/XX/XXXX I obtained a consolidation loan and every creditor has been paid in full. I have faithfully paid these debts and want to pay off the consolidation loan in the near future. My credit is ruined with these reports of charge offs.

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 01/14/2018 about Vehicle loan or lease (Loan) with DriveTime (FL).
Issue: Struggling to pay your loan
Sub-issue: Loan balance remaining after the vehicle is repossessed and sold

Complaint: You Guys Are Showing Up On My Credit Report As A Repossession But Law Once You Sell The Car By Law You Have To Remove Repossess From 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 04/30/2016 about Mortgage (Conventional adjustable mortgage (ARM)) with NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE (CA).
Issue: Application, originator, mortgage broker

Complaint: Dear CFPB, In a previous complaint to you XXXX XXXX about Nationstar mortgage ( see attachment ) I respond to their requirements and submitted all the documents needed on XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX ( point of contact, See attachments ) acknowledge that the documents received and she sent it to the loan modification department. But today XXXX/XXXX/2016, I spoke to nation star employee XXXX - XXXX and he said NO DOCUMENTS WAS RECEIVED. A TRUSTEE SALE DATE POSTED ON MY FRONT DOOR FOR XXXX/XXXX/2016 WHILE I AM IN AN ACTIVE LOAN MODIFICATION. This is not right or fair, this is wrong, please kindly help me resolve this matter. My point of contact XXXX XXXX or the loan modification department has not me since I have submitted my loan documents XXXX/XXXX/2016. On XXXX/XXXX/2016 a trustee sale date was posted on my front door. Please Please help me.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 07/29/2015 about Mortgage (FHA mortgage) with BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (NC).
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account

Complaint: Bank of America told my wife and I that we had to be 90 days late on our mortgage in order to short sale our home. Therefore we, got behind on our mortgage and when the short sale was finally approved and we had an offer on the house it had been a year because Bank of America held it up so they could keep charging late fees and penalties. Now on top of having a short sale on my credit I have a years worth of late payments on my credit. Now I have poor credit and cant get another home loan right now.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 05/25/2017 about Debt collection (Payday loan debt) with Ad Astra Recovery Services Inc (TX).
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not yours

Complaint: I have NEVER given this company consent to my private personal information which is identity theft. This company does that have a contract signed by me for services with this company. Per FDCPA 1692c Sec 802, this company asking me to pay an alleged debt they are no party of is FRAUD.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 07/20/2017 about Student loan (Private student loan) with ACS Education Services (FL).
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer
Sub-issue: Don't agree with the fees charged

Complaint: In 2006 I signed my student loan promissary note with a company by the name of XXXX XXXX XXXX. Keep in mind i was XXXX at the time and unaware of laws or regulations. After I signed the promissary note I was sent my truth and lending disclosure. Nothing in my promissary note stated I would have to pay XXXX XXXX late fees if I was 5 days or more late. It just recently happened that I hit hard times within the last few years and I was coming up late on some payments. I discovered they were charging late payments of XXXX XXXX a month which according to reg Z can not happen unless that was disclosed before I signed my contract. I called the company ACS education services but they refused to comply with removing the fees. They sent me a promissary note copy but it was redacted so it did not show the entire contract. I have been paying this loan for over 8 years, and cannnot understand how they can get away with this. They said " XXXX XXXX '' is my lender but that was n't given to me either before I signed the promissary note. Is this legal? Help me.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 02-04-2016 about Debt collection (Credit card) with Army and Air Force Exchange Service (VA).
Issue: Taking/threatening an illegal action
Sub-issue: Attempted to/Collected exempt funds

Complaint: I became behind on my Military Star Card when my Fianc got XXXX from the military and I lost my job due to being laid off in XXXX XXXX. I was notified after filing my taxes in XXXX XXXX that they would be taking all XXXX of my federal tax refund dollars. After contacting the Treasury office, they told me that the only people who can stop this is the creditor themselves. I reached out to the creditor twice trying to make arrangements as well as file for a hardship. They insisted that they could n't help or withdraw the information from the debt until its paid. Basically telling me they can and will take all the money they can. They also told me that filing for a hardship would take about 30-45 days. When i requested to speak to a supervisor i was placed on hold by XXXX different agents many times. I was given a non-working number and told to call the supervisor and leave my name and number, and they will get back to me as soon as possible within 24 hours. The number I was given for the supervisor is XXXX. I explained my hardship of not being able to pay my rent or utilities, as well as having XXXX children. They did n't care and said sorry this is your debt and we will do what is needed to collect but if you like you can set up a payment ed for the remainder of the balance after we take the refund. How am I to pay that money if I can not even pay my normal bills due to them taking my refund.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 09-12-2015 about Credit reporting () with Experian Information Solutions Inc. (SC).
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report
Sub-issue: Information is not mine

Complaint: I have attempted by indentification documents, documents citing the name change by the social security administration, to include the merging, mixing, and citing that there are XXXX such individuals with the same name as I have, citing that in a letter from the social security administration, and instead this corporation instead of accurately investigating the issue, just includes the others name on my credit report, and states that they verified the information, which is factually inaccurate. Experian is the worst, in support of the organizations that pay them, they will just restrict consumers from disputing online, citing they have already investigated a issue, when in fact they have n't, but still get paid to perform the same. In my mailing the dispute, i included IRS forms XXXX, XXXX, Social Security Cards, income verification from the social security adminstration, address verification showing my actual name, and it was ignored for profiteering. 
On my credit report there appears XXXX name identifications which are n't mine, neither as included in my dispute mailing per the social security verification system, does n't verify to my social security number, yet Experian states that such is verified, which is factually inaccurate, and malice in support of financial gain. The names XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX all are someone elses. To wit, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, is my son, XXXX, date of birth XX/XX/XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX is my brother, XXXX, XXXX XXXX is XXXX. Experian allows unauthorized inquiries, and items upon the credit report, without verification of even the correct name, it 's profiteering, not investigating motivation.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 01/30/2018 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (NC).
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem
Sub-issue: Was not notified of investigation status or results

Complaint: I have a previous complain which is closed without proper resolution # XXXX. 
This is regarding hard Inquiry in my credit report from unknown agency XXXX   Inquiry from XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Inquiry from XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry from XX/XX/XXXX These are coming in Trans Union and XXXX   both and I do not remember I have not authorized any one of them doing it. 

So If this is not authorized so they can't hit my credit,

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 05/30/2016 about Credit reporting () with TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (GA).
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report
Sub-issue: Information is not mine

Complaint: Transunion refused to block the fraudulent accounts that are on my credit report. 

Every account that was taken off of my credit report was reinserted back on to my credit file with Transunion. I wrote Transunion and sent them a copy of the police report and they still refused to remove the accounts that were fraudulent on 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