milesbutler/consumer_complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 11/29/2015 about Prepaid card (Gift or merchant card) with NETSPEND CORPORATION (IN).
Issue: Fraud or scam

Complaint: My husband bought me a {$25.00} netSpend gift card for my birthday in XXXX, which I had been saving until I found the right gift. When I tried to use it tonight, they refused to honor it because " it had n't been activated in time '', even though the front of the card says " good thru XXXX ''.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 10-03-2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with Experian Information Solutions Inc. (AZ).
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem
Sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Complaint: After numerous disputes between XXXX and XXXX of an alleged missed auto loan payments dating from XXXX with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ), and recorded with XXXX, Experian, and XXXX ( CRA 's ), I sent a series of letters to XXXX from XXXX to XXXX demanding under 15 USC 1692e and FDCPA 807 ( 8 ) ( 9 ) ( 10 ) that it provide verifiable evidence bearing my signature that this auto loan missed payment record belonged to me. XXXX and the CRA 's continued to claim this record was " verified, '' and never provided me the proof of such verification as I required and supported under the FDCPA laws stated herein. Thus, I filed a small claims lawsuit against XXXX in XXXX to force it to delete the record from each credit bureau as well as pay me the maximum allowed under the laws of Arizona -- {$3500.00}. XXXX subsequently lost this case on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX due to insufficient evidence to support its case, and thus showed an inability to provide verifiable evidence to the court of this record. Final court documents stating the amount owed to me, the Plaintiff, and a legal request to delete the record were provided to the President 's Office for XXXX in XXXX, NC, its Credit Bureau Dispute Resolution Unit, as well as each CRA on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX. XXXX has subsequently deleted the record. However, XXXX and Experian have not. I received a response from the XXXX Credit Bureau Dispute Resolution Unit dated XXXX/XXXX/XXXX that stated, " The record was verified. '' Both XXXX and Experian claim the same statement in spite of receiving court documents requiring the record be deleted. XXXX has a legal court-ordered obligation to delete the record with each CRA as well as pay the lawsuit fines as ordered by the XXXX County Justice Court -- period!

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 08-03-2016 about Bank account or service (Checking account) with U.S. BANCORP (OH).
Issue: Problems caused by my funds being low

Complaint: I had rented a XXXX XX/XX/XXXX. Even though the transaction was paid for in cash, there was an unauthorized holding/pending charge placed on my US Bank debit card which overdrafted my account. XXXX ONLY had my credit card information because it was required to reserve the rental. The charge pended on my bank account, then disappeared, as it was NOT legitimately authorized and ran mistakenly, unbeknownst to me. As a result of the charge pending, several overdraft charges ( I believe XXXX ), were charged to my account. I contacted staff at US Bank in XXXX, Ohio to contest the fees, as I DID NOT authorize the charge which then disappeared, leaving nothing but the fees. 
The fact that I did indeed have money in the account is observable due to the fact that the overdraft fees alone totalled MORE than the amount which my account had gone negative. ( IE : I DID NOT overdraft, the pending, unauthorized charge which then DISAPPEAERED, overdrafted me ). 
I was advised by US Bank employees that I should just keep a better eye on my account, and that the only employee who could help me was on leave for another 3 weeks. 
Honestly, I have better things to do with my time than argue with banks over fees which I did not incur through any fault of my own. 
I am now in the " XXXX '' for a negative account which was solely the fault of the financial institution itself, and by them not honoring their policies for unauthorized charges causing fees.

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 12-07-2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with EQUIFAX, INC. (NY).
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Information is missing that should be on the report

Complaint: Member since 1982. Even states it on the credit card ( document attached ). Age of account is listed as a couple of months.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 04/19/2017 about Consumer Loan (Vehicle loan) with Pacific Credit Exchange Corporation (CA).
Issue: Problems when you are unable to pay

Complaint: This creditor has harassed me, provided false information and they repossessed my car the day I went in to make a payment and would not allow me to make the payment and get my car back.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 03-08-2017 about Credit reporting () with Experian Information Solutions Inc. (IL).
Issue: Improper use of my credit report
Sub-issue: Report improperly shared by CRC

Complaint: I sent Experian a request to remove XXXX unauthorized and unverified accounts from my credit report. These accounts are incorrect and XXXX XXXX Violated Section 609 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act by not verifying signed Consumer Contracts PRIOR to reporting accounts on the credit profile.

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 08-09-2017 about Mortgage (FHA mortgage) with BOK FINANCIAL CORP (TX).
Issue: Trouble during payment process

Complaint: XXXX XXXX has rules that unfairly punish first time homeowners. I went to have my MIP/PMI removed based on my loan to value being under 80 % now. My mortgage company stated I can not ever have my MIP removed due to my loan originated after XXXX XXXX 2013. Consumers who had a loan prior to that date can have it removed based on LTV of under 80 %. This rule also applies on all conventional loans, but because I purchased my home using a FHA loan on XXXX 2013 I am obligated to pay insurance of almost {$200.00} a month when it is not needed based on my current LTV. The only way for me to remove this unnecessarily payment is to refinance my home which would be costly based on fees. This rule hurts home owners who could n't put a higher down payment and unfairly targets those with lower income. This rule only benefits insurance companies and hurts those who can least afford it.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 11/21/2016 about Debt collection (Medical) with ProCollect, Inc (TX).
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not mine

Complaint: Sent numerous certified letters requesting verification never received ANY response. This has been well over 90 days on 3 30 day respond or remove letters. No response and the account ( s ) are still on my credit report WITHOUT being verified

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 12/28/2017 about Mortgage (Conventional home mortgage) with CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC (KS).
Issue: Struggling to pay mortgage

Complaint: I received a demand letter for {$9100.00} due XX/XX/XXXX. However I have not received anything regarding the request for modification. I did however receive a letter with my contact phone number of XXXX which was my XXXX 's phone number who XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX so the number is no longer active and I have no idea where they got the number? I have emailed the 62 page documents along with the RMA. I was told page five of the RMA was not dated but I am looking at it and it was dated XX/XX/XXXX. Please modify my mortgage!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 04/15/2016 about Mortgage (FHA mortgage) with FREEDOM MORTGAGE COMPANY (CO).
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure

Complaint: I filed for forbearance as a result of unemployment back in XXXX 2016. Since that time, Freedom Mortgage has consistently delayed processing my request with frivilous requests that I resubmit paperwork already provided in triplicate, documents they never disclosed at the start as requiring. They also delayed my request b/c the single point of contact assigned to me took a week off for personal business without having anyone work on my account during his absence ( XXXX XXXX ). He also failed to touch my file when I submitted paperwork but would delay processing my paperwork for 3 to 5 businsess days ( XXXX XXXX ). New single points of contact were assigned multiple times with and without my request for change, which added more delays. The single points of contact failed to look at the paperwork provided and would ask me to resubmit paperwork because I had provided so much paperwork ( which was result of their frivolous attempts to delay ). Four months later, I have found a job and now I am being penalized with penalties that were a direct result of Freedom Mortgage 's delays ( not mine ) and I am being penalized with an increase in interest rate. They are restructuring my loan rather than granting me the forbearance during the periods that I was unemployed because I am now employed 4 months after I filed for forbearance - so I am being penalized for having getting a job instead of waiting for them to finally process my request for forbearance. They have ruined my credit score with all their delays so I ca n't go to another lender.

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 08/22/2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with EARLY WARNING SERVICES, LLC (NC).
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Complaint: Contacted XXXX XXXX XXXX after being told I could never open an account. I was robbed have proof that supports my claim. I have gotten nowhere. My next step will be to have my lawyer file intent to sue letters, in which I will seek to have this resolved if not done so in a timely manner.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 04/19/2017 about Credit card () with CITIBANK, N.A. (FL).
Issue: Credit line increase/decrease

Complaint: I am seriously concerned about my accounts with Citi Bank. Since  XXXX    XXXX   I have been receiving numerous letters advising of my credit limit not being approved for a credit line increase. These letters referenced my Citi  Advantage  #  XXXX  and  Citi Preferred  #  XXXX  accounts.   I am even more concerned that this is likely due to potential fraud.

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 03-07-2016 about Mortgage (Conventional adjustable mortgage (ARM)) with SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. (MD).
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure

Complaint: I submitted paper work for a loan modification with Suntrust Mortgage in XXXX. I continued to keep in contact with my Loan Preservation Representative, XXXX XXXX, who would tell me whether or not she need more information. I called to find out the status and she confirmed that everything was fine and it will be sent to the loan company. then i received a letter saying they were going to send my loan to another service co. XXXX and they would transfer all my information over to them. When i called XXXX, they told me they did not have any information on me and could not discuss the loan and until they had the information there would be no discussion. I called Suntrust and spoke to XXXX. XXXX, she claimed they sent everything over to XXXX. I called them back and found out they sent my deceased husbands ( 2008 ). name over instead of my information along with my active modification process. I am tired of playing this back and forth game with Suntrust, I am not able to pay my mortgage and it 's behind.I have been unemployed since XXXX and i would like so help. 
Sincerely, 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 05/17/2016 about Credit card () with PAYPAL HOLDINGS INC. (NV).
Issue: Arbitration

Complaint: PayPal Credit sold my debt to a debt collection company called XXXX with the following company email address - XXXX without notice. Both Paypal and XXXX XXXX company was misleading concerning who has the debt because they did not clearly identify themselves when clearly asked are you apart of Paypal or a debt collector. I was referred to the email. According to the Paypals arbitration agreement any disputes will be settled with attribution. The company did not follow or offer any remedy of arbitration before they sold the debt. XXXX of the agreement. Paypal also violated section XXXX of the agreement by sharing my information with the debt collector. It was not for marketing purposes it was to collect a debt. Before I had any options to dispute the debt ; the debt was sent to collections. Providing no chance to resolve the issue. Paypal always stated let me transfer you to our other department. Not informing me the debt was sent to collections. The action of the collection company and Paypal never stated in any communication on how to dispute the debt when in collection. However, Paypal did state how to dispute a debt before collection however not in collection. Before I could send any disputes, the account was placed with the collection agency and the notice the collection agency provided did not provide any information on how to resolve the issue except pay them money. The debt collector associated with Paypal violated the law. Specifically, What does the debt collector have to tell me about the debt? 
Every collector must send you a written " validation notice '' telling you how much money you owe within five days after they first contact you. This notice also must include the name of the creditor to whom you owe the money, and how to proceed if you do n't think you owe the money. The last option was not give to me. Both companies attempted to hide information from the consumer. As you can preview from the documents attached- Paypal and XXXX XXXX violated - False statements Laws - indicate that papers they send you are legal forms if they are n't. I would like Paypal and XXXX to remove the information from my credit report and mark the balance as paid in full and close the account so no one else can attempt to collect the debt in which both companies violated debt collection practices laws and arbitration laws.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 02-03-2018 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with Alliance Data Card Services (CA).
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Account information incorrect

Complaint: I never applied for credit with Pay Pal. I saw that Pay Pal pulled my credit without my authorization. I asked for the credit application and they said I did apply and they decided not to approve my application and they could not tell me why. I have over $ 60k available credit and a XXXX credit score so if I did apply for the credit from Pay Pal why did they not approve me unless the application didnt have my correct information. Please expunge from the credit reports as I did not authorize Pay Pal to pull my credit

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 07/21/2015 about Payday loan () with Risecredit, LLC (OH).
Issue: Received a loan I didn't apply for

Complaint: I have multiple loan services sending me emails and and phone calls that I never received money for. They also have my social security number, that I never gave them.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 10/18/2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with Granite Bay Acceptance Inc. (VA).
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

Complaint: On XX/XX/XXXX17 I mailed a request to remove an unauthorized inquiry from my credit report to the company and they have failed to respond. I mailed the inquiry to the address in which they provided to the credit bureau that provided me with the report.

Company public response: Company believes the complaint is the result of a misunderstanding
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 04/28/2015 about Credit card () with JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. (ME).
Issue: APR or interest rate

Complaint: I have a credit card with Chase. I believe their interest rate charging practices are unfair and deceptive. I had a statement balance of {$1300.00} with a due date of XXXX/XXXX/15. I made an online payment of {$1000.00} on XXXX/XXXX/15. I could not make a XXXX payment of {$310.00} until the next day because their online system only permits XXXX payment per day. I was charged interest of 12.24 % on a balance of {$1300.00} when only {$310.00} was XXXX day late. I was told by their unhelpful representatives that the interest is charged on not the balance overdue but also charges incurred during the cycle that have not yet come due. I believe this is unfair and deceptive.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 07/25/2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with EQUIFAX, INC. (IN).
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

Complaint: I have called all  XXXX  credit bureaus about hard inquires made on my account without my authorization. I have also tried to go directly through the dealerships who did this no help. There are numerous inquires on my credit that I did n't authorize. I specifically told dealerships no more than  XXXX  and then I look and see multiple. Some of them are multiples inquires from the same place and should be removed.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 03/29/2016 about Debt collection (Credit card) with JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. (WI).
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt
Sub-issue: Not given enough info to verify debt

Complaint: In applying for a home loan it was discovered I have a public record, from 2010, for XXXX XXXX which is no longer in business. I did confirm with the courts that this appears to be a collection from Providian National Bank which is no longer in business. The courts have no documentation/affidavit that I was ever served with this judgment. There is a garnishment on file with a company ( XXXX ) that I have never worked for. I do n't have any documentation or validity of this debt. No one can seem to provide me with any information or documentation that this debt belongs to me. This judgment is also listed in my nickname, not my legal name. I would like this judgment removed from my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 07-05-2016 about Bank account or service (Checking account) with NETSPEND CORPORATION (TX).
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management

Complaint: I have requested a copy of my statements for a closed account numerous times and they are sending out the wrong statements. The account is a closed Ace account and the crd no for this account ends in XXXX. I need XXXX and XXXX and that 's it and for unknown reason they are sending me different months and different years. I need them to be sent my email XXXX.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 06/23/2017 about Checking or savings account (Checking account) with WELLS FARGO & COMPANY (NE).
Issue: Opening an account
Sub-issue: Didn't receive terms that were advertised

Complaint: A Wells Fargo Everyday Checking was opened on X/XX/17. Before that I have no Wells Fargo account. So there should be an opening bonus offer about {$250.00}. My application shows the checking account should be opened by XXXX XXXX, 2017, and 10 purchases within 60 days. The offer status shown it has been linked to the application. The bonus qualifications have been met. It is over 45 days after eligibility but still no bonus deposit in the account.

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 05/17/2017 about Mortgage (Conventional home mortgage) with OCWEN LOAN SERVICING LLC (RI).
Issue: Struggling to pay mortgage

Complaint: In XXXX, my uncle, XXXX XXXX XXXX age XXXX, refinanced his home at the encouragement of a mortgage broker with XXXX XXXX XXXX. He died in XXXX and his widow, my aunt, XXXX XXXX, was left with the XXXX XXXX dollar mortgage. She put the house on the market and was unable to sell the house at that time because the house was valued less than the mortgage. In fact, the house was worth less than the mortgage in XXXXThe house could never have guaranteed this mortgage. My aunt continued to live alone in the house, living a life of extreme frugality and unhappiness because she was unable to sell the house anywhere near the mortgage payoff amount. Foreclosure was not an option in her mind. There were no other options available to her at that time. She paid the {$10000.00} mortgage payment monthly like a prisoner on death row until her death in XXXX of XXXX. At that time, I was advised that I was named sole heir of the property via will and trust documentation. I have been living in the house and maintaining it since I came to care for her in XXXX of XXXX when she was terminally ill. The despair she experienced from this situation affected her quality of life and contributed to her demise unquestionably. Most recently I have received a notice to vacate the property. I had been waiting for this bank to file a claim against my aunt 's estate because I was going to deny the claim. This was a predatory, fraudulent mortgage. The bank was guilty of unjust enrichment. My aunt and uncle were exemplary people and my aunt did not deserve to spend the last years of her life in anxiety and fear. All of her retirement money went to pay this fraudulent mortgage. She had about one year of money left if she did not die. I estimate that at least {$600000.00} was paid to the bank over the course of 6 years and the balance on the mortgage was still XXXX XXXX. Now XXXX XXXX with fees etc. The last time the house was appraised in XXXX for about {$500000.00}.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation