milesbutler/consumer_complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 09-09-2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with EQUIFAX, INC. (PA).
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Complaint: Equifax mishandled my personal information including Name, Social Security #, Address, Birthdate, etc. resulting in a data breach in XXXX/XXXX 2017 that they confirmed I was affected by per their " Potential Impact '' site www.equifaxsecurity2017.com.
They have put myself and millions of others at risk of identity theft/fraud due to negligent security protocols in handling consumer information. They are further attempting to capitalize on the situation by signing injured parties THEY are responsible for up for " trial periods '' of their ID protection services.
They are simultaneously defrauding these injured parties with hidden terms of service that waive their right to sue the company in what is clearly a situation of criminal negligence/fraudulent behavior as indicated by the three Equifax executives that dumped stock immediately prior to the data breach announcement.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 09/25/2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with EQUIFAX, INC. (TX).
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Old information reappears or never goes away

Complaint: credit inquires over 90 days still on the on, some go back to XX/XX/XXXX,XX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 10-10-2016 about Credit reporting () with TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (FL).
Issue: Improper use of my credit report
Sub-issue: Report improperly shared by CRC

Complaint: I have REPEATEDLY complained to Transunion and even placed a fraud alert on my account. They continue releasing my credit report without my authorization or these people meeting the fair use requirement. They refuse to remove these inquiries. They are as follows. 
I am disputing the following inquiries on my TransUnion Report FILE NUMBER XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX Inquiry Type : Individual Requested On : XXXX/XXXX/XXXX, XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, DE XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX Inquiry Type : Individual Requested On : XXXX/XXXX/XXXX, XXXX/XXXX/XXXX, XXXX/XXXX/XXXX, XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX Inquiry Type : Individual Requested On : XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX Inquiry Type : Individual Requested On : XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX Inquiry Type : Individual Requested On : XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX Inquiry Type : Individual Requested On : XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, UT XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX Inquiry Type : Individual Requested On : XXXX/XXXX/XXXX, XXXX/XXXX/XXXX, XXXX/XXXX/XXXX, XXXX/XXXX/XXXX, XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX Inquiry Type : Individual Requested On : XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX Inquiry Type : Individual Requested On : XXXX/XXXX/XXXX, XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX Inquiry Type : Individual Requested On : XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX Inquiry Type : Individual Requested On : XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX Inquiry Type : Individual Requested On : XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX Inquiry Type : Individual Requested On : XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX Inquiry Type : Individual Requested On : XXXX/XXXX/XXXX, XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, IN XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX Inquiry Type : Individual Requested On : XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX Inquiry Type : Individual Requested On : XXXX/XXXX/XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 04/25/2017 about Student loan (Federal student loan servicing) with AES/PHEAA (OR).
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer
Sub-issue: Received bad information about your loan

Complaint: Referencing claim  XXXX  Inaccurate info was given on this complaint by the lender. There is still a issues with the balance. Fe d Loan servicing  can not account for a difference of  XXXX .     I received a statement  ( attached records ) and witness online that sequence   XXXX  had a balance of  XXXX  as of  XXXX   XXXX   XXXX  Received official records from this organization.     According to there new records the balance as of  XXXX   XXXX ,   XXXX   was  XXXX .     I need to understand clearly why I have official records saying a lower balance and no records from Fed  Loan Servicing explaining exactly how there is a difference. ( See  attached  XXXX   XXXX  Billing statement with the Sequence loan balance as  XXXX  ) This is not tied to interest capitalization that took place one  XXXX  as that was for roughly  XXXX  dollars. I am talking specifically about Loan  XXXX  in which I have different records and amounts. Explain why there is a difference.     These records you have as they were sent on  XXXX   XXXX  by your organization to both my paperless inbox and my home address.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 07/26/2016 about Debt collection (Credit card) with Capital Alliance Financial, LLC (MI).
Issue: Taking/threatening an illegal action
Sub-issue: Threatened to sue on too old debt

Complaint: I recently received notice from a law firm, XXXX XXXX XXXX stating that a lawsuit was filed against me by Capital Alliance Financial LLC. Capital Alliance is first attempting to collect on a debt that was discharged in court because they failed to appear in court after I objected to the accused charges. Some time has passed and the debt that is claimed that I owe is now time barred. The statute of limitation to collect debt in Michigan is 6 years. I find it unreasonable for me to have to take off from work to file a counter suit against this collection agency when they are knowingly breaking the rules established by the FDCPA.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 10-07-2016 about Student loan (Federal student loan servicing) with Utah System of Higher Education (WY).
Issue: Can't repay my loan
Sub-issue: Can't decrease my monthly payments

Complaint: I was loaned money on a false degree. I was also not made aware of how much I was being loaned. Then my loan was sold and I have been charged interest at a higher rate than agreed ... as I was not aware of any rate. Also charged while in school and serving in 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 01/20/2018 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (CA).
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: In XX/XX/XXXX and XXXX of 2015, I accidentally missed two credit card payments with Bank of America. I thought my account was set to " auto-pay '' but apparently it was n't. Once I noticed the error, I immediately paid what was due. Unfortunately, the " missed payment '' notes have lingered on my credit report for more than two years. 

My husband and I are about to buy our first home and we 'd like to have my credit report looking as good as possible. In my 10+ years of credit history, these remain my only negative comments. 

I 've requested that these notes be removed on two separate occasions but Bank of America has not taken any action. I 'd like to request your help in having them removed. 

Thanks so much, 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 05/13/2016 about Debt collection (I do not know) with ERC (MI).
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt
Sub-issue: Right to dispute notice not received

Complaint: I have noticed that Enhanced Recovery Corp has inserted a collection item on my XXXX credit report. It has an opened date of XXXX XXXX, 2016 and a last reported date of XXXX XXXX, 2016. I have never received any communication, written or otherwise, from this alleged creditor and have not received notice of my right to dispute. Their failure to send dunning notice within the 5 day period set forth in FDCPA 809 ( a ) is a violation of that section. 

I do not know this company, I do not believe I owe them anything, I dispute their claim on my credit report, and I demand that they stop all collection activity pursuant to the FDCPA, including illegally furnishing information to the credit bureaus. 

I have never agreed to do business with them, and they are not mentioned on any contract I 've ever signed with anyone. I demand full validation from them, including : 1. A copy of a contract between Enhanced Recovery Corp and myself with my true signature on it, 2. A full accounting of the alleged debt and the dates these events occurred, 3. Proof of assignment or ownership and a full chain of assignment, including what they have paid for this alleged debt, 4. A copy of the contract between me and the original creditor with Enhanced Recovery Corp mentioned showing that they had some interest to protect, 5. Proof that the alleged debt is not outside the statute of limitations, and 6. Proof that they have my consent to slander me on my credit reports, which has to be in writing with my signature on it. Without this proof, they must remove all traces of their slander from my credit reports. 
Under NO circumstances do I authorize or give any consent to Enhanced Recovery Corp to furnish any information to my credit reports, nor to take any actions that would result in an inquiry on my credit reports from their company.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 08-01-2016 about Debt collection (I do not know) with Financial Business and Consumer Solutions. (FL).
Issue: Taking/threatening an illegal action
Sub-issue: Threatened to sue on too old debt

Complaint: Calls and threatens to serve me if I do not pay up and calls family, neighbors and friends and gives them my personal info

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 09/30/2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (PA).
Issue: Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes

Complaint: XXXX/XXXX/XXXX, {$20.00} I believe I should be able to request a credit freeze without cost, as I never asked XXXX, transunion or any other company to collect and sell my financial data. I believe opting out of this service, reporting my financial data to creditors, a service I was enrolled in without consent, should not come at a cost. XXXX offers a free credit freeze so it is certainly possible. I have attempted to contact credit bureaus to express this belief without success 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 09/15/2016 about Debt collection (Medical) with Commonwealth Financial Systems, Inc. (FL).
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not mine

Complaint: After reviewing my personal credit file with XXXX I discovered a collection agency by name of Commonwealth Financial Systems. Inc.. Original creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX. Just a few minutes ago I reached out to Commonwealth Financial to find out why they are reporting negative item to my credit report. After reviewing invoice company sent to me in the mail I discovered they are attempting to bill me for services or hospital visit. I never I was never admitted to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX on XXXX/XXXX/2012. I disputed this item with XXXX more than 30 days ago and it was supposedly verified that the item is valid.. When speaking to creditor I asked them to provide documents to me to proof I was admitted to hospital. The representative from company stated they do not research or validate collection items and that XXXX is responsible for contacting hospital to obtain documents. This company clearly did not validate this item with XXXX or provided them or me with no documents to validate this debt. 

This creditor must validate that I owe this debt. XXXX has already given them more than enough time ( 30-60 days required by law ) to validate this item which they chose not to do

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 09/30/2016 about Credit card () with CITIBANK, N.A. (NJ).
Issue: Delinquent account

Complaint: XX/XX/2015 my daughter contacted XXXX to inquire about pricing about a flight to florida. Unknowingly when my daughter gave my credit card number XXXX considers that booking a flight. I disbuted the charge with Citi Bank they denied me stating I book the flight via internet and I read and understood the rules. Which was false. I called and stated This was a phone call and my daughter was on the phone and she is not an authorized user on my account and I should not be charged for an inquiry only. I contacted XXXX explained the situation they apologized for there agents mistake and explained it is company policy that they DO NOT give cash refunds they give flight credit vouchers. Which they did for the full amount of $ XXXX.on XX/XX/2015. I called Citibank and showed them the documentations and they still would not refund me. I then stated I would like to take this to court and let a XXXX make the final decision which they agreed to do. I also stated I am going make an advance payment of {$2900.00} which would leave only the {$120.00} balance in question. They agreed. Time went by I had forgotten about this until I applied for a car loan. To find out the Citi bank had destroyed my credit because i had not made any payments for 6 mo on the credit card. This is after making an agreement with me to let a court make the final decsssion and excepting a payment of {$2900.00} in advance so there would be no problem with a late payment. 
This is outright wrong to do to me after making an agreement with me also i could have made monthly payments at no cost to me because i had interest free for 18 mo. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX is aware of this matter.

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 08-03-2017 about Checking or savings account (Checking account) with SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. (FL).
Issue: Opening an account
Sub-issue: Didn't receive terms that were advertised

Complaint: Good Afternoon, Re : Marketing offer never received : 4 months ago I opened up an account in Suntrust Bank the location in XXXX  XXXX, Fl It is near a place where I do contract work and they do direct deposit. I had an offer for a new account that offered {$200.00} after 90 days of opening a new account and having direct deposit and a min of XXXX the checking account would receive the deposit. I went over to the branch and asked if I can open the account or had to do it online. The lady that attended me said it was not problem. She said She would do all the paper work for me and after 90 days I would received the {$200.00} deposit.
Well its been 120 days now and I have asked and they are always giving me the run around. There was also a man complaining at the branch when I went also with the same issue.
I asked to speak with the manager but they would never let me talk to him. I called the XXXX # and put in a complain and they told me that I did not open the account correctly. I explained that the branch opened the account and I was told everything was fine no problem that I would received the {$200.00} in 90 days. I keep getting the run around, I complained again and was contacted by a lady named XXXX from the XXXX # and she explained that at the time I opened up the account 2 offers were going on. 1 for Branch and 1 for Online accounts. She explained that the manager would take care of this for me and I would receive my money since it was not handled appropriately. Since then the manager contacted me 2 weeks ago and said he was very busy and would call me the nest day. I have not heard from anyone and every time I call they are very unprofessional and give me the run around. I have other banks I use and I have never experienced this type of customer service before. I left several messages with the manager and never receive a call back.

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 01/27/2017 about Mortgage (FHA mortgage) with PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC. (OH).
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account

Complaint: For the past three months our mortgage company Penny Mac, has reported that we are behind in our payments. We made the payments " On Time '' through XXXX XXXX and have the doc 's to prove this. This is the second time around for this happening to us. When I reach out to them they inform me that they have been placing our payments into a " Suspense Account. '' Why? It is as if they keep XXXX sets of books. XXXX that has the " correct '' information and XXXX that does n't. PLEASE! Investigate this issue because they are messing with our credit score, sending people to our home, as well as sending us notices that we are three months behind in our payments. If they are doing this to us then we are not alone in this mess! Thank you.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 11/23/2017 about Debt collection (Credit card debt) with PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES INC (MO).
Issue: Written notification about debt
Sub-issue: Didn't receive notice of right to dispute

Complaint: Long story short I had previously placed a complaint on this company for contacting me repeatedly ... they replied and disagreed with my statement. In that time duration XX/XX/XXXX they closed all my accounts with them and credit karma reported this to me via email ... I originally thought because they found my dispute to have validity ... no, they was removed and closed and 24hrs later they were all replaced BACK ON my credit file. 
I happend to take a screenshot of ALL the removed accounts that day that were close ... I was not notified of these accounts being placed back on my credit file. I have proof I can send of this occurrence Portfolio recovery

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 06-11-2016 about Bank account or service (Checking account) with CITIBANK, N.A. (CA).
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management

Complaint: I signed up for a CitiGold checking account after receiving an offer for XXXX XXXX miles if I met the requirements for sign up. After opening the account, I messaged citi on XXXX/XXXX/16 asking if I had met all the requirements for the offer. A representative responded on XXXX/XXXX/16 ( message ID : XXXX ) confirming I had met the requirements and would receive the XXXX miles within 90 days. After 120 days and still no miles, I sent another message to Citi. They responded saying I was not eligible for the offer and that I would not receive any miles.

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 08/25/2015 about Debt collection (Credit card) with American Recovery Service Incorporated (KY).
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt was paid

Complaint: I settled this debt in full on XXXX/XXXX/15 after a settlement agreement was reached. I was told the lien would be removed from my home and 42 days layer the lien is still in place and I continue to show a balance with this company. ARSI is the debt collector and XXXX was the original creditor. I will upload receipts and emails and the settlement offer indicating this debt is paid in full

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 07/22/2015 about Debt collection (Credit card) with Hiday & Ricke, P.A. (FL).
Issue: False statements or representation
Sub-issue: Impersonated an attorney or official

Complaint: THE COMPANY HIDAY & RICKE P.A. LOCATED IN XXXX FL. WITH A XXXX - FALSELY CLAIM TO BE ATTORNEYS OF THE LAW - WHEN THEY ARE JUST A THIRD PARTY DEBT COLLECTION GROUP ... .THEY ALSO USE THE XXXX XXXX COURTS FORMAL ADDRESS AS THEIR LETTER HEADING WITH THEIR CORRESPONDENCE TO ME - THAT STATES - IN THE XXXX COURT, XXXX, IN AND FOR XXXX XXXX XXXX FLORIDA XXXX .I HAVE BEEN SENT NUMEROUS LETTERS FROM THIS DEBT COLLECTOR STATING THE DEBT THEY SAY I OWE ... THIS HAS BEEN ON GOING FOR SEVERAL YEARS ... THEY HAVE SENT PROCESS SERVERS TO MY HOME - AND MOST RECENT IN XXXX 2014 - THEY SENT A XXXX MAN TO USE SCARE TACTICS AT MY HOME - BY POUNDING ON THE DOOR AND YELLING OUT I WAS BEING SERVED PAPERS FOR THE DEBT I OWE ... .I HAVE RECENTLY SENT THEM LETTERS TO CEASE AND DESIST ALL CONTACT WITH ME AND MY HOME - FOR THEY ARE ONLY A THIRD PARTY DEBT COLLECTOR ACTING LIKE ATTORNEYS ... .AGAIN RECENTLY I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THEM STATING I DID NOT SHOW FOR A DISPOSITION AT THE COURTS ... .IN CONCLUSION, WHAT EVER PAST DEBT I HAVE, HAS REACHED A STATUE OF LIMITATIONS ... ..I REFUSE TO DEAL WITH THIRD PARTY PHONEY DEBT COLLECTORS ... ..PLEASE PUT A STOP TO THEM AND THEIR BULLYING SCARETACTICS!!

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 04/14/2015 about Debt collection (Credit card) with Global Credit & Collection Corporation (PA).
Issue: Communication tactics
Sub-issue: Threatened to take legal action

Complaint: Global Collections Corporation - Claiming to be collection on behalf of XXXX. XXXX has not communicated with me - turned over to collections and I am now dealing with Global Collections Corporation. Refuses to send me information about their company. Has asked where I work, my other bills, and has asked me for my Social Security number. Threatened to sue me, repossess my car if I ca n't come up with a settlement payment. Not willing to work with me, and keeps asking for my bank account information along with my social security number. I am now afraid this is fraud, and my identity will be stolen. I am not sure what to do at this point. I am scared.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 11/16/2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (GA).
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: According to the statute of limitations in my state, this account should not appear on my credit report as they have been on there for 13 years. Please remove them from all three credit reports. Thank you!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation