milesbutler/consumer_complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 09/13/2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with EQUIFAX, INC. (OR).
Issue: Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes

Complaint: My complaint is about Equifax. 
1 ) Equifax is making a lot of money with my information, their executives make millions but they could not even do what they are supposed to do, which is to keep my information safe. I am complaining that the company did not use appropriate security. My guess is that they did not want to spend the money to get good protection. 
2 ) Now that my and millions of other 's data has been compromised they did not contact affected people right away but waited for weeks. When I tried to place a fraud alert the website was down. When trying to log in to XXXX, which I subscribe to, I get an empty page. When calling them I am on the phone so long that the battery runs empty and I have to switch to another phone. 
That is not acceptable. If the company can not do the job it is supposed to do it should be shut down.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 06/20/2016 about Debt collection (Auto) with BMW Financial Services NA, LLC (TX).
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt
Sub-issue: Not given enough info to verify debt

Complaint: I have written ALPHERA Financial Services twice regarding information being reported on my credit report by their company. The first letter was hand written. The second was typed to ensure Alphera would take my concerns more seriously. Each of the letters were sent thirty days a part. In Each request I asked that Alphera send me the legally required debt validation. They have REFUSED. When I received a reply back Alphera they told me that they would not be replying to my request and in one letter they even advised me not to reach back out to them. They have violated my rights and a number of laws. They have gone pass the legal required time to respond to my request, TWICE. i am demanding that they remove this unverifiable information from my credit report!! This company had thirty days to provided the requested information and they have failed to do so within sixty days.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 08/14/2017 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: I was shocked when I reviewed my credit report and found late payment on the dates below : XXXX XXXX Account # : XXXX I was never late 30, 60, 90, 120 days. I 'm not sure how this happened. I have alway made my payment on time you when I received my statement. My only thought is that there was a billing error with my statement.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 06/29/2016 about Student loan (Federal student loan servicing) with NELNET, INC. (CA).
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer
Sub-issue: Having problems with customer service

Complaint: I have repeatedly attempted to request that all of my federal loan groups be placed under the income based repayment plan. I have submitted my application for this XXXX separate times. Nelnet has communicated false information to me over the phone on over XXXX occasions causing the delay of this change taking place and causing me to have to use up to three months of hardship forbearance which I should not have had to use at all since I qualify for $ 0 monthly payments at this time due to my family 's very low income. Nelnet has claimed that they would put my loan on administrative forbearance twice since it was their error. These claims were untrue and I received calls from them weeks later stating that their representative was wrong and I do not qualify for administrative forbearance. When they call they ask for payment for the loans which become past due since they never placed the administrative forbearance on the loan that they promised to place on it. The representatives largely refuse to give me their last name, their employee ID number and anything in writing that states the promises that they make to me over the phone about the steps they are taking to get my loans on the right track. They have also coerced me into putting my loans on hardship forbearance, of which I only have a limited amount, and then denied me the opportunity to place those loans on an income based repayment plan because the loans were already on hardship forbearance. Then once the forbearance runs out they state that I owe on the loans, that I must reapply for the income based repayment plan and that if I ca n't pay the amount due then my only choice is to put them on hardship forbearance again. I 've been dealing with this issue for over 6 months and find that their staff is largely incompetent and untrustworthy. I hope to find a way to, in the future, have an agency that is reliable and trustworthy manage my loans even if that means a higher interest rate and consolidation. Nelnet 's practices are harmful to consumers and the overall feeling is like you are in the twilight zone. It seems that their departments do not know what each other are doing and that the staff that consumers can reach over the phone have had extremely unsatisfactory training in how to do their job. The root of the problem seems to be either poor training or willful deception of consumers that have little to no opportunity for recourse since documentation of the calls is not provided to the consumers and when I request documentation they state they are not allowed to provide anything to me. I feel trapped and miserable dealing with this company and disappointed that the Federal Government allows them to manage student loans. I did not choose NelNet and it seems extraordinarily unfair to have to bear the burden of their continuous mistakes and misleading information.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 09/13/2017 about Debt collection (Other debt) with AFNI INC. (NJ).
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not yours

Complaint: This debt is not mine, I have no idea who this belongs to. I 've tried communicating this to the collection agency, however after recently pulling my credit report it is still showing on my report and I would like this removed, I have no knowledge of this debt.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 04/15/2015 about Student loan (Non-federal student loan) with Navient Solutions, LLC. (NY).
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer
Sub-issue: Trouble with how payments are handled

Complaint: I have multiple loans with Navient. When I make monthly payments they consistently mis-allocate my payments among loans so that I overpay on some loans and underpay on others, resulting in them charging me late fees. I then have to have lengthy phone conversations to resolve this. This has happened on multiple occasions.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 03-01-2018 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with Experian Information Solutions Inc. (CA).
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

Complaint: Dear Experian, I checked my personal credit report, which I acquired from your organization on XX/XX/XXXX and I noticed an unauthorized inquiry had been made XX/XX/XXXX. 
I contacted XXXX XXXX XXXX, who conducted the inquiry and asked them to remove their credit inquiry from my credit profile. 
I request that you initiate an investigation into XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XX/XX/XXXX ) inquiry on my credit report to determine who authorized the inquiry. If, once your investigation is complete, you find my allegation to be true, please remove the unauthorized inquiry and send me an updated copy of my credit report at the address listed above. 
Please note that although the inquiry shown on my credit report is a factual record of the company who accessed and reviewed my profile and although it is only logged on the report, when in fact, an inquiry was made ; a record of this activity, pursuant to federal law, must NOT remain a part of record if the inquiry was UNAUTHORIZED. 
If you find the inquiry referenced above to be valid, please send me a description of the procedures used in your investigation within 15 business days of the completion of the investigation. Thank you for your assistance in this matter Very Respectfully, 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 06/22/2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with EQUIFAX, INC. (PR).
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Old information reappears or never goes away

Complaint: XXXX Credit report XXXX. After several tries to get the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) late history removed from my credit file, they still give me the run around that they have investigated and that all is correct. I am NOT saying that it is not correct, I am saying that it has been SEVEN years since the FIRST late payment in a chain of late payments were done. The lay specifies " The seven year period starts from the date the account became late and was never again current. If you have an account and it was reported 30 days late today, seven years from today the late payment would be deleted ''. I have enclosed the Equifax and XXXX files so that you can see that the late payments started in XXXX 2009. I request that this be removed now and a new credit report be sent to me.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 06/26/2017 about Mortgage (FHA mortgage) with CITIBANK, N.A. (TX).
Issue: Struggling to pay mortgage

Complaint: I have been emailing my support specialist and  never emails me back. He does n't answer his phone either. Again XXXX could you please email me back? I also need a copy of PSA What is going on with my file? I have been sending documents and no one calls me. I get a letter saying documents received and my support specialist will contact me. Do I need to tell my lawyer to move forward with the lawsuit? I have been trying speak with you today and I can never seem to get hold of you I sent an email as you see below and you never ever reply to my emails. Why should I have to call and schedule an appointment that takes 2 days to speak with you and nobody seems they can help me because they say I have to speak with you. If you just reply to my emails that I send it should only take a few minutes to answer my questions. Instead of me calling and having to wait 2 to 3 days.

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 02/23/2017 about Credit reporting () with EQUIFAX, INC. (TX).
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report
Sub-issue: Account terms

Complaint: I received several credit alerts through credit monitoring that there was negative info being reported by XXXX. I called them and they said they were not reporting anything negative. After pulling the credit reports they show current status as " contact XXXX for status '' but with all payments through XX/XX/2017 paid as agreed. I also paid my XX/XX/2017 payment a week early. Creditors are considering this negative and I was declined by XXXX XXXX due to this as " too recent delinquency on existing auto loan ''. Why is this reporting that way? It also shows ( I believe ) there is a dispute by me? I 've never disputed this account. Please correct this and note the account is paid satisfactory.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 07/17/2015 about Credit reporting () with Experian Information Solutions Inc. (IL).
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report
Sub-issue: Account status

Complaint: I am not sure you can help me but I have reviewed my credit report numerous times. I have paid my bills on time for the past approximately 10 years and the problem is my credit number does not increase. My status has changed to retired person but even when I was working and making over {$100000.00} and paying bills on time does not positively affect my credit score. 

Can you help with this issue. Perhaps there is something I am not seeing and I do not care to go to a credit expert because they always seem to be selling something. I know you act for my interest and would like some feedback on either your opinion or next steps. 

Thank you, XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 03/21/2017 about Debt collection (Medical) with Hauge Associates, Inc. (IA).
Issue: Improper contact or sharing of info
Sub-issue: Talked to a third party about my debt

Complaint: Hauge Associates, Inc of XXXX, SD has been reporting false information to credit bureaus for almost 3 years. As of XXXX they reported to XXXX, XXXX false claims of debt owed. On XXXX they filed small claims suit against me in court. I challenged that claim in court and prevailed on XXXX as the judge dismissed the case for lack of proof of their claim.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 02/21/2018 about Debt collection (Other debt) with Credence Resource Management, LLC (CA).
Issue: Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly
Sub-issue: Contacted your employer

Complaint: Credence Resource Management is calling my employer and my work phone number on a consistent basis. Please make them stop

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 02/15/2018 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with Experian Information Solutions Inc. (IL).
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: The last week of XX/XX/XXXX I contacted XXXX XXXX XXXX about deferring XX/XX/XXXX lease payment to the end of the lease agreement due to financial difficulties at the time. I was granted the deferral, and I was told by customer service that as long as the deferral agreement was received back in time ( XX/XX/XXXX ) that I would not receive a 30 day marker on my account. To begin, I was told the deferral agreement could not be sent through an email, but needed to be mailed to me. They spelled my address incorrectly, so it was delayed in getting to my residence. However, when I finally received the agreement, I sent it to XXXX along with a check for {$32.00}. They received the agreement and check prior to XX/XX/XXXX, and the deferral went through. However, when I went to get a pre-approval letter to purchase a home, I found out that XXXX had placed a 30 day derogatory mark on my credit. This mark is causing damages by increasing the interest rate on a new home that we are interested in. I contacted XXXX, and they are refusing to remove the marker even though I was told I would not receive a 30 day marker and their misspelling of my address delayed the deferral agreement. We fully paid off our lease in XX/XX/XXXX ; we owe nothing, so there would have been no point in going through a deferral unless it prevented the delinquent marker on our credit. The customer service I have received through XXXX has been extremely poor, and I feel that I have been tricked by them. I have been a customer with them for ten years and have always been current on my account. If this does not get resolved ; they have lost a customer and I will seek damages.

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 08-09-2016 about Debt collection (Credit card) with Moss Law Firm, P.C. (TX).
Issue: Communication tactics
Sub-issue: Threatened to take legal action

Complaint: None of these fit my pending report which is Case number : XXXX. Sued in XXXX XXXX Civil Court. Allegedly by XXXX South Dakota XXXX now calling themselves XXXX XXXX A. Address is still XXXX XXXX South Dakota. Original law firm was known as XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX now known apparently as XXXX XXXX same location in XXXX Texas. I have never been notified of a name change. I have sent the original law firm a request to release my homestead from the abstract judgment that was filed in the real property records. I am attaching this as not sure I sent it originally as I forgot to print my report. As the XXXX is not detailed my homestead would be included. In Texas the homestead is exempt and I have requested a release by them as i sent a certified letter to XXXX XXXX XXXX as I believed still lawyer of record which is still unclear. You may deem me a failure to pay a debt but I fought in court against their law firm and defeated them 4 times in court. I deny the debt and I believe that the court granted it in error. I would not arbitrate as I again deny this debt. I however assert that it is an illegal practices to engage in a blatant disregard to a Texas law which identifies in the real estate codes what is admissible to seek actions for assets retrievable. Thus the financial institution with their law firm issued an Abstract Judgment as though there were no restrictions that were not within the guidelines of their reach. In my opinion this has been a long time practice of illegal actions and both parties have committed a crime. I have not committed a crime in the eyes of the law and which I deny I owe. I believe that they use intimidation, coercion, and reckless regard for the Texas Homestead Exemption to collect on legitimate or illegitimate debts via Abstract Judgments. I believe that since the statue of limitations can go on for 20 years that the crime has strong possibilities that past and future debt holders have or might pay is considerable and undeserving.

Company response to consumer: Closed
Consumer complaint received 12/16/2017 about Debt collection (I do not know) with Law Offices of Frank J. Maier & Associates (MA).
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
Sub-issue: Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged

Complaint: XXXX XXXX XXXX amount of {$14000.00}. I have sent XXXX XXXX XXXX a debt validation on XX/XX/2017 and XXXX XXXX XXXX has not responded. XXXX XXXX XXXX then took me to court on XX/XX/2017. I have no knowledge of this debt.

Company response to consumer: Untimely response
Consumer complaint received 01/30/2018 about Credit card or prepaid card (General-purpose credit card or charge card) with BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE (GA).
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement
Sub-issue: Card was charged for something you did not purchase with the card

Complaint: Barclay 's Card Knowingly Allowed Scam Artist Merchant, XXXX to Forge My Signature for {$250.00} purchase using their credit card. I did not sign Acceptance of Services Agreement form. XXXX Agent XXXX XXXX hacked my computer to obtain fabricated GA Driver 's license information and attempted to hold/lock my computer for ransom. 

No purchases were made with merchant XXXX. I provided proof of forgery to Barclay 's but they ignored me and forced me to pay for fraudulent charges by XXXX. 

Originally, Barclay 's Fraud Department agent said that they had mailed me {$250.00} refund but refund check never arrived. Then they deleted records from logs with reference to promised {$250.00} refund in mail. 

Now, they completely ignore 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 08-11-2016 about Mortgage (Conventional adjustable mortgage (ARM)) with CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC (FL).
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure

Complaint: On XXXX/XXXX/XXXX we received mortgage servicer, Carrington Mortgage Services ', " HAMP Non-Approval Notice '' dated XXXX/XXXX/XXXX. Carrington Mortgage Services ' denial letter listed the reason for denial as " Application Discrepancy '' ; further described in their letter as " Reasonable evidence exists indicating that you submitted income or other information that is false and/or misleading in connection with your application for a loan modification under HAMP. '' On XXXX XXXX, XXXX, I contacted the assigned single point of contact, XXXX XXXX, for a more detailed explanation. He explained that during a XX/XX/XXXX Carrington Mortgage modification review, the borrower hand wrote his unit number on his paystubs and that due to this, Carrington Mortgage now had reasonable evidence that the loan modification documents provided for this XX/XX/XXXX modification review are fraudulent. I advised XXXX XXXX the same information that was advised back in XX/XX/XXXX, that the borrower hand wrote his unit number " XXXX '' on his paystubs because it was incorrectly represented as unit " XXXX. '' The borrower did not intent to mislead or misrepresent information ; he simply wanted to correct a clerical error on his paystubs and did not anticipate the simple correction to be taken as fraud. 
XXXX XXXX advised that a written appeal letter together with a cellphone bill, internet bill or cable bill as further proof of residency, would prompt a review and if documents are deemed acceptable -- a re-opening of the currently closed XX/XX/XXXX HAMP loan modification review. 
Therefore, on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX, we sent Carrington Mortgage an appeal letter along with a XXXX cell phone bill dated XXXX XXXX, XXXX, with XXXX XXXX 's address listed as : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, Florida XXXX, as further proof of residency. 
On, XXXX/XXXX/XXXX, we received a " Non Approval Notice '' dated, XXXX/XXXX/XXXX, regarding our formal appeal letter dated XXXX/XXXX/XXXX. The letter stated Carrington Mortgage is unable to provide mortgage assistance because " Upon completion of the evaluation, CMS has determined that the documentation you have provided does not change the original denial disposition. '' On XXXX/XXXX/XXXX, I spoke with assigned single point of contact, XXXX XXXX, who stated the reason for the appeal denial was due to property inspections Carrington Mortgage performed which determined the property is tenant occupied and not borrower occupied.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 07/27/2016 about Credit reporting () with TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (MO).
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report
Sub-issue: Account terms

Complaint: As of our XXXX 2016 report There is a reported address associated with our credit that is not ours. 
A phone number not associated with us. 
A credit card never authorized by us has a balance and payment history. 
Several other cards we are not sure about use. 
My wife 's tax return was returned in her divorced last name even though we have been married 32 years and dealt with the irs about new married name. Wonder about safety of SS number XXXX XXXX accounts with different account numbers yet carry same balance.

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