milesbutler/consumer_complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 11-10-2015 about Debt collection (Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)) with STERLING JEWELERS, INC. (CA).
Issue: Communication tactics
Sub-issue: Used obscene/profane/abusive language

Complaint: The collector said that, " You people fought for your rights XXXX. '' people meaning XXXX people. I told him to send me everything in writing and he said, " I 'm not going to write you, I 'm not your pen pal. '' He has called my wife at her place of work and was verbally aggressive. 
This has nothing to do with her. She has also advised him not to call her anymore.

Company public response: Company can't verify or dispute the facts in the complaint
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 06/13/2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with EQUIFAX, INC. (AZ).
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  XXXX  open disputes wire Equifax  1.  Dispute number  XXXX  submitted this redispute online late at night on  XXXX / XXXX / XXXX  which Equifax has listed as  XXXX / XXXX / XXXX  which is ok but today is  XXXX / XXXX / XXXX  and this still shows as pending and it is over 30 days I have disputed and redisputed these item s - 1.   XXXX   XXXX    XXXX   inc.  XXXX  original creditor  XXXX   XXXX . We called   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   and gave them both my and my husbands social security numbers they have no records of us never have and they said there is nothing they can do for us. We moved out of  XXXX    XXXX    XXXX   XXXX  and we owed nothing in fact we got our deposit back. We called them and they said the company was sold in  XXXX  and they have no prior records.  XXXX   XXXX    XXXX   is from original creditor  XXXX   XXXX  it is a medical debt. I went in for my yearly well check which is covered at 100 % by my insurance no copay at all. I called the office years ago about that and told them that my insurance says I pay zero for a well checkup. I moved twice since that time and I thought that they understood and were going to correct the bill to zero. I called the collection department when I saw this was on my report and they sent me what they said is proof that I owe them the doctor charged the insurance company for  XXXX  office visits at the same time so for the second charge they billed as a visit with problems which does have a  XXXX  copay. But that billing of the insurance for  XXXX  visits at  XXXX  time as if I had a well checkup and a problem visit was a lie. I was seen by the doctor very quickly had the well check talked and laughed just a very short time and then I was out of there. They added  XXXX  fee to the  XXXX  copay that never should have been charged. I paid them the now  XXXX  charge because we are planning on buying a house and they told me it is my fault I owe the money because I waited to o l9ng to con test it.    2. Disp ute  XXXX  was disputed and redisputed over and over. We lived and worked and paid our State taxes to  XXXX  in the years from  XXXX  to  XXXX / XXXX / XXXX . The state of  XXXX  filed tax liens against us for the years  XXXX   XXXX  and  XXXX . We proved to the  State o f   XXXX   and the credit reporting agencies I sent in the null and void letters that we finally got from the  State  of   XXXX    (  after fighting with them and proving that we never owed these over and over for years. The letters from the   XXXX    Department  of Taxation says that the tax liens were filed in error never should have been done. Equifax still has not deleted these even though the proof was uploaded to them online and tomorrow will be 30 days on this redispute, which has been disputed over and over.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 08-02-2017 about Debt collection (Medical debt) with American Capital Enterprises, Inc. (CA).
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
Sub-issue: Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged

Complaint: BACKGROUND : On XX/XX/XXXX, I received an XXXX XXXX as prescribed by my private physician. This XXXX was in conjunction with the course of treatment prescribed by my Workers ' Compensation ( WC ) treating physician. Initially, the merging of this XXXX into the comp system was denied, however, upon appeal it was accepted as an industrial-based injury. Subsequently, disposition of billing was passed to WC ( XXXX ) for payment. Over the last four years, XXXX XXXX has ignored correspondence between my attorney, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, who repeatedly advised them to cease and desist as per California Labor Codes 4600 and 3751 ( see attached ) and recommended actions to apply for relief. CURRENT : Most recently, however, despite the final balance of {$250.00} being PAID, American Capital Enterprises , Inc. maliciously reported this payment as a serious derogatory on  XXXX. This malicious report resulted in a significant FICO score loss from XXXX to XXXX, a XXXX point value reduction as per XXXX Credit Bureau ( see attached page ). XXXX XXXX and XXXX have not reported same and do not currently reflect similar damages. I further assert that the CFPB should investigate this case and render immediate relief to my " good-excellent '' credit rating and exercise all punitive options against America Capital Enterprises , Inc.

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 12/21/2017 about Debt collection (Private student loan debt) with CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. (CO).
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
Sub-issue: Threatened to sue you for very old debt

Complaint: I believe my XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) Charter One Bank private student loan is part of the lawsuit against XXXX  for fraudulent collections. I also believe there is supposed to be an audit occurring on those false judgments per the order of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau lawsuit against XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. 

In XX/XX/XXXX, I took out a {$15000.00} private student loan through XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, the lender was Charter One bank. In XX/XX/XXXX, I have documentation showing I took out another {$15000.00} private student loan. I do not know if it was through XXXX, but the lender was Citizens bank. I had been making payments on the XXXX Charter One student loan until I became unemployed in XX/XX/XXXX. I believe these payments were made to XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) at that time. In early XX/XX/XXXX, I started receiving legal documents as attempt to collect debt for the XXXX XXXX XXXX loan. It resulted in a judgment placed against me by XXXX. The XXXX XXXX lawsuit matches the information in the complaint and judgment I received. I have been making payments for the XXXX Charter One loan to a collections law firm, XXXX and XXXX, XXXX since XX/XX/XXXX. XXXX and XXXX have made several different payment arrangements with me as I attempt to manage my XXXX Bank private student loan and government student loans. I currently make monthly payments directly to XXXX and XXXX ( through automatic withdrawal from my checking account ). XXXX and XXXX have stated they will review my income annually and adjust my payment plan accordingly. 

I have no recollection of making any payments toward or receiving collection notices on my Citizens Bank private student loan until XX/XX/XXXX and am curious why it took them so long to attempt to collect from me. 

A friend recently advised me to stop paying XXXX and XXXX and file a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to determine if XXXX and XXXX is supposed to be collecting payments on behalf of XXXX and the Charter One loan. My friend informed me that XXXX is not a collection bureau or a lender, and therefore, placed a judgment against me illegally. 

I would like to know/understand what is going on with XXXX and who I am supposed to be making my Charter One private student loan payments to and if I can get my money back if my payments have been handled improperly. I would also like to know if my Citizens Bank private student loan is associated with XXXX. Id like to try to refinance my private student loans, but it seems undetermined if my XXXX/Charter One judgment is legal.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 05-06-2017 about Student loan (Federal student loan servicing) with Navient Solutions, LLC. (AL).
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Account status incorrect

Complaint: To Whom It  May Con cern, I am writing you in regards to late payments on my credit reports (  XXXX ,  XXXX , and  XXXX   ) for  my  XXXX   XXXX  account.     I understand how important it is to make timely payments, and that failure to do so can create inconvenience for you. However, I missed payments because at the time I was very young and did not have a general understanding of how all student loans work. I applied for deferments and forbearances, but was never told or educated in regards to how long each would normally last and when to reapply. Over the past couple of years, I have experienced job loss, loss of a child, and an eviction. In the last year, I have achieved job stability in which I am truly confident that I will not miss any payments. I have taken steps to ensure my financial responsibility moving forward. I recently entered into an income based repayment plan, but my credit report still shows student loans with late payment statuses.     As a courtesy, I am requesting that Navient make a goodwill adjustment and remove the late payments for the following loans ; so that  I may q ualify for a USDA home loan. I understand that I am requesting a lot from you, but please know that any consideration would be a blessing.      XXXX   5  Late Payment s  XX/XX/XXXX ,  XX/XX/XXXX ,  XX/XX/XXXX ,  and   XX/XX/XXXX     XX/XX/XXXX     XXXX    5 L ate Payments   XX/XX/XXXX ,  XX/XX/XXXX ,  XX/XX/XXXX ,  and   XX/XX/XXXX     XX/XX/XXXX    XXXX   5 Late  Payment s  XX/XX/XXXX ,  XX/XX/XXXX  ,  XX/XX/XXXX , and    XX/XX/XXXX      XX/XX/XXXX   I have worked extremely hard to get back on my feet and repair my credit. This will definitely help improve my credit worthiness and give me the renewed confidence as a Navient customer in good standing.     Thank you for your time and consideration  XXXX   XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 07-10-2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with Experian Information Solutions Inc. (NC).
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: Around the end of XX/XX/XXXX, I was checking my credit report on XXXX XXXX and it stated that my chances of getting a XXXX XXXX Credit Card was fair. I went to XXXX XXXX website to apply for the card and received a pop up with a preapproval message. I applied for the card and was told that I was approved and would receive a {$1000.00} credit limit. On XX/XX/XXXX, I received a confirmation email that my new XXXX XXXX Credit card was on the way and thanks for being a new customer. When I received the card a few days later, I tried to activate it and was informed by the customer service rep that they were having a problem with the preapproval code, being that it was for one particular person and it was being investigated. They told me that it was error with XXXX XXXX 's system and that they would get my information and have someone call me back to verify my account and get the card activated within a few days. No one ever called so I called back and was told that the account was closed due to the system error and that I was welcomed to reapply. I did not want to reapply. I told them that because of their system I got a message saying that I was preapproved which lead to me applying for the card. I have requested that they remove the inquiry on my report because it is unfair to me to have it reporting on my credit report due to an error on their behalf. The reps refused to remove this inquiry, therefore it is affecting my credit report in a negative manner. XXXX XXXX should either honor the preapproval amount and activate the card or remove the inquiry from my report. Consumers should not be held responsible for errors on their behalf.

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 08/27/2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with Experian Information Solutions Inc. (NY).
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Complaint: Hi I am a victim of identity theift since 2012 I am XXXX and so is my XXXX son so it 's very hard for me to keep fighting this but I believe in XXXX so I 'm am not gon na give up. A few years ago my identity as well as my sons was stolen at first I thought it was my ex husband who did it because he was deported out of the country for identity theift but he 's been gone 7yrs now and it 's still happening. First I started getting mail stating that I applied for credit when I did n't and then the calls started causing me to go into a deep XXXX. Then my son was having medical problem do to the environmental surroundings so I had no choice but to move then I applied for an apartment only to find out that I got denied. I thought how could that be so I ordered my credit report and got the shock of my life someone had destroyed my name completely there were 44 credit inquires in 2 yrs and 5 delinquent accounts that did not belong to me how could this be. So now I am stuck in a home where my son can not XXXX XXXX because someone destroyed my name. My son is my life and I need to moved but these credit agencies are reporting false information I started contacting them since 2012 and have explained my story. My son is XXXX and he is having all kinds of medical issues do to this as well as myself. I myself am currently extremely XXXX  because someone has taken over my life. I am begging you to make these agencies remove these items I have given them police reports and everything but they refuse to remove these fraudulent items that do n't belong to me. All the delinquency accounts are not mine as well as the credit inquires I requested that no credit even be considered unless they call my cellphone to verify. Please make these people remove these items so that I can move my XXXX child somewhere he can breath and be comfortable I thank you for taking the time to read this. I truly believe in God and that somehow the true will be seen.

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 01/29/2017 about Mortgage (VA mortgage) with PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC. (PA).
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account

Complaint: The mortgage company that handles my home loan ( PennyMac ), is not reporting my account status correctly to any of the credit bureaus. I filed for CHAPTER XXXX BANKRUPTCY in XX/XX/2016. During the process, my attorney and I requested a reaffirmation agreement from PennyMac. They never responded and never requested one be filed. They continued to send monthly billing statements as per usual, so no problem was ever realized. Only after my bankruptcy was discharged, did I come to find out, that PennyMac now reports my loan and " DEROGATORY/CLOSED ''. Both myself and my attorney have reached out to PennyMac, with no positive outcome to come from the communication. I have continued to make my monthly mortgage payments on time. My account is and has been paid up to date.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 10-06-2016 about Credit reporting () with Experian Information Solutions Inc. (MA).
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report
Sub-issue: Account status

Complaint: My mortgage was sold to XXXX on XXXX/XXXX/2015. It started out they did not pay my town taxes and insurance. The escrow balance grew to XXXX. I was getting delinquent notices from the town hall. I would try and contact the company via customer service and they were rude and would not call me back. They stated that it was paid and nothing was wrong. I contacted the CFPB and the OCC opened a case. I received letters from XXXX stating it would be corrected and that my request to waive the escrow account would be granted. I also received a letter from OCC stating the issue should be fixed and if any problems to write again. 
There was an issue when I paid my mortgage on time and received a letter stating I was past due. XXXX had put my entire mortgage payment into the escrow account and said I was delinquent. This was finally fixed after my second letter to OCC. I have at least XXXX pages of documentation regarding this entire ordeal. 
I applied for a credit card two weeks ago and disputed the rate they gave me due to the fact that my XXXX credit scores were in the XXXX 's when I closed on my mortgage. I looked at my credit scores and they all have fallen significantly. All due to a late payment that was incurred due to XXXX 's error by putting my payment into escrow and not paying the mortgage with it. This company has been absolutely negligent when it comes to customer service and now my credit report has been damaged. 
I am unable to upload all the correspondence, I can copy and mail any paper work needed.

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 01-01-2018 about Debt collection (Other debt) with TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (KY).
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not yours

Complaint: The unvalidated items listed on my credit report in violation of Federal Law [ 15 U.S.C Section 1681 ]. This company is required under the FCRA to have a copy of the original creditor 's documentation of file to validate that this information is mine and is correct. In the results their first investigation, they stated in writing that they " verified '' that these items are being " reported correctly ''. Who verified these accounts with valid proof? 

They have NOT provided me a copy of ANY original documentation ( a Consumer contract with my wet live signature on it ), as required under Federal law. Under Section 611 ( 5 ) ( A ) of the FCRA, they are required to " ... .promptly DELETE all information which can not be verified. '' Under the Administrative Enforcement [ 15 U.S.C. Section 1681s ], the law is very clear to remedy the Civil Liability for willful noncompliance [ 15 U.S.C. Section 1681n ], Civil Liability for Negligent Compliance [ 15 U.S.C. Section 1681o ] and Obtaining Information Under False Pretenses [ 15 U.S.C. 1681q ] if you fail to comply. I am a litigious consumer and fully intend on pursuing litigation in this matter to enforce my rights under the FCRA. 

I demand the following accounts to be validated or deleted immediately under these false allegations. I have no contracts with these corporations ... .15 U.S.C. Section 1692f. 

This is also a request to remove all non-account holding inquiries over 30 days old as I did not initiate these inquiries. They are required by law, according to [ 15 U.S.C. Section 1681b ] Section 604 ( c ) to remove all inquiries that I did not initiate. What valid proof does the creditors/companies have for the inquiries on my credit report to be, according to them, " a factual record of file access '' when I have no account with them? Non-account holding inquiries and unvalidated inquiries that remain on my credit report that they failed to with maximum accuracy to validate and verify shall be remedied by enforcing my rights under the FCRA. The following inquiries need to be removed from my credit report immediately. 

Thank You, By : XXXX 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 12/31/2015 about Debt collection (Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)) with Avant Credit Corporation (MO).
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt was paid

Complaint: This loan was taking care of and XXXX is still reporting it as unpaid and late.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 02/27/2018 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with TRANSWORLD SYSTEMS INC (MD).
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Old information reappears or never goes away

Complaint: I pulled my credit report and at that time i noticed that this company is reporting debt that I do not believe to be mine or that is too old to be reported. I contacted the company and the credit reporting agency yo have the information validated. I have received no communications from creditor regarding account. They are reporting negative information on my credit report which does not belong.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 09-06-2016 about Credit card () with CITIBANK, N.A. (HI).
Issue: Unsolicited issuance of credit card

Complaint: On XX/XX/XXXX when shopping at Macy 's my purchase was charged to the account number XXXX. I have never received a card with this account number, this is not my account. My Macy 's credit account is XXXX, which I pay online, promptly, always. 
On XX/XX/XXXX I began receiving Macy 's Account Statements and phone calls regarding Act # XXXX being past due. I responded by calling the customer service # XXXX to get my original charge applied to my Act # XXXX, have the past due charge removed, and have my name removed from this Act # XXXX that is not mine. I refused to make a phone payment as when I had done so in the past the phone payment was not applied to my Act # XXXX. 
On XXXX, XXXX I received a letter from the Citi Card, for Department Store Nat'l Bank collections recovery. I called and submitted a written explanation of the circumstances regarding Act # XXXX, only to receive another letter from the Citi Card, for Department Store Nat'l Bank collections recovery XX/XX/XXXX and again XX/XX/XXXX. 
On XX/XX/XXXX I received a letter from XXXX regarding Act # XXXX and began a series of call and correspondence with them. On XXXX/XXXX/XXXX I paid the undisputed amount of {$410.00} through XXXX. On XXXX/XXXX/XXXX Macy 's recalled the dispute and I have continue phone and correspondance every 2 - 4 weeks with the response from them always being it will take 15 days, 30 days, or 60 days for them to review the dispute.

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 09/28/2017 about Debt collection (Other debt) with Choice Recovery, Inc. (OH).
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not yours

Complaint: Debt in question was for medical services performed over a year prior. The insurance company says debt is not owed. Debt collector advised me to just pay so it goes away and was extremely insulting on my own understanding of the facts and circumstances. Would not accept an electronic signature on a release form or speak to the debtor in person.

Company public response: Company can't verify or dispute the facts in the complaint
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation