milesbutler/consumer_complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 06/25/2015 about Debt collection (Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)) with Cascade Capital, LLC (TX).
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not mine

Complaint: I only became aware of a debt that was placed on my credit file because of a security clearance for my job. I contacted phone number XXXX, which was shown to be the number for the collection agency, not sure of the name, as the credit report shows cascade receivables management, but when I contacted this number the recording states, office of XXXX or XXXX. I spoke with a rep. by the name of XXXX who informed me that this debt was from the creditor XXXX from 2009. I explained to the rep. I have no idea what this debt is and why it 's on my report and why I am just hearing about from 2009. I informed XXXX I am disputing this debt, please refer it back to the original creditor! He stated the debt will stay on my report until it is paid and it 's on my credit report because it has n't been paid. I disconnected the call because XXXX was clear about their company 's disregard for the laws of the Fair Debt Credit Reporting Act. I have not received any information about this debt, in any form, but it has been placed on my report, wrongfully. I ask that this debt be immediately removed and never placed on my report again! To place a debt on someone 's credit report after 6 years is totally ridiculous. The collection agency shows a id number of XXXX, original balance of {$44.00} and a current balance of {$43.00}.

Company public response: Company believes the complaint is the result of a misunderstanding
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 08/17/2017 about Debt collection (Medical debt) with Works & Lentz, Inc (OK).
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
Sub-issue: Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged

Complaint: I had a debt with this collections attorneys office for 6 years, I 've paid regularly monthly. I have even made lump sum payments on this medical debt. Last month I received a call that my card had expired that they charge monthly. I gave her the updated card information and while on the phone with her asked what we could settle my debt for and get this all cleaned up. She said she would check and call me back. I recieved a call offering to settle for XXXX now and XXXX next month. I told her I would have to think about that. 2 Weeks later my employer gets a letter that they were garnishing my wages. I had paid on this debt with them for 6 years and then they said I was not paying it and added fees and interest, and more attorneys fees. I never canceled or defaulted on my obligations to pay them, its not fair of them to do that when we had an agreement. Why would I call and update my card information if I wanted to cancel paying? This is just a scam for them to get more money and is not right. When I called to say hey what the heck, they said you need to go ahead and settle now for XXXX more than what it was last month or now that we have the garnishment it is really going to affect your credit. I am so furious with this company, I have done my best to work with them to pay a medical debt and they are treating me like a criminal with no rights.

Company public response: Company believes the complaint is the result of a misunderstanding
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 01/18/2017 about Credit reporting () with EQUIFAX, INC. (RI).
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report
Sub-issue: Information is not mine

Complaint: Hi, My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX. My address is : XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, RI XXXX.My date of birth is : XX/XX/XXXX.My social security number is : XXXX 0n XX/XX/XXXX I reported to the credit bureaus that I did not authorize the folowing banks and financial institutions to pull Hard Copy inquiries from my credit report. I also told the dealership not to run my credit with any other banking institution for credit on our new vehicle, I only gave permission only from " XXXX '. I told them if their financial institution which is " XXXX XXXX XXXX '' could not finance us, then I do not want to buy the vehicle. I was informed by my sales Representative XXXX, that my credit would not be sent to any other financial institutions. But to my suprise, I found out later that, that was a lie. When I pulled my credit report it had so many more Hard Copy inquiries pulled from the following instututions and banks : -Here are the detail of the hard pull inquiries which were not authorized ( Equifax ) are 1. XXXX -XX/XX/XXXX 2.XXXX -XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. XXXX -XX/XX/XXXX 4.XXXX XXXX XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX ) I did not give permission to run my credit from all those instititions and banks except " XXXX XXXX XXXX '' who financed the vehicle for us. I wrote the dealer and they did not respond to my request for them to contact the financial institutions and have them to remove those unauthurized inquiries of my credit report. These inquiries are hurting my credit and me and my husband have put off building a home due to these inquiries. I have given them more than enough time to remove these inquiries and they have not. I like all these banks and institutions remove these unauthurized inquiries. Anything you can do to remove these from my record would be greatly appreciated. Again thank you so much for your help.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 12-05-2016 about Debt collection (I do not know) with Source Receivables Management LLC (FL).
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt resulted from identity theft

Complaint: SOURCE RECEIVABLES M ACCOUNT NUMBERs : XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX Phone : XXXX ATTENTION TO DISPUTE DEPARTMENT : Dear Sir or Madam : I am a victim of identity theft. An identity thief used my personal information without my permission to open an account several account in my name this debt is not mine. I have enclosed proof of my identity and a copy of my Identity Theft Report. In accordance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, I am asking you to stop collection proceedings against me and stop communicating with me about this debt, except as the Fair Credit Reporting Act allows. I also ask that you SOURCE RECEIVABLES M or any company associate with this account # XXXX and tell them the debt is the result of identity theft. I have enclosed a copy of the Federal Trade Commission 's police report Notice to Furnishers of Information. It explains your responsibilities under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). The FCRA requires that debt collectors give an identity theft victim documents related to an account if the victim asks. Please send me copies of all records relating to the account, including : date account open all sign original contract including : Account applications made on paper, online, or by telephone Account statements or invoices Records of payment or charge slips Delivery addresses associated with the account Records of phone numbers used to activate or access the account Signatures on applications and accounts Investigators report Please send me a letter explaining what you have done to : SOURCE RECEIVABLES M or any company associate with this account that the debt is the result of identity theft Stop collection proceedings against me Stop reporting information about the debt to credit reporting companies Provide me with the records I request Thank you for your cooperation. 
Sincerely, XXXX, XXXX XXXX SOC SEC # XXXX DOB XX/XX/XXXX ADDRESS XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX 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 10-12-2016 about Credit reporting () with TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (FL).
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report
Sub-issue: Reinserted previously deleted info

Complaint: I previously inquired and made a complaint to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in regards to TransUnion deleting inquiries off my report and then putting them back this was over 30 days ago as I have recently checked my TransUnion report inquiries are still there and more or getting put back on I have not use my credit for anything and I have not had any inquiries through TransUnion that are mine I want all the inquiries removed as promised through my Consumer Financial Protection Bureau complaint prior

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 04/29/2016 about Credit reporting () with EQUIFAX, INC. (TX).
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report
Sub-issue: Personal information

Complaint: cros ref XXXX this is what the cr bur saying XXXX {$0.00} {$120.00} XXXX accounts reported on Apr XXXX, XXXX XXXX account reported on Apr XXXX, XXXX This agency did not report an open account to this bureau. 






Open Account # XXXX {$120.00} Balance XXXX Original Creditor {$120.00} High Balance XXXX XXXX, XXXX Opened Date XXXX XXXX, XXXX Last Reported Individual Account. 

Responsibility Consumer disputes this account information Medical Remarks Note See something wrong? 

You could dispute

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 11-01-2017 about Mortgage (Conventional home mortgage) with BB&T CORPORATION (NC).
Issue: Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage

Complaint: I have had a mortgage with BB & T Bank on an investment property for 10 years. I called yesterday to ask about refinancing under the HARP program. I was told that BB & T wo n't refinance under HARP if the mortgagor has more than 6 loans. I have refinanced most of my investment properties this year, none with BB & T, and I have never heard of this restriction. It appears that BB & T does not want to refinance loans, which strikes me as being in opposition to the intention of the HARP program.Can they do this?

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 04-09-2015 about Credit card () with BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE (PA).
Issue: Billing disputes

Complaint: I purchased an electric shaver from XXXX on XXXX XXXX, 2014 for {$63.00}. It was lost in shipping and I never received it. I contacted XXXX on XXXX XXXX, 2014. They agreed the item was lost in shipping and shipped a XXXX shaver. They also granted me at {$7.00} credit for my inconvenience. 

I received the XXXX shipment, but never the XXXX. My spouse did n't like the shaver so I returned it. Despite at least XXXX phone calls to EACH XXXX and Barclays, they keep recharging me for this item. I have NOTHING. I returned the XXXX item I received. I am out {$77.00}. I can not keep calling. 

This MUST XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CREDIT - XXXX XXXX REBILL-XXXX XXXX REBILL-XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX REBILL-XXXX XXXX, I do n't even want a refund. I want NO MORE XXXX charges to appear on my account -- ever. I want them blocked. They are being vindictive. Please help me.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 08/25/2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (FL).
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Account status incorrect

Complaint: The three credit Bureu still showing all accounts closed, paid in full, also have student loan closed due to my XXXX, please somebody help me I am so tired to leading with this problem. 
Cause me hard time and disappointed in my life. 
I need my credit back. 
Thank you very much 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 09-08-2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Other personal consumer report) with EQUIFAX, INC. (CA).
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Complaint: Equifax mishandled my information and put myself and 209,000 other people at risk. I am listed as a potential victim according to their equifaxsecurity2017.com website, and would like a resolution. They did not notify me directly and they have admitted that they will not notify everyone.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 07-06-2016 about Prepaid card (Government benefit payment card) with NETSPEND CORPORATION (MI).
Issue: Unauthorized transactions/trans. issues

Complaint: 1 hour after using Netspend 's mobile checkload service, an unauthorized charge was made at a XXXX in XXXX to my account ( I live in XXXX and have never been there ). When I attempted to log in to my account online to seek more information, a message appeared saying that there was a " problem with my account '', and asked me to contact their customer service number. When I did, I was on hold for 30 minutes, and the representative I eventually spoke to inquired about a purchase made at XXXX, a chain of stores I have never even been inside.I was then told that I would need to take this up with the risk department, which was at that point apparently closed. I asked about my account balance and for more information about the XXXX charge, and the representative told me that she could not provide any more information. I am still locked out of my account and my netspend card does not work. I have no access to my money and have no way of tracking the fraud that was seemingly taking place.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 06/26/2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with EQUIFAX, INC. (TX).
Issue: Unable to get your credit report or credit score
Sub-issue: Other problem getting your report or credit score

Complaint: I have been having tons of problems with my equifax credit report for the last 6 months or more. First of all noticed that a lot of my credit accounts that were reporting have disappeared. As well I have called equifax on numerous times regarding me not being able to pull my report from other credit monitoring services and XXXX XXXX. I have called and they have fixed it and goes back to the same problem. Every time I call they tell me that their is nothing wrong with my file and that these are third party monitoring services and try to sell me their product which I do n't want and do n't like. how ever this is multiple credit monitoring services telling me the same thing that equufax is the problem. Their is nothing wrong with any other one of my other bureaus beside equifax.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 01-02-2016 about Consumer Loan (Vehicle loan) with JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. (TX).
Issue: Shopping for a loan or lease

Complaint: I have a Slate credit card from Chase. As a benefit, Chase gives me visibility of my XXXX credit score from XXXX each month. 
Issue I recently applied for a Chase auto loan. Per my credit report, Chase used the XXXX credit score in its loan decision. Providing me XXXX credit score but using a different credit score in the loan application process is deceptive. Why the disparity?

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 04/20/2016 about Debt collection (Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)) with AFNI INC. (GA).
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt
Sub-issue: Not given enough info to verify debt

Complaint: I sent the company a letter asking for debt validation and I did not receive anything from them. I received a collection letter a week or two after I faxed the debt validation letter to them, as if they were just assigned the debt, which is not the case. I faxed another letter disputing the debt on XX/XX/XXXX and I still have not heard nothing from this company.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 12/27/2017 about Debt collection (Mortgage debt) with Specialized Loan Servicing LLC (VA).
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt was paid

Complaint: received collection letter from XXXX XXXX XXXX on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX stating balance due of {$1100.00} from a check dated XXXX/XXXX/XXXX to Specialized Loan Servicing. 
This check was processed and recorded by SLS. 
Sent returned letter to XXXX XXXX demanding they cease collections efforts and that the account was paid on time. 
no response from 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 11-10-2017 about Debt collection (Credit card debt) with PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES INC (NY).
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not yours

Complaint: In XXXX or XXXX received debt collection letter from Portfolio Recovery XXXX for a supposed debt to XXXX XXXX. I disputed the debt, which was then closed and a letter sent to me in XXXX XXXX stating such and with XXXX balance. I recently checked my credit report because Portfolio Recovery XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX sent me a new letter XXXX XXXX, XXXX, from the same forgiven debt, same amount {$410.00} ; offering me a chance to settle for {$270.00}. I still have in my possession the original account closing from XXXX, and the debt is on all XXXX of my credit reports with different dates of submission. I 'd like to have this permanently erased from my credit, and perhaps have XXXX fined for their illegal practices. I would think they would have the original discharge from XXXX. XXXX T.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 04-05-2017 about Debt collection (Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)) with Convergent Resources, Inc. (PA).
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not mine

Complaint: my name is the XXXX my biological father he is the same name sake except he is XXXX and he has used my social security number and an old license to get a XXXX Cell phone or something I am not sure for years I have been trying to get this off my record Convergent outsourcing INC they have not only lied about the debt but they have changed the name of their company and everytime they change companies or buy it from another person they add a new date as when it was closed reguardless I have a XXXX cell phone myself and I have had the same cell phone number for at the least 10 years it was opened in my XXXX by my mother under her name but the number has been the same I have tried to fight this over and over but they find ways to put it back on there I even had them on the phone XXXX verified the length of my cell phone number history and admitted it was not me but then they sold the debt to XXXX and again I stated the same and went through the process and again I was going to do it on Convergent Outsourcing INC online but it is a trick if you file a claim online you have to agree to owing the debt or knowing whos debt it is mighty slick but I am not going to do it this is not fair I cant get it off and they wont talk to me unless I admit its my debt which it is not I want them to take this off and I will not admit to owing money that I do n't even know where or when it came from but this has been a 7-8 year struggle anyway I try they switch the account once they know it is n't mine or they hang up on me after about an hour of arguing back and forth I am getting married and will not have this happen much longer so is there something you guys can do to help or do I take them to court???

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 05/28/2015 about Bank account or service (Checking account) with SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. (MD).
Issue: Problems caused by my funds being low

Complaint: I 've been a member of Suntrust Bank for over 15 years. I have a checking account with the bank and I recently had several overdraft fees on my account. I reached out to the Customer Service Department about removing some of the fees and they stated since I have been a long time customer and since I have a direct deposit that the fees can be removed. And the conversation that took place XXXX XXXX, 2015 the representative stated that I would see the refund posted back in my account within 24hrs. I never got any refunds. I made another call to the bank and got transfer from XXXX representative to another and that was it.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 09/26/2015 about Debt collection (Medical) with Allied Collection Services, Inc. (Nevada) (NV).
Issue: Communication tactics
Sub-issue: Threatened to take legal action

Complaint: I am attempting to settle a medical debt from 2013. I am on a limited income because I am XXXX as determined by the Social Security Administration. I contacted the collection agency, Allied Collections in XXXX XXXX regarding this debit. I advised them that I would like to make an appointment to come in and make pymnt arrangements. I made an appointment, however my XXXX-month old child was ill and I had to take care of her. I called them within a few hours advance notice and they were extremely rude to me and asked me to bring my daughter in anyway. I advised them that I would not, and they threatened me with higher interest rates on my debt if I did not make an appointment with them the next day. I made an appointment but my daughter was still ill the next day so I had to cancel again. I just checked my credit score and my interest rate and penalties went up in value. I made a complaint with the XXXX in XXXX XXXX about this and was given a number to call. I feel that I am being punished for canceling an appointment with this collection service.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation