milesbutler/consumer_complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 02-12-2018 about Credit card or prepaid card (General-purpose prepaid card) with NETSPEND CORPORATION (GA).
Issue: Problem getting a card or closing an account
Sub-issue: Trouble getting, activating, or registering a card

Complaint: I ordered a Netspend card online for my taxes to be deposited. They would not activate my card. They are connecting me to an account my mother has with XXXX. She ordered me a card during tax time last year but we cancelled the card and did not activate it. I did not want to be on her account. Her account is overdrawn currently. They are trying to make me pay her bill and won't activate my card. My tax return will now be kicked back to the IRS and I'll have to get a paper check. I feel that they are using discriminating practices. There are no Co applicants on prepaid cards so how are they putting me on her account. I have been done wrong and something needs to be done about it. How can they associate me with another cardholder? They should not be allowed to harass me into paying her overdraft.

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 10-09-2017 about Credit card or prepaid card (Store credit card) with SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL (MI).
Issue: Closing your account
Sub-issue: Company closed your account

Complaint: I had the Walmart in store credit card for over a year with 100 % on time payments. I never maxed the card out.. My credit score went down a few points so Synchrony lowered my credit limit. At the time I had about {$400.00} owed on the card, and the following month I paid my balance in full. The same exact day my payment was processed, Walmart closed my account. Their reason was I was high risk, not much has changed since I opened the card, so why all of a sudden am I " High Risk ''???? Why issue the card in the first place then?!?!

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 02/23/2018 about Debt collection (Medical debt) with I.C. System, Inc. (GA).
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt was result of identity theft

Complaint: Pop up on credit I wasnt aware of this Debt

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 01-11-2018 about Debt collection (Mortgage debt) with FREEDOM MORTGAGE COMPANY (CA).
Issue: False statements or representation
Sub-issue: Attempted to collect wrong amount

Complaint: Date XX/XX/XXXXRE: Providing debtor with false information and theft of debtors money.Freedom Mortgage CorporationXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, IN XXXXAccount Number Dear Sir or Ma'am:On XX/XX/XXXX, I sent you a letter disputing the debt and requested that you validate the amount owed in accord with the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act and the Rosenthal Fair Debt Collections Act.Your response letter dated XX/XX/XXXX (attached) failed to validate the debt. You claim I owe XXXX, yet your own records fail to prove that.  Reporting a false amount is a violation of  15 USC 1692e(807)(2)(A), The false representation of, the character, amount or legal status of any debt.For a detailed report go to XXXXOn XX/XX/XXXX, you received another money order from me in the amount of $XXXX, yet you listed it in my account as $XXXX dollars. Another clear and unmistakable violation of 15 USC 1692e et seq. You are stealing my money.For a detailed report go to XXXXI herein continue my dispute of the reported amount I allegedly owe and request you properly validate the debt by furnishing me with all relevant and required documentation. Based on your owe records I owe $XXXX less any minor fees, which will be mailed out to you by priority mail. All monies received from me by Freedom Mortgage has been in the form of certified funds;Specifically; United States Postal Money OrdersBased on your own records (attached), you are attempting to collect additional monies that are not authorized by the agreement that created the debt.Specifically; $XXXXPer your own records;1. XX/XX/XXXX, was paid in full on XX/XX/XXXX.2. On XX/XX/XXXX, you show a disbursement of $XXXX and XXXX respectively, That was the $XXXX you received from the creditor, XXXX XXXX wherein I had mistakenly sent it to them. The $XXXX listed on the account was also forwarded by XXXX XXXX to you. I have emails from XXXX XXXX confirming this.On XX/XX/XXXX you received a payment from me in the amount of $XXXX and another payment from me in the amount of $XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX, despite your attempt to show it as only $XXXX dollars.$XXXX+$XXXX+$XXXX+$XXXX = $XXXXAs my XX/XX/XXXX payment was for $XXXX the XX/XX/XXXX payment was paid leaving a balance of $XXXX to be applied toward XX/XX/XXXX payment.That leaves $XXXX owed for XX/XX/XXXX. Which means, to clear out XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX payments, I need to send you $XXXX less any minor fees.The above referenced amount due (XXXX) less any minor fees was mail to you via priority mail on Friday XX/XX/XXXX. You should get it by Monday XX/XX/XXXX, so no penalty can be attached to XXXX payment.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 12/14/2015 about Mortgage (Conventional fixed mortgage) with NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE (PA).
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account

Complaint: I am currently on a three year Modification Plan with my mortgage company. This Plan will end in XXXX, XXXX. I was notified that beginning XXXX, XXXX, my monthly mortgage payment would increase by {$210.00} because my Escrow Account was in a deficit. I did not understand this and contacted the mortgage company. The Representative did explain that my Homeowner 's Insurance had increased by {$300.00} but that my Real Estate Taxes were reduced by {$200.00}, but, she tried to explain that these were not the reason why the account was in a deficit. She did, however, assist me in stretching this payment over a 24 month period, reducing the additional monthly amount to {$63.00} and she did email me a breakdown of my Escrow Account Activity. Upon my review of this activity, I was still not able to determine how the account went into a deficit nor how would the mortgage company allow this to come to pass. I ca n't say for sure that its true but it appears that they are trying to have me lose my home, that I have worked so hard to keep for over 10 years.

Company response to consumer: Closed
Consumer complaint received 04-07-2017 about Credit reporting () with Experian Information Solutions Inc. (GA).
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report
Sub-issue: Reinserted previously deleted info

Complaint: I previously submitted a dispute regarding XXXX which they added collections accounts to my credit report. It was established the XXXX was the legal owner of the accounts and that a dispute was filed with XXXX on XX/XX/2017 in regards to the balances placed in collections. XXXX reviewed the accounts and informed me that they had no record of any of the balances provided by XXXX. XXXX then stated that they found updated statements for the balances after the correction were made for payments by the insurance provider. A dispute was filed against XXXX for adding a collection to my credit report and as a result the collections accounts were removed. Between XX/XX/2017 and XX/XX/2017 XXXX added the same collections accounts again to my credit report by changing the original creditor from XXXX to XXXX. They also combined all the balances for the previous accounts and created a new balance of {$900.00}. We attempted to contact the original creditor XXXX regarding this account and we were informed that no account information exist for a balance of {$900.00}. The also stated that all billing for XXXX physicians is handled through XXXX billing. We have never received a billing statement regarding a bill for {$900.00} in regards to any XXXX service. We have been in contact with XXXX XXXX XXXX billing and they informed us that the only payments that are currently outstanding includes bills for : XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX respectively. These accounts are currently being handled under another collection agency called XXXX, but XXXX has since requested that they be removed from collection due to a payment planned established with XXXX. XXXX is illegally placing collection information on my credit report after erroneous and inaccurate information has been deleted. They are doing this in violation of the current FCRA laws. I attempted t submit another dispute but was not allowed to do so by CRA 's. 

XXXX This is currently delinquent but has since been charged off. Due to the current FCRA when an account has been charge off the remaining balance is suppose to be charged to XXXX to reflect that the account has been charges off and no balance is due at this time. At this time the account still shows a balance owed. I attempted to dispute this information also but was denied.

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 01/22/2016 about Prepaid card (Payroll card) with Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (TN).
Issue: Unauthorized transactions/trans. issues

Complaint: I have a ADP TotalPay card for my paycheck that is direct deposited every week. I used my card on XXXX/XXXX/2016 to pay {$20.00} to XXXX on my credit card bill and I had a larger balance showing that the payment was received. The payment posted within 48 hours but I tried to use my credit card on XXXX/XXXX/2016 and it was declined. I came home and pulled up transactions and it shows that the payment was returned. I called XXXX and they told me that the payment was not sent from my financial institution. I puledl up the transaction history on ADP and there is no record of this transaction at all, not even showing it was declined, let alone going through. I checked the payment history on XXXX and the payment posted on XXXX/XXXX/2016 from XXXX XXXX Bank with confirmation number of # XXXX but ADP is saying there is no transaction for this date. I was on the phone for about 3 hours trying to get it resolved and all they told me was they have to investigate it and it will take 1-5 business days to find my {$20.00}. I am extremely irate at this point ... it did n't take them 1-5 business days to not send my payment. Please help me.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 08-11-2017 about Checking or savings account (Checking account) with FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA (PA).
Issue: Problem caused by your funds being low
Sub-issue: Overdrafts and overdraft fees

Complaint: I was charged an overdraft fee and I do n't understand why. There were some trial deposits sent by my other bank and taken out on the same day to create a link. This should not have caused an overdraft. Please refund the {$37.00} overdraft fee charged. Thank you

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 02-08-2018 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with Experian Information Solutions Inc. (IL).
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Complaint: Have written into all the major credit bureaus over 20 times in last 2 years ; have placed numerous of phone calls being on phone for over 2 hours and issue still unresolved advised them all that I am an victim of identity theft did what the asked filed police report, affvadaits etc some of the accounts have been removed but not the collection account that were attached to the crime. would like all 3 major bureaus to remove XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX and XXXX from my credit reporting file

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 11/20/2016 about Student loan (Federal student loan servicing) with MOHELA (CT).
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer
Sub-issue: Trouble with how payments are handled

Complaint: About XXXX XXXX, XXXX I applied for the REPAYE plan with Mohela to begin immediately, while I wait for a decision on my XXXX XXXX application with XXXX. Instead of my REPAYE plan beginning asap as requested, I am currently on General Forbearance until XXXX XXXX, XXXX, Mohela states my REPAYE plan wo n't begin until XXXX XXXX, XXXX and put me on Administrative Forbearance from XXXX XXXX - XXXX XXXX, XXXX. When I asked Mohela why I was no put immediately on the REPAYE plan they stated that the Board of Education controls the date. I would like to be put on the REPAYE plan immediately as requested on my application, while I wait for a decision from XXXX regarding my XXXX application.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 01-01-2016 about Debt collection (Credit card) with PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES INC (CA).
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt
Sub-issue: Not given enough info to verify debt

Complaint: Portfolio Recovery Associates contacted me on XXXX XXXX, 2014, Via XXXX MAIL, telling me to pay them {$840.00} for XXXX XXXX account number XXXX. Concerned, I called them the following day on XXXX XXXX, 2014 and I Paid them the full amount they requested immediately, assuming they had correct information. 
After that, upon inquiring about it directly with XXXX XXXX, it became evident that the account was in error and XXXX XXXX subsequently & Immediately deleted their negative reporting of the account from all three Credit Bureaus. I have tried repeatedly to contact Portfolio Recovery and they are still reporting it despite it being deleted from the original debt holder, XXXX XXXX. 

PLEASE help me. Portfolio Recovery has turned out to be an extortion company that got money from me and is still reporting an account that was in error from the original holder, XXXX XXXX. 

Best regards- XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 11/19/2017 about Credit card or prepaid card (General-purpose credit card or charge card) with SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL (NC).
Issue: Getting a credit card
Sub-issue: Card opened as result of identity theft or fraud

Complaint: I Received alert from XXXX XXXX this bank Syncb/XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX was running my credit report on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX I did not apply for credit on this day nor with this store if I apply for credit I always apply in person at the stores I have an open account with this bank that I applied in person at the store as I was advised to never give personal information on the phone nor the internet unless I know the company and have verified the security of my information. I called this company to complaine and dispute the Application I was told that i have 2 pending applications the represenitive said he put in the the dispute but it would take up to 60-90 days to clear it up if they could verify fraud I found this to be very unprofessional as it only took them a few minutes to check my credit ( I saw them on my credit report ) As I explainened to the Represenitive for the bank I do not want nor did i apply for a credit card for this store I requested them to remove this application and not give me a card for 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 09/30/2015 about Mortgage (Conventional fixed mortgage) with Specialized Loan Servicing LLC (GA).
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure

Complaint: I requested and was granted a loan modification from my Mortgage Servicer - Specialized Loan Servicing XXXX SLS XXXX. in XX/XX/2015. At the time my mortgage payment was {$1400.00} at a 9.0 interest rate. I desired a lower monthly payment and lower interest. Once I made the XXXX trail payments of XXXX. I was granted a permanent loan modification ( XX/XX/2015 ) with monthly payments at {$1600.00} with no lowering of the monthly mortgage or interest rate in fact, XXXX increased. Which has caused a hardship with me paying my other monthly bills.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 07/14/2016 about Debt collection (Credit card) with Rausch, Sturm, Israel, Enerson & Hornik, LLP (LA).
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt was paid

Complaint: XXXX XXXX sued us twice by XXXX different collection agencies on the same alleged debt that had been paid in full several years before. We were served the first suit ( the subject of this complaint ) in XXXX 2015. It was dismissed. Six weeks later, we were served another suit by a different collection agency ( see cfpb complaints # XXXX against the second collection agency and # XXXX against 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 07/30/2016 about Mortgage (Conventional fixed mortgage) with NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION (GA).
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure

Complaint: During my bankruptcy case Navy Federal had me dealing with one of their Vice Presidents, XXXX XXXX, to make my monthly payments. When my bankruptcy dismissed ( I made all my payments on time but the Chapter XXXX Trustee in XXXX is crazy ) I called XXXX XXXX and pleaded with him to let me keep my home. XXXX XXXX told me that he would work with me as long as I kept making my monthly payments. I have done this religiously including making a XX/XX/XXXX payment. 
Despite my good faith efforts I got two letters from Navy Federal indicating they were putting me in default and accelerating my loan unless I come up with $ XXXX by a date which has already passed. 
I 've also received a federal home loan modification and as stated above have made a payment in the last 30 days. I am current through my XX/XX/XXXX payment.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 05/25/2016 about Mortgage (Conventional fixed mortgage) with QUICKEN LOANS, INC. (MD).
Issue: Application, originator, mortgage broker

Complaint: In XXXX of XXXX, my wife and I were shopping for mortgages. We spoke with Quicken and a variety of other companies and decided to go with XXXX Bank, a company that has been great. We never gave Quicken the authorization to pull our credit, either verbally or otherwise. Still, a pull appears on our credit report. I wrote to the XXXX credit bureaus to have it removed. All three refused. I called Quicken earlier in XXXX, and they now say that they can not find the pull. As such, they are unable to remove it. They told me to contact the credit bureaus, as well as XXXX. The numbers they gave me, however, do not work. 

I have attached both mine and my wife 's credit reports from XXXX XXXX as well as the letter I sent to the credit reporting agencies last year. You 'll note that my score is much higher ( not sure why ), and the Quicken pull appears in XXXX. 

Long story short, they have no record of it = why is it there?

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 08-02-2016 about Student loan (Non-federal student loan) with HEARTLAND PAYMENT SYSTEMS INC (VA).
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer
Sub-issue: Don't agree with fees charged

Complaint: Heartland ESCI took over a student loan that I have from the XXXX. The company requires a processing fee with every payment, regardless of whether you use your bank account or a credit card. The only way to avoid this fee is to mail a check ( but of course, then you still have to pay for a stamp ). I do not know whether this violates any particular consumer protection statute, but it really just seems unconscionable to me that even if I 'm using direct debit, which every other loan servicer I deal with takes without a fee, I 'm still charged for the privilege of repaying a loan.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 07/27/2015 about Debt collection (Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)) with Stellar Recovery, Inc. (CA).
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt was paid

Complaint: I have disputed this incorrect reporting with the XXXX bureaus, indicating this was paid/equipment returned. I still have had no luck getting Stellar Recovery to remove this information from my credit files.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 09/14/2016 about Credit card () with JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. (CA).
Issue: Billing disputes

Complaint: My wife purchased a leather jacket in XXXX, XXXX. She was not charged the value added tax ( VAT ), but was given a form to take to the customs desk at our departure from XXXX airport on the day of our departure. She told my wife that if we did not take the form as directed our credit card would be charged the VAT tax. We did as directed, and left XXXX. On returning, a subsequent credit card statement from Chase included the VAT charge, with the 'merchant ' listed as TAX REFUND DENIED. When I called Chase, the person I spoke with had no idea what it meant. I told her I was pretty sure it was related to the VAT. I of course disputed the charge, as we had complied with the merchant and filed the form with the customs desk. I have gone back and forth with Chase several times since my first call asking about the charge. I have been told by XXXX different Chase representatives ( XXXX a supervisor ) that Chase policy was to not dispute VAT charges. I was told I would have to deal with the merchant ; however, Chase has failed to identify what merchant placed the charge on my card, nor has Chase informed me as to what authority the un-named merchant had to place the charge on my card ( it is {$110.00} ). Chase has sent me a letter stating in writing that it is something I need to take up with the merchant ( the one that Chase has not identified ). I told Chase that my dispute at this point is not with the unidentified merchant, but with Chase for allowing an unauthorized and bogus charge to be placed on my credit card, and then refusing to remove it when disputed by me. I have also pointed out the misinformation and confusing information I have been given by Chase during phone calls with Chase representatives. I am still pursuing the matter with Chase, but wonder how it can honor a charge that is not only bogus, but then inform me the issue is between me and the merchant, as though Chase is simply an innocent bystander.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation