milesbutler/consumer_complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 11-04-2016 about Debt collection (Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)) with I.Q. DATA INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NC).
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not mine

Complaint: I rented an apartment at the XXXX apartments at XXXX XXXX XXXX . XXXX and moved out of the premises in XXXX of XXXX. I was told that I would have to pay the relenting fees of early termination of lease of {$700.00}. I contacted the apartment because I had received a bill for approximately {$2400.00} from a collection agency called IQ Data International Inc. On numerous attempts. I tried to get the issue resolved with the correct amount being owed. I spoke with the apartment staff that made an adjustment and indicated that they did see an error in the amount that I owed and would adjust it. The adjustment was made to {$1400.00} I tried on numerous attempts to advise the collection agency of the correct amount and they told me they needed a copy of the corrected ledger. I submitted a copy of the corrected ledger, then they said the copy had to come from the apartment complex directly. The apartment indicated they sent a copy over as well. I made an initial payment of {$430.00} toward the balance and had made arrangements to pay the balance of {$1000.00} on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX. I got laid off work and contacted the collection agency and spoke with the unit manager XXXX XXXX @ Ext XXXX to stop that payment and make other arrangements for the {$1000.00} balance. They refused to take my request and told me to call back on Monday and speak with XXXX XXXX the account representative. I asked that since you are the manager, how come you could n't assist me. He said because I just cant. He also denied having the corrected amount that I owe and kept indicating that I was paying on a settlement. I tried to explain to them that this was n't a settlement because the amount of aaproximately {$2400.00} that they have is incorrect in the first place so there is no settlement. I have been placed on hold for long periods, been refused to get proper assistance to get the issue resolved and am very frustrated and concerned with how I have been treated and how they refuse to adjust the correct amount owed. Please help.

Company public response: Company believes complaint represents an opportunity for improvement to better serve consumers
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 11-06-2017 about Checking or savings account (Checking account) with JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. (NJ).
Issue: Problem with a lender or other company charging your account
Sub-issue: Money was taken from your account on the wrong day or for the wrong amount

Complaint: Im writing to ask that you consider a specific concern that the banking industry has inadvertently left its customers more vulnerable to fraud in an area that would be easy for them to fix in the ACH ( Automated Clearing House ) transaction capability. The risk was minimal when they created consumer ACH capability years ago, but is substantial in todays reality of hacks of government entities like the Office of Personnel Management and companies like XXXX and XXXX. 

Today many companies automate payments using ACH debits to consumer bank accounts ; however, the consumers control over this capability is almost non-existent. Transactions between personal accounts require configuring debits or credits or both with approvals by both accounts ; but companies need only a consumers routing and account number to withdraw funds up to the limit of {$15000.00} per day per account ( or {$45000.00} per month. ) This leaves the door open to honest mistakes and fraud in numerous ways. 

Currently banks have not yet added configuration capability to safeguard against potential fraud. This was probably well intentioned, aiming to minimize the burden of automated payments on both vendors and consumers ; but it is now a disaster waiting to happen. An obvious scenario would be for a company to acquire a large volume of hacked consumer information, to make massive withdrawals, and then to disappear. ( An overseas shell company, for example. ) This would leave banks on the hook when their customers disputed these transactions, AND temporarily destroy many consumers cash resources. Yes, disputes would solve this for consumers, but the weeks necessary to resolve the problems would seriously impact many families. 

I hope Ive made my point. I believe history has shown that sooner rather than later, someone will take advantage of this vulnerability. Lets get ahead of the game and either persuade banks to provide more configuration capability, or, as a last resort, require them to. 

Last week a mistake by my investment management firm left my bank account almost empty when they made a simple mistake, debiting rather than crediting my account. Fortunately, I had configured appropriate alerts and discovered the problem immediately. My investment management firm is one of the countrys most reputable ; and the same can be said of my bank. However, I still have no ability to configure things to make such a mistake impossible in the future! Im not as concerned for myself as I am for people less fortunate than me, which includes many, if not most, of my fellow Americans. Please consider doing what you can to help correct this situation. Thanks in advance for your consideration.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 05-02-2015 about Mortgage (FHA mortgage) with PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC. (FL).
Issue: Application, originator, mortgage broker

Complaint: I responded to a marketing message from PennyMac and inquired about a refinance. I received a quote from XXXX XXXX and advised him that I will continue to shop around. I ended up finding a better deal and informed XXXX and PennyMac customer Service that I will not be moving forward with them. I heard no response from XXXX since, today I received a package in the mail that was sent to my address and had my home on the loan documents. However, there was PII data from another PennyMac consumer.

Company public response: Company believes complaint is the result of an isolated error
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 09-04-2015 about Credit card () with JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. (TX).
Issue: Advertising and marketing

Complaint: This issue has occurred multiple times. In the most recent case, I contacted Chase via their online messaging system and called them to notify them I would be purchasing appliances totaling about {$2500.00}. My account is in good standing. Despite this they declined my purchase due to " security reasons ''. With this Chase Sapphire card, I pay an annual fee of {$100.00}. Part of the reason I pay this fee is that Chase claims to provide a number of benefits including damage and price protection on goods purchased. However, when they deny my larger transactions, I essentially have no way of utilizing their advertised benefits. I believe is this deceitful and essentially false advertising.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 07-10-2017 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: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Complaint: The scope and nature of this complaint regards the negligence ( willful or otherwise ) of Equifax not deleting two public records on my Equifax credit report : A XXXX Ch. 7 bankruptcy and a released and satisfied Federal tax lien judgement. Following proper dispute procedures with Equifax for several years now, ultimately culminating in a small claims judgement against Equifax that resulted in a default judgement against Equifax for non-compliance with the courts by not providing signature proof of both records, Equifax eventually paid its fine to me as the Plaintiff through its Litigation Department, yet never deleted the public records per the judgement and court case against it. The following is a bulleted timeline of disputes : -- First dispute of bankruptcy record,XX/XX/XXXX ( online, requested verification ) -- Equifax responded within 30 days,XX/XX/XXXX( reported " record is verified '' ) -- Second dispute of bankruptcy record,XX/XX/XXXX( Certified letter requesting validation ) -- Equifax responded within 30 days,XX/XX/XXXX ( reported " record remains on report '' ) -- CFPB complaint filed,XX/XX/XXXX, regarding Equifax refusal to comply with requests to provide signature proof validation and verification per laws within the FRCA -- CFPB returned response from Equifax, XX/XX/XXXX, reiterated that both records had already been verified previously and were " accurately reported by Equifax in accordance with the fair credit reporting act. '' However, Equifax never provided the CFPB nor myself any signature validation and verification proof of these records. -- Warning letter sent to Equifax regarding possible legal action in small claims if it does not provide signature validation proof of records, XX/XX/XXXX ( Certified letter ) -- Small claims action filed against Equifax and its statutory agent in local court, XX/XX/XXXX, regarding refusal to delete bankruptcy record and a Federal released tax lien record -- Failed to provide courts evidence of proof of validation and verification of both records, XX/XX/XXXX -- Affidavit for judgement against Equifax as a Defendant filed with courts, XX/XX/XXXX, for {$1700.00} -- Judgement for Plaintiff awarded,XX/XX/XXXX -- Demand letter to settle the judgment and remove records from credit report sent to Equifax Ceo and its Statutory Agent, XX/XX/XXXX ( Certified Letter ) -- Equifax Litigation Department settles its financial judgement,XX/XX/XXXX -- Equifax notified to remove bankruptcy and released tax lien records from credit report post its loss in small claims court, XX/XX/XXXX ( Online dispute ) -- Equifax responded within 30 days with " records have been verified and updated, ''XX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 03-02-2017 about Consumer Loan (Installment loan) with SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL (IA).
Issue: Managing the loan or lease

Complaint: Synchrony Bank. I got a credit card for XXXX XXXX, for a mattress, and I got a card for rings at XXXX. Synchrony set the minimum payment for mattress at {$25.00} per month. I paid diligently on BOTH in excess of minimum and well before deadline. 
Still, Synchrony 's shell game is to tell various lies in order to build in permanently their BOGUS LATE FEES. They are intractable. 
I ca n't remedy their scam, and would end up paying thousands! I need fraud prevention help. I stopped paying until settled. 
Please intervene! Thanks!

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 10-07-2015 about Credit card () with CITIBANK, N.A. (MI).
Issue: Billing disputes

Complaint: Only XXXX XXXX, 2015, I ordered furniture through Macy 's that was special order which came with a fee of {$480.00}. Then on XXXX XXXX, 2015, I cancelled the ordered and went with the furniture that was n't special order. I was told by the company that I will receive a full refund of {$480.00} within 3 business days. I have called several times and spoke to my sales person and several supervisors at the Macy 's credit department and still I have n't received a credit on my account. Many of the supervisor indicate that they will call me back but do n't. They are n't answering my calls when I call them. I have sent XXXX emails, I have called approximately XXXX times and spoken to XXXX supervisors and each XXXX state it will be credited on my account within 3 days and nothing has been done.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 02-07-2018 about Mortgage (Conventional home mortgage) with NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE (GA).
Issue: Trouble during payment process

Complaint: Hello, I would like to issue a complaint on " Mr. Cooper '' XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX, TX, XXXX my previous mortgage servicer. 

I recently closed on a new loan with XXXX XXXX XXXX  for my existing home on XX/XX/XXXX and it was funded to " Mr . Cooper. '' on the XX/XX/XXXX. Just yesterday on XX/XX/XXXX, Mr. Cooper called my XXXX closing attorney, XXXX XXXX and said that I owed over {$2000.00} in escrow money. 

I find this to be unethical. Mr. Cooper never alerted me of this when I was their client and XXXX said they've never seen such poor management of a mortgage before ( they worked with Mr. Cooper to get the final amounts etc. ) owed. I feel strongly that this is Mr. Cooper 's problem and not mine. I am not longer their client and they never alerted me or my new loan organization, XXXX of this $ XXXX + escrow. 

I called Mr. Cooper today and they claim that when they bought my loan in XX/XX/XXXX I came over with only {$140.00} in escrow. They missed my XX/XX/XXXX tax payment to the city and the payment they made in XX/XX/XXXX was for XX/XX/XXXX. My question for them was who has my previous escrow money. Mr. Cooper or my previous loan, XXXX XXXX? Theyve admitted that theyve made many mistakes and said they failed to alert me that the XX/XX/XXXX payment was an advance. 

I am concerned that they will try to strong arm me in making this payment. I would like your assistance and for your help with this complaint. In addition, I'd like to ensure this does not happen to anyone else. 

Regards, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 10/31/2016 about Mortgage (FHA mortgage) with NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE (PA).
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account

Complaint: They say I owe XXXX. I do n't They credit my account wrong.They put my payments in my escrow AND DIDNT CREDIT TO MY PRINCIPAL.i PAID RECENTLY TOTAL 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 01-12-2017 about Credit reporting () with Experian Information Solutions Inc. (CA).
Issue: Credit reporting company's investigation
Sub-issue: Problem with statement of dispute

Complaint: I 'm complaining against this company for many reasons : # 1 I received documents after my FIRST dispute stating that they will no longer investigate any of the accounts that I disputed which is a violation of section 1681 - Congress states that once I notify the CRA 's that there are inaccuracies, they are required to investigate and provide results within 30 days. I continue to receive this same statement even though I clearly list my disputes and label what I is not accurate # 3 There are accounts that have had no udpates since 2015 which clearly shows that there have been no investigations whatsoever # 4 I 've requested the documents that they are using to verify these accounts as allowed under section 609 - Consumer disclosures - all documents contained in my files - Congress states that the bureaus are required to have these documents prior to reporting the accounts to ascertain that this information is valid, accurate and complete which means that there should be NO problem sending this information to me. Congress also states that the only legal form of verification is firsthand knowledge - that means that they must either be the actual creditor themselves or have the physical documentation - I require this information immediately to pass on to my attorney *I 've included my dispute letters, credit report, identification

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 03/28/2017 about Mortgage (Conventional fixed mortgage) with NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE (VA).
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account

Complaint: In XXXX Nationstar became the 'servicer ' on our loan. They have tried everything to put us in default including manipulation of their transaction history report. They regularly posted payments late even though we have the tracking numbers for their receipt. They tried to establish an illegal escrow, with no proof except their transaction history. In XXXX, they started returning our periodic payments and the payments they accepted were applied to their bogus escrow account rather than interest and principle. They accelerated the loan in XXXX and ultimately foreclosed in XXXX after returning 18 months of payments. In court, a witness for Nationstar testified, under oath, that no escrow existed. A week after that testimony, Nationstar forced -placed an escrow on our homeowners policy, which we have been paying over 11 years as per an escrow waiver. They paid over our paid up policy and instructed the insurance company to return our payments. We received a refund check and have now returned this check to the insurance company. This is the 2nd time Nationstar has tried to place an escrow on our insurance. This is nothing more than under-handed tactics so they can show the court, they actually have an escrow. The only problem is that it 's too late and they have no grounds for doing so. Also, Nationstar has named itself as mortgagee under the insurance policy, while they signed an affidavit for the court, stating that they are only a servicer. They will not respond to us as to their 'mortgagee ' status. There are missing entries on their transaction histories and no 2 are alike. The history shows numerous property inspections, sometimes 3 in one month. They refuse to answer our QWR 's, and any and all questions about their status, the status of a lender, the validity of an assignment and many questionable entries on their history. What I find particularly interesting is that the transaction history shows our payments coming in, but do not show any monies going out to lenders, etc. This has been nothing more than a manufactured default and the illegal foreclosure and is fraud upon the court. This is a company that should be out of business for their illegal procedures. Anyone who reads this, should question every move they make and do n't believe a word they say. They have their own agenda and it is NOT to help the homeowner.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 08/18/2015 about Credit reporting () with TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (CA).
Issue: Unable to get credit report/credit score
Sub-issue: Problem getting report or credit score

Complaint: I am trying to access my credit report online, but I am getting an unable to complete your request error. Transunion is denying me access to my account because I religiously check my credit report after a credit denial. I can not get ahold of a real person to fix the problem.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 05/18/2015 about Bank account or service (Checking account) with BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (NV).
Issue: Deposits and withdrawals

Complaint: There was a line of almost XXXX people and only XXXX XXXX working.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 01/22/2018 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. (CA).
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Information is missing that should be on the report

Complaint: 19 yrs of payments not showing in XXXX report vs XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 03-11-2018 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (CA).
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-issue: Report provided to employer without your written authorization

Complaint: On XX/XX/XXXX XXXX automatically put me in a forbearance which I did not request and did not have any knowledge l. On XX/XX/XXXX, my credit report went down 40 points due to interests capitalized to amount with the interest amount going up of {$300.00}. I requestsd to have my forbearance lifted off and add will pay my amount. XXXX agent advised its too late since it's already been reported to credit companies and just pay the remainder balance and they will report PAID.

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 12-02-2016 about Consumer Loan (Vehicle loan) with MERCEDES BENZ FINANCIAL SERVICES (FL).
Issue: Problems when you are unable to pay

Complaint: My name is XXXX XXXX. I am a resident of XXXX county Florida and the owner of a Mercedes-Benz car. I 've been in a tough financial times recently and fell only 69 days past due on my car loan. Mercedes-Benz financial services aggressively pursued my past due by contacting my ex wife who lives XXXX miles away, has not been seen in 7 years, is not affiliated to the loan, and that they do not even have her contact number. MBFS, also contacted my extended family including my 70-XXXX father in regards to my past due debt. All of these phone numbers could only have been obtained through public searches. These phone calls were personally disruptive causing terrible pain to my current fianc and unsettling my home. This personal violation was irresponsible, a violation of my privacy, and also is considered aggressive unethical business practices. I called Mercedes-Benz financial services and spoke with XXXX a collections XXXX specialist. While XXXX empathized with my situation and apologize for the individual violation, he could not remedy or change MBFS policy. I asked XXXX to elevate my concerns and for a call back from Mercedes-Benz by one of his managers. I would like that these kind of violation and these tactics are not to ever be used on myself or more importantly other consumers who have loans with Mercedes-Benz. I feel at the CFPB may be my only help to implement policy or legal changes so these kind of collection tactics are never used again. I feel that bringing to light these tactics may be publically embarrassing to Mercedes Benz as privately violated I have been.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation