milesbutler/consumer_complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 02/28/2018 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with Experian Information Solutions Inc. (FL).
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Complaint: After reviewing my 3 credit reports I found several inaccuracies. I decided to write a letter of dispute to them all. Initially XX/XX/XXXX ( this is the date that the letter was delivered to XXXX/Experian/XXXX ) was the first letter of dispute that I mailed disputing hard inquiries showing on my credit report. They came back explaining to me " how '' queries are inquired. I then sent a second letter of dispute for the same which was delivered to them on XX/XX/XXXX and again I received the same reply from them. Not sure what else I can do to get these inaccurate queries off of my report as they are hindering my status. Please advise /assist. 

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 10/20/2016 about Mortgage (Conventional fixed mortgage) with Ditech Financial LLC (MT).
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account

Complaint: I am having trouble with my mortgage servicing agent which is now with Ditech. It has also been with Greentree and XXXX. The original mortgage was completed on XX/XX/XXXX. I got behind in payments in XX/XX/XXXX. In XX/XX/XXXX, I sent a payment of {$3500.00} in the form of a XXXX XXXX wire. The exact amount I was told to pay. I even called the morning of the payment to confirm that was the right amount. Approximately 2 weeks later, the money was sent back to me along with a letter stating that I paid {$400.00} to little and that we could no longer accept payments to this account and that I would sent into foreclosure if I could not pay another {$6800.00}. I 'm not sure why. I was willing to make payments, but was told by XXXX to stop making them. By XX/XX/XXXX the total to reinstate my loan was {$17000.00}. In fact they refused to accept any more funds unless it was the full amount. This included charges that were well above the {$1000.00} maximum fee as per Montana state law. I have been working with XXXX, Greentree, and XXXX XXXX services along with an attorney over the last 5 years trying to get some answers. I do n't understand what my options are and no one can explain them to me. My home is worth approximately {$320000.00}. My last statement is demanding a payment of {$470000.00} or else the house will be auctioned on XX/XX/XXXX. On Ditech website my account says I have to pay {$130000.00} to get current which puts the total over $ XXXX. So which is it? The original loan amount was {$370000.00}. I understand the house has lost value. I have spent more than {$11000.00} in attorney fees and I just spent another {$4100.00} with XXXX XXXX XXXX who claimed they could help me. I have been scammed by XXXX and am running out of time. This has ruined my credit and put me in a 4 1/2 year long financial lock down, not knowing what to do. I have made many calls with no response to Ditech. I have to the phone number and agent I am supposed to talk to XXXX XXXX but have gotten no response.

Company public response: Company believes complaint is the result of an isolated error
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 05-12-2015 about Credit reporting () with LEXISNEXIS (IL).
Issue: Unable to get credit report/credit score
Sub-issue: Problem getting report or credit score

Complaint: LEXISNEXIS FAIL TO FURNISH CREDIT PROFILE, AND IS REPORTING FALSE INFORMATION DAMAGING MY CHANCES OF EMPLOYMENT!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 05-12-2016 about Credit card () with AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY (MA).
Issue: Unsolicited issuance of credit card

Complaint: My mother, XXXX XXXX, died on XXXX XXXX, 2011 and shortly after an electronic application for a credit card with American Express was submitted using her date of birth and the name XXXX XXXX. The address used was in XXXX, Massachusetts. I have not been able to obtain a copy of the electronic submission. I am the executor of the estate.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 11-05-2015 about Credit reporting () with TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (PR).
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report
Sub-issue: Public record

Complaint: I am including documents showing my current credit scores, according to XXXX XXXX credit bureaus credit reports and scores, this is simply unfair, that XXXX XXXX still reports my Gold Card I still have with them as a negative account, and there is also another problem at my job they simply do n't care, and having all the evidence showing this is unfair, as the complaint number shown above here at C.F.P.B. shows, there is no need to write a lot here, just to show how this looks at the credit bureaus today, Wednesday, XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX Complaint submitted at Trans Union today, evidence included here. No matter it appears written that consumer disputes the account, that does not change the fact, the credit reports are not showing any evidence about why the dispute still exists, and the negative account is just as negative, and unfair in this case, that the credit report still appears affected, and, I am not able to pay now for the F.I.C.O version of Trans Union, the one used by banks most of the time, next XXXX XXXX to XX/XX/XXXX, the investigator at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said they should receive the first response from the local Department of Education, where I am suppose to be working and I am not, complaint at the E.E.O.C. is number XXXX, and there was no response from the local Dept. of Education since last XX/XX/XXXX, when this complaint at the E.E.O.C. was submitted, so is not only XXXX XXXX the problem. Trans Union complaint evidence, added in order to show this is reported at all XXXX main credit bureaus, including Experian also. XXXX XXXX canceled the pay over time, also called extended payment option the account, because of a negative report shown at XXXX according to their representatives over the phone, but the error only appears at the F.I.C.O. version of Trans Union as I detected and it is shown here. But no matter all the evidence included here, showing that XXXX recognized the error in writing, as the included e-mail clearly shows, and it is dated XX/XX/XXXX, and the dates shown at F.I.C.O. Trans Union match with this date, but someone has to take the time to verify all this, this ca n't be done automatically, because of this error, XXXX XXXX suspended the extended option called also pay over time feature of this gold card, no matter it is needed by so many of us as clients and they know it, they have experience with me of more than 24 years already. The student loan in question, that is the center of this error, was transferred to the US Dept. of Education, and it was reported as delinquent by mistake during this process according to XXXX, why this is not recognized, as it clearly shown by XXXX?

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 06/14/2017 about Mortgage (Conventional home mortgage) with JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. (VA).
Issue: Struggling to pay mortgage

Complaint: All denials and discrepancies seem to be intentional and unethical. I was approved for a forbearance less than 4 months ago and no changes have occurred with my income to date, in addition my expenses have decreased.     When contacted by CHase  Executive Office I a m always assured that there are no findings on their internal audits.  <P/>   X/XX/2017 - Appe al submitted for denial and request for income calculations since occupancy is no longer an issue.      X/2017 - 3rd modification was denied for insufficient income.   XXXX  - 2nd modification was submitted and not processed until a complaint was filed with CFPB  X/XX/2017 - Mod  ification application approved for forbearance, then denied for an internal error that reflected an occupancy discrepancy.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 04/18/2017 about Bank account or service (Savings account) with CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. (NH).
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management

Complaint: I wanted to open a savings account with my bank that i have bank with sine  XXXX  of  XXXX  i was told that i was unable to open an account due to having an {$11.00} charge off. The representative  from Citizens ban k stated he did not who it was due to however could transfer me to a different department who could give me more information. The representative transferred me  XXXX . I spoke to  XXXX  at that number, at first he stated he did not see anything under my name and social security number that was showing being owed/ After i explained what the previous representative had stated to me  XXXX  was able to locate the {$11.00} charge off. He stated it was due to Citizens from an account i had from  XXXX . He stated that it was pasted the statue and that Citizen had given up on trying to collect the balance. I asked  XXXX  as this  14 years old a nd pass statue to collect if i had any other options than to pay it so i could open up a savings account,  XXXX  did not answer my question. I feel i was forced to pay something that was pass statue to collect just so i would opening a savings account. If i had know about this outstanding amount before I would have paid it. I have been banking with Citizens since  XXXX  of  XXXX  and have always had the same account.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 05-04-2017 about Mortgage (Other type of mortgage) with TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY (FL).
Issue: Applying for a mortgage

Complaint: On behalf of my Client  XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX  I applied for an SBA guaranteed working capital loan.     On no less than  7 occasions over the past four  months the loan committee has requested additional information, which they already had. These people were too lazy to look for the info they already had.     Additionally after two months they asked for cost of goods sold information when there is NO COST OF GOODS SOLD. This is a company that receives a commission for its sales to customers from a manufacturer. How stupid can these people be.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 06-01-2015 about Consumer Loan (Installment loan) with Financial Credit Service, Inc. (NV).
Issue: Problems when you are unable to pay

Complaint: I was called by a company called " ARA ''. Their representative left a voice message on my cell phone and also called my wife 's cell phone from XXXX XXXX. I do not owe this company any money and this appears to be a scam, so I reporting this information for the CFPB to take action. I do not have any debt issues and have perfect credit and payment histories on all my current accounts.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 07-07-2016 about Debt collection (Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)) with Stellar Recovery, Inc. (MI).
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt was paid

Complaint: This is a debt from XXXX XXXX, when our home was foreclosed on the equipment for XXXX was left in the home. We could n't go back and get it so XXXX charged us for it. We wrote XXXX and explained the circumstances and that they needed to contact the bank to get access to the equipment as we could n't so how could we be charged? This debt collection agency must have just recently purchased the account, has not sent me any letters but it appears on my credit report as a NEW account with a XXXX open date, when clearly this account will soon be at the 7 year mark and would be removed from my credit report.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 06/23/2016 about Mortgage (Conventional fixed mortgage) with U.S. BANCORP (MS).
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account

Complaint: U.S. Bank holds the mortgage to my mobile home that I purchased in XX/XX/XXXX. I pay my insurance and taxes in escrow monthly, and for the past 3 years U.S. Bank has paid my insurance and taxes using my funds in escrow. I received a letter today from Mississippi XXXX XXXX XXXX that my insurance has been canceled because the premium was not paid to them by the due date of XXXX/XXXX/XXXX. I called U.S. Bank and they refused to pay the premium because the representatives and a manager at the bank stated that they would not pay the premium until they receive an update copy of the policy. I called Mississippi XXXX XXXX and they stated they do not send out the new policy until the premium has been paid to them. XXXX XXXX, XXXX, called U.S. Bank to resolve the issue and they also told him that they would not pay the premium until they received an updated copy of the policy. XXXX XXXX told me that they have never sent a policy until they premium has been paid to them. I called the Mississippi Insurance Commissioner 's office and spoke with a representative who told me to call the Consumer Banking Complaint department in Mississippi, and they directed me to your company. I live in XXXX, XXXX which is right in the XXXX hurricane zone path and now I do not have insurance for my mobile home. I can not get U.S. Bank to send the premium and they will not send my money to me. They told me that I could complete a form to cancel my escrow, mail it to them, they would review it, and decide if they would cancel my escrow. I have never made a late payment and have excellent credit. I have always paid before or on time for my mortgage note. I am a single mom with a daughter in college and do not have the money to pay the premium. If a hurricane hits my area, then I do not have insurance to cover the home either. XXXX XXXX, XXXX, told me that now I have to reapply for insurance and be approved before they can accept payment, if it is not received ASAP. I need U.S. Bank to immediately release my escrow money to me, and cancel my escrow ASAP. I was unable to go to my second job today because I have been on the phone trying to resolve this issue all day, and may not have the job now. I am very distraught about this issue. I can not believe that a bank would hold a customer 's money hostage, and not pay the bills as they promise to do so with escrow money. They have paid my homeowners and windstorm insurance for 4 years, and my taxes, and now they are refusing to pay without justifiable grounds to hold my money.

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 02-02-2018 about Vehicle loan or lease (Loan) with WELLS FARGO & COMPANY (CA).
Issue: Struggling to pay your loan
Sub-issue: Denied request to lower payments

Complaint: Hello, I had an auto loan with the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX back in XX/XX/2013. During this time I was facing a financial hardship and lost my job during this time. I was a little late on making a payment. A few weeks later I was able to get back on my feet and obtain a new job. Eventually the car was paid off with this company.

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 01-05-2017 about Debt collection (Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)) with ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC. (TX).
Issue: Taking/threatening an illegal action
Sub-issue: Sued w/o proper notification of suit

Complaint: I was informed that I was being sued by a company by way of checking my public record, which I do often to ensure its accurate. I believe it may be from an old debt but I am not 100 % certain. I am now in the process of also working on getting a validation letter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 12-08-2017 about Debt collection (Credit card debt) with CITIBANK, N.A. (FL).
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not yours

Complaint: XXXX XXXX claims that I have two accounts One that still active and another that just showed up on my credit report of {$3.00} which they ca n't verify all the charges in writing. I have a police report that illegal charges are being done with my Home Depot credit card They said they sold one account to the collection agency, without even notified me about the charges. I called many times and email and was n't unable to get any answers

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 10/15/2015 about Debt collection (Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)) with U.S. Collections West, Inc. (AZ).
Issue: False statements or representation
Sub-issue: Impersonated an attorney or official

Complaint: US Collections West is attempting to collect more money than what they are lawfully entitled to collect. The owner of the debt agreed to accept {$1500.00} to settle the debt in full and US Collections West Owner XXXX XXXX refuses to honor the agreement and refuses to communicate with legal counsel for the defendant. He hangs up on consumers, yells at them, and tells them he will take them to court though he is not an attorney. XXXX implies he is a lawyer in every communication because he has been in debt collection for years but he is not abiding by the law and violates ethics rules by acting as an attorney - he even refuses to abide by his own client 's wishes.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 06-12-2015 about Credit reporting () with EQUIFAX, INC. (MI).
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report
Sub-issue: Reinserted previously deleted info

Complaint: The creditor ( XXXX XXXX ) had agreed to remove the late payments from my account. After 2 months, they still were n't removed. I filed a dispute with equifax and in the process the creditor updated the information and my credit report was updated correctly. 30 days later Equifax put all the negative information back on my report and the creditor had not sent anything new in. I provided them with the mortgage verification showing that I have no late payments and they still want me to redispute the item and wait another 30 days. This is not fair and it 's damaging my credit for no reason.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 11/23/2015 about Consumer Loan (Installment loan) with FastBucks (ID).
Issue: Problems when you are unable to pay

Complaint: I have been laid off and unemployed for a little over 2 weeks now and was unable to make my {$72.00} payment with Fast Bucks, located on XXXX XXXX in XXXX Idaho, with whom I have an installment loan with. As of today, My loan is three calendar days late. I called Fast bucks at XXXX this morning, XXXX. XXXX, to let them know my situation with my employment, unemployment insurance, and that i will be in sometime this week to make a payment. That is when I was informed that my account " has '' to be put into bad debt. The store also told me my account will still accumulate interest while in bad debt and that they will still accept payments from me. 

Now is this very confusing to me because i thought " bad debt '' only occur after all attempts are made to collect on the debt. And if they are saying that my account is going into " bad debt '', which means the debt to them is not collectible, then why are they still threatening to racking up interest on my account? When i asked the store if it is normal and recognized in state law to continue applying interest in this situation that they informed me about, they said " yes ''. The store also explicitly told me that the CFPB knew about it and approves it. 

When I called the CFPB, i was informed that they could n't find anything in relation to the store practices when it came to interest and bad debt practices. I also was informed by the CFPB that they could n't give me any legal advice with my matter - understandable. They did tell me I could write a complaint on the matter. 

Still wanting answers i tried to call back the Fast Bucks store and got no answer, but the call did get forwarded to the Fast Bucks corporate office. I told corporate about my situation and asked about the " bad debt '' and what steps are taken before a account in put into bad debt. Corporate was VERY vague and told me multiple times " its all depends on the customer ''. " everyone situation is different ''. This too i thought was very strange that the representative could n't give me any details on how long a debt that is unpaid goes before being put into bad debt. The representative exclusively told me that there were no such time frames implemented within the company. When asked to speak to a manager, he told me " he will tell you the same thing ''. I terminated the call after that. 

I feel Fast Bucks as a whole is treating my unfairly. I feel that they are threatening me with false information about putting my account in bad debt. I feel Fast Bucks purposely with holding information on the debt collecting process including : grace periods, time frames and legal steps when collect debts and putting accounts into " bad debt ''. I feel its fraudulent to put someone account into " bad debt '', to write off as a business expense, and still collect interest and payments from the persons whom holds the debt. 


Thank you.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 07-11-2016 about Credit reporting () with TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (MD).
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report
Sub-issue: Information is not mine

Complaint: I see that TransUnion is reporting wrong information on my credit report. It has to do with a XXXX line of credit.

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 09-12-2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with EQUIFAX, INC. (CA).
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Complaint: Equifax has mishandled my information, did n't notify me ( I found out via social media and had to go to their poorly made response site to check for myself ), and now has cost me several hours, some money ( to freeze my credit with 4 bureaus and XXXX XXXX ) and will continue soaking my time and money to deal with paying for and unfreezing reports as necessary in the future. 

This is an undue burden from a company I have never chosen to do business with - they are a vendor of my vendors/creditors. 

Please take prompt and decisive action to ensure I am compensated for their negligence and that something like this does not occur again.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation