milesbutler/consumer_complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 04/19/2016 about Debt collection (Credit card) with Suttell, Hammer & White, P.S (CA).
Issue: False statements or representation
Sub-issue: Impersonated an attorney or official

Complaint: To Whom it XXXX Concern : Suttle, Hammer and White identified themselves as Attorney 's via letter correspondence when they served me with a summons to appear in court in 2015. But when I call, the voice mail states the opposite as do the reps that pick up your call. I negotiated with SHW to pay {$1800.00} with {$1200.00} down and {$100.00} a month there after. I paid {$1400.00} instead and have diligently paid the {$100.00} agreed upon amount. I sent check # XXXX dated XX/XX/XXXX for the agreed amount of {$100.00} and requested a receipt that this was the last payment. Instead of correcting me that it was in fact not the last payment, Suttle, Hammer and White sent my check back to me with a letter stating it was not the last payment. Not only was this an adolescent and lame response, this jeopardizes the payment plan I had to agree too and now I am concerned of late fees. So, instead of cashing the check that I wrote, they sent it back because I wrote on an index card requesting a receipt that this was the last payment.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 01-01-2018 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with EQUIFAX, INC. (AR).
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-issue: Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize

Complaint: I have several credit inquiries from multiple companies. I contacted Equifax to dispute them and was told I would need file a police report and to contact the companies, which I did ( all they could tell me that my information was in their system ). I asked why I would need to file a police report for an intangible issue and that no credit was issued, Just an unauthorized inquiry. The information is still on my report and i cant get any help from Equifax or the companies.1.XXXX XXXX XXXX 2.XXXX XXXX 3.XXXX XXXX 4.XXXX XXXX 5.XXXX XXXX XXXX 6.XXXX XXXX 7.XXXX XXXX/XXXX/XXXX/XXXX 8.XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 04-04-2018 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with Experian Information Solutions Inc. (TN).
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Complaint: I have filed a dispute with XXXX, XXXX, & Experian about information being reported on my credit that is not mine. I also spoke with my local court who informed me that they did not report a bankruptcy or any other information about me to the credit bureaus or anyone else. I don't feel as if they should be able to report inaccurate unverified information about me that is tarnishing my credit. I want this issue resolved immediately.

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 01/15/2016 about Bank account or service (Checking account) with UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION (NJ).
Issue: Deposits and withdrawals

Complaint: Fraud was reported to my checking account with USAA within 24 hours of it happening on XXXX XXXX, 2015. Failure to respond to this with any adequate security measures, led to XXXX more fraudulent transfers to occur, insufficient fund charges to happen, and returned item fees. When the checking account became overdrawn by {$4900.00}, USAA allowed my " overdraft protection '', linked to my credit card account with them, to make {$5900.00} worth of cash advances to my checking account to pay off these fraudulent transfer of fund. I am now being held liable because I agreed to have the USAA Credit Card be my overdraft protection and because I stated that I may have been a victim of identity theft or an email phishing scam, they are making me liable. I believe there was a very convenient reason that they made this land on my credit card, instead of leaving this with the checking department to be resolved and disputed.

Company public response: Company believes complaint represents an opportunity for improvement to better serve consumers
Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 06-03-2017 about Credit card or prepaid card (Gift card) with AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY (IL).
Issue: Problem with a purchase or transfer
Sub-issue: Charged for a purchase or transfer you did not make with the card

Complaint: I received  an American Express  giftcard as a wedding gift about a year ago. I went to use the card today, and the balance was  XXXX . I checked the transaction log online, and it was used in California during several transactions, and now the balance is  XXXX . The card was never out of my possession, and I was not in California at that time.  <P/> I calle d American Express a nd they told me there was nothing they could do about it. I would have to contact each merchant individually and hope they reversed the transactio n. American Express ref used to help me. I will never buy a giftcard from them again.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 10-01-2017 about Debt collection (Medical debt) with Hospital Services, Inc. (ND).
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
Sub-issue: Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged

Complaint: I did a check of credit report and found error from Hospital Services Inc ( HSI ) with a negative remark on credit in which I have not ever contracted with Hospital Services Inc on XX/XX/XXXX without this consumers knowledge of debt to HSI. On XX/XX/XXXX, I wrote HSI to dispute the issue. In the letter I asked for their North Dakota state license number as a registered collection agency, I asked for debt validation through a full audit of all transactions into and out of the agency via XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX D.B.A.XXXX XXXX in XXXX, ND in which original debt was held and written off not a statement of account, I asked for a signed contract that I had with the agency with my wet signature on said contract, I asked for purchase date of debt to the debt collection agency, and I challenged the statute of limitations. 

I received written communication from HSI on XX/XX/XXXX stating that an itemized statement which contained personal medical procedure information to include lab tests and care received that was given to the collection agency by XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX D.B.A. XXXX XXXX in violation of the Person Health Information Privacy code of HIIPA through the OCR Civil Rights to privacy in medical information. I did not ever sign any document to giving XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX   D.B.A.XXXX XXXX  permission to divulge any medical information to any third party agencies. 

HSI specifically states on their website and letterhead that they are " A Debt Collection Agency ''. To collect debt in North Dakota, an agency must be licensed. There is no record with the Secretary of State of North Dakota that HSI is a licensed agency. HSI did not provide in their communication their North Dakota State collection agency license number. Hospital Services, Inc stated in the bottom of the letter that this communication is from a debt collector and stated that this debt had not been purchased. The itemized statement from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  D.B.A XXXX XXXX shows that the amount was written off. HSI falsified information in the written communication. HSI states on their website that they communicate with the " debtor '' that they will post negative remarks on the debtors credit report as a means to get payment for purchased debt from hospitals.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 06/14/2017 about Debt collection (I do not know) with ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC. (FL).
Issue: Written notification about debt
Sub-issue: Didn't receive enough information to verify debt

Complaint: I have no idea what they debt is and why it appears on my credit report from   XXXX   Reference Number  XXXX  Date Filed  XXXX  Classification Legal Item Type Judgment Responsibility Individual Plaintiff ASSET ACCEPTANCE LLC  XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX  OF  XXXX  COURTHOUSE  XXXX , NY  XXXX  (  XXXX  )  XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 01/13/2016 about Credit reporting () with Experian Information Solutions Inc. (TX).
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report
Sub-issue: Account status

Complaint: I paid this account in full back in XXXX, 2015. This is not reflected in my credit report.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 03/20/2015 about Debt collection (Non-federal student loan) with Navient Solutions, LLC. (AZ).
Issue: Improper contact or sharing of info
Sub-issue: Talked to a third party about my debt

Complaint: They have been calling me XXXX times a day, XXXX every hour on the hour from XXXX to XXXX. Sending mail to my house, looked up my mother, brother and father on public record and called them about my loan, call from a blocked number and have lied about it. Lied to my brother saying I listed him as a reference ( I did not ). Then when I asked how they got the information, they told me they looked it up on public record. I told them it was XXXX, they told me it was not. I have emailed them saying it 's XXXX, yet they continue to call.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 11-01-2017 about Mortgage (Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC)) with JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. (MD).
Issue: Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage

Complaint: My HELOC with CHASE allowed me to change to a fixed rate versus a variable rate I called CHASE in 2015 and they refused to allow me to change to a fixed rate although my contract clearly allowed me to do it Also CHASE refused to allow me to use my HELOC saying that my house was worth 1/2 of the value when the HELOC was established The facts are : 1 ) my  HELOC allowed me to change to a fixed rate ; 2 ) my house is worth twice what it was when the HELOC was established I have tried to work with CHASE, as they have requested based on the complaints I have filed with the Officer of the Comptroller of the Currency However, when I call them it says '' please hang up '' or it sends me to voice mail and no one calls me back I need your help, as I am convinced they are committing fraud by forcing me to pay them more each As the variable interest rate has gone up over +1 % since 2015 This could be as big as the fraud committed by XXXX XXXX in forcing customers to buy and pay for things they never requested Please help us as we are retired and live on our social security and dividends from savings and I also teach at class in economics at the local college The constant rise in our HELOC, when our contract allows for a move to a fixed rate, payment is unfair and CHASE is taking advantage of us Without your help the fraud will continue and our payments will continue to increase XXXX XXXX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 07/20/2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Other personal consumer report) with EARLY WARNING SERVICES, LLC (CA).
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Complaint: I have a checking and saving account with XXXX XXXX and they are reporting all of my private banking information which includes my daily balances, who I wrote checks and what deposit that I make to a company called Early Warning Services. I have contacted XXXX XXXX over the phone and in a branch and know one is able to tell me anything about this company and how are there legally allowed to know everything about my checking information.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 07/21/2015 about Bank account or service (Checking account) with WELLS FARGO & COMPANY (FL).
Issue: Using a debit or ATM card

Complaint: To whom it may concernRe : XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX , fl XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXXXXXXAccount # XXXX WellsFargo Bank NAI filed this complain due to a fraud was made in my account on the month of XXXX XXXX, 2015 for the amount of {$5500.00} all this money was withdrawal from my account I was overseas when withdrawals were made in my account without my authorization. I filed a claim with the bank institution which in this case is WellsFargo Bank NA and followed all gave all my supported papers staying that i was not in the country at the time of this transactions. I filed this claim on XXXX XXXX,2015 and this is the claim number with WellsFargo XXXX. I have done XXXX claims and went to the police and no answer just denial that my money was going to refunded to me this is unacceptable they have no answer for me according to them i have my card and is the same card use along with my pin when all this withdrawals made in US and I were in XXXX and denied my claim. I am requesting help to get my money back and answer from this institution that has been playing with me is impossible I could had been XXXX different countries at the same time using my bank card. I would like for you to step on. and maybe they will give you more answer and explanation more then they have evade me with bunch of excuses that not make sense. I am attaching all supported documents that were provided to the bank Institution.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 01/16/2018 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (WI).
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Account status incorrect

Complaint: aCCOUNT CHARGED-OFF more than 3 yrs ago all of a sudden a late payment hit the report never has this been reported ( DEMO VERSION! ) in the past

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 10/15/2016 about Credit reporting () with TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (FL).
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report
Sub-issue: Reinserted previously deleted info

Complaint: On XXXX XXXX, 2016 I checked my XXXX report and it showed that an collections account, XXXX XXXX XXXX was deleted and reinserted in the same week. I have been disputing this account for a few months due to the fact that it is not mine. I have sent them several letters and have yet to receive a response. Transunion failed to notify me within 5 days that they were reinserting the collection account. They have broken the law.

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 11-02-2017 about Mortgage (Conventional home mortgage) with Seterus, Inc. (PA).
Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Complaint: I am writing this letter today, to inform you of an egregious error that appears on my credit report. Seterus INC is reporting that I have an active mortgage account with their company that is actively past due. The account number this account is listed under is XXXX. 

The Seterus INC ( XXXX ) account was included in a Chapter XXXX bankruptcy that was discharged on XXXX XXXX, XXXX. I am attaching a copy of my bankruptcy discharge letter, as well as section D of the filing documents, which lists the original name this account was under. 

The bankruptcy that resolved Seterus INC XXXX XXXX XXXX has already fallen off of my credit report due to time. This begs me to ask : If the bankruptcy that resolved the account has already been deleted, why is this account still reporting? The discharge of this bankruptcy would make the date of last activity in XXXX, which was eleven years ago ; so I am demanding that Seterus INC ( XXXX ) be removed from my credit file immediately. 

Worst case scenario, if the Seterus INC ( XXXX ) account does remain on my credit report, I would at least ask that accurate information be reported about this account. It should report at resolved through bankruptcy in XXXX, and should report absolutely no delinquent pay history after XXXX of 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 08/16/2016 about Debt collection (Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)) with Trident Asset Management, L.L.C. (MD).
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt
Sub-issue: Not given enough info to verify debt

Complaint: RE : Trident Account XXXX Dear Sir/Madame : On XX/XX/XXXX I have sent a notice to Trident Asset Management pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 USC 1692g Sec. 809 ( b ) that your claim is disputed and validation is requested. 
When I called to follow up I was told that they have not received the notice, so on XX/XX/XXXX I filed a XXXX Complaint and forwarded a copy of the same request to Trident Asset Management. 
I have asked Trident Asset Management to validate the account and requested the account related documents. 
Instead of sending the documents to me, Trident Asset Management responded that they have sent something to me XX/XX/XXXX. I have never received any notice, letter or validation documents from Trident Asset Manage Management. To this date my requests for validation remain ignored. 
A certified mail sent to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX remain at USPS PO Box unclaimed ( USPS tracking number XXXX ). 
It seems that the request for validation is deliberately and willfully ignored, and the company is in breach of Fair Debt Collection Practices. 
I do not recognize this debt and I request the company to immediately provide all the evidence to substantiate the claim that it 's a valid debt which I have legal obligation to pay, or cease any and all collection activities which includes furnishing inaccurate and unverified information to Credit Bureaus.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 09-01-2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with Professional Debt Mediation, Inc. (FL).
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Public record information inaccurate

Complaint: I called XXXX after noticing that Professional Debt placed a chapter XXXX comment on my credit report.Since I have never filed a chapter XXXX I requested XXXX to remove this incorrect information. They refused.I need this company who I do n't really know to tell me who or where they got this information from then remove it from my credit report

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 04/16/2015 about Credit card () with AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY (SC).
Issue: Closing/Cancelling account

Complaint: Dear Sirs : I was the holder of an American Express ( AMEX ) Corporate Card at the request of my employer. My final payment on this account ( which is now a closed account ) exceeded the amount due by {$190.00}. That is the credit balance American Express has agreed that I overpaid. American Express communicated to me, on at least XXXX occasions that They would promptly be issuing me a refund. AMEX employee ident. # s and dates : XXXX XXXX/XXXX/15 ; XXXX XXXX/XXXX/15, XXXX XXXX/XXXX/15 ; XXXX XXXX/XXXX/15, XXXX XXXX/XXXX/15 ; XXXX XXXX/XXXX/15, XXXX XXXX/XXXX/15, XXXX XXXX/XXXX/15. All of these AMEX customer service employees gave me different dates and commitments for when my check was sent to me and when I should expect to receive it. I just learned today that AMEX mailed my refund to my former employer ( XXXX ). They state that my card member agreement provides them the right to do this. The Card member agreement that accompanied my card, AMEX document XXXX # XXXX does not communicate this provision. In fact it states that I am solely responsible for all transactions and charges associated with the card ( section XXXX ). If there is a document that communicates this feature guiding any card member refunds it was not disclosed to the card member. I would appreciate a full investigation of the behavior of AMEX for lying to card members, improper card member disclosure and failure to return an overpayment in an inactive account to the responsible cardholder.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 03/27/2015 about Debt collection (Medical) with The Law Office of Edwin B. Parry (UT).
Issue: Taking/threatening an illegal action
Sub-issue: Threatened arrest/jail if do not pay

Complaint: I received a letter stating the following ... 
according to our records you failed to appear in court as ordered on XXXX XXXX 2015. As a result of your failure to appear, the court has ordered that a bench warrant may be issued and sent to the sheriff with bail set in the amount of {$250.00}. At this time, I am extending you a 10 days from the date of this letter to contact my office. If I do not hear from you within that time, I will consider having the warrant issued. Please conduct yourself accordingly. Yours truly the Law Offices of Edwin B Perry attorney for XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX this communication is from a debt collector this is an attempt to collect a debt any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 

I contacted phone number XXXX XXXX XXXX and was transferred to XXXX who stated he was the case manager and his phone number is XXXX XXXX XXXX. 

I offered a payment of {$150.00} and monthly payment of {$40.00} a month. He stated that this was not acceptable and that they would be moving forward with the bench warrant if I do not contact them within the 10 days and make a payment that would be on their terms.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation