milesbutler/consumer_complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 03/20/2017 about Credit card () with SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL (FL).
Issue: Payoff process

Complaint: paid and was told that it was going to be removed.

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 12-12-2016 about Debt collection (Credit card) with CITIBANK, N.A. (MI).
Issue: Communication tactics
Sub-issue: Threatened to take legal action

Complaint: Received written letter due to the receipt of a ONE day " late '' payment. I have scheduled bill pays of the debt owed and moved the XXXX payment XXXX XXXX XXXX to align with my pay day ( XXXX ) and received a letter dated XXXX XXXX. I find this to be very aggressive and unnecessary, when EVERY bill has a grace period. 
The main reason for arranging the bill pay was because of the horrible communication tactics with the representative and then the deceit of the amount owed submitted to the court. 
When I received the original communication in XXXX, it stated to contact the office before legal action was taken ; I did that and the debt collection agency still pursued court action ... it was until meditation that the court fees were waived and the verification of XXXX payments were presented. Of the XXXX payments, the first payment was n't noted on the account. Then after that, there were about XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX versions of the agreement that had errors after errors, in which it was " expected/demanded '' for me to sign as if it was such an urgency ... 
At any rate, I ca n't wait until these next XXXX pre-scheduled payments have been received and I pray I never had to deal with this debt collection agency again in my entire life.

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 07/15/2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with Experian Information Solutions Inc. (CA).
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Account status incorrect

Complaint: In late-  XXXX   I contacted  XXXX , Experian and  XXXX  with the following request. " Please remove the following derogatory report from my credit report :   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   Date Reported -  XX/XX/XXXX  Payment Status - 120 Days Late Account Status - Derogatory Account Number -  XXXX  Account Type - Conventional real estate mortgage Original Loan Amount - {$260000.00} Date Account Opened -  XX/XX/XXXX  Date Account Closed -  XX/XX/XXXX  This property was sold via the HAFA program on a short sale. The short sale was approved by  XXXX  in writing on XX/XX/XXXX  and the transaction was completed on XX/XX/XXXX .
Since it has been over 3 years from the date of sale this should no longer be reported as derogatory. This was not a foreclosure, even though we were informed by   XXXX   on  XX/XX/XXXX  that they insist on using the foreclosure code even for short sales. Unlike other homowners who lived for years without paying their mortgage, we only missed 10 payments between XX/XX/XXXX  to  XX/XX/XXXX , prior to the short sale, after the market crashed in  XXXX . This derogatory reporting should no longer be reported as derogatory. '' I initially contacted   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   who advised me that I needed to contact the credit reporting bureaus. It was interesting when I spoke with   XXXX   because they said that my account shows a foreclosure, not a short sale. I offered to provide evidence of the short sale, but they declined, stating that even a short sale is listed as a foreclosure.
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I was told by  XXXX  as well as licensed realtors that if I did a short sale it would be on my credit report as derogatory for three years. I feel I have either been lied to by both, or that   XXXX   XXXX   current practice is incorrect. I would really like to know rules or laws, if any, apply.

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 02/22/2016 about Student loan (Non-federal student loan) with ConServe (CT).
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer
Sub-issue: Trouble with how payments are handled

Complaint: I had a financial aid hold on my account for an unpaid balance. XXXX University, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, PA XXXX, sent my account to collect agency, Conserve. I paid my remaining balance directly to XXXX in the amount of {$2700.00}, which left a collection fee left to be paid to Conserve of {$800.00}. I contacted Conserve to come to a settlement agreement. They told me they would have to reach out the school before accepting the terms of the agreement. It has now been 3 weeks and I have not heard anything back. I tried contacting them and they still say they are waiting to her back from the school.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 01/28/2016 about Mortgage (FHA mortgage) with OCWEN LOAN SERVICING LLC (FL).
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure

Complaint: On XXXX/XXXX/XXXX a foreclosure sale for the property was cancelled by a Magistrate in the XXXX XXXX in XXXX XXXX, Florida. Despite the Magistrate order for cancellation of the foreclosure sale, Ocwen took the property as theirs and the property was held as real estate owned ( XXXX ) by Ocwen on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX. There was no legal conveyance and therefore no legal transfer of legal title of property from XXXX person to another allowing Ocwen to legally take property as REO on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX. 
On XXXX/XXXX/XXXX the Judge instructed me to contact Ocwen directly to resolve the matter as the bank had taken the property from me and I was not able to apply for a loan modification or to sell the property. After the hearing, Ocwen 's attorney gave me additional contact information for XXXX XXXX, Loss Mitigation Supervisor at XXXX XXXX, representing Ocwen. XXXX XXXX sent me an email on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX that the property was XXXX. This was before XXXX/XXXX/XXXX foreclosure sale date when Ocwen stated they " bought the property and took title. 
Ocwen refused to return the property to me and I was evicted on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX even thought they had wrongfully taken my property on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX against Court orders. The sale cancellation documents are attached to show that the sale was cancelled on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX. When I called Ocwen Customer Service on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX to get the balance of what I owed I was told that I no longer owned the property and the property was real estate owned by Ocwen 's company called XXXX and that the only thing I could do was to re-purchase the property from them. I called numerous times and there was absolutely nothing that I could have done because Ocwen refused to put the property back in my name since XXXX/XXXX/XXXX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 03-04-2016 about Credit card () with CITIBANK, N.A. (NC).
Issue: Identity theft / Fraud / Embezzlement

Complaint: A former employee, used my personal Home Depot card to purchase items for herself, she was also in charge of paying the bills for that card. During the XX/XX/2013 she stole my identity and opened up several credit accounts. She was also embezzling money by entering payments to home depot but not actually making payments. She admitted all of this in court, and I was told by the judge it would take some time but I could not be held liable for her charges. I myself made payments to the Home Depot covering all the items that were purchased. However during the period she was embezzling the account was accruing interest, and late charges. The representatives from Home Depot are refusing to work with me on this. Eventhough they allowed another person to use my card at their store with out ever asking for I..D or any prior authorizations. I have lost so much over all of this, I had to work countless hours to save my business. I let them know that I was pressing charges and they could submit for restitution on their behalf, which is what the XXXX other credit card companies had done. They refused, told me they did n't offer that even though they are a subsidiary of Citi Bank which was another fraudulent account that was opened who submitted for restitution. I received another letter from Home Depot saying they would still be holding me accountable, and they did not care what any judge decided and that I should maybe turn it into my insurance.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 05/19/2015 about Mortgage (Conventional fixed mortgage) with Ditech Financial LLC (FL).
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account

Complaint: I received my regular mortgage bill with an extra amount due monthly. It states is for attorney fee for a foreclosure in the total of XXXX. I called them asking how this is? They stated I went into foreclosure when I did n't and told me this is their attorney fees, I asked them for a copy of the attorney 's bill they received and proof I went into foreclosure. They have history of doing this to people and false charges. They stated they had no proof that they only had a letter that was sent to me a XXXX ago stating my account could go into foreclosure if Im not caught up. I was late XXXX month and this does n't constitute foreclosure and nor was foreclosure started. I would like a copy of the attorneys bill for the amount they are charging me. They are always extremely nasty on the phone to me and threaten me in different ways.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 11-01-2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with Experian Information Solutions Inc. (CO).
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem
Sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

Complaint: My name is XXXX XXXX an i am reporting Experian credit report agency again. i filed a complaint with the cfbp regarding this issue but experian still do not want to remove all the false informations that they add posted in my file. they never prove a prove of verification to me they never sent to me any letter regarding this issue, any time i log into the so call site of experian to check the result the site do not work at all. Also XXXX and XXXX deleted all the false information about late payments posted by XXXX and all the late payments posted by XXXX XXXX, they sent me a copy of my credit report show all those informations was deleted, but experian still keeping them on my file this company put information on consumer credit file without verifying any of those informations. I asked experian to sent a copy of all the verifications that done with my name on them, they never respond to me even though that they sign the return receipt back to me which is a prove that they did receive my letter and request but they refused to answer me and still keeping those late payments that do not belong to me on my file to destroy my credit. since they can not verify and prove me that those late payments belong to me for more then 60 days i demand immediate deletion or i will have to sue them in colorado federal court of justice

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 12-08-2015 about Credit reporting () with EQUIFAX, INC. (FL).
Issue: Credit reporting company's investigation
Sub-issue: No notice of investigation status/result

Complaint: Several disputes have been sent to Equifax in reference to several accounts. They have not sent any type of proof of what they are reporting so request were sent directly to the companies they were reporting. The companies have not responded to a direct request from me so Equifax would not have been able to get proof as well. How can they report information from a company that will not even send a response to me directly?

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 08/27/2015 about Prepaid card (General purpose card) with AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY (SC).
Issue: Unauthorized transactions/trans. issues

Complaint: While booking a flight with XXXX XXXX I was double billed for an transaction. I called into American Express : Bluebird to try to resolve it. I was told to speak with XXXX XXXX. 

After speaking with a representative with XXXX XXXX I was informed to provide a FAX number so that a release of funds can be faxed to AMX. 

Calling back to AMX I was informed that there was no FAX number and that if they cancel XXXX XXXX will cancel the transaction, the account will be accredited in 7 Business days. I asked to speak with a supervisor and we conferenced in the XXXX XXXX XXXX. She ( XXXX ) informed me that the account was double billed due to billing issues with their merger with XXXX XXXX and that I was XXXX out of a XXXX transactions that this happened. She also said that the pending balance will ( from XXXX XXXX perspective ) will fall away within 24hrs because there is only one ticket number associated with he transaction. 

I was then informed from the AMX rep that my account will be credited on the 8 calendar day per AMX business policies. 

I am opening a clime because I was informed by the XXXX XXXX rep that AMX is breaking XXXX LAW by holding my money for 7 business days. XXXX Rep asked if AMX : Bluebird was a United States Business and the AMX rep said yes. 

I would like to have the CFPB investigate the mater for possible violation of US Law regarding account reimbursement.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 07/23/2017 about Mortgage (Conventional home mortgage) with CITIBANK, N.A. (IL).
Issue: Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage

Complaint: I bought my townhouse about 7-8 years ago for XXXX and I put 20 % downpayment. About 6 years ago I got some assistance reducing the monthly payment since I was laid off. Now my mortgage rate is about 5 % and I 'm still paying as if I had not pay the 20 % down payment because townhouses in the area are valued at around XXXX. I want to see if there is the option to reduce my interest rate and payments, my credit is good and so is my payment record. They want to charge me for closing costs on a home that is underwater? that 's unreal.I also want to know who owns the mortgage, Citi, 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 08-07-2016 about Credit reporting () with EQUIFAX, INC. (OH).
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report
Sub-issue: Personal information

Complaint: One of the addressees on my report is not right. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 07-01-2016 about Bank account or service (Checking account) with SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. (TN).
Issue: Problems caused by my funds being low

Complaint: Suntrust Bank has continuously reorganized transactions that are on my account to ensure that they are able to get multiple ovedraft fees for transactions. They have even left CASH DEPOSITS pending and not posting to my accounts causing fees to happen. They will take transactions that have been pending for days ( with smaller balances ) and reorder them and process a newer larger pending transactions so that all the funds that are allocated and supposedly already being held for current pending transactions are used. So now there is an OD fee so when the funds that are held on pending transactions are freed, they are eaten up by the OD fee causing the ALREADY pending transactions that are ( Previously authorized for payment with funds taken from available balance ) to not be able to be paid and Overdraft. I was charged a {$36.00} OD fee for a {$94.00} charge because I only had {$94.00} available at the time. I was charged {$36.00} for a {$0.00} differential. This has happened before on my account. There was a {$20.00} cash deposit pending when this happened as well. So why was my deposit of CASH not processed? If my {$20.00} CASH deposit was processed I would have been able to cover the {$.00} as well as the subsequent {$15.00} Gas charge that I also received a {$36.00} OD fee for because it was not money there. Well I apologize the {$20.00} CASH deposit was and is still pending. So now my account is overdrawn {$69.00} which is {$72.00} ( XXXX OD fees ) +XXXX+XXXX+XXXX= XXXX - ( {$20.00} Cash Pending ). I have checked and honestly due to Overdraft fees for reorganizing drafts and transactions and holding deposits ( CASH DEPOSITS ) I have paid in excess of {$1000.00} in Overdraft fees to date. I have already paid these fees to keep from having to pay the extended fee but I truly feel like paying {$36.00} for {$0.00} makes me feel like I have been XXXX by the bank and no one cares. Why could this not be a courtesy reversal. I called and had absolutely no complaint about the {$15.00} charge and Overdraft fee. I know how unethical and unconcerned this bank is for it 's customer 's welfare. They are more concerned with the dollar amount. I would like to be refunded my {$36.00} for that {$0.00} differential as that is extremely excessive abuse of the OD fee penalty. This has happened previously with a OD fee for a charge less than {$.00} and they gave a credit so I am no longer eligible for any future credit according to XXXX the Rep and the branch. This is a horrible horrible bank and they are sharks at prey. If I make mistakes I NEVER complain but this is horrible.

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 03/17/2017 about Consumer Loan (Installment loan) with Big Picture Loans, LLC (IL).
Issue: Managing the loan or lease

Complaint: Dear Mr. or Ms . 
I made the mistake of taking a loan out with this company, I was approved for a {$1000.00} loan, but only borrowed {$470.00}. I was told by the Rep. on the phone that there would be a {$150.00} finance charge, steep, but I agreed. 
What I did not know, and could not see at the time I accepted this agreement, was that the Truth in Lending disclosure not visible at the time I accepted this loan showed an APR of, and this is not a typo either, 849.0116 % and that the total repayment amount for my {$470.00} loan would be a whopping {$2400.00} I had not been informed of the 850 % interest rate on the loan, and I was told there would be a {$150.00} finance charge, not {$2900.00} in total payments, and I was unable to view the " Truth in Lending '' disclosure until after the loan had been processed and funds delivered to my account. 
To this date I have paid {$1000.00} for the {$470.00} loan. I think this is far more than enough to cover this and I do n't think I should have to pay anymore. 
I feel like I was totally mis-lead about how much this little loan would cost me. 
Thank you for your time. 
XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 05-12-2015 about Debt collection (Credit card) with SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL (MO).
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt
Sub-issue: Not given enough info to verify debt

Complaint: I have asked XXXX that XXXX validate this debt. I have received statement and looks like maybe a copy of a bill from Lowes date XXXX/XXXX/2010. 

portfolio has not removed this from my credit reports or validated this bill.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 07-08-2016 about Bank account or service (Checking account) with CITIBANK, N.A. (NY).
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management

Complaint: In XXXX 2016, I was prompted to open a Citibank CitiGold checking account with a bonus offer. The bonus offered XXXX Citi ThankYou points in exchange for opening a CitiGold account and scheduling two bill payments from the newly opened account. XXXX Citi ThankYou points equals {$400.00} in gift cards as stated in the terms and conditions I received when opening this account. 
After enrolling with the promotion code, I contacted Citi and received confirmation that the offer was attached to my account. 
On XXXX XXXX, 2016, I confirmed with Citi that I fulfilled all terms of the offer and to expect my bonus on or before XXXX XXXX, 2016. On XXXX XXXX, 2016, I did not receive my bonus points as promised. 
On XXXX XXXX, 2016, I initiated an online chat via the Citibank website with XXXX and explained that I did not receive my points. XXXX said I should have already received my points. An internal investigation was opened. Case number XXXX. 
On XXXX XXXX, 2016, Citi 's investigations team informed me that my bonus was denied for the following reason : " There was not a ThankYou Points promotion offered in conjunction with the opening of your account. '' On XXXX XXXX, 2016, I appealed this denial, citing written confirmation from Citi that : The promotional offer is attached to my account and ; I qualified for the promotion and ; I met all requirements to receive my bonus. 
On XXXX XXXX, 2016, I spoke with XXXX at a Citi call center and she informed me that the offer in question requires the original bonus mail insert, which would have been sent out 6-8 months ago. 
It was explained to me that the original insert is required to prove I qualified for this offer, despite numerous interactions with representatives who assured me I have qualified and met all requirements to receive my bonus. Since I disposed of this mailer after opening my account, XXXX said that her options were exhausted. 
On XXXX XXXX, 2016, My appeal was denied. I appealed again. 
On XXXX XXXX, 2016, XXXX at the Citigold customer service department acknowledged my appeals and attempted to submit my case to the Escalations Unit. She apologized for my experiences and said that many other clients are in the same situation. 
XXXX explained that she was unable to do anything for me other than open an investigation, which was done several times without a positive outcome for me. XXXX promised to keep my contact information and contact me if anything changes. Even though I have been assured by Citi that I met all requirements to receive my bonus, the bank is now refusing to honor their end of the agreement. 
Citi must credit my account immediately or additional steps will be taken to collect my promised bonus. I am extraordinarily unhappy and suspect that Citi routinely and systematically defrauds their customers.

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 06/14/2017 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 information incorrect

Complaint: I tried to fix this wish Transunion and they would not take care of the negative inquiries listed.     XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation