milesbutler/consumer_complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 01-10-2017 about Debt collection (I do not know) with PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES INC (TN).
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not mine

Complaint: I am receiving phone calls periodically at work from Portfolio Recovery Associates stating that I owe a debt to XXXX XXXX resulting from a credit card account. I have stated that I am a current XXXX XXXX cardholder and know of no past due balance to XXXX XXXX and have told them to not call me. 

Upon further review of my credit reports, I have found that Portfolio Recovery has been doing a soft pull of my credit reports on a monthly basis for a very long time. 

I know of no debt to XXXX XXXX or Portfolio Recovery, and feel that their attempts to collect this debt ( which either does not exist, is an authorized user account under which I have no responsibility, or a time barred debt under the FCDPA ). I am demanding that Portfolio Recovery either provide proof of a legitmate debt, in writing, stating in full to include all pertinent information, or stop harassing me on the phone and stop pulling credit information as I feel that there is not a permissible purpose under the law for obtaining my credit information, and is certainly a violation of my right to privacy.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 09-09-2017 about Credit card or prepaid card (General-purpose credit card or charge card) with AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY (MA).
Issue: Advertising and marketing, including promotional offers
Sub-issue: Didn't receive advertised or promotional terms

Complaint: Hi, I applied for the American Express XXXX XXXX XXXX card on XXXX XXXX 2017 and got a same day approval. I was expecting to have some expenses and the promotional offer was good ( XXXX Membership Rewards points after $ XXXX spent in 3 months ). 
After I received the physical card few days later, I called AMEX customer service to confirm my sign up bonus and I was told that it does not show up in my account that it was offered for my account. Investigation was opened after a few calls. I made subsequent calls and initiate online chats every week or two to follow up with the issue and finally I was told that the investigation was closed and they could not offer the bonus term to me. The reasons given was different by various customer service representatives and after escalating the issue they forwarded my call towards what sound like customer service manager and I was told that because the sign up is through a third party website ( some blogs hyperlink to american express sign up page and forms ). Even though that there are evidences that signup bonus was offered through third party during that time from various websites, they can not help on providing the bonus offer. I did not have any screen capture for my applications but few friends of mine already got their bonus points after satisfying the sign-up bonus terms while I 'm left with no choice to even make things correct. 

The offer was no longer active since late XXXX. 
Card # XXXX Name : XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 05/25/2016 about Debt collection (Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)) with Debt Recovery Solutions, LLC (NY).
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt was paid

Complaint: This account is on my credit report. I spoke with the original creditor XXXX and they indicate that this account does not exist. i spoke with debt recovery solutions on XXXX and XXXX and XXXX representatives were rude over the phone and only cared if i was going to pay or not. all i tried to do was ask for help since the original creditor does n't have any info on the debt then how am i supposed to get this resolved. I spoke with XXXX XXXX who claimed to be the " top manager '' and he also had a bad attitude and did not maintain professionalism. all they offered was to send me a bill however that would not help in this situation.I offered to conference the call with the original creditor however the manager refused. he acknowledged that the original creditor would not have any information on a sold account but would not explain why the representative the previous day told me to call them. this company is giving me the run around and it is unappreciated.

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 03/16/2018 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (CA).
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: Department of Education is showing a school loan on my credit report. This is NOT a school loan. It is not through the Department of Education. It is reporting incorrect on my reports and needs to be removed simply because of that. It is a collection account and NOT Department of Education. The amount of {$730.00} is incorrect, the Account name of " Department of Education '' is incorrect, and the type of account " school loan '' is incorrect. This has not been removed and is stopping me from obtaining housing. It should have been removed from XXXX, XXXX and Transunion already and it has not. Legally it shuld no longer be there. I have submitted disputes stating this and they are not removing it.

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 11/21/2016 about Debt collection (Credit card) with CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION (CA).
Issue: False statements or representation
Sub-issue: Indicated shouldn't respond to lawsuit

Complaint: I do n't even have a XXXX credit card nor even used it so I do n't see why they put me in collections because of this

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 01/24/2018 about Debt collection (Credit card debt) with Army and Air Force Exchange Service (WA).
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt was result of identity theft

Complaint: In XX/XX/XXXX i obtained my credit report and found several incorrect information. Among these were the account listed with XXXX XXXX credit card. In late XX/XX/XXXX i sent a letter to all three credit bureaus requesting a letter of validation of debt. Neither one responded. Late XXXX i sent in a second letter of validation, which i have verification that they all received my second letter on the XX/XX/XXXX. Neither one has responded. XXXX XXXX has threatened to garnish my federal tax refund for a debt i did not approve, make, or do. They have not validated this debt. My information has been compromised and they have yet to prove that I am legally responsible for this debt. I get several calls from them DAILY!!!! I have spoken to a woman in the fraud department, XXXX, and her response was to email the fraud department. I emailed the fraud department and i have yet to receive a response. This has caused an emotional stress on my health dealing with this company. No one can give me answers why and how my information was stolen to open this credit card, yet they can call, harass me and threaten me.

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 10/15/2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with EQUIFAX, INC. (NY).
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Information is missing that should be on the report

Complaint: XXXX is not reporting my 2 XXXX XXXX accounts nor my XXXX charge account nor my XXXX XXXX credit card account. All 4 of these accounts are satisfactory accounts that should be reporting on my credit report why they removed them I do n't no but I want them to start being reported again. I contacted all creditors and requested they report my credit to XXXX. I am also very annoyed that another account XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX is reporting as a chapter XXXX bankruptcy I never filed for chapter XXXX bankruptcy this information is completely wrong and hurts my credit score. I want that remark removed because I never filed for bankruptcy

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 08/30/2017 about Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan (Installment loan) with SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. (CA).
Issue: Getting the loan

Complaint: This complain is against XXXX which is owned by SunTrust. I applied for an application with XXXX on XXXX XXXX, XXXX and was denied for no valid reason. I received an email stating I was denied for income and credit reasons but my XXXX XXXX is over XXXX with no derogatory items on my credit and my income is over {$220000.00} a year with less than 20 % debt to income ratio. Therefore, its impossible for me to be denied based off credit and income but when I called in to XXXX to try to get a clear explanatino for the denial no explanation was given to me. I was told I would receive a call back from a XXXX but no XXXX ever called me back. When I called again to let them know a XXXX never called me back they still refused to transfer me over to a XXXX. I just want a clear reason for why I was denied and I know I will never receive a reason a valid and just reason because XXXX wrongfully denied my loan and every time I try to get someone to look at my file they just brush me a side. I work in the lending industry myself so I 'm very familiar with lending guild lines and principles. I am hoping CFPB can get their attention the way I am unable to and demand a reasonable answer. Thank you for your time.

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 04-05-2016 about Mortgage (FHA mortgage) with FREEDOM MORTGAGE COMPANY (WA).
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account

Complaint: Mortgage company did not pay homeowner 's insurance. My insurance payment was due XXXX/XXXX/16. I 've sent several emails to this company and have not received a response. Today i spoke with a representative and she stated i am supposed to pay my own insurance, however my HUD settlement states the extra amount paid into my escrow account is to cover homeowner 's insurance and property taxes. I sent this HUD settlement to thema gain today. She said they will get back to me by XXXX XXXX but my insurance is already far past due. I 've attached a copy of the insurance billing that shows it was billed to mortgagee. HUD settlement is also attached ( PASSWORD IS XXXX ) on page XXXX shows that homeowner 's insurance is included in the escrow payment and mortgagee is responsible for paymet.

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 04/26/2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with Experian Information Solutions Inc. (FL).
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem
Sub-issue: Problem with personal statement of dispute

Complaint: Hello, I am sick and tired of going back and forth with you about a bankruptcy reporting on my credit file. I received a response from you from the same issue which you failed to respond within the 30 day time-frame back in  XXXX    XXXX  . Complaint #  XXXX  has stated that   XXXX   was requested to verify the information concerning this bankruptcy. If fact, this was their last response. " TransUnion has verified that the bankruptcy information reported in your credit report accurately reflects the public record of the United St ates Federal Bankruptcy Court,  and is currently reported on your credit report as permitted by federal law. '' I looked into this issue even further. I actually had a conversation with a court representative. I asked him, " How is it that  XXXX  or a  Third Party  able to " verify '' that the court information is actually mine? '' He said on the original petition there is a full social security number only and filed under seal. In order for a credit bureau or any third party to obtain this information, they must file a motion with the court to unseal documents related to a case.     I then decided to contacted the Bankrupt cy Court and they informed me that they do not provide anyone with a debtors full social security number, an d they do not provide any credit bureau any information relating to any bankruptcy cases. As you well know, it is a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act to report erroneous information on a creditreport. I ask that you remove it 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 03/24/2016 about Mortgage (VA mortgage) with BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (MA).
Issue: Application, originator, mortgage broker

Complaint: My estate attorney notified me during estate planning that the Registry of Deeds in XXXX XXXX, XXXX did not show a discharge of mortgage. That mortgage was paid off in XXXX. 
Original mortgage was with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX, XXXX ), merged with XXXX Bank XXXX, acquired by XXXX XXXX Bank for XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX moved to XXXXXXXX XXXX, acquired by XXXX Bank XXXX, acquired by Bank of America XXXX. Request for discharge filed with BOA on XXXX XXXX, XXXX ( Ca. Given an ID # XXXX. Never once contacted by BOA. All followup emails have received no response at all. I requested email contact to XXXXXXXXXXXX for confirmation.

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 07/26/2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (FL).
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Public record information inaccurate

Complaint: Under the new law effective XXXX 2017 any public record data must include name, address as well as SSN and DOB in order for it to appear on your credit file not to mention it should also be verified. The credit bureau has failed to update the information and per the new law true bankruptcy listed does not contain this information and should be deleted 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 05/23/2015 about Credit card () with PAYPAL HOLDINGS INC. (KS).
Issue: Credit determination

Complaint: On XXXX/XXXX/2015, I received a letter from XXXX XXXX Bank XXXX Paypal. They state that the letter is in response to a request to open a PayPal Credit account, and that their records show that I requested to open an account or to make a purchase using the PayPal credit payment method on XXXX/XXXX/2015. 
They say they can not approve me for the following reason : My credit bureau indicates a freeze on inquiries. 
First of all, I opened a PayPal Credit account well over a year ago. It has a $ XXXX line of credit, and their system states that I have about {$1700.00} available credit. So they are obviously not turning down the line of credit. Second of all, I never attempted to make a purchase via PayPal Credit on XXXX/XXXX/2015 or even used a credit card through their system on that date. Moreover, I have had a freeze on my credit bureau for close to XXXX months now, have made prior purchases on the PayPal credit system without them pulling a new credit bureau, so even if I had attempted to make a purchase through PayPal, I have no idea what they are talking about or why they sent me this letter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 12/14/2017 about Credit card or prepaid card (General-purpose credit card or charge card) with AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY (WA).
Issue: Other features, terms, or problems
Sub-issue: Problem with rewards from credit card

Complaint: In CFPB Ref No : XXXX, Ref : XXXX, your company stated, quote : " We completed the account review on XXXX XXXX, XXXX. As of the date of this letter, you have XXXX XXXX available for redemption '' Unfortunately, the points are still not available for transfers and remain under review, despite what your letter said. 

Can you please double check as promised in your previous communication and remove the usage restrictions. 

I will remind you once again that this account is more than XXXX year old ( over 52 weeks ), and the terms and conditions do not allow for such a long review hold ( the terms and conditions talk about 8 - 12 weeks, while this account is over one year old ). If the terms and conditions talk about reviewing an account that is older than 52 weeks please point them out.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 02/22/2017 about Credit reporting () with EQUIFAX, INC. (AR).
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report
Sub-issue: Account terms

Complaint: For the last 3 years Equifax has reported that I only have XXXX accounts on my credit file. I have over XXXX accounts in good standing. I have called numerous times to get this corrected. And every time I called or send a letter. Equifax wants me to send them copies of my Id and a bill from my house. I have did this numerous times. A supervisor said my file was spilt, and Equifax error. This should have been corrected 3 years ago. Equifax is in violation of the FCRA

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 03-08-2017 about Mortgage (Conventional fixed mortgage) with LoanCare, LLC (SC).
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account

Complaint: Upon turning over my mortgage from the originating bank to LoanCare, I advised and provided them with documents showing that the Homeowners and Property taxes had been paid, up front and in full. I asked that they remove the escrow whereas they provided me with steps that I needed to perform to begin the process. I followed their steps, providing them with their compliance and they still continued to collect escrow. Every one of the 32 phone calls leading up to this day, their agents gave me a textbook response that there is a cycle and it will be deleted within 5-7 business days. Well, I call every five-seven days and with each call they tell me it is in process and I continue to send to them copies of the paid taxes and Homeowners insurance for the years XXXX and XXXX. They leave me on hold in excess of 90 minutes, they bounce me from escrow to insurance and insurance to escrow. I have requested management and they will not escalate. No one is ever available and no one ever calls me back. Time was of the essence because I needed to make sure they are not paying out what has been paid and what do I receive in the mail, a notification that they have indeed paid out again. I have not received my monies that they collected for escrow even though I provided them with payment receipts. The insurance company even advised them personally on 4 occasions that they were in receipt of full payment for XXXX and XXXX. I want off of this merry-go-round and for someone to intervene so that the escrow is removed as I requested in excess of 32 phone conversations. They assured me it has been in process for the past year. This is unethical, I want my money returned and the escrow removed and they be accountable for this misjustice.

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 06/17/2017 about Student loan (Private student loan) with SLM CORPORATION (MO).
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer
Sub-issue: Trouble with how payments are being handled

Complaint: I have twelve different loans with  Sallie Mae . I had called two days ago,   XXXX    , to try to consolidate my loans and they told me they were unable to consolidate any of them. They then tried to convince me to be a part of their  Graduate Repayment Program  which allows me to make interest-only payments for the first year. While this seemed like a reasonable alternative, I was then told that the interest-only payments would increase the second year and add up to {$500.00} on each of my existing loans. I have over {$100000.00} in loans which they are expecting me to pay back within 10 years. Some of my loans are up to 10 % interest. My monthly payment would be about {$2000.00}. I do n't know of a single person that can afford to pay that much money per month. This amount is more than my house payment. At this point I feel my only other option is to default on my loans because  Sallie Mae  is unwilling to work with me to come up with a reasonable repayment plan.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 03-02-2016 about Credit card () with SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL (CA).
Issue: Delinquent account

Complaint: SYNCB is reporting an old ( 7+ years ) negative account on credit report with balance due and attempting to collect debt even after they provided letters stating they have terminated their collections and not reporting this account to the bureuas. See attached letters received from syncb/mervy 's account # XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 01/17/2017 about Credit reporting () with EQUIFAX, INC. (CA).
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report
Sub-issue: Information is not mine

Complaint: I have disputed this items several times with Equifax. To date, Equifax states that the item is valid and it remains on my credit report. However, neither Equifax nor the debt collection company ( XXXX XXXX XXXX ) have provided any documentation whatsoever that proves ( 1 ) the debt is valid and ( 2 ) the debt is mine. I HEREBY STATE THAT THIS DEBT IS NOT MINE, AND IT SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM MY CREDIT REPORT IMMEDIATELY.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 01/28/2018 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with EQUIFAX, INC. (FL).
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Account information incorrect

Complaint: I received a vehicle loan from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX with term of 72 months and scheduled payment of {$470.00}. As of XX/XX/2017 my account has been paid in full, however Equifax as well as XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account Status shows OPEN with a balance of {$18000.00} and last update to this account XXXX XXXX. Ive called XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX several times regrading this issues and submitted a dispute through Equifax as well.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief