milesbutler/consumer_complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 03-01-2017 about Consumer Loan (Installment loan) with Avant Credit Corporation (FL).
Issue: Problems when you are unable to pay

Complaint: I called in to tell Avant that I was unable to make payments since I am out of work. Though, I wanted to work to lower the interest and continue making payments when I found work. 

However, I called in to ask for help and four times ( on two different cell phones ) their agents hung up on me. They would not assist with lowering my monthly payment until I received another job and instead kept my ACH payment. 

I was forced to place a stop payment on my account to prevent them from over drafting it. Now they call me upwards of five times a day to try to get payment. 

It was already a predatory loan with 36 % interest, but this is getting ridiculous.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 10/31/2017 about Debt collection (Medical debt) with AmeriCollect (CA).
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not yours

Complaint: There are four (4) separate credit reportings that were opened on XXXX XXXX, 2014 (3 yrs, 9 mos) by XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. This is a gross misrepresentation of services received and these debt are not mine. I never received an services at this facility or or by their corporation. This seems to be a case of identity theft or some type of impersonation. I have attached documents to prove my identity.

Company public response: Company believes complaint caused principally by actions of third party outside the control or direction of the company
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 06/22/2016 about Mortgage (Conventional fixed mortgage) with CITIBANK, N.A. (TX).
Issue: Application, originator, mortgage broker

Complaint: My husband and I applied for a mortgage loan to CITI Bank XX/XX/2015. We filled out an application, paid a {$100.00} application fee, and {$560.00} appraisal fee. After we did this, we found out that we could not get the type of loan we wanted because we could not get an appraisal prior to purchase per the terms of the auction purchase agreement. We received a letter from CITI in XX/XX/XXXX that said we would be receiving a refund for the appraisal fee since the loan application was never really processed. We received an additional letter this year. Both letters said we would receive a refund and if we did not, Citi gave us a Customer Service phone # to call. We have not received the refund to date. I have called the number twice and both times were routed to the original loan officer. He has been left several messages and has failed to return our calls. That is why I am contacting the CFBP to try and get my money back. I do n't know why since they told us they owed us the money, they just did n't send 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 09/13/2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with EQUIFAX, INC. (CA).
Issue: Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes

Complaint: I was part of the Equifax credit information hack. I find it unacceptable that I have to PAY to freeze my credit when I did n't consent to my information being stored by Equifax, XXXX, or XXXX in the first place. Congress should make credit freezes and unfreezes free federally. Credit reporting agencies already make money off of my information and I should not be required to pay them additional money to protect my information, especially when they are doing a POOR job in the first place. Thank you for taking time to read my complaint.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 07-12-2016 about Mortgage (Conventional adjustable mortgage (ARM)) with OCWEN LOAN SERVICING LLC (CO).
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account

Complaint: XX/XX/XXXX This is my second official complaint against OCWEN. Even though they have been fined, sanctioned or other, they continue to act as bullies, and collection thugs. Either they are taking these actions against me for complaining the first time or they do n't care because the profits are just too great for them to care about the consumer. I have made for the past 6 continuous months payments to Ocwen in amounts greater than the required minimum. This did not stop them from sending false and malicious letters stating that I was in " default '' and that they were going to file for possession. They did not apply additional funds to my account but kept them in a " Un-applied Funds '' category to try and fake that my loan was not in compliance. Further, regular monthly payments to them were not " timed in '' and they ran the " clock '' towards foreclosure for their own profit and without concern of the client 's faithful payments. Lastly, they employ a " debt collection law firm '' here in the XXXX area as a " fake store front ''. Ocwen preports that you as a client can go to this location to speak with Ocwen employees for advice, assistance and help and/or make a personal payment. But the location at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, # XXXX, XXXX, Colorado XXXX is clearly another of the infamous law firms that assisted many of the mortgages companies XX/XX/XXXX-XX/XX/XXXX in defrauding home owners and others leading to the banking/mortgage crisis. Specifically, I was told that my personal payment made at the " fake store front '' ( law firm office ) would be credited that day and I was given a date/stamped copy of the same. Three days later after calling Ocwen 's offices, they had NOT received nor credited my account as promised. I am certain that this is Ocwen policy and done specifically to extract fees, bump up profits and abuse the consumer public. These companies should not be allowed to operate. This is not a " new problem '' but systemic and needs to be corrected. Thank you for your help a second time. XXXX in XXXX, Colorado XX/XX/XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed
Consumer complaint received 10-08-2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (NC).
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: I am submitted several disputes to XXXX, XXXX  and XXXX   and they all come back as verified. I just submitted a dispute with each of them in XXXX and again in XX/XX/XXXX and the same results. I also email each of the companies and on report and XXXX XXXX back sent a packet that included billing statements. The issue of inaccuracies was never address.

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 05/27/2016 about Debt collection (Mortgage) with NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE (TX).
Issue: False statements or representation
Sub-issue: Attempted to collect wrong amount

Complaint: On XXXX XXXX, 2016, Nationstar updated loan XXXX status to BANK ADJUSTMENT/DEED IN LIEU//BANK LIQUIDATION. 

This credit line should be deleted, the aforementioned update does not delete it. I have not been apprised of any change to validate this change

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 02/18/2018 about Credit card or prepaid card (General-purpose credit card or charge card) with CITIBANK, N.A. (CA).
Issue: Fees or interest
Sub-issue: Problem with fees

Complaint: Citibank says that I was charged too late fees one of {$35.00}, one of {$27.00}. My regular payment amount is {$68.00}. XX/XX/XXXX total {$150.00} XX/XX/XXXX XXXX. Difference each month of {$88.00}. {$120.00}. 
The representatives at the bank over the phone did not tell me accurately about my account so I could not access the response to give properly when talking to them. Including the manager this also differs from what the XXXX XXXX wrote in the letter reply. XXXX XXXX claims they can not refund only the {$27.00} because there is no record, however it is not a customers fault there is no record. Also there was no explination as to the extra charges because {$27.00} and {$35.00} total {$62.00}. I was charged way ore than that. 
As well, in one month I believe XX/XX/XXXX. I had asked the rep when making the phone how much I needed to pay to pay the balance she told me the wrong amount when I paid the {$10.00} payment. Then made the payment, if the person told me about the other {$5.00} I would have paid that but they did not. The person also did not explain not paying the fees would cause another late fee. I was not told this by any representative when I called. When I was told that the late fee would be creditied they told me it would take a couple of days to come back onto the account so I assumed I would not have to pay the full balance on the bill for the fees. Again XXXX XXXX thinks because the bank didn't note it that I didnt ' say anything, but the bank can see that I called and they can see I spoke to the manager. They can also see I made the payments and that I didn't pay the extra charges/ fees. It is lame excuse on XXXX XXXX to say they can't find a promise to credit it, however just the {$27.00} is not making up for the total amount I paid extra for some reason why was never explained. 
From this experience, I will now make a representative make a notation on the account, I will no longer just " trust '' what the person says.

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 08/31/2016 about Credit card () with CITIBANK, N.A. (FL).
Issue: Identity theft / Fraud / Embezzlement

Complaint: I viewed my XXXX credit report using XXXX. It shows I applied for credit to CBNA on XXXX XXXX, 2016. I submitted no application for credit of any kind at that time. This may be the result of identity theft and I want any record of this inquiry 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 11/16/2016 about Mortgage (Conventional fixed mortgage) with United Shore Financial Services, LLC (FL).
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account

Complaint: United Wholesale Mortgage ( UHM ) transferred my mortgage to a new servicer. However, they owe me a escrow refund. The problem is that since they transferred my loan, there is no way to reach UWM via the customer service number. Once their phone system asked me to enter my loan number for verification, the system tells me my mortgage has been transferred and to call the new servicer, then the phone hangs up. Calling back and trying to get someone to pick up the phone by pressing zero does not work. There is no way to get in touch with UWM in order to received my escrow refund. The new servicer ca n't help either as the issue is with UWM.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 02/19/2017 about Credit card () with TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY (NY).
Issue: Billing disputes

Complaint: I had my pocketbook stolen from my car on XXXX XXXX. I called all my credit card co 's to report the stolen cards and cancell all my cards and bank cards. On XXXX/XXXX/2017 I received my target statement which had a {$470.00} charge on it from XXXX made in XXXX, MA at the Target store there. Target stated that because the person charging the purchased used my pin that I was liable for the fraudulent charge. Target also stated that the items purchase were not what a typical fraud charge usually purchases. Iw as instructed to write a letter with the police report case # XXXX & my 4th precinct on XXXX XXXX Police Dept 's contact which I also submitted as Detective XXXX XXXX. I have never been to the location of the charge and because my entire pocket book was taken my address book was in the pocketbook as well, in the address book and on my cell phone there is an area where I note all my PIN numbers. I need help with Target, I called to follow up today XXXX/XXXX/17 over a month after sending the information that Target requested and they told me they had no record of my letter. I sent my letter with tracking XXXX on XXXX/XXXX/2017 Tracking nUmber XXXX and Target signed for this letter and the back up on. Target received and signed for the letter on XXXX/XXXX/2017 at XXXX at teh front desk at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, PA XXXX. Please advise what should do moving forward. Thank you, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, NY XXXX - XXXX, XXXXXXXXXXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 05-05-2016 about Money transfers (International money transfer) with WESTERN UNION COMPANY, THE (NY).
Issue: Other transaction issues

Complaint: I am not being allowed to make money transfers by Western U. 
No reason given.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 07/31/2017 about Debt collection (Credit card debt) with Rausch, Sturm, Israel, Enerson & Hornik, LLP (WI).
Issue: False statements or representation
Sub-issue: Impersonated attorney, law enforcement, or government official

Complaint: I had received a letter from Rausch, Sturm, Isreal, Enerson & Hornick, LLC. Attorneys at Law (? )  representing XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX regarding a XXXX XXXX XXXX . The letter states they are attorneys. Yet online no listing in the XXXX XXXX XXXX nor Wisconsin Bar ; the letter states that they work out of XXXX, WI. The only time a debt collector needs to hire attorneys is to protect the firm against the Unfair Debt Collection Act and other regulatory complaint. The firm is asking me to pay an additional {$120.00} to take the case. It is XXXX XXXX XXXX that hired them not I. Again, Debt Collection agencies only hire law firms if the Debt Collector has broken the law or are knowingly engaged in illegal or unethical practices. The law firm in question has several illegal and unethical outstanding complaints. I believe there is collusion on both companies and would like my debt handle by another firm not has no association with the law firm or this debt collector. The phone number for the law firm is XXXX XXXX XXXX 's phone number is XXXX I believe that after investigation of this matter that the fake law firm should be fined to the point that they must file bankruptcy. Also, XXXX XXXX should be monitored more closely as their workers do n't sound licensed or that it is current. XXXX XXXX XXXX is aware that Raush, ect. Is not a real law firm. Anyone that is an actual lawyer that collects debts works on high end side like yacht and jet loans recovery. Not my account. A simple debt collector just needs a high school diploma, pass a background check and pass regulatory testing.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 02/14/2018 about Credit card or prepaid card (General-purpose credit card or charge card) with BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (CA).
Issue: Fees or interest
Sub-issue: Charged too much interest

Complaint: I took out a loan with Bank of America. They called Bank Americard the credit card division and got the payoff amount on an open credit card. On XX/XX/XXXX Bank Americard posted a payment for XXXX to my account. This was the amount provided as a payoff amount through the end of XX/XX/XXXX. In XX/XX/XXXX, I received a bill in the mail for additional interest in the amount of {$250.00}. The bill indicated it was for the period XX/XX/XXXX-XX/XX/XXXX. It stated the balances subject to Interest Rate were : {$6800.00} at 14.24 % and {$14000.00} at $ 14.24 %. I do not disagree with owing additional interest. However, I performed the calculations to compute the daily rate and found that they computed interest on a 31 day cycle ( XX/XX/XXXX-XX/XX/XXXX ) rather than a 21 day cycle ( through the payment date on XX/XX/XXXX ). They state I owe {$250.00}. That would be the amount for interest at 31 days. At 21 days the amount is {$170.00}. I called the Customer Service line and was first told the balance subject to interest was not the amount subject to interest. Then they insisted the charge was correct. Then they put me on hold for over ten minutes to compute the rate outside of the computer and disconnected me. I called back and spoke with another representative. They simply insist their calculations are correct. I asked to speak with someone who could actually go through the calculations again with me and was told the amounts are right and there is no one I can speak with. I told them that I am questioning whether they overcharge every person who pays of their credit card.

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 03/29/2017 about Student loan (Non-federal student loan) with Navient Solutions, LLC. (CT).
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer
Sub-issue: Need information about my balance/terms

Complaint: My son received a private loan from XXXX to go to college. My sister Co signed after I told her as long as she was responsible as a Co signer I would make sure payments were paid should my son default on payments. He never finished college and does n't bother paying his loan. I have been paying his loan for 7 years not to affect my sister 's credit. I asked them if I can take my sister off as a Co signer and they said no. For 7 years I have been paying a total amt of {$160.00} a month on the balance of XXXX combined loans equalling approximately {$14000.00} just for the balance to be approximately {$12000.00}. I paid almost {$8000.00}. This year I pay {$50.00} a month for 2 years. My son worked that out somehow. I make {$XXXX} a year. I CA N'T AFFORD THIS. If they would release my sister, my son would have no choice to pay. If not ... No income tax. Oh well. Should n't have shrugged his responsibility.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 10/29/2017 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: Account information incorrect

Complaint: Trouble contacting Equifax. Need to have the following shown on Equifax Report XXXX. XXXX, dated XXXX XXXX, XXXX show " ACCOUNT CLOSED BY CUSTOMER '' under " COMMENTS '' by item numbers as follows : XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 02-12-2018 about Debt collection (Credit card debt) with Lloyd & McDaniel, PLC (KY).
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
Sub-issue: Sued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit

Complaint: XXXX XXXX XXXX sold my debt to lloyd and Mcdaniels creditor law firm that then did not contact me at all before this, or if they did it never got to me and served me papers while I was at work and then forced me into an agreed judgement. I have a XXXX a month agreement but then they are trying to force me into automatic debit, which I am not comfortable with at all and do not authroize with any company and don't tell me much on filling out any forms. It was a old credit card debt from years before that I didn't even know I had.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 08/17/2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with EQUIFAX, INC. (IL).
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: I disputed two XXXX tax liens on my credit report that do not belong to me but the credit bureau verified the info as correct despite the tax liens not containing my full social security number or date of birth as now required.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 01/25/2017 about Bank account or service (Checking account) with WELLS FARGO & COMPANY (GA).
Issue: Deposits and withdrawals

Complaint: I am a customer of Wells Fargo. Before leaving for XXXX in XX/XX/2016, I called them to let them know that I will be traveling. The last day, I used my debit card to take out a small amount of currency while in XXXX. Immediately, my card was shut down. Upon returning to the XXXX, I also learned that a check had been deposited into a small savings account. I took the money that was in the savings and transferred it to my checking ( months before this ) ; The " second '' deposit of the same check was removed from my savings account which left my account negative. When I went to the bank to get a check card for my bank ( since bills were not getting paid due to not having a card ), I was told I could not get a card due to a closed account. I did not close the account nor did I transfer the money to the " negative account '' because I was in a foreign country. XXXX I still do not have a check card with Wells Fargo. 

Second complaint is that I deposited a larger check. It was around {$4700.00} into my account. Standard procedures that I have run across says that it will take between XXXX business days for checks less than {$10000.00} for it to post. The check is still not " active money '' in my account after XXXX weeks!!!!! It is " posted '' not " available. '' While waiting for this check to post ... bills have come out. So, they posted the largest bill first for withdrawal, and I am getting charged {$35.00} for every single transaction that is coming from my bank. How is this fair that I have money that is on hold from their institution my fault? I do not want to pay over {$200.00} in " return '' fees and " overdraft protection ''

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation