milesbutler/consumer_complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 09-08-2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with EQUIFAX, INC. (MI).
Issue: Improper use of your report
Sub-issue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Complaint: Equifax mishandled my personal information including Name, Social Security #, Address, Birthdate, etc. resulting in a data breach in XXXX/XXXX 2017 that they confirmed I was affected by per their " Potential Impact '' site www.equifaxsecurity2017.com. 

They have put myself and millions of others at risk of identity theft/fraud due to negligent security protocols in handling consumer information. They are further attempting to capitalize on the situation by signing injured parties THEY are responsible for up for " trial periods '' of their ID protection services. 

They are simultaneously defrauding these injured parties with hidden terms of service that waive their right to sue the company in what is clearly a situation of criminal negligence/fraudulent behavior as indicated by the three Equifax executives that dumped stock immediately prior to the data breach announcement. 

I demand that they rectify this by making credit freezing free and refunding everyone who paid for it following this data breach. The negligent loss of personal information of nearly 200 million consumers is an unconscionable breech of ethical behavior by this company and it is further unreasonable that  they are not directly notifying every single person affected by this regardless of their questionable " judgment '' of who to contact.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 05/17/2017 about Debt collection (Other debt) with Hunter Warfield, Inc. (TX).
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt was result of identity theft

Complaint: I 've tried disputing a fraudulent collection account on my credit report. I 've sent letters to the agency and have gotten little response. My official complaint is against  HUNTER WARFIELD  for reporting credit information to the credit reporting agencies that was a result of Identity Theft Ive asked in my letter that the negative reporting ceases and the information be removed from my credit report.

Company public response: Company believes complaint represents an opportunity for improvement to better serve consumers
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 07/27/2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FNIS) (TN).
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Complaint: I learned from authority and being under investigation that am a victim of identity theft. The FBI told me it 's an inside job. My drivers license have been stolen with the names XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX. My date of birth have been changed with all three credit agencies. All of my former employers have been changed. My social security card have been stolen. I 'm using my maiden name, which is XXXX. A seven year fraud alert have been placed on all three credit agencies. XXXX XXXX once lived with my late father XXXX XXXX XXXX. She knew he was my emergency contact, prior to his XXXX and was stealing my mail. XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX are sisters and they are working together. In 2005 I filed a XXXX XXXX law sue. My XXXX was prepared by them without my knowledge. Credit was being abused while I was under wage earner, my rights was violated under the wage earner courts. The case number for the law sue is XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX. Tax returns are being filed using my personal information. Fraudulent transitions are being reported to IRS. XXXX-mortgage statements.

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 09/29/2016 about Student loan (Non-federal student loan) with WELLS FARGO & COMPANY (IL).
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer
Sub-issue: Having problems with customer service

Complaint: CFPB : I am writing to dispute erroneous credit reporting of my student loan by Wells Fargo Bank in my XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX credit file. Wells Fargo is reporting that my student loan, which I have never been delinquent on, is in Chapter XXXX Bankruptcy " Wage Earner ''. This item Chapter XXXX Bankruptcy is inaccurate because I never filed Chapter XXXX Bankruptcy. I have requested that the information reported to the credit bureau be corrected on numerous occasions. Wells Fargo has responded that it was in fact an error, and that it would be resolved ( attached is a letter from Wells Fargo ). However, they only removed the erroneous information for a short period of time, and then it was re-reported erroneously months later. I am requesting that the item be corrected immediately and for GOOD. I am extremely frustrated and exhausted of having to deal with this situation over and over again. This reporting error has caused my borrowing cost to increase and has lead to instances where I have been denied credit. I am in the middle of a refinance on my home loan, and this reporting error is leading to substantial financial loss. This is how I found out that this loan is negatively reporting on my credit bureau. The lender advised that my credit report, specifically this loan, was reporting in Chapter XXXX bankruptcy. I need this corrected AS SOON AS POSSIBLE as I am expected to close on my mortgage XX/XX/XXXX. Wells Fargo has repeatedly violated the FCRA ( Fair Credit Reporting Act ), and as aforementioned, is causing me financial loss. I have filed numerous disputes in regards to this error including a letter mailed to the address below on XXXX/XXXX/2013 and I am still dealing with this issue : ( see attached ) WELLS FARGO. 
XXXX Credit Bureau Dispute Resolution XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, IA XXXX I am hopeful that we can get it corrected this time! 

Thank you.

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 09/27/2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with EQUIFAX, INC. (NJ).
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: Paid off XXXX XXXX XXXX in XX/XX/XXXX in full on 2 accounts. See upload XXXX Payments of {$1300.00} and {$280.00} which include interest and fees. 
Now what I AM DISPUTING FOR THE 10th time is that it shows up to potential CREDITORS as DEROGATORY!!!
And it should be reported as XX/XX/XXXX when it was paid off back on XX/XX/XXXX Do SOMETHING ABOUT IT FINALLY!! 

Call XXXX XXXX XXXX and they will verify! 

Thank You! 

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 09-12-2016 about Mortgage (Other mortgage) with GEORGE MASON MORTGAGE, LLC (VA).
Issue: Application, originator, mortgage broker

Complaint: It is widely known in XXXX, Virginia that a Loan Officer by the name of XXXX XXXX spends an inordinate amount of money on realtors and builders on sporting events, fishing charters, etc. There is an undue influence on those individuals to either refer business to him or it ( appears ) is a reward for business sent. This flies in the face of the very reason the CFPB was created. This has been going on for a few years. The community thought his days of this behavior would be curtailed with the CFPB 's visibility and reports of corruption being reduced with heavy fines, etc. However, we 're now under the impression that his " marketing '' is allowable because he continues to flaunt his kickbacks even more. I 'd like to know if what he is doing is permissible or illegal so that competition can be leveled. I happen to be of the opinion that it is not only illegal, but unethical and reprehensible. If, for some reason, his " marketing '' is permitted, we can all benefit from being able to practice the same way.

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 12/20/2017 about Mortgage (Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC)) with JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. (CA).
Issue: Trouble during payment process

Complaint: This is my XXXX complaint against Chase with regard to a repayment plan dated XXXX/XXXX/XXXX the first complaint case number was XXXX. The main point of that complaint was that the agreement stated that at completion of the repayment plan my payment going forward would be {$330.00}. However Chase started sending me notices that I was behind in my payment and were furnishing negative information to the consumer credit agencies. As the attached response from Chase to the complaint states they agreed with me that the payments would be {$330.00} and would contact the credit bureaus to amend the reporting. However now for some reason I am getting multiple phone calls and letters again about being past due on the account, threatening foreclosure, and again falsely reporting negative information to the bureaus. All of this is having a very negative impact on me both emotionally and financially. I received a letter from the Chase XXXX XXXX dated XXXX/XXXX/XXXX that basically states that they feel it was a misunderstanding that the original agreement made mention that my ongoing payments would be {$330.00} this is ridiculous and very unprofessional. They gave some erroneous explanation about interest rate changes that affected the payment but again no correspondence before ever addressed this potential change and I have attached XXXX recent letters from showing the received payments that contradicts what this is saying ( also attached are correspondence from from Chase giving contradictory amounts of supposed past due amounts ). It seems every time a payment is received it triggers a harassing call and additional letters, this is very frustrating and I want it to stop. I have completed the repayment completely as agreed and have never been late on the agreed to ongoing payment of {$330.00}.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 12-12-2017 about Debt collection (Medical debt) with Medical Society Business Services, Inc. (AZ).
Issue: False statements or representation
Sub-issue: Attempted to collect wrong amount

Complaint: I am having problems with The XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  for a medical dept. They are trying to charge more than I owe. I have disputed this bill with XXXX and that did not help. I finally sent a dispute letter to the collection agency, which they received on XXXX/XXXX/2017 and I uploaded the dispute letter. I also uploaded the only bill they sent me that pertains to the amount they put in XXXX. The amount they have is wrong because they added a different bill to it from a different date. The bill they sent me is on their own letter head, so they could have put any amount in there. 
The smaller bills like the one they added to this one, I may be able to pay if I owe it. In addition, my insurance company got on a three-way call with the collection agency and me, the collection agent told us that the extra charge was probably a charge off fee. 
They never sent me a copy of the original billing statement, they never explained how the extra charge is expressly authorized by the agreement creating the debt, and no details about their authority to collect this debt. Please help, I am trying to straighten out my credit and they do not want to cooperate. 
They wo n't even negotiate with me. I told them that I can afford {$50.00} a month and they will not even accept it.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 05/19/2016 about Bank account or service (Savings account) with SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL (TX).
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management

Complaint: On XXXX XXXX I applied for a high yield savings account with Synchrony Bank. After I completed the application, I received a message stating my application is being processed and someone will be in touch with me within 3 business days. They have my phone number and email address, but they have chosen to treat me like a fraudster. Let me ask you this : who is lending to whom here? What is your worry here? What risk does a wealthy individual like me pose to you by lending you money?

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 03/14/2016 about Debt collection (Credit card) with PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES INC (IA).
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt
Sub-issue: Not given enough info to verify debt

Complaint: In XXXX, I sent XXXX certified letters to Portfolio Recovery at XXXX different addresses requesting Debt Validation for a debt they are trying to collect from me. I specifically asked for " Agreement with your client that grants you the authority to collect on this alleged debt. 
Agreement that bears the signature of the alleged debtor wherein he/she agreed to pay the creditor. 
Any insurance claims been made by any creditor regarding this account. 
Any Judgments obtained by any creditor regarding this account. 
Name and address of alleged creditor. 
Name on file of alleged debtor. 
Alleged account number. 
Address on file for alleged debtor. 
Amount of alleged debt. 
Date this alleged debt became payable. 
Date of original charge off or delinquency. 
Verification that this debt was assigned or sold to collector. 
Complete accounting of alleged debt. 
Commission for debt collector if collection efforts are successful. '' I did not receive anything but another letter from PRA stating my name - last XXXX of my soc - and the amount they say I owe. Due to the way PRA has treated people in the past, I do not trust them to tell me the truth and not try to take me for a ride.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 02/22/2016 about Consumer Loan (Vehicle loan) with BMW Financial Services NA, LLC (UT).
Issue: Managing the loan or lease

Complaint: I have a loan with BMW Bank of North America for my XXXX XXXX since XXXX of 2015. I pay XXXX extra every month on the loan yet my interest each month remains the same. I can not log into my loan online so apply my extra payments to the principal because the website is perpetually down. I get a XXXX error that the connection timed out. I have tried to access the site from home and at work. How can I manage my loan when I can not log into the website?

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 04-11-2016 about Credit reporting () with Experian Information Solutions Inc. (KS).
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report
Sub-issue: Account terms

Complaint: I have been disputing inaccurate information on my credit report for over 1 YEAR and yet to have my report corrected. XXXX XXXX XXXX listed is incorrect. The balance is {$0.00} because it was transferred to U S DEPT OF ED/XXXX which I AM CURRENTLY PAYING EVERY MONTH. Yet it is NOT reported that I am in good standing and PAYING currently. 

AGAIN EXPERIAN CORRECT THIS IMMEDIATELY : XXXX ( XXXX DIFFERENT ACCOUNTS ) NEEDS TO SHOW A {$0.00} BALANCE. THE ONLY ACCOUNT WITH A BALANCE DUE IS U S DEPT OF ED/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 09/15/2015 about Mortgage (Conventional fixed mortgage) with PHH Mortgage Services Corporation (FL).
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account

Complaint: We have a mortgage loan # XXXX with XXXX XXXX XXXX. Is the XXXX note subject to the same settlement and remidies as the XXXX note, ordered by the Department of Justice?

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 05-01-2017 about Student loan (Private student loan) with TRANSWORLD SYSTEMS INC (PA).
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer
Sub-issue: Trouble with how payments are being handled

Complaint: In  XXXX  of  XXXX  I was granted deferment on my loans when I enrolled full time in school.  XXXX  of  XXXX  I began receiving letters that my loan payment was overdue. I tried for one week to get answers in regards to these notifications, but every time I called the " system was down '' and they could not bring up my information and assured someone would call me back soon. Finally, on  XXXX   XXXX , of   XXXX   I was assured that my account had always been in deferment and I was to ignore the emails and letters. Today,   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX  , I was informed that my co-borrower has received notification of payments being over 160 days past due and that consequently their credit has been negatively impacted. When I called the company today I asked to speak immediately to a supervisor. The phone called last for 21 minutes,  19  of which I was on hold. The supervisor came to the phone to tell me the " system was down '' and she could not pull up the necessary account information. I demanded someone return my call today because this was not a matter that could be ignored any further and she laughed and said that would not happen.     Additionally, I have never had a smooth transaction with this loan company. I was so happy to get out of business with   XXXX   and switch to my credit union because I thought I would n't have to worry about being conned. Each time I have requested sums from my loan there has been some sort of issue ( i.e. the database showed I had exhausted funds when I still have {$12000.00} left, the payments were late to the school thus causing me to be locked out of my school accounts  ) . I have always paid my loans on time and with no issues. I would simply ask the same out of the company I will be indebted to for the next  twenty  years of my life. I have always treated representatives with respect and appreciation for their help. But today, enough is enough. My co borrowers have now been impacted but irresponsibility I have no control over.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 09-08-2017 about Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service (Mobile or digital wallet) with Coinbase, Inc. (TN).
Issue: Problem adding money

Complaint: COINBASE. last week my ability to buy Digital coijs was shut off. I have been able to buy for over 3 months. When I first reached out to Coinbase I did not get a response. I then sent a second request as to why they disabled my ability to buy to which I recieved a generic response. 
XX/XX/2017 | XXXX PDT XXXX replied : Hello, A manual review has determined that you are not eligible to use the Coinbase platform to purchase digital currency. Were sorry for any inconvenience that this may cause.
We regret that we are not able to supply you with any additional information.
Please note that we have not blocked access to any balance currently in your Coinbase account. While we can no longer process buy orders via our banking relationship, you may withdraw these funds at any time. 

Again, I apologize for any inconvenience this has caused you. 

So they have no real reson but just because ... they did this after asking me to upload my bank records my id and my ssn information ... it is very uppseting to deal with these hassles after complying with all request

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 11/28/2017 about Debt collection (Credit card debt) with PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES INC (CA).
Issue: Communication tactics
Sub-issue: You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying

Complaint: XXXX XXXX 
To:
XXXX
Bcc:


XX/XX/XXXX at XXXX XXXX

ON XX/XX/XXXX i wrote Portfolio recovery Associates and i asked them not to contact me by phone only by mail. I sent them a certified letter which they did sign.  I received a phone call from them at XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX. They did not leave a message. They are calling on the land line and cell.  Please see the attached documents for your reference. This is direct violation of the FCRA rules. So far this does not appear to be a reputable agency and i am not happy with the quality of service and i wish to file a formal complaint.

I sent the above correspondence to XXXX

I also sent them a copy of the letter asking them to only contact me via us mail not by phone. Which I have responded to them by US mail in a very timely matter.

I also sent them a copy of the certified letter which has their signature that they did receive the letter

I also sent them a picture of my cell phone log showing them Portfolio recovery calling me on XX/XX/XXXX at XXXX XXXX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 11/25/2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with EQUIFAX, INC. (MA).
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: Hello, I am writing in regards to an old credit card account I had with XXXX XXXX XXXX. I held a credit card with XXXX which was opened inXX/XX/XXXX, then closed in XX/XX/XXXX. This account I held in good standings and was never late on a credit card payment. 
The account was closed due having to file a chapter XXXX bankruptcy on XX/XX/XXXX. The account was closed and I received a discharge in bankruptcy on XX/XX/XXXX. 
This account was included in the chapter XXXX, and discharged along with other debt. All of my credit reports list my public record and reporting of the chapter XXXX discharge. 
I actually had asked my attorney if I could keep this card open to rebuild my credit but was told I could not, and that it had to be included, as all outstanding debt needed to be. I wanted to keep this card as I had never been late, nor ever missed a payment on this account. I only know the last four numbers of the XXXX acct were XXXX. I have done very well since my chapter XXXX and have a 100 % payment history. 
This account is still being listed in my Equifax and my XXXX credit reports. I have filed numerous disputes and have received no deletion of these reporting. They have also continued to update the accounts at last XX/XX/XXXX. They do not report anything about this account as far as my payment history which was perfect. It is listed as to just harass. I have gone to XXXX directly and the bureaus regarding this issue and nothing has been done. 
As stated this account was included in on my discharge. When you decide to file a bankruptcy it is a devastating report to your credit file in and of its own that lasts 7-10 years. This is the price you pay for what was done and is stiff enough penalty on its own however, XXXX has reported on this account as recently as XX/XX/XXXX and it is a violation of my discharge injection to report again on debt discharged in Bankruptcy. This account also because not removed from my report lists as a separate " NEGATIVE '' item, along with the bankruptcy therefore I am being penalized twice for this account. 
Can you please help me? As I stated I have disputed with the bureau and with XXXX so I am not sure how to get this error removed. 

Thank you XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation