milesbutler/consumer_complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 06-08-2017 about Student loan (Federal student loan servicing) with ECMC Group, Inc. (CA).
Issue: Struggling to repay your loan
Sub-issue: Can't get other flexible options for repaying your loan

Complaint: I have student loans, NEVER once in any sort of default and always in good standing ( shown on my Credit Report history ) Always been on an IBR payment plan of {$0.00} per month or on forbearance ( i hav e a paper trail from  navient which i attached to this complaint -- the most recent forbearance approval ) I filed an ability to benefit discharge in  XX/XX/XXXX / XX/XX/XXXX  since i should not have been issued student loans since i had no  XXX/Diploma  at the time i enrolled in the school and was not tested per the rules, supposedly when i did this request, the guarantor ( ECMC ) paid off the loans immediately. ( which does not seem right? ... Why would you pay off loans before investigating my complaint/issue? ) The  XXXX  discharge request was denied by ECMC an d Dept of education a ppeal ( and ive asked for proof of the  XXXX  test they supposedly administered to me and it was never provided ), now all the sudden i 'm in default on my  XXXX  loans ... and  ECMC wont put  the loans back with Navient to go back to the good standing they were in. They want full payment and that 's my only option. its dropped my  credit score   XXXX  points now just after i got it up to over  XXXX .  <P/> Per the federal student loan website : i should have been sent monthly statements ( which hasnt been sent at  all )  and i can not be reported as defaulted until its over 270 days LATE.  <P/> My loans have never been late and have always been on a forbearance or IBR. ( i have a statement of a approved forbearance showing an end date of  X/X/18    )

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 08/31/2016 about Student loan (Federal student loan servicing) with ACS Education Services (TN).
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer
Sub-issue: Trouble with how payments are handled

Complaint: I started making payments in 2007. My balance has been {$26000.00} ever since. ACS is the website I make payments and XXXX must be servicing the loan. I 've paid {$11000.00} over the years, {$9000.00} toward interest, and {$1400.00} toward my balance. If you do n't see anything wrong with this, how do you sleep at night! Do I really need to say anymore? {$9000.00} in interest? {$1400.00} to Principal?

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 09-09-2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with EQUIFAX, INC. (NE).
Issue: Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes

Complaint: I wanted to freeze my credit with all three agencies after the Equifax hack. I live in Nebraska so the price to do it should be {$3.00}. At XXXX and XXXX that 's what I was charged. Equifax was charging {$10.00} to freeze credit. It seems like Equifax should be offering this for free instead of overcharging people for this.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 08-10-2017 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: This account was very past due for quite sometime due to loss of income. I started making multiple payments per month starting in XX/XX/XXXX to resolve balance. I disputed the total balance because it was still reporting late and as if I was n't making payments. Company updated saying information was accurate and actually increased the balance due after updating a couple of the posted payments which was incorrect. I then re-disputed with credit bureaus with dates payments were made and amounts. As of XX/XX/XXXX the account was paid in full. Today I received an update to my second dispute as the company stating accurate info ... Open {$550.00} past due as of XX/XX/XXXX and now 180 days or more past due.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 01/30/2018 about Debt collection (Other debt) with HSBC NORTH AMERICA HOLDINGS INC. (NY).
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
Sub-issue: Sued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit

Complaint: In XXXX I lost my job and couldn't pay on an unsecured installment loan from HSBC. I had been making payments up until the point I lost my job so the balance owed was only {$2900.00}. It went into Collections where XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XXXX XXXX ) took over for recovery. They then put a judgment on me. I had signed a confession of judgment which I would it was my bill and made arrangements with them to take {$50.00} a month out of my check. This went on for 5 years from XXXX XXXX. I had paid them {$2700.00} over that time and they stopped taking money out of my bank account so I thought the bill was satisfied. It was only until this month XXXX when I tried to refinance my home that I found out they had put a {$4000.00} lien on my property. I called XXXX and tried to find out why. They had advised me that I defaulted in my payment arrangement by not recertifying with them to take money out of my account which I have never done for the 5 yrs they were doing it. They said I was sued ( with no notification or summons for me to appear in court ) and pre-judgment, post judgment plus other fees were added totally now {$4600.00}. 
I was very upset since I cooperated fully with repayment and was doing my part to clear up this debt. I am also very upset that paying in good faith they could not settle the balance owed as paid in full as a lot of creditors do since the left balance was only {$280.00}. I tried to explain that I DID NOT default in my payment arrangements but THEY DID by stopping my payments. They were uncooperative as to helping me rectify this as I pleaded since the balance was only {$280.00} I would pay and they could take lien off and they told me they could not do that because now the creditor wants all their money. I am very upset and would so like to clear this matter up. I do not have {$4600.00} and feel THEY defaulted me and THEY SHOULD clear this up for me. 
Please help.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 02-02-2017 about Student loan (Federal student loan servicing) with AES/PHEAA (PA).
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer
Sub-issue: Trouble with how payments are handled

Complaint: I earned an XXXX Award through service with XXXX for XXXX. The education award was for roughly {$9400.00} and I decided to put it towards loans I took out to earn my XXXX XXXX XXXX. These loans had a higher interest rate, and were taken out through Fedloan. I applied the XXXX award in XXXX XXXX. All the National Trust does with XXXX is send the money to the loan provider, in this case, Fedloan. My online account balance, though, never changed with this payment. It was at about {$11000.00}, and did n't change. Even when I did smaller payments since then, the balance never changed. I was NEVER asked by fedloan how I wanted that money dispersed. I assumed that if I gave them {$9000.00} the balance would then go to roughly {$2000.00}. If I give them my money, it should be used. 

But, I have learned that Fedloan is using this {$9000.00} payment as a " fund '' to take from each month for my monthly payments. When they would send me a " monthly bill '', the statement would read " {$0.00} due ''. Each month this would appear since I submitted the education award. 

When I called fedloan, they notified me that the loan would be in use until XXXX XXXX. So, instead of using money I have given them to pay off the majority of the loan, I am being almost trapped into a consumer relatioship where my money is used to keep me there and garner more interest each month. 

When I asked them to resubmit the payment, they said that they could but it would then put my loan in " delinquent status '' since I personally did n't make individual payments on the account since XXXX, XXXX. I was n't able to make the payments, since each account statement said " {$0.00} balance due ''. 

I feel very conned by this organization. I already paid {$1800.00} in taxes on this education award, as it is considered untaxed income. Now, it 's being used against me to keep me as a consumer with Fedloan for as long as possible. I was n't given a choice for how my money would be applied, nor was i notified.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 12/17/2017 about Debt collection (Other debt) with Collection Bureau of America Ltd. (GA).
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt was paid

Complaint: This is XXXX XXXX water aka XXXX XXXX. I had been renting a water machine for 17 years and purchase it. I do not know what happen internally but they said I still old XXXX for the machine. paid off later attached

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 06/27/2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with EQUIFAX, INC. (NC).
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem
Sub-issue: Investigation took more than 30 days

Complaint: On XXXX XXXX, I sent a letter to Equifax, asking them to investigate errors on my credit report. I am going to attach a copy of the letter I sent them. Three months have passed, and they have yet to send me the results of my investigation. They are supposed to respond within one month. I have sent several follow-up letters, but Equifax simply will not respond.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 06/17/2015 about Consumer Loan (Vehicle loan) with DriveTime (GA).
Issue: Taking out the loan or lease

Complaint: I started financing a car through drivetime in XXXX of 2013 and they are not reporting my payments to the credit beruae. my mom cosigned for me but the company flipped it and now she looks like the buyer and i look like the cosigner. in a result of this they are not reporting my payments.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 07/19/2016 about Mortgage (Conventional adjustable mortgage (ARM)) with EMBRACE HOME LOANS (DE).
Issue: Credit decision / Underwriting

Complaint: Embrace Home Loans Mortgage Company and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX fail to address my request for PMI removal. Attached is my XXXX XXXX, 2016 letter which outlines the correspondence I had as well as documentation that had been provided to Embrace. 
In response to my XXXX XXXX, 2016 letter I received a call from Embrace on XXXX XXXX, 2016 which I returned the following day. During the call I was informed that my PMI removal request was again denied. During that call, I was told I needed to provide information related to significant improvements and that I needed to authorize an appraisal. This request for information is consistent with the mortgage insurance removal request form Embrace provided with their letter dated XXXX XXXX, 2016 in which I provided in my XXXX XXXX, 2016 letter. I informed the Embrace representative that information on the improvements as well as authorization to proceed with an appraisal had previously been provided to Embrace in my XXXX XXXX, 2016 letter. When I pointed out to the representative that I had already provided the requested information and authorized an appraisal the response was that the representative merely received notice that my request had been denied. 
I requested a written response from Embrace during the XXXX XXXX, 2016 call and was told I would receive a written response from Embrace within one week. I have not received a response.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed
Consumer complaint received 03/22/2016 about Payday loan () with CNG FINANCIAL CORPORATION (LA).
Issue: Can't contact lender

Complaint: Submitted paperwork stating not to contact me more than twice a week ( violated ), not to contact any family, friends or references ( violated ), not to contact me at work or contact my work ( so far not violated ). When she contacted my sister, I called and she tried to lie and state that there was no cease and desist. I told her to go reread that letter. She wanted to know if I would be in that day, last Friday, and I said no my husband has not worked but a couple of days in the last couple of weeks but I would be pay something in two weeks. She hung up on me before all information was given. However, I called back and she refused to answer the phone but I left a message stating this information on a payment in two weeks and letting her know she had rudely hung up on me. She called this morning leaving a message again wanting me to pay immediately and contact her. First, I am not going to talk to this rude lady again and I already told her two weeks from last Friday. I 'm tired of her breaking the law. She calls multiple times every week. Sent paperwork by Certified mail tracking number XXXX received XXXX/XXXX/16.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 11/17/2016 about Mortgage (Conventional fixed mortgage) with Specialized Loan Servicing LLC (IL).
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account

Complaint: I received a shortage coupon from my mortgage company XXXX that I could choose to pay the full amount ( due by XXXX XXXX ) or have it dispersed over a 12 month period. In XXXX my mortgage was sold to Specialized Loan Servicing. On XXXX XXXX I sent a check to my new mortgage company for the full amount of the shortage of {$990.00}. I included the payment coupon and the new loan number. My check was cashed a few days later from Specialized Loan Servicing. 

I went online to check the status and to make my XXXX payment. To my disbelief my loan was misapplied and not put towards my shortage. I called Specialized Loan to find out what happened. I spoke to someone ( did n't get their name ) and was told since I was one payment behind they applied that money towards that and put the rest in escrow because that was their policy. I was fuming and in disbelief. I paid the full shortage amount in good faith to keep my payment down. So NOW I have to make the shortage payment over the 12 months plus my mortgage payment. This is an extra {$140.00} a month on top of my regular mortgage. 

I feel like I should have gotten a phone call, especially of the fact that I was switched from XXXX in XXXX. I never received a call or anything in the mail. My payment was for my shortage NOT for my mortgage payment. 

I feel like I just tossed almost XXXX in the fireplace and now I have to come up with extra each month. I am a XXXX single parent and scraped together the money to be able to avoid the monthly increase. 

I am so unhappy with this new company and their decision to choose what to do with MY 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 02/13/2018 about Debt collection (Other debt) with BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (MT).
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt was already discharged in bankruptcy and is no longer owed

Complaint: I filed bankruptcy XX/XX/XXXX and had all debt discharged. I have a person trying to tell me criminal action is being pursued against me for a returned check that was included in the bankruptcy discharge. I notified all creditors that the bankruptcy was filed. This particular person/agency continues to call after 3 years of the bankruptcy being filed and discharged. The latest call was made onXX/XX/XXXX and I was threatened with criminal charges and told contacting my attorney would be pointless that the charges would be filed any way and that I would be recorded as non-compliant in the matter. The person also hung up on me rather than having a discussion. The person/agency never gives a name, just that they are from the Fraudulent Department and leave a call back number.

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 07/27/2017 about Credit card or prepaid card (General-purpose credit card or charge card) with BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (OR).
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement
Sub-issue: Credit card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase on your statement

Complaint: My name is XXXX XXXX ( born XXXX ). SSN XXXX XXXX XXXX. My foster parents XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX fraudulently opened this loan account under my name. They had also attempted to open one for me on XX/XX/XXXX for BankAmericard Travel Rewaed Visa but were declined. My account was opened on XX/XX/XXXX and canceled on XX/XX/XXXX by the credit grantor. XXXX XXXX who lives at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, OR, XXXX, whose DOB is XX/XX/XXXX and whose SSN is XXXX is behind all this stuff. She ruined my credit. I was disputing it with XXXX, XXXX and XXXX but the credit rating agencies keep on telling me " paid as agreed ''. My foster parents have committed an ID theft and a felony fraud.

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 10-11-2016 about Debt collection (I do not know) with CASHCALL, INC. (OH).
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt was paid

Complaint: I had a {$2600.00} loan with XXXX XXXX XXXX. I have been paying on the loan for at least 4-5 years. The company changed to Cash Call and they began collecting on the loan.The continued to call me in regards to making payments. I attempted to make a payment approximately 2 weeks ago and they refused the payment and they could n't tell me why they could n't collect on the loan.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 06-10-2016 about Mortgage (FHA mortgage) with M&T BANK CORPORATION (IN).
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account

Complaint: Account Number - XXXX To whom it may concern, This is a " qualified written request '' under Section 6 of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act ( RESPA ). 

I am writing you today as I disagree with the past due payments you are reporting on my credit reports. They do not line up with my records and I believe that my payments may have been misapplied. The particular lates referred to are : 120 days past due as of XXXX XXXX 90 days past due as of XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX 60 days past due as of XXXX XXXX to XXXX XXXX 30 days past due as of XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX to XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX to XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 05-11-2017 about Debt collection (Mortgage debt) with JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. (SC).
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt was already discharged in bankruptcy and is no longer owed

Complaint: XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX  represen ts EMC MORTGAG E  XXXX  both are third party d ebt collectors hav e filed a foreclosure action against my property. I have sent several notices to see attached notices. They have failed to meet the requirements of the Fair Debt collection act.  XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX  have completely responded with the required information that was outlined in my Debt Collection letter. I have since filed suit against  EMC MOR TGAGE  XXXX , now  XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX  is pursuing this same debt represent another Entity while the above-mentioned Foreclosure action is still pending in cour t. EMC MORT GAGE  XXXX  sold the right to the Mortgage in  XXXX   2017,  while they had a foreclosure action against me and failed to answer the debt validation letter. Currently, there is pending Lawsuit i n District Court, that  I have filed agains t EMC M ORTGAGE  XXXX  and Servicer  XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX .

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 01/25/2018 about Debt collection (I do not know) with Meridian ARG Inc. (TX).
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
Sub-issue: Threatened to sue you for very old debt

Complaint: 1st call XX/XX/XXXX @ XXXX XXXX : Message left on cell phone X, this is XXXX XXXX contacting you from the process division. I received an order for you. It looks like two pending charges are subject to be filed. Now unfortunately because I am unable to reach you by phone I will be actively pursuing you at either your residential or place of employment. You have the right to contact the client to resolve your case voluntarily. Understand when located you forfeit that right. Your case number is XXXX and you can reach the office at XXXX. You have been notified. 

2nd call XX/XX/XXXX @ XXXX XXXX : Message left on cell phone X, this is XXXX XXXX contacting you from the process division. I received an order for you. It looks like two pending charges are subject to be filed. Now unfortunately because I am unable to reach you by phone I will be actively pursuing you at either your residential or place of employment. You have the right to contact the client to resolve your case voluntarily. Understand when located you forfeit that right. Your case number is XXXX and you can reach the office at XXXX. You have been notified. 

3rd call : Voicemail left with a random person - I was notified by email about it. 
Email to me sent at XXXX I received an automated phone message for you just now from some court saying this is their last message for case # XXXX. Here is their number XXXX. 

4th call XX/XX/XXXX @ XXXX XXXX : Message left on cell phone X, this is XXXX XXXX calling from the process division. I need to verify a current address as well as a business address. You are forfeiting your right to take care of this matter outside of court. We will contact your human resources department to follow proper protocol and procedure to serve you on the property. Again the client is willing to rectify this matter if they hear from you today. Their number is XXXX and reference your case number XXXX. This is my final attempt. You've been officially notified.

Company response to consumer: Untimely response