milesbutler/consumer_complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 10/15/2015 about Student loan (Non-federal student loan) with ACS Education Services (AL).
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer
Sub-issue: Trouble with how payments are handled

Complaint: I spoke to a collection agent for ACS on XXXX XXXX. I informed the agent that I could my make my payments at their current amount. He informed me that, due to using 6 months forbearance in this calendar year XXXX it started in XXXX of XXXX, but they have my application date as XXXX XXXX ) I was ineligible. I asked if there were any hardship programs or reduced payments available. He put me on hold, came back a few minutes later, and said that they could apply forebearance to my account, starting now and running through XXXX XXXX. He went took more personal information and went through scripting asking if I still intended to repay the debt at the end of forebearance. I answered in the affirmative and he assured me the matter was resolved. 

I received a call again today, XXXX XXXX, telling me my account was still past due, and that I was ineligible for forbearance of any kind. The agent told me that a supervisor had spoken to me last time, and that she was sorry for his mistake. I thanked her for her help, but informed her of my dissatisfaction and told her I intended to file a formal complaint.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 06-10-2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with Experian Information Solutions Inc. (MS).
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 have submitted documents on many occasions as well as submitted many disputes with supporting documents, and they will not remove the items or correct my credit report. There are duplicate entries and I will show these accounts as they are same account, as well as others they are ignoring I have submitted based on FTC affidavits.

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 10/21/2017 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 tried to freeze my credit at freeze.equifax.com on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX. I entered all my information, got the following on the next page once I submitted it " We are currently unable to service your request. 

Please try again later. '' Worked OK at all the other bureaus. Thanks for your help

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 09/18/2015 about Debt collection (I do not know) with ERC (MN).
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt resulted from identity theft

Complaint: My parents have been receiving phone calls on an almost daily basis from ERC, Enhanced Recovery Company. My mom was given a reference number and a number so that I could contact them. When I called it was brought to my attention that XXXX had requested they start a collection process from me. I contacted XXXX only to find out that there were multiple accounts opened under my name, which have since been closed. Never have I opened or used a XXXX account. They were made aware of this, but somewhere between XXXX and ERC the communication was lost.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 02-05-2018 about Debt collection (Other debt) with National Credit Systems,Inc. (GA).
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt was already discharged in bankruptcy and is no longer owed

Complaint: I filed bankruptcy last year and National Credit systems continues to report a negative item onto all three of my credit reports, in which violates the FCRA. I am not liable for any alleged debt owed.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 12/20/2016 about Debt collection (I do not know) with TRANSWORLD SYSTEMS INC (FL).
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt resulted from identity theft

Complaint: TRANSWORLD SYSTEMS INC ACCOUNT NUMBERs : XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXXConsumer Hotline : ( XXXX ) XXXX-XXXXConsumer Hotline Fax : ( XXXX ) XXXX ATTENTION TO DISPUTE DEPARTMENT : Dear Sir or Madam : I am a victim of identity theft. An identity thief used my personal information without my permission to open an account several account in my name this debt is not mine. I have enclosed proof of my identity and a copy of my Identity Theft Report. In accordance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, I am asking you to stop collection proceedings against me and stop communicating with me about this debt, except as the Fair Credit Reporting Act allows. I also ask that you TRANSWORLD SYSTEMS INC or any company associate with this account # XXXX and tell them the debt is the result of identity theft. I have enclosed a copy of the Federal Trade Commission 's police report Notice to Furnishers of Information. It explains your responsibilities under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). The FCRA requires that debt collectors give an identity theft victim documents related to an account if the victim asks. Please send me copies of all records relating to the account, including : date account open all sign original contract including : Account applications made on paper, online, or by telephone Account statements or invoices Records of payment or charge slips Delivery addresses associated with the account Records of phone numbers used to activate or access the account Signatures on applications and accounts Investigators report Please send me a letter explaining what you have done to : TRANSWORLD SYSTEMS INC or any company associate with this account that the debt is the result of identity theft Stop collection proceedings against me Stop reporting information about the debt to credit reporting companies Provide me with the records I request Thank you for your cooperation. 
Sincerely, XXXX SOC SEC # *********** DOB XX/XX/XXXX ADDRESS XXXX, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 05/27/2016 about Credit reporting () with EQUIFAX, INC. (AZ).
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report
Sub-issue: Information is not mine

Complaint: I have tried repeatedly to have the account ( Not Reported # XXXX ) removed from my credit report. I have no idea what this collection is and the reporting agency has been completely deceptive in reporting it. There is no name on account, no reference to what it is and they have NOT contacted me or responded to my repeated request to verify the obligation or remove it from my credit report. I firmly believe that Equifax has intentionally not responded and continues to report it fraudulently.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 07/16/2015 about Consumer Loan (Vehicle loan) with WELLS FARGO & COMPANY (FL).
Issue: Problems when you are unable to pay

Complaint: THE BANK IS GIVING PERSONAL INFORMATION TO A THIRD PARTY WHO HAS RIGHT TO KNOW ONE INFORMATION.. THE ARE MIDDLE MAN BROKER CALL FORWARDER THEY OBTAIN THE ASSIGNMENT AN THEN THEY SEND IT OUT ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO A XXXX COMPANY WHO DOES NOT HAS ANY AUTHORIZATION TO KNOW MY INFORMATION.. ON TOP OF THAT THEY CHARGE THE BANK XXXX TIMES THE AMOUNT OF A AVERAGE REPO CHARGE TO THE COMSUMERS. YOUR JOB IS TO PROTECT US BUT THIS CONTINUE THERE ARE LAW BEING VIOLATED YOU MUST PUT A STOP THIS ABUSE.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 12/15/2016 about Bank account or service (Checking account) with HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK, THE (OH).
Issue: Deposits and withdrawals

Complaint: Huntington bank has again double debited my checking account!! This time it 's XXXX transactions totaling {$140.00} I have printed copies of the bank statement real time before they change it in the morning, like they did before, they are able to manipulate balance, erase deposits, shift numbers around so that it would be near impossible to figure out except for a brief period where the double debits show, I submitted printed copies of my bank statement showing transactions debited twice with balance once in pending and once in completed. They will change the numbers around ( meaning removing the pending transactions in the morning ) but will not change double debited balance!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 12-08-2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with Experian Information Solutions Inc. (TX).
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Account information incorrect

Complaint: The account below is paid off. 
XXXX XXXX Last reported : XXXX XXXX, XXXX {$51000.00} Good Overview You 've paid off 1 % of the original amount. 
Balance {$51000.00} Highest Balance {$52000.00} Monthly payment {$1000.00} Opened XXXX XXXX, XXXX ( 2 mos ) Term 72 months Payment History Youve made 100 % of payments for this account on time. 
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Last payment XXXX XXXX, XXXX Current Payment Status Current Worst Payment Status Current Account Details Account status Open Type Automobile Responsibility Individual Remarks -- Times 30/60/90 days late 0/0/0

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 05/27/2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with Experian Information Solutions Inc. (TN).
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 requested validation of a public record on my account which XXXX XXXX and Experian all sent me a letter stating they received information from a 3rd party stating that the 3rd party verified it I contacted the 3rd party which is XXXX XXXX and they stated that under no circumstances that these credit bureau 's pulled anything from their site nor comform by an agent to verify your circumstances and it 's misleading and fraudulent to state as such! Then I requested it be removed again they sent me letter stating that the XXXX XXXX XXXX verified the same thing upon contacting the Bankruptcy court of TN to see if they had verifiy or validated any information concerning me I was told it is against the law to exposed or give any information comconcerning court documents about a person information which is illegal and unorthodox to be open for a lawsuit! So I 'm filing this complaint against the credit bureaus for misleading information that was given to me and that they removed all public records & accounts that has not been validated!

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 05/28/2015 about Mortgage (Conventional fixed mortgage) with BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (WA).
Issue: Settlement process and costs

Complaint: I have just completed a refinance of my home through Bank of America. The process was initiated on XXXX XXXX and was finally completed on XXXX XXXX, 2015. I have the following issues ; XXXX. I was told that we would close on or about the end of XXXX. On approximately XXXX XXXX I contact BA and asked about my closing date. They had lost my paper work and forgot to call for an appraisal. I had lost XXXX days in the closing process which cost me money. XXXX. Afterwards, I was sent an email that my final signing of papers would be on Wed XXXX XXXX and they requested that I have a cashiers check for {$1600.00} made out to a certain title company. After signing the papers and giving the cashiers check to the signing agent, I received a random call. On Thursday afternoon I was called, by someone I did n't know that claimed they were from a title company I had never heard of, and told that the cashiers check was made out to the wrong company and that I need to wire money to them. I immediately thought this was a scam, so I called BA and they said they would look into it. About an XXXX later I received an email stating that BA had made the mistake and the cashiers check would be returned to me by the title company. I did a wire transfer to the new company, after the new title company sent me an email. At this time I noticed the the closing cost went up to XXXX, a {$70.00} increase. Reviewing my documents BA had given me the wrong closing costs in their email. The wire transfer cost me an additional {$25.00}. The cancelled cashiers check cost me {$3.00}. 
I have sent an email to BA asking for reimbursement for the wire transfer and cancelled cashiers check. But they will not respond. I am also questioning the fact that by them losing my paper work for approximately XXXX days, why would n't I be reimbursed for the difference in the interest rate and mortgage insurance for the XXXX days? I am estimating that is is almost {$500.00}. 
Again, Bank of America will not answer or return my calls. How do I settle this with them?

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 04/13/2018 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with Experian Information Solutions Inc. (FL).
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Account information incorrect

Complaint: XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX XXXX Credit Bureau : Name : XXXX  Credit Bureau : Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, PA XXXX Credit Bureau : XXXX Credit Bureau : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX Date : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX : Request for Investigation of Unauthorized Inquiry Dear Sir or Madam, I checked my personal credit report, which I acquired from your organization on XX/XX/2017, and I noticed an unauthorized inquiry had been made. 

I contacted XXXX  & XXXX, who conducted the inquiry and asked them to remove their credit inquiry from my credit profile. 
I request that you initiate an investigation into XXXX & XXXX inquiry on my credit report to determine who authorized the inquiry. If, once your investigation is complete, you find my allegation to be true, please remove the unauthorized inquiry and send me an updated copy of my credit report at the address listed above. If you find the inquiry referenced above to be valid, please send me a description of the procedures used in your investigation within 15 business days of the completion of the investigation. 

Thank you for your assistance in this matter, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 01-09-2018 about Debt collection (Credit card debt) with PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES INC (FL).
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not yours

Complaint: I have a collection account from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX on all three of my credit reports in the amount of {$17000.00}. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX is failing to properly validate this debt. I originally disputed the account thru XXXX XXXX XXXX and the collection agency sent me a letter on XX/XX/XXXX saying they closed the investigation and attached a credit card statement, which ( in their words ) established its validity. On XX/XX/XXXX I once sent a certified letter of validation and asked they provide me with the contract bearing my signature from the original creditor that i have a legal obligation to pay them. I also asked what method of verification they gave the credit bureaus regarding the accuracy of the account.. On XX/XX/XXXX they once again sent me a letter stating they have completed their investigation of my dispute, attached credit card statements which ( in their words ) established its validity. They sent me the same letter on XX/XX/XXXX with same credit card statements. On XX/XX/XXXX they sent a letter that they have reviewed my dispute and their records indicate they have already responded to a previous dispute that is the same as my present dispute and because of my dispute alleges no new facts an includes no new information they will not be conducting another investigation if they receive subsequent correspondence from me regarding a dispute that has already been resolved. Their office considers this matter closed.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 04-07-2015 about Student loan (Non-federal student loan) with Navient Solutions, LLC. (MA).
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer
Sub-issue: Don't agree with fees charged

Complaint: I called Navient ( XXXX XXXX ) to see my options regarding reducing my interest rates ( 9.75 % and 5.25 % respectively on my XXXX loans ). I explained that my reason was I had received an offer from a competing institution to consolidate my loans under a much lower/fair rate. However, the " manager '' I eventually spoke with ( employee ID XXXX ) told me that they do not care if I left, they do not need to adjust their rates and they do not alter the term of the contract ( oh, but I could extend the loan to lower the payment instead-would I be interested in that? ). I explained I wanted to simply understand what my options were for lowering my interest rate at Navient rather than completing all the paper work for paying off the loan through a different finance company. Instead, I was surprised to hear him tell me that he did n't care if I left, Navient as a company does not need to lower my interest rates. Yet my contract states it is a VARIABLE interest rate, so it seems to me that Navient 's position is that they can raise the rates whenever it is beneficial for them, but will never lower them.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 01/20/2017 about Student loan (Federal student loan servicing) with SLM CORPORATION (PA).
Issue: Can't repay my loan
Sub-issue: Can't decrease my monthly payments

Complaint: I have both Direct and Private loans since I started college back in XXXX when the company was just Sallie Mae. In XXXX when Sallie Mae split into XXXX companies ( Sallie Mae and XXXX ) I was never informed whether that be through email or phone call that my loans will be owed through XXXX separate companies. Due to this fact, I missed payments through XXXX for up to two months. When I was finished college in XXXX, I called Sallie Mae to see what sort of repayment program I could be placed into to help me because at the time I only had a part time job making just over minimum wage. I was placed in the Graduated Repayment Program with an 11.5 % and 8.5 % interest rate and an amount totaling almost {$500.00} plus another {$150.00} for XXXX. I have asked numerous times if there is a program for me to go into that is based on my income and I was flat out told no. My father co-signed my loans and on of of my phone calls when I begged for a better repayment program I was told that my father needs to help me out and I quote " If he loves you enough he will help you for your loans. '' I was completely appalled at this statement from one of the Sallie Mae representatives. Never would I think that it would be ok to tell someone that. I am extremely frustrated, I am behind payments which is ruining my credit and I keep incurring late fees. I 'm not looking for them to forgive my loans, I simply want a more manageable repayment program where I do not spend my entire months paycheck to help pay off my loans.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 10/23/2015 about Prepaid card (General purpose card) with Empowerment Ventures, LLC (CT).
Issue: Adding money

Complaint: I loaded money on my RushCard Visa @ XXXX. I logged onto my account & my money was n't loaded on my RushCard. I called RushCard & waited on the phone to talk to a rep for 2 hours. I finally got tired of waiting for a rep so I hung up. I 'm so disgusted, disappointed & upset. I called the number on my XXXX receipt for a refund, I typed my card number & XXXX digit security #. It said my card was invalid. That 's XXXX! My RushCard is n't invalid. I want my {$52.00} + {$3.00} reload fee refunded.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 12-01-2017 about Student loan (Federal student loan servicing) with HEARTLAND PAYMENT SYSTEMS INC (NY).
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer
Sub-issue: Don't agree with the fees charged

Complaint: XXXX XXXX XXXX ( later named XXXX XXXX XXXX ) transferred my loan to a different servicer, Heartland XXXX. I was not notified of the transition in any way before it happened. How I found out was by receiving a notice in the mail that payment was overdue on my account! On the day after I received that notice ( on XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, I received an email from XXXX XXXX XXXX saying that " as of XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX is no longer servicing your Campus-Based Student account ( s ) ''. The date referenced, XXXX/XXXX/XXXX is wrong, because Heartland XXXX began requiring payments from me before XXXX/XXXX/XXXX, but I had no way of knowing that. 

Moreover, XXXX twice charged me a {$1.00} payment fee for one time payments. They do n't charge any fee for automatic payment, but first auto payment by enrolling would have been after the due date for the bill. So I had to pay the payment fee for one time payments. I should n't have to pay that fee since I was already enrolled in automatic payment with the previous servicer. Why should I be forced to pay new fees because my servicer changed?

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 10/13/2015 about Credit reporting () with EQUIFAX, INC. (TX).
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report
Sub-issue: Account status

Complaint: There are some things that I have paid off on my credit that is still showing open.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 12-02-2015 about Credit reporting () with EQUIFAX, INC. (NH).
Issue: Credit reporting company's investigation
Sub-issue: Problem with statement of dispute

Complaint: Equifax is not doing a proper investigation. They keep saying it is verified. I want to know who are they contacting with the creditor. Also they are not providing papers under the FCRA XXXX which they need to have to be able to report and item. Also they remove something and it gets reinserted without letting me know which is a Violation of the FCRA.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 01/25/2018 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (CA).
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Information is missing that should be on the report

Complaint: I recently received a copy of my Transunion and XXXX credit report and I notice there is three unauthorized credit inquiry on my credit score. I do not recall authorizing this credit inquiry. I have contact Transunion and XXXX to please remove these inquiries but in the end it turn to no avail.

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