milesbutler/consumer_complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 06/17/2015 about Debt collection (Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)) with AFNI INC. (MN).
Issue: False statements or representation
Sub-issue: Attempted to collect wrong amount

Complaint: I signed up for XXXX XXXX services XX/XX/XXXX through a bundle service offering through XXXX. I move during the month of XXXX and had the XXXX services transferred to my new place of residence. When I received my XX/XX/XXXX bill from XXXX I had been overcharged by XXXX {$200.00} transfer fee for services. This error in billing, which XXXX XXXX admitted to, cause an undue burden on my finances which in turn made me unable to pay my XXXX bill which collected payment on behalf of XXXX and themselves. The billing became so skewed from being over charger and XXXX putting the XXXX charges on hold to get the corrected information from XXXX, that throughout this process I got further behind because at XXXX point I was presented with a monthly bill for approximately {$400.00} when I typically paid {$120.00} for XXXX services. From XX/XX/XXXX through XX/XX/XXXX I attempted to get my billing corrected. Meanwhile I was paying late because there where wrong charges on mybil and I was unable to pay them. Finally, XX/XX/XXXX I asked XXXX to unbundle my services as I had never been more than a week late paying my paying my XX/XX/XXXX bill prior to them bundling the services with XX/XX/XXXX. Once XX/XX/XXXX unbundled my services I asked XX/XX/XXXX to cancel my services and XXXX swayed me to keep the services which I thought would be at the same rate I was paying through XX/XX/XXXX. However, they neglected to explain that I would actually being signing up for a new service contract and the rate would be nearly $ XXXX versus $ XXXX I had paid with XXXX. I found this out in XX/XX/XXXX When I objected, I was told that my service contract with XXXX had been discontinued due to excessively late payments. I explained it was their billing error that made me late and put me behind. The agent check and came back and said, " Yes, I do see where we overcharged you and then the payments started being late. However, I can not do anything about that and the billing will continue to be at the new rate plan '' XXXX said this is fraud your company 's accounting error cause me to get behind in the XXXX place and then you cancel my the rate plan I got with XXXX and say the only way for me to continue is on an increase rate plan or pay a cancellation fee of {$300.00}. The rep said, " Sorry Ma'am, there is nothing I can do ''. This past week ( started XX/XX/XXXX ) I started receiving call from a debt collector saying I now owe {$340.00}.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 04-07-2017 about Debt collection (Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)) with Zealandia Holding Company, Inc. (IN).
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not mine

Complaint: Recently I began receiving phone calls requesting to speak with my mother who has been dead for more than 9 years. The first few times the caller hung up when we told them she was unavailable. Then they began asking to speak with me, or my mother. After I would " verify '' my name I would be asked to verify my social security number, or my address, date of birth and or email. When I would refuse to give my ss # the caller would become more aggressive and demanding saying I have an outstanding bill and need to pay the collection agency that they are with. Today ( XX/XX/2017 ) I thought I would make an attempt to clear up any misunderstandings. After a hostile " conversation '' with " XXXX '' ext. XXXX at the phone # XXXX I had to resort to filing a complaint with the Indiana State Attorney General 's office who then told me this was a scam and to file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission. XXXX was extremely hostile and aggressive on the phone. Insisting that I verify personal information even though he called my phone number. He stated that my mother owed a timeshare company, XXXX, almost {$3000.00} and that I too owed that amount. I stated that she was deceased for over 9 years and that all debts from her estate were paid in full when her estate was closed. He insisted that I was named in this invoice and that I was being aggressive and hostile because I would not verify personal information and had hung up on calls when I was requested to give them this information. He continued to yell at me through the phone. When I asked for proof of a contract she said I would have to call member services to receive this documentation. 
I asked for his information and after several and specific requests this is what I was provided : XXXX. EXT XXXX XXXX Zealandi ( I verified the exact spelling ) XXXX XXXX XXXX. 
XXXX, N.C. XXXX These phone calls are extremely harassing. 

This company and any complies associated with this ( including the timeshare " XXXX '' ) needs to cease calling my home, cell phone, sending emails and mail. 

Any credit reports filed against me or against my mother need to be removed immediately.

Company public response: Company disputes the facts presented in the complaint
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 10-01-2015 about Consumer Loan (Vehicle loan) with SANTANDER CONSUMER USA HOLDINGS INC. (FL).
Issue: Taking out the loan or lease

Complaint: They 're ripping people OFF!! 18 % interest total for car {$25000.00} and change. I will be paying {$41000.00} after 6 years. Did n't really know what I was doing, I wanted to get a car on my own and I got qualify through them but after I figure out everything, I realize they were ripping me off and it was already too late. These people have no common sense and something has to be done.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 12-09-2016 about Credit reporting () with TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (CA).
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report
Sub-issue: Account status

Complaint: Transunion and XXXX are reporting XXXX as an open collection item. I have clearly settled this, and this should be removed immediately. XXXX, the item is from an OLD debt.

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 02/28/2018 about Debt collection (Credit card debt) with UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION ().
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt was result of identity theft

Complaint: I was the victim of a job employment scam in which the perpetrator used false identities and 2 stolen bank accounts from XXXX XXXX in order to overcharge my credit cards for merchandise. 

I have provided police reports, IC3 reports, I have provided statements to the FBI as well as the Secret Service in cooperation to resolve the matter.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 12-06-2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with EQUIFAX, INC. (IL).
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Complaint: I recently checked my credit report and saw fraudulent accounts. I been making multiple attempts to contact hem they 're constantly changing there point of contact which is making it had to contact them. Meanwhile, they are reporting inaccurate accounts with proper validation and in violation of section 609 of the Fair debt collecting Act.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 11-03-2016 about Mortgage (Home equity loan or line of credit) with BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC (FL).
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account

Complaint: My loan was bought by Bay View Loan services in XXXX. I had missed the XXXX Payment. I made the XXXX Payment Then was contacted by the office asking me to enter into a repayment plan to make up for the payment I had missed. My payment went from XXXX to XXXX for 6 months. I had made all payments until I went to make the XXXX Payment then I was informed that the gentleman that had been over my account had left or had been let go and that my repayment plan had been cancelled. Then now they are telling me that I am 4 months behind on my payments. I have all of my payment receipts and I have called them to talk about my payment history they then tell me all they can do is request a payment history then I can call them back. As I am hanging up the phone I receive a certified letter stating I have 7 days to come up with XXXX or they will be starting default procedings

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 04-12-2018 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (CA).
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem
Sub-issue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Complaint: XXXX is reporting 4 BK accounts that were dismissed and filed in error. The law states from date of adjudication or date of order for relief. Any case, civil or otherwise, that has been dismissed no longer exists in the eyes of the law and a case filed may never have actually been adjudicated. Therefore, you have no right to maintain information which the government has deemed nonexistent. 

Therefore, it is only fair that in accordance with Section 1681 ( a ) ( 5 ) of the FCRA you delete this information from my credit report and please send me a updated copy when it is completed. Considering that this does not require an investigation, I would appreciate your response within 2 weeks from the date you receive this letter.

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 08-11-2017 about Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service (Virtual currency) with Coinbase, Inc. (MO).
Issue: Money was not available when promised

Complaint: On XXXX XXXX, 2017, I sent a wire transfer to Coinbase/XXXX to deposit funds to my account. It 's now been over a month and the funds still have not been credited to my gdax account. The transfer should have on taken a day or two, as indicated by XXXX. Here 's some info about the wire transfer : Date : XXXX XXXX, 2017 Amount : {$4900.00} XXXX XXXX :  XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX  Routing Number : XXXX XXXX Account Number : XXXX Reference Number : XXXX ( I do n't know if this is only a XXXX thing ) Special Instructions : XXXX Beneficiary Address : Coinbase, Inc XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX I can also provide information about my bank and account number if needed.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 08-12-2015 about Credit reporting () with Experian Information Solutions Inc. (FL).
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report
Sub-issue: Information is not mine

Complaint: Apparently XXXX of my girlfriend 's credit cards ( XXXX XXXX ) was added to my list of credit cards, though I do not have the card, I am not an authorized user, nor do I have any type of access to this account. The account has had XXXX late payments, which are showing up on my credit report and damaging my score. The account shows as open, but with XXXX balance and it states that the last time it reported was on XXXX XXXX, 2014. On the credit report, it also states my responsibility for the account is " Terminated ''.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 04-06-2016 about Mortgage (Home equity loan or line of credit) with NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION (VA).
Issue: Credit decision / Underwriting

Complaint: On XXXX XXXX, 2016, I received a letter from Navy Federal Credit Union which advised me that my Home Equity Line of Credit was being suspended due to " a review of my credit history including a decline in my credit score '' This infuriates me because this credit line is a credit extension that is related to my home. Basically this change is a call in of a loan that to my understanding gave me a 20 year " draw '' period in which I was able to utilize the credit. This LOC is not even a year old. I was never advised that there was a minimum credit score that I had to maintain, nor was I ever told that they could call the loan in whenever they desired. I have never missed a payment since opening this account and was late only once because my direct deposit from my job did not take place on the date that it was supposed to and the ACH did not properly process. This payment was made as soon as I realized what happened. 
Navy Federal tells me in the letter that I can appeal their decision but I would have to pay for an new appraisal, which I believe was {$560.00}, so basically I can pay a fee to gain access to what I was already provided with. I believe that amounts to holding my account hostage. My home has not lost its value and my credit worthiness has not changed in relation to my ability to maintain my obligations and I should not have to beg for a loan on my home that I have already been given.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 08/18/2015 about Credit reporting () with Experian Information Solutions Inc. (IL).
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report
Sub-issue: Account status

Complaint: I initiated a credit dispute with the XXXX credit reporting agencies on late payment remarks that are inaccurate. Also I did contact the creditors and they ran in investigation and sent me letters stating that I was not late. I have sent this to the credit bureaus and they refuse to do their jobs. I 'm just trying to get this rectified so I can purchase a new home for my family.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 11-07-2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with DataMax Corporation (SC).
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Complaint: This is the last attempt to resolve this issue, as Ive been advised by an attorney. This collection account thats on my credit from XXXX XXXX XXXX is inaccurate and I have no acknowledgment of. The address being reported Ive never resided at. I just went through a lawsuit with the collection agency XXXX XXXX about this same issue and won my case, its been proven that Ive never lived there and this isnt my debt. Attached to this form is the settlement agreement from my lawsuit with the collection agency and its showing proof that Ive never lived at the address XXXX XXXX XXXX are claiming. If we cant resolve this matter, I will be forwarding all of this over to the attorneys who handled my previous lawsuit and I will file one against them.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 03/30/2017 about Student loan (Federal student loan servicing) with AES/PHEAA (KS).
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer
Sub-issue: Trouble with how payments are handled

Complaint: I participate in the Revised Pay As You Earn payment plan for my student loans serviced by FedLoan Servicing. On XX/XX/XXXX, I received notification that I was required to re-certify my annual income and I filed a timely recertification using studentloans.gov the same day. Nearly 60 days later on XX/XX/XXXX, I received notice that my re-certified payments were calculated at {$69.00} per month. I immediately realized that FedLoan Servicing incorrectly calculated my payment and I contacted Fedloan Servicing in writing by using the form on the Fedloan Servicing website on XX/XX/XXXX. I received no response from Fedloan Servicing based on my written complaint. On XX/XX/XXXX, I called Fedloan Servicing to complain my payment had been incorrectly calculated. FedLoan servicing acknowledged that my payment was incorrectly calculated because a FedLoan Servicing employee erroneously processed my application with a family size of one rather than two, and ignored my husband 's student loans when calculating my payment. FedLoan Servicing acknowledged the correct payment amount was {$10.00} per month and agreed to correct the error. I followed up by phone three more times and on each occasion was told my payment would be reprocessed within 7-10 days. Today, XX/XX/XXXX I called again to inquire as to whether my payments had been correctly re-calculated. FedLoan Servicing indicated my payments had not been re-calculated and was told that FedLoan Servicing could not re-calculate my payment scheduled for XX/XX/XXXX because I contacted them too close to the due date and was told the issue would be corrected effective in XXXX. I repeatedly requested I be billed the correct payment of {$10.00} for the month of XXXX as required by Federal Law and FedLoan Servicing refused. FedLoan Servicing 's refusal was never based on the premise that the {$69.00} payment was correct but rather that they could not or would not fix the payment in their computer system. I still have not received written confirmation that my payments have been corrected going forward and I suspect they have not been corrected.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 11/15/2016 about Student loan (Federal student loan servicing) with GRANITE STATE MANAGEMENT & RESOURCES (FL).
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer
Sub-issue: Trouble with how payments are handled

Complaint: For 18 months now, since I began closely monitoring my loans, I have had to call my loan company ( Granite State Management & Resources ) almost every month due to misapplication of loan money. I try to make targeted payments to pay off specific higher interest loans, and many times they simply spread it across all loans despite my specifications given both online and over the phone. The last couple of months, they have adjusted the amounts paid slightly on my loans, and have actually increased my auto-debited amount without my consent. The amounts are negligible for just me, but if this is happening to many of their clients, they could be making a whole lot of extra money by slightly adjusting payments, most so slight that I imagine many people would n't notice. I 'm tired of having to call and call just to have them do the same thing again the next month. There 's no reason my auto-debit should ever be different.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 06-04-2015 about Credit reporting () with EQUIFAX, INC. (TX).
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report
Sub-issue: Reinserted previously deleted info

Complaint: Broken lease that was placed on my credit report account with Equifax on XXXX XXXX, XXXX for collections in the amount of {$2400.00}, with / XXXX XXXX Original Creditor. This debt does not show scheduled date to be discontinue on my credit report and is treated as a new collection. I XXXX XXXX applied for an apartment and was denied, because I was informed I owed XXXX XXXX Collection Buerau /XXXX {$2400.00} reported XXXX XXXX, XXXX,. I tried to contact XXXX XXXX XXXX In XXXX Az. I was told they went out of business in XXXX and were bought by XXXX XXXX per my conversation with the leasing manager XXXX XXXX on XXXX XXXX, XXXX, The amount of the debt is incorrect first of all it reflects a different amount then the amount owed, second it states that there has been a payment on this account in the amount of {$40.00} XXXX XXXX, XXXX which I have not made or to my knowledge has anyone made on my behave. This debt was originally with another collection company and the company was sold so the debt was sold, the new company has recycled the debt and now there treating it like a new debt this is unlawful, this debt was scheduled to be removed from my credit in XXXX XXXX, I do n't feel its lawfully that a companies can just come in and keep buying debt and recycling and punching you for lives mistakes.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 01/31/2017 about Student loan (Non-federal student loan) with NELNET, INC. (CA).
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer
Sub-issue: Having problems with customer service

Complaint: My private student loan had originally been serviced through XXXX since beginning repayment in XXXX. When I tried making my XXXX XXXX payment it showed I owed {$0.00}. I contacted XXXX and they stated my loan was transferred to a new lender and that I would be receiving letters in the mail with details. The only letter I received was on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX from FirstMark Services ( my new servicer ) stating that I was behind on payments from missing the XXXX XXXX payment. I emailed FirstMark Services on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX to get more information regarding the situation. I did n't even know who my new servicer was to make a payment. XXXX replied on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX apologizing and that they would look into a forbearance option to catch me up on payments and get back to me. They finally called me on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX. In between those dates, my co-signer and I continued to receive harassing phone calls. As I spoke to the gentleman he informed me that they were ready to begin applying for a forbearance but I would have to verbally apply first. I thought this whole time they were already processing the forbearance due to their mistake. I completed the verbal application and the man informed me that there is a good chance that I would be approved. However, I had to first fill out the application and send it into FirstMark. I tried re-explaining my entire situation because I do n't think they fully understood. But all FirstMark kept stating was that it did n't matter if I never received information I was still responsible to repay my loan because I signed the Promissory Note. I completely understand this but I did n't know who to send my payment to. The representative stated next that it would take some time for them to gather the forms and mail them to me. And if they did n't process it by the XXXX of XXXX that it would be reported on my credit. I asked if there was any options to expedite me receiving the application to avoid this, maybe if I could get the form myself online or if he could email me the forms. He stated that he would email the forms to me and I would be able to receive it within 2 days using this option. This helped ease my mind a bit. Unfortunately, as I am writing this today it is XXXX XXXX and I have not received any emails or letters with the forms I need. This means this entire error they have made will now penalize my credit. FirstMark Services just seems to be playing games and not willing to assist in anyway. I made payments for 8 straight years with XXXX never missing XXXX from XXXX to XXXX XXXX. Now, under FirstMark things have fallen apart.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation