milesbutler/consumer_complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 01/25/2016 about Debt collection (Payday loan) with CHECK INTO CASH INC. (TN).
Issue: Improper contact or sharing of info
Sub-issue: Talked to a third party about my debt

Complaint: A company I believe to be a Scam Debt collection agency contacted me stating I owed a debt from 2011 on a payday loan and that I was facing prison time for fraud. They stated they were contacting the XXXX 's office to press charges on behalf of a payday loan store I do not remember. They also contacted my father stating the same and telling him I was looking at immediate prosecution and jail time if the debt was not paid immediately. The SOL passed after 12 months in the state of Tennessee ( anything under {$500.00} ), so any debt can not be collected on with the threat of action anyway. They have attempted to collect further information and payment through contacting other family members in other states and informing them I will face prison time unless someone pays this debt. 
The name of the company is : XXXX, XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX Phone # XXXX I am certain they are scammers and will be sending them a notarized cease and desist letter with return reciept requested.

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. (WA).
Issue: Unable to get your credit report or credit score
Sub-issue: Other problem getting your report or credit score

Complaint: Experian and XXXX XXXX  choose to automate their responses and limit their options and communication. It's frustrating to use a touch tone phone and not get the assistance needed. The lack of conversation is outrageous. Nothing is black and white especially when it concerns credit. 

Please address this.

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 07/23/2017 about Debt collection (Other debt) with Alliance Data Card Services (MN).
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt was result of identity theft

Complaint: The debt is supposed to be to Commenity Bank for a couple of different accounts including Store cards XXXX says XXXX and another XXXX says Commenity but both are Commenity bank I found out. These both were opened by an unknown party in my name with stolen ID and information. It may have been another resident in my own building I live, which houses hundreds of people. We have had an issue with mail theft ID thefts, and fraud here. I notified Commenity thatI do not owe this debt and it was not my acct. they told me it would be taken care of. But it was not, it appearson my credit report as {$730.00} in debt, and is hurting my credit and is not my debt. I asked them for a fraud packet twice but they never sent it and insead placed the acct in collections in 2014 and will not listen to my info nor help me resolve this since. I decided to finally report it because I am tired of trying to contact them and no one cares that this was fraud at Commenity. I want the entire debt removed from both credit reports please.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 08-10-2016 about Debt collection (Medical) with CMRE Financial Services, Inc. (CA).
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt
Sub-issue: Right to dispute notice not received

Complaint: On or around XXXX XXXX, XXXX, CMRE FINANCIAL SERVICES began reporting a debt on my XXXX Credit Report. CMRE never sent me a notice collection notice, nor was I sent a letter with the FCRA right to dispute advisory. I only realized CMRE was collecting on a debt when I checked my credit report. I immediately called CMRE to request for information to verify the debt. After reviewing the letter I confirmed that I had already paid another collection agency on XXXX XXXX, XXXX for the debt CMRE was attempting to collect. I tried to dispute the debt a few times with XXXX to no avail. 

I am resident of California and the original debt was dated XXXX XXXX, thus being over five years old at the time of CMRE attempted collection, and consequently one year beyond the state statute of limitations.

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 07/23/2016 about Credit card () with BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (MI).
Issue: Transaction issue

Complaint: CFPB Complaint Number : XXXX Bank of America failed to remove the incorrect info from XXXX. 
They did delete the info from XXXX 
BOA inaction has halted a transaction with XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, WI. 
BOA rep promised a letter from XXXX by XXXX XXXX, 2016, to clear account. 
No letter has arrived. 
Desired resolution : BOA will promptly clear incorrect Equifax report.

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 02-03-2016 about Debt collection (Auto) with UNIVERSAL ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION (NE) (AZ).
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt
Sub-issue: Not given enough info to verify debt

Complaint: Universal Acceptance is inaccurately reporting derogatory information on my credit report and failed to respond to validation and accounting request. 
On XX/XX/XXXX, I requested written validation of an alleged debt that Universal Acceptance claim I owe, but to no avail did they validate the date or even respond. I would like to request your help with a problem that I am having with Universal Acceptance. On XXXX/XXXX/2015 I requested a validation of debt from Universal Acceptance after disputing the illegit account with credit bureau and Universal Acceptance refused to remove the inaccurate information. The request was signed received by XXXX XXXX. I have yet to receive a response - their silence is their agreement to the facts. Universal Acceptance failed to provide me with a legal validation of this account under the rules of evidence and the FDCPA within 30 days 809. Validation of debts. I am demanding that Universal Acceptance delete this account from all credit reporting agencies, because they have not abided by the laws of the Federal Trade Commission. Also, Universal Acceptance failed to notify me about reporting derogatory info. In section 603 ( p ) 15 U.S.C. ss 168s-2 ( a ) ( 7 ) ( A ) ( I ) ; The notice required under subparagraph ( A ) shall be provided to the customer prior to, or no later than 30 days after furnishing the negative information to a consumer reporting agency described in section 603 ( p ), 15 U.S.C. ss 1681s-2 ( a ) ( 7 ) ( B ) ( I ). Plus broke commercial law under UCC 9.501 that all notices were timely and properly given by dated certified mail receipt. They were not met. I asked for documentation & received no response.

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 11/28/2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with Experian Information Solutions Inc. (PA).
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Account information incorrect

Complaint: Balance account paid no charge off or balance owed.

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 01-12-2016 about Debt collection (Medical) with Peterson Enterprises Inc. (ID).
Issue: False statements or representation
Sub-issue: Attempted to collect wrong amount

Complaint: My son hurt his knee. There was a {$60.00} deductible that did not get paid. The doctor sent me to collections saying I owed {$200.00}. I was then sued for {$300.00} and could not afford to contest. They got default judgement. I am in the process of being garnished for over {$1100.00}. How can I owed 18 times the original debt? it is unconscionable.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 03/15/2016 about Mortgage (FHA mortgage) with BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (SC).
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure

Complaint: Spoke with the case manager today XXXX XXXX about the Judicial Sales date set for XXXX XXXX .... All paperwork was submitted more than 37 days before the foreclosure sales date.. Asked XXXX why is the date still valid ... Due to the fact the paperwork was submitted more than 37 days before the sales date .... XXXX informed me the banks policy states they can keep the date up to 1 week before the sales date " Just In Case '' a modification is not feasible .... I stated this is illegal due to the new rules ... XXXX proceeds to say " What If I Do n't Accept The Modification or Ca n't Qualify '' the Bank will still have that date looming over my head so I will be forced to accept what ever terms the underwriters decides ( this is the conclusion I was able to understand according to what XXXX XXXX was trying to explain only what was written in quotations is what XXXX actually stated ) Included in the submitted documents I copied all the CFPB rules to ensure no confusion would occur unfortunately some sort of misinformation still takes place at this time ....

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 05/23/2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with EQUIFAX, INC. (KY).
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Complaint: XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX  claims that I have  XXXX  charge off credit cards in unknown, unidentified amounts. Disputed multiple times, they say they are verified without sending me validation of original paperwork with my signature in wet ink.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 04-01-2015 about Credit reporting () with EQUIFAX, INC. (AL).
Issue: Credit reporting company's investigation
Sub-issue: Inadequate help over the phone

Complaint: The complaint is mostly directed toward Equifax. Financial institutions are aware that they can now make their credit decisions by utilizing just XXXX reporting agency. Equifax historically tends to report the lowest scores and are therefore favored by companies and/or financial institutions when the companies utilize just XXXX score. Additionally, Equifax tend not to update their records to adequately support improvements in the consumer 's credit status and will do so then mostly on a case by case situation when challenged by the consumer. There should be updating and review prior to Equifax sending out information for each new credit report request. Equifax puts this burden totally on the consumer after they have provided their information to the requester. 

While the other reporting agencies tend to give a more objective credit report, those companies utilizing reports from XXXX credit reporting agencies tended to temper or balance the reporting process. However on the other hand, agencies who are more discriminating tend to rely soley on Equifax, which gives Equifax an unfair business advantage relative to other credit reporting agencies. Therefore, implementing a requirement to either use the average of XXXX scores or the median of several credit scores should be revisited. This will address the issue reported herein and not allow XXXX credit bureau to dominate. 

Finally, the company does not have a user friendly communications system in place for the individuals that they maintain data on to contact and dispute information. This system should be improved and not frustrate consumers in the process.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 02/14/2018 about Debt collection (Credit card debt) with Account Discovery Systems, LLC (AK).
Issue: False statements or representation
Sub-issue: Impersonated attorney, law enforcement, or government official

Complaint: Referencing my past case XXXX The company is named Account Discovery Systems. They had impersonated a federal attorney, threatened to " serve me papers '', and contact my family members in another state to discuss my debt. They used the phone number XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX in an attempt to collect this debt. I told them they could just go ahead and serve me papers if they were really a federal attorney. Today on XX/XX/XXXX, I went around contacting my old creditors to pay off my bad debt, I only had one bad debt left to pay, and I found out it was bought by a company who then used Account Discovery Systems debt collection service, which is how I've deduced that they are the company responsible for these illegal actions, to collect this debt. The account is paid off in full, and I have receipts. However, they need to be held accountable by a court of law for their illegal actions in trying to collect this debt. 

accountdiscoverysystems.com

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 04-06-2016 about Credit reporting () with Experian Information Solutions Inc. (TX).
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report
Sub-issue: Information is not mine

Complaint: I HAVE ALOT OF INQUIRIES ON REPORT THAT ARE NOT MINES NOR DID I AUTHORIZE. I HAVE also submitted XXXX for user accounts still on credit report. I ALSO HAVE SUBMITTED FTC ID REPORT FOR ITEMS THAT SHOULD BE DELETED. 

XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT SHOULD BE DELETED AS WELL SINCE COMPANY SOLD MY AGREEMENT.

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 01-11-2018 about Vehicle loan or lease (Loan) with SANTANDER CONSUMER USA HOLDINGS INC. (MA).
Issue: Struggling to pay your loan
Sub-issue: Loan balance remaining after the vehicle is repossessed and sold

Complaint: I have a used 6 year auto loan ( account no. XXXX XXXX with Santander Consumer USA that I have made 34 consecutive monthly payments of {$250.00} on through XXXX/XXXX/XXXX. I purchased the car, a XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX with XXXX miles, from XXXX XXXX in XXXX, MA and Santander Consumer USA was the only lender XXXX said would give me a loan. I was told by XXXX XXXX that this was because I had a poor credit score at the time of my application. The interest rate Santander was willing to finance my loan at was 19.07 %. Although, I believed this rate of interest was exhorbitant, unfair and a higher finance rate than I could afford, I agreed to accept the loan offer from Santander because I desperately needed a car to get to and from work. Furthermore, I only wanted to finance the car over 4 years because the car already had XXXX miles on it as I mentioned earlier. However, because the financing rate offered to me by Santander was so high I was forced to finance the car over a 6 year term to make the payments somewhat affordable. 

The car is no longer drivable due to a blown engine when the car overheated on XXXX XXXX and the car had in excess of XXXX miles on it. My mechanic at XXXX XXXX on XXXX XXXX XXXX in XXXX XXXX, MA told me the cost to repair the car far exceeded the current value of the car. My insurance company XXXX XXXX told me that the damage to the car was not covered because it was a result of mechanical failure, not an accident. 

My original loan on the car was for {$10000.00} and I still owe about {$7400.00} as of XXXX XXXX. The car is still registered with minimum insurance on it with plates. I called Santander in late XXXX of last year and tried to negotiate a lower interest rate with them and they refused. I asked if they would accept a lump sum payment in the {$3000.00} range as payment in full on the loan and they refused. They kept saying I signed a contract and if I did n't continue to pay the loan according to the original loan terms they would send my loan to collections. I can not afford to continue to pay {$250.00} per month on my loan plus insurance and registration and excise tax fees for a car I can not drive. I have a permanent XXXX and I receive XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) as my primary source of income.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 11/14/2017 about Debt collection (Credit card debt) with ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC. (KS).
Issue: Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly
Sub-issue: Talked to a third-party about your debt

Complaint: Received a call from an unknown number and was informed that I would be served with legal papers on XX/XX/XXXX between the hours of XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX. Gave me a number that I could call if I needed to reschedule. Received a text message from my sister with a voicemail attached. The same person that called me called her and left her the same message telling her that the message was intended for me but left my sister a message saying that I would be served with legal papers on XX/XX/XXXX. I have never heard of a process server calling someone and tell them that they are going to serve them legal documents and I do not feel that my personal information and situation should be relayed to my family and friends. This is a private matter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 08/19/2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with EQUIFAX, INC. (DE).
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Information belongs to someone else

Complaint: XXXX from XXXX XXXX XXXX is reporting a fraud account # XXXX balance {$570.00} on my credit reports as charges off when this was a result of fraud disputed with the Bank and they neglected to follow up with the proper fraud dispute and remove the fraud account from all credit reports since i never received a card or applied for one.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 02/22/2018 about Mortgage (FHA mortgage) with TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. (TX).
Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Complaint: We applied for a modification which took over 2 years to accomplish, meanwhile we continued to make payments and NEVER missed, I have written goodwill letters, as well as attempted to dispute with credit bureaus, to no avail, we still have these on our reports causing us to not be able to get the credit we need for other things ... XXXX XXXX refuses to remove these..Obviously, if we had missed 29 payments, we would have been foreclosed on, we are still in our home, and have never been served any foreclosure notice while in the mod process, and yes, still paying on time. Our experience was we would send in documents and be told " they lost them '' we would call and always have a new " mortgage help rep '', these things caused our modification process to last too long. These " missed payments '' are not accurate.They are a huge mistake on XXXX 's part. False credit reporting as well. 
The dates they show we never payed were : XX/XX/XXXX-XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX-XX/XX/XXXX, and XX/XX/XXXX, Not sure how far back i can go, but, I can load payments off of my bank account if necessary to prove that all payments were made ... This is all a lie!! Please help!

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 04-11-2016 about Debt collection (I do not know) with Commonwealth Financial Systems, Inc. (TX).
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not mine

Complaint: I received a letter from Commonwealth Financial Systems Inc. Dated XXXX/XXXX/XXXX attempting to collect on a debt. XXXX # XXXX and XXXX. Original Account # XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX. *Attached I did not recognize the debt and requested validation via letter Dated XXXX/XXXX/XXXX VIA USPS Certified Mail : XXXX return receipt requested. *Attached. 

The validation request return receipt was returned. *Attached I received a letter from Commonwealth Financial Systems Inc . Dated XXXX/XXXX/XXXX attempting to collect the same debt.They changed their account numbers to XXXX # XXXX and XXXX. However, it is for the same OriginalAccount # XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX. *Attached They keep trying to collect this debt ( for only XXXX knows what ) and will not validate the debt.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 01/13/2017 about Debt collection (I do not know) with CL HOLDINGS LLC (GA).
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not mine

Complaint: In accordance with my rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, I am hereby requesting formal validation of the alleged debt you are reporting to the major credit reporting agencies on my behalf. Please note that I am not requesting a simple account summary but instead you should forward the following information in a timely manner : 1. Validation that the alleged debt was established, including a signed application for credit. 

2. Formal certification that the alleged debt was transferred to a third party if applicable. 

3. Notarization regarding the alleged debt 's P & L application to federal or state tax write off. 

4. A complete monthly accounting history from the alleged debt 's inception through the present date, including any alleged charges, penalties, service charges, and payments, as well as a certified attestation regarding current status. 

5. Documentation regarding your company 's compliance, including applicable bond, regarding debt collection laws in my state. 

I will look forward to receiving the requested documentation so that this matter will not escalate further. Otherwise, you are prevented from reporting this account to the consumer reporting agencies. Any further reporting is in violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) section 809 ( b ) 15 USC 1692g.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 11/14/2017 about Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports (Credit reporting) with Experian Information Solutions Inc. (VA).
Issue: Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes

Complaint: On XX/XX/XXXX, I placed a temporary lift on the security freezes I had on all 3 credit bureaus in order to apply for a credit card. I had picked a specific date range I wanted the lift to encompass. I received my approval on XX/XX/XXXX for my credit card. On XX/XX/XXXX, I contacted the credit bureaus to have my temporary lift removed and my security freeze reinstated. This was accomplished by 2 of the 3 credit bureaus ( XXXX and XXXX ).  However, after speaking with a representative, Experian advised they could not reinstate my freeze until after the expiration of the date I originally entered on XX/XX/XXXX. Not sure why the other two credit bureaus can accommodate this request but Experian could not, leaving my credit file open to possible misuse.

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