vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2016-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Problems caused by my funds being low — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
I have been a client of Wells Fargo for over 10 years and just received I have noticed some unfair business practices in comparison to my other banks. I have a checking account and debit card associated with my account. For the past few months I have noticed that Wells Fargo will hold transactions until close to midnight. 

As it appears on my end if I have {$20.00} in my account, Wells Fargo will not posted my pending transactions until XXXX or so. So if a charge come in at {$22.00} at XXXX ( when I do not have the opportunity to make a deposit due to the time ) I am then charged with an {$35.00} overdraft fee. Surprisingly enough I have only noticed this ( close to close of business hold ) on transactions that will make my account overdraft. 

This year alone I have paid over {$700.00} due to these practices. When I spoke to someone about my concerns they explained that transactions post when they occur, which has NOT been the case for my account. 

I also have a XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX account and I have never experienced them holding transactions until close to close of business. My transactions posted shortly after I use my card and any ACH cards are posted earlier in the day. Which, if over drafted, I have to opportunity to make cash deposits that post immediately.

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 monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2016-09-01 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Application, originator, mortgage broker — 
Company: ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP LLC
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
I applied for a mortgage loan from Atlantic Bay Mortgage through XXXX XXXX. I was told by XXXX that I was denied for the loan because a new law was passed that stated that mortgage lenders had to use 1 % of the borrower 's student loan debt towards their debt to income ratio and that caused my debt to income ratio to be too high to qualify for any type of mortgage loan. She advised that I would receive a denial letter in the mail explaining everything. I did receive a denial letter in the mail, however, the denial reason stated that I withdrew my application, which was not true. I emailed XXXX about this and she has yet to explain why that denial reason was used. She did however state that she would send me another denial letter which I have yet to receive.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-04-05 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Making/receiving payments, sending money — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
I am currently in XXXX and every time I try to access Wells Fargo Online I have to call the XXXX call centre and obtain an advance access code. 
Can you please register my travel plans to XXXX from XXXX XXXX XXXX to XXXX XXXX XXXX. 

Thank you XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-03-08 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Problems caused by my funds being low — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: MN

Complaint narrative:
The MN Statute allows that creditors charge no more than {$30.00} for an overdraft or NSF fee. How are banks in MN charging more than this? I have seen fees as high as {$38.00}.

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 2016-12-11 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Other bank product/service
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
A relative who lived in California recently passed away, and had a Wells Fargo safe deposit box. During a visit to California to spread the cremated remains and attend to the tangible property of the estate, I appeared at the Wells Fargo branch with the box key and proof that I have legal authority to close the box. They would not let me do so because less than 40 days had elapsed since the death. However the manager opened the box, which was empty, and completed an inventory form that stated so. After more than 40 days had elapsed, I sent by certified mail a letter to Wells Fargo that stated that the box will not be renewed and offered options for how I could return the key to Wells Fargo. Despite confirmed receipt of the letter, Wells Fargo continues to send bills, now with a late fee, to a dead person for a service that has been cancelled in writing.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-10-27 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Other mortgage
Issue: Settlement process and costs — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I did file complaint XXXX .Welles Fargo are not resolving the issues and instead they are not looking at the whole issues. 
Per their letter dated XXXX XXXX XXXX the line of Credit Balance for the account XXXX at the time when I sold the home was XXXX. And per their letter dated XXXX XXXX, XXXX the mortgage account # XXXX for the property located at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX was paid off at the time of sale of the property on XXXX XXXX, XXXX. 
Based on the above information I should not be reported to credit Bureau that I had a balance on the account # XXXX and the account started Foreclosure. I did not own the home in XXXX and both account Balance were XXXX as of XXXX XXXX, XXXX at the time of sale. 
This inaccurate information needs to be corrected with credit BureauI did submit to you the HUD and Pay off proof dated back in XXXX. 
Please keep copy from this letter on my file. This letter will be faxed to you today XXXX XXXX, XXXX. 
I would like to resolve this issue ASAP

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-12-08 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Problems caused by my funds being low — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I started to receive a lot of fees and charges that did not belong to me and when I called to complain I was told it was simply the policy and that there was nothing I could do about it. So now my account is extremely overdrawn due to fees and automatic payments that were unable to be paused or paid from the account.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-08-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Identity theft / Fraud / Embezzlement — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I was attempting to finish getting my late husband 's affairs in order when I noticed a fraudulent charge on our old account. After going through an extended process with Wells Fargo for them to even speak with me about the account, I was told that because he did not file a police report immediately after the fraud there was nothing they could do. This happened near the end of his life when he was unable to even sign his own name, let alone file a police report. I have told them that I am happy to file a police report but they have told me this does not matter, I only wish they follow the laws pertaining to 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-02-14 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: Shellpoint Partners, LLC
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
My husband and I have been trying to get a loan modification with Shellpoint Mortgage Company for few months now. We are also working with our attorney ; three months ago he recommended we do a Chapter XXXX in the meanwhile try to get a loan modification with Shellpoint. The problem with the Chapter XXXX was that our trustee 's payment was raised during this time. On XX/XX/XXXX we submitted a loan modification package to Shellpoint Mortgage and we received a response from Shellpoint dated XX/XX/XXXX indicating they assigned a new specialist to assist us thru the lost mitigation process. We have made many attempts to get a hold of our specialist dedicated to our file but he never responded back. Every time we call they tell us they require more documents and every time we send them and come back with another request of forms or adjustments on forms. For example : they requested our XX/XX/XXXX-XX/XX/XXXX taxes and we complied. They told us to call back in a few days to follow up and I did only for them to tell me that they did not receive our taxes. 

Finally after submitting a complain I hear back from our specialist. HE told us he had received a package. And that he was sending a realtor to our home to do a home appraisal. This was on a Monday. On wednesday we recieved a phone call from Shellpoint indicating that we are eligible for a loan modification. That we would have to give a XXXX down payment. They told us they would put everything in writting and mail it to us. Well on Friday evening we get a call from Shellpoint and they tell us sorry the investors would not approve the loan modification. And on Monday morning our home goes into Auction and we get foreclosed on.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-03-03 00:00:00
Product: Payday loan — 
Issue: Charged fees or interest I didn't expect — 
Company: Big Picture Loans, LLC
State: TN

Complaint narrative:
I had a family emergency in XX/XX/XXXX and took out an {$800.00} loan from a company called Big Picture loans. I was told by a representative of the company that I would have to pay back {$1000.00} which included a {$200.00} finance charge. I thought that was kind of steep but I agreed to that term. They begin taking out {$200.00} bi-weekly out of my account. Once I reached the {$1000.00} and assuming this was my last payment, I get an email XX/XX/XXXX from them stating it 's time to process another payment out of my account in the amount of {$220.00}. I immediately called Big Picture loans but could not get anyone on the line. I conducted some research online and discovered they are predatory lenders. I took a closer look at the Disclosure statement and this is what I discovered : the interest rate of 650.0065 % and a finance charge of {$4200.00} with a total payback cost of {$5000.00}. This is ridiculous. How can they charge me {$5000.00} for an {$800.00} loan? I have paid them the {$1000.00} that I agreed to If this was explained to me during the time of taking the loan, I would have refused to take it. Please help me obtain some resolution to this issue.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-05-12 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
State: TN

Complaint narrative:
Account XXXX. 
In XXXX 2008, Chase reports I was late & gt ; XXXX thirty days and reported this to all the credit agencies. Then they finally learned they made an error ( I was only one day later and less than thirty days ), so they throw out they never got a payment!. If that was the case, my loan would be showing late all the way to payoff and the payoff amount would have been adjusted by the escrow officer. Each agent on XXXX provided a DIFFERENT version on why they reported a late payment and clearly trying to cover up an error. In fact, they disconnected my call once when provided evidence of NEVER being late. Their NEW position ( third version of an excuse ) is they never got a payment. I sent they all my bank payments showing debt to their account XXXX and in their own record it shows payment current month after months & lt ; 30 days late yet they never correct their error nor try to map out that error only XXXX rep saw and error and then disconnected the call. If I still owed they money, they would have never accepted the loan payment amount. When, I argued my contract stated it 's not due on the XXXX and the XXXX, an agent in 2008 said I would " pay '' for not being her a payment over the phone immediately.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-03-14 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/2015 I open a checking and a savings account at wellsfargo, location branch, XXXX ga, in XX/XX/XXXX a separate checking and savings was open in my name using my personal information by a representative of wellsfargo in XXXX ga branch, the original account numbers for the accounts I opened is these are the accounts I opened up XX/XX/2015 I personally opened .these accounts in XX/XX/XXXX was opened fraudulently by a rep in wellsfargo the rep even called me on the phone and told me he had opened these accounts we had argued I told him he illegally open theses accounts with out my consent or permission he used my personal information, this guy gave me a problem and the manager did not wanted to help I tried to report it, I was blowed off nobody wanted to help, I even tried calling on the phone transferred constantly to different departments and hung up on and treated badly by reps, I have been in branch several times to talk to the branch XXXX every time she was unvailable and ignored the fact that identity fraud had accured .i have been having problems with wellsfargo about this I have discussed the situation with law enforcement and a couple of attorneys, the damage has been done theses accounts were opened and my information used wellsfargo needs to settle this if I do n't get a response I will proceed to discuss with an attorney about this case, the situation has not been rectified, I am holding wellsfargo responsible for this action, I have talk with wellsfargo over the phone the only thing I 'm being told is that theses accounts would be removed from my profile and out of my name this still does not rectify what 's happen the moment the rep used my information the damage was done, have been getting nothing but hassle and nothing resolved like I 'm being brushed off and treated badly I 'm tired of it or I will also file with different consumer agencies and report this to a few news stations, I will file this situation with, CFPB, FTC, GOFCP, please resolve

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 2015-07-08 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: AmerAssist A/R Solutions, Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
A Debt collector has placed a collections account on my credit report for a debt that was incurred by a deceased relative. I did not cosign on the account nor am I the executor of the deceased estate. The original creditor claims that they have a recording of a telephone conversation with me that gives them the right to do this. However, they will not give me any information. I have two issures with this : 1 ) I question the legality of this practice, and ( 2 ), I am certain that recording any such conversation without my consent IS A FELONY in my state.

Company response to consumer: Closed
Consumer complaint received 2017-01-27 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
My Husband and I received our XXXX Form from Wells Fargo Bank N.A . 
for our mortgage loan # XXXX and the Outstanding Mortgage Principal is off by {$3800.00} ( the principal payments made in XX/XX/2016 ). 
I checked our amortization sheet and the Wells Fargo Statement for the year end amount, in XX/XX/XXXX, which is {$110000.00}, NOT $ XXXX Thank you for helping us to rectify this error. 
XXXX & XXXX

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-09-09 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
After defaulting on a home improvement loan from WellsFargo ( WF ), I entered into debt collection XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. It was arranged to deduct $ XXXX/month from my checking to pay the XXXX {$5000.00} remainding balance. As of XXXX 2015, I finished paying the debt with a remaining balance of {$210.00}. However, XXXX, for some reason, deducted {$400.00} from me in XXXX and XXXX. 
After discovering the deductions, I called XXXX in late XXXX to ask what was happening. On the initial call, they claimed not to know. On subsequent calls, they noted an error and stated they were in touch with WF and would resolve the issue. At this time, I was still getting " bills '' from WF, stating my balance was at - {$800.00}, indicating to me, the balance was paid and sent to WF. 
Come XX/XX/XXXX I still had not had the issue resolved XXXX. I spoke with managers XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX on numerous occasions to be told the issue was being handled and a check would be sent, and to call back early XX/XX/XXXX. 
Come XXXX XXXX, no resolution. At this point, WF sent a new " bill '' saying I owed {$78.00} for lawyer fees and the prior - {$800.00} was gone due to " adjustment payments ''. I contacted WF directly to ask what was happening. WF claimed they were in contact XXXX, and the amount was ACTUALLY {$1200.00} THEY DEDUCTED FROM ME. WF also claimed they sent the money back XXXX. I emailed and called XXXX with this information and got this in return from XXXX XXXX - " I was able to talk to Wells Fargo Bank this afternoon. They asked that you communicate directly with them and for me to direct you to their office. They again gave me XXXX to give to you and they asked that you call them directly. I was also advised that they did not send any money back to our office. I am unsure where that part of the communication is coming from. Unfortunately this is all the information that I have. I hope you are able to speak to someone at Wells Fargo Bank that will be able to help you in regard to this matter. Thank you. " Since that email, sent on XXXX XXXX, I 've mainly been in contact with WF, but they are currently not being too responsive. When I called XXXX XXXX, they claimed they were still checking their accounts for the money and a resolution.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2016-01-13 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: UT

Complaint narrative:
Wells Fargo agreed to modify our loan if we paid {$29000.00}, via XXXX XXXX XXXX money transfers. We wired the funds, Wells Fargo confirmed receipt of the full {$29000.00}. Then lost XXXX of the transfers and then did not honor the modification. We have been fighting with them since then. We had to file for a new modification loan, they denied because we had XXXX modification already. While we are in review, and appeal of their decision, they filed foreclosured.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-01-25 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Federal student loan
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: WA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX, I had paid off a Federal Stafford loan made through Wells Fargo. I lived " debt-free '' and without using any credit for the next few years. Upon moving to a new state and renting a new apartment, I recieved a credit report claiming that I still had {$140.00} outstanding debt against the loan. Surprised, I contacted Wells Fargo who were n't willing to give me any information about the loan, debt, or payments. 

Later that month, XXXX XXXX XXXX contacted my family ( NOT ME! ) concerning the " outstanding debt ''. I contacted them, asking why no one had made any collection attempts in the last 4 years so we could address the issue. I have asked them for any information concerning the issue and they have n't yet shown any documentation of attempts to collect from XX/XX/XXXX-XX/XX/XXXX. 

Since I have paid the debt already, I am currently in the process of disputing the validity of the debt and complaining that the companies involved did n't make adequate attempts to contact me so that we could have resolved the issue at an earlier date.

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 2016-01-05 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
Statement date XXXX/XXXX/2015 and the latest correspondence from Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. In depositing funds into and for my monthly mortgage for XXXX 2015 of {$300.00} and unapplied funds of {$540.00}, which sat in my account since XXXX XXXX, 2015. I asked the teller at the Wells Fargo route XXXX branch in XXXX, NC to total and add the deposit which totaled {$840.00} to my current XXXX monthly mortgage. She and XXXX of the bank supervisors looked over the account, saw that the unapplied funds were there and specifically asked " how would you like you 're deposit and unapplied funds applied ''?. To which I replied to my current XXXX monthly payment. In the latest statement dated XXXX/XXXX/2015, I see that my request was not honored and that when Wells Fargo received these funds, they applied {$170.00} to principal, $ {$420.00} to principal and {$220.00} to escrow. While the statement states Unapplied XXXX / Unapplied {$300.00}. I write this in frustration and awe as to the tactics Wells Fargo Home Mortgage displays on a daily basis when it comes to my account, as if this is a game to them. I hereby request a Forensic Audit on my account to clarify how the deposits that I have made, have been applied to my account. It is troubling to say the least that Wells Fargo continues to taunt customers into believing they can not understand exactly what is taking place. Especially when it comes to understanding ones account. I currently posses all of the deposit slips I have made and personally walk into the bank, speak and know bank managers personally when making my deposits and I do this for this very reason. Not to just exchange pleasantries, but to also make certain that all my deposits are accounted for.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-03-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Closing/Cancelling account — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
My Credit card was closed, and my rewards balance was taken. I had XXXX points, which is equivalent to {$5500.00}. I do n't know why my account was closed, but I would like to get my rewards back.

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