vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2016-12-20 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer — Received bad information about my loan
Company: EdFinancial Services
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I have contacted loan servicer Ed Financial services multiple times to clear up inaccuracies that have been reported to the credit bureaus and negatively impacted my credit score. My inquiries have been met with non-responses and delay tactics. Out of frustration, I referred this matter to the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 's Ombudsman 's office and contacted this office. 

On XX/XX/XXXX, I contacted Ed Financial Services by phone to resolve their inaccurate credit reporting. Ed Financial asked me to send a fax with the information that needed updating and a letter explaining said problem. On XX/XX/XXXX, I received an email from Ed Financial saying they received my correspondence request. I called to follow up on XX/XX/XXXX and was told a supervisor would return my call. No one did. I 've followed up by phone again today ( XX/XX/XXXX ) and was again told someone would return my call, but they do n't have a way to connect me directly ( because it 's a different department ). 

During these calls, I have repeatedly been told Ed Financial has not been inaccurately reporting the information, although my credit report says Ed Financial last reported the account status for several loans in XX/XX/XXXX. Those loans were consolidated through XXXX XXXX in XX/XX/XXXX. I have disputed the inaccuracies with the credit bureaus, and when inquiring about the status with the bureaus I am told that Ed Financial has not contacted the credit bureaus to provide any update. 

These loans have also been reported to the credit bureaus in duplicate, and again as the consolidated accounts, so from anyone reviewing the report ( for credit decisions, renting an apartment, loans, etc. ) it appears like I owe upwards of {$65000.00} in student loans with past due status when the correct balance is approximately {$16000.00}. 
I have attached the correspondence I provided to Ed Financial, including my credit report with the inaccurate information circled. Thank you for reviewing the information.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-07-30 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: Kriya Capital, LLC
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Rural metro ambulance co. Provided service on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX. XXXX XXXX submitted their {$1300.00} claim to XXXX XXXX / XXXX XXXX on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX. The claim was denied by the insurance company due to XXXX XXXX " untimely billing '' by not submitting the claim within 90 days as required by law. XXXX XXXX XXXX confirmed that they notified XXXX XXXX of the decision XXXX/XXXX/XXXX and XXXX XXXX DID NOT APPEAL or RESPOND to XXXX XXXX XXXX 's refusal to pay the claim. XXXX XXXX XXXX sent XXXX XXXX the EOB stating the the patient ( me ) has XXXX Resonsibility for the {$1300.00}. AND DO NOT BILL THE PATIENT FOR THIS SERVICE. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Sold the debt to Credence debt collections and they are now demanding payment of {$1300.00}. I called Credance collections and told them them the information about XXXX XXXX negligent billing and the denied claim and the company not RESPONDING/appealing to XXXX XXXX care. As per XXXX XXXX XXXX & XXXX XXXX AND MY EOB I am NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS BILL OF {$1300.00}

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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2015-04-10 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: Como Law Firm P.A.
State: MN

Complaint narrative:
I went to court with Como Law Firm and we agreed to a payment plan of {$25.00} per month. The judgment is stayed as long as the payment plan is kept current, which it is. The Como Law Firm has illegally reported this dental bill on my credit report. Not to mention it was not my dental bill in the XXXX place it was my wife 's.

Company public response: Company believes complaint caused principally by actions of third party outside the control or direction of the company
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-07-25 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Communication tactics — Threatened to take legal action
Company: Shellpoint Partners, LLC
State: AR

Complaint narrative:
None of the above choices fits my actual situation. 
I have a personal unsecured loan of $ XXXX that is currently paid down to {$11000.00}. Payments are approx. $ XXXX/mo. and continue for another 11 1/2 yrs. The account is current. Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing in XXXX, TX is the monthly collection firm on behalf of their investor client..who I was once told was XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX but have no confirmation. 
Because of a health issue and my age, I made a written offer in XXXX, 2016 to Shellpoint Mort. Serv. to pay off the balance at a reduced amount. I was told this offer was forwarded to their investor client for a decision. 
It has now been four months without the courtesy of any reply whatsoever on this cash offer. I continue to follow up with the representative at Shellpoint ( and later his Supervisor as well ) to get a response and am always told it is beyond their control and the decision rests with their investor client. They never provide any details on their follow up efforts after my phone calls nor do they ever keep me informed of any efforts on their part to get a resolution from their investor client. 
I 'm sick of the constant delay to respond to my letter and offer and my recent follow up phone calls. There is no excuse for not replying in four months. 
Your help in getting the matter resolved is very much appreciated.

Company public response: Company believes complaint caused principally by actions of third party outside the control or direction of the company
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-07-05 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt — Not disclosed as an attempt to collect
Company: The CMI Group, Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
i never received a call, email or letter in the mail stating that i owed anything. I 'm an amateur in understanding credit and just recently looked at my credit report for the first time and do n't understant anything. But i saw a debt of collection on my credit report. so my question is, how do you pay off a debt and how would i know if its the only debt i need to pay?

Company public response: Company can't verify or dispute the facts in the complaint
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-02-04 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
I received a letter in the mail from Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson , LLP claiming I owe {$97.00} to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. First of all my name is not correct, and secondly I have not lived at the listed address of XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX in eight years. That being said I have never recieved written correspondence regarding any debt owed to this so called " XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. '' and I dispute any validity to this claim as this supposed " collection firm '' is nothing more than a scam.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-11-17 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Communication tactics — Threatened to take legal action
Company: Bronstein & Weiss Arbitration
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I received phone calls from my ex brother in law ( no communication with him for 10 years ) and my ex and both stated a law firm company called stating I owed debts and they were on their way to my work to serve me papers at my work unless I called XXXX. I have received at least XXXX to XXXX calls stating my bank account is going to be frozen within XXXX hrs, numerous calls stating that I need to be home/work to be served papers between XXXX pm have ID. A XXXX says he is from XXXX XXXX process servers and will be serving me ... he does not exist with XXXX XXXX. I called and the phones were answered XXXX and XXXX. I had informed them that family was getting phone calls in regards to a so called debt and they were disclosing info to people illegally. I asked for their attorneys name and bar # ... the woman fumbled and could not give me an answer and yelled at me asking for my attys info. I asked for an address and was given a XXXX store address in XXXX, New York. This woman continuously kept putting me on hold and was agitated. I ended the call after things did n't seem right. This company goes by several different names XXXX and XXXX, Law offices of XXXX, XXXX and XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX. The phone numbers change XXXX, XXXX. This entity has broken almost every debt collector law there is- disclosure of a debt to others, threatening to freeze bank accounts, threatening to show up at my work to serve me unless I call the number, stating they are a law firm. I have not received any letters stating the debt, amount, and what it is for ... nor have I received a demand letter from an attorney. I XXXX this entity on tje internet and scam/fraud keeps popping up and suggests to not call this number back. I have called the State Attorney 's Office, my bank, XXXX, and my credit report. I have a couple items on my report that are XXXX XXXX XXXX ( past the statute of limitations and they are coming off my report in the next couple months ) and a couple current debts that I am taking care of. I do not see this entity on my credit report. I included a Ceist and Desist letter

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-12 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: Bonneville Billing and Collections
State: UT

Complaint narrative:
There are more than XXXX medical bill that I have submitted an individual dispute on just certain credit bureaus, that have been taken off of my credit because they did n't respond within 30 days like they are suppose to. So I want to dispute everything on my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-18 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Communication tactics — Frequent or repeated calls
Company: The CMI Group, Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Continued calls, they will not leave a message, No one there if I call back. I had to search the internet to see who they are. I do not know of any debt that I have that is outstanding.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-07-08 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Improper contact or sharing of info — Contacted me after I asked not to
Company: Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP
State: CO

Complaint narrative:
Complaint : XXXXI am rejecting this response because : I have sent a new response via mail to this business. 
The " photos '' do not show the driver of the vehicle as requested in the original request for validation. 
The photo of " Time and Date '' are only clearly legible in XXXX photo. The photo is too small to show any such validation. 
Neither photo shows a location or mile maker of where the car was located on " XXXX XXXX ''. 

The original letters very clearly stated to ONLY contact me AGAIN with the Validiation as REQUESTED which was 1 ) A photo of the driver of the vehicle- which was NOT sent 2 ) A photo with the vehicle located on " XXXX XXXX '' - which was NOT sent My cease and desist was VERY CLEAR- if you could n't provide the validation as REQUESTED then DO NOT CONTACT ME. You absolutely denied my cease and desist request by sending " documentation '' that I DID NOT request. You only sent what you " wanted '' to believe is " validation '' to continue to " pursue '' a debt that has yet to be properly " validated '' Additionally- I never received a bill from XXXX XXXX which appears to be a " known issue '' in consumer reports and ripoff complaints. Sending a piece of paper does n't prove they were actually put in the mail or that I actually received them. There is no way to justify an {$80.00} bill for " claiming '' that someone had traveled on a XXXX XXXX twice. 

" XXXX XXXX '' has been under scrutiny several times and I will NOT partake in the scam. They are known to send people to collections before sending bills and then by the time people are " notified '' theres added " collections fees '' and " attorney 's fees '' and then blame it on " computers '' or people " moving and not updating addresses. '' Well I 've been at the same address for 7 years ... so explain that XXXX. Their cameras are " high tech '' yet their " computers '' XXXX up XXXX of bills ... read the XXXX reviews on XXXX OR the following articles XXXX I can see why " XXXX XXXX '' wants to collect as much as they can and rack on fees when they are {$450.00} XXXX dollars in DEBT XXXX Since the " attorney 's '' at XXXX XXXX and XXXX may be able to read a cease and desist request- they severely lacked the comprehension to understand the request ... and they proceeded to send me " information '' I did NOT request after receiving a cease and desist demand ... 

I 'm tired of being harassed. 
I can provide documentation of my letters requesting the Cease and Desist if my validation documents COULD NOT be sent as requested. 



Regards, XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-02-03 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: Cawley & Bergmann, LLP
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
In XXXX of 2016 after carefully reviewing my credit report XXXX accounts showed up on my credit from XXXX XXXX bank and XXXX bank.I immedietly disputed the XXXX accounts and placed a fraud alert on my credit reports. I have been back and forth with the creditor as well as the credit. Finally after months of disputing and making complaints the debt could not be validated and was deleted from my credit profile.over the past couple of weeks i have been getting letters in the mail from the collection agencies, for the same accounts. So it appears that the creditors deleted from my credit profile but then sold the account to multiple agencies. This debts are not mine and all i have been asking for for months is validation of account. also please look into the creditors selling these accounts to multiple agencies now i am receiving multiple letters which can be related to harrassment. I am requesting that the collection agencies validate debt owed and quit sending collection letters to my home. 

I have attached the letters that I am receiving from different collection agencies for the same account.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-10-17 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt — Not given enough info to verify debt
Company: Kriya Capital, LLC
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Ref ID # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX sold my original debt of {$4900.00} to Credence Resource Management LLC, after their fees the balance was {$5100.00}. I have contacted CRM, by phone and in writing, asking for them to provide me with updated invoices after making a payments. I also asked to make a payment plan and was advised they do not offer payment plans. I called today to get my balance. They confirmed I made a total of {$510.00} towards my debit but {$4900.00} is still due. I was never advised of an on going interest rate. I once again asked for an invoice and interest amount and the rep ignore my question and kept asking for me to resolve the balance.

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 2015-07-07 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: PMAB,LLC
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
PROFESSIONAL MED ADJ BUR is trying to collect a {$260.00} medical bill that was paid by my XXXX when I was pregnant. I have told them and given them my XXXX card # to no avail.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-02-12 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Taking/threatening an illegal action — Threatened arrest/jail if do not pay
Company: JH Portfolio Debt Equities, LLC
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX I received a letter in the mail from Credit Control , LLC and the letter stated I have an balance due of {$1000.00} from XXXX XXXX XXXX. I contacted the company and asked what type of debt is this and the representative stated this was an XXXX XXXX account and I explained that I do n't have an account with XXXX XXXX but the representative insisted on telling me yes I do have an account and they ca n't sue me because the age of the debt but they can arrest me if its not paid within 30 days from the date of the letter. He could n't tell me when and where it was open but all he kept saying was the amount that was due and when was the last payment on the account which the letter stated XX/XX/XXXX and charged off on XX/XX/XXXX. The representative explained that he will do any and everything to get this debt resolved by any means. I asked what was his full name and may I speak with a supervisor he told me he was the supervisor and there is no one above him that I can talk to. So I explained I will report their company to the XXXX and CFPB. The representative stated that wont help my situation and hung up the phone immediately.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-07-02 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: First Credit Services Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX I paid a debt for XXXX $ with First Credit Services out of New Jersey. The company agreed to send a letter to the original creditor canceling my membership and any further payments upon receiving payment. They charged me XXXX $ instead of the XXXX $ and had to issue a refund. Today I received a call for a debt of XXXX {$.00} Last time I paid it the company did not send the letter to the original creditor that they had promised to send. This caused the original creditor to charge me again. 

In summary, First Credit Services promised to send a letter to the original creditors canceling any further charges from the original creditor upon receiving payment, They did not, and another payment was issued. 

First Credit Services said " You pay us, we cancel any further charges and cancel your membership. '' They did n't cancel further charges or membership.

Company public response: Company believes the complaint is the result of a misunderstanding
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-01-12 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: Global Credit & Collection Corporation
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
They sent me a report/letter that said they were collecting {$4200.00} from XXXX XXXX Private Label, which is not true. I 've never heard of this company and do not owe this money. I have exemplary credit and even checked my credit report to make sure and this is not on there.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-10-09 00:00:00
Product: Consumer Loan — Installment loan
Issue: Problems when you are unable to pay — 
Company: Harpeth Financial Services, LLC
State: TN

Complaint narrative:
I was involved in a accident which created a hard ship we are trying to pay on this thru a debt consoliation and sometimes have to skip or extend the payment but the advance financial company keeps calling creating us more stress than we already have, can they be contacted about this we are doing our best.

Company public response: Company believes complaint represents an opportunity for improvement to better serve consumers
Company response to consumer: Closed
Consumer complaint received 2016-06-09 00:00:00
Product: Consumer Loan — Installment loan
Issue: Managing the loan or lease — 
Company: NCB Management Services Inc.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
In XXXX XXXX I took out an internet installment loan from XXXX in the amount of {$2400.00}. I made several payments to them before finding out that this type of loan is illegal in my state ( Virginia ) as it was originated online. I contacted XXXX and offered to pay what I received minus interest as the loan was illegal. XXXX advised that they would no longer pursue collection on the loan. Fast forward to XXXX XXXX the loan was charged off and purchased by NCB Management. XXXX has never contacted me for any payments or reported any information regarding the loan on my credit report. In XXXX XXXX NCB Management reported an outstanding debt of {$2900.00} on my credit report on all XXXX credit bureaus. I contacted the XXXX and advised that I had no knowledge of this account from NCB and requested that they validate the debt. NCB responded that it was an account from XXXX. I contacted NCB by phone directly to see what needs to be done to remedy this issue. They advised that I needed to pay {$2900.00} ( principal plus interest ) to remedy this. They have also continuously called me at home, work and my personal cell phone in an attempt to collect this debt. I advised that this loan was illegal in my state but that I would attempt to resolve it after looking into this further. The representative has continued to contact me at work yelling at me that I owe this money because I took the loan. I am now reaching out to Consumer Finance to see what options I have to resolve this. I am requesting that this account from NCB Management be removed from my credit report as it is from a debt that is illegal in my state that I attempted to rectify with the original creditor.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation