vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2018-02-12 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC)
Issue: Struggling to pay mortgage — 
Company: Ocwen Financial Corporation
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
THIS IS NOT A DUPLICATE COMPLAINT This is a new complaint written on XX/XX/XXXX addressing Ocwen Loan Servicing 's illegal attempt to sell my home scheduled for XX/XX/XXXX. 
For the sixth time, Ocwen Loan Servicing is attempting to illegally sell MY home. I have had to file previous complaints to address the previous five illegal attempts of this entity to sell my property. Once again, Ocwen Loan Servicing is in gross and blatant violation of CFPB regulations, federal and state law, and a consent judgment governing their behavior. What is it going to take to stop the illegal behavior of this entity?

We have been struggling to have our mortgage modified with Ocwen Loan Servicing for a number of years now. We have always qualified easily for a modification, but this company has done everything they can do to avoid modifying the mortgage. They have instead continually attempted to foreclose on us illegally, in clear violation of CFPB regulations. Because of a consent judgment against Ocwen Loan Servicing, this company is required to follow a very specific modification process and they are required to modify the mortgage. Ocwen Loan Servicing is completely out of control and we desperately need protection against their endless unlawful attacks. It is likely that the activities of this company are negatively affecting many Americans. 

Specifically, through their haphazard implementation of a fictitious modification process, Ocwen has continually disregarded numerous provisions of the Home Affordable Modification Program ( HAMP ) enacted under the Troubled Asset Relief Program ( TARP provision of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, Pub.L. No. 110- 343 ; 122 Stat. 3765 ; 12 U.S. C. 5201, 5211-5241 ; 5219 ( a ) ), Regulation X, 12 C.F.R. 1024.41 ( g ) and ( j ), Regulation X 1024.35 ( b ) ( 10 ) and other laws over and over again.

In addition to the modification problems, they have also been dual-tracking me by continually attempting to foreclose on me while I have been in the active modification process the whole time. We clearly and easily qualify for a modification, and these people know that. Blatantly attempting to foreclose on and steal the home of someone who clearly qualifies for a mandatory modification is a grossly criminal act. This complaint should be referred to the appropriate authorities for criminal prosecution.

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 2018-02-12 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I have sent multiple letters and made request online in XX/XX/2017 to have fraudulent inquiries removed from my credit profile. Equifax has been no help in this situation even with my Personal Information being impacted twice by their cyber breaches. Equifax did not look my disputes they sent me a generic letter explaining what an inquiry was instead of helping rectify an issue caused potentially by their breach.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2018-02-12 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Unable to get your credit report or credit score — Problem getting your free annual credit report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: OR

Complaint narrative:
Equifax purposefully makes it difficult to obtain your report. The qualification/verification questions are extremely precise. Nobody is going to remember what their autopay loan payment from 10 years ago was. The result of missing the questions is you are locked out. 

Then to make it worse, the website set up to dispute DOES NOT WORK. It's almost as if they don't want you to work on your credit!

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2018-02-12 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened to sue you for very old debt
Company: Messerli & Kramer P.A.
State: NE

Complaint narrative:
I've recently received a letter with an enclosed Notice to Judgement Debtor along with a Summons and Order of Garnishment. This letter is coming from a company named Messerli/Kramer & states that the Original Creditor is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. I am unfamiliar with this bank as I have lived in NE my entire life. I personally have not had any loans, credit cards, etc for well over 10 years. I have no knowledge as to what this is all about and am asking that something be done regarding this. I just recently started working after our youngest got into school full time, but I am only working a part-time substitute position. My parents receive harassing phone calls for me, which I am assuming is from this Messerli/Kramer as well. With regards to this XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, I have been doing some research on them and have found that there had been a lot of fraudulent activity happening within their organization. Messerli/Kramer has been causing Hard & Soft inquiries to my credit, which I have finally started to get improved over the years after filing bankruptcy.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-02-12 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer — Received bad information about your loan
Company: AES/PHEAA
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
Upon graduating and working one full year, I called my loan company to discuss loan forgiveness. I had a very detailed conversation ( notes saved!! ) with a man who explained exactly what I needed to do- sign up for automatic payments and then with a year to go before I make all 120 payments, complete the certification and the loans will be forgiven. So, listening to the official loan representative, I did just that. Worked in an eligible and certified place, completed the paperwork, was approved, and they tell me one of my 110 payments was eligible for forgiveness because, despite me asking this gentleman SEVERAL TIMES, my repayment plan, that he set me up on, wasnt eligible. The amount Ive paid monthly is more than the other eligible repayment plans too. 

I feel as though Ive been scammed! Was I given misleading information so they could continue to make money?!?!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-02-12 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Carter-Young, Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
Last Reported XX/XX/XXXX Collection Agency CARTER-YOUNG INC Original Creditor XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Status Open Opened Date XX/XX/XXXX Closed Date -- Responsibility Individual Balance {$2200.00} High Balance {$2200.00} Remarks Account information disputed by consumer, meets FCRA requirements

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-02-12 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Capio Partners, LLC
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Ive uploaded both documents with the information asked for. Ive tried to dispute through the company and nothing ever changes

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2018-02-12 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Opening an account — Unable to open an account
Company: CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
I received a check from a record label I'd done some music for. The check totalled {$7000.00} dollars. Citizens bank employee XXXX XXXX was very polite and helpful when opening the account saying that five to seven business days were needed for the account to clear. I assured her that I would pay past overdraft fees from past accounts and looked forward to continuing to bank there as it is located in my neighborhood. This took place at the end of XX/XX/2017. After five business days I was told that the funds were not available and unable to get a pin number for my new atm card meaning no check and the inability to deposit my payroll checks from my job as well. I went to discuss with tellers early one morning only to be dismissed by a woman named XXXX the acting bank manager. She said the check was bad and had not been cleared. When I talked to the person that issued the check, XXXX XXXX XXXX, their bank, had generated the check electronically with an electronic signature via XXXX XXXX. After meeting with XXXX no one would explain how we could solve the issue. She was unwilling to explain what " discrepancies '' were found in the way the check was issued. This has ruined my XXXX season and the ideas I had for moving forward as an aspiring musician. They now claim the check will be returned in XX/XX/XXXX to the issuer. I simply can't believe they would steal my money. If they didn't want to open the account I would gladly gone to another bank.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-02-12 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Savings account
Issue: Opening an account — Unable to open an account
Company: PNC Bank N.A.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I graduated high school in 2012, and I was in search for a job. I found a summer job on XXXX before, and worked there for quite some time. ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) I figured I could find another job in addition to my current job on XXXX again. I was contacted by a family on XXXX who had a child who was wheel-chair bound. I corresponded with the family for a few days in regards to employment as a nanny for the family. I was told that they were moving from another state, to the current state I am in. They needed help with the child while moving. The family told me they bought a new wheel chair for the child and needed it to be picked up and already home by the time they got in. The story the family told me made sense, and are the regular duties a family would ask a nanny. Once I received the check, which was sent over-night, I was instructed to cash it, then send the money to the child 's wheel chair makers for payment, and delivery of the chair. I had an account with PNC bank. I had a particular bank I would always go to. PNC Bank XXXX XXXX XXXX, Ga XXXX. Before I cashed the check, I went to PNC, and asked a teller I was familiar with about the check I received from the family. I told the teller the back story, and asked if he could determine if it was a fraud check or not. He instructed me that a determination of a fraudulent could not be made by looking at it. The only way I would know is if I placed the check in my account, and the money from the sender did not cover the amount on written on the check. 

I contacted by the family again with arrival dates and times. I figured it was legit because I we set up a meeting place, etc. I can not recall the exact amount the check was for, but it was less then 5,000. The next day I went back to the PNC to cash the check. The check cleared a few days later, and a few more days later I was contacted by PNC that my account was shut down because of fraudulent activity. I called and explained to PNC that I had no idea, and that I'm a nanny that was looking for a job. I was told by the fraud department that it was a man named XXXX XXXX. The check was written from a closed account. I was told I had to pay the money back that my account went negative for. I told them the money went to another account via XXXX XXXX XXXX. ( The wheel chair makers account ) I am now XXXX, and this still haunts me. I can not open a personal bank account due to a scammer. I was young and XXXX, but also a target, because the scammers constructed a plan based on my resume on XXXX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-02-12 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer — Trouble with how payments are being handled
Company: SLM CORPORATION
State: AR

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/2018 I submitted {$5000.00} as payoff on one of my daughter 's student loans. In the process of submitting the payment, their website locked up. I re-entered the information and submitted again. On the second submission, I received a confirmation number. The next morning I checked my bank statement and realized the money come out of my account twice. 

I contacted Sallie Mae immediately and they confirmed that they received the payment twice and I had a credit balance of {$5000.00}. They informed me that I needed to email them proof that the money had come out of my account twice and to explain what happened. I did so immediately. They informed me they would expedite the request since it was such a large amount. 

I waited a few days and still had not received my money back. I called Sallie Mae again for a second time and they informed me that it could be 7-10 business days before I got my money back which would have been Thursday, XX/XX/XXXX. I waited until Friday, XX/XX/XXXX and called them back for the third time. I went through the whole process again. She again, for the third time, confirmed they had my money and yes it was due to me ; however, 10 business days would be Tuesday,XX/XX/XXXX.

I still do not have the {$5000.00} in my account and it has caused a financial hardship on me. I know in the banking world, they have 48 hours to credit your money back. Why is Sallie Mae allowed to keep my money for 14 days and still counting? Who regulates them? Is this legal?

Company public response: Company believes complaint is the result of an isolated error
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-02-12 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Struggling to pay mortgage — 
Company: SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING, INC.
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, the owner of my mortgage, has a rule in place that unfairly prejudices a homeowner in the foreclosure process from being fairly considered for a HAMP loan modification. While in a foreclosure status, my mortgagee refuses to accept any payment that is not the full reinstatement amount. For example, while in a foreclosure status, the mortgagor can not pay monthly payments. For example, the mortgagor can not make a {$50000.00} payment if {$51000.00} is the reinstatement amount. The loan amount in arrears is a key determinant in whether a loan is modified. The loan modification process takes a very long time. In my case, I received a foreclosure status on XX/XX/XXXX and I received a loan modification rejection notice on XX/XX/XXXX -- this is 13 months when I could not make any payments, 13 more months of loan arrearage that I was prevented from addressing by this rule ( I tried and the payment was returned ). This rule directly leads to increased arrears, which adversely and materially reduces the probability of a successful loan modification. This is grossly unfair to the conscientious consumer. I have called and emailed the loan servicer, Select Portfolio Servicing, multiple times about this rule and have been told by various customer service representatives, " It's the rule and there's nothing I can do about it ''. Sample dates of contact when I discussed this subject include : XX/XX/XXXX with XXXX XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX with XXXX XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX with XXXX XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX with XXXX XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX with XXXX XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX with 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 2018-02-12 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
Please help. I am so frustrated that this continues to occur and Equifax/TrustedID indicates they can't help me. They refer me to call XXXX and XXXX tells me they sent my information to the fraud dept. I called three times to XXXX over time and a new rep told me to write XXXX in SD and request deletion of the items on my credit report. I did that in XX/XX/XXXX and still no change. I have two alerts on my credit report that are not mine. 

Both from XXXX XXXX, XXXX Box XXXX XXXX XXXX SD, business type " na '' and account status/type is " Consumer Disputes after Resolution ''. One on XX/XX/XXXX in the amount of {$2900.00} and one on XX/XX/XXXX in the amount of $ XXXX-neith of these are mine! Someone is trying to use my information and I can't get this off of my report. I ask for your assistance. PLEASE..I have/had outstanding credit for my entire life. I do not want this fraudulent activity reflected on my account.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-02-12 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Virtual currency
Issue: Money was not available when promised — 
Company: Coinbase, Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
On or about XXXX, I accidentally locked my COINBASE account. I have had no access to my account or my money since that time. I am completely locked out and have submitted a case file for help. I have called 4 times since then and each time I call I am assured my case is being escalatedand to please be patient and wait for a response.. I have repeatedly submitted my DL and selfie photo numerous times, and each time the identification software rejects it. I need someone to help me regain control of my account.

I can not file taxes until I can access my account and have no means to see what has occurred with my account. PLEASE HELP!! The promises I have been given that this will be rectified have all failed. I am at my wits end and am in desperate need of access to My Money!!

This is inexcusable and there should be a laws that protect investors from non-responsiveness. I am completely at the mercy of Coinbase and then are not responding. 
I need to file taxes!! 
I need my money!! 
I need legal assistance. 
HELP!!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-02-12 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
Tjmaxx reported I was 30 days late paying XXXX this is not true. They charged a late fee after a payment was made when that wasn't paid they reported there was XXXX unpaid for 30 days. They caused my credit score to drop 56 points. I would like a audit of my count including the date and method they calculated the amount 30 days. I want the information removed from my account immediately. They have caused damage for that I will seek a cfpb claim, but they should not be able to report was is not true.

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 2018-02-12 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Getting a credit card — Delay in processing application
Company: JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
Company claims lending department is working on application no decision

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-02-12 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
There are many mistakes appear in my report without my understanding.

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 2018-02-12 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: Commonwealth Financial Systems, Inc.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
I notice a debt collection on my credit report for some kind of medical service and I haven't received any mail from the original creditor, first of all I haven't go to the doctor in over 6 months the account has been opened recently and the service provider is located in a different state since I couldn't find one with that name near me, I call the creditor twice first time no one answered, my second attempt finally spoke with someone about it and I requested a verification letter and name address and state license number but they couldn't provide me with one at the time, there having me call at a later time,

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-02-12 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Impersonated attorney, law enforcement, or government official
Company: Army and Air Force Exchange Service
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
I contacted the office of the Inspector General and AAFES responded in writing that there is a negotiated settlement. The letter also stated that if I didn't agree with the settlement I could provide a counter offer.

After weeks of attempting, addressing the IG again and contacting the collection agency, I was told they have a policy of not negotiating settlements between XX/XX/XXXX - XX/XX/XXXX. This blocked period of time is when they hunt down any federal income they can snatch. 

I believe this is an absolute abuse of power. This is a private bank exploiting service members for profit. They do not adhere to fair lending practices beacuae they are granted UNCONSTITUTIONAL collection capabilities.

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 2018-02-12 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Communication tactics — Frequent or repeated calls
Company: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: NH

Complaint narrative:
For months Portfolio Recovery has called and called. I have ask for proof of debt and have sent them 2 letters requesting calls to stop. As of XX/XX/18 the calls continue on a regular basis and all from different numbers and I have not received a single document from original creditor to show debt is valid.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation