vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2016-06-29 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card
Issue: Improper contact or sharing of info — Talked to a third party about my debt
Company: Paypal Holdings, Inc
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
Today on XX/XX/2016 at XXXX eastern time, a XXXX, from PayPal credit called my parents home. She asked for XXXX XXXX, my mother said he is n't here, meanjng he does n't live here. This person continued and asked is this XXXX XXXX? Which it was, but not XXXX XXXX XXXX, im not married. My parents number has never been in my account since I 've not lived there in 22 years. This XXXX, continued to discuss what my balance was, it was 4 months past due, and could she take care of it today for me? She said last payment was XX/XX/XXXX. Humm that 's 2 months ago? She told her to take {$63.00} to XXXX XXXX XXXX to oay the account and keep it current. Why would someone take it to my bank? They do n't have the account number. 
I called the number on parents phine she i got there to check in them tonight XXXX. A XXXX answered and told me she must have done a generic search for a phone number. They should n't have they called my home two weeks ago and I told them I had n't gotten a bill in 2-3months of which that person said he would mail one. I still have n't gotten it. 
This XXXX took their number off my account of which I never put there as I have my own number and have n't used theirs in 22 years. 
I am beyond upset as it got my mother who is XXXX and I 'll very upset and worried over this they have gone to far and I want restitution for their crime. 
Can u assist?

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-17 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: Flagstar Bank, N.A.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Subject : My lender ( Flagstar Bank, MI ) refused to terminate my Private Mortgage Insurance ( PMI ) after I meet all conditions. 
I sent letters, e-mailed and called the Flagstar bank requesting for my PMI waiver as early as XXXX, XXXX. But my request has been rejected because I saw {$160.00} of PMI was still charged on XXXX XXXX, XXXX. I meet all conditions : XXXX payments have been made since the origination date of the mortgage. 
No monthly payments were more than 30 days delinquent in the last 12 months. 
No monthly payments were more than 60 days delinquent in the last 24 months. 
There is no late charge My Loan to Value ( LTV ), calculated by dividing the current principal balance ( {$290000.00} ) by the lesser of the original appraisal amount ( $ XXXX ) or the purchase price ( $ XXXX ), is 65 % now, far less than required 78 % or less. 
Hence, based on The Homeowners Protection Act of XXXX ( the " PMI Cancellation Act '' ), the lender must terminate my PMI automatically on the date when my loan balance reaches 78 % or less of the original value of my home. But they refused to do so, let me know if you can help and the quote. 
Thanks very much for your time, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-08-24 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: Flagstar Bank, N.A.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I lost my job and went into default on my mortgage in XXXX XXXX. I was forced to file bankruptcy in XXXX XXXX to protect myself from Flagstar bank. 

On XXXX XXXX, XXXX, I received a debt collection letter from " XXXX '' related to the Flagstar mortgage demanding {$110000.00} from me. I called their customer service number and big surprise, got Flagstar bank. I spoke to XXXX, ID # XXXX, and told her my debt was supposed to be discharged with the bankruptcy in XXXX XXXX. She placed me on hold for 10 minutes, came back & informed me that " the letter from XXXX was correct and the debt collection would continue. '' She could not tell me why it was correct or why they were continuing with their illegal harassment & illegal debt collection practice.

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 2015-12-16 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional adjustable mortgage (ARM)
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: BANCORPSOUTH BANK
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Numerous letters from BancorpSouth mortgage provider stating that they do n't have proof of hazard insurance and that they would be buying it on my behalf and would charge me an outrageous amount. I called and emailed them the policy from our XXXX 's XXXX contact and gave them the contact info so they could contact them directly in the future. Each time, they said they received it and it looked like what they needed. But the letters did not stop. I contacted them three times, XXXX XXXX, 2015, XXXX XXXX, 2015, and XXXX XXXX, 2015. They said on this last call XXXX XXXX was the representative ) they they will get the information from the XXXX 's XXXX directly, which is what I asked for originally. I asked them to keep this in their records so that next year and the year after etc they could get it from the proper source. They said that no they would not do that, said it will happen every year, and were generally rude, unhelpful and unprofessional.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-01-22 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: Crosstown Law, LLC
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX and Crosstown Law LLC, continues to try and collect a debt that not only do I not owe but I 've never had a XXXX account. XXXX themselves has verbally told me that there 's nothing in there system showing I 've ever had an account with them. 

XXXX can not validate the debt according to the FDCPA Law 15 USC 1692g, Section 809 ( b ) Validating Debts.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-02-25 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: I.C. System, Inc.
State: VT

Complaint narrative:
I had a storage acount and I called to make arrangements to close the account. There was to be an auction of my stuff and then a final bill sent to me. However I did not receive a final bill, instead I received a bill from a collection agency asking for the money in 30 days. In addition to the amount I owed they wanted {$170.00} collection fee. Talked to the storage company and we settled on paying only the orginal amount. Now it 's paid in full. However I go to check my credit score and now they reported it AFTER its been paid and the amount they reported is the amount they tried to extort from me. Now my score went down.

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 2016-11-16 00:00:00
Product: Money transfers — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Other transaction issues — 
Company: Paypal Holdings, Inc
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I have an account with Paypal Credit which is based in XXXX MD. I made XXXX payment to paypal credit on XXXX XXXX, 2016 in the amount of {$120.00}, which showed up on my bank statement on XXXX XXXX, 2016. Also, what showed up on my bank account was an unauthorized internet payment of {$110.00}. I did not approve of that payment I did not make that payment. I called the company and they said they have to investigate the charge and they do not know how long it will take. In the meantime, because of this transaction, it has overdrawn my checking account, in which I was charged an overdraft fee of {$72.00} and I will be charged each day it is overdrawn.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-01-10 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: I.C. System, Inc.
State: UT

Complaint narrative:
I called to settle a debt with IC systems and they asked if I was related to a person that is n't me. I found out about this debt because it is a negative reflection on my credit 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-10-13 00:00:00
Product: Money transfers — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Money was not available when promised — 
Company: Paypal Holdings, Inc
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
On XXXX, I transferred {$290.00} to my aunt in XXXX, NV to reimburse for home improvement expenses for my mother 's home which she is in the process of selling. My aunt added her bank information and submitted a transfer request, which should have been completed by XXXX. The funds never showed up in her account so she called me. I immediately submitted a customer service request and waited several days. When I did n't receive a response, I used another service for the transaction ( which completed without a hitch, by the way ) and requested a refund. After multiple customer service requests, I attempted to call, but there appear to be NO phone numbers available for this company. I also tried to call the parent company, PayPal, but their XXXX XXXX corporate headquarters only provide EBAY voice prompts in their phone system. It has been simply impossible to get through to a live person or get any kind of response from this company. I am a senior citizen and need my {$300.00} back! HELP!!

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2015-08-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Billing disputes — 
Company: Paypal Holdings, Inc
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
It first started off when my XXXX was compromised and had to set-up a new password with XXXX-step authentication. However, during the time my XXXX was compromised there were multiple changed to my accounts and learned my lesson for not having most of my passwords the same. I was able to take care most of the issues, but the biggest one was from PayPal Credit/Bill Me Later. Someone purchased something on my PayPal credit card for {$1900.00} to a company called XXXX in XXXX of 2015. Following suit I disputed the transaction, but it was soon to be denied. I then tried again, but once again was closed. I contacted them why, but they kept on telling me that I did not win the case. At this point I really just need a refund as my credit card does n't even have a regular balance for {$2000.00}. I was told there is nothing I can do except contact the merchant for a refund on this issue. I went ahead and explained this issue to the company, XXXX, and they denied me also because their product they sell is non-refundable. I kept going back and forth with XXXX through email because their phone is just automated and PayPal through phone. Nothing has gotten through to them and this has dragged out to XXXX months now. I never felt this vulnerable before and terrible customer service from managers on both sides saying things like " Here is the short version, you purchased an online product knowing that it was unrefundable. Please know that no refund will be given and no further communications with us regarding this is needed as the answer will be the same. '' I was hurt to hear this and reading it seemed very hostile and saying that I authorized this purchased when I did not. Please help me if possible. 

Thank you, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-06-03 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: I.C. System, Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
On the XX/XX/XXXX I closed my XXXX account for DSL internet due to moving to XXXX to change XXXX. About a month after we canceled our service we called to make sure that our internet account was closed/Free and clear as well as our other utilities/services. We were notified that our account was closed with a XXXX balance. Shortly after that we received a bill for XXXX dollars and I called XXXX to see what the charges were for and the gentleman from customer service reviewed the account and informed us that they had made and error and we were actually owed XXXX. After that I received an account summary detailing the closure of the account showing a XXXX credit. The day after I received a bill for XXXX dollars along with a collection notice from IC Systems. I called XXXX again talking with various offices customer service, account management, etc. and no one could explain the bill or the debt collection. I then called IC Systems and asked about the debt and how to resolve it. Seems that there was no way for XXXX to remove the collection notice and that I would have to dispute the charge and wait for review. I ended up paying the debt collector in hopes that XXXX error will not affect my credit. I plan on disputing the charge with letter to IC systems but do not have much faith in any resolution with XXXX. I can not tell you the time I dedicate to keeping my finances in order and have never been late on a bill. It is very embarrassing to receive a collection notice. Through some research on I have found huge amounts of complaints about XXXX for the exact same situation. Furthermore please take note to the account numbers on both the Account Summary, and the Bill that I was sent. They do not match between the two invoices, but in XXXX system both numbers associate with the same account. Any help that you could provide would be greatly appreciated we are in the process of closing on a house and this concerns me greatly that it will affect the closing in a negative way despite my stellar credit. Its very frustrating how willing they are to sell you services, but when your done they cant help at all. 

Thank you, below is the contact information for both companies involved. 


XXXX XXXX IC Services 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 2015-06-05 00:00:00
Product: Money transfers — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Other transaction issues — 
Company: Paypal Holdings, Inc
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
Subscription service was cancelled with merchant prior to subscription date. Merchant went ahead and put through the charge anyway. PayPal was notified and a dispute was filed with PayPal. Even thought PayPal has a Purchase Protection policy which covers {$0.00} Liability for Eligible Unauthorized Transactions. However PayPal refuses to acknowledge my inquires regarding this matter.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2016-05-24 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: Flagstar Bank, N.A.
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
Flagstar Bank is my current mortgage servicing company and they are showing me as having made late payment during XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/2016. I have received a letter from Flagstar Bank research department in which they state this was a mistake on there part. I would like Flagstar to resolve this issue ASAP and report my payment history to reflect as current and no late payments. 

Thank You.

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 2016-05-04 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Other — 
Company: Paypal Holdings, Inc
State: MN

Complaint narrative:
i paid a merchant the sum of XXXX dollars on XX/XX/2015.after receiving no services i called pay pal to help me resolve this problem.to my surprise i was told they could not help me, because of the time frame.they gave me a ticket number XXXX but told me in less than 48 hours i was out of luck.what could pay pal possibly have done to investigate my problem for services not rendered.i was totally misled on looking into it by pay pal.why do i have to pay for something i never received.i feel as though pay pal did nothing.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-07-13 00:00:00
Product: Money transfers — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Wrong amount charged or received — 
Company: Google Compare Credit Cards Inc.
State: CT

Complaint narrative:
A funds transfer in the amount of XXXX was requested on XXXX, made by mistake, canceled seconds after request. The transaction was canceled out on XXXX end, however, funds were still attempted withdrawal. A stop payment was made to avoid an overdraft, a fee in the amount of XXXX is charged for this. I need this fee reimbursed ASAP. The email associated with my XXXX account is XXXXXXXXXXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-07-26 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Using a debit or ATM card — 
Company: Flagstar Bank, N.A.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
A couple of days after I noticed XXXX separate fraudulent charges on my business debit card I immediately called and cancelled my card and sent an email to the Assistant Vice President and Sr. Branch Manager who manages my account. He sent over an affidavit for me to fill out and he submitted. The bank put credits on my account for charges. Several weeks later they received notices from the vendors that they were 'valid ' charges and they revoked the previous credits. I sent a certified letter to my branch fraud department disputing the decision asking them to reconsider and the information they sent me from the vendors had false information about my identity, even the delivery address where the items purchased online were delivered. Then I did n't hear back after about 4-5 weeks I called and they said they no longer handle the cases and I needed to work directly with my branch. I 've been going back and forth with my bank, they say they 've done everything they can and I would need to work directly with the merchants to get my money back. One merchant I ca n't get through too, one said I should have a credit coming, that my bank will not confirm, one I spent an hour on the phone to be told I need to work with my bank to get my money back. My bank does n't answer me back for days or even weeks at a time and feel I 'm getting the total run around. I 've been diligent about going through the proper steps and keeping in contact with my bank. So as of now I am at a loss. I work too hard to lose over {$600.00} and need 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 2016-03-20 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: Mandarich Law Group, LLP
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I borrowed {$20000.00} on a Visa to pay my Mortgage, it was a secured loan against my house. When the HOA foreclosed, they sold my house at auction XXXX XXXX for {$50000.00}. My attorney told me the HOA assumed liability of the {$20000.00} XXXX Lien. I called the lawyers for HOA and they say they asked for payoff from the XXXX XXXX XXXX collecting for the {$20000.00} Visa but XXXX refuses to give the HOA atty. a payoff amount. I called the XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX who I had spoken to before, suddenly adopted a sing-song tone and answered " I ca n't give you legal advice. '' I asked again, I 'm not asking you for advice I 'm asking what is your intention, why are n't you giving the attorney for the HOA a payoff amount and demanding payment? XXXX repeated " I ca n't give you legal advice. '' On XXXX XXXX, XXXX I wrote a letter and mailed by US Post Office on XXXX XXXX with signature required which I am attaching the letter to XXXX instructing them to give payoff to the HOA attorney. I need your help so they will not do a charge off which will hurt my credit. It is on my credit report as a current debt of {$25000.00} for Visa CACH but as of XXXX XXXX, XXXX we passed the date of redemption when the Deed was transferred to XXXX XXXX on behalf of HOA and the HOA assumed that XXXX Lien. 

Please do not let Mandarich Law Group do a charge off and if you can help please force them to demand and not accept anything less than the whole {$25000.00} that was due. I am also attaching their XXXX XXXX, XXXX receipt to me for my last payment of {$50.00} to Mandarich Law Group CACH on XXXX XXXX, XXXX. 

On XXXX/XXXX/XXXX my application could not be accepted to rent an apartment based on my credit report which shows this as a current debt. In order to rent a place I need this debt removed to help restore my credit. 
Thank you for your help to protect my credit and I gave permission to publish for people in a similar position to know the consequences to your credit and if the collection agent refuses to cooperate, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is our Champion.

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 2015-11-02 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Customer service / Customer relations — 
Company: Army and Air Force Exchange Service
State: OK

Complaint narrative:
I have called multiple times to Aafes credit hotline in regards to a time sensitive matter. I had an account that was paid and closed XX/XX/XXXX, the credit reporting agency XXXX indicated that Aafes stopped reporting on this account XX/XX/XXXX to all the credit reporting agencies. XXXX has indicated to me that Aafes needed to update to today 's date or provide a letter to all XXXX reporting agencies advising them to remove it from my credit report. This issue needed to be handled expeditiously as I am a veteran trying to finalize on the financing on my home loan, without this I will be without a home. First contact was with an agent that had to advise her supervisor of the issue, I was directed to email a formal complaint in. After the emailed complaint was sent a week and a half later I received an email from their credit disputes department stating that my report was updated to please allow 30-45 days for it to show on my report. I replied back asking for a copy of the updated outcome for my mortgage company to help finalize their credit decision. I received no reply, which I called their number to speak directly with the agent who had emailed me. I was told that agent does not take consumer phone calls the Aafes supervisor told me I had to wait 30-90 days for a reply. I was told emails went into a que only XXXX be answered XXXX at a time, she nor did Aafes care about by time sensitive matter. I had to wait the allotted time until my reply email was back at top to be answered. The following day I called again in hopes to reach a more respectable, helpful supervisor. To my dismay I reached another very rude supervisor that had generic almost scripted replies, except this time I was told no one had even stated on my dispute yet. I informed the supervisor that I received an email prior to that day from an Aafes credit agent stating my report had been updated. I have continuously made contact with Aafes trying to get a copy of their credit report for my account, every time I am refused a copy and told to wait up to the 90 days for a reply. To my knowledge under the XXXX the consumer should be sent a copy of their judgment on disputes.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation