vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-29 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Non-federal student loan
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer — Keep getting calls about my loan
Company: SLM CORPORATION
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
Last night on XXXX/XXXX/15 at XXXX XXXX, a sallie mae account manager named XXXX XXXX called my mother 's XXXX neighbor ( first name XXXX ) and disclosed my personal student loan information on a voicemail. They were attempting to reach my mother regaind my loans. They have been harrasing me and my relatives with repeated phone calls and have now illegally contacted an outside party and revealed confidential information.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-01-31 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Non-federal student loan
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer — Having problems with customer service
Company: SLM CORPORATION
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX I was granted a request for a Graduated Repayment Period on a Sallie Mae student loan. I was sent a document outlining the repayment schedule for this program, in which I would pay interest on the loan but not the principle. On XX/XX/XXXX I was charged both interest and principle on this loan through an auto-debit transaction. On XX/XX/XXXX I called Sallie Mae to inquire about the status of this loan, at which point they acknowledge that I was owed a refund. The refund was not issued. On XX/XX/XXXX I called Sallie Mae to inquire about the status of this loan, at which point they acknowledged that I was owed a refund. The refund was not issued until XX/XX/XXXX, at which point my account was shown as past due for the amount refunded to me. On XX/XX/XXXX I called Sallie Mae and spoke with a manager who assured me that the owning balance would be removed and the problem would be remedied. On XX/XX/XXXX I received an email saying that my account was past due for the amount of the refund. On XXXX I called Sallie Mae and spoke with a manger ( XXXX ) who told me my account was past due for the amount of the refund. Sallie Mae is making unauthorized withdrawals from its borrow 's account. These withdrawals are in excess of the amounts specified in its lending agreements about Graduated Repayment Programs. When a refund is sought out, the refund amount is then held against the borrower as a past due payment. Despite frequent and persistent efforts to resolve the issue - and open acknowledgement on Sallie Mae 's part that the account has been drawn down in error and no amount is owing - the issue has not been resolved and stands to negatively effect the borrower 's credit.

Company public response: Company believes complaint is the result of an isolated error
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-14 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card
Issue: Taking/threatening an illegal action — Threatened to sue on too old debt
Company: Niagara Credit Solutions, Inc
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
Niagara credit solutions sent a wage verification form to my employer I called them to find out what was going on I asked for verification of dept as I think it was already paid and was told they do not have to verify anything and there will be no settlement with them if I keep asking so they want me to pay them XXXX and I have no proof I owe anything this is not on my credit report and from XXXX XXXX XXXX card taken out in 2002 I am trying to go over my paperwork to see if it was paid but they are now threatening to garnish my wages

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-07-07 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Non-federal student loan
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer — Trouble with how payments are handled
Company: SLM CORPORATION
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
As of XXXX/XXXX/2016 all of my students loans were paid off at Sallie Mae. Currently, I have an overpayment balance of {$1300.00} that Sallie Mae owes me. They do NOT provide an email service to answer questions ... Every time I call I can either not get a person ( only automated ) or I ca n't get through ( put on hold for around 30 minutes twice already ). My interest rate was also sickening on all loans. This company should be shut down for the way they treat people trying to make a better life for themselves.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-02-02 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Communication tactics — Used obscene/profane/abusive language
Company: American Collections Enterprise, Inc.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
I called American Collections Enterprise on XXXX/XXXX/17 spoke with XXXX XXXX. Advised him that I wanted to do a settlement offer on this account b.c its an old debt. XXXX XXXX stated that he was unable to take a settlement offer b/c XXXX does n't take settlement payments. I advised him that per my credit report it shows that the account was sold to them. He told me that they are only a XXXX party between me and XXXX and that I would need to contact them directly if I wanted a settlement offer. He was very rude. I asked him why does it show them being the original creditor he told me to ask the credit bureaus b/c he does n't work for them. Then I requested to speak with a supervisor. I explained to XXXX what I wanted to do and how XXXX XXXX was talking to me. She said that perhaps my question warned his response. I told her that they were still in a customer service position and no one should be talked down b/c they owe an debt. She kept saying how Its been 3 years and how I did n't pay. I thanked her and called XXXX. I spoke with XXXX who handles the center in XXXX. Per XXXX they should have never told me to call them b/c they purchased the account from them and she does n't know why they said that XXXX cant accept settlements when they don '' t have the account and have nothing to do with it anymore. She was shocked that they behaved and talked to me in such a manner. She apologized and gave me her direct line just case something happens again. She also sent a complaint on my behalf to the department that hands the collection agency.

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 2015-12-23 00:00:00
Product: Consumer Loan — Vehicle loan
Issue: Taking out the loan or lease — 
Company: Exeter Finance, LLC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
My issue is with my current finance company Exeter Finance. I purchased a vehicle XX/XX/2015 from XXXX which was to be financed by Exeter finance company. I returned the vehicle the same day because I was having issue before I could get it home and I got another car financed through Exeter. XXXX sent the funds for the first car back to Exeter via ACH as they should XXXX/XXXX/XXXX, however I did not know until recently that Exeter Finance put the original loan for XXXX on my credit report ( which is incorrect ) along with the current loan that I have. I am having issues with the car that I kept a XXXX Chevy Equinox and went back to XXXX XX/XX/2015 and purchased another vehicle that I returned the next day. XXXX sent those funds to Exeter Finance on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX as required under the return agreement. Exeter Finance also has that loan for XXXX on my credit report ( which is incorrect also ) as well even though they received the funds via ACH from XXXX. Neither of those accounts, XXXX and XXXX, should be on my credit report and they are not removing them. I have called numerous times to no avail. They are not taking this issue seriously and they do not care that they are destroying my credit score and it appears that I have XXXX loans with them totaling over XXXX when I do n't. I have XXXX loan with them for about XXXX. I spoke with Transunion and was told I should not have to dispute these that Exeter can remove these mistakes ( THEIR MISTAKES ) the same way they put them on there. I am exhausted trying to get someone else 's mistake removed. My current car financed through Exeter is shutting off while I am driving which XXXX extremely dangerous and scares me as I have XXXX children. I have gone through the expense of renting vehicles to have something safe to drive as I have physical limitations and I need a reliable car. I can not purchase another car until Exeter removes the FALSE loans from my credit report. Can you PLEASE help me get a resolution to this issue? I have called the corporate office only to be sent to a voice mail. I am not understanding why that would be the case during business hours and that is not the first time I called. Again can you please help me resolve this issue? Thank you in advance for any help you can offer me in this situation as it seems Exeter has no intention on resolving this issue and rectifying THEIR mistake. Thank you

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-02-09 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: Progressive Financial Services, Inc.
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
This account was cleared & verified by XXXX that the charge is an error. XXXX sent them info that the balance has been cleared. They are still in pursuit of money I DO NOT owe!

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-05-20 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Improper contact or sharing of info — Contacted employer after asked not to
Company: ATG Credit, LLC
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
I continue to get automated calls about at my place of employment which is an automatic dialer from a company called ATG out of XXXX Il to my work land line giving information on my behalf with my name.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-06-25 00:00:00
Product: Consumer Loan — Vehicle loan
Issue: Managing the loan or lease — 
Company: Exeter Finance, LLC.
State: WA

Complaint narrative:
On XXXX XXXX 2015 I successfully refinanced my Auto loan from Exeter Finance Corp to a XXXX XXXX XXXX. On XXXX XXXX 2015 they ( Exeter ) 'cleared ' that there was an overage amount of {$490.00} that was due to me. Exeter stated that it would take 30-45 days for the overage check to be issued and sent to me. Exeter stated that on XXXX XXXX they had sent the overage check. After a period of approximately 7-10 business days, I had still not received the check. This is a beyond reasonable time frame for standard ground mail to travel from XXXX, XXXX ( Exeter 's location ) to XXXX, XXXX ( my location ). I made contact with Exeter on XXXX XXXX 2015 and stated that I had been more than patient in waiting for my money and arranged for the previous check to have a 'stop-payment ' issued in order for Exeter to issue me an ACH/Direct Deposit of the funds directly to my bank account. I called again on the XXXX, then the XXXX to check on the status and see if my direct deposit had been issued. Exeter stated they were still waiting on the bank to verify they could 'stop payment ' of the initial paper check. I continued to wait and then called again on the XXXX of XXXX to check the status of the direct deposit. Much to my shock and irritation, they still had no new information to give me. I called again on the XXXX of XXXX to try and illicit a response regarding this issue. Exeter informed me that a second paper-check was mailed out on the XXXX, despite what we had agreed upon and specifically noted on my account on XXXX XXXX. I continued to wait and on XXXX XXXX I called again very frustrated that I had still not received either the initial check which had a stop payment issued nor the second check which was sent on XXXX XXXX. I was blown off with a response that said there was nothing they could do once the check was mailed and that it would ( again ) take 7-10 days for the check to arrive. It is now XXXX XXXX, over 2 months since I paid the account in full and have still not received my money.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-02-01 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: ATG Credit, LLC
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
Ive never ordered anything from XXXX ever. I do n't know whose debt this is but it is not mine. I 've never ordered anything from this company

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-03-20 00:00:00
Product: Consumer Loan — Vehicle loan
Issue: Managing the loan or lease — 
Company: Exeter Finance, LLC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/2015 Exeter Finance Corporation debited " all '' of their borrowers accounts " twice ''. My called customer service XX/XX/2015 to pay {$350.00} for my XX/XX/2015 payment. The agent took the payment gave me confirmation & that was it. Days later I realized their were XXXX transactions for a total of {$700.00}. Exeter did not believe me for almost a week. It was 6 days later when they decided to reverse the payments & pushed back XXXX loan payments. Since this event I have been upside down in my loan my LTV is roughly 150 %. For approx. 1 year all of my payments have been going to " interest ''. I have paid roughly {$8000.00} & my Principal balance has only decreased by approx. {$2000.00}. I have called & lodged several complaints as most of all of my payments have been applied to interest even when I send an overage.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-12-17 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: Franklin Collection Service, Inc.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
I have no knowledge of said debt.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-10-13 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: Progressive Financial Services, Inc.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
I paid a ( disputed ) debt XX/XX/XXXX per the " settlement '' offered. The check, marked " paid in full '' was cashed XX/XX/XXXX and now, nearly 4 years later, Progressive Financial Services is attempting to collect additional monies.

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 2015-09-11 00:00:00
Product: Consumer Loan — Vehicle loan
Issue: Managing the loan or lease — 
Company: Exeter Finance, LLC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I contacted Exeter Finance Corp to let them know I would be making my XXXX XXXX payment on XXXX XXXX. I called on the XXXX and had them debit my checking account for XXXX payment. On XXXX XXXX I received a call from the finance company stating I did not make the XXXX payment. I explained my conversation that I had on the XXXX and explained I made the payment. The customer service person told me it was not on their computer system and took the bank account information again. On the XXXX Exeter took out XXXX car payments which bounced my account. After numerous phone calls to customer service I spoke with approximatley XXXX different supervisors and after approximatley two weeks or so I received the unauthorized payment and the overdraft fees back into my account from Exeter. Since then I have been recieving phone calls harassing me that I have not made my XXXX payment and some of the customer service people are very nasty Apparantly they do not read any of the notes shown on my account. I have emaild and faxed over bank statements as recently as yesterday with no resolution to the harassing phone calls. I have called the corporate office twice and left voicemails with no return phone calls. I am looking for a resolution to this matter. It seems noone can take care of the issue at hand, the XXXX payment has been made and I am receiving harassing phone calls.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-05-11 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt — Not given enough info to verify debt
Company: Progressive Financial Services, Inc.
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
I attempted to settle this debt with this company back in the begin of XXXX, I spoke with an employee by the name of XXXX XXXX, who I asked if i could be sent a settlement letter to settle the balance owed on a previous XXXX bill I had, I asked if I could have it sent via email or fax, the employee advised me that they could not do that. I said ok and we disconnected the call. I attempted again around the XXXX of XXXX and I spoke with an employee by the name of XXXX XXXX @ XXXX XXXX, who was very nice and I asked her I needed a settlement letter or something stating the validity of this debt, I asked her if she could fax or send me this letter, she stated no we can not do that, she stated she could mail me the letter, she verified my address, I asked her if she knew how long it would take, and she stated about 3 business days, since we XXXX are out of Arizona. Today is XXXX/XXXX/2015 and I have not been mailed anything to prove this debt. Prior to XXXX/XXXX/15, on XXXX/XXXX/15, I attempted calling to see why I never received this letter and I spoke to a receptionist who stated that the department were my case was handled had closed early and to try calling back on monday XXXX/XXXX/15, I asked if she could help me, she stated she could not see anything they could. I made multiple attempts today XXXX/XXXX/15 to call and speak with somebody and everytime I called the company, they asked me for my account number and I entered it, then I entered the ext of XXXX XXXX, nothing but a voicemail stating to leave my info to have someone call me back. I did not leave my information.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-07-03 00:00:00
Product: Consumer Loan — Vehicle loan
Issue: Managing the loan or lease — 
Company: Exeter Finance, LLC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Exeter XXXX keeps calling my cell number and work trying to get me to payan outstanding balance of {$360.00} they say I owe for a late payment that theycant tell me what month exactly it is that was not paid. Their are also showingnegative info. on my credit report due to this problem.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-01-10 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Settlement process and costs — 
Company: 1ST ALLIANCE LENDING, LLC
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
1st Alliance Lending, LLC ( a Connecticut Limited Liability Company ) retained my notary closing services for FHA CASE : XXXX on XX/XX/2016, for borrower 's XXXX. 1st. Alliance retained XXXX, and said companies have failed to remit payment for notary closing services. The amount of {$95.00} remains unpaid. 1st Alliance as a regulated lender has a fiduciary duty to ensure their service vendors are compliant in their business practices.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-02-20 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Making/receiving payments, sending money — 
Company: Comerica
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX added an unknown female to my auto policy which cause my Comerica checking account to be overdrawn for XXXX from XXXX I regularly pay, I have been trying to contact Comerica bank to try stop that unauthorized payment and nobody is there to assist me, only automated menus, when I select transactions it says to call Monday to Friday. it is inadmissible they do n't have anyone that can assist me with unauthorized charges to my checking account which is overdrawn because of this charge, if they are federally insured they should have someone person to assist on this matter, unauthorized charges just do n't happens Monday to Friday XXXX to XXXX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2016-03-25 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Mortgage
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: Ocwen Financial Corporation
State: TN

Complaint narrative:
During the year of 2014 I had a home owned by Ocwen Mortgage Services and who was also the home mortgage provider. But things began to go downhill, I could no longer afford to live in the home so I placed a request for a deed lieu and it was accepted. So I payed my last mortgage and was informed that I has been fully alliviated of my debt and it had been removed off my credit record. But I have recently yet to find out that the home is still on my credit records and is holding me back, I ca n't complete any finacial doings such as : loan consolidation, buying a vehicle or home, etc.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-01-30 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt — Not given enough info to verify debt
Company: Progressive Financial Services, Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I have on two occasions asked for the company to validate the debt in question and to prove that they have a right to collect the debt. In response, they have sent only screen shots of an old account from someone they claim to be the original creditor.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-05-24 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: Pinnacle Credit Services, LLC
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
Client had an account with XXXX XXXX. After receiving a free government phone, she added another line to the service, but when the fees turned out to be astronomical she cut off the services. She made as many payments as possible but the balance never went down. Now she owes a large sum of money to a collection company. That company has not validated the debt.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation