vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2017-02-02 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Reverse mortgage
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: CIT BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Dear XXXX, I am sorry to have to write to you but I do n't know what to do anymore. I have been receiving deceitful information from the loss mitigation department of Financial Freedom who have made it impossible to finalize a workout on my XXXX house. Even though I have followed all the requirements for an extension, I was just told that the home would go to foreclosure next Tuesday, XX/XX/2017. 

My mother took a reverse mortgage and after she XXXX, my sister and I have been working relentlessly with Financial Freedom to find a solution to sell the house and pay the outstanding balance. The house needs a lot of work and I am working with a few buyers who are interested in purchasing it but more time is needed to finalize the sale and close on the transaction. I have had an open discussion and ongoing calls with their company and it was agreed that the house will not be sent to foreclosure in XX/XX/XXXX and I would get a XXXX day extension of the foreclosure process if I provided the XXXX certificate, the proof of death, the Last Will and Testament, along with a cover letter and proof of selling negotiations such as a Texas XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and Sale Agreement document by XX/XX/2017. I initially submitted the requested information on XX/XX/XXXX and resubmitted again on XX/XX/XXXX ( attached is a copy of the fax with the date of when I sent the paperwork ). When I followed up on XX/XX/XXXX I was told that the request was denied because the information was not REVIEWED until XX/XX/XXXX This is very troubling and makes it seem like your company is trying to take advantage of my situation. I have tried to do what was requested and may now lose my mother 's home of almost XXXX years and currently my primary residence due to your company 's slow processing of paperwork. 

I am not asking to stay in the house permanently, I would however like to have an opportunity to sell the home and move out quickly. As my foreclosure date is imminent, I am requesting that you place my foreclosure on hold to provide me the time to execute a contract that will allow me to pay off the loan and give me the money needed to find an apartment. 

Thank you in advance XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-02-23 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Reverse mortgage
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: CIT BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
My mother took out a reverse mortgage for about {$110000.00} in XXXX on her residence in Florida from Financial Freedom, now a division of CTI bank. She had to be moved out in XXXX XXXX and is now in a XXXX with XXXX. Leaving the home triggered the foreclosure process. The balance on the loan is more than the house is worth today. We tried to do a deed in lieu of foreclosure with Financial Freedom which was denied. We tried to do a short sale, listing the home with a realtor, and received an offer for {$69000.00} after lowering the price to that after 5 weeks. I sent in the paperwork and Financial Freedom came back saying the house is worth {$110000.00}. As instructed by the lender, we rebutted, providing XXXX local comps at around {$70000.00}. They rejected the rebuttal and asked if the buyer could make up the difference. The buyer withdrew the offer, and the realtor said they wo n't list it for more than {$69000.00} because that is what house is worth.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-02-11 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: Resurgent Capital Services L.P.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I recently checked credit report and I have unauthorized accounts in my report that are in debt collections and I 'd like to get them removed

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-12-26 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Taking/threatening an illegal action — Attempted to/Collected exempt funds
Company: FAIR COLLECTIONS & OUTSOURCING, INC.
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
Enclosed is a letter with information that I sent to a collections company that was and is looking to collect a fraudulent loan that is fraud, bad faith, and done with a modus operandi that violates regular rules of collections and finance law. See letter below that was sent to Finance company.

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 2016-04-10 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: ARVEST BANK GROUP, INC.
State: DC

Complaint narrative:
I changed primary bank accounts and was trying to update my automatic billing with Central Mortgage Company from the old account to the new account. There is no information about how to do this on their website ( there is almost no information on their website ). I tried calling their phone number and it was hard to every reach a person - there is no operator and automatic call system does n't cover automatic billing changes. Eventually, it took over 55 minutes to on hold to reach a person. That person told me to send my request along with my new bank account information over the " contact us '' form on their website. I was concerned because it did n't seem secure, but I did it any way. Central Mortgage Company never changed my automatic billing information, and the next month, my old account was overdrawn when the company charged for my mortgage. I called Central Mortgage Company again, and after 35 minutes on hold, I talked to a rude employee who emailed me a change of information for automatic billing. Because there is no easy way to be in contact with this company, I have no way of knowing if they will change my billing information or simply overdraft my old account again.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-06-30 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: Resurgent Capital Services L.P.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I found out from the credit reporting bureaus XXXX, XXXX and XXXX that there was a negative account under " LVNV Funding LLC " under account number XXXX LVNV Funding LLC has failed to provide any legal validation or a dunning letter in accordance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. I am seeking proof that this debt is mine and will require a copy of the original contract under which the credit account was obtained, as well as monthly statements since the debt was purchased. I have previously sent you a request to validate my debt under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and all I received was an itemized list of the alleged charges you claim I owe you. This does not meet the Federal Trade Commission 's guidelines of what constitutes proper debt validation. It has also been re-aged as a new collection to further affect my score. They use Multiple companies. I have sent several letters, including notarized formal validation letters seeking this verification and to this date LVNV Funding LLC Corporation has failed to provide the information requested. I have been told I will be called about multiple time and no call backs from the company. I will seek legal action against this company for the practices if the issue is n't resolved immediately LVNV Funding LLC has not provided me with any evidence to substantiate its claims that this debt is a legitimate debt. Further, there has been neither proof that LVNV Funding LLC has permission to collect this debt, nor have they provided previous verification of this debt. Finally, I have received no information that LVNV Funding LLC currently possesses any documents of this debt. Since this company has failed to provide any evidence of the claims made in their response, I am led to believe that neither LVNV Funding LLC Corporation possesses adequate documentation to collect this alleged debt. In order to provide proof that this is a legitimate debt of over 7 years and they have the right to collect this debt.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-05-20 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt resulted from identity theft
Company: Resurgent Capital Services L.P.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
Company keeps calling me at work and at home and NEVER identify themselves or company name. They leave leaving threatening messages for fraudulent debt. The message started with " A complaint had been filed against you '' and that I " and or my attorney need to call ''. '' They then threatened to contact my place of employment. I have not received anything in the mail in regard to this nor do I now owe, nor have I ever owed, any bills or other debts. You call the number back and get no information concerning true identity of company.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-02 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Communication tactics — Frequent or repeated calls
Company: FAIR COLLECTIONS & OUTSOURCING, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
Used multiple, aggressive forms of communication. I have unsuccessfully tried to resolve the debt of a monthly payment of 5 % of the total debt and pay the full debt, rather than a lesser settlement. They stated they would either only accept 10 % of the total debt as a monthly payment, or half of the total debt in full. When I did not agree and questioned options, they stated they would rather keep my account in collections on their terms rather than accepting any form of payment from me. Not only unprofessional communication, but rude and aggressive threats of retaliation.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-02-26 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Other mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: Real Time Group, Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
REAL TIME RESOLUTIONS IS CONTACTING ME ABOUT AN {$84000.00} BILL FOR A PROPERTY I DO NOT OWE

Company public response: Company disputes the facts presented in the complaint
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-04-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Balance transfer — 
Company: BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
On XXXX XXXX, 2015 a balance transfer check was sent to Barclays U.S. Airways Dividend Miles Master Card ( Barclays ) account from U.S. Bank XXXX XXXX ( Visa ) account in the amount of {$4500.00} ( my entire balance ). XXXX has proof that Barclay 's cashed the check ; however, the balance transfer is not reflecting in my account. The balance on my Barclays card should be zero dollars. It is still incurring interest and I am being charged late fees, plus, the full balance is showing up on my Visa card and my Barclay card. This means that I am carrying double the debt and required to pay XXXX the interest rate charges. I submitted a formal complaint with Barclays on XXXX/XXXX/2015. My case number is XXXX. I faxed a typed complaint letter and a photocopy of the check to Barclays on XXXX XXXX, 2015. I have proof of that of fax confirmation.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2015-04-14 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Other bank product/service
Issue: Making/receiving payments, sending money — 
Company: PENTAGON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
I wanted to transfer, on Pen Fed CU website, money from our checking account to IRA account. The IRA account was not available for transfers. I called and ask why it was not available. I was told that this kind of transactions is prohibited by law - because of reporting requirements. Is there a law/regulation that prohibits electronic transfer of money into IRA account form checking/savings account?

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-03-18 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Mortgage
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt — Right to dispute notice not received
Company: Udren Law Offices, P.C.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I have contacted the Udren Law Offices three times with no reply. They are proceeding with a foreclosure action in which I have not personally been served. I would like to bring this mortgage current but they will not return my calls. Unfortunately because of the lack of response from Udren, I am sure they are racking up fees to be charged to me. I do not see why I should be responsible for additional fees. Also, because of this situation I do not want to go into foreclosure. I obtained the services of a law firm of which there is no reason I had to do, but Udren does not return my law firms phone calls or correspondence either. I think Udren should be responsible for any attorney costs that I will incur because of their lack of response.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-09-13 00:00:00
Product: Consumer Loan — Installment loan
Issue: Taking out the loan or lease — 
Company: Risecredit, LLC
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I attempted to secure a loan using Rise Credit. After waiting several days for a response, I called and they informed me that they were not able to continue to process my application because there is a fraud alert on my credit report and I must contact to credit bureaus in order to update the phone number or have the alert removed. I informed them that the alert was removed several months ago and there is no phone number to update. They then told me that they are getting an alert when they attempt to view my credit file. I did a conference wall with a representative from Rise Credit and the credit reporting company they said they used, XXXX. During the conference call, the representative from XXXX stated that there is no fraud alert or consumer statement on my file, and this was heard by the representative from Rise Credit. They informed me that the application would have to expire and then I could resubmit an application. The application expired on XXXX XXXX, XXXX and I resubmitted an application on XXXX XXXX, XXXX. I called the following day, XXXX/XXXX/XXXX and the representative told me the exact same thing, that an alert was on my file and I would need to update the phone number so they can call to verify, or have the alert removed. I then spoke with a gentleman named XXXX, who works in their verification department. I did a conference call with him to the credit reporting agency again. During the call, he heard the representative say that there is no fraud alert or consumer statement on my file. They have not attempted to access my credit report, or they would know there is no alert. The last time they accessed my credit file was XXXX XXXX, XXXX, and at that time there was a fraud alert on file, but it has since been removed. 
There lack of proper handling of my application has caused undo XXXX and time.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-03-05 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt — Right to dispute notice not received
Company: Dynamic Recovery Solutions, LLC
State: WA

Complaint narrative:
I have fines owed to XXXX county and they were turned over to Dynamic collections and now my wages are being dramatically garnished with no care that I am a single father with XXXX children. I received no notice and only recieved a document of who was garnishing my wages 3-5 days later

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2016-04-05 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Credit reporting company's investigation — No notice of investigation status/result
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I have found several errors on my credit report via Trans Union. I asked Trans Union to investigate, but they have refused, stating it was my responsibility. 

I forwarded to Trans Union a copy of the Fair Credit Reporting Act Fact Sheet stating that is was their responsibility, and asked them to do so. To date they never responded. 

These regard XXXX inquires made to my account. Neither of which are mine, as I have not applied for credit in approximately 1.5 years. To date, there is only XXXX inquiry which I authorized in the last XXXX years, yet inquires keep appearing on my account. I have credit tracking through Trans Union so I know when a new inquiry is logged. XXXX recently came up even though I have not applied for any credit. 

I have informed TransUnion that I believe these to be fraudulent and I wanted them investigated. They have not responded. 

I would request the FTC / CSPB t0 please enforce the FCRA and have Trans Union remove these inquires as it has been well over 30 days since I made the inquires and they have not provided any documentation that they are mine and they are negatively effecting my credit.

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 2015-06-01 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Account status
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
My credit report shows late payments for a BMW I purchased in XX/XX/XXXX and sold in XX/XX/XXXX. I never made a late payment on the vehicle and elitist like to dispute this. I tried to submit a report via Transunion but never got a response.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-11-01 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Reinserted previously deleted info
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I have worked with transunion several times and had the same information removed. I pay my bills on time and there were no late payments. all inquiries were for the same purpose ( but they refused to count them as a single record. Ihave no negative marks on my report and my oldest account on tu WAS from 1997 which was removed recently so it looks as if my credit history is shorter than it actually is. when I apply for a loan tu will intentionally lower my score. This has gone on for years and when I call in to dispute items on my report I am told they only have to follow their rules. this is not my first complaint to be filed with you. I recently asked tu to remove late payment information they claim was reported to them by XXXX XXXX /XXXX, an inaccuracy they reinstated only after I started looking into mortgage loans. 

I would like to have all inaccurate information removed from both my credit report and my credit file. 
I would like some protection against TU reinstating this information again. 
I would like to have a clearly defined timeline that states what is considered to be a new account for example ( 0-12 months ) and what is considered to be a short credit history for example ( 1-10 years ) short ( 10-15 years ) intermediate ) and so on. 
I would also like outcomes listed of any credit inquiry so it shows if an offer was made and if not why not. 
I would like it to be a requirement for anyone who pulls a credit report to furnish a copy of the report they pulled including the report number to the consumer and not tell them they ca n't do n't or wo n't because it is not their policy. 
I would also like fines imposed if a consumer can prove the any information that was previously removed has been reinstated.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity protection — Account terms and changes
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
Was a victim of identity theft, someone opened an account, in another state, with XXXX using my name & my ss # on XX/XX/2015. On that very same day happens to be the very same day I last logged in and obtained my credit report from free credit report XXXX. The issue with XXXX has been corrected and they have supplied notice via email attached. 

I was taking the further step of installing credit freezes, starting with TransUnion. On the TransUnion web site they indicate as a victim of ID theft I was entitled to placing a freeze though their site free of charge as a victim residing in Mi. 

I was charged {$10.00} and supplied a reciept. I contacted customer service at TransUnion, they indicated that there was no freeze in place and they had no record of charging my account. I offered to supply the receipt and copy of charge showing on my credit card, they issued a Ref ID # XXXX and a phone number for a supervisor ; XXXX XXXX XXXX. 

I have made repeated attempts ( XXXX ) to contact, leaving messages with all contact information ref # etc. I can not get a response.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-03-24 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Personal information
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am looking at my credit report and my name is not fully my legal name. I would like to update that information as soon as possible.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-02-12 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Account status
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
Transunion updated my credit information from XXXX, XXXX made errors on reporting my mortgage payments documentaion was provided, however Transunion actually lowered my FICO score after receiving the updated information, none of the other bureaus did this is unfiar and biased and illegal

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