vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2018-09-10 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 — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX is the mortgage holder of my mortgage currently. They have held funds in a suspense account and applied them late which shows a late report on my credit. I called to find out why and demanded that the issue be corrected. I have not made contact with an account manager on this. The inaccurate reporting hit the bureau within the last three weeks. I need this corrected as soon as possible. The late hit is negatively affecting my scores.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2018-09-10 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: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
In XXXX I first had fraudulent activity on my personal bank card while traveling. My bank notified me and I didn't think much of anything to be worried because they handled it expeditiously. A few months later I lost my drivers license, following I noticed other credit cards of mine had fraudulent charges appearing and I disputed them with each creditor. Then at the end of XXXX my Citibank business/govt travel card was compromised. Unaware my work accounting dept. notified me of an outstanding balance and advised me go through the six previous statements that I had been on travel. I then disputed all unauthorized charges with Citibank through their fraud/avidavit process. Unresolved I've had to continue to dispute each account due to the fraud being beyond the 60 day cutoff for dispute. At the time of the fraud I was misinformed and ill advised of my options and didn't know to file a police report, identity theft, or place a credit freeze. Additionally I have filed a police report of Identity theft and for the past three years I have a credit monitoring agency dispute these and other unauthorized accounts. Unauthorized accounts still continue to show up on my credit report as recent as XXXX. Citibank refuses to removes the fraudulent charges eeven after I had disputed them repeatedly. They are operating under the loop-hole that the charges were not disputed within 60 days of the transaction date as stated before I was unaware of the fraud because the account was a government travel card statements did not come directly to me.

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 2018-09-10 00:00:00
Product: Vehicle loan or lease — Loan
Issue: Getting a loan or lease — Changes in terms mid-deal or after closing
Company: Santander Consumer USA Holdings Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I went to the dealership, XXXX XXXX, terms of the loan were for XXXX for 5 years at approx 10 % interest with one bank, for a XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, payments of around {$260.00} a month. I believe it was XXXX ( I have the terms in hard copy somewhere, just need to dig them up, which is why they are not attached now ), with the dealer paying off the remaining balance we owed with Santander Consumer USA on our XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. Santander kept calling me for approx 2 weeks after the deal was closed. I called the dealership to ask why the old bank had not been paid off, they said I needed to come in and talk in person. When I went in, I was told TWO WEEKS AFTER THE DEAL WAS DONE that XXXX had denied my credit application, and that I was being placed with Santander, at an interest rate of 19.5 %, pushing my payments form {$260.00} to {$310.00}, a {$45.00} difference. At the time I was working and healthy, which was back in XX/XX/2013, but now I am sick, in and out of work on disability, and have had the vehicle repossessed once already after coming back to work from XXXX XXXX XXXX. A {$45.00} bump in the payment each month is catastrophic, plus Santander keeps saying there is nothing they can do for me.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-09-10 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Deposits and withdrawals
Company: UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
It's been weeks now trying to get this whole fraudulent activity problem settled only for USAA to come back and tell me I'm responsible and to basically find another bank after 8+years of service. I've lost my money. 3 bank accounts. Money from my savings. And I have been evicted due to the issues caused because of all of this activity. All this and I still don't even know what's going on with my account since I haven't been able to access the account since XXXX. I feel as though this problem was handled very poorly and due to the " rules '' on fraudulent activity I'm at fault. What the point of asking for a police report it having me go through the multiple steps and representatives just to tell me that a decision was made without needing to look at those factors? I just don't get how the bank does something like this. You and your money is insured. I'm not. The bank is supposed to be my security against things like this and they're throwing me to the wolves. I'm now 1000s of dollars in debt with no way to pay my bills or get anything done. If just like to extend a very big thank you to USAA for helping make this experience the worse I've ever experienced in my life. I would suggest as a consumer that you go elsewhere because if anything funky happens with your account, they'll allow the scammer to do whatever suspicious activity and hold you accountable for not catching it.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-09-10 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Trouble during payment process — 
Company: CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
My mortgage was sold to a new company, I was notified via a letter dated XX/XX/2018. In the letter it stated in order to set up electronic payments, as I was currently making to my old mortgage company " XXXX XXXX XXXX '' as I had since the loans inception, the new company CMS ( Carrington Mortgage Services ) states it would cost a {$5.00} fee unless prohibited by law. I called the CMS customer service number on Friday XX/XX/18 and explained that I could not access my account using their provided loan number. They explained the account was not fully set up and I would have a 60 day grace period whereas there would be no late fees charged. I then explained I had never had to pay any charges to pay electronically and this option was needed for me since I travel for work and need the ability to pay this way. They said there were other methods available and I could use them instead of paying what they call a convenience fee of {$5.00}. Other options : I could pay a {$10.00} fee and use XXXX XXXX or I could purchase stamps and mail payments when able to ( I'm not always near a post office ). Another option ( which is free ) is I could set up automatic withdrawals from my bank account. I am not comfortable with this method. 
As I see it, if an existing loan was sold, it should be sold with the same conditions that exist with the old loan. The customer should not have to pay additional fees for features that were already there. As far as convenience goes, it is more work for the bank to open a letter and then input the information in a computer than it would be if I paid electronically, the information would already be in the computer system. 
Another problem is CMS wants to increase my payments so they can have a larger escrow balance. Why? 
In conclusion what I'm looking for is the same terms that were in place with the old mortgage company. Please help. Is this legal and what are my options?

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-09-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem when making payments — You never received your bill or did not know a payment was due
Company: CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I was shocked when reviewing my credit report and found a late payment on the date below : 30 days late as of XX/XX/2018 I am not sure how this happened. I believe I made my payments to you when I received my statements. My only thought is that my statement did not get to me.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-09-10 00:00:00
Product: Vehicle loan or lease — Lease
Issue: Managing the loan or lease — Billing problem
Company: General Motors Financial Company, Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I started a lease with GM Financial. I put the lease payment on auto-pay so i can avoid late fees which is the reason for auto pay. It turned out it was only good for 6 months which is something i never heard before, and the representative i spoke with never mentioned that either. When the 6 months passed i was not reminded in any way that the auto pay is no longer there and my account was late for three months. I never got a single phone call from this financial company telling me that my account is past due and asking me why am i not making payments. My credit was perfect before i started the lease with this company and i had 100 % payment history ( i have 3 cars under my name and none of them ever gave me a single problem except for this one ). Also it shows different amount for the payment online and different amount on my paper bill. then i called them they didn't want to help me to remove the late payment that went on my score because of their system and told me it was my fault. i made the payments with the representative and then went and created a new auto-pay for another 6 months. Now I get another late payment on my credit score and my account is on auto-pay. So i do not know what the problem is with their system but because of them i have 4 late payments on my credit history which is bothering my business and my whole life because i get rejected from everywhere I apply. the amount is very little it is only {$140.00} dollars and some change ( which is really no problem for me to pay on time ) I have a lot bigger bills and I am always on time but because of their confusing system i have multiple late payments on my score.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-09-10 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: Crown Asset Management, LLC, Duluth, GA Branch
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
I had two accounts with XXXX XXXX ( XXXX, XXXX XXXX ). Due to unemployed these tow bills when into collections. The first collection agency was Crown Asset Management , LLC, I sent them a letter stating that their company did not have license to collect a debts in the state of Maryland. So in XXXX I received letters stating that my accounts had been sold to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. I sent them a letter stating that they did not have license to collect in Maryland, the letters was sent XX/XX/18 and XX/XX/18.In the letter I asked them to remove the two accounts from all 3 credit reports. I have not yet to get a response from their company.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-09-10 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Private student loan
Issue: Struggling to repay your loan — Can't get other flexible options for repaying your loan
Company: Navient Solutions, LLC.
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
Navient Solutions has been contacted several times to address the interest rate on a personal loan acquired originally as a XXXX XXXX XXXX loan. The original balance {$4500.00} in 2009. I was unaware of the loan, but luckily it was being automatically debited from my bank account. Navient Solutions has acquired the ~ {$2700.00} loan and set the interest rate at 14.99 %, I was not even notified when the transfer of service occurred or given any further options. I contact them at least every few months, try to make more payments but they put the payment towards interest and not principle despite the majority of the payment amount going towards the interest. The loan continues to increase every month despite my payments, they refuse to allow me flexibility to increase the automatic payments and they refuse to reevaluate the interest loan. This is the practice for my Federal Loan as well, there are no other option for repayment. I have not missed a payment on any loan for at least 5 years and all I see is the loan balance increase despite my efforts and extreme hardship on my family as a result. I am unable to transfer my loans, consolidate, and I am not sure what to do as this institutions can not " advice '' on a solution.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-09-10 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: Riverwalk Financial Corporation
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
I have reached out to this company and all three credit bureaus multiple times within the last 90 days to no avail. I requested information pertaining to the validation of this debt and well as this agency right to collect within the state of Louisiana. They have not responded at all but continually violate my consumer credit rights by keeping this account listed on my credit reports.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-09-10 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
After my complaint was filed with the CFPB. Expierian did not respond with the METHOD OF VERIFICATION as requested in my certified dispute letter dated on XX/XX/XXXX. Experians solution was that I contact the Agency about the incorrect data. I agree. That is why my certified letter requested names and phone numbers of individuals reporting the inaccurate unverified information so that I may contact them. Experian referenced the FCRA. If the Agency can verify the information why was my credit file not identified as disputed 30 days as per the FCRA.

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 2018-09-10 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
On a recent review of my credit report, I discovered that the company XXXX XXXX reporting the collection account referenced herein. Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), I hereby notify you that I am disputing this debt in entirety, and you are required to provide me with validation of the debt by providing me all of the following information : Copy of original contractual agreement bearing my signature A clause in the original signed contract that authorizes the third party like yourself to collect on this debt. Statements from the original creditor and itemization of monies owed Copy of bill showing last default date Proof that the debt is valid and collectible and within the statute of limitations for this state Proof that you are licensed to collect in my state of residence Agreement between your company and the original creditor that authorizes you to collect on this debt. All 3 Credit Bureaus said the debt is verified and accurate but it is based on XXXX XXXX word without any physical evidence. They must produce the above or delete or entry from all 3 credit bureaus.

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 2018-09-10 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: DC

Complaint narrative:
The debts were paid in full.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-09-10 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Problem using a debit or ATM card
Company: FIFTH THIRD FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/2018 at XXXX, I went to the XXXX XXXX ATM on XXXX XXXX in XXXX , Ohio . I put my debit card in the ATM and started my transaction to withdraw {$250.00} cash with a {$2.00} fee for not using my ATM. I went through the whole process and a message came on the screen and said it would give me back my card then my cash would be dispensed. It then gave me back my card and right after that, the whole screen went black and it NEVER dispensed my cash. I waited for about 15 minutes and still nothing. The screen was then black and just said " Check Input Signal- Going to Sleep '' in white letters on the screen. I took a photo of the screen on the ATM so I had proof of what it said. I tried to call XXXX XXXX right after that but they were closed and the message said to call back during normal business hours. So first thing that following Monday when the XXXX XXXX branch opened, I called and spoke to someone at the branch and explained what had happened. The woman explained that they were having problems with the ATM and they had placed a sign on it saying it was down but someone had taken it off and that they had multiple calls about my same issue. They said that they were well aware of the issue and it happened to multiple other customers also. They instructed me to just call my bank and dispute the transaction and that my bank would then contact XXXX XXXX to confirm the issue and verify that I didn't receive funds and it would be credited back to my account. Well I did just that and the money was temporarily credited back to my account. Well I received the letter dated XX/XX/2018 that states that the dispute was denied. So I then contacted the assistant manager at XXXX XXXX who was the person that was handling all of the transactions and problems with the ATM being down. She asked me to email her any information regarding my issue, so I did. In the mean time, I emailed the Fifth Third Dispute Team to appeal the dispute denial. I also was told by Fifth Third that there was no hard copy information that they could give me that they used in their research because it was all done electronic. I also was in contact with XXXX XXXX the assistant manager at XXXX XXXX for updates with her progress. Well 2 days ago I received an email from XXXX XXXX stating that she was told that she was told that she was no longer able to pursue my problem and for me to contact Fifth Third to re-appeal and re-file a dispute for the 3rd time. I am not getting anywhere and I am getting very frustrated with all of this!! I will attach the emails & also photos etc. to my complaint

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-09-10 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: OK

Complaint narrative:
On or about XX/XX/XXXX I purchased a vehicle from XXXX XXXX XXXX for {$17000.00}, financed through XXXX XXXX. The car was repossessed on or about XX/XX/XXXX. 

I mailed a letter to XXXX and XXXX XXXX disputing the full amount of the vehicle XXXX is requesting me to pay, since the vehicle has been sold, I should not owe the full amount. After the vehicle was repossessed, I did not receive any notices. 

1 ) Notices should have states that they have the car in their possession and that the car will be sold to recover the amount owed ( this is called the Notice of Sale, which I did not receive. ) This notice should have been sent to me within ten days of their possession of the vehicle. Since they did not provide me with this information they can be barred from collecting on a deficiency judgment. 
2 ) After the vehicle was sold the lender then is required to send me a second notice, stating the amount that they credited me from the resale, as well as a cancellation notice of the original sales contract.

Additionally, there were GAP Insurance and service contract on the vehicle into the original purchase, these amounts should have been deducted from the amount that the XXXX states I own.

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 2018-09-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem when making payments — You never received your bill or did not know a payment was due
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I left the country and moved to XXXX in XXXX. I visited the local Citi branch and changed my address to my XXXX address to receive my monthly bills. I was unaware that my card was being unpaid as I did not receive any of the mail. I have never been late in paying the card or any bills at all in my life until this move, I'm unsure why my mail was still sent to my former address when I went to have it changed and explained my move at the branch. Late reports were listed on XX/XX/XXXX & XX/XX/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 2018-09-10 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: WAKEFIELD & ASSOCIATES, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
Wakefield and Associates has called me nonstop for over a year, claiming I owe for a medical debt that I have paid off as a minor. In addition, when requested proof of debt I was told they do not need to supply me such documents. After this, I simply hang up. The most recent call was XX/XX/2018 at XXXX XXXX CST. Other calls after requesting not to contact and to only mail me proof of debt include : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  CST, XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  CST, XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  CST, XX/XX/XXXX XXXX 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