vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2018-03-13 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Federal student loan debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: Riverwalk Financial Corporation
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
The loan is currently being paid, however I have been notified by XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. on XX/XX/XXXX that I owe {$160.00} from an unpaid balance from XXXX College XXXX XXXX. I left this school about 10 years ago and advised the school I was dropping out. They never said anything about an unpaid amount. They never once tried to contact me about any debt I owed in all of these years. The school closed a couple of years ago. Then I received a letter claiming I owe this random company money from XXXX. I called them on XX/XX/XXXX and was rudely given a number for XXXX which is their sister company. I wanted to dispute this claim and both workers from XXXX were very rude. They told me to call XXXX which I did and I spoke to XXXX who was a little confused about the situation and stated XXXX bought old debts from different colleges and was forcing everyone to call XXXX. I informed him of the situation and he told me to continue to dispute them on it he also deferred the amount for now. I also emailed them of my dispute on this date and did not receive a reply. On XX/XX/XXXX I received a letter dated XX/XX/XXXX with writing saying I had 30 days to pay my amount and they dropped 25 % down to XXXX and they would not renew the offer. With the letter was records of everything owed and everything paid. When I checked the balance on the documents it said {$0.00} in two places! I also did all of the calculations multiple times and had an accountant look it over, which they stated the amount is also {$0.00}. I emailed the email address in the letter and it bounced back as undeliverable, so I tried another email. I am waiting on a response and will call again tomorrow on XX/XX/XXXX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-03-13 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Closing an account — Company closed your account
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
hello, my business, personal and credit card account was closed by citi bank, they gave me a 30 days notice to close all my accounts on XX/XX/XXXX. the only explanation on the notice of cancellation of accounts was '' due to recent activity in your account we have decided to close your account '' i have called the ph no listed on the letter of closure of my account for any specifics or detailed explanation, person who answers, says that i should contact my branch manager to further investigate why the bank closed my accounts. my bank manager tried numerous times by calling their internal financial unit and wrote emails to get any explaination of the reasons of closing my accounts. but no answers so far. now my XXXX card and XXXX XXXX have also sent the similar notification of cancelling my accounts, i dont know why is all this happening and would like any help i can get to get some answers from citi bank to why they have taken such drastic action. i had been banking with them for over 9 years. 

pls let me know how you can 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 2018-03-13 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 — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX I sent a certified letter to Equifax who confirmed receipt of certified letter on XX/XX/XXXX. Per FCRA law for investigations the credit bureau must reply within 30 days of receipt of letter to the finding of the request. This complaint will show that Equifax did not only reply back in a timely manner to my initial letter and violated federal law as such, but has also failed to provide me with any viable evidence bearing my signature showing that stated public record is correct. 

Since now I have been violated under federal law and my request has not been properly investigated within the required time-frame, I request that Equifax immediately remove any public recording stating Bankruptcy and any account bearing Bankruptcy on my report. Attached you will find evidence of letter sent to Equifax, Certified receipt, and confirmed delivery of letter to them. 

Again, I request that Equifax now remove any public record stating Bankruptcy and any account bearing Bankruptcy on my report, which Equifax has willingly neglected certified receipt of request for investigation and not following the law of FCRA.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-03-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Old information reappears or never goes away
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
experian, XXXX and XXXX   all have different totals for my credit report which is damaging my name and my possibilities on getting employment potential housing and car loans as well as just information that is completely unfounded, as well as posting medical debt and posting accounts that have been bought by companies that I've never done business with and calling it accurate. This is a pure case of Defamation of character and I'd like it to be resolved ... ..

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 2018-03-13 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Mobile or digital wallet
Issue: Managing, opening, or closing your mobile wallet account — 
Company: Coinbase, Inc.
State: OR

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/XXXX : I deleted my old number associated with my coinbase account ( to update new phone number ). I was locked out of the account and got an error - 'Account recovery process could not be started because you don't have primary phone number '.

Submitted support request.

XX/XX/XXXX : Received mail from coinbase support about reversed transaction on XX/XX/XXXX of {$2700.00}.

Got reply from coinbase support to create new account, finish Identity Verification procedure and wait for funds transfer.

XX/XX/XXXX : Told to wait for fund transfer.

XX/XX/XXXX : Mailed coinbase for assistance to choose alternate payment since I could still not access my account.

Still No response.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-03-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Old information reappears or never goes away
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX, XXXX  and equifax all have different totals for my credit report which is damaging my name and my possibilities on getting employment potential housing and car loans as well as just information that is completely unfounded, as well as posting medical debt and posting accounts that have been bought by companies that I've never done business with and calling it accurate. This is a pure case of Defamation of character and I'd like it to be resolved ... ..

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-03-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Old information reappears or never goes away
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX, Transunion and XXXX all have different totals for my credit report which is damaging my name and my possibilities on getting employment potential housing and car loans as well as just information that is completely unfounded, as well as posting medical debt and posting accounts that have been bought by companies that I've never done business with and calling it accurate. This is a pure case of Defamation of character and I'd like it to be resolved ... ..

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 2018-03-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Unable to get your credit report or credit score — Problem getting your free annual credit report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.

Complaint narrative:
Dear CFPB, My complaint is one I'd imagine many American citizens living overseas have. All of the online forms for annual credit reporting require you submit your US address, and if you've lived abroad, you often can not verify the address on their online forms in order to obtain your credit report.

To Experian, as they are the credit agency a student-loan-refinance company used to obtain my credit, I did a request a complaint via mail but received no response and I did not seem able to contact them. There was no response via mail I submitted several months ago ( I believe in XX/XX/2017 ).

I have found it impossible to obtain my credit report because of address verification. So many online systems ( including the IRS ) fail verification on online forms for people living overseas.

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 2018-03-13 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: Berlin-Wheeler, Inc. (Kansas)
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
No debt validation. Original creditors have been paid.

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 2018-03-13 00:00:00
Product: Vehicle loan or lease — Loan
Issue: Managing the loan or lease — Billing problem
Company: TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
Bought the Car 3 weeks ago without issue and just received a letter that states that they are taking the loan back and it is not approved and I have 30 days to secure financing again after I signed a Contract and it was approved and I was even contacted and told that they were offering a Lower interest rate to me that would lower my payment like XXXX dollars a month or I could get the Gap Coverage and Now this I dont understand how they can do this after I signed a contract and have had the car for 3 weeks and now they just want to renig on the contract like I was never approved ... I find it funny their letter says that I was declined but I was not only approved but once they checked they stated that my credit was better and offered a lower interest rate and lower payment or GAP coverage at no additional charge because of the improved credit and now they don't want to honor the contract they entered into with me

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-03-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Unable to get your credit report or credit score — Other problem getting your report or credit score
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: KS

Complaint narrative:
on XXXX-18 I was informed that there was a breach in equifax system and all my information was released to the public and it wiped out my credit report and score and they have made no attempt to fix it or inform me of any updates concerning the situation.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-03-13 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Federal student loan debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged
Company: AES/PHEAA
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX claimed possession of my legitimate student loan accounts ( XXXX, American Education Services, and XXXX XXXX ) in XX/XX/XXXX. I received a bill from XXXX XXXX  in XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX. During the last three years, XXXX XXXX claims that the fraudulent loan is also in default because I have not provided money for the company. This loan is not a valid debt. XXXX Servicing has also failed to demonstrate that I used my pin number or signature to authorize XXXX XXXX to consolidate loans from American Education Services, XXXX, and XXXX XXXX. The company has also used false information to force me to make payments for an account that was not created or authorized by me. The company often sends documents to my post office box and falsely claims that the documents were composed by The Department of Education.The Department of Education is located in Washington, D.C., and the organization does not collect student debt. The address for the company is as follows : XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) Department of Education XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX Washington, DC XXXX. The company recently filed a false report with the U.S. Department of the Treasury/Bureau of the Fiscal Service on XX/XX/XXXX. The U.S. Department of Treasury/Bureau of the Fiscal Service notified me that the company will retain my tax refund of {$360.00}. The Department of Education has not informed me of my rights regarding the situation, and they have not issued a letter of intent to collect the debt by applying eligible federal payments made to me. I contacted The U.S. Department of Treasury/Bureau of the Fiscal Service on XX/XX/XXXX. I spoke to XXXX who informed me that my account was clear and no funds will be taken. XXXX informed me to contact IRS to resolve the problem. I contacted IRS on XX/XX/XXXX and spoke to XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX informed me that the IRS does not resolve the problem. When I attempted to contact The U.S. Department of Treasury/Bureau of the Fiscal Service on XX/XX/XXXX at a later time, an individual named XXXX picked up the phone and asked for my social security number. Once she entered the information, she abruptly hung up the phone. I could not contact a live person on XX/XX/XXXX for the rest of the day. Please be advised that the company ( U.S. Department of Education ) attempted to place false information on my credit report several times within the last three years. The information was removed on several occasions from my XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX credit accounts.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-03-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/2018 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX FL XXXX Equifax, XXXX, XXXX To all three credit agencies Please accept this letter as a written request to perform an internal dispute along as an affidavit with the following account information of fraudulent items appearing on my credit report. To prevent any confusion, i have listed the items and the account numbers below. 
Account # 1. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 2. XXXX XXXX XXXX 3. XXXX XXXX XXXX 4.  XXXX XXXX XXXX 5. 
INQUIRIES : attachment of pictures on the fraudulent inquiries as well. 
Explanation. I am requesting that the following account be removed immediately from my credit report. Im seeking further legal advise in addition to working with police investigators to locate the individual or individuals who is responsible for fraudulently establishing this account without my permission or authorization. Ive tried to work with your credit reporting agency as well as the credit grantor to have this account removed from my credit report. If i am unsuccessful with this attempt i will be forced to file a suit in federal court naming your credit reporting agency, the above creditor, collection agencies, and the acceptor of this letter as defendant. It is my understanding that per The Fair Credit Reporting Act this requesting must be given attention and completed in 72 hrs of your receipt, thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. 

Sincerely XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2018-03-13 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Universal Recovery Corporation
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Dear Sir or Madam, This letter is in reference to UNIVERSAL RECOVERY CORPO XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX for services provided to XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX. 
In regard to the bill on this account in the amount of {$88.00}. 
Please be advised this is not a refusal to pay, but a notice your claims are being disputed. 
Under the Fair Debt Collections Act ( FDCPA ), I have the right to request validation of the debt you say I owe you. I am requesting proof that I am indeed the party you are asking to pay this debt, the date of the alleged medical service, the name of the patient and proof that there is some contractual obligation which is binding on me to pay this debt. 
Please attach copies of : Any agreement with your client that grants you the authority to collect on this alleged debt, or proof of acquisition by purchase or assignment, and or authorization under subtitle D of the ARRA, SEC 13401. APPLICATION OF SECURITY PROVISIONS AND PENALITIES TO BUSINESS ASSOCIATES OF COVERED ENTITIES ; and SEC. 13407 ( 1 ) BREACH OF SECURITY. 
The term breach of security means, with respect to unsecured PHR identifiable health information without the authorization of the individual. 
Please note that enforcement of penalties against you is covered under the penalty rules of the omnibus final rule effective XX/XX/XXXX interpreting and implementing various provisions of the Health Information. Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act of XX/XX/XXXX ( HITECH ACT ) as issued XX/XX/XXXX and the penalty rules of the FCRA and FACTA including FACT Act changes final rules effective XX/XX/XXXX. 
Please also attach copies of any agreement that bears the signature of the alleged debtor wherein he or she agreed to pay the creditor and as this is a medical account and a copy of any HIPPA authorization. 
Please also be advised that this letter is not only a formal dispute, but a request that you cease and desist any and all collections activities, including reporting of or verifying of this account on my credit reports. 
In the event of non -compliance, I reserve the right to file charges with the OCR on your HIPPA violations and appropriate County, State and Federal Authorities. I require compliance, I reserve the right to file charges and/or complaints with the OCR on your HIPPA violations and appropriate associations for violations and appropriate County, State & Federal authorities for violations of the FDCPA, FCRA and Federal and State statutes on illegal collection activities on any account that may be time-barred as well as in violation of California medical privacy rules. 
I also hereby reserve my right to take private civil action against you to recover damages. 
Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-03-13 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Savings account
Issue: Opening an account — Unable to open an account
Company: DISCOVER BANK
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I applied for an account with Discover Bank and was unaware that it was a savings account. Once I was told that it was a savings and that no debit card would be issued I chose not to have the account. The account shows on XXXX XXXX XXXX and I would like to request that it be removed off of the report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-03-13 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/2018 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX FL XXXX XXXX, Experian, XXXX To all three credit agencies Please accept this letter as a written request to perform an internal dispute along as an affidavit with the following account information of fraudulent items appearing on my credit report. To prevent any confusion, i have listed the items and the account numbers below. 
Account # 1. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 2. XXXX XXXX XXXX 3. XXXX XXXX XXXX 4.  XXXX XXXX XXXX 5. 
INQUIRIES : attachment of pictures on the fraudulent inquiries as well. 
Explanation. I am requesting that the following account be removed immediately from my credit report. Im seeking further legal advise in addition to working with police investigators to locate the individual or individuals who is responsible for fraudulently establishing this account without my permission or authorization. Ive tried to work with your credit reporting agency as well as the credit grantor to have this account removed from my credit report. If i am unsuccessful with this attempt i will be forced to file a suit in federal court naming your credit reporting agency, the above creditor, collection agencies, and the acceptor of this letter as defendant. It is my understanding that per The Fair Credit Reporting Act this requesting must be given attention and completed in 72 hrs of your receipt, thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. 

Sincerely 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2018-03-13 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Opening an account — Didn't receive terms that were advertised
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: MN

Complaint narrative:
I lost my money in Debit card And I dont know how I have to getting back to my Debit card that ...

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 monetary relief