vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2016-01-19 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Other — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
I am once again reaching out and requesting your immediate attention to yet another credit reporting problem. I stated reaching out again because it had been well documented from XX/XX/XXXX, to present date, I had to fill numerous complaints against Macy 's in regards to your discriminatory credit reporting practices. 

I am in receipt of the attached XXXX report number XXXX, dated XX/XX/XXXX, and discovered the following reporting problems which XXXX is placing the blame on Macy 's : 1. The FCRA requires creditors to provide their name address and telephone on the credit report to allow consumers to dispute inaccurate information directly with the creditor. 

Please note the number ( XXXX ) XXXX, Macy 's is listing on the report does not provide contact with Macy 's but is a telemarketing number, which not only blatantly ignores the law but selling products while doing so takes arrogance to a completely new level. 

2. Account # XXXX, is showing items as of date reported XXXX/XXXX/XXXX, date of last activity XX/XX/XXXX. The report was pulled on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX, how is this possible when payments are made each month on both accounts where is the data from XX/XX/XXXX to present? 



3. Account # XXXX, listed as no data available on XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, and shows no data on the account prior to XX/XX/XXXX, how is this possible when both accounts had been established since XX/XX/XXXX? Where is the data and why was this reporting information being withheld from XXXX? 

4. The credit limit on both accounts is {$3800.00}, on each account why is the credit limit on the XXXX, credit report listed at {$2500.00}, which is showing an inaccurate credit to debt ratio and lowers my credit scores. 

5. Account # XXXX, listed as no data available on XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, how is this possible when payments are made each month, where is the data from these months and why is the information being withheld from XXXX. 

6. Account # XXXX, is showing items as of date reported XXXX/XXXX/XXXX, date of last activity XXXX. The report was pulled on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX, how is this possible when payments are made each month where is the data from XX/XX/XXXX to present and why is this information being withheld from the credit reporting bureaus? 

I would like for your credit reporting department, your new banking/credit card company and the Executive Office to take a very close look and fix the above-mentioned items immediately. 

I want Macy 's to make sure this information is corrected with all three credit bureaus within ( 30 ) days. Failure to do so will result in immediate legal action. 

Sincerely, 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
Consumer complaint received 2016-07-31 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I enrolled in a Citibank checking account in XXXX 2016 using a promotional code that offered me XXXX XXXX XXXX miles upon opening a certain type of checking account and completing specific spending and payment requirements. Over the last several months, I have completed the requirements in the specified time period and have also received multiple confirmations from Citibank that I was both eligible for the promotion and that I would receive the promotional airline miles. 

The miles were confirmed to be credited to my XXXX XXXX account within a few days of my statement ending in XXXX. When I reached out to Citibank this week to ensure delivery of these miles, they disputed my eligibility. 

I have attached several pieces of correspondence with Citibank confirming I was eligible and would receive the promotional miles. 

Given I was told by Citibank that I was eligible and would receive these miles, I feel the marketing of this promotion was highly misleading. 

I would greatly appreciate the CFPB 's help in resolving this matter with Citibank. 

Thank you, 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 2016-07-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Other — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I Recently purchased a refurbished XXXX beats laptop from Sears.com using my Sears credit card. i received the laptop with a password on it. i called sears the next morning and told them that i had received it this way, and they told me that i had to call XXXX and register the laptop with them. I tried to explain to the rep that THE LAPTOP WAS LOCKED, and she then told me to give her a minute so that she could speak to a manager about it. she came back saying that she had to call the sellers of the laptop. i waited approximately 5 min before she came back to me saying that they were n't answering. I then told her that i all i wanted was a return label, and a refund she told me that she would speak to her manager again about the situation. She came back saying that she would send me a label. i waited 3 days to receive an email. i never did so i called back and they said they had to file a claim with the seller, and that they would do it for me. a few days later i received an email stating that they were n't going to take it back due to their no return policy. i immediately called sears and they transferred me over to the claims manager whom told me that she would again contact the sellers. I just want a return label for the laptop i no longer want it. its taken almost a month and still no solution

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
Consumer complaint received 2017-03-11 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Other — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I canceled my Costco Anywhere Visa. There was about {$70.00} accrued XXXX on the card at the time I canceled it. Now Citibank tell me that the money is forfeit because I canceled their card.

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 2015-05-18 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Home equity loan or line of credit
Issue: Application, originator, mortgage broker — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX, I applied for a loan with CitiFinancial. After a couple of months, I discovered that the loan was a mortgage securing loan, but my Uncle ( XXXX XXXX ) is also on the Deed, did not sign any application or paper work for the loan. The State of Maryland requires ALL persons on the deed, to sign any and all mortgage loans and paperwork. CitiFinancial placed an illegal Lien on my property, which cause tremendous stress and financial strain on the family, because we were unable to sell the property. On XX/XX/XXXX, CitiFinancial agreed to remove the Lien and forgive the balance after 12 painful years of pure suffering. After talking with several different Attorney 's in Maryland, I learned that I am entitled to compensation for violation of Maryland State Laws and Slander of Title. I am unable to go to court, because of my Military Obligations, and unaware if I should provide this information to the Department of Justice, Civil dispute department.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-11-15 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
Citi promised me a XXXX-point bonus for my Citigold checking account but never credited it. 

I filed a complaint with the CFPB, which forced Citi to comply, but they needed proof of verification in. I sent it in, only for them to reject it on a technicality, claiming I had not checked a box. I then sent in a revised form several weeks ago, and still have not heard back from them, and their delay is getting extremely frustrating.

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 2017-02-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Transaction issue — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
A credit was applied from XXXX to my credit card account, dated XX/XX/2017. On XXXX, I used XXXX, on the CitiCard website and asked the credit balance amount, approx {$750.00}, to be sent to my bank account. This is the same bank account used to make payments for the credit card use. I was told it would begin processing on the next business day, XXXX. I called CitiBank on XXXX asking for the status of the credit balance refund request and was told the refund was initiated on XXXX. They could not explain why it was not initiated on XXXX even though I had not used the credit card since XXXX. I do anticipate the credit balance refund to be applied my bank account by approx XXXX based on their timing shared, on the second request. 

It seems the credit card company, in this instance a bank too, failed to execute the initial credit balance request and waited nearly 6 days, 3 business days, before they supposedly initiated the refund process. In the meantime, the bank continues to earn interest from my credit balance owed and I 'm sure thousands of others too. If indeed the refund request was initiated on XXXX, which I doubt since they lied to me on the first request, why should a bank/credit card company be allowed to hold a credit balance, in this case for 11 calendar days? 
1. When a customer has a credit balance for longer than 5 days, the bank should be automatically contacting the customer on how to proceed to refund the credit balance. 
2. My account history shows I requested the credit balance refund on XXXX, and therefore should have been processed on the next business day, XXXX. 
3. Credit card companies should not be allowed to delay a credit balance refund request if the credit balance is over a certain amount -- example {$250.00}

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 2016-06-14 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
In XXXX XXXX I opened a Citigold checking account with an offer stating I would receive XXXX Thank You points ( worth approx. {$800.00} ) after meeting certain criteria, such as depositing money and using a bill-pay feature of their account. I confirmed my eligibility for this promotion via phone with a Citi customer service representative in XX/XX/XXXX. Subsequently, I met the aforementioned criteria, a fact I confirmed with a Citi representative via their customer service chat, and was told to expect the XXXX Thank You points to be deposited into my account by XX/XX/XXXX. During this time I was charged XXXX monthly service fees of {$30.00} each. As of the current time I have recieved NO points or other opening bonus, as promised, and Citi now states that I " did not qualify '' for the bonus. 

Seeing as I had previously confirmed this promotion was applied to my account, confirming that I had met the requirements, and confirming that the points would be deposited XX/XX/XXXX, Citi has pulled a bait and switch. Despite several emails and " internal investigations '' on Citi 's part, they have suddenly decided and maintained that I do n't qualify unless I can find a postcard from 5 months ago showing the offer. This was a need that was never previously mentioned upon confirming eligibility or completion of requirements. I do n't keep mail around for 5 months, and NOTHING was ever said over the past 5 months about needing to keep that post card. 

Now I have {$60.00} of fees and I will not be getting {$800.00} worth of Thank You points. I 'm not alone. Many people are in the same situation as me. I 've done google searches and found forums full of people having this problem. It 's not right. I 've been lied to, and my money has been taken. Apparently I have to uphold my end of the terms and conditions by paying a monthly service fee, but Citi does n't have to uphold theirs. Something needs to be done. I hope enough pressure can be put on Citibank to make them honor the promotion they already told me I qualified for, and they end their misleading marketing practices - I never would have applied for this premium account, otherwise. 

Thank you

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2016-05-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Delinquent account — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: WV

Complaint narrative:
I viewed my credit report and I still have a credit card from Citi Cards/Citi Bank ( that had been charged off in 2010 ). It has been over 7 years since this has been delinquent/charged off and the Fair Credit Reporting Act states that negative items must be removed from your credit report seven years from the first date of delinquency. The negative delinquency is still showing on my report and I would like to have it removed.

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 2016-10-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Closing/Cancelling account — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
My BLOOMINGDALES credit card account had a {$420.00} credit that was stolen evidently by a Bloomingdale employee. I 've contacted customer service and had no results. 
We were in XXXX XXXX XXXX/XXXX/XXXX at Bloomingdales which refused my purchase stating that my account was closed. Store inqired further to find that account was closed XXXX/XXXX/XXXX. We received no notification of card termination in fact we had confirmed that credit would not expire. Instead of issuing a check for credit our Bloomingdale credit was used in FULL for merchandise on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX by an unknown source. Purchase accured exactly 15 days after account was supposedly closed.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-06-08 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
My mortgage loan was foreclosed on XXXX XXXX, 2011 Sheriffs deed. I contacted A lender to apply for a new mortgage in which I can not obtain XXXX as my name is still in the FHA XXXX XXXX. I contacted Citi Mortgage to have this resolved. Per FHA they have not received a claim on the property and I can not get a preapproval for a new mortgage. Citi could not provide me with any information.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2017-01-09 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: Ocwen Financial Corporation
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Starting in the first quarter of 2008, AMRICAN HOME MORTGAGE, HOMEWARD RESIDENTIAL and now OCWEN have conducted malpractices with me the borrower in the past including ( among other things ) : robosigning, charging improper fees, providing false or misleading reasons for denying loan modifications, failing to honor in-process loan modifications agreed to by prior servicers. As a research was conducted on my loan origination and process a number of these malpractices were found and have proof on my records. such as lack of having thje original note of my loan and not felling ashamed on that and at least giving me a fair modification that I can effort to pay. Instead I have had to request modifications a number of times through the past 7 years but have not received. At times they would offer modifications that made not sense in our finances situation such as offering a mortgage payment of XXXX while my income was not even XXXX monthly. 
My financial situation now is better then before. therefore again I went ahead and requested a modification and again this bank shamelessly is not even giving me a formal denial As matter of fact the bank representative says that the bank thinks that I requested to many modifications and did not accepted me, also they say that '' the Investor '' does not want to modify the loan .And question is which investor? because i have prove that this bank has sold my loan in the XXXX 7 times. if you need prove and i can send to you. That is why they do n't even have the original note. but no formal answer has been giving to me.. I need help. I need this bank to be held accountable on the dishonesty that they di in the past. When this bank was convicted my court on doing the same with other consumers they promised to act better with people and this has not happened at all with us. Please help us. Make this bank responsible for what they do being under lots of stress because of this matter and I need help regarding these issues.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-12-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Credit line increase/decrease — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
Account was paid in full on time and closed. XXXX did not report late payments until this account was closed. I have XXXX other XXXX accounts in good standing. If I never paid on time why was more credit extended with credit limit increases.

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 2017-02-04 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Making/receiving payments, sending money — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
Accepted Citibank promotion. Deposited {$15000.00} and was to receive {$400.00} bonus on XXXX XXXX, 2016. After several calls, no action, and the bonus amount is still missing from my account. 
Same issue as Complaint ID XXXX This is unconscionable and outrageous.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-02-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Rewards — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
I have a Sears MasterCard and have had it for many years now. Late last year they emailed me a promotion to earn 10x my normal Choice Reward points by clicking the sign-up button, which I did. Each month immediately after the billing cycle ended I would get 10 times my normal points based on how much I had charged during that cycle. These points were available for gift cards, etc and worked fine up until the last month. This promotion went until XXXX XXXX. When my billing cycle ended on XXXX XXXX, I only saw the regular points posted and not the 10x the points. I called Sears and they told me they saw the issue and needed to investigate further and would call me within 7 days. I heard nothing so I called back in after the 7 days were up. I was told they were still investigating. Well it 's been several weeks and still no sign of the missing points and no communication from Sears.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-06-14 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: CO

Complaint narrative:
Applied for and was approved on XXXX XXXX for a Citigold Checking Account using the promotion code XXXX. This promotion included XXXX XXXX XXXX miles to be granted upon completing {$1000.00} in debit card purchases and XXXX bill payments within XXXX months of the account opening. I completed these stipulations on XXXX XXXX 2016. When I had opened the account I called to confirm the promotion was attached and that after I met the minimum requirements I would receive my XXXX XXXX miles, which was confirmed over the phone. I sent a message to confirm that I would be receiving the miles and was told that because I was n't targeted directly for the account they would not be honoring the initial promise. I tried a second time resolve this matter and was again told they would not be honoring their promotion.

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 2016-11-28 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — (CD) Certificate of deposit
Issue: Deposits and withdrawals — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
Citibank closed my bank account with a balance and is now refusing to cash the balance. They state that they can not cash a check that was issued by citibank.

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 2015-08-19 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Other fee — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I want to file a formal complaint against " My Best Buy Credit Card ''. Today when I received my mail I opened it and I saw " Interest Charge '' for the amount of {$210.00}, then I called their Customer Service Department to try to remove that Interest Charge because I 'm not or was not aware of such " Interest Charge '' I spoke with a lady name XXXX.I asked her to give me some type of Identification as her Employee Id or Last name She said she ca n't provide to me, she says she is part of a Management Team from Tennessee her team Id is # XXXX. This lady instead to assist me she tried toCharge {$300.00} for the balance to paid on full so she could remove the " interest charge : I said to her I never was aware of this Interest Charge of any previous purchases Idone All the time when I buy with this credit card I got free interest until balance is paidoff, So since she did n't want to assist me to remove this interest charge I told her I wouldformally put a complaint against their Credit Card For " Switch and Bait '' with the CFPB Now I see the illegal way to try to charge me extra amount of money without me notice it .Please assist me to resolve this issue I 'm reporting at this time.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief