vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-21 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer — Received bad information about your loan
Company: Navient Solutions, LLC.
State: OR

Complaint narrative:
I have contacted Navient 8 times about consolidating my student loans in order to qualify for a mortgage. Each and every time I have called I received different information with all of it being incorrect or wrong. I have tried in vain to get someone from Navient to help me, but no one seems to be able to give me any information that is useful for a course of action. I guess people with student loans are n't allowed to buy houses. With no other options presenting themselves I have come to the point of filing a complaint here and writing a letter to my senator.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-21 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Check cashing service
Issue: Confusing or misleading advertising or marketing — 
Company: BTH Management
State: TN

Complaint narrative:
I was not aware that I owed this company this much..Its been years & Ive been thru a divorce so Im trying to get all my past due bills took care of ... And this company XXXX XXXX XXXX would not work with me so they turned it over to collection agency called Plaza Services & the opening date says XXXX-XXXX-16 so Im lost with that date cause I have not took any money from any company but one in years..The amount its stating I owe is 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 2017-08-21 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: ERC
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I received a bill from XXXX in XX/XX/XXXX, I never opened account i have been a XXXX XXXX customer for past 9 years current, I refused a promotional deal when I went into a XXXX XXXX retailer in mall and they were giving a promo deal and gift if I filled out a card online, I did the switch never came forth  ... salesman called me over and over, over a 3 week period in XX/XX/XXXX, I told them i was not interested. apparently in XX/XX/XXXX i received a bill for services and called them directly via XXXX customer service number..for several months into XX/XX/XXXX I had to argue with them that it was a fraudulent account and bill. in XX/XX/XXXX I was sett a form and sent it back verifying i was not responsible for account or bill. in XX/XX/XXXX I received a letter from XXXX XXXX..who gave it to another collection company and now its reported as of XX/XX/XXXX as a new debt ...  completely innacurate

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-21 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Private student loan debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: Brock & Scott, PLLC
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
On XXXX XXXX, 2017, I received a letter from Brock & Scott , PLLC stating that my debts with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX are now settled. When I paid these balances with Brock & Scott , PLLC, XXXX would only settle at 80 % on my two loans which equaled {$1000.00} and {$1800.00} respectively. I am still getting hit with delinquencies on both of these accounts on my credit report for XX/XX/XXXX and for XX/XX/XXXX. It takes the act of Congress to even get through to them and when I actually spoke to a person last week, she stated it would take seven days to research and I would have to call back to even receive a response.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-21 00:00:00
Product: Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan — Installment loan
Issue: Getting the loan — 
Company: ONEMAIN FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, LLC.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
applied for a loan through XXXX XXXX to one main on XXXX XXXX 2017, received an approval for 2 types of loans. XXXX car and up to XXXX personal. Document says just need to finish up bring your check book to One Main in XXXX, NJ. I get a call on Monday asking for different information saying that was a pre-approval. The letter is not it clearly states approved. they take additional information say it needs to go to underwriting and they will get back to me by the end of the business day. 10 minutes before they close I call and they said oh it just came out sorry we cant due to a bankruptcy that was discharged 7 years ago and open judgements, Mind you I pulled my credit today and have 1 judgement that is paid in full that I am waiting for it to come off. The information they gave me today is the same nonsense they gave me back in XXXX when I applied. I have attached the first letter from XXXX showing I had to provide more information and then was denied. I have also provided the letter from the XXXX stating approved and nothing saying otherwise.it states bring your things and we will fund same day. this is bogus false advertising and i 'm being discriminated against because someone did n't do their job right today and looked at the old denial possibly. big difference in letters and they are not looking at my credit from the 3 major bureaus who only how the one judgement

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-21 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I have several hard inquiries removed or deleted from my XXXX file that are duplicates on my Equifax and XXXX credit files. They include XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX. I have received a notice from XXXX stating that these were indeed deleted. So I 'm writing a complaint that I contacted Equifax and XXXX to see if I could request a removal of said inquiries to no avail.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-21 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Trouble during payment process — 
Company: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
What is the complaint about? : Nationstar Mortgage XX/XX/XXXX, Response to Complaint filed with CFPB on XX/XX/XXXX. What type of problems are you having? Fraud ; Inconsistent Statements What Company is involved? Nationstar Mortgage Who are the people involved? Nationstar Mortgage Research and Response Department Nationstar Customer Relations Specialist, XXXX XXXX What happened : On XX/XX/XXXX, we received Nationstars response to our first complaint # XXXX. Nationstar was directed to remove the flood protection insurance placed on the property located XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, CA XXXX. In their response, XXXX XXXX states, our records do no ( sic ) indicate that flood protection insurance has been placed on the account nor have we ever escrowed for this item. We understand that the property is not in a flood zone and we have escrow for hazard insurance and taxes. XXXX XXXX statement is in direct conflict with Nationstars XX/XX/XXXX, Research Reference # XXXX letter, which stated, A Notice of Payment Change that reflected the monthly payment increased to {$1200.00}, effectiveXX/XX/XXXX, was sent to the attorney and bankruptcy courts. In reviewing the escrow account, we confirmed that the increase in the property taxes and purchase of lender placed flood insurance coverage, effective from XX/XX/XXXX, to XX/XX/XXXX, has contribute to the increase in the monthly payment. You may also purchase insurance and provide proof of the policy to cancel the lender placed insurance as a policy you purchase would likely be less expensive. Once we receive proof of the insurance we will cancel the lender placed insurance and refund the paid premiums to the escrow account. We have had insurance on the XXXX XXXX property since XX/XX/XXXX. Our insurance is through XXXX XXXX. Since XX/XX/XXXX, Ive mailed proof on at least two occasions to Nationstar, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX Ohio. My other issue with Nationstar is they are stating as of XX/XX/XXXX,  the interest on the mortgage payment will adjust 1 % due to the modification agreement, house payment {$940.00}, which I completely understand. However, XXXX XXXX is stating the monthly escrow payment is {$460.00} which makes the mortgage total {$1400.00}. The monthly escrow payment amount is incorrect because they are still charging us for hazard insurance which I have been trying to have removed. I want this lender placed insurance removed ASAP and the paid premiums refunded to the escrow account as stated in their XX/XX/XXXX, letter.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-21 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:
I am demanding that this repository correct my credit report and actually conduct an investigation into the errors Ive pointed out and remove this unverifiable item. Furthermore, I sent them another dispute letter ( see attached ) lastXX/XX/XXXX listed the item I have been disputing. According to the NATIONAL CONSUMER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, there should be a citation of the consumer 's SSN and DOB on these items. This is not the case, making these items unverifiable.

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 2017-08-21 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: Nationwide Credit Corporation
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
The Name of this company : XXXX XXXX, is in and/or XXXX, XXXX, VA. The onething that I am complaining about is the fact that they tape phone calls. Does n't it say under federal quidelines, that if you tell to stop taping your phone call they have to stop it. This was in the front of my phone book. If I do n't want the call taped, they have to honor that request. Well this company, flat out and I mean, flat out and will not obey this rule. Their excuse is this. Well we have to see how our people are doing. Tough is my comment. The federal law is above your company and you ca n't do against that. Over several yrs back, I contacted them, about things on my credit report. They were doing the same mess. What I did was get an address and an amount and them send them a certified letter to the CEO of the company in the mail. That way they got their money and the bill etc was paid. But I do n't like this, when as " myself '' as an consumer, I ca n't get a collection company to obey the law. The bill is paid now. I went back to the original company and told them what was going on, and I paid it, at my appointment. Apparently they are very familiar with this company and the illegal games they play, but basically do n't much care. Sir, pls do something about this company. I hope that I never have to contact such a rude and law breaking company such as XXXX XXXX again. Next time, I speak with the CEO, and that 's it, and ask him/her, why his/her company is disobeying the law. Pls do something. So this do n't happen to anyone else. This is not right, legal etc. Thank you 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
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
Starting in XXXX of 2017, multiple credit inquires were made by companies and businesses that I did n't authorize. I have a credit verification statement placed on all 3 credit bureaus yet the credit inquires were granted. I was only notified after the fact via checking my credit report. I also included my phone number to verify if I authorize a credit inquiry. I fear that my SSN was used by someone pursuing credit and now my credit limits have been decreased on 1 of  my credit cards ( XXXX ) due to these multiple inquires. All 3 credit bureaus have yet to report paid off balance or call/contact me about these numerous inquires. Also, multiple charges and cash advances were made without my knowledge as well ( XXXX ). Credit Bureaus at fault ... Transunion XXXX XXXX I have started a Identity Theft Report with the Federal Trade Commission as well ; I have already been a victim of identity theft before.

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 2017-08-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
Starting in XXXX of XXXX, multiple credit inquires were made by companies and businesses that I did n't authorize. I have a credit verification statement placed on all 3 credit bureaus yet the credit inquires were granted. I was only notified after the fact via checking my credit report. I also included my phone number to verify if I authorize a credit inquiry. I fear that my SSN was used by someone pursuing credit and now my credit limits have been decreased on 1 of  my credit cards ( XXXX ) due to these multiple inquires. All 3 credit bureaus have yet to report paid off balance or call/contact me about these numerous inquires. Also, multiple charges and cash advances were made without my knowledge as well ( XXXX ). Credit Bureaus at fault ... XXXX XXXX Equifax I have started a Identity Theft Report with the Federal Trade Commission as well ; I have already been a victim of identity theft before.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-21 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I bought furniture from XXXX here in XXXX of XXXX. I thought I had 3 years to pay without any interest. No one at XXXX explained the terms or explained the " deferred interest concept which I was never aware of. I began to make payment religiously on the web site. I paid what they stated that I needed to pay. I never missed a payment. After 24 months I went to make a payment only to find out that my balance just doubled. Not knowing why I called them up to find out why. Iw as then told of the deferred interest charge. I offered to pay the balance to conform to the 24 months terms but they refused since I was only 9 days late. I acknowledge that I was deceived and maybe I should have been more careful but the following, I believe, show how deceptive XXXX and XXXX XXXX ( the financing Bank ) are. 1- Monthly payment was not equal so that balance would be paid over 24 months.
2- There was no reminder, note, or any indication of the fact that the balance needed to be paid over 24 months or else.
3- When I became aware of the terms, it was only 9 days and they should have accepted payment.
4- My balance literally doubled overnight. I am currently paying since I am trying to protect my credit.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-21 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Over 30 days ago I wrote to your institution advising you of negative account information on my credit report which was flat-out incorrect and erroneous. I researched the information and after not having the creditors able to validate any of it, I only then reached out to you by mail to get these items removed. Much to my disbelief, you claimed that these items were largely valid and would remain on my credit report. The same creditors you claim to have contacted are unable to verify the accuracy of the account information. Furthermore, I sent them another dispute letter ( see attached ) last XX/XX/XXXX listed the item I have been disputing. According to the NATIONAL CONSUMER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, there should be a citation of the consumer 's SSN and DOB on these items. This is not the case, making these items unverifiable.

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 2017-08-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Getting a credit card — Application denied
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Approved Merrill Lynch - Merrill Lynch XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX, your credit card application has been approved! You will receive your credit card within 7-10 days and the Welcome Package within 10 to 14 days at the address you provided. Application type Online Application ID XXXX Application date XXXX/XXXX/XXXX Decision date XXXX/XXXX/XXXX Bank of America on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX denied for this account after it 's been approved saying that my account has already have too many " significant accounts opened '' after I was approved by the XXXX team at BofA on 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
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-21 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — International money transfer
Issue: Fraud or scam — 
Company: FIRSTBANK
State: CO

Complaint narrative:
On XXXX-XXXX-2017 I went into First Bank at XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, CO XXXX to initiate a wire transfer to a supplier in XXXX that I have been using for over 4 years. As you can see on the form attached that my supplier is located in XXXX and the beneficiary bank address is in the XXXX. I did not notice this. This threw up no red flags for this branch or the wire transfer department that it might be suspicious and it should have. I was not asked about this. 

I did get a confirmation via email from my supplier account rep once the transfer took place saying they recieved the transfer and I thought all was well and the order would proceed. Following up on my order last week and finding out last Saturday the XXXX they have no record of the transfe so I forwarded their emailed response from the day after the transfer saying that they said they got it. They got back to me today that their email had been compromised and all wire transfer information including accounts and address had been changed on the wire instructions used to send the transfer. Calling first bank today they did a trace on the funds and the funds are now gone from a closed account.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
inquires are not mine

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 2017-08-21 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:
I am a victim of identity theft and there are currently 8 collections being reported to my Equifax report for multiple debts I did not create. I have disputed these accounts several times with Equifax and they are refusing to delete them from my report. In my most recent dispute, I requested Equifax block these accounts from being reported on my credit as is my right under the Fair Credit Reporting Act 605B ( 15 U.S.C. 1681c-2 ). Under this statute, a credit reporting agency must block the reporting of any information that resulted from an alleged identity theft if the consumer can provide appropriate proof such as an identity theft report. I have sent Equifax a copy of an identity theft police report I filed with my local XXXX County Sherriff 's office on more than three separate occasions. To this date, the only generic response I have received is that the accounts have been verified and can not be deleted. The collection company who is reporting these eight debts on my credit, " XXXX XXXX XXXX '', has not been able to prove that they have the right person in their records and has n't removed this inaccurate information. I am filing this complaint because Equifax is refusing to acknowledge my request to have these fraudulent accounts BLOCKED. It is my right as a consumer to request this and I will make sure Equifax is held accountable to the full letter of the law if they do not honor my request. I am attaching a section of a recent credit report which shows these eight collection accounts, the balances being reported, and the account numbers they have on my credit. The first account was opened in XX/XX/XXXX is for {$2300.00} and has an account number of " XXXX ''. The second account was opened in XX/XX/XXXX, is for {$2000.00} and has an account number of " XXXX '' .The third account was opened in XX/XX/XXXX, is for {$67.00} and has an account number of " XXXX ''. The fourth account was opened in XX/XX/XXXX, is for {$170.00} and has an account number of "  XXXX ''. The fifth account was opened in XX/XX/XXXX,  is for {$820.00} and has an account number of " XXXX ''. The sixth account was opened in XX/XX/XXXX,  is for {$6100.00} and has an account number of " XXXX ''. The seventh account was opened in XX/XX/XXXX, is for {$190.00} and has an account number of "  XXXX '' .The eighth account was opened inXX/XX/XXXX, is for {$990.00} and has an account number of "  XXXX ''. As you can see, only Equifax is reporting this to my credit at this time. XXXX and XXXX have deleted all records of these accounts because they were opened as a result of identity theft. How can XXXX and XXXX get a different dispute result for the same dispute I am sending to Equifax?

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief