vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2015-07-28 00:00:00
Product: Consumer Loan — Vehicle loan
Issue: Problems when you are unable to pay — 
Company: Santander Consumer USA Holdings Inc.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I purchased a vehicle back in 2008 and when the economy crashed I lost my job. I tried to keep the car but was not able to. I asked for help from Santander but they would not. I surrender the vehicle back to them. Santander sold the car at an auction for much less than what I owed. I have asked them to remove the balance from my credit but they refuse to and even though I have asked them over and over again the balance still remains. I just tried again and was told by the credit bureau to contact you if they still refuse to help. Let me know what information you me.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-07-06 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Taking/threatening an illegal action — Threatened to sue on too old debt
Company: Green Square Company LLC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Received phone call from XXXX, a company called XXXX regarding an alledged debt I owe to their client. Claiming I owe for a payday loan? I do n't and have n't used any payday loan company ever. Thank you.

Company response to consumer: Closed
Consumer complaint received 2016-02-19 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Other — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
I am supposed to be covered under XXXX credit card for travel cancellations if something happens. My uncle died and I cancelled my flight and sent them the documents they asked for ; they have done nothing except tell me they ca n't find the paperwork to now, we need more AFTER I left the country and now have no way of proving he 's my uncle, I provided the funeral paperwork I even sent them the cancellation emails from the travel agency it 's disgusting they are being fraudulent I would n't have bought the tickets with that card if they did n't cover it I could have got cheaper tickets and bought coverage elsewhere. What am I supposed to do ask my grieving aunt for her marriage certificate and then how do I prove she 's my aunt? It 's ridiculous and XXXX card benefits said I did n't need all of 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-03-06 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Other bank product/service
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management — 
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: CT

Complaint narrative:
I 've taken action during the past 60 days, to date MIDLAND FUNDING has not resolved my issue. Can you please support me in resolving this matter as I have followed all the necessary steps in disputing provided to me by the Federal Trade Commission, and the CFPB but have not bee successful. Should you need any other information, please let me know. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-06-06 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Billing disputes — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
I completed a debt consolidation loan and had a check sent to Citibank. The funds were credited to the incorrect account. I contacted the company and requested the funds be found and applied to the correct account. Was told that I need to send in the information showing they were cashed. Told them I can email right now. Was told they do n't accept emails. Asked for a supervisor who stated the same thing. I asked how I could get them the information to prove they messed up and was told I needed to fax or mail the information. I said that was unacceptable, and asked where I could file an executive complaint and was told that i would have to mail that as well. Asked if I file a complaint with the CFPB if that would get their attention and the SUPERVISOR stated he did n't know who the CFPB was.

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 2015-04-01 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Customer service / Customer relations — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
In the month of XXXX, I was unable to make the full payment to my charge account with Goodyear/Citi. I called Goodyear credit which is Citi and attempted to make some type of payment arrangement. This was today, in the late afternoon. The first time I called, Citi disconnected the call when I was in mid-sentence. I called back and asked the representative if the hang-up on the prior call was an accident or intentional. I was told by the representative that they were very busy today but there was no trouble on the lines, that she was aware of. She said we would never hang up on you ; we want to talk to you. Then she proceeded to disconnect the call. I attempted to contact Citi a XXXX time and I had the same results. I gave up since I did not want to become further frustrated. 
I then called a few other places to make sure that it was not my line that was cutting off the phone calls. I had no trouble with any other call, so the problem was initiated by Citi. I was going to just let this go, but the more I thought about it, I became concerned that this is some type of tactic that is used on people that are late on their payments, which should not be allowed. I have currently have an ongoing complaint with CFPB regarding Home Depot which is also Citi.that XXXX blocked me from accessing my account online because I was late. That was followed by blocking a payment I was attempting to make today online. Both of these incidents were verified by their own representatives. Not having enough for the full payment is difficult enough for the consumer, but having to deal with their tricks on top of the original problem is wrong. I would appreciate your checking into this matter. Thank you.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-01-27 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Delinquent account — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: UT

Complaint narrative:
I receive collection calls before XXXX ( my time zone ) at least once a week from XXXX regarding a XXXX XXXX Credit Card.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-08-22 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
I signed up for CITIGOLD promotion XXXX XX/XX/XXXX to earn XXXX AA miles after completing particular requirements. I completed the requirements timely and received multiple written confirmations that I completed the requirements. Months had past and I was never given the earned promotional miles. Then recently, I noticed I was erroneously given the wrong kind of promotional bonus, citi thank you points. I filed a dispute and now Citi says they will not give me the AA miles, the actual promotion I signed up for, because I was given citi thank you points. To be clear, I do not want and never wanted the Thank you points. I want the XXXX XXXX miles that are rightfully mine and have confirmed to be mine on several occasions. I also want to be refunded {$60.00} in bank fees Citi has charged me while I wait for them to fix their mistakes.

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 2016-07-04 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I opened a Citigold account back in XXXX 2016 with a promotional offer of XXXX XXXX if I meet certain requirements. I met all requirements in XXXX 2016 and emailed Citi to confirm my eligibility and that I have met all requirements. A Citi representative replied to confirm everything and said I would receive XXXX XXXX in XXXX 2016. In early XXXX 2016, I called Citi again to ask where the miles were. They opened an investigation to verify my eligibility and promised to have an answer in 5 business days. I made XXXX additional calls to Citi after that in XXXX 2016 to follow up since I still have n't received the miles or a decision from Citi. I was told that they were still researching the issue and would let me know soon. During this time, I 've been charged XXXX monthly service fee already. I got so tired of this and I did n't know why they still needed to verify something that was already confirmed by them in the past. I do n't know much longer it would take, so I 'd much appreciate your assistance regarding this matter.

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 2016-12-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: APR or interest rate — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
This is, in regards, to the unfair practices completed by Best Buy. When a customer makes a 6 months no interest purchase with Best Buy, it may sound like a good deal until ... .We made several payments on the purchase. As a matter of fact, we paid over the amount of the promotional purchase. This is what Best Buy financing company does unbeknownst to customers. They do n't apply the payments to the promotional purchase to reduce the interest or show the promotional purchase as paid off. When I called them about this, they stated, " I had to notify the finance company how I wanted the payments applied. '' My thoughts were I over paid the amount I owed for such purchase, but because there were other purchases on the account they stated the payments were made on those purchases instead of the promotional balance. This unethical practice cost me a lot of money in finance charges. Best Buy tries to purposely squeeze money out of consumers unexpectedly.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-03-28 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Closing/Cancelling account — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
Both my checking, savings, and credit card account was close for no reason. Citibank was the first bank account I ever opened and one day I just received letters saying they have decided to close my account without stating why.

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 2016-08-22 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Identity theft / Fraud / Embezzlement — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
CREDIT CARDS FRAUD OPENED BY SOMEONE FROM A DIFFERENT ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER ACCESSING MY PERSONAL INFORMATION SUCH AS SS # .ETC. 
AND ISSUING A CREDIT CARD WITH OUT MY KNOWLEDGE!

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 2015-09-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Improper use of my credit report — Report shared with employer w/o consent
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX someone broke into my car and stole my personal belongings, in which included my social security card and drivers license. With this information, they were able to authorize the following companies to make credit inquiries and or open up multiple service accounts : XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX XXXX all in XXXX, GA. I did not authorize these companies to put an inquiry on my credit account and would like these inquiries removed. As far as I know, the only account that was opened was with XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX and since then has been disputed. My ultimate goal is to be able to purchase/finance a car, but in order to do this I would like to first remove all unauthorized credit report inquiries.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2016-05-11 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: WI

Complaint narrative:
I was laid-off from my XXXX job and was not able to make all of my monthly mortgage payments. This is a result of XXXX different layoffs ( being unemployed ) which exhausted my savings and 401K, giving me no recourse but to miss payments.

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 2016-12-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Advertising and marketing — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: CO

Complaint narrative:
CitiCards sent me an offer in the mail for an XXXX XXXX credit card with a promise of XXXX bonus miles if I signed up for the card. I applied for the card online as instructed and was approved and received the card. After meeting the minimum purchase requirements I still had n't received my bonus miles so I called and asked why. I was told that because I had had a similar card in the last 24 months that I was n't eligible for the miles. If this was the case then why did CitiBank send me the offer in the first place? When I applied online why did n't the system tell me that I was n't eligible? I would n't have taken the card without the bonus miles. This seems like a scam 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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2015-06-15 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: False statements or representation — Impersonated an attorney or official
Company: Solidus Group LLC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I received a call from an anonymous number from a person claiming to be a county process server in an attempt to collect a debt that I do n't think exists. I checked the name he gave against our Texas state roster of court appointed process servers, and did not find it. He also claimed that if I did not respond to the phone number he left, that I would be served at home or work the next day, which did not happen.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-06-17 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 got an following email from Citibank about a promotional offer where-in if I open a citigold account with the promotion code : XXXX and then meet the following requirements, then I 'll be getting the XXXX XXXX Bonus miles after 90 days ( starting from the last statement after the requirements are met ) Requirements : 1. Spend {$1000.00} on the debit card 2. There has to be 2 consecutive bill payments in consecutive 2 months. 

I met both the requirements in XX/XX/2016, then I waited for the statement generated on XXXX XXXX 2016. After that I waited till 90 days ( XXXX statements ) i.e the statement generated on XXXX XXXX 2016, still i have n't ' got the XXXX miles. 

After that I called the customer care of Citibank multiple times, escalated the case to supervisor, still nothing happened. 

This is same scenario with couple of my friends as well. 

So I was left with no other choice, but to raise a complaint against these cheaters who make false promises just to attract customers in the beginning and then they never fulfill their promises. 

If I wont get my deserved/earned XXXX American bonus miles, I 'll close my Citibank account and I 'll never open it again. 

Hope you understand my frustration here and help me get my XXXX XXXX miles from Citibank. 

Thanks and regards, XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX 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 2015-09-24 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Other mortgage
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: AK

Complaint narrative:
My mother lost her home to wildfires and shortly there after was diagnosed with XXXX, leaving myself to have to take over her affairs. I discovered that the property was in the process of foreclosure. I brought it out of foreclosure and was making the payments for my mother. In XXXX of 2014 she had to be placed in a XXXX which takes all of her retirement and social security income. I wrote a letter of explanation and requested the loan be written off as uncollectable, but was denied. There is no home, but the mortgage company is foreclosing on the land which was deeded over to me while my mother could still sign documents for herself. 
What can I do to resolve this matter and get the land released?

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-12-07 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Identity theft / Fraud / Embezzlement — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
identity theft/fraud. billed for purchases I did not make by Macys Dept Store. Macys XXXX XXXX. impossible to deal with. 
The original purchase was reported as occurring on XX/XX/XXXX. 
After months of struggle and the help of XXXX and a XXXX/Fraud Claims Lead ( XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX, sent me the email as follows " Dear XXXX, I have sent your claim in for the write off to our bank yesterday. In the meantime, I have sent a clearing letter out to you, resent your credit rating and requested a cease and desist on collection calls. Again, I apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. If you have further questions, I have provided my information below. 
Thank you and have a great week-end. '' I received a letter dated XX/XX/XXXX from Macys that my account has been returned to the XXXX 
I have since tried several times, unsuccessfully to contact XXXX. The people I have spoke with just gave me the run around. I did not make the purchases that they are billing me for. This is harassment and is causing much distress.

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 2016-05-24 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Making/receiving payments, sending money — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
Citibank continues to lie and stall about my closed account. They cashed XXXX checks and told me they never received them, even accused me of lying. The checks were sent to their XXXX department. I have the banking statements. My Congressmen XXXX XXXX 's office has been assisting in this matter. Since their intervention in XXXX Citi apologized but soon after reneged. Now Citi has gotten very retaliatory. Not only have they reneged on their agreement to settle for a lower amount they now increased it. They are crooks and the world knows it!

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 2017-02-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Transaction issue — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
I made a charge on my credit card and later discovered that it was a scam. When I got back to the states I tried to cancel with the company and was given the run around. I contacted CitiBank and made a complaint. Apparently I did the complaint incorrectly according to them and because of this the dispute was cancelled and my {$2900.00} ( they game me a {$110.00} credit ) became my responsibility even though the company has given me absolutely NOTHING for the money. CitiBank states that I was suppose to dispute the amount ONLY but did so afterwards. I have never had this concern. I have no way of contacting the company because the numbers are not working for me and I have been left with nothing. This complaint involves CitiBank, Mastercard, XXXX XXXX ( people I signed up with in XXXX, XXXX ) and XXXX ( people I was supposed to have the vacation plan with and I am unable to get in contact with by number provided on contract and online ).

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 2016-06-20 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional adjustable mortgage (ARM)
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
CITI Mortgage has sent me Modification Documents for a Mortgage that I do n't want to sign at this time until my previous requests have been forwarded to XXXX and XXXX. 

This has been an ongoing challenge that I have had with CITI Mortgage since XX/XX/XXXX when offered a Trial Modification. I have most recently met the terms of 90 day Trial Modification with them and have requested that I be afforded a Modification that is currently ( was in XXXX XXXX before CITI once again foreclosed on my mortgage ) XXXX offered me which would forgive the unpaid interest and penalties. 

The communication inter-departmentally appears to be challenged. Most recently XX/XX/XXXX, I was contacted by my attorney XXXX XXXX XXXX stating that CITI Foreclosure Attorney firm, XXXX XXXX XXXX wanted to know if I was going to go along with the Trial Modification program offered by CITI. I informed XXXX XXXX XXXX that indeed I had already met the terms of repayment under the Trial Modification period as of XXXX XXXX, XXXX and apparantly CITI has not communicated this to their counsel. Most recently ( see attached documents ) I received duplicate documents from Citi 's Support specialist dated XXXX/XXXX/XXXX and XXXX/XXXX/XXXX offering more assistance to me regarding my request to Citi. I also received correspondence from a XXXX XXXX from Citi asking me to sign final modification documents. 

I believe my attached documents and emails will support my continued frustration with CITI and the handling of my modification request. I would really appreciate it if the CFPB would forward this complaint with ALL supporting documents from me and what ever CITI mortgage servicing has to both XXXX and their credit counseling representative, XXXX. 

Respectfully, XXXX XXXX XXXX Cc : XXXX 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 2016-05-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Other — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
Citi is issuing a XXXX brand VISA credit card to replace an XXXX XXXX XXXX credit card. I was not asked if I wanted the Citi VISA card or given an opportunity to opt out, either by XXXX or Citi. Citi ran a credit report without my permission and as a result, my XXXX score plummeted.

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