vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2018-01-23 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: WI

Complaint narrative:
A collection # XXXX was started by XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX for an amount of {$5300.00}. This debt was for the apartment lease of my estranged adult son. I did not sign or cosign a lease. I called the landlord, XXXX ( XXXX XXXX XXXX ), and they were very apologetic. There was no cosigner agreement on file or any attempt to use my social security number or personal information fraudulently. They wrote an apology on XX/XX/XXXX and provided a release from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ' letterhead. Everything appeared to be fine until a derogatory report/collection action appeared on my Equifax credit report in XX/XX/XXXXof last year. I immediately disputed the report with both XXXX XXXX XXXX and Equifax. XXXX XXXX XXXX claims that I was removed from their collection and multiple Equifax representatives ( at least 4 ) have said that it would be removed from my credit report after 48 hours. It has not been removed and has affected my ability to obtain a credit card even with a XXXX FICO and otherwise blemish free credit history. 

Here is the fax cover letter I sent to Equifax : Ive attached two documents in support of clearing the collection action on my credit report with confirmation # XXXX. The debt is not mine. I did not sign or cosign a lease with The XXXX XXXX or ever live in their apartments. The XXXX XXXX started a collection action with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX erroneously tied my name to the collection action. They do not have my social security number, a signed lease, or a cosigner agreement on file. 1. The XXXX XXXX wrote an email apologizing for the error and confusion. They instructed XXXX XXXX XXXX to remove my name from the account and collection action. Ive attached that email sent XX/XX/XXXX. 2. XXXX XXXX XXXX complied and sent a retraction to me and The XXXX XXXX on their letterhead, dated XX/XX/XXXX, removing my name from the account and stating that they would no longer pursue me for the recovery of the account. They also stated that any derogatory credit listing would be removed promptly. Ive attached a copy of their letter. Several voicemails over several days have simply gone unanswered by XXXX XXXX XXXX. Please immediately remove the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX collection listing from my report. 

Thank You,

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2018-01-23 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Struggling to pay mortgage — 
Company: Ditech Financial LLC
State: HI

Complaint narrative:
I have been trying to get a modification to save my home since XXXX. I have tried and tried and I have been in reviewing constantly sending documents and getting nowhere since at least XXXX. Finally I was told my file was complete and that I would have a decision within 30 days. That was on XX/X/17. It has been much longer than 30 days they are way over the time period they promised and are legally bound to meet. All they have ever told me since XXXX is that the file is under " manager review. '' They will never tell me what that means or how much longer it is going to take. I strongly believe they are just dodging my correspondence using stall tactics so that they can steal my home from me unlawfully. After many calls to Ditech I found out that the underwriter who has been stalling my line for over two weeks name is XXXX, and I am determined to find out the reason why XXXX ca n't follow the law and underwrite my modification fairly.

Company public response: Company believes complaint represents an opportunity for improvement to better serve consumers
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-01-23 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Private student loan
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer — Received bad information about your loan
Company: Nelnet, Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I acquired the loan in XX/XX/XXXXto pay for grad school and have several concerns. First, I assumed because XXXX ( Now it has sold my loan several times to XXXX, now NelNet ) was under the PSLF ( Public Service Federal Loan Forgiveness ) at the time that if I committed to my education career without default for 10 years then I would be eligible for the Loan Forgiveness. However, recently I was denied because XXXX is no longer under the PSLF, although I have paid faithfully without default. I was so discouraged because I already had issues with how the payment plan was so skewed. For example, I have been paying on time ( monthly charges range from {$240.00} to {$330.00} ) since XXXX but yet have only paid {$2100.00} of the original loan of {$59000.00} in 10 years. This is outrageous! I feel trapped, cheated, and belittled. I have stayed with the companies because I was informed that I would be eligible for the Federal Loan Forgiveness Program because of my 10 years service in public education and should not move to another loan agency ( this move could " jeopardize '' my eligibility ). In addition, I 've paid {$29000.00} in interest but only roughly {$2000.00} to the principal. Please assist, these student loan companies that keep selling our loans with ridiculous interest, along with false advertisement that they qualify for the Federal Loan Forgiveness is unjust. Here are my request : 1 ) Please help me qualify for the PSLF since I was originally on the correct trajectory until XXXX blew it with the Federal Gov. but never informed me. 2 ) How can I get out of this ridiculous payment plan without being penalized.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-01-23 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MN

Complaint narrative:
Hello, My name is XXXX XXXX. I am so frustrated about XXXX company and how it works their system. honestly, I tried everything that I can and even sent them the statements. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, CO XXXX Phone : ( XXXX ) XXXX My account number is XXXX opened the account XXXX 2017 This is what they are sending me the last two months. XXXX has completed your dispute for Confirmation Number XXXX and nothing changed Please fix this issue. 
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 2018-01-23 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: OR

Complaint narrative:
About a week before XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX called my phone number asking for a XXXX XXXX concerning a debt who I have never known or heard of. On XX/XX/XXXX I received a call from XXXX XXXX from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX about a debt in the amount of XXXX from a XXXX XXXX source. XXXX XXXX attempted to collect on this account and I believed the account was mine and paid a payment of XXXX and promptly set up a payment plan to settle the debt. There were also an additional 4 accounts under my social security number, date of birth, and last name that they wanted to collect on until I said no that was not me and was told that was a mistake not to worry. On XX/XX/XXXX I logged onto XXXX XXXX XXXX website portal to view my account after logging in with my social security number, date of birth, and last name, a total of 5 accounts all of which were under the name XXXX XXXX including the account XXXX XXXX XXXX had collected on said belonged to me that I had paid an initial payment of XXXX and set up a payment plan. I immediately cancelled any further payments for the account as I believe the account and accounts are not my debt to be collected from on behalf of XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX No where, after logging in under my social security, date of birth, and last name was my name attached to any of the accounts but instead a XXXX XXXX XXXX I am under the belief none of these accounts that XXXX XXXX XXXX is collecting belong to me but another person. I signed no contract with XXXX XXXX XXXX and am under no obligation.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2018-01-23 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer — Received bad information about your loan
Company: AES/PHEAA
State: AR

Complaint narrative:
I have worked in public service starting in XXXX. My employer and my employment was certified by XXXX and my public service loan forgiveness was over XX/XX/XXXX. I am still making payments and I can not get anywhere with these people. I should have been one of the first. They have no reason to keep billing me. I asked one agent if anyone has been forgiven on this program and she said one person. I am a XXXX XXXX XXXX and I have saved XXXX life and millions of dollars of of property in my public service job. I have more than what is required by the PSLF. If this is a scam it needs to be stopped

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-01-23 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: National Credit Systems,Inc.
State: WI

Complaint narrative:
A collection # XXXX was started by National Credit Systems , Inc. for an amount of {$5300.00}. This debt was for the apartment lease of my estranged adult son. I did not sign or cosign a lease. I called the landlord, XXXX ( XXXX XXXX XXXX ), and they were very apologetic. There was no cosigner agreement on file or any attempt to use my social security number or personal information fraudulently. They wrote an apology on XXXX XXXX 2017 and provided a release from National Credit Systems on National Credit Systems ' letterhead. Everything appeared to be fine until a derogatory report/collection action appeared on my XXXX credit report in XXXX of last year. I immediately disputed the report with both National Credit Systems and XXXX. National Credit Systems claims that I was removed from their collection and multiple XXXX representatives ( at least 4 ) have said that it would be removed from my credit report after 48 hours. It has not been removed and has affected my ability to obtain a credit card even with a XXXX FICO and otherwise blemish free credit history. 

Here is the fax cover letter I sent to XXXX : Ive attached two documents in support of clearing the collection action on my credit report with confirmation # XXXX. The debt is not mine. I did not sign or cosign a lease with The XXXX XXXX or ever live in their apartments. The XXXX XXXX started a collection action with National Credit Systems , Inc. and National Credit Systems erroneously tied my name to the collection action. They do not have my social security number, a signed lease, or a cosigner agreement on file. 1. The XXXX XXXX wrote an email apologizing for the error and confusion. They instructed National Credit Systems to  remove my name from the account and collection action. Ive attached that email sent XXXX XXXX, 2017. 2. National Credit Systems complied and sent a retraction to me and The XXXX XXXX on their letterhead, dated X/XX/2017, removing my name from the account and stating that they would no longer pursue me for the recovery of the account. They also stated that any derogatory credit listing would be removed promptly. Ive attached a copy of their letter. Several voicemails over several days have simply gone unanswered by National Credit Systems. Please immediately remove the National Credit Systems , Inc. collection listing from my report. 

Thank You,

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-01-23 00:00:00
Product: Vehicle loan or lease — Loan
Issue: Problems at the end of the loan or lease — Unable to receive car title or other problem after the loan is paid off
Company: Westlake Services, LLC
State: KY

Complaint narrative:
My husband and I have only been with Westlake Financial services for a short time now but the problems we have encountered are beyond belief. My husband and I are military and due to this we both have POA 's over each other. I have sent in the requested POA 4 times and they can never understand how to read it or how to notate it in their system, it was supposedly approved by 2 managers ( XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX ) yet they also failed to notate it in the system. My husband also sent in two letters authorizing me on the account that Westlake said would help them yet every time we call there are no notes in the system under our account. Me and my husband decided that due to the numerous problems we encountered we would refinance through a different bank and therefore received a pay off check that we promptly sent Westlake in the mail. We put a tracking number on it as well as requested that the company had to sign for it in order to receive it so that we could see exactly when they received it from our side ( due to lack of ability to be honest with us in the first place and lack of ability to notate when things are properly received ). They received the check on the XX/XX/XXXX and when I requested to know when it would be posted Westlake stated that it would post in 24-48 hrs. Soon I called back because it did not post in the time stated I was than told by a different representative that it would take 3-4 days instead. I than asked to speak with a manager in which I was informed that the manager was unavailable. I asked for a callback and never received one so I than sent in an email and never heard a response there either. I than called back because 4 days had passed and no check was posted. I than was finally transferred to another supervisor that I had not spoken to before. This individual ( XXXX XXXX ) had assured me that the check would post by today or tomorrow ( Thursday or Friday at the time ). I than waited over the weekend until Tuesday in which no check had been posted STILL!!! I called back and was transferred around numerous times with still no answer! I was than hung up on twice in the process. This is a full pay off check and the way this company handles business and client relations is horrible! I have documented every conversation with this company, when I have called, why I have called, Who I spoke with every time! I am in need of answers and am not pleased with the lack of professionalism!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-01-23 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Payday loan debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: Risecredit, LLC
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
onXX/XX/XXXX i spoke with someone at rise and agreed to remove all negative info from my credit report. a verbal agreement was made on a recorded line that once i showed receipt of payment the item would be removed. onXX/XX/XXXX i recieved an email saying that everything is correct. they are now refusing to stand by the agreement made on a recorded line.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-01-23 00:00:00
Product: Vehicle loan or lease — Loan
Issue: Managing the loan or lease — Problem with the interest rate
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
This is from XXXX XXXX in regards to CapitalOne Auto Finance Loan Account # XXXX : 1 ) CapitalOne has been Billing the loyal paying consumer 16.55 % APR since XXXX with out any loan readjustments and this account is not in adherence to XXXX XXXX industry standards, interest rates, trends and paradigm shifts such as Block Chain Technologies 2 ) Although  the initial sales order shows 72 payments. But, Capital One online statements show and insist on 75 payments of {$500.00} misleading the consumer 3 ) The vehicle should have never been sold to the consumer because it does not complete the definition of a business transaction because it has lacked quality in manufacturing 4 ) The vehicle should have been tested by the financier for quality standards. because, The vehicle has had various recalls. specifically with the Engine of this XXXX XXXX XXXX model leading to quality problems and risk of engine failure, risk of accidents and major risk of loss to the consumer 5 ) CapitalOne tends to show all Predatory Lending Practices in this account scenario 6 ) The vehicle vehicle amount financed was XXXX and total amount paid to financier is XXXX. But, has lost significant value due to continued Manufacturing Defects and Lack of Field Failure rate and Quality Metrics from the manufacturer. 
7 ) This matter was notified to Capital One. But, had no outcomes and the consumer is being robbed again and again and again

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-01-23 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Fee problem
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
My Wells Fargo overdraft fees are ridiculous, no matter how fast I transfer money before the deadline that they gave me they still are overcharging me a {$35.00} fee. My overdraft fee jumped from {$91.00} to {$200.00} In a matter of minutes and the explanation given made absolutely no sense. I complained about them before and it got better but now it is getting worse. I am truly tired of trying to keep up with their fees an now I need your help. This happened today XXXX XXXX. I have talked to many reps with no resolution. Please 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 monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2018-01-23 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX, I received notification from XXXX XXXX that Equifax is reporting a XXXX XXXX inquiry on my credit report. The unknown inquiry was made on XX/XX/XXXX. I did not authorize such inquiry or apply for any credit recently with XXXX. I tried to dispute this inquiry through Equifax online and I was directed to visit https : //www.ai.equifax.com/ and it took me to a blank page, therefore, I was unable to dispute this inquiry through Equifax.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-01-23 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 — Problem with personal statement of dispute
Company: JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I opened a credit card account with Chase when I moved to XXXX XXXX XXXX in XXXX. I used that credit card often and made regular payments with them while living in New York. Then at the end of XX/XX/XXXX/XX/XX/XXXX, I moved to XXXX and moved by banking account from Chase to XXXX, which had local branches nearby. I thought I had paid my entire credit card balance at Chase before leaving New York and had explicitly instructed my banker upon closing my account in person that I wanted to pay off my credit cards. But after closing my checking and savings there was still a small balance on the credit card. With my auto pay not set up because I had closed by checking and savings, the account was not paid. And because I had moved out of New York, I did not receive notices from Chase, who did n't have my correct contact information, informing me that I had an overdue balance. That balance went overdue for 90 days before I resolved the claim, which has destroyed my credit. I did not miss the payment because I could n't pay or did n't want to pay : it was because I did n't know that I needed to pay. And now I am not able to get access to credit because in large part Chase 's failed to alert me to the matter. It was n't a failure in credit payment ; it was a failure in communication, largely on the part of Chase. 

Despite having very significant credit availability today and not missing a payment in over 3 years, I still today have poor credit and can not qualify for a business loan that I desperately need, even though both my credit payment history is exceptional except for this event ( no missed payments in 3 years ) and also I have a great income and no existing debt. I have tried to resolve this situation with Chase bank, but they said they are unable to remove the claim or modify it to a shorter duration such as 30 days or 60 days, which would dramatically reduce the credit impact of the event. 

Considering, I was n't aware of the delinquency for such an extended period and the nature of the move, I do not see it as fair for my credit to be substantially impaired for another 4 years ( I am now only 3 years removed from the event and credit events last on your record for 3 years ). It was a logistical error, largely on the part of Chase. 

I have contacted Chase Credit Reporting Services, and they said that under no circumstances are they able to change their credit reporting to the credit bureaus. I have contacted the bureaus and my appeals are in process.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-01-23 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MN

Complaint narrative:
XXXX I requested my account be closed after paying on time and requesting the final balance to pay and close the account from their service employee. I paid that amount and the agent said they would close the account. 

XX/XX/XXXX I was contacted by another XXXX employee saying I had an overdue balance of {$500.00}. I said tge account was to be closed and I had paid it in full. They said it had n't been closed and this was the account fee. I said that was their mistake and they should close it and not charge me since I had requested it be closed. They said they would close it out. 

On XX/XX/XXXX I was contacted yet again by another XXXX employee saying I owed late fees and over {$700.00} at this point. I had to go over the whole thing again and specifically told them they had better not report any late payments since this was all their mistake. She assured me she had taken care of it and that the account balance would be XXXX and the account finally closed. On XX/XX/XXXXmy account was finally closed as requested in XXXX, however they are still showing a 30 day and a 60 day late payment on my record which is damaging to me and my credit score. It 's incorrect as I never used them a payment much less was I late in it. This incorrect record must be corrected.

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