vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-14 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 tried on different ocassions to dispute inaccurate information on my Equifax report regarding the creditor XXXX XXXX. Each time i dispute it the inaccuracies continue and even become more inaccurate drastically decreasing my credit score and hurting my report. I woulld just like this account removed completely from my report since it cant seem to be reported accurately and is causing major damage to my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Other features, terms, or problems — Problem with rewards from credit card
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: UT

Complaint narrative:
My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX, I already qualified for the XXXX bonus miles with my American Express Gold Delta SkyMiles Credit Card ending XXXX SkyMiles Account : ending XXXX with more of {$1000.00} within the first 3 months of Card Membership. The miles have not been Accredited to my account and it 's been 6-8 weeks after I reached the spend threshold. I opened the account on XXXX XXXX and completed the requirements the first week of XXXX 20017. I called American Express Customer Services XXXX several times and the Account Representatives explained different reasons and excuses all the time but they do n't give me any results. There is a case open XXXX but they do n't have any resolution. I 'm trying to purchase a Delta Tickets but I need the miles to be accredited to my Delta SkyMiles account in order to purchase the tickets. This is the reason why I opened the credit card. I am sick of calling customer services and nothing changes so far. XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-14 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Impersonated attorney, law enforcement, or government official
Company: Choice Recovery, Inc.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
Recently while conducting a monitor of my credit report I discovered that CHOICE RECOVERY has furnished some items that have unverified information. I believe under the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act, I have the right to request that you allow me to validate the alleged debt. I HAVE NEVER DONE ANY BUSINESS NOR HAVE I ENTERED INTO ANY CONTRACTS WITH CHOICE RECOVERY ACC # XXXX. I did see the date of XXXX but I am unaware of the amount due and your bill does not include a breakdown of any fees. Additionally, I am allowed under the HIPAA law [ HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF XXXX ], to protect my privacy and medical records from third parties. I do not recall giving permission to CHOICE RECOVERY release my medical information to a third party. PLEASE PRODUCE authorization or signature or something to show proof of this authorization, therefore my request is two fold and as follows, Validation of Debt, and HIPAA authorization. 1.Please provide breakdown of fees including any collection costs and medical charges 2.Provide a copy of my signature with the provider of service to release my medical information to you. 3.Cease any credit bureau reporting until debt has been validated by me. 4.Please send this information to my address listed above and accept this formal complaint as my formal debt validation request, which I am allowed under the FDCPA. Please note that falsification of the information you received from any medical provider can be perceived as a HIPAA compliance violation as well as a violation of the FDCPA because you will be deceiving me after my written request of debt validation. I request full documentation of what you received from the provider of service in connection with this alleged debt. Additionally, any reporting of this debt to the credit bureaus prior to allowing me to validate it may be a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, which can allow me to seek damages from a collection agency.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose prepaid card
Issue: Unexpected or other fees — 
Company: Blackhawk Network Holdings Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I received a {$50.00} prepaid Visa card ( managed through myprepaidcenter.com ) as a gift. I received the card in XX/XX/XXXX and the card 's expiration date was XXXX. I called MyPrePaid 's visa line to request a new card or receive a check, but I was told that they could only issue a new card and it would cost {$15.00}. The card states " funds to not expire, '' suggesting that I should have access to all my funds. Moreover, I discovered that they have been charging me a " Post-Expiration Monthly Account Management Fee '' of {$3.00} without alerting me of this since XXXX. This is highly predatory. As I understand it, according to the CFPB website, I am not allowed to be charged a fee ( Link : https : //www.consumerfinance.govXXXX ). Is what they 're doing illegal? Can you help me?

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-14 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Credit Collections U.S.A., L.L.C.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I have asked over and over for verification of debt and all accuracies of it several times and i have yet to receive verifications ... this is reporting on all 3 credit bureaus and i Have askes for it to be removed months ago and its still there despite my multiple requests and complaints ... i have no knowledge of this collection i have written company certified also over month n half ago still no responses

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 2017-08-14 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged
Company: ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Hi My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX, I would like to file a complaint concerning credit card debt. I open a XXXX XXXX credit card XX/XX/XXXX issuing bank was XXXX. Card no. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. More than 10 years I was maintain this card well, suddenly I lost my Job and having problem to pay my bill in timely manner. Long time I paid minimum payment. I had {$3400.00} balance, I stopped to pay Individual credit card payment and gave to " XXXX XXXX XXXX, New York '' to handle my credit cards. By this time XX/XX/XXXX XXXX cards sold my account to Midland Credit Management , Inc. See the attached first letter from MCM XXXX it is not welcoming letter, it is threaten letter, you will see a line " Your Experience with MCM will be different, Period ''!!!!, XXXX XXXX XXXX communicated with MCM, they did not agree to settle less than they have balance in the statement. By calling different source I figure it out MCM bought this account " Penny on the Dollar '' and called MCM, I proposed to take 25 % of the total balance but they did not agree with me. 

Now MCM sued me in the XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, Tx XXXX, ph # XXXX, Cause No. XXXX Please help me out for make a negotiation to pay a affordable amount with payment plan

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-14 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:
Reviewed My TransUnion Credit Report today and saw some suspicious inquiries that were n't made by me. Although I have a freeze on my account and an alert that some one needs to contact me whenever a line of credit is opened in my name. Once contacting the companies they stated I needed to contact the credit bureaus to get them removed. Here are the unauthorized inquiries : 1.XXXX XXXX ( X/XX/17 ) 2.XXXX ( X/XX/17 ) XXXX XXXX ( X/XX/17 ) Please look into this for 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem when making payments — Problem during payment process
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I spoke with a agent from Capital One on XXXX XXXX, 2017 about my account. I explain to agent that i lost my job and was going through financial hardship. Agent told me she understand and they do have a hardship program. I ask how to get started? She said let me see if you eligible.. She put me on hold, came back said you 're eligible. I replied good need it until i find a job! She ask me how much do i think i can pay now.. each month? i told her XXXX each month until i find a job. Agent told me ok.. best to pay something to keep account up and void late fees! So i set up auto pay with the agent for XXXX dollar come out every month. First was to be at the end of XXXX. Payment came out good! about 3-5 day later i noticed a XXXX add to my balance. I call Capital One about the change in my account.. ( XXXX XXXX ) Agent told me i was denied for the hardship program. huh? No one notify that i was denied.. no email, calls. Agent was quiet. I ask can i speak to a Manager? She put me on hold 3mins.. came back said no Manager available right now! One will call you with in 24-48 hours. It been a week no calls.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Other personal consumer report
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information is incorrect
Company: LEXISNEXIS
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
I have contacted LexisNexis Consumer on several occasions in reference to incorrect information on my XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) report. My last contact was on XX/XX/XXXX because of an underwriting decision that increased my car insurance rates based on two incidents on XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX. I was sent a letter dated the same date as my discussion from LexisNexis showing that those two incidents on XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX were listed as not at fault. On XX/XX/XXXX ; I was sent a letter from XXXX XXXX XXXX Underwriting stating that they were cancelling my insurance effective XX/XX/XXXX due to three collisions on dated XX/XX/XXXX,XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX which were listed as at fault despite being reported and confirmed by XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX as being not at fault. This incorrect information has caused severe harm to my insurance rating and ability to secure reasonable priced insurance.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
To whom this concerns : Im initiating this complaint because of some concerns I have about the way the credit bureaus continue to report negative Items on my report even after I have twice sent certified letters asking them to delete the negative accounts. I have stated in my letters to Experian, XXXX, and XXXX that I have never entered into a contract with the below mentioned companies and I requested that they send me a signed document of my contract with the companies mentioned below. I am aware that under the FCRA guidelines the credit bureaus are responsible for ensuring that they are reporting all accurate information as this could adversely affect consumers in a negative way. I am also aware that when you contact the bureaus concerning an Item which is not correct they are responsible for showing proof of the legitimacy of the items being reported. In my experience I have sent two rounds of certified letters and have waited over thirty days for responses both times. The initial letters yielded responses back from the bureaus within the 30 plus day time frame. With the second round of letters I have only received one response from Experian stating they would not re-investigate my dispute anymore because the accounts were verified on their end and I would have to contact either the companies or an attorney to prove that the accounts reported do not belong to me. They also refuse to send me the documentation I requested which is for the accounts to be verified and shown that they are accurate and valid accounts of mine. The accounts in question are as follows. XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Experian, XXXX ) XX/XX/XXXX {$680.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Experian, XXXX ) XX/XX/XXXX {$990.00} XXXX XXXX ( Charg e off Experian, XXXX closed sold off ) ( XXXX transferred ) XXXX {$120000.00}.

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 2017-08-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Public record information inaccurate
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
Experian is currently reporting a bankruptcy on my credit file that 's does not belong to me. I 've never lived at the address also was told by an agent at XXXX that someone with a similar name as me probably was the reason that they attached it to me. Anywho they 've deleted it from my credit filed and so have the other bureaus can you please look into this. When contacted Experian this guy stated that he had a direct contact at the bankruptcy courts to verify that the bankruptcy belongs to me. I 've reached out to the courts and they stated that " that 's a lie that they do n't verify anything with the credit bureaus ''. They also sent me written confirmation as well. Please see attachments.

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 2017-08-14 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Private student loan
Issue: Getting a loan — Confusing or misleading advertising
Company: Navient Solutions, LLC.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
In XXXX of 2003, at the age of XXXX years old, I was listed as co-borrower on a classmate 's student loan application. I was told I was needed as just a reference by the classmate, so I agreed to that. Navient ( XXXX XXXX ) never spoke to me in the underwriting process, nor did they conduct satisfactory due diligence in approving such a loan. As a classmate with my own loans from them, it makes zero sense that I commit to paying for another student 's education. After bringing the situation to Navient 's attention, they refuse to remove me from this loan as co borrower DESPITE the loan being in good standing. To lend to two unrelated students for one of the parties education, while both are students is EXTREMELY PREDATORY AND UNETHICAL. I was not competent in understanding the process and I was grossly taken advantage of. Please Help!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
To whom this concerns : Im initiating this complaint because of some concerns I have about the way the credit bureaus continue to report negative Items on my report even after I have twice sent certified letters asking them to delete the negative accounts. I have stated in my letters to XXXX, Transunion, and XXXX that I have never entered into a contract with the below mentioned companies and I requested that they send me a signed document of my contract with the companies mentioned below. I am aware that under the FCRA guidelines the credit bureaus are responsible for ensuring that they are reporting all accurate information as this could adversely affect consumers in a negative way. I am also aware that when you contact the bureaus concerning an Item which is not correct they are responsible for showing proof of the legitimacy of the items being reported. In my experience I have sent two rounds of certified letters and have waited over thirty days for responses both times. The initial letters yielded responses back from the bureaus within the 30 plus day time frame. With the second round of letters I have only received one response from XXXX stating they would not re-investigate my dispute anymore because the accounts were verified on their end and I would have to contact either the companies or an attorney to prove that the accounts reported do not belong to me. They also refuse to send me the documentation I requested which is for the accounts to be verified and shown that they are accurate and valid accounts of mine. The accounts in question are as follows. XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX, TransUnion ) XXXX/XXXX/XXXX {$680.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX, XXXX ) XXXX/XXXX/XXXX {$990.00} XXXX XXXX ( Charg e off XXXX, TransUnion closed sold off ) ( XXXX transferred ) XXXX {$120000.00}.

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 2017-08-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
To whom this concerns : Im initiating this complaint because of some concerns I have about the way the credit bureaus continue to report negative Items on my report even after I have twice sent certified letters asking them to delete the negative accounts. I have stated in my letters to XXXX, XXXX, and Equifax that I have never entered into a contract with the below mentioned companies and I requested that they send me a signed document of my contract with the companies mentioned below. I am aware that under the FCRA guidelines the credit bureaus are responsible for ensuring that they are reporting all accurate information as this could adversely affect consumers in a negative way. I am also aware that when you contact the bureaus concerning an Item which is not correct they are responsible for showing proof of the legitimacy of the items being reported. In my experience I have sent two rounds of certified letters and have waited over thirty days for responses both times. The initial letters yielded responses back from the bureaus within the 30 plus day time frame. With the second round of letters I have only received one response from XXXX stating they would not re-investigate my dispute anymore because the accounts were verified on their end and I would have to contact either the companies or an attorney to prove that the accounts reported do not belong to me. They also refuse to send me the documentation I requested which is for the accounts to be verified and shown that they are accurate and valid accounts of mine. The accounts in question are as follows. XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX, XXXX ) XXXX/XXXX/XXXX {$680.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX, Equifax ) XXXX/XXXX/XXXX {$990.00} XXXX XXXX ( Charg e off XXXX, XXXX closed sold off ) ( Equifax transferred ) XXXX {$120000.00}.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-14 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: Diversified Consultants, Inc.
State: WV

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX first contact with DIVERSIFIED CONSULTANTS INC. was informed i owed {$550.00}. XXXX XXXX check credit report a collections was added for {$550.00} predated XXXX XXXX, was not on any previous credit reports. I feel my due process was violated by not sending me a debt validation letter for me to determine if it is a legitimate debt.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-14 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Virtual currency
Issue: Money was not available when promised — 
Company: Coinbase, Inc.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I initiated a purchase of XXXX ETH for {$1000.00} USD on XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX to be paid for with XXXX - Spend - everyday ... XXXX. My ethereum should have arrived by the end of day on XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX. I also initiated a purchase of XXXX BTC for {$910.00} USD on XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX to be paid for with XXXX - Spend - everyday ... XXXX. My bitcoin should have arrived by the end of day on XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX. Nothing has arrived. I have tried to contact Coinbase but I have not received any support.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation