vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2016-01-01 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Non-federal student loan
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer — Received bad information about my loan
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I received a credit score hit due to payment delinquency for a student loan XX/XX/XXXX. I reached out to citibank XX/XX/XXXX to request that they clear this issue given the circumstances at that time : 1 ) I never received the notification that XXXX XXXX was going to sell my loan to citi because I physically moved residences and therefore 2 ) I did not realize I had to re-establish an automated payment calendar with a separate entity which led to the 3 late payments before I took notice and paid. Given that I have a stellar history of making payments and had advance paid the entire amount in full, I requested that citibank take off the hit on my credit records. I started with calling the citi gold desk because I have multiple products with them ( e.g. checking, credit, mortgage, etc. ) and they indicated that i 'd have to reach out to the student loan department directly. Citi Student loan had no record of me, so I reached out to XXXX XXXX, who then routed me to XXXX, who then routed me back to Citi. 

Citi claimed that they do n't see the account being cleared, and said that they will leave an open dispute on my credit report. While i have paid the full amount of the loan, I still see a {$0.00} transaction log every month and neither XXXX XXXX, XXXX, or Citi is able to see or close/clear this account and are constantly re-directing me. 

My main ask is to take back the credit hit score since I have paid off the entire loan in full in advance and to close the account because I still see a {$0.00} ACH debit coming through even if the loan is paid in full. But no matter who I call, I get routed and no one is able to find my account.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-06-28 00:00:00
Product: Consumer Loan — Vehicle loan
Issue: Problems when you are unable to pay — 
Company: QUALITY ACCEPTANCE LLC
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
This vehicle was repossessed illegally, and I was never given a chance to recover the vehicle. Also never received notification of why there is any deficiency balance on the account.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-12-28 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt resulted from identity theft
Company: FMS Inc.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
XXXX is trying to collect on a debt that was previously being collected on by XXXX. I submitted a police report and FTC Affidavit to XXXX before they submitted this out to this other collection company

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-09-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Late fee — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I received an email stating that my Best Buy credit card through Citibank would be closed due to inactivity. To keep the account open, I went online and pre-ordered a dvd for around {$30.00}. I received the dvd at my current mailing address but never received a billing statement. Approximately 5 months later I receive an email from XXXX XXXX stating that I have a past due balance on one of my accounts. I immediately start to investigate and see that it is now a {$180.00} bill on my {$30.00} purchase from Best Buy. I call to try to make a payment and reduce the late fees seeing as how I never received a billing statement, email or voicemail even though they were able to contact me to let me know that my account would be closed for inactivity a few months before. After numerous calls and attempts to rectify the situation I am repeatedly told that they can only wave XXXX late fee, if I bring my account to current. After continually asking for someone who can make a pay off decision, hear my complaint and deal with the situation, I am transferred and redirected numerous times. No manager can take my call and no employee can deviate from the XXXX late fee removal policy. Nor can they say anything that actually deals with the situation besides repeating themselves over and over again. I have made many large purchases with my Best Buy card in the past and never had a late fee. I have a Sears credit card through Citibank and have no issues there either. In an effort to not continue late fees on a {$30.00} movie purchase I take the XXXX late fee removal and pay off the account at {$140.00}. I am waiting to hear back from a manager to see if they can resolve this issue in any way.

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 2016-06-28 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
In XX/XX/<YYYY>, I applied for a Citibank Citigold checking account using their promotional code XXXX on my application. This offer promised XXXX XXXX XXXX bonus miles after opening a new consumer Regular Checking account in The Citigold ( R ) Account Package and fulfilling their necessary requirements of Qualifying Debit Card purchases and Qualifying Bill Payments in consecutive months. Along the way, I continuously checked in with Citibank representatives ( through their online chat system ). Initially, I opened the account and confirmed over the phone that I was eligible for the bonus. After that, I checked in on XXXX/XXXX/16 and to make sure the promotional code was indeed associated with my account. I was told that it was and that I had fulfilled the requirements and thus, I would get the bonus. ( Please see 'Citibank Conversation XXXX/XXXX/2016 ... ' attachments. ) During that conversation I was told that the XXXX bonus miles would post to my account no later than XXXX/XXXX/2016. They did not. I then contacted Citi again on XX/XX/XXXX and the agent verified that I should 've received the miles on XX/XX/XXXX, but I did not ( Please see 'Citibank Conversation XXXX/XXXX/2016 ... ). He opened an investigation and told me I would receive an answer in 1-2 business days. I did not. I contacted chat again on XX/XX/XXXX and was told I 'd receive an answer by XXXX ( Please see 'Citibank Conversation XXXX/XXXX/2016 ... ). I did not. By this point, I had been charged repeatedly for the maintenance of the Citigold account, losing that monthly fee money each month. Finally, on XXXX/XXXX/16 I was told that I was ineligible for the miles since I was not specifically targeted for the promotion. At this point, I am very frustrated because not only had I took the time and energy to open the account and fulfill all the requirements specifically for this bonus, but I had been told repeatedly by Citi employees that I was on track to receive them and that the promotional code was associated with my account. I am also out money taken by Citibank for the fees I would not have been paying if I had n't been trying to get this promotion. We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to investigate this on our behalf! We tried to do our due diligence along the way to ensure everything was in line with Citi, but it is clear they are going back on their words. Thank you so very much!

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 2015-10-02 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Sale of account — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
In XXXX XXXX, I opened a Best Buy credit card to purchase a TV, interest free if paid within 5 years. In XXXX XXXX, I fell behind on payments. I rec 'd a call from a Best Buy rep who stated that I was only a few payments behind and that if I paid the past due debt I would be all caught up. The rep also stated that I can continue my monthly payments, interest free, and be restored back to normal status. With that in mind, I set up auto-pay to my checking and continued to pay for the next year, receiving my monthly e-bill from BestBuy and receipt that the month was paid. Then, in XXXX XXXX, I received a bill that had a late payment on it. I called best BestBuy and stated that I had Auto-payment and sufficient money in my account to cover the monthly debit. They stated that the account was sold to Citigroup and to call them. I called Citigroup and asked for the late payment to be removed and informed them that I had made an agreement with BestBuy to pay late payment the year prior, and subscribed to auto-pay. Citigroup informed that they were unable to remove the late payment charge and that only Best Buy could. I then called BestBuy and they again directed me to Citigroup. I continued to receive emails from, and labeled, BestBuy for my monthly payments. However, when I clicked on the " paybill '' link ( every month ), it continually led me to an " error, please check back later '' page. Now, 6 months later, the account went into default and Citigroup added on the total interest charges for a bill of over {$2000.00} ( which just prior was {$700.00} remaining on payments, absent the " late '' charges ). I believe that BestBuy is obligated to honor our agreement that I be able to continue my interest free monthly payments in accordance with our original contract. I also believe that the late payments, interest charges, and charge-off that now reflect on my credit reports should be removed, and that Citigroup and BestBuy should be fined for violated consumer credit protection laws.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-10-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Identity theft / Fraud / Embezzlement — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: DC

Complaint narrative:
I recently was asked by my accountant about XXXX charges from the same company that seemed strange to her. When I saw them I knew that I had never made the charges. Both were from a company called XXXX XXXX XXXX charge was for {$690.00} on XX/XX/2011 the other for {$1900.00} on XX/XX/2011 Due to an extended time out of the country I did not notice the charges until brought to my attention by my accountant. When I reported the unrecognized charges to Citibank they said they would credit my account immediately and issue me knew credit cards because the charges may be fraudulent. I received a new card in a matter of days but have not seen the promised credits. I called Citibank last week and now am being told that they have no record of my original call and disposition of the fraudulent charges. I feel Citibank is lying to me in order not to have to issue my refund. I have never done any type of business with XXXX XXXX and reported that fact to Citibank.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2016-01-05 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Closing/Cancelling account — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I paid off in full and closed my credit card with Macy 's in XXXX this past summer in their stores. Since then, I have continued to receive statements from Macy 's reflecting unpaid interest charges for my account being open. I have called repeatedly to have the charges removed and to have my account closed. Each time I call, the representative claims to have cleared all charges and to have closed the account. I am very concerned of how this impacts my credit rating.and find Macy 's actions to be harassment.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2016-02-15 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt — Right to dispute notice not received
Company: Media Collections, Inc
State: IN

Complaint narrative:
COLLECTOR FAILED TO VALIDATE DEBT AND HAS REPEATLY CALLED MY WORK AND CELL NUMBERS IN VIOLATION OF FCRA, FDCPA AND TCPA.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-27 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Other fee — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Regarding Citi HHonors Reserve credit card account : Received letter dated XXXX XXXX 2015 from Citi, stating that Citi had failed to notify cardholders one month in advance of billing for annual membership fee ( as presumably Citi is required to do ). Letter said that refund for fee could be obtained by calling number given in letter, *but that calling to obtain refund would result in Citi closing the account. * Called number, rep did n't know anything about it, said supervisor would call back, never happened. 
Evidently Citi erred by failing to send the required one month 's notice of annual fee ; is required to offer a refund because of that failure ; but is penalizing those who seek a refund by closing their accounts. **The consequence of closing the account amounts to a threat intended to dissuade cardholders who are legally entitled to a refund from seeking that refund. **

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-02-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Billing disputes — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
My Citibank credit card number was used fraudulently in XXXX 2015 to purchase goods from an online merchant in XXXX. I notified Citibank within a few days of this happening. I still do not have a credit back yet for the fraudulent purchase amount of {$150.00}. I am constantly given a " run-around '' ; given paperwork to sign ; promised that a credit will appear on my account -- -- only to have it reversed again a few days later. I filed an online police report with XXXX XXXX police regarding the individual who fraudulently used my card number. I do n't know anyone in XXXX. I just contacted Citibank again today regarding the matter, and was told the XXXX merchant 's bank would be allowed to dispute my claim ; YET AGAIN, and even then ; the claim may go to XXXX. The Citibank representative said, " we do n't know what will happen if it goes there. '' Citibank are dragging their feet on reimbursing me the {$150.00} ; yet spend millions of dollars advertising that your card is safe, and that they will stand by their customers. That constitutes false advertising. The fact is, Citibank is refusing to refund me my money. The only refund it " conditionally '', and then it is reversed later.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2016-06-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Credit determination — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
I applied for a credit card with CitiBank [ see XXXX ] I did not receive a card. I did n't worry about it, I do n't really need it, I just wanted the XXXX " bonus miles '' they lured me in with. 
Now, I am applying for a Loan, but XXXX XXXX XXXX wo n't give me a loan as there is a HARD INQUIRY on my credit, from " CBNA '' ( which is Citibank ) on XXXX/XXXX/16. I have called Citibank 4 times already and spoken to XXXX people, but they have no evidence of my application ( neither do I, I mailed the form to them ) and they say they can not remove this Hard Inquiry from my credit. This means I can not get a loan. I 've been working on this for 4 weeks now, and getting nowhere with anyone, including XXXX. 
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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-08-16 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
Sometime in late XXXX I received an offer from Citi bank to join their CitiGold Checking account program. The literature stated that a bonus of XXXX TY points would be awarded if I met the required terms and conditions. This seemed like a decent deal to me ( given the fact they charge a high monthly fee for the account ). Once I had met these conditions I sent a secure message to confirm that I had all the details correct. I received a message in return stating that " yes, I had completed all the necessary requirements '' and was given a date when the points would post. This date passed and I sent a second message inquiring as to what the delay was. I was then told that I was n't eligible because they believed I had not originally been targeted. This application was submitted in XXXX and I naturally do not still have the slip I received from them about the offer. I have screenshot the message from the rep stating that they had in-fact confirmed my eligibility previously. More disturbing, is that when I attempted to access the older messages where they had confirmed I had met the requirements I was unable to do so.

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 2016-04-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Closing/Cancelling account — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: OR

Complaint narrative:
I recently enrolled in an identity protection service and on my credit report I found an old revolving account opened in 2004 which should be closed. It indicated the creditor is CBNA and their address is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, SD XXXX. No phone number was available. An internet search lead me to believe that this is affiliated with XXXX XXXX, but none of the numbers I was able to find for them got me to anyone who could help me. I would like this account closed and reported as such to the credit bureaus. I tried to contact XXXX to dispute the account, but I was unable to get through their phone maze nor was I able to get anything done through their website.

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 2016-04-01 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Billing disputes — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I had moved and have not been getting any bills, however my phone number is on file, because I 've order items prior, and subsequent to moving for in-store pickup, and I 've received text messages from the company for confirmation. I have been reaching out to Macys via phone and email to pay a store bill for months.It is obvious that they have changed how they conduct business, because it is quite difficult to speak with their representative. I have been left on hold for lengthy periods of time, had the phone hung up because they claim they can not hear me ( bad connection is on their part, because I 've called from different lines ), I 've had a " supervisor '' abandoned my call, by telling me to hold, then placing me back to their automated system.I have left messages for supervisors to call me, to date no one has given me a call.All I 'd gotten is an automated response after emailing them, informing me that someone will contact me, no one has.They have reported my name to the credit bureau, that has caused my credit score to decline.This is quite unfair, because I have been reaching out to Macy to get the bill settled before it escalated to that. I 've called numerous times, and I 'm always being given conflicting info regrading my account balance. I 've been told I owe various charges, and that I have XXXX late payment fees ; which could not be the case, because the bill is not owed for 6 months.When I ask to speak to supervisors, I 'm being transferred to regular agents who can not assist me.I need for all late fees and interest rates to be taken off my account, so that I can pay the initial balance of {$72.00}, and to have my name removed from the credit bureau.I have asked for an address to dispute these charges, and was told that they do not have any address, so I would like your assistance in how I should proceed in getting this resolved.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2016-05-02 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt — Not given enough info to verify debt
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
On XXXX XXXX, 2016 a copy of my credit report was obtained by Citibank. I did not authorize this nor did I apply for anything. I am in the process of trying to buy a home and this dropped my credit score XXXX points and has affected me drastically. I contacted Citibank via telephone and was told I was not a customer therefore they could not help me. However they can pull my credit report and not tell me why! My lender as well as the credit bureaus told me that if they could provide me a letter stating that this was done in error they could remove this inquiry on my credit report so it would not stay there for 2 years. I need this done immediately. This inquiry could prevent me from buying my house!

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