vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2018-02-12 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
I have been attempting to resolve issues with the information included on my credit reports for over 6 months and have not been able to receive satisfactory outcomes. 

When reviewing my XXXX, XXXX and Experian reports this past summer, I noticed several accounts that I did not recognize : XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, and XXXX XXXX Bank. On XX/XX/XXXX I wrote each reporting agency a certified letter requesting that the accounts be removed from my credit report. A month later I received correspondence from each agency stating the accounts were " verified as mine ''. I then submitted follow-up letters to each agency on XX/XX/XXXX requesting details about the information that was used to verify the that information correct, and received another " verified as accurate '' letter from each agency with no additional context and none of the information I requested. 

I have subsequently sent four ( 4 ) additional follow-up letters ( XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX ) to each agency requesting the method ( s ) of verification, copies of documentation reviewed, copies of signed contracts with my signature, etc., and to date have received the same generic " verified as accurate '' response. 

As my frustration level has increased with the lack of progress being made I began researching my rights in these matters and came across the Fair Credit Reporting Act. One of the sections in that piece of legislation states that these credit reporting agencies are supposed to keep and maintain copies of the legal documents consumer sign with companies/lenders. If that is the case, why would they not share that information when I requested it? The obvious answer is because such documentation does not exist, but then why continue to state that the information is " verified as accurate ''?

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 2018-02-12 00:00:00
Product: Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan — Installment loan
Issue: Charged fees or interest you didn't expect — 
Company: Kashia Services
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Subject : XXXX XXXX XXXX subsidiary Inbox Loan Not Licensed for Lending Activity in the state of CA. 

I began to suspect suspicious activity from the lender when I received multiple calls to complete an application after I had already done so. I was receiving multiple calls, emails and voicemail messages from various representatives of the company to verify my bank account details and at one point received an email that my bank account details were verified although I had already completed over the phone with the representative days before. After receiving the loan, I reviewed my statement and noticed incorrect amounts that were not quoted, or reviewed with me, over the phone. In addition, the monies they were going to take out on the first payment were more than stated. After noticing all of the discrepancies I began to research and found out the company was not licensed to do business in the state of California which is where I reside. In addition, I saw several reports of the parent company " XXXX XXXX XXXX '' was not licensed to do business in several states and were known to do business under various business names one of them being " Inbox Loans. '' After finding this information I contacted XXXX Loans to request their license number and was told by several representatives that they didn't know it or that their Finance department was the only one that had the number. I contacted the Finance department and was also told by the representatives in that department that they didn't know it and my request would have to be escalated. I contacted the CA Department of Business Oversight and it was confirmed by a representative that XXXX XXXX XXXX and Inbox Loan had been reported and were not licensed but I would have to contact FTC to report it. The FTC suggested I file the complaint with the CFPB. I have received numerous calls and messages to collect monies on the loan, often times late at night or at work. I am frustrated and scared this organization will take the information provided and access my personal data, including financial data. Can someone please help!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-02-12 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Opening an account — Didn't receive terms that were advertised
Company: BBVA FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: MN

Complaint narrative:
Opened a XXXX XXXX checking account responding to a bonus offer for {$200.00} after receiving a qualified direct deposit. 
Terms state : Within sixty ( 60 ) days of account opening, at least one electronic direct deposit from an unrelated 3rd party ( e.g. your employer or a government agency ) in the amount of at least {$300.00} must post to the new checking account. 
The {$200.00} cash bonus will be deposited into the new checking account within 60 days of meeting the bonus requirements described above. The account must be open with a positive balance at the time the bonus is deposited. 

My employer made a direct deposit of {$300.00} on XX/XX/XXXX and again on XX/XX/XXXX. Per the terms the bonus should have been paid within 60 days of XX/XX/XXXX which it has not been, as of XX/XX/XXXX. Bank has not responded to my secure message inquiring about bonus payment.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2018-02-12 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — Store credit card
Issue: Closing your account — Company closed your account
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
In XX/XX/2018 I logged in to my XXXX 's account to pay my credit card and it was not accessible. I called XXXX 's credit department to find out what the issue was and was given this number ( XXXX ) to call. I was told when I called that my account has been closed. I had been struggling to make payments due to a job loss which lead to a pay cut. I had communicated this to XXXX 's credit card department via phone calls and was making minimum payments inconsistently. I disputed the closure of my account on the grounds that I was not informed of it in anyway or form, and also on the grounds that my financial situation is better that will enable me to make big payments. The Citi central recovery department whose agent I spoke to at the above number asked me to submit a letter for the reopening of the account which I did fax on XX/XX/2018. I called the next day and spoke to an agent who acknowledged the receipt of the letter and told me they were working on it to make a decision. I just called today to check on the status of the request and was told by agent # XXXX that a decision was made on XX/XX/2018 not to reopen the account. Again they didn't have the courtesy to inform me of the decision they made which is adversely going to affect my credit just as they did with the closure of the account. I feel very disrespected and taken for granted.

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 2018-02-12 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement — Credit card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase on your statement
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: OK

Complaint narrative:
I made a purchase of {$86.00} on my Capital One credit card on XX/XX/XXXX. I received my statement from Capital One for XX/XX/XXXX-XX/XX/XXXX with a XX/XX/XXXX minimum due payment of {$25.00}. On XX/XX/XXXX my wife made a {$40.00} payment ( late ). On XX/XX/XXXX my wife made a {$40.00} payment of which Capital One posted to the wrong account and Capital One charged me a late fee for posting my payment to the wrong account. My wife made a final payment was {$31.00} ( $ 6.59+ {$25.00} late fee ) for a total of {$110.00} and wrote " PAID IN FULL '' on the check. That is {$86.00} plus one late fee of {$25.00}. Capital One cashed the check. On numerous occasions I had told Capital One to contact my wife and talk to her regarding this issue and Capital One refused to do that. I am a truck driver and I can not talk on the phone while I am on the road. My wife has tried to talk to Capital One numerous times from XX/XX/XXXX to  present. Capital One refused to talk with her even with my permission. I filed a complaint on Capital One XX/XX/XXXX with the Better Business Bureau, ID # XXXX but Capital One continues to bill me for {$140.00} in late fees and finance charges. I don't feel as though I owe Capital One anything else. Please help me.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-02-12 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Mobile or digital wallet
Issue: Fraud or scam — 
Company: FIFTH THIRD FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
Tried to buy 2 tickets to an XXXX game through XXXX. 

Found a guy, gave me a name, email address and i sent the money via XXXX. He then stopped all communication

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-02-12 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: False statements or representation — Impersonated attorney, law enforcement, or government official
Company: Internal Check Systems, LLC
State: MO

Complaint narrative:
I received a call today from ( XXXX ) XXXX. She stated her name was XXXX XXXX and was calling with Check Systems/Consumer Report Agency about fraudulent activity on a XXXX XXXX account. She stated I needed to call her back immediately or have my lawyer call her. My father also received the same call and she threatened him with begin served if he did not make sure I called them back. They gave me one file number and him a different one. I know this is a scam and want it to stop immediately.

Company response to consumer: Untimely response
Consumer complaint received 2018-02-12 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: Financial Data Systems
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
FINANCIAL DATA SYSTEMS is attempting to collect 2 fraudulent debts that do not belong to me and were opened as a result of identity theft. I have contacted this company and made them aware that this was fraud, however they continue to attempt to collect these fraudulent accounts. The partial fraudulent account numbers listed on my credit file are XXXX and XXXX. I have been a victim of identity theft and have provided a copy of my police report to XXXX XXXX and they continue to report these fraudulent accounts. These are not my accounts and I live in XXXX GA and have never lived in South Carolina. These ACCOUNTS ARE FRAUDULENT.

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 2018-02-12 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement — Credit card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase on your statement
Company: DISCOVER BANK
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Since signing up with XXXX XXXX last XX/XX/2017, I have come to realize that after paying XXXX XXXX {$2000.00} I have been defrauded of my money, because I was NOT provided the service as was described to me, that is the reason for this dispute! 

It is my belief that not only was I was taken advantage of because I was gullible and older and couldnt remember that way they could. But that he knowingly sold me services under false pretenses. 

I saw a XXXX ad about opening an online store, I decided to check it out, thinking it would be a good way to make money since I am no longer able to hold down a job due to my physical problems. I later received a high-pressure sales call from a representative. He talked about a Blog content and Custom Logo, to establish my online e-commerce business. 

I quickly explained I hadnt any money, he asked if my credit was good and talked me into obtaining more credit cards to pay the {$2000.00} he was asking for. I have not made any money and now I am left with severe credit card debt that I cant afford to pay back. 

I read an article from the FTC about their ongoing investigation with companies such as this one. Please help me get my money back from this company.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2018-02-12 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Federal student loan debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: Navient Solutions, LLC.
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
Graduated from XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX. 
Received notification from XXXX XXXX ( third party lender for books/supplies/software NOT tuition ) I am a Veteran - gain college degree via Post XXXX GI BILL. 
For 2 years - XX/XX/XXXX-XX/XX/XXXX went back and forth speaking with the school and XXXX XXXX and could not get a straight answer as to how I owe XXXX $ in Federal Student Loans? 

Lived on and came across Navient looking to collect same debt, then again a year later XXXX looking to obtain this obscene amount of money. 

Sent message today to complain to FSA. 



After graduation, I have battled back and forth with, at the time was XXXX XXXX, third party that provided loans for books/ supplies/software. XXXX XXXX showed an astronomical amount I owed ( 20 plus thousand dollars. ). I Contacted the school and XXXX XXXX numerous times to explain how this is possible. My tuition was covered under my Post XX/XX/XXXX GI Bill. Because I could not get an answer to this amount owed, what it was used for, etc. I chose to carry on with life as best I could at that time. Only response was " You need to contact the school and they should be able to tell you what they used that money for .... '' Time went by and I got a piece of mail from Navient ( which used to be XXXX XXXX ...? ) stating about the XXXX XXXX I owe in " Federal Student Loans '' and need to arrange payments. I was not up to the level of stress this was going to bring. I later came to speak with them, addressing my concerns and they opted for my account to go into forbearance I believe. Currently today XXXX is who has contacted me to start paying. I am speechless on these actions for this high amount to be paid by a Veteran that used his Post XX/XX/XXXX Bill for college tuition to better my abilities but am threatened by this amount to pay. 



XXXX XXXX XXXX Your case has been submitted! Your case number is XXXX. 
Thank you for submitting your feedback. We will respond and acknowledge receipt of your feedback within the next 15 days.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-02-12 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement — Credit card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase on your statement
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX Care Credit Account I requested that my XXXX give me a proper treatment plan, and a written diagnosis, after he changed course from fixing a few XXXX XXXX for a few thousands dollars, to a total XXXX XXXX totaling $ 35,000.00+. 

My XXXX refused my request for a new treatment plan and diagnosis, then wrongfully abandoned me by stating that he 'was in way over his head '? 

And then, in the same email, my XXXX  gave me an unqualified psychological diagnosis of XXXX XXXX XXXX so he could justify his abandonment, and keep the fees I already paid via XXXX XXXX ( Care Credit ). 

Point of fact, the XXXX  charged my credit card to it's maximum of {$20000.00} in a rapid manner ; then I had to fight for a partial refund of the XXXX  HE NEVER INSTALLED ( refund of {$6500.00} ; only given after I filed dispute with XXXX XXXX ). 

In addition, I ended up speaking with the NV Dental Board and they recommend I go to a XXXX  at XXXX XXXX XXXX  ; which I did. And my new XXXX has informed me that all work done by the previous XXXX would have to be redone because it was faulty. 

XXXX XXXX ( Care Credit ) has refused to refund the remaining charges ( {$1800.00} on XX/XX/XXXX ; and {$10000.00} on XX/XX/XXXX ). And I have communicated with them and the original provider for several weeks ; and to no avail.

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 2018-02-12 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
I have been calling Equifax and XXXX to remove or at least update my XXXX  XXXX University Personal Loan item from my Account. 

The account was paid in full XX/XX/2013, however my credit reports now says that the item is over 120 days unpaid which is not true. I am submitting an authorized letter from XXXX  XXXX University stating that the account was paid in full XX/XX/2013. 

Please have this updated to the correct status or remove it completely because it is full of inaccurate information.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-02-12 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
Company reported to my credit report before notifying me of the existence of this debt. I went to pull my credit report in XX/XX/XXXX and find this negative reporting item that I didn't know existed. Original Creditor is XXXX XXXX. I didn't know I owed a final bill and thought this was paid off and taken care of before I moved to my next address. OC never notified me of this debt and credit reporting company Diversified Consultants never reached out. I still haven't received a final bill. I called OC to verify the debt that was on my credit report, and they did an escalation in XX/XX/XXXX to see if this debt was legit before I would called the credit collection company. They verified it existed in XX/XX/XXXX. I tried to call diversified once, they said they wouldn't delete it from my credit report as a pay to delete although the circumstances, because their company policy states they do not delete any debt. This makes no sense, they reported this debt without notifiying me of its existence, and now expect me to pay it without them doing a pay to delete. I am not arguing the existence of this debt after talking with XXXX, I am arguing the fact that I was never notified of its existence, and I want it off my credit report, because if I knew about it, I would have paid it to prevent even going to this level. 

I called again on XX/XX/XXXX at XXXX XXXX to verify if this was still their stance. Even after hearing the story and getting management ( XXXX XXXX ) involvement, they are still unable to produce a pay to delete. 

In my experience, the debt MUST be notified to the consumer and then reported. I still have not received the bill that this company has this debt, they haven't even verified my address even after I told them that I never received any information regarding a debt. They will only take payment and not get this account deleted. I understand company policies, there needs to be exceptions for the people who actually are unaware of these debts. This is a {$350.00} collection that I would have immediately paid if I knew about it and I want it deleted from my record and I want to pay it for the deletion from my credit. When somebody is trying to pay their debt IN FULL, and lets you know of the circumstances revolving its existence, there needs to be someone that has the power to override a policy that is put in place to keep things reported for people trying to escape or not pay a debt.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2018-02-12 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Trouble during payment process — 
Company: Paramount GR Holdings, LLC
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I had a fire claim for which XXXX XXXX issued drafts in four ( 4 ) different payments jointly to myself and the residential mortgage company, Paramount. Paramount received these checks on the following dates : ( 1 ) XX/XX/XXXX for {$12000.00} ( 2 ) XX/XX/XXXX for {$56000.00} ( 3 ) XX/XX/XXXX for {$950.00} ( 4 ) XX/XX/XXXX for {$1100.00} According to XXXX 's company policy, they are to disburse as follows : For checks less than {$10000.00}, ie. for checks ( 3 ) and ( 4 ), they are to endorse the checks and send them to me within five ( 5 ) business days. For checks over {$10000.00} but less than {$20000.00}, ie. for check ( 1 ), they are to disburse 90 % payable to me within five ( 5 ) business days with the remaining 10 % released upon an inspection showing 100 % complete. For checks over {$40000.00}, ie. for check ( 2 ), they are to disburse an amount of {$40000.00} or 10 % of my unpaid principal balance, less 10 % holdback for final inspection, whichever is greater, jointly issued to me and my licensed contractor within five ( 5 ) business days. 
To date, the only disbursements I have received are related to check ( 1 ) : I received an amount of {$4200.00} on XX/XX/XXXX and a subsequent amount of {$7200.00} on XX/XX/XXXX, leaving a balance of {$1200.00} remaining. For the other checks ( 2 ), ( 3 ), and ( 4 ), I have received nothing. 
Confirmed by Paramount, they are in receipt of all required documentation, including a 75 % inspection report dated XX/XX/XXXX and a 100 % inspection report dated XX/XX/XXXX, in addition to a lien release by my licensed contractor, for which I also have copies. 
Here are the issues to date : ( A ) Paramount is not releasing any funds, is not in communication ( not returning phone calls or emails ), and is not in compliance with policy for disbursement. We are currently owed {$60000.00}. 
( B ) Paramount applied checks ( 2 ) and ( 3 ) to a different account ... They claim this has since been corrected, but I have still not received any disbursements from these checks. 
( C ) Paramount mistakenly sent me a check for a unknown insured party ... for which they have still not sent a return mailing label. 
( D ) Paramount 's latest email communication of today XX/XX/XXXX states that their latest inspection report is for only 50 % completion, yet I received copies from the inspection company on XX/XX/XXXX confirming 75 % and on XX/XX/XXXX confirming 100 % completion.

Company public response: Company believes the complaint is the result of a misunderstanding
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-02-12 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Santander Consumer USA Holdings Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
This account regularly reports negative information and reports as if the account when it was closed nearly 4 years ago!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation