vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2018-02-05 00:00:00
Product: Vehicle loan or lease — Loan
Issue: Managing the loan or lease — Problem with fees charged
Company: M&T BANK CORPORATION
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I financed a motor home through M & T Bank and have made every payment!! 

The first thing I noticed with this lender 's business practices was how obsolete their installment loan department is ; they only have fax machines and a horrible computerized answering machine that takes forever to reach anyone, and they keep cutting you off. It generally takes 1 to 3 hours of phone waiting to discuss any issues with them. I have been on hold for over 45 minutes before. No online email presence unless they are selling you something or spamming you. It is very difficult for the consumer to communicate with the installment loan department. 

The second thing I noticed was even if the payment was made timely my records ), it appeared the payment would not be posted for several days resulting in late payment fees. Due to traveling around the country in a motor home, I did not find it financially feasible to correct these issues, which I really should have.

Lately, I find the lender claims no payment was made in XX/XX/XXXX, which my online banking records indicate was paid ( discrepancy found researching tax records ). No notification was given to me, and late charge fees have been applied to this account since then ( without my knowledge ). Upon searching back for tax records, I discover the charges and contacted the lender 's installment loan department. I was rudely told that this was my fault because I did not update my phone number ( cell # ) and address, yet I received a email statement from them every month. I could have been notified through that email address instead of being pumped to open additional accounts! I have found ( with a magnifying glass ) the small print that states the late fees only after being informed of their location on the statement. In contacting them, I was informed that I needed to pay all the churned late fees as well as the missing payment I have already made once, and they would then check into it. 

In the forty plus years as a real estate appraiser observing the predatory practices of lenders, I have never seen a lender as unscrupulous as this one. Please advise as to what records you need from me to verify my claim. All of my bills are paid through XXXX   's bill pay, and those records are available for  verification, but how much of it do you need? From XXXX to XXXX? Is there a way to be more specific, that's a lot of paper and a really big file to upload?

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 2018-02-05 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Other type of mortgage
Issue: Struggling to pay mortgage — 
Company: Ocwen Financial Corporation
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
We purchased our home in XXXX for {$100000.00}. In these 18 years we have absolutely nothing to show for it because we now owe {$160000.00} because of mortgage fees, etc. Our loan has a huge " Balloon '' payment due at maturity. In XXXX we were granted a modification with Ocwen. At that time, we were told that Ocwen would " forgive '' roughly {$40000.00} of our " underwater '' mortgage if we kept up with our payments for a specified time. This " forgiveness '' was part of a Settlement that Ocwen had to comply with. During this modification, we lapsed in payment and were told that the " forgiveness '' was null and void. A couple of months later, their lawyer contacted us & scheduled " meetings '' with the court over the phone with me. During those meetings, Ocwen decided to offer a new payment ( {$830.00} ) to us which was {$250.00} HIGHER than our previous payment. I brought this to their attention on the phone meeting with Ocwen, their lawyer and a court magistrate. I was told by the Ocwen representative that the higher payment was because they were purposely punishing me because of the default on our loan modification. I was dumbfounded. Their lawyer and the magistrate heard this as well and I'm sure this conversation was recorded. We tried making this higher payment but ran into problems when both of our vehicles needed repair. We ended up having to replace one of them and, since we have bad credit, are paying a very high car payment because no other options were available. We both work in different cities and having 2 cars is a must so we can work and provide for ourselves as well as our XXXX children. We're tired of being bullied by Ocwen. We now owe {$160000.00} on our {$100000.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX on XXXX of an acre which is in so much need of repair that we can't afford that either. We want to stay in our home. We want to be able to COMFORTABLY afford the payment. We don't feel we should be penalized by Ocwen any longer. We want the settlement that is owed to us. We want a lower payment. We want to be heard.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-02-05 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I have a major issue with the credit bureau in regards to its reporting of several account from XXXX XXXX. I do have a few accounts with XXXX, however there are some accounts that I personally did not open and I also have duplicate accounts, well they are not necessarily duplicate, however they are from the same company for the same card with different account numbers where neither of these accounts were open by me. I have disputed these inaccurate accounts with the creditor and also with the credit bureaus. I have send request for validation of debt to the creditor by way of certified mail. I get no response and the credit bureau all though they are aware of these non-responded validation of debt request they refuse to remove these account from my credit profile. I have followed all necessary steps required by the fair debt collection and fair credit reporting laws and still have gotten nowhere. I would like to have the following accounts researched and deleted ASAP from my credit profile. I have given below both accounts that are mine as well as the ones that are NOT my accounts. 

Accounts to be removed : XXXX XXXX/ XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX I do not know the amount as it is not displayed on my credit profile. 

XXXX XXXX/XXXX Account # XXXX I do not know the amount as it is not displayed on my credit profile. 

XXXX XXXX/XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX I do not know the amount as it is not displayed on my credit profile. 

XXXX XXXX/XXXX Account # XXXX {$4500.00} XXXX XXXX/XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX and Account # XXXX Dont know why there are 2 XXXX XXXX accounts reporting for one person, but ... ... Both needs to be removed as I never applied nor opened a XXXX XXXX account. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX DC Account # XXXX *************Accounts that are mine and not in dispute*********** XXXX XXXX/XXXX   store card Account # XXXX XXXX XXXX/XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account XXXX XXXX While I am aware some accounts are mine. Some are not and I have followed what I should to have these removed and nothing has happened.

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 2018-02-05 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
I have a major issue with the credit bureau in regards to its reporting of several account from XXXX XXXX. I do have a few accounts with XXXX, however there are some accounts that I personally did not open and I also have duplicate accounts, well they are not necessarily duplicate, however they are from the same company for the same card with different account numbers where neither of these accounts were open by me. I have disputed these inaccurate accounts with the creditor and also with the credit bureaus. I have send request for validation of debt to the creditor by way of certified mail. I get no response and the credit bureau all though they are aware of these non-responded validation of debt request they refuse to remove these account from my credit profile. I have followed all necessary steps required by the fair debt collection and fair credit reporting laws and still have gotten nowhere. I would like to have the following accounts researched and deleted ASAP from my credit profile. I have given below both accounts that are mine as well as the ones that are NOT my accounts. 

Accounts to be removed : XXXX XXXX/ XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX I do not know the amount as it is not displayed on my credit profile. 

XXXX XXXX/XXXX Account # XXXX I do not know the amount as it is not displayed on my credit profile. 

XXXX XXXX/XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX I do not know the amount as it is not displayed on my credit profile. 

XXXX XXXX/XXXX Account # XXXX {$4500.00} XXXX XXXX/XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX and Account # XXXX Dont know why there are 2 XXXX XXXX accounts reporting for one person, but ... ... Both needs to be removed as I never applied nor opened a XXXX XXXX account. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX DC Account # XXXX *************Accounts that are mine and not in dispute*********** XXXX XXXX/XXXX   store card Account # XXXX XXXX XXXX/XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account XXXX XXXX While I am aware some accounts are mine. Some are not and I have followed what I should to have these removed and nothing has happened.

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 2018-02-05 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I wrote Experian, regarding XXXX XXXX debt Company, and that Company has falsified dates and amount of debt, and have not provided any document with my Signature, The debt is so old and I have no knowledge of the debt. So I asked Experian to provide a Copy of the debt to verify my Signature and to verify the amount of debt. They sent a letter telling me to verify my Identity, Which I Provided with a letter Dated XX/XX/2017. I received a new letter that said my dispute letter was not legible, and they need my personal information again. I had enough, I sent four rounds of dispute letters stating please send original document with my signature and they have been giving me the run around. Without properly verifying the debt to see if it is 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 2018-02-05 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 — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
I have a ongoing dispute that was file inXX/XX/2017 with XXXX XXXX XXXX account # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. This account was under dispute for several inaccuracies that were never addressed or responded to. I request an another investigation.

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 2018-02-05 00:00:00
Product: Vehicle loan or lease — Loan
Issue: Getting a loan or lease — Fraudulent loan
Company: Santander Consumer USA Holdings Inc.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/15 I obtained a car loan from XXXX XXXX, located at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, NJ XXXX. I obtained this car loan with my sister, XXXX XXXX, as my co-signer. 

When I went in for the loan, the dealer was very pushy and spoke very quickly about what it would take and what I would be charged, and my interest rates. He said all of this very briskly and quickly began to draw up the paperwork. He stated that I only needed my sister to co-sign and that it did not matter that she was not employed. I trusted the dealer to stay true to his word. 

I was rushed and pushed to sign the paperwork very quickly with my sister, and was not given time to look over the information and the percentages that we spoke about. After I left the dealership, I began to look into the paperwork. 

In the paperwork, the dealer stated that my sister was working and had a job. That was completely fraudulent information. He also stated that I made more money than I actually made from my supplemental part time job. The percentage rate, 19.63 %, was not what we discussed in the office. Also, I was given fraudulent information that I could renegotiate the loan after a year to a lower rate with the same bank. 

I recently learned that XXXX XXXX was shut down and that several employees and the owners were arrested under a Federal Investigation for creating and producing fraudulent loans, predatory lending practices, and supplemental information for the loans. I firmly believe that I was a victim to this and that my loan is a result of predatory practices.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-02-05 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Dynamic Recovery Solutions, LLC
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
To CFPB I woke up to a surprise today from a company called Dynamic Recovery Solutions,  apparently this is a company hired by XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX , XXXX to attempt to collect a fraudulent debt that I do not owe. It appears to be some one 's old XXXX account that they want to throw off on my. 
Just for the record, I have been an XXXX XXXX XXXX customer for the past 30 years when XXXX XXXX XXXX was just a long distance company, I have been with them ever since. 
I hereby request CFPB to look into this non since fraud and fine Dynamic with a fine totaling {$75000.00} XXXX dollars for their fraudulent activity.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2018-02-05 00:00:00
Product: Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan — Personal line of credit
Issue: Problem with additional add-on products or services — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I paid three companies from my personal line of credit that I need the bank to look into. XXXX XXXX   XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX.These companies took my money and did not render me one bit of service.This just happened in the middle of XX/XX/2017.Do I not have any dispute XXXXights.The bank needs to look into this for me, I know I must have rights.When a company takes this kind of money from people you would expect to get what you paid for.Wells Fargo should take a close look at these companies. Im hoping Wells Fargo would look into this for me as i was rendered no services at all from any of these companies.

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 2018-02-05 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: Keynote Consulting, Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
On the year XX/XX/2014 I proceeded to contract a company 's services named XXXX XXXX XXXX as a activities organizers for adults at XXXX Texas for a total of {$1.00} and paid to begin around {$400.00} but now they are collection the rest of the money. 

They sold a credible idea but this just did not work for my expectancies and I decided not to go along with them and cancel the subscription in the right time as they demanded but a few months later I see it as a collection account. 

Is now under Keynote Consulting I.

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 2018-02-05 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
I have a total of 2 accounts with XXXX XXXX XXXX and these accounts were closed on XX/XX/XXXX. XXXX XXXX continues to report payments as being late on my credit report on an account that has been charged off. XXXX XXXX reported in XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX. I don't see how that is fair or lawful when it continues to lower my credit score.

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 2018-02-05 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 — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
I have a ongoing dispute that was file in XX/XX/2017 with XXXX XXXX XXXX account # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. This account was under dispute for several inaccuracies that were never addressed or responded to. I request an another investigation.

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 2018-02-05 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 — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
I have a ongoing dispute that was file in XX/XX/2017 with XXXX XXXX XXXX account # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. This account was under dispute for several inaccuracies that were never addressed or responded to. I request an another investigation.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-02-05 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC)
Issue: Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage — 
Company: BMO BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX  in my previous complaint did not address why they violated Regulation B and did not respond within 30 days. there is a message received on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX from XXXX with XXXX XXXX Bank in XXXX that he received my application. the bank sent the denial on XX/XX/XXXX almost 90 days later. I feel that I was treated unfairly and then XXXX XXXX  called with denial that did not explain all the reasons for the denial and instead they discouraged me to proceed with the refinance because of the high rate in my situation and instead told me to apply for the modification that was denied. they refuse to provide me any additional options. the only option they may consider is short sale which I refuse to do and want to stay in the 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-02-05 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Company: CONGRESS COLLECTION CORP
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX placed a negative report for a collection account on my XXXX credit report. I have no idea who the original creditor is. I mailed a request for verification of the debt to XXXX XXXX, and they never responded.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-02-05 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Auto debt
Issue: Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly — Talked to a third-party about your debt
Company: Ricart Financial Services
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/2018 XXXX contacted my husband regarding my car payment advising him that I had a payment due and telling him that well she had a payment returned, one payment was 30 days late and this payment is about to be 30 days late ... he asked her why she was contacting him, she said because I cant get in contact with her well she only called once and I am at work. First of all I dont know how she got his information second of all you shouldnt be calling and giving him any information regarding my account and what happen on my account. He gave me details of what happen on my account. This shouldnt be happening.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-02-05 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Fraud or scam — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX I attempted to purchase XXXX XXXX Tickets for {$350.00} through Wells Fargo 's online banking app via XXXX. The funds were sent to the recipients bank called XXXX XXXX XXXX. 

Within 30 minutes from making the transaction and NOT receiving the tickets I filed a claim with Wells Fargo to stop the transaction. Wells Fargo responded to my claim with an initial letter that said they were investigating and that they would be contacting the other bank ( XXXX XXXX XXXX  ) and seeing if they could refund my money. On the same day as this letter, they sent a 2nd letter saying that there was nothing Wells Fargo could do and that the claim was closed. I've asked them if they could verify that the stolen/illegitimate checking account could be shut down - WF says that is up to XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX  will not discuss another account with me because I'm not their customer. 

However, Wells Fargo did tell me ( and I've learned ) some interesting things. In the letter they said that my transaction was initiated on XX/XX/XXXX. It did. They also say that this transaction did not post until XX/XX/XXXX ( 2 business days later ). This was after my dispute was filed and after they " opened '' their investigation. Fishy. I have attempted to recover these funds with no success. I have also filed a police report. Wells Fargo also advised my to hire a lawyer. I am not sure why they would recommend this is as I believe they are advising me to sue their institution to recover my funds.

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