vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2017-11-28 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Company: STERLING JEWELERS, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I had a credit card with XXXX 's XXXX for two years never had a late payment. My bill was due the XXXX of every month. Unfortunately, XX/XX/XXXX I had a XXXX in my family and had to go out of town for a couple of weeks. I somehow missed my payment due on the XX/XX/XXXX but, paid it on XX/XX/XXXX after I got back in town after the funeral. The next day I received a letter in the mail from XXXX XXXX XXXX stating that I was 30 days late and my account was closed. I called customer service and the rep stated that my account was closed due to non-payment and they could not reopened my account but if I waited a year they might reconsider.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-11-28 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: IL

Complaint narrative:
As of XX/XX/XXXX Experian has not investigated or responded to the following issues on my credit report at all. The creditors have attempted no contact with me resulting from said investigations. Please see items below ACCOUNTS XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX/XXXX XXXX PUBLIC FILINGS XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX INQUIRIES XXXX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX/XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX/XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX/XXXX   XX/XX/XXXX XXXX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX

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 2017-11-28 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: OH

Complaint narrative:
I did not authorize XXXX checking my credit, I have had an account with them for some time and recently received information from them stating that my credit limit had been raised. I placed an order on XXXX XXXX, 2017 as a XXXX gift. I was charged in addition for the merchandise, {$41.00} for expedited shipping. The merchandise was never received, I noticed last week that they had checked my credit. I monitor this report frequently and did not authorize anyone to check my credit. I spoke with them today and they told me I had to call back to cancel the order because it had shipped today. I sent them an email on XXXX XXXX cancelling the order because it did not arrive on time. I called today to cancel the order again when I was notified it had shipped today. They told me there was nothing they could do and I should wait a few days and call back when the order was delivered. The persons I sent the order to will not be at the address any longer so I do n't want anyone else getting this merchandise. They told me today that the reason it was late was because they had to check my credit. I did not authorize this and would have paid for this order rather than have a hard hit on my credit report.

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 2017-11-28 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC)
Issue: Trouble during payment process — 
Company: Ditech Financial LLC
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
I 've been attempting, for better than six months to get my 2nd mortgage servicer, Ditech Financial to seriously engage the writer on my interest to settle the outstanding balance. The process started in XX/XX/XXXX, latest. Only recently have I received a phone call after multiple attempts in both writing and telephonically to get them to reply. I 've also asked for supporting documentation regarding the totality of interest paid and general progress on the reduction of the loan balance. I received nothing I 've been thorough, I believe, in articulating why a negotiated settlement is reasonable. The aforementioned phone call was unsatisfactory only offering a nominal reduction. 

The intent of my complaint is - both - getting the supporting documents as to my total payments made, interest paid and principal paid. And, with that evidence press my case for a more reasonable settlement substantiated by my previous employment hardship ; savings drain yet I maintained the account as current.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-11-28 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: HCFS Healthcare Financial Services of TeamHealth
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
I have mailed letters, called in multiple times to dispute a collections account that is listing false information in my name. The company is XXXX XXXX XXXX. I have mailed 3 letters to this company since XXXX of 2017 requesting proof this account belongs to me and have yet to hear back from this company. XXXX has not sent me any proof by mail or by phone why this account is still showing on my credit report other than it is validated by my name. That 's it. This account should n't be on my credit simply because I never received anything in the mail stating I owe this money or that I even had a collection account. I need this invalid account taken off of my credit immediately. XXXX is not even contacting my by my address to even show me proof this account is valid with my signature and that it actually belongs to 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 2017-11-28 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Communication tactics — Frequent or repeated calls
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: SD

Complaint narrative:
Wells Fargo keeps calling me from blocked numbers even though I told them to stop calling me. 3 times in under 10 minutes. I havent had an account with them for over 8 months with no previous contact from them. 

3x yesterday 6x yesterday XX/XX/XXXX XX/XX/XXXX

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 2017-11-28 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: CA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX I applied for an American Express Business Gold Rewards card under through a mailer that I received that offered XXXX points after spending {$5000.00}. By XX/XX/XXXX I had  spent {$5800.00}. Upon looking at the Membership Rewards that I was going to be receiving, it was greater than XXXX points that I would receive. Unfortunately, I accidentally made 3 payments to my Credit Card through the wrong bank account, which caused those payments to be returned. ( These payments were in advance, my statement had not yet closed, and my previous statement was paid in full already ). American Express put a hold on my account and shortly after closed my account. I first made contact to get my account reinstated trying to explain what had happened, with no prevail. I then was in contact with American Express Membership Reward support between XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX, in concern for the Membership Rewards that I was promised to receive. One American Express representative assured me that if I paid off my statement I would receive the points I earned after my statement closes, and I would have to call the American Express number in order to redeem those points. After calling today, XX/XX/XXXX, I was now informed that my points are forfeit because my account is closed.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-11-28 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: MN

Complaint narrative:
My wife and I do not have ANY accounts with Wells Fargo. However, they keep calling our numbers despite being told multiple times in the past several months that our numbers are listed on the do not call list and are unlisted/unpublished. We have also told them multiple times to stop calling us and to remove our numbers. Obviously they have not done this since we still get calls. Every time we get a call from XXXX it is a live person that says they are trying to collect a debt. As mentioned, we do not have a debt with Wells Fargo and this is just plain harassment! We have filed a complaint with the Do Not Call registry and will be following up with the Better Business Bureau as well as the FCC to report Wells Fargos continued harassment activities. Tonight, I spoke with a supervisor, XXXX XXXX, that assured me the numbers will be removed. I informed him that I would be filing a complaint with the Do Not Call registry as well as any other applicable agencies. If this harassment does not stop we will pursue other legal action against Wells Fargo. This complaint process asks for my information as the borrower but as I am not said person the contact information is skewed. This is so that my personal identifiable information is not divulged unnecessarily.

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 2017-11-28 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: Receivables Management Partners, LLC
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
I am reporting the illegal practice and false collection practices of XXXX XXXX. They have reported and refuse to remove two collections off my credit report. One was for {$93.00} reported XX/XX/XXXX and the other was for {$45.00} reported XX/XX/XXXX. Payment was made to the original medical facility, XXXX XXXX XXXX in full. XXXX, the billing manager for XXXX XXXX XXXX have sent many emails and phone calls to XXXX to stop the collections and false reporting and to have them cease and send back all collections under my name back to them. Till this day, those collections are still on my credit reports. I am still getting collection statements from them as recent as today XX/XX/XXXX with fraudulent amounts and illegal harassment. I do not owe any amount to XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX ( the original creditor ) have acknowledged this. I respectively ask that these erroneous charges be removed from my credit report and ask that they cease sending me fraudulent statements trying to collect on amount that i do not owe. I need this done ASAP, as XXXX XXXX is doing illegal collecting and reporting practices.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-11-28 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Communication tactics — Frequent or repeated calls
Company: Account Control Technology, Inc.
State: SD

Complaint narrative:
This company harassed my neighbor for me to call them back. No idea who they are and when I tried to call and get information, they wanted my Social Security number. I asked what kind of company they are and they wouldnt even say that. Hung up and blocked numbers after that. Im guessing some type of harassing debt collector. They did not attempt to call me directly and told my neighbor that she is my contact person, which is false since I dont even know her number or last name. 

They called from 2 separate numbers and she blocked them on her phone. 

XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company believes the complaint is the result of a misunderstanding
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2017-11-28 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MN

Complaint narrative:
I went to XXXX around XX/XX/XXXX. It said my data had been breached. Today I heard this website gives random results, so I checked again today, XX/XX/XXXX. It told me I was not affected. Was I affected or not? I do n't know.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-11-28 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Closing on a mortgage — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: AK

Complaint narrative:
We applied for a mortgage with Wells Fargo. The property was in a XXXX XXXX community on land owned. The XXXX community has a combination of land owned and leased land. We were pre-approved for a mortgage and a closing date was set for a month later. Per request from Wells Fargo, we agreed to put down 25 % of the price. Wells Fargo demanded an appraisal which we paid {$500.00} for. The appraisal was reviewed by Wells Fargo and the value of the property was lowered {$5000.00}. The sellers agreed to lower the price accordingly. When the closing date was moved for the 3rd time, the sellers were considering to pull out of the sale. We called Wells Fargo notifying about this and were assured that they would refund the cost of the appraisal if the sellers pulled out or if we were denied the mortgage by no fault of our own. After the closing date was moved the 5th time, the sellers decided to retract the sale of the property. We notified Wells Fargo about this, requesting refund of the appraisal, but was told that the mortgage was denied by XXXX XXXX due to insufficient collateral - XXXX XXXX does not finance properties as the one we wanted to buy. We got denied the refund of the appraisal for that reason. We filed a complaint with Wells Fargo Consumer Care and Recovery Group, but was told again that they do not refund appraisals after denial of mortgage. Our opinion is, that they should have know this prior to pre-approving us and putting us through the process which lasted 3 months. We were also told by Wells Fargo representative that XXXX XXXX might not approve the mortgage as it was in a XXXX community consisting of manufactured homes, irregardless Wells Fargo should have known that XXXX XXXX and Wells Fargo does not do these type of mortgages. We were lead to believe that this type of mortgage was possible through Wells Fargo. We wasted three month of our time, lost the home of our dreams and {$500.00} due to the above.

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 2017-11-28 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: LA

Complaint narrative:
I contacted the Clerk of Court in XXXX, La. to see if Transunion attempted to validate my complaint that my file indeed was filled with erroneous information. I was told by the officer of the court that they DO NOT validate bankruptcy information. So again Transunion say they have investigated and updated my files that they are reporting to be accurate, this ca n't be possible. Are they able to just lie and get away with that and steadily do harm to ones credit?

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-11-28 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage — 
Company: Sharpe Mortgage Lending Services of Georgia, Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX at Sharpe mortgage did not comply with the fair housing act, specifically the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ( EEOC ) regarding sexual orientation. He denied me simply because I could not answer specific questions regarding my husbands credit profile. I asked him to contact him directly, but he refused and stated that he could not help me and did not believe who I was even though my best friend ( former customer of XXXX 's ) referred me to XXXX XXXX himself. Also, he made comments regarding my character regarding my identity. He received all the required documents he requested but refused to help me based on personal reasons. I also think since my husband and I are XXXX he refused to assist us. 

I was pre-approved within 3 hours by another mortgage broker at a different company after receiving his decline letter via email he sent the same day.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-11-28 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
Received a reply from experian today that the information will remain the same nothing was verified at all. Have reports from the bankruptcy itself stating that they do not report to credit agencies. To Whom It May Co ncern : I have recently been informed that there is a Bankruptcy in the file you maintain under my Social Security number. Upon ordering a copy of my credit report, I see an entry listing a Bankruptcy in I do not have a Tax Lien or Bankruptcy. ( UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT Fl XXXX XXXX ) does not report ( type of file - Tax Lien or Bankruptcy ) to credit bureaus. Federal law protects the privacy of most personally identifiable information reported. However, credit bureaus actively search public records for any judgements or tax liens. A Bankruputcy filing is public information. Again, ( UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT FL XXXX XXXX ) does not report anything to the various credit bureaus, nor do they verify that the information reported is accurate. ( CB Name- XXXX, XXXX, Experian ) has found information on ( type of file - Tax Lien or Bankruptcy )  through third party research. Please validate this information and provide me with copies of any documentation associated with this account bearing my signature. In the absence of any such documentation bearing my signature, I formally request that this information be immediately deleted from the credit file you maintain under my Social Security number. Please note that you have 30 days to complete this investigation, as per the Fair Credit Reporting Act, section 623 ( a ) ( 3 ), and I am keeping careful record of your actions. Failure to respond satisfactorily within 30 days of receipt of this certified letter will result in a small claims action against your company. I will be seeking { {$5000.00} } in damages for : 1. Defamation 2. Negligent Enablement of Identity Fraud 3. Violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act You will be required to appear in a court venue local to me, in order to formally defend yourself.

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 2017-11-28 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
XXXX, XXXX and TransUnion are reporting a government overpayment as a collection with a balance of {$10000.00}. The account was included in my bankruptcy and was previously disputed as such. However, this should n't even be reported on my credit report as it is not a consumer loan/debt.

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 2017-11-28 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: FL

Complaint narrative:
Equifax, XXXX and XXXX are reporting a government overpayment as a collection with a balance of {$10000.00}. The account was included in my bankruptcy and was previously disputed as such. However, this should n't even be reported on my credit report as it is not a consumer loan/debt.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2017-11-28 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged
Company: Express Recovery Services, Inc.
State: UT

Complaint narrative:
I received a gas bill collection notice from a recovery company stating I owed over {$2400.00} for a past due account. When I called the recovery company they told me it was for an address related to my husbands business. When I told them of their error the man on the phone told me that I was liable for the account under the Family Necessities Act. Basically that I am liable for anything that relates to the household. He then told me that I would need to call an attorney as they were moving the account to a judgment against me. 

When I reviewed the Utah Law, it is clear that if this were for our home gas bill I would understand. But he would not listen to my complaint even though on their billing notice it says XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX. Again, clearly indicating he was in error. The account itself says commercial. 

The address in the account when XXXX shows it is a business - not a home. I cant afford an attorney and want them to clear up the confusion rather than telling me they are filing a judgement against me.

Company public response: Company believes complaint represents an opportunity for improvement to better serve consumers
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation