vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2017-02-04 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Payday loan
Issue: Taking/threatening an illegal action — Sued w/o proper notification of suit
Company: Bliksum, LLC
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
A legal representative from " loanme '' XXXX XXXX called an associate of mine XXXX XXXX on Thursday XX/XX/2017. The representative called in regards to case number XXXX. XXXX XXXX left a return number XXXX to be further contacted. After learning of this call I attempted to make contact with XXXX XXXX on Friday XX/XX/XXXX. After placing the call I was in direct contact with " XXXX '' a legal representative directly. I was informed that there is a small claims case against me in the amount of {$6000.00} and that the case was formed against me after negligence of payment on my account. I was told that unless I pay restitution or that I would be counter sued for the amount owed. The representative claimed their law offices have contacted my former employee, associates, and conducted a background check into my finances without my knowledge. The actions were justified as a means to establish " credit worthiness '' with the law office. I was then told that I received documentation and notice of the pending law suit against me. I informed the representative that they had no legal right to conduct a background check or any further actions against me without my knowledge, to that they replied they were legally covered and justified due to my contractual agreement. I have not received any documentation or notification of a legal case against me. Also Over the course of my line of credit with loan me they have called me numerous times daily attempting to collect payments. I would receive anywhere from 10-15 calls daily from random phone numbers nation wide until I would answer the call. I have requested numerous times to not be contacted excessivley and that their practices are a violation of my rights and privacy, but to no avail. The account from loan me has not been placed on my credit or placed for collections I discovered yesterday XX/XX/XXXX after checking my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-10-04 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt — Right to dispute notice not received
Company: Credit Solutions, LLC (KY)
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I was referred to this office by primary doctor with an appointment date of XXXX/XXXX/2014. My insurance information and ID was provided. I paid a {$35.00} copayment at time of visit. Was not advised of any other charge or amount due. A procedure was scheduled to be performed at an out-patient facility on XXXX/XXXX/2014. On the day of the procedure I was not advised or informed on any additional cost involved. My wife received a phone call several months later asking me to call the billing office. The message was given to me and I returned the call but was unable to speak to anyone and had to leave a message disputing the debt. The business claims billing statements were mailed but none were received by me. I had no knowledge of any outstanding amount allegedly due until I found a collection account on my credit profile. I had to reverse track the collection agency name and original creditor name through the credit report. I have contacted my insurance company and they investigating the charges and amounts that are claimed to be due. I, in good faith, contacted the billing office and was willing to pay the amount the office claims is outstanding and then be reimbursed by the insurance company for any over payments. 
My HIPPA privacy rights have been violated due to the release of my personal medical information to a third party to which I did not authorize. 


I have made several calls to XXXX office of which I have made not and clearly they are making false statements regarding the contents of these calls. I also sent a rescission of the authorization for payment to their office. I received no return mail so it is apparent they received the written rescission. 
Additionally, I believe XXXX office is acting as a collection agency and referencing FL Statutes as such without following the requirements of the FCRA. They have never stated they were a collection agency or they were attempting to collect a debt as such. Furthermore I never received communication of right to dispute.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-01-20 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Unable to get credit report/credit score — Problem getting report or credit score
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I 'm part of a class action suit that was won which Experian refuses to honor : I was supposed to get free credit scores and monitoring since at least XXXX. I will provide the case number and attorney info no later than next week. 

In the meantime, Experian has prevented Credit XXXX from getting my report and score. All info that I have provided to XXXX in XXXX has been exactly what I have given Experian when I obtained my free credit report today ( XXXX/XXXX/XXXX ). When I again tried CS today, they could not get my report or score. Additionally, Experian has listed a XXXX CARD ( XXXX .... ) account for {$440.00}. that appears to have been disputed back in XXXX XXXX XXXX 8 1/2 years ago? )

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 2015-10-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Information is not mine
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
This XXXX account does not belong to me. This account belong to my ex partner, this was a business loan that he opened, I was the owner of the company, however, I never personally sign a guarantee for this account. All of the sudden, after he defaulted, this account appeared on my credit report. In the past, Experian removed the account, but it was then reported on the report without prior notice. According to the FCRA, FACTA, they were supposed to send me a 5 day notice reinserting the account, however that was never sent. As I was in the process of purchasing my home, this account appeared again, and I was declined for the home loan. This account has cost me suffer, and a lot of money, knowing that it is not mine. In addition to that, section 623 of the FCRA requires the CRAs and furnisher, to reporting accurate information, this account is definitely not accurate, the dates dont match up, and the balance is also incorrect. I dont know what else to do, please help me remove this account from my report.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-07-15 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical
Issue: Communication tactics — Frequent or repeated calls
Company: Professional Finance Company, Inc.
State: CO

Complaint narrative:
Professional Finance Company calls my home and cel phone on a regular basis. They have XXXX accounts for me regarding medical bills that never should have been submitted to them in the first place. They will not provide a billing statement regarding these debts. I 've asked multiple times for them to send me a statement and they said they do not do that. They want a credit card on file so they can charge it on a monthly basis. I want a billing statement, I 've asked repeatedly, and they refuse to provide one. Until they do, I will not pay them a penny.

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 2017-04-03 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: A.R.M. Solutions, Inc.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I paid {$20.00} as a donation to a veterans fund to receive a 3 month subscription of XXXX XXXX XXXX. They failed to deliver the newspaper for the allotted time period and tried to charge me for additional funds even after they failed to send me my subscription. I received a notice From A.R.M Solutions ( dept collector ) requesting {$31.00} on XX/XX/2017. I paid them {$10.00} dollars as a compromise to make the debt go away despite not owing any debt. 

I am worried that their mistake will now place a negative record on my credit and I want A.R.M and XXXX XXXX to ensure a negative report on my credit has not been filed and if it has they address it to ensure my credit score remains as it was.

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 2016-03-31 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Account terms
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I have initiated XXXX separate disputes with EQUIFAX for XXXX XXXX XXXX accounts that are reporting on my credit report. The balance, date of first date of delinquency, and status are inaccurate and EQUIFAX has sent me documents claiming to have verified it. How is this possible if the creditor has n't verified with me the alleged debtor. The address for XXXX XXXX is NOT listed on my credit report so I googled XXXX XXXX 's address and sent them XXXX letters as well. No response. I feel this company has violated my rights under the FCRA and your ( FTC ) guidelines. Attached is my credit report, letters sent to XXXX XXXX, certified receipts, & letter sent to the credit bureau. I sent a new complaint letter yesterday XXXX/XXXX/2016 via certified mail pleading for the credit bureau to take this matter seriously. 

**please see back of report under creditor contacts to see where the address is not listed** Thank you for being here for consumers to have a voice!! 

XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-08-03 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt — Not given enough info to verify debt
Company: Credit Protection Association, L.P.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
There is a unknown account and charge listed which looks very old also. No verification has ever been given. I have disputed this with no outcome and requested validation with nothing given. Please help assist me.

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 2016-04-14 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Communication tactics — Frequent or repeated calls
Company: Credit Protection Association, L.P.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
Robo calls to my home phone XXXX XXXX XXXX looking for XXXX XXXX .... I have no contact with XXXX XXXX and want nothing to do with these calls. I followed prompts to enter my number to verify that I was not the person they 're looking for and the calls continue each and every single day from Credit Protection Association - most recent # call came from is XXXX. I am on the Do Not Call registry, owe no debts and want the calls to STOP please. Thank you.

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 2015-09-24 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card
Issue: Taking/threatening an illegal action — Attempted to/Collected exempt funds
Company: Mary Jane M. Elliott, P.C. Attorneys At Law
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
My wife had been paying on a debt from XXXX money. Even though she was paying, they closed her account. She then became XXXX and could not pay. Right after a XXXX injury, they sued her and forced her to go into court with her attorney even though the doctors all documented that she was XXXX She was coerced into making an agreement for {$25.00} a month, even though the doctors permanently took her off of work. We almost lost the house and we had to take all of our money and pay our debt because our mortgage company went bankrupt and made a mistake on our mortgage. She could no longer pay XXXX. She tried to contact them through mail for settling the debt and got no response. 

This year, XXXX money, and MJ elliot served my XXXX wife with another summons through our XXXX court.When she got the summons, it was dated months before. It also said she had only 10 days to answer. This document was months old before she received it. See documents and dates enclosed. 

She had been unemployed through documented XXXX, on XXXX assistance and medicaid because she is still XXXX.She is nearly XXXXdocumented. Belongs to the school XXXX. Documented. 

A few weeks ago, we contacted the court and MJ Elliot to see how to work this out and start paying again, The court said MJ Elliot had to drop it or take payments. We then called MJ Elliot who said they no longer had the debt, but yet they still had the summons that the court said only MJ Elliot could drop. 

When asked about this recently after XXXX complaints XXXX says they are no longer XXXX and are XXXX bank who states that MJ doesnt even have the debt. They are not only trying to get this money from us but so is Mary Jane Elliot. XXXX COMPANIES ARE LISTED ON SUMMONS from XXXX district court. 

My wife sent XXXX {$25.00} and the summons is still in place. XXXX Recently, I had to file taxes.Enclosed, you will see that I got a letter back from my state saying that due to this summons, I will have to give it to XXXX. It is enclosed.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-08-17 00:00:00
Product: Payday loan — 
Issue: Can't stop charges to bank account — 
Company: Acceptance Solutions Group, INC
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
I have more than one issue regarding this company. I changed my account information and the company decided to remove payment from the previous account after I told them not to. The lender charged my account for the wrong amount and on the wrong day. The lender also did not credit a payment they withdrew. The company is insincere and hard to work with. I have spoken with XXXX ext. XXXX, XXXX XXXX, as well as the manager XXXX. I have sent emails to rectify the debt and they have not returned any. They continue to withdraw money.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-05-17 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: Servis One, Inc., Titusville, PA Branch
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX transferred my foreclosure account to BSI and XXXX are reporting on my credit reports. BSI is reporting the BK chXXXX as a foreclosure. They refuse to make corrections. The Bk is 4 years old.

Company public response: Company believes complaint is the result of an isolated error
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-10-10 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card
Issue: Taking/threatening an illegal action — Threatened arrest/jail if do not pay
Company: Nelson and Kennard, LLP
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
NELSON AND KENNARD ON BEHALF OF XXXX XXXX XXXX HAS SERVED ME WITH JUDGMENT FOR THE ACCOUNTS THAT I ALREADY HAVE A PAYMENT PLAN IN PLACE ... 
XX/XX/XXXX DUE TO FINANCIAL HARDSHIP I HAVE REQUESTED XXXX XXXX XXXX TO REDUCE INTEREST RATE ON THE XXXX CREDIT CARDS THAT WAS AT 46 % APR AND MY PAYMENTS WERE CLOSE TO {$1300.00} EVERY MONTH. I WAS TRANSFERED ALL OVER THEIR PHONE SYSTEM WITH NO LUCK WITH MY ATTEMPTS TO REPAY THEM. THEN XXXX XXXX XXXX CLOSED MY ACCOUNT AND REPORTED IT AS CHARGED OFF TO MY CREDIT. ON XX/XX/XXXX XXXX COLLECTIONS HAVE CONTACTED ME ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT DEBT ON BEHALF OF XXXX XXXX XXXX ( SEE ATTACHED LETTER ) AND REPAYMENT PLAN WAS IN PLACE. THEN ON XX/XX/XXXX I WAS SERVED WITH DEMAND TO REPAY ON SAME ACCOUNTS FROM ANOTHER COMPANY NELSON AND KENNARD ( LETTERS ATTACHED ). NOW ON XX/XX/XXXX I WAS SERVED WITH THE SUPPENAT FROM NELSON AND KENNARD REPRESENTING XXXX XXXX XXXX FOR THESE ACCOUNTS THAT I ALREADY HAVE A REPAYMENT PLAN AND HAVE BEEN PAYING TO XXXX. 
WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT XXXX XXXX XXXX TO FIGURE OUT WHO AM I PAYING ON THIS DEBT AND WHY ARE THEY SUING ME WHEN I HAVE BEEN PAYING THESE ACCOUNTS I WAS TRANSFERRED ALL OVER AND EVENTUALLY WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS A CHARGED OFF ACCOUNT AND THEY ARE NOT COLLECTING ON THIS ANYMORE ... I 'M TOTALLY CONFUSED NOW. NELSON AND KENNARD IS AGGRESSIVELY PRESUING THE COLLECTION EFFORTS THREATENING TO PUT ME TO JAIL IF THESE BIG AMOUNTS ARE NOT PAID IMMEDIATELY. PLEASE HELP

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-15 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: Professional Medical Management, Inc.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
Bill was received for a test or lab work that I never took part in. I notified debt collector ( Financial Recoveries, XXXX New Jersey ) within 30 days that I disputed the debt. I asked them for proof of medical tests performed. They did not provide that proof, instead mailed me a print out of medical codes from a screen on their computer. In less than 30 days of the debt collector sending me the first letter they had already reported it to credit companies. ( Letter mailed to me XXXX/XXXX/2015 late charge filed on my FICO score XXXX/XXXX/2015 ). 

The bill is for " Lab Work '' from XXXX Hospital. I HAD NO LAB WORK DONE! They said my XXXX filed it. I never agreed to this. No labs were ran, and no results provided. I called the hospital and they had no records of any lab work. The debt was only {$170.00} and now my credit score has taken an unnecessary hit. I was unaware they reported the debt to FICO until my score dropped and I had to look into it. I was unaware they reported it because other than the second letter they sent me which only contained a print out of medical coding screens, they never attempted to collect the debt again. So I was left to believe my letter disputing the debt must have proven to them that it was invalid and they dropped the claim. 

I am just a hard working individual that pays what he owes in life. If this was a valid debt I would have most certainly paid it. This is unbelievable. 

I have medical insurance and my deductible had already been met for the year. My insurance company was confused to this bill when I contacted them as well.

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 2015-12-22 00:00:00
Product: Prepaid card — Gift or merchant card
Issue: Managing, opening, or closing account — 
Company: Blackhawk Network Holdings Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
This T-Mobile card was advertised with various benefits for T-Mobile wireless customers. However, they were unable to verify my identity as a T-Mobile wireless customer despite many attempts. I am not told which information does not match up. Just that the " system '' can not verify my identity and that I should check " Public records '' to make sure everything is correct. Then I am told that if I want a refund of the amount on the card, then I would have to pay a check-issue fee. Otherwise, I can use the card as a gift card ( as a non-T-Mobile wireless customer ) with various fees attached to the card.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-06-12 00:00:00
Product: Prepaid card — Mobile wallet
Issue: Adding money — 
Company: Blackhawk Network Holdings Inc.
State: OR

Complaint narrative:
I bought a reloadit pack from Blackhawk network. I am trying to add {$500.00} from their website to XXXX of my netspend cards and both cards are coming up restricted on their end. I have a total of {$1500.00} worth of reloadit cards that I need to use to put money on my netspend card. Both companies are saying it 's the other. I just need this figures out I leave for a vacation at the end of the week.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-18 00:00:00
Product: Money transfers — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Money was not available when promised — 
Company: Blackhawk Network Holdings Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I purchased and placed {$100.00} onto a " Reloadit '' card. In going to access my already established 'safe ' account, the site states that it can not connect to the service at this time. ( www.reloadit.com ) I have been trying this since XXXX. I also tried to call the number listed and get nothing but 'dead air ' ... no ringing, no anything. ( XXXX ) I am needing to transfer this cash to a pre-paid debt card to do as I need ... like buy xmas presents! ( and bills, XXXX, etc ... )

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2015-06-30 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt — Not given enough info to verify debt
Company: Credit Protection Association, L.P.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I see this on my credit report and never heard of it.

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 2016-08-04 00:00:00
Product: Consumer Loan — Installment loan
Issue: Problems when you are unable to pay — 
Company: Bliksum, LLC
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I received a XXXX loan to pay off debt. I was making the regular on-time payments and unforeseeably my work hours were cut. I immediately contacted Loan me regarding the matter and they refused to offer any options of repaying the loan. I sent them a cease and desist letter and canceled the ACH transactions that were set up. After speaking to numerous representatives, I finally spoke with a supervisor who was able to assist me. I was originally paying {$840.00} a month at 95 % interest to {$500.00} a month at 0 % interest for 20 months until the loan was paid off. I requested something in writing of the new loan term but Loan Me refused to send me anything. Before I could make the payment, I went online to my account to submit the payment and they changed the loan back to the original terms without notifying me in writing. I called and spoke to a supervisor to inquire about the changes and he was rude and yelled I needed to make a payment immediately. I asked him where in writing did they make any changes and he refused to tell me and then hung up on me. I am currently working to repair my credit and am only trying to make my payments on this loan but they never told me they were changing the agreement back to its original terms. They also told me I was responsible in paying {$11000.00} back which was never the amount I owed on the balance. My original balance was {$9000.00}. The first payment I made was for {$1000.00}.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation