vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2016-02-18 00:00:00
Product: Consumer Loan — Vehicle loan
Issue: Managing the loan or lease — 
Company: Exeter Finance, LLC.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
My Mother In Law and my husband have an outstanding debt for a vehicle. However, the company calls from Exeter Finance phone numbers and from XXXX XXXX 's all day long. They call about every 30 minutes starting at XXXX until XXXX. I feel as if this is a form of harassment. If the company were to call a few times a day, I could understand. They are collecting a debt. I get it, but to call repeatedly throughout the day is unwarranted. I 'd like the excessive calls to end. And, for a reasonable amount of calls to resume.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-23 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: Guild Holdings Company
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am currently in review for a loan modification and have provided all documents to be considered. I also have a foreclosure sale date scheduled on XXXX/XXXX/15 and need help getting is postponed. Any assistance you can provided with the postponement will be appreciated.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-09-14 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Improper contact or sharing of info — Talked to a third party about my debt
Company: Pinnacle Credit Services, LLC
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Pinnacle Credit Services LLC ) Sent me a letter dated XXXX/XXXX/2016 Stating " The law limits how long you can be sued on a debt. Because of the age of your debt, Pinnacle Credit Services LLC, will not sue you for it, and Pinnacle Credit Services LLC will not report it to any credit reporting agency. However this alleged debt is still being reported on my credit report

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-07-26 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: False statements or representation — Impersonated an attorney or official
Company: Franklin Collection Service, Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
The collection Firm of Franklin Collections services of XXXX MS has been going back and forth about a debt I supposedly owed for a creditor. I sent a correspondence requesting a signed contract from this creditor stating I requested the services they are claiming I received after receiving a itemized bill from them to get this off my credit files knowing I never had anything through this provider but XXXX which I still have the rep by the name of XXXX stated that he could not provide the contract, that XXXX XXXX XXXX stated he could not settle the debt because they want the whole XXXX. He also stated that he is a contractor for XXXX XXXX XXXX so they have the final say and what they collect on the debt as a consumer I am very aware that collection agencies buy these debts for pennies on a dollar and definitely not a contractor for these companies. The last statement he stated is that I receive this service at my current address which is not the case. Please have this collection agency to remove said debt I supposedly owe off my all XXXX credit agencies for misrepresentation I 'm sure this phone conversation all can be verify which took place today XXXX XXXX because the debt collector stated it is recorded unless this is another lying tactic

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-03-11 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt resulted from identity theft
Company: Pinnacle Credit Services, LLC
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
In XXXX, I found a negative account for XXXX XXXX on my credit report in XXXX. I never authorized anyone to use my name and social security number to open a wireless account. I made a report to the police department for identity theft. Afterwards, I contacted XXXX XXXX and informed them of the identity theft. In XXXX, I received a phone call from a collection agency and I informed them of the identity theft. The phone calls stopped. I sent XXXX XXXX a copy of the police report this year and no one contacted me to follow up. I contacted XXXX XXXX and one of the agents said the account was flagged fraud and it will be removed from credit report in 6 weeks. He also sent me an email and said " Its good that the person who stole your identity did not use your address too. '' I saw Pinnacle Credit Services on my credit report for XXXX XXXX. I contacted XXXX XXXX and they told me to contact XXXX XXXX XXXX because they handle all of their debt collections. I faxed a copy of my credit report to XXXX and they did not clarify if this debt collection will be removed from my credit report.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-09-10 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Savings account
Issue: Using a debit or ATM card — 
Company: Comerica
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
Direct Express Bank in XXXX XXXX, TX, call me and said there was Fraud against my account in XX/XX/2016. I will send you information to return back to us and open your claim. I sent the information in and I called them two weeks later. They said they never received it. I called two more weeks. Direct Express said the claim was closed due to you not sending in the information. I told them I did, so they told me to write a letter with the information and they will open the claim. I did what they said and I call them a week later and they did not receive it. I call again, they did not receive it. Direct Express told me to write another letter. I verified their address ( XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX ). I sent the letter again, however, like always, they never received it. Next, they told me to fax it in to ( XXXX on XXXX XXXX, 2016 ). I tried to fax it but received busy all day, until 6 hours later. The Fax went through with confirmation. I called a week later, they said they never receive my fax. XXXX XXXX, 2016, and ask to speak to a Supervisor and the Supervisor said, she never receive the fax or letter. She said I need to send it to ( XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX ). I explain to her that this is frustrating and she said I 'm about to release the call. I told her do n't hang up the phone and she did. My wife witness the entire message because I had it on speaker phone. The currently owe me over {$420.00}. The person doing the fraud was taking out a little bit at a time. I requested additional Bank Statement from them and never receive it. I believe more money was taken from my account. I believe employees inside of Direct Express in ripping off consumers because this third party bank was design for people to receive their social security money and XXXX veterans. I do believe someone on the inside is ripping consumers off.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2016-08-31 00:00:00
Product: Consumer Loan — Vehicle loan
Issue: Managing the loan or lease — 
Company: Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc.
State: WI

Complaint narrative:
I have a auto loan with Consumer Portfolio Services and after a year of paying my loan my balance has not changed. After investigating it appears they are applying my full payment to interest! 
Item Financed : XXXX BMW 3 SERIES Amount Financed : {$17000.00} Contract Amount : {$17000.00} Contract Date : XX/XX/XXXX Maturity Date : XX/XX/XXXX falsely threatening car repossession ; and deceptively manipulating Caller ID. Because for many of its accounts CPS is a creditor, the complaint charges these practices violated Section 5 of the FTC Act. For those accounts where CPS is a debt collector, the complaint charges these practices violated the FDCPA. Improperly assessing and collecting fees or other amounts on my account. Unilaterally modifying my contracts by increasing principal balances. Making unsubstantiated claims about the amounts I owed. After speaking with customer service they refused to give me a straight answer as to why all of my payments have not been paid to the principal amount for the entire year I have had this loan. I feel they prey on consumers with bad credit and or bankruptcy 's in which they charge the maximum interest rate of 24.99 % and expect the consumer to miraculously pay off this god forsaken interest rate.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-03-19 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
I mailed off several complaints to different addresses for this company as well. Unfortunately, I was the victim of identity theft. I have done everything required of me by law to dispute the fraudulent items on my credit report. I sent a letter to " CPS d/b/a Consumer Portfolio Services Inc '' on XXXX via USPS certified mail. The company refuses to honor my rights under the FDCPA & the FCRA as a victim of identity theft to remove the fraudulent inquiry that was submitted without my knowledge, consent and/or authorization. 

Please find attached the notice that was sent out along with the attached certified receipt. Information can be tracked online using referenced information. Thank you for you time and attention regarding the matter.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-01-27 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: Synergetic Communication Inc
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
XXXX was involve in a lawsuit due to fraud overdrawn charges to a massive of clients in their bank accounts. If I am not mistaken this lawsuit took place between the years XX/XX/XXXX-XX/XX/XXXX. My account was part of this lawsuit. Due to a loss XXXX XXXX sent refund checks to their clients. Unfortunately, I misplaced my check and found it a week after deadline to cash it. After this issue I find out this amount was in a consumer report collection and I was unable to open an account at a Federal Credit Union. I disputed this situation with XXXX, main office, and with Consumer Relations, XXXX XXXX , XXXX. I presented copy of the check and other documents I was able to find along with my statement but it was failure. I was unable to clear this collection. 

After 2 or 3 years I received in XXXX 2015 a settlement letter from Synergetic Communication , Inc. I feel exhausted disputing for this amount, XXXX have a horrible customer service when it comes to dispute these type of situations or they can not accept the truth. 

My huge interest is to clear all my collection accounts, which for different reasons whether was a default of my end or inevitable situation to handle. I am in a status to work my credit to a great credit.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-11-07 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Non-federal student loan
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer — Received bad information about my loan
Company: SLM CORPORATION
State: CO

Complaint narrative:
Sallie Mae, now XXXX, has irreparably damaged my credit and finances. After graduating from college and not being able to find a job for close to a year, they refused to work with me to refinance my loans, despite my various attempts to work out a payment plan with them. Once employed, I resumed my payments, but they were too high as I am only XXXX and an entry level employee. Again I contacted them only to be given the runaround, and when I finally spoke to someone of stature, they told me that the only way to refinance my loans was to default on them, which I did. Once I defaulted, I made another call to Sallie Mae and was able to get my payments down to {$560.00}. Fine. But upon recent inspection on my part, I found out that they 've been taking more than the agreed upon amount totaling to {$640.00}. I 'm now unemployed again, due to health reasons, and am virtually stuck. I have no other money in the bank and am pursuing options in which to sue for at the very least, breach of contract. Additionally, when I first restructured my loans, they proceeded to ding my credit score so that it 's decimated beyond repair because the payments that I was making were " late. '' There 's no way they could have been late because they were scheduled to be taken out of my account on the XXXX of each month as previously agreed upon. If their system is messed up, then why am I being punished for it? They 've also harassed my relatives, none of whose information I gave out when applying my loans, so they must have been mining data to figure out who to call. Every time that I 've tried to call them and straighten this out, I get the runaround and them telling me that my only option is to defer my payments, but to do so I have to pay an additional {$150.00}. What?!? The people they 've hired to run their " business '' are completely unprofessional, incompetent, and inept ; this organization should be run out of business for the plain thievery that they are allowed to inflict on American citizens.

Company public response: Company believes complaint is the result of an isolated error
Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2015-04-06 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Non-federal student loan
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer — Trouble with how payments are handled
Company: SLM CORPORATION
State: AE

Complaint narrative:
I have been attempting to make payments to my private loans with Sallie Mae since XXXX/XXXX/XX/XX/XXXX and in each instance the payment I had submitted has been reversed, therefore incomplete. the total payment amounts have been amassing to ridiculous totals since no payments have been processed by Sallie Mae, and because of this, in XXXX XX/XX/XXXX I was forced into forbearance as this was the only solution they could offer me. Now, in XXXX XX/XX/XXXX I am STILL experiencing the same issue after many hours spent dealing with Sallie Mae customer service and reaching no solution. I do not wish to enter forbearance again, I simply wish to be able to make my payments in good faith as I have been trying to do so for quite some time. My interest continues to increase while Sallie Mae can not resolve the issue. Insufficient funds on the payment card is NOT the reason for this. I am a military wife living overseas with my husband and I can not afford to pay thousands of dollars towards my loans each month with building interest because Sallie Mae is unfit to handle and process my loans on time.

Company public response: Company disputes the facts presented in the complaint
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-11-21 00:00:00
Product: Consumer Loan — Vehicle loan
Issue: Managing the loan or lease — 
Company: Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
After making written requests to the creditor known as Consumer Portfolio Services ( CPS ) to cease and desist their continued harassing telephone calls, I received yet another call from the representative named XXXX XXXX. She does n't seem to get it - cease and desist means DO NOT CALL. I reported the incident last Thursday and was assured the calls will cease, and then she calls again today. I will file suit under the FDCPA because nothing else seems to work. When I prevail, they can issue me a lien release immediately and cancel the debt, sending me a XXXX balance statement along with my title, since they do n't want to follow the law.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-07-10 00:00:00
Product: Consumer Loan — Vehicle loan
Issue: Managing the loan or lease — 
Company: Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I have a loaned of {$3000.00} on XXXX 2014, My balance never goes down I am late with my payment sometimes. All the payments its goes only in the interest because of being late and charged me XXXX a day. I almost paid about XXXX or more but my balance still {$2800.00}. If i do not pay on time my payment will only go on interest.. This is too much interest. The company is Consumer porfolio services of california. Its located at XXXX california. My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX, MY PHONE XXXX MY ACCOUNT NUMBER IS XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-04-22 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Non-federal student loan
Issue: Can't repay my loan — Can't decrease my monthly payments
Company: SLM CORPORATION
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
Nothing has happened yet, but I have 42,000 dollars in private student loan debt. The problem is my social security XXXX check is not enough to pay back the loan. My house note is {$580.00} and my repayment of private loans would be about $ XXXXXXXXa month. My XXXX check is {$XXXX} a month. Other than XXXX, is there any way to solve this problem. I will go into repayment in XXXX 2015

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-07-23 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: Fulton Friedman & Gullace LLP
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
This company has put my account on a levy without any notification. I keep calling them along with XXXX to give me any and all proof that this is my account and they will not disclose to me.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-05-20 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: Credit Counsel, Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
XXXX of XXXX and XXXX billed me for a repair that is covered under first year warranty and refused to repair damage to my ceiling caused by this malfunction. I have done my best to work with XXXX to no avail. The owner of the company, who was more than happy to spend time with me during the purchase, now refuses to speak to me in person, on the phone, or by email. Without any notice, they turned it over to a debit collector called Credit Counsel, Inc I have sent Credit Counsel , Inc. certified mail within 30 days of there notice to me stating that I am disputing this invoice and to not contact me again. Credit Counsel, Inc. have called me twice since signing for the the certified mail and have be dishonest about receiving my certified mail.

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 2015-07-29 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Non-federal student loan
Issue: Can't repay my loan — Can't decrease my monthly payments
Company: SLM CORPORATION
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
My loan payment, set by my private lender, is in excess if {$2000.00} per month. I, however, make just over {$3000.00} per month - post taxes and other withholding fees. After explaining my situation to my lender and trying to find pathways to reduce my payment to a financially feasible amount, the best they seem able to do is reduce my payment to just under {$1000.00}. 
I understand that my total loan amount with this lender is nearly {$200000.00}, but a more realistic payment would be attainable if my interest rates did not range from 7.25 to 10 %. I have continued to make " good faith payments '' to demonstrate that I am willing to pay and in no way attempting to blow off my responsibility, but being a that I only graduated XXXX months ago, it is virtually impossible for me to come-up with the type of money they are demanding. I would turn to my family and my cosigners, in particular, for more help, but the required repayment and subsequent repayment options offered by my lender still leave us desperately inadequate. 

I am currently seeking higher paying employment and ways to reduce my living expenses, but my options and professional growth as an XXXX are limited as a direct result of my crippling student loan debt.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-05-31 00:00:00
Product: Consumer Loan — Vehicle loan
Issue: Managing the loan or lease — 
Company: Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I really need help resolving the below issue. 
CPS finances a XXXX XXXX my wife I drive. 
I am a co-signer on a XXXX XXXX purchased in XXXX @ principal rate of {$12000.00} Our monthly note is {$320.00} My wife ( XXXX XXXX ) and I began payment of my car note of {$320.00} on time the moment the car left the lot. 
I took over full payments when my wife lost her job. Though I missed some payments down the line due to XXXX XXXX I incurred in XXXX, XXXX. 
I did not have a source of income at the time when I missed the payments. CPS is aware. 
I got right back on track and caught up with my arrears making the monthly dues but then I noticed my balance never seems to drop ( decrease ). Since XXXX, XXXX years later when the car is purchased at the rate of {$12000.00}, the balance of the XXXX XXXX is just at {$10000.00}. What is that!!!!! Could someone explain to me, please!! I do n't understand. 
I just noticed I have been paying a huge amount on interest every time I paid my monthly due of {$320.00}, and not much of a principal deposited on the car loan. 
Can you image, at some point out of the monthly due of {$320.00} I paid, CPS is only deducting {$70.00} as principal, and just assigning the balance of {$260.00} as interest. Something is not right here. CPS has, and keeps overcharging me blindly. Please help. 

Thanks XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-03-31 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management — 
Company: EAST WEST BANK
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I had XXXX checkings and XXXX saving account with XXXX Bank before and now they merged into East West Bank. XXXX of my accounts has been charged service fee every month after they merged into East West Bank without any notice. I called the bank but they refused to credit me back the service fee and they were saying that I supposed to maintain {$2500.00} on each account. I told them that I did not receive any communication about these charges and I have been with the bank since XX/XX/1994 and never have this issue before. I ended up have to closed out all my accounts and only get two months refund back which is a very unpleasant experience.

Company public response: Company believes the complaint is the result of a misunderstanding
Company response to consumer: Closed
Consumer complaint received 2016-08-30 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Non-federal student loan
Issue: Communication tactics — Frequent or repeated calls
Company: SLM CORPORATION
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
Sallie Mae continues to call me every hour on the hour for an account 30 days past due.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation