vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-26 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 — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: Stellar Recovery, Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
on XX/XX/XXXX my XXXX account was send to collection with a balance of XXXX dlls that was how much the company was charging me alleging I did n't return a cable box, wich I did, when I hire XXXX as my cable provider they sent me a total of 4 boxes on the mail to connect myself, but one of them did n't work and I went to my local XXXX office to exchange it and they did, but what they did n't do was to record that I was actually returning a box, when I cancelled my service I had to return 4 boxes but they were saying it was a total of 5 boxes I did n't pay then, and they put me on collection after a few years on XX/XX/XXXX, I went ahead and pay the debt, that 's ok, but that 's not my complaint, my complaint its about the collection agency not deleting the record of the debt so my credit scores can go higher, the name of the company is XXXX XXXX XXXX.i called them several times asking if they can do it but my answer is always no, Hopefully you can help me and so I can be able to bring my credit scores higher. thank you

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-26 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Money order
Issue: Lost or stolen money order — 
Company: WESTERN UNION COMPANY, THE
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Ok western union money order was stolen nd cash in which wasnt the person my mom pays rent to .. when i made a claim nd did process which im at the last step .. so waiting for my refund. Its still be pending since last year XX/XX/XXXX i recentlly contact them on XX/XX/XXXX and its still pending i noe thats does not take that long they are so unprofesstional ..please can u help me

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-26 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Sued you in a state where you do not live or did not sign for the debt
Company: Gurstel Law Firm, P.C.
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
On XXXX XXXX, 2016 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX sued me in XXXX XXXX for the State of Arizona in & for the County of XXXX -- XXXX XXXX for {$11000.00} which was the amount credited to my husband 's XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX credit card as result of a move of some of our possessions from XXXX XXXX XXXX to XXXX AZ in which some possessions were stolen or lost, and others were damaged which XXXX refused to reimburse my husband for despite insurance coverage from XXXX. Attached is a copy of the XXXX statement showing my husband, XXXX XXXX XXXX, received the credit after providing XXXX with evidence of the items stolen/lost and damaged. My husband was the XXXX to XXXX. Attached is correspondence with XXXX XXXX XXXX and a listing of theft/loss and damage to various possessions moved. I was only a signatory on his XXXX account. Despite the fact that XXXX accepted my husband 's proof over XXXX 's XXXX has sued me and refused to turn over any correspondence between XXXX and XXXX. I need assistence because hiring an attorney would me a large portion if not all of the XXXX recovery.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-26 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: PA

Complaint narrative:
On X/X/2017 I have submitted a complaint ( Case number : XXXX ) to CFPB about XXXX XXXX XXXX for false reporting student loan issues on my Trans Union credit report ( I am the cosigner of XXXX XXXX the daughter and responsible for the account ). XXXX has been hit with many lawsuits and it continues so. 

However I then proceeded to ask Trans Union to remove the negative items, which they did at one point, but after that it continued to report the negative items : credit report TU file number XXXX. 

I therefore ask the CFPB to get involved and ask TU to remove those items since it hurts my rating!! 

It has been an ongoing dispute with TU and they refuse to correct the inaccurate items on my report. 

Sincerely XXXX 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 explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-26 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Notification didn't disclose it was an attempt to collect a debt
Company: LANIER COLLECTIONS AGENCY AND SERVICES INC
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I have received a call from Lanier Collection agency on a few collections I have in there office. Not once was I given proof of the bills. The lady did not mention to me that it was an attempt to collect a debt or anything in that sort. I personally work with a collection agency and know the laws. I wanted to make a complaint before my attorney out of XXXX gets involved.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-26 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
I disputed with Credit Bureau for verification of Debt from Portfolio Recovery Associates and The recovery Associate Fail to validated the debt.
The Portfolio Recovery Associate  produced Documentation that were invalid and not sufficient to proof the debt belong to me.
I requsted the Portfolio Recovery Associate to immediately removed the collection from my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-26 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
In accordance with the NCAP ( National Consumer Assistance Plan ) which was implemented to comply with CFPB ( Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ) consent order ( In the Matter of : Equifax Inc. and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING File No. XXXX ) ; the minimum reporting requirements stipulate that data furnishers ( i.e., XXXX ) must report the following identifying information : Full name ( First Name, Middle Name or Middle Initial ( if available ), Last Name and Generation Code/ Suffix ), Address, Full Social Security Number, and Date of Birth ( mmddyyyy ) in association with a tax lien. If any of the above identifying information is missing in association with said tax lien it must be excluded from the consumers credit file. Equifax shall adhere to the new reporting standards outlined in the NCAP ( National Consumer Assistance Plan ) and remove tax lien case number XXXX from the consumers credit file effective immediately.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-26 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Problem using a debit or ATM card
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I went out in XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XXXX ), California on the night of Saturday, XX/XX/XXXX beginning around XXXX PDT and stayed out until approximately XXXX PDT when the area closed ( please note this means my night technically ended on Sunday, XX/XX/XXXX ). The last charge I made that night was at XX/XX/XXXX at XX/XX/XXXX for {$44.00} - but after leaving the bar I noticed my phone and wallet were missing from my pockets. My best guess is as the venue was crowded with many people close to each other that I was pick-pocketed. I walked home ( I live nearby ) and immediately messaged my friends. First thing the following morning ( still Sunday, XX/XX/XXXX ) I went to XXXX XXXX XXXX when they opened. I called my dad from the store phone to ask him to block my stolen cards, then I spoke with a customer representative to buy a new phone because I had received an alert that XXXX XXXX XXXX had been disabled ( screenshot attached ) - so I knew it was taken as they blocked me from finding it. Once I had my new phone I immediately called Bank of America to report everything and let them know of the fraudulent activity. We went through each transaction and I noted when the fraudulent transactions began - first with a {$500.00} cash withdrawal in XXXX XXXX and then another {$300.00} cash withdrawal in the same area. There were also internal transfers made - specifically the majority of my savings account was moved to my checking account. There was then a fraudulent charge made at XXXX 's for {$1000.00}. The customer rep at BOA noted this and opened two claims. Within a few days I was granted a temporary credit for one of the claims and {$1000.00} was stored into my account. ***Please note I also made a report with the XXXX XXXX Sheriff 's department and provided this information to BOA*** Today, Saturday, XX/XX/XXXX I  received an email from BOA that they will NOT be reimbursing me for my losses and they concluded the fraudulent charges " were not made in error '' as stated in the attached letters. Also stated is the temporary credit of {$1000.00} will be reversed from my account on Monday, XX/XX/XXXX. I immediately called to challenge this decision but I was informed the department is not open until Monday. 
Please let me know if there is any more information I can provide and I will gladly do so. Thank you for your help.

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 monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: DC

Complaint narrative:
An account listed on my Experian credit report is not mine. I have tried using Experian 's online dispute process, but an error message appears. Furthermore, the toll-free number provided does not allow me to speak with an individual to explain the error. I would like the fraudulent account removed from my credit report immediately. I would also like to see Experian fix their online dispute process so that it is possible to submit a dispute online. Furthermore, it would be great if Experian did not so aggressively try to upsell to paid products. Right now it is difficult to find information about submitting a dispute because it is buried within their website and overshadowed by appeals to pay Experian for extra services. Experian should honor their obligation to the public to regulators by making it easy and free to correct inaccurate information.

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 2017-08-26 00:00:00
Product: Vehicle loan or lease — Loan
Issue: Struggling to pay your loan — Loan balance remaining after the vehicle is repossessed and sold
Company: Santander Consumer USA Holdings Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Two and a half years ago I took out a car loan with Santander Consumer, where a year ago I was diagnosed with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX where I was let go from my job of 6 1/2 yr as I was told by employer that we are no longer on the same path. I reached out to Santander with no prevail to allow me to change my payment amount. They refused. I utilized XXXX ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) and XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XXXX XXXX ) to help me with bills. Upon going over my financials as needed when you apply for help through organizations it was noticed that although I have been paying Santander over {$340.00} monthly my loan amount is not budging but a fraction, and in addition the late fee 's that were being charged were double the amount of the car payment itself. Shortly after they repossessed my car as they would not work with me. I received outside aid to get my car back and having to pay quite a bit of money. Just last month they showed up in the middle of the night, never reached out to me, they simply repossessed the car again for 2 late payments, as they would not work with me. This time I did not make any attempt to get the vehicle back as I have now learned that this company is worse than a " loan shark '' - they take HIGH payments each month where your loan does not go down, charging more than double the amount of the monthly payment as a late fee, not willing to work with their clients, and in ending, after my car was repossessed they sent immediately to auction, sold it, and are still charging me along with late fee 's for the original amount of the loan and reporting it to Credit Reporting agencies, so they are now wanting to get paid monthly on a vehicle that I no longer have in my possession which has been sold at auction where they pocketed that money. Also note that they have locked my online account so I can not get into it to see what they are charging now or to provide to you my account number. I honestly feel as though this company needs to be investigated. In addition fine the following where I have now found that I am not alone as the following is over 1,095 complaints on the following site as well not counting others XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  I have requested an inquiry by my Congressional Representative as well. I can be reached at XXXX, I do plan on taking this to media. Thank you for your prompt attention.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Getting a credit card — Application denied
Company: JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I applied for a XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX card through Chase bank on XXXX XXXX XXXX in order to earn the XXXX mile bonus they were offering if your spend {$3000.00} in the first 2 months possessing the card. I previously had this credit card, but was eligible for the bonus as I had not received the bonus in over 24 months. For the first time in my life I was denied credit with the the stated reason being " Too many credit cards opened in the last two years associated with you '' ( XXXX ). It is true that I go from card to card to earn these sign up offers, but my credit score is XXXX and they are just denying me because I do not carry a balance, nor do I keep the card beyond a years so I do not incur an annual fee. 

The firm did not provide me with a copy of my credit report. They did not provide a phone number or email to contact them. They simply made this decision not to honor their offer because it would cost them money that they would not get back in margin, interest, and fees. They should not be allowed to make such an offer, if they will not honor it for all potential customers whether they will be revenue generating or not to Chase. 

NB : I closed a different credit card the day prior so that I would have no net increase in credit line

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-26 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer — Trouble with how payments are being handled
Company: HEARTLAND PAYMENT SYSTEMS INC
State: OR

Complaint narrative:
Heartland ESCI charges for all payments except for AutoPay. It is a {$2.00} charge to pay online and a {$10.00} charge to pay over the phone. These fees are excessive and unfair. You should not have to pay a fee to pay your bill.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement — Card was charged for something you did not purchase with the card
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: CO

Complaint narrative:
I was the victim of credit card fraud when I received 4 unsolicited and unauthorized CareCredit cards in the mail and charges were already made to the card in the amount of {$18000.00}. Synchrony Bank did not exercise reasonable care in issuing the cards or authorizing the charges. I also believe that Sychrony Bank and/or JC Penney had a breach that they have not reported to the public ( since that is the only other business I had with them ). 

On XX/XX/XXXX, I received 4 unsolicited credit cards at my home address, one issued in my name, the other 3 issued in the names of 3 other people I do not know and who do not live at my address ( each one had a different last name and none were the same as mine ). On the same day, I received a letter from Synchrony Bank advising of potentially unauthorized charges on these cards. They also advised that because I have a JC Penney card, I " do business '' with Synchrony Bank. During the call, I closed and blocked the unauthorized credit cards and my JC Penney card. 

On XX/XX/XXXX, I called Synchrony Bank and advised that I did not apply for or authorize these cards. I was advised that charges in the amount of {$18000.00} had already occurred on XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX ( before I received the cards or notification of unauthorized fraud ). 

Synchrony Bank was negligent in issuing unauthorized cards they did not verify and in allowing unauthorized charges on the cards ( especially since the charges were made without having the cards in hand and without direct authorization from me. I also believe JC Penney and/or Synchrony Bank had a breach of personal information since that is the only other business I had with them.

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 2017-08-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement — Credit card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase on your statement
Company: JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I have to dispute one basic charge with Chase Card Services but because there are some extra transactions ( both charges/rebills and refunds/credits ) that may interfere with their ability to make simple judgements, they are still unable to figure it out after almost four months. 

Basically the dispute is about a prepaid reload card purchase at XXXX. On XX/XX/XXXX I made a purchase totaling {$58.00}, of which {$53.00} was for a prepaid card that was not working. On XX/XX/XXXX I went to XXXX, they charged me another {$53.00} for this same card and the card was still not working. Also on XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX provided me one refund of {$53.00} on-site due to the {$58.00} transaction that happened on XX/XX/XXXX, but never provided me any refund for the {$53.00} charge that happened onXX/XX/XXXX. As a result, I should have got another refund of {$53.00}. 

On XX/XX/XXXX I, for the second time, disputed the {$53.00} ( XX/XX/XXXX ) charge with Chase, it resolved with me retaining a full refund for the {$53.00} charge and therefore Chase granted me a credit of {$53.00}. However as of XX/XX/XXXX, Chase later removed this credit because they mistakenly think the merchant had already provided me this refund as they see a {$53.00} credit on XX/XX/XXXX. 

In the end, I should not be responsible to pay the {$53.00} portion of the {$58.00} happened on XX/XX/XXXX ( merchant refunded this one ), and I also should not be responsible to pay the entire {$53.00} charge happened on XX/XX/XXXX ( Chase is supposed to grant me a credit for this one ). The removal of the credit onXX/XX/XXXX essentially makes me pay an extra {$53.00} to Chase. 

Full version of this incident is attached in document.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-26 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: Professional Bureau of Collections of Maryland, Inc., GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO Branch
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Hi ... I have been receiving notices and excessive amount of phone calls regarding the debt I already paid for 4 years ago. I did a XXXX procedure with no insurance and as been a cash customer I have given a discount of {$1000.00}, I have a invoice showing the discount and have sent them to the respective companies requesting for that same payment. My account was paid in full in 2014. I really do not understand why this amount has gone to the collections department when I have sent various letters and the invoice to show them that it was a DISCOUNT given by the branch I was been seen at. 

Despite providing everything I still receive phone calls daily and notices regarding the amount. Please help me to solve this ASAP.

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 2017-08-26 00:00:00
Product: Vehicle loan or lease — Loan
Issue: Getting a loan or lease — Changes in terms mid-deal or after closing
Company: ALLY FINANCIAL INC.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX sent me a letter stating that they could not accept the loan terms offered by the car dealership where I bought my vehicle at, but would be willing to accept a counter offer instead. However, I have already signed the paperwork, and put a down payment on XXXX XXXX 2017. I also signed the agreement for which the amount due per month was agreed upon. Ally can not change the terms now that they have been signed and whereas I have been driving the vehicle for over a month now.

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 2017-08-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — Store credit card
Issue: Getting a credit card — Card opened as result of identity theft or fraud
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: DC

Complaint narrative:
A credit card with SYNCBJC PENNEY XXXX was opened fraudulently using my personal information.

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 2017-08-26 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes — 
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
I was a victim of identity theft. a lot of accounts were opened in my name and it 's still been reported.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief