vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2019-09-17 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Capital Accounts, LLC
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
I originally reached out to capital accounts after seeing a charge on my account with XXXX for a very large, false amount that had never been reported to me by the collection agency or school themselves. I told them the debt was invalid with no supporting documentation with no help I went to the XXXX  of Virginia Department of Higher Education and they found that the school did not have any documents holding me financially responsible for this debt and ruled that i was not responsible. It was in fact invalid, it was noted XXXX did not take the proper steps and was at fault. Fast forward to now Capital accounts still refuses to take the account off and the school is not cooperating with me either despite what the director told higher education, me and supporting documentation. They are hanging up on my face, refusing to allow me to talk to management higher up positions, my calls are continuously " dropping '' despite being very polite, respectful, calm and showing all proper documentation. They are claiming to wait on the action of the school but the school is claiming to be waiting on them it is a entire run around. the main deal is the amount is not supposed to be on the and needs to be removed expeditiously.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2019-09-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX, which recently changed their name to XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, and now they are known as XXXX, is fleecing my husband and me as consumers. We are in agreement with the servicing center for a shared appreciation modification. Under this modification, 100 % of our deferred principal balance would be forgiven in equal installments over ( 3 ) years on each of the first, second and third anniversaries of the modification date which originated XX/XX/XXXX. This deferred principal is treated as a non-interest bearing principle forbearance and we are not obligated to pay interests or make monthly payments on any portion of it. This amount has never been reported to the three major credit bureaus over the past 2 years and 6 months since the signing of the modification until recently. 

1 ) XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX has breached the terms of the modification by not forgiving one-third of our principal balance on the first anniversary of XX/XX/XXXX, this portion was not forgiven until XX/XX/XXXX, the second anniversary of XX/XX/XXXX which was not forgiven until XX/XX/XXXX and the third anniversary of XX/XX/XXXX which has yet to be forgiven. 

2 ) XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX before XX/XX/XXXX was only reporting the regular principal balance to the three major credit bureaus. Once the company changed its name, they added the remainder of the deferred principal to our regular principle balance and increased our debt by {$46000.00}, thus, lowering or credit score by as much as 20 points.

3 ) XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX has yet to take accountability for their actions after countless conversations with representatives. Today, XX/XX/XXXX we spoke with XXXX, agent identification number SDG, who stated that the remaining deferred principal of {$46000.00} amount would be added to the backend of our loan per a letter dated XX/XX/XXXX. She asked, " how much do you believe that you owe? '' We immediately asked for a supervisor and was transferred to XXXX, agent identification number XXXX, who stated that a letter was sent out which states that the debt would be forgiven on XX/XX/XXXX. 

4 ) Although we have arrived at our third anniversary, we have yet to have the remaining deferred principal forgiven. Our credit score has been significantly impacted by the actions of 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 2019-09-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX, which recently changed their name to XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, and now they are known as XXXX, is fleecing my husband and me as consumers. We are in agreement with the servicing center for a shared appreciation modification. Under this modification, 100 % of our deferred principal balance would be forgiven in equal installments over ( 3 ) years on each of the first, second and third anniversaries of the modification date which originated XX/XX/XXXX. This deferred principal is treated as a non-interest bearing principle forbearance and we are not obligated to pay interests or make monthly payments on any portion of it. This amount has never been reported to the three major credit bureaus over the past 2 years and 6 months since the signing of the modification until recently.

1 ) XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX  has breached the terms of the modification by not forgiving one-third of our principal balance on the first anniversary of XX/XX/XXXX, this portion was not forgiven until XX/XX/XXXX, the second anniversary of XX/XX/XXXX which was not forgiven until XX/XX/XXXX and the third anniversary of XX/XX/XXXX which has yet to be forgiven. 

2 ) XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX before XX/XX/XXXX was only reporting the regular principal balance to the three major credit bureaus. Once the company changed its name, they added the remainder of the deferred principal to our regular principle balance and increased our debt by {$46000.00}, thus, lowering or credit score by as much as 20 points.

3 ) Owen/PHH/New Rez has yet to take accountability for their actions after countless conversations with representatives. Today, XX/XX/XXXX we spoke with XXXX, agent identification number SDG, who stated that the remaining deferred principal of {$46000.00} amount would be added to the backend of our loan per a letter dated XX/XX/XXXX. She asked, " how much do you believe that you owe? '' We immediately asked for a supervisor and was transferred to XXXX, agent identification number XXXX, who stated that a letter was sent out which states that the debt would be forgiven on XX/XX/XXXX. 

4 ) Although we have arrived at our third anniversary, we have yet to have the remaining deferred principal forgiven. Our credit score has been significantly impacted by the actions of XXXX XXXX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2019-09-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX, which recently changed their name to XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, and now they are known as XXXX, is fleecing my husband and me as consumers. We are in agreement with the servicing center for a shared appreciation modification. Under this modification, 100 % of our deferred principal balance would be forgiven in equal installments over ( 3 ) years on each of the first, second and third anniversaries of the modification date which originated XX/XX/XXXX. This deferred principal is treated as a non-interest bearing principle forbearance and we are not obligated to pay interests or make monthly payments on any portion of it. This amount has never been reported to the three major credit bureaus over the past 2 years and 6 months since the signing of the modification until recently.

1 ) XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX has breached the terms of the modification by not forgiving one-third of our principal balance on the first anniversary of XX/XX/XXXX, this portion was not forgiven until XX/XX/XXXX, the second anniversary of XX/XX/XXXX which was not forgiven until XX/XX/XXXX and the third anniversary of XX/XX/XXXX which has yet to be forgiven. 

2 ) XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX before XX/XX/XXXX was only reporting the regular principal balance to the three major credit bureaus. Once the company changed its name, they added the remainder of the deferred principal to our regular principle balance and increased our debt by {$46000.00}, thus, lowering or credit score by as much as 20 points.

3 ) XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX has yet to take accountability for their actions after countless conversations with representatives. Today, XX/XX/XXXX we spoke with XXXX, agent identification number SDG, who stated that the remaining deferred principal of {$46000.00} amount would be added to the backend of our loan per a letter dated XX/XX/XXXX. She asked, " how much do you believe that you owe? '' We immediately asked for a supervisor and was transferred to XXXX, agent identification number XXXX, who stated that a letter was sent out which states that the debt would be forgiven on XX/XX/XXXX. 

4 ) Although we have arrived at our third anniversary, we have yet to have the remaining deferred principal forgiven. Our credit score has been significantly impacted by the actions of 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 2019-09-17 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Traveler's check or cashier's check
Issue: Fraud or scam — 
Company: TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
On or about, XXXX XX/XX/19, I received a letter with a cashier 's check in the amount of {$2900.00} made payable to myself from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. I confirmed receipt of this check via text to number XXXX. Prior to receiving this cashier 's check, I received another text from someone named XXXX XXXX cell number XXXX. This 305 text indicated the following : " Hello, the envelope containing your first task will be delivered to your house today/tomorrow vis USPS regular mail. Please send a text message to XXXX when you receipt of the envelope. XXXX XXXX ''. 

I currently do work part time as a mystery personal shopper so I thought this was another XXXX that I applied to in the past. 

Upon receipt of the cashier 's check, I deposited it in my TD Bank in XXXX XXXX NJ on XX/XX/19. As per the bank, the cashier 's check cleared XX/XX/19. I informed contact XXXX via text that the check had cleared as per their instructions and I was assigned a task. I made sure with 100 % certainty that this cleared before proceeding further. I was assigned to buy 2 {$1300.00} XXXX gift cards. I did that on Friday XX/XX/19. I then was instructed to purchase a money order for {$20.00} and a cashier 's check for {$20.00}. The first made payable to XXXX XXXX and the latter XXXX XXXX XXXX Today XX/XX/19, TD Bank informed me that this cashier 's check bounced and that I am responsible for the funds of {$2900.00}. I relied upon TD Bank 's complete disclosure that this check cleared on XX/XX/19 ; otherwise, I would have never proceeded with these purchases. Today XX/XX/19, a TD representative told me that the routing number looked wrong but they deposited it anyway. TD Bank represents themselves as a leader in banking and me, I'm a consumer. I relied upon their experience and expertise in this industry to protect me the consumer from fraudulent activity. They did not. TD should have never cleared this check on XX/XX/19 without confirming the validity of the check. They do this every day and should be held accountable to a higher standard of care. They now are claiming that it is not their fault and that I have to take the hit on these funds. Yet, if my credit card was hit by fraud, TD would cover it. It's the same thing. We as consumers rely on banking to protect us. I want my money back in the amount of {$2900.00}.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2019-09-17 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: JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/2019 I received an offer from my bank ( Chase ) for their Freedom Unlimited credit card. This offer appeared when I logged in to my Chase account.

The offer stated that I would receive a {$5000.00} credit limit and {$200.00} cashback if I spent {$500.00} within 3 months of receiving the card I accepted the offer and quickly received a reply that my card would arrive within 5 days. When the card arrived, there was no mention of the {$200.00} cashback bonus.

I called Chase and spoke to 2 reps and a supervisor but they all said there was no {$200.00} cashback with this card?

I then went to my Chase branch and spoke to a manager who made several calls but no one would admit they made a mistake.

I'm still waiting for some answers.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2019-09-17 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Greetings, CFPB, and all military families and civilians, this is numerous complaints that I have sent to the CFPB, FTC, OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER and as well to the credit bureaus. 
This is my situation everyone, since no one is willing to help me with my serious complaints against this company XXXX  for their malpractices, abused, selling of my informations, reporting inaccurate informations on my credit report and having all of my personal information in the XXXX by their call center that is located in that country. I called in regards to that issue as well because I received a scam phone call from someone in the XXXX stating that they are calling me from the VA REGIONAL office in XXXX XXXX Florida to go over my XXXX claims, so I called the VA office to verify if they have offices in the XXXX helping veterans and they responded to me NO. So, the next day I went ahead and file a police report to safeguard myself. I also reported the incident to XXXX   and the rest of the bureaus. 
Now, today XX/XX/2019 at XXXX XXXX I called XXXX again the seventh time within a month time frame to find out what is going on with all 51 fraudulent inquiries showing on my report and as well for the legal letter I sent them on XX/XX/2019, they transfer me 6 times and every time I got an individual they took my information and says that I have to transfer you to another department, to a supervisor, to a supervisor in the fraud specialized team. Now, mind you I have been on the phone for 30 minutes waiting and being transfer to talk with someone that can really help me resolve my problems with this company. I finally got someone by the name of XXXX XXXX a supervisor on the specialized fraud team that was so rude, unprofessional, and just outright argumentative to my report, he kept saying that I have to wait for 30 days, my legal letter doesnt mean anything because by law the bureaus have 30 days to respond, so I told him sir I have been waiting for 120 days and all that transunion keep on responding to the CFPB is that I am a victim of fraud. 
Now, the CFPB says, that it will help consumer, however I need to know how I am being helped? Are they tired of receiving my complaints, do I need to contact my state representative, Congress to help me with this matter because it is completely unfair and unjust people. Anyone, that is reading my complaint please help or any suggestions that you may have in order to get my complaints for 120 plus days resolved. I had supposed to close on a home XX/XX/XXXX, however due to the inaccurate informations that XXXX  is reporting, my family will loose out on a roof over their head. I need help and that is why at times people take drastic measures because no one is willing

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2019-09-17 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Closing on a mortgage — 
Company: Shellpoint Partners, LLC
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I had a mortgage serviced by Shellpoint mortgage. I refinanced my mortgage through another mortgage company and paid off my existing mortgage with Shellpoint. 

The payoff details they provided me with is confusing and appears to be inaccurate. I've contacted them several times to connect with my closing officer to review the transaction history associated with the payoff of the loan. I provided them with all the necessary written authorizations for them to speak with my closing officer. He has since called them 2 times and I have now emailed them 4 times with NO response. It appears they owe me another $ XXXX and they will not respond. 

They are making it impossible for me to get a clear understanding of the payoff and the remaining balance they owe me and WILL NOT RESPOND to get this cleared up. 

I'm happy to provide you with the payoff payment history so that you can see how confusing it is. My closing officer IS ALSO confused by the payoff history. 

XXXX

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2019-09-17 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Mobile or digital wallet
Issue: Unauthorized transactions or other transaction problem — 
Company: Paypal Holdings, Inc
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Reference number XXXX I respectfully requesting that the hold on my funds/account be lifted. I am not necessarily requesting that my account be re-opened or allowed to continue to use the PayPal service.I have previously requested a review/appeal of my case which was denied. Although I still disagree with the decision to deny my appeal I will abide by it however because I feel that holding my funds for 180 days for a non-fraudulent violation of PayPals Acceptable Use Policy is excessive, and perhaps a punitive abuse of power, I feel a bit victimized and angry, and a bit like PayPal was pushing me around and doing whatever they wanted with my balance Pay Pal has previously requested for various forms of documents to prove I am a legitimate business in order to release my funds which I complied, to no avail. I understand PayPals need for holding funds for credit card charge back purposes, however a review of my account history will reveal a very low charge back rate as well as a very high customer-satisfaction rate. I feel that any reasonable person would conclude that holding my entire balance for 180 days is excessive and may be viewed by some as punitive or as already stated, an  unnecessary abuse of power. 

All of my customers have all received FULL refunds because pay pal consistently hold my funds which causes delays in my customers funds and products. I Spent countless hours to gain the trust of customers and in the end had to start over again from the point 0. There will be NO Charge back as all of my customers have been all been refunded. I feel that this was a fair resolution while still preventing PayPal acquiring any future charge backs or credit card disputes to my account.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2019-09-17 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage — 
Company: PNC Bank N.A.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
We are in the process of purchasing a home and using PNC Bank for our mortgage. We are supposed to close on XX/XX/XXXX however, on XX/XX/XXXX, we received an email from the mortgage loan officer stating there is likely going to be a delay in our closing. This delay is the result of PNC requiring a 2nd appraisal because the home is a " flipped '' property. This information was not disclosed when initially applying for the loan, nor was it addressed until the first appraisal came in ( at agreed up sale price ). While FHA loans require this additional step, conventional loans do not have any " anti-flip policy. '' Not only are we finding out 2 weeks before we are supposed to close that we must have this 2nd appraisal, we are also being told we must pay for the appraisal ourselves. For FHA loans, the buyer can not be the one to pay for the 2nd appraisal ; it must either be the lender or the seller. Furthermore, had we utilized a different lender, we would NOT have been required to perform a 2nd appraisal ( this was confirmed through our realtor who discussed it with one of their commonly used lenders ). Given that the rule is " the lender is responsible for ensuring that the subject property provides adequate collateral for the mortgage. XXXX XXXX requires that the lender obtain a signed and complete appraisal report that accurately reflects the market value, condition, and marketability of the property, '' we are requesting that the lender be responsible for the payment of this lender-specific 2nd appraisal. If they would have disclosed this information at the beginning of our process, we would have been able to move on to a different lender. However, now that our credit scores have already been pulled, and we are two weeks out from our closing, we are stuck in this situation. Despite providing information to PNC in regards to the responsibility of this 2nd appraisal cost, our mortgage lender has made it clear they will not cover this expense and we will be required to pay for the subsequent, lender-specific, appraisal.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2019-09-17 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Struggling to pay mortgage — 
Company: SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX I feel behind on my mortgage because I was forced into early retirement and am know only rely on my Social Security income. My mortgage is at a 10.5 % interest rate and i'm not able to afford my mortgage payment with just my Social Security income. I tried to be reviewed for workout assistance with my lender and have been denied because my investor does not participate for workout assistance. To make matters worst I relied on getting some type of assistance that I feel more behind that I got a sale date and had to file bankruptcy and I am now in bankruptcy making my trial plan payments. But still not able to afford my current mortgage. I feel that I am the perfect candidate for workout assistance. I have never been approved for anything and now need it more then ever. I was then advised on XX/XX/XXXX that once again my request for mortgage assistance has been denied due to the investor not participating. If I knew this investor would come back to take my home I would have never gotten a loan from him. I want the investor to sell my loan to another investor that offers assistance so that I can keep my home.

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