vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2016-09-22 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Credit line increase/decrease — 
Company: BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
I have a credit card account with Barlcays Bank. I have had the account for 2 years. When they opened the account it was for {$5000.00} credit limit. Over time it was increased to a {$7000.00} credit limit. I have never been late on this credit card at all. Always paid it on time. Today I receive a message that my credit limit was lowered because they did a review on my application. They lowered it to XXXX. Which was lower than what was originally offered to me. Keep in mind about 8 months ago I paid this account down to a balance of XXXX. In that time I was offered to do a balance transfer on my credit card. I took the offer and moved debt from other credit cards over. Now the card balance is at XXXX. The fact they lowered my limit is going to make my credit score look worse. What I am asking for his for them to raise my limit to at least XXXX. The amount they originally gave me for the credit card.

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 2017-03-09 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: Southwest Credit Systems, L.P.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
Southwest Credit Systems LP has been reporting a collections account on my XXXX and XXXX credit reports. The balance is for {$2000.00} and the original creditor is XXXX. 

Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ), I have the right to request validation of the debt they say I owe them. I sent my first debt validation letter XXXX XXXX, 2017 ( Please see attached ). Southwest Credit Systems LP responded to this debt validation on XXXX XXXX, 2017 by telling me that I had a right to request the substantiation of the debt, which is exactly what I was trying to do with the letter I sent. In that letter, they told me to send the debt validation letter to different address than where the first letter was sent. 

Their response to my first letter is attached. 

I then mailed a second debt validation letter on XXXX XXXX, 2017 to the address given on their response to my first letter once again requesting the validation of the debt they claim I owe them. 

I have yet to receive a response from them. 

This issue is adversely affecting my credit profile, my credit score and it is hindering me from accessing financial products that can be of use to me. 

I respectfully request that the Financial Consumer Protection Bureau contact Southwest Credit Systems LP on my behalf and have them substantiate ( validate ) the debt they claim that I owe them. 

I do not recognize this debt and all I 'm requesting is that they follow the law. 

A request for validation of the debt made pursuant to 15 USC 1692g Sec. 809 ( b ) of the FDCPA requires that Southwest Credit System LP provide me with competent evidence that I have a legal obligation to pay them. This includes : Proof of my agreement to pay the original creditor ; A copy of the final account statement issued by the original creditor ; A breakdown of the total amount due, showing principal, interest and other charges ; and for all other charges, the date of and basis for each charge. 
Agreement with your client that grants you the authority to collect on this alleged debt. 
Verification that this debt was assigned or sold to a collector. 
Complete accounting of the alleged debt. 
Commission for debt collector if collection efforts are successful. 

I have not received any of the above required documentation despite submitting XXXX requests. 

If Southwest Credit Systems LP can not provide the above mentioned documentation, I request that they delete the account from all my credit reports.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-11-28 00:00:00
Product: Consumer Loan — Installment loan
Issue: Managing the loan or lease — 
Company: Conn's, Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Conn 's is reporting 30 to 120+ late payments on my credit report which is n't accurate. I requested my payment history from Conn 's which show paid thru dates and payments being applied to misc fees. I 've disputed the info with all XXXX credit bureaus and sent in the payment history for proof. The bureaus did not investigate the late payments and have not removed the late entries. I 've contacted Conn 's to correct the issue and have not had any luck. I 've requested the removal of the account from my credit file due to the incorrect reporting.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-02-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: APR or interest rate — 
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I went to the doctor and I did n't have insurance, and so they unwillingly signed me up for care credit. I AM NOW BEING CHARGED ALMOST XXXX DOLLARS IN INTEREST FOR A CARD THAT I did not agree TO OPEN.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2016-04-27 00:00:00
Product: Consumer Loan — Vehicle loan
Issue: Managing the loan or lease — 
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I purchased a motorcycle back XX/XX/2015, which was financed through Synchrony Bank. When closing the sale the representative helping us at the dealership told us the payments would be automated and asked for our credit card information. The first payment was supposed to go through in XX/XX/XXXX, but it never did so I called Synchrony Bank in XX/XX/XXXX to see what was going on and what I needed to do to have them charge the payment to my card. They informed me that they did not process automatic payments via credit cards and that I 'd have to complete and return an authorization form allowing them to withdraw the monthly payments. I completed and returned the form along with a money order for the past due payment. In XX/XX/XXXX I noticed that, again, the automatic payment had not been processed even though I had mailed them the authorization form so I called Synchrony Bank yet again. I was told I needed to mail them the form again and another money order, so I did. After that, I did not hear from them again so I assumed everything had gone through. Yesterday a repo man showed up at my mailing address to repossess the motorcycle - I was not there, nor was the motorcycle so they left a message with my brother for me to call them. Today I called Synchrony Bank to ask what was going on and they told me that my account had been sent to the collection department so they could not help me. When I reached out to the collection department they forwarded my call to the repo department who hung up on me when I requested someone who spoke XXXX since my spoken English is not great.

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 2016-08-18 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Billing statement — 
Company: BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I have monthly and yearly subscription and some I do n't even remember. 
So to protect myself, I report a stolen credit card. I received the new card from Barclay Card and to be safe I moved my monthly subscription to XXXX XXXX. 
As now, I have a charge from XXXX that I did not authorized this charge and I called Barclay for the second time. They told me that as long that I did not cancel my subscription, the merchant will update with my new CCS ... and I can not get on hold with XXXX. 
The big issue that I have with Barclay card is if there is a dispute is between me and the merchant, not with Barclay Card. As with XXXX XXXX, I received notification asking if I recognize the transaction ... and if there is a dispute, merchant will get back with me ... but it is not the role of Barclay XXXX to mange the dispute with fees and what so ever. I called Barclay on XXXX/XXXX/16 and nothing was done. I just call now, spoke to a man ... we went over the issue and he put me on hold ... I call around XXXX Pacific Time and now 43 minutes later ... it rings busy and it hangs up. 
Please ... we need some kind of protection and stop Barclay Card with this unlawful Act.

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 2016-06-08 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card
Issue: Communication tactics — Frequent or repeated calls
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I am receiving multiple phone calls a day from Synchrony bank. They are using a couple of different phone numbers : XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX. Some of these calls are coming only minutes apart, others are coming almost every hour. Here are a few examples. On XXXX/XXXX/16 I received calls at : XXXX. On XXXX I received calls at : XXXX. This morning I received two calls almost back to back at XXXX. and XXXX I have spoken to them regarding the debt and trying to work out an arrangement, but they are not very willing to work with me and my situation at the moment. I have asked them to stop the repeated calls and the calls keep coming.

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 2015-07-14 00:00:00
Product: Consumer Loan — Vehicle lease
Issue: Managing the loan or lease — 
Company: Mercedes Benz Financial Services
State: DE

Complaint narrative:
In 2012 by using the online service Swap-A-Lease and the approval of Mercedes Benz Financial Services ( MBFS ) we were able to swap a vehicle with XXXX XXXX. We asked MBFS if they had done business in the past with XXXX and their response was yes, which gave us peace of mind. Our vehicle was in outstanding conditions, we attached the XXXX Report with the swap information. On XXXX/XXXX/12 we successfully handed the vehicle over to a lady representative of XXXX and immediately mailed the payoff check to MBFS, who also sent us the Lease End Statement. Two months later MBFS sent us a letter saying the check had no funds and the car had been repossessed on XXXX/XXXX/12. 
The original payoff letter/quote was valid until XXXX/XXXX/12, but MBFS repossessed the car a full day before the end of this committment. MBFS never informed us of the insufficient funds check until XXXX. In the time MBFS kept this information from us we had already committed to a new smaller vehicle, a XXXX XXXX. We called XXXX XXXX to ask what had happened, they said they had asked for 3 more days to cover the check but since it had been taken from them, they now had no reason to cover that check. While the car was away somewhere it apparently had some hail damages which got fixed, again without our knowledge. So the balance on the account is XXXX + XXXX for repairs that we were never made aware of, we just simply have to pay. When a car is taken in for service even a {$15.00} part is first consulted with the owner, but in this case nothing has been consulted with us, we feel this is Consumer Deception. 
If MBFS really felt that we were still responsible of this car, why did they not get in touch with us as soon as they realized the check had no funds? We would 've reached out to XXXX and maybe offered to pay one more month in order to give them the opportunity to gather the funds for the check. Why did n't MBFS reach out to us showing us the hail damages before proceeding with repairs? Until today we have not seen a single picture of the damages, it 's just been their word. 
When a house is sold and the new owners default on their payments, the bank does not go back to the previous owners, they collect on the new owners. Why is MBFS collecting on a debt that we released with their approval and on which MBFS sent us a Lease End Statement? We feel that it was MBFS who broke the Agreement, they did not comply with the provided Payoff Date, they repossessed the car without our consent and they made repairs also without our consent. We believe MBFS did this knowing that the vehicle was no longer our responsiblity, that 's why they made these decisions on their own. We have been called through several collection agencies and threatened with legal action.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-08-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Billing disputes — 
Company: BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE
State: TN

Complaint narrative:
I have received a duplicate charge on my XXXX XXXX Credit Card. Barclay card has submitted me documents pertaining to the charge. I filled out all valid info and wrote detailed info as to why it was duplicated. I also showed what card they processed the refund on my contract. Barclay is telling me that they received my fax after the allowable time and will not process my dispute. They charged it back to my card and accrued higher interest adding to extra income on their side. I do not believe this is within the guidelines that a credit card company is suppose to act. I received the XXXX letter and submitted the documents via fax two days later. They advised it was after the 5 day period and ca n't process the dispute.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2016-06-03 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Closing/Cancelling account — 
Company: BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE
State: WA

Complaint narrative:
I received a letter from Barclay Bank regarding a XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX I once had. This card was paid off in XX/XX/XXXX and cut up. The letter I received indicated my " account '' was 90 overdue and the had " closed '' my account. I had no idea a charge was made against this account as I had received no phone calls or letters previous to this. I initially thought I was a victim of identity theft so I called the number on the letter and only got a recording in which I could give and receive my account info which indicated the account was closed and I had a balance of over {$160.00} I was alarmed to I managed to find my old access code and password to the account and went in to look at what had occurred on my account. What I found was a XXXX XXXX annual membership charge in XXXX, XXXX of {$25.00}. I checked with my XXXX XXXX XXXX online merchant site account and it indicated there was NO default payment listed. I emailed Barclay Bank indicating I had not be made aware of this charge via a statement. I forwarded a payment immediately for the {$25.00}, explaining the situation ( which I have copies of ) and they responded by telling me basically " it was n't their fault '' and they " can not wipe out the interest charges ''. I have an excellent credit rating ... last checked was XXXX and I am never late on any account. I am mortified about this ding on my credit which I feel was not my fault. I feel a charge was made to this account without my knowledge and was purposely held back to accrue all these late fees before notifying me by mail of the issue after 90 days. Also, I suspect the originally XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX has expired and therefore any new card was never activated so how was this charge accepted in the first place? I only want the interest charges removed and any dings these people have made to my credit score repaired. I definitely feel I am a victim here and Barclay Bank is refusing to work with me on this. How was I suppose to pay an account charge on an account I had n't used in over 3 years without even knowing the charge had been made? 
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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 2016-12-05 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Billing disputes — 
Company: BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE
State: DC

Complaint narrative:
I made a hotel reservation with XXXX on XXXX XXXX, 2016 for a travel date in XXXX 2016. A few days before my trip I called the hotel to confirm my reservation. I was informed by the hotel that the reservation made by XXXX had been cancelled and there was no current reservation on file. When I went to the XXXX website, I discovered that the homepage was now a blank screen with a notice that stated XXXX has filed for bankruptcy and is no longer in service and that " in most cases, accommodation reservations have not been paid and the booking is not secure. '' I checked my Barclay statement and noticed that the amount of {$410.00} was charged on XXXX/XXXX/2016 by XXXX. I quickly filed a dispute with Barclay ( Case No. XXXX ) in XXXX 2016 and received a response on XXXX XXXX, 2016. The notice stated that I would receive a provisional credit for the disputed amount, the merchant would be contacted, and if the amount will be rebilled, that I would receive another notice. I did receive a provisional credit from Barclay in XXXX 2016, but I never received the additional notice Barclay promised when my account was rebilled for the {$410.00} a few weeks later. I did n't understand why I was being charged the disputed amount when I provided all the required evidence Barclay requested to prove my service was never received from the merchant that issued the charge. I sent an additional statement to Barclay regarding my dispute with the XXXX charges ( dated XXXX XXXX, 2016 ) and asked Barclay to reopen the case, but received no response. I contacted the dispute center on XXXX XXXX, 2016 to follow-up and found that no progress has been made in settling this dispute. 

It has been over 5 months since my initial dispute was opened and I have received NO communication from Barclay regarding its progress to resolve this matter. XXXX charged me for a service that was not received and has since filed bankruptcy. In fact, if the merchant 's website is visited, it clearly states that any reservations made with them are not secured or paid for. I do n't understand what other evidence Barclay needs to close this case. As a customer of Barclay, I would expect them to fight on my behalf against this type of fraud and financial abuse from merchants. Instead, they have neglected and ignored my claims.

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 2017-01-05 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Other bank product/service
Issue: Using a debit or ATM card — 
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
They are unwilling to assist in a dispute on my Care Credit credit card. The dental provider overcharged me, synchrony said they researched it and are siding with the provider. When i asked why it 's because they have to take into consideration the provider 's claim. But not mine? just because they 're a business? this does not mean they are incapable of scams, which I explained to synchrony. I also, several times, explained that my insurance paid they 're part after i paid what was an estimation during my initial consultation. The estimation turned out to be inflated, and was actually more than my contracted rate so i am due a refund. Synchrony told m several times to either take this up with my insurance or small claims. Why is my insurance going to pay me the difference? the credit card needs to take this off of my account and deduct it from payments to the provider! I also pointed out that the written statement from the provider actually proves my point that I am owed a refund, as it says the amount due by me is less then what I was charged. My billing ledger from the provider was doctored to show a zero balance by contradicting what they said in their statement to synchrony. When i ask about this i am told they go based on the ledger not the statement. So the fact that it does n't add up did n't raise red flags to at the very least keep the investigation going until it can be clarified? Nope they just find it easier to make me feel like I 'm the scammer. No help, no empathy, no apologies, just constant interruptions and frustrated responses were all I got from Synchrony. They also say I signed a contract, which it was not..its a treatment plan ( estimate ) that clearly says the charges may change due to unforeseen circumstances and this is the charge AS OF NOW! Come to find out, many other consumers have dealt with similar and many other various issues from Synchrony and Care Credit.

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 2016-05-31 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I keep receiving mails from synchrony bank stated that i have debt to pay but never receive any types of balance sheet, I was never sign up for synchrony bank for credit cards for that matters. I only bank with XXXX XXXX XXXX and also issued with student credit for tha matters. I believe that my personal information was use without my consent in regarding of debt that is not applicable of my own

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 2015-08-18 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Balance transfer — 
Company: BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I have a credit issued by Barclay Bank XXXX XXXX ) card. I have two balance transfer promotions. 1 if for {$1700.00} and the other is for {$1600.00}. 
My minimum payment for XXXX XXXX, 2015 is {$54.00}. On XXXX XXXX, 2015 I make payment of {$200.00} which I want to go to my balance transfer promotion that is due in XXXX of 2015. Nowhere in their Important Information does it say that " if you have a balance with an APR vs a 0 % APR, that any monies paid will only go to the APR balance and not the 0 % APR promotional balance. I call to get the situation corrected and nowhere in their records can they find that statement. So the customer service supervisor states that that statement is located in the original agreement when I received the card and they would mail that to me. But she could not find the original agreement on her system XXXX which they should have it XXXX.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-02-08 00:00:00
Product: Consumer Loan — Installment loan
Issue: Managing the loan or lease — 
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
Synchrony Finacial fraudulently file a XXXX with the IRS alleging that they had forgiven a debt on my behalf in the amount of {$700.00}. I at no time had any consumer debt credit card or any Financial obligation that was owed to synchrony financial. I am not sure what type of loan they alleging was owed as I have never had any Financial relationship with them. I have called the number on the XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX to be left on hold with no answer. According to the XXXX their Federal identification number is XXXX. Please note I was notified by the Office of personel that my identity was stolen.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation