vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2017-03-30 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer — Trouble with how payments are handled
Company: AES/PHEAA
State: DE

Complaint narrative:
My student loans were consolidated and myconsildation payments started in XXXX, however PhEAA is still actively reporting my loan in default every month as recent as XXXX. I understand the initial default being reported and not coming off for 7 years however they have not updated the report to indicate it is currently consolidated and satisfactory. It still shows as if it is currently in default and is heavily affecting my credit score. This is not acceptable. Please look into this and get back to me.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-12-01 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: SUNTRUST BANKS, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
In Case Number number : XXXX, the CFPB has the authority to do the following when presented with clear and blatant facts of violations by SunTrust Mortgage. The CFPB was directed by the Office of Inspector General of the FHFA to investigate, but did nothing with the CFPB oversight authority. 
" CFPB may bring administrative enforcement proceedings or civil actions in federal district court or state court. The Bureau can obtain 'any appropriate legal or equitable relief with respect to a violation of [ f ] ederal consumer financial law, '' including, but not limited to the following : Rescission or reformation of contracts Refund of money or return of real property Restitution Disgorgement or compensation for unjust enrichment Payment of damages or other monetary relief Public notification regarding the violation Limits on the activities or functions of the person against whom the action is brought Civil monetary penalties ( which can go either to victims or to financial education ) It is also possible hat the CFPB will seek significant fines in its enforcement actions. The penalties that the Bureau may seek are also significant. The CFPB can seek to impose civil penalties of ( a ) up to {$5000.00} per day for the violation of a rule imposed by the Bureau, ( b ) up to {$25000.00} per day for the reckless violation of a federal consumer protection law, and ( c ) up to {>= $1,000,000} per day for a knowing violation of a federal consumer financial law or regulation.

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 2015-06-21 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Mortgage
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: Veripro Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
PLEASE see Case number : XXXX for additional supporting documentation that was sent last year. 

I was able to modify my mortgage through NACA XXXX Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America XXXX ) and met with Home Loan Services XXXX Homeownership Preservation Team in the year 2009. 
MODIFIED XXXX home loan mortgage to 2 % fixed for life and to the market value of the home to {$360000.00}. 
REMOVED XXXX mortgage loan and moved balance to the XXXX home loan mortgage XXXX combined ). 

* ISSUE - A collection agency named Veripro Solutions thinks that my XXXX mortgage loan still exist. I sent them my loan modification documents/spoke with their representatives numerous times, to show that the XXXX MORTGAGE WAS REMOVED and the balance was moved to the XXXX mortgage. But they still keep sending me letters that I still owe the XXXX mortgage. 

XXXX My loan modification was personally negotiated with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Assistant Vice President Loss Mitigation - Resolutions ) and XXXX XXXX XXXX Homeownersip Preservation Team ) from Home Loan Services XXXX XXXX XXXX Original Servicer ). XXXX personally explained to me how the loan modification would be with XXXX present. XXXX clearly even wrote and explained it to me on how the loan modification would be ( attached ). I also spoke to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Loss Mitigation ) who completed the modification and we went through the modification paperwork together BEFORE I signed it. And XXXX stated that the XXXX mortgage was removed and balance combined with the XXXX mortgage. 

Loan Modification : XXXX XXXX loan mortgage deferred to 100 % LTV XXXX Loan to Value XXXX which would make it XXXX. 
* XXXX loan mortgage removed and balance moved to XXXX. Part of that balance/portion ( {$45000.00} XXXX will be postponed and be paid once the XXXX loan balance has been paid. 

If my XXXX mortgage was not removed and not part of the loan modification then : XXXX Why is my principal balance {$540000.00}? XXXX If my XXXX loan mortgage was modified to 100 % LTV ) * Where is the amount {$45000.00} coming from? 
XXXX Veriprosolutions needs to provide me documentation on where {$45000.00} is coming from if my XXXX was not part of the loan modification. *Documentation needs to come from original servicer XXXX XXXX XXXX 
XXXX Veriprosolutions also needs to provide me documentation that the XXXX mortgage was not included in the modification or not combined with the XXXX mortgage. *Documentation needs to come from original servicer XXXX XXXX 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 2017-02-07 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: Capital Accounts, LLC
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
I received a letter from debt collection agent called " Capital Accounts '' and demand me to pay {$1100.00} debt from XXXX 's XXXX XXXX. I was shocked and called the debt agency the next day when they open the business. I have told the customer service that I did not own this money and thought it was resolved XXXX or three years ago. 

I did have an issue with XXXX with the payment. I have contacted them at least three times or more. I even walked into the XXXX office and the front desk lady said she could not discuss with me and I have to talk to the XXXX wife. So I left my cell phone number but never got responses. The only reponse is a bill statement that is getting more and more money shows on the bill and then I did not receive anything. 

When I and my kids visited the XXXX office, we have agreement to pay up front to the services they provides otherwise they refuse to provide the services. So my understanding is I have paid everything in full before any services and I do n't own any monney. The agreement is obvious that if I do n't pay they do n't provide services. In other words, If they provide services, I must pay them in full. I am not responsible for any extra charges later without my consent. This is against my will and they can not bait me for XXXX price and ask me for additionals later without my consent. It is unfair that they just send me bill and accumalate the debt and leave to the debt collection agency without my consent and without any proper steps and actively communicate to solve the issue with me.

Company public response: Company can't verify or dispute the facts in the complaint
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-05-19 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt — Not given enough info to verify debt
Company: The Phoenix Recovery Group
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
In XXXX 2016 I reviewed my credit report and notice a collection account with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. They claim I owe them {$2500.00}. Therefore on XXXX XXXX, 2016 I sent a validation letter requesting information on the account they claim I owe them. My letter requested to provide proof of the account. On XXXX XXXX, 2016 I received a letter from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX with a list of charges however I do not agree with several of the charges such as " replace XXXX drip pans '' of {$16.00} and " Carpet Replace Required - Pet Damage '' of {$400.00}. I responded on XXXX XXXX, 2016 disputing several of the charges list on response to the validation letter and to date I have not received a response from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. I have attached all correspondence for this issue.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-06-11 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Mortgage
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt — Not given enough info to verify debt
Company: The Phoenix Recovery Group
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I have requested validation of debt several times and they have failed to respond,

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-08-28 00:00:00
Product: Payday loan — 
Issue: Can't contact lender — 
Company: MNE Services, Inc
State: KS

Complaint narrative:
I have receive several emails from a company that I do n't know and do n't remember receiving a loan they are threatening jail time prosecution and etc ... I tried to call the number twice and either it does n't ring or it is busy and the one time that I did get through I could n't understand the person and then when I started questioning him he hung p on me.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-04-16 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Payday loan
Issue: Communication tactics — Frequent or repeated calls
Company: MNE Services, Inc
State: MN

Complaint narrative:
XXXX continues to call my place of business over XXXX times a day. I have asked them to stop, my attorney has sent them a letter, but they continue to call. They use obscene language and said they will continue to harass me until I send them {$500.00}. I had a payday loan that was declared in a bankruptcy 2 years ago. This was also explained to them.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-11-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Sale of account — 
Company: STERLING JEWELERS, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I was told by a Kay Jewelers employee that they have an account that I can order that is " not a credit card and will not affect anything having to do with credit rating agencies. '' I was told that " the credit check is independent of the agencies and will not be shown as an attempt to obtain a line of credit or a credit card. '' I was also told that I will receive XXXX % off my purchase. I did n't receive XXXX % off, was left waiting for 30 min as they approved the card, and was then promptly charged interest on the card. Furthermore, I found out that this card was issued by obtaining a credit report, which I did NOT authorize. When I closed the account, I received a letter stating that the credit agencies will be notified of the closing of the account. This is completely unacceptable as I was misled on several levels.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2015-08-22 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt — Right to dispute notice not received
Company: Nevada Credico, Inc.
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
I Have no idea why this company is placing a collection account on my credit.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-07 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: MO

Complaint narrative:
My daughter and I borrowed money from Sallie Mae to cover tuition for XXXX semesters at the University XXXX. The checks were written to the University and endorsed by my daughter. XXXX of these loans are now being handled by XXXX, which I do n't totally understand. We are trying to consolidate these loans and hopefully negotiate a lower interest rate. There are institutions that are willing to help but claim that if the loans do not show up in the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) they can not help us. I do not understand how money that was borrowed from the Federal Government and used strictly for tuition is not considered a Federal Student Loan.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-02-28 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: OH

Complaint narrative:
I am a cosigner for Sallie Mae loans for XXXX sons, XXXX in college and XXXX graduated. I am paying the loans online monthly manually. I routinely pay them at the same time together. I pay them from the same personal checking account. The past few months, one of the payments is always rejected, the one that I make last. I have called customer service on multiple occasions and they refuse to help. They can not explain and they refuse to allow me to speak to anyone else. My bank is not rejecting the payments and in fact is not receiving the second payment withdraw request. I normally have a balance of several thousand dollars so there is never a low balance issue.

Company public response: Company believes complaint represents an opportunity for improvement to better serve consumers
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-08-16 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: Advanced Collection Bureau, Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of identity theft. Several years ago my bank, XXXX, had a data breach. My sensitive information including name, social security number, date of birth and address were sent to over XXXX people. Several accounts were open in my name without my knowledge or consent. This account was opened as a result of this identity theft. Later I also suffered a hack due to XXXX and XXXX. I have attached documentation of the identity theft and hack. I disputed this directly with the company and did not get a response.

Company public response: Company can't verify or dispute the facts in the complaint
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-12-27 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Non-federal student loan
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer — Keep getting calls about my loan
Company: SLM CORPORATION
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
When I made large, principle only payments on the loan prior to payments becoming due, they did not allocate the amount to the principle. Rather, they apportioned the amounts out as payments for when the loans became due after I graduated. Additionally, they send excessive mail and make too many phone calls. For instance, they called my mother, who is also my cosigner, three times within an hour this morning ( XXXX/XXXX/16 ) alone. They also send both of us communication via phone and email in excess. They threatened my mothers credit, and were rude to her when they called. I have told them that a payment for the full balance of both loans is in the mail and they still persist. Checks for full payouts on both loans should reach their officers tomorrow or the next day at the latest.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-09-15 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Application, originator, mortgage broker — 
Company: Home Mortgage Alliance Corp. (HMAC)
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I had worked with XXXX and XXXX XXXX trying to refinance my loan. Everything was great and they worked hard to earn my business over my current mortgage company which was trying to have me refinance with them. All was great until the loan did not close on time.. which was going to cost me an additional XXXX in interest. Premier Option Mortgage was no longer able to follow through on their promises and I backed out of the refinance as it no longer made financial sense for me. They blamed me for delaying the closing although there was ample time and I was never forewarned that the closing would not occur on time as promised. After I backed out of the loan, they got very nasty!!! They will still not give my current loan company the FHA number so they can proceed with the refinance after multiple calls to them. Other false promises that the company made include they stated that they would reimburse my appraisal fee regardless of whether they were able to proceed with the refinance or not as they were confident they would earn my business. After the deal fell through, they are stating that they never stated that and will not reimburse for the appraisal as they had previously promised. Also, before I pulled out of the deal, XXXX had promised that he would pay {$500.00} towards the first payment and later told me he never said that. Luckily that was in writing and then he pretended he did not remember. I have XXXX concerns ... they will not reimburse the appraisal as promised and more importantly, they will not provide the FHA loan number so that I may finalize my refinance. They make false promises to get people in the door. I wish I had recorded my phone conferences.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2015-06-04 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Improper contact or sharing of info — Contacted me after I asked not to
Company: Account Control Technology, Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
This company called me at my work looking for my wife 's ex-husband. I do n't know how they got my information but they have called several times.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2017-03-22 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Non-federal student loan
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer — Keep getting calls about my loan
Company: SLM CORPORATION
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Sallie Mae has been informed - via US Mail to their normal payment address twice, and via telephone more than a dozen times - that it is inconvenient to receive phone calls due to my work schedule. They started calling nonstop ( 8 times to me so far today, 7 times to my cosigner ) yesterday and today, even though a payment was scheduled on their website and they have been informed of the scheduled payment. I 've spoken with 3 different people over 2 days ; 2 of those people stated I should not be getting calls, and that they had removed the phone numbers from the account. 

In my state, FDCPA applies to first party creditors. I have cited section 805.c of the FDCPA to them on numerous occasions.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-01-21 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: KY

Complaint narrative:
When I first began repaying my student loan the payment was XXXX/month at the time I was working part-time with the anticipation of being made full-time, but that had not occurred yet. I called my loan provider immediately and told them ( Sallie Mae ) my situation and I asked them if I could lower my payment for a period of 3-4 months until my pay increased. 

They told me no. 

My options were forbearance or pay the amount. So, not wanting to affect my credit or increase the amount of interest on my already steep loans - I paid the full amount even though it was a struggle. They were rude, no help and caused a significant amount of XXXX in that situation. 

I 've been paying faithfully and my interest rate continues to climb, I have n't made an impact in the balance at all I feel even though I pay monthly. I understand this is my debt, but I 've never had a bank or any provider of a service unwilling to work with a customer on a payment for a month.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-09-19 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Non-federal student loan
Issue: Can't repay my loan — Can't temporarily postpone payments
Company: SLM CORPORATION
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I am behind on my private student loans from Sallie Mae, and I believe they are not working in good faith with me to ensure I can pay back the loans. In order to obtain forbearance, I must have my cosigner report every single asset to them, with the possibility that this will actually increase the monthly payments that I already can not afford. Secondly, if I am approved for forbearance, I must pay a {$50.00} fee per loan per month of forbearance that is not in any way applied to my loans or interest accumulated during that forbearance. This is not only unfair and counter-intuitive to the process of forbearance, I believe this is an extortionate practice aimed at discouraging me from using this process and simply accruing late fees and negative marks on my credit. 
There must be something that can be done other than have money I already do not have thrown away on a fee that does nothing to help me save money and maintain my obligation to this loan

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-06 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: Advanced Collection Bureau, Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
this collection agency keeps reporting that I received services from there practice. I have never had any medical treatment from this provider while not being insured. I 've always been covered under the florida medicaid office .There have always been a block on all XXXX of my credit filed due to identity theft. I 've disputed these fee with the collection agency and a few of the bills have been deleted but this company keep reporting medical bills for services that I never received.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-03-28 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Federal student loan
Issue: Communication tactics — Frequent or repeated calls
Company: Account Control Technology, Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I was speaking a a XXXX XXXX about entering a debt rehabilitation program. I was explaining that I had no means to repay the debt at the moment but would appreciate if they could stop calling. I was later transferred to a supervisor named XXXX, she explained that this was a Federal loan and it had to be paid. She battologized the word " Federal ''. I explained to her that I have XXXX and the calls have been XXXX, that I would appreciate if they could lower the volume of the calls and I would pay the debt as soon as possible when I gain employment. She asked me for my debit card information and told me to speak with my family about helping me repay this debt without listening to me explain that I do n't have financial support at this moment. This incident left me scared, anxious and triggered a XXXX in me.

Company public response: Company believes complaint is the result of an isolated error
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief