vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-05 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged
Company: ERC
State: WA

Complaint narrative:
On  XX/XX/XXXX , I checked my credit scores from  XXXX ,  XXXX , and  XXXX  in order to obtain refinance for our mortgage loan. My credit scores with all   XXXX   (   XXXX   ) credit bureaus were low due to   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   and their 'third party collection agency, '' ERC.   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   had referred my account in the amount of {$160.00} to the collection agency ERC. I had filed a complaint with Better Business Bureau against   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   regarding my cell phone billing. My complaint is based upon cancelling my services due to poor coverage, making monthly payments, and billing from their third party ERC, collection agency. Prior to that, I had an old account with   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   then when I signed up again it went to another account. I spoke to   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX  , Manager Executive Response regarding the billing problem on  XX/XX/XXXX . As he had indicated on the BBB response that part of the payments paid off the balance on that account and the overpayment was refunded. There was a credit balance on the account that he transferred to the account in question. I had mentioned about the refund. Subsequently, as consumer I rebutted to the business response.   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   response that I work with the third party collection agency to settle the balance. On  XX/XX/XXXX , I contacted   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   third party collection agency, ERC, to settle the account. I talked to   XXXX   XXXX  , ERC representative and the settlement owed is {$81.00}. We discussed settlement payments for  XX/XX/XXXX  in the amount of {$40.00} and  XX/XX/XXXX , {$41.00}. ERC attempted to charge me {$28.00} in order to initiate this transaction, which I was not willing to pay, then offered me {$8.00}, and again {$2.00}. As per my phonecon with   XXXX   XXXX  , I told him to waiver it since I am a  XXXX  veteran,   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   and living on a fixed income.   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   hired ERC, third party to collect a debt which drastically affected my credit scores and prevented me from refinancing my mortgage, obtaining a loan, or purchase a brand new vehicle. This is totally unfair and it appears on my credit rating.

Company public response: Company believes the complaint is the result of a misunderstanding
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-05 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: MD

Complaint narrative:
I applied for   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   in    XXXX . The ref number is  XXXX . I applied for the credit card while I was in  XXXX .
I received a letter stating the IP address in which I applied from is under U.S Economic Sanctions.   XXXX   is not under any sanctions by the U.S government, thus this is an invalid argument from Chase Bank. Chase denied my application so I called in to ask for a review on my application but Chase still denied by stating they do n't do business in  XXXX . However, Chase does do business in   XXXX    based on the information on   XXXX   and Chase 's website.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-05 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: Communication tactics — Frequent or repeated calls
Company: GLA Collection Company, Inc.
State: KY

Complaint narrative:
Gla collections  XX/XX/XXXX    XXXX   XXXX   XX/XX/XXXX    XXXX   XXXX    XX/XX/XXXX    XXXX   XXXX    XX/XX/XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XX/XX/XXXX    XXXX   XXXX   XX/XX/XXXX   XXXX   XXXX   XX/XX/XXXX    XXXX   XXXX    XX/XX/XXXX    XXXX   XXXX   This company has called me many many times, on my cell phone via automated message stating my full name and my doctor 's name. The above is only a handful of times I 've been called and it never stops. This is a very old debt and I do not wish to be called nor do I like my personal information be given out on my voicemail.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-05 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CT

Complaint narrative:
On Experian it 's listed as " XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX '' and on XXXX and Experian it 's listed as " CT XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ''. I am attaching a few documents. One is my payment history with this account. My responsibility to this account is {$180.00} a month. I have not missed one payment, yet my current credit report lists this account as missing 7-9 payments. Also the CURRENT PAYMENT STATUS is  still listing at 120-149 days late which is not true. Payment breakdown below with sheets attached : XX/XX/XXXX {$2800.00} to XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX {$180.00} to XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX {$140.00} to XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX {$540.00} to XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX {$180.00} to XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX {$140.00} to XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX {$180.00} to XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX {$180.00} to XXXX XXXX XXXX  XX/XX/XXXX {$180.00} to XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX {$190.00} to XXXX XXXX XXXX Please update this to ACCURATELY reflect that I am current on this and not past due. As you can plainly see from the payment sheet attached I have not missed any payments ( at least none that I know of ) in the past 13 months. I have not received any bills or notices from this creditor in the past year. Not one! You 'd think if I had n't paid this in 14 months and was past due Id get a letter or notice asking for payment. This false information and outright misrepresentation of this account is costing me XXXX points on my FICO.

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 2017-08-05 00:00:00
Product: Vehicle loan or lease — Loan
Issue: Problems at the end of the loan or lease — Problem related to refinancing
Company: CarMax, Inc.
State: NM

Complaint narrative:
I opened an account with CarMax Financing in  XX/XX/XXXX  to purchase a   XXXX   XXXX   XXXX  . Throughout the course of the contract, I ensured that the payments were made on time in at least the agreed amount. In mid- XXXX , my cosigner declared bankruptcy and I notified CarMax that I intended to continue with payment until the vehicle was paid in full, per the agreement. However, CarMax stopped reported payments to the credit bureaus which caused irreparable damage to my credit score. I attempted to reconcile the situation by removing the cosigner from the account, but CarMax would not cooperate. I even enlisted the assistance of an attorney that was unable to remedy the situation, forcing me to refinance the vehicle.
They have conducted themselves in violating of the original contract, claiming that I declared bankruptcy and taking inappropriate action against me and the account. They exhibited predatory business practices and refused to work with me to correct the situation.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-05 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Franklin Credit Management Corporation
State: MN

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/2017 I received a letter from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX stating I owed XXXX. They said if I do n't respond in 30 days they would assume the debt was mine. I responded the business day by certified mail asking them to validate the debt, prove that I signed a note of some kind and prove it is not a scam. I also flied a complaint with the Minnesota Attorney Generals office asking the company to " Please provide proof that the debt is mine, that they have the legal right to collect, and that this debt is not some sort of " Time Barred Debt. '' I am worried that this company is trying to scam consumers into paying debt they legally do not owe. I am a father of XXXX and work three jobs just to stay afloat. My children care on XXXX XXXX for health insurance and we I buy groceries at XXXX XXXX XXXX just to provide food. The food is outdated but I am doing my best. I considered going to the media but wanted to see if CFPB could look into this issue and stop the harassing letters. Any help would be much appreciated.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-05 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer — Need information about your loan balance or loan terms
Company: AES/PHEAA
State: OR

Complaint narrative:
FedLoan : Account Number : XXXX XXXX XXXX I requested letters regarding payoffs, as well as a credit bureau update. I had two loans with FedLoan. I have received one letter regarding only one of my two loans I paid off. ( The attached document they sent only refers to one of my loans. ) I paid the combined balance on both loans. I request that they please send me documentation detailing that both of the loans have been satisfied. Sincerely, XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-05 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage — 
Company: Graystone Funding Company, LLC
State: WA

Complaint narrative:
I was in a loan program that had an interest rate of 5.375 %. On XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX ( a mortgage originator for XXXX XXXX ) told us that he can switch our loan program to a different program with 4.875 % interest rate. I did n't like the sound of 4.875 %, but I was willing to go for it because I was convinced that he would work hard to get me the best rate. I gave XXXX all of the necessary documents to switch to the loan program of the 4.875 % interest rate and it seemed like he 'll handle the job well. Then, suddenly, on XXXX XXXX, 2017, XXXX had to get XXXX XXXX the next day so XXXX XXXX ( a loan originator for XXXX XXXX ) took over to close the deal. At that time on XX/XX/XXXX, there were only 2 days left for closing. On XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX contacted me that the rate was locked at 5.375 % and the closing date has to be extended to XX/XX/XXXX for the second time. I do n't know why the closing date has to be extended again to XX/XX/XXXX. Between the timeline of XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX, everything seemed fine with the loan process. I was approved for the loan, gave them necessary items that they asked me, and came up with 30 % down payment. I pretty much did whatever I could on my part. What happened between XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX on XXXX XXXX 's part of the loan progress? Why did I get notified of the increased interest rate at the last minute?!?!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-05 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
I was reviewing the outcome from EXPERIAN about a complaint issue with   XXXX   XXXX   #  XXXX ****,  XXXX *** There are several errors on my report. I am requesting a PROOF OF CLAIM or SIGNATURE. Be advised that their claims are disputed as well as the method of validation for this previously disputed account from which nothing was provided to me in writing.   XXXX   has already deleted these issues see attachments proof of claim of the disputed debt is requested in accordance with the HIPPA Act laws. I have absolutely no documentation or nothing in writing any type of proof that I can verify any claims against my legal person. It is not now, nor has it ever been, my intention to avoid paying any obligation that is lawfully owed by the Claimant. In order to make arrangements to pay an obligation which may be lawfully owed.   XXXX   XXXX   days of receipt of this letter. This is NOT a request for verification or proof of Claimant mailing address, but a request for VALIDATION and PROOF OF CLAIM made pursuant to please produce a CONTRACT!
I respectfully request that your offices provide Claimant with competent evidence as per the attached Declaration and Proof of Claim that I have any legal obligation to pay you the unsubstantiated alleged debt. Furthermore you shall cease all verbal communication. No phone calls to the Claimant.

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 2017-08-05 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Fees or interest — Problem with fees
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
I was issued but did not activate a Citi Master Card. They continue to send me letters that say that I owe monies for "   XXXX   '' for an inactive card. I have tried calling the toll free number on the back of the card and I am told the card is not active. I continue to get postal mail telling me that I have to logon to a website or I will be charged for the "   XXXX   '' service for the inactive card. I am unable to talk with Citi directly because they hang up on the automation answering service or they do not acknowledge my request to speak to a person because the card number I enter is not active. Account ending  XXXX  and Customer reference   XXXX   Please help with the demands they place upon me for the inactive card.
There needs to be a way for a person to talk with a responsible Citi employee.
Thanks,   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 2017-08-05 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Struggling to pay mortgage — 
Company: Ocwen Financial Corporation
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
XXXX 2015, I showed up to my home and the locks had been changed. I contacted the company and they said the I had abandoned the home. I tried to talk t the company, OCWEN ( Owen Loan Services. ) They told me that I could not get the home back. They sold the home and said they were not going to give me the difference from what was owed on the loan. I spoke to the legal department. He told me I only owed 3 years on the house so they were going to sell it and make a profit. They took my furniture and all contents in the home.

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 2017-08-05 00:00:00
Product: Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan — Personal line of credit
Issue: Problem with additional add-on products or services — 
Company: ONEMAIN FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, LLC.
State: NH

Complaint narrative:
I took out a personal loan through Onemain financial. After going down to the office and reviewing the terms of decided to hold off on taking out the loan. The hold up was the fact that I just started a new job a couple months prior. The paperwork I signed clearly showed i was n't at that job more than a couple months. The sales agent sold me on a unemployment insurance policy. The policy was supposed to pay if I lost my job for reasons out of my control. 8 months later I lost my job but received unemployment from the state. Unemployment sent me paperwork proving I lost my job for reasons that qualify under the insurance policy but the insurance was rejected due to not being at my job long enough prior to taking out the loan. Turns out I needed to be employed by my then current employer for 1 year prior to taking out the insurance. The sales agent never made me aware of this and the proof is he sold me the insurance. Onemain was quick to blame me for thinking I was covered by the insurance i paid for but has refused any option to fix the situation. They started calling me with highly aggressive collection tactics. Calling and hanging on the machine but then calling right back and leaving 4-5 messages a week even multiple on the same day. This started after the insurance company made it 's decision then OneMain quickly sold the debt. After a quick search online I 'm seeing other stories of sales staff not being honest with consumers and illegal collection tactics. I have all voicemails saved and pictures of the caller ID showing they just kept the phone ringing.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-05 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Advertising and marketing, including promotional offers — Confusing or misleading advertising about the credit card
Company: ONEMAIN FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, LLC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I want out of the promotional material mailed to me. There 's instructions on how to opt out. A number was provided for me to call to opt out of promotions and marketing ; however, they first asked for my social. That is something I 'm not comfortable giving and is scam like. I want this to stop immediately without providing my Ssn.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-05 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Duncan Solutions, lnc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I bought a used XXXX XXXX car XXXX ( plate was XXXX before XXXX sent new XXXX XXXX ). My husband XXXX XXXX and I have a XXXX account that is replenished automatically XXXX our XXXX card ( ending in XXXX ). We have no idea if was because of the plate or transponder not working but XXXX bridge crossings XXXX XXXX/XXXX/XXXX, XXXX/XXXX/XXXX, XXXX/XXXX/XXXX XXXX did n't register. We spent a lengthy amount of time with XXXX resolving the issue ; them admitting error, apologizing and assuring us that it all was good and settled. 3 months later I started getting collections notices from PAM ( their dept agency ) and has been an unending nightmare ever since. I have done everything they said to DISPUTE the charges - that are now XXXX the toll, XXXX charges of $ XXXX each, total {$220.00}. PAM will not let me talk to XXXX, or access records of our conversations. XXXX PAM employee said I should just XXXX it up and pay the charges even though it not right or fair. Is that what you suggest? Do I have any recourse other than hiring a lawyer, which I sure will cost me more than {$220.00}. Please let me know, XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-08-05 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I contacted transunion on XX/XX/2017 regarding some information on my report that does not belong to me. I requested that they provide me with verifiable documentation that this information belonged to me. Futhermore I explained to them that my information was being used by a family member. The letter they returned to me explained their investigation process but no proof that the information belonged to me or why they have not acted on my claims of identity theft which has been documented time and time again.

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 2017-08-05 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
I was reviewing the outcome from XXXX about a complaint issue with XXXX XXXX # XXXX****, XXXX*** There are several errors on my report. I am requesting a PROOF OF CLAIM or SIGNATURE. Be advised that their claims are disputed as well as the method of validation for this previously disputed account from which nothing was provided to me in writing. XXXX has already deleted these issues see attachments proof of claim of the disputed debt is requested in accordance with the HIPPA Act laws. I have absolutely no documentation or nothing in writing any type of proof that I can verify any claims against my legal person. It is not now, nor has it ever been, my intention to avoid paying any obligation that is lawfully owed by the Claimant. In order to make arrangements to pay an obligation which may be lawfully owed. XXXX XXXX days of receipt of this letter. This is NOT a request for verification or proof of Claimant mailing address, but a request for VALIDATION and PROOF OF CLAIM made pursuant to please produce a CONTRACT!
I respectfully request that your offices provide Claimant with competent evidence as per the attached Declaration and Proof of Claim that I have any legal obligation to pay you the unsubstantiated alleged debt. Furthermore you shall cease all verbal communication. No phone calls to the Claimant.

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 2017-08-05 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: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I was notified by Bank Of America that I was committing a form of fraud because checks were being written and funds were not available intentionally. I had funds available per my account balance shown online and based on this information I continued to use checks. I then was one day notified account was closed due to fraudulent activity and was reported to XXXX XXXX and have been trying to resolve issue for about 2 years now. No help from Bank Of America and I even wrote them an explanation for good faith due to being unaware of process and delay to updates made on account when using checks. I resolved anything owed to the bank and then asked to be removed from XXXX XXXX and nothing has been done.

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