vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 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: CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION
State: OK

Complaint narrative:
The vehicle in question was having serious mechanical issues 3 months after I got it. I took it to their only " authorized '' repair shop and they had it for a month and had other from other stores come and look at it as well and they stated that it could not be fixed. They rebuilt the engine and said that the problem of gas shooting out of the tailpipe was a serious issue and they could not figure out what was causing it or how to repair it. Since the car was not drivable and they gave up and no longer would continue to work on finding the issue, that there was nothing that could be done. It was repossessed from the repair place and my request. However, I am not liable for this money that was owed on the loan because it could not be repaired into a drivable condition by the only repair place that they would allow me to take it to. This needs to be removed off my credit reports because I am not liable for this loan any longer.

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 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Trouble during payment process — 
Company: Community Loan Servicing, LLC (formerly known as Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC)
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
My payments have been consistently misapplied by servicer. I have spoken to them every month to try and rectify, but have gotten nowhere. I make weekly payments to the servicer.
They claim to keep payments in a suspense account until a full payment is received. However, that is not what they do in fact. Some payments consistently get misapplied to principal rather than the next monthly payment, causing late fees and penalties, even though a full payment has been made and received. After calling, they usually resolve, but I do not always receive a complete refund for the improper late fees. I end up having to call over {$5.00}, it 's ridiculous. The documentation of my payments has gotten so confusing that I am not even sure anymore what has been applied or paid. I made weekly payments in the past with other servicers and did not have any issues.
They should apply payments first to outstanding interest, than to principal. Alternatively, they should follow their own procedures when collecting payments. If they are placing into suspense account, that should be consistently done. I should not have to guess how my payment will be applied and then have to call EVERY MONTH to resolve improper late fees. I have given them ample opportunity ( 10 or more phone calls ) to resolve before resorting to this complaint and they have failed to do so.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: CAVALRY INVESTMENTS, LLC
State: MS

Complaint narrative:
I sent communications to Cavalry Portfolio Services back in XX/XX/XXXX and most recently in XX/XX/XXXX requesting that they validate a debt by sending a copy of a signed contract hey have been writing and calling me regarding. Both times Cavalry sent the same letter saying that I needed to call and discuss the matter. If Cavalry can not produced a signed contract to validate the debt, from myself, the consumer, then they MUST remove the trade line from my credit report per the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Cavalry has failed to provide me with anything to validate the debt they are alleging that I owe. I do not have a contract with Cavalry Portfolio Services and I would like them to remove the trade line from all three credit bureaus. If Cavalry is acting as third party company then they should not have a trade line listed on my credit report if the bill belongs to another company.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Savings account
Issue: Closing an account — Funds not received from closed account
Company: NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
I received a letter from Navy Federal Credit Union stating that I was eligible to receive a redress payment in the amount of {$870.00} for my consumer loan ending in XXXX which has been refinanced with Navy Federal and a new loan number given ending in XXXX. 

The letter stated that on XX/XX/2017 a credit would be placed in my account ending in XXXX. I called Navy Fed to confirm that this was a valid letter. They said it was. I was then told that the account that ended in XXXX was a charged off account, which I was unaware of because I had been receiving statements for one year that did not list the account was charged off or closed. 
The representative stated that Navy Federal I would not be able to receive the funds from this account. I was told If I was eligible that I could open a new savings account and the funds be placed there. I opened a new savings account ending in XXXX that day over the phone. 

On XX/XX/2017, the funds were still placed in the charged off account ending in XXXX with a new balance of {$890.00}. I requested a transfers from this account to the new savings account with Navy Federal ending in XXXX and was denied and told I would have to fill out a questionnaire form to preform a transfer because the funds were from a Redress Notification.This form could not be emailed nor faxed, It could only be sent to my mailing address on file ( today 's date is XX/XX/2017. I live in South Carolina which is under mandatory evacuation for XXXX XXXX ). 

I am concerned that they will pull the funds and apply it to my refinanced consumer loan with Navy Federal ending in XXXX, which was the reason for the Redress Notification in the first place.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
Today it was announced Equifax announced a massive security breach which compromised over a million accounts. To find out if I am part of the compromised, I have to surrender my ability to take action against them. No.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 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: Continental Finance Company, LLC
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
I am a victim of fraud. I have reported to all the credit bureaus and several companies.
I have fraudulent credit inquiries that I did not apply for appearing on my credit report that I did not apply for. I have contacted XXXX XXXX XXXX and Continental Finance Co to have these removed and was told they are not able to locate me in there system since I do n't have an account with them. The credit bureaus have n't been any help either.

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 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Problem with a lender or other company charging your account — Transaction was not authorized
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
open new checking account XXXX and it showed bank america never resolved claim and took all my money on accounts I closed before 3 years ago and now they have no one to help me and yet they placed all below information on my current account THEY NEVER RESOLVED AND GOT AWAY WITH THESE MY ATTORNEYS INTERESTED IN A LAWSUIT IF NOT CLOSE AND MONEY RETURNED IMMEDATELY HAVE ONLY 5 DAYS BEFORE LAWSUIT.
Current status : Researching Claim - your information was received & we are reviewing Help for Researching Claim - your information was received & we are reviewing layer Claim ID : XXXX Claim amount : {$1800.00} Initiation date : XX/XX/2014 Features Paperless claim documents : Enroll in Paperless claims documents Alerts : Edit Settings for Alerts Claim received stage is completeClaim started stage is completeClaim in research stage is active Claim closed stage is pending

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 2017-09-08 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: OK

Complaint narrative:
The vehicle in question was having serious mechanical issues 3 months after I got it. I took it to their only " authorized '' repair shop and they had it for a month and had other from other stores come and look at it as well and they stated that it could not be fixed. They rebuilt the engine and said that the problem of gas shooting out of the tailpipe was a serious issue and they could not figure out what was causing it or how to repair it. Since the car was not drivable and they gave up and no longer would continue to work on finding the issue, that there was nothing that could be done. It was repossessed from the repair place and my request. However, I am not liable for this money that was owed on the loan because it could not be repaired into a drivable condition by the only repair place that they would allow me to take it to. This needs to be removed off my credit reports because I am not liable for this loan any longer.

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 2017-09-08 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: OK

Complaint narrative:
The vehicle in question was having serious mechanical issues 3 months after I got it. I took it to their only " authorized '' repair shop and they had it for a month and had other from other stores come and look at it as well and they stated that it could not be fixed. They rebuilt the engine and said that the problem of gas shooting out of the tailpipe was a serious issue and they could not figure out what was causing it or how to repair it. Since the car was not drivable and they gave up and no longer would continue to work on finding the issue, that there was nothing that could be done. It was repossessed from the repair place and my request. However, I am not liable for this money that was owed on the loan because it could not be repaired into a drivable condition by the only repair place that they would allow me to take it to. This needs to be removed off my credit reports because I am not liable for this loan any longer.

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 2017-09-08 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: Diversified Consultants, Inc.
State: MN

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Mn XXXX Re : Acct # XXXX To Whom It May Concern : This letter is regarding account # which you claim my account was charged off $ This is a formal notice that your claim is disputed.
I am requesting validation, made pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Please note that I am requesting " validation '' ; that is competent evidence bearing my signature, showing that I have ( or ever had ) some contractual obligation to pay you. My reason for disputing is : my contract was canceled. Please also be aware that any negative mark found on my credit reports ( including XXXX, XXXX and XXXX ) from your company or any company that you represent, for a debt that I do n't owe, is a violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ; therefore if you can not validate the debt, you must request that all credit reporting agencies delete the entry.
Pending the outcome of my investigation of any evidence that you submit, you are instructed to take no action that could be detrimental to any of my credit reports.
Failure to respond within 30 days of receipt of this certified letter will result in small claims legal action against your company at my local venue. I will be seeking a minimum of {$5000.00} in damages for : Defamation Negligent Enablement of Identity Fraud Violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( including but not limited to Section 807-8 ) You will be required to appear in a court venue local to me, in order to formally defend yourself. For the purposes of 15 USC 1692 et seq., this Notice has the same effect as a dispute to the validity of the alleged debt and a dispute to the validity of your claims.
Please Note : This notice is an attempt to correct your records, and any information received from you will be collected as evidence should any further action be necessary. This is a request for information only, and is not a statement, election, or waiver of status.
P.S. Please be aware that dependent upon your response, I may be detailing any potential issues with your company via an online public press release, including documentation of any potential small claims action.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: ALLY FINANCIAL INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Unauthorized inquiry.

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 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Unable to get your credit report or credit score — Problem getting your free annual credit report
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
On X/X/2017 I attempted to access my Annual Credit Report through Experian. I was unable to access my report, and was given a message that says " A condition exists that prevents Experian from being able to accept your request at this time '' The following message congratulated me on accessing my Credit History and advised me to mark down in my Calendar for next year.
I am not sure what this " condition '' is that prevents the access to my credit report, but I find being told to wait again for one year for an error message unacceptable

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 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes — 
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MN

Complaint narrative:
There was a security breach at Experian. The FTC website says that I can put a fraud alert on my account, but Experian is not allowing that. They only allow a freeze, without any customer service assistance, and they charge for the freeze. I want the free fraud alert since this is not my fault. Experian has set up their phone lines so that we as consumers can not speak with a live customer service representative, and the phone tree options only allow the freeze. This is extremely unfair.

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 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Reporting company used your report improperly
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: OK

Complaint narrative:
Equifax disclosed that a data breach it discovered on XX/XX/XXXX may have impacted as many as 143 million consumers in the United States. Equifax has access to an extraordinary amount of personal and financial data for virtually every American adult. The company says that hackers accessed names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses, some driver 's license numbers, and about 209,000 credit card numbers.
All told, as much as 44 percent of the US population will feel the impact of this breach for years to come, especially when it comes to their Social Security numbers.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
On XXXX XXXX, 2017, Equifax announced a security breach. I went to their website and clicked on the information about it. I followed a link to enroll in free monitoring service. It said I was affected and to enroll. I followed instructions, but the link just keeps looping me back to the original website and will not allow me to enroll. I called the hotline number Equifax has set up to report this issue, and all it does is either ring busy, or answers, takes you through prompts, puts you on hold, then hangs up on you every time. I have been trying for hours!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
I have tried to gain immediate information from Equifax about the data breach. Their toll free number does not work and when I inserted my name and last 6 of my SS they a message says " you are liked impacted '' by this event! 
Where are the regulators for this, I am at work and ca n't hunt this down. 

Please help the consumer! 

Sincerely, US citizen

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 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 — Was not notified of investigation status or results
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I am an individual who was affected by the Equifax customer information breach, and I reached out to their customer support line today to get information about what information of mine was compromised. 

When I called Equifax, they were wholly unwilling to tell me which personal information was made available in the breach, and insisted that I sign up for their paid credit monitoring service, which is also subject to mandatory binding arbitration without any opt-out option. 

I am deeply disturbed by this, as I would like to know exactly what information of mine was made available, and I wish to reserve my legal rights, particularly because it 's almost impossible not to have information with Equifax at this point in time.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-09-08 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: MD

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX is reporting an account as charge off on my credit report along with payment history, balance, and past due. I have never had a credit account with them and they are listing term and payment history. Secondly this account should have been discharged with my bankruptcy. I spoke with a XXXX XXXX at branch and she stated she never received any discharge paperwork from the court. I then contacted Experian they stated the court did not report bankruptcy to bureau. I responded that per the courts they do not furnish information to any credit bureaus. Experian then stated that either I needed to send them copies of the schedules I filed with the court ( almost 3 years ago ) or the court would have to call them because of a recent lawsuit they will not accept any discharge papers or the info that the creditor provides to them which is unacceptable. XXXX is not reporting it correctly and is not correcting what has been published.

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