vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2018-02-13 00:00:00
Product: Vehicle loan or lease — Lease
Issue: Problems at the end of the loan or lease — Unable to receive car title or other problem after the loan is paid off
Company: Santander Consumer USA Holdings Inc.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
I leased a new vehicle on XX/XX/18 and the dealer I leased the new vehicle from bought out and paid off the old leased vehicle. XXXX XXXX received the total funds including an excess payment of over {$170.00} on XX/XX/18. XXXX XXXX   applied the payment on XX/XX/18. I have a security deposit in the amount of {$620.00} on file with XXXX XXXX and am being told that they are not going to return my security deposit for one reason or another. One reason I was given by XXXX XXXX for not receiving my security deposit is that I would have only gotten it back if I was to finance or lease through them again. However, that is not what my contract says and that is incorrect. Another reason a rep at XXXX XXXX  gave me that I wouldn't get my security deposit back is because they have to wait to get the car back and assess any damages and fees that they can charge me. However, the dealer that I turned the car into has purchased the vehicle and this concept does not apply. So therefore, XXXX XXXX will not be getting the car back, they have been paid in full for it and so this is also not correct. It's like I'm being given the run-around and being told one lie after another so that they can just keep my money. In addition to this, XXXX XXXX has taken the excess amount that they were overpaid and applied it to another month 's car not, and claiming I owe the balance so even at this current time, my account is stating past due. The account is NOT past due. XXXX XXXX has been paid in full for the car plus excess. And if they don't get this straightened out immediately, the next problem is going to be that they report to the credit bureau on my file that the account is past due when it is not, causing me further problems and a bigger headache, which is harder to correct after my score has taken a hit it should NOT take than if they just correct this mess now, before it gets to that point. The attached documents show the full payment amount of {$15000.00} of which {$170.00} was applied towards a next months payment ( after I don't have the car anymore, go figure ) and the balance of {$15000.00} that the dealer paid to XXXX XXXX  was the actual payoff amount of the vehicle. The bottom line is XXXX XXXX owes me the {$620.00} security deposit, the excess payment of over {$170.00} and to correct the account showing past due to current and PAID IN FULL.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2018-02-13 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was result of identity theft
Company: Convergent Resources, Inc.
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX I was alerted by XXXX that there was an unpaid debt collection added to my credit report by a collections agency named " XXXX XXXX, XXXX '' for an unpaid balance of {$260.00}. After reviewing the item in more detail, I was able to find very limited information and could only find out that this was in relation to an unpaid balance that a company named " XXXX XXXX '' had claimed was outstanding. I have never heard of either XXXX XXXX or XXXX XXXX, XXXX and have absolutely never done business with them. I have never received any communication from either company with regards to any matter including an account being opened or an unpaid balance, and have also never received any confirmation or validation of debt on my name. On XX/XX/XXXX I repeatedly called Convergent to find out why they have an outstanding balance on my credit report and to request more details in order to resolve. I was repeatedly put on hold and transferred to several different representatives who could not provide any additional information or confirm this activity on my credit report. These attempts to find out more information resulted in them hanging up on me, as well as telling me to call their " Corporate Office '' at the same phone number which I was already dialing that directed me to the representatives I have already been speaking to. Due to the fact that there was no communication of the an account being opened with XXXX and no validation of debt provided I am very confident this unpaid collections is a result of fraudulent activity against my name and want to have it removed from my credit report as it already affecting my credit score unethically and unlawfully.

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 2018-02-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Other features, terms, or problems — Problem with balance transfer
Company: JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
Around XX/XX/18 I filled out an application for a balance transfer with the amount that I wanted transferred from my current account to my new chase card ( around {$5200.00} ). I received a call about a week later confirming it was me trying to get this balance transfer. I gave the man from chase my info and he asked me to hold on a minute and he will go ahead and run it to see if I am accepted. He got back on the line and said everything was good and I was accepted for the balance transfer. He did NOT tell me I was only accepted for a fraction of the money I requested transferred. I was looking for someone to transfer the full amount, and if they couldn't, I would not have continued with them. I would have found a card that took the entire amount. I did not know this until I received 2 letters in the mail from chase 1-2 weeks later. One letter was the new credit card and the other was a letter stating they only transferred 1/4 of what I had requested and specifically put in my application. I called chase about a week ago and tried to see if they could fix this or just reverse it all. I eventually was sent to a " supervisor '' that told me it was past the grace period and that I only had 2 options. Either they can run another credit check, and possibly lower my credit score 30+ more points, or I can just deal with it. She also stated that running another credit check doesn't guarantee I will even get the full amount transferred. The whole reason for me requesting a balance transfer was to give me more time to pay off my debt with no fees and no interest for a year while I get my credit score where I want it to be.. Now I am stuck with 2 credit card payments and a credit score that has dropped 30+ points over just {$900.00}.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-02-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services — Problem canceling credit monitoring or identify theft protection service
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I used Experian to get a credit check to rent an apartment. The site is structured so that its very easy to accidentally enrol for membership it calms it costs {$1.00} for a credit check. But what you don't see is at the very bottom it will automatically enrol you in there horrible program that will charge you {$21.00} Every month to be spammed by them. I tried to cancel online but you can't. I tried calling the help line but the first prompt is for you to put in your SS number, not your account number but your SS number. I don't feel comfortable doing this. So I don't know how to cancel it. This practice of forcing membership by making it impossible to cancel should be made illegal.

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 2018-02-13 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
This account was placed with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and I settled with this for 25 % of the balance {$5600.00}. This account need to be closed as Settled in Full in Barclays system as well as on my credit report. I have a settlement letter from XXXX too!

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 2018-02-13 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Funds not handled or disbursed as instructed
Company: BB&T CORPORATION
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
When signing up for my BB & T debit card, I vividly remember opting out of overdraft fees. Two days ago I transferred money from my XXXX to my bank, they said it would only take hours when it really took days. When the money had appeared in my account it was far less than what I had transferred. They charged me and overdraft fee. But how can this be? I thought you said you opted out of the overdraft fees? You're right, I did do that. These scammers take your money even after you've said you don't want your account charged after you don't have money left. This is XXXX disgusting and no one is doing anything to stop it.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-02-13 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
Experian is reporting an XXXX XXXX account with a balance of {$14000.00} on my credit report that does not belong to me and is result of a mixed file. I recently received my most up to credit report which shows that the address ID linked to the XXXX XXXX account is one that is not mine. I have one address on my credit report which is accurate and the address ID associated with this account does not match the address ID associated with the XXXX XXXX account. I have disputed this account before with Experian however they continue to respond stating " We have investigated the account and verified that it belongs to you ''.

Furthermore, I am unable to contact Experian by phone to express my concern regarding the address ID discrepancy because they are currently not allowing me through to their call center to speak to a customer service representative. So far I've called Experian 10 times at ( XXXX ) XXXX, each time when asked to put my social security number, zip code and address in I am redirected to another automated system which states " ..we are unable to process your request over the phone, please mail your request ... '' then the phone disconnects. This in and of itself is a violation of my consumer rights, according to the FCRA it states all consumers should have access to speak to a live person at consumer reporting agencies regarding their report.

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 2018-02-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — Store credit card
Issue: Trouble using your card — Credit card company won't increase or decrease your credit limit
Company: SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I have had a XXXX XXXX/XXXX account in good standing for several years with automatic minimum payments enabled. On XX/XX/XXXX, I made a lump sum payment of {$1000.00} to cut my balance due in half. Within two weeks, they automatically cut my credit line by more than half by about the amount I paid from {$2000.00} to {$960.00}. They sent a misleading and dishonest letter claiming a " Credit Check '' had driven their decision. In fact, my credit rating has been steadily improving every month since XX/XX/2017. XXXX XXXX simply does not want to honor the XXXX Cash back policy and they are discriminating against borrowers of XXXX descent. They not only charge us above average interest rates, they also preemptively reduce our credit lines to keep our balances near their limits to maximize the opportunity to charge additional fees and higher interest rates.

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 2018-02-13 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Struggling to pay mortgage — 
Company: SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING, INC.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
We were offered a loan modification with interest rate of 4.9 % and a final balloon payment of over {$130000.00} at maturity in XXXX, by that time I will be XXXXyrs and my husband will be XXXX yrs God willing, where do we get {$130000.00} to pay after the loan matures? we had to decline this offer because is like deferring foreclosure on our house till old age. We simply want something reasonable to help us afford the loan and prevent future foreclosure as well. The loan balance is above market value so we can not refinance, this means that we are stuck and the only other option is to make it affordable or face foreclosure. As advised, we are requesting further review based on the Real Estate Settlement Protection Act, RESPA. The requested RMA and percentage ownership information has been forwarded to the appropriate department. 
Thanks, we will greatly appreciate favorable consideration, looking forward to a favorable response.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-02-13 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
I have been disputing a XXXX XXXX account on my credit report with all three Credit Bureaus. The disputes led to XXXX XXXX taking me to court over a credit debt of {$2100.00} on XX/XX/2016. I filed an Answer with the court denying the debt was mine. After meeting with the attorney who showed me copies of statements which I denied any knowledge of, we were unable to come to any mutual agreement. We had to continue with court which the XXXX ruled in my favor the defendant. The attorney was unable to prove the debt belong to me. I was given a copy of the Judgement which i sent a copy to all three Credit Bureaus, XXXX, TransUnion and XXXX. They still continue to report this debt as does XXXX XXXX who also has a copy that was given to there Attorney.

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 2018-02-13 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: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
I have been disputing a XXXX XXXX account on my credit report with all three Credit Bureaus. The disputes led to XXXX XXXX taking me to court over a credit debt of {$2100.00} on XX/XX/2016. I filed an Answer with the court denying the debt was mine. After meeting with the attorney who showed me copies of statements which I denied any knowledge of, we were unable to come to any mutual agreement. We had to continue with court which the Judge ruled in my favor the defendant. The attorney was unable to prove the debt belong to me. I was given a copy of the Judgement which i sent a copy to all three Credit Bureaus, Experian, XXXX and XXXX. They still continue to report this debt as does XXXX XXXX who also has a copy that was given to there Attorney.

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 2018-02-13 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Problem accessing account
Company: TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
TD Bank decided to update their banking online software and it has been 4 days so far & I still cant see my accounts. I have called their customer service phone number & each time I am told its a 20 minute wait or a 40 minute wait. When I call my local bank office the girl there tells me she can read me anything I want to know or I can come in & she can tell me what I want to know. I asked them to e-mail me my accounts & that is even a problem. 
I want to see my accounts!!!!!!!! I have a right to see my accounts!!!!!! This is crazy I feel as if I have been robbed.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-02-13 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: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
Got a credit report from XXXX  where it say that my identity was used as many others. saw that I have a hard inquiry from XXXX   which I never contacted. I made several complaint for identity theft to the XXXX, MA and XXXX, ME police departments. 
XXXX address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX NV XXXX, phone number XXXX. The hard inquiry was made XX/XX/2016.

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 2018-02-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Old information reappears or never goes away
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
There are 5 accounts with the US Department of ED that are showing on my credit report. These accounts have been closed for some time. 

They are showing missing payments from XX/XX/, XX/XX/ and XX/XX/ There was any agreement made and these payments were made up.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2018-02-13 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Cashing a check
Company: SANTANDER BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
Cashing a check I submit power of attorney and certification of endorsement as requested by the bank. 
The manager of the bank kept telling me everything was fine. After several trips to the bank over a two months period the bank told me they will return the check to me. 
The check is issued by Santander and I am trying to cash or deposit the check in a Santander account. 
I have been dealing with the branch on XXXX XXXX in XXXX NJ. 

Check amount is XXXX. 

I explained to them they are causing hardship to my family by refusing to cash their own check. They never explained their action. A branch manager simply said that was their final resolution. Once I receive the check, I will be in possession of a check that is as good as piece of toilet paper. That was hard earned money that was deposited in Santander bank. 
Please advise

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 2018-02-13 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: TRANSWORLD SYSTEMS INC
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/2018 I received written notification that my past due account had been turned over to a collection agency named Transworld Systems Inc for the amount of {$70.00}. I have not received any bills or notices of amounts due from the company listed on the notice ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) I have no dealings with XXXX. I made two attempts to contact this company and was not able to get through, but rather went into a recorded queue which eventually put me into a voice mail box.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-02-13 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
These accounts are not my accounts they are FRAUDULENT Im not the XXXX  XXXX XXXX e.g XXXX XXXX, I dispute all of the accounts listed below as FRAUDULENT ACCOUNT XXXX/XXXX {$2200.00} # XXXX/JOINT ACCT, XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX {$1300.00} # XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX {$390.00} # XXXX AS FRAUDULENT ACCOUNTS and the Inquiries are disputed as FRAUDULENT Inquiries as FRAUD XXXX XXXX XXXX-XX/XX/XXXX &XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX  XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX , XXXX  XXXX and the FEDERAL TAX LIEN # XXXX XX/XX/2017 {$31000.00} I DISPUTE ALL OF THE ABOVE ACCOUNTS AS FRAUDULENT.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2018-02-13 00:00:00
Product: Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan — Installment loan
Issue: Struggling to pay your loan — 
Company: MARINER FINANCE, LLC
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
Re : Personal Finance Company I'm currently having hardship and I can not make regular payments for this creditor. I requested not to be contact at work. Person from this company has been harassing me at work, I'm not allowed to take personal phone calls at work. I requested this person not to call me at work and he still does.

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