vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2016-08-18 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Billing disputes — 
Company: DISCOVER BANK
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
To whom it may concern XXXX I hired a company called XXXX XXXX to replace my existing air conditioning system for the following reasons. 
XXXX 1. They claimed that the air conditioning wasnt powerful enough. 
XXXX 2. They claimed that the wire was undersized. 
XXXX 3. we needed an air conditioning duct in the ceiling of the living room, this work would be done for {$9000.00}. A copy of the contract is included. 
XXXX 4. They agreed that they would take a deposit of {$3000.00} which i paid on XXXX XXXX and they would expect the {$6000.00} upon completion. 
XXXX 5a. upon inspection of the job, they never installed the duct work in the ceiling for the living room, but charged my credit card anyway for the remaining balance of {$6000.00} on XXXX XXXX. When i confronted them, they said that they needed me to know that there was no place to put the duct without me doing some of the work.I explained that this was n't in the agreement. 
XXXX 5b. I stopped the credit card on XXXX XXXX for the {$6000.00} XXXX 6a. They finally agreed to install the air conditioning duct, by the XXXX XXXX, as long as i would give them the payment in full up front which i agreed. 
6b. On XXXX XXXX, they sent over technicians that explained to me that they could n't do the work. 
XXXX 6c. The guys that came to do the work did n't have the right parts for the job to be done and their ladder was too short to reach the roof outside, they needed to borrow a ladder from my neighbor and after looking at the job on the roof, they couldnt figure out where to start. 
XXXX 6d. They also didnt bring the right ladder for the inside of the house because the ceilings were high they could n't reach the ceilings in the house. 
XXXX. XXXX XXXX i put in a second dispute to cancel the charge of {$6000.00}. 

XXXX 8. They agreed to come back and finished the job but needed a set of blueprints, which i sent them via email about 2 weeks ago. 
XXXX 9. I asked them for a letter of intent or diagram showing me how they would install the duct work, and i have n't heard from them in 3 weeks. 
XXXX 10. I understand that XXXX XXXX is trying to have Discover reverse the charges in their favor which i dont believe i should pay for something that isnt complete. 
XXXX Please advise me on this matter. 
XXXX Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2015-11-09 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Savings account
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management — 
Company: DISCOVER BANK
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
I had opened a Discover Savings account using a promotion. I fulfilled all the terms and conditions mentioned in the promotion code including entering the promotion code also. Just to be on the safer side I got a cross confirmation from Discover that i will get the promotional bonus also-i had the email conversation via secure message center. Later when i am expecting that i will get the promotional bonus - i come to know that Discover is asking me whether i had entered promotional bonus or not? May be they are having second thoughts now. And most interesting - why they are deleting the messages like this? I can see that on the website they have mentioned that " all messages are going to be deleted after 30 days '' ... why??? In this age of Bigdata and analytics ( where storage is so cheap ) and moreover for legal reasons - financial institution should not do something like that - why DFS is not following it?

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-01-13 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Non-federal student loan
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer — Having problems with customer service
Company: DISCOVER BANK
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I paid a loan in full with DISCOVER STUDENT LOANS on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX ( Loan # XXXX ). It no longer appeared on my statements after this payment was made. A year later, on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX, I called to pay my last Discover Loan in full. I was told that the Loan I had paid off a year ago, # XXXX, was still active and accruing interest in their computer system, even though my statements for a year showed it to no longer exist. I asked to receive a payoff balance in the mail that showed and subtracted all the interest accrual that had not been provided to me in statements for the year, as well as an explanation for how the loan was still active without showing on my statements for a year when I paid it off. I was told that this was n't necessary and that the full amount would be canceled. This was the conclusion of my conversation with a customer service rep and a Manager on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX. However, I was not provided with the resolution promised. I next received a letter dated XXXX/XXXX/XXXX that " approved ( my ) deferment request for Loan # XXXX. '' I was outraged, as I made no such request legally and had been told that I would receive paperwork showing the loan to be closed and the balance forgiven due to extreme clerical error on the part of DISCOVER. On XXXX/XXXX/XXXX i called back. i talked to a customer service rep names XXXX who told me my request to fix this error required a " Special Team '' and that a letter would arrive by XXXX/XXXX/XXXX that would close the account and forgive the balance. This Letter also did not arrive. As of XXXX XXXX I have still not received any statements with options to pay off or understand my interest accruals on Loan # XXXX. I do not know what my balance should be given that I paid my balance on Loan # XXXX in full on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX and that this Loan no longer appeared on any statements after this date, while a balance was somehow accruing interest unknown to me. I refuse to pay a balance via telephone based on the fact that Discover Loans will no provide me with the breakdown of the unknown interest accrued since XXXX/XXXX/XXXX that i asked for, and has not delivered -- twice now -- on the erasure of this balance and closure of the account that I was told was going to be provided to solve the clerical error. I am also still in a forced deferment that I *did not request* for Loan # XXXX based on a letter that showed up at my house in XXXX. Thank you for your assistance in advocating this issue with DISCOVER STUDENT LOANS.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-09-15 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
My mortgage company sold my morgage to Dovenmuehle Mortgage Inc, in XXXX 2016. I called the company in XX/XX/XXXX, requesting information regarding my account number and payment. At the time, the mortgage company did not process my account, and that the company would mail me all the information. The company informed me that they would not double up my bill ( bill me for two months ) as I had a grace period.. 
XX/XX/XXXX the company sent me a bill, two months of back mortgage. The company just sent a bill, XX/XX/XXXX with no letter introducing the company, no billing information in terms of when this is due. I called the company immediately and asked where is loan servicing agreement that states loan payment, insurance payment, and tax payment. They stated it was previously mailed, but they would mail it again. On XX/XX/XXXX, I called again requesting information as another bill came in with a late payment was sent. I again asked for the loan service information, tax payment and insurance payment. The costumer service representative could not fax nor fed ex the material. They assured me that I would not be billed for the late fee and that I had until XX/XX/XXXX. I requested that they call their other payment department, which the representative could not provide. Furthermore, the representative provided an excuse that the US Postal service must have lost the previous mailings,. I also requested a direct line to customer service, or an email address, but I was denied stating that they do not allow direct line conversations. I was refused to speak to someone higher in the department. 
I went on line to create an account and I can not access my account. 



What are my rights to pay the bill with something more official?

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-01-06 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — VA mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc.
State: CO

Complaint narrative:
During a recorded phone call on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX, a supervisor by the name of XXXX ( XXXX? ) in Dovenmuehle 's Loss Draft Department repeatedly stated that they follow " XXXX loss draft guidelines. '' In a subsequent call on the same day a representative named XXXX confirmed that XXXX 's statement is the same guidance that " they '' get. Presumably " they '' are the representatives in the loss draft department. 

However this can not be true. Per XXXX XXXX 's own website : " Consumers are sometimes mistakenly advised that because their government-insured or government-guaranteed loans XXXX serve as collateral for XXXX-guaranteed securities, XXXX XXXX determines servicing decisions regarding their loans. 

However, XXXX XXXX does not set standards for mortgages that are to be federally insured or guaranteed. Each agency that is providing the mortgage insurance or loan guarantee sets the standards for the mortgage originated and the approved lenders that participate in the XXXX XXXX program are responsible for ensuring those standards are met for consumers ' loans. These lenders have complete responsibility for servicing decisions. XXXX XXXX does not make any servicing decisions. XXXX Another supervisor by the name of XXXX the XXXX day confirmed that they in fact choose to follow XXXX guidelines XXXX not XXXX XXXX XXXX This was not the first time that I have spoken to someone in Dovenmuehle 's Loss Draft Department confused about what kind of loan I may or may not have and if they are following XXXX XXXX or XXXX rules. This is documented in a fax I sent to the Loss Draft Department on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX. 

Dovenmuehle 's business is mortgage servicing and therefore they should be able to provide more accurate information regarding mortgage servicing to consumers. This is an egregious misstatement of their own policy, but more importantly that of a wholly owned U.S. Government corporation. It is disingenuous and irresponsible for Dovenmuehle to pass off the responsibility of their own policies on another entity. It is also concerning that phone representatives and supervisors in a company dedicated to mortgage servicing are so mistaken about their own business, industry, and regulatory environment.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-06-10 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Non-federal student loan
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer — Keep getting calls about my loan
Company: DISCOVER BANK
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
Discover Student Loans auto dialer calls four times a day five days a week. No messages are left, these calls are made before 30 days have passed since bill due date. Even being instructed to reduce the call rate they say they ca n't.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-09-05 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Savings account
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management — 
Company: DISCOVER BANK
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Opened a Discover Online Savings Account to get a {$50.00} Bonus by opening it by XXXX/XXXX/15 and depositing {$5000.00} by XXXX/XXXX/15 and using the offer code XXXX. They said bonus would be credited by XXXX/XXXX/15. I did n't receive the bonus on XXXX/XXXX/2015 and every follow up to their customer service has them telling me it will be an additional 4-6 weeks ( the last time they said 6-8 weeks ) after they verify that I 'm eligible and met the requirements even though I 've sent them the proof that I 've met the requirements. Now they say it wo n't be resolved until XXXX XXXX, 2015 and that would make it close to four months since opening the account, not the one month they stated I 'd have the bonus. Feel I 'm not getting any where with them and continued correspondence would be futile.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2017-01-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Credit reporting company's investigation — No notice of investigation status/result
Company: Rent Recovery Solutions
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I reported last week that Rent recovery was reporting XXXX different accounts with the same amount. XXXX in the amount of {$3800.00} is listed twice on my XXXX and XXXX for the amount of {$3400.00} same date same amount but twice and they say this is legal and valid how? I noticed they took one off in XXXX but added it right back on which is illegal. I am attaching all the proof. I check my report every single day. I am trying really hard not to get a judge involved but it seem 's to be the only way because nothing is being done about it. I sent them a letter certified mail and they have failed to respond the letter was sent XX/XX/2016. Please investigate this company they are reporting inaccurate information and trying to collect on bogus debt and I can prove that as well because the company is no longer in business. No one has explained to me why is it on my report twice and for the same amount. I want it fixed and corrected. they removed the {$3800.00} but added it right back on twice. I ca n't wait to see them explain this to a judge. I have provided the proof they removed it and added it back on.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-02-18 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Other bank product/service
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management — 
Company: DISCOVER BANK
State: MN

Complaint narrative:
Att cfpb Inference to discover card XXXX I 'm writting to continue my dispute with Discover Card. about unlawful reporting that they are reporting about me. I 'm well aware that Of rights as the consumer. I will stand my ground tooth and Nail if I have to hire and lawyer to get this remove from My credit File the Law clearly states that The original creditor in this case would be ( discover card ) MUST I REPEAT MUST SEND EACH CREDIT REPORTING AGENCY COPY OF ANY CREDIT APPLICATIONS WITH THE CONSUMERS SIGN SIGNATURE ATTACJED TO IT. I 'm fully aware that discover back failed to do so. because I reach out to XXXX / XXXX / XXXX None of these reporting agencies were Able to provide me this Information ( CFPB PLEASE SEE ATTACHED FILE FROM XXXX With there Finding. The FCRA 609 ( A ) ( 1 ) ( A ) That the consumer has the right to ask the creditor / reporting agency for this enclosed information! Also FCRA SECTION 611 ( A ) ( 1 ) ( A ) / 611 ( 5 ) ( A ) Also states That YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PROMPTLY DELETE THIS INFORMATION. You have effect My ability to Obtain credit in my name! This is VERY shameful on your behave for failing to send the necessary paper workwork to the reporting agencies That the FCRA REquire your company to to follow. You should really be ashamed of yourself.. 
XXXX I give you XXXX Business to have this fraudulent information that you are reporting on me off of all XXXX file because I will Take Legal action! 

CC CCFB I HAVE ATTACHED A FILE TO THIS COMPLAINT FROM XXXX DATE XXXX XXXX ALSO WITH XXXX AND XXXX PLEASE SEE PREVIOUS CFBP case number XXXX also case number XXXX CFPB NONE OF THESE AGENCYS HAVE THE PROPER paper WORK TO BE REPORTING fraudulent and Negative information about me. 
Thank you XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-10-28 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Other — 
Company: DISCOVER BANK
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
New Information on Discover Card. This company is using unfair, harassing and discriminatory practices while trying to collect on an alleged debt from a lost card. They keep saying to provide information which as been provided as requested. What other information do they want. This investigation process is a sham. They have as much intention of helping as did XXXX XXXX in the XXXX. Everything was for show, and every accused was automatically found guilty.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-05-27 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Customer service / Customer relations — 
Company: DISCOVER BANK
State: NM

Complaint narrative:
I have a Discover card account. The bill for this account was allegedly due on XXXX XXXX, 2016. On XXXX XXXX, 2016 between approximately XXXX and XXXX ( MDT ) I received 7 phone calls, one immediately following the other from a Discover representative. I called Discover at approximately XXXX to determine why they had called me multiple times in a row. The representative proceeded to inform me that I had allegedly missed a payment for which I do not recall receiving a bill, and that they were " concerned ''. She then explained to me that Discover has an automated dialing system that initiates these repetitive calls. She then " reassured '' me that the calls would stop if I made a payment over the phone. To my knowledge, this behavior was a blatant violation of the Congressional Act concerning fair practice in debt collection. Additionally, it constitutes harassment under most state criminal codes. Finally, I believe the statement that the continued, automated, repeat phone calls would stop only if I made a payment at that time is grounds for blackmail. Discover Card is a huge, multi-national lending corporation with plenty of regulatory compliance staff at its disposal. Therefore, their behavior was in willful and intentional disregard for the laws established by our federal and state governments. I hope with this information, you can find them accountable for this blatant flouting of the law in order to protect other financial consumers. Obviously, litigation is often not the most effective way to solve problems ; however, if you were to require standing for a cause of action, I was on the phone with them for approximately 30 minutes and my time and skills are worth at least $ XXXX/ hour on the private market. Thank you!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-19 00:00:00
Product: Payday loan — 
Issue: Charged fees or interest I didn't expect — 
Company: Populus Financial Group, Inc. (F/K/A Ace Cash Express)
State: CO

Complaint narrative:
I went to ACE Cash Express, and for the loan amount it quadrupled. I am a XXXX vet with XXXX, and I am a dislocated worker when I made arrangements to pay the account got moved to a debt collector. I am dealing with someone named national credit.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-10-13 00:00:00
Product: Consumer Loan — Installment loan
Issue: Problems when you are unable to pay — 
Company: OPORTUN FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Progreso Financiero now known as Oportun has been harassing me to pay by calling not only my references but also my employer. I receive calls about 10-15 times per day and rarely do they leave a message. The only time they do leave messages is if they were able to speak with someone. They leave messages saying that it is an extreme emergency that they get a hold of me to discuss business matters regarding my account. This company has very poor customer service. Oportun should not be disclosing any of my private information with any of my references much less my employer. Oportun has violated my privacy rights.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-09-09 00:00:00
Product: Payday loan — 
Issue: Charged fees or interest I didn't expect — 
Company: RUSHMORE LOAN MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I was told that I would be charged a one time fee. The fee is {$230.00}, and they 've broken it down as follows after logging into their website : 2Sign Loan Agreement CONSUMER LOAN AND ARBITRATION AGREEMENT Lender : XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, d/b/a Rushmore Financial ( referred hereinafter as " Rushmore '' ) Mailing Address : XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX, SD XXXX Telephone : ( XXXX ) XXXX Fax Number : ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX Borrower : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX Borrower 's Bank : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account : XXXX Loan Number : XXXX In this Consumer Loan and Arbitration Agreement ( the " Agreement '' ), " you '' and " your '' refer to the Borrower identified above. " We, '' " our, '' " us '' and " Lender '' refer to Rushmore, an arm of the XXXX XXXX XXXX of South Dakota, a federally recognized XXXX tribe. " Loan '' means this consumer installment loan. 

-TRUTH IN LENDING DISCLOSURES : The disclosures below are provided to you so that you may compare the cost of this loan to other loan products you might obtain in the United States XXXX Our inclusion of these disclosures does not mean that we or any subsequent holder of the Agreement consent to application of state or federal to us, the Loan or this Agreement. The table below details the maximum payments and costs to the extent periodic payments are made for the full cycle of the loan which can be reduced upon early payment of the Loan. 
TRUTH IN LENDING DISCLOSURE ANNUAL PERCENTAGE RATE The cost of your credit as a yearly rate. 
669.1667 % FINANCE CHARGE The dollar amount the credit will cost you. 
{$3200.00} Amount Financed The amount of credit provided to you or on your behalf. 
{$700.00} Total of Payments The amount you will have paid after you have made all payments as scheduled. 

{$3900.00} Your payment schedule will be : Date Amount XXXX/XXXX/XXXX {$110.00} XXXX/XXXX/XXXX {$230.00} XXXX/XXXX/XXXX {$230.00} XXXX/XXXX/XXXX {$230.00} XXXX/XXXX/XXXX {$260.00} XXXX/XXXX/XXXX {$250.00} XXXX/XXXX/XXXX {$240.00} XXXX/XXXX/XXXX {$230.00} XXXX/XXXX/XXXX {$210.00} XXXX/XXXX/XXXX {$200.00} XXXX/XXXX/XXXX {$190.00} XXXX/XXXX/XXXX {$180.00} XXXX/XXXX/XXXX {$170.00} XXXX/XXXX/XXXX {$160.00} XXXX/XXXX/XXXX {$150.00} XXXX/XXXX/XXXX {$130.00} XXXX/XXXX/XXXX {$120.00} XXXX/XXXX/XXXX {$110.00} XXXX/XXXX/XXXX {$100.00} XXXX/XXXX/XXXX {$92.00} XXXX/XXXX/XXXX {$81.00} XXXX/XXXX/XXXX {$69.00} XXXX/XXXX/XXXX {$58.00} XXXX/XXXX/XXXX {$46.00} They only posted this information after my loan was issued.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-11-06 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: Meridian Financial Services, Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I keep getting a call from Meridian Financial XXXX. 
I have XXXX debt.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-05-29 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Communication tactics — Frequent or repeated calls
Company: RFNA, LP
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/2015 I received a phone call from XXXX regarding my monthly payment due to Republic Finance.  I explained to her that I would be in on the XXXX which I always pay at the end of the month.  She called me on XX/XX/2015 again which is a violation of my consumer rights due to the fact that we had discussed the arrangement on the XXXX.  With that being said, her call on the XXXX is considered harassment being that she should not have contacted me again for XXXX hours.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation