vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2017-04-11 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: The CBE Group, Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
This is the 2nd complaint that I have submitted on this issue. The 3rd step is going to be me taking CBE group and XXXX to court for harassment regarding a bill that I do not owe. I created case # XXXX, I received a response that CBE would cease collections and has sent in a withdrawal to the XXXX credit bureaus to remove the debt from the report. Now I have received yet another letter from CBE requesting the same funds again in which I will NEVER pay. I have provided all of the documents including a letter from the leasing agency proving that I relocated and left the premises XX/XX/XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX and the CBE group are attempting to collect {$350.00} from me stating that the disconnect date was XX/XX/XXXX. I called CBE group, they advised for me to get proof that I had moved, I got proof from the leasing property management that shows the date I moved ( XX/XX/XXXX ) and sent it in. I was then advised by CBE that XXXX has advised them that they do not accept proof of customers relocating and to keep it as a valid debt. My next action was to come to consumer financial protection bureau for assistance, I created the case mentioned above and got the response of the CBE group has ceased collections. I now have another letter dated XX/XX/XXXX with them attempting to still collect funds that I am not responsible for. I have asked for XXXX to pull the records of my disconnect call and was refused, even with proof that I relocated they are still continuing to harass me. I do not owe this debt and it will not ever be paid by me. You can not collect funds or attempt to scam someone whom has proof of moving.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-04-11 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt — Not given enough info to verify debt
Company: Phoenix Financial Services LLC
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
Phoenix Financial Services just violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Fair Credit Reporting Act by placing XXXX collections on my credit report that were previously deleted by another company and by not notifying me of these collection accounts. I only know they hit my credit report because I have credit monitoring and I got the alert today. They are reporting account number XXXX in the amount of {$570.00} and account number XXXX in the amount of {$1800.00}. Both of these accounts were deleted by XXXX XXXX over two months ago because they lacked proper validation on this account. And now XXXX is reporting an open date of XX/XX/2017 on my credit report which is so not true and false. I filed a complaint with the BBB and they told me that they sent their initial letter on XX/XX/2017 which is not true. I never received anything from them and they are lying. They have this on my credit report and it should not be on there.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-04-14 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Payday loan
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: Ad Astra Recovery Services Inc
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
In XX/XX/XXXX, I saw an entry on my credit report from Ad Astra Recovery for a loan they alleged I took out in XX/XX/XXXX. I sent a request for information proving the debt was indeed mine because I am certain I have never had any business dealings with this company. The first response was a generic response with just my personal information such as date of birth and last four of my social. ( which can be obtained through public records ) See attachment. I then submitted a dispute through the XXXX credit bureaus because according to XXXX what they provided was not proper validation so I requested that the information be removed from my credit file. The debt came back as " verified ''. In XX/XX/XXXX, Ad Astra sent me a settlement offer stating that I can make bi-weekly payments of {$220.00} to settle the debt however I refuse to settle a debt that has not been proven to be mine. See Attachment. I reached out to Ad Astra in XX/XX/XXXX, again requesting proper validation according to FCRA and Texas Finance Code, This time they responded with a " contract ''. I combed through all pages of documents NONE of which had my signature agreeing to the terms of this alleged contract with the original company nor did it include any documentation agreeing to a contract of terms of payment in which I have defaulted with Ad Astra. I believe this company is trying to take advantage of me as a consumer as if I do not know my rights. They have ignored my multiple request to validate this debt according to federal and Texas state law. So far what I have received in generic documentation that can not be used to conclude I indeed owe this debt. Again I do not have a contract with Ad Astra and the documentation showing a contract with the original company does not include my signature. It is obviously a typed fill in the blank contract. I want this removed from all XXXX bureaus immediately and all collection attempts ceased.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-04-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Information is not mine
Company: Ideal Collection Services, Inc.
State: PR

Complaint narrative:
The charge does not belong to me and my identity has been stolen. I send the affidavit as requested to Ideal collection services and still have had no response.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed
Consumer complaint received 2017-04-14 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt — Not given enough info to verify debt
Company: Optimum Outcomes, Inc.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
I have disputed several medical collections with Optimum Outcomes that are on my credit reports and they have remained on my credit reports with all XXXX bureaus. They have not been verified.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-04-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Reinserted previously deleted info
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
i keep calling equifax about my personal info ion my report.they remove it and put back on other address to my file. 
1.XXXX XXXX ga XXXX 2.XXXX XXXX ca XXXX 3.XXXX XXXX az XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-04-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Information is not mine
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
To whom it may concern, I submitted a request for deletion of multiple inquiries online on XX/XX/2017 to dispute information, in regards to XXXX hard inquiries, incorrect addresses and collections that were being reported on my credit report. They would not begin the request until I submitted a copy of my DL and SS cards. I faxed the information on XX/XX/2017. They completed the request on XX/XX/2017. The request that I submitted included XXXX Hard Inquiries that were not factual and I received the same response for ALL inquiries, which was " Inquiries are a factual record of file access. If you believe this was unauthorized, please contact the creditor. '' According to the FCRA Rules, FCRA 623 ( b ) ( 2 ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ), it states that any information can be disputed and MUST be investigated and if you do not investigate AND respond, the CRA must delete the disputed information from its files. The fact that I received a response 2 days after the receipt of my personal documents needed to begin the investigation, one can assume that there was no investigation into the matter. I plan to purchase a vehicle this year and having this many hard inquiries on my credit report display as a sign of financial trouble, when this is not the case. I am submitting this complaint due to the lack of investigation into my original dispute for hard inquiries that does not belong to me. I did not sign for anything. This is unfair practices by a credit reporting agency with no concern for the credit worthiness of a consumer. 
Thank you!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-04-13 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Deposits and withdrawals — 
Company: TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
Erroneous Overdraft Fee : As per notice attached from TD Bank, at the end of XXXX, there is no overdraft since I transferred funds from my other account with TDBank. If the check had been returned, the Overdraft Fee would be valid, but the check/payment was cleared on the same day, and even their notice is showing no overdraft at the end of XX/XX/2017. 

XXXX never ever charge any Overdraft Fee for such scenerios.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2017-04-13 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: Merchants and Medical Credit Corporation, Inc.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
Merchants and Medical Credit is has continuously attempted to collect one 2 debts that do not belong to me. I have submitted disputes with all XXXX credit bureaus advising that these accounts do not belong to me. On XX/XX/2017, I mailed a letter directly to Merchants and Medical Credit requesting verification of the alleged debt. I did not receive a response, but they communicated with the credit bureaus. Until this point, they reported the accounts as in collection. After my letter was sent, Merchants and Medical increased the balance on one of the accounts by {$1.00} ( from {$440.00} to {$440.00} ) and listed them both as closed collection accounts. The following week, the accounts are listed as open collections with the balance on one being decreased by {$1.00} ( {$440.00} to {$440.00} ). In doing so, my credit score was further damaged. Photos are attached as proof that you changed the balance due. 
On XX/XX/2017, Merchants and Medical replied to a complaint filed with CFPB. They state that the alleged debt was for medical treatment for a minor child. They said that they will send an itemized bill that they just received. If the bill was just received, how could all of my previous disputes come back as verified if they are just now receiving the bill. 
Merchants and Medical Credit has failed on numerous occasions to provide written auditable proof that either of these accounts belong to me. It seems that Merchants and Medical may not be compliant with the law.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-04-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Personal information
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: TN

Complaint narrative:
I just noticed that there is an address listed on my account, at which I 've never lived. It 's listed as XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX tn XXXX. This city is close to where I live but I 've never lived in XXXX before. I did have my identity stolen quite some time ago, but I 'm not sure if this might have anything to do with it because it was so long ago. Any assistance or insight you might provide would be much appreciated. Thank you.

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 2017-04-11 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Using a debit or ATM card — 
Company: JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I have been a victim of debit card fraud in XXXX, TX. Bank tells me that someone used my card with security chip and PIN, which is impossible because I was in a different city with the card in my possession. I did not authorize anyone to use the card or share my information with anyone.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2017-04-12 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: CAINE & WEINER COMPANY, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Debt was owed from my previous employer for which I worked as XXXX employee. They somehow personally made me personally responsible and damaged my credit. We have written them via certified mail and they refuse to answer proof of debt. Never notified me of a debt owed and called family members, harassed me, threaten to sue all for a debt that is not mine and ruined my perfect credit for which I lost a home refinance and credit card due to my lowered score.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-04-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Public record
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
State of Alabama reporting a erronous amount of money due from a $ XXXX/mo child support payment from XX/XX/XXXX where in XX/XX/XXXX I paid a {$7000.00} lump sum payment to avoid jail time. This debt amount is incorrect, it is over 10 years old, it was removed from my credit report before. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act this is in violation on my equal rights. I did not borrow any month from the The State of Alabama for payments to my ex-wife and my daughter is XXXX years old. As stated I have contacted Equifax in which The State of Alabama verified before the debt should not be on my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-04-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Credit reporting company's investigation — Inadequate help over the phone
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
To whom it may concern, I mailed a Multiple Inquiry Removal Letter on XX/XX/2017 by certified mail in order to dispute information, in regards to XXXX hard inquiries, that was being reported on my credit report. They received the letter on XX/XX/2017 and they completed the request on XX/XX/2017. The request that I submitted included XXXX Hard Inquiries that were not factual and I received the same response for ALL inquiries, which was " Inquiries are a factual record of file access. If you believe this was unauthorized, please contact the creditor. '' According to the FCRA Rules, FCRA 623 ( b ) ( 2 ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ), it states that any information can be disputed and MUST be investigated and if you do not investigate AND respond, the CRA must delete the disputed information from its files. The fact that I received a response 4 days after the receipt of my certified letter, one can assume that there was no investigation into the matter. I plan to purchase a home this year and having this many hard inquiries on my credit report display as a sign of financial trouble, when this is not the case. I am submitting this complaint due to the lack of investigation into my original dispute for hard inquiries that does not belong to me. I did not sign for anything. This is unfair practices by a credit reporting agency with no concern for the credit worthiness of a consumer.

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 2017-04-15 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: EOS Holdings, Inc.
State: AP

Complaint narrative:
Before leaving XXXX, VA per my military order to XXXX, XXXX on XX/XX/2014, I personally and physically stopped by a XXXX Authorized store on XXXX, to present my military order and to deactivate my wireless services by XX/XX/2014. The answer I got at that time from XXXX that my wireless services will be put on " HOLD, '' until I come back XXXX, without any penalty nor charges. 
However, I sadly saw a collection account on my credit report under EOS CCA with a balance of {$990.00}. 
I am an XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX in XXXX, so the best communication is via email.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-04-15 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Public record
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: UT

Complaint narrative:
I filed Bankruptcy in XX/XX/XXXX and it was discharged back then, but for some reason Equifax decided to update my bankruptcy in XX/XX/XXXX and now I do n't qualify for financing. By law they are not to damage my credit report after a discharged bankruptcy. My loan officer has given me a letter stating this fact of loan denial. I paid the price for my bankruptcy and now they still continue to hurt me!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-04-12 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Deposits and withdrawals — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
I disputed an item due to cancelling and never receiving merchandise, Wells fargo took the word of the merchant that I did n't cancel so they reversed the credit. I felt this was unfair having being charged XXXX for something that I never received and was told would be cancelled and no further shipments. Wells Fargo wont reopen its investigation and says I did n't cancel, why would I lie? this is a large bank just bullying the little guy

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 2017-04-17 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: LoanCare, LLC
State: UT

Complaint narrative:
My mortgage company will not take PMI ( private mortgage insurance ) off of my loan after I have met all the requirements.

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 2017-04-11 00:00:00
Product: Consumer Loan — Vehicle loan
Issue: Managing the loan or lease — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
In response to Wells Fargo Dealer Services, the company is still charging me for warranty amount attached to my monthly payment each month since the warranty was refunded at {$1800.00}. or so. This is the illegal part of the matter. 

There is still money due.

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 2017-04-13 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card
Issue: Communication tactics — Threatened to take legal action
Company: AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
They have been calling and harassing me even though I told them I will pay them by a certain date. They got ahold my work number and called me on it. He refused to hang up, he was threatening me with legal actions and he instructed me to get the money from wherever I can even though I did n't have it for another two weeks. I told him I was 3 months XXXX and I can not have this kind of XXXX and I will pay them in 14 days, he would not listen just kept on going on about how I can ask someone for money to pay them. 
They are calling me multiple times a day and this time when I picked up and explained again the situation the manager was rude, harassing.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-04-14 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Information is not mine
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I faxed a Multiple Inquiry Removal Letter on XX/XX/2017 in order to dispute information in regards to XXXX hard inquiries dated between XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX, that was being reported on my credit report. I received confirmation that they received my letter via fax at XXXX. The request that I submitted included XXXX Hard Inquiries that were not factual and when I called to follow up, I was given the response, which was " inquiries are a factual record of file access. If you believe this was unauthorized, please contact the creditor. '' According to the FCRA Rules, FCRA 623 ( b ) ( 2 ) and 611 ( a ) ( 1 ), it states that any information can be disputed and MUST be investigated and if you do not investigate AND respond, the CRA must delete the disputed information from its files. The fact that I was told this over the phone, clearly tells me thatthere was no investigation into the matter. I plan to purchase a home this year and having this many hard inquiries on my credit report display as a sign of financial trouble, when this is not the case. I am submitting this complaint due to lack of investigation into my original dispute for hard inquiries that does not belong to me. I did not sign for anything. This is unfair practices by a credit reporting agency with no concern for the credit worthiness of a consumer.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-04-14 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: False statements or representation — Indicated committed crime not paying
Company: ERC
State: CT

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX is showing a 10-year-old debt under XXXX that I do not have. I tried to file a dispute with XXXX but as soon as I hit enter on their form the dispute form submission request was rejected because there is no account number, it does not exist on their records nor can I enter a complaint number which they will not issue to me without filing the complaint form. However, within one second I received a harassing phone call from ERC asking me to verify my address and other personal information. I want XXXX & ERC or whoever they are to remove that debt from my personal records without having to pay them the monthly subscription to their services that they want from me to be able to review their bogus records. Who are they and why are they allowed to conduct these kinds of businesses? Why are they allowed to make money by harassing people without proof of debt? Please advise ... Thank you, XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company disputes the facts presented in the complaint
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief