vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2018-04-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — Store credit card
Issue: Other features, terms, or problems — Other problem
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.
State: IN

Complaint narrative:
I have two accounts with XXXX XXXX. However, XXXX XXXX has completed an illegal search of my family members and is harassing them. XXXX Is call my senior family members 4 to 6 times a day SIMPLY because the persons share my last name.

Note that The family members are NOT listed on my accounts, anywhere.

The family members are NOT authorized to use my account.

The family members do NOT have accounts with XXXX.

I have never lived at the addresses of the family members The family members phone numbers were NOT provided to XXXX XXXX   by me.

XXXX XXXX has all my contact information.

The senior family members simple share my last name.

How is it acceptable to harass seniors because they share my last name?

Calling 4 to 6 times a day, for no reason.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-04-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Fees or interest — Problem with fees
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Citi continued to represent a payment after I had already paid off my entire balance, causing three separate insufficient funds fees from my bank, totalling {$100.00}, as well as a {$25.00} late payment fee from Citi -- despite already having a credit balance from paying more than my entire balance.

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 2018-04-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: American First Finance, Inc.
State: WA

Complaint narrative:
American First Finance offered a 90 day same as cash term. I paid the account in fill within those terms. The account was then closed the same day I paid the balance off without my knowledge which caused a MAJOR decrease in my XXXX credit score dropping it 28 points.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-04-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services — Billing dispute for services
Company: BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
InXX/XX/XXXX, my husband made a purchase at an online retailer with XXXX. The credit card issuer is Barclay 's bank. I receive paperless statements, and went to my online banking system to pay them. This account is used once or twice a years. My online bank indicated I paid the bill on the XXXX of the month, which was outdated information. The due date apparently was the XXXX. The full balance was paid, 3 days late. In my mind, I paid the bill, and forgot about it. XXXX XXXX through Barclays Bank contacted me at my email, ( which I never received ) indicating that I did not pay my bill on time, and continued to assess late charges and fees. When I was alerted by XXXX, on or about the XXXX XXXX XXXX that this was on my credit report, I called Barclays, and settled the dispute with them. They erased all charges. I spoke with two different representatives that told me they could not contact the credit reporting agencies on my behalf, and gave me an address. I wrote a letter, and copied XXXX and XXXX. I received an email from XXXX, which is attached, and I can not open the response.

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 2018-04-16 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Mortgage debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc.
State: OR

Complaint narrative:
Dovenmuehle Mortgage , Inc. failed to provide notice they had sold my mortgage to another lender. I learned of the sale while attempting to make payment on the debt to them. 

Their failure to provide sufficient notice may lead to a late payment ( accounts have to be setup, and managed for a new company, need to obtain new loan info ... right now and I don't have the time budgeted to accomplish these tasks ). Yeah, I'm on hold with the new company right now because the new company is " experiencing longer than normal call times '', and I am concerned with the potential for a negative report on my credit because of this fiasco. Any help? 

I only elevate it to the CFPB because this company has previously reported false negative information to the credit bureaus following an error with their phone pay system. By refusing to retract the negative information they have effectively barred me from shopping for an alternative lender. Pretty darn unfair.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-04-16 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Payday loan debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Company: BTH Management
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX has an account listed on my credit profile which I have any information of regards when I contacted the original listed creditor which is XXXX XXXX they refused to provide me validation and intern they stated that I needed to contact XXXX XXXX to get validation so I dispute it and ask for validation with the credit bureaus I received nothing in return but they keep responding to the credit bureau as the account is validated I have received no type of communication from this company

Company public response: Company disputes the facts presented in the complaint
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-04-16 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: LEXISNEXIS
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
By their own admission LexisNexis failed to respond to my dispute in the 30 days provided as per FCRA. 

611. Procedure in case of disputed accuracy [ 15 U.S.C. 1681i ] ( a ) Reinvestigations of Disputed Information ( 1 ) Reinvestigation Required ( A ) In general. Subject to subsection ( f ), if the completeness or the accuracy of any item of information contained in a consumers file at a consumer reporting agency is disputed by the consumer and the consumer notifies the agency directly, or indirectly through a reseller, of such dispute, the agency shall, free of charge, conduct a reasonable reinvestigation to determine whether the disputed information is inaccurate and record the current status of the disputed information, or delete the item from the file in accordance with paragraph ( 5 ), before the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date on which the agency receives the notice of the dispute from the consumer LexisNexis, as stated in their last communication with me said in Case Number : XXXX " LexisNexis accidentally failed to send XXXX XXXX a follow up letter requesting him to contact our consumer center to provide the additional information that was needed. '' This violates the following FCRA regulation : 617. Civil liability for negligent noncompliance [ 15 U.S.C. 1681o ] ( a ) In general. Any person who is negligent in failing to comply with any requirement imposed under this title with respect to any consumer is liable to that consumer in an amount equal to the sum of ( 1 ) any actual damages sustained by the consumer as a result of the failure ; and ( 2 ) in the case of any successful action to enforce any liability under this section, the costs of the action together with reasonable attorneys fees as determined by the court.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-04-16 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: TN

Complaint narrative:
I sent by certified mail 3 disputes and an email to it's CEO XXXX XXXX requesting Experian to validate adverse accounts they're reporting on my credit report and provide me with the original signed contract with my signature to verify the debt is mine and that it is correct. They have continued to verify this invalidated debt and they have failed to shpw me any proof. If their NEGLIGENT NONCOMPLIANCE continues after this 4th dispute, I will litigate and make them pay me for every unverified adverse account.

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 2018-04-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: WA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX offered a 90 day same as cash term. I paid the account in fill within those terms. The account was then closed the same day I paid the balance off without my knowledge which caused a MAJOR decrease in my Transunion credit score dropping it 28 points.

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 2018-04-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services — Billing dispute for services
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
In XX/XX/XXXX, my husband made a purchase at an online retailer with XXXX. The credit card issuer is XXXX XXXX XXXX. I receive paperless statements, and went to my online banking system to pay them. This account is used once or twice a years. My online bank indicated I paid the bill on the XXXX of the month, which was outdated information. The due date apparently was the XXXX. The full balance was paid, 3 days late. In my mind, I paid the bill, and forgot about it. XXXX XXXX through XXXX XXXX  contacted me at my email, ( which I never received ) indicating that I did not pay my bill on time, and continued to assess late charges and fees. When I was alerted by Equifax, on or about the XX/XX/XXXX that this was on my credit report, I called XXXX, and settled the dispute with them. They erased all charges. I spoke with two different representatives that told me they could not contact the credit reporting agencies on my behalf, and gave me an address. I wrote a letter, and copied Equifax and XXXX. I received an email from XXXX, which is attached, and I can not open the response.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-04-16 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MN

Complaint narrative:
I have filed multiple disputes with Equifax ( XX/XX/XXXX latest, plusXX/XX/XXXX & XX/XX/XXXX ) about getting the Federal Tax Lien removed from my credit report since I have the IRS Withdrawal letter. Each time I have been told it's only been released and therefore will remain. After over an hour long discussion with a Supervisor I have resubmitted the information again. 

Also I have been told by Equifax that they weren't aware of the new rules for removing Tax Liens per the recent CFPB study since we have a paid or released Lien that was paid in full in XX/XX/XXXX. 

XXXX  and XXXX have removed all Tax Liens either in keeping with the Federal IRS Withdrawal letters or the CFPB findings.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-04-16 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: TN

Complaint narrative:
I have sent 4 disputes certified mailed to Transunion and emailed it's CEO XXXX XXXX. They have continuously violated the FCRA. I have requested that my adverse accounts be validated by verifying an original signed contract with my signature on it. They have continuously failed to do so and have instead continued to " verify '' these accounts. They have yet to send me an original contract with my signature on it ( proof ). I have plans to litigate in small claims to fight for my rights as a consumer. I know the remedies for me for NEGLIGENT NONCOMPLIANCE.

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 2018-04-16 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: GLA Collection Company, Inc.
State: KY

Complaint narrative:
This debt has been paid in full but is still on my credit report which needs to be updated to good standing and collection deleted off my report! My approval code given is # XXXX

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-04-16 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX credit card w Citibank We moved and we didnt receive notice from XXXX XXXX and they reported in paid balance {$200.00} and its ruined my credit score and I have tried to resolve w no luck and they wont except phone calls only fax w 60 day turn Arounc

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 2018-04-16 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Funds not handled or disbursed as instructed
Company: U.S. BANCORP
State: MN

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX I was notified by the police that I had fraud commited on my checking account. I was on vacation and two people broke into my car and stole my checks from the glove compartment. The police arrested 2 individuals and found my checks in there car. USBank cashed the check the women forged at a local branch in Minnesota and was given the cash. The amount was {$870.00} and the teller obviously didn't catch the forgery. Both have been arrested on fraud and forgery at this time and I have provided the bank in question ( USBank ) over three weeks ago. As of today I was told that they have a process for handling this type of fraud, however thay have not started researching yet because " they are busy ''. The bank did tell me that they have received all documents I provided to them which included police report, fruad paperwork, copy of check, and letter from the XXXX County Courts.I was not given a time frame of when they will return my money or when they will start working on resolving my account. I have enclosed all supporting documents.

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 2018-04-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Closing your account — Company closed your account
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Wife received a letter that wanted personal information. She called and reported it to lenders fraud dept. Never heard back. Attempted to use card - denied. Called & was referred to money laundering dept. Told since she did not respond they closed acct. In order to reopen they want my income, etc. I refused as I have had the card since XX/XX/1976 and have a XXXX FICO. I was never notified of cancellation I am the co-applicant. I am concerned that they will show the card as just " closed '' and that will affect my credit score.

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 2018-04-16 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage — 
Company: Academy Mortgage Corporation
State: UT

Complaint narrative:
Academy Mortgage is paying Real Estate Agents through buying them leads, cash payments and paying for computer programs to be the agents " Preffered Lender '' having the Agents funnel customers to Academy Mortgage and then charging customers higher rates and fees than a consumer could get elsewhere.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-04-16 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Merchants' Credit Guide Company
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
Merchant Credit Guide is attempting to collect on a medical bill that the hospital did  not handle correctly. I do not want to sue the collections company because they didn't create the issue. So if they can pass this issue back to the hospital I will move forward with suing the source not the collection agency ...

Company public response: Company can't verify or dispute the facts in the complaint
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2018-04-16 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Managing an account — Deposits and withdrawals
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/2017, I discovered that a check I had written for {$160.00} to XXXX XXXX XXXX, a medical facility, had been cashed for {$2600.00}. I went to my Citibank branch that day, and I was told that it appeared the check had been stolen from the mail and " washed, '' then altered to change the amount and the payee. The bank branch said this was a common problem in our neighborhood, but that my funds would be restored. I completed as affidavit for Citibank that day, and included a copy of the canceled check which Citibank provided me, which shows the altered check was changed to payee XXXX XXXX, a name I have never heard of, and which is clearly written in a handwriting that does not match my signature. I also provided information showing that I had to pay the correct payee, XXXX XXXX   and that they had not received the original check.

I have asked Citibank several time if the funds can be restored to my account while the bank pursues the fraud, but they say that is not possible until the fraudulent payee returns the money. I believe Citibank is responsible for going after the funds and should credit my account in the meantime.

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 2018-04-16 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: NC

Complaint narrative:
I sent a letter to Experian on XX/XX/XXXX, asking them to investigate errors on my credit report. Well over 30 days have gone by, and I have not yet received a response.

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 2018-04-16 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Trouble during payment process — 
Company: Specialized Loan Servicing Holdings LLC
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I Obtained a mortgage through XXXX XXXX XXXX in XX/XX/XXXX. XXXX sold my loan to XXXX XXXX and Specialized Loan Service shortly there after. My certified mailing address was shown to be XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX. XXXX recoded my address to be XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX. I never received any mortgage statements from XXXX as they were going to the wrong address. I learned about the error on XX/XX/XXXX when I was checking my credit and noticed a 90 day late from SLS/XXXX. On XX/XX/XXXX I made the payment to XXXX  to catch up, and set up the mortgage to be on Auto Payment Drafting from my bank account so this wouldn't happen again. SLS/XXXX 's automated phone system allowed me to do this. However, what I wasn't aware of was that, SLS/XXXX will not let you set up auto drafting for 48 hours after a phone payment is called in. So, I thought I was set - auto payments would be made and I wouldn't have to worry about this property and the above happening with XXXX again. Unfortunately, even though the automated system allowed me to set up auto payment, SLS/XXXX   didn't honor that and I received another late payment mark on my credit because the following payment never happened. So, this time, I made the payment with a live person and set up auto drafting with a live person. Which is interesting because they allowed me to set up auto drafting even though my other payment hadn't cleared ... The long and the short is, SLS/XXXX has administrative issues and consumers are getting the short end of the stick. I greatly appreciate any assistance you all can provide in disputing this derogatory mark on my credit.

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