vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2017-04-01 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Other bank product/service
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management — 
Company: KEYCORP
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
I began receiving emails from KeyBank in XX/XX/XXXX of this year. I do not have an account with KeyBank nor have I ever heard of them. 
In the email, it stated, " Your Account Has Been Accessed From An Unauthorized Location. Your Online Account Needs Verification Ensure to comlete the verification process correctly to avoid a permanent block on your account. For security reasons imcomplete profiles will be blocked indefinitely ''. 
This was followed by a link to sign into online banking. I did not click on the link but there was a toll free customer service number, XXXX, which I called XX/XX/2017. The system was automated and I was told to enter either an account number, debit card number, or a social security number which I did not do. Once I was able to speak with a representative I was told to disregard the email and throw any mail away. I again explained how it came to me via email and I did not want my email associated with any account with KeyBank. She asked for my email address and name. I provided this information to her. She did not ask for any other contact information. I was told my concern would be escalated but in the meantime not to reply to any email or click on any link in emails received. She also stated they were having issues with fishing emails. 
I have not received any communication from KeyBank since this date. I need to be sure this was taken care of. This is the second of three different companies I 've received emails from concerning a bank account I do not have.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-06-01 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Information is not mine
Company: ProCollect, Inc.
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
My name is XXXX XXXX and I have been a identity theft and fraud victim in XX/XX/XXXX '' and a company called PRO COOLECT HAS ACCURATE INFORMATION from me and a apartment complex that someone else has you my identity and rented a apartment and a broke a lease and utilities in my name at a apartment complex called " XXXX XXXX XXXX " in XXXX, XXXX a state I have never lived in and I have documentation and the apartment complex " Manager with 100 % proof that it was not me. 

They refusing to re investigate my case and sending this information to the credit bureaus and they are calling and threatening me. 

I have open a dispute on XXXX XXXX from the previous one that was closed in XXXX due to the manager XXXX EXT XXXX not properly handling my case. 

I can not live in XXXX states at XXXX time, also My job, apartment, and all detailed documents Proove I was in XXXX where I am from when the ; person ( s ) used my identity. 


Also I sent the apartment complex my ID and information that I never lost lost due to a breach with ( XXXX IN XX/XX/XXXX '' my insurance carrier. That the person that came got the APARTMENT was two different Identifcations used told by the property manager " XXXX " and sent them ( PRO COLLECT A LETTER on XXXX XXXX to them to cancel everything and they have not responded or giving me information now and making it hard for me and all XXXX credit bureaus to remove this all my file. 

This is a very stressful, heartbreaking, and long process since last year when I found out, and I do not have a lawyer or help and this will hinder me From future jobs ( I am college graduate working in the XXXX for seven years ), from renting a apartment, buying a home, and I need assistant. 



And they are rude, disrespectful, they did not send me information, and they told me there 's was not enough information giving me why I was held responsible. 

There were XXXX XXXX used for this apartment complex, and it was mentioned to me after the file was pulled and the apartment complex made me fully aware of this and PRO COLLECT HAS PROPER information. 


My number is XXXX XXXX XXXX I went all the way to XXXX to file a report, I did my affidavit, and filed with the FBI.

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 2017-02-02 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Unable to get credit report/credit score — Problem getting my free annual report
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I was n't able to view my free credit reports.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2015-03-23 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management — 
Company: CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
someone wrote me a bad check. the bank deposited it, the money was there for 5-7 days. Then they took the money out of my account, overdrafting it as well. so i fixed it all. they got their money back and i continued to deposit again. Then they froze my debit card. So i went to the bank manager, at Charter one bank in XXXX ohio, and she said there was nothing wrong with my account and got me another debit card. It worked once, then they froze all of my money in the account. i did nothing wrong and i need my funds desperately. i just want to close the account and they wont let me.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2015-06-16 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: ERC
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I have received notice that I owe payment for a debt to XXXX from Enhanced Recovery Company , LLC. Upon returning my equipment to the XXXX store in XXXX XXXX XXXX last XXXX, I was assured that my account had been paid in full and I did not own any additional money. I have not had XXXX since that time. 

I have not received any notice from XXXX prior to this statement that I owed anything or that there was a balance due. XXXX no longer has my account on file.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2016-06-11 00:00:00
Product: Money transfers — International money transfer
Issue: Other transaction issues — 
Company: CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
I have recently initiated an International Wire transfer ( XXXX ) in my bank by filling in the Foreign Wire Request Form. It was accepted by a bank rep. It was on XXXX XXXX. Date the transfer should have been available to recipient is XXXX XXXX. As of today, the transfer has n't still reached them. In my bank they say the transfer is complete now. They called to double check the last name of the recipient saying their correspondent bank have probably made a mistake there. 
Yesterday, I asked them to open an investigation request to check the current status of the transfer.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-04-14 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Other bank product/service
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management — 
Company: CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I own half the house. My father is getting XXXX he 's XXXX yrs old. He goes to the bank and chats with them all the time about finances. The bank tried to get him to get a mortgage instead of keeping his line of credit but since I own half the house they could n't do anything without my signature. Charge him {$500.00} with a guarantee he would get it back. 
My father says he had no clue it was a mortgage. He thought he was just redoing his line of credit and locking in the lower interest rate. He did n't know they were going to take {$500.00} out of his account for a fee. Then when he asked them about the money they told him he was guaranteed to get it back. I had no clue any of this was going on until they asked me for all my account info copies on the bills I pay. Never told me it was a mortgage. My Dad told me it was for the line of credit so I agreed to give them my info. They also told me he was getting that money back numerous times. My husband built a back edition on the house. XXXX was pushing us to get it done by this deadline. Told me he would add an additional {$20000.00} to the house value. I said great not knowing it was for a mortgage. Still thinking it was for this line of credit. All of a sudden I listen to my answering machine about giving them a check for an additional {$2800.00} for closing cost when they come in and sign. 
Now they want my parents to go in and sign I find out its for a 15yr. mortgage not a line of credit. My father is XXXX he would be a XXXX til it is paid off. Bank ca n't do anything without my signature. I wo n't give it. Father do n't want a mortgage either. So when I call up and ask where is the {$500.00} XXXX gets nasty on the phone with me and tells me it was basically none of my business and I 'm not the customer and NO we will not get the {$500.00} back. Well yes it was my business when they needed me to sign for a mortgage instead of a line of credit. I own half the house. They did n't realize I owned half for this reason. Trying to get seniors to loose there house. I make sure all the bills are paid including the mortgage.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-09-29 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt — Right to dispute notice not received
Company: ERC
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
A breach of a debt collector, for XXXX account, which never existed in the manner presented. It has affected me a great deal, by delaying mortgage loan process closing down on my first home loan on XXXX/XXXX/15. 
I was devastated about the action by the third party I have never heard before. I had not received any statement of collections from them about this debt. 
I had not receive any notice from this third party ( Enhanced Recovery Company ) prior, but they sent the debt to the credit agencies which it apparently stopped the home closing. 
I sent a letter of protest on XXXX/XXXX/15 to ( Enhanced Recovery Company ) the third party agency collecting for XXXX. 
XXXX This Saturday XXXX/XXXX/15 was the first time receiving a letter from ( ERC ) about this account collection via XXXX. I had sent them protest notice on XXXX/XXXX/15, but the debt had already reported to all credit agencies before notifying me. This is against consumer right & protectionI will like to pursue legal action against Enhanced Recovery Company and XXXX. 
Sincerely, XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2015-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card
Issue: Communication tactics — Threatened to take legal action
Company: Niagara Capital Recovery LLC
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I would like to place a complaint the company or person called my place of employment from a restricted number ..spoke to my boss and told my boss they were going to take legal action and called family members saying they were going to get me fired. The name of the person is XXXX and there is a person named XXXX his extension is XXXX I was able to get their nbr by calling the restricted number its XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-07-13 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: ERC
State: CO

Complaint narrative:
During my time as an employee for XXXX, I was encouraged to open a Dealer or Concession line as my business contact number. I successfully opened an account and paid monthly according to my contract. Unfortunately that phone was stolen/lost by a fellow employee and I had documentation from XXXX to verify, it was ultimately reported as lost to the company and my superiors in a timely manner. I was told by my manager to open another line, as I would n't be eligible for employee discounts if I fully cancelled my original account for 3 to 6 months. I was instructed to use my social security number to open another type of employee discount account and did so without issue. I used this new account until I parted ways with the company. I was informed that all employee accounts would be terminated upon my leaving and that all devices had to be returned. I left my phone at my store location with my manager and called into employee care to verify the information he had given me, which they did. 

Nearly a year later I requested a credit check and saw that I had been sent to collections over a debt with XXXX. When I called in to see where the debt had originated I was bounced back and forth between XXXX and XXXX as neither said they could help me ; XXXX XXXX because I was a consumer, and XXXX because I had been an employee for the duration of my account. 

My current position allowed me to open an employee line with XXXX although they are NOT my employer, and I used this opportunity to begin a dialogue with someone who could possibly work on clearing up this debt from within the company. After weeks of telephone and email correspondence with the gentleman, I was offered the ability to pay off the debt and then be immediately reimbursed the money if I opened another account with XXXX. I felt immensely pressured to take the offer to save my credit but ultimately decided to pass, as I was n't comfortable being forced into signing another binding contract with the company to erase a debt that should never have occurred. 

Throughout the duration of this, going on two years, I have been called repeatedly by multiple Debt Collection Agencies each time the " debt '' is sold off to a new company. I 've been called at work, late in the evening, inappropriately early in the mornings, and now XXXX prompting me to submit a complaint XXXX a NEW company has begun calling my family members in other states.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2017-01-20 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt — Right to dispute notice not received
Company: ERC
State: KY

Complaint narrative:
I discovered this collection on my account so I call the agency to ask questions and dispute the collection. So far I have called XXXX twice about the matter to resolve it. They have not done anything to help they said they would send out a fraud packet to fill out and they would remove it. So far all they have done is send me a bill. I sent a written letter asking them for verification of debt and validation of claim but no luck. Please help

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed
Consumer complaint received 2015-04-07 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: ERC
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I HAVE NEVER RECEIVED ANY FORM OF NOTIFICATION FROM THIS COLLECTION AGENCY AND NOT GIVEN DUE PROCESS TO DISPUTE WHAT THEY STATE THAT I OWE. I RECEIVED AN ALERT FROM THE CREDIT BUREAU EXPERIAN STATING AN ENTRY WAS REPORTED TO MY CREDIT REPORT. I CAME TO LEARN THAT THEY WERE TRYING TO COLLECT ON A XXXX ACCOUNT THAT I HAD DISCONNECTED IN XX/XX/XXXX. THEY ARE STATING THAT THE DEBT IS FROM XX/XX/XXXX. I STOPPED USING THEIR SERVICE BECAUSE THE TECHNICIAN COULD NOT FIX THE PROBLEM WHICH CAUSED ME TO HAVE NO SERVICE WHEN IT RAINED THAT WAS IN XX/XX/XXXX. THEY HAVE RE-AGED THIS DEBT AND HAS KNOCKED MY SCORE DOWN BY XXXX POINTS. THE COLLECTION AGENCY IS ENHANCED RECOVER COMPANY, LLC OUT OF FLORIDA.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2016-12-20 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: ERC
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
Enhanced Recovery Corporation has reported a collection on my credit report for a bill for service that was never rendered by XXXX XXXX XXXX in the amount of {$590.00}. I was never contacted by this company to have the opportunity to dispute the validity of this debt prior to it being placed on my credit report, which is a clear violation of the FCRA. Also, this bill has been disputed and removed twice each time by the credit reporting agency.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2016-07-21 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt — Right to dispute notice not received
Company: ERC
State: CO

Complaint narrative:
My daughter is suspected of this credit fraud. My question to this act is, a credit check should have caught this. Valid identification is required, yet this account was opened? Opened : XXXX XXXX 2016, amt. {$520.00}

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2016-01-13 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional adjustable mortgage (ARM)
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: Ocwen Financial Corporation
State: TN

Complaint narrative:
I 've submitted requests and financials to Ocwen Loan Servicing for a mortgage modification several times. I spoke with the relationship manager that was handling my account and he assured me my request was being processed. Ocwen foreclosed on my property during the process, I did n't receive a denial letter from Ocwen stating that my modification request was denied or they were moving forward with the sale of my property. The property foreclosure sale letter I received from the foreclosure attorney was dated XX/XX/2015 stated the foreclosure property sale would be held XX/XX/2015. It is a misdemeanor in the state of Tennessee for the mortgage company and foreclosure attorney not to give a 30 day notice prior to foreclosure. I want to keep my house. I still reside in the property.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-02-26 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Communication tactics — Threatened to take legal action
Company: Scheer, Green & Burke L.P.A.
State: KY

Complaint narrative:
Called about a debt with a cable company in XXXX, OH. The debt is apparently from a cancellation fee due to the fact that I moved out of the service area. I never signed or agreed to any such fee. When I called back, representative did not verify any information on myself and threatened to garnish wages, send to a lawyer and other actions.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-03-02 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Deposits and withdrawals — 
Company: CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
Citizens Bank had a promotion that of you opened a new business account by XX/XX/XXXX with {$2000.00}, you would get a {$300.00} bonus by XX/XX/XXXX. I have not received the bonus.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-07-11 00:00:00
Product: Payday loan — 
Issue: Charged bank acct wrong day or amt — 
Company: FastBucks
State: NM

Complaint narrative:
Fast bucks made a draft check submitted to my bank account with out my ok they paid loan off {$480.00} i was not notified about this transaction my bank information was not to be used in any form of payment! i was only One month late i always paid on time with debit card or cash called fast buck employee said district manager would call me back and she never did!! So wrong! thank you! also filed complain with bank they are investigating also

Company public response: Company disputes the facts presented in the complaint
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-11-17 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: ERC
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
ENHANCED RECOVERY COMPANXXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX age of account I do not owe shows XXXX XXXX 2014. The company lies on my credit report and when I contacted them they said they will move this to XXXX XXXX XXXX Please see attached copy of the report.

Company public response: Company believes complaint is the result of an isolated error
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2016-07-29 00:00:00
Product: Payday loan — 
Issue: Charged fees or interest I didn't expect — 
Company: Big Picture Loans, LLC
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I borrowed {$800.00}. I was not been informed of the 800 % interest rate on the loan. I was told there would be a {$280.00} finance charge/fee, not {$6800.00} in total payments. I was unable to view the " Truth in Lending '' disclosure until after the loan had been processed and funds delivered to my account. Since, they have withdrawn over {$1400.00} from my account and the amount is scheduled to increase.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-09-21 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Problems caused by my funds being low — 
Company: CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I have been the ongoing victum of account minipulation, and excessive overdraft fee 's. Recently Citizens bank charged me an extra fee, for no traceable reason, and was hesitant to rebate the funds back. Citizens only allows one rebate per year, even if the fee was wrongfully issued to the account. I then spoke with XXXX, the supervisor for the call center, and after much debate was rebated back the fee. XXXX was not willing to work with me on any other fee 's incurred over the past year, despite my awareness of account minpulation. I have paid over a XXXX dollars this year, aswell as last year, in overdraft fee 's. I am opted out of overdraft protection, so the banks minpulates my account, in efforts to collect a fee through preauthorized debates, and checks. The bank does not give me continuous accurate account updates, and the bank will hold items for long periods of time before clearing them. The bank also states that they subtract items from highest amount to lowest, but this is not reflected on my account. Each time i speak with a call center representative, they seem to have a different set of posting rules to suit there fee 's. In short, anytime my account is low, or if i write multiple checks, the bank will find a way to post fee 's.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief