vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2015-08-03 00:00:00
Product: Payday loan — 
Issue: Charged bank acct wrong day or amt — 
Company: CASHCALL, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
First Cash Call never ever thoroughly explained my interest rate nor explained to me how long it would take for me to pay it back. I fully remember when I took the XXXX loan, the rep told me it would be XXXX a mth and for me to do the math and figure out how long it would take. I took it out in XXXX, have paid it every month on time and today I noticed I still owe XXXX. I asked them how is this possible, and they responded with I should have read the contract with XXXX of their reps. I was deceived and taken advantage of by that first phone call with them. I asked questions but they have lied since that day one call I placed to them. Secondly, I asked they take the $ money out on the XXXX, but no, since XXXX they 've been taking the money out on the XXXX. I called and spoke to them on XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, and XXXX XXXX, and today, all for the same reasons to please do not take money out til the XXXX and they have ignored my every request. Today I called my bank to put a stop payment on these jerks, and if I do decide to pay them back I will on my own terms, but having been lied to, deceived, and taken advantage of, I 'm leaning on never giving them a dime again.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-12-22 00:00:00
Product: Consumer Loan — Installment loan
Issue: Managing the loan or lease — 
Company: ONEMAIN FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, LLC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I took out a personal loan with Springleaf Financial, which has merged with OneMain Financial recently. I am unable to obtain accurate and timely information about my account and payments due from OneMain. On XXXX XXXX, 2016, I made a payment of {$730.00}. This was for reinstatement of the loan to current since I had missed XXXX payments ( XXXX - XXXX 2016 ). My monthly payment amount is {$170.00} on the XXXX of each month, so I assume the difference of {$32.00} included late fees? On XXXX XXXX I spoke with a representative about my XXXX thru XXXX payments. The representative explained that I was past due for XXXX and XXXX ( true ), and that the XXXX payment was due on XXXX XXXX as per usual. The total amount due was {$570.00}. I questioned this amount because {$170.00} XXXX 3 months is NOT {$570.00} ; there was a difference of {$45.00}. She explained that there were late fees outstanding and an NSF fee from XXXX 2016. This was a surprise to me because if I paid a lump sum on XXXX XXXX, all fees should have been included in the 'amount due ' when I made the payment. The rep confirmed the fees were not included. She stated that she would request a waiver of a {$15.00} late fee and payment of {$350.00} would bring me current until my XXXX XXXX payment of {$170.00} was due. 

Alas today is XXXX XXXX and my account still shows a past due balance of {$570.00}. I called OneMain to question why my payment of {$350.00} has not been applied, and what happened to the late fee waiver? The rep explained that on his end he can see an amount due of {$200.00}. I have enclosed a screenprint of my online account so you can see the amount online does not match what the rep instructed me to pay. He then came back and stated that the late fee waiver was not updated in the system because they are n't reflected until the payments post. Why has my payment not posted in 8 days? 

I am further frustrated by the lack of any valuable detail on my billing statements. They do not break out the origin of outstanding fees, the date said fees were incurred, how my payments are applied toward principal, interest, etc. I have attached several months of billing statements to substantiate this claim. These billing statements are as useless as the online account. The representative I spoke with today is now confirming that I only owe today 's payment of {$170.00} which I have literally NOWHERE in writing. The rep states that he can send a 12 month payment history to validate how my payments have been applied but I have no confidence whatsoever.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-03-10 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: Penn Credit Corporation
State: AP

Complaint narrative:
After fighting this once already with another collection agency ( XXXX XXXX ) and the originator ( XXXX XXXX XXXX ). And threatening legal action against both for falsely pursing me, along with ignoring my proof that it was n't my debt. It stopped ... now over a year later, another debt collecting agency is reporting the same debt on my credit report ( Penn Credit Corp ). 

XXXX XXXX ... I departed XXXX, Colorado on MILITARY XXXX Prior to my departure I removed my name from the account according to the customer service representative who assist myself and my ex-wife in their local office. 
XXXX XXXX ... I noticed the collection account on my credit report ... and through military legal assistance, this web site, they finally removed the collection account. Part of the processes I went through was submitting signed letters to cease and desist any and all future contact/collection attempts. along with proof of my departure and my new utilites/staements in XXXX. As it is documented here, that did n't happen immediately, and is now continuing. 
EVEN IF THEY ca n't find records of me removing my name from the account ... .. XXXX XXXX XXXX went into a completely SEPARATE agreement with my ex-wife that had NOTHING to do with the " normal '' operation of the utilities. I found this out after the fact ( trying to figure out how it was even allowed to reach the extremely high amount it reached, they normally shut it off for non payment after 2 missed months ). While I was XXXX, the ex-wife contacted them ( when they turned off the utilities after she quit paying them ). YES, she paid them at the beginning from her INDIVIDUAL account. She then had to submit a packet showing her INDIVIDUAL income along with a letter of reason for an extension to keep the utilities turned on. EVEN in the letter she states that we were no longer together and her income was minimal. SO she was awarded the extension based upon HER INCOME AND LETTER! ... .. 
Now they are illegally pursuing me ( according my my legal office ) since I can prove my departure on military orders, along with them going into a separate agreement with her on her own.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-02-26 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: Professional Recovery Management
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
This debt collection agency ( Fox Collection Center ) reported a person with similar name on my credit file report, then filed a collection on my credit report changing the debt to my address although another address appears on the debt.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-08-03 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Communication tactics — Used obscene/profane/abusive language
Company: National Credit Systems,Inc.
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
National Credit Service is a collection agency who do n't want with consumers who use bad languages to customers do n't want customers to take care of there collection. They way they talk to customers is a shame .They have a lots complaints with the XXXX have they have n't solve because all this company want to do is keep an collection on your credit for 7 years because they know that can do that and customer need them delete that collection off of there credit report they do nothing to help settled the debt or make arrangements to customers. I 'mean affaid to call this company back to discuss my debt with them because of there representative abusive mouth and management who also do the same thing.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-01-21 00:00:00
Product: Consumer Loan — Installment loan
Issue: Managing the loan or lease — 
Company: ONEMAIN FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, LLC.
State: TN

Complaint narrative:
I 've had a loan since XXXX XXXX with XXXX, now Springleaf.. 

Last month they failed to withdraw the regularly scheduled payment and sent me an e-mail saying I needed to contact them about an important matter regarding my account. The e-mail was sent on XXXX XXXX, XXXX. 

I called, not knowing what the problem could be. I was told by a customer service agent that I did not make my payment for the month of XXXX ( which is normally withdrawn by automatic payment on the XXXX of each month. ) I asked how and why this happened and was made to feel that I was at fault. I asked to speak to a manager. I spoke with XXXX XXXX XXXX and he proceeded to tell me the same thing as the customer service rep. They both indicated that payment had been sent to my bank, and the bank told them there was no account with the number they submitted. I asked what changed since the beginning of the loan, we have never had any such issues previously. He finally admitted that they had made an error on their end, but still proceeded to make me feel it was my fault. He asked for a number to call me back later that evening after he could do some investigating, but I never received a call from anyone & have not til this day. About two days later I received a letter ( dated XXXX XXXX ) addressing me as if I had failed to make payment. A couple of days later, I received a bill indicating I had a missed payment. When speaking with them on the phone I asked why I had n't been contacted by them prior to this conversation, I was asked why I called them. I told them because I received an e-mail. I told them if there was an issue, why did n't you contact me in XXXX, not a month later. 

My question is should n't they have to cover that payment since they made the error? I have n't changed anything on my end since the beginning of the loan. They are now saying that I owe a double payment. I 'm currently waiting to see if the XXXX payment comes out of my account. 

What could be the reason that they changed my information and evidently put the account number down incorrectly. He kept saying they are now doing " direct pay '' and if that means I need to be sure to get the payment to them, why did they not ask me to set that up? 

I hope you can provide some light on this issue, so I will know my rights. Thanks!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-01-18 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: National Credit Systems,Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
National Credit Systems continues to attempt to collect a debt that I simply do not owe.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-03-24 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: Global Payments Check Services, Inc.
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
This company continues to report on my credit report after I sent them a letter telling them that this account was not mine and I have no idea what it is or who it belongs to! 

I asked for proof of a signed contract, I asked for a license to collect in my state, I asked for copies of all information referenced for this debt and still to date, I have not received anything but harassment from this company! 

THIS IS NOT MY DEBT! 

I WANT THIS ACCOUNT REMOVED FROM MY CREDIT REPORT AND THIS COMPANY TO STOP CONTACTING ME IMMEDIATELY!

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-03-01 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: Account Management Services, Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
The doctor 's office is attempting to collect for a missed appointment that was cancelled I spoke to both XXXX and XXXX about it and could not make the appt and it should have been cancelled or rescheduled and was not. XXXX XXXX XXXX is the doctor and I spoke to his staff before and after the appt on numerous occasions, before and after the appointment.

Company public response: Company can't verify or dispute the facts in the complaint
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2017-01-23 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt — Not given enough info to verify debt
Company: American Coradius International LLC
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I received a letter from a company American Coradius International LLC claiming that I owe debt to XXXX, XXXX Account Balance is showing {$130.00} My current balance with XXXX is XXXX dollars and I 've never had any issues with XXXX . At the same time XXXX does not seem to be taking this issue seriously. The letter I received from a debt collector seems to be a straight up extortion. Claims that if I do n't respond to the claim in writing within 30 days, the debt will become valid. 

I 'm not going to respond to them as I believe it 's a scam!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-05-12 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt — Not given enough info to verify debt
Company: Valarity, LLC
State: MO

Complaint narrative:
Sent letter to Valarity to request verification of accounts

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-08-11 00:00:00
Product: Consumer Loan — Vehicle loan
Issue: Problems when you are unable to pay — 
Company: American Credit Acceptance, LLC
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
I recently purchased a car XX/XX/XXXX. My payment was due XXXX XXXX. I was unable to make the payment on XX/XX/XXXX. The finance company called me 2 times the morning of XXXX XXXX. I missed both calls so I called them back that afternoon. I spoke with a representative and advised her I would make my payment on XXXX XXXX. She asked me why I was late and I told her. I asked her if I could change my due date she told me once I made my first payment I could get that done. I told her I did not have a statement and I needed it to set up an online account. She suggested that I call in the payment since it was already late instead of mailing it and told me what the fee would be. I told her I would and she said great she would note my account accordingly. 
Sunday, XXXX XXXX, I had a missed call from them. 
On Tuesday, XXXX XXXX I had a missed call from them at XXXX XXXX. At XXXX they called again, I picked up the call and advised the female representative that I spoke to someone last Friday and made an arrangement to pay. She said, okay and we disconnected the call. At XXXX they called again. I picked up and told that representative that this was bordering harassment and that I already spoke to someone on Friday and made arrangements, and that I told that to the representative that called earlier that day. 
Today, XXXX XXXX, they called me at XXXX, I picked up, there was brief silence then the call disconnected from the other end. I received another call at XXXX XXXX. I spoke to that representative and advised her about all the other conversations I had. She said if I do n't ID with a representative they can not note my account. I did not tell her I did not ID with the XXXX representatives that called me on XX/XX/XXXX. How would she know if it was not captured systematically? I told her I also spoke with someone on Friday XX/XX/XXXX and made arrangements. She said the representative I spoke to on XX/XX/XXXX did not note my account. 
In 6 days, between XX/XX/XXXX and today, I have had 4 missed calls, made an outbound call, had 4 incoming calls where I spoke to XXXX separate representatives without giving them ID ; XXXX that disconnected shorty after I answered and this last representative who I had an extensive conversation with, like I did with the representative on XX/XX/XXXX totalling 9 Calls in 6 days.

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 2017-01-31 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Non-federal student loan
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer — Received bad information about my loan
Company: Navient Solutions, LLC.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
I am and have been a student that has been enrolled in a program at least half time. Every 3-6 months despite my student status, I begin to receive harassing emails and phone calls from Navient demanding payment for loans that are deferred. On at least 5 different occasions I have told them that I am a student and to stop but every 3-6 months it starts again. I have one loan that is on automatic payment that should only be {$25.00} a mint while I 'm in school. This month, they deducted the full amount from my account and I can not get in contact with anyone to get the money returned.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-11 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Mortgage
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: Sortis Financial, Inc.
State: WI

Complaint narrative:
I was part of a class action lawsuit against XXXX : a mortgage company that I obtained a loan from. I was experiencing a financial hardship and signed up for the Home Affordable Modification Program ( HAMP ) with XXXX that promised to provide me with a reduced loan payment. This experience was a nightmare! XXXX kept demanding more paper work from me, more check stubs, more proof of hardship, advised me that my paperwork was incomplete ... to make a long story short, my family and I never received the assistance and as a result lost our home early XXXX. 

In XXXX I was contacted by a firm that advised that XXXX mishandled my family and I and that I was eligible for monies due to us being rejected for the loan modification / homeowner saver loan. I was instructed to complete paperwork that summarized my experience ( which I complied ) and my family and I was awarded {$500.00}. This was a settlement amount that I was informed, that I could not later on sue for additional damages. Not expecting this and experiencing devastating financial hardship, this was a welcome amount. 

Year later ( XXXX ), ClearSpring Loan Services began sending me paper work alleging that I owe them {$11000.00}. I advised them that I never had a relationship with them and owe them no monies. They advised that this was a XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX I received. I advised them that I never received a Home Saver Loan ; because had I, I would still be in my home. I further advised them that I lost my home in XXXX. Requested that they send me any paperwork that I signed, that would show I have any connection with them .... ClearSprings was not able to produce any signed paperwork ; however they did send me some documents and advised me that I " digitally signed ''. I stressed to them that I received NO MONIES from them, no benefit, and no homesaver assistance. ClearSprings advised me that they did n't send the monies to me ; they sent it directly to my mortgage company. I advised them that they would need to seek a refund from my mortgage company then, because XXXX displaced my family and I and we no longer had a home. I have requested ClearSprings to discontinue calling me and demanding monies from me for a service I did not receive and/or benefit from. They continue to do so. 

My family and I lost our home and it was a devastating thing to go through. To find out that we were mishandled and could have had our home saved is even more devastating. To be harassed and victimized again : with a payment demand from a company that did not provide us with services is horrific. My family and I are working hard to recover from our loss and are re-building our future and credit to hopefully become home-owners again. I need ClearSprings and their partners to cease and desist with these harassing activities of payment demands.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2016-01-31 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Settlement process and costs — 
Company: MLD MORTGAGE INC
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I have closed on my FHA XXXX loan over 3 months ago, I took out a XXXX loan so I could have the roof replaced after I bought the house. The roofing company I chose got half down for the roof and supposed to get the other half after the roof was replaced and all inspections have passed. The roof has been replaced and all inspections have been passed over two and a half months ago. The money store is refusing to pay the roofers roofers and continue to ask for more financial information for their " investers '' ond saying they will not pay the roofers unless I give them all the info they need.I have cooperated fully, now it has been almost three months, the roofers are still not paid and they are going to put a lien on my house. The money store continues to ignore my phone calls

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-12-16 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: State Collection Service, Inc.
State: WI

Complaint narrative:
Found a medical bill collections on my credit report, Sent to collections by XXXX XXXX it was not for me and nor was I responsible for any bill outstanding with them. They placed a bill in my name and sent the bills to an address I had 8 years ago, even though I was a current patient who had an account with current info on it. It was not my bill, it was someone else 's services and I never received a bill, nor statement it was in collections. I have been trying for over 3 months to get it off my credit report and getting the run around from XXXX, State Collections Agency and Equifax. I had wanted to refinance my home, and this is causing months and months of delay and a financial nightmare. Not XXXX of them claim responsibility, but all state it should not be on there ... .They guaranteed me it would be resolved in XX/XX/2016 it has not. XXXX acknowledged the bill was not mine but refuse to provide me with a letter stating that they billed me in error, sent it to a wrong address and admit they made a mistake. The collections agency states they sent notice to the credit bureaus for removal, but it is not removed. XXXX states it is the collections fault, the collections agency states it is Equifax 's fault ... but no one corrected it.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-08-14 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical
Issue: Communication tactics — Called outside of 8am-9pm
Company: ESCALLATE, LLC
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
Company is called Escallate, their phone number is XXXX, and they are calling BEFORE XXXX, today it was at XXXX, also, it 's an automated message, partially cut off, and I had to XXXX the phone number to find out who the company was.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed