vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2017-11-09 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical debt
Issue: Communication tactics — Used obscene, profane, or other abusive language
Company: Adler Wallach & Associates, Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Date : XX/X/17 Time : XXXX Amount Due : {$470.00} + {$19.00} interest/fees I called to formally dispute a charge. The man asked for my account number which I provided then asked my why I was disputing the charge. I said I have contacted XXXX XXXX and clarified with them that my insurance company is still waiting on medical records from them to process the claim associated with this bill. He then told me that that was not a valid reason and it 's almost been one year since the incident. ( It 's been 9 months in which I have records of consistent communication with the hospital and my insurance company. ) I told him the hospital has told me I am not liable for it while they resolve with insurance. He then told me that he could mark this as disputed but it would still affect my credit score. I told him that was okay then asked if my score will recover after the hospital and insurance company resolve this amongst themselves. He said it depends and I asked if that was all. I said yes but is the formally marked as disputed. He hung of the phone before he answered my question. Now I am unsure if this has correctly been marked or not.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2017-11-09 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Company: Security Credit Services, LLC
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
Security credit services reported this debt multiple times on each of my three reports as a new account in XXXX month.I never received a notice to dispute or even an explanation of the debt. They call my cell constantly and the one time I answered the lady would not explain what the debt was for and told me they did not have time to mail me a notice. It is Security Credit Services XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX account number XXXX opened XXXX/XXXX/XXXX for XXXX date reported XXXX/XXXX/XXXX phone number XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-11-09 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I sent a report to this credit bureau over a month ago to resolve the credit report from inaccuracies being reported on my credit report and the last letter i received from TRANSUNION, XXXX XXXX have not resolve the issue from the previous XXXX investigation the XXXX report has not been removed for inaccuracies. The lender that allegedly gave me a lawful loan for the automobile had no consideration for a contract to be enforceable and valid or full discourse of meeting of the mind. Therefore the investigation is not completed as satisfactory. This is the final notice before i sue for willful violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act that remain on my credit report are in of XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX.

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 2017-11-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Old information reappears or never goes away
Company: Commonwealth Financial Systems, Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Approximately 4 months ago, I disputed this item through XXXX as not belonging to me. XXXX XXXXnvestigated and upon completion, the account was found to not belong to me and was deleted from my credit file. On XXXX XXXX, XXXX, this item was reinserted on my credit report. In accordance with the requirements of the FCRA, the consumer reporting agency should notify the consumer of the reinsertion 5 days prior to reinsertion. This is a violation of the FCRA.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-11-09 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Problem with a lender or other company charging your account — Money was taken from your account on the wrong day or for the wrong amount
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
On XXXX/XXXX/XXXX, I called Wells Fargo at the following number : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, to complain about an entry on my checking account for {$210.00}, for an online loan company called XXXX, of which I did not authorize. The Wells Fargo online banker proceeded to inform me that I was being assigned a claims number ( XXXX ) and a reference number ( XXXX ) ; and that it would take two weeks to investigate this matter. This call was at approximately XXXX am. Not being satisfied with this practice of allowing companies to take funds from my account, particularly the XXXX, and others, I then decided to go to the local branch office to close one of my accounts, because I believe there are fraudulent bookkeeping practices at this local branch, located at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX in XXXX Virginia. 

At approximately XXXX pm, I then went into the aforementioned XXXX XXXX branch, and asked to speak with the XXXX, however, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX bank XXXX XXXX spoke with me first, and I proceeded to inform her of the above incident, and I asked her if this bank had a relationship with XXXX, because I have noticed irregularities with my account, and the entries made with XXXX I also notified her that I would be making an official complaint. I asked to close my business account, and also asked for as many statements, that I could have. XXXX XXXX said I could have as much as five years worth, but I requested only for the past year. She said the copies would be free, however, before completing the copies, she then went to discuss the matter with XXXX XXXX XXXX the XXXX XXXX. At this point XXXX XXXX stated I had to pay {$5.00} a page for copies, and so I asked for whatever free copies I could get. In addition, XXXX XXXX threatened to file a complaint about me, if I were to complain about the bank. I then completed the task of getting XXXX month worth of copies of all my accounts, paid the fee for my business account, then closed the business account. It was my decision to leave my everyday checking/saving account open because it would take two weeks for my initial complaint ( see above ) to be resolved.

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 2017-11-09 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 — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
I contacted Experian again as well as opened disputes with XXXXXXXXXX and XXXXXXX ( been multiple times ) to inquire about a dispute with an item on my credit report. I have previously disputed this item, and multiple times it has come back as verified and accurate without a deep investigation or any explanation as to what was given as documentation to verify the debt listing is correct. On the call yesterday with a representative XX/X/2017 I asked the representative to reopen another dispute into a XXXX XXXX listing as it is not reporting a correct listing and I asked her what is the dispute process. She stated that agency will ask the creditor if the debt is accurate and as long as they say/certify that the listing is right then they will leave the listing. The creditor has to provide them with no documentation showing proof. FCRA states that lawfully Experian, XXXXXXX and XXXXXXXXXX must provide the method of verification as well as who the furnisher was who verified the information. Im having this issue not only with the XXXX XXXX account but also with some inquiries on my report. I 'm requesting a through investigation of these items and when complete I would like method of verification and who the furnishers were so that I can make direct contact. If these things can not be provided I request that they be removed from my credit report promptly.

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 2017-11-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem when making payments — Problem during payment process
Company: BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE
State: TN

Complaint narrative:
{$600.00} online bill payment was made from bank to creditor on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX. Online bill payment check cleared bank on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX. Numerous phone calls were made to creditor to resolve matter, which included providing specific information regarding online bill payment details, including check #, date check cleared & bank info for which cleared check was deposited by creditor. These phone calls consumed hours of my time. Provisional credit was issued by creditor on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX, leading me to think matter was resolved. Provisional credit was reversed on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX ( reapplied to account ). Print-out of online bill payment & copy of cleared check XXXX front & back ) was faxed to creditor on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX

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 2017-11-09 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Communication tactics — Frequent or repeated calls
Company: Cottonwood Financial Ltd.
State: WA

Complaint narrative:
This company has contacted me, my spouse, my parents, and my siblings repeatedly saying that they have a complaint in their office but refusing to identify what company they are with, no disclosure message that this is an attempt to collect a debt, phone calls minutes apart several times.

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 2017-11-09 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Written notification about debt — Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Company: ERC
State: LA

Complaint narrative:
I contacted Enhance Recovery Center by mail on XX/XX/XXXX it was picked up on XX/XX/XXXX to validate a debt. They did not provide legitimate proof. XX/XX/XXXX I called and asked a customer service agent how my debt was verified she did not have any information correct on this account that is supposedly mine. I was immediately referred to a supervisor even though I did not ask for one. Once I spoke with said supervisor, she did not provide adequate information either how they proved the debt was mine verified and validated and repeatedly threatened to report it negatively on my credit report if I did not pay. Now, according to the Fair Credit Reporting Act " 807. False or misleading representations '' ( 8 ) Communicating or threatening to communicate to any person credit information which is known or which should be known to be false, including the failure to communicate that a disputed debt is disputed " If a consumer makes a timely request for debt validation and a debt collector fails to provide proper validation or does not respond at all, the debt collector may not legally continue to pursue 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 2017-11-09 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — Checking account
Issue: Problem with a lender or other company charging your account — Can't stop withdrawals from your account
Company: POPULAR BANK
State: CT

Complaint narrative:
I have a recurring automated debit to my account that had insufficient funds for an error at another financial institution, however my issue is with Banco Popular Community Bank  notification communications and fee policy. 

My sole monthly automated transaction in this account is in the amount of {$110.00} which then overdraw my account and was returned on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX The bank has since charged me a total {$98.00} in fees since, and I am receiving my first notification via direct mail today ( XXXX ) and it is dated XXXX. 

This seems abusive and excessive especially since the bank has both my email and mobile number. I can understand one fee of {$34.00} for being overdrawn once! But the daily {$5.00} fee when they are sending direct mail and additional {$34.00} of the company 's second attempt totally {$98.00} is abusive, especially given that I am only receiving notification of this on XXXX. I would have rectified this situation immediately if I were properly notified of the issue, as I will be doing today. 

I only have an account with this bank as my XXXX speaking parents find it easy to bank with them. As such, I am aware that this bank target customer is XXXX speaking customer, and I find their practices and policy to be malicious and ill intentions as they are expecting their customers to not be aware that there are agency set in place to protect them such practice. This is not the first time I have issues with their practices but its the first time I am filing a formal compliant. The fees in total are nominal to me but this bank has unfair practices and policy and are taking advantage of their customers base. There are technologies available to allow the bank ( or any company ) to communicate to their customers for required notifications. This should be a use case ( along with many others ) of what would quantify as a required notification with a customer 's available contact information ( email and direct snail mail ). Its XXXX, not XXXX where email and internet were brand new. I believe an audit is more then warranted and Banco Popular Community must be held responsible to step up, as many banks have done with proper notification of required information. There should be no excuse!

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 2017-11-09 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 — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
I contacted XXXX again as well as opened disputes with TransUnion and XXXXx ( been multiple times XXXX to inquire about a dispute with an item on my credit report. I have previously disputed this item, and multiple times it has come back as verified and accurate without a deep investigation or any explanation as to what was given as documentation to verify the debt listing is correct. On the call yesterday with a representative XXXX/XXXX/XXXX I asked the representative to reopen another dispute into a XXXX XXXX listing as it is not reporting a correct listing and I asked her what is the dispute process. She stated that agency will ask the creditor if the debt is accurate and as long as they say/certify that the listing is right then they will leave the listing. The creditor has to provide them with no documentation showing proof. FCRA states that lawfully XXXX XXXX and TransUnion must provide the method of verification as well as who the furnisher was who verified the information. Im having this issue not only with the XXXX XXXX account but also with some inquiries on my report. I 'm requesting a through investigation of these items and when complete I would like method of verification and who the furnishers were so that I can make direct contact. If these things can not be provided I request that they be removed from my credit report promptly.

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 2017-11-09 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 — Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
I contacted XXXX again as well as opened disputes with XXXX and equifax ( been multiple times XXXX to inquire about a dispute with an item on my credit report. I have previously disputed this item, and multiple times it has come back as verified and accurate without a deep investigation or any explanation as to what was given as documentation to verify the debt listing is correct. On the call yesterday with a representative XXXX/XXXX/XXXX I asked the representative to reopen another dispute into a XXXX XXXX listing as it is not reporting a correct listing and I asked her what is the dispute process. She stated that agency will ask the creditor if the debt is accurate and as long as they say/certify that the listing is right then they will leave the listing. The creditor has to provide them with no documentation showing proof. FCRA states that lawfully XXXX, Equifax and XXXX must provide the method of verification as well as who the furnisher was who verified the information. Im having this issue not only with the XXXX XXXX account but also with some inquiries on my report. I 'm requesting a through investigation of these items and when complete I would like method of verification and who the furnishers were so that I can make direct contact. If these things can not be provided I request that they be removed from my credit report promptly.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-11-09 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Advertising and marketing, including promotional offers — Confusing or misleading advertising about the credit card
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: CO

Complaint narrative:
On XXXX/XXXX/XXXX, two years ago we bought a television at Best Buy, purchased as a promotion with no interest for two years on a XXXX XXXX Without much thought, we used the same card with its available credit for other purchases. When the promo period ended, XXXX XXXX, the deferred interest charge of {$720.00} had been applied to the amount due. Upon further research, at no time after other purchases had been made, were monthly payments or a portion of payment applied to the original purchase, only the subsequent purchases. If this interest is not paid in-full this month, it deems our account over the limit and will incur a fee of {$37.00}

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 2017-11-09 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened to arrest you or take you to jail if you do not pay
Company: Integrated Recovery Services
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
I have received repeated calls from XXXX XXXX and a XXXX XXXX. I returned the call after several empty threats that I would be arrested if I did not reply by a certain date, one was to reply by XX/XX/XXXX and then more calls were received that I had to respond by XX/XX/XXXX. The  date kept moving, I had not received anything via mail and I finally had enough and called back on XX/XX/XXXX and I left a message they needed to tell me what this was about. the next day I received another call with more threats, and then it escalated on XX/XX/XXXX when he started calling me at work. I told him that was my work and he could not contact me there. He kept calling back, I told him again to not call me at that number and he kept calling. I finally told my co-workers to hang up, and he kept calling. Finally I went to my manager and asked him to take the call and he got on the line, told XXXX XXXX that he was not to call there and then XXXX XXXX started cussing at my manager and threated him, he told him that he could not protect me, called him derogative names, and threated to call back every minute all day long to tie up the work phones. I received another voice mail at XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX that " you do n't act in that manner to a business matter and should grow up ''. I received another call from an unfamiliar number the other day so I called back - I got a recording that it was XXXX XXXX so I hung up. Now the calls and threats have started again. I have the voice mails saved if you need proof, and my manager will testify to the threats received at my workplace if necessary

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-11-09 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I sent a report to this credit bureau over a month ago to resolve the credit report from inaccuracies being reported on my credit report and the last letter i received from XXXX, EQUIFAX, XXXX have not resolve the issue from the previous XXXX investigation the XXXX report has not been removed for inaccuracies. The lender that allegedly gave me a lawful loan for the automobile had no consideration for a contract to be enforceable and valid or full discourse of meeting of the mind. Therefore the investigation is not completed as satisfactory. This is the final notice before i sue for willful violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act that remain on my credit report are in of XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-11-09 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: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I sent a report to this credit bureau over a month ago to resolve the credit report from inaccuracies being reported on my credit report and the last letter i received from XXXX XXXX EXPERIAN have not resolve the issue from the previous XXXX investigation the XXXX report has not been removed for inaccuracies. The lender that allegedly gave me a lawful loan for the automobile had no consideration for a contract to be enforceable and valid or full discourse of meeting of the mind. Therefore the investigation is not completed as satisfactory. This is the final notice before i sue for willful violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act that remain on my credit report are in of XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX.

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