vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2016-01-01 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: Lamont, Hanley & Associates, Inc.
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I switched from XXXX XXXX XXXX to the parent company XXXX. The agent handled the transaction and because I was n't given a cancellation form to sign I somehow then owed and addition {$55.00}. I contacted the ins. agent in response the the threat of collection by XXXX XXXX and they worked to resolve the matter and I was told that it was taken care of by XXXX agents and I signed the needed doc. I have all the documentation to prove this email interaction. I was contacted tonight at about XXXX XX/XX/XXXX by Lamont, Hanley and Associates Collection agency ( 3 weeks after resolving the matter with XXXX XXXX ) and was told I owe the debt. I explained and asked them not to report to the credit bureau until I attempt to resolve this and they told me that is n't their problem, did n't give me an account reference number and hung up abruptly. I tried to call back twice and was unable to pass through the automated system with the reference number. I went to their website and was unable again. I have sent both XXXX XXXX and Lamont Hanley emails through their sites notifying them of the situation and not to report. I was contacted in the evening by Lamont Hanley, it is also a holiday evening, I denied being given the info I needed about the debt, they were unreasonable in resolution and rude, I was hung up on.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-06-17 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt was paid
Company: AMCOL Systems, Inc.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
This company continues to report a paid debt to credit bureaus. I submitted proof of payment to the collection company and submitted dispute to thru the credit bureaus. This company refused to remove the information and continues to report on my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-08-25 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Payday loan
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt — Not disclosed as an attempt to collect
Company: COMMUNITY CHOICE FINANCIAL, INC.
State: MO

Complaint narrative:
First message was left on my mother 's phone. When she returned call they provided her information about debt. Next I was called by a private number posing as a process server and said could not disclose nature of information needed to contact collector. At XXXX to gain any further information informatipnusing ref # XXXX. This phone number belonged to XXXX who sent me a letter via email. This debt was said to be {$490.00} from checksmart XXXX XXXX. I believe the debt collector falsely posed as a process server

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-08-07 00:00:00
Product: Money transfers — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Fraud or scam — 
Company: WESTERN UNION COMPANY, THE
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I went to Western Union to send money to my son in XXXX, CA on XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX at XXXX I sent my son the tracking number. XXXX XXXX my son went to pick up the money. He was given a conformation number by Western Union to give to a cashier to pick up the money. When he gave the conformation number to the cashier he was told that the transfer was declined. He called me, I called Western Union and was told the money was picked up on XXXX XXXX at XXXX. I called back on XXXX XXXX to make a report because my son did not receive the money. I was told that it would take XXXX days for them to investigate. I feel this is a practice that is ridiculous and disrespectful to the consumer, me. I sent the money because my son needed money next day. Why do I have to wait XXXX days!!!! Someone has my money and I want to know who!!!!!

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2017-03-05 00:00:00
Product: Money transfers — International money transfer
Issue: Incorrect/missing disclosures or info — 
Company: WESTERN UNION COMPANY, THE
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
The below copied transaction was made using my stored identity data housed with Western Union. Please look into this matter and warn consumers that Western Union has been compromised. I have reported this via phone call to Western Union 's fraud department. The tracking number is XXXX. I will also be emailing Western Union 's customer support to all my information removed. 
XXXX, Your money transfer 's complete. 
XXXX will need to bring a government-issued photo ID and the tracking number ( XXXX ) to pick up the XXXX USD you sent. They can pick it up at any agent location in the expected payout location. 
Need help? Chat online or call us toll free XXXX at XXXX. 
Thanks for using Western Union. 
For a mobile transaction, this is your receipt. For all other transactions this is a summary of your online receipt.Your tracking number ( MTCN ) is : XXXX. 
Transaction Date : XX/XX/2017 XXXX ET Sender : Name : XXXX Address : XXXX CT City : XXXX State : SC ZIP Code : XXXX Phone Number : XXXX Receiver : Name : XXXX Country : XXXX Expected Payout Location : XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-09-28 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Other mortgage
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I am writing you to request help to remove foreclosure from my credit score on all XXXX along with any negative comments. The reasons are as follows : 1. I was notified that I was included in a Class Action Suit against Wells Fargo Mortgage XXXX XXXX for an illegal mortgage. 
2. Wells Fargo knew I had an illegal mortgage from XXXX. Wells Fargo agreed and signed in Federal Court to modify all the mortgages that were included in the class action suit. 
3. I spent the next year trying to talk to them. I have names, times and dates if needed. 
4. I called XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and spoke with XXXX XXXX who asked " Why I never applied for a modification? '' I tried numerous times and was turned away repeatedly. I did finally get them to accept the application which apparently was not processed in a timely manner since XXXX XXXX had no record of it. 
5. At this point under the advice of my attorney, I stopped paying my mortgage, in hopes we would have an open honest conversation concerning correcting or modifying my mortgage. I did not write the mortgage agreement. The Bank wrote the mortgage agreement. It was their correction to make, not mine. 
6. I am enclosing a copy of a certified letter that states I am included in the class action suit. I am also enclosing a copy of the court record dated XXXX XXXX, XXXX It states that Wells Fargo was denied the right to foreclose on me. 
7. XXXX XXXX, my husband and I agreed to sell our house. We gave up, the stress was unbearable. 
8. On XXXX of XXXX, we closed on the sale of our home with a profit, not in foreclosure or in a short sale. Wells Fargo was paid in full. 
Wells Fargo 's lawyers and my lawyers were in contact with each other the whole time. 
They have ruined my credit. We were unable to buy or rent adequate and appropriate housing after selling our home. Five years Wells Fargo played games with apparently no intention of honoring their signed agreement in Federal Court to modify and correct the illegal mortgages. 
After 40 years making timely payments to mortgage banks, this has ruined my credit and reputation. I feel they have slandered my name and implied that I am not reliable. This has caused unbelievable financial damage and hardship to our family. 
I hope by sending you documented proof and informing you of the history, that you will be able to accomplish something that I could not. 
This is about correcting their report on my credit, removing anything negative from the report and damage to me.

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 2016-10-11 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: FRANKLIN AMERICAN MORTGAGE CO.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
On XXXX XXXX 2016. Franklin America Mortgage deducted {$220.00} for a payment to Hazard Insurance. However, this had just been paid on XXXX XXXX, 2016. I made the first call to Franklin American on XXXX/XXXX/2016 and was told that a check was sent to my insurance company but the insurance company rejected it several times and they ( FAM ) would adjust my account within a week. I also asked for an insurance bill. 
I called them again on XXXX because the amount was not refunded to my account and was told basically the same story by different reps on calls made XXXX, XXXX, XXXX. 
On XXXX XXXX I decided to stop calling and start getting things in writing from the Franklin American. Below is a summary of the different stories I 'm being told. 
XXXX - FAM response : A check will be mailed to me directly by the insurance company. 
XXXX - My response : When will the payment be mailed to me? What is the name of the insurance company, phone number etc. 
XXXX - FAM response : My insurance XXXX XXXX from the XXXX XXXX XXXX submitted a request to have the premium refunded on XXXX XXXX, 2016. He can be reached at XXXX. 
XXXX Called XXXX to check the status and XXXX said he did n't know anything about this but to provide him an invoice or an account number from the insurance company and he would ask for the refund. 
XXXX - I emailed FAM asking for the refund. 
XXXX - FAM response : According to our records, our insurance department is awaiting the refund to be applied back to our escrow account. 
XXXX - My response - This is not correct. I need a copy of the insurance invoice Franklin American Mortgage received and paid. This seems like fraud. I have asked several times for this invoice and I get a different story every time. 
Another problem is that my loan is being take over by another company as of XXXX and FAM has not corrected this issue. 
Thank you,

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-04-22 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: Bryant Bryant & Associates LLC
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
Received calls from " Bryant Bryant and Associates '' stating that I owe money on a bounced {$500.00} check from 2010. Never happened! The bank and account number they gave me was either fake or belonged to someone else. I asked them to send documentation and they refused, saying they did n't need to provide documentation. The woman on their end became very pushy and belligerent. I did not give them any information, and I clearly stated that they were not to call me anymore. They tried again anyway. I have now blocked their number on both my home and cell phones.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-08-25 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Payday loan
Issue: Taking/threatening an illegal action — Sued where didn't live/sign for debt
Company: Bryant Bryant & Associates LLC
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
Kept receiving calls from XXXX. A XXXX XXXX called and left me a message that she needed a defensive statement for a lawsuit. Called number back but no answer. Looked up number and its reported as a scam. Then almost immediately I get a call from XXXX. I answered it and a XXXX XXXX answers and wants confirmation of my name. He then proceeds to give me my social security number and dob and a case number of XXXX. I never verified with him who I was so why is he verbally stating this type of information.its illegal.He then gives me another number XXXX and stated its check services for XXXX county Florida and that I have to pay him XXXX immediately or they will serve a warrant for my arrest and deliver it to my employer. I triesnto explain I do n't owe any money to this company and that my computer was hacked and personal info stolen during this timeframe he gave me. He said good luck and disconnected. I learned that the XXXX number is also calling and harassing my relatives and telling them I am wanted for check fraud. I am not familiar with XXXX ; the company they state I 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 2016-12-18 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical
Issue: Improper contact or sharing of info — Talked to a third party about my debt
Company: AMCOL Systems, Inc.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
I just found that the debt was fowarded to collections. I have not been notify prior to that. 
It is that wasy to destroy someone credit that way I have a HSA that allows me to pay my medical bills upfront This is just ridiculous

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-04-12 00:00:00
Product: Payday loan — 
Issue: Payment to acct not credited — 
Company: COMMUNITY CHOICE FINANCIAL, INC.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
I have received 3 phone calls in regards to check smart from a company claiming to be called " Corporate Office '' in regards to an unpaid balance ( which has been paid and I have my receipt ). They have called me three times in the past two days, XXXX number they have to call back does n't work ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX ; had to do a XXXX search to find a working number and when I got through to someone her name was XXXX XXXX, she was EXTREMELY rude and not willing to help me unless I gave her my SSN, so I asked for a manager becaue I had no idea who the company was and why they were calling. Then the manager offered to look me up with an address and name ; she only asked for XXXX identifiers rather than XXXX which is also required through the FDCPA in regards to debt collection. Then she said I do n't know why we called you paid sorry. Then when I tried to explain that her employer was extremely ruse she told me that it did n't matter because they were n't protected by the FDCPA and to have a nice day.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-05-10 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt resulted from identity theft
Company: AMCOL Systems, Inc.
State: NC

Complaint narrative:
my personal identity has been stolen and used to open this account i have filed police report and and affidavit to that effect but this company has this fraudulent account on file as me as well as continue to try to collect and report this fraudulent account to the credit bureaus ...

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-10-22 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: Community Loan Servicing, LLC (formerly known as Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC)
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
This is an ongoing situation that I have with Bayview Loan Servicing LLC.. They have not fixed or credited my account for any of their errors. They have sent me a point of contact letter from a XXXX XXXX XXXX ( document attached ) and in that letter it has options and offers available. I have responded to her in a letter ( attached ) to send me any and all available assistance asap. I have also attached a statement I received abouit a week ago from Bayview ( XXXX statement I 've ever received from them ). On this statement towards the bottom of the first page on the right the show recent account history. On that it shows no payment received for XXXX and XXXX of XXXX. Not true, I sent money orders for those months in the amount of XXXX and XXXX. On a ledger sent to me by their attorney XXXX XXXX he shows the money orders however he shows receiving them both in XXXX. So, their inconsistency in accounting is VERY AGGRAVATING, and negatively impacts me monetarily and every other way.. I am also attaching a document of mine from XXXX XXXX XXXX for my XXXX tax records. In the middle of the form it has a paragraph stating " Bayview Loan Servicing LLC has requested the original tax bill with the intentions of paying it on my behalf ... .I HAVE NEVER GIVEN BAYVIEW PERMISSION TO DO ANYTHING on my behalf ... IS this even allowed. I do not want Bayview Loan Servicing to be able to get my records without my permission ... .Also, I would like an explanation of why Bayview XXXX telling you and other agencies and myself that they have owned my loan since XXXX. I made monthly payments to XXXX Mortgage for 7 years and got a transfer letter from Bayview in XXXX XXXX ( see attached ).

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-10-18 00:00:00
Product: Other financial service — Debt settlement
Issue: Fraud or scam — 
Company: WESTERN UNION COMPANY, THE
State: TN

Complaint narrative:
i hired Pay map company to collect my mortgage and give to XXXX XXXX XXXX. We agreed that it would be twice a month but they took 4 times a month for more than two years which made me over draft along this period and i paid fees and i had family problem as well they promised me to shortened the period of mortgage term but they deceived me.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-10 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional adjustable mortgage (ARM)
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: Community Loan Servicing, LLC (formerly known as Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC)
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I am in a loan modification with Bayview Loan Servicing and they had a notice of default filed against my owner occupied home without any warning. I am still furnishing info to them see attached documents. I contacted the foreclosure company with no response also Bayview has not responded.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-02-29 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer — Keep getting calls about my loan
Company: Stephens and Michaels Associates, Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I keep getting phone calls from Stephens & Michaels Associates in NH. When I answer the phone a recording asks me to please hold, when someone answers the phone they will not provide me with any information, just that I have an outstanding debt and they require that I pay it immediately. 
They will not provide me with proof that they have acquired this debt from the first policy holder.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-01-06 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional adjustable mortgage (ARM)
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: Community Loan Servicing, LLC (formerly known as Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC)

Complaint narrative:
I have a problem again with this company. Since they took over my loan over a year ago they have not once collected an automated payment. I then managed to pay a backlog of payments and a agreed a plan with them however they again failed to auto-draft my payment citing the fact that they would not do this while the account is in arrears. I then sent a cheque to there payment centre that they have not cashed. I now have a foreclosure notice from them and have been try to contact them. Emailing constantly and despite them being received they are now being deleted without being read. I have left message after message by phone and email with their representative without a response. I have the full amount of arrears in my bank account to pay and have continued to ask how I am supposed to pay this if they wont auto draft the money or cash a cheque. Please help as this situation is quite ridiculous. The loan is with ( Loan # XXXX ) I am concerned that they are deliberately trying to foreclose on my property through not collecting my payments. 
Bayview Loan Servicing , LLC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-11-02 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: Community Loan Servicing, LLC (formerly known as Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC)
State: WA

Complaint narrative:
I submitted a full package for mortgage assistance back on XXXX XXXX, 2016. Since then I have not received any correspondence or calls from any point of contact or representative on behalf of Bayview. When I do call in I am transferred to a single point of contact but yet they never answer nor return calls so I am left calling back only to deal with the same issue. Bayview should have all documents for assistance and should be reviewing my file accordingly as there is an upcoming foreclosure sale in 2 days! I feel I am being treated unfairly and properly given the urgent situation of my foreclosure.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-09-06 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: Patient Accounting Service Center
State: AZ

Complaint narrative:
On XXXX/XXXX/XXXX I went to XXXX Medical Center for a XXXX. I stayed in the hospital overnight. A few weeks later the bills started rolling in and I agreed to pay the remaining {$1000.00} after insurance was collected. XXXX began billing me and each statement was different after agreeing to a monthly {$100.00} payment. I paid {$100.00} on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX and waited for the next month statement. On XXXX/XXXX/XXXX the statement was for {$2200.00} and I contacted both the hospital and my insurance. The insurance called XXXX and they agreed that there was an error and they would send correct statement. On XXXX/XXXX/XXXX I got another statement for {$2200.00}. I again called the hospital and insurance and the insurance contacted XXXX and again they said they erred and would send correct statement. On XXXX/XXXX/XXXX I got a letter from debt agency indicating I was sent to collections. I have a credit score of XXXX. I called XXXX again on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX and asked what was going on and they said it was my responsibility to pay and I explained how they were sending me wrong statement amounts and that I would have gladly paid the {$100.00} a month if they did their part and statement showed correct balance. 

I hope you can help me with this, I have no issues paying the monthly or even full balance if I could get someone there to understand how they erred and I should not be taken to collections for something out of my control. I always get a different supervisor with different answers on how all of this was my fault even though I set up a payment plan and they failed to bill me.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-07-22 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional adjustable mortgage (ARM)
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: Community Loan Servicing, LLC (formerly known as Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC)
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
A bank foreclosed my property, which I did n't have any loans with, and they were helped by the Law Offices of XXXX XXXX. I believe the bank was bayview loans, but am not sure because nobody ever told me who was my mortgage company, after XXXX XXXX XXXX did n't finish the short sale I had going on with them, because an issue with the title of the property, something that if XXXX XXXX XXXX could n't do it, how come this bank bayview loans was able to do it? by forging a loan modification that I had with XXXX XXXX XXXX prior to the short sale. 2 years, after the real loan modification was created.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation