vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2017-10-23 00:00:00
Product: Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Confusing or missing disclosures — 
Company: Paypal Holdings, Inc
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
XX/XX/17 money transfer into my paypal account. Today is XX/XX/17 and I still have been unable to have paypal transfer the money from my paypal account into my bank account. I 've been on the phone with paypal all morning, I 've driven to my bank twice at the suggestion of paypal representatives. 
In short, PayPal money transfer system and web interface is overly complicated, confusing, deceptive, vague, and dishonest. 

This was a {$4300.00} money transfer that should have taken 30 minutes and is now over 10 days and waiting. 

After calling their consumer services hotline, I received vague and conflicting explanations for the delay. They seemed to give me only enough information to clear the roadblock directly in front of me and willing to let me stumble into the next hurdle they could clearly see. 

10 days and waiting.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-10-23 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Private student loan
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer — Received bad information about your loan
Company: Navient Solutions, LLC.
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
My daughter can not afford her student loan payment and is trying to get it lowered. In order to do that, she is trying to get me released as the cosigner on her student loans. 

She has been consistent with making payments on time for years and yet, they wo n't release me saying they want all my financials. 

Navient said this is preventing them from working with her on lowering the payments. 

Scams!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-10-23 00:00:00
Product: Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan — Installment loan
Issue: Getting the loan — 
Company: ONEMAIN FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, LLC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
on XX/XX/2017 I applied for a Loan with OneMain Financial online. I was told that i was qualified for a loan based upon my pre-tax income and pre-credit screen online. I went through the entire process, a customer service rep called me walked through everything. I was mislead during the application process because on the phone they use a different method of calculating income and only look at your take home pay, which can vary significantly in my case. [ They do not disclose this to you on their website when you are applying that its a different method of calculation, they also do n't mention to you that they use a budget amount to look at your income when you apply ] My pre tax income is close to XXXX a month. My take home income is close to XXXX. Between both incomes I have elected about XXXX dollars in additional taxes taking out ( voluntary, selected most recently ) I also have a tip wage that is calculated in my income and pre-taxed which makes my income look lower. I was trying to explain this to the representative except she stated they do things differently when they calculate over the phone, and it 's different than online. They do n't tell you this when you are applying. It becomes very misleading lending practices. Had I understood exactly online when applying how things were calculated and that they look at a different formula I would 've never continued with the application because I would know that the loan I was applying would not meet their standards, and I would have been declined from the start. The process makes it seem so easy, your presented with terms based upon all the data you submit and they pull your credit online, but they do additional screening over the phone and have additional standards. They also look at your income differently when they talk to you over the phone, which again is not what is stated on their website when it asks for Income.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-10-23 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
i have over XXXX hard inquires on my credit report, which i did n't give authorization. I have tried to dispute them with all XXXX credit bureau, i have also call have each company to get each of the inquiry removed, they told me i had to dispute them with the credit bureau which they will not remove them. They are impacting my 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 2017-10-23 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
i have over XXXX hard inquires on my credit report, which i did n't give authorization. I have tried to dispute them with all XXXX credit bureau, i have also call have each company to get each of the inquiry removed, they told me i had to dispute them with the credit bureau which they will not remove them. They are impacting my credit score.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-10-23 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I HAVE CONTACTED EXPERIAN CREDIT BUREAU ABOUT THIS FRAUDULENT BANK RUPTCY COURT XXXX XXXX. THIS IS NOT MIND AND I DID NOT GIVE ANYONE CONSENT TO USE MY NAME OR INFORMATION.

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 2017-10-23 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer — Don't agree with the fees charged
Company: AES/PHEAA
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
I have a significant amount of student loans from law school which are now serviced through XXXX XXXX at myfedloan.org. I am on the IDR plan as I can not afford the minimum payments and I am required to recertify each year to stay on the IDR plan. I did so this year, filing the recertification on XXXX XXXX. On XXXX XXXX, I received a notice from XXXX  saying I had not yet recertified and that while my loans would remain on an IBR plan, my new monthly payment would be more than double what I had been paying. I reached out to them and was told they could put me on a forbearance until the certification issue had been cleared up and that is what I did. Later on XXXX XXXX I was told that my IDR plan recertification was approved. I emailed again on XXXX XXXX asking for clarification as to what happened and notifying XXXX that throughout the summer, my minimum payments had been {$0.00} ( despite my IDR plan being recertified in XXXX ). I was told on XXXX XXXX that they did not receive my recertifcation on time, despite submitting it days before their notice that I ( erroneously ) had n't yet recertified and thus my partial financial hardship payment on the IBR Repayment plan expired and the unpaid interest was added to the principal balance ( through capitalization ) and that this was unable to be reversed! I was never told this was a possibility and I have never had this problem before in years of paying off loans. Now my monthly payments are approximately the amount they had been before, but my current principal balances have increased by a total of about {$15000.00}! Is there anything that can be done? I 'm already going to be paying these loans for the rest of my life!

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-10-23 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer — Need information about your loan balance or loan terms
Company: Navient Solutions, LLC.
State: CO

Complaint narrative:
First off I was in the process of re-finance my home. I was taking equity to pay multiple loans off including Navient ( my student loan ). In order to close my title company needed a written pay off amount from NAVIENT. It became very difficult to obtain one. It pushed my closing date back just because of this. I had tried multiple times and so did my mortgage company. Was very frustrating and it seemed as if no one has ever paid a loan from NAVIENT in full. On top of that my balance went from XXXX to XXXX in less than 2 weeks.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-10-23 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account status incorrect
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
My credit report was negatively impacted by the close of this account. Wasnt made aware that the company prompting to close my credit account would affect my credit.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2017-10-23 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Communication tactics — You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying
Company: Diversified Consultants, Inc.
State: MN

Complaint narrative:
In XXXX or early XXXX I began receiving collection calls from XXXX XXXX on my cell phone number trying to collect some undisclosed amount of money from a customer named ( or similar to ) XXXX XXXX ( sp? ). 

At the time of recieving the calls I informed them that no one by that name was at this number, nor had been at this number for the 12 years that I owned this number. The calls continued. After several more calls I called XXXX XXXX and spoke to a " manager '' who assured me the number would be removed fromthe accouint. The collection calls continued and I actually changed my voicemail greeting to REMIND XXXX that XXXX XXXX had never been at this number and to stop calling. 

In XXXX of XXXX I contacted the XXXX XXXX XXXX who opened dialog with XXXX XXXX. After filing this complaint I received a call from XXXX XXXX XXXX ofice who assured me that I would receive no further calls on this matter and that references to my number would be removed from the file. I thought at that time that the matter was resolved and for almost two years that seemed to be the case. However, on XXXX XXXX I AGAIN began receiving calls from " Diversified Consultants '' a contracted debt collector for XXXX XXXX, AGAIN trying to collect on this debt from XXXX XXXX ( sp? ) This is NOT a debt I owe. 
XXXX XXXX has never been at this number AND XXXX XXXX has been made aware of this repeatedly. 
I can not possibly provide them ANY infomation about XXXX XXXX since I have NO CLUE AS TO WHO HE IS. 
XXXX XXXX has already acknowledged my previous complaint and promised to stop harassing me to collect a debt that I have no responsibility for, however this harassment is now recurring.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-10-23 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: Ditech Financial LLC
State: CO

Complaint narrative:
I had a second mortgage loan originated by XXXX XXXX XXXX that was included in a bankruptcy filing in XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX subsequently sold/transferred that loan to Green Tree servicing company. The loan was discharged in bankruptcy in XXXX XXXX and account was closed by Green Tree. I received a letter from Green Tree at that time confirming that the loan was discharged in bankruptcy. 

Three years later in XXXX, Ditech ( which had merged with Green Tree ) began submitting false information to the credit bureaus stating that this loan was active and that I was " missing payments '' on four occasions, two months in XXXX and two months in XXXX. The loan number shown on the credit reports is the same loan number as the Green Tree mortgage loan. 

I have spoken to Ditech on the phone and they refuse to acknowledge or verify any of this information.

Company public response: Company believes complaint represents an opportunity for improvement to better serve consumers
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-10-23 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage — 
Company: First Direct Lending, LLC
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
first direct lending offers a free appraisal cost if i consider refinancing with them. I submitted all they needed from me, lock in the rates, and told me my loan will be closed before the end of the month. 
Said they will cover the appraisal but needs my credit card to hold a 50 % cost of it. 
I agreed to give them my Credit card.it took more than a week for them to update me after the appraiser went to my place. 
I havent got a word from any of them after the appraiser, only an email of " adverse notice '' they did not approve me of the loan but has charge {$220.00} on my Credit card. They know this is a refi to help me pay off my credit cards. XXXX XXXX XXXX has put me more indebt than i am now. XXXX XXXX is very deceptive with their business, applies false advertisement and preys on soft target clients like myself. 
i could have saved time and money if not for their sweet talk.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-10-23 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: OR

Complaint narrative:
Experian has incorrect information on who I am, and show fraudulent credit application requests. I have tried to call Experian, but their system does not let you talk to a person! Their automated options do not include the simple idea of reporting and correcting issues. I have tried to use their online system to report, but it says it can not process or honor my request. I 've tried multiple times. 
The entire company seems incompetent. HELP! 
XXXX XXXX XXXX, Oregon

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 2017-10-23 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: Credit Systems International, Inc.
State: CO

Complaint narrative:
Credit Systems International out of Texas has the date of first delinquency of an old utility bill from XXXX XXXX of ours wrong. They it as XXXX when it is actually XXXX. I knew this had to be wrong since we moved from XXXX XXXX in XXXX of XXXX. I got a copy of the bill from the original creditor, XXXX of XXXX XXXX, and sent it to them to have them take it off my credit report since it should have fallen off in XXXX. They said XXXX was when it came to their office so that was the date they were using. I told them they had to use the date of first delinquency from the original debt and they said they could use whatever date they wanted and said that if I paid it now, they would delete it from my credit report, but otherwise it was staying on there.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-10-23 00:00:00
Product: Credit card or prepaid card — General-purpose credit card or charge card
Issue: Problem with a purchase shown on your statement — Overcharged for something you did purchase with the card
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, Inc.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX i made a transaction with XXXX of XXXX for XXXX dollars. i will describe myself as ( a ) and XXXX as ( b ). When the charge reflects on my on my account subject ( c ) which I never knew charged XXXX when I contacted ( b ) about the charge they stated that they only receipt XXXX and the difference was the banks charge. when I contacted the bank the first time they stated that there was a foreign transaction fee and also a conversion fee. when I contacted them again and told them that yes there is a foreign fee but that this transaction was not subject to a conversion fee now they state that ( c ) did not charge XXXX but XXXX. That is the complaint, that I am being overcharged by ( c ) when ( a ) and ( b ) agreed on price of XXXX dollars. ( b ) sells the product and ( c ) produces and delivers the product.On previous occasions I have made purchases from XXXX and never had a problem with them.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2017-10-23 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Account information incorrect
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I have received several letters from y'all indicating that y'all will not put this on my credit report it is only showing on the credit report from XXXX y'all have sent me a letter stating that y'all will not put it on my credit report. I have requested information and it has not been accurate. I 'm a question that this inquiry be taken off my XXXX credit report due to yall sending me several letter stating that y'all were going to take it off

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-10-23 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report — Information belongs to someone else
Company: V and H Portfolio
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
I 've reached out to this company several of times in regards to inaccurate information being reported to my credit report. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX are reporting an item that I am not familiar with. I 've filed several disputes about this matter and explained to them that I have no idea about this item and that it is n't mine, they only update the information on my credit report and it is hurting my score. I am in the home buying process and I ca n't move forward with this item falsely reporting. I 've asked them send something in writing to prove that this debt is mine and they 've failed to do so. I am at the point now of speaking with my attorney about filing a lawsuit for reporting inaccurate information and not providing proof. I want this item removed and updated within the next 30 days otherwise I will pursue legally against them.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2017-10-23 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: Communication tactics — Used obscene, profane, or other abusive language
Company: LJ Ross Associates
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
customer service representative called and asked to verify address. When I asked what this was regarding. She would not tell me and repeatedly asked me to verify my current address. I said please take me off your list. And she said they do n't have a do not call list. Again and forcibly she asked for me to confirm my current address without telling me why. At this point I said goodbye and hung up. 

I did not know it was a collection effort from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX until I got a letter in the mail stating I owed XXXX a past due bill from a prior residence. Which I have since paid. The tactics used by this company are not okay and deceitful.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-10-23 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Communication tactics — Frequent or repeated calls
Company: TRANSWORLD SYSTEMS INC
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
This company frequently calls me, using different telephone numbers. The latest one from XXXX was on XXXX XXXX, XXXX at XXXX XXXX, local time. I identified the numbers as belonging to XXXX XXXX in XXXX, California. The company fails to leave a message. I want to know who they represent, what is owed, and, preferably, written correspondence.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-10-23 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Improper use of your report — Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
Company: Risecredit, LLC
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
On XXXX/XXXX/XXXX, I requested a free quote from Rise for a personal loan. I provided my information. I was notified by XXXX that Rise had requested my credit report without my knowledge. I called into Rise Customer Service and informed them to disregard my pending application and to remove the inquiry on my credit report since I did not approve this request. I was informed a soft check would be done before I accepted any offer, then a hard check would be done. I received a letter from Rise calling me XXXX XXXX and that I accepted a hard check and submitted an application. I am not XXXX XXXX. Rise has incorrectly pulled my credit file with another name from the information they received. Remove this inquiry from my credit report since I did not authorize this hard check. Rise has failed to correct this error. This is a violation under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-10-23 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Trouble during payment process — 
Company: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC
State: CT

Complaint narrative:
my mortgage company merged with a company called XXXX XXXX in XXXX of XXXX the first month of the merge my mortgage never was taken out of my bank. so on the XXXX th of the month to not incur late charges i called in and they said my payment was never recieved. so i then took the time to pay it over the phone on the XXXX. i do online banking checked my acct to see if payment came out on the XXXX, only to find out my original check was deposited for XXXX dollars stamped on the back was the date of XXXX. XXXX so they clearly had my check the full time and also took the payment over the phone and took XXXX out again totaling XXXX on the XXXX i was told the XXXX would be crediteded back to my account by a XXXX, i watched my acct till today the XXXX called in again and was told by a XXXX that it was not done and he could do it. he did not do it either so my next call requseted a XXXX her name is XXXX and she proceeeds to tell me she can not issue a refund, and that they would need me to contact my bank for a conference call to see if my funds cleared for all amounts. at this time i am extremly frustrated and i know for a fact that this should never have happened. i have heard of banking practices where they do not deposit your check until after the due date and i am pretty sure this is what XXXX XXXX is doing and it sickens me. i work very hard at keeping my credit in good standing and if i did not check my acct daily i would never have known my origianal check was not deposited until it was too late. i believe they have very shady practices. so now i am waiting for a refund because they took an extra XXXX. thank you for listening..

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation