vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2017-02-08 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer — Trouble with how payments are handled
Company: Navient Solutions, LLC.
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
Over the past seven years, I have diligently repaid my federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized student loans each month. I have never missed a payment. I have stayed in good contact with my service provider. I have never deferred or been in forbearance. When I can, I pay more than what I owe each month in a sisyphean attempt to repay my loans faster. 

In those seven years, my service provider has changed at least three times. Currently, both of my loans are serviced by Navient. 

At every turn, Navient has been unhelpful, rude, cruel and has made it as hard as possible to make payments, to reach them, to ask simple questions and to get crucial information about my loans. Currently, they refuse to accept a payment via debit card, over the phone or on their website. The flimsy reason they offer is that my account does not have an outstanding balance, though I should be able to repay my loans at any time and in any amount, regardless of what is outstanding. I should never be punished for making payments on time every month. They also refuse to allow me to apply my overpayment directly to the principal balance, or to XXXX loan specifically, as is my right. It feels illegal, icky and wrong. 

In light of the lawsuit filed on XXXX XXXX, 2017 by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for " failing borrowers at every turn, '' I would like to share my experience in the hope that it strengthens your suit against this vile company, who feeds off the misfortune and ignorance of XXXX 's educated young people. I will call your attention, specifically, to this paragraph from the press release regarding your lawsuit : " [ Navient ] Fails to correctly apply or allocate borrower payments to their accounts : As soon as a borrower begins to pay back their loans, student loan servicers are supposed to take a borrower 's payment and follow instructions from the borrower about how to apply it across their multiple loans. Navient repeatedly misapplies or misallocates payments -- often making the same error multiple times over many months. The company all too often fails to correct its errors unless a consumer discovers the problem and contacts the company. '' I am XXXX of the borrowers they have failed in this regard and I want out. Immediately. I want them to be held responsible for failing me and others like me and I want my loans serviced by a company that does not prey upon its customers like lions on weakened gazelle. 

Given the atrocious level of service provided, the pending CFPB lawsuit, the current-good standing of my loan status and my impeccable credit score, I have formally requested to change service providers through the Ombudsman of the Department of Education. Though, I 'm sure there will be a XXXX reasons why I do not have the right to make that choice. 

Please take Navient to court and represent all of us.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-07-10 00:00:00
Product: Payday loan — 
Issue: Charged fees or interest I didn't expect — 
Company: Green Trust Cash, LLC
State: WA

Complaint narrative:
I was naive about the information I submitted online believing as long as there was a lock locked where the website name was typed in that it was a safe and secure site. I was searching for a loan that I would be able to payoff in longterm small installments. I needed a loan to be able to have enough money to get into a new rental home. I being unaware that these companies shared sensitive information with other companies was contacted through an email that I had been approved for a loan of {$300.00}. I gave the site my name, social security number, my bank account number and routing number, even my online signature. I was then contacted by an employee who asked me to please go back as he walked me through the steps of repeating all of my private personal information as well as my signature again. I was under the impression that all that I would need to pay back would be {$390.00} total with interest but that I would be given adequate time to do so either in small monthly payments or after an adequate amount of time until I could pay it back in full. I was shown a payment plan that unless I paid the entire {$390.00} back within two weeks that I would become locked into a payment plan that would start with {$100.00} being the first payment due within the two week period of recieving the loan. Soon after another payment would be due costing me even more than the first payment and so on until I would end up paying around {$1600.00} or more total for a {$300.00} loan. I spoke to a man who is from Student Loan XXXX helping me with a loan in default from 1997 I still owe a very small amount on. I consulted with him about this loan I seem to be trapped in and he recommened that I contact my bank as well as you because he checked out the company and said it has had many similar complaints and that people like me fall victim to this all of the time not understanding exactly what they are getting themselves into and that I also need to protect myself from identity theft because these companies share your personal information to other companies. I was unaware that anyone but me could ever access and take from my bank account. When I spoke to an employee at my bank they recommended that I contact you first and that if anybody were to try to attempt to collect money from my account without my permission that I should then change bank accounts which would be extremely inconvenient but necessary if nothing else can be done.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2017-01-14 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: Aargon Agency, Inc.
State: OK

Complaint narrative:
All I know is this is on my credit

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-02-13 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Non-federal student loan
Issue: Dealing with my lender or servicer — Received bad information about my loan
Company: SLM CORPORATION
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
In XXXX, a Sallie Mae advisor advised me, that Sallie Mae loans came with income driven repayment plans. Due to this verbal quote, I decided to use Sallie Mae, in addition to my federal loans, for XXXX. Apparently, during this time, Sallie Mae was associated with XXXX ... I 'm sure you know where this is going. 
Once I graduated in XXXX XXXX, I was applying to between XXXX jobs daily. I was turning up short. In order to stay afloat, I was XXXX but after paying for living expenses, I was tapped out. Six months after graduation, Sallie Mae reached out to me to pay up. I was able to " forebear '' the loan for a couple of months, but the way it was explained to me was that it was deferred. I had deferred my federal loans, due to my low income, so the way that the forbearance was explained ; it seemed almost exactly the same. 
Several months went by, I think it was XXXX or XXXX XXXX when Sallie Mae reached back out to me, and insisted that I start paying the XXXX dollar a month loans. I just did n't have it ; honestly, I did n't have it until XXXX XXXX. I fought with Sallie Mae to get the income driven repayment plan that was verbally quoted to me in the beginning of my start in college. Apparently, this did n't exist. It took several months of fighting with Sallie Mae to get the minimum amount due down to a doable amount. I had confided in my parents to help with the loans, and when my mother had agreed to help me pay back this loan, Sallie Mae would n't take her checking account, because it was n't in my name. It was already hard enough, asking my low income XXXX mother for help, and then when she agreed, they would n't take her information!! Because of this, my mother and I had to go and open a joint checking account, just to please Sallie Mae. Since this all happened, we 've consistently been paying the monthly payments and the account is current. 
During the negotiating time with Sallie Mae, they reported to the Credit Reporting agencies that my account was delinquent and this has drastically affected my credit score. My credit was fantastic and I always paid my bills on time. I knew that I would n't be able to pay the amount that Sallie Mae had been forcing me to pay up at that time, that 's why I had tried negotiating, which actually did work, the monthly payment was lowered. 
When I reached out to Sallie Mae credit dispute department a month or so ago, I basically said in the letter, that the marks on my credit were due to both my non-payment, but also their misrepresenting themselves to young and naive college students. These marks on my credit are based off of lies, which is fraud, a criminal offense. All I ask is for the marks to be removed, I 'm not threatening legal action at this time, but if necessary, I will.

Company public response: Company disputes the facts presented in the complaint
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-03-28 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Account status
Company: Experian Information Solutions Inc.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
This letter is a formal complaint that you are reporting inaccurate credit information on my credit report.I am totally XXXX that I have negative information noted below in my credit profile due to its damaging effects on my good credit standing.XXXX Account XXXX I never received any late notification on this account. XXXX. Responsibilities of furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies [ 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ] Disputing a listing with the Original Creditor There is no doubt I am aware, credit reporting laws ensure that bureaus report only accurate credit information. 
No doubt the inclusion of this inaccurate information is a mistake on either your or the reporting creditor 's part. Because of the mistakes on my credit report, I have been wrongfully denied credit recently for a XXXX which was highly embarrassing and has negatively impacted my lifestyle. XXXX. Administrative enforcement [ 15 U.S.C. 1681s ] With the proof I 'm attaching to this letter, I 'm sure you 'll agree that the inaccurate information is harmful to me and, thus, needs to be removed ASAP.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-02-24 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt — Not given enough info to verify debt
Company: Client Services, Inc.
State: OR

Complaint narrative:
Client Services is attempting to collect an alleged debt from me after I sent them dunning letters requesting validation of the debt on XXXX XXXX, XXXX and XXXX XXXX, XXXX. The third letter from them dated XXXX XXXX, XXXX is in violation of Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 USC 1692g Sec. 809 ( b ). 

Client Services has not provided a copy of any agreement between their business and the original creditor. Client Services has not proven the Statute of Limitations has not expired on this account. Client Services has not proven they are licensed to collect in Oregon. These three legal requirements among others are included in the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 USC 1692g Sec. 809 ( b ). 

Their letter of XXXX XXXX, XXXX also violates Federal Law by continuing to attempt collection without meeting the legal requirements of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. 

In addition Client Services continues violating Federal Law by telephoning no less than 9 times in the past 2 weeks. Documentation available upon request. 

I am filing a formal complaint against this business for operating in violation of the Fair Debt Practices Act, and am notifying Client Services of this filing.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-01-28 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — VA mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: FRANKLIN AMERICAN MORTGAGE CO.
State: AL

Complaint narrative:
I have my mortgage with Franklin American Mortgage Company. I have a XXXX that is service connected and not require to paid property taxes in the state of Alabama. I send too the mortgage company what receive from tax office in XXXX, Al. The problem is that they continue to collect property taxes in my escrow. I have spent appt. 10 to 12 hours talking to them and their mangers to no avail. I sended in my information around XXXX Or XXXX of each year. I 've had my mortgage for 22 months and when I call them this last week the lady appear not to have a record of my paper that was mailed in XXXX XXXX. The manager I talk to said that I was making escrow payment for XXXX. My question was why are they collected for XXXX when I have mail them my paperwork fort XXXX and XXXX. He said that they would mail a refund at the first of the year. Why should they be charge me escrow when I could get interest on the money if it was in my saving account. 





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Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-02-10 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting — 
Issue: Incorrect information on credit report — Information is not mine
Company: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I have been disputing XXXX accounts : XXXX & XXXX and XXXX for over XXXX months and have n't received any fair help. The job of the credit agencies is to report only XXXX % factual and verified data. 

I have contacted both companies and informed them of my intent to sue if they do not remove these accounts. 
XXXX does n't belong to me at all, they have the account under a males name ( XXXX ) which is n't me, they wont provide me any documentation, no nothing pertaining to this account so why do they have the right to list it on my credit report and harm me?! 
XXXX has not validated the debt after me sending several debt validation letters, they wont provide me their license number to see if they are even legally able to do business in my state, and they too wont abide by the FCRA rules.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-02-11 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional adjustable mortgage (ARM)
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: EVERBANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: CT

Complaint narrative:
In XX/XX/XXXX I contacted Everbank, the servicer of my mortgage, requesting a modification of its terms in an effort to avoid default. My monthly mortgage payments had recently escalated 24 % when the loan converted from interest-only to a conventional ARM -- an increase that was unanticipated ( as interest rates had actually fallen substantially since the mortgage was originated ) and unsustainable given my financial position. Frustrating conversations with Everbank, the loan 's servicer, eventually yielded a response : my mortgage had been packaged and sold and could not be modified. I subsequently attempted to contact the loan 's " master servicer, '' XXXX Bank, via their Securities Administrative Services Department, in an effort to identify a staff member with whom I could discuss my circumstances. This task proved impossible. I then made a fruitless effort to reach the " trustee '' for the loan, XXXX, which, in turn, represents the actual owner of the note : XXXX. Asset Backed Pass-Through. 

As to my personal circumstances : in XX/XX/XXXX, the recession having taken its toll, I closed my business and am now in the early stages of a new venture. My resources are finite but, with the cooperation of Everbank, XXXX, et al I could make reduced payments, avoid a personal credit crisis, and render foreclosure unnecessary. I have listed the mortgaged property for sale in order to fund a loan pay off -- but the market remains soft in my area and at my price point. 

It is my full intention to satisfy my mortgage obligation. I simply need to reduce the monthly payments until the property is sold or my new business begins to generate revenue. My difficulty is that I can not locate anyone at XXXX, or any of the other entities involved, to initiate a negotiation for the modification of this mortgage. My complaint is that the financial services companies involved with my mortgage are inaccessible and unresponsive.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-03-13 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Billing disputes — 
Company: TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY
State: MN

Complaint narrative:
I received a late fee on my account, which i was told ; would be forgiven. I was instructed to subtract the {$25.00} late fee from my total balance. I subtracted the {$25.00} late fee and paid my balance in full. Recently I received a statement from the credit card holder. Assuming there was zero balance, I prepared to tear the statement for disposal. While tearing the statement I found there was a {$97.00} balance. I called the merchant right away to clarify the Charges because I had made NO purchase since the last balance pay off. After calling the merchant I found that the {$25.00} late fee was not waived as promised and go figure Target said they had no record of the phone call where the rep promised to forgive the {$25.00} late fee. In addition to Target not waiving the late fee they charge additional late fees on top of a late fee. Target the Merchant offer no options to resolve the issue, I was only able to speak with collections who has no capabilities of resolving balance issues, from my understanding Customer service does but my account can only be handle by collections. Collections continue to call me to threaten additional late fees although I closed the account and request to formally dispute the amount, they continue to charge late fees on a late fee balance with no means to resolve the issue. the balance on my account is all driven from the targets ongoing late fees not one cent is from purchases made by me. I have been a Target credit card holder Since XX/XX/1993 I do not have a history of late fee 's or outstanding balances, Target recognize my account history but offer no options to retain me as valued customer not one. Sounds like they want to keep the issue open so they can continue adding late fee expense to my account

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-03-30 00:00:00
Product: Consumer Loan — Installment loan
Issue: Managing the loan or lease — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
A neighbor referred XXXX XXXX, Sears XXXX XXXX, for replacing windows. Because our XXXX yr old daughter had to move in with us after her house tested positive for MOLD + they found XXXX XXXX leak @ the time. Unaware she inhaled toxins for 7 yrs & got sick. She XXXX for this. She XXXX in humid, rainy days. Our house was built XXXX. We thought new windows would help her. We were not aware we had to pay anything upfront. XXXX said we had to open a Sears Credit Card to pay for the windows. Reluctantly we did. We have XXXX credit cards we use exclusively & could not use we were told. We explained our situation. Our expenses on fixed income high for our daughter 's medical bills, care, higher utilities. 1 day a truck pulled up in front of our house with windows. 1 man discovered that our windows, doors & trim where all white inside our house. The ones THEY brought were beige inside & out. We made it clear they had to be white on the inside & beige exterior to match the outside. XXXX did the order on his laptop, we received no copy. One man came from the attic with 1 of our windows walking out the front door. I stopped him & told him that the attic windows were not to be replaced. 
Total window where not the right number. The order was wrong. He went back up & stuck the window back in, no tools, assuring us it was safe & sealed. A few weeks ago I saw a stain on our ceiling on the 2nd floor below that attic window. After talking for a while to someone at Sears they left. XXXX XXXX was in the hospital he emailed us. He gave us XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX whom we contacted. Nothing got resolved. We told him eventually we lost trust in Sears and wanted to cancel the entire order. He said he would. Emailed us. XXXX XXXX never contacted us. Since then we get bombarded with invoices. We talked to someone who contacted us in response to my Internet post. Nothing was resolved. I am XXXX yrs old, my husband is almost XXXX. We take care of our daughter who is XXXX 2+ yrs. Thank you for your help.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-02-20 00:00:00
Product: Money transfers — Domestic (US) money transfer
Issue: Other transaction issues — 
Company: Paypal Holdings, Inc
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I used Venmo ( owned by Paypal ) to transfer money to my spouse. The transfer was halted and Venmo kept my money but did not explain why. I received no information regarding my fund transfer until a month later, when I initiated correspondence. I was asked to submit some additional documentation because the transaction was flagged for a potential XXXX violation merely because I used the word " XXXX ''. I submitted " evidence '' about my use of the word XXXX and rather than review the documentation and determine what action thy would take, Venmo continues to keep my funds and have not provided any information-2 months later. Mind you, under law, they are supposed to keep the money in an interest bearing account and report the transaction, but I do n't think they know what they 're doing. It 's been one confused response after another. 

I expect my funds to be either transferred or returned, with interest.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-03-08 00:00:00
Product: Consumer Loan — Vehicle loan
Issue: Managing the loan or lease — 
Company: ALLY FINANCIAL INC.
State: OK

Complaint narrative:
I purchased a vehicle through XXXX in XXXX in XXXX. From the get go the deal has not been good. The dealership lied to me, and would not take off gap insurance that we asked to be taken off a day or so after the loan. Now, the dealership did not inform me that the customer service for the financial institution is all outsourced to XXXX or the XXXX. I can never get anyone who speaks XXXX at Ally Financial, and now, today, I learned that they have taken almost {$600.00} too much out of my account. My payment was supposed to have been {$290.00} and they took over {$790.00} out. I have a corporate contact at Ally due to some of the other issues we 've had and even she argued with me saying that it appears I initiated the payment to go through. I did imitate XXXX payments, XXXX for {$150.00} and XXXX for {$290.00}, but for whatever reason they charged what they did. I have had to go to my bank to dispute the incorrect portion. 

Ally Financial is a joke! They are hideous and they do not help. I also have reason to believe I was hacked when the car deal went through as I have had to change banks, phone numbers, and even email addresses since purchasing this car. We may have been hacked prior to the car deal, but we have had nothing but trouble and my credit score has dropped significantly since all of this happened. The issues I 've had are well documented, and I eventually had to email their investor relations just to get someone who spoke XXXX to call me. 

Today is the last straw. They will not help me with the incorrect amount they charged out of my bank account and I have to file a dispute with my bank now. I am so upset about all of this. 

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