vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2017-11-22 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: NV

Complaint narrative:
On or around XXXX XXXX I visited a XXXX XXXX store. While I was there a XXXX XXXX  representative tried to pitch me on their XXXX packages. I listened to the XXXX XXXX  representative and even had him look into the different options that I would have available, however, at the end of the discussion I decided not move forward with the service. About a year later I noticed a collection on my credit report from XXXX XXXX. I contacted the credit bureaus and disputed the account several times. I also submitted an affidavit of identity theft but either XXXX or the credit bureaus refuse to remove the account from my credit report. Now I am in the process of buying a home and still have this fraudulent and negative account affecting my credit score.

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 2017-11-22 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
Portfolio Recovery are trying to collect debt that does n't belong to me. 
It is false information on my credit report. I 'm trying to get a mortgage and they prevent it from me. I 've called them and they failed to provide information and verify that it is actually belongs to me. 
Since it was n't mine I need it to be removed.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-11-22 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: Convergent Resources, Inc.
State: NH

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX i received a bill from XXXX stating i owed them a phone bill in the amount of XXXX. I asked them what the charges were, they mentioned it was for non returned equipment and for contract cancellation charges. I mentioned to them that the sales person at the XXXX NH XXXX XXXX on XXXX XXXX told me that i did not have to return the phone, i went in there due to my phone was broken and the sales person told me i was eligible for an upgrade so instead of paying the charges for the insurance i could get a free phone. I agreed to the transaction, when the transaction was completed i then asked the sales person to take the old phone he then told me that i did not have to return the phone i could keep it as a spare or throw it away. So i did not return it based on the trusting words from the salesperson. He worked there they trusted him to wait on customers and to guide them so i went with his suggestion of just keeping the phone. During that time i had given the phone to my daughter which she had lost, i then called and spoke to the Manager and he said that there was no one there that would give that advice. I was then very frustrated after receiving this large amount refusing to pay it to due the sales mans instructions. I contacted customer service and they did not comply so i told them to cancel my account and i was not paying them for cancellation fees or non returned equipment due to how i was mis-informed they then proceeded to bill me. So i have been disputing and disputing and had to luck. I then on XX/XX/XXXX sent them a letter to the collection agency XXXX XXXX XXXX located in XXXX WA asking for verification bearing my signature stating i had a financial obligation the them, they complied within the 30 days with a bill that was already in my possesion not bearing my signature of any contractural obligations regarding my signature that i have ever signed with them. I then sent them another letter on XX/XX/XXXX letting them know they failed to provide me with a copy of any viable evidence bearing my signature which they did not respond. I then contacted them via mail on XX/XX/XXXX and still no response to my request

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 2017-11-22 00:00:00
Product: Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports — Credit reporting
Issue: Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes — 
Company: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: KS

Complaint narrative:
On or about XX/XX/XXXX I submitted a form by certified mail to TransUnion attempting to initiate a credit freeze on my TransUnion credit report. Enclosed with the filled out form was a photocopy of my current Kansas drivers license and a check for {$5.00} ( ck # XXXX ) drawn on my personal XXXX XXXX account. I subsequently received a letter from TransUnion, dated XX/XX/XXXX- file # XXXX, stating my request was denied because only one form of proof was provided, and that if I called them at XXXX I could complete a verbal authentication process and my records would be updated to show my current mailing address. Following this advice I called the number. The CSR did n't authenticate my identification but told me that he could accomplish the credit freeze right then and there if I provided him with a credit card number so he could process a charge for {$5.00} to cover the cost of the freeze. I explained that I had already paid his company the {$5.00}, but he insisted that if I wanted the freeze I would need to provide a card number, which I then did.
Upon receiving my credit card and bank statements this past week I noticed that TransUnion had in fact charged my credit card {$5.00} as well as cashed my {$5.00} check. I called the company and explained this and asked for them to issue a {$5.00} refund. After an extended time on hold, while the CSR conferred with someone else, I was advised that in order for them to issue a refund I would have to provide them with my bank statement showing that my account had been debited. At that point I attempted to impress upon the CSR that I had no intention of providing TransUnion, a company that collects and sells personal private information about American citizen on the open market, with my bank statement, and that if they wanted to verify that they had cashed my check they could examine their own bank statement or related accounting data. This argument did n't seem to phase her and that is where we concluded our conversation.

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 2017-11-22 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Communication tactics — Frequent or repeated calls
Company: Gershfeld Law Group, P.C.
State: ID

Complaint narrative:
The XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX called me because they claimed that I asked for their call, or I called them. This was a complete lie. I talked with them to find out as much information as possible about them. When I told them, I was uninterested and I failed to meet " qualifications '' and had wasted their time I was called stupid, threatened to continue calling me, and then repeatedly harassed me by more phone calls from the same person and number. He called 7 times in the next hour, I repeatedly said to stop. I was offended by the audacity to call me, blame it on me, and then call me " stupid '', and then threaten to harass me with more calls.

Company response to consumer: Untimely response
Consumer complaint received 2017-11-22 00:00:00
Product: Checking or savings account — CD (Certificate of Deposit)
Issue: Closing an account — Funds not received from closed account
Company: HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK, THE
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
I did not receive a maturity notice on a {$3000.00} CD that matured on XX/XX/XXXX from Huntington Bank. The interest rate was 1.484 % paid annually. It was a 2 year CD. 

Starting on XX/XX/XXXX, I started trying to contact someone in the bank. 
Within the grace period I called to see about closing out the account - not renewing it - and getting my money. 
After 3 days and three phone numbers, I talked with XXXX at this number on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX ) - he gave me a passcode and assured me that I would receive the funds in 7-10 business days. It is now XX/XX/XXXX and I have not received my money. 

I called the same number today - XX/XX/XXXX - they said that I needed my XXXX  DL number to verify that it was me over the phone. I gave them the ordinary identification items - SSN, etc. that they asked for but did not know where my XXXX DL was. 
I have moved to XXXX since I opened the account - and had given them a change of address in person before I left XXXX. 
I asked to speak with a supervisor and even though by this time I had located my XXXX DL she said I had to call another number - I was transferred to ( XXXX ) - they told me that I needed to go a branch office. The nearest branch office is 3 hours away from me in XXXX, XXXX. 
They then asked me for the branch information where I opened the account - I gave them the information - including the address and the name of the person who prepared my form. They then gave me the branch of their nearest branch to where I opened the account. 
The third number I called was ( XXXX ). She asked me a few questions and said she would call me back in a couple of hours. I do not believe her.

Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2017-11-22 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX #XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX,XXXX   XXXX XXXX, VA XXXX (XXXX) XXXX 
Placed For Collection: XX/XX/XXXX 
Responsibility: Individual Account 
Account Type: Open Account 
Loan Type: COLLECTION AGENCY/ATTORNEY 
Balance: $XXXX 
Date Updated: XX/XX/XXXX 
Original Amount: $XXXX   
Original Creditor: XXXX XXXX (Medical/Health Care) 
Past Due: $XXXX 
Pay Status: >In Collection< 
Remarks: >PLACED FOR COLLECTION< 
Estimated month and year that this item will be removed: XX/XX/XXXX 
XXXX XXXX XXXX   #XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX,XXXX XXXX XXXX, VA XXXX   (XXXX) XXXX 
Placed For Collection: XX/XX/XXXX 
Responsibility: Individual Account 
Account Type: Open Account 
Loan Type: COLLECTION AGENCY/ATTORNEY 
Balance: $XXXX  
Date Updated: XX/XX/XXXX 
Original Amount: $XXXX 
Original Creditor: XXXX XXXX (Medical/Health Care) 
Past Due: $XXXX 
Pay Status: >In Collection< 
Remarks: >PLACED FOR COLLECTION< 
Estimated month and year that this item will be removed: XX/XX/XXXX 
These items were put on  my credit report an they are not mine.

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 2017-11-22 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: NY

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX XXXX #XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX,XXXX   XXXX XXXX, VA XXXX (XXXX) XXXX 
Placed For Collection: XX/XX/XXXX 
Responsibility: Individual Account 
Account Type: Open Account 
Loan Type: COLLECTION AGENCY/ATTORNEY 
Balance: $XXXX 
Date Updated: XX/XX/XXXX 
Original Amount: $XXXX   
Original Creditor: XXXX-XXXX XXXX (Medical/Health Care) 
Past Due: $XXXX  
Pay Status: >In Collection< 
Remarks: >PLACED FOR COLLECTION< 
Estimated month and year that this item will be removed: XX/XX/XXXX 
XXXX XXXX XXXX   #XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX,XXXX XXXX XXXX, VA XXXX   (XXXX) XXXX 
Placed For Collection: XX/XX/XXXX 
Responsibility: Individual Account 
Account Type: Open Account 
Loan Type: COLLECTION AGENCY/ATTORNEY 
Balance: $XXXX 
Date Updated: XX/XX/XXXX 
Original Amount: $XXXX 
Original Creditor: XXXX XXXX (Medical/Health Care) 
Past Due: $XXXX 
Pay Status: >In Collection< 
Remarks: >PLACED FOR COLLECTION< 
Estimated month and year that this item will be removed: XX/XX/XXXX 
These items were put on  my credit report an they are not mine.

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 non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2017-11-22 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Sued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
I received no prior notice from this company. They sent a violent individual to my apartment that began pounding on our door so hard it bent the latch and door jam. He persisted and we were terrified someone was trying to break in not expecting them. My XXXX XXXX XXXX son has XXXX and was crying and visibly shaken. After 15 minutes and us about to call police, he yelled and swore at me to open the door he had papers to sign. I relented and signed. Intimidating and harassing peoples families with no warning is wrong and causes a great deal of emotional distress.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-11-22 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: TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
On or around XX/XX/XXXX2015 I visited a XXXX XXXX store. While I was there a XXXX XXXX  representative tried to pitch me on their XXXX packages. I listened to the Best Buy representative and even had him look into the different options that I would have available, however, at the end of the discussion I decided not move forward with the service. About a year later I noticed a collection on my credit report from XXXX XXXX. I contacted the credit bureaus and disputed the account several times. I also submitted an affidavit of identity theft but either XXXX or the credit bureaus refuse to remove the account from my credit report. Now I am in the process of buying a home and still have this fraudulent and negative account affecting my credit score.

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 2017-11-22 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: EQUIFAX, INC.
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
On or around XXXX 2015 I visited a XXXX XXXX store. While I was there a XXXX XXXX  representative tried to pitch me on their XXXX packages. I listened to the XXXX XXXX  representative and even had him look into the different options that I would have available, however, at the end of the discussion I decided not move forward with the service. About a year later I noticed a collection on my credit report from XXXX XXXX. I contacted the credit bureaus and disputed the account several times. I also submitted an affidavit of identity theft but either XXXX or the credit bureaus refuse to remove the account from my credit report. Now I am in the process of buying a home and still have this fraudulent and negative account affecting my credit score.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-11-22 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: Affiliated Acceptance Corporation
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I do not have a signed contract with Affiliated Acceptance Corporation and I do not owe them any money. I already contacted this company in writing twice in the last two years. I keep receiving harassing collection notices and phone calls from them.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-11-22 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 — Investigation took more than 30 days
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
My complaint is about a delinquency that started in XX/XX/XXXX through XX/XX/XXXX. There were 29 straight months of the account being reported as delinquent. Seven years from the date of the account initially going delinquent would be XX/XX/XXXX. Because it was a SERIES of delinquency, every delinquent month in that series should have been removed as of XX/XX/XXXX. Right now as of the filing of this complaint they are still reporting delinquencies from that period. The Fair Credit Reporting Act 605 ( c ) is the statute that addresses this situation i.e. " date of COMMENCEMENT of the delinquency ''. I have explained this to the credit bureau and they do not seem to understand. Bank of America refuses to correct the mistake, so here I stand.

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 2017-11-22 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: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
Capital One processed one UNAUTHORIZED hard credit inquiry with XXXX on Tuesday, XXXX XXXX 2017.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-11-22 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Reverse mortgage
Issue: Struggling to pay mortgage — 
Company: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC
State: WA

Complaint narrative:
A complete short sale packet including an offer was submitted XXXX days ago and there is still no update. I have left several message for the point of contact and I am not getting any calls back

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-11-22 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional home mortgage
Issue: Trouble during payment process — 
Company: PHH Mortgage Services Corporation
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
PHH Mortgage underpaid our property taxes by {$1300.00} and we had a lien on our house as a result of their failure to pay the City our taxes. I would like PHH to allow us to close our escrow account and let us pay our own city taxes and homeowners insurance. 

After hours of phone calls they over-nighted the difference in payment on XX/XX/XXXX to the city and the lien was removed from our house. Since then they have charged us random amounts each month to make up for the low escrow balance and have been putting the majority of our monthly payments to escrow and not to our principal and interest. Since their initial mistake, the average breakdown of our payment each month has been 54 % to escrow, 30 % to interest, and only 16 % to the principal. 

We transferred money into the escrow account in order to have our contributions to principal and interest go back to a reasonable rate. They have recently refunded this " overage '' in our escrow, making it so we would again be short for our city taxes this upcoming year. On XX/XX/XXXX we requested by phone the paperwork to close the escrow account so we can pay our own city taxes and homeowners insurance. We never received the paperwork and called again on XX/XX/XXXX and they said they sent a letter indicating that we are not eligible to close our escrow account. We did not receive this letter, although we have had other correspondence from them. The customer service representative we spoke with did not know why we would not be eligible to close our escrow account. We have paid off 44 % of our loan. 

If they can not pay our taxes or estimate our escrow correctly and the majority of our payment goes to fund our escrow account, rather than principal and interest, we will be paying more in interest than we should be paying, especially over the life of the loan. 

I would like PHH to allow us to close our escrow account so we can pay our own city taxes and homeowners insurance.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-11-22 00:00:00
Product: Student loan — Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Struggling to repay your loan — Can't get other flexible options for repaying your loan
Company: GREAT LAKES
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
On XX/XX/XXXX, I received an email from Great Lakes indicating that it had received my IDR application documents. I was not contacted to fix anything on my IDR application. I thought that I was successfully enrolled in IDR. However, I am now receiving past due notices. I am eligible for a {$0.00} IDR payment, and yet I 'm receiving past due notices of almost {$400.00}. 

I would like retroactive forbearance immediately applied to my account to bring it current. I would like my loans enrolled in IDR immediately. If Great Lakes does not have the information necessary to enroll my loans in IDR, I would like an email specifically indicating what additional information is needed to successfully complete my application.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-11-22 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Payday loan debt
Issue: Communication tactics — Frequent or repeated calls
Company: Global Trust Management LLC
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
I have asked repeatedly for Global Trust Management to stop calling my place of employment. Not only am I not allowed to take personal calls but this is putting my job in jeopardy. If I have no job they have no way of me repaying them. They also continue to repeatedly call my cell phone multiple times a day. I have already given them a date when I would be able to start paying them, but they consistently keep calling both personal and work phones. I understand I need to pay back and I will but they are invading my rights and not taking into consideration their actions or my situation. I receive over 15 calls a day from them always from different phone numbers. It is getting worse each day.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation