vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2017-01-05 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: ERC
State: MN

Complaint narrative:
A collections report keeps appearing on my Credit Report for a debt that is not mine and I am never notified of the debt until it appears on my Credit Report.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed
Consumer complaint received 2017-02-19 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: False statements or representation — Indicated committed crime not paying
Company: TaxServ, LLC
State: PA

Complaint narrative:
This company is claiming taxes owed on a vehicle from over 10 years ago. I have never be contacted by the city of XXXX XXXX for any balance due and have n't lived in Connecticut for over 10 years. They demand supporting documentation but do so knowing no one keeps tax records from over 10 years ago. This is a blatant attempt at a money grab and they should be shut down. I do not owe them money and I do not owe XXXX XXXX any taxes.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed
Consumer complaint received 2015-05-13 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt — Right to dispute notice not received
Company: ERC
State: MO

Complaint narrative:
I did not receive any communication from the company. I did not even know about until it showed up as collection on my credit report. I can not even ask for proof because I never receive a demand letter or any other communication from them. The debt collector is Enhanced Recovery. It is on my XXXX report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2016-10-19 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
This complaint documents my experiences with Wells Fargo bank regrading a VA mortgage loan in XXXX 2008. I write this complaint to show that Wells Fargo practices of forcing unwanted accounts on consumers goes further back than originally reported. My application was filed and processed in XXXX XXXX, TX during XXXX 2008 for a primary home in XXXX XXXX, Texas. There were no issues with the approval or loan processing until after closing on XXXX XXXX, 2008. I am a XXXX XXXX veteran and was receiving XXXX XXXX compensation as a direct deposit to my XXXX Bank checking account. I used employment earnings to pay the mortgage from another bank checking account and I used the XXXX checking account to pay-off credit card debts. However, my XXXX 2008 XXXX XXXX check was not deposited to XXXX Bank as it had been for many years, and I received an overdraft notice from XXXX Bank. It took many phone calls to XXXX Bank and the XXXX to learn that my XXXX XXXX check was deposited to a Wells Fargo checking account I did not authorize and did not know I had. The Wells Fargo account was opened without my knowledge or consent and my XXXX XXXX check was diverted from XXXX Bank to Wells Faro Bank by person 's unknown at Wells Fargo to this new account without my knowledge or consent. It took two months for the VA to process another direct deposit request and return my XXXX check to XXXX Bank. The bogus Wells Fargo account showed up on my credit reports until I partitioned Wells Fargo Bank to close the account and remove records from my credit reports. This loan has since been paid off and the property sold.

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 2016-09-15 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
Wells Fargo is requiring me to use XXXX XXXX to do a valuation on my house to remove PMI. I can not find this requirement in my mortgage documents. It is a requirement listed in a letter they sent to me on XXXX XXXX, XXXX. My mortgage originated in XXXX/XXXX/XXXX. Are they legally allowed to do force me to use a specific appraiser after the fact? Additionally, XXXX XXXX charges {$550.00} for a single family property. The highest rated appaiser on angieslist.com quoted me {$270.00} for my specific single family home.

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 2016-06-07 00:00:00
Product: Bank account or service — Checking account
Issue: Account opening, closing, or management — 
Company: CITIBANK, N.A.
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
To Whom It May Concern : I opened a Citigold account with Citibank in XXXX XXXX after receiving offer code XXXX in the mail for XXXX Thank You Points to be awarded after making two bill payments in two consecutive months. I was notified on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX that I was qualified and enrolled in the offer ( correspondence attached ). I contacted Citibank on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX, several months after meeting the requirements, because I had not yet received my Thank You Points. The customer service representative quoted another promotion, XXXX, for XXXX Thank You Points ( correspondence attached ). An inquiry was opened to determine whether I qualified for either promotion. I followed up again on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX, XXXX/XXXX/XXXX, and XXXX/XXXX/XXXX and was told the investigation was ongoing ( correspondence attached ). Finally, on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX I contacted Citi for a final time and was told that a letter was sent electronically on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX that I did not qualify for the offer. I did not receive a copy of this, despite checking online per the customer service representative ( correspondence attached ). A notification was never received by me. 

I want to thank the CFPB for representing customers in this unfortunate situation. Citibank has been incredibly disappointing, and I do not intend to continue doing business with them unless this can be resolved.

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2016-01-19 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
I have had at least XXXX occasions where i was working with wellsfargo and they waste time going back and forth and after i get all documents to them as they requested they would then turn around and say that we didnt get the documents, Can you send them again to then turn around and say we are sorry but we can not help you. 
First instance was trying to get a mortgage modification in XXXX it took 6 months after going back and forth and resending documents that they request and being told that we can help you, to send in a trial payment for 3 consecutive months and then we can decide later. Which never happen, at all times they would have an escuse as to why they cant help me or work with me to save my home. I have went as far as hiring XXXX different legal firms to help me modify my mortgage, however, they were just as bad. XXXX of them i never got my money back after they promised me that they can get my mortgage rate and payment reduced. After so many attempts to get some help from them and them constantly changing the account specialist. I strongly believe Wellsfargo is not interested in helping its customers save their home because if they are, it definately doesnt seem that way as they make the process too complex, no XXXX representative is accountable and they wait until the time runs out when you need to have an answer always with the same response we didnt receive all the documents as requested and after further review we are not able to help, so un fair, i have had it. My most recent experience after several attempts to get my mortgage modify is trying to get a short sale approval. My agent worked diligently with the correspondent and after i send in the information and she did as well to them and with such a surprise close to the sheriff sale date. I surprising receive a letter not a phone call or email prior to but a generalize letter that says we have not received all documentation up to this date and we regret to inform you that we will not be able to proceed on your request for a short sale. I dont understand as we sent everything in to them and when my agent call their contact person 's response was you were to fax or mail all the documents, not email. Which blows my mind as they have been communicating via email for all request and didnt request that it all be fax. They received it via email weeks in advance and why didnt they call or email back and say pls fax as well?. They are so discouraging to deal with as i was already having a hardship and sincerely needed the help to reduce my payments and they didnt help. Now im trying to save my credit to do a short sale and they also dont show any sincere assistant to help make the process go thru. Just sending out letters is not the best way to communicate or the most effective when its a time sensitive or urgent need.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-06-24 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: MN

Complaint narrative:
We moved in XXXX XXXX and our mail forwarding request was active from XXXX XXXX - XXXX XXXX. Our mortgage lender, Wells Fargo, never changed our records to our new address, even though they had access to it, so all of our personal financial loan information was continually sent to the old address. In XXXX XXXX, we received XXXX letters from Wells Fargo at our new address, so we know they had the new address available, but they never changed our files. In XXXX XXXX, Wells Fargo filed an insurance claim on our old property. The loss was from XXXX XXXX, when we still owned the property and were clearly listed as the insured on the claim. Since our address was incorrect, we did n't receive any of the information about the claim - it went to directly into the hands of the renter at our old address. He opened our mail from Wells Fargo and/or XXXX ( the insurance adjuster ) and used our personal loan information to contact Wells Fargo. In XXXX XXXX, we received a letter from Wells Fargo addressed to the renter, but cc 'd to us, stating they were sending the renter a check based on that insurance loss. They sent him 2 checks totalling {$20000.00} off an insurance claim from when we owned the home and under our loan number. Not only did Wells Fargo hand him all our personal data by never properly changing our records, but they allowed him to contact them and speak with them regarding our loan and our insurance claim. Wells Fargo sent an apology, saying they messed up by sending him the money, but also stated their error did n't harm us because we were n't owed the money. Our mail was opened, our personal information was breached, and Wells Fargo allowed someone to contact them several times using our account information and swindle them out of nearly {$21000.00}. For the bank to say " oops, sorry '' and expect us to sweep this under the rug is beyond insulting. We have no idea how long this will affect us or how far this man will go to use our information for his own gain. Wells Fargo has a responsibility to us and they failed miserably at it. Our personal, financial information was handed over to someone else AND he was allowed to gain access to the largest financial loan we have.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-06-17 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I have a mortgage loan with WF and I am writing to let you know that they have not reported my mortgage balance accurately. I was trying to refinance with XXXX XXXX and they indicated that my balance is {$280000.00} as of XXXX XXXX XXXX see attached email, XXXX # XXXX XXXX. I can not secure the rate and affordable payment due to this and all related setbacks that come with inaccurate reporting. 

As of today, XXXX XXXX, my statement shows a balance of {$240.00}, XXXX, & lt ; this is a {$33000.00} difference from the $ XXXX indicated by XXXX 's research of my credit. I was assured at the branch, XXXX XXXX XXXX, Ca XXXX ), through the help of a private banker, calling the line in customer service ) that it will post the payment accordingly and be reflected in the credit agencies that it was paid. I am very disappointed that the payment has not been reported accurately. 

[ History : I have reported WF since XX/XX/XXXX regarding the confusing and abusive way they have handled my escrow account. Briefly, I already paid the property taxes in the County XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX and they repeatedly billed me for it, which forced me to pay XXXX. Historically, the mortgage was not set up with an escrow account. The escrow account was established only recently. I am mentioning this because in XX/XX/XXXX I have settled the escrow account, {$9400.00} to clear everything and stop the grandfathering of charges. ( see attached statement and detail, XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX # XXXX, & # XXXX ) ]

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2016-03-09 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Home equity loan or line of credit
Issue: Application, originator, mortgage broker — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: MS

Complaint narrative:
I applied for a home mortgage in 2008, with Wachovia Mortgage, who has since been bought out by Wells Fargo Mortgage. The interest rate is very high. I was never told that the loan was being processed as a home equity loan, and I saw no reason that it should have been, since this was the only loan on the home. I never told that it would be a home equity loan, nor did I ever receive any right of recission, as required by law. I am attaching all documentation I received from the loan processing and closing. I recently tried to refinance, and was told I could not do it. Reasons given was that the appraisal value of the home dropped, and the house did not qualify under the values required for home equity loan refinance. The name of the street where the property is located is also misspelled on the documents.

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 2015-05-12 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
State: TN

Complaint narrative:
BANK OF AMERICA SOLD MY LOAN TO XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX AND THEY WONT MODIFY MY PAYMENT ON A {$52000.00} BALANCE. I WAS PAYING {$1000.00} MONTHLY. THIS PROPERTY HAS SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES BECAUSE I BOUGHT IT IN 2000 FROM THE ESTATE OF THe OWNER. HE DIED XXXX. HE WAS XXXX. IFOUND OUT LATER MY DEED CONTAINED COMMERCIAL PROPERTY ACROSS THE STREET WHICH IS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING DEVELOPED. ALSO A BANK IS SETTING ON A PORTION OF MY PROPERTY AND NEVER PAID OR OFFERED A DIME TO ME FOR IT. I HAVE AN ATTORNEY BUT WE CANT GET THE BANK INTO COURT AND NOW HAVE SOLD MY PROPERTY AND THE MAN WANTS ME OFF THE PROPERTY. I NEED IMMEDIATE HELP. HE MAY HAVE ALREADY BEEN PAID FOR MY LAND ACROSS THE STREET.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2017-02-07 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Reverse mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: NJ

Complaint narrative:
Hello, my name is XXXX XXXX. I have a reverse mortgage through Wells Fargo Home Mortgage.Two years ago I had financial trouble and could not pay my property taxes for XXXX. After initially threatening foreclosure, I was placed on a repayment plan. After continuing to repay as agreed and paying my own property taxes for nearly two years, Wells Fargo began threatening me again with foreclosure, only this time it was due to their claim that I did not have sufficient flood insurance coverage. Upon looking at my policy coverage I found that it was {$50000.00}, not enough to satisfy the reverse mortgage amount of roughly {$210000.00}. It is something that I do take partial responsibility for, however if Wells Fargo would only have contacted me then and let me know I would have increased my own policy to {$250000.00}. Never once did I ever recieve a simple letter stating that I had insufficient coverage. So they charged me {$3200.00} for two years of insufficient coverage and threatened me with foreclosure again this past Fall. They then put me on a repayment plan again for that amount. That 's {$3200.00} for two years of flood insurance coverage all along while I was also paying {$600.00} for my own {$50000.00} policy. I told them that I will have my own private flood insurance increased to {$250000.00} in XXXX XXXX and that I would send them a copy of the new policy. Well last month I received a call from Wells Fargo right after the XXXX XXXX and was told that they were charging me another {$1600.00} for flood insurance for XXXX. I told them that I was getting my own policy through XXXX increased in XXXX and at " HALF '' the cost that they are charging me! I am a senior citizen on a fixed income. At XXXX years of age, my XXXX can not take much more of this. I can not believe this is happening when all Wells Fargo had to do was let me know 2 years ago that I did n't have enough coverage. They are charging me twice what my own insurer quoted me and because of that they are now taking half of my social security check each month and I am struggling to be able to afford to pay for increasing coverage on my own flood insurance policy! Please, I really need help here!

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 2015-05-27 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Other mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: TX

Complaint narrative:
wells fargo bill me for atty services XXXX, XXXX this is the XXXX time they did this and do n't explain it. There a court date on XXXX XXXX, About a settlement for judgment, they need to explain things to me. 

And they s/b be suing the XXXX who created this mess, thinking they could foreclose on pty that the bank owns, by not serving them.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-05-19 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Home equity loan or line of credit
Issue: Application, originator, mortgage broker — 
Company: NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
State: SC

Complaint narrative:
Applied for home equity line. Completed app over phone. Provided eLending site to verify app and download documents. Instructed by loan office to email PII information to him ( Social Security verification forms ) containing SSN, names, addresses, etc. 
Attempted to contact bank to inform them of unsafe practices. Could not find someone to take action. Redirected to others with no luck. 
They have not implemented processes that safeguard my personal information. I know of others who had issues with identity theft with this bank. Something needs to be done. We canceled the application due to very unsecure practices. They are international.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-06-01 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt — Not given enough info to verify debt
Company: AmerAssist A/R Solutions, Inc.
State: MD

Complaint narrative:
Company has not made an attempt to collect this debt prior to placing it for collections and having a negative impact on my credit report.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-06-08 00:00:00
Product: Consumer Loan — Personal line of credit
Issue: Managing the line of credit — 
Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
Wells Fargo reported a late status on my account on an account that is already paid in full and has no balance

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 2015-08-25 00:00:00
Product: Consumer Loan — Vehicle loan
Issue: Taking out the loan or lease — 
Company: NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
State: VA

Complaint narrative:
XXXX XXXX, XXXX I purchased a XXXX XXXX from XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX. I traded in my XXXX ford truck. The dealership gave me {$8800.00} for my trade-in. I owed Navy Federal {$10000.00}. The dealership said not to worry about the negative equity of {$1200.00}. They said they had rolled it into the price of my jeep so I did not have to pay any additional money. When I saw the buyers order it said that there was no balance owed to Navy Federal. When I got my loan from Navy Federal I found that I still owed the negative equity. I paid the negative equity XXXX once to the dealership and once to Navy Federal.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-10-21 00:00:00
Product: Credit card — 
Issue: Delinquent account — 
Company: NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
I had a NFCU credit card and loan and my husband had a XXXX and we fell behind on hard times unable to make payments, I tried to make payment arrangements but they were bullies and would not work with us. So we had to steal from peter to pay for paul and it was very tough. They had no compassion and I think it was unfair practices.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation