vivekkopthsd/cfpb-consumer-complaints huggingface dataset:
Consumer complaint received 2015-08-14 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: Retrieval-Masters Creditors Bureau, Inc., Elmsford, NY Branch
State: MS

Complaint narrative:
This was XXXX that was ordered by the Doctor. XXXX refused the test for XXXX. It had been ruled no longer covered by XXXX. XXXX said I was not responsible since it was a new ruling and that the Doctor and I were not aware it was no longer covered. My supplemental insurance did not pay since XXXX did not. The test for XXXX was a small portion of the testing and of the bill that was paid. The test for XXXX XXXX was ordered because of XXXX

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-09-18 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Medical
Issue: Disclosure verification of debt — Not given enough info to verify debt
Company: Universal Credit Services, Inc
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
I 'm receiving the attached collection letter however I have never received any bill for this amount. I need verification in writing from XXXX XXXX XXXX that I owe this.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-06-03 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: Shellpoint Partners, LLC
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
Shellpoint Mortgage Services is reporting inaccurate information on my credit report. This account was included in my bankruptcy by they are commenting that foreclosure proceedings have started. That is not correct. How can an account I had included in bankruptcy also be in foreclosure? I even disputed this account directly with them and they failed to mark this account as being disputed which is a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act and a no-no when it comes to the FTC.

Company public response: Company believes complaint is the result of an isolated error
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-07-11 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: Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP
State: IL

Complaint narrative:
This law firm is attempting to collect on a Tax debt that has been " Closed by the Federal Government '' I 've attached a document that indicates this. I 'm tired of receiving letters from them. I 've sent them proof of this but they continue to harass me. Please find the document which backs up my claim.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-01-27 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional adjustable mortgage (ARM)
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING, INC.
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
In follow-up to my complaint number XXXX, SPS has yet to address their correspondence and request to set-up automatic drafts of my account that was mailed to me in XXXX XXXX. Instead they continue to turn back to the excessive auto-draft, but this was not the only issue. My complaint arises from more than that singular issue, but the series of errors that SPS made and then refused to address or correct. SPS keeps stating that the only issue was their overdraft of my account which took place under authority I extended them back in XXXX. If this was truly the case, why send me a letter and form to set-up auto-drafts with my loan modification documents in XXXX XXXX in order to maintain currency on my accounts? Per SPS 's statement, this would not be necessary because supposedly they already had my authority ... though their customer service team throughout my loan modification process continually stated otherwise and that I would need to set-up a new auto-draft once my modification was complete. SPS continues to lie about their actions and responses and this is why I will continue my protest until I am made whole. It is SPS 's correspondence of XXXX XXXX that contained the instructions to complete the auto draft form, submit it, and in the interim make check payments. It is this written request and direction from SPS which made me mail payments for my XXXX and XXXX mortgage even though they had already removed an excessive amount from my bank account ( I just was not aware of it yet ). From there, SPS attempted to process XXXX these checks - not once but twice after I had already contacted them about the error in their overdraft. Despite my repeated requests for correction, SPS failed to respond for months, specifically from XXXX XXXX through XXXX XXXX. It was after I filed a complaint with CFPB that SPS slowly began addressing pieces of the fall out to me. In lieu of acknowledging their error, they preferred to refuse to credit my mortgage accounts appropriately, refused to credit me the {$110.00} in bank fees I incurred, and instead decided to report my account as late to credit bureaus because of the {$110.00} ( disputed amount ). I should not be penalized for SPS 's errors with late reports on my credit when I have not been late ... only defrauded. It is this type of unscrupulous behavior why CFPB was formed to help protect consumers against.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-09-08 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: Shellpoint Partners, LLC
State: FL

Complaint narrative:
Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing currently service my loan I 've been trying to request the PMI cancelation since XXXX 2015 After multiple attempts they finally confirm receipt of the necessary paper work in XXXX 2015. 
I called them several times to follow up.. and even though my balance is under 80 % of the original appraisal they told me that they need to request a new appraisal that I need to pay for I agreed to that and now it has been 3 weeks I called them several times and an appraiser have not even contacted me and every time I call they tell me to wait 5 business days for resolutions and they are going to escalate etc ... but nothing is happening. please help me if you can ..thanks

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 2016-06-06 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: Shellpoint Partners, LLC
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
I received a statement from my mortgage company saying I did n't owe any money for XX/XX/XXXX. I followed up with a phone call and was told that in fact I did not owe anything for the XX/XX/XXXX payment. 
Three weeks ago I started receiving phone calls from the mortgage company and I told them if they has an issue with me they needed to send a written statement to my home. 
Now they are saying that I do owe for XX/XX/XXXX because they made a mistake. I said I would be happy to pay as soon as I get a written explanation of the error and a written bill for the missing payment. They refuse to do so. 
They are threatening to send me to collections. 
Please help.

Company public response: Company believes complaint is the result of an isolated error
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-04-22 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Conventional fixed mortgage
Issue: Loan servicing, payments, escrow account — 
Company: Shellpoint Partners, LLC
State: WV

Complaint narrative:
I had a second mortgage with XXXX which sold the loan to US Bank and then was managed by Shellpoint mtg. I paid the loan off XXXX. When I tried to refinance, the lawyer doing the title search found that the release of the deed of trust was not done properly. I filed a complaint with you against Shellpoint mtg but they STILL did not get it right. The lawyer, XXXX XXXX, has e-mailed US Bank and they refuse to answer her e-mail. Until US Bank does a proper deed release I ca n't refinance or sell my home. If they have the authority to put a lien on my property, they should be made to release it properly when paid in full. This situation is ridiculous. XXXX is saying they released it properly but the lawyer is saying US Bank either needs to release the deed themselves or give XXXX mtg power of attorney saying they had the authority to release the deed of trust.

Company public response: Company believes complaint is the result of an isolated error
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-08-09 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — FHA mortgage
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: Shellpoint Partners, LLC
State: WA

Complaint narrative:
Our Mortgage lender sent us a Notice of Default but failed to comply with RCW 61.21.031 and did not send us a " Notice of Pre-Foreclosure Options or Important Rights for Homeowners '' BEFORE sending the NOD. They claim we " responded and did not request a meeting '' but nothing has been offered to us. There seems to be a {$16000.00} discrepancy between the payoff and the NOD as well. 
What little communication we have with them causes us much confusion as they are putting inconsistent information on papers ( including a wrong address on the NOD and thus a certified letter from us was undeliverable ) and can not answer questions via telephone. 
Our house has XXXX pre-approved pending sales and due to the time sensitivity of this, the NOD action they took could result in a Notice of Trustee posting and thus making this public as well as reduce the value of our home and thwart our efforts to rectify our situation via the sale.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-03-24 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: Kriya Capital, LLC
State: OR

Complaint narrative:
This is the letter I sent the collection agency, which explains the issue : XXXX XXXX, 2016 Credence XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX : INVALID COLLECTION CLAIMS FOR XXXX XXXX XXXX To whom it may concern : Last month, I was told I had to pay my overdue XXXX XXXX XXXX bill in order for my service, which was turned off, to be restored. I paid {$250.00}, which XXXX person told me was the amount due, but my service was not restored. When I called back, I was told that that money was used to pay for an old bill and that I still owed more money. Nobody could tell me what the {$250.00} went to, and my service was never restored. 

I did not owe anything on any " old '' bill. XXXX XXXX XXXX would not have issued me a new phone and phone number if I still owed money on an old bill. 

But it appears that my {$250.00} went to pay that non-existent old bill. I believe this is so because in XXXX, I got a bill from Credence, offering to settle a {$250.00} bill for {$100.00}. Assuming that this was an overdue notice letter for my then-current bill, I ignored it, as I 'd just paid that bill. I did n't notice whether the amount listed was the same as I 'd just paid. I just assumed any discrepancy was an error. Now, as I look at that XXXX letter, I see it has an old account number, XXXX, for an account that had long been paid in full and on which I owed nothing -- certainly not {$250.00}. 

Today, I got a new letter ( enclosed ) stating that I owe an additional {$470.00}, again, with no explanation of what this bill is for, but with my current account number, XXXX. It would be impossible for me to owe this amount, as I just paid {$250.00}, which I was led to believe was going toward the payment of my current account. Also, my phone has been turned off for a month, and I did n't owe this much previously. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX must prove that I owe the money it claims I owe. I dispute both amounts. 

I would like to resolve this amicably, but to be on the safe side, I 'm forwarding all this information to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

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 2016-10-26 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: The CMI Group, Inc.
State: GA

Complaint narrative:
I disputed this information from my credit report which is being reported to XXXX back in XXXX XXXX. I asked for verification of this bill and never received anything. I then contacted the company in which they say I owe the bill to. XXXX dba XXXX and spoke to several representatives at which time I advised that the bill had been paid and the service was to be turned of in XXXX of XXXX at the latest, but for some reason I was still being charged all the way up until XXXX XXXX. I have payments that were posted to this account from my bank account and I also have proof that I was no longer at this address as of XXXX XXXX. I feel as though the company is just trying to get something out of me that should not be. I even offered to pay them {$150.00} to settle this account and get removed from my credit report, but they refuse. I refuse to pay for service that I did not have, but was willing to try and meet them halfway. Below are the payments made to XXXX and when I cancelled service and started with XXXX from my bank account with XXXX : Payments to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX AUTOMATED DEBIT XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Other Withdrawals and Service Fees continued on next page XXXX XXXX AUTOMATED DEBIT XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX MISCELLANEOUS XXXX XXXX PURCHASE XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX GA XXXX XXXX XXXX PURCHASE XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX GA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX PURCHASE XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX XXXX XXXX AUTOMATED DEBIT XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX AUTOMATED DEBIT XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX This has been an emotional stress on me due to them trying to continue to collect more than what is due. Received letter stating that XXXX XXXX does not accept settlements on accounts.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2016-02-12 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Communication tactics — Frequent or repeated calls
Company: The CMI Group, Inc.
State: OH

Complaint narrative:
I have asked this collection company not to call my cell phone on an auto-dialer and they continue several times a day. I 've asked for a validation notice to be sent to my address. On XXXX/XXXX/16, I requested the representative remove my cell phone from the dialer ( 2nd request ) and send me a validation letter. She confirmed my address and told me the system would generate a letter. I agreed to mail in my payments ( due to the exorbitant credit card fee they quoted for phone payments ). 

Today I received the 30+ call from the dialer on my cell phone with a rude woman who first basically called me a liar because she refused to check the notes then refused to send me a validation notice. She told me my option was to set up secured payment. 

XXXX XXXX XXXX can not confirm this company represents them or is trying to collect on my debt. 

At this point I request a cease and desist from this collection company and will only deal with XXXX XXXX directly. I want confirmation this is documented on my account and there will be no more calls. 

This company is why collection agencies get a bad name.

Company public response: Company disputes the facts presented in the complaint
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2016-08-09 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt resulted from identity theft
Company: Bonneville Billing and Collections
State: MA

Complaint narrative:
I was living at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. I had a XXXX account which I requested be closed when I moved to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX. The account was not closed and whoever lived there used my name to receive services from XXXX XXXX and it went to collections. I moved back to my home of XXXX in 2010 ( about 4 or 5 months after moving to XXXX, XXXX to stay with a friend while I prepared to move back to XXXX ). I have tried to get the account removed from my credit report and XXXX is claiming they verified the debt. I do not know how that is possible given the circumstances I already explained. I want Bonneville Collections to remove this incorrect debt information from my credit report. Can you help me please?

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-04-19 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt resulted from identity theft
Company: RGS Financial, Inc.
State: NV

Complaint narrative:
About three months ago I opened a Email saying that there was a problem with my account with XXXX and that I need to sign on my account to verify my balance and other things, my BIG error was that I clicked on a link on that same email and tried to log on my acc. obviously they collected that info and on that moment a message appeared saying that I could not sign on a show me some challenge questions, still I could not sign in because it was not a real website, OMG, that was how they got a hold on my info and identity, I do n't know at what extent o how much info they could get. now, today XXXX/XXXX/2015 I got a account statemen from RGS Financial Inc. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX TX. XXXX XXXX XXXX, stating that I owe XXXX, RE : XXXX XXXX {$150.00} Dls. demanding its payment, and I am scared because I feel that this is only the beginning, XXXX knows what else they will be trying, so here I am on my knees praying to XXXX and you guys to help me as much as you can. thank you for your assistance. 
P.S. I was always on time with my payments to XXXX XXXX XXXX and never received any notice of delincuency on my payments. thanks.

Company public response: Company believes complaint caused principally by actions of third party outside the control or direction of the company
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Consumer complaint received 2016-09-27 00:00:00
Product: Mortgage — Other mortgage
Issue: Loan modification,collection,foreclosure — 
Company: Shellpoint Partners, LLC
State: MI

Complaint narrative:
Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX and now, attorney firm, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. have violated multiple federal and state statutes. 

One of which relates to the submission of my complete loan modification package. This was never acknowledged, processed nor decisioned by any of these entities claiming ownership at various points in time of the account. To this day, it is unclear as to who the real owner of the account is? 
Also, there have been countless illegal, fraudulent and improper collection attempts made on me, my wife and my minor children in writing, telephonicaly and also in person by a XXXX man that literally interrogated my wife and XXXX children multiple times in our front yard about collecting monies, non of whom have any obligation whatsoever.

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-07-27 00:00:00
Product: Prepaid card — General purpose card
Issue: Managing, opening, or closing account — 
Company: Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FNIS)
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
To Whom It May Concern : When I try to access my prepaid rewards card account I am told that I must answer 4 security questions. First of all, none of the XXXX XXXX Q.s apply to me, and second, why would I share my personal info with a 3rd party, Fidelity National Information Services, which is not XXXX Bank where I have an account and earned the rewards?!! 

In any case, this is more security than I have been asked for by any bank, and it only makes it much harder to use the card, so Fidelity National Information Services can subtract more fees, or force me to call to find out my balance ( which I need to use the card! ), and then be charged even more fees. 

It is common knowledge that these prepaid " reward '' debit cards are a giant scam by the financial industry : I suspect that a large % of the value of these prepaid cards is lost by consumers due to these perverse tactics.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-04-10 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed — Debt is not mine
Company: Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FNIS)
State: CO

Complaint narrative:
We received a letter from Complete Payment Recovery Services , Inc. out of Alabama, regarding a debt from XXXX we DO not even KNOW who or what this is. Letter sent out XXXX saying it was a payment to a company we do not even use or ever heard of. Also, an amount we have never paid. We wanted to pass this on if this company is doing this to businesses and are they are not paying attention, it could be a issue. I also do not even use those check numbers.

Company public response: Company chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation
Consumer complaint received 2015-12-22 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card
Issue: Improper contact or sharing of info — Contacted employer after asked not to
Company: Admin Recovery, LLC
State: TN

Complaint narrative:
I 've never received any thing written or on paper concerning this debt, first of all. I knew I fell behind on payments, but did n't think it had been that long. I did n't know it had gone to collections until this guy started calling. When I did n't call him back, he has started calling my work place. He was hostile and demanding personal information like my social security number. I told him he is not allowed to call me at work, so he then called human resources to tell them to have me call him. My job is now at risk, and I could be fired if he continues to call, even though he has been asked not to.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation