Date Received: 2023-08-27
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt was result of identity theft
Consumer Complaint: M soon to be ex-wife left me a couple of months ago. Just recently I started getting debt collection notices in the mail. She had apparently been taking credit cards and loans in my name for the last couple of years. She fraudulently has me in debt for over {$30000.00}. I have had to freeze my credit and dispute the items showing up on my credit report. I tried filing an identity theft report with the local police department, but since we are still legally married they wouldn't let me fill out a report. The local prosecuting attorney 's office did the same thing.
Company Response:
State: IN
Zip: 47201
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-08-27
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-08-27
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt was result of identity theft
Consumer Complaint: XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, IL, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX JEFFERSON CAPITAL SYST Subject : Identity Theft - Account Number XXXX To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to address an account that has been reported as a collection/charge-off on my credit report, which I believe to be the result of identity theft. I recently became aware of this account and the associated negative impact on my credit history. Account Information : - Account Number : XXXX - Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX - Date Opened : XXXX - Current Balance : XXXX - Status : Collection/Charge-Off I wish to dispute the validity of this account based on the fact that I have been a victim of identity theft. I have taken immediate steps to report the identity theft to the appropriate authorities and have obtained a copy of the relevant police report as supporting documentation. I kindly request that you investigate this matter and remove the account from my credit reports with all three major credit bureaus : XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX. As a victim of identity theft, I have taken the necessary actions to rectify the situation and protect my financial well-being. Please provide written confirmation once the account has been removed from my credit reports. Additionally, I request that you provide any guidance or documentation necessary to facilitate this process and ensure the prompt resolution of this matter. You can reach me at XXXX or XXXX to provide further instructions or to discuss this matter in detail. I am committed to resolving this issue and appreciate your cooperation. Thank you for your immediate attention to this important matter. Sincerely, XXXX XXXX
Company Response:
State: IL
Zip: 60619
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-08-27
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-08-27
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt was result of identity theft
Consumer Complaint: On XX/XX/XXXX there was an account opened under my name for the amount of {$2200.00}. I was contacted by the creditor regarding payment. I explained that the account was opened fraudulently under my name and that the loan was not mine. They mailed me papers requesting a lot of personal information that should already be in their possession if this loan was in fact mine. I was not comfortable sending back these forms with all my personal information including birth date and social security number. The account was charged of and placed in collections. I am now being sent collection letters from a different creditor that bought the debt.
Company Response:
State: TX
Zip: 78253
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-08-27
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-08-26
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt is not yours
Consumer Complaint: In reviewing my credit reports, I noticed a collections account from Jefferson Capital for a XXXX XXXX account that is not mine. The original creditor listed is XXXX XXXX. The amount shows as {$2100.00} I have no knowledge of this account. I have never had an account with XXXX XXXX. Upon contacting XXXX, they confirmed that they have no account associated with my name, phone number, or address. This is clearly an unauthorized and fraudulent account. I contacted Jefferson Capital and disputed this collection account. They have failed to provide validation of the debt and have not removed it from my credit report. This inaccurate information is damaging my credit score and ability to obtain credit. I am requesting that the CFPB immediately open an investigation into this fraudulent account and require Jefferson Capital to validate the debt or remove it from my credit report. Please also require the credit bureaus to delete any reference to this unauthorized collection. I have attached copies of my my correspondence with XXXX XXXX, and my dispute letters to Jefferson Capital as evidence. Thank you for your assistance in resolving this matter. Please let me know if you need any additional information from me. I look forward to your help correcting this unlawful entry on my credit file
Company Response:
State: IL
Zip: 610XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-08-26
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-08-26
Issue: Improper use of your report
Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly
Consumer Complaint: The items was removed from my credit and now I see they are still on or back on
Company Response:
State: GA
Zip: 30012
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-08-26
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-08-28
Issue: Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly
Subissue: Contacted your employer
Consumer Complaint: I received an email from my boss regarding wage garnishments, when i saw from whom I contacted them and asked from what company, the account was one I had disputed due to me being unemployed during XXXX. they insisted that i pay the XXXX immediately, money I do not have and that since I can not pay the amount they will move forward with wage garnishments. My employment is the only way i pay my bills and rent I can not afford to have wage garnishments when the account was disputed.
Company Response:
State: FL
Zip: 33610
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-08-28
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-08-28
Issue: Written notification about debt
Subissue: Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Consumer Complaint: The debt was sold from XXXX XXXX which the company is no longer in business. They reported that I owed an amount and apparently the company who bought it was Jefferson Capital system. This company has been handling the account inappropriately. I had a court date because they took me to court for garnishment that I wasn't even privy to and I even had a letter stating that they had dropped the garnishment. I tried to get this overturned with a court but unfortunately it is harder than it seems with the Judgment going into default because I didn't know they were going to court. I showed up the last times in court thinking that they were going to show up and they never even showed up. I have tried multiple times to reach out to the lawyer that's on this account and he's never not once contacted me back.
Company Response:
State: OH
Zip: 45238
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-08-29
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-08-28
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt was result of identity theft
Consumer Complaint: XXXX sold to Jefferson Capital System for collection. Date Opened XX/XX/2022 with Jefferson Capital System {$250.00} Account Number ( s ) : XXXX {$420.00} Account Number ( s ) : XXXX {$600.00} Account Number ( s ) : XXXX This debt has been disputed multiple times and they continue to resale this same debt and accounts to new collections agencies. This is fraudulent account and they are attached to the police report for identity theft but the collection agency keep selling the debt to new agencies. I have directly disputed these same three accounts with the creditors and other agenies but this debt keep showing up on my credit report.
Company Response:
State: MS
Zip: 387XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-08-29
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-08-28
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Subissue: Information belongs to someone else
Consumer Complaint: XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Ca XXXX XXXX 15 U.S. Code $ 1681c-2 a consumer reporting agency shall block the reporting of any information in the file of a consumer that the consumer identifies as information that resulted from an alleged identity theft, not later than 4 business days after the date of receipt. It has been 30 days and you are in VIOLATION of this law because I am a victim of identity theft!! Please delete these items IMMEDIATELY! These accounts should not be furnished on my consumer report as they are in VIOLATION!!! Under, 15 U.S Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports ( a ) IN GENERAL Subject t o subsection ( c ) any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( 2 ) In accordance with the WRITTEN INSTRUCTION of the consumer to whom it relates. I NEVER gave any consumer reporting agency WRITTEN CONSENT to report anything on my consumer report which violates my rights as a federal protected consumer. NO CONSENT IS IDENTITY THEFT. As a consumer I am demanding the deletion of the accounts listed IMMEDIATELY!
Company Response:
State: CA
Zip: 94561
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-08-28
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-08-25
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt was result of identity theft
Consumer Complaint: In doing further research, I found out that my mobile carrier had a data breach which I was apart of. I was never made aware of it and this may lead to how this XXXX account being established without my knowledge. I have reached out to XXXX and they can do confirm any information. They can only tell me it has been sent to collection. XXXX can not verify the account because I have no knowledge of this account and can not give any information other than it was bought by Jefferson Capitol System. Furthermore I only found this out because I had applied for a XXXX credit card, I pay all my creditors and I was rejected to my surprise. I have reach out to XXXX XXXX XXXX in the last 2 month. Every call sends you to one prompted and then to another prompted and thinking you're in queue the system will hang up on, time and time again. I have given more than enough time trying to resolve this myself and now have decided to file this complaint. This is a fraudulent account has cause significant financial stress on myself.
Company Response:
State: CA
Zip: 95205
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-08-25
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A