Date Received: 2023-07-10
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt was result of identity theft
Consumer Complaint: I am writing to bring to your attention that my credit file contains a collection entry from your agency. However, I have never received any prior notification regarding this collection. Furthermore, I strongly believe that the debt being claimed is not accurate. According to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, I am entitled to request and receive validation of the debt. Therefore, I kindly request that you provide me with the necessary validation and take appropriate action to rectify this matter.
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: FL
Zip: 33614
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-07-10
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-07-08
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt was result of identity theft
Consumer Complaint: Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to formally lodge a complaint regarding a fraudulent account that has been reported by your organization, Convergent Outsourcing. The account in question, bearing the account number XXXX, has been listed as a collection account, despite the fact that I have never had any association or involvement with it. I recently discovered this account 's existence when reviewing my credit report from [ Credit Bureau ]. The account details listed on the report are as follows : Account Type : Collection Account Type - Detail : Collection Bureau Code : Individual Account Status : Derogatory Monthly Payment : - - Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$3100.00} No. of Months ( terms ) : - - High Credit : {$3100.00} Credit Limit : - - Past Due : - - Payment Status : Collection/Chargeoff Last Reported : XX/XX/XXXX Date Last Active : XX/XX/XXXX Date of Last Payment : - ( This account is not mine ) I must emphasize that this account does not belong to me, and I am a victim of identity theft. As such, I demand an immediate investigation into this matter to rectify the fraudulent account and remove it from my credit report. I am fully aware of my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), and I intend to exercise them to ensure a fair and accurate representation of my credit history. Furthermore, I have taken the necessary steps to report this identity theft to the local law enforcement agency. I have filed a police report with [ Name of Police Department ] under the reference number [ Police Report Number ]. Enclosed with this letter, you will find a copy of the police report for your reference and records. Case law supports the responsibility of creditors and credit reporting agencies to investigate and rectify fraudulent accounts. For your reference, I would like to highlight the following relevant case : [ Provide the details of the case, including the name, citation, and key points that support your position. ] In light of the aforementioned case and the evident discrepancy between the reported account and my personal financial records, I insist that Convergent Outsourcing undertakes the following actions : Conduct a thorough investigation into the fraudulent account [ Account Number : XXXX ] and its associated details. Provide me with a written response acknowledging the fraudulent nature of the account and your commitment to rectifying the situation promptly. Cease any and all attempts to collect payments, report negative information, or engage in any further activities related to this fraudulent account. Take immediate steps to remove the fraudulent account from my credit report with all major credit bureaus, including XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX. Provide me with written confirmation, within [ reasonable timeframe ], that the fraudulent account has been completely removed from my credit report. Failure to comply with these demands will leave me with no choice but to escalate this matter further. I am prepared to exercise my rights under the FCRA and explore legal remedies to seek redress for the damage caused by this identity theft. I expect prompt action and resolution regarding this matter. Please acknowledge receipt of this complaint within [ reasonable timeframe ]. You can reach me at the contact information provided above. Thank you for your immediate attention to this serious matter. I trust that Convergent Outsourcing will handle this situation with the urgency and professionalism it deserves. Sincerely,
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: FL
Zip: 33470
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-07-08
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-07-08
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt was result of identity theft
Consumer Complaint: Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to bring to your attention a serious matter concerning a fraudulent account that has been reported by your agency, which I believe is a result of identity theft. I have recently discovered this account on my credit report, and I have taken immediate action to rectify the situation. Enclosed with this letter, you will find a copy of the police report I filed regarding the identity theft incident. Account Details : Account Number : [ XXXX ] Account Type : Collection Account Type - Detail : XXXX XXXX Code : Individual Account Status : Derogatory Monthly Payment : - Date Opened : XX/XX/XXXX Balance : {$1200.00} No. of Months ( terms ) : - High Credit : {$1200.00} Credit Limit : - Past Due : - Payment Status : Collection/Chargeoff Last Reported : XX/XX/XXXX Comments : Customer disputed account - reported by subscriber. Date Last Active : XX/XX/XXXX I want to emphasize that I have never had any association with the mentioned account, nor have I authorized anyone to use my personal information in this manner. This account is a clear case of identity theft, and I request your immediate assistance in resolving this matter. I kindly request that Convergent Outsourcing undertake the following actions : Conduct a Thorough Investigation : I urge your agency to conduct a detailed investigation into the origin and validity of this account. It is crucial to establish that this account is a result of identity theft and that I am not responsible for any associated debts. Cease All XXXX Activities : Given the circumstances, I request that all collection efforts on this account be immediately suspended until the investigation is complete. Any further attempts to collect on this fraudulent debt will be considered a violation of my rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) and other applicable laws. Remove the Account from my Credit Report : Once the investigation confirms that this account is fraudulent, I expect Convergent Outsourcing to promptly notify the credit reporting bureaus and request the removal of this account from my credit report. The negative impact on my credit score resulting from this fraudulent account must be rectified. Provide Written Confirmation : Upon completion of the investigation and removal of the account from my credit report, I request written confirmation from Convergent Outsourcing that the matter has been fully resolved and that I am no longer held responsible for any debts associated with the fraudulent account. I have taken all necessary steps to protect myself from further harm, including filing a police report and notifying the credit reporting bureaus. I expect Convergent Outsourcing to cooperate fully in this matter and take appropriate action to rectify the situation promptly. Sincerely,
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: FL
Zip: 33470
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-07-08
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-07-08
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt was paid
Consumer Complaint: Upon returning to the US after a trip abroad in the Fall of 2022, I began to receive multiple calls about a {$200.00} payment that was claimed I owed to XXXX. My account with XXXX has always been on auto-pay, so I accessed my account information to verify that all payments had been made and that no additional payment was owed. All payments had been made and my XXXX account showed no amount due. The calls kept coming. Worried about possible scam and theft connected to the possibility that my financial information might have been compromised while I was overseas, I stopped taking the calls from the " company '' claiming that I owed them {$200.00}. Approximately 2 weeks ago, I was notified by mail by Convergent Outsourcing that my lack of payment had been turned over to collections. Shortly after that, I received notification from XXXX of the same thing. My credit history was changed to show a new account opened by Convergent Outsourcing and my credit rating was reduced as a result. I spent yesterday on the telephone with multiple call center representatives at XXXX and found that there was no amount owed as claimed by Convergent Outsourcing. When I tried to contact Convergent Outsourcing by telephone, they let me know that they were closed for the day ( yesterday ). Prior to calling Convergent Outsourcing, I had accessed their website and tried to start a complaint using that method. I provided contact information including my email address and pressed " XXXX. '' When I did so, the only change to the screen was a notification in red stating that I had provided an incorrect email address. I had not, it was correct, but the screen never changed. To my surprise, I received XXXX ( XXXX ) emails from XXXX overnight letting me know that the dispute I had initiated yesterday had been culminated, the issue resolved, and my credit rating restored. Again, it all happened overnight and after Convergent Outsourcing let me know that they were closed for business for the day. This is nuts. Had I not stayed on the phone for hours with call centers in multiple locations and then trying to submit information on what appeared to be a non-responsive website with Convergent Outsourcing, this issue would still be pending. It just looks way too easy to extend a false claim all the way from initial contact to credit report impact if this is how simple it is to resolve what turned out to be a false claim. So, what happens to Convergent Outsourcing for submitting a false claim? Will they pay me for my time to correct their mistake?
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: TX
Zip: 790XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-07-08
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-07-06
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt was result of identity theft
Consumer Complaint: I am writing to bring to your attention that my credit file contains a collection entry from your agency. However, I have never received any prior notification regarding this collection. Furthermore, I strongly believe that the debt being claimed is not accurate. According to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, I am entitled to request and receive validation of the debt. Therefore, I kindly request that you provide me with the necessary validation and take appropriate action to rectify this matter.
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: FL
Zip: 33614
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-07-06
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-07-05
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt was result of identity theft
Consumer Complaint: In checking my monthly credit report, I found that an unpaid charge to XXXX wireless had been turned over to collection. I do not have a XXXX account and never did ; there was a notation on the report that my information was turned over to something called " the dark web ''. I called XXXX XXXX and asked to speak to someone in their fraud department. they referred me to the Collection agency handling the claim. This is the information told to me by the collection agency. the account was opened on XX/XX/23 and closed by XXXX on XX/XX/23 ; it was sent to collection by XXXX on XX/XX/23, for the amount of XXXX as the balance due. The collection agency provided me with a street address and an email address, neither of which are mine. If you need it I can provide the XXXX account number and the collection agency account number.
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: FL
Zip: 33308
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-07-05
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-07-05
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt is not yours
Consumer Complaint: I made a complaint against XXXX today already on this. Months ago, I was occasionally receiving mail from a company known as Convergent ( I think it is a debt collection ) showing I owed XXXX over {$5500.00}. I honestly already threw them out because I thought this was all over. I went to my local XXXX store at XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, VA XXXX and had numerous phone calls with XXXX. I was told that the letter looked like a fraud scam to them and the account numbers shown in the letter showed nothing in theirs for an account for me. After I called XXXX today, they were incredibly rude and after I kept asking for documentation on a dispute that she claimed she was filing for me ( but kept telling me to come here .... ). I recorded the entire conversation on video. XXXX decreased my credit by XXXX points recently because of some XXXX account. I have no XXXX account that I don't already spend monthly expenses on.
Company Response:
State: VA
Zip: 201XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-07-05
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-07-03
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt was paid
Consumer Complaint: Convergent Outsourcing, Inc is calling and sending letters. I have never contracted with this debt collector. The original creditor has received their funds.
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: AL
Zip: 36117
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-07-03
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-06-30
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt was result of identity theft
Consumer Complaint: Convergent Outsourcing , Inc. was a company I had never heard of until I received a letter from that stating I owed them money from an old XXXX account that ended with me paying it off in full and leaving a {$0.00} balance. This all struck me as odd. Therefore, I kindly requested that they send me proof of the debt due to my family and my history of being a victim of fraudulent companies. Instead of sending me proof of the debt, Convergent Outsourcing , Inc. sent me a " fraud packet '' asking for my social security number, government-issued ID, and other personal information! I, therefore, decided to look into Convergent Outsourcing, Inc. more deeply. After all, I had never heard of Convergent Outsourcing, Inc. nor had I ever agreed to do business with them. Therefore, I did some very basic Googling and quickly found that Convergent Outsourcing , Inc. is a company that recently underwent a class-action lawsuit for data breaches and failing to safeguard customers ' personal and sensitive information. I am convinced that Convergent Outsourcing , Inc. is fraudulent. I told them via certified mail that if they are going to report the account to my credit report, they need to follow the law and provide me with proof of the debt that they claim I owe them. Yet they have failed to provide anything except demand me to provide them with my personal and sensitive information!
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: NC
Zip: 27028
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-06-30
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-06-29
Issue: Written notification about debt
Subissue: Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Consumer Complaint: Hello looking at my credit report I see XXXX items under my name from a collections agency name CONVERGENT OUTSOURCING but shows original name as XXXX i tried to file a dispute with the collections agency which is not having anything research AND THEY ARE POSTING INACCURATE INFORMATION ON MY CREDIT REPORT FIRST OFF I NEVER RECEIVE A NOTIFICATION LETTER to inform me secondly I've never had a XXXX account ive filed several police reports on this it shows XXXX and XXXX & and yet XXXX still sends my account outsourced which the debt is not owed on my behalf which is a violations to the fdcpa please remove all negative marks off i do not owe this debt this is a violations of the FDCPA
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: FL
Zip: 33068
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-06-29
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A