Date Received: 2018-11-10
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt is not yours
Consumer Complaint: XXXX XXXX has a debt placed on my credit reports in the amount of XXXX. This debt was disputed quite some time ago and was removed by a different collection agency. I sent XXXX XXXX a certified debt validation letter and they have yet to respond to my request or send me anything they have to show that this debt belongs to me. This company is using illegal tactics and placing debts back on consumer reports that were removed due to fraud.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
State: SC
Zip: 29801
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2018-11-10
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2018-11-07
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt is not yours
Consumer Complaint: I sent a certified letter to XXXX XXXX XXXX which was received in XX/XX/2018. The letter sent requested proof of contract or application obligating me to this debt this company claims I owe since I never recalled having an account with the creditor in question. XXXX XXXX XXXX has only provided a copy of bill dated with my name on it as means of validation. This is not considered proper validation under the court of law. No chain of command, application, or contract, containing my signature has been provided on behalf of XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX is in violation of the fair debt collection practice by continuing to report this account to the consumer reporting agencies as well as attempting to collect on a debt without proper validation.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
State: AR
Zip: 723XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2018-11-07
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2018-11-06
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt is not yours
Consumer Complaint: On XX/XX/18 Enhanced Recovery Company reported a debt of {$1200.00} owed for an XXXX XXXX XXXX creditor that is not mine. I have contacted both XXXX XXXX XXXX and Enhanced Recovery Company asking for the identification used to open this account and neither company has been able to provide that information because they do not have it and because it is not my account.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
State: CA
Zip: 90717
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2018-11-06
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2018-11-06
Issue: Written notification about debt
Subissue: Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Consumer Complaint: I do owe money back to a phone carrier but they never mentioned I had rights nor did they sound professional. They never gave me the option to reject. No choices.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
State: NC
Zip: 28677
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2018-11-06
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2018-11-06
Issue: Written notification about debt
Subissue: Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Consumer Complaint: I found a XXXX XXXX on my mortgage credit report. I moved, had mail forwarding and asked for and paid final bills on all of my accounts at that house including XXXX. My phone number and email address have not changed. I am not hard to find and pay every bill I am aware of. On XX/XX/XXXX I called XXXX XXXX and told them I had no knowledge of this bill but would gladly pay it if it was deleted per FDCPA. I told them I wasn't notified properly. Had I know I owed it I would have paid it long before it became a problem. They said they did not delete accounts. That conversation went in circles and they told me to Call XXXX. I had the same conversation with XXXX and they said I could pay them and they would pull the collection from XXXX XXXX. I said great and paid them. I called the credit bureaus on XX/XX/18 and that account was still on my report. I called both XXXX and XXXX XXXX and they played dumb. When I spoke to XXXX on XX/XX/18 they said they would have their advanced collection team call me in 24 to 48 hours. It has been 9 days and counting. I can not qualify for a USDA Rural Housing Loa because I have a negative account in the last 12 months. This is not funny. I am easy to find and have 2/3rds the same contact info as when I had XXXX. This should never have been an issue and I am being punished because they chose not to make the slightest effort even though I consider my bill paying efforts to be diligent. I really don't see how I owe XXXX {$130.00} in the first place, but that is a different conversation. I want my credit restored by deleting the XXXX XXXX Account from all three credit bureaus. If I didn't turn in my equipment I would have an at least {$800.00} collection so then why would I continue XXXX XXXX after I returned my equipment.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
State: SC
Zip: 293XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2018-11-06
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2018-11-06
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
Subissue: Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged
Consumer Complaint: To Whom It May Concern : This letter is regarding account # which you claim [ insert a derogatory condition here, such as I owe XXXX or my account was charged off {$2500.00} ]. This is a formal notice that your claim is disputed. I am requesting validation, made pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Fair Credit Reporting Act, along with the corresponding local state laws. Please note that I am requesting validation ; that is competent evidence bearing my signature, showing that I have ( or ever had ) some contractual obligation to pay you. Please also be aware that any negative mark found on my credit reports ( including XXXX, XXXX and XXXX ) from your company or any company that you represent, for a debt that I dont owe, is a violation of the FCRA & FDCPA ; therefore if you can not validate the debt, you must request that all credit reporting agencies delete the entry. Pending the outcome of my investigation of any evidence that you submit, you are instructed to take no action that could be detrimental to any of my credit reports. Failure to respond within 30 days of receipt of this certified letter may result in small claims legal action against your company at my local venue. I would be seeking a minimum of {$1000.00} in damages per violation for : Defamation Negligent Enablement of Identity Fraud Violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( including but not limited to Section 807-8 ) Violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( including but not limited to Section 623-b )
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
State: MN
Zip: 55412
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2018-11-06
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2018-11-06
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Subissue: Account information incorrect
Consumer Complaint: I had XXXX service when I moved to North Dakota in XX/XX/XXXX. When I arrived in North Dakota, I discovered that my service no longer worked. I call customer service only to find out that XXXX could not provide service in North Dakota. XXXX sent me forms to fill out so that I could return my equipment and told me that I would not be charged for the equipment or service since I arrived in North Dakota since they could not provide service. I was given an amount to pay that would bring my balance to XXXX and assured that I would not be charged any additional amounts. I returned the equipment and paid the bill as instructed, but continued receiving bills for additional service charges. I call XXXX and was informed that their system simply had not been updated and that I owed nothing. Eventually the bill stopped coming, so I assumed everything was corrected, however, in XXXX, I found that XXXX placed the account with collections. I paid the collection account as a matter of eliminating the nuisance of collection, but now find that XXXX XXXX is reporting a collection tradeline on my credit report and is refusing to remove it. This account should never have been placed with collection and the collection tradeline is causing material harm to my credit and is preventing me from obtaining necessary financing.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
State: CO
Zip: 80112
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2018-11-13
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2018-11-06
Issue: Written notification about debt
Subissue: Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Consumer Complaint: I formally requested a copy of any documents, bearing my signature, showing that I have a legally binding contractual obligation to pay ERC the alleged amount. The listed item is inaccurate and incomplete, and represents a very serious error in their non-compliance of federal laws under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and the corresponding local state laws. I further remind you that you may be liable for your willful non-compliance. ERC reference number:XXXX ERC customer : XXXX XXXX XXXX
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
State: TX
Zip: 77065
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2018-11-06
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2018-11-05
Issue: Communication tactics
Subissue: Frequent or repeated calls
Consumer Complaint: Approximately 3 years ago I had been a customer with XXXX XXXX for 8 years, I called as my service was not working, after a month of jumping through hoops I called again, they said to get a new modem, I spent {$400.00} on various modems within a few months. I finally had enough and called to cancel my internet service. They stated I was in a contract with them, and would have to pay and early termination fee. I stated I have been a customer for 8 years, how am I still in a contract. They stated when I purchased the new modem through them, that I was in a new contract with them. I stated I did not agree to that, and will not pay it. Since then I have had various debt collectors mail me stuff, call and harass me. However, today really upset me as they called my work to collect a debt that is from 3 years ago and in my opinion not a valid debt. I stated, quit calling me, take me to court if you must or whatever your threats are, but stop calling me. I ended up hanging up.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
State: NE
Zip: 686XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2018-11-05
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2018-11-05
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt is not yours
Consumer Complaint: On XX/XX/XXXX I sent a certified letter ( tracking # XXXX to Enhanced Recovery Company which was received on XX/XX/XXXX at XXXX. The letter sent requested proof of contract or application obligating me to this debt this company claims I owe. Enhanced Recovery Company has only provided a copy of bill dated with my name on it as means of validation. This is not considered proper validation under the court of law. No chain of command, application, or contract, containing my signature has been provided on behalf of Enhanced Recovery Company. Enhanced Recovery Company is in violation of the fair debt collection practice by continuing to report this account to the consumer reporting agencies as well as attempting to collect on a debt without proper validation.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
State: AR
Zip: 72113
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2018-11-05
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A