Date Received: 2023-01-20
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt is not yours
Consumer Complaint: Creditor Information ENHANCED RECOVERY XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX XX/XX/2023 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ENHANCED RECOVERY COMPANY ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX Re : Acct # UNKNOWN To Whom It May Concern : This letter is regarding a negative inaccurate account or accounts, which you claim I OWE {$810.00} TO YOUR THIRD-PARTY DEBT COLLECTION COMPANY. This is a formal notice that your erroneous claim ( s ) is/are now disputed. I am stating that this debt is not only not mine, but your company also has no legal right to attach it to my name. 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. I am asking for proof of the original contract between myself and the original creditor with my true signature and a qualified employee of that original creditor. I want proof you have the full accounting of the original debt and to provide proof of the assignment or the purchase they made from the original creditor. Be advised that the method of validation is hereby requested along with the procedure used to determine the accuracy and completenesss of the information is hereby requested. As per FTC opinion letter from Attorney General XXXX XXXX XXXX, you should be aware that a printout of a bill or itemized document does not constitute verification. Additionally, please provide the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of each person who personally verified this alleged account, so that I can inquire about how they verified without providing any proof, bearing my signature? Please also be aware that any negative mark found on my credit reports including ( XXXX, XXXX, 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 : Defamation Negligent Enablement of Identity Fraud Violation of Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( including but not limiting to Section 807-8 ) Violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( including but not limited to Section 623-b ) Please Note : This notice is an attempt to correct your records, and any information received from you will be collected as evidence should any further action be necessary. This is a request for information only, and is not a statement, election, or waiver of status. My Contact Info is as follows : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XXXX P.S. Please be aware that dependent upon your response, I may be detailing any potential issues with your company via an online public press release, including documentation of any potential small claims action. I am also including a copy of my complaint to the organizations below : CC : Consumer Financial Bureau CC : Attorney Generals Office CC : XXXX XXXX XXXX
Company Response:
State: CA
Zip: 91752
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-01-20
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-01-21
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Subissue: Information belongs to someone else
Consumer Complaint: This letter is regarding account # XXXX, which you claim I owe {$870.00}. 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 don't 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 will result in small claims legal action against your company at my local venue. I will be seeking a minimum of {$1000.00} in damages per violation for : 1. ) Defamation 2. ) Negligent Enablement of Identity Fraud 3. ) Violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( including but not limited to Section 807-8 ) 4. ) Violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( including but not limited to Section 623-b ) Please Note : This notice is an attempt to correct your records, and any information received from you will be collected as evidence should any further action be necessary. This is a request for information only, and is not a statement, election, or waiver of status. P.S. Please be aware that dependent upon your response, I may be detailing any potential issues with your company via an online public press release, including documentation of any potential small claims action. I am also including a copy of my complaint to the organizations below : Cc : Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Cc : Attorney General 's Office Cc : XXXX XXXX XXXX
Company Response:
State: GA
Zip: 30213
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-01-21
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-01-19
Issue: Improper use of your report
Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly
Consumer Complaint: This letter is being sent to you in response to the account furnished in my Report. When asked, your office replied that the dispute regarding the validity of the debt is not raised within the prescribed time period therefore, the same is furnished in your Report. According to 15 USC 1692a. ( 5 ) The term " debt '' means any obligation or alleged obligation of a consumer to pay money arising out of a transaction in which the money, property, insurance, or services which are the subject of the transaction are primarily for personal, family, or household purposes, whether or not such obligation has been reduced to judgment. Further according to 15 USC g. ( c ) The failure of a consumer to dispute the validity of a debt under this section may not be construed by any court as an admission of liability by the consumer Therefore, I would like to inform you that this debt is not valid and my failure to dispute the validity of the debt will not amount to an admission of liability. I further request you to kindly remove this alleged debt from my Report Thank you for your cooperation Sincerely XXXX XXXX
Company Response:
State: TX
Zip: 75038
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-01-19
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-01-19
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
Subissue: Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged
Consumer Complaint: I have a credit report about atnt they're trying to collect funds from a phone that I once had I would like to use my rights of rescission 15 USC 1635 also they're in violation of the truth and lending as I put a Downpayment on this phone and they're trying to collect funds from me I would like to receive the property and collect the money using 15 USC 1635 they're also in violation of 15 USC 1662 as I put a down payment and money for installments
Company Response:
State: MO
Zip: 631XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-01-19
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-01-18
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt is not yours
Consumer Complaint: I declare under penalty of perjury ( under the laws of the united states, if executed outside of the united states ) that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Further, I certify that I am permitted by FEDERAL and STATE LAW to file this dispute. I also understand that knowing and willful misstatements or omissions of material facts constitutes a FEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATION punishable under 18 USC 1001. Additionally, these misstatements are punishable as perjury under 18 usc 1621. This collection found within my credit report are not related to any transaction that I made. I am alleging that a person or company -without my authorization- used my personal identifying information to apply for goods, services or money and was successful in creating some accounts. All is being investigated by the FTC
Company Response:
State: MI
Zip: 48227
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-01-18
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-01-18
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt was result of identity theft
Consumer Complaint: This complaint is regarding account information below that has not been investigated and no information given. Its been over 2 months with no information given to me regarding these accounts. I have no knowledge of these companies and they shouldnt be reporting as I never gave permission for the reporting per Section 1681a -I sent correspondence to the Credit Bureaus regarding this. I was never notified in writing per 15 U.S.C 1692ag prior to accounts being on my credit report, within 5 days. Moreover, these accounts violate debt collections, and abusive and unfair practices per section 1692f ( 1 ) adding additional amounts.
Company Response:
State: LA
Zip: 70115
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-01-18
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-01-18
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt was result of identity theft
Consumer Complaint: This complaint is regarding account information below that has not been investigated and no information given. Its been over 2 months with no information given to me regarding these accounts. I have no knowledge of these companies and they shouldnt be reporting as I never gave permission for the reporting per Section 1681a -I sent correspondence to the Credit Bureaus regarding this. I was never notified in writing per 15 U.S.C 1692ag prior to accounts being on my credit report, within 5 days. Moreover, these accounts violate debt collections, and abusive and unfair practices per section 1692f ( 1 ) adding additional amounts.
Company Response:
State: NJ
Zip: 08104
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-01-18
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-01-19
Issue: Improper use of your report
Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly
Consumer Complaint: This has violated my rights. 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy. 15 U.SC 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions. XX/XX/2023 {$910.00}
Company Response:
State: FL
Zip: 322XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-01-19
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-01-17
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt is not yours
Consumer Complaint: This is an ongoing issue that originated with XXXX after I closed an account in person. The account was not properly closed, which was a bank error resulting in charges to myself. I made relentless attempts to resolve this matter, and now the debt has been forwarded to a collection agency.
Company Response:
State: GA
Zip: 30248
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-01-17
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2023-01-17
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt is not yours
Consumer Complaint: XX/XX/2023 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX XXXX Dear Sir or Madam : I am a victim of identity theft. The information listed below, which appears on my credit report, does not relate to any transaction ( XXXX ) that I have made. It is the result of identity theft. A copy of my credit report I received from XXXX The fraudulent items are circled and listed here : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX Please block this information from my credit report, pursuant to section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act and send the required notifications to all furnishers of this information. Enclosed are the following : A copy of my credit report I received from annualcreditreport.com. The fraudulent items are circled. A copy of my Identity Theft Victims Complaint and Affidavit. A copy of my FTC Identity Theft Report. Proof of my identity and proof of my address. Confirmation of fraud alert. A copy of section 605B of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, which requires you to block the fraudulent information on my credit report resulting from identity theXXXX within four business days and to promptly notify the furnisher ( s ) of that information. I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and await your reply. Sincerely, XXXX XXXX Enclosures : Proof of identity : [ a copy of my driver 's license/other government-issued identification card/other ] Proof of address Copy of Credit Report Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 605B [ PDF ] Copy of fraud alert
Company Response:
State: CA
Zip: 92626
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2023-01-17
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A