Date Received: 2021-08-01
Issue: Written notification about debt
Subissue: Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Consumer Complaint: Hi, I want to file a complaint against IC Systems XXXX for a medical bill of {$640.00} that I asked a debt validation for. I sent the letter to them on XX/XX/2021 through certified mail and the date that it was received by them was XX/XX/2021 at XXXX. I also requested that they don't report anything to the credit bureaus until this debt was validated and they ignored my request by updating information and reporting this debt again to the credit bureaus, instead of validating the debt. There has been no written communication or validation of debt from this company and it has been over 30 days. Please delete this information from my credit file and cease all collection activities immediately.
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: CA
Zip: 92057
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2021-08-16
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2021-07-30
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt is not yours
Consumer Complaint: THIS IS A REQUEST FOR AN ACCOUNT CHAIN OF TITLE/OWNERSHIP VERIFICATION OF DEBT. RE : I C SYSTEMS / XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX To whom it may concern this is the 3rd or 4th Debt collection agency attempting to collect a debt that has never been verified, never sent noticed before placing it on my credit file violation of both FDCPA & FRCA FEDERAL LAWS. This account has been illegally re-aged 4time prior to landing in the current office database of XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX AL XXXX. This complaint is submitted under OHIO LAW U.C.C 1319.12 Taking assignment of debts States ( C ) No collection agency shall commence litigation for the collection of an assigned account, bill, or other evidence of indebtedness unless it has taken the assignment in accordance with all of the following requirements : Credit contracts are non-assignable even if the contract has a clause for assignability because it violates contract Law. Where there is no fair valuable consideration given, the contract or agreement is void ab into. The debt is non-transferable. If it is a contract for credit or goes to the character of the parties, it can not be transferred or assigned. No state can make a law impairing contracts, UnderOHIO LAW U.C.C 1319.12Taking assignment of debts ( 3 ) The assignment was manifested by a written agreement separate from and in addition to any document intended for the purpose of listing the account, bill , or other evidence of indebtedness with the collection agency. The written agreement shall state the effective date of the assignment and the consideration paid or given, if any, for the assignment and shall expressly authorize the collection agency to refer the assigned account, bill, or other evidence of indebtedness to an attorney admitted to the practice of law in this state for the commencement of litigation. PLEASE DELETE THIS FILE ONCE. IT HAS BEEN IN DISPUTE SINCE XX/XX/XXXX BEFORE IT WAS TRANSFERRED TO THE I C SYSTEMS.
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: OH
Zip: 43235
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2021-07-30
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2021-07-30
Issue: Written notification about debt
Subissue: Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Consumer Complaint: I received a letter ( dated XX/XX/2021 ) from IC System stating that I owed {$270.00} to XXXX, who is both the original and current creditor to whom the alleged debt is owed ( lanuguage from the letter that was sent ). I immediately sent out a debt validation letter by way of certified mail with return receipt ( tracking # XXXX with RR # XXXX ). I have attached copies of confirmation of certified mail receipt. I never received a response back. I have studied the FDCPA and it says under the FDCPA, the debt collector must respond if a consumer disputes the alleged debt in writing. I have attached the exact same letter that I sent to IC System detailing very specific documentation of the validation of the alleged debt. I sent a follow-up debt validation letter to IC System on XX/XX/2021. It was received XX/XX/2021. IC System then sent another debt collector notice with a COMPLETELY different amount ( {$370.00} ) stating that I now owed {$370.00} and they sent copies of a printed out bill as verification of the alleged debt. Under the FDCPA, a printed bill is not sufficient validation of an alleged debt. They did not provide the documentation I requested including a contract with my written signature and they PUT A NEGATIVE REMARK ON MY CREDIT FILE EVEN AFTER I EXPRESSED THEM NOT TO IN MY DEBT VALIDATION LETTERS. In the follow up debt validation letter I sent I pointed out that IC System, INC is NOT licensed to collect on debt in my state of residence. Under Illinois law, debt collectors have to be licensed with the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: IL
Zip: 60453
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2021-07-30
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2021-07-30
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt is not yours
Consumer Complaint: IC Systems Re : Dispute of Account No. XXXX XXXX XXXX To Whom it May Concern : I am writing to inform you that I have received your demand for payment, and I dispute this debt in its entirety. This debt was disputed directly to XXXX and was ignored. The basis of this charge XXXX alleges is that they claim the XXXX was returned damaged but failed to elaborate as to what damages they alluded to. Through XXXX ( which I retain copies ) I informed XXXX that the XXXX was in perfect working condition when I put it in the return packaging they required I use. I provided XXXX pictures of the phone as I packed it to assure there were no damages knowing full well XXXX would fabricate these claims to bilk more money from a dissatisfied customer. XXXX refused to provide me with proof that the XXXX was damaged. XXXX did not respond to my further requests for proof of their fictious claim. I dispute this claim in its entirety. If this debt is not reversed and or this debt is reported to my credit, I will retain attorney XXXX XXXX with XXXX XXXX XXXX to seek legal action seeking damages and restitution against XXXX and IC Systems. To validate this debt, I demand XXXX provide the XXXX in question to prove damages Thank you XXXX XXXX Cc : XXXX XXXX, CFPB, MN Attorney General, XXXX
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: NM
Zip: 87144
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2021-07-30
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2021-07-30
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt was paid
Consumer Complaint: The debt was paid. Needs to be updated and removed from credit report.
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: IL
Zip: 62226
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2021-07-30
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2021-07-30
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Subissue: Information belongs to someone else
Consumer Complaint: IC SYSTEMS IS REPORTING A FRAUDULENT ACCOUNT ON MY CREDIT XXXX XXXX XXXX IS A FRAUDULENT ACCOUNT ON MY CREDIT XXXX IS A FRAUDULENT ACCOUNT ON MY CREDIT I didnt open any of these accounts and I am a victim of ID Theft Please see the attached FTC report and remove these accounts from my credit
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: NY
Zip: 11212
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2021-07-30
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2021-07-30
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt is not yours
Consumer Complaint: Hi Unknown COLLECTION IC SYSTEM-acct # XXXX for {$410.00}???!!! ; Im confused and stressed and shocked when I reviewed my credit report this week and I found multiple inaccuracies on my credit report from the 3 major credit bureaus from a collection company that I never have dealt with before. I've attempted several times to ratify the issue with the original creditors and credit bureaus and they still reporting inaccurate, unverifiable information. I have disputed this item with the credit reporting agency and they reported you confirmed the account as valid. I honestly do not believe to ever have any relationship with this collection agency or original creditor. Also there are several inaccuracies with this account the way it's reporting and that's a total violation of FCRA and FDCPA laws and regulations. In a good faith effort to resolve the matter amicably, I must demand proof of this debt, specifically the alleged contract or other instrument bearing my signature, as well as proof of your authority in this matter. Absent such proof, you must correct any erroneous reports of this past debt as mine. I am writing to request that you please provide the following information : 1. Please evidence your authorization under 15 USC 1692 ( e ) and 15 USC 1692 ( f ) in this alleged matter. 2. What is your authorization of law for your collection of information? 3. What is your authorization of law for your collection of this alleged debt? 4. Please evidence your authorization to do business or operate in this state. 5. Please evidence proof of the alleged debt, including the alleged contract or other instrument bearing my signature. 6. Please provide a complete account history, including any charges added for collection activity. You have 30 days upon receipt of this letter to provide strict proof of contract. In the event you can not provide strict proof of contract, you must cease and desist any and all collection efforts and immediately remove any derogatory information reported to the consumer reporting agencies. In addition, you will need to provide me your agreement, in writing, that you are closing your file, ceasing collecting activity, and deleting all information related to this reference number from any and all credit reports youve furnished the information to. In the event you transfer this account to an attorney without providing proof of contract, and proving your claim, he/she will be immediate reported to the XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX for code of ethics violations.
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: MA
Zip: 02301
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2021-07-30
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2021-07-30
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt is not yours
Consumer Complaint: XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX, PA, XXXX The debt collector, I.C Systems has reported a collection to my consumer report without any initial communication with me, the consumer. Debt collectors can not report any alleged debt to consumer reporting agencies without first communicating with the consumer [ Federal Trade Commission v. Midwast Recover Systems ]. This is a violation of the FDCPA, 15 USC 1692g. Therefore, I was not notified of the amount of the alleged debt, the name of the alleged creditor who is also defined as a debt collector by law, nor any statements. Pursuant to 15 USC 1692c, without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector, a debt collector may not communicate with anyone, in connection with the collection of any debt, other than the consumer, and their attorney. I did not give any consent to whoever I.C Systems has purchased this alleged debt from, neither did I give consent to I.C Systems or any consumer reporting agency to report this alleged debt to my consumer report. This is not only an invasion of my individual privacy, but also detrimental and harmful to me as a consumer as said so by congress under the FDCPA and the Gramm Leach-Bliley Act. Pursuant to 15 USC 1692g the failure of a consumer to dispute the validity of a debt may not be construed by any court as an admission of liability. Although, the debt collector, I.C Systems violated my rights and did not give me a chance to dispute the validity of this alleged debt, does not mean that they have any legal authorization to validate any debt they can only assume so. An assumption is not validation. I.C System has violated my rights as a consumer under the FDCPA, FCRA, and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act so the specified remedies for these violations are : 1. XXXX out the balance of this alleged account. 2. Deletion of the alleged account and all references of the alleged account from its records. 3. Remove of this account from my credit file. As written by congress the failure to comply with the specified remedies of this alleged account makes you liable under section 1692k of title 15 and 1681n of title 15. As a consumer, I do not give you consent to contact me again unless it is notifying me of the deletion of any and all references of this alleged account and the removal of this account from my credit file. Best Regards.
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: PA
Zip: 183XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2021-07-30
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2021-07-29
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Subissue: Information belongs to someone else
Consumer Complaint: I mailed a letter to the credit bureaus on XX/XX/2021 asking them to validate suspicious accounts i noticed on my credit report due to my identity being compromised. They have failed to even investigate or send me correspondence back indicating they did an investigation and what the out come was. I have no knowledge of these accounts XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX ... I C SYSTEM ( Original Creditor : XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ... XXXX ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX that listed on my credit report. Further more, this account can not be 100 % accurate as there are open dates they have listed on my credit report varies between the 3 bureaus. How can one account be opened on different days? I want there alleged accounts in question to be removed from my credit report immediately.
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: TN
Zip: 381XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2021-07-29
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2021-07-29
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Subissue: Information belongs to someone else
Consumer Complaint: IC Systems is reporting a fraud accout on my credit. I didnt open this account, nor did I authorize anyone to do so on my behalf. Please remove this account from all 3 credit bureaus
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: NY
Zip: 10469
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2021-07-29
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A