Date Received: 2020-12-27
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem
Subissue: Investigation took more than 30 days
Consumer Complaint: From the company 's response I have concluded that they are still presenting false information about my complaint. Under the FCRA, unverifiable accounts must be removed within 30 days and if you are unable to provide me a copy of verifiable proof ( i.e proof of the alleged items, specifically the contract, note or other instrument bearing my signature. ), you must remove the fraudulent account. I never signed a contract, note, or other instrument bearing my signature. If the company can provide this information because it doesn't exist. Their failure to positively verify these accounts that I disputed on XX/XX/XXXX ( which has been beyond 45 days ago ), has hurt my ability to obtain credit and I desire it to be deleted from my credit report.
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: CA
Zip: 92532
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2020-12-27
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2020-12-23
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt was paid
Consumer Complaint: Paid the debt in full to XXXX
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: FL
Zip: 32726
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2020-12-23
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2020-12-22
Issue: Written notification about debt
Subissue: Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Consumer Complaint: I checked my credit and saw two accounts from IC Systems for XXXX XXXX XXXX for {$1000.00}. I lost my job and became homeless. I have saved money since working part time. Im able to offer {$250.00} for each, totaling {$500.00} to settle for a deletion.
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: IL
Zip: 603XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2020-12-22
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2020-12-23
Issue: Written notification about debt
Subissue: Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Consumer Complaint: XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX Social Security # XXXX DOB : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXXXXXX, XXXX, Texas XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX.XX/XX/XXXX XXXX, XXXX, GA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XX/XX/XXXXXXXX, XXXX, PA XXXX DISCLOSURE : THIS IS NOT AN IDENTITY THEFT DISPUTE, PLEASE REFRAIN FROM TAKING ANY POSITION OF IDENTITY THEFT EITHER WITH ANY CREDIT REPORTING AGENCY OR ANY SUBSCRIBERE THAT PARTAKES IN THE PRIVLIDGES ON REPORTING CONSUMERS PAYMENT HISTORY, IT IS A DISPUTE ON GROUNDS OF VALIDATION PURPOSES ONLY. LEGAL DISPUTE REQUESTING FULL DISCLOSURE OF TRUE TIMELINES PERTAINING TO TRADELINE PROCUREMENT, IN ADDITION TO ACTUAL PAYMENT HISTORY PROVING ACTUAL INITIAL DATE OF FIRST 30-DAY LATE PAYMENT HISTORY, THUS TRIGGERING THE 7-YEAR RULE THAT RELATES TO ERRONEOUS OR OBSOLETE INFORMATION. 605. Requirements relating to information contained in consumer reports [ 15 U.S.C. 1681c ] ( a ) Information excluded from consumer reports. Except as authorized under subsection ( b ) of this section, no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information : ( 1 ) Cases under title 11 [ United States Code ] or under the Bankruptcy Act that, from the date of entry of the order for relief or the date of adjudication, as the case may be, antedate the report by more than 10 years. ( 2 ) Civil suits, civil judgments, and records of arrest that from date of entry, antedate the report by more than seven years or until the governing statute of limitations has expired, whichever is the longer period. ( 3 ) Paid tax liens which, from date of payment, antedate the report by more than seven years. ( 4 ) Accounts placed for collection or charged to profit and loss which antedate the report by more than seven years. ( 1 ) ( 5 ) Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.1 ( b ) Exempted cases. The provisions of subsection ( a ) of this section are not applicable in the case of any consumer credit report to be used in connection with ( 1 ) a credit transaction involving, or which may reasonably be expected to involve, a principal amount of {$150000.00} or more ; ( 2 ) the underwriting of life insurance involving, or which may reasonably be expected to involve, a face amount of {$150000.00} or more ; or ( 3 ) the employment of any individual at an annual salary which equals, or which may reasonably be expected to equal {$75000.00}, or more. ( c ) Running of reporting period. ( 1 ) In general. The 7-year period referred to in paragraphs ( 4 ) and ( 6 ) ** of subsection ( a ) shall begin, with respect to any delinquent account that is placed for collection ( internally or by referral to a third party, whichever is earlier ), charged to profit and loss, or subjected to any similar action, upon the expiration of the 180-day period beginning on the date of the commencement of the delinquency which immediately preceded the collection activity, charge to profit and loss, or similar action. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ACCOUNT # XXXX On these subscribers that are reporting the affixed information, I am requesting full validation such as, original transfer rights to collect, confirmation of legal timeline to report on credit and/or collection procedures, validation of licensing requirements, posted bonding requirements, oversight on monthly payment histories, proper subscriber agreement compliance with credit reporting agencies, and overall compliance with all Fair Credit Reporting Act and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act bylaws as mandated by federal laws. If all of these requirements are not in order, then I have the legal right to request the deletion of this tradeline accordingly. XXXX XXXXXX/XX/XXXX XXXX, XXXX, TX XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX, ACCOUNT # XXXX On these subscribers that are reporting the affixed information, I am requesting full validation such as, original transfer rights to collect, confirmation of legal timeline to report on credit and/or collection procedures, validation of licensing requirements, posted bonding requirements, oversight on monthly payment histories, proper subscriber agreement compliance with credit reporting agencies, and overall compliance with all Fair Credit Reporting Act and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act bylaws as mandated by federal laws. If all of these requirements are not in order, then I have the legal right to request the deletion of this tradeline accordingly. CREDIT AGENCIES AGREE TO WAIT BEFORE ADDING MEDICAL DEBT TO RATINGS XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX XXXX XXXX v. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Account # XXXX At this time I make the claim that the medical debt procured against me on any or all credit reporting agencies, should be deleted permanently. Too many consumers have learned the hard way that their credit rating can be tarnished by medical bills they may not owe or when disputes delay insurer payment. That should change under new policy agreed to this week by the three major credit reporting agencies. The agencies say they will establish a 180-day waiting period before medical debt is added to someones credit report. In addition, the agencies agreed that when an insurer pays a bill, the debt will be promptly removed from the consumers credit report, unlike certain debts that remain for years. The changes are part of a settlement between the credit rating agencies XXXX, XXXX and XXXX and the New York Attorney Generals office that aims to improve accuracy and enhance procedures for disputing credit report errors. The agreement covers consumers across the country. The three agencies gather information from banks and collection agencies about consumers credit such as payment history and how much someone owes to credit score for more than 200 million individuals throughout the country. A persons credit score is used as a measure of credit worthiness, and can influence peoples ability to get loans and the interest rates they are charged, among other things. This is going to help millions of people access more affordable loans, says XXXX XXXX, a principal at XX/XX/XXXXXXXX in XXXX XXXX, Mass. People will no longer be penalized for having a medical bill slip past them and get on their credit report even though the bill gets paid. Insurers sometimes wrangle with patients and providers for months before paying a bill. The new six-month waiting period will give consumers time to resolve such disputes, XXXX noted. Medical debt accounts for more that half of the collection items on credit reports, according to a report by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Among people facing collection for only medical debt, about half have otherwise clean credit reports with no sign of past debt collection problems. On these subscribers that are reporting the affixed information, I am requesting full validation such as, original transfer rights to collect, confirmation of legal timeline to report on credit and/or collection procedures, validation of licensing requirements, posted bonding requirements, oversight on monthly payment histories, proper subscriber agreement compliance with credit reporting agencies, and overall compliance with all Fair Credit Reporting Act and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act bylaws as mandated by federal laws. If all of these requirements are not in order, then I have the legal right to request the deletion of this tradeline accordingly. This letter is addressed to the subscriber furnishing the information on my credit reports, and if this letter is addressed to any credit reporting agency, then it is considered a ghost letter mirroring the actual request for documentation of a credit trade line I may have issues with. It is my understanding that each credit reporting agency has an obligation to maintain accuracy within the banking/credit community, and I will fulfill my obligations to work within the credit system as it was designated. Thank you for your full consideration in this matter. Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: FL
Zip: 34207
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2020-12-23
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2020-12-21
Issue: False statements or representation
Subissue: Attempted to collect wrong amount
Consumer Complaint: On Monday XX/XX/2020, I received a call from XXXX from rep XXXX XXXX with IC Systems. I was advised I owed a bill to XXXX XXXX. At that point, I advised them I was happy to return the phone to be credited to whatever bill may exist. Under the agency relationship, returning the phone to the client served to mitigate the collectors clients damages. As such, he had a legal duty to take the proposal to his client to accept the phone to mitigate the damages. The collector refused to even take the proposal to his client. Second, not only does XXXX have a duty to mitigate under the eyes of the law but I believe under the original contract it includes a clause that each party has a duty to mitigate. Because XXXX refused to accept the phone and provide an updated balance they are in breach of contract since both the law and the four corners of the contract stipulate each parties duty to mitigate damages. As a result, not only has XXXX threw its agent violated contracts law in general. They have also violated the Kansas Consumer Protection Act. As such, I am drafting a petition to file suit against IC Systems. Its also worth noting, IC Systems took no basic stamps in accordance to verify my identity like verify my date of birth of the last 4 of my social security number. IC Systems has a firm with over XXXX employees and revenues in excess of {$350.00} XXXX per year. Their choice to engage in aggressive, unconscionable, and illegal practices despite their having significant resources to conduct business within the bounds of the law is the exact kind of actions that will justify my request for punitive damages in the petition. Finally, they contacted me on my cell phone that I have had for less than 3 months and refused to provide me with where they located my phone number from.
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: KS
Zip: 67217
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2020-12-21
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2020-12-20
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt is not yours
Consumer Complaint: I was 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 immediately 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: 02721
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2020-12-20
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2020-12-20
Issue: False statements or representation
Subissue: Attempted to collect wrong amount
Consumer Complaint: I received mail saying I had an past due bill for an XX/XX/XXXX account but everytime I attempted to call IC SYSTEMS, inc ( the debt collection agency ) to dispute they never answered the phone. To dispute via their website, I would need to have a bureau investigation number, but the fact that this is NOT my account I dont know what it is. I decided to wait for it to hit my XX/XX/XXXX app then dispute it. Ive been disputing for over 3 months and nothing at all. Ive dispute even through my chase app and I believe IC systems is trashing ever dispute entered without reading it. Someone opened some type of cable bill/phone bill and stopped paying it in XXXX of this month. This account was never on my credit UNTIL the XXXX month meaning someone slapped my name and address on it and they accepted without rulos le checking. I want proof that I opened this account with signatures and dates. Its said how some debt collector workers get paid commission over something that literally can effect someones livelihood without double checking.
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: TX
Zip: 77396
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2021-01-07
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2020-12-18
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Subissue: Information belongs to someone else
Consumer Complaint: On XXXX XXXX, 2020, I.C. SYSTEM, INC add a derogatory mark on my credit reports. Upon further research, this account was transferred /sold and I am no longer responsible for it. Debtor*s creditors did not verify this collection. Also there was no written form of communication, contract or signature for this account debt at all. A bill without signature does not validate the debt and anybody can send a bill and say it is mine. According to the FCRA I.C. SYSTEM, INC has violated my rights as a consumer and I requesting legal action to remove this account immediately.
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: FL
Zip: 325XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2020-12-18
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2020-12-18
Issue: Written notification about debt
Subissue: Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Consumer Complaint: XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX SSN - XXXX IC Systems Collections XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX MN, XXXX Account # XXXX I would like to file a complaint because IC Systems collections added this account ( XXXX ) to my credit report without notifying me in writing or any other form of communication. They claim I owe {$3100.00} which I have requested information on how I owe this amount and the dates to which they say I owe. I have not received any information about how I owe this amount and for which dates they say I owe. I did not apply for credit nor receive credit from this provider on the dates on my credit report.
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: GA
Zip: 30058
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2020-12-18
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2020-12-17
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt is not yours
Consumer Complaint: I checked my credit file for all three-credit bureau, and I notice this debt or collection account does not belong to me. This company is listed in collections and I have no knowledge of this debt.
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: DC
Zip: 20003
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2020-12-17
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A