Date Received: 2021-11-15
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt is not yours
Consumer Complaint: THIS COMPANY CONVERGENT OUTSOURCING PURCHASED A DEBT FROM ANOTHER COMPANY AND I HAD NO INVOLVEMENT WITH THE TRANSACTION. I HAVE NO CONTRACT AGREEMENT. ACCORDING TO 15USC 3002. I AM A NATURAL PERSON WHICH MEANS MY NAME IN ALL CAPS IS NOT ME. MY NAME IS XXXX XXXX, XXXX5USC1692 ( a ) ( 1 ) The term Bureau means the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. XXXX, XXXX, XXXX AND XXXX are assumed to be credit Bureau, and they are not. THERE is only XXXX XXXX who protects consumers, and that is the COMSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU.PURSUANT TO 15 U.S. Code 1692e.False or misleading representations USC 1692 NOTES A debt collector may not use any false, deceptive, or misleading representation or means in connection with the collection of any debt. Without limiting the general application of the foregoing, the following conduct is a violation of this section : ( 1 ) The false representation or implication that the debt collector is vouched for, bonded by, or affiliated with the United States or any State, including the use of any badge, uniform, or facsimile thereof. ( 2 ) The false representation of ( A ) the character, amount, or legal status of any debt; or ( B ) any services rendered or compensation which may be lawfully received by any debt collector for the collection of a debt. ( 3 ) The false representation or implication that any individual is an attorney or that any communication is from an attorney. ( 4 ) The representation or implication that nonpayment of any debt will result in the arrest or imprisonment of any person or the seizure, garnishment, attachment, or sale of any property or wages of any person unless such action is lawful and the debt collector or creditor intends to take such action. ( 5 ) The threat to take any action that can not legally be taken or that is not intended to be taken. ( 6 ) The false representation or implication that a sale, referral, or other transfer of any interest in a debt shall cause the consumer to ( A ) lose any claim or defense to payment of the debt; or ( B ) become subject to any practice prohibited by this subchapter. ( 7 ) The false representation or implication that the consumer committed any crime or other conduct in order to disgrace the consumer. ( 8 ) Communicating or threatening to communicate to any person credit information which is known or which should be known to be false, including the failure to communicate that a disputed debt is disputed. ( 9 ) The use or distribution of any written communication which simulates or is falsely represented to be a document authorized, issued, or approved by any court, official, or agency of the United States or any State, or which creates a false impression as to its source, authorization, or approval. ( 10 ) The use of any false representation or deceptive means to collect or attempt to collect any debt or to obtain information concerning a consumer. ( 11 ) The failure to disclose in the initial written communication with the consumer and, in addition, if the initial communication with the consumer is oral, in that initial oral communication, that the debt collector is attempting to collect a debt and that any information obtained will be used for that purpose, and the failure to disclose in subsequent communications that the communication is from a debt collector, except that this paragraph shall not apply to a formal pleading made in connection with a legal action. ( 12 ) The false representation or implication that accounts have been turned over to innocent purchasers for value. ( 13 ) The false representation or implication that documents are legal process. ( 14 ) The use of any business, company, or organization name other than the true name of the debt collectors business, company, or organization. ( 15 ) The false representation or implication that documents are not legal process forms or do not require action by the consumer. ( 16 ) The false representation or implication that a debt collector operates or is employed by a consumer reporting agency as defined by section 1681a ( f ) of this title. ( Pub. L. 90321, title VIII, 807, as added Pub. L. 95109, XXXX XXXX, XXXX, 91 Stat. 877 ; amended Pub. L. 104208, div. A, title II, 2305 ( a ), XXXX XXXX, XXXX, 110 Stat. 3009425. ) 15 U.S. Code 1692c - Communication in connection with debt collection 1692 C NOTES ( a ) Communication with the consumer generally Without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction, a debt collector may not communicate with a consumer in connection with the collection of any debt ( a ) Communication with the consumer generally Without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction, a debt collector may not communicate with a consumer in connection with the collection of any debt ( 1 ) at any unusual time or place or a time or place known or which should be known to be inconvenient to the consumer. In the absence of knowledge of circumstances to the contrary, a debt collector shall assume that the convenient time for communicating with a consumer is after 8 oclock antemeridian and before 9 oclock postmeridian, local time at the consumers location ; ( 2 ) if the debt collector knows the consumer is represented by an attorney with respect to such debt and has knowledge of, or can readily ascertain, such attorneys name and address, unless the attorney fails to respond within a reasonable period of time to a communication from the debt collector or unless the attorney consents to direct communication with the consumer; or ( 3 ) at the consumers place of employment if the debt collector knows or has reason to know that the consumers employer prohibits the consumer from receiving such communication.
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: TX
Zip: XXXXX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2021-11-15
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2021-11-15
Issue: False statements or representation
Subissue: Attempted to collect wrong amount
Consumer Complaint: {$1200.00} or XXXX which one is it? Going in updating wrong payment amount.. I have screen shoot and photo evidence of them through the months Ive called to settle/ pay in full they company did not want to accept payment Threatening to Leave on consumers report!!!
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: GA
Zip: 30291
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2021-11-15
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2021-11-15
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt was result of identity theft
Consumer Complaint: My name is XXXX XXXX, and I am sending this request myself to address the inaccuracies on my Credit Reports. I'm not swayed that Bureaus efficiently pleased the principles of the Fair Credit Reporting Act in completing their investigation. The Bureaus are reporting inaccurate information on CONVERGENT OUTSOURCING XXXX Balance {$170.00}. Per FCRA, reporting must be 100 % accurate or the information must be deleted.
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: GA
Zip: 30067
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2021-11-15
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2021-11-13
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt was result of identity theft
Consumer Complaint: My name is XXXX XXXX, and I am sending this request myself to address the inaccuracies on my Credit Reports. This account is inaccurately and erroneously reporting. Their intentional and willful furnishing of inaccurate information is a violation of FCRA Section 623 and according to FCRA Section 611. I have done many attempts to reach out to XXXX Credit Bureau but they failed to give me any results or feedbacks about this concern. Please investigate and remove it from my personal credit file. Thank you. CONVERGENT OUTSOURCI XXXX Balance {$640.00}
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: GA
Zip: 30813
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2021-11-13
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2021-11-13
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt was result of identity theft
Consumer Complaint: My name is XXXX XXXX, and I am sending this request myself to address the inaccuracies on my XXXX XXXX. I provided proof that this company was falsely representing itself as a creditor which was a deceptive practice and in violation of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. The Credit Bureau chose not to investigate and chose to continue reporting fraudulent practices. That is unethical and damaging as a law-abiding consumer. REMOVE THIS COLLECTION ACCOUNT COMPLETELY FROM MY CREDIT REPORT.
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: IL
Zip: 60639
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2021-12-02
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2021-11-10
Issue: Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem
Subissue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
Consumer Complaint: My name is XXXX XXXX XXXX, and I am sending this request myself to address the inaccuracies on my Credit Report. This was a corporate account and mistakenly reported on my profile. Had your record-keeping been accurate, and where is the proof of payment history? The XXXX and XXXX Credit Bureaus are willfully in violation of FCRA and condoning illegal behavior, they MUST correct or remove this collection account immediately.
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: CA
Zip: 90003
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2021-11-29
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2021-11-11
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt was result of identity theft
Consumer Complaint: My name is XXXX XXXX and I am sending this request myself to address the inaccuracies on my Credit Reports. The XXXX Credit Bureau is reporting inaccurate information on CONVERGENT OUTSOURCING ; this is in violation of the FDICs Uniform Credit Retail Credit Classification and Account Management Policy. Per FCRA, reporting must be 100 % accurate or the information must be deleted. Evaluate this reporting by making a revision of the information provided. Modify and perform any corrections or withdraw this from my personal file.
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: NV
Zip: 89131
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2021-11-11
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2021-11-09
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt was result of identity theft
Consumer Complaint: My name is XXXX XXXX, and I am sending this request myself to address the inaccuracies on my Credit Reports. I have been patiently waiting on their response to the written requests I sent. However, any modes of response or coordination were not taken on their end. They have not complied with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC Sections 1681i within the time allowed by law and continued reporting as unverified information which now, given all my attempts to address it directly with the creditor, as willful negligence and non-compliance with federal statutes. Below is the erroneous account reporting on my Credit Report : CONVERGENT OUTSOURCING ( Original Creditor : XXXX XXXX XXXX
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: CA
Zip: 93312
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2021-11-09
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2021-11-09
Issue: Written notification about debt
Subissue: Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Consumer Complaint: Item opened XX/XX/2021 and reported XXXX for {$420.00} by Convergent Outsourcing. The company in which I am writing this complaint never allowed me to dispute the information placed on my report. I never received a letter or notification of this item until placed on my credit report. I was not able to submit a letter because I never had an account number to dispute the item. When disputing the item with the credit bureaus, this company clients they did not violate the FDCPA, 15 USC 1692g allowing me to request validation of this debt. It has caused me emotional distress and mental anguish. When applying for work or credit this item is reflecting a character of nonpayment when I have not had this matter in quite some time. When asked to remove this item I was declined although no proof was provided to show the accuracy of the reported item by the collector or original owners of this debt. I have not documents to submit honestly because it never received any.
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: TX
Zip: 77073
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2021-11-09
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2021-11-09
Issue: Written notification about debt
Subissue: Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Consumer Complaint: In XXXX of XXXX I purchased two XXXX XXXX, during a promotional deal where you buy one get one free for the price of one. The price of the phone was {$590.00} USD and the condition to receive the deal was only adding an additional plan to my XXXX XXXX account. I previously had an XXXX XXXX XXXX with a monthly bill of only {$55.00} USD. I been a loyal customer to XXXX for over 8 years, while serving the United States XXXX XXXX and upon separating from XXXX XXXX and entering the XXXX XXXX , I hadnt experienced any bad service nor had a late payment of any sort. The Sales representative in the city of XXXX, New Jersey. Assured me that I will get a bill in the next two to three months reflecting the payment due amount of the phones with the promotional credit, which should have added up to the {$590.00} USD. This was the agreed upon amount at the time. I waited and waited and didnt see a bill till four months later and when the bill was viewed and received it was in collections without my knowledge. I called the location, where I purchased the phones and no response. I called XXXX business assistance number and they assured me they will take care of it in seven business days back in XXXX of XXXX and nothing was done of it. At this time the account never reflected the amount due accurately, due to it being sent to collection but it hadnt hit my credit score at that time. I proceed to the nearest XXXX store in my area. I spoke to four XXXX representatives, who put me on the line with XXXX billing issues for XXXX XXXX account holders again. They assured me they would fix the issue and again promised for it would be fixed in 7 business days and again nothing was done of it. A week or so later I went back to the same store in XXXX XXXX XXXX, Florida. I spoke with the store manager a miss XXXX, and her team of XXXX, XXXX, which were on the line with the XXXX representative via phone again. They tried to correct issue, and nothing came out of it. I called the store a week later as a follow up as miss XXXX suggested to check back in. Do to her telling me she would escalate my issue up her chain of command. I called and she stated she would give a call back didnt get a call back. I called back and she stated she is working on it. Check again later during week. Now its XX/XX/XXXX issue wasnt resolved, and their collection agency finally attacked my credit for the full amount of both phones {$1100.00} USD.
Company Response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
State: NJ
Zip: 07109
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2021-11-09
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A