Date Received: 2017-08-24
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt is not yours
Consumer Complaint: I was notified on Wednesday, XX/XX/XXXX that a judgement was placed against my name, and a lien placed on a property I co-owned with my husband. We were notified of this judgment by the closing attorney, two days before the closing of our land was scheduled ( XX/XX/XXXX ). We were told that a large amount of money would have to be paid at closing. I called to speak with XXXX XXXXr, General Manager of the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX -- the law firm representing the creditor, XXXX XXXX. I was notified by the closing attorney and by XXXX XXXX that my social security number matched their records, and that this judgement was mine. I do not recognize the name of the credit card in question. The card name is from the XXXX XXXX XXXX/ XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX/Mastercard . XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX ( a partner who recently merged with The XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) informed me that this was the name of the card used to accumulate these charges. I do not recall having a credit card by this name. When I googled " XXXX XXXX XXXX '', a few real estate developer names appeared. I could find no record via internet search of XXXX XXXX XXXX being in partnership with XXXX XXXX XXXX. I have no bank statements in my records from any such company. When I asked for a copy of all of the charges and purchases placed on the card, both XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX stated that they did not have this information in their records. With two days before the closing on the sale of our land, I had to make the decision to deduct {$8800.00} from the cash sale of our property to pay XXXX XXXX. If I had not paid this amount, my husband and I would have lost the sale of our property. This amount was wired, in full, and received by XXXX XXXX, listing XXXX XXXX as a Beneficiary. I am concerned about these charges being fraudulent. I checked my credit report today, and there was no record on my XXXX credit report of these charges. Furthermore, I never received an affidavit of service related to this lawsuit. I have also never received any notification of the judgement from The County of XXXX. The first I learned of this lawsuit was two days before the closing date of our property sale.
Company Response:
State: SC
Zip: 29316
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2017-09-12
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2017-08-24
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt was paid
Consumer Complaint: XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Account was Paid, Company stated that account would be paid with deleted from Credit report and was n't. I Would like for it to be Deleted from all 3 reports!!! Open XXXX/XXXX/XXXX Paid XXXX XXXX XXXX, Account was Paid as Agreed, Transferred to XXXX XXXX XXXX, Only had 1 account and had been PAID IN FULL XXXX. I would like for it to be deleted from all 3 reports!!!
Company Response:
State: TX
Zip: 77375
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2017-08-24
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2017-08-22
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt was result of identity theft
Consumer Complaint: XXXX XXXX THIS ISNT MY ACCOUNT, NOR DID I EVER PURCHASE ANYTHING FROM THIS COMPANY. IT IS BEING REPORTED TWICE ON MY CREDIT REPORT. THIS IS EFFECTING MY CREDIT SCORE I AM IN THE PROCESS OF REBUILDING MY CREDIT, AND THIS IS A NEGATIVE IMPACT ON MY REPORT. I HAVE ATTACHED POLICE REPORT AND CREDIT REPORT
Company Response:
State: DC
Zip: XXXXX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2017-08-22
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2017-08-21
Issue: Written notification about debt
Subissue: Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Consumer Complaint: XXXX charged off credit card debt from a failed business venture and reported it as a consumer account on my credit report. I disputed the accounts with XXXX and in retaliation XXXX sold the debt to an outside debt collection agency called Sherman Originators, LLC. The only reason I was notified that Sherman Originators, LLC owned the disputed debt is because XXXX responded to a complaint I filed with them regarding the failed business venture. I did not receive a notification from Sherman Originators, LLC. about an attempt to collect a debt or information verifying the debt was mine which is in violation of the requirements set forth by The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) and The California Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( CFCPA ). Additionally, after checking my credit report the debt was sold again to a company called LVNV Funding, LLC. I contacted LVNV and they sent a letter that appeared to be in compliance with regulations set forth by the FDCPA and the CFCPA. However, I was unable to dispute the matter because the company received inaccurate information from the Sherman Originators and ultimately XXXX regarding the classification of consumer and business debts. XXXX and Sherman Originators did not meet requirements set forth by The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) and The California Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( CFCPA ). Additionally, LVNV Funding, LLC refused to acknowledge they received incomplete and inaccurate information from Sherman Originators, LLC and ultimately XXXX. How can inaccurate information and failure by the companies to properly notify, stemming from the original source, continue to be reported to my consumer reports?
Company Response:
State: CA
Zip: XXXXX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2017-08-21
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2017-08-22
Issue: Written notification about debt
Subissue: Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Consumer Complaint: I called Lvnv Funding LLC today in regards to a debt for XXXX $ that is reporting to my credit. I spoke to 2 people the first person offered to take my payment in full but stated that they do n't actually service my account. When I asked who does they gave me multiple names of company. I was informed that this debt was a purchased debt that they have had since 2015. I stated that due to lack of communication from the company that I would like to have this deleted from my credit and asked how that can be done. This rep was unable to tell me if any letters were mailed to me and that they wait for the consumer to contact them before they send out notice of collection agency placement. I advised that I felt like this was a violation as I was never given a 30 day opportunity to dispute. He placed me on hold and had me speak to XXXX XXXX, senior customer service manager. I asked her to provide me with a date in which communication was attempted and she stated that I needed to put that request in writing and that they would send me a letter. ( to me this would mean that they will then attempt communication ) She told me that the original creditor would have notified us that it was placed, and denied responsibility of the collection agency to do so. She then gave me the name of a different account servicer and said that they had placed my account with multiple servicers. She confirmed that she could see my account history and but still would not provide me with dates in which communication was attempted. I then requested to speak to her higher up and she kept saying that would be unnecessary, then said she was on lunch that she would take a message for her despite the fact that the supervisor ( XXXX XXXX ) has a voicemail. They also claimed that this debt was purchased directly from the original creditor however according to her they obtained it more than 2 yrs after it was charged off. When I started questioning how they purchased it directly from the creditor if there is such a large gap in time, she then stated it was probably with a different collection agency. To me this means that she is providing false information as well to make it sound more credible. And she said that she works for resergent?? How many company 's are truly attempting to collect my debt??
Company Response:
State: MN
Zip: 553XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2017-08-22
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2017-08-23
Issue: Written notification about debt
Subissue: Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Consumer Complaint: A few months ago I discovered that this company was reporting a collection on my credit report. I disputed the collection with the credit bureaus, but it came back as " verified ''. I then sent this company a request for validation and they ignored my request. It is my understanding that FCRA requires that a collection agency contact a consumer and give us 30 days to contest a debt prior to them placing the debt on a credit report. This was not done. Neither did they respond to my request for validation of the account.
Company Response:
State: NC
Zip: 276XX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2017-08-23
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2017-08-22
Issue: False statements or representation
Subissue: Attempted to collect wrong amount
Consumer Complaint: Upon investigation, XXXX contacted me with information stating that the debt was sold to a financial firm, Sherman Financial ( XXXX ), and that the balanced in 2010 was {$2000.00}. They also stated that there was never a judgement placed against me for the debt and to contact the firm. When I called SF, they proceeded to tell me that though the bought the debt, it was being handled by XXXX XXXX and Associates ( XXXX ). When I told them that I was never served and the amount expected was way beyond what was due, they stated that I probably was n't served and should contact the law firm. When I spoke to an associate for the firm, he stated that I should refer my call elsewhere or see them in court despite knowing that they never served me in order to have this judgement placed against me.The only one who has given me an accurate account of the alleged debt figures was XXXX and I 'm under the impression that I have been a victim of fraud by these firms in this matter.
Company Response:
State: NY
Zip: 10029
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2017-08-22
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2017-07-27
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt is not yours
Consumer Complaint: Notice of pending litigation seeking relief of monetary damages under FCRA Section 616 + Section 617. Final written attempt to amicably resolve your continued willful violation of the Fair credit reporting act regarding your refusal to delete all of the UNVERIFIED/INACCURATE account information from my consumer file. Despite my three written request items listed still remain on my credit report in violation of Federal law. In the results of your reinvestigation you stated in writing " VERIFIED '' that these items are being " Reported Correctly ''. You still have not identified who verified accuracy and how the accounts were verified.
Company Response:
State: CT
Zip: 06902
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2017-08-18
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2017-08-21
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Subissue: Debt was paid
Consumer Complaint: I paid this debt and I am currently trying to purchase a home, however, this collection is damaging my credit, which in turn is preventing me from moving forward in the home buying process.
Company Response:
State: IL
Zip: 60620
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2017-08-21
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Date Received: 2017-08-21
Issue: Written notification about debt
Subissue: Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Consumer Complaint: XXXX charged off credit card debt from a failed business venture and reported it as a consumer account on my credit report. I disputed the accounts with XXXX and in retaliation XXXX sold the debt to an outside debt collection agency called Sherman Originators, LLC. The only reason I was notified that Sherman Originators, LLC owned the disputed debt is because XXXX responded to a complaint I filed with them regarding the failed business venture. I did not receive a notification from Sherman Originators, LLC. about an attempt to collect a debt or information verifying the debt was mine which is in violation of the requirements set forth by The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) and The California Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( CFCPA ). Additionally, after checking my credit report the debt was sold again to a company called LVNV Funding, LLC. I contacted LVNV and they sent a letter that appeared to be in compliance with regulations set forth by the FDCPA and the CFCPA. However, I was unable to dispute the matter because the company received inaccurate information from the Sherman Originators and ultimately XXXX regarding the classification of consumer and business debts. XXXX and Sherman Originators did not meet requirements set forth by The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) and The California Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( CFCPA ). Additionally, LVNV Funding, LLC refused to acknowledge they received incomplete and inaccurate information from Sherman Originators, LLC and ultimately XXXX. How can inaccurate information and failure by the companies to properly notify, stemming from the original source, continue to be reported to my consumer reports?
Company Response:
State: CA
Zip: XXXXX
Submitted Via: Web
Date Sent: 2017-08-21
Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A