Debt collection -- Written notification about debt -- Complaint #11898713
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 11898713
Company: Bcg Equities, LLC
Product: Debt collection
Sub-Product: Credit card debt
Issue: Written notification about debt
Sub-Issue: Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
State: Iowa
ZIP Code: 510XX
Date Received: 2025-02-02T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2025-02-02T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX IA, XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/year> Consumer Financial Protection Bureau XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX DC XXXX Subject : Formal Complaint Regarding Improper Debt Notification and Unfair Collection Practices Dear Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, I am writing to formally file a complaint regarding an issue I am experiencing with a debt collection practice that I believe violates my rights as a consumer. Recently, I was served with a small claims court case in which the plaintiff is requesting over double the original amount of an alleged debt. Prior to this lawsuit, I had never received any formal notification of this debt, nor does it appear on any of my credit reports. The lack of transparency and failure to properly notify me of this debt has put me at an unfair disadvantage and raises concerns regarding compliance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) and other relevant consumer protection laws. The following issues outline my concerns : 1. Failure to Provide Proper Notification I was never informed about this debt before the lawsuit was filed. Under federal law, I should have received a written notice detailing the amount owed, the creditors name, and my right to dispute the debt. 2. Debt Not Listed on Credit Reports The debt does not appear on any of my credit reports, making it difficult for me to verify its legitimacy. 3. Excessive and Unjustified Amount Sought The amount requested in the lawsuit is more than double the original debt, which seems unreasonable and potentially unlawful. 4. Unfair Collection Practices Filing a lawsuit without prior notice appears to be a deceptive and unfair collection practice, possibly violating my rights as a consumer. I respectfully request that the CFPB investigate this matter to determine whether the collection agency or creditor has violated any consumer protection laws. I also ask that they be required to provide full documentation validating the debt and justifying the excessive amount being claimed in court. Please advise me on my rights and the appropriate next steps to resolve this matter. I appreciate your attention to this issue and look forward to your response. Sincerely, XXXX XXXX
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #11898713 about?
Complaint #11898713 was filed against Bcg Equities, LLC regarding Debt collection specifically about Written notification about debt. It was received by the CFPB on 2025-02-02T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Bcg Equities, LLC respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with explanation". The response was timely.
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