Debt collection -- False statements or representation -- Complaint #12016824

Complaint Overview

Complaint ID: 12016824

Company: Capital One Financial Corporation

Product: Debt collection

Sub-Product: I do not know

Issue: False statements or representation

Sub-Issue: Attempted to collect wrong amount

State: Georgia

ZIP Code: 30228

Date Received: 2025-02-09T12:00:00-05:00

Date Sent to Company: 2025-02-09T12:00:00-05:00

Company Response: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A

Submitted Via: Web

Consumer Narrative

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Verification of Debt Request Re : Acct # XXXX Dear XXXX, I am reaching out to you about the debt you are trying to collect. This letter is being sent to you pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 USC 1692g Sec 809 ( a ) and ( b ) which states that you must supply the following information. Information About the Debt and About the Creditor XXXX XXXX days after the initial communication with a consumer is connection with the collection of any debt, a debt collector shall, unless the following information is contained in the initial communication or the consumer as paid the debt, send the consumer a written notice containing : The amount of the debt ; The name of the creditor to whom the debt is owed ; A statement that unless the consumer, within XXXX days after receipt of the notice, disputes the validity of the debut or any portion thereof, the debt will be assumed to be valid by the debt collector, A statement that if the consumer notifies the debt collector in writing within the XXXX day day period that the debt, or any portion thereof, is disputed, the debt collector will obtain verification of judgement will be mailed to the consumer by the debt collector, and A statement that, upon the consumer 's written request within XXXX day period the debt collector will provide the consumer with the name and address of the original creditor if different from the current creditor. Information About the Amount and the Age of the Debt You must provide a complete accounting of the debt you claim I owe within XXXX days of your receipt of this letter. This proof must include, and is not limited to : The complete and signed contract for the debt obligation which is the subject matter of this dispute ; An itemized breakdown of what you claim the money is owed for ; Explain and show me how you calculated the amount is dispute ; Provide me with copies of any documents, ledgers, spreadsheets, etc, and show that I ageed to pay the amount you claim that I owe ; Identify the original creditor ; Identify and accurately describe any third party costs for which you are charging me, and that you have included in the disputed amount along with a complete itemization of all such charges and Provide me with an affidavit that the Statute of Limitations has not expired on this amount Information About Your Authority to Collect This Debt Whether your firm has a debt collection license in my state. If not explain why. If so, provide the date of the license, the name on the license, the license number, and the contact information of the agency that issued the licensed ; and Whether you are contacting me from a location outside of my state and whether you have a debt collection license from the location, including the license number and the contact information of the agency that issued the license. I further dispute this debt and invoice my rights under the FDCPA and any other applicable state laws. I request that you suspend all collection activities and that your agency provide me with clear and convincing evidence that I have a legal obligation to pay you and/or the original creditor for the amount in dispute. Please note : If you have reported invalidated and inaccurate information to any of the XXXX major Credit Bureaus XXXX XXXX, XXXX, or XXXX ), said action might constitute fraud and disparagement of credit under both Federal and State Laws. Accordingly, if any invalidated or inaccurate negative mark is found of any of my credit reports by you ( or the third parties that you represent ), demand is hereby made to remove such negative marks while this debt is being disputed. Please respond to this request within 30 days of the date of this letter. I need a response from you to make an informed decision about the alleged debt. In addition to providing the above information, please let me know in writing if you are prepared to accept less than the debt you are claiming is owed. XXXX XXXX

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Complaint #12016824 about?

Complaint #12016824 was filed against Capital One Financial Corporation regarding Debt collection specifically about False statements or representation. It was received by the CFPB on 2025-02-09T12:00:00-05:00.

How did Capital One Financial Corporation respond to this complaint?

The company responded with: "Closed with explanation". The response was timely.

What is the risk level of this complaint?

See the risk assessment section for details on this complaint's risk profile.

How do I file a similar complaint?

You can file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. Select the appropriate product category (Debt collection) and describe your issue in detail.

Can I see other complaints against Capital One Financial Corporation?

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