Debt collection -- Attempts to collect debt not owed -- Complaint #4511358
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 4511358
Company: United Collection Bureau, INC.
Product: Debt collection
Sub-Product: Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-Issue: Debt was result of identity theft
State: Michigan
ZIP Code: 49120
Date Received: 2021-07-02T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2021-07-02T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Tags: Servicemember
Consumer Narrative
On or about XX/XX/XXXX United Collection Bureau , IncXXXX erroneously withdrew {$5900.00} from my XXXX XXXX account ending XXXX. The debt that they are attempting to collect is associated with an identity theft problem that I encountered in XXXX. I have filed a police report and notified the Department of Revenue about this matter. Police report was filed in XXXX County MI report # XXXX. United Collection Bureau , Inc. never formally notified me that they were attempting to collect a debt. This debt is 10 years old from XXXX. On XX/XX/XXXX I reached out to XXXX XXXX at United Collection Bureau , Inc . He refused to help me with this matter.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #4511358 about?
Complaint #4511358 was filed against United Collection Bureau, INC. regarding Debt collection specifically about Attempts to collect debt not owed. It was received by the CFPB on 2021-07-02T12:00:00-05:00.
How did United Collection Bureau, INC. 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 United Collection Bureau, INC.?
Yes, visit the United Collection Bureau, INC. company profile at readthecomplaint.com/company/united-collection-bureau-inc to see all complaints, risk scores, and analysis.
Disclaimer
This analysis is AI-generated based on publicly available CFPB complaint data. It does not constitute financial or legal advice.