Debt collection -- Attempts to collect debt not owed -- Complaint #4519542
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 4519542
Company: Discover Bank
Product: Debt collection
Sub-Product: I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-Issue: Debt was result of identity theft
State: New York
ZIP Code: 11210
Date Received: 2021-07-06T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2021-07-06T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I am a victim of identity theft. The following accounts were opened without my knowledge, consent or authority. I have no idea how the theft took place, nor do I have knowledge of the suspects. I did not receive any money, goods, or services as a result of the identity theft. Please use this report as my record of the events as my local police told me to file a report on identitytheft.gov in place of filing a police report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #4519542 about?
Complaint #4519542 was filed against Discover Bank regarding Debt collection specifically about Attempts to collect debt not owed. It was received by the CFPB on 2021-07-06T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Discover Bank respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with non-monetary relief". 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 Discover Bank?
Yes, visit the Discover Bank company profile at readthecomplaint.com/company/discover-bank 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.