Debt collection -- Written notification about debt -- Complaint #4560546
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 4560546
Company: United Services Automobile Association
Product: Debt collection
Sub-Product: Credit card debt
Issue: Written notification about debt
Sub-Issue: Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
State: New York
ZIP Code: 11205
Date Received: 2021-07-20T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2021-07-20T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Tags: Servicemember
Consumer Narrative
On XX/XX/2021 I received a letter from American XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX in regards to the collection of a debt for {$8900.00}. After I reviewed and investigating this communiction, I discovered that this communication violated Federal Debt Collection Protection Act ( FDCPA ) 15 U.S. Code 1692c ( a ). I did not give XXXX prior consent to any communication with me. XXXX failed to provde me with any signed agreement that gave thm authorization to collet any amount in regards to this debt as per my dispute letter mailed on XX/XX/2021. This is a violation of FDCPA 15 U.S. Code 1692f. These actions lead me to believe that XXXX is participating in deceptive actions and is in violaiton of FDCPA 15 U.S. Code 1692j. I feel that these actiosn are also a form of harassment nad violates 15 U.S. Code 1692d. I received a letter from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX located at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX NY XXXX, in regards to the collection of a debt for {$8900.00}. This communication violated Federal Debt Collection Protection Act ( FDCPA ) 15 U.S. Code 1692c ( a ) Communication with the consumer generally Without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction, a debt collector may not communicate with a consumer in connection with the collection of any debt ... I did not give XXXX prior consent to any communication with me. After I disputed this alleged debt with XXXX, XXXX failed to provde me with any signed agreement that gave thm authorization to collet any amount in regards to this debt as per my dispute letters mailed on XX/XX/2021, and XX/XX/2021. This is a violation of FDCPA 15 U.S. Code 1692f ( 1 ) The collection of any amount ( including any interest, fee, charge, or expense incidental to the principal obligation ) unless such amount is expressly authorized by the agreement creating the debt or permitted by law. These actions lead me to believe that XXXX is participating in deceptive actions and is in violaiton of FDCPA 15 U.S. Code 1692j ( a ) ( a ) It is unlawful to design, compile, and furnish any form knowing that such form would be used to create the false belief in a consumer that a person other than the creditor of such consumer is participating in the collection of or in an attempt to collect a debt such consumer allegedly owes such creditor, when in fact such person is not so participating. I feel that these actiosn are also a form of harassment nad violates 15 U.S. Code 1692d A debt collector may not engage in any conduct the natural consequence of which is to harass, oppress, or abuse any person in connection with the collection of a debt ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #4560546 about?
Complaint #4560546 was filed against United Services Automobile Association regarding Debt collection specifically about Written notification about debt. It was received by the CFPB on 2021-07-20T12:00:00-05:00.
How did United Services Automobile Association respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with explanation". The response was timely.
What is the risk level of this complaint?
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