Debt collection -- Attempts to collect debt not owed -- Complaint #4563724

Complaint Overview

Complaint ID: 4563724

Company: Discover Bank

Product: Debt collection

Sub-Product: Credit card debt

Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed

Sub-Issue: Debt was result of identity theft

State: Texas

ZIP Code: 78249

Date Received: 2021-07-21T12:00:00-05:00

Date Sent to Company: 2021-07-21T12:00:00-05:00

Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A

Submitted Via: Web

Consumer Narrative

Discover is aware of the Identity Theft involving a credit card account and refuse to provide me information about the account beyond a " balance ''. Discover refuses to provide any proof to myself or the credit bureaus to verify that the debt belongs to me. Discover is claiming a balance of {$1400.00} is owed, but I have never had an account of any kind with Discover.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Complaint #4563724 about?

Complaint #4563724 was filed against Discover Bank regarding Debt collection specifically about Attempts to collect debt not owed. It was received by the CFPB on 2021-07-21T12:00:00-05:00.

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.

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