Debt collection -- Attempts to collect debt not owed -- Complaint #4675108
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 4675108
Company: Americollect
Product: Debt collection
Sub-Product: Medical debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-Issue: Debt is not yours
State: Illinois
ZIP Code: XXXXX
Date Received: 2021-08-30T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2021-08-30T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
Americollect , INC . XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, WI XXXX Re : Validation for Acct # XXXX To Whom It May Concern : This letter is being sent to you in response to a listing on my credit report. This is not a refusal to pay, but a notice to request validation. Under the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act ( FDCPA ), I have the right to request validation of the debt you say I owe you. Be advised that I am not requesting a " verification '' ; I am requesting a " validation ; '' that is, competent evidence that I have some contractual obligation to pay you. Please provide at least the following information within 30 days from the date of your receipt of this request for validation : Name and Address of Alleged Creditor : Name on File of Alleged Debtor : Alleged Account # : Address on File for Alleged Debtor : Amount of alleged debt : Date that this alleged debt became payable : Date of original charge off or delinquency : Was this debt assigned to debt collector or purchased? Amount paid if debt was purchased : Agreement that bears the signature of the alleged debtor wherein he or she agreed to pay the creditor. Proof that you are licensed to collect in my state ; and Your license numbers and Registered Agent If your offices fail to respond to this validation request within 30 days from the date of your receipt, all references to this account must be deleted and completely removed from my credit file and a copy of such deletion request shall be sent to me immediately. Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX IL XXXX SSN : XXXX Date of birth:XXXX
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #4675108 about?
Complaint #4675108 was filed against Americollect regarding Debt collection specifically about Attempts to collect debt not owed. It was received by the CFPB on 2021-08-30T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Americollect 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 Americollect?
Yes, visit the Americollect company profile at readthecomplaint.com/company/americollect to see all complaints, risk scores, and analysis.
Disclaimer
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