Debt collection -- Attempts to collect debt not owed -- Complaint #4788669
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 4788669
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, INC.
Product: Debt collection
Sub-Product: Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-Issue: Debt was result of identity theft
State: Alabama
ZIP Code: 357XX
Date Received: 2021-10-07T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2021-10-25T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
This complaint is for the company CCB XXXX ( CCB stands for Comenity Capital Bank ), they've violated my consumer rights. Specifically, failed to validate a debt as I requested, which is a Fair Credit Billing Act violation. There has been continued charges, added interest and fees which are to be suspended until resolution has been found. I am seeking a reasonable resolution to this situation. Their lack of response for mutual negotiation or the validation of this account, has not been completed. Not only have they ignored my prior requests for validation of the account but continued to contact me through means of robotical debt collection calling. This account is to be updated as disputed or to be deleted from the credit reporting agencies due to the damage to my character during this account dispute. I am intending on filing the disputes with the consumer regulatory bureaus and state attorney 's office. They are willfully violating the Fair Credit Billing Act, and Fair Credit Reporting Act for the purpose of causing harm. The continual stress of harassments, damage to credit report, and the collection efforts must stop until a reasonable resolution is found. My requests for validating accounts were ignored, I have never received any response from them to validate accounts. They failed to maintain reasonable procedures in their operations to assure maximum possible accuracy in the credit reports they publish. Credit reporting laws ensure that bureaus report only 100 % accurate credit information and every step must be taken to assure the information reported is completely accurate and correct. This willful neglect has not only caused much financial hardship, but is a direct violation of my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Moreover, I did not authorize anyone to use my information or to be given to a third party. This is an unauthorized and fraudulent account which was opened without my consent as I never gave permission for this to be opened under my name. I did not agree to any membership, loan or credit card. My personal info had been used to process transactions and open an account under my name without my knowledge. I never gave authority to open such account. It is not authorized and I have never given permission for it to open and charged. Please remove this account from my credit report, all of the inquiries, and block them from placing these unauthorized account on my credit. This is a scam & I was defrauded. This inaccurate account is being reported in my credit records and is hurting my financial stability. I am a victim of fraud and theft. I have requested for verification of this account and send out disputes to the credit bureaus as well. This willful neglect has not only caused much financial hardship, but is a direct violation of my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. I need help in this situation because I can not refinance, or obtain new lines of credit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #4788669 about?
Complaint #4788669 was filed against Bread Financial Holdings, INC. regarding Debt collection specifically about Attempts to collect debt not owed. It was received by the CFPB on 2021-10-07T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Bread Financial Holdings, INC. 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 Bread Financial Holdings, INC.?
Yes, visit the Bread Financial Holdings, INC. company profile at readthecomplaint.com/company/bread-financial-holdings-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.