Debt collection -- False statements or representation -- Complaint #4792915
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 4792915
Company: National Credit Systems,INC.
Product: Debt collection
Sub-Product: Other debt
Issue: False statements or representation
Sub-Issue: Attempted to collect wrong amount
State: Mississippi
ZIP Code: 39503
Date Received: 2021-10-08T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2021-10-08T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
on XX/XX/2021, i sent NATIONAL CREDIT SYSTEMS , INC a letter about an alleged debt of XXXX that I don't owe.this is an inaccurate item and should be removed from my credit report. national credit systems , inc sent me a document in the mail claiming that i owe a debt on XX/XX/2021, i sent them a letter requesting the validity of the alleged debt of {$920.00}. they have violated my rights as a consumer. Pursuant to the FDCPA specifically 15 USC 1692g, it states ; Within 5 days after the initial communication with a consumer in connection with the collection of any debt, a debt collector SHALL unless the following information is contained in the initial communication or the consumer has paid the debt, send the consumer a written notice containing. ( 1 ) the amount of the debt ; ( 2 ) the name of the creditor to whom the debt is owed, ( 3 ) a statement that unless the consumer, within 30 days, after receipt of the notice, disputes the validity of the debt, or any portion thereof, the debt will be assumed valid by the debt collector ; ( 4 ) a statement that if the consumer notifies the debt collector in writing within 30 day period that the debt, or any portion thereof, is disputed, the debt collector will obtain verification of the debt and ( 5 ) a statement that, upon the consumer 's request within the 30 day period, the debt collector will provide the consumer with the name and address of the original creditor, if different from the current creditor, NATIONAL CREDIT SYSTEMS has failed 3-5 and therefore, is in violation of the law. not only did they not include it in the initial communication, they failed to send it within 5 days.As you can see the date was XXXX and today is XXXXattached is the letter i sent to them about the alleged debt and i haven't heard from them as of yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #4792915 about?
Complaint #4792915 was filed against National Credit Systems,INC. regarding Debt collection specifically about False statements or representation. It was received by the CFPB on 2021-10-08T12:00:00-05:00.
How did National Credit Systems,INC. 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?
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Can I see other complaints against National Credit Systems,INC.?
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Disclaimer
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