Debt collection -- Attempts to collect debt not owed -- Complaint #4972793
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 4972793
Company: Collection Bureau Of Fort Walton Beach, INC
Product: Debt collection
Sub-Product: Medical debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-Issue: Debt was result of identity theft
State: Florida
ZIP Code: 323XX
Date Received: 2021-12-03T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2021-12-03T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I was recently release from prison and checked my credit and found collections that I am not responsible for. I was a victim of id theft. The collection is from COLLECTION BUREAU OF F Original creditor. Below is a copy of transactions. ccount Info Tap labels for more details Account number XXXX Collection opened XX/XX/XXXX Account type Collection Paid off : 0 % Balance on XX/XX/XXXX Original balance {$260.00} {$260.00} Payment Info Original balance {$260.00} Balance {$260.00} Status Seriously past due date / assigned to attorney, collection agency, or credit grantor 's internal collection department Status date XX/XX/XXXX Additional info Comments Account information disputed by consumer Your statements- Contact XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FLXXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX Is everything correct? If inaccurate information appears on your report, you can contact the lender directly to have it corrected, or let us know online or by mail.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #4972793 about?
Complaint #4972793 was filed against Collection Bureau Of Fort Walton Beach, INC regarding Debt collection specifically about Attempts to collect debt not owed. It was received by the CFPB on 2021-12-03T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Collection Bureau Of Fort Walton Beach, 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?
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 Collection Bureau Of Fort Walton Beach, INC?
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Disclaimer
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