Debt collection -- Attempts to collect debt not owed -- Complaint #5059129
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5059129
Company: Caine & Weiner Company, INC.
Product: Debt collection
Sub-Product: Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-Issue: Debt was result of identity theft
State: California
ZIP Code: 91326
Date Received: 2021-12-31T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2021-12-31T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I previously notified your company that I am a victim of identity theft, and requested that you do the following : Close the unauthorized account Remove any charges on the unauthorized account, and Take steps to remove information about this account from my credit files. I still have not received written confirmation of these actions. As I stated before : I am a victim of identity theft. I filed my original Identity Theft Report with the Federal Trade Commission on XX/XX/2021, report # XXXX. As well, I filed a complaint with the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau on XX/XX/2021, and sent the same information to XXXX, XXXX and XXXX. I recently pulled a copy of my credit report on XX/XX/2021, and found that CAINE & WEINER is still reporting this fraudulent information to my XXXX and XXXX Credit Report. I have enclosed a copy of the new FTC Identity Theft Report, Report # XXXX, filed on XX/XX/2021. I also have enclosed a copy of the FTC 's Notice to Furnishers, which explains your responsibilities when reporting information to the CRAs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5059129 about?
Complaint #5059129 was filed against Caine & Weiner Company, INC. regarding Debt collection specifically about Attempts to collect debt not owed. It was received by the CFPB on 2021-12-31T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Caine & Weiner Company, 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 Caine & Weiner Company, INC.?
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Disclaimer
This analysis is AI-generated based on publicly available CFPB complaint data. It does not constitute financial or legal advice.