Debt collection -- Attempts to collect debt not owed -- Complaint #5597073
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5597073
Company: Goldman Sachs Bank USA
Product: Debt collection
Sub-Product: I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-Issue: Debt was result of identity theft
State: Ohio
ZIP Code: 452XX
Date Received: 2022-05-24T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-05-24T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with non-monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Tags: Older American
Consumer Narrative
Goldman Sachs Bank USA is attempting to bully me into paying off a {$20000.00} loan I never took out by filing a lawsuit against me, as of XX/XX/XXXX. But Goldman Sachs had already recognized in XXXX that this was a case of theft of my identity. Their debt collection authority, XXXX XXXX XXXX, first contacted my wife and myself on XXXX XX/XX/XXXX. We immediately telephoned them and gave their representative, XXXX, ample evidence that this was fraud, including the police report, filed on XX/XX/XXXX. XXXX assured us that he would tell Goldman Sachs that the debt was fraudulent, and that I was not to be held responsible for it. I am a retiree and have lived in XXXX since XXXX ; until this time I have had a spotless credit record, and have no debts. The person who stole my identity ( name, birthdate, social security number ) lived in XXXX XXXX, where the loan was taken out, apparently on XX/XX/XXXX. I have never lived in OXXXX at any time, and have submitted ample evidence to Goldman Sachs to prove it. Despite my strong evidence, Goldman Sachs has not taken any action to end their unjust suit, which leads us to believe that they wish to bring me to court just to force me to pay for a loan I never took out. I am extremely distressed that I have to exercise greater diligence to prove that I am a victim of identity theft than the plaintiffs exercised in handing out money to a conman. I will attach the police report, the annotated letter from XXXX re. debt collection, and the document filing suit against me, which mentions the date and place where the loan was taken out.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5597073 about?
Complaint #5597073 was filed against Goldman Sachs Bank USA regarding Debt collection specifically about Attempts to collect debt not owed. It was received by the CFPB on 2022-05-24T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Goldman Sachs Bank USA 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 Goldman Sachs Bank USA?
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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.