Debt collection -- Attempts to collect debt not owed -- Complaint #5743509
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5743509
Company: Wakefield & Associates, INC.
Product: Debt collection
Sub-Product: Medical debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-Issue: Debt is not yours
State: South Carolina
ZIP Code: 299XX
Date Received: 2022-07-06T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-07-06T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
Wakefield and Associates is reporting a medical debt from XXXX for a person who is formerly my step-child. I was divorced on XX/XX/XXXX and I have no obligations for the debt of a step-child from a former marriage. I contacted Wakefield and they could not provide an estimate of how long it would take before they made a decision if this would be removed from my file.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5743509 about?
Complaint #5743509 was filed against Wakefield & Associates, INC. regarding Debt collection specifically about Attempts to collect debt not owed. It was received by the CFPB on 2022-07-06T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Wakefield & Associates, 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 Wakefield & Associates, INC.?
Yes, visit the Wakefield & Associates, INC. company profile at readthecomplaint.com/company/wakefield-associates-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.