Debt collection -- Attempts to collect debt not owed -- Complaint #5974557
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5974557
Company: Rausch Sturm LLP
Product: Debt collection
Sub-Product: Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-Issue: Debt was paid
State: Wisconsin
ZIP Code: 53546
Date Received: 2022-09-12T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-09-12T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
In XXXX of XXXX, i received a letter from Rausch Sturm, advising me of a debt that is owed. I called, set up a payment plan, paying 50 % down, and the rest in a series of payments. A week later i was able to come up with the funds, and called them to just resolve the remainder owed. I set up a check by phone in XXXX of XXXX and paid the balance. I never received a receipt for either payment, and didn't hear from them again. Until i received a letter in the mail in XXXX of XXXX stating i still owed the other half of the balance. i called right away to let them know i paid this. The person i spoke with stated she will notate my account as disputed and if they need to contact me they will. I didn't hear anything more from them until XXXX of XXXX when i was served court paperwork. I called them again to find out what had happened with my dispute and the fact that this was paid. They told me that the check in XXXX of XXXX for the 2nd half was returned as not authorized. I never received anything from my bank or from them informing me the payment didn't go through. They have violated so many FDCPA laws by not contacting me back about my dispute, my payment that " didn't '' go through, and then after i paid it 2 weeks ago- they still have not dismissed my court date which is still showing in 2 days as active. I called today to find out why this hasn't been dismissed and they advised it is my responsibility to handle the court case. I again don't have a receipt showing payment in full, so i don't have any ability to show the courts that this has been resolved. This company has made my life XXXX. I have done everything the right way, and yet here i am still having to take care of their mishandling of things. i have sent 3 complaints online, and none have been acknowledged. I asked to talk with their compliance dept and was refused. They said they would have someone call me. Something needs to be done with this company and their treatment of consumers. I paid my bill and i am still having to deal with everything.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5974557 about?
Complaint #5974557 was filed against Rausch Sturm LLP regarding Debt collection specifically about Attempts to collect debt not owed. It was received by the CFPB on 2022-09-12T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Rausch Sturm LLP 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 Rausch Sturm LLP?
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Disclaimer
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