Debt collection -- Attempts to collect debt not owed -- Complaint #6009490
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 6009490
Company: Americollect
Product: Debt collection
Sub-Product: Medical debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-Issue: Debt was result of identity theft
State: Georgia
ZIP Code: 30035
Date Received: 2022-09-22T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-09-22T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I am a victim of Identity Theft. Back in XXXX I went to a shopping center and lost my purse which contains ID 's, money and some personal effects. I did not bother to report since I was too complacent that maybe it was just another petty theft and realized later on the gravity of what happened. Fast forward.. XXXX of this year, for the first time I pulled up my credit report since I am looking for house. I noticed that there was a credit card opened back in XX/XX/XXXX with XXXX XXXX XXXX, a collection account from XXXX XXXX ( original creditor is XXXX and a medical collection from AMERICOLLECT ( original creditor is XXXX XXXX XXXX ). The total balance of it all is roughly $ XXXX. I tried reaching out to the companies and even disputed it to the bureaus but they did not take my complaint seriously and ignore it up until now. I already filed an FTC affidavit and I am waiting for the copy of the police report I filed. This kind of matter should not be taken lightly. The unwillingness of the bureaus and the company clearly violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #6009490 about?
Complaint #6009490 was filed against Americollect regarding Debt collection specifically about Attempts to collect debt not owed. It was received by the CFPB on 2022-09-22T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Americollect 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 Americollect?
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Disclaimer
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