Debt collection -- Attempts to collect debt not owed -- Complaint #6026483
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 6026483
Company: Avante
Product: Debt collection
Sub-Product: Medical debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-Issue: Debt is not yours
State: Minnesota
ZIP Code: 55303
Date Received: 2022-09-27T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-09-27T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
These medical debt collections accounts are fraudulent and continue to be show on my credit reports over and over again after being removed XX/XX/2022. AVANTE ACCT # XXXX {$800.00} AVANTE ACCT # XXXX {$480.00} XXXX, XXXX and XXXX credit bureaus are selling my name, address and other confidential information to creditors and allowing them to validate and report false information to my credit reports over and over again. I hired an attorney to assist with getting negative, fraudulent debt in my name removed from my credit report only for the same information to be reported again months later by different vendors but same debt information that doesn't belong to me. I've reported it to all three credit bureaus to no avail. Example : Fraudulent Debt Showing on XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX amount {$480.00} removed XXXX XXXX after dispute however purchased by new company Avante XXXX amount {$480.00} and added back to credit report as XX/XX/2022 XXXX XXXX XXXX acct XXXX amount {$800.00} removed XX/XX/2022 after dispute however purchased by new company Avante XXXX amount {$800.00} and added back to credit report as XX/XX/2022 2022
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #6026483 about?
Complaint #6026483 was filed against Avante regarding Debt collection specifically about Attempts to collect debt not owed. It was received by the CFPB on 2022-09-27T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Avante 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 Avante?
Yes, visit the Avante company profile at readthecomplaint.com/company/avante to see all complaints, risk scores, and analysis.
Disclaimer
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