Debt collection -- Attempts to collect debt not owed -- Complaint #6062459
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 6062459
Company: Citibank, N.A.
Product: Debt collection
Sub-Product: Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-Issue: Debt is not yours
State: Missouri
ZIP Code: 64804
Date Received: 2022-10-07T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-10-07T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Tags: Servicemember
Consumer Narrative
Citybank is trying to collect a debt but they was and are in violatio n of 15 US code 1601, Ch. 41. Congressional findings and declaration of purpose. It clearly states when I read it that The Congress finds that economic stabilization would be enhanced and the competition among the various financial institutions and other firms engaged in the extension of consumer credit would be strengthened by the informed use of credit. There must be an informed decision for there to be an agreement, and that did not happen between us. The first thing is that I made an uninformed decision when I entered into this consumer transaction. Congress says in part ( a ) that there must be an informed use of credit, therefore this is a violation, as I made an uninformed decision. Next, in part ( g ) congress says the the person to whom the debt is arisi ng from the consumer credit transaction is initially payable on the face of the evidence of indebtedness, or, if there is no evidence then by agreement. Citybank is in violation because there is no evidence of indebtedness, only an agreement, which is null and void because I made an uninformed decision. I also need to see proof that they suffered a loss or injury from the transaction since they charged off the alleged debt. I requested that proof and a copy of the 1099C they must have filed after the charge off. I am concerned there may be tax fraud in addition to consumer protection violations. I have learned that the IRS defines charge offs as income and income isnt supposed to be reported on the consumer report. However Citybank not only reported this income on the Consumer Reporting Agencies, they sold the alleged debt in violation. Finally, in part ( K ), Adequate Notice, congress says there must be a printed notice clearly and conspicuously printed so the consumer is reasonably expected to understand. A computer generated notice of legal jargon was not understood by me, it was not clear and conspicuous and this is in violation of my consumer rights.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #6062459 about?
Complaint #6062459 was filed against Citibank, N.A. regarding Debt collection specifically about Attempts to collect debt not owed. It was received by the CFPB on 2022-10-07T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Citibank, N.A. respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with explanation". The response was timely.
What is the risk level of this complaint?
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How do I file a similar complaint?
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Disclaimer
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