Debt collection -- Took or threatened to take negative or legal action -- Complaint #6212305
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 6212305
Company: American Credit Acceptance, LLC
Product: Debt collection
Sub-Product: Auto debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
Sub-Issue: Sued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit
State: Arkansas
ZIP Code: 72032
Date Received: 2022-11-16T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-11-16T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
On XX/XX/XXXX, My XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX opened the door and was handed a paper. When she asked what is it he said he is unsure and left without a signature or verification of whom he handed the paperwork to. I looked at the paperwork and it says I am being sued by a debt collector I never heard of before XXXX XXXX XXXX and an attorney named XXXX XXXX XXXX. Suing me for a XXXX XXXX that was wrongly taken out of my possession in XXXX from American Credit Acceptance. My truck was paid off, I spoke to a rep that clearly stated I paid over XXXX for the truck and she didnt know why they were saying I still owed payments, There were payments missing and no one could explain where my money was going. I requested that they review my phone calls for each time I called in to make a payment. She said she would email me some paperwork showing the truck had been paid off once, and then payments just disappeared. Once I received the email and tried to reopen it to save it, it was no longer available, and a few days later I walked outside and the truck was gone. When I called them they said I would have to pay over XXXX to get it back. This company completely ripped me off, stole money and truck from me. Each time I tried to call them after that I would always be placed on long holds and no reply. I never heard from them again. Now almost XXXX years later this collection agency that I have never received any communication from is trying to sue me over a janky company that steals money from people. I wasn't able to verify or validate anything before they decided to sue me. I don't know if they are able to legally collect this alleged debt or if they are trying to steal from me like American Credit Acceptance. I feel completely violated and harassed and this doesn't look good on my profile. Debts are supposed to be validated and verified BEFORE they are allowed to sue you, according to new laws they aren't supposed to try to collect at all. They are not the original creditor and just trying to find a way to get money off of a scam. They didn't properly reach out to me beforehand because they know this debt is not owed and tried to find a illegal way to obtain money.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #6212305 about?
Complaint #6212305 was filed against American Credit Acceptance, LLC regarding Debt collection specifically about Took or threatened to take negative or legal action. It was received by the CFPB on 2022-11-16T12:00:00-05:00.
How did American Credit Acceptance, LLC 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 American Credit Acceptance, LLC?
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Disclaimer
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