Debt collection -- False statements or representation -- Complaint #6231090
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 6231090
Company: Wakefield & Associates, INC.
Product: Debt collection
Sub-Product: Medical debt
Issue: False statements or representation
Sub-Issue: Attempted to collect wrong amount
State: Illinois
ZIP Code: 604XX
Date Received: 2022-11-21T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-11-21T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
On XX/XX/2021 I visited XXXX XXXX XXXX located at XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, IL XXXX during visit I was advised that I need to do dental cleaning, I had dental insurance and I requested to check and confirm that the procedure will be covered by my dental insurance, XXXX XXXX XXXX representative checked and advised that insurance will cover, and my out of pocket expense will be {$150.00}, I paid the fee immediately with my credit card, signed an agreement, and schedule to perform the procedure on XX/XX/XXXX. On XX/XX/XXXX I came to do the procedure and was told that I need to do deep cleaning, I asked again if it will be covered by my dental insurance, and XXXX XXXX XXXX confirmed that it will, I performed the procedure. On XX/XX/XXXX I received a mail invoice to pay {$700.00}, I called XXXX XXXX and advised that the invoice is incorrect, that insurance should covered, XXXX XXXX XXXX checked, and advised that the procedure that they performed was not the one that is covered by insurance, I told them that I asked to check before they performed it if it will be covered, and they did confirm. If they would have told me that is not covered I would not have done the procedure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #6231090 about?
Complaint #6231090 was filed against Wakefield & Associates, INC. regarding Debt collection specifically about False statements or representation. It was received by the CFPB on 2022-11-21T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Wakefield & Associates, INC. 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 Wakefield & Associates, INC.?
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