Debt collection -- Attempts to collect debt not owed -- Complaint #6235457
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 6235457
Company: Synchrony Financial
Product: Debt collection
Sub-Product: I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-Issue: Debt was paid
State: New York
ZIP Code: 14225
Date Received: 2022-11-22T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-11-22T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
Someone by the name of " XXXX XXXX '' contacted myself, and my sister in law, demanding I contact the mediation department immediately. I called the number given and they stated I owe a balance for XXXX, which has since been paid off, closed and archived. I called XXXX to verify my account was no longer open, and the debt was paid off. XXXX stated my account has been archived and paid off. I continue to receive calls and my family members are receiving texts and calls looking for me. They are harassing my family and I, inviting they will " take further action if the debt is not paid etc ''. The phone number that contacted my sister in law is XXXX.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #6235457 about?
Complaint #6235457 was filed against Synchrony Financial regarding Debt collection specifically about Attempts to collect debt not owed. It was received by the CFPB on 2022-11-22T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Synchrony Financial 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 Synchrony Financial?
Yes, visit the Synchrony Financial company profile at readthecomplaint.com/company/synchrony-financial to see all complaints, risk scores, and analysis.
Disclaimer
This analysis is AI-generated based on publicly available CFPB complaint data. It does not constitute financial or legal advice.