Debt collection -- Attempts to collect debt not owed -- Complaint #6595741
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 6595741
Company: Fifth Third Financial Corporation
Product: Debt collection
Sub-Product: Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-Issue: Debt was result of identity theft
State: Illinois
ZIP Code: 60411
Date Received: 2023-02-20T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2023-02-20T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
FIfth third bank filed a complaint to garnish my wages for an account Ive had no knowledge of and that I never opened, I was contacted by a mediate company randomly stating I owe a sum of {$1100.00}, I tried to explain that I never had a account with FiFth third bank and that I was a victim of identity theft years ago, the address they have on file for the account was a address I moved out of over 10 years ago and from what I was told the account was sent to collections in 2019, also I contacted the Fifth third bank customers service and they could not give me any information on when the account was opened, I never received ANY mail or letters pertaining to this false account.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #6595741 about?
Complaint #6595741 was filed against Fifth Third Financial Corporation regarding Debt collection specifically about Attempts to collect debt not owed. It was received by the CFPB on 2023-02-20T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Fifth Third Financial Corporation 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 Fifth Third Financial Corporation?
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Disclaimer
This analysis is AI-generated based on publicly available CFPB complaint data. It does not constitute financial or legal advice.