Debt collection -- Attempts to collect debt not owed -- Complaint #6785058
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 6785058
Company: Bread Financial Holdings, INC.
Product: Debt collection
Sub-Product: Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-Issue: Debt was paid
State: Massachusetts
ZIP Code: 010XX
Date Received: 2023-04-02T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2023-04-02T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with monetary relief
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
My problem is with Comenity Bank and/or with their debt collection practices. I had an XXXX Credit Card with XXXX XXXX XXXX. Late XXXX, Comenity Bank apparently took over the closed account or they took over debt collection for a closed account. But the situation was very unclear and suspicious and appeared fraudulent, because I never had an XXXX Credit Card with Comenity Bank, as they had portrayed. They refer to this account as " XXXX XXXX XXXX ''. The situation looked fraudulent to me, because it seems like some suspicious phishing scheme that does not know how to spell " community ''. Nonetheless, I followed the instructions and paid them the requested amount of {$150.00} on XX/XX/XXXX, following their website instructions. Documentation attached or available from my XXXX account. Comenity deposited the check for {$150.00} on XX/XX/XXXX. Documentation attached or available from my XXXX account. During this time, I also disputed this incident and the negative remarks with the Credit Reporting bureaus, like XXXX, XXXX, etc. Also, it seems like a {$150.00} amount was credited to another Comenity Card that I have with " XXXX XXXX ''. So my thinking had been that perhaps, as part of the closure of the issue with the credit score disputes, they credited the check to " XXXX XXXX '', after closing out the Debt at " XXXX Credit Card '', previously with XXXX XXXX XXXX. On XX/XX/XXXX, Comenity sent me a Refund Check of {$150.00}. I have done nothing with this check, as it seems like a " scheme '' to draw me back into debt collection and " late fees '', if I were to deposit it. On XX/XX/XXXX, the daily calls and emails from Comenity Bank resumed regarding " XXXX Credit Card ''. My concern is that I am in an endless loop of debt collection with this company, for which they will charge " late fees '' and degrade my credit score. I followed their instructions, paid {$150.00}, which they received and deposited. My desired outcome of this complaint is that Comenity Bank should properly account for the check that I had previously sent them, and/or otherwise, close the case of this debt. They should no longer contact me regarding this debt. Additionally, they should please close my other account with them. I want no relationship and no contact with Comenity Bank, as they seem phishy, disreputable in the handling of this matter, and they have aggressive daily phone calls, when I have previously request " stop contact ' and only communicate with me via certified mail. ( Documentation attached and/or available. ) Thank you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #6785058 about?
Complaint #6785058 was filed against Bread Financial Holdings, INC. regarding Debt collection specifically about Attempts to collect debt not owed. It was received by the CFPB on 2023-04-02T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Bread Financial Holdings, INC. respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with monetary relief". 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 Bread Financial Holdings, INC.?
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Disclaimer
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