Debt collection -- Attempts to collect debt not owed -- Complaint #7037561
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 7037561
Company: Washington Collectors Tri Cities INC
Product: Debt collection
Sub-Product: Other debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-Issue: Debt was paid
State: Washington
ZIP Code: 98409
Date Received: 2023-05-27T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2023-05-27T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
My late husband 's car was impounded by XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. They sent us the bill and we sent them the check with full amount of XXXX. One year later XXXX we got another letter from Washington Collectors Tri-Cities. We called them and told them we already paid and we did not owe any money. They asked us to send them the copy of the check and the dispute letter. So we faxed them. We thought the case was settled. But XXXX the collection company sent us a collection letter again. So I called them and they said contacted XXXX XXXX and they said it was not the full amount. And now the original amount is XXXX. We never received the letter that the amount was XXXX. It was XXXX. They must have added the interest. So I explained the situation to a person in charge. She said she will bring up the case in the meeting next morning. We assumed that it was settled. My husband had a XXXX XXXX XXXX and we were under a lot of stress. And I did not responded when they sent us another collection letter we got XXXX he passed away XX/XX/XXXX.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #7037561 about?
Complaint #7037561 was filed against Washington Collectors Tri Cities INC regarding Debt collection specifically about Attempts to collect debt not owed. It was received by the CFPB on 2023-05-27T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Washington Collectors Tri Cities INC respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with explanation". The response was timely.
What is the risk level of this complaint?
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How do I file a similar complaint?
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Can I see other complaints against Washington Collectors Tri Cities INC?
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Disclaimer
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