Debt collection -- Communication tactics -- Complaint #8049806
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 8049806
Company: South Mississippi Collection Services INC.
Product: Debt collection
Sub-Product: Medical debt
Issue: Communication tactics
Sub-Issue: Frequent or repeated calls
State: Alabama
ZIP Code: XXXXX
Date Received: 2023-12-22T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2023-12-22T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I received services at a hospital in MS XXXX XX/XX/2023. I do not have insurance, so I was expecting to be billed and I would take care of the bill. However on XXXX I received a bill from a MS collection service.phone # XXXX and in that letter it said I have a collections from a service on XX/XX/2023 from a XXXX XXXX, XXXX acct # XXXX Mind you this is only 38 days from date of service and I have not received a bill via mail, email or electronically. So I have not had the opportunity to see what this service was for or an opportunity to pay it. I called the collection company and told them I wouldnt be paying anything until I received some kind of bill that I could reference from this XXXX XXXX
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #8049806 about?
Complaint #8049806 was filed against South Mississippi Collection Services INC. regarding Debt collection specifically about Communication tactics. It was received by the CFPB on 2023-12-22T12:00:00-05:00.
How did South Mississippi Collection Services 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 South Mississippi Collection Services INC.?
Yes, visit the South Mississippi Collection Services INC. company profile at readthecomplaint.com/company/south-mississippi-collection-services-inc to see all complaints, risk scores, and analysis.
Disclaimer
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