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He told me the account was now active and that I could begin using it immediately. I believe this was the last Friday of the month of XXXX. Over the weekend, I received by email from USAA documents that federal law requires be signed by me. The USAA instructions stated I could e-sign them. I tried but the e-sign link never worked. In between packing to go on an extended trip to XXXX I kept trying the e-signature link, thinking the problem was that the account was new and that it was just a \" slow computer '' issue. Finally, I decided to call USAA for assistance. My intention was to go to my to account open up the documents, call USAA to get help with the e-signature link. When I tried to log into my account an error message told me my account was restricted to call USAA for assistance. I did immediately and eventually a woman in their Security Dept. very curtly advised that USAA has chosen to no longer conduct business with me or some script to that effect ... that has made me feel like I am a criminal of sorts ... and Rep refused to give me a reason for that decision. I called back and was transferred around to eight ( 8 ) different people, not one of whom could tell me what the problem was, just continued to make me feel as if I had committed an unknown illegal act. The ninth ( 9th ) person I spoke with in Security kindly advised me that the problem was I had not submitted my I.D . when I opened the account. I informed her that the man that helped me open the account NEVER ONCE asked for my identification. She kindly assisted me how to submit my I.D . electronically, however it was continually refused for one reason or another. Finally on XX/XX/XXXX my electronically submitted identification was finally accepted, however I remained locked out of the account. Countless phone calls to USAA only netted me the same run around in the same loop of non-assistance. Each call I was told by their Security Staff that they could not determine the reason for the restriction on my account so that Rep was escalating my call that I will receive a call from the appropriate department within no more than 2-3 business days ... to date, I have NEVER received a call. I was out of the country for an extended period of time, yet I still made several international calls to get this resolved by having my money returned to me and that account closed, yet no one has been able to assist me. Three ( 3 ) times I have sent emails to CEO XXXX XXXX, Chief Risk Officer XXXX XXXX, Customer Service Supervisor XXXX XXXX and CP Sales/Service ( manager? ) XXXX XXXX. Even though on the first email I had inadvertently submitted the incorrect member number still XXXX XXXX from Member Advocacy USAA Enterprise Financial Crimes Management sent me an email XX/XX/19 stating he had tried but was unable to reach me to call him and he gave the number and his extension. I began calling him the same day and each time left messages. I did not call XXXX XXXX, but each subsequent call thereafter I left messages ... specifically stating that since my Caller I.D . did not register a call from USAA I likely treated the call as a telemarketer and blocked the number. I pleaded with him to send me an email advising a day and time when he will be in his office and I will certainly call him at that time to get my money returned to me. Since his initial email, I have never heard another word from XXXX XXXX. Two ( 2 ) more times I have resubmitted my emails to the 4 USAA officials with my corrected member number and new cell phone number on them ... I have never heard anything back. I submitted a question to the XXXX community seeking suggestions on how to handle this problem and immediately the Help Desk for USAA sent me an email requesting more information. I immediately submitted the same information I have stated here. The reply I received from that Help Desk was that my information was submitted to USAA as a complaint. That was on XX/XX/XXXX ... to date, I have not heard another word. The last conversation I had with USAA Security was that no one in the company can access my account except Security so there is no one else in the company I can speak with because they will not be able to help me, that Security is the only department that can access my account and they can not help me because USAA has chosen to no longer conduct business with me. Additionally, On XX/XX/2019 I received a statement from USAA that shows they closed my account and issued an order for a check of my funds to be sent to me. Since I had not received the check, I called USAA several times with the same results as stated above ... no check, no help. I am a XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX living on a fixed income. The money rightly belongs to me, it is now six ( 6 ) months since USAA has - in my opinion - illegally held on to my money, refusing to explain to me why and thus far, refusing to return it. If I had done this to their company, they would have all manner of Collection employees harassing me to retrieve what they would say rightly belongs to them. Yet as an innocent consumer, I have not felt like I have any methods to collect my rightfully owned money from USAA ... until by accident, I came across information about CFPB. My feeling is that USAA has stolen my money from me. I have recorded conversations with USAA representatives, each time I have advised them that the call was being recorded. The second to the last conversation I had with them, the Security Rep took me off of hold stating that she had found someone who could help me and the person was on the line. At that point I told them that I was recording the call and whether intentionally or accidentally I do not know, but one of them immediately disconnected the call and no one tried to call me back, so I called back and that is when I was told, no one at USAA will be able to help me. During my XX/XX/2019 conversation with a USAA Security Rep, I was told first one thing then another ... finally he put me on hold for a very long time came back stating that Property & Casualty had put a restriction on the check to be issued to me ... he supposedly tried to get them on the line to explain their reasoning to me, but he came back saying they were not able to take my call or something, then he said that it was because of the Auto department or something ... the more he spoke the more it sounded as if he was just making up things as he went along in his effort to get me off of the line. I informed him that I have never had an account or dealing with their Property & Casualty or their Auto departments. He then admitted that he wasn't sure if those departments were the problem. I never received an escalation call from that conversation either. I also believe that the representatives put me on hold for sometime upward of nearly an hour hoping that I would get tired, frustrated and disconnect the call ... I never once did so, I stayed on hold until they eventually came back on the line. Once again, I will be leaving the country for an extended period of time, but I will be reachable by email. I will GREATLY appreciate your help in recovering my money to me. Thank you","date_sent_to_company":"2019-12-19T05:46:20.000Z","issue":"Closing an account","sub_product":"Checking account","zip_code":"291XX","tags":"Older American, Servicemember","has_narrative":true,"complaint_id":"3472189","timely":"Yes","company_response":"Closed with explanation","submitted_via":"Web","company":"UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION","date_received":"2019-12-19T00:02:12.000Z","state":"SC","company_public_response":"Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law","sub_issue":"Funds not received from closed account"},"highlight":{"complaint_what_happened":["The ninth ( 9th ) person I spoke with in <em>Security</em> <em>kindly</em> <em>advised</em> me that the <em>problem</em> was I had not <em>submitted</em> my I.D . when I opened the account. I informed her that the man that helped me open the account NEVER ONCE asked for my identification. She <em>kindly</em> assisted me how to <em>submit</em> my I.D . electronically, however it was continually refused for one reason or another."]},"sort":[14.291646,"3472189"]},{"_index":"complaint-public-v1","_id":"11878565","_score":12.340257,"_source":{"product":"Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service","complaint_what_happened":"Customer Service Department MoneyGram International Subject : Technical Complaint Access to my Account Dear Sirs and Madams, I would like to submit a formal complaint due to a technical issue with my MoneyGram account. For several days now, I have been trying to access my account without success as my password is not working. \n\nWhen I try to reset my password using the recovery option, I am not receiving the security code on my registered email, which is preventing me from completing the access recovery process. This situation is causing me inconvenience as I need to access my account urgently. \n\nI kindly request your prompt intervention to resolve this issue and allow me to regain access to my account. Attached to this letter is the relevant information to verify my identity : Full name : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Email associated with the account : XXXX Registered phone number : XXXX - XXXX - XXXX I appreciate your prompt response and solution to this problem. I remain attentive to any additional instructions you may require from me. \n\nSincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX -- -- -- -- -- Forwarded message -- -- -- -- - De : XXXX XXXX Date : XXXX, XXXX XXXX 2025 a XXXX XXXX Subject : MGO - Technical issues [ ref :! XXXX.! XXXX : ref ] To : XXXX XXXX Dear Customer, Thank you for contacting MoneyGram. We appreciate the opportunity to address any questions or concerns you may have.\n\nWe would like to inform you that we have completed our investigation regarding your comments. While we strive to provide our customers with the highest degree of service, there are times when a problem may arise, and we regret that you may have been inconvenienced.\n\nPlease note, our business is subject to a wide range of laws and regulations globally, including various privacy, data protection and compliance rules and regulations. Because of this, MoneyGram conducts periodic reviews of customers activities. We have reviewed the matter, and you are currently restricted from utilizing our services.\n\nIn order to protect the safety of our customers, and to meet our compliance requirements, MoneyGram actively reviews transactions and profiles, from time to time and put restrictions in place to safeguard our consumers. If MoneyGram does not feel comfortable with a send activity or with the purpose of a transaction, the service could decline.\n\nDue to security reasons, we must close your profile / account and unable to reopen it or provide detailed information on our verification process. We acknowledge this is not the outcome you may have requested ; however, this decision has made after careful consideration, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. We do advise you to use a different service to send money in the future.\n\nIf you have any further questions or concerns, please refer to our website www.moneygram.com, especially to FAQ section. Please clicking on SUPPORT > FAQ. If you will not be able to find solution for your problem, please contact us directly by our web form by clicking on SUPPORT > CONTACT.\n\nSincerely,XX/XX/XXXXSupport Specialist MoneyGram International. \n\nref :! XXXX.! XXXX : ref","date_sent_to_company":"2025-02-07T19:04:37.000Z","issue":"Fraud or scam","sub_product":"International money transfer","zip_code":"61821","tags":null,"has_narrative":true,"complaint_id":"11878565","timely":"Yes","company_response":"Closed with explanation","submitted_via":"Web","company":"MONEYGRAM PAYMENT SYSTEMS WORLDWIDE INC","date_received":"2025-01-31T17:15:04.000Z","state":"IL","company_public_response":null,"sub_issue":null},"highlight":{"complaint_what_happened":["When I try to reset my password using the recovery option, I am not receiving the <em>security</em> code on my registered email, which is preventing me from completing the access recovery process. This situation is causing me inconvenience as I need to access my account urgently. \n\nI <em>kindly</em> request your prompt intervention to resolve this issue and allow me to regain access to my account."]},"sort":[12.340257,"11878565"]},{"_index":"complaint-public-v1","_id":"7873119","_score":8.384846,"_source":{"product":"Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports","complaint_what_happened":"XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Ohio, XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX, PA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX Equifax Information Services XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX Subject : Identity Theft and Unauthorized Accounts on My Credit Report Dear Sir/Madam, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention an unfortunate incident of identity theft that has affected my credit history. I recently discovered several accounts listed on my credit report which, upon further investigation, turned out to be fraudulent and unauthorized. \n\nUpon noticing some of these unauthorized accounts, I initially believed they were added by a credit repair company whom I had paid for assistance. Unfortunately, I later found out that these accounts were not legitimate and had been fraudulently created using my personal information. Upon contacting the business that was helping me with my credit, it became clear that it was not the company opening these accounts. As I delved deeper into the matter, I discovered that I had been a victim of identity theft for several years, which I had failed to notice. Initially, I presumed that the discrepancies in my accounts were due to errors or oversights on my part, and I was unsure how to rectify them. However, as I started to investigate, I realized that my identity had been stolen, and some of my accounts had been compromised. As soon as I became aware of this deception, I immediately ceased all usage of these accounts and took immediate action to rectify the situation. I went to the police station and filed an official report for identity theft, in addition to submitting an identity theft report with the FTC. \n\nNot only have unauthorized accounts been created/ opened. On top of this, I have been dealing with a slew of other problems regarding the theft of my identity. Recently, someone committed identity theft by opening a fraudulent bank account with XXXX XXXX in my name. A number of my personal bank accounts were also compromised and accessed without permission, and I have received notifications from XXXX that logins were attempted from cities and states I have never visited. I have also been informed that my personal information was included in various data leaks and breaches involving multiple reputable companies and credit bureaus. To top it off, my cell phones were compromised over the summer and I was unable to access my XXXX devices. I had to take all my devices to the store to get them factory reset, and I have been advised to change all my emails and avoid using the old ones. I have also been instructed by the police to apply for a new Social Security number. All of this has been extremely traumatic and overwhelming for me, and I am struggling to know where to even begin. Please make sure to take the necessary steps to remove all fraudulently created accounts from my credit reports, credit files, and consumer reporting files. \n\nI understand the importance of maintaining accurate and reliable credit information, and I am deeply concerned about the impact these fraudulent accounts may have on my creditworthiness. Therefore, I kindly request your assistance in resolving this matter and removing these unauthorized accounts from my credit report. \n\nEnclosed with this letter, please find copies of any supporting documents that can further verify my claims. These include police reports, identity theft affidavits, and any other relevant documentation necessary to support my case. I believe that these documents will provide compelling evidence of the fraudulent nature of these accounts and demonstrate that I am a victim of identity theft. \n\nI kindly request that you immediately take the appropriate steps to remove all unauthorized accounts from my credit report. This fraudulent activity has caused me considerable distress and I genuinely hope that you can help restore my credit history and protect my financial integrity. \n\nI would appreciate your prompt attention to this matter. If there is any additional information or documentation required from my end to facilitate the investigation, please let me know, and I will promptly provide it to you. \n\nThank you for your understanding and cooperation in this challenging situation. I trust in your commitment to protecting consumer rights and ensuring the accuracy of credit reports. I eagerly await your response and a resolution to this matter. \n\nSincerely, XXXX XXXX List Account/s here : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX","date_sent_to_company":"2023-11-18T20:23:56.000Z","issue":"Improper use of your report","sub_product":"Credit reporting","zip_code":"44240","tags":null,"has_narrative":true,"complaint_id":"7873119","timely":"Yes","company_response":"Closed with non-monetary relief","submitted_via":"Web","company":"EQUIFAX, INC.","date_received":"2023-11-18T20:12:19.000Z","state":"OH","company_public_response":null,"sub_issue":"Reporting company used your report improperly"},"highlight":{"complaint_what_happened":["I had to take all my devices to the store to get them factory reset, and I have been <em>advised</em> to change all my emails and avoid using the old ones. I have also been instructed by the police to apply for a new Social <em>Security</em> number. All of this has been extremely traumatic and overwhelming for me, and I am struggling to know where to even begin."]},"sort":[8.384846,"7873119"]},{"_index":"complaint-public-v1","_id":"7873140","_score":8.382795,"_source":{"product":"Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports","complaint_what_happened":"XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Ohio, XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX Trans Union LLC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX, PA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX Subject : Identity Theft and Unauthorized Accounts on My Credit Report Dear Sir/Madam, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention an unfortunate incident of identity theft that has affected my credit history. I recently discovered several accounts listed on my credit report which, upon further investigation, turned out to be fraudulent and unauthorized. \n\nUpon noticing some of these unauthorized accounts, I initially believed they were added by a credit repair company whom I had paid for assistance. Unfortunately, I later found out that these accounts were not legitimate and had been fraudulently created using my personal information. Upon contacting the business that was helping me with my credit, it became clear that it was not the company opening these accounts. As I delved deeper into the matter, I discovered that I had been a victim of identity theft for several years, which I had failed to notice. Initially, I presumed that the discrepancies in my accounts were due to errors or oversights on my part, and I was unsure how to rectify them. However, as I started to investigate, I realized that my identity had been stolen, and some of my accounts had been compromised. As soon as I became aware of this deception, I immediately ceased all usage of these accounts and took immediate action to rectify the situation. I went to the police station and filed an official report for identity theft, in addition to submitting an identity theft report with the FTC. \n\nNot only have unauthorized accounts been created/ opened. On top of this, I have been dealing with a slew of other problems regarding the theft of my identity. Recently, someone committed identity theft by opening a fraudulent bank account with XXXXXXXX XXXX in my name. A number of my personal bank accounts were also compromised and accessed without permission, and I have received notifications from XXXX that logins were attempted from cities and states I have never visited. I have also been informed that my personal information was included in various data leaks and breaches involving multiple reputable companies and credit bureaus. To top it off, my cell phones were compromised over the summer and I was unable to access my XXXX devices. I had to take all my devices to the store to get them factory reset, and I have been advised to change all my emails and avoid using the old ones. I have also been instructed by the police to apply for a new Social Security number. All of this has been extremely traumatic and overwhelming for me, and I am struggling to know where to even begin. Please make sure to take the necessary steps to remove all fraudulently created accounts from my credit reports, credit files, and consumer reporting files. \n\nI understand the importance of maintaining accurate and reliable credit information, and I am deeply concerned about the impact these fraudulent accounts may have on my creditworthiness. Therefore, I kindly request your assistance in resolving this matter and removing these unauthorized accounts from my credit report. \n\nEnclosed with this letter, please find copies of any supporting documents that can further verify my claims. These include police reports, identity theft affidavits, and any other relevant documentation necessary to support my case. I believe that these documents will provide compelling evidence of the fraudulent nature of these accounts and demonstrate that I am a victim of identity theft. \n\nI kindly request that you immediately take the appropriate steps to remove all unauthorized accounts from my credit report. This fraudulent activity has caused me considerable distress and I genuinely hope that you can help restore my credit history and protect my financial integrity. \n\nI would appreciate your prompt attention to this matter. If there is any additional information or documentation required from my end to facilitate the investigation, please let me know, and I will promptly provide it to you. \n\nThank you for your understanding and cooperation in this challenging situation. I trust in your commitment to protecting consumer rights and ensuring the accuracy of credit reports. I eagerly await your response and a resolution to this matter. \n\nSincerely, XXXX XXXX List Account/s here : Account Name. Account # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : Company Name, Date of Inquiry XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX 2022","date_sent_to_company":"2023-11-18T20:24:06.000Z","issue":"Improper use of your report","sub_product":"Credit reporting","zip_code":"44240","tags":null,"has_narrative":true,"complaint_id":"7873140","timely":"Yes","company_response":"Closed with non-monetary relief","submitted_via":"Web","company":"TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.","date_received":"2023-11-18T20:24:03.000Z","state":"OH","company_public_response":"Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response","sub_issue":"Reporting company used your report improperly"},"highlight":{"complaint_what_happened":["I had to take all my devices to the store to get them factory reset, and I have been <em>advised</em> to change all my emails and avoid using the old ones. I have also been instructed by the police to apply for a new Social <em>Security</em> number. All of this has been extremely traumatic and overwhelming for me, and I am struggling to know where to even begin."]},"sort":[8.382795,"7873140"]},{"_index":"complaint-public-v1","_id":"7873139","_score":8.374872,"_source":{"product":"Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports","complaint_what_happened":"XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Ohio, XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX, PA XXXX Experian XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, GA XXXX Subject : Identity Theft and Unauthorized Accounts on My Credit Report Dear Sir/Madam, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention an unfortunate incident of identity theft that has affected my credit history. I recently discovered several accounts listed on my credit report which, upon further investigation, turned out to be fraudulent and unauthorized. \n\nUpon noticing some of these unauthorized accounts, I initially believed they were added by a credit repair company whom I had paid for assistance. Unfortunately, I later found out that these accounts were not legitimate and had been fraudulently created using my personal information. Upon contacting the business that was helping me with my credit, it became clear that it was not the company opening these accounts. As I delved deeper into the matter, I discovered that I had been a victim of identity theft for several years, which I had failed to notice. Initially, I presumed that the discrepancies in my accounts were due to errors or oversights on my part, and I was unsure how to rectify them. However, as I started to investigate, I realized that my identity had been stolen, and some of my accounts had been compromised. As soon as I became aware of this deception, I immediately ceased all usage of these accounts and took immediate action to rectify the situation. I went to the police station and filed an official report for identity theft, in addition to submitting an identity theft report with the FTC. \n\nNot only have unauthorized accounts been created/ opened. On top of this, I have been dealing with a slew of other problems regarding the theft of my identity. Recently, someone committed identity theft by opening a fraudulent bank account with XXXXXXXX XXXX in my name. A number of my personal bank accounts were also compromised and accessed without permission, and I have received notifications from XXXX that logins were attempted from cities and states I have never visited. I have also been informed that my personal information was included in various data leaks and breaches involving multiple reputable companies and credit bureaus. To top it off, my cell phones were compromised over the summer and I was unable to access my XXXX devices. I had to take all my devices to the store to get them factory reset, and I have been advised to change all my emails and avoid using the old ones. I have also been instructed by the police to apply for a new Social Security number. All of this has been extremely traumatic and overwhelming for me, and I am struggling to know where to even begin. Please make sure to take the necessary steps to remove all fraudulently created accounts from my credit reports, credit files, and consumer reporting files. \n\nI understand the importance of maintaining accurate and reliable credit information, and I am deeply concerned about the impact these fraudulent accounts may have on my creditworthiness. Therefore, I kindly request your assistance in resolving this matter and removing these unauthorized accounts from my credit report. \n\nEnclosed with this letter, please find copies of any supporting documents that can further verify my claims. These include police reports, identity theft affidavits, and any other relevant documentation necessary to support my case. I believe that these documents will provide compelling evidence of the fraudulent nature of these accounts and demonstrate that I am a victim of identity theft. \n\nI kindly request that you immediately take the appropriate steps to remove all unauthorized accounts from my credit report. This fraudulent activity has caused me considerable distress and I genuinely hope that you can help restore my credit history and protect my financial integrity. \n\nI would appreciate your prompt attention to this matter. If there is any additional information or documentation required from my end to facilitate the investigation, please let me know, and I will promptly provide it to you. \n\nThank you for your understanding and cooperation in this challenging situation. I trust in your commitment to protecting consumer rights and ensuring the accuracy of credit reports. I eagerly await your response and a resolution to this matter. \n\nSincerely, XXXX XXXX List Account/s here : Account Name. Account # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : Company Name, Date of Inquiry XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX  Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX Inquired on XX/XX/XXXX XXXX","date_sent_to_company":"2023-11-18T20:24:06.000Z","issue":"Improper use of your report","sub_product":"Credit reporting","zip_code":"44240","tags":null,"has_narrative":true,"complaint_id":"7873139","timely":"Yes","company_response":"Closed with explanation","submitted_via":"Web","company":"Experian Information Solutions Inc.","date_received":"2023-11-18T20:24:03.000Z","state":"OH","company_public_response":"Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response","sub_issue":"Reporting company used your report improperly"},"highlight":{"complaint_what_happened":["I had to take all my devices to the store to get them factory reset, and I have been <em>advised</em> to change all my emails and avoid using the old ones. I have also been instructed by the police to apply for a new Social <em>Security</em> number. All of this has been extremely traumatic and overwhelming for me, and I am struggling to know where to even begin."]},"sort":[8.374872,"7873139"]},{"_index":"complaint-public-v1","_id":"9857218","_score":7.219598,"_source":{"product":"Credit card","complaint_what_happened":"Affidavit of Facts : XXXX XXXX Bank of America I purchased tickets from XXXX  for travel on XXXX XXXX  for {$990.00}. My destination was XXXX for travel between XX/XX/year> and XX/XX/year>. I contacted XXXX XXXX  via XXXX on XX/XX/year> requesting a change in flights from my departure on XX/XX/XXXX to XX/XX/year>. The person I spoke to in this regard was somewhat aggressive during the call and made multiple requests for spelling my name, even though he spoke and understood English at an above average level he seemed to want an antagonistic transaction. The price for this change was {$340.00}, which I agreed to but at the billing stage he requested my home address which I felt uncomfortable providing stating my credit card company would only require my zip code. \nHe then stated if I did not want to provide an address I could always call back for another service provider. I said ok and canceled my request for changing flights and hung the phone up. \n\nThe following day, XX/XX/year> I received a message from my bank indicating the use of my credit card and as a result I became suspicious and reviewed my account. I noted a pending charge in the amount of {$1000.00}. I contacted my bank immediately and advised I had not authorized any payments, and they stated the billing was from XXXX. I explained the situation and they initiated a fraud investigation and reissued a new card. \n\nI then reviewed my XXXX account and seen they had charged me the {$1000.00} for a XX/XX/year> flight, while at the same time cancelling my XX/XX/year> flight and cancelling my requested flight change for XX/XX/year>. The attached documentation indicates these actions were done the night before, on XX/XX/year>. I then contacted XXXX and spoke to an associate before requesting the aid of a supervisor named XXXX, which reviewed the account and stated they needed to start an investigation on this matter asap. XXXX then advised me that a manager would contact me to further the investigation. \n\nApproximately 30 minutes later a gentleman named XXXX called, he stated he was the manager and asked what was my issue. I then instructed XXXX what the employee had done with my credit card and they needed to fix this problem. XXXX continued requesting I cancel the XX/XX/year> flight, which I stated I was not going to do anything because I did not purchase a new flight, and any charge on my credit card was not authorized, and it was his job to correct the mistake. \nAt a certain point it became obvious XXXX and XXXX had no intention of making good on this matter, and in fact, stated they would issue a refund in the amount of {$340.00} for the XX/XX/year> ticket. I became frustrated to XXXX XXXX of cursing him, and as a result XXXX hung the phone up. \n\nApproximately 30 minutes later XXXX called back to negotiate a compromise. He then asked if I still wanted the XX/XX/year> flight, which stated yes. He then advised me to cancel the XX/XX/year> flight and he would then confirm the XX/XX/year> flight. I again advised him that I would not cancel an unauthorized purchase, and that it was his responsibility to follow policy on unauthorized purchases. XXXX than asked what would satisfy my travel needs, which I replied, please repair the unauthorized purchases of {$1000.00}, and change the original XX/XX/year> flight to XX/XX/year> without cost to me for the continued disturbance to my vacation, and the consequences of questionable behavior by XXXX employees. \n\nOn XXXX XXXX XXXX I had my first correspondence with XXXX XXXX XXXX employee, XXXX. I requested the status of my flight home, which XXXX stated I had no departing flights scheduled and that this matter had already escalated to the higher department for proper handling, and that I would be informed within 30 to 60 minutes with an expected update that never happened. These chats would continue over the course of weeks with XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX and back to XXXX XXXX Further, documents of cancellations with dates and times from XXXX  app is attached for review. In addition, I had to purchase new ticket in the amount of {$590.00} to get back home are attached as well. \n\nATTACHED EXHIBITS # XXXX - # XXXX - # XXXX Email Transmissions Evidence # XXXX Dated XXXX/XXXXXXXX XXXX Original Booking Details # XXXX - E-Receipt XXXX # XXXX Dated XX/XX/year> @ XXXX Flight Change Awaiting Payment Departure Flight XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX For XX/XX/year> with requested payment of {$110.00} # XXXX Dated XX/XX/year> @ XXXX Flight Change Request Was Not Successful Departure Flight XXXX to XXXX XXXX For XX/XX/year> We regret to inform you that your change request has been cancelled. \n\n# XXXX Dated XX/XX/year> @ XXXX - {$150.00} Credit to my XXXX XXXX XXXX for XXXX XXXX flight # XXXX Dated XX/XX/year> @ XXXX / XXXX - Itinerary # XXXX / Booking No. XXXX The XXXX different booking numbers demonstrate a new sale and not # XXXX Dated XX/XX/year> @ XXXX - About Your Charge Back Flight Booking # XXXX We regret to inform you that payment for your confirmed booking ( booking no. XXXX ) ( XXXX : XXXX - XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ; total amount : {$1000.00} ) was declined by your bank. \n\n# XXXX Dated XX/XX/year> @ XXXX - About Your Charge Back Flight Booking # XXXX Your bank has informed us that payment for your booking ( total amount : {$1000.00} ) was declined by the cardholder. \nAttempted to utilize threatening posture # XXXX Dated XX/XX/year> @ XXXX - Cancellation Request Expedited # XXXX Your cancellation request has been expedited. We appreciate your patience. \n\n# XXXX Dated XX/XX/year> @ XXXX - Cancellation Request Submitted # XXXX # XXXX Dated XX/XX/year> @ XXXX - Refund Processed for you Booking # XXXX Airline Vouchers Credited for your Booking A refund of {$0.00} for your flight booking has been successfully processed back to your bank. \n\n# XXXX Dated XX/XX/year> @ XXXX Concerned Customer XXXX XXXX XXXX We reached out to the agent into this matter. In addition, we have followed up with them ( today ) to redirect the communication directly to you in order to address this situation appropriately. \n\n# XXXX Dated XX/XX/year> @ XXXX - Reply : Concerned Customer # XXXX Regarding your flight from [ XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX round trip [ XXXX ; XXXX ], I understand your concern regarding the unauthorised payment. \n\n# XXXX Dated XX/XX/year> @ XXXX - About your Feedback for Booking ( Case # XXXX ) XXXX Request for me to withdraw my chargeback with BofA During my review, I noticed that you have initiated a chargeback for this particular booking. We kindly request that you consider withdrawing the dispute with your bank first, as this will allow us to engage in a more constructive discussion regarding the resolution of this case. \n\n# XXXX Dated XX/XX/year> @ XXXX - About your Feedback for Booking ( Case # XXXX ) XXXX Continued Request to Withdraw my Chargeback from BofA Unfortunately we have not yet to receive a reply from your side. We strongly encourage you to consider withdrawing the dispute in order to avoid any potential limitations on your ability to make future bookings with us. \n\n\n# XXXX Dated XX/XX/year> @ XXXX - About your Feedback for Booking ( Case # XXXX ) XXXX We regret to inform you that if you choose not to withdraw the dispute with the bank, we will be unable to offer any further assistance. After conducting a thorough investigation, we have confirmed that there are no unauthorized fraudulent purchases associated with this case. \n\n# XXXX Dated XX/XX/year> @ XXXX - About your Feedback for Booking ( Case # XXXX ) XXXX The Refundable Amount for your Booking is USD XXXX According to our records, we have verified that booking number XXXX ( XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX was made online by the customer on XX/XX/year>, at XXXX ( XXXX ). The total amount paid for the booking was USD XXXX. If you could please contact your bank to initiate the withdrawal of this amount, we will proceed to handle your case in accordance with the airline 's standard procedures. The refundable amount for your booking is USD XXXX. \n\n# XXXX Dated XX/XX/year> @ XXXX - About your Feedback for Booking ( Case # XXXX ) XXXX Statements contradicts previous statements made by XXXX and Bank of America Your change request was canceled because the payment was not completed within the required time-frame. The cost was USD XXXX. We could not find any record indicating that our agent tried to contact you at that time. \n\nWe have also verified the phone number you provided XXXX, and confirmed that it does not belong to our company. \n\nPlease note that our company can not use your card to make any new bookings. For your account security, we strongly recommend that you change your account passwords immediately and report this issue to the authorities. \n\nPlease be informed that we have checked with our financial department and confirmed that the chargeback has been revoked. The refundable amount for the flight booking is approximately USD XXXX. Please confirm the refundable amount with us so that we can proceed with the refund for you. \n\n# XXXX Dated XX/XX/year> @ XXXX - About your Feedback for Booking ( Case # XXXX ) XXXX Complete Fabrication of events Stated by XXXX As the operation was through the App, we do not have this recording. \n\n# XXXX Dated XX/XX/year> @ XXXX - About your Feedback for Booking ( Case # XXXX ) XXXX Unable to Process Refund If you did not initiate this action, we strongly recommend that you take measures to ensure the security of your password and account of your e-mail box. \n\nWe regret to inform you that the ticket ( XXXX. XXXX way : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX has already been refunded and can not be reinstated or changed to the desired date. \n\nAs you have already contacted the bank to decline the payment, we are unable to process the refund ( USD XXXX ) directly to you before you withdrawn the case with bank. We kindly request your patience while waiting for the bank 's processing outcome. \n\nRecently Ive requested copies of all recordings and pertinent documentation from XXXX and received on XX/XX/year> @ XXXX what appears to be Call Chat Email and System Email files but unable to open files. Unfortunately XXXXXXXX XXXX has made it impossible to seriously consider them trustworthy because they cant even follow through with releasing the {$590.00} refund they offered weeks ago as a result of recent statements below : # XXXX Dated XX/XX/year> @ XXXX - About your Feedback for Booking ( Case # XXXX ) XXXX Please note that the password for the file is XXXX. Kindly download the file and use the password to open it. \nRegarding the refund you mentioned, please let us know if it is for flight booking No. XXXX, the refundable amount is approximately USD XXXX. Please confirm the amount with us, and we will then investigate and provide you with proper feedback. \n# XXXX Dated XX/XX/year> @ XXXX - About your Feedback for Booking ( Case # XXXX ) XXXX Last email XXXX made {$590.00} refund demands as a settlement. \nPlease be advised that we can not process the refund without your confirmation, please kindly reply to us [ I confirm ] to continue to process your refund. \nPlease kindly confirm with us whether you accept this proposal. Once accepted, it will be considered a full and final settlement of this case. \nBank of America COMPLAINT On XX/XX/year> I contacted Bank of America credit card fraud department and spoke to an associate, as I informed her of the events stated above she stated I am not responsible for any unauthorized purchases and closed my credit card down for an investigation and re-issued a new card. \n\nXXXX XXXX  Dated XX/XX/year> @ XXXX Activity Alert : You Have Message about Your Claim XXXX I received Claim information from BofA initiating an investigation for unauthorized credit card purchase in the amount of {$1000.00} from XXXX XXXX XXXX  Dated XX/XX/year> @ XXXX Activity Alert : You Have Message about Your Claim XXXX I received Claim REJECTION information from BofA initiating an investigation for unauthorized credit card purchase in the amount of {$1000.00} from XXXX I contacted BofA immediately regarding their decision and requested reconsideration for their inaccurate decision. I was never contacted by BofA or XXXX the investigative Company for truthful evidence in my possession. XXXX XXXX XXXX Noted in the documentation was from XXXX, an investigative company responsible for the underlining evidence utilized in the process and clearly a Substandard tool for gathering biased subject matter. \n\na. XXXX The email address listed under same name. \nb. XXXX The phone matches buyers name. \nXXXX XXXX The buyer connected via standard server. \nd. XXXX The booking has been made under the billing name. \nIn fact their Mission statement states the following : XXXX aims to empower your business to unleash ecommerce growth by outsmarting risk. Ecommerce fraud teams play a crucial role in enabling their companys growth and profitability. To do so, you require an enterprise-grade fraud and risk intelligence solution that can efficiently combat fraud, curb policy abuse, and boost revenue to the max. The problem is, the speed, scale, and sophistication of fraud and abuse can stretch the team and profit margins thin. \n\nWe believe risk should never keep you from growing your business with confidence. \n\nThats why we dont just promise great business outcomeswe are accountable for them. As part of the strongest network of merchant brands that rely on our accurate machine learning approach, you can shift fraud chargeback liability and optimize performance according to your risk tolerance and business goals. Instead of feeling uncertain, you gain confidence and an accountable partner to your success. Take risk off the table with XXXX, and put your business on the sure path to growth and profitability. \n\n\nXXXX XXXX  Dated XX/XX/year> @ XXXX Activity Alert : You Have Message about Your Claim XXXX BofA made the same conclusion with the identical evidentiary position as before. \n\na. XXXX The email address listed under same name. \nb. XXXX The phone matches buyers name. \nXXXX XXXX The buyer connected via standard server. \nd. XXXX The booking has been made under the billing name. \n\nIn conclusion, the facts are clear, XXXX has a history of wrongdoing and the email transmission exemplify that, and Back of Americas discriminatory actions can be considered illegal by face value, as they would not consider treating a wealthy person in a similar fashion. Important to note, It does not appear they even initiated an investigation, but rather wasted time and allowed a company with corporate profit over factual evidence as an investigated tool in rejecting my claim. \n\n\nI XXXX XXXX XXXX declares as follows, The following facts are based on my personal knowledge, or on knowledge I gained through correspondence litigation. If called to testify, I could and would do so competently I declare the following facts are based on my personal knowledge, or knowledge I gained through correspondence with XXXX and Bank of America representatives and email documentation. I declare under penalty of perjury that the forgoing is true and correct. Executed this XXXX day of XX/XX/year>, in XXXX California.","date_sent_to_company":"2024-08-21T06:04:17.000Z","issue":"Problem with a purchase shown on your statement","sub_product":"General-purpose credit card or charge card","zip_code":"94565","tags":null,"has_narrative":true,"complaint_id":"9857218","timely":"Yes","company_response":"Closed with explanation","submitted_via":"Web","company":"BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION","date_received":"2024-08-21T05:32:04.000Z","state":"CA","company_public_response":"Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response","sub_issue":"Credit card company isn't resolving a dispute about a purchase on your statement"},"highlight":{"complaint_what_happened":["Please be <em>advised</em> that we can not process the refund without your confirmation, please <em>kindly</em> reply to us [ I confirm ] to continue to process your refund. \nPlease <em>kindly</em> confirm with us whether you accept this proposal. Once accepted, it will be considered a full and final settlement of this case."],"issue":["<em>Problem</em> with a purchase shown on your statement"]},"sort":[7.219598,"9857218"]},{"_index":"complaint-public-v1","_id":"4590889","_score":6.24263,"_source":{"product":"Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service","complaint_what_happened":"Compilation of email correspondence with their service team. \nThey are in no chronological order. \n\n\n\nCase # XXXX - Case # XXXX Inbox Coinbase Support XXXX Mon, XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX  to me Hello, We havent heard back from you regarding this case. \n\nIf you still require assistance, please reply to this message. If you no longer need help, we will automatically resolve your case in 48 hours. \n\nThanks, Coinbase Support ref : XXXX : ref XXXX XXXX XXXX Tue, XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX  to Coinbase NO this isn't resolved. \n\nI did everything you have asked for. \n\ncompleted the verification process 3timesto unlock my account initially once set up my account and again this time based on your most recent request. \n\nHow come all the info was good before but now all of a side you think i'm a different person? \n\nPlease Advise when you will be allowing the full use of the features inthe platform. \n\nI need to withdraw and send my money and to this date no help. \n\nI mean it only took me like6 months for you to unlock my account. Should I expect another 6 months for you to allow me to send or withdraw my funds? \n\nTHis is beyond pathetic. \n\nPlease advise an eta on the completion of this issue. \n\nRegards. \n\nDissatisfied customer. \n-- XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX Fri, XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX  to Coinbase FIX MY ACCOUNT!!! \n\nCase # XXXX - Case # XXXX Inbox Coinbase Support Thu, XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX  ( 22 hours ago ) Hello, We havent heard back from you regarding this case. If you still require assistance, please reply to this message. If you no longer need help, we will au XXXX  XXXX Thu, XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX ( 10 hours ago ) Hello Team As of now this issue still has yet to be resolved. AS OF NOW this is still an issue. I have sent images of my passport card, my ID, My drivers licens Coinbase Support XXXX XXXX ( 1 hour ago ) XXXX XXXX, Thank you for bearing with us while we review your case. In order to proceed with the verification, we will kindly ask you to sign in to Coinbase an XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX  ( 14 minutes ago ) THIS HAS BEEN DONE AGAIN!!!!!!!! AND AGAIN AND AGAIN!!!!!!!! WHAT IN THE WORLD IS GOING ON WITH YOU PEOPLE!!! I HAVE ALREADY DONE THIS 6 TIMES ONCE LAST NIGHT XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ( 8 minutes ago ) ONCE AGAIN THIS IS DONE FOR THE 7TH TIME RELEASE MY FUNDS!!!! \n\nXXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX ( 6 minutes ago ) RELEASE MY FUNDS AND ALLOW ME ACCESS TO ALL MY FEATURES IN THE PLATFORM!!! \n\nXXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX  ( 3 minutes ago ) YOU ARE HAPPY TO INCREASE MY PURCHASE ABILITY BUT NOT ALLOW ME TO SEND MY OWN MONEY OUT!!! YOU ARE BEYOND A JOKE RELEASE MY FUNDS NOW!!!! \n\nA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ( 0 minutes ago ) to Coinbase FIX MY ACCOUNT ALREADY!!!! \n\nXXXX Reply Forward -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Case # XXXX - Case # XXXX Inbox Coinbase Support XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX to me Hello, Thanks for submitting your request to Coinbase Support. We're here to help and will be in touch as soon as possible. \n\nIn the meantime, you can find answers to many of your questions by visiting our Help Center. \n\nRegards, Coinbase Support ref : XXXX : ref XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Help Center | User Agreement and Privacy Policy Coinbase Support XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX  to me Hello XXXX XXXX, Thank you for contacting Coinbase Support.\n\nYour Coinbase account includes a wallet for each cryptocurrency we support. Only supported cryptocurrencies can be sent to Coinbase and they must be sent to the correct wallets using the supported blockchains, otherwise that crypto may be lost.\n\nIf you sent unsupported cryptocurrency to Coinbase or sent cryptocurrency to a wallet that isnt specifically for that cryptocurrency, we may soon be able to recover your funds. \n\nWe're developing a service to help recover some of these cryptocurrencies, which should roll out later this year. For information about this service, see our help article : https : //help.coinbase.com/en/coinbase/trading-and-funding/sending-or-receiving-cryptocurrency/unsupported-crypto-recovery Before sending crypto to Coinbase, be sure to check if it's supported by visiting our Supported Cryptocurrencies article : https : //help.coinbase.com/en/coinbase/getting-started/crypto-education/supported-cryptocurrencies Thanks, Coinbase Support ref : XXXX : ref XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX  to Coinbase So you have answered nothing I still cant send or withdraw any funds from my accounts please answer why I cant send any monies out or withdraw any monies. You seriously think this a joke or what? \n\nBeyond subpar customer service you are offering. \n\nWarmest Regards XXXX XXXX On XX/XX/XXXX, at XXXX, Coinbase Support XXXX wrote : Coinbase Support XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX  to me Hello XXXX, Thank you for contacting Coinbase Support. \n\nAs part of our compliance program, we are required to periodically review accounts. It looks like your account is currently restricted because your profile is incomplete. \n\nPlease take a moment to complete or update the following : https : //www.coinbase.com/verifications/identity/customer_info Once the form is completed, we'll review the restrictions on your account. Please note that we wont be able to review the restrictions until that information is submitted. \n\nThank you for your time and understanding. \n\nRegards, Coinbase Support ref : XXXX : ref XXXX  XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX  to Coinbase I have filled the link There is nothing for me to complete. Ive gone through all the tabs I already submitted my ID / took pictures confirmed my banking information-several times. \n\nWhat part of my profile is incomplete? \nYou want me to add a picture of me? \n\nAgain your service is garbage give me access to my funds stop sending emails that are generic and dont provide any clarity as of what is needed. Because I already completed everything you ever asked for. As many times you have asked it for. This is ridiculous. \n\nWhy are you withholding my funds. Coin bases is beyond garbage. \n\nLet me withdraw my money in done with your service!!! \n\n\nWarmest Regards XXXX XXXX On XX/XX/XXXX, at XXXX, Coinbase Support XXXX wrote : Hello XXXX , Coinbase Support XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX to me Hello XXXX, There are a few reasons why your information may not be verified on your first attempt, and we have some tips that might help with the more common issues : 1. Make sure all of your information is spelled correctly and filled in the correct boxes 2. Put your full legal name as it appears on your ID ( if you included a middle name on your first attempt, try omitting it ) 3. If you have recently changed your address or made other recent changes in your identifying information, try to input your previous address or information We recommend you try the verification process several times with the above tips in mind by clicking on this link : https : //www.coinbase.com/verify-identity If you still cant pass this verification step, please let us know. Were happy to help. \n\nThanks, XXXX  XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX  to Coinbase Hello Coinbase Team Once again I updated every single piece of information on the account and I still got nothing. How many other hoops do you want me to jump through? \n\nPlease advise when you are going to allow mw to send / Withdraw money from the account. \n\nThank you for your time. \n-- XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Coinbase Support XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX  to me Hi XXXX, Thank you for contacting Coinbase Support. \n\nIn order to proceed with the verification, we will kindly ask you to sign in to Coinbase and verify your information using a photo ID here : https : //www.coinbase.com/verify-document Please note, your ID must : -Include your name, date of birth, and address. \n-Must be valid. We are unable to accept expired documents, even if the expiration date has been extended beyond the date listed on the ID document. \n-Be government issued. \n\nIf youre having trouble completing verification, please try these troubleshooting tips : https : //help.coinbase.com/en/coinbase/getting-started/authentication-and-verification/identity-verification.html Please let us know once you've completed this, so we can proceed with the manual review. \n\nBest regards, XXXX  XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX  to Coinbase I have done this 4 times!!! \nThis is beyond ridiculous. How many more forms of ID do you need to submit? \nOr is the 10th time the charm ... this is beyond frustrating..but you are happy to take more money? Your platform is a joke. It's unbelievable that it took me 6-8months to unloc\nk my account and now it seems like I have to wait another 6-8 months again to have access to my money.\n\nDo you expect me to change information every time I do it?\n\nWhat is this nonsense? Give me access to my accounts.\n\nOr should expect a 6-8 month turnaround or countless emails and countless referencing to case numbers you have failed to solve? \n\nout of all the platforms used. XXXX/Coinbase/XXXX/XXXX  Guess who is the worst one, the one with the worst custservice, the slowest response times. \n\nYou guessed it, IT'S COINBASE!!! \n\nBy far the worse platform of them all Coinbase Support XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX  to me Hi XXXX, Thank you for your response.\n\nIn order to complete your identity verification, we will need some more information. Please provide the following documents : 1. A copy of your SSN or ITIN 2. A full copy of a bank statement, electricity/water/internet bill or phone bill that shows your name and current residential address, dated within 30 days. \n\nUpload your documents through our secure SendSafely portal https : XXXX Please use the same email address that you used for this support case. Also, we recommend using a desktop browser ( XXXX XXXX works best ) rather than a mobile browser. Once we receive your documents, we'll review them and get back to you. \n\nRegards, XXXX  XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX  to XXXX, Coinbase The documents requested have been submitted. \n\nI see what may be causing confusion. This Ticket Was created using my other email address instead of the one in the account. \nI have CC 'd myself on the email to have the thread on both accounts. \n\nI look forward to hearing back from you soon. \n\n\nXXXX Coinbase Support XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX to me Hi XXXX, Thank you for uploading the information.\n\nIn order to proceed with the verification, we will kindly ask you to sign in to Coinbase and verify your information using a photo ID here : https : //www.coinbase.com/verify-document Please note, your ID must : -Include your name, date of birth, and address. \n-Must be valid. We are unable to accept expired documents, even if the expiration date has been extended beyond the date listed on the ID document. \n-Be government issued. \n\nIf youre having trouble completing verification, please try these troubleshooting tips : https : //help.coinbase.com/en/coinbase/getting-started/authentication-and-verification/identity-verification.html Please let us know once you've completed this, so we can proceed with the manual review. \n\nBest regards, XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX  to Coinbase Wit what!?!!! \n\nAgain dude Ive done this way too many times Ive sent you bills Ive sent you images of 3 forms of ID / sate and federal. \n\nIve done this way too many times why in the world you still asking me to submit if one more time my ID is not going to change. \n\nWhats the purpose of this?!?! This is beyond annoying unnecessary and a display off poor customer service I will simply do this because Im tired of sending you emails requesting for you to release my funds. \n\nTired of your platform, tired of the lo g wait to get any help tired of your poor customer experitired of your lack of sense of urgency tired of you @ coinbase. \n\nI wish I would have never opened and put most of my money with you. I wish I could have not decided to use your platform. \n\nGet ready for the worse review in history across all your platforms android and apple. \n\nI will make it my purpose to post as much as I can letting people know how much of a scam you are I understand prospecting ppl privacy. I work in a bank always have all my life. But what you do is beyond anything.\n\nI will drive all the ppl o know to drop your platform and go to any of the other ones available. \n\nRELEASE MY ACCOUNTS NOW!!!! \n\nThis process has already been done tooo many times!!! \n\n\n\nWarmest Regards XXXX XXXX On XX/XX/XXXX, at XXXX, Coinbase Support XXXX wrote : Hi XXXX , Coinbase Support XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX to me Hi XXXX, Thank you for your response and we appreciate your patience while reviewing your case. \n\nIn order to proceed with the verification, we will kindly ask you to sign in to Coinbase and verify your information using a photo ID here : https : //www.coinbase.com/verify-document XXXX  XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX  to Coinbase FIX MY ACCOUNT!!!!! \n\nCase # XXXX - Case # XXXX Inbox Coinbase Support Thu, XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX  ( 22 hours ago ) Hello, We havent heard back from you regarding this case. If you still require assistance, please reply to this message. If you no longer need help, we will au XXXX  XXXX Thu, XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX  ( 10 hours ago ) Hello Team As of now this issue still has yet to be resolved. AS OF NOW this is still an issue. I have sent images of my passport card, my ID, My drivers licens Coinbase Support XXXX XXXX  ( 1 hour ago ) Hi XXXX, Thank you for bearing with us while we review your case. In order to proceed with the verification, we will kindly ask you to sign in to Coinbase an XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX  ( 14 minutes ago ) THIS HAS BEEN DONE AGAIN!!!!!!!! AND AGAIN AND AGAIN!!!!!!!! WHAT IN THE WORLD IS GOING ON WITH YOU PEOPLE!!! I HAVE ALREADY DONE THIS 6 TIMES ONCE LAST NIGHT XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX ( 8 minutes ago ) ONCE AGAIN THIS IS DONE FOR THE 7TH TIME RELEASE MY FUNDS!!!! \n\nA XXXX XXXX AM ( XXXX minutes ago ) RELEASE MY FUNDS AND ALLOW ME ACCESS TO ALL MY FEATURES IN THE PLATFORM!!! \n\nXXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX  ( 3 minutes ago ) YOU ARE HAPPY TO INCREASE MY PURCHASE ABILITY BUT NOT ALLOW ME TO SEND MY OWN MONEY OUT!!! YOU ARE BEYOND A JOKE RELEASE MY FUNDS NOW!!!! \n\nXXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ( 0 minutes ago ) to Coinbase FIX MY ACCOUNT ALREADY!!!! \n\nXXXX Reply Forward -- Regards. \n\nXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX  to Coinbase HAVE YOU FIXED MY ACCOUNT FEATURES ALREADY? \n\nNEXT STEP A CFPB COMPLAINT YOU HAVE 24 HRS TO FIX MY ACCOUNT FEATURES BEFORE I SUBMIT MY COMPLAINT ALONG WITH ALL THE EMAIL INTERACTIONS WITH YOUR TEAM THIS IS BEYOND RIDICULOUS. \n\nFIX MY ACCOUNT FEATURES NOW AND ALLOW ME TO WITHDRAW MY MONEY!!! \n\n\nWarmest Regards Warmest Regards XXXX XXXX On XX/XX/XXXX, at XXXX, XXXX  XXXX XXXX wrote : FIX MY ACCOUNT!!!!! \n\n\nFIX MY ACCOUNT ALREADY!!!! \n\nXXXX Reply Forward Coinbase Support Thu, XX/XX/XXXX , XXXX XXXX to me Hi XXXX, XXXXhank you for using Coinbase and your patience while reviewing your case.\n\nIt appears you may be operating multiple Coinbase accounts ( XXXX ). For security purposes, we only permit the use of one account per person/business.\n\nTo continue using Coinbase, you'll need to close any \" extra '' accounts you've created. For user security and privacy, this must be done by the account owner. \n\nIn order to complete this process, login to the account you want to close and visit your \" Activity '' page : https : //www.coinbase.com/settings/account_activity. Scroll to the bottom of the page and use the \" Close Account '' button ( accounts must have a XXXX balance before they can be closed ). For additional assistance with the account closure process, please see : https : XXXX If you are unable to access your duplicate accounts and wish for help with the deletion, please reply back confirming the full email address of the account XXXX XXXX ) you wish us to delete on your behalf and authorise us to do so. \n\nThank you for your cooperation and understanding. \n\nRespectfully, XXXX  XXXX XXXX Thu, XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX to Coinbase Why do I still have no access to my accounts You need to fix this ASAP What is your problem!!! \n\nWarmest Regards XXXX XXXX On XX/XX/XXXX, at XXXX, XXXX  XXXX XXXX wrote : Wit what!?!!! \n\n\nXXXX  XXXX XXXX Thu, XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX to Coinbase What the XXXX!!!! \n\nOperating multiple account!?! You are insane I only have one show me proof I have multiple accounts!!!! \n\nYou people are simply not wanting to allow me access to my fund I told you one I used the incorrect email to send you the ticket because my page was defaulted to that email. \n\nThis is beyond annoying beyond stressful Your company is a freaking joke release my funds This was my last straw with yall Im making a CFPB complaint on you I dont manage multiple accounts I only have o e just one!!!!\n\nYou bunch of thiefs and liars show me where I have multiple accounts you thief 's I live paycheck to paycheck how the XXXX can I afford multiple accounts you people are beyond frustrating Warmest Regards XXXX XXXX On XX/XX/XXXX, at XXXX, XXXX  XXXX XXXX wrote : Why do I still have no access to my accounts XXXX  XXXX XXXX Thu, XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX  to Coinbase What the XXXX!!!! \n\nOperating multiple account!?! You are insane I only have one show me proof I have multiple accounts!!!!\n\nYou people are simply not wanting to allow me access to my fund I told you one I used the incorrect email to send you the ticket because my page was defaulted to that email. \n\nThis is beyond annoying beyond stressful Your company is a freaking joke release my funds This was my last straw with yall Im making a CFPB complaint on you I dont manage multiple accounts I only have o e just one!!!!\n\nYou bunch of thiefs and liars show me where I have multiple accounts you thief 's I live paycheck to paycheck how the XXXX can I afford multiple accounts you people are beyond frustrating Warmest Regards XXXX XXXX On XX/XX/XXXX, at XXXX, XXXX  XXXX XXXX wrote : Wit what!?!!! \n\n\nXXXX  XXXX XXXX Thu, XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX to Coinbase What the XXXX!!!! \n\nOperating multiple account!?! You are insane I only have one show me proof I have multiple accounts!!!!\n\nYou people are simply not wanting to allow me access to my fund I told you one I used the incorrect email to send you the ticket because my page was defaulted to that email.\n\nThis is beyond annoying beyond stressful Your company is a freaking joke release my funds This was my last straw with yall Im making a CFPB complaint on you I dont manage multiple accounts I only have o e just one!!!! \nYou bunch of thiefs and liars show me where I have multiple accounts you thief 's I live paycheck to paycheck how the XXXX can I afford multiple accounts you people are beyond frustrating Warmest Regards XXXX XXXX On XX/XX/XXXX, at XXXX, XXXX  XXXX XXXX wrote : Wit what!?!!! \n\n\nA XXXX XXXX Thu, XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX to Coinbase i dont have multiple accounts. \n\nI only use the XXXX Only have that account. \n\nWhat are you guys talking about? multiple accounts What am I supposed to be looking at? \n\nI am making a CFPB complaint and will copy and paste all the emails i sent o you to fix my account and you still l can not fix it image.png XXXX  XXXX XXXX Thu, XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX to Coinbase IF ANY FUNDS IN THE ACCOUNT LINKED TO XXXX TRANSFER TO XXXX ASSOCIATED TO XXXX THANK YOU PLEASE ADVISE WHAT'S NEXT XXXX A XXXX XXXX Thu, XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX  to Coinbase AFTER IF ANY FUNDS TRANSFERRED TO XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT. \n\nI AUTHORIZE TO CLOSE THE ACCOUNT ASSOCIATED WITH XXXX ONLY AFTER ANY FUNDS IN SAID ACCOUNT HAVE BEEN TRANSFERRED TO THE ABOVE MENTIONED ACCOUNT. ASI AM CURRENTLY VERIFYING THE ACCOUNT INFORMATION IN THAT END ALSO. \n\n\nA XXXX XXXX Thu, XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX to Coinbase Im ongoing the recovery process of the other account associated with XXXX I did not remember I had this account apologies I see the confusion now thank you for helping out Warmest Regards XXXX XXXX On XX/XX/XXXX, at XXXX, Coinbase Support XXXX wrote : Hi XXXX, XXXX  XXXX XXXX Fri, XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX  to Coinbase I have closed the account associated to XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX Please resume all the features in my actual account XXXX Please advice on eta Warmest Regards XXXX XXXX On XX/XX/XXXX, at XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX wrote : Why do I still have no access to my accounts A XXXX XXXX Tue, XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX  to Coinbase Whats going in with my case I still have no access to my funds Please provide an eta in the resolution for the same or do I really need to get the CFPB involved If no reply by end of week I will report you. \n\nThank you for your help Warmest Regards XXXX XXXX On XX/XX/XXXX, at XXXX, XXXX  XXXX XXXX wrote : Wit what!?!!! \n\n\nXXXX  XXXX XXXX Tue, XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX  ( 10 days ago ) to Coinbase Hey whats going on with this We closed the other account weeks ago. \n\nWhy is my account t still have a hold on my features on it. \n\nWhats your problem. \n\nToday is the day I file the CFPB complaint. Ive had it with you Dragging your feet to fix my account Ive been more than liniment Provided you more than reasonable time. \n\nYou are the worse. \n\nI will blast all of this in social media. \n\nGive me an eta on resolution to my case. \n\nWarmest Regards XXXX XXXX On XX/XX/XXXX, at XXXX, XXXX  XXXX XXXX wrote : Wit what!?!!! \n\n\nXXXX  XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX  ( 10 days ago ) to Coinbase Hey whats going on with this We closed the other account weeks ago. \n\nWhy is my account t still have a hold on my features on it. \n\nWhats your problem. \n\nToday is the day I file the CFPB complaint. Ive had it with you Dragging your feet to fix my account Ive been more than liniment Provided you more than reasonable time. \n\nYou are the worse. \n\nI will blast all of this in social media. \n\nGive me an eta on resolution to my case. \n\nWarmest Regards XXXX XXXX On XX/XX/XXXX, at XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX wrote : Wit what!?!!! \n\n\n-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Coinbase Support : Please verify your email Inbox XXXX Thu, XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX  to me Verification code : XXXX Please enter the one time code above into the 6 digit verification field found in the support form, in order to complete your ticket submission. Once you submit the correct code, your ticket will be sent to a member of the Coinbase Support team. \n\nWe look forward to assisting you. \n\nRegards, Coinbase Support XXXX Coinbase www.coinbase.com | Help Center | User Agreement and Privacy Policy XXXX  XXXX XXXX Fri, XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX  to Coinbase FIX MY ACCOUNT!!!! \n\nCase # XXXX - Case # XXXX Inbox Coinbase Support Thu, XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX  ( 22 hours ago ) Hello, We havent heard back from you regarding this case. If you still require assistance, please reply to this message. If you no longer need help, we will au XXXX  XXXX Thu, XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX  ( 10 hours ago ) Hello Team As of now this issue still has yet to be resolved. AS OF NOW this is still an issue. I have sent images of my passport card, my ID, My drivers licens Coinbase Support XXXX XXXX ( 1 hour ago ) Hi XXXX, Thank you for bearing with us while we review your case. In order to proceed with the verification, we will kindly ask you to sign in to Coinbase an XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX  ( 14 minutes ago ) THIS HAS BEEN DONE AGAIN!!!!!!!! AND AGAIN AND AGAIN!!!!!!!! WHAT IN THE WORLD IS GOING ON WITH YOU PEOPLE!!! I HAVE ALREADY DONE THIS 6 TIMES ONCE LAST NIGHT XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX  ( 8 minutes ago ) ONCE AGAIN THIS IS DONE FOR THE 7TH TIME RELEASE MY FUNDS!!!! \n\nXXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX  ( 6 minutes ago ) RELEASE MY FUNDS AND ALLOW ME ACCESS TO ALL MY FEATURES IN THE PLATFORM!!! \n\nXXXX   XXXX XXXX XXXX  ( 3 minutes ago ) YOU ARE HAPPY TO INCREASE MY PURCHASE ABILITY BUT NOT ALLOW ME TO SEND MY OWN MONEY OUT!!! YOU ARE BEYOND A JOKE RELEASE MY FUNDS NOW!!!! \n\nXXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ( 0 minutes ago ) to Coinbase FIX MY ACCOUNT ALREADY!!!! \n\nimage.png Reply Forward -- Regards. \n\nXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX Fri, XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX  to Coinbase -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Case # XXXX - Case # XXXX Inbox Coinbase Support XXXX Thu, XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX to me Hello, We havent heard back from you regarding this case. \n\nIf you still require assistance, please reply to this message. If you no longer need help, we will automatically resolve your case in 48 hours. \n\nThanks, Coinbase Support ref : XXXX : ref XXXX  XXXX XXXX Thu, XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX  to Coinbase Hello Team As of now this issue still has yet to be resolved. \n\nAS OF NOW this is still an issue. \n\nI have sent images of my passport card, my ID, My drivers license, and my SSN card. \n\nI HAVE PROVED MY IDENTITY OVER AND OVER AGAIN TO PROVE BEYOND ANY REASONABLE DOUBT THAT I AM WHO I SAY I AM. \n\nPlease let me know what when you plan to allow me access to my funds as soon as possible. \n\nThank you for your help. \n\n-- XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Coinbase Support XXXX Fri, XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX  to me Hi XXXX, Thank you for bearing with us while we review your case. \n\nIn order to proceed with the verification, we will kindly ask you to sign in to Coinbase and verify your information using a photo ID here : https : //www.coinbase.com/verify-document Please note, your ID must : -Include your name, date of birth, and address. \n-Must be valid. We are unable to accept expired documents, even if the expiration date has been extended beyond the date listed on the ID document. \n-Be government issued. \n\nIf youre having trouble completing verification, please try these troubleshooting tips : https : //help.coinbase.com/en/coinbase/getting-started/authentication-and-verification/identity-verification.html Please let us know once you've completed this, so we can proceed with the manual review. \n\nBest regards, Coinbase Support ref : XXXX : ref XXXX  XXXX XXXX Fri, XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX  to Coinbase THIS HAS BEEN DONE AGAIN!!!!!!!! AND AGAIN AND AGAIN!!!!!!!! \n\nWHAT IN THE WORLD IS GOING ON WITH YOU PEOPLE!!! \n\nI HAVE ALREADY DONE THIS 6 TIMES ONCE LAST NIGHT AND DEFINETLYONCE IN THE LAST WEEK OR SO. \n\nMY ID WILL NOT CHANGE MY FACE WILL NOT CHAGE THE DATES AND DATA IN MYIDENTIFICATIONS WILL NOT CHANGE. \n\nTHIS IS BEYOND RIDICOULOUS. \n\nCOINBASE YOU ARE BY FAR THE WORSE CRYPTO CURRENCY PLATFORM EVER. \n\nTHIS ISNOT MY FIRST TIME HAVING ISSUES WITH YOU. IT TOOK ME ALMOST 6 MONTHS TO GAIN ACCESS TO MY OWN ACCOUNT AFTER I HAD CHANGED PHONE NUBERS. \n\nI AM COMPLETLY AND UTTERLY BAFFALED ABOUT THE POOR QUALITY OF SERVICE YOU PROVIDE. \n\nYOU CONTINUE TO SAY FOR PRIVACY REASONS. YOU CONTINUE TO APOLOGIZE.STOP IT!!!!! \n\nDO YOUR XXXX JOB AND RELEASEMY ACCOUNT HOLD!!!! \n\nI HAVE PROOVED MY SELF OVER AND OVER AGAIN!!!! \n\nANY FINANCIAL INSTITUTION WOULD HAVE TAKEN MY INFORMATIONAND LIFTED ANY HOLDS. \n\nWHAT ISYOUR PROBLEM!!!! \n\nYOUR REQUESTS ARE FARBEYOND ANYTHING IN THE DOTFRANK ACT PATRIOSTS ACT ORANY ACT THAT REUQIRES PROOF OF IDENTITY AGAINSMONEY LAUDER. \n\nI KNOW THISBECASUE IVE WORKEDINA XXXX YEARS IN DIFERENT LEVELS. \n\n\nCase # XXXX - Case # XXXX Inbox Coinbase Support Thu, XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX  Hello, Thanks for submitting your request to Coinbase Support. We're here to help and will be in touch as soon as possible. In the meantime, you can find answer Coinbase Support Thu, XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX AM Hello XXXX XXXX, Thank you for contacting Coinbase Support. Your Coinbase account includes a wallet for each cryptocurrency we support. Only supported cry XXXX  XXXX Thu, XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX  So you have answered nothing I still cant send or withdraw any funds from my accounts please answer why I cant send any monies out or withdraw any monies. You Coinbase Support Thu, XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX  Hello XXXX, As part of our compliance program, we are required to periodically review accounts. It looks like your account is currently restricted because yo XXXX  XXXX Thu, XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX  I have filled the link There is nothing for me to complete. Ive gone through all the tabs I already submitted my ID / took pictures confirmed my banking inform Coinbase Support Thu, XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX  Hello XXXX, There are a few reasons why your information may not be verified on your first attempt, and we have some tips that might help with the more commo XXXX  XXXX Thu, XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX  Hello Coinbase Team Once again I updated every single piece of information on the account and I still got nothing. How many other hoops do you want me to jump t Coinbase Support Fri, XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX  Hi XXXX, In order to proceed with the verification, we will kindly ask you to sign in to Coinbase and verify your information using a photo ID here : https : XXXX XXXX  XXXX Tue, XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX ( 10 days ago ) I have done this 4 times!!! This is beyond ridiculous. How many more forms of ID do you need to submit? Or is the 10th time the charm ... this is beyond frustr Coinbase Support Wed, XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX  ( 9 days ago ) Hi XXXX, Thank you for your response. In order to complete your identity verification, we will need some more information. Please provide the following docum XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX","date_sent_to_company":"2021-07-31T06:39:36.000Z","issue":"Other service problem","sub_product":"Virtual currency","zip_code":"90059","tags":"Servicemember","has_narrative":true,"complaint_id":"4590889","timely":"Yes","company_response":"Closed with monetary relief","submitted_via":"Web","company":"Coinbase, Inc.","date_received":"2021-07-31T06:19:05.000Z","state":"CA","company_public_response":null,"sub_issue":null},"highlight":{"complaint_what_happened":["For <em>security</em> purposes, we only permit the use of one account per person/business.\n\nTo continue using Coinbase, you'll need to close any \" extra '' accounts you've created. For user <em>security</em> and privacy, this must be done by the account owner. \n\nIn order to complete this process, login to the account you want to close and visit your \" Activity '' page : https : //www.coinbase.com/settings/account_activity."],"issue":["Other service <em>problem</em>"]},"sort":[6.24263,"4590889"]},{"_index":"complaint-public-v1","_id":"4174342","_score":5.4311633,"_source":{"product":"Credit card or prepaid card","complaint_what_happened":"Note : I have over 50 emails : XXXX XXXX ignores me. BOA is very incompetent. I was mailed a letter threatening me that if I go near a BOA I will be arrested. They locked me out of my account many times. I recorded every call. \nBOA has a Bank account that is not even mine!!! I told XXXX XXXX so many times. I emailed XXXX XXXX so many times. My account number was changed due to inside fraud! I have never reported fraud on my card. \nThese people are so abusive. If you heard the calls. I have hired legal counsel as I did not one thing wrong here but poorly treated badly. Now charging me interest and fees when the promotional rate was to be extended due to many problems Ive had! So many and the demand letter being sent will outline in detail. \nI can not make a payment over the phone in the automated system as I am barred from making a payment. Its absolutely absurd. This XXXX is corrupt, XXXX, and inside fraud is very well known. People I know who banked or had credit with BOA went through similar situations. My credit is stellar and so is my record. Dealing with very spiteful unprofessional people. I WILL NOT PAY INTEREST OR TRY TO AMBUSH ME OR INTIMIDATE ME! It will not work. Let a XXXX decide. \n\nFrom : XXXX XXXX XXXX Sent : Thursday, XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX To : XXXX, XXXX XXXX Subject : Re : Acct ending in XXXX Thank you kindly! I am very grateful. \n\n\nHave a good one, XXXX XXXX From : XXXX, XXXX XXXX Sent : Wednesday, XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX To : XXXX XXXX XXXX Subject : RE : Acct ending in XXXX Happy New Year Ms. XXXX! \n\nThank you for reaching out. \nI have waived both charges ( {$10.00} and {$1.00} ). \nThe promotion extension will have to be done on the backend. I have put it in my calendar to waive interest for XXXX/XXXX/XX/XX/XXXX. \nI will also submit a request to update your payments for the first couple of months. On my end it only shows that we reported the account as current. I will dig in and find out. \n\nWe appreciate your business. Please let me know if I can be of further assistance. \n\nSincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Vice President XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Maine Phone # : ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX Fax : ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX From : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : XXXX XXXX Sent : Wednesday, XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX To : XXXX, XXXX XXXX Subject : Acct ending in XXXX Hi XXXX, I was charge a balance transfer fee on XXXX for {$10.00} and {$1.00} for interest. I was not suppose to be charged even though balance transfer promotion ended XXXX. Can you please credit this amount. Also, my promotion for 0 interest is to be extended a few months after XX/XX/XXXX statement. Its in the notes from XXXX XXXX. Can you just make sure this is indeed taken care of so I have no issues down the road. \n\nBank of America did not update the payments I made to BOA. If you can have that updated I would greatly appreciate it. I did not make minimum payments the first couple of months on the account so BOA is reporting I only made minimum payments. \n\nThank you ... ... .. \nHappy New Year, XXXX XXXX This message, and any attachments, is for the intended recipient ( s ) only, may contain information that is privileged, confidential and/or proprietary and subject to important terms and conditions available at http : //www.bankofamerica.com/emaildisclaimer. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this message. \n\n\n\nFrom : XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX Sent : Tuesday, XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX To : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : XXXX, XXXX XXXX Subject : RE : We've processed your Balance Transfer request Good Evening Ms XXXX, I just tried calling you personally. Unfortunately, my call went to voicemail. I apologize you are having difficulty completing your balance transfer. XXXX is out of the office on vacation. \nI am going to direct to another one of my Team Managers, XXXX XXXX. He will be more than capable and willing to assist you. XXXX is in the office Monday-Friday XXXX XXXX. If you can provide us with the best time to contact you, he will do so. Please be advised, you may need to answer some security questions, designed to protect both you and our company. \n\nIf you prefer, you can contact XXXX directly ( he has voice mail as well ) during the hours outlined above. He will be prompt at returning your call, if necessary- XXXX I apologize your balance transfers have not been completed to your satisfaction. It is certainly not the level of service Bank of America expects to provide our customers with. I am pleased to hear your interaction with XXXX was a positive one and I will be sure to recognize him for his efforts. \nI will also follow up with the agent/manager in XXXX Texas to ensure feedback is provided. \n\nYou are in great hands with XXXX. We look forward to rectifying the situation to your satisfaction. \n\nThank you for being a valued client, XXXX XXXX XXXX Senior Vice President |Segment Site Leader Bank of America ( ( XXXX ) XXXX Advanced Client Solutions From : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : XXXX XXXX Sent : Tuesday, XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX To : XXXX , XXXX XXXX XXXX Subject : Fw : We've processed your Balance Transfer request Hi XXXX , I like you to give me a call at XXXX to discuss a few matters of concern. XXXX is on vacation and please do not have another rep call me back. I just spoke to one and it was not a productive conversation. \n\nThank you, XXXX XXXX From : XXXX XXXX XXXX Sent : Tuesday, XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX To : XXXX XXXX Subject : Fw : We've processed your Balance Transfer request XXXX, Can you give me a call. Its very painful to call your customer service. The only one that ever was super was XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ). This email was long over due. I have nothing but problems since opening this account. Its so time consuming. \n\nXXXX was not paid. I did this balance transfer myself even prior to this date. I had to pay XXXX myself due to the failed balance transfer! \n\nThere is no record of the payment. I never received an answer from XXXX XXXX in XXXX Texas. I have to go through a serious of questions which I will not entertain. I wasted 25 minutes today. I put a password on my account and no record of that as well. \n\n\nI really should not have to go through all of this. Its not right and no fault of my own. \n\nCan you please call me at XXXX Thanks, XXXX XXXX From : Bank of America XXXX Sent : Tuesday, XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX To : XXXX XXXX Subject : We've processed your Balance Transfer request Bank of America XXXX \nBalance Transfer. \nWe've processed your XXXX Transfer request Credit card ending in XXXX Transfer type : Balance Transfer Pay to : XXXX XXXX Pay to account ending in : XXXX Transfer amount : {$900.00} Transfer type : Balance Transfer Pay to : XXXX XXXX Pay to account ending in : XXXX Transfer amount : {$250.00} Please continue to make required minimum payments until you see the transfer post as a payment at your creditor ( s ). \nSign in to review the offer details of your transfer. \nPlease note : If you set up automatic payments for this card, you may need to adjust your scheduled payment amount. \nWe'll never ask for your personal information such as SSN or ATM PIN in email messages. If you get an email that looks suspicious or you are not the intended recipient of this email, don't click on any links. Instead, forward to @ XXXX then delete it. \nPlease don't reply to this automatically generated service email. \nPrivacy Notice Equal Housing Lender Bank of America, N.A. Member FDIC XXXX Bank of America Corporation This message, and any attachments, is for the intended recipient ( s ) only, may contain information that is privileged, confidential and/or proprietary and subject to important terms and conditions available at http : //www.bankofamerica.com/emaildisclaimer. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this message.","date_sent_to_company":"2021-03-01T05:31:25.000Z","issue":"Fees or interest","sub_product":"General-purpose credit card or charge card","zip_code":"XXXXX","tags":null,"has_narrative":true,"complaint_id":"4174342","timely":"Yes","company_response":"Closed with explanation","submitted_via":"Web","company":"BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION","date_received":"2021-03-01T05:00:27.000Z","state":"FL","company_public_response":"Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response","sub_issue":"Problem with fees"},"highlight":{"complaint_what_happened":["Please be <em>advised</em>, you may need to answer some <em>security</em> questions, designed to protect both you and our company. \n\nIf you prefer, you can contact XXXX directly ( he has voice mail as well ) during the hours outlined above. He will be prompt at returning your call, if necessary- XXXX I apologize your balance transfers have not been completed to your satisfaction. It is certainly not the level of service Bank of America expects to provide our customers with."],"sub_issue":["<em>Problem</em> with fees"]},"sort":[5.4311633,"4174342"]},{"_index":"complaint-public-v1","_id":"8300450","_score":4.672468,"_source":{"product":"Checking or savings account","complaint_what_happened":"Date : XX/XX/3023 Consumer Financial Protection Bureau case number : XXXX Regarding : Wells Fargo Case : XXXX Acct. ending in : XXXX XXXX XXXX : Complaints Management Office XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, SD XXXX Subject : Serious Noncompliance and Dishonorable Regulations Performed Dear Wells Fargo, I am writing to express my extreme dissatisfaction with the lack of resolution regarding the fraudulent transactions conducted by Wells Fargo employees on XX/XX/2023, without my authorization or knowledge. Despite my relentless efforts, which include contacting your company twelve times and engaging with executives, customer service representatives, complaints departments, and management, my issue remains unresolved.\n\nSummarized Current State of Affairs : 1. Wells Fargo Service : Provided detailed information regarding the fraudulent transactions committed by Wells Fargo employees, no concrete action has been taken. The evidence, including recorded phone conversations, clearly demonstrates unprofessional communication and falsification of records by your employees. \n\n2. Formal Complaint : The unsatisfactory and unethical treatment received from Wells Fargo customer service, claims, and executives. It has been three months since the complaint was filed, ( four months total ) and there has been no progress in refunding the unauthorized withdrawal of {$1000.00} from my account. \n\n3. Representative Contact : Wells Fargo acted in bad faith and violated regulations continuously. I have reported this case, along with the unresolved complaints, to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ). \n\n4. Legal Consideration : I have sought advice from attorneys specializing in consumer protection law and forensic accountants with expertise in illegal activities. If not resolved they will assess the merits of potential legal actions, considering the late fees, disruptions to my life, XXXX rights, and the cessation of healthcare, medication and treatment services resulting from the closure of my accounts and fraudulent withdrawals performed by Wells Fargo Company. \n\nDespite multiple attempts to address my concerns, no satisfactory research or resolution has been provided. I have attached a faxed affidavit, which was sent on XX/XX/2023, as advised on the letter sent XX/XX/2023. The affidavit was notarized and sent to the fax number ( XXXX ) provided : sent by XXXX XXXX, the Personal Banker, at Wells Fargo ( attached original document that was submitted on XX/XX/2023 ). Emails have also been sent the the Wells Fargo XXXX team ( XXXX XXXX ). I have also attached the fax receipt for the unsuccessful attempts to send the affidavit to an alternate fax number provided by XXXX XXXX sent on XX/XX/2023 and XX/XX/2023 as this fax number is offline and they lost all my documents somehow.. \n\nWells Fargo 's failure to reissue the unauthorized check, despite receiving the affidavit nine times, threXXXX different ways is inexcusable. This negligence has had severe consequences for me, including financial hardship during the holiday season ( XXXX XXXX XX/XX/2023 ), missed doctor appointments, damage to my credit report, and the inability to pay for essential expenses such as medication, rent, auto expenses, insurance, and cellular services. As a XXXX individual with numerous medical conditions, including four life-threatening illnesses, Long haul Covid-19, with twenty prescriptions your actions have caused significant hardships to my mental, emotional, and physical well-being. \n\nIt is evident that Wells Fargo has not demonstrated a commitment to inclusivity, fair treatment, or adherence to federal and state laws and regulations. Discrimination on various grounds has been observed throughout this process. I demand immediate and comprehensive resolution to this matter. The case must be reopened, the unauthorized check reissued, and the funds restored to my account. Additionally, I expect full compensation for the damages I have suffered, including the financial losses, emotional distress, medical issues arising, and other hardships caused by Wells Fargo 's actions. \n\nFailure to address this issue promptly and satisfactorily will leave me no choice but to pursue all available legal avenues to seek justice and hold Wells Fargo accountable for its misconduct. I anticipate your immediate attention to this matter and a prompt response outlining the actions you will take to rectify this situation. \n\nYours sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX, XXXX Phone : ( XXXX ) XXXX Dear Wells Fargo XXXX In Texas, as in many other jurisdictions, unauthorized withdrawals and the submission of checks without proper authorization is considered unlawful or fraudulent activities. These actions violate state and federal laws related to banking, fraud, and consumer protection. \n\nIt is challenging to comprehend how a company could engage in unethical practices such as withholding an individual 's financial information, illegally transferring funds without proper authorization, and neglecting to inform clients about the withdrawal of their funds. Additionally, the involvement of eleven individuals in falsifying documents, whether in preparation or transmission, adds a level of unprofessionalism that surpasses reasonable expectations. \n\nI received the affidavit in question without having initiated any corresponding tasks, as Wells Fargo executed a fraudulent withdrawal of funds from my account, subsequently issuing a check without my authorization. This check, bearing number XXXX and valued at {$1000.00}, was neither received nor authorized by me, and I was not notified of its issuance. Consequently, I find myself entangled in this situation for the past four months, during which eleven distinct employees have displayed varying degrees of dishonesty, inadequate training, carelessness, and unprofessional conduct. \nThe fore mentioned affidavit was transmitted via fax on a Friday from a Wells Fargo branch in Texas to the number XXXX formally assert that I neither received nor solicited the original check, as Wells Fargo engaged in fraudulent activities by illicitly dispatching check number XXXX, dated XX/XX/2023, in the amount of {$1000.00}, without obtaining my consent. \nWells Fargo conducted an unauthorized withdrawal of {$1000.00} from my account ending in XXXX, subsequently issuing check number XXXX on XX/XX/2023, without apprising me of the transaction. \nUpon contacting Wells Fargo in XXXX, I was initially informed that my account was in a negative balance, with subsequent discussions revealing an admission to the unauthorized withdrawal. To my surprise, I was informed that there was no obligation on their part to notify me of such actions. \nIn XXXX, I communicated with Wells Fargo, wherein they acknowledged an unauthorized withdrawal but asserted that they were not obligated to notify me of such actions. \nSubsequently, in XXXX, upon contacting Wells Fargo, I was informed that the initial check would be canceled, and a replacement check would be issued. However, in a subsequent conversation in the same month, after updating my address, I was notified that no check had been dispatched. \nFurther communication with Wells Fargo in XXXX revealed that an affidavit would be sent for my signature. \nUpon reaching out to Wells Fargo in XXXX, I was surprised to learn that there was no record of my knowledge regarding the affidavit. Subsequent inquiries within the same month yielded conflicting information, with one representative asserting that no affidavit had been submitted, while another claimed that the affidavit had been sent, signed, notarized, and faxed. \nIn a subsequent interaction with Wells Fargo in XXXX, I was informed that the previously mentioned fax had not been received and was advised to contact another department. \nContinuing the correspondence with Wells Fargo in XXXX, I was told that the individual who denied any continuing the correspondence with Wells Fargo in XXXX, I was told that the individual who denied any knowledge of the affidavit possesses pertinent information. \n\nImpact on My Life and Well-Being Due to Financial Complications My life and overall well-being have been significantly compromised and disrupted by a series of unfortunate events. Firstly, I find myself in a XXXX and unemployed state, battling the long-term effects of Covid-19. This has resulted in a multitude of health issues, requiring a staggering twenty-two prescriptions and numerous hospitalizations and surgeries.\n\nUnfortunately, the past three months have been particularly challenging due to an unlawful financial intrusion by Wells Fargo. They wrongfully withdraw my funds and subsequently misplaced them, leaving me in a state of emotional and mental distress. The repercussions of this financial ordeal have been far-reaching. The time and energy I should have devoted to critical doctor visits, surgeries, medical appointments, and securing necessary medications and support have been diverted toward resolving this financial crisis. As a result, my health has deteriorated further, exacerbating my overall well-being. \n\nWells Fargo 's prolonged withholding of my only available funds, spanning a period of XXXX months, has left me unable to meet basic needs such as purchasing food, paying rent, covering my car payment, electricity bills, cell phone expenses, and health insurance premiums. Consequently, my financial resources have become grossly inadequate, leading to a cascade of negative consequences. The unauthorized withdrawals from my account by Wells Fargo have resulted in insufficient funds, causing multiple non-sufficient fund ( NSF ) incidents. These incidents have significantly impacted my credit score, which has plummeted by more than fifty points in just one month. Moreover, Wells Fargo 's abrupt closure of my checking and business accounts, despite my decade-long patronage, has disrupted all direct deposits. With a hold placed on my checks until after the new year, I face imminent loss of my apartment, car, and the accumulation of numerous late fees and notices. \n\nAs the holiday season unfolds, the domino effect triggered by Wells Fargo 's actions has left me on the brink of losing everything I have worked tirelessly for. Presently, I find myself thus far, {$5000.00} in late fees, nsf charges, and notices accumulating in financial obligations, due to an unauthorized withholding of {$1000.00} from my Wells Fargo account in XX/XX/2023 causing a domino effect, constituting fraudulent activity performed by Wells Fargo. In summary, the compounding consequences of Wells Fargo 's actions have had a severe impact on my life and overall well-being. The financial turmoil they have caused has not only disrupted my immediate circumstances but has also jeopardized my long-term stability and prospects for a secure future. \n\nSincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Texas, XXXX Phone : ( XXXX ) XXXX UNETHICAL COMPANY CREATES CITIZEN HARDSHIPS In regard to : Accounts Fraudulently Hacked Dishonesty Facts, Unprofessional Communication, Unreliable Investigation and Unethical Procedures. \n\nCurrently Thus Far : Wells Fargo Service : provided details regarding the fraudulent transactions as a result of Wells Fargo employees. \nDocument : A record of eight interactions with Wells Fargo employees, of dates, emails, and summaries of conversations. \nFormal Complaint : An unsatisfactory resolution through customer service, claims departments, and executives failure for three months and a formal complaint was submitted. \n\nRepresentative Contact : Wells Fargo acted in bad faith, violated regulations. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) handles complaints. \nLegal Consideration : An attorney specializing in consumer protection law. Providing guidance, assessing merits, as potential legal actions may be taken if not resolved with a comprehensive plan of action. \n\nSubmitted Affidavit In Branch Hello Wells Fargo, I am writing to bring to your attention the professional, educational, and personal challenges faced as a result of the financial difficulties I have encountered, particularly in regard to my relationship with Wells Fargo. Over the past few months, the cumulative effect of late fees, reconnections, new connections, loss of items, missed appointments, doctor visits, and medical procedures has been devastating. \n\nAs an individual with a XXXX and no current source of income, the last XXXX dollars in my account was withheld by Wells Fargo for an extended period, rendering me unable to meet essential financial obligations : such as rent, auto payments, utilities, communication device, and necessary medical appointments. The financial strain has also led to a decline in my credit score, dropping XXXX points in the month of XXXX, as the problem is still not solved. Unfortunately, the situation has worsened in XXXX. Due to the exhaustion of available funds caused by Wells Fargo 's actions, I have experienced multiple instances of insufficient funds and subsequent disconnection of my checking and savings accounts. Regrettably, I have lost my apartment, my means of transportation, my cell phone, and my overall health has significantly declined. I am currently seeking shelter to keep warm, with limited access to medical care and prescriptions due to this domino financial effect. \n\nMoreover, the consequences of these financial hardships have extended beyond the immediate financial implications. The inability to process direct deposits has resulted in further late fees and financial difficulties with various payees. The domino effect created by these circumstances has caused immense emotional, financial, and physical stress in my life. Additionally, the cyberattack has resulted in fraudulent activities and disruptions to my banking and financial accounts. \nWells Fargo froze, and closed accounts ( checking, business, and credit card accounts ). \nXXXX XXXX suffered a loss and late fees XXXX XXXX XXXX 's account impacted by a loss XXXX late fees Bridge crest Financial, auto loss of down payment due to accounts closed XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Apart ), late fees and loss Wells Fargo account has insufficient funds, Financial losses : XXXX, XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XXXX dollars, late fees ). \nAffected credit score negatively, resulting in a drop of XXXX points on XXXX. \n\nAt present, I am left with no choice but to request that you take these circumstances into serious consideration. If necessary, I may be forced to seek legal representation to address the pain, suffering, and bad faith that Wells Fargo 's actions have caused, as well as the hardships I have endured. It is my hope that we can find a resolution that acknowledges the immense challenges I have faced and works toward rectifying this situation. I kindly request a prompt response and a comprehensive plan of action to address the financial burdens imposed upon me. I believe that by resolving these matters, we can alleviate the undue stress that has plagued my life and restore a sense of stability and security. Thank you for your attention to this matter. \n\nSincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX","date_sent_to_company":"2024-02-07T21:48:55.000Z","issue":"Problem with a lender or other company charging your account","sub_product":"Other banking product or service","zip_code":"75254","tags":null,"has_narrative":true,"complaint_id":"8300450","timely":"Yes","company_response":"Closed with explanation","submitted_via":"Web","company":"WELLS FARGO & COMPANY","date_received":"2024-02-07T21:24:02.000Z","state":"TX","company_public_response":"Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response","sub_issue":"Transaction was not authorized"},"highlight":{"complaint_what_happened":["I <em>kindly</em> request a prompt response and a comprehensive plan of action to address the financial burdens imposed upon me. I believe that by resolving these matters, we can alleviate the undue stress that has plagued my life and restore a sense of stability and <em>security</em>. Thank you for your attention to this matter. \n\nSincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX"],"issue":["<em>Problem</em> with a lender or other company charging your account"]},"sort":[4.672468,"8300450"]},{"_index":"complaint-public-v1","_id":"3584415","_score":4.3010645,"_source":{"product":"Credit card or prepaid card","complaint_what_happened":"On XX/XX/XXXX I purchased a Netspend PrePaid Debit card with a deposit of XXXX. \nMy intention was for a single use. On XX/XX/XXXX I used the Netspend PrePaid Debit Card to pay XXXX payment to XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX could not get an authorization for the transaction although indicated to me it had gone through. They returned to card to me. As previously stated, I never had any intention of opening or maintaining any account with Netspend. I  never activated the account cards they sent me, as far as I was concerned my business with them was complete. When my XXXX Social Security Deposit was made to my PayPal Prepaid Mastercard, 1 month and a half later, I am unable to use my funds. It is at this time I find out that A ) Paypal in in cahoots with Netspend and Netspend had come across to all of my paypal accounts including my Paypal Prepaid Mastercard locking them. When I call to find out what was going on I am told I owe XXXX. Impossible, I go on to find out that XXXX XXXX XXXX Force Posted XXXX on to a XXXX prepaid Debit card to which NETSPEND Authorized. Now, a month and a half later, they come knocking on my door, freeze my Prepaid Mastercard which held all of my Social Security Money telling me I was going to pay them that money. That email is attached - I didn't take kindly to them threatening me that they would shut down all my accounts if I didn't pay the {$740.00} The whole point of a PREPAID card to to avoid overdrafts, overdraft fees or charges. Yet Netspend seems to think differently. I don't know of a single bank account or credit card account would allow someone to overdraft a XXXX account by 300 %! Having had another situation with them regarding another prepaid card I purchased at the same time in XXXX, I reached the end of my rope. I submitted the following letter, filed a complaint with the XXXX  demanding they retract the approval for XXXX immediately. I never authorized that, I never approved it, I never even knew about it. I bought a freaking PREPAID DEBIT CARD THAT IS ONLY GOOD FOR THE AMOUNT OF MONEY ON THE CARD! \n\nTwo days ago I received a letter and a bill from XXXX XXXX XXXX   for {$1100.00}, indicating that the bank had rescinded the authorization. The date alarmed me because it was before XX/XX/XXXX and this is the XXXX of XXXX and I have yet to receive the original XXXX deposit I had on the card. I immediately start combing through my emails to find an email sent to me on XX/XX/XXXX with a bunch of gibberish that suggested I may or may not get my original XXXX back. I will file a lawsuit against them if this is now the game they are playing. They take people 's money as if it belongs to them They place irrelevant holds on money putting people through hoop after hoop after hoop. At the end of the day - NETSPEND authorize a 300 % overdraft on a XXXX prepaid card. Not once did they catch it, contact me, stop the transaction, find suspicion because of the ungodly  amount. Not ONCE did they protect me, their supposed \" customer ''. Instead they approve such an egregious transaction and them try to make me pay for it. When I refuse and demand they cancel that approved transaction, they apparently do while continuing to HOLD MY MONEY! Any prepaid debit card company advertises no overdrafts, no fees. The definition of a PrePaid Debit card is the card is good for the amount of money loaded to it. Not according to Netspend. THIS COMPANY NEEDS TO BE SHUT DOWN! \n\nBelow you will read the first letter I sent them when I found out they had my Social Security Deposit., Per their request. I am also attaching the email correspondence from the person who is sitting on my XXXX 3 weeks after they reversed the transaction jabbering some 20 day XXXX for per a customer agreement. I told him I AM NOT HIS CUSTOMER. I never activated the card they sent me to replace the one from the gas station. I want my XXXX NOW! and I want some action taken against these crooks. I am XXXX years old, XXXX on a fixed income and this company is a bottom feeder on people like me and people who don't have bank accounts. Usually it's because they are poor. \n\nI have subsequently closed all PayPal accounts except the last remaining until I verify the transfer of my Social Security Deposit to another institution. Where I never had a problem with paypal and have used them for 7 or 8 years, the meer fact they have brought Netspend into their business cost them their business with me. \n\nI will keep taking what ever action I have to to get my money. Now with the nation in crisis, idiot companies like this see it as an even better opportunity to steal, take, hold, money that does not and never did belong to them. \n\nSincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX after XXXX XXXX CST attachment groups - My initial response to them when I couldn't access my Social Security in XXXX, and Netspend 's email exchange before and after I find out through XXXX  - NOT NETSPEND that they reversed the charge. \n\nIf you are unable to see the message below, click here to view. \nNetspend Email Security Information : Email : XXXX Update Card Ending : XXXX Dispute Claim Confirmation Account Number : XXXX Claim Date : XXXX XXXX CST Claim Number : XXXX Claim Amount : XXXX Dear Valued Cardholder, Thank you for reporting this transaction error. We have opened a dispute claim for you. Your claim number is XXXX and should be used for future reference. \n\nWe will begin your investigation promptly. We will attempt to complete the investigation within 10 business days ( or 20 business days if this is a new account ). If we need more time we may take up to 45 calendar days to complete the investigation. For errors involving a new account, a point-of-sale transaction, or a foreign-initiated transaction, we may take up to 90 calendar days to investigate your claim. If we determine more time is needed, we may issue a temporary credit so you have use of your funds during the investigation. \n\nIf you wish to be eligible for a provisional, or temporary, credit to your account while we complete our investigation, you will need to send us a written notice of your dispute within the next 10 business  days. The written notice should include your name, account number and claim number ; transactions you believe are in error ; and the dates when the errors occurred. If we do not receive your written notice in the next 10 business days, we are not required to provisionally credit your account while we complete our investigation. Please note that for new accounts, we have up to 20 business days to provisionally credit your account. \n\nAdditionally, you may provide other information that you think would be helpful to our investigation - such as a police report, cancelled transaction receipts, or a copy of your agreement with the merchant. The written notice and any additional information should be sent to XXXX or faxed to XXXX. Please include your claim number & account number with all correspondence. \n\nIf we do not receive the written notice or any additional information from you, we will complete our investigation with the information we have available to us. \n\nThe results of the investigation will be sent to you in writing within 3 business days of completing our investigation. \n\nThank you for your patience as we investigate your claim. \n\nIf you have additional questions, please contact the NetSpend Customer Service Department at XXXX during normal business hours. \n\nSincerely, NetSpend Dispute Resolution Department XXXX. XXXX  XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX This message was sent to you because of changes, updates, or transactional activity on your Netspend Prepaid Card Account. Netspend is required to send you such notifications regardless of your unsubscribe status. Please do not reply to this message. \nNetspend.com | Privacy Policy | Update Email To ensure inbox delivery of Netspend Card emails, add XXXX to your contacts. \n\nThe Netspend Visa Prepaid Card is issued by XXXX, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. Netspend , a  XXXX XXXX , is a registered agent of XXXX  . Card may be used everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted. Certain products and services may be licensed under U.S. Patent Nos. 6,000,608 and 6,189,787. Use of the Card Account is subject to activation, ID verification, and funds availability. Transaction fees, terms, and conditions apply to the use and reloading of the Card Account. See the Cardholder Agreement for details. \n\n& copy XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX All rights reserved worldwide. XXXX and Netspend are federally registered U.S. service marks of XXXX XXXX XXXX , XXXX All other trademarks and service marks belong to their owners. \n\nNetspend XXXX. XXXX  XXXX, XXXX, TX XXXX The letter I sent when I find out I have no money - It was emailed XX/XX/XXXX to PayPal and to Netspend : Account Number : XXXX Claim Date : XXXX XXXX CST Claim Number : XXXX Claim Amount : XXXX Inbox x XXXX XXXX Mon, XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX  to disputedocuments, me Re :  Account Number : XXXX Claim Date : XXXX XXXX CST Claim Number : XXXX Claim Amount : XXXX To Whom It May Concern, This letter was just sent to PayPal and will be sent shortly to all the names listed below. \n\nHere is some VERY important information that you should take very seriously - I will be sending this same information to the folks at Netspend as well. Once I do that, I will be taking all the information surrounding the freezing of my PayPal Prepaid Mastercard Account and the other accounts affiliated with the account to : 1. Social Security Administration 2.The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau 3 . National Consumer Law Center, Washington DC 4. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 5. XXXX XXXX XXXX 6. State of Wisconsin Office of Attorney General 7. The Department of Financial Institutions - Division of Banking Why? Because the  PayPal Prepaid Mastercard Account olds my Social Security Income and my Social Security Income is EXEMPT ACCORDING TO FEDERAL LAW FROM BEING WITHHELD, GARNISHED, LEVIED under ANY circumstances by ANYONE with the exception of the Federal Government and Child Support. Second to that is Netspend nor PayPal followed ANY of the procedures stated by law necessary before simply locking me out of any source of income whatsoever. Thirdly, Netspend 's reason for doing this is nothing more than a continuation of unethical, unprofessional and unprincipled business practices. By illegally authorizing a rental car company to force post {$1100.00} on to a prepaid debit card containing a {$500.00} balance in XXXX. A transaction I knew NOTHING about until yesterday and a transaction I never approved nor authorized. Netspend, a company becoming fastly known as disreputable, never once notified me of a 300 % overdraft on a {$500.00} prepaid debit card intended for one use. NEVER! Instead they have snuck around the last several weeks slowly cutting access off to all of my PayPal accounts, my XXXX XXXX and as of yesterday, I find my MAIN account, my Paypal Prepaid Mastercard Account LOCKED. This account receives my Social Security Deposit EVERY SINGLE MONTH! As a result of this stunt, I have NO money, my rent check bounced today, I've two bills that have already bounced with a slew more lining up. This will damage my credit. Currently I don't even have a XXXX  to go buy milk, if milk cost a XXXX. I am in need of food for my XXXX animals, medications for myself and the right to continue living like anyone else in this world does. \n\nWhy? Why would ANYONE approve a 300 % overdraft on a prepaid debit card that has been registered less than an hour. WHY? WHY would anyone approve a prepaid overdraft of that magnitude in the first place ANYWAY? WHY, WHY did Netspend not contact me immediately after the transaction occurred? WHY? Why did/does Netspend think I'm the one who is supposed to pony up to someone's authorization of such and egregious amount, not to mention action. WHY, WHY did Netspend not see red flags and fireworks or when they DID see the red flag and fireworks, protect me - ME their customer? WHY, WHY am I being chased for a transaction I did not know about much less authorize? WHY? Does the Prepaid Debit Card not have Visa 's Zero Liability Coverage? If it does, WHY is Netspend trying to get money out of me? WHY didn't Netspend reverse a charge of that magnitude IMMEDIATELY? WHY? More importantly, WHY was it let through to begin with? WHY, WHY didn't PayPal due their DUE diligence by seeing the fact my account was/is exempt from this unprofessional activity by virtue of the fact it contains GOVERNMENT BENEFITS! WHY? Doesn't anybody do their jobs anymore? WHY, WHY did neither company comply with the laws surrounding the freezing of someone's bank accounts? WHY? They had/have a legal obligation AFTER receiving a notice of garnishment ( which never existed ) or notice of Judgement from a court ( which never existed ) to provide me with the results of it's review! The law clearly states that my accounts can not be frozen without a court order. PERIOD. May I remind you here that I DID NOT HAVE A SINGLE CLUE  ANYTHING HAD OCCURRED - NOT A SINGLE CLUE SOME FOOL MANAGED TO OBTAIN {$1100.00} off a {$500.00} Prepaid Debit Card. Moreover, it was also PayPal 's job aside from informing me of some sort of court order, but the date the order was received, a brief explanation of the garnishment, an explanation of PayPal 's responsibility to protect my federal benefit payments that are direct deposited during the look back period and keep them accessible to ME. ( Yes, PAYPAL and NETSPEND need to learn a lot here! ). PayPal and Netspend, particularly PayPal was supposed to protect my account. PayPal DID NOT. I have been locked out of this account along with my PayPal accounts for some time it would appear. As far back as XX/XX/XXXX when I woke up to a strange email message that someone has cancelled their billing agreement with XXXX. It was odd and I had begun having trouble logging in to that account around the same time. Then within the last 10 days I get another strange email telling me my Prepaid MasterCard for THIS account was no good and couldn't be used in XXXX XXXX. NOW I am growing concerned over these odd occurrences. Jump forward to this weekend and everything becomes apparent starting with my intent to list auctions on XXXX - The email address I had formerly used at PayPal to get paid wasn't any good. Then I see a hold on my XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX PayPal account, followed by coming to this ( my PayPal Prepaid Mastercard account ) after 4 attempts to make an online purchase Friday night was declined with a XXXX balance in the account. My anxiety over this series of events started mounting. It wasn't until I spoke with PayPal yesterday, that the entirety of Netspend 's deceptive practices came to fruition. Out of know where I am told I owe Netspend 700+ dollars from another account!! I don't HAVE a Netspend Account. I ask myself how is this possible, I used a XXXX PREPAID card. \n\nAccording to Netspend 's website, and disclosure notice : 1 ) your account is LIMITED to the funds you have loaded on the card. 2 ) You may not exceed the available amount in your Card Account through and individual transaction or a series of transactions - unless WE DECIDE ( meaning you- NETSPEND ) in our sole discretion, to approve such transaction ( s ) and that is only true if you have qualified for \" Purchase Cushion Coverage ''. 3 ) If you do not have enough funds in your account you can instruct a merchant to conduct a split transaction. If you fail to inform the Merchant that you want to do this, your card is likely to be declined. 4 ) In bold letters No OVERDRAFT/Credit Feature. 5 ) If you meet our eligibility requirements, we may authorize negative balances resulting from PIN-based and signature based transaction initiated through our third party bill pay service providers ... .... you may receive only one XXXX negative balance allowance at a time.  Negative balances are approved at our discretion on a per transaction basis. We approve ... .on our authority ... ... ..if we decide, if we authorize ... ... ... That's prevalent throughout your paperwork. No Credit. No Overdrafts, Spend only what's on the card followed by any and everything happens with your approval or authorization which leaves me to ask, WHO THE XXXX THEN, AUTHORIZED AN {$1100.00} CHARGE AGAINST A {$500.00} PREPAID LESS THAN AN HOUR OLD DEBIT CARD? then did NOTHING to protect much less notify AT ANY POINT along the way, me, your customer. \n\nWhy is a prepaid debit called a PREPAID Debit card if ANY amount can be taken off it while XXXX  the individual who owned it. WHY? What is the point of the XXXX card? I intended for the card to be used ONE time and one time only. The merchant was having trouble getting her computer to accept the forms of payment and finally after much struggling said she got it through but did not get any authorization. She handed me back the card, told me the number of the debit card was on file in the system. She furthered her statement by saying she had XXXX  out the contract so the car could be re-rented however she would get in trouble for doing so but she had to clear the car for rental and things would need to be continued. She KNEW the card had a XXXX maximum limit. Unintending any further usage of the card, I had no reason to check it. I cut it up, disposed of it and did not activate the printed version of the card that came to my home. \n\nWhat concerns me all the more is Netspend blocked another card I purchased within 24 hours of my purchasing it insisting on more intensive proof I was who I said I was. It took me weeks of fighting to get my money back, and not without incurring financial problems, unpaid rent, forced to travel with no money, exacerbated health issues and countless hours of no sleep while doing just what I am doing now - fighting to not get ripped off ONCE again. Netspend, the company who put me through identity XXXX just a mere 6 weeks  ago authorized someone to come in an overdraft another card by 700 + dollars, doing nothing about it, other than 6 weeks later illegally intercepting my Social Security XXXX Income bank account, cut off any and all access I had to get any money by blocking all my paypal accounts followed by now attempting to extort the overdrafted amount THEY caused, out my my own funds. \n\nHow disgraceful is it for a corporation to have XXXX complaints registered with the XXXX XXXX XXXX over the last 3 years. How disgraceful is it for a corporation to be plastered all over the web as the only company to take great steps to fight the placement of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 's PrePaid Debit Card Law ( April 2017 ) designed to protect consumers from any hidden terms or overdraft fees on prepaid cards. How disgraceful are you to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars to solicit political favors from the Republican party so in term you could use them as a way of getting rid of it. Some would call that a quid-pro-quo wouldn't they. \n\nBottom line, Netspend NOR PayPal should have EVER Frozen/locked ANY of my accounts. And the process by which they chose to do so clearly violates my rights and the law. \n\nMy Social Security is protected by the Federal Government! therefore, PayPal/Netspend has until XXXX XXXX today, XX/XX/XXXX to restore complete and full access to my accounts - ALL my accounts, including access to my money or all XXXX is going to break loose because I will go to any and every source I can, any source I think may have a hand in restoring access to my GOVERNMENT PROTECTED ACCOUNTS followed by any source that will take action to stop this unprincipled behavior against any other individuals and any source that will advise and assist me in the filing of charges against Netspend and any other parties deemed involved for damages I have sustained from Netspend 's unprofessional, shady and self servicing practices since XXXX of XXXX. You should be advised that this letter will be distributed to all parties listed above, not just PayPal and Netspend and will be done almost immediately after I sign it. \n\nVery truly yours, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX After XXXX XXXX \n\n\nThis was also sent to the XXXX  : XXXX  Complaint Case # XXXX ( Ref # XXXX ) Inbox x XXXX XXXX XXXX   <XXXX> Tue, XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX to me Complaint ID # : XXXX Business Name : PayPal , Inc . \n\nThank you for contacting XXXX. Your complaint was received by XXXX  on XX/XX/XXXX and has been assigned case # XXXX our files. Please make a note of this number for future reference. \n\nYour complaint has been applied to the following business : PayPal , Inc . \nXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX The case has been reviewed and has now been forwarded to the business for their response. This business has until XX/XX/XXXX to respond to your complaint. You may contact our office after XX/XX/XXXX to check the status of your complaint. \n\nWe encourage you to use our ONLINE COMPLAINT system to keep up with the progress of this complaint. To view the details of your case please go to the following website address : http : XXXX. \n\nSincerely, XXXX XXXX Complaint Specialist XXXX  Complaint Department This is the first response from Netspend : On XX/XX/XXXX, at XXXX XXXX, Corporate Customer Response Team <XXXX> wrote : >> >> Account Reference Number : XXXX and XXXX >> Dear XXXX, >> Hello my name is XXXX and I am part of the Presidents Corporate Response Team. I will be assisting you any concerns or questions you may have. \n\n\n>> The reason that your account is overdrawn {$730.00} is because XXXX XXXX force posted a transaction on to your account. Since the merchant has obtained your card number, the merchant can sometimes force a transaction to post ( collection ) on your account. In the event this happens, we can open a dispute or you can contact the merchant to resolve the agreed payment. \n\n\nDo keep in mind that the block has been removed from your account ( XXXX ) however, our team can potentially close all your accounts if this balance is not paid. \n\n\n>> If you have additional questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at the phone number below. \n\n\n>> Thank you, XXXX XXXX Sr. Customer Experience Analyst Netspend, a XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX Office : XXXX Hours : Monday- Tuesday : XXXXXXXX XXXX to XXXX XXXX CST Thursday- Friday : XXXX XXXX to XXXX XXXX. CST Confidentiality Notice! This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are confidential and are for the sole use of the intended recipient ( s ) identified above. This message may contain  information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. If the receiver of this information is not the intended recipient, or the employee, or agent responsible for delivering the information to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, reading, dissemination, distribution, copying or storage of this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender by return email and delete the electronic transmission, including all attachments from your system. \n\nThis is the last correspondence between myself and Netspend as of today - Important Account Information XXXX  XXXX XXXX Ref. #  XXXX << Reference ID : XXXX >> Inbox x NETSPEND RIP OFF x Corporate Customer Response Team <XXXX> Wed, XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX  to me, XXXX, XXXX Dear XXXX XXXX Although I have been unable to speak with you, I wanted to follow up on your dispute claims. \n\n1. When investigating dispute claims reported by our cardholders, we adhere to the processes as defined in both Regulation E and in Netspend cardholder agreements that our customers receive when opening an account. We have reviewed your claims and have determine they are being handled correctly. \n\n2. The dispute claim XXXX was opened on XX/XX/XXXX. The claim will be updated on XX/XX/XXXX. The update timeframe for a new account is twenty business days. The letter of dispute must be received in the first ten business days for you to be eligible for provisional credit. \n\n3. The letter of dispute has been received for the claim XXXX. \n\n4. Due to the large negative balance on account XXXX, ( {$730.00} ), our Recoveries Team blocked your other Netspend accounts on XX/XX/XXXX. Those blocks were removed after you opened the dispute claim. \n\n\nIf you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at the number below. \n\n\nThank you, XXXX XXXX XXXX Customer Experience Specialist Netspend a Global Payments Company XXXX XXXX Confidentiality Notice! This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are confidential and are for the sole use of the intended recipient ( s ) identified above. This message may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure under applicable law. If the receiver of this information is not the intended recipient, or the employee, or agent responsible for delivering the information to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, reading, dissemination, distribution, copying or storage of this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender by return email and delete the electronic transmission, including all attachments from your system. \n\n\nXXXX XXXX <XXXX> Wed, XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX  ( 3 days ago ) to Corporate I received a bill from Budget to the tune of {$1100.00} with a letter stating you rescinded approval for the charge they placed on account XXXX. Where is the original {$500.00} I paid for and put on that card on XX/XX/XXXX? Why hasn't it been returned to me? XXXX XXXX letter is dated XX/XX/XXXX which means you reversed the charges prior to XX/XX/XXXX. Today is XX/XX/XXXX. Do I need to file more complaints with the XXXX  and The Consumer Financial Protection Agency, The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, The Federal Trade Commission and the State of Wisconsin Attorney General 's Office? That money should have been returned to me immediately once you rescinded the force post XXXX did to that account without my authorization, approval or knowledge. You have until Friday to get my money returned to me or I will begin contacting all the agencies listed above. \n\nSincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX <XXXX> Wed, XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX  ( 3 days ago ) to Corporate One last thing - I do NOT have any accounts with you. I purchased 3 cards for ONE time use. I have not activated any permanent card ( s ) you sent me nor do I intend to. I have never had an account with you - I have only purchased your prepaid gift cards for a single use. Therefore please stop referring to my having an account with you like it's ongoing and we have some sort of relationship - it isn't, it never was. I have subsequently closed all my PayPal accounts except one which will also be closed once my Social Security Deposit hits my new bank accounts. Because of your business practices,  PayPal lost a customer of 8 - 10 years. I will not do business with any company associated with you in any shape or form whatsoever. Stop holding money that isn't yours to hold, at least that's what your email suggests by some claim updates by XX/XX/XXXX ... .and 20 days something or other for account holders. Let me repeat myself - I DO NOT HAVE AN ACCOUNT WITH YOU. If my money hasn't been refunded by XXXX  Thursday night, XX/XX/XXXX, I will proceed with the filing of this entire fiasco to the appropriate state and federal agencies already mentioned in my prior email. \n\nSincerely, XXXX XXXX I want my money NOW - enough of this crooked company! Someone needs to please put them out of business!. \n\nThank you, XXXX XXXX","date_sent_to_company":"2020-03-28T09:42:54.000Z","issue":"Problem getting a card or closing an account","sub_product":"General-purpose prepaid card","zip_code":"53214","tags":null,"has_narrative":true,"complaint_id":"3584415","timely":"Yes","company_response":"Closed with explanation","submitted_via":"Web","company":"Netspend Corporation","date_received":"2020-03-28T08:20:06.000Z","state":"WI","company_public_response":"Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response","sub_issue":"Trouble closing card"},"highlight":{"complaint_what_happened":["My Social <em>Security</em> is protected by the Federal Government!"],"issue":["<em>Problem</em> getting a card or closing an account"]},"sort":[4.3010645,"3584415"]},{"_index":"complaint-public-v1","_id":"8189166","_score":3.3042493,"_source":{"product":"Debt collection","complaint_what_happened":"Debt collector obligations\n 809. Validation of debts\n(Part 1 of a 2 Part CFPB Complaint)\n\nXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX  \nXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  (ref XXXX)\nXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, SC XXXX  \nCrown Asset Management,LLC\n\nXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX (Acct # XXXX XXXX)\n\nProposed 3 Arbitration cases with XXXX  and/or XXXX  \n(Case 1) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX\n\n(Case 2) XXXX XXXX XXXX Crown Asset Management, LLC \n(Case 3) XXXX XXXX XXXX Crown Asset Management, LLC Claimants unilateral right and election for a separate THREE-ARBITRATOR panel and tribunal  for every XXXX  case due to the normal mandatory default for complex claims exceeding $XXXX with the 3 Arbitrator panel selected exclusively by Claimant\n\nDear Debt Collector:\n\nIt was a bright cold day in XXXX, and the clocks were striking XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX (XXXX). In this case, Defendants argument is like the XXXX  chime of a clock: you not only know its wrong, but it causes you to wonder about everything you heard before. Chief United States District Court Judge XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Florida, in case # XXXX, wrote the above OPENING LINE at Page 1 by quoting the famous opening line of XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, the book that introduced the world to the concept of XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX OPENING LINE sets the stage of exactly what to expect in his 139 page scathing decision in his Order on Motions for Preliminary Injunctions filed XXXX.  The XXXX XXXX strike of all of the clocks at the same time calls into question not only the credibility of itself but of the previous twelve. In the XXXX  world of XXXX XXXX, the clocks striking thirteen is not an aberration, but a normal way of life where Every record has been destroyed or falsifiedevery date has been altered.  Was the Novel XXXX  writing about and predicting the out of control and never ending Credit Reporting and Debt Collector fiasco ???  Another relevant XXXX XXXX  quote stated:  In the end the Party would announce that two and two made five, and you would have to believe it.  Well Debt Collectors and Creditors, like the totalitarian XXXX  Party, can make outrageous false claims, such as [2 + 2 = 5], but Im not buying it, Im not getting tricked and Im not getting abused as I have the freedom, power, law and common sense to reject them.  Just keep continually revisiting the OPENING LINE many times as you read, take notes, reread, investigate, research, talk to experts, talk to clients, reinvestigate and get to know and understand the following facts and argument!!  Start by first trying to figure out and explain how my credit score, per the attached exhibit, was impossibly reduced to XXXX  on XXXX XXXX XXXX based on my XXXX  credit report. Did you cause it???  Are you responsible???  But first, should your limited resources be wasted on pursuing an insolvent judgment proof XXXX  XXXX XXXX  Citizen on Social Security with a XXXX  (XXXX) credit score???  XXXX XXXX needed 139 pages to address the obvious.  Your appropriate response requires many many many more than 139 pages to address my following issues.  It should be a NO-BRAINER that you and your predecessors and successors in interest MUST UNCONDITIONALLY and PERMANENTLY STOP, CEASE AND DESIST ALL COLLECTION EFFORTS on the disputed purported debt to mitigate damages.  Its not rocket science, Its not brain surgery, Its a piece of cake and Its a walk in the park are common phrases that describe concepts or tasks that are easily understood or performed that are certainly applicable here. Dont be STUPID!!  You have no viable ALTERNATIVE! Tell the CFPB in your required response that you permanently cease all collection efforts with a notation that an ARBITRATION filing, if one exists and is applicable, is the only permissible future communication!!!  If an ARBITRATION agreement exists, please be absolutely clear and dont directly or indirectly wrongly threaten or imply filing a prohibited court action or lawsuit as it would be considered a FDCPA violation intended to harass, threaten and abuse!!!\n\nHere's the relevant section of the FDCPA, 15 U.S.C. 1692g, on debt validation, for your response, prohibitions and obligations:\n 809. Validation of debts\n(a) Notice of debt; contents\nWithin five days after the initial communication with a consumer in connection with the collection of any debt, a debt collector shall, unless the following information is contained in the initial communication or the consumer has paid the debt, send the consumer a written notice containing --\n(1) the amount of the debt;\n(2) the name of the creditor to whom the debt is owed;\n(3) a statement that unless the consumer, within thirty days after receipt of the notice, disputes the validity of the debt, or any portion thereof, the debt will be assumed to be valid by the debt collector;\n(4) a statement that if the consumer notifies the debt collector in writing within the thirty-day period that the debt, or any portion thereof, is disputed, the debt collector will obtain verification of the debt or a copy of a judgment against the consumer and a copy of such verification or judgment will be mailed to the consumer by the debt collector; and\n(5) a statement that, upon the consumer's written request within the thirty-day period, the debt collector will provide the consumer with the name and address of the original creditor, if different from the current creditor.\n(b) Disputed debts\nIf the consumer notifies the debt collector in writing within the thirty-day period described in subsection (a) of this section that the debt, or any portion thereof, is disputed, or that the consumer requests the name and address of the original creditor, the debt collector shall cease collection of the debt, or any disputed portion thereof, until the debt collector obtains verification of the debt or a copy of a judgment, or the name and address of the original creditor, and a copy of such verification or judgment, or name and address of the original creditor, is mailed to the consumer by the debt collector. Collection activities and communications that do not otherwise violate this subchapter may continue during the 30-day period referred to in subsection (a) unless the consumer has notified the debt collector in writing that the debt, or any portion of the debt, is disputed or that the consumer requests the name and address of the original creditor. Any collection activities and communication during the 30-day period may not overshadow or be inconsistent with the disclosure of the consumer's right to dispute the debt or request the name and address of the original creditor.\n(c) Admission of liability\nThe failure of a consumer to dispute the validity of a debt under this section may not be construed by any court as an admission of liability by the consumer.\n\n\nI am responding to your attached letter(s) about a purported debt as set forth in your attached letter(s).  I request that you mail me a written Validation of Debt which must include all of the proof and documents described at length below. I vigorously DISPUTE the purported debt in its entirety.  This is NOT my Debt and I DISPUTE it. I want you to send me by USPS mail the name and address of the original creditor and any successors in interest or transferees, if any.  I do not have any responsibility for the purported debt youre referencing and trying to collect. So I DISPUTE it.  This is not my purported collectible debt. Again, I want to make it absolutely clear by repetition that I DISPUTE it in its entirety so that you can clearly red flag and mark your files as DISPUTED to avoid Willful FDCPA violations.  If you have good reason to believe that I am responsible for this DISPUTED purported debt, mail me by USPS every document in your and your clients entire file, including but not limited to every direct and indirect written dispute with the CFPB, CRAs  or otherwise including those documents that make you believe that the purported debt is valid, enforceable and collectible.  Immediately STOP, DESIST and CEASE all other and further communication with me and with this address, (except to respond one time in writing by USPS mail to my request for every piece of proof of the purported debt that would be presented to an ARBITRATOR or in a federal motion for summary judgment with incorporated memorandum of law) and record that I vigorously DISPUTE having any obligation for this purported debt. The USPS, email, text messaging, social media or other unsecured communication means cannot be trusted to safely and securely deliver mail and communications or to prevent receipt by unauthorized individuals, at other addresses, by accident, scammers, fraudsters or negligence.  To wit, much of my USPS mail is delivered opened and tampered with and read by others many times as, for example, the name and address window is not visible due to mailing incompetence. Similarly, the USPS tracking service for certified mail is unreliable and cannot be trusted.  I am requesting no further communication of any kind whatsoever to therefore prevent mail or communications to be received at other addresses due to sender issues, hackers, scammers, and USPS errors and negligence.  Likewise, kindly immediately STOP all further unwanted direct and indirect text messages, emails, phone calls, voice messages, or any other social media or other communication with me regarding your attempts to collect the purported DISPUTED debt.  I have made about 100 CFPB complaints regarding FCRA and other violations and I suspect that the recent XXXX XXXX CFPB DATA BREACH affecting at least 256,000 consumers has almost certainly affected me so I must be overly careful to guard against scammers to limit erroneous release of my private data and communications. For this and other obvious reasons, I need you to STOP further communications and I obviously need the requested documentation proof regarding any claims as any claims are suspect absent complete documentation. Notice is Given that I forever object to the voice recordings of any kind and I therefore do not consent for anyone to record calls with me without my prior written consent which I will never authorize. Once a debt collector receives this letter requesting that they immediately STOP contacting me in any way, theyre not allowed to communicate with me again except to tell me there will be no further contact, provide me with documents requested, or advise me of specific planned legal actions within 20 days that may legally be allowed, such as filing an Arbitration action against me as a lawsuit is not permissible and cannot be threatened under the FDCPA if an Arbitration Agreement exists. So please dont threaten me with any barred court litigation which would violate any Arbitration Agreement as I will consider it a violation of state and federal statutes. If you stop your collection of this purported debt, and forward or return it to another company, please indicate to them that it is DISPUTED in its entirety by forwarding all past documents in the file and communications including this letter. If you report it to a credit bureau (or have already done so), also report that the debt is DISPUTED as required by FCRA, FDCPA and the 350+ page XXXX XXXX  Compliance protocols. I insist on compliance with every applicable state and federal statutes, including but not limited to the FCRA and FDCPA.  Any willful past, current or future violations of credit reporting and collection procedures shall incur maximum statutory and punitive damages plus attorneys fees and costs against violators, personally or otherwise.  I have reviewed my entire paper credit reports of XXXX XXXX dated XXXX XXXX XXXX  and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and  the account number referenced in your letter is not included in my credit reports, possibly due to reckless negligence in data reporting under the XXXX XXXX  compliance protocols contained in its 355+ page manual.  Accurate account number reporting of accounts is required under XXXX XXXX  to prevent purported accounts from being inaccurately reported twice (or more) instead of once otherwise additional willful FCRA violations and statutory damages shall accrue.  Since my XXXX  and XXXX credit reports do not contain your referenced account number, I must consider that it involves identity theft for which your obligations must be followed exactly as required.  I have never received any Notice from anyone  stating that you are a bona fide authorized agent for Debt collection purposes. So consider this letter a formal Notice that I DISPUTE the purported debt due to IDENTITY THEFT.  The most troubling, malicious and intolerable willful FCRA violations possible occurred when my credit score was impossibly reduced to XXXX  on XXXX based on my XXXX XXXX credit report due to IDIOTS, BOTS, SCAMMERS, debt/bill collectors and/or FRAUDSTERS illegally tampering with my credit files via XXXX XXXX and other data submissions to purposely damage my credit score to XXXX for a sinister purpose. XXXX XXXX  IS WATCHING YOU!!  That includes the CFPB, the FED, the OCC, the FDIC, the DOJ, the FTC and other regulators who are ALL watching every move you make and ready to put you out of business. Moreover, I need to know your opinion and representation as to whether the documents which I need and request will include an ARBITRATION clause which would require disputes to be resolved through ARBITRATION rather than a United States District Court individual or class action lawsuit.  While I believe credit card accounts with your purported client may contain MANDATORY ARBITRATION clauses, I cannot be sure without all the purported agreement documents and a binding representation. The CFPB has warned consumers to be on the lookout for Identity Theft and bill/debt collector SCAMMERS falsely claiming entitlement to amounts not owed.  I obviously need the documents requested and I will continue to consider this a matter of IDENTITY THEFT unless and until I receive an AFFIDAVIT from the purported original creditor providing me all the requested documents.  In XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX I was a victim of Identity Theft when scammers wiped out my checking account funds due to my bank breach and bank error when multiple debit card numbers were submitted and approved by possible random guessing without my card expiration date, 3 digit security code, Name, address, or other required data to process a transaction.  I never used the debit card and my debit card was safely locked away and under my exclusive control at all times.  After multiple calls and secure messages to my bank, I filed a complaint with the CFPB and the bank still has not discovered how the breach and fraud happened.  If a random guess at a debit card can wipe out my checking account, it would be easier to guess at bank credit card numbers in a debt collector scam warned by the CFPB.  Are you a SCAMMER victimizing me with IDENTITY THEFT?  Are you trying to SCAM an XXXX XXXX XXXX? I need AFFIDAVITS with the requested proof.  I need the requested proof! I will not get scammed again.  I trust NOONE, even ROBO attorneys.  Get your ducks in a row!!!  I would not be happy if I am forced to file a U.S. District Court action only to be faced with a Motion To Compel Arbitration due to concealment of agreement documents.  Any such frivolous conduct would be rightfully countered with my Motion for Summary Judgment and a temporary restraining order request to punish violators for willful FCRA violations and other statutes, further claiming a WAIVER was created by concealment.  If warranted, I will have no problem also naming the CFPB and its Director, XXXX XXXX, in any federal court action to the extent necessary to obtain 100% compliance with the FCRA, FDCPA and related statutes. I also advise you that I am a XXXX years XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX  in poor health and judgment proof and all my income is from EXEMPT sources such as federal Social Security benefits with my average balance in my social security account is below my monthly SS deposit and never more than 2 times my monthly deposit.  I simply have no assets or income which anyone can attach from pointless, abusive or frivolous litigation intended merely to harass and abuse me. Moreover, last year I have been affected by medical malpractice, COVID-19, a declared natural disaster by a direct hit by Hurricane Ian, illnesses and other medical matters all at the same time.  Plus, as stated ago, my checking account was wiped out by fraudsters.  Moreover, I discovered that my credit file reported false delinquencies even though I actually had a perfect credit payment record and such concealments reduced my credit score by XXXX  points totally destroying my credit. Everything bad happened to me all at once starting with medical malpractice, health issues and SCAMMERS and then by Hurricane IAN and then by creditors promising publicized payment deferrals yet then falsely reporting delinquencies.  My credit reports are inaccurate and incomplete as the required coding for my situation is not on my credit report for any listed account. How hard is it to insert the XXXX XXXX code XXXX  into every account?  Do you even know what XXXX  means?  However, I am ready, willing and able to litigate and defend any frivolous litigation or arbitration including seeking relief from the U.S. Court of Appeals for any appealable order including the delay or denial of injunctive relief requests.  I shall also insist on compliance with federal Rule 11 and motions for Rule 11 violations shall be filed promptly after the expiration of applicable safe harbor periods for incurred violations.  Moreover, if I live long enough, I am prepared to seek personal XXXXXXXX XXXX bankruptcy relief if and when necessary, filing objections to all claims and submitting my claims for damages through bankruptcy adversary proceedings. Do you want to pay an Arbitrator $50,000 to gain nothing?  Do you think you can avoid my XXXX XXXX requests and information subpoenas?  Do you want the CFPB to come after you when you violate your obligations? \n\nAgain, I am responding to your contact about a purported debt you are attempting to collect which, as stated multiple times, I DISPUTE in its entirety.\n\nAgain, please STOP all direct and indirect communication of any kind with me and with this address about this purported debt except to respond to me in writing regarding my requested documents by delivering me requested documents.  Furthermore, due to hearing problems and issues, I am unable to receive phone calls so I am unable to discuss any matter over the phone or otherwise under any scenario.  Just STOP all communications!  The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) restricts calls to residential and wireless telephone numbers absent the prior express consent of the called party.   I do not want any calls or direct or indirect communications of any kind whatsoever to be made to me in the future. I do not consent to receiving any calls made to me in the future and any calls received by me after you receive this letter shall be considered willful violations of the TCPA for which maximum possible penalties shall become automatically and immediately due and owing to me by violators without notice.\n\nAgain, record and prominently FLAG in your records that I forever DISPUTE having any obligation for this purported debt.  Again, if you forward or return this purported debt to another company, please indicate to them that it is DISPUTED. If you report it to a credit bureau (or have already done so), also immediately report that the purported debt is DISPUTED.  Once I notify a CRA and/or Furnisher and/or Debt Collector that I DISPUTE data (such as this dispute) my credit report MUST INDEFINITELY include the required PERMANENT Notice that the account is DISPUTED BY CONSUMER even if the CRA/Furnisher/Debt Collector disagrees.  If my credit report from any CRA has at any time in the past (or in the future) included an account related to your purported disputed debt without the required DISPUTED status, then such FCRA violation shall be considered a Willful, wanton, malicious, deliberate, abusive and intentional violation for which the maximum statutory damages of $1,000 shall be sought against every violator, plus punitive damages.  XXXX XXXX  is quite complex and impossible to comply with so the best procedure of reporting is to never report at all and to never change, delete, update or alter dispute status as such will almost certainly result in manual negligent incompetent user errors for which damages will accumulate quickly to entirely offset purported debts.  While some untrained incompetent employees may willfully violate the FCRA to purposely destroy a consumers credit score in hope to collect purported disputed debts under duress, I demand compliance with the FCRA, FDCPA and every other statute.  In my opinion, Furnishers/Debt Collectors are best served by permanently DELETING from credit files Disputed/Uncollectible accounts to mitigate damages from Furnisher/user errors and willful unlawful conduct.  Every interaction with a creditor, a CRA and/or debt collector constitutes an opportunity for me to obtain statutory, punitive and other damages, including attorney fees, when laws are broken for willful and negligent non-compliance with known statutory requirements and protocols.  The best possible settlement obtainable would be to walk away and abandon any and all disputed purported uncollectible claims otherwise I will be one your creditors with exponentially increasing claims after you continue to violate my rights.  I never agreed to permit anyone to report inaccurate or incomplete information of any kind on my credit report.  I have never been offered my statutory right to OPT-IN or OPT-OUT of credit reporting to protect my right to privacy to prevent FCRA violations.  I hereby unconditionally and unilaterally REVOKE and terminate for CAUSE any imaginable right to report data of any kind on any of my credit files with any CRA.  Obligations under the FCRA, FDCPA and other debt collection and reporting statutes TRUMP any purported creditor claims so compliance of every statutes is a precondition to collect and report any purported claims.  If you want to do business with consumers, you must first learn how to comply with extensive ever changing obligations, including XXXX XXXX which is impossible to accurately report even by a specialist due to arbitrary and confusing possibilities. Stated another way, an original credit card purported creditor is not entitled to collect claims unless and until all its obligations have been satisfactorily completed without violations of any law.  You should be careful to comply with mandatory statutory imposed record retention requirements to enable the CFPB to administer and carry out the purposes of the FCRA, FDCPA, the Dodd-Frank Act, as well as to prevent evasions thereof. The record retention requirements also will facilitate supervision of debt collectors and the assessment and detection of risks to consumers.  The CFPB has published a comprehensive checklist to audit and insure compliance with regulatory obligations.  I suggest you review the checklist to insure compliance before responding to me.  You should know that as soon as Hurricane IAN hit me directly and my health was affected by XXXXXXXX and other health issues with other issues plus a wipe out of my checking account, I diligently contacted every creditor seeking publicized payment deferrals and other relief only to be effectively denied relief by incompetence.  The general creditor response was to retaliate against me for merely asking for relief by inaccurately reporting every account inaccurately.  No one knows how to code XXXX XXXX except for simple payment reporting but when things get changed errors are everywhere, either negligently or willfully.  If I made 100% of my payments and if I was never late how could credit reporting agencies say I was 60 days delinquent?   More importantly, I discovered that each CRA provided me with conflicting data on my paper reports and my paper reports did not contain all the data reported to CRAs under XXXX XXXX.  Why is data reported on XXXX XXXX but concealed from my paper credit reports?  Why do my paper credit reports only contain a small portion of data reported by XXXX XXXX and contained in my credit file?  How can I properly dispute my credit file if 50% of the data in my CRA file is concealed from consumers?  How can I discover inaccurate data on my credit file if 50% of data is concealed from me and excluded from my paper credit reports?  The entire credit reporting system is a disgrace in complete disregard for consumers rights and rights to privacy.  Every communication with a creditor seemed to result in negligent data entry errors by users.  Furnishers are incapable of complying with statutory obligations and the XXXX XXXX system.  Again, I need every document, including every XXXX XXXX submission, submitted to every CRA to compare my numerous paper reports with data in my credit files reported via XXXX XXXX Moreover, many of the XXXX XXXX data fields are reported blank forcing fraudulent submission overrides rather than blocking incomplete or conflicting data.  Even when errors are discovered and acknowledge by top senior bank officials in charge of USA credit cards, nobody knows how to correct inaccurate reporting even after reporting ETHICAL misconduct to the bank Chairman of the Board.  One bank even hires incompetent High School Graduates to handle CFPB disputes without any knowledge of the FCRA or XXXX XXXX protocols and obligations.  I subscribe to a variety of services so I see daily changes to my credit files so I see the daily mistakes of credit reporting by erroneous coding under XXXX XXXX.  Many Many Many times I see a DISPUTE ADDED one day and then fraudulently and inaccurately REMOVED the next day.  Everyone knows that Debt Collectors try not to report Disputes, even though required, as a dispute may not negatively affect a credit score which may hinder chances to force consumers to pay even fraudulent disputed claims as consumers generally want good scores.  Well, the system tanked my scores needlessly!   Is your Debt Collector commission of peanuts worth $XXXX+ in attorney fees and punitive damages?  Do you want to risk the CFPB coming after you demanding $XXXX+?  Do you want to lose clients and be put out of business by the CFPB?  I object to having accounts reported on my credit reports as reporting is unconscionable!\n\nWhile your letter fails to disclose what I consider a complete mandatory inclusion of the statutes set forth at the beginning for consumers rights regarding Debt Validation, I am responding even though the failure to respond would not have consequences in litigation.  The CFPB and others suggest some of below type of questions for Debt collectors to respond to.  I like to purposely repeat points so that there can be no misunderstanding about what I am writing about and requesting. \n\nPlease supply the information below so that I can be fully informed:\nWhy you think I owe the purported debt and to whom I owe it, including:\n\n The name and address of the creditor to whom the purported debt is currently allegedly owed, the complete account number used by that creditor and the previously issued account numbers, if any, the complete account number reported to every CRA for current and past account numbers and the detailed amount allegedly owed since inception including amounts and all data reported to every CRA.  Please note that there is no reason to NOT report a complete account number in letters and credit files especially when an account has been closed to future transactions especially if consumers have ZERO liability for unauthorized activity, especially after closure.  If an account has been closed or an account number has changed in the last 7 years, please send documentary proof of the dates of closure and/or account number change and the dates reported of the mandatory mid-cycle update to every CRA to ascertain whether the mandatory  XXXX XXXX protocols have been compliant or violated.  \n\n If this purported debt started with a different creditor, provide the name and address of the original creditor, the entire account number used by that creditor, and the detailed amount owed to that creditor at the time it was transferred. When you identify the original creditor, please provide any other name by which I might know them, if that is different from the official name. In addition, tell me the exact date and complete terms of the relationship when the current creditor and/or debt collector obtained the purported debt and who the current creditor obtained it from.\n\n Provide verification and documentation that there is a valid basis for claiming that I am required to pay the purported debt to the current creditor. For example, can you provide a copy of the written agreement that created my original requirement to pay?  Again, I need to know about any ARBITRATION provision buried into any original or amended agreements as I cannot rely on the search results of the CFPB or other websites. I also need any purported contract provision that authorized the reporting to a CRA (if it exists) which I hereby revoke as invalid ab initio if any data was inaccurately reported to any CRA, either willfully or otherwise.  Reporting to a CRA must be 100% accurate otherwise DELETION is mandatory. Inaccurate credit reporting, standing alone, is unconditional grounds to bar future credit reporting at the request of a consumer to guarantee the consumers right to privacy.  I object to credit reporting of all my closed and disputed accounts due to willful violations of the FCRA and other statutes.  \n\n If you are asking that I pay a purported debt that somebody else is or was required to pay, (such as an insurance company through a credit card benefit) identify that person or entity. Provide verification and documentation about why this is a purported debt that I am required to pay.\n\nThe amount and age of the purported debt, including:\n A copy of the every billing statement sent to me by the purported original creditor since inception.\n\n State the required Date of First Delinquency (month/day/year) with the detailed amount of the purported debt when you obtained it, and when that was.  \n\n If there have been any additional interest, fees or charges added since the last billing statement from the purported original creditor, provide an itemization showing the dates and amount of each added amount. In addition, explain how the added interest, fees or other charges are expressly authorized by the agreement creating the debt or are permitted by law.  If my purported account has been closed, state the date closed, and every change of interest rate thereafter including rate justification after closing.  If my purported account involves any CFPB claims and disputes for statutory or other damages for willful FCRA or other disputes, please identify precisely offsets of claims in statements and balances reported to every CRA.  \n\n If there have been any payments or other reductions since the last billing statement from the original creditor, provide an itemization showing the dates and amount of each of them.\n\n If there have been any other changes or adjustments since the last billing statement from the original creditor, please provide full verification and documentation of the amount you are trying to collect. Explain how that amount was calculated. In addition, explain how the other changes or adjustments are expressly authorized by the agreem","date_sent_to_company":"2024-01-19T16:35:42.000Z","issue":"Attempts to collect debt not owed","sub_product":"Credit card debt","zip_code":"32836","tags":"Older American","has_narrative":true,"complaint_id":"8189166","timely":"Yes","company_response":"Closed with explanation","submitted_via":"Web","company":"Crown Asset Management, LLC, Duluth, GA Branch","date_received":"2024-01-19T16:35:38.000Z","state":"FL","company_public_response":null,"sub_issue":"Debt is not yours"},"highlight":{"complaint_what_happened":["I also <em>advise</em> you that I am a XXXX years XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX  in poor health and judgment proof and all my income is from EXEMPT sources such as federal Social <em>Security</em> benefits with my average balance in my social <em>security</em> account is below my monthly SS deposit and never more than 2 times my monthly deposit.  I simply have no assets or income which anyone can attach from pointless, abusive or frivolous litigation intended merely to harass and abuse me."]},"sort":[3.3042493,"8189166"]},{"_index":"complaint-public-v1","_id":"7598442","_score":3.3042493,"_source":{"product":"Debt collection","complaint_what_happened":"Debt collector obligations\n 809. Validation of debts\n(Part 1 of a 2 Part CFPB Complaint) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Florida. XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  OH XXXX\n\nReference # XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX undated notice/letter\n\nDear Debt Collector:\n\nIt was a bright cold day in XXXX and the clocks were striking thirteen, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX In this case, Defendants argument is like the thirteenth chime of a clock: you not only know its wrong, but it causes you to wonder about everything you heard before. Chief United States District Court XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Florida, in case # XXXX, wrote the above OPENING LINE at Page 1 by quoting the famous opening line of XXXX XXXX dystopian novel XXXX the book that introduced the world to the concept of XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  OPENING LINE sets the stage of exactly what to expect in his XXXX  page scathing decision in his Order on Motions for Preliminary Injunctions filed XXXX.  The XXXX  thirteenth strike of all of the clocks at the same time calls into question not only the credibility of itself but of the previous twelve. In the XXXX world of XXXX XXXX the clocks striking thirteen is not an aberration, but a normal way of life where Every record has been destroyed or falsifiedevery date has been altered.  Was the Novel XXXX  writing about and predicting the out of control and never ending Credit Reporting and Debt Collector fiasco ???  Another relevant XXXX XXXX quote stated:  In the end the Party would announce that two and two made five, and you would have to believe it.  Well Debt Collectors and Creditors, like the totalitarian XXXX Party, can make outrageous false claims, such as [2 + 2 = 5], but Im not buying it, Im not getting tricked and Im not getting abused as I have the freedom, power, law and common sense to reject them.  Just keep continually revisiting the OPENING LINE many times as you read, take notes, reread, investigate, research, talk to experts, talk to clients, reinvestigate and get to know and understand the following facts and argument!!  Start by first trying to figure out and explain how my credit score was impossibly reduced on my XXXX credit report. Did you cause it???  Are you responsible???  But first, should your limited resources be wasted on pursuing an insolvent judgment proof XXXX dying XXXX  year old XXXX XXXX on Social Security whose bills were required to be paid by my Medicare and other insurance???  Since it is alleged you received $XXXX obviously that is enough and you must cease and desist communication and rebill insurance if your non-profit client is so desperate that it gives illegal aliens a free ride yet over bills US citizen XXXX  with insurance required to pay 100%. Why would I or anyone ever go back to Orlando Health???  Are they insane???  Is a fee of maybe $XXXX worth your time when you cannot report any nonpayment under $600 on my credit report? Do you plan to willfully violate the FCRA and FDCPA so I can obtain statutory damages of $XXXX per violation plus XXXX fold punitive damages per XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Do you want the CFPB and other regulators to come after you and your clients for fraudulent and deceptive practices? At a minimum, I demand every detailed document that exists including videos, regarding the alleged procedure including agreements, charges and notes by service providers.  Everything.  In XXXX XXXX Congress passed the NO SURPRISES ACT (NSA) which you and your client have willfully violated.  The NSA established rules outlining the need for providers to establish an independent dispute resolution process which prohibits your attempt to coerce me into paying bills that are more than what is actually owed. Obviously, you and your client have violated the obligations  imposed by the FDCPA with regard to interactions with health laws and regulations.  The CFPB issued a XXXX bulletin reminding debt collectors that attempting to collect a debt from a charge that exceeds the amount permitted by the NSA would violate the FDCPA.  Health care providers that generate an invoice that violated the NSA would also be held liable for the actions of debt collectors acting on other behalf.  Debt collectors and their clients would also willfully violate the FCRA if they report that a consumer must pay a debt from a charge that exceeds the amount permitted by the NSA.  Judge Walker needed 139 pages to address the obvious.  Your appropriate response requires many many many more than 139 pages to address my following issues.  It should be a NO-BRAINER that you and your predecessors and successors in interest MUST UNCONDITIONALLY and PERMANENTLY STOP, CEASE AND DESIST ALL COLLECTION EFFORTS on the disputed purported debt to mitigate damages.  Its not rocket science, Its not brain surgery, Its a piece of cake and Its a walk in the park are common phrases that describe concepts or tasks that are easily understood or performed that are certainly applicable here. Dont be STUPID!!  You have no viable ALTERNATIVE! Tell the CFPB in your required response that you permanently cease all collection efforts with a notation that an ARBITRATION filing, if one exists and is applicable, is the only permissible future communication!!!  If an ARBITRATION agreement exists, which I demand a copy of any agreement, please be absolutely clear and dont directly or indirectly wrongly threaten or imply filing a prohibited court action or lawsuit as it would be considered a FDCPA violation intended to harass, threaten and abuse!!!\n\nHere's the relevant section of the FDCPA, 15 U.S.C. 1692g, on debt validation, for your response, prohibitions and obligations:\n 809. Validation of debts\n(a) Notice of debt; contents\nWithin five days after the initial communication with a consumer in connection with the collection of any debt, a debt collector shall, unless the following information is contained in the initial communication or the consumer has paid the debt, send the consumer a written notice containing --\n(1) the amount of the debt;\n(2) the name of the creditor to whom the debt is owed;\n(3) a statement that unless the consumer, within thirty days after receipt of the notice, disputes the validity of the debt, or any portion thereof, the debt will be assumed to be valid by the debt collector;\n(4) a statement that if the consumer notifies the debt collector in writing within the thirty-day period that the debt, or any portion thereof, is disputed, the debt collector will obtain verification of the debt or a copy of a judgment against the consumer and a copy of such verification or judgment will be mailed to the consumer by the debt collector; and\n(5) a statement that, upon the consumer's written request within the thirty-day period, the debt collector will provide the consumer with the name and address of the original creditor, if different from the current creditor.\n(b) Disputed debts\nIf the consumer notifies the debt collector in writing within the thirty-day period described in subsection (a) of this section that the debt, or any portion thereof, is disputed, or that the consumer requests the name and address of the original creditor, the debt collector shall cease collection of the debt, or any disputed portion thereof, until the debt collector obtains verification of the debt or a copy of a judgment, or the name and address of the original creditor, and a copy of such verification or judgment, or name and address of the original creditor, is mailed to the consumer by the debt collector. Collection activities and communications that do not otherwise violate this subchapter may continue during the 30-day period referred to in subsection (a) unless the consumer has notified the debt collector in writing that the debt, or any portion of the debt, is disputed or that the consumer requests the name and address of the original creditor. Any collection activities and communication during the 30-day period may not overshadow or be inconsistent with the disclosure of the consumer's right to dispute the debt or request the name and address of the original creditor.\n(c) Admission of liability\nThe failure of a consumer to dispute the validity of a debt under this section may not be construed by any court as an admission of liability by the consumer.\n\n\nI am responding to your attached letter(s) about a purported debt as set forth in your attached letter(s).  I request that you mail me a written Validation of Debt which must include all of the proof and documents described at length below. I vigorously DISPUTE the purported debt in its entirety.  This is NOT my Debt and I DISPUTE it. I want you to send me by USPS mail the name and address of the original creditor and any successors in interest or transferees, if any.  I do not have any responsibility for the purported debt youre referencing and trying to collect. So I DISPUTE it.  This is not my purported collectible debt. Again, I want to make it absolutely clear by repetition that I DISPUTE it in its entirety so that you can clearly red flag and mark your files as DISPUTED to avoid Willful FDCPA violations.  If you have good reason to believe that I am responsible for this DISPUTED purported debt, mail me by USPS every document in your and your clients entire file, including but not limited to every direct and indirect written dispute with the CFPB, CRAs  or otherwise including those documents that make you believe that the purported debt is valid, enforceable and collectible.  Immediately STOP, DESIST and CEASE all other and further communication with me and with this address, (except to respond one time in writing by USPS mail to my request for every piece of proof of the purported debt that would be presented to an ARBITRATOR or in a federal motion for summary judgment with incorporated memorandum of law) and record that I vigorously DISPUTE having any obligation for this purported debt. The USPS, email, text messaging, social media or other unsecured communication means cannot be trusted to safely and securely deliver mail and communications or to prevent receipt by unauthorized individuals, at other addresses, by accident, scammers, fraudsters or negligence.  To wit, much of my USPS mail is delivered opened and tampered with and read by others many times as, for example, the name and address window is not visible due to mailing incompetence. Similarly, the USPS tracking service for certified mail is unreliable and cannot be trusted.  I am requesting no further communication of any kind whatsoever to therefore prevent mail or communications to be received at other addresses due to sender issues, hackers, scammers, and USPS errors and negligence.  Likewise, kindly immediately STOP all further unwanted direct and indirect text messages, emails, phone calls, voice messages, or any other social media or other communication with me regarding your attempts to collect the purported DISPUTED debt.  I will make as many CFPB complaints regarding FCRA and other violations needed to stop you and I suspect that the recent XXXX XXXX CFPB DATA BREACH affecting at least 256,000 consumers has almost certainly affected me so I must be overly careful to guard against scammers to limit erroneous release of my private data and communications. For this and other obvious reasons, I need you to STOP further communications and I obviously need the requested documentation proof regarding any claims as any claims are suspect absent complete documentation. Notice is Given that I forever object to the voice recordings of any kind and I therefore do not consent for anyone to record calls with me without my prior written consent which I will never authorize. Once a debt collector receives this letter requesting that they immediately STOP contacting me in any way, theyre not allowed to communicate with me again except to tell me there will be no further contact, provide me with documents requested, or advise me of specific planned legal actions within 20 days that may legally be allowed, such as filing an Arbitration action against me as a lawsuit is not permissible and cannot be threatened under the FDCPA if an Arbitration Agreement exists. So please dont threaten me with any barred court litigation which would violate any Arbitration Agreement as I will consider it a violation of state and federal statutes. If you stop your collection of this purported debt, and forward or return it to another company, please indicate to them that it is DISPUTED in its entirety by forwarding all past documents in the file and communications including this letter. If you report it to a credit bureau (or have already done so), also report that the debt is DISPUTED as required by FCRA, FDCPA and the 350+ page XXXX XXXX  Compliance protocols. I insist on compliance with every applicable state and federal statutes, including but not limited to the FCRA and FDCPA.  Any willful past, current or future violations of credit reporting and collection procedures shall incur maximum statutory and punitive damages plus attorneys fees and costs against violators, personally or otherwise.  I have reviewed my entire paper credit reports of XXXX XXXX  dated XXXX XXXX XXXX  and XXXX August 12, 2023 and  the account number referenced in your letter is not included in my credit reports, so be warned about your obligations under the XXXX XXXX compliance protocols contained in its 355+ page manual.  Accurate account number reporting of accounts is required under XXXX XXXX  to prevent purported accounts from being inaccurately reported twice (or more) instead of once otherwise additional willful FCRA violations and statutory damages shall accrue.  Since my XXXX and XXXX credit reports do not contain your referenced account number, I must consider that it involves identity theft for which your obligations must be followed exactly as required.  I have never received any Notice from anyone  stating that you are a bona fide authorized agent for Debt collection purposes. So consider this letter a formal Notice that I DISPUTE the purported debt due to IDENTITY THEFT.  The most troubling, malicious and intolerable willful FCRA violations possible occurred when my credit score was impossibly reduced due to XXXX, BOTS, SCAMMERS, debt/bill collectors and/or FRAUDSTERS illegally tampering with my credit files via XXXX XXXX and other data submissions to purposely damage my credit score for a sinister purpose. XXXX XXXX  IS WATCHING YOU!!  That includes the CFPB, the FED, the OCC, the FDIC, the DOJ, the FTC and other regulators who are ALL watching every move you make and ready to put you out of business. Moreover, I need to know your opinion and representation as to whether the documents which I need and request will include an ARBITRATION clause which would require disputes to be resolved through ARBITRATION rather than a United States District Court individual or class action lawsuit.  While I believe any account with your purported client may contain MANDATORY ARBITRATION clauses, I cannot be sure without all the purported agreement documents and a binding representation. The CFPB has warned consumers to be on the lookout for Identity Theft and bill/debt collector SCAMMERS falsely claiming entitlement to amounts not owed.  I obviously need the documents requested and I will continue to consider this a matter of IDENTITY THEFT unless and until I receive an AFFIDAVIT from the purported original creditor providing me all the requested documents.  In XXXX XXXX, I was a victim of Identity Theft when scammers wiped out my checking account funds due to my bank breach and bank error when multiple debit card numbers were submitted and approved by possible random guessing without my card expiration date, 3 digit security code, Name, address, or other required data to process a transaction.  I never used the debit card and my debit card was safely locked away and under my exclusive control at all times.  After multiple calls and secure messages to my bank, I filed a complaint with the CFPB and the bank still has not discovered how the breach and fraud happened.  If a random guess at a debit card can wipe out my checking account, it would be easier to guess at bank credit card numbers in a debt collector scam warned by the CFPB.  Are you a SCAMMER victimizing me with IDENTITY THEFT?  Are you trying to SCAM an XXXX XXXX citizen? I need AFFIDAVITS with the requested proof.  I need the requested proof! I will not get scammed again.  I trust NOONE, even ROBO attorneys.  Get your ducks in a row!!!  I would not be happy if I am forced to file a U.S. District Court action only to be faced with a Motion To Compel Arbitration due to concealment of agreement documents.  Any such frivolous conduct would be rightfully countered with my Motion for Summary Judgment and a temporary restraining order request to punish violators for willful FCRA violations and other statutes, further claiming a WAIVER was created by concealment.  If warranted, I will have no problem also naming the CFPB and its Director, Rohit Chopra, in any federal court action to the extent necessary to obtain 100% compliance with the FCRA, FDCPA and related statutes. I also advise you that I am a XXXX  years old XXXX  female and American with XXXX  in poor health and judgment proof and all my income is from EXEMPT sources such as federal Social Security benefits with my average balance in my social security account is below my monthly SS deposit and never more than 2 times my monthly deposit.  I simply have no assets or income which anyone can attach from pointless, abusive or frivolous litigation intended merely to harass and abuse me. Moreover, last year I have been affected by medical malpractice, XXXX a declared natural disaster by a direct hit by Hurricane Ian, illnesses and other medical matters all at the same time.  Plus, as stated ago, my checking account was wiped out by fraudsters.  Moreover, I discovered that my credit file reported false delinquencies even though I actually had a perfect credit payment record and such concealments reduced my credit score by 200 points totally destroying my credit. Everything bad happened to me all at once starting with medical malpractice, health issues and SCAMMERS and then by Hurricane IAN and then by creditors promising publicized payment deferrals yet then falsely reporting delinquencies.  My credit reports are inaccurate and incomplete as the required coding for my situation is not on my credit report for any listed account. How hard is it to insert the XXXX XXXX  code AW into every account?  Do you even know what AW means?  However, I am ready, willing and able to litigate and defend any frivolous litigation or arbitration including seeking relief from the U.S. Court of Appeals for any appealable order including the delay or denial of injunctive relief requests.  I shall also insist on compliance with federal Rule 11 and motions for Rule 11 violations shall be filed promptly after the expiration of applicable safe harbor periods for incurred violations.  Moreover, if I live long enough, I am prepared to seek personal XXXX XXXX  bankruptcy relief if and when necessary, filing objections to all claims and submitting my claims for damages through bankruptcy adversary proceedings. Do you want to pay an Arbitrator $XXXX  to gain nothing?  Do you think you can avoid my USDC DISCOVERY requests and information subpoenas?  Do you want the CFPB to come after you when you violate your obligations? \n\nAgain, I am responding to your contact about a purported debt you are attempting to collect which, as stated multiple times, I DISPUTE in its entirety.\n\nAgain, please STOP all direct and indirect communication of any kind with me and with this address about this purported debt except to respond to me in writing regarding my requested documents by delivering me requested documents.  Furthermore, due to hearing problems and issues, I am unable to receive phone calls so I am unable to discuss any matter over the phone or otherwise under any scenario.  Just STOP all communications!  The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) restricts calls to residential and wireless telephone numbers absent the prior express consent of the called party.   I do not want any calls or direct or indirect communications of any kind whatsoever to be made to me in the future. I do not consent to receiving any calls made to me in the future and any calls received by me after you receive this letter shall be considered willful violations of the TCPA for which maximum possible penalties shall become automatically and immediately due and owing to me by violators without notice.\n\nAgain, record and prominently FLAG in your records that I forever DISPUTE having any obligation for this purported debt.  Again, if you forward or return this purported debt to another company, please indicate to them that it is DISPUTED. If you report it to a credit bureau (or have already done so), also immediately report that the purported debt is DISPUTED.  Once I notify a CRA and/or Furnisher and/or Debt Collector that I DISPUTE data (such as this dispute) my credit report MUST INDEFINITELY include the required PERMANENT Notice that the account is DISPUTED BY CONSUMER even if the CRA/Furnisher/Debt Collector disagrees.  If my credit report from any CRA has at any time in the past (or in the future) included an account related to your purported disputed debt without the required DISPUTED status, then such FCRA violation shall be considered a Willful, wanton, malicious, deliberate, abusive and intentional violation for which the maximum statutory damages of $1,000 shall be sought against every violator, plus punitive damages.  XXXX XXXX is quite complex and impossible to comply with so the best procedure of reporting is to never report at all and to never change, delete, update or alter dispute status as such will almost certainly result in manual negligent incompetent user errors for which damages will accumulate quickly to entirely offset purported debts.  While some untrained incompetent employees may willfully violate the FCRA to purposely destroy a consumers credit score in hope to collect purported disputed debts under duress, I demand compliance with the FCRA, FDCPA and every other statute.  In my opinion, Furnishers/Debt Collectors are best served by permanently DELETING from credit files Disputed/Uncollectible accounts to mitigate damages from Furnisher/user errors and willful unlawful conduct.  Every interaction with a creditor, a CRA and/or debt collector constitutes an opportunity for me to obtain statutory, punitive and other damages, including attorney fees, when laws are broken for willful and negligent non-compliance with known statutory requirements and protocols.  The best possible settlement obtainable would be to walk away and abandon any and all disputed purported uncollectible claims otherwise I will be one your creditors with exponentially increasing claims after you continue to violate my rights.  I never agreed to permit anyone to report inaccurate or incomplete information of any kind on my credit report.  I have never been offered my statutory right to OPT-IN or OPT-OUT of credit reporting to protect my right to privacy to prevent FCRA violations.  I hereby unconditionally and unilaterally REVOKE and terminate for CAUSE any imaginable right to report data of any kind on any of my credit files with any CRA.  Obligations under the FCRA, FDCPA and other debt collection and reporting statutes TRUMP any purported creditor claims so compliance of every statutes is a precondition to collect and report any purported claims.  If you want to do business with consumers, you must first learn how to comply with extensive ever changing obligations, including XXXX XXXX which is impossible to accurately report even by a specialist due to arbitrary and confusing possibilities. Stated another way, an original credit card purported creditor is not entitled to collect claims unless and until all its obligations have been satisfactorily completed without violations of any law.  You should be careful to comply with mandatory statutory imposed record retention requirements to enable the CFPB to administer and carry out the purposes of the FCRA, FDCPA, the Dodd-Frank Act, as well as to prevent evasions thereof. The record retention requirements also will facilitate supervision of debt collectors and the assessment and detection of risks to consumers.  The CFPB has published a comprehensive checklist to audit and insure compliance with regulatory obligations.  I suggest you review the checklist to insure compliance before responding to me.  You should know that as soon as Hurricane IAN hit me directly and my health was affected by XXXX and other health issues with other issues plus a wipe out of my checking account, I diligently contacted every creditor seeking publicized payment deferrals and other relief only to be effectively denied relief by incompetence.  The general creditor response was to retaliate against me for merely asking for relief by inaccurately reporting every account inaccurately.  No one knows how to code XXXX XXXX except for simple payment reporting but when things get changed errors are everywhere, either negligently or willfully.  If I made 100% of my payments and if I was never late how could credit reporting agencies say I was 60 days delinquent?   More importantly, I discovered that each CRA provided me with conflicting data on my paper reports and my paper reports did not contain all the data reported to CRAs under XXXX XXXX  Why is data reported on XXXX XXXX  but concealed from my paper credit reports?  Why do my paper credit reports only contain a small portion of data reported by XXXX XXXX and contained in my credit file?  How can I properly dispute my credit file if 50% of the data in my CRA file is concealed from consumers?  How can I discover inaccurate data on my credit file if 50% of data is concealed from me and excluded from my paper credit reports?  The entire credit reporting system is a disgrace in complete disregard for consumers rights and rights to privacy.  Every communication with a creditor seemed to result in negligent data entry errors by users.  Furnishers are incapable of complying with statutory obligations and the XXXX XXXX  system.  Again, I need every document, including every XXXX XXXX  submission, submitted to every CRA to compare my numerous paper reports with data in my credit files reported via XXXX XXXX Moreover, many of the XXXX XXXX data fields are reported blank forcing fraudulent submission overrides rather than blocking incomplete or conflicting data.  Even when errors are discovered and acknowledge by top senior bank officials in charge of USA credit cards, nobody knows how to correct inaccurate reporting even after reporting ETHICAL misconduct to the bank Chairman of the Board.  One bank even hires incompetent High School Graduates to handle CFPB disputes without any knowledge of the FCRA or XXXX XXXX  protocols and obligations.  I subscribe to a variety of services so I see daily changes to my credit files so I see the daily mistakes of credit reporting by erroneous coding under XXXX XXXX.  Many Many Many times I see a DISPUTE ADDED one day and then fraudulently and inaccurately REMOVED the next day.  Everyone knows that Debt Collectors try not to report Disputes, even though required, as a dispute may not negatively affect a credit score which may hinder chances to force consumers to pay even fraudulent disputed claims as consumers generally want good scores.  Well, the system tanked my scores needlessly!   Is your Debt Collector commission of peanuts worth $100,000+ in attorney fees and punitive damages?  Do you want to risk the CFPB coming after you demanding $10,000,000+?  Do you want to lose clients and be put out of business by the CFPB?  I object to having accounts reported on my credit reports as reporting is unconscionable!\n\nWhile your letter fails to disclose what I consider a complete mandatory inclusion of the statutes set forth at the beginning for consumers rights regarding Debt Validation, I am responding even though the failure to respond would not have consequences in litigation.  The CFPB and others suggest some of below type of questions for Debt collectors to respond to.  I like to purposely repeat points so that there can be no misunderstanding about what I am writing about and requesting. \n\nPlease supply the information below so that I can be fully informed:\nWhy you think I owe the purported debt and to whom I owe it, including:\n\n The name and address of the creditor to whom the purported debt is currently allegedly owed, the complete account number used by that creditor and the previously issued account numbers, if any, the complete account number reported to every CRA for current and past account numbers and the detailed amount allegedly owed since inception including amounts and all data reported to every CRA.  Please note that there is no reason to NOT report a complete account number in letters and credit files especially when an account has been closed to future transactions especially if consumers have ZERO liability for unauthorized activity, especially after closure.  If an account has been closed or an account number has changed in the last 7 years, please send documentary proof of the dates of closure and/or account number change and the dates reported of the mandatory mid-cycle update to every CRA to ascertain whether the mandatory  XXXX XXXX  protocols have been compliant or violated.  \n\n If this purported debt started with a different creditor, provide the name and address of the original creditor, the entire account number used by that creditor, and the detailed amount owed to that creditor at the time it was transferred. When you identify the original creditor, please provide any other name by which I might know them, if that is different from the official name. In addition, tell me the exact date and complete terms of the relationship when the current creditor and/or debt collector obtained the purported debt and who the current creditor obtained it from.\n\n Provide verification and documentation that there is a valid basis for claiming that I am required to pay the purported debt to the current creditor. For example, can you provide a copy of the written agreement that created my original requirement to pay?  Again, I need to know about any ARBITRATION provision buried into any original or amended agreements as I cannot rely on the search results of the CFPB or other websites. I also need any purported contract provision that authorized the reporting to a CRA (if it exists) which I hereby revoke as invalid ab initio if any data was inaccurately reported to any CRA, either willfully or otherwise.  Reporting to a CRA must be 100% accurate otherwise DELETION is mandatory. Inaccurate credit reporting, standing alone, is unconditional grounds to bar future credit reporting at the request of a consumer to guarantee the consumers right to privacy.  I object to credit reporting of all my closed and disputed accounts due to willful violations of the FCRA and other statutes.  \n\n If you are asking that I pay a purported debt that somebody else is or was required to pay, (such as an insurance company through a credit card benefit) identify that person or entity. Provide verification and documentation about why this is a purported debt that I am required to pay.\n\nThe amount and age of the purported debt, including:\n A copy of the every billing statement sent to me by the purported original creditor since inception.\n\n State the required Date of F","date_sent_to_company":"2023-09-24T15:03:41.000Z","issue":"Attempts to collect debt not owed","sub_product":"Medical debt","zip_code":"32836","tags":null,"has_narrative":true,"complaint_id":"7598442","timely":"Yes","company_response":"Closed with explanation","submitted_via":"Web","company":"Receivables Management Partners, LLC","date_received":"2023-09-24T14:48:15.000Z","state":"FL","company_public_response":null,"sub_issue":"Debt is not yours"},"highlight":{"complaint_what_happened":["I also <em>advise</em> you that I am a XXXX  years old XXXX  female and American with XXXX  in poor health and judgment proof and all my income is from EXEMPT sources such as federal Social <em>Security</em> benefits with my average balance in my social <em>security</em> account is below my monthly SS deposit and never more than 2 times my monthly deposit.  I simply have no assets or income which anyone can attach from pointless, abusive or frivolous litigation intended merely to harass and abuse me."]},"sort":[3.3042493,"7598442"]},{"_index":"complaint-public-v1","_id":"7476099","_score":3.3042493,"_source":{"product":"Debt collection","complaint_what_happened":"Debt collector obligations\n 809. Validation of debts\n(Part 1 of a 2 Part CFPB Complaint)\n\nXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Hayt, Hayt XXXX Landau, P.LXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX FL XXXX\n\nReference HHL File # XXXX (6 files)\nReceived on XXXX XXXX, XXXX\n\nDear Debt Collector:\n\nIt was a bright cold day in XXXX and the clocks were striking thirteen, XXXX XXXX, XXXX  at 1 (XXXX). In this case, Defendants argument is like the thirteenth chime of a clock: you not only know its wrong, but it causes you to wonder about everything you heard before. Chief United States District Court Judge XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX District of Florida, in case # XXXXXXXX wrote the above OPENING LINE at Page 1 by quoting the famous opening line of XXXX XXXX  dystopian novel XXXX, the book that introduced the world to the concept of XXXX XXXX.  Judge XXXX  OPENING LINE sets the stage of exactly what to expect in his 139 page scathing decision in his Order on Motions for Preliminary Injunctions filed XXXX  The 1XXXX thirteenth strike of all of the clocks at the same time calls into question not only the credibility of itself but of the previous twelve. In the 1XXXX  world of XXXX XXXX, the clocks striking thirteen is not an aberration, but a normal way of life where Every record has been destroyed or falsifiedevery date has been altered.  Was the Novel XXXX writing about and predicting the out of control and never ending Credit Reporting and Debt Collector fiasco ???  Another relevant Orwellian XXXX  quote stated:  In the end the Party would announce that two and two made five, and you would have to believe it.  Well Debt Collectors and Creditors, like the totalitarian XXXX  Party, can make outrageous false claims, such as [2 + 2 = 5], but Im not buying it, Im not getting tricked and Im not getting abused as I have the freedom, power, law and common sense to reject them.  Just keep continually revisiting the OPENING LINE many times as you read, take notes, reread, investigate, research, talk to experts, talk to clients, reinvestigate and get to know and understand the following facts and argument!!  Start by first trying to figure out and explain how my credit score, per the attached exhibit, was impossibly reduced to 0 on XXXX XXXX XXXX based on my XXXX  credit report. Did you cause it???  Are you responsible???  But first, should your limited resources be wasted on pursuing an insolvent judgment proof handicapped dying Senior Citizen on Social Security with a ZERO (0) credit score???  Judge Walker needed 139 pages to address the obvious.  Your appropriate response requires many many many more than 139 pages to address my following issues.  It should be a NO-BRAINER that you and your predecessors and successors in interest MUST UNCONDITIONALLY and PERMANENTLY STOP, CEASE AND DESIST ALL COLLECTION EFFORTS on the disputed purported debt to mitigate damages.  Its not rocket science, Its not brain surgery, Its a piece of cake and Its a walk in the park are common phrases that describe concepts or tasks that are easily understood or performed that are certainly applicable here. Dont be XXXX!!  You have no viable ALTERNATIVE! Tell the CFPB in your required response that you permanently cease all collection efforts with a notation that an ARBITRATION filing, if one exists and is applicable, is the only permissible future communication!!!  If an ARBITRATION agreement exists, please be absolutely clear and dont directly or indirectly wrongly threaten or imply filing a prohibited court action or lawsuit as it would be considered a FDCPA violation intended to harass, threaten and abuse!!!\n\nHere's the relevant section of the FDCPA, 15 U.S.C. 1692g, on debt validation, for your response, prohibitions and obligations:\n 809. Validation of debts\n(a) Notice of debt; contents\nWithin five days after the initial communication with a consumer in connection with the collection of any debt, a debt collector shall, unless the following information is contained in the initial communication or the consumer has paid the debt, send the consumer a written notice containing --\n(1) the amount of the debt;\n(2) the name of the creditor to whom the debt is owed;\n(3) a statement that unless the consumer, within thirty days after receipt of the notice, disputes the validity of the debt, or any portion thereof, the debt will be assumed to be valid by the debt collector;\n(4) a statement that if the consumer notifies the debt collector in writing within the thirty-day period that the debt, or any portion thereof, is disputed, the debt collector will obtain verification of the debt or a copy of a judgment against the consumer and a copy of such verification or judgment will be mailed to the consumer by the debt collector; and\n(5) a statement that, upon the consumer's written request within the thirty-day period, the debt collector will provide the consumer with the name and address of the original creditor, if different from the current creditor.\n(b) Disputed debts\nIf the consumer notifies the debt collector in writing within the thirty-day period described in subsection (a) of this section that the debt, or any portion thereof, is disputed, or that the consumer requests the name and address of the original creditor, the debt collector shall cease collection of the debt, or any disputed portion thereof, until the debt collector obtains verification of the debt or a copy of a judgment, or the name and address of the original creditor, and a copy of such verification or judgment, or name and address of the original creditor, is mailed to the consumer by the debt collector. Collection activities and communications that do not otherwise violate this subchapter may continue during the 30-day period referred to in subsection (a) unless the consumer has notified the debt collector in writing that the debt, or any portion of the debt, is disputed or that the consumer requests the name and address of the original creditor. Any collection activities and communication during the 30-day period may not overshadow or be inconsistent with the disclosure of the consumer's right to dispute the debt or request the name and address of the original creditor.\n(c) Admission of liability\nThe failure of a consumer to dispute the validity of a debt under this section may not be construed by any court as an admission of liability by the consumer.\n\n\nI am responding to your attached letter(s) about a purported debt as set forth in your attached letter(s).  I request that you mail me a written Validation of Debt which must include all of the proof and documents described at length below. I vigorously DISPUTE the purported debt in its entirety.  This is NOT my Debt and I DISPUTE it. I want you to send me by USPS mail the name and address of the original creditor and any successors in interest or transferees, if any.  I do not have any responsibility for the purported debt youre referencing and trying to collect. So I DISPUTE it.  This is not my purported collectible debt. Again, I want to make it absolutely clear by repetition that I DISPUTE it in its entirety so that you can clearly red flag and mark your files as DISPUTED to avoid Willful FDCPA violations.  If you have good reason to believe that I am responsible for this DISPUTED purported debt, mail me by USPS every document in your and your clients entire file, including but not limited to every direct and indirect written dispute with the CFPB, CRAs  or otherwise including those documents that make you believe that the purported debt is valid, enforceable and collectible.  Immediately STOP, DESIST and CEASE all other and further communication with me and with this address, (except to respond one time in writing by USPS mail to my request for every piece of proof of the purported debt that would be presented to an ARBITRATOR or in a federal motion for summary judgment with incorporated memorandum of law) and record that I vigorously DISPUTE having any obligation for this purported debt. The USPS, email, text messaging, social media or other unsecured communication means cannot be trusted to safely and securely deliver mail and communications or to prevent receipt by unauthorized individuals, at other addresses, by accident, scammers, fraudsters or negligence.  To wit, much of my USPS mail is delivered opened and tampered with and read by others many times as, for example, the name and address window is not visible due to mailing incompetence. Similarly, the USPS tracking service for certified mail is unreliable and cannot be trusted.  I am requesting no further communication of any kind whatsoever to therefore prevent mail or communications to be received at other addresses due to sender issues, hackers, scammers, and USPS errors and negligence.  Likewise, kindly immediately STOP all further unwanted direct and indirect text messages, emails, phone calls, voice messages, or any other social media or other communication with me regarding your attempts to collect the purported DISPUTED debt.  I have made about 100 CFPB complaints regarding FCRA and other violations and I suspect that the recent XXXX XXXX CFPB DATA BREACH affecting at least 256,000 consumers has almost certainly affected me so I must be overly careful to guard against scammers to limit erroneous release of my private data and communications. For this and other obvious reasons, I need you to STOP further communications and I obviously need the requested documentation proof regarding any claims as any claims are suspect absent complete documentation. Notice is Given that I forever object to the voice recordings of any kind and I therefore do not consent for anyone to record calls with me without my prior written consent which I will never authorize. Once a debt collector receives this letter requesting that they immediately STOP contacting me in any way, theyre not allowed to communicate with me again except to tell me there will be no further contact, provide me with documents requested, or advise me of specific planned legal actions within 20 days that may legally be allowed, such as filing an Arbitration action against me as a lawsuit is not permissible and cannot be threatened under the FDCPA if an Arbitration Agreement exists. So please dont threaten me with any barred court litigation which would violate any Arbitration Agreement as I will consider it a violation of state and federal statutes. If you stop your collection of this purported debt, and forward or return it to another company, please indicate to them that it is DISPUTED in its entirety by forwarding all past documents in the file and communications including this letter. If you report it to a credit bureau (or have already done so), also report that the debt is DISPUTED as required by FCRA, FDCPA and the 350+ page XXXX XXXX Compliance protocols. I insist on compliance with every applicable state and federal statutes, including but not limited to the FCRA and FDCPA.  Any willful past, current or future violations of credit reporting and collection procedures shall incur maximum statutory and punitive damages plus attorneys fees and costs against violators, personally or otherwise.  I have reviewed my entire paper credit reports of Trans Union dateXXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and  the account number referenced in your letter is not included in my credit reports, possibly due to reckless negligence in data reporting under the XXXX XXXX compliance protocols contained in its 355+ page manual.  Accurate account number reporting of accounts is required under XXXX XXXX to prevent purported accounts from being inaccurately reported twice (or more) instead of once otherwise additional willful FCRA violations and statutory damages shall accrue.  Since my XXXX and XXXX credit reports do not contain your referenced account number, I must consider that it involves identity theft for which your obligations must be followed exactly as required.  I have never received any Notice from anyone  stating that you are a bona fide authorized agent for Debt collection purposes. So consider this letter a formal Notice that I DISPUTE the purported debt due to IDENTITY THEFT.  The most troubling, malicious and intolerable willful FCRA violations possible occurred when my credit score was impossibly reduced to ZERO on XXXXXXXX based on my XXXX/XXXX XXXXXXXX credit report due to XXXX, BOTS, SCAMMERS, debt/bill collectors and/or FRAUDSTERS illegally tampering with my credit files via XXXX XXXX and other data submissions to purposely damage my credit score to ZERO for a sinister purpose. XXXX XXXX IS WATCHING YOU!!  That includes the CFPB, the FED, the OCC, the FDIC, the DOJ, the FTC and other regulators who are ALL watching every move you make and ready to put you out of business. Moreover, I need to know your opinion and representation as to whether the documents which I need and request will include an ARBITRATION clause which would require disputes to be resolved through ARBITRATION rather than a United States District Court individual or class action lawsuit.  While I believe credit card accounts with your purported client may contain MANDATORY ARBITRATION clauses, I cannot be sure without all the purported agreement documents and a binding representation. The CFPB has warned consumers to be on the lookout for Identity Theft and bill/debt collector SCAMMERS falsely claiming entitlement to amounts not owed.  I obviously need the documents requested and I will continue to consider this a matter of IDENTITY THEFT unless and until I receive an AFFIDAVIT from the purported original creditor providing me all the requested documents.  In September 2022, I was a victim of Identity Theft when scammers wiped out my checking account funds due to my bank breach and bank error when multiple debit card numbers were submitted and approved by possible random guessing without my card expiration date, 3 digit security code, Name, address, or other required data to process a transaction.  I never used the debit card and my debit card was safely locked away and under my exclusive control at all times.  After multiple calls and secure messages to my bank, I filed a complaint with the CFPB and the bank still has not discovered how the breach and fraud happened.  If a random guess at a debit card can wipe out my checking account, it would be easier to guess at bank credit card numbers in a debt collector scam warned by the CFPB.  Are you a SCAMMER victimizing me with IDENTITY THEFT?  Are you trying to SCAM an elderly senior citizen? I need AFFIDAVITS with the requested proof.  I need the requested proof! I will not get scammed again.  I trust NOONE, even ROBO attorneys.  Get your ducks in a row!!!  I would not be happy if I am forced to file a U.S. District Court action only to be faced with a Motion To Compel Arbitration due to concealment of agreement documents.  Any such frivolous conduct would be rightfully countered with my Motion for Summary Judgment and a temporary restraining order request to punish violators for willful FCRA violations and other statutes, further claiming a WAIVER was created by concealment.  If warranted, I will have no problem also naming the CFPB and its Director, Rohit Chopra, in any federal court action to the extent necessary to obtain 100% compliance with the FCRA, FDCPA and related statutes. I also advise you that I am a XXXX  years old elder male and XXXX with XXXX in poor health and judgment proof and all my income is from EXEMPT sources such as federal Social Security benefits with my average balance in my social security account is below my monthly SS deposit and never more than 2 times my monthly deposit.  I simply have no assets or income which anyone can attach from pointless, abusive or frivolous litigation intended merely to harass and XXXX XXXX Moreover, last year I have been affected by XXXX XXXX XXXX a declared natural disaster by a direct hit by Hurricane Ian, illnesses and other medical matters all at the same time.  Plus, as stated ago, my checking account was wiped out by fraudsters.  Moreover, I discovered that my credit file reported false delinquencies even though I actually had a perfect credit payment record and such concealments reduced my credit score by XXXX points totally destroying my credit. Everything bad happened to me all at once starting with medical malpractice, health issues and SCAMMERS and then by Hurricane IAN and then by creditors promising publicized payment deferrals yet then falsely reporting delinquencies.  My credit reports are inaccurate and incomplete as the required coding for my situation is not on my credit report for any listed account. How hard is it to insert the XXXX XXXX  code AW into every account?  Do you even know what AW means?  However, I am ready, willing and able to litigate and defend any frivolous litigation or arbitration including seeking relief from the U.S. Court of Appeals for any appealable order including the delay or denial of injunctive relief requests.  I shall also insist on compliance with federal Rule 11 and motions for Rule 11 violations shall be filed promptly after the expiration of applicable safe harbor periods for incurred violations.  Moreover, if I live long enough, I am prepared to seek personal XXXX XXXX bankruptcy relief if and when necessary, filing objections to all claims and submitting my claims for damages through bankruptcy adversary proceedings. Do you want to pay an Arbitrator $50,000 to gain nothing?  Do you think you can avoid my USDC DISCOVERY requests and information subpoenas?  Do you want the CFPB to come after you when you violate your obligations? \n\nAgain, I am responding to your contact about a purported debt you are attempting to collect which, as stated multiple times, I DISPUTE in its entirety.\n\nAgain, please STOP all direct and indirect communication of any kind with me and with this address about this purported debt except to respond to me in writing regarding my requested documents by delivering me requested documents.  Furthermore, due to hearing problems and issues, I am unable to receive phone calls so I am unable to discuss any matter over the phone or otherwise under any scenario.  Just STOP all communications!  The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) restricts calls to residential and wireless telephone numbers absent the prior express consent of the called party.   I do not want any calls or direct or indirect communications of any kind whatsoever to be made to me in the future. I do not consent to receiving any calls made to me in the future and any calls received by me after you receive this letter shall be considered willful violations of the TCPA for which maximum possible penalties shall become automatically and immediately due and owing to me by violators without notice.\n\nAgain, record and prominently FLAG in your records that I forever DISPUTE having any obligation for this purported debt.  Again, if you forward or return this purported debt to another company, please indicate to them that it is DISPUTED. If you report it to a credit bureau (or have already done so), also immediately report that the purported debt is DISPUTED.  Once I notify a CRA and/or Furnisher and/or Debt Collector that I DISPUTE data (such as this dispute) my credit report MUST INDEFINITELY include the required PERMANENT Notice that the account is DISPUTED BY CONSUMER even if the CRA/Furnisher/Debt Collector disagrees.  If my credit report from any CRA has at any time in the past (or in the future) included an account related to your purported disputed debt without the required DISPUTED status, then such FCRA violation shall be considered a Willful, wanton, malicious, deliberate, abusive and intentional violation for which the maximum statutory damages of XXXX shall be sought against every violator, plus punitive damages.  XXXX XXXX is quite complex and impossible to comply with so the best procedure of reporting is to never report at all and to never change, delete, update or alter dispute status as such will almost certainly result in manual negligent incompetent user errors for which damages will accumulate quickly to entirely offset purported debts.  While some untrained incompetent employees may willfully violate the FCRA to purposely destroy a consumers credit score in hope to collect purported disputed debts under duress, I demand compliance with the FCRA, FDCPA and every other statute.  In my opinion, Furnishers/Debt Collectors are best served by permanently DELETING from credit files Disputed/Uncollectible accounts to mitigate damages from Furnisher/user errors and willful unlawful conduct.  Every interaction with a creditor, a CRA and/or debt collector constitutes an opportunity for me to obtain statutory, punitive and other damages, including attorney fees, when laws are broken for willful and negligent non-compliance with known statutory requirements and protocols.  The best possible settlement obtainable would be to walk away and abandon any and all disputed purported uncollectible claims otherwise I will be one your creditors with exponentially increasing claims after you continue to violate my rights.  I never agreed to permit anyone to report inaccurate or incomplete information of any kind on my credit report.  I have never been offered my statutory right to OPT-IN or OPT-OUT of credit reporting to protect my right to privacy to prevent FCRA violations.  I hereby unconditionally and unilaterally REVOKE and terminate for CAUSE any imaginable right to report data of any kind on any of my credit files with any CRA.  Obligations under the FCRA, FDCPA and other debt collection and reporting statutes XXXX  any purported creditor claims so compliance of every statutes is a precondition to collect and report any purported claims.  If you want to do business with consumers, you must first learn how to comply with extensive ever changing obligations, including XXXX XXXX, which is impossible to accurately report even by a specialist due to arbitrary and confusing possibilities. Stated another way, an original credit card purported creditor is not entitled to collect claims unless and until all its obligations have been satisfactorily completed without violations of any law.  You should be careful to comply with mandatory statutory imposed record retention requirements to enable the CFPB to administer and carry out the purposes of the FCRA, FDCPA, the Dodd-Frank Act, as well as to prevent evasions thereof. The record retention requirements also will facilitate supervision of debt collectors and the assessment and detection of risks to consumers.  The CFPB has published a comprehensive checklist to audit and insure compliance with regulatory obligations.  I suggest you review the checklist to insure compliance before responding to me.  You should know that as soon as Hurricane IAN hit me directly and my health was affected by XXXX and other health issues with other issues plus a wipe out of my checking account, I diligently contacted every creditor seeking publicized payment deferrals and other relief only to be effectively denied relief by incompetence.  The general creditor response was to retaliate against me for merely asking for relief by inaccurately reporting every account inaccurately.  No one knows how to code XXXX XXXX except for simple payment reporting but when things get changed errors are everywhere, either negligently or willfully.  If I made 100% of my payments and if I was never late how could credit reporting agencies say I was 60 days delinquent?   More importantly, I discovered that each CRA provided me with conflicting data on my paper reports and my paper reports did not contain all the data reported to CRAs under XXXX XXXX.  Why is data reported on XXXX XXXX but concealed from my paper credit reports?  Why do my paper credit reports only contain a small portion of data reported by XXXX XXXX and contained in my credit file?  How can I properly dispute my credit file if 50% of the data in my CRA file is concealed from consumers?  How can I discover inaccurate data on my credit file if 50% of data is concealed from me and excluded from my paper credit reports?  The entire credit reporting system is a disgrace in complete disregard for consumers rights and rights to privacy.  Every communication with a creditor seemed to result in negligent data entry errors by users.  Furnishers are incapable of complying with statutory obligations and the XXXX XXXX system.  Again, I need every document, including every XXXX XXXX submission, submitted to every CRA to compare my numerous paper reports with data in my credit files reported via XXXX XXXX. Moreover, many of the XXXX XXXX data fields are reported blank forcing fraudulent submission overrides rather than blocking incomplete or conflicting data.  Even when errors are discovered and acknowledge by top senior bank officials in charge of USA credit cards, nobody knows how to correct inaccurate reporting even after reporting ETHICAL misconduct to the bank Chairman of the Board.  One bank even hires incompetent High School Graduates to handle CFPB disputes without any knowledge of the FCRA or XXXX XXXX  protocols and obligations.  I subscribe to a variety of services so I see daily changes to my credit files so I see the daily mistakes of credit reporting by erroneous coding under XXXX XXXX.  Many Many Many times I see a DISPUTE ADDED one day and then fraudulently and inaccurately REMOVED the next day.  Everyone knows that Debt Collectors try not to report Disputes, even though required, as a dispute may not negatively affect a credit score which may hinder chances to force consumers to pay even fraudulent disputed claims as consumers generally want good scores.  Well, the system tanked my scores needlessly!   Is your Debt Collector commission of peanuts worth $100,000+ in attorney fees and punitive damages?  Do you want to risk the CFPB coming after you demanding $10,000,000+?  Do you want to lose clients and be put out of business by the CFPB?  I object to having accounts reported on my credit reports as reporting is unconscionable!\n\nWhile your letter fails to disclose what I consider a complete mandatory inclusion of the statutes set forth at the beginning for consumers rights regarding Debt Validation, I am responding even though the failure to respond would not have consequences in litigation.  The CFPB and others suggest some of below type of questions for Debt collectors to respond to.  I like to purposely repeat points so that there can be no misunderstanding about what I am writing about and requesting. \n\nPlease supply the information below so that I can be fully informed:\nWhy you think I owe the purported debt and to whom I owe it, including:\n\n The name and address of the creditor to whom the purported debt is currently allegedly owed, the complete account number used by that creditor and the previously issued account numbers, if any, the complete account number reported to every CRA for current and past account numbers and the detailed amount allegedly owed since inception including amounts and all data reported to every CRA.  Please note that there is no reason to NOT report a complete account number in letters and credit files especially when an account has been closed to future transactions especially if consumers have ZERO liability for unauthorized activity, especially after closure.  If an account has been closed or an account number has changed in the last 7 years, please send documentary proof of the dates of closure and/or account number change and the dates reported of the mandatory mid-cycle update to every CRA to ascertain whether the mandatory  XXXX XXXX protocols have been compliant or violated.  \n\n If this purported debt started with a different creditor, provide the name and address of the original creditor, the entire account number used by that creditor, and the detailed amount owed to that creditor at the time it was transferred. When you identify the original creditor, please provide any other name by which I might know them, if that is different from the official name. In addition, tell me the exact date and complete terms of the relationship when the current creditor and/or debt collector obtained the purported debt and who the current creditor obtained it from.\n\n Provide verification and documentation that there is a valid basis for claiming that I am required to pay the purported debt to the current creditor. For example, can you provide a copy of the written agreement that created my original requirement to pay?  Again, I need to know about any ARBITRATION provision buried into any original or amended agreements as I cannot rely on the search results of the CFPB or other websites. I also need any purported contract provision that authorized the reporting to a CRA (if it exists) which I hereby revoke as invalid ab initio if any data was inaccurately reported to any CRA, either willfully or otherwise.  Reporting to a CRA must be 100% accurate otherwise DELETION is mandatory. Inaccurate credit reporting, standing alone, is unconditional grounds to bar future credit reporting at the request of a consumer to guarantee the consumers right to privacy.  I object to credit reporting of all my closed and disputed accounts due to willful violations of the FCRA and other statutes.  \n\n If you are asking that I pay a purported debt that somebody else is or was required to pay, (such as an insurance company through a credit card benefit) identify that person or entity. Provide verification and documentation about why this is a purported debt that I am required to pay.\n\nThe amount and age of the purported debt, including:\n A copy of the every billing statement sent to me by the purported original creditor since inception.\n\n State the required Date of First Delinquency (month/day/year) with the detailed amount of the purported debt when you obtained it, and when that was.  \n\n If there have been any additional interest, fees or charges added since the last billing statement from the purported original creditor, provide an itemization showing the dates and amount of each added amount. In addition, explain how the added interest, fees or other charges are expressly authorized by the agreement creating the debt or are permitted by law.  If my purported account has been closed, state the date closed, and every change of interest rate thereafter including rate justification after closing.  If my purported account involves any CFPB claims and disputes for statutory or other damages for willful FCRA or other disputes, please identify precisely offsets of claims in statements and balances reported to every CRA.  \n\n If there have been any payments or other reductions since the last billing statement from the original creditor, provide an itemization showing the dates and amount of each of them.\n\n If there have been any other changes or adjustments since the last billing statement from the original creditor, please provide full verification and documentation of the amount you are trying to collect. Explain how that amount was calculated. In addition, explain how the other changes or adjustments are expressly authorized by the agreement creating the debt or permitted by law.\n\n Tell me when the creditor claims this debt became due and when it became delinquent.\n\n Identify the date of the last payment and amount made on this account.\n\n Have you made a determination that this debt is within the statute of limitations applicable to it? Tell me when you think the statute of limitations expires for this debt, and how you determined that.\n\nDetails about your authority to collect this debt.","date_sent_to_company":"2023-08-31T08:52:05.000Z","issue":"Attempts to collect debt not owed","sub_product":"Credit card debt","zip_code":"32836","tags":"Older American","has_narrative":true,"complaint_id":"7476099","timely":"Yes","company_response":"Closed with explanation","submitted_via":"Web","company":"Hayt Hayt & Landau, P.L. (FL)","date_received":"2023-08-31T08:42:10.000Z","state":"FL","company_public_response":"Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response","sub_issue":"Debt is not yours"},"highlight":{"complaint_what_happened":["I also <em>advise</em> you that I am a XXXX  years old elder male and XXXX with XXXX in poor health and judgment proof and all my income is from EXEMPT sources such as federal Social <em>Security</em> benefits with my average balance in my social <em>security</em> account is below my monthly SS deposit and never more than 2 times my monthly deposit."]},"sort":[3.3042493,"7476099"]},{"_index":"complaint-public-v1","_id":"7625065","_score":3.2920423,"_source":{"product":"Debt collection","complaint_what_happened":"Debt collector obligations\n 809. Validation of debts\n(Part 1 of a 2 Part CFPB Complaint)\n\nXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX\nReference: XXXX  Synchrony Bank XXXX  Reference: XXXX  Synchrony Bank XXXX  Reference: XXXX  Synchrony Bank XXXX  \nSynchrony Bank, Legal Operations\nAttention: Arbitration Demand XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX\nRe: American Arbitration Association consumer demands for arbitration case filings filed 9/17/2023 styled: Thomas Schultz versus Synchrony Bank awaiting filing fee payments billed for $600 for each case from Synchrony Bank as consumer AAA filing fees satisfied/paid \n\nDear Debt Collector:\n\nIt was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen, XXXX XXXX XXXX at 1 (1961). In this case, Defendants argument is like the thirteenth chime of a clock: you not only know its wrong, but it causes you to wonder about everything you heard before. Chief United States District Court Judge Mark E. Walker, Northern District of Florida, in case # 4:22-cv-00324-MW-MAF, wrote the above OPENING LINE at Page 1 by quoting the famous opening line of George Orwells dystopian novel 1984, the book that introduced the world to the concept of BIG BROTHER.  Judge Walkers OPENING LINE sets the stage of exactly what to expect in his 139 page scathing decision in his Order on Motions for Preliminary Injunctions filed 11/17/2022.  The 1984 thirteenth strike of all of the clocks at the same time calls into question not only the credibility of itself but of the previous twelve. In the 1984 world of BIG BROTHER, the clocks striking thirteen is not an aberration, but a normal way of life where Every record has been destroyed or falsifiedevery date has been altered.  Was the Novel 1984 writing about and predicting the out of control and never ending Credit Reporting and Debt Collector fiasco ???  Another relevant Orwellian 1984 quote stated:  In the end the Party would announce that two and two made five, and you would have to believe it.  Well Debt Collectors and Creditors, like the totalitarian 1984 Party, can make outrageous false claims, such as [2 + 2 = 5], but Im not buying it, Im not getting tricked and Im not getting abused as I have the freedom, power, law and common sense to reject them.  Just keep continually revisiting the OPENING LINE many times as you read, take notes, reread, investigate, research, talk to experts, talk to clients, reinvestigate and get to know and understand the following facts and argument!!  Start by first trying to figure out and explain how my credit score, per the attached exhibit, was impossibly reduced to 0 on May 14, 2023 based on my Equifax credit report. Did you cause it???  Are you responsible???  But first, should your limited resources be wasted on pursuing an insolvent judgment proof handicapped dying Senior Citizen on Social Security with a ZERO (0) credit score???  Judge Walker needed 139 pages to address the obvious.  Your appropriate response requires many many many more than 139 pages to address my following issues.  It should be a NO-BRAINER that you and your predecessors and successors in interest MUST UNCONDITIONALLY and PERMANENTLY STOP, CEASE AND DESIST ALL COLLECTION EFFORTS on the disputed purported debt to mitigate damages.  Its not rocket science, Its not brain surgery, Its a piece of cake and Its a walk in the park are common phrases that describe concepts or tasks that are easily understood or performed that are certainly applicable here. Dont be STUPID!!  You have no viable ALTERNATIVE! Tell the CFPB in your required response that you permanently cease all collection efforts with a notation that an ARBITRATION filing, if one exists and is applicable, is the only permissible future communication!!!  If an ARBITRATION agreement exists, please be absolutely clear and dont directly or indirectly wrongly threaten or imply filing a prohibited court action or lawsuit as it would be considered a FDCPA violation intended to harass, threaten and abuse!!!\n\nHere's the relevant section of the FDCPA, 15 U.S.C. 1692g, on debt validation, for your response, prohibitions and obligations:\n 809. Validation of debts\n(a) Notice of debt; contents\nWithin five days after the initial communication with a consumer in connection with the collection of any debt, a debt collector shall, unless the following information is contained in the initial communication or the consumer has paid the debt, send the consumer a written notice containing --\n(1) the amount of the debt;\n(2) the name of the creditor to whom the debt is owed;\n(3) a statement that unless the consumer, within thirty days after receipt of the notice, disputes the validity of the debt, or any portion thereof, the debt will be assumed to be valid by the debt collector;\n(4) a statement that if the consumer notifies the debt collector in writing within the thirty-day period that the debt, or any portion thereof, is disputed, the debt collector will obtain verification of the debt or a copy of a judgment against the consumer and a copy of such verification or judgment will be mailed to the consumer by the debt collector; and\n(5) a statement that, upon the consumer's written request within the thirty-day period, the debt collector will provide the consumer with the name and address of the original creditor, if different from the current creditor.\n(b) Disputed debts\nIf the consumer notifies the debt collector in writing within the thirty-day period described in subsection (a) of this section that the debt, or any portion thereof, is disputed, or that the consumer requests the name and address of the original creditor, the debt collector shall cease collection of the debt, or any disputed portion thereof, until the debt collector obtains verification of the debt or a copy of a judgment, or the name and address of the original creditor, and a copy of such verification or judgment, or name and address of the original creditor, is mailed to the consumer by the debt collector. Collection activities and communications that do not otherwise violate this subchapter may continue during the 30-day period referred to in subsection (a) unless the consumer has notified the debt collector in writing that the debt, or any portion of the debt, is disputed or that the consumer requests the name and address of the original creditor. Any collection activities and communication during the 30-day period may not overshadow or be inconsistent with the disclosure of the consumer's right to dispute the debt or request the name and address of the original creditor.\n(c) Admission of liability\nThe failure of a consumer to dispute the validity of a debt under this section may not be construed by any court as an admission of liability by the consumer.\n\n\nI am responding to your attached letter(s) about a purported debt as set forth in your attached letter(s).  I request that you mail me a written Validation of Debt which must include all of the proof and documents described at length below. I vigorously DISPUTE the purported debt in its entirety.  This is NOT my Debt and I DISPUTE it. I want you to send me by USPS mail the name and address of the original creditor and any successors in interest or transferees, if any.  I do not have any responsibility for the purported debt youre referencing and trying to collect. So I DISPUTE it.  This is not my purported collectible debt. Again, I want to make it absolutely clear by repetition that I DISPUTE it in its entirety so that you can clearly red flag and mark your files as DISPUTED to avoid Willful FDCPA violations.  If you have good reason to believe that I am responsible for this DISPUTED purported debt, mail me by USPS every document in your and your clients entire file, including but not limited to every direct and indirect written dispute with the CFPB, CRAs  or otherwise including those documents that make you believe that the purported debt is valid, enforceable and collectible.  Immediately STOP, DESIST and CEASE all other and further communication with me and with this address, (except to respond one time in writing by USPS mail to my request for every piece of proof of the purported debt that would be presented to an ARBITRATOR or in a federal motion for summary judgment with incorporated memorandum of law) and record that I vigorously DISPUTE having any obligation for this purported debt. The USPS, email, text messaging, social media or other unsecured communication means cannot be trusted to safely and securely deliver mail and communications or to prevent receipt by unauthorized individuals, at other addresses, by accident, scammers, fraudsters or negligence.  To wit, much of my USPS mail is delivered opened and tampered with and read by others many times as, for example, the name and address window is not visible due to mailing incompetence. Similarly, the USPS tracking service for certified mail is unreliable and cannot be trusted.  I am requesting no further communication of any kind whatsoever to therefore prevent mail or communications to be received at other addresses due to sender issues, hackers, scammers, and USPS errors and negligence.  Likewise, kindly immediately STOP all further unwanted direct and indirect text messages, emails, phone calls, voice messages, or any other social media or other communication with me regarding your attempts to collect the purported DISPUTED debt.  I have made about 100 CFPB complaints regarding FCRA and other violations and I suspect that the recent March 2023 CFPB DATA BREACH affecting at least 256,000 consumers has almost certainly affected me so I must be overly careful to guard against scammers to limit erroneous release of my private data and communications. For this and other obvious reasons, I need you to STOP further communications and I obviously need the requested documentation proof regarding any claims as any claims are suspect absent complete documentation. Notice is Given that I forever object to the voice recordings of any kind and I therefore do not consent for anyone to record calls with me without my prior written consent which I will never authorize. Once a debt collector receives this letter requesting that they immediately STOP contacting me in any way, theyre not allowed to communicate with me again except to tell me there will be no further contact, provide me with documents requested, or advise me of specific planned legal actions within 20 days that may legally be allowed, such as filing an Arbitration action against me as a lawsuit is not permissible and cannot be threatened under the FDCPA if an Arbitration Agreement exists. So please dont threaten me with any barred court litigation which would violate any Arbitration Agreement as I will consider it a violation of state and federal statutes. If you stop your collection of this purported debt, and forward or return it to another company, please indicate to them that it is DISPUTED in its entirety by forwarding all past documents in the file and communications including this letter. If you report it to a credit bureau (or have already done so), also report that the debt is DISPUTED as required by FCRA, FDCPA and the 350+ page Metro 2 Compliance protocols. I insist on compliance with every applicable state and federal statutes, including but not limited to the FCRA and FDCPA.  Any willful past, current or future violations of credit reporting and collection procedures shall incur maximum statutory and punitive damages plus attorneys fees and costs against violators, personally or otherwise.  I have reviewed my entire paper credit reports of Trans Union dated August 3, 2023 and Experian August 12, 2023 and  the account number referenced in your letter is not included in my credit reports, possibly due to reckless negligence in data reporting under the Metro 2 compliance protocols contained in its 355+ page manual.  Accurate account number reporting of accounts is required under Metro 2 to prevent purported accounts from being inaccurately reported twice (or more) instead of once otherwise additional willful FCRA violations and statutory damages shall accrue.  Since my TransUnion and Experian credit reports do not contain your referenced account number, I must consider that it involves identity theft for which your obligations must be followed exactly as required.  I have never received any Notice from anyone  stating that you are a bona fide authorized agent for Debt collection purposes. So consider this letter a formal Notice that I DISPUTE the purported debt due to IDENTITY THEFT.  The most troubling, malicious and intolerable willful FCRA violations possible occurred when my credit score was impossibly reduced to ZERO on 5/14/2023 based on my 5/14/2023 Equifax credit report due to IDIOTS, BOTS, SCAMMERS, debt/bill collectors and/or FRAUDSTERS illegally tampering with my credit files via Metro 2 and other data submissions to purposely damage my credit score to ZERO for a sinister purpose. BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU!!  That includes the CFPB, the FED, the OCC, the FDIC, the DOJ, the FTC and other regulators who are ALL watching every move you make and ready to put you out of business. Moreover, I need to know your opinion and representation as to whether the documents which I need and request will include an ARBITRATION clause which would require disputes to be resolved through ARBITRATION rather than a United States District Court individual or class action lawsuit.  While I believe credit card accounts with your purported client may contain MANDATORY ARBITRATION clauses, I cannot be sure without all the purported agreement documents and a binding representation. The CFPB has warned consumers to be on the lookout for Identity Theft and bill/debt collector SCAMMERS falsely claiming entitlement to amounts not owed.  I obviously need the documents requested and I will continue to consider this a matter of IDENTITY THEFT unless and until I receive an AFFIDAVIT from the purported original creditor providing me all the requested documents.  In September 2022, I was a victim of Identity Theft when scammers wiped out my checking account funds due to my bank breach and bank error when multiple debit card numbers were submitted and approved by possible random guessing without my card expiration date, 3 digit security code, Name, address, or other required data to process a transaction.  I never used the debit card and my debit card was safely locked away and under my exclusive control at all times.  After multiple calls and secure messages to my bank, I filed a complaint with the CFPB and the bank still has not discovered how the breach and fraud happened.  If a random guess at a debit card can wipe out my checking account, it would be easier to guess at bank credit card numbers in a debt collector scam warned by the CFPB.  Are you a SCAMMER victimizing me with IDENTITY THEFT?  Are you trying to SCAM an elderly senior citizen? I need AFFIDAVITS with the requested proof.  I need the requested proof! I will not get scammed again.  I trust NOONE, even ROBO attorneys.  Get your ducks in a row!!!  I would not be happy if I am forced to file a U.S. District Court action only to be faced with a Motion To Compel Arbitration due to concealment of agreement documents.  Any such frivolous conduct would be rightfully countered with my Motion for Summary Judgment and a temporary restraining order request to punish violators for willful FCRA violations and other statutes, further claiming a WAIVER was created by concealment.  If warranted, I will have no problem also naming the CFPB and its Director, Rohit Chopra, in any federal court action to the extent necessary to obtain 100% compliance with the FCRA, FDCPA and related statutes. I also advise you that I am a 74 years old elder male and American with Disabilities in poor health and judgment proof and all my income is from EXEMPT sources such as federal Social Security benefits with my average balance in my social security account is below my monthly SS deposit and never more than 2 times my monthly deposit.  I simply have no assets or income which anyone can attach from pointless, abusive or frivolous litigation intended merely to harass and abuse me. Moreover, last year I have been affected by medical malpractice, COVID-19, a declared natural disaster by a direct hit by Hurricane Ian, illnesses and other medical matters all at the same time.  Plus, as stated ago, my checking account was wiped out by fraudsters.  Moreover, I discovered that my credit file reported false delinquencies even though I actually had a perfect credit payment record and such concealments reduced my credit score by 200 points totally destroying my credit. Everything bad happened to me all at once starting with medical malpractice, health issues and SCAMMERS and then by Hurricane IAN and then by creditors promising publicized payment deferrals yet then falsely reporting delinquencies.  My credit reports are inaccurate and incomplete as the required coding for my situation is not on my credit report for any listed account. How hard is it to insert the Metro 2 code AW into every account?  Do you even know what AW means?  However, I am ready, willing and able to litigate and defend any frivolous litigation or arbitration including seeking relief from the U.S. Court of Appeals for any appealable order including the delay or denial of injunctive relief requests.  I shall also insist on compliance with federal Rule 11 and motions for Rule 11 violations shall be filed promptly after the expiration of applicable safe harbor periods for incurred violations.  Moreover, if I live long enough, I am prepared to seek personal Chapter 7 bankruptcy relief if and when necessary, filing objections to all claims and submitting my claims for damages through bankruptcy adversary proceedings. Do you want to pay an Arbitrator $50,000 to gain nothing?  Do you think you can avoid my USDC DISCOVERY requests and information subpoenas?  Do you want the CFPB to come after you when you violate your obligations? \n\nAgain, I am responding to your contact about a purported debt you are attempting to collect which, as stated multiple times, I DISPUTE in its entirety.\n\nAgain, please STOP all direct and indirect communication of any kind with me and with this address about this purported debt except to respond to me in writing regarding my requested documents by delivering me requested documents.  Furthermore, due to hearing problems and issues, I am unable to receive phone calls so I am unable to discuss any matter over the phone or otherwise under any scenario.  Just STOP all communications!  The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) restricts calls to residential and wireless telephone numbers absent the prior express consent of the called party.   I do not want any calls or direct or indirect communications of any kind whatsoever to be made to me in the future. I do not consent to receiving any calls made to me in the future and any calls received by me after you receive this letter shall be considered willful violations of the TCPA for which maximum possible penalties shall become automatically and immediately due and owing to me by violators without notice.\n\nAgain, record and prominently FLAG in your records that I forever DISPUTE having any obligation for this purported debt.  Again, if you forward or return this purported debt to another company, please indicate to them that it is DISPUTED. If you report it to a credit bureau (or have already done so), also immediately report that the purported debt is DISPUTED.  Once I notify a CRA and/or Furnisher and/or Debt Collector that I DISPUTE data (such as this dispute) my credit report MUST INDEFINITELY include the required PERMANENT Notice that the account is DISPUTED BY CONSUMER even if the CRA/Furnisher/Debt Collector disagrees.  If my credit report from any CRA has at any time in the past (or in the future) included an account related to your purported disputed debt without the required DISPUTED status, then such FCRA violation shall be considered a Willful, wanton, malicious, deliberate, abusive and intentional violation for which the maximum statutory damages of $1,000 shall be sought against every violator, plus punitive damages.  Metro 2 is quite complex and impossible to comply with so the best procedure of reporting is to never report at all and to never change, delete, update or alter dispute status as such will almost certainly result in manual negligent incompetent user errors for which damages will accumulate quickly to entirely offset purported debts.  While some untrained incompetent employees may willfully violate the FCRA to purposely destroy a consumers credit score in hope to collect purported disputed debts under duress, I demand compliance with the FCRA, FDCPA and every other statute.  In my opinion, Furnishers/Debt Collectors are best served by permanently DELETING from credit files Disputed/Uncollectible accounts to mitigate damages from Furnisher/user errors and willful unlawful conduct.  Every interaction with a creditor, a CRA and/or debt collector constitutes an opportunity for me to obtain statutory, punitive and other damages, including attorney fees, when laws are broken for willful and negligent non-compliance with known statutory requirements and protocols.  The best possible settlement obtainable would be to walk away and abandon any and all disputed purported uncollectible claims otherwise I will be one your creditors with exponentially increasing claims after you continue to violate my rights.  I never agreed to permit anyone to report inaccurate or incomplete information of any kind on my credit report.  I have never been offered my statutory right to OPT-IN or OPT-OUT of credit reporting to protect my right to privacy to prevent FCRA violations.  I hereby unconditionally and unilaterally REVOKE and terminate for CAUSE any imaginable right to report data of any kind on any of my credit files with any CRA.  Obligations under the FCRA, FDCPA and other debt collection and reporting statutes TRUMP any purported creditor claims so compliance of every statutes is a precondition to collect and report any purported claims.  If you want to do business with consumers, you must first learn how to comply with extensive ever changing obligations, including Metro 2, which is impossible to accurately report even by a specialist due to arbitrary and confusing possibilities. Stated another way, an original credit card purported creditor is not entitled to collect claims unless and until all its obligations have been satisfactorily completed without violations of any law.  You should be careful to comply with mandatory statutory imposed record retention requirements to enable the CFPB to administer and carry out the purposes of the FCRA, FDCPA, the Dodd-Frank Act, as well as to prevent evasions thereof. The record retention requirements also will facilitate supervision of debt collectors and the assessment and detection of risks to consumers.  The CFPB has published a comprehensive checklist to audit and insure compliance with regulatory obligations.  I suggest you review the checklist to insure compliance before responding to me.  You should know that as soon as Hurricane IAN hit me directly and my health was affected by COVID-19 and other health issues with other issues plus a wipe out of my checking account, I diligently contacted every creditor seeking publicized payment deferrals and other relief only to be effectively denied relief by incompetence.  The general creditor response was to retaliate against me for merely asking for relief by inaccurately reporting every account inaccurately.  No one knows how to code Metro 2 except for simple payment reporting but when things get changed errors are everywhere, either negligently or willfully.  If I made 100% of my payments and if I was never late how could credit reporting agencies say I was 60 days delinquent?   More importantly, I discovered that each CRA provided me with conflicting data on my paper reports and my paper reports did not contain all the data reported to CRAs under Metro 2.  Why is data reported on Metro 2 but concealed from my paper credit reports?  Why do my paper credit reports only contain a small portion of data reported by Metro 2 and contained in my credit file?  How can I properly dispute my credit file if 50% of the data in my CRA file is concealed from consumers?  How can I discover inaccurate data on my credit file if 50% of data is concealed from me and excluded from my paper credit reports?  The entire credit reporting system is a disgrace in complete disregard for consumers rights and rights to privacy.  Every communication with a creditor seemed to result in negligent data entry errors by users.  Furnishers are incapable of complying with statutory obligations and the Metro 2 system.  Again, I need every document, including every Metro 2 submission, submitted to every CRA to compare my numerous paper reports with data in my credit files reported via Metro 2. Moreover, many of the Metro 2 data fields are reported blank forcing fraudulent submission overrides rather than blocking incomplete or conflicting data.  Even when errors are discovered and acknowledge by top senior bank officials in charge of USA credit cards, nobody knows how to correct inaccurate reporting even after reporting ETHICAL misconduct to the bank Chairman of the Board.  One bank even hires incompetent High School Graduates to handle CFPB disputes without any knowledge of the FCRA or Metro 2 protocols and obligations.  I subscribe to a variety of services so I see daily changes to my credit files so I see the daily mistakes of credit reporting by erroneous coding under Metro 2.  Many Many Many times I see a DISPUTE ADDED one day and then fraudulently and inaccurately REMOVED the next day.  Everyone knows that Debt Collectors try not to report Disputes, even though required, as a dispute may not negatively affect a credit score which may hinder chances to force consumers to pay even fraudulent disputed claims as consumers generally want good scores.  Well, the system tanked my scores needlessly!   Is your Debt Collector commission of peanuts worth $100,000+ in attorney fees and punitive damages?  Do you want to risk the CFPB coming after you demanding $10,000,000+?  Do you want to lose clients and be put out of business by the CFPB?  I object to having accounts reported on my credit reports as reporting is unconscionable!\n\nWhile your letter fails to disclose what I consider a complete mandatory inclusion of the statutes set forth at the beginning for consumers rights regarding Debt Validation, I am responding even though the failure to respond would not have consequences in litigation.  The CFPB and others suggest some of below type of questions for Debt collectors to respond to.  I like to purposely repeat points so that there can be no misunderstanding about what I am writing about and requesting. \n\nPlease supply the information below so that I can be fully informed:\nWhy you think I owe the purported debt and to whom I owe it, including:\n\n The name and address of the creditor to whom the purported debt is currently allegedly owed, the complete account number used by that creditor and the previously issued account numbers, if any, the complete account number reported to every CRA for current and past account numbers and the detailed amount allegedly owed since inception including amounts and all data reported to every CRA.  Please note that there is no reason to NOT report a complete account number in letters and credit files especially when an account has been closed to future transactions especially if consumers have ZERO liability for unauthorized activity, especially after closure.  If an account has been closed or an account number has changed in the last 7 years, please send documentary proof of the dates of closure and/or account number change and the dates reported of the mandatory mid-cycle update to every CRA to ascertain whether the mandatory  Metro 2 protocols have been compliant or violated.  \n\n If this purported debt started with a different creditor, provide the name and address of the original creditor, the entire account number used by that creditor, and the detailed amount owed to that creditor at the time it was transferred. When you identify the original creditor, please provide any other name by which I might know them, if that is different from the official name. In addition, tell me the exact date and complete terms of the relationship when the current creditor and/or debt collector obtained the purported debt and who the current creditor obtained it from.\n\n Provide verification and documentation that there is a valid basis for claiming that I am required to pay the purported debt to the current creditor. For example, can you provide a copy of the written agreement that created my original requirement to pay?  Again, I need to know about any ARBITRATION provision buried into any original or amended agreements as I cannot rely on the search results of the CFPB or other websites. I also need any purported contract provision that authorized the reporting to a CRA (if it exists) which I hereby revoke as invalid ab initio if any data was inaccurately reported to any CRA, either willfully or otherwise.  Reporting to a CRA must be 100% accurate otherwise DELETION is mandatory. Inaccurate credit reporting, standing alone, is unconditional grounds to bar future credit reporting at the request of a consumer to guarantee the consumers right to privacy.  I object to credit reporting of all my closed and disputed accounts due to willful violations of the FCRA and other statutes.  \n\n If you are asking that I pay a purported debt that somebody else is or was required to pay, (such as an insurance company through a credit card benefit) identify that person or entity. Provide verification and documentation about why this is a purported debt that I am required to pay.\n\nThe amount and age of the purported debt, including:\n A copy of the every billing statement sent to me by the purported original creditor since inception.\n\n State the required Date of First Delinquency (month/day/year) with the detailed amount of the purported debt when you obtained it, and when that was.  \n\n If there have been any additional interest, fees or charges added since the last billing statement from the purported original creditor, provide an itemization showing the dates and amount of each added amount. In addition, explain how the added interest, fees or other charges are expressly authorized by the agreement creating the debt or are permitted by law.  If my purported account has been closed, state the date closed, and every change of interest rate thereafter including rate justification after closing.  If my purported account involves any CFPB claims and disputes for statutory or other damages for willful FCRA or other disputes, please identify precisely offsets of claims in statements and balances reported to every CRA.  \n\n If there have been any payments or other reductions since the last billing statement from the original creditor, provide an itemization showing the dates and amount of each of them.\n\n If there have been any other changes or adjustments since the last billing statement from the original creditor, please provide full verification and documentation of the amount you are trying to collect. Explain how that amount was calculated. 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I simply have no assets or income which anyone can attach from pointless, abusive or frivolous litigation intended merely to harass and abuse me."]},"sort":[3.2920423,"7625065"]},{"_index":"complaint-public-v1","_id":"8189093","_score":3.2909331,"_source":{"product":"Debt collection","complaint_what_happened":"Debt collector obligations\n 809. Validation of debts\n(Part 1 of a 2 Part CFPB Complaint)\n\nXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Florida. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX (ref XXXX)\nXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, SC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX\n\nXXXX XXXX XXXX (Acct # XXXX XXXX)\n\nProposed 3 Arbitration cases with XXXX  and/or XXXX  \n(Case 1) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  \n(Case 2) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX\n\n(Case 3) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  \n\nClaimants unilateral right and election for a separate THREE-ARBITRATOR panel and tribunal  for every XXXX  case due to the normal mandatory default for complex claims exceeding $XXXX with the 3 Arbitrator panel selected exclusively by Claimant\n\nDear Debt Collector:\n\nIt was a bright cold day in XXXX, and the clocks were striking thirteen, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. In this case, Defendants argument is like the thirteenth chime of a clock: you not only know its wrong, but it causes you to wonder about everything you heard before. Chief United States District Court Judge XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Florida, in case # XXXX, wrote the above OPENING LINE at Page 1 by quoting the famous opening line of XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, the book that introduced the world to the concept of XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX sets the stage of exactly what to expect in his XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX decision in his Order on Motions for Preliminary Injunctions filed XXXXXXXX.  The 1984 thirteenth strike of all of the clocks at the same time calls into question not only the credibility of itself but of the previous twelve. In the XXXX world of XXXX XXXX, the clocks striking thirteen is not an aberration, but a normal way of life where Every record has been destroyed or falsifiedevery date has been altered.  Was the XXXX XXXX writing about and predicting the out of control and never ending Credit Reporting and Debt Collector fiasco ???  Another relevant XXXX XXXX quote stated:  In the end the Party would announce that two and two made five, and you would have to believe it.  Well Debt Collectors and Creditors, like the XXXX XXXX Party, can make outrageous false claims, such as [2 + 2 = 5], but Im not buying it, Im not getting tricked and Im not getting abused as I have the freedom, power, law and common sense to reject them.  Just keep continually revisiting the OPENING LINE many times as you read, take notes, reread, investigate, research, talk to experts, talk to clients, reinvestigate and get to know and understand the following facts and argument!!  Start by first trying to figure out and explain how my credit score, per the attached exhibit, was impossibly reduced to XXXX on XXXX XXXX XXXX based on my XXXX  credit report. Did you cause it???  Are you responsible???  But first, should your limited resources be wasted on pursuing an insolvent judgment proof handicapped dying XXXX  Citizen on Social Security with a XXXX  (XXXX) credit score???  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX to address the obvious.  Your appropriate response requires many many many more than XXXX  pages to address my following issues.  It should be a NO-BRAINER that you and your predecessors and successors in interest MUST UNCONDITIONALLY and PERMANENTLY STOP, CEASE AND DESIST ALL COLLECTION EFFORTS on the disputed purported debt to mitigate damages.  Its not rocket science, Its not brain surgery, Its a piece of cake and Its a walk in the park are common phrases that describe concepts or tasks that are easily understood or performed that are certainly applicable here. Dont be XXXX!!  You have no viable ALTERNATIVE! Tell the CFPB in your required response that you permanently cease all collection efforts with a notation that an ARBITRATION filing, if one exists and is applicable, is the only permissible future communication!!!  If an ARBITRATION agreement exists, please be absolutely clear and dont directly or indirectly wrongly threaten or imply filing a prohibited court action or lawsuit as it would be considered a FDCPA violation intended to harass, threaten and abuse!!!\n\nHere's the relevant section of the FDCPA, 15 U.S.C. 1692g, on debt validation, for your response, prohibitions and obligations:\n 809. Validation of debts\n(a) Notice of debt; contents\nWithin five days after the initial communication with a consumer in connection with the collection of any debt, a debt collector shall, unless the following information is contained in the initial communication or the consumer has paid the debt, send the consumer a written notice containing --\n(1) the amount of the debt;\n(2) the name of the creditor to whom the debt is owed;\n(3) a statement that unless the consumer, within thirty days after receipt of the notice, disputes the validity of the debt, or any portion thereof, the debt will be assumed to be valid by the debt collector;\n(4) a statement that if the consumer notifies the debt collector in writing within the thirty-day period that the debt, or any portion thereof, is disputed, the debt collector will obtain verification of the debt or a copy of a judgment against the consumer and a copy of such verification or judgment will be mailed to the consumer by the debt collector; and\n(5) a statement that, upon the consumer's written request within the thirty-day period, the debt collector will provide the consumer with the name and address of the original creditor, if different from the current creditor.\n(b) Disputed debts\nIf the consumer notifies the debt collector in writing within the thirty-day period described in subsection (a) of this section that the debt, or any portion thereof, is disputed, or that the consumer requests the name and address of the original creditor, the debt collector shall cease collection of the debt, or any disputed portion thereof, until the debt collector obtains verification of the debt or a copy of a judgment, or the name and address of the original creditor, and a copy of such verification or judgment, or name and address of the original creditor, is mailed to the consumer by the debt collector. Collection activities and communications that do not otherwise violate this subchapter may continue during the 30-day period referred to in subsection (a) unless the consumer has notified the debt collector in writing that the debt, or any portion of the debt, is disputed or that the consumer requests the name and address of the original creditor. Any collection activities and communication during the 30-day period may not overshadow or be inconsistent with the disclosure of the consumer's right to dispute the debt or request the name and address of the original creditor.\n(c) Admission of liability\nThe failure of a consumer to dispute the validity of a debt under this section may not be construed by any court as an admission of liability by the consumer.\n\n\nI am responding to your attached letter(s) about a purported debt as set forth in your attached letter(s).  I request that you mail me a written Validation of Debt which must include all of the proof and documents described at length below. I vigorously DISPUTE the purported debt in its entirety.  This is NOT my Debt and I DISPUTE it. I want you to send me by USPS mail the name and address of the original creditor and any successors in interest or transferees, if any.  I do not have any responsibility for the purported debt youre referencing and trying to collect. So I DISPUTE it.  This is not my purported collectible debt. Again, I want to make it absolutely clear by repetition that I DISPUTE it in its entirety so that you can clearly red flag and mark your files as DISPUTED to avoid Willful FDCPA violations.  If you have good reason to believe that I am responsible for this DISPUTED purported debt, mail me by USPS every document in your and your clients entire file, including but not limited to every direct and indirect written dispute with the CFPB, CRAs  or otherwise including those documents that make you believe that the purported debt is valid, enforceable and collectible.  Immediately STOP, DESIST and CEASE all other and further communication with me and with this address, (except to respond one time in writing by USPS mail to my request for every piece of proof of the purported debt that would be presented to an ARBITRATOR or in a federal motion for summary judgment with incorporated memorandum of law) and record that I vigorously DISPUTE having any obligation for this purported debt. The USPS, email, text messaging, social media or other unsecured communication means cannot be trusted to safely and securely deliver mail and communications or to prevent receipt by unauthorized individuals, at other addresses, by accident, scammers, fraudsters or negligence.  To wit, much of my USPS mail is delivered opened and tampered with and read by others many times as, for example, the name and address window is not visible due to mailing incompetence. Similarly, the USPS tracking service for certified mail is unreliable and cannot be trusted.  I am requesting no further communication of any kind whatsoever to therefore prevent mail or communications to be received at other addresses due to sender issues, hackers, scammers, and USPS errors and negligence.  Likewise, kindly immediately STOP all further unwanted direct and indirect text messages, emails, phone calls, voice messages, or any other social media or other communication with me regarding your attempts to collect the purported DISPUTED debt.  I have made about 100 CFPB complaints regarding FCRA and other violations and I suspect that the recent XXXX XXXX  CFPB DATA BREACH affecting at least 256,000 consumers has almost certainly affected me so I must be overly careful to guard against scammers to limit erroneous release of my private data and communications. For this and other obvious reasons, I need you to STOP further communications and I obviously need the requested documentation proof regarding any claims as any claims are suspect absent complete documentation. Notice is Given that I forever object to the voice recordings of any kind and I therefore do not consent for anyone to record calls with me without my prior written consent which I will never authorize. Once a debt collector receives this letter requesting that they immediately STOP contacting me in any way, theyre not allowed to communicate with me again except to tell me there will be no further contact, provide me with documents requested, or advise me of specific planned legal actions within 20 days that may legally be allowed, such as filing an Arbitration action against me as a lawsuit is not permissible and cannot be threatened under the FDCPA if an Arbitration Agreement exists. So please dont threaten me with any barred court litigation which would violate any Arbitration Agreement as I will consider it a violation of state and federal statutes. If you stop your collection of this purported debt, and forward or return it to another company, please indicate to them that it is DISPUTED in its entirety by forwarding all past documents in the file and communications including this letter. If you report it to a credit bureau (or have already done so), also report that the debt is DISPUTED as required by FCRA, FDCPA and the 350+ page XXXX XXXX  Compliance protocols. I insist on compliance with every applicable state and federal statutes, including but not limited to the FCRA and FDCPA.  Any willful past, current or future violations of credit reporting and collection procedures shall incur maximum statutory and punitive damages plus attorneys fees and costs against violators, personally or otherwise.  I have reviewed my entire paper credit reports of XXXX XXXX dated XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and  the account number referenced in your letter is not included in my credit reports, possibly due to reckless negligence in data reporting under the XXXX XXXX  compliance protocols contained in its 355+ page manual.  Accurate account number reporting of accounts is required under XXXX XXXX  to prevent purported accounts from being inaccurately reported twice (or more) instead of once otherwise additional willful FCRA violations and statutory damages shall accrue.  Since my XXXX  and XXXX  credit reports do not contain your referenced account number, I must consider that it involves identity theft for which your obligations must be followed exactly as required.  I have never received any Notice from anyone  stating that you are a bona fide authorized agent for Debt collection purposes. So consider this letter a formal Notice that I DISPUTE the purported debt due to IDENTITY THEFT.  The most troubling, malicious and intolerable willful FCRA violations possible occurred when my credit score was impossibly reduced to XXXX  on XXXX based on my XXXX XXXX  credit report due to IDIOTS, BOTS, SCAMMERS, debt/bill collectors and/or FRAUDSTERS illegally tampering with my credit files via XXXX XXXX and other data submissions to purposely damage my credit score to XXXX  for a sinister purpose. XXXX XXXX IS WATCHING YOU!!  That includes the CFPB, the FED, the OCC, the FDIC, the DOJ, the FTC and other regulators who are ALL watching every move you make and ready to put you out of business. Moreover, I need to know your opinion and representation as to whether the documents which I need and request will include an ARBITRATION clause which would require disputes to be resolved through ARBITRATION rather than a United States District Court individual or class action lawsuit.  While I believe credit card accounts with your purported client may contain MANDATORY ARBITRATION clauses, I cannot be sure without all the purported agreement documents and a binding representation. The CFPB has warned consumers to be on the lookout for Identity Theft and bill/debt collector SCAMMERS falsely claiming entitlement to amounts not owed.  I obviously need the documents requested and I will continue to consider this a matter of IDENTITY THEFT unless and until I receive an AFFIDAVIT from the purported original creditor providing me all the requested documents.  In XXXX XXXX, I was a victim of Identity Theft when scammers wiped out my checking account funds due to my bank breach and bank error when multiple debit card numbers were submitted and approved by possible random guessing without my card expiration date, 3 digit security code, Name, address, or other required data to process a transaction.  I never used the debit card and my debit card was safely locked away and under my exclusive control at all times.  After multiple calls and secure messages to my bank, I filed a complaint with the CFPB and the bank still has not discovered how the breach and fraud happened.  If a random guess at a debit card can wipe out my checking account, it would be easier to guess at bank credit card numbers in a debt collector scam warned by the CFPB.  Are you a SCAMMER victimizing me with IDENTITY THEFT?  Are you trying to SCAM an elderly senior citizen? I need AFFIDAVITS with the requested proof.  I need the requested proof! I will not get scammed again.  I trust NOONE, even ROBO attorneys.  Get your ducks in a row!!!  I would not be happy if I am forced to file a U.S. District Court action only to be faced with a Motion To Compel Arbitration due to concealment of agreement documents.  Any such frivolous conduct would be rightfully countered with my Motion for Summary Judgment and a temporary restraining order request to punish violators for willful FCRA violations and other statutes, further claiming a WAIVER was created by concealment.  If warranted, I will have no problem also naming the CFPB and its Director, XXXX XXXX in any federal court action to the extent necessary to obtain 100% compliance with the FCRA, FDCPA and related statutes. I also advise you that I am a XXXX XXXX XXXX elder male and American with Disabilities in poor health and judgment proof and all my income is from EXEMPT sources such as federal Social Security benefits with my average balance in my social security account is below my monthly SS deposit and never more than 2 times my monthly deposit.  I simply have no assets or income which anyone can attach from pointless, abusive or frivolous litigation intended merely to harass and abuse me. Moreover, last year I have been affected by medical malpractice, COVID-19, a declared natural disaster by a direct hit by Hurricane Ian, illnesses and other medical matters all at the same time.  Plus, as stated ago, my checking account was wiped out by fraudsters.  Moreover, I discovered that my credit file reported false delinquencies even though I actually had a perfect credit payment record and such concealments reduced my credit score by XXXX  points totally destroying my credit. Everything bad happened to me all at once starting with medical malpractice, health issues and SCAMMERS and then by Hurricane IAN and then by creditors promising publicized payment deferrals yet then falsely reporting delinquencies.  My credit reports are inaccurate and incomplete as the required coding for my situation is not on my credit report for any listed account. How hard is it to insert the XXXX XXXX code AW into every account?  Do you even know what AW means?  However, I am ready, willing and able to litigate and defend any frivolous litigation or arbitration including seeking relief from the U.S. Court of Appeals for any appealable order including the delay or denial of injunctive relief requests.  I shall also insist on compliance with federal Rule 11 and motions for Rule 11 violations shall be filed promptly after the expiration of applicable safe harbor periods for incurred violations.  Moreover, if I live long enough, I am prepared to seek personal XXXX  7 bankruptcy relief if and when necessary, filing objections to all claims and submitting my claims for damages through bankruptcy adversary proceedings. Do you want to pay an Arbitrator $XXXX to gain nothing?  Do you think you can avoid my XXXX XXXX requests and information subpoenas?  Do you want the CFPB to come after you when you violate your obligations? \n\nAgain, I am responding to your contact about a purported debt you are attempting to collect which, as stated multiple times, I DISPUTE in its entirety.\n\nAgain, please STOP all direct and indirect communication of any kind with me and with this address about this purported debt except to respond to me in writing regarding my requested documents by delivering me requested documents.  Furthermore, due to hearing problems and issues, I am unable to receive phone calls so I am unable to discuss any matter over the phone or otherwise under any scenario.  Just STOP all communications!  The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) restricts calls to residential and wireless telephone numbers absent the prior express consent of the called party.   I do not want any calls or direct or indirect communications of any kind whatsoever to be made to me in the future. I do not consent to receiving any calls made to me in the future and any calls received by me after you receive this letter shall be considered willful violations of the TCPA for which maximum possible penalties shall become automatically and immediately due and owing to me by violators without notice.\n\nAgain, record and prominently XXXX  in your records that I forever DISPUTE having any obligation for this purported debt.  Again, if you forward or return this purported debt to another company, please indicate to them that it is DISPUTED. If you report it to a credit bureau (or have already done so), also immediately report that the purported debt is DISPUTED.  Once I notify a CRA and/or Furnisher and/or Debt Collector that I DISPUTE data (such as this dispute) my credit report MUST INDEFINITELY include the required PERMANENT Notice that the account is DISPUTED BY CONSUMER even if the CRA/Furnisher/Debt Collector disagrees.  If my credit report from any CRA has at any time in the past (or in the future) included an account related to your purported disputed debt without the required DISPUTED status, then such FCRA violation shall be considered a Willful, wanton, malicious, deliberate, abusive and intentional violation for which the maximum statutory damages of $1,000 shall be sought against every violator, plus punitive damages.  Metro 2 is quite complex and impossible to comply with so the best procedure of reporting is to never report at all and to never change, delete, update or alter dispute status as such will almost certainly result in manual negligent incompetent user errors for which damages will accumulate quickly to entirely offset purported debts.  While some untrained incompetent employees may willfully violate the FCRA to purposely destroy a consumers credit score in hope to collect purported disputed debts under duress, I demand compliance with the FCRA, FDCPA and every other statute.  In my opinion, Furnishers/Debt Collectors are best served by permanently DELETING from credit files Disputed/Uncollectible accounts to mitigate damages from Furnisher/user errors and willful unlawful conduct.  Every interaction with a creditor, a CRA and/or debt collector constitutes an opportunity for me to obtain statutory, punitive and other damages, including attorney fees, when laws are broken for willful and negligent non-compliance with known statutory requirements and protocols.  The best possible settlement obtainable would be to walk away and abandon any and all disputed purported uncollectible claims otherwise I will be one your creditors with exponentially increasing claims after you continue to violate my rights.  I never agreed to permit anyone to report inaccurate or incomplete information of any kind on my credit report.  I have never been offered my statutory right to OPT-IN or OPT-OUT of credit reporting to protect my right to privacy to prevent FCRA violations.  I hereby unconditionally and unilaterally REVOKE and terminate for CAUSE any imaginable right to report data of any kind on any of my credit files with any CRA.  Obligations under the FCRA, FDCPA and other debt collection and reporting statutes TRUMP any purported creditor claims so compliance of every statutes is a precondition to collect and report any purported claims.  If you want to do business with consumers, you must first learn how to comply with extensive ever changing obligations, including XXXX XXXX, which is impossible to accurately report even by a specialist due to arbitrary and confusing possibilities. Stated another way, an original credit card purported creditor is not entitled to collect claims unless and until all its obligations have been satisfactorily completed without violations of any law.  You should be careful to comply with mandatory statutory imposed record retention requirements to enable the CFPB to administer and carry out the purposes of the FCRA, FDCPA, the Dodd-Frank Act, as well as to prevent evasions thereof. The record retention requirements also will facilitate supervision of debt collectors and the assessment and detection of risks to consumers.  The CFPB has published a comprehensive checklist to audit and insure compliance with regulatory obligations.  I suggest you review the checklist to insure compliance before responding to me.  You should know that as soon as Hurricane IAN hit me directly and my health was affected by XXXX  and other health issues with other issues plus a wipe out of my checking account, I diligently contacted every creditor seeking publicized payment deferrals and other relief only to be effectively denied relief by incompetence.  The general creditor response was to retaliate against me for merely asking for relief by inaccurately reporting every account inaccurately.  No one knows how to code XXXX XXXX except for simple payment reporting but when things get changed errors are everywhere, either negligently or willfully.  If I made 100% of my payments and if I was never late how could credit reporting agencies say I was 60 days delinquent?   More importantly, I discovered that each CRA provided me with conflicting data on my paper reports and my paper reports did not contain all the data reported to CRAs under XXXX XXXX.  Why is data reported on XXXX XXXX but concealed from my paper credit reports?  Why do my paper credit reports only contain a small portion of data reported by XXXX XXXX and contained in my credit file?  How can I properly dispute my credit file if 50% of the data in my CRA file is concealed from consumers?  How can I discover inaccurate data on my credit file if 50% of data is concealed from me and excluded from my paper credit reports?  The entire credit reporting system is a disgrace in complete disregard for consumers rights and rights to privacy.  Every communication with a creditor seemed to result in negligent data entry errors by users.  Furnishers are incapable of complying with statutory obligations and the XXXX XXXX system.  Again, I need every document, including every XXXX XXXX submission, submitted to every CRA to compare my numerous paper reports with data in my credit files reported via XXXX XXXX. Moreover, many of the XXXX XXXX data fields are reported blank forcing fraudulent submission overrides rather than blocking incomplete or conflicting data.  Even when errors are discovered and acknowledge by top senior bank officials in charge of USA credit cards, nobody knows how to correct inaccurate reporting even after reporting ETHICAL misconduct to the bank Chairman of the Board.  One bank even hires incompetent High School Graduates to handle CFPB disputes without any knowledge of the FCRA or XXXX XXXX protocols and obligations.  I subscribe to a variety of services so I see daily changes to my credit files so I see the daily mistakes of credit reporting by erroneous coding under XXXX XXXX.  Many Many Many times I see a DISPUTE ADDED one day and then fraudulently and inaccurately REMOVED the next day.  Everyone knows that Debt Collectors try not to report Disputes, even though required, as a dispute may not negatively affect a credit score which may hinder chances to force consumers to pay even fraudulent disputed claims as consumers generally want good scores.  Well, the system tanked my scores needlessly!   Is your Debt Collector commission of peanuts worth $100,000+ in attorney fees and punitive damages?  Do you want to risk the CFPB coming after you demanding $10,000,000+?  Do you want to lose clients and be put out of business by the CFPB?  I object to having accounts reported on my credit reports as reporting is unconscionable!\n\nWhile your letter fails to disclose what I consider a complete mandatory inclusion of the statutes set forth at the beginning for consumers rights regarding Debt Validation, I am responding even though the failure to respond would not have consequences in litigation.  The CFPB and others suggest some of below type of questions for Debt collectors to respond to.  I like to purposely repeat points so that there can be no misunderstanding about what I am writing about and requesting. \n\nPlease supply the information below so that I can be fully informed:\nWhy you think I owe the purported debt and to whom I owe it, including:\n\n The name and address of the creditor to whom the purported debt is currently allegedly owed, the complete account number used by that creditor and the previously issued account numbers, if any, the complete account number reported to every CRA for current and past account numbers and the detailed amount allegedly owed since inception including amounts and all data reported to every CRA.  Please note that there is no reason to NOT report a complete account number in letters and credit files especially when an account has been closed to future transactions especially if consumers have XXXX  liability for unauthorized activity, especially after closure.  If an account has been closed or an account number has changed in the last 7 years, please send documentary proof of the dates of closure and/or account number change and the dates reported of the mandatory mid-cycle update to every CRA to ascertain whether the mandatory  XXXX XXXX  protocols have been compliant or violated.  \n\n If this purported debt started with a different creditor, provide the name and address of the original creditor, the entire account number used by that creditor, and the detailed amount owed to that creditor at the time it was transferred. When you identify the original creditor, please provide any other name by which I might know them, if that is different from the official name. In addition, tell me the exact date and complete terms of the relationship when the current creditor and/or debt collector obtained the purported debt and who the current creditor obtained it from.\n\n Provide verification and documentation that there is a valid basis for claiming that I am required to pay the purported debt to the current creditor. For example, can you provide a copy of the written agreement that created my original requirement to pay?  Again, I need to know about any ARBITRATION provision buried into any original or amended agreements as I cannot rely on the search results of the CFPB or other websites. I also need any purported contract provision that authorized the reporting to a CRA (if it exists) which I hereby revoke as invalid ab initio if any data was inaccurately reported to any CRA, either willfully or otherwise.  Reporting to a CRA must be 100% accurate otherwise DELETION is mandatory. Inaccurate credit reporting, standing alone, is unconditional grounds to bar future credit reporting at the request of a consumer to guarantee the consumers right to privacy.  I object to credit reporting of all my closed and disputed accounts due to willful violations of the FCRA and other statutes.  \n\n If you are asking that I pay a purported debt that somebody else is or was required to pay, (such as an insurance company through a credit card benefit) identify that person or entity. Provide verification and documentation about why this is a purported debt that I am required to pay.\n\nThe amount and age of the purported debt, including:\n A copy of the every billing statement sent to me by the purported original creditor since inception.\n\n State the required Date of First Delinquency (month/day/year) with the detailed amount of the purported debt when you obtained it, and when that was.  \n\n If there have been any additional interest, fees or charges added since the last billing statement from the purported original creditor, provide an itemization showing the dates and amount of each added amount. In addition, explain how the added interest, fees or other charges are expressly authorized by the agreement creating the debt or are permitted by law.  If my purported account has been closed, state the date closed, and every change of interest rate thereafter including rate justification after closing.  If my purported account involves any CFPB claims and disputes for statutory or other damages for willful FCRA or other disputes, please identify precisely offsets of claims in statements and balances reported to every CRA.  \n\n If there have been any payments or other reductions since the last billing statement from the original creditor, provide an itemization showing the dates and amount of each of them.\n\n If there have been any other changes or adjustments since the last billing statement from the original creditor, please provide full verification and documentation of the amount you are trying to collect. Explain how that amount was calculated. In addition, explain how the other changes or adjustments are expressly authorized by the agreem","date_sent_to_company":"2024-01-19T16:35:31.000Z","issue":"Attempts to collect debt not owed","sub_product":"Credit card debt","zip_code":"32836","tags":"Older American","has_narrative":true,"complaint_id":"8189093","timely":"Yes","company_response":"Closed with explanation","submitted_via":"Web","company":"InvestiNet LLC","date_received":"2024-01-19T16:24:05.000Z","state":"FL","company_public_response":null,"sub_issue":"Debt is not yours"},"highlight":{"complaint_what_happened":["I also <em>advise</em> you that I am a XXXX XXXX XXXX elder male and American with Disabilities in poor health and judgment proof and all my income is from EXEMPT sources such as federal Social <em>Security</em> benefits with my average balance in my social <em>security</em> account is below my monthly SS deposit and never more than 2 times my monthly deposit.  I simply have no assets or income which anyone can attach from pointless, abusive or frivolous litigation intended merely to harass and abuse me."]},"sort":[3.2909331,"8189093"]},{"_index":"complaint-public-v1","_id":"8181882","_score":3.2909331,"_source":{"product":"Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports","complaint_what_happened":"Debt collector obligations\n 809. Validation of debts\n(Part 1 of a 2 Part CFPB Complaint) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX\n\n\nClaimants unilateral right and election for a separate THREE-ARBITRATOR panel and tribunal  for every XXXX case due to the normal mandatory default for complex claims exceeding XXXXXXXX  with the 3 Arbitrator panel selected exclusively by Claimant\n\nDear Debt Collector:\n\nIt was a bright cold day in XXXX, and the clocks were striking XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX at 1 (XXXX). In this case, Defendants argument is like the XXXX  chime of a clock: you not only know its wrong, but it causes you to wonder about everything you heard before. Chief United States District Court Judge XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX, in case XXXX XXXX wrote the above OPENING LINE at Page 1 by quoting the famous opening line of XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, the book that introduced the world to the concept of XXXX XXXX.  Judge XXXX  OPENING LINE sets the stage of exactly what to expect in his 139 page scathing decision in his Order on Motions for Preliminary Injunctions filed XXXXXXXX.  The XXXX XXXX strike of all of the clocks at the same time calls into question not only the credibility of itself but of the previous twelve. In the XXXX  world of XXXX XXXX, the clocks striking thirteen is not an aberration, but a normal way of life where Every record has been destroyed or falsifiedevery date has been altered.  Was the XXXX XXXX writing about and predicting the out of control and never ending Credit Reporting and Debt Collector fiasco ???  Another relevant XXXX  XXXX  quote stated:  In the end the Party would announce that two and two made five, and you would have to believe it.  Well Debt Collectors and Creditors, like the totalitarian XXXX  Party, can make outrageous false claims, such as XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, but Im not buying it, Im not getting tricked and Im not getting abused as I have the freedom, power, law and common sense to reject them.  Just keep continually revisiting the OPENING LINE many times as you read, take notes, reread, investigate, research, talk to experts, talk to clients, reinvestigate and get to know and understand the following facts and argument!!  Start by first trying to figure out and explain how my credit score, per the attached exhibit, was impossibly reduced to XXXX  on XXXX XXXX XXXX based on my XXXX  credit report. Did you cause it???  Are you responsible???  But first, should your limited resources be wasted on pursuing an insolvent judgment proof handicapped dying XXXX  XXXX  on Social Security with a XXXX  (XXXX) credit score???  Judge XXXX  needed 139 pages to address the obvious.  Your appropriate response requires many many many more than 139 pages to address my following issues.  It should be a NO-BRAINER that you and your predecessors and successors in interest MUST UNCONDITIONALLY and PERMANENTLY STOP, CEASE AND DESIST ALL COLLECTION EFFORTS on the disputed purported debt to mitigate damages.  Its not rocket science, Its not brain surgery, Its a piece of cake and Its a walk in the park are common phrases that describe concepts or tasks that are easily understood or performed that are certainly applicable here. Dont be XXXX!  You have no viable ALTERNATIVE! Tell the CFPB in your required response that you permanently cease all collection efforts with a notation that an ARBITRATION filing, if one exists and is applicable, is the only permissible future communication!!!  If an ARBITRATION agreement exists, please be absolutely clear and dont directly or indirectly wrongly threaten or imply filing a prohibited court action or lawsuit as it would be considered a FDCPA violation intended to harass, threaten and abuse!!!\n\nHere's the relevant section of the FDCPA, 15 U.S.C. 1692g, on debt validation, for your response, prohibitions and obligations:\n 809. Validation of debts\n(a) Notice of debt; contents\nWithin five days after the initial communication with a consumer in connection with the collection of any debt, a debt collector shall, unless the following information is contained in the initial communication or the consumer has paid the debt, send the consumer a written notice containing --\n(1) the amount of the debt;\n(2) the name of the creditor to whom the debt is owed;\n(3) a statement that unless the consumer, within thirty days after receipt of the notice, disputes the validity of the debt, or any portion thereof, the debt will be assumed to be valid by the debt collector;\n(4) a statement that if the consumer notifies the debt collector in writing within the thirty-day period that the debt, or any portion thereof, is disputed, the debt collector will obtain verification of the debt or a copy of a judgment against the consumer and a copy of such verification or judgment will be mailed to the consumer by the debt collector; and\n(5) a statement that, upon the consumer's written request within the thirty-day period, the debt collector will provide the consumer with the name and address of the original creditor, if different from the current creditor.\n(b) Disputed debts\nIf the consumer notifies the debt collector in writing within the thirty-day period described in subsection (a) of this section that the debt, or any portion thereof, is disputed, or that the consumer requests the name and address of the original creditor, the debt collector shall cease collection of the debt, or any disputed portion thereof, until the debt collector obtains verification of the debt or a copy of a judgment, or the name and address of the original creditor, and a copy of such verification or judgment, or name and address of the original creditor, is mailed to the consumer by the debt collector. Collection activities and communications that do not otherwise violate this subchapter may continue during the 30-day period referred to in subsection (a) unless the consumer has notified the debt collector in writing that the debt, or any portion of the debt, is disputed or that the consumer requests the name and address of the original creditor. Any collection activities and communication during the 30-day period may not overshadow or be inconsistent with the disclosure of the consumer's right to dispute the debt or request the name and address of the original creditor.\n(c) Admission of liability\nThe failure of a consumer to dispute the validity of a debt under this section may not be construed by any court as an admission of liability by the consumer.\n\n\nI am responding to your attached letter(s) about a purported debt as set forth in your attached letter(s).  I request that you mail me a written Validation of Debt which must include all of the proof and documents described at length below. I vigorously DISPUTE the purported debt in its entirety.  This is NOT my Debt and I DISPUTE it. I want you to send me by USPS mail the name and address of the original creditor and any successors in interest or transferees, if any.  I do not have any responsibility for the purported debt youre referencing and trying to collect. So I DISPUTE it.  This is not my purported collectible debt. Again, I want to make it absolutely clear by repetition that I DISPUTE it in its entirety so that you can clearly red flag and mark your files as DISPUTED to avoid Willful FDCPA violations.  If you have good reason to believe that I am responsible for this DISPUTED purported debt, mail me by USPS every document in your and your clients entire file, including but not limited to every direct and indirect written dispute with the CFPB, CRAs  or otherwise including those documents that make you believe that the purported debt is valid, enforceable and collectible.  Immediately STOP, DESIST and CEASE all other and further communication with me and with this address, (except to respond one time in writing by USPS mail to my request for every piece of proof of the purported debt that would be presented to an ARBITRATOR or in a federal motion for summary judgment with incorporated memorandum of law) and record that I vigorously DISPUTE having any obligation for this purported debt. The USPS, email, text messaging, social media or other unsecured communication means cannot be trusted to safely and securely deliver mail and communications or to prevent receipt by unauthorized individuals, at other addresses, by accident, scammers, fraudsters or negligence.  To wit, much of my USPS mail is delivered opened and tampered with and read by others many times as, for example, the name and address window is not visible due to mailing incompetence. Similarly, the USPS tracking service for certified mail is unreliable and cannot be trusted.  I am requesting no further communication of any kind whatsoever to therefore prevent mail or communications to be received at other addresses due to sender issues, hackers, scammers, and USPS errors and negligence.  Likewise, kindly immediately STOP all further unwanted direct and indirect text messages, emails, phone calls, voice messages, or any other social media or other communication with me regarding your attempts to collect the purported DISPUTED debt.  I have made about 100 CFPB complaints regarding FCRA and other violations and I suspect that the recent XXXX XXXX CFPB DATA BREACH affecting at least XXXX consumers has almost certainly affected me so I must be overly careful to guard against scammers to limit erroneous release of my private data and communications. For this and other obvious reasons, I need you to STOP further communications and I obviously need the requested documentation proof regarding any claims as any claims are suspect absent complete documentation. Notice is Given that I forever object to the voice recordings of any kind and I therefore do not consent for anyone to record calls with me without my prior written consent which I will never authorize. Once a debt collector receives this letter requesting that they immediately STOP contacting me in any way, theyre not allowed to communicate with me again except to tell me there will be no further contact, provide me with documents requested, or advise me of specific planned legal actions within 20 days that may legally be allowed, such as filing an Arbitration action against me as a lawsuit is not permissible and cannot be threatened under the FDCPA if an Arbitration Agreement exists. So please dont threaten me with any barred court litigation which would violate any Arbitration Agreement as I will consider it a violation of state and federal statutes. If you stop your collection of this purported debt, and forward or return it to another company, please indicate to them that it is DISPUTED in its entirety by forwarding all past documents in the file and communications including this letter. If you report it to a credit bureau (or have already done so), also report that the debt is DISPUTED as required by FCRA, FDCPA and the 350+ page Metro 2 Compliance protocols. I insist on compliance with every applicable state and federal statutes, including but not limited to the FCRA and FDCPA.  Any willful past, current or future violations of credit reporting and collection procedures shall incur maximum statutory and punitive damages plus attorneys fees and costs against violators, personally or otherwise.  I have reviewed my entire paper credit reports of Trans Union dated XXXX XXXX XXXX  and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and  the account number referenced in your letter is not included in my credit reports, possibly due to reckless negligence in data reporting under the Metro 2 compliance protocols contained in its 355+ page manual.  Accurate account number reporting of accounts is required under Metro 2 to prevent purported accounts from being inaccurately reported twice (or more) instead of once otherwise additional willful FCRA violations and statutory damages shall accrue.  Since my TransUnion and XXXX  credit reports do not contain your referenced account number, I must consider that it involves identity theft for which your obligations must be followed exactly as required.  I have never received any Notice from anyone  stating that you are a bona fide authorized agent for Debt collection purposes. So consider this letter a formal Notice that I DISPUTE the purported debt due to IDENTITY THEFT.  The most troubling, malicious and intolerable willful FCRA violations possible occurred when my credit score was impossibly reduced to XXXX  on XXXX  based on my XXXXXXXX XXXX  credit report due to XXXX, BOTS, SCAMMERS, debt/bill collectors and/or FRAUDSTERS illegally tampering with my credit files via Metro 2 and other data submissions to purposely damage my credit score to XXXX  for a sinister purpose. XXXX XXXX IS WATCHING YOU!!  That includes the CFPB, the FED, the OCC, the FDIC, the DOJ, the FTC and other regulators who are ALL watching every move you make and ready to put you out of business. Moreover, I need to know your opinion and representation as to whether the documents which I need and request will include an ARBITRATION clause which would require disputes to be resolved through ARBITRATION rather than a United States District Court individual or class action lawsuit.  While I believe credit card accounts with your purported client may contain MANDATORY ARBITRATION clauses, I cannot be sure without all the purported agreement documents and a binding representation. The CFPB has warned consumers to be on the lookout for Identity Theft and bill/debt collector SCAMMERS falsely claiming entitlement to amounts not owed.  I obviously need the documents requested and I will continue to consider this a matter of IDENTITY THEFT unless and until I receive an AFFIDAVIT from the purported original creditor providing me all the requested documents.  In XXXX XXXX, I was a victim of Identity Theft when scammers wiped out my checking account funds due to my bank breach and bank error when multiple debit card numbers were submitted and approved by possible random guessing without my card expiration date, 3 digit security code, Name, address, or other required data to process a transaction.  I never used the debit card and my debit card was safely locked away and under my exclusive control at all times.  After multiple calls and secure messages to my bank, I filed a complaint with the CFPB and the bank still has not discovered how the breach and fraud happened.  If a random guess at a debit card can wipe out my checking account, it would be easier to guess at bank credit card numbers in a debt collector scam warned by the CFPB.  Are you a SCAMMER victimizing me with IDENTITY THEFT?  Are you trying to SCAM an XXXX XXXX XXXX I need AFFIDAVITS with the requested proof.  I need the requested proof! I will not get scammed again.  I trust NOONE, even ROBO attorneys.  Get your ducks in a row!!!  I would not be happy if I am forced to file a U.S. District Court action only to be faced with a Motion To Compel Arbitration due to concealment of agreement documents.  Any such frivolous conduct would be rightfully countered with my Motion for Summary Judgment and a temporary restraining order request to punish violators for willful FCRA violations and other statutes, further claiming a WAIVER was created by concealment.  If warranted, I will have no problem also naming the CFPB and its Director, XXXX XXXX, in any federal court action to the extent necessary to obtain 100% compliance with the FCRA, FDCPA and related statutes. I also advise you that I am a XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and judgment proof and all my income is from EXEMPT sources such as federal Social Security benefits with my average balance in my social security account is below my monthly SS deposit and never more than 2 times my monthly deposit.  I simply have no assets or income which anyone can attach from pointless, abusive or frivolous litigation intended merely to harass and abuse me. Moreover, last year I have been affected by medical malpractice, COVID-19, a declared natural disaster by a direct hit by Hurricane Ian, illnesses and other medical matters all at the same time.  Plus, as stated ago, my checking account was wiped out by fraudsters.  Moreover, I discovered that my credit file reported false delinquencies even though I actually had a perfect credit payment record and such concealments reduced my credit score by XXXX  points totally destroying my credit. Everything bad happened to me all at once starting with medical malpractice, health issues and SCAMMERS and then by Hurricane IAN and then by creditors promising publicized payment deferrals yet then falsely reporting delinquencies.  My credit reports are inaccurate and incomplete as the required coding for my situation is not on my credit report for any listed account. How hard is it to insert the Metro 2 code XXXX into every account?  Do you even know what XXXX  means?  However, I am ready, willing and able to litigate and defend any frivolous litigation or arbitration including seeking relief from the U.S. Court of Appeals for any appealable order including the delay or denial of injunctive relief requests.  I shall also insist on compliance with federal Rule 11 and motions for Rule 11 violations shall be filed promptly after the expiration of applicable safe harbor periods for incurred violations.  Moreover, if I live long enough, I am prepared to seek personal XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX relief if and when necessary, filing objections to all claims and submitting my claims for damages through bankruptcy adversary proceedings. Do you want to pay an Arbitrator XXXXXXXX  to gain nothing?  Do you think you can avoid my XXXX XXXX requests and information subpoenas?  Do you want the CFPB to come after you when you violate your obligations? \n\nAgain, I am responding to your contact about a purported debt you are attempting to collect which, as stated multiple times, I DISPUTE in its entirety.\n\nAgain, please STOP all direct and indirect communication of any kind with me and with this address about this purported debt except to respond to me in writing regarding my requested documents by delivering me requested documents.  Furthermore, due to hearing problems and issues, I am unable to receive phone calls so I am unable to discuss any matter over the phone or otherwise under any scenario.  Just STOP all communications!  The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) restricts calls to residential and wireless telephone numbers absent the prior express consent of the called party.   I do not want any calls or direct or indirect communications of any kind whatsoever to be made to me in the future. I do not consent to receiving any calls made to me in the future and any calls received by me after you receive this letter shall be considered willful violations of the TCPA for which maximum possible penalties shall become automatically and immediately due and owing to me by violators without notice.\n\nAgain, record and prominently FLAG in your records that I forever DISPUTE having any obligation for this purported debt.  Again, if you forward or return this purported debt to another company, please indicate to them that it is DISPUTED. If you report it to a credit bureau (or have already done so), also immediately report that the purported debt is DISPUTED.  Once I notify a CRA and/or Furnisher and/or Debt Collector that I DISPUTE data (such as this dispute) my credit report MUST INDEFINITELY include the required PERMANENT Notice that the account is DISPUTED BY CONSUMER even if the CRA/Furnisher/Debt Collector disagrees.  If my credit report from any CRA has at any time in the past (or in the future) included an account related to your purported disputed debt without the required DISPUTED status, then such FCRA violation shall be considered a Willful, wanton, malicious, deliberate, abusive and intentional violation for which the maximum statutory damages of XXXX   shall be sought against every violator, plus punitive damages.  Metro 2 is quite complex and impossible to comply with so the best procedure of reporting is to never report at all and to never change, delete, update or alter dispute status as such will almost certainly result in manual negligent incompetent user errors for which damages will accumulate quickly to entirely offset purported debts.  While some untrained incompetent employees may willfully violate the FCRA to purposely destroy a consumers credit score in hope to collect purported disputed debts under duress, I demand compliance with the FCRA, FDCPA and every other statute.  In my opinion, Furnishers/Debt Collectors are best served by permanently DELETING from credit files Disputed/Uncollectible accounts to mitigate damages from Furnisher/user errors and willful unlawful conduct.  Every interaction with a creditor, a CRA and/or debt collector constitutes an opportunity for me to obtain statutory, punitive and other damages, including attorney fees, when laws are broken for willful and negligent non-compliance with known statutory requirements and protocols.  The best possible settlement obtainable would be to walk away and abandon any and all disputed purported uncollectible claims otherwise I will be one your creditors with exponentially increasing claims after you continue to violate my rights.  I never agreed to permit anyone to report inaccurate or incomplete information of any kind on my credit report.  I have never been offered my statutory right to OPT-IN or OPT-OUT of credit reporting to protect my right to privacy to prevent FCRA violations.  I hereby unconditionally and unilaterally REVOKE and terminate for CAUSE any imaginable right to report data of any kind on any of my credit files with any CRA.  Obligations under the FCRA, FDCPA and other debt collection and reporting statutes TRUMP any purported creditor claims so compliance of every statutes is a precondition to collect and report any purported claims.  If you want to do business with consumers, you must first learn how to comply with extensive ever changing obligations, including Metro 2, which is impossible to accurately report even by a specialist due to arbitrary and confusing possibilities. Stated another way, an original credit card purported creditor is not entitled to collect claims unless and until all its obligations have been satisfactorily completed without violations of any law.  You should be careful to comply with mandatory statutory imposed record retention requirements to enable the CFPB to administer and carry out the purposes of the FCRA, FDCPA, the Dodd-Frank Act, as well as to prevent evasions thereof. The record retention requirements also will facilitate supervision of debt collectors and the assessment and detection of risks to consumers.  The CFPB has published a comprehensive checklist to audit and insure compliance with regulatory obligations.  I suggest you review the checklist to insure compliance before responding to me.  You should know that as soon as Hurricane IAN hit me directly and my health was affected by COVID-19 and other health issues with other issues plus a wipe out of my checking account, I diligently contacted every creditor seeking publicized payment deferrals and other relief only to be effectively denied relief by incompetence.  The general creditor response was to retaliate against me for merely asking for relief by inaccurately reporting every account inaccurately.  No one knows how to code Metro 2 except for simple payment reporting but when things get changed errors are everywhere, either negligently or willfully.  If I made 100% of my payments and if I was never late how could credit reporting agencies say I was 60 days delinquent?   More importantly, I discovered that each CRA provided me with conflicting data on my paper reports and my paper reports did not contain all the data reported to CRAs under Metro 2.  Why is data reported on Metro 2 but concealed from my paper credit reports?  Why do my paper credit reports only contain a small portion of data reported by Metro 2 and contained in my credit file?  How can I properly dispute my credit file if 50% of the data in my CRA file is concealed from consumers?  How can I discover inaccurate data on my credit file if 50% of data is concealed from me and excluded from my paper credit reports?  The entire credit reporting system is a disgrace in complete disregard for consumers rights and rights to privacy.  Every communication with a creditor seemed to result in negligent data entry errors by users.  Furnishers are incapable of complying with statutory obligations and the Metro 2 system.  Again, I need every document, including every Metro 2 submission, submitted to every CRA to compare my numerous paper reports with data in my credit files reported via Metro 2. Moreover, many of the Metro 2 data fields are reported blank forcing fraudulent submission overrides rather than blocking incomplete or conflicting data.  Even when errors are discovered and acknowledge by top senior bank officials in charge of USA credit cards, nobody knows how to correct inaccurate reporting even after reporting ETHICAL misconduct to the bank Chairman of the Board.  One bank even hires XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX to handle CFPB disputes without any knowledge of the FCRA or Metro 2 protocols and obligations.  I subscribe to a variety of services so I see daily changes to my credit files so I see the daily mistakes of credit reporting by erroneous coding under Metro 2.  Many Many Many times I see a DISPUTE ADDED one day and then fraudulently and inaccurately REMOVED the next day.  Everyone knows that Debt Collectors try not to report Disputes, even though required, as a dispute may not negatively affect a credit score which may hinder chances to force consumers to pay even fraudulent disputed claims as consumers generally want good scores.  Well, the system tanked my scores needlessly!   Is your Debt Collector commission of peanuts worth XXXX XXXX attorney fees and punitive damages?  Do you want to risk the CFPB coming after you demanding XXXXXXXX+?  Do you want to lose clients and be put out of business by the CFPB?  I object to having accounts reported on my credit reports as reporting is unconscionable!\n\nWhile your letter fails to disclose what I consider a complete mandatory inclusion of the statutes set forth at the beginning for consumers rights regarding Debt Validation, I am responding even though the failure to respond would not have consequences in litigation.  The CFPB and others suggest some of below type of questions for Debt collectors to respond to.  I like to purposely repeat points so that there can be no misunderstanding about what I am writing about and requesting. \n\nPlease supply the information below so that I can be fully informed:\nWhy you think I owe the purported debt and to whom I owe it, including:\n\n The name and address of the creditor to whom the purported debt is currently allegedly owed, the complete account number used by that creditor and the previously issued account numbers, if any, the complete account number reported to every CRA for current and past account numbers and the detailed amount allegedly owed since inception including amounts and all data reported to every CRA.  Please note that there is no reason to NOT report a complete account number in letters and credit files especially when an account has been closed to future transactions especially if consumers have XXXX  liability for unauthorized activity, especially after closure.  If an account has been closed or an account number has changed in the last 7 years, please send documentary proof of the dates of closure and/or account number change and the dates reported of the mandatory mid-cycle update to every CRA to ascertain whether the mandatory  Metro 2 protocols have been compliant or violated.  \n\n If this purported debt started with a different creditor, provide the name and address of the original creditor, the entire account number used by that creditor, and the detailed amount owed to that creditor at the time it was transferred. When you identify the original creditor, please provide any other name by which I might know them, if that is different from the official name. In addition, tell me the exact date and complete terms of the relationship when the current creditor and/or debt collector obtained the purported debt and who the current creditor obtained it from.\n\n Provide verification and documentation that there is a valid basis for claiming that I am required to pay the purported debt to the current creditor. For example, can you provide a copy of the written agreement that created my original requirement to pay?  Again, I need to know about any ARBITRATION provision buried into any original or amended agreements as I cannot rely on the search results of the CFPB or other websites. I also need any purported contract provision that authorized the reporting to a CRA (if it exists) which I hereby revoke as invalid ab initio if any data was inaccurately reported to any CRA, either willfully or otherwise.  Reporting to a CRA must be 100% accurate otherwise DELETION is mandatory. Inaccurate credit reporting, standing alone, is unconditional grounds to bar future credit reporting at the request of a consumer to guarantee the consumers right to privacy.  I object to credit reporting of all my closed and disputed accounts due to willful violations of the FCRA and other statutes.  \n\n If you are asking that I pay a purported debt that somebody else is or was required to pay, (such as an insurance company through a credit card benefit) identify that person or entity. Provide verification and documentation about why this is a purported debt that I am required to pay.\n\nThe amount and age of the purported debt, including:\n A copy of the every billing statement sent to me by the purported original creditor since inception.\n\n State the required Date of First Delinquency (month/day/year) with the detailed amount of the purported debt when you obtained it, and when that was.  \n\n If there have been any additional interest, fees or charges added since the last billing statement from the purported original creditor, provide an itemization showing the dates and amount of each added amount. In addition, explain how the added interest, fees or other charges are expressly authorized by the agreement creating the debt or are permitted by law.  If my purported account has been closed, state the date closed, and every change of interest rate thereafter including rate justification after closing.  If my purported account involves any CFPB claims and disputes for statutory or other damages for willful FCRA or other disputes, please identify precisely offsets of claims in statements and balances reported to every CRA.  \n\n If there have been any payments or other reductions since the last billing statement from the original creditor, provide an itemization showing the dates and amount of each of them.\n\n If there have been any other changes or adjustments since the last billing statement from the original creditor, please provide full verification and documentation of the amount you are trying to collect. Explain how that amount was calculated. In addition, explain how the other changes or adjustments are expressly authorized by the agreem","date_sent_to_company":"2024-01-19T16:53:01.000Z","issue":"Incorrect information on your report","sub_product":"Credit reporting","zip_code":"32836","tags":"Older American","has_narrative":true,"complaint_id":"8181882","timely":"Yes","company_response":"Closed with non-monetary relief","submitted_via":"Web","company":"TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.","date_received":"2024-01-19T16:52:55.000Z","state":"FL","company_public_response":"Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response","sub_issue":"Account information incorrect"},"highlight":{"complaint_what_happened":["I also <em>advise</em> you that I am a XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and judgment proof and all my income is from EXEMPT sources such as federal Social <em>Security</em> benefits with my average balance in my social <em>security</em> account is below my monthly SS deposit and never more than 2 times my monthly deposit.  I simply have no assets or income which anyone can attach from pointless, abusive or frivolous litigation intended merely to harass and abuse me."]},"sort":[3.2909331,"8181882"]},{"_index":"complaint-public-v1","_id":"7588805","_score":3.2879734,"_source":{"product":"Debt collection","complaint_what_happened":"Debt collector obligations\n 809. Validation of debts\n(Part 1 of a 2 Part CFPB Complaint)\n\nXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Florida. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Pollack & RosenXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Florida XXXX  \nReference # XXXX  back-dated attached XXXX XXXX XXXX. Notice of XXXX but mailed about XXXX and delivered XXXX and received XXXX\n\nDear Debt Collector:\n\nIt was a bright cold day in XXXX, and the clocks were striking XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX at 1 (XXXX). In this case, Defendants argument is like the XXXX  chime of a clock: you not only know its wrong, but it causes you to wonder about everything you heard before. Chief United States District Court Judge XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX  District of Florida, in case # XXXX, wrote the above OPENING LINE at Page 1 by quoting the famous opening line of XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX, the book that introduced the world to the concept of XXXX XXXX.  Judge XXXX  OPENING LINE sets the stage of exactly what to expect in his 139 page scathing decision in his Order on Motions for Preliminary Injunctions filed XXXX.  The XXXX  XXXX  strike of all of the clocks at the same time calls into question not only the credibility of itself but of the previous twelve. In the XXXX  world of XXXX XXXX, the clocks striking XXXX  is not an aberration, but a normal way of life where Every record has been destroyed or falsifiedevery date has been altered.  Was the Novel XXXX  writing about and predicting the out of control and never ending Credit Reporting and Debt Collector fiasco ???  Another relevant XXXX XXXX quote stated:  In the end the Party would announce that two and two made five, and you would have to believe it.  Well Debt Collectors and Creditors, like the totalitarian XXXX  Party, can make outrageous false claims, such as [2 + 2 = 5], but Im not buying it, Im not getting tricked and Im not getting abused as I have the freedom, power, law and common sense to reject them.  Just keep continually revisiting the OPENING LINE many times as you read, take notes, reread, investigate, research, talk to experts, talk to clients, reinvestigate and get to know and understand the following facts and argument!!  Start by first trying to figure out and explain how my credit score, per the attached exhibit, was impossibly reduced to XXXX  on XXXX XXXX XXXX based on my XXXX  credit report. Did you cause it???  Are you responsible???  But first, should your limited resources be wasted on pursuing an insolvent judgment proof XXXX  dying XXXX  Citizen on Social Security with a XXXX  (XXXX) credit score???  Judge XXXX  needed 139 pages to address the obvious.  Your appropriate response requires many many many more than 139 pages to address my following issues.  It should be a NO-BRAINER that you and your predecessors and successors in interest MUST UNCONDITIONALLY and PERMANENTLY STOP, CEASE AND DESIST ALL COLLECTION EFFORTS on the disputed purported debt to mitigate damages.  Its not rocket science, Its not brain surgery, Its a piece of cake and Its a walk in the park are common phrases that describe concepts or tasks that are easily understood or performed that are certainly applicable here. Dont be STUPID!!  You have no viable ALTERNATIVE! Tell the CFPB in your required response that you permanently cease all collection efforts with a notation that an ARBITRATION filing, if one exists and is applicable, is the only permissible future communication!!!  If an ARBITRATION agreement exists, please be absolutely clear and dont directly or indirectly wrongly threaten or imply filing a prohibited court action or lawsuit as it would be considered a FDCPA violation intended to harass, threaten and abuse!!!\n\nHere's the relevant section of the FDCPA, 15 U.S.C. 1692g, on debt validation, for your response, prohibitions and obligations:\n 809. Validation of debts\n(a) Notice of debt; contents\nWithin five days after the initial communication with a consumer in connection with the collection of any debt, a debt collector shall, unless the following information is contained in the initial communication or the consumer has paid the debt, send the consumer a written notice containing --\n(1) the amount of the debt;\n(2) the name of the creditor to whom the debt is owed;\n(3) a statement that unless the consumer, within thirty days after receipt of the notice, disputes the validity of the debt, or any portion thereof, the debt will be assumed to be valid by the debt collector;\n(4) a statement that if the consumer notifies the debt collector in writing within the thirty-day period that the debt, or any portion thereof, is disputed, the debt collector will obtain verification of the debt or a copy of a judgment against the consumer and a copy of such verification or judgment will be mailed to the consumer by the debt collector; and\n(5) a statement that, upon the consumer's written request within the thirty-day period, the debt collector will provide the consumer with the name and address of the original creditor, if different from the current creditor.\n(b) Disputed debts\nIf the consumer notifies the debt collector in writing within the thirty-day period described in subsection (a) of this section that the debt, or any portion thereof, is disputed, or that the consumer requests the name and address of the original creditor, the debt collector shall cease collection of the debt, or any disputed portion thereof, until the debt collector obtains verification of the debt or a copy of a judgment, or the name and address of the original creditor, and a copy of such verification or judgment, or name and address of the original creditor, is mailed to the consumer by the debt collector. Collection activities and communications that do not otherwise violate this subchapter may continue during the 30-day period referred to in subsection (a) unless the consumer has notified the debt collector in writing that the debt, or any portion of the debt, is disputed or that the consumer requests the name and address of the original creditor. Any collection activities and communication during the 30-day period may not overshadow or be inconsistent with the disclosure of the consumer's right to dispute the debt or request the name and address of the original creditor.\n(c) Admission of liability\nThe failure of a consumer to dispute the validity of a debt under this section may not be construed by any court as an admission of liability by the consumer.\n\n\nI am responding to your attached letter(s) about a purported debt as set forth in your attached letter(s).  I request that you mail me a written Validation of Debt which must include all of the proof and documents described at length below. I vigorously DISPUTE the purported debt in its entirety.  This is NOT my Debt and I DISPUTE it. I want you to send me by USPS mail the name and address of the original creditor and any successors in interest or transferees, if any.  I do not have any responsibility for the purported debt youre referencing and trying to collect. So I DISPUTE it.  This is not my purported collectible debt. Again, I want to make it absolutely clear by repetition that I DISPUTE it in its entirety so that you can clearly red flag and mark your files as DISPUTED to avoid Willful FDCPA violations.  If you have good reason to believe that I am responsible for this DISPUTED purported debt, mail me by USPS every document in your and your clients entire file, including but not limited to every direct and indirect written dispute with the CFPB, CRAs  or otherwise including those documents that make you believe that the purported debt is valid, enforceable and collectible.  Immediately STOP, DESIST and CEASE all other and further communication with me and with this address, (except to respond one time in writing by USPS mail to my request for every piece of proof of the purported debt that would be presented to an ARBITRATOR or in a federal motion for summary judgment with incorporated memorandum of law) and record that I vigorously DISPUTE having any obligation for this purported debt. The USPS, email, text messaging, social media or other unsecured communication means cannot be trusted to safely and securely deliver mail and communications or to prevent receipt by unauthorized individuals, at other addresses, by accident, scammers, fraudsters or negligence.  To wit, much of my USPS mail is delivered opened and tampered with and read by others many times as, for example, the name and address window is not visible due to mailing incompetence. Similarly, the USPS tracking service for certified mail is unreliable and cannot be trusted.  I am requesting no further communication of any kind whatsoever to therefore prevent mail or communications to be received at other addresses due to sender issues, hackers, scammers, and USPS errors and negligence.  Likewise, kindly immediately STOP all further unwanted direct and indirect text messages, emails, phone calls, voice messages, or any other social media or other communication with me regarding your attempts to collect the purported DISPUTED debt.  I have made about 100 CFPB complaints regarding FCRA and other violations and I suspect that the recent XXXX XXXX CFPB DATA BREACH affecting at least 256,000 consumers has almost certainly affected me so I must be overly careful to guard against scammers to limit erroneous release of my private data and communications. For this and other obvious reasons, I need you to STOP further communications and I obviously need the requested documentation proof regarding any claims as any claims are suspect absent complete documentation. Notice is Given that I forever object to the voice recordings of any kind and I therefore do not consent for anyone to record calls with me without my prior written consent which I will never authorize. Once a debt collector receives this letter requesting that they immediately STOP contacting me in any way, theyre not allowed to communicate with me again except to tell me there will be no further contact, provide me with documents requested, or advise me of specific planned legal actions within 20 days that may legally be allowed, such as filing an Arbitration action against me as a lawsuit is not permissible and cannot be threatened under the FDCPA if an Arbitration Agreement exists. So please dont threaten me with any barred court litigation which would violate any Arbitration Agreement as I will consider it a violation of state and federal statutes. If you stop your collection of this purported debt, and forward or return it to another company, please indicate to them that it is DISPUTED in its entirety by forwarding all past documents in the file and communications including this letter. If you report it to a credit bureau (or have already done so), also report that the debt is DISPUTED as required by FCRA, FDCPA and the 350+ page XXXX XXXX  Compliance protocols. I insist on compliance with every applicable state and federal statutes, including but not limited to the FCRA and FDCPA.  Any willful past, current or future violations of credit reporting and collection procedures shall incur maximum statutory and punitive damages plus attorneys fees and costs against violators, personally or otherwise.  I have reviewed my entire paper credit reports of XXXX XXXX dated XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX and  the account number referenced in your letter is not included in my credit reports, possibly due to reckless negligence in data reporting under the XXXX XXXX compliance protocols contained in its 355+ page manual.  Accurate account number reporting of accounts is required under XXXX XXXX to prevent purported accounts from being inaccurately reported twice (or more) instead of once otherwise additional willful FCRA violations and statutory damages shall accrue.  Since my XXXX  and XXXX  credit reports do not contain your referenced account number, I must consider that it involves identity theft for which your obligations must be followed exactly as required.  I have never received any Notice from anyone  stating that you are a bona fide authorized agent for Debt collection purposes. So consider this letter a formal Notice that I DISPUTE the purported debt due to IDENTITY THEFT.  The most troubling, malicious and intolerable willful FCRA violations possible occurred when my credit score was impossibly reduced to XXXX  on XXXX based on my XXXX XXXX  credit report due to IDIOTS, BOTS, SCAMMERS, debt/bill collectors and/or FRAUDSTERS illegally tampering with my credit files via XXXX XXXX and other data submissions to purposely damage my credit score to XXXX  for a sinister purpose. XXXX XXXX IS WATCHING YOU!!  That includes the CFPB, the FED, the OCC, the FDIC, the DOJ, the FTC and other regulators who are ALL watching every move you make and ready to put you out of business. Moreover, I need to know your opinion and representation as to whether the documents which I need and request will include an ARBITRATION clause which would require disputes to be resolved through ARBITRATION rather than a United States District Court individual or class action lawsuit.  While I believe credit card accounts with your purported client may contain MANDATORY ARBITRATION clauses, I cannot be sure without all the purported agreement documents and a binding representation. The CFPB has warned consumers to be on the lookout for Identity Theft and bill/debt collector SCAMMERS falsely claiming entitlement to amounts not owed.  I obviously need the documents requested and I will continue to consider this a matter of IDENTITY THEFT unless and until I receive an AFFIDAVIT from the purported original creditor providing me all the requested documents.  In XXXX XXXX, I was a victim of Identity Theft when scammers wiped out my checking account funds due to my bank breach and bank error when multiple debit card numbers were submitted and approved by possible random guessing without my card expiration date, 3 digit security code, Name, address, or other required data to process a transaction.  I never used the debit card and my debit card was safely locked away and under my exclusive control at all times.  After multiple calls and secure messages to my bank, I filed a complaint with the CFPB and the bank still has not discovered how the breach and fraud happened.  If a random guess at a debit card can wipe out my checking account, it would be easier to guess at bank credit card numbers in a debt collector scam warned by the CFPB.  Are you a SCAMMER victimizing me with IDENTITY THEFT?  Are you trying to SCAM an XXXX  XXXX  citizen? I need AFFIDAVITS with the requested proof.  I need the requested proof! I will not get scammed again.  I trust NOONE, even ROBO attorneys.  Get your ducks in a row!!!  I would not be happy if I am forced to file a U.S. District Court action only to be faced with a Motion To Compel Arbitration due to concealment of agreement documents.  Any such frivolous conduct would be rightfully countered with my Motion for Summary Judgment and a temporary restraining order request to punish violators for willful FCRA violations and other statutes, further claiming a WAIVER was created by concealment.  If warranted, I will have no problem also naming the CFPB and its Director, XXXX XXXX, in any federal court action to the extent necessary to obtain 100% compliance with the FCRA, FDCPA and related statutes. I also advise you that I am a XXXX years old XXXX  male and American XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and judgment proof and all my income is from EXEMPT sources such as federal Social Security benefits with my average balance in my social security account is below my monthly SS deposit and never more than 2 times my monthly deposit.  I simply have no assets or income which anyone can attach from pointless, abusive or frivolous litigation intended merely to harass and abuse me. Moreover, last year I have been affected by medical malpractice, COVID-19, a declared natural disaster by a direct hit by Hurricane Ian, illnesses and other medical matters all at the same time.  Plus, as stated ago, my checking account was wiped out by fraudsters.  Moreover, I discovered that my credit file reported false delinquencies even though I actually had a perfect credit payment record and such concealments reduced my credit score by XXXX points totally destroying my credit. Everything bad happened to me all at once starting with medical malpractice, health issues and SCAMMERS and then by Hurricane IAN and then by creditors promising publicized payment deferrals yet then falsely reporting delinquencies.  My credit reports are inaccurate and incomplete as the required coding for my situation is not on my credit report for any listed account. How hard is it to insert the XXXX XXXX code XXXX  into every account?  Do you even know what XXXX  means?  However, I am ready, willing and able to litigate and defend any frivolous litigation or arbitration including seeking relief from the U.S. Court of Appeals for any appealable order including the delay or denial of injunctive relief requests.  I shall also insist on compliance with federal Rule 11 and motions for Rule 11 violations shall be filed promptly after the expiration of applicable safe harbor periods for incurred violations.  Moreover, if I live long enough, I am prepared to seek personal XXXX  7 bankruptcy relief if and when necessary, filing objections to all claims and submitting my claims for damages through bankruptcy adversary proceedings. Do you want to pay an Arbitrator $50,000 to gain nothing?  Do you think you can avoid my USDC DISCOVERY requests and information subpoenas?  Do you want the CFPB to come after you when you violate your obligations? \n\nAgain, I am responding to your contact about a purported debt you are attempting to collect which, as stated multiple times, I DISPUTE in its entirety.\n\nAgain, please STOP all direct and indirect communication of any kind with me and with this address about this purported debt except to respond to me in writing regarding my requested documents by delivering me requested documents.  Furthermore, due to hearing problems and issues, I am unable to receive phone calls so I am unable to discuss any matter over the phone or otherwise under any scenario.  Just STOP all communications!  The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) restricts calls to residential and wireless telephone numbers absent the prior express consent of the called party.   I do not want any calls or direct or indirect communications of any kind whatsoever to be made to me in the future. I do not consent to receiving any calls made to me in the future and any calls received by me after you receive this letter shall be considered willful violations of the TCPA for which maximum possible penalties shall become automatically and immediately due and owing to me by violators without notice.\n\nAgain, record and prominently FLAG in your records that I forever DISPUTE having any obligation for this purported debt.  Again, if you forward or return this purported debt to another company, please indicate to them that it is DISPUTED. If you report it to a credit bureau (or have already done so), also immediately report that the purported debt is DISPUTED.  Once I notify a CRA and/or Furnisher and/or Debt Collector that I DISPUTE data (such as this dispute) my credit report MUST INDEFINITELY include the required PERMANENT Notice that the account is DISPUTED BY CONSUMER even if the CRA/Furnisher/Debt Collector disagrees.  If my credit report from any CRA has at any time in the past (or in the future) included an account related to your purported disputed debt without the required DISPUTED status, then such FCRA violation shall be considered a Willful, wanton, malicious, deliberate, abusive and intentional violation for which the maximum statutory damages of $XXXX shall be sought against every violator, plus punitive damages.  XXXX XXXX is quite complex and impossible to comply with so the best procedure of reporting is to never report at all and to never change, delete, update or alter dispute status as such will almost certainly result in manual negligent incompetent user errors for which damages will accumulate quickly to entirely offset purported debts.  While some untrained incompetent employees may willfully violate the FCRA to purposely destroy a consumers credit score in hope to collect purported disputed debts under duress, I demand compliance with the FCRA, FDCPA and every other statute.  In my opinion, Furnishers/Debt Collectors are best served by permanently DELETING from credit files Disputed/Uncollectible accounts to mitigate damages from Furnisher/user errors and willful unlawful conduct.  Every interaction with a creditor, a CRA and/or debt collector constitutes an opportunity for me to obtain statutory, punitive and other damages, including attorney fees, when laws are broken for willful and negligent non-compliance with known statutory requirements and protocols.  The best possible settlement obtainable would be to walk away and abandon any and all disputed purported uncollectible claims otherwise I will be one your creditors with exponentially increasing claims after you continue to violate my rights.  I never agreed to permit anyone to report inaccurate or incomplete information of any kind on my credit report.  I have never been offered my statutory right to OPT-IN or OPT-OUT of credit reporting to protect my right to privacy to prevent FCRA violations.  I hereby unconditionally and unilaterally REVOKE and terminate for CAUSE any imaginable right to report data of any kind on any of my credit files with any CRA.  Obligations under the FCRA, FDCPA and other debt collection and reporting statutes TRUMP any purported creditor claims so compliance of every statutes is a precondition to collect and report any purported claims.  If you want to do business with consumers, you must first learn how to comply with extensive ever changing obligations, including XXXX XXXX, which is impossible to accurately report even by a specialist due to arbitrary and confusing possibilities. Stated another way, an original credit card purported creditor is not entitled to collect claims unless and until all its obligations have been satisfactorily completed without violations of any law.  You should be careful to comply with mandatory statutory imposed record retention requirements to enable the CFPB to administer and carry out the purposes of the FCRA, FDCPA, the Dodd-Frank Act, as well as to prevent evasions thereof. The record retention requirements also will facilitate supervision of debt collectors and the assessment and detection of risks to consumers.  The CFPB has published a comprehensive checklist to audit and insure compliance with regulatory obligations.  I suggest you review the checklist to insure compliance before responding to me.  You should know that as soon as Hurricane IAN hit me directly and my health was affected by XXXX and other health issues with other issues plus a wipe out of my checking account, I diligently contacted every creditor seeking publicized payment deferrals and other relief only to be effectively denied relief by incompetence.  The general creditor response was to retaliate against me for merely asking for relief by inaccurately reporting every account inaccurately.  No one knows how to code XXXX XXXX except for simple payment reporting but when things get changed errors are everywhere, either negligently or willfully.  If I made 100% of my payments and if I was never late how could credit reporting agencies say I was 60 days delinquent?   More importantly, I discovered that each CRA provided me with conflicting data on my paper reports and my paper reports did not contain all the data reported to CRAs under XXXX XXXX.  Why is data reported on XXXX XXXX but concealed from my paper credit reports?  Why do my paper credit reports only contain a small portion of data reported by XXXX XXXX and contained in my credit file?  How can I properly dispute my credit file if 50% of the data in my CRA file is concealed from consumers?  How can I discover inaccurate data on my credit file if 50% of data is concealed from me and excluded from my paper credit reports?  The entire credit reporting system is a disgrace in complete disregard for consumers rights and rights to privacy.  Every communication with a creditor seemed to result in negligent data entry errors by users.  Furnishers are incapable of complying with statutory obligations and the XXXX XXXX system.  Again, I need every document, including every XXXX XXXX  submission, submitted to every CRA to compare my numerous paper reports with data in my credit files reported via XXXX XXXX. Moreover, many of the XXXX XXXX data fields are reported blank forcing fraudulent submission overrides rather than blocking incomplete or conflicting data.  Even when errors are discovered and acknowledge by top senior bank officials in charge of USA credit cards, nobody knows how to correct inaccurate reporting even after reporting ETHICAL misconduct to the bank Chairman of the Board.  One bank even hires incompetent High School Graduates to handle CFPB disputes without any knowledge of the FCRA or XXXX XXXX protocols and obligations.  I subscribe to a variety of services so I see daily changes to my credit files so I see the daily mistakes of credit reporting by erroneous coding under XXXX XXXX.  Many Many Many times I see a DISPUTE ADDED one day and then fraudulently and inaccurately REMOVED the next day.  Everyone knows that Debt Collectors try not to report Disputes, even though required, as a dispute may not negatively affect a credit score which may hinder chances to force consumers to pay even fraudulent disputed claims as consumers generally want good scores.  Well, the system tanked my scores needlessly!   Is your Debt Collector commission of peanuts worth $XXXX+ in attorney fees and punitive damages?  Do you want to risk the CFPB coming after you demanding $XXXX+?  Do you want to lose clients and be put out of business by the CFPB?  I object to having accounts reported on my credit reports as reporting is unconscionable!\n\nWhile your letter fails to disclose what I consider a complete mandatory inclusion of the statutes set forth at the beginning for consumers rights regarding Debt Validation, I am responding even though the failure to respond would not have consequences in litigation.  The CFPB and others suggest some of below type of questions for Debt collectors to respond to.  I like to purposely repeat points so that there can be no misunderstanding about what I am writing about and requesting. \n\nPlease supply the information below so that I can be fully informed:\nWhy you think I owe the purported debt and to whom I owe it, including:\n\n The name and address of the creditor to whom the purported debt is currently allegedly owed, the complete account number used by that creditor and the previously issued account numbers, if any, the complete account number reported to every CRA for current and past account numbers and the detailed amount allegedly owed since inception including amounts and all data reported to every CRA.  Please note that there is no reason to NOT report a complete account number in letters and credit files especially when an account has been closed to future transactions especially if consumers have ZERO liability for unauthorized activity, especially after closure.  If an account has been closed or an account number has changed in the last 7 years, please send documentary proof of the dates of closure and/or account number change and the dates reported of the mandatory mid-cycle update to every CRA to ascertain whether the mandatory  XXXX XXXX protocols have been compliant or violated.  \n\n If this purported debt started with a different creditor, provide the name and address of the original creditor, the entire account number used by that creditor, and the detailed amount owed to that creditor at the time it was transferred. When you identify the original creditor, please provide any other name by which I might know them, if that is different from the official name. In addition, tell me the exact date and complete terms of the relationship when the current creditor and/or debt collector obtained the purported debt and who the current creditor obtained it from.\n\n Provide verification and documentation that there is a valid basis for claiming that I am required to pay the purported debt to the current creditor. For example, can you provide a copy of the written agreement that created my original requirement to pay?  Again, I need to know about any ARBITRATION provision buried into any original or amended agreements as I cannot rely on the search results of the CFPB or other websites. I also need any purported contract provision that authorized the reporting to a CRA (if it exists) which I hereby revoke as invalid ab initio if any data was inaccurately reported to any CRA, either willfully or otherwise.  Reporting to a CRA must be 100% accurate otherwise DELETION is mandatory. Inaccurate credit reporting, standing alone, is unconditional grounds to bar future credit reporting at the request of a consumer to guarantee the consumers right to privacy.  I object to credit reporting of all my closed and disputed accounts due to willful violations of the FCRA and other statutes.  \n\n If you are asking that I pay a purported debt that somebody else is or was required to pay, (such as an insurance company through a credit card benefit) identify that person or entity. Provide verification and documentation about why this is a purported debt that I am required to pay.\n\nThe amount and age of the purported debt, including:\n A copy of the every billing statement sent to me by the purported original creditor since inception.\n\n State the required Date of First Delinquency (month/day/year) with the detailed amount of the purported debt when you obtained it, and when that was.  \n\n If there have been any additional interest, fees or charges added since the last billing statement from the purported original creditor, provide an itemization showing the dates and amount of each added amount. In addition, explain how the added interest, fees or other charges are expressly authorized by the agreement creating the debt or are permitted by law.  If my purported account has been closed, state the date closed, and every change of interest rate thereafter including rate justification after closing.  If my purported account involves any CFPB claims and disputes for statutory or other damages for willful FCRA or other disputes, please identify precisely offsets of claims in statements and balances reported to every CRA.  \n\n If there have been any payments or other reductions since the last billing statement from the original creditor, provide an itemization showing the dates and amount of each of them.\n\n If there have been any other changes or adjustments since the last billing statement from the original creditor, please provide full verification and documentation of the amount you are trying to collect. Explain how that amount was calculated. In addition, explain how the other changes or adjustments are expressly authorized by the agreement creating the debt or permitted by law.\n\n Tell me when the creditor claims this debt became due and when it became delinquent.\n\n Identify the date of the last payment and amount made on this account.\n\n Have you made a determination that this debt is within the statute of limitations applicable to it? 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I simply have no assets or income which anyone can attach from pointless, abusive or frivolous litigation intended merely to harass and abuse me."]},"sort":[3.2879734,"7588805"]},{"_index":"complaint-public-v1","_id":"7535422","_score":3.2879734,"_source":{"product":"Debt collection","complaint_what_happened":"Debt collector obligations\n 809. Validation of debts\n(Part 1 of a 2 Part CFPB Complaint)\n\nXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Florida. XXXX  \nXXXX XXXX, XXXX  \nRAS LaVrar, LLC\nXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Florida XXXX  \nReference # XXXX  & XXXX  dated XXXX XXXX XXXX & XXXX  Received on XXXX XXXX, XXXX  \nDear Debt Collector:\n\nIt was a bright cold day in XXXX, and the clocks were striking XXXX, XXXX  XXXX, XXXX  at XXXX  (XXXX). In this case, Defendants argument is like the thirteenth chime of a clock: you not only know its wrong, but it causes you to wonder about everything you heard before. Chief United States District Court Judge XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX District of Florida, in case # XXXX, wrote the above OPENING LINE at Page 1 by quoting the famous opening line of XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, the book that introduced the world to the concept of BIG BROTHER.  Judge XXXX  OPENING LINE sets the stage of exactly what to expect in his 139 page scathing decision in his Order on Motions for Preliminary Injunctions filed XXXXXXXX.  The XXXX  XXXX  strike of all of the clocks at the same time calls into question not only the credibility of itself but of the previous twelve. In the XXXX  world of BIG BROTHER, the clocks striking XXXX  is not an aberration, but a normal way of life where Every record has been destroyed or falsifiedevery date has been altered.  Was the Novel XXXX  writing about and predicting the out of control and never ending Credit Reporting and Debt Collector fiasco ???  Another relevant XXXX  XXXX  quote stated:  In the end the Party would announce that two and two made five, and you would have to believe it.  Well Debt Collectors and Creditors, like the totalitarian XXXX  Party, can make outrageous false claims, such as [2 + 2 = 5], but Im not buying it, Im not getting tricked and Im not getting abused as I have the freedom, power, law and common sense to reject them.  Just keep continually revisiting the OPENING LINE many times as you read, take notes, reread, investigate, research, talk to experts, talk to clients, reinvestigate and get to know and understand the following facts and argument!!  Start by first trying to figure out and explain how my credit score, per the attached exhibit, was impossibly reduced to XXXX  on XXXX XXXX XXXX based on my XXXX  credit report. Did you cause it???  Are you responsible???  But first, should your limited resources be wasted on pursuing an insolvent judgment proof handicapped dying XXXX  Citizen on Social Security with a XXXX  (XXXX) credit score???  Judge Walker needed 139 pages to address the obvious.  Your appropriate response requires many many many more than 139 pages to address my following issues.  It should be a NO-BRAINER that you and your predecessors and successors in interest MUST UNCONDITIONALLY and PERMANENTLY STOP, CEASE AND DESIST ALL COLLECTION EFFORTS on the disputed purported debt to mitigate damages.  Its not rocket science, Its not brain surgery, Its a piece of cake and Its a walk in the park are common phrases that describe concepts or tasks that are easily understood or performed that are certainly applicable here. Dont be XXXX!!  You have no viable ALTERNATIVE! Tell the CFPB in your required response that you permanently cease all collection efforts with a notation that an ARBITRATION filing, if one exists and is applicable, is the only permissible future communication!!!  If an ARBITRATION agreement exists, please be absolutely clear and dont directly or indirectly wrongly threaten or imply filing a prohibited court action or lawsuit as it would be considered a FDCPA violation intended to harass, threaten and abuse!!!\n\nHere's the relevant section of the FDCPA, 15 U.S.C. 1692g, on debt validation, for your response, prohibitions and obligations:\n 809. Validation of debts\n(a) Notice of debt; contents\nWithin five days after the initial communication with a consumer in connection with the collection of any debt, a debt collector shall, unless the following information is contained in the initial communication or the consumer has paid the debt, send the consumer a written notice containing --\n(1) the amount of the debt;\n(2) the name of the creditor to whom the debt is owed;\n(3) a statement that unless the consumer, within thirty days after receipt of the notice, disputes the validity of the debt, or any portion thereof, the debt will be assumed to be valid by the debt collector;\n(4) a statement that if the consumer notifies the debt collector in writing within the thirty-day period that the debt, or any portion thereof, is disputed, the debt collector will obtain verification of the debt or a copy of a judgment against the consumer and a copy of such verification or judgment will be mailed to the consumer by the debt collector; and\n(5) a statement that, upon the consumer's written request within the thirty-day period, the debt collector will provide the consumer with the name and address of the original creditor, if different from the current creditor.\n(b) Disputed debts\nIf the consumer notifies the debt collector in writing within the thirty-day period described in subsection (a) of this section that the debt, or any portion thereof, is disputed, or that the consumer requests the name and address of the original creditor, the debt collector shall cease collection of the debt, or any disputed portion thereof, until the debt collector obtains verification of the debt or a copy of a judgment, or the name and address of the original creditor, and a copy of such verification or judgment, or name and address of the original creditor, is mailed to the consumer by the debt collector. Collection activities and communications that do not otherwise violate this subchapter may continue during the 30-day period referred to in subsection (a) unless the consumer has notified the debt collector in writing that the debt, or any portion of the debt, is disputed or that the consumer requests the name and address of the original creditor. Any collection activities and communication during the 30-day period may not overshadow or be inconsistent with the disclosure of the consumer's right to dispute the debt or request the name and address of the original creditor.\n(c) Admission of liability\nThe failure of a consumer to dispute the validity of a debt under this section may not be construed by any court as an admission of liability by the consumer.\n\n\nI am responding to your attached letter(s) about a purported debt as set forth in your attached letter(s).  I request that you mail me a written Validation of Debt which must include all of the proof and documents described at length below. I vigorously DISPUTE the purported debt in its entirety.  This is NOT my Debt and I DISPUTE it. I want you to send me by USPS mail the name and address of the original creditor and any successors in interest or transferees, if any.  I do not have any responsibility for the purported debt youre referencing and trying to collect. So I DISPUTE it.  This is not my purported collectible debt. Again, I want to make it absolutely clear by repetition that I DISPUTE it in its entirety so that you can clearly red flag and mark your files as DISPUTED to avoid Willful FDCPA violations.  If you have good reason to believe that I am responsible for this DISPUTED purported debt, mail me by USPS every document in your and your clients entire file, including but not limited to every direct and indirect written dispute with the CFPB, CRAs  or otherwise including those documents that make you believe that the purported debt is valid, enforceable and collectible.  Immediately STOP, DESIST and CEASE all other and further communication with me and with this address, (except to respond one time in writing by USPS mail to my request for every piece of proof of the purported debt that would be presented to an ARBITRATOR or in a federal motion for summary judgment with incorporated memorandum of law) and record that I vigorously DISPUTE having any obligation for this purported debt. The USPS, email, text messaging, social media or other unsecured communication means cannot be trusted to safely and securely deliver mail and communications or to prevent receipt by unauthorized individuals, at other addresses, by accident, scammers, fraudsters or negligence.  To wit, much of my USPS mail is delivered opened and tampered with and read by others many times as, for example, the name and address window is not visible due to mailing incompetence. Similarly, the USPS tracking service for certified mail is unreliable and cannot be trusted.  I am requesting no further communication of any kind whatsoever to therefore prevent mail or communications to be received at other addresses due to sender issues, hackers, scammers, and USPS errors and negligence.  Likewise, kindly immediately STOP all further unwanted direct and indirect text messages, emails, phone calls, voice messages, or any other social media or other communication with me regarding your attempts to collect the purported DISPUTED debt.  I have made about 100 CFPB complaints regarding FCRA and other violations and I suspect that the recent XXXX XXXX CFPB DATA BREACH affecting at least 256,000 consumers has almost certainly affected me so I must be overly careful to guard against scammers to limit erroneous release of my private data and communications. For this and other obvious reasons, I need you to STOP further communications and I obviously need the requested documentation proof regarding any claims as any claims are suspect absent complete documentation. Notice is Given that I forever object to the voice recordings of any kind and I therefore do not consent for anyone to record calls with me without my prior written consent which I will never authorize. Once a debt collector receives this letter requesting that they immediately STOP contacting me in any way, theyre not allowed to communicate with me again except to tell me there will be no further contact, provide me with documents requested, or advise me of specific planned legal actions within 20 days that may legally be allowed, such as filing an Arbitration action against me as a lawsuit is not permissible and cannot be threatened under the FDCPA if an Arbitration Agreement exists. So please dont threaten me with any barred court litigation which would violate any Arbitration Agreement as I will consider it a violation of state and federal statutes. If you stop your collection of this purported debt, and forward or return it to another company, please indicate to them that it is DISPUTED in its entirety by forwarding all past documents in the file and communications including this letter. If you report it to a credit bureau (or have already done so), also report that the debt is DISPUTED as required by FCRA, FDCPA and the 350+ page XXXX XXXX Compliance protocols. I insist on compliance with every applicable state and federal statutes, including but not limited to the FCRA and FDCPA.  Any willful past, current or future violations of credit reporting and collection procedures shall incur maximum statutory and punitive damages plus attorneys fees and costs against violators, personally or otherwise.  I have reviewed my entire paper credit reports of XXXX XXXX dated XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and  the account number referenced in your letter is not included in my credit reports, possibly due to reckless negligence in data reporting under the XXXX XXXX compliance protocols contained in its 355+ page manual.  Accurate account number reporting of accounts is required under XXXX XXXX  to prevent purported accounts from being inaccurately reported twice (or more) instead of once otherwise additional willful FCRA violations and statutory damages shall accrue.  Since my XXXX  and XXXX  credit reports do not contain your referenced account number, I must consider that it involves identity theft for which your obligations must be followed exactly as required.  I have never received any Notice from anyone  stating that you are a bona fide authorized agent for Debt collection purposes. So consider this letter a formal Notice that I DISPUTE the purported debt due to IDENTITY THEFT.  The most troubling, malicious and intolerable willful FCRA violations possible occurred when my credit score was impossibly reduced to XXXX  on XXXX based on my XXXX XXXX credit report due to XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, debt/bill collectors and/or FRAUDSTERS illegally tampering with my credit files via XXXX XXXX and other data submissions to purposely damage my credit score to XXXX  for a sinister purpose. BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU!!  That includes the CFPB, the FED, the OCC, the FDIC, the DOJ, the FTC and other regulators who are ALL watching every move you make and ready to put you out of business. Moreover, I need to know your opinion and representation as to whether the documents which I need and request will include an ARBITRATION clause which would require disputes to be resolved through ARBITRATION rather than a United States District Court individual or class action lawsuit.  While I believe credit card accounts with your purported client may contain MANDATORY ARBITRATION clauses, I cannot be sure without all the purported agreement documents and a binding representation. The CFPB has warned consumers to be on the lookout for Identity Theft and bill/debt collector SCAMMERS falsely claiming entitlement to amounts not owed.  I obviously need the documents requested and I will continue to consider this a matter of IDENTITY THEFT unless and until I receive an AFFIDAVIT from the purported original creditor providing me all the requested documents.  In XXXX XXXX, I was a victim of Identity Theft when scammers wiped out my checking account funds due to my bank breach and bank error when multiple debit card numbers were submitted and approved by possible random guessing without my card expiration date, 3 digit security code, Name, address, or other required data to process a transaction.  I never used the debit card and my debit card was safely locked away and under my exclusive control at all times.  After multiple calls and secure messages to my bank, I filed a complaint with the CFPB and the bank still has not discovered how the breach and fraud happened.  If a random guess at a debit card can wipe out my checking account, it would be easier to guess at bank credit card numbers in a debt collector scam warned by the CFPB.  Are you a SCAMMER victimizing me with IDENTITY THEFT?  Are you trying to SCAM an XXXX  XXXX citizen? I need AFFIDAVITS with the requested proof.  I need the requested proof! I will not get scammed again.  I trust NOONE, even ROBO attorneys.  Get your ducks in a row!!!  I would not be happy if I am forced to file a U.S. District Court action only to be faced with a Motion To Compel Arbitration due to concealment of agreement documents.  Any such frivolous conduct would be rightfully countered with my Motion for Summary Judgment and a temporary restraining order request to punish violators for willful FCRA violations and other statutes, further claiming a WAIVER was created by concealment.  If warranted, I will have no problem also naming the CFPB and its Director, XXXX XXXX, in any federal court action to the extent necessary to obtain 100% compliance with the FCRA, FDCPA and related statutes. I also advise you that I am a XXXX  years old XXXX  male and XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX  in poor health and judgment proof and all my income is from EXEMPT sources such as federal Social Security benefits with my average balance in my social security account is below my monthly SS deposit and never more than 2 times my monthly deposit.  I simply have no assets or income which anyone can attach from pointless, abusive or frivolous litigation intended merely to harass and abuse me. Moreover, last year I have been affected by medical malpractice, COVID-19, a declared natural disaster by a direct hit by Hurricane Ian, illnesses and other medical matters all at the same time.  Plus, as stated ago, my checking account was wiped out by fraudsters.  Moreover, I discovered that my credit file reported false delinquencies even though I actually had a perfect credit payment record and such concealments reduced my credit score by XXXX  points totally destroying my credit. Everything bad happened to me all at once starting with medical malpractice, health issues and SCAMMERS and then by Hurricane IAN and then by creditors promising publicized payment deferrals yet then falsely reporting delinquencies.  My credit reports are inaccurate and incomplete as the required coding for my situation is not on my credit report for any listed account. How hard is it to insert the XXXX XXXX  code AW into every account?  Do you even know what AW means?  However, I am ready, willing and able to litigate and defend any frivolous litigation or arbitration including seeking relief from the U.S. Court of Appeals for any appealable order including the delay or denial of injunctive relief requests.  I shall also insist on compliance with federal Rule 11 and motions for Rule 11 violations shall be filed promptly after the expiration of applicable safe harbor periods for incurred violations.  Moreover, if I live long enough, I am prepared to seek personal XXXX  7 bankruptcy relief if and when necessary, filing objections to all claims and submitting my claims for damages through bankruptcy adversary proceedings. Do you want to pay an Arbitrator $XXXX  to gain nothing?  Do you think you can avoid my XXXX XXXX requests and information subpoenas?  Do you want the CFPB to come after you when you violate your obligations? \n\nAgain, I am responding to your contact about a purported debt you are attempting to collect which, as stated multiple times, I DISPUTE in its entirety.\n\nAgain, please STOP all direct and indirect communication of any kind with me and with this address about this purported debt except to respond to me in writing regarding my requested documents by delivering me requested documents.  Furthermore, due to hearing problems and issues, I am unable to receive phone calls so I am unable to discuss any matter over the phone or otherwise under any scenario.  Just STOP all communications!  The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) restricts calls to residential and wireless telephone numbers absent the prior express consent of the called party.   I do not want any calls or direct or indirect communications of any kind whatsoever to be made to me in the future. I do not consent to receiving any calls made to me in the future and any calls received by me after you receive this letter shall be considered willful violations of the TCPA for which maximum possible penalties shall become automatically and immediately due and owing to me by violators without notice.\n\nAgain, record and prominently FLAG in your records that I forever DISPUTE having any obligation for this purported debt.  Again, if you forward or return this purported debt to another company, please indicate to them that it is DISPUTED. If you report it to a credit bureau (or have already done so), also immediately report that the purported debt is DISPUTED.  Once I notify a CRA and/or Furnisher and/or Debt Collector that I DISPUTE data (such as this dispute) my credit report MUST INDEFINITELY include the required PERMANENT Notice that the account is DISPUTED BY CONSUMER even if the CRA/Furnisher/Debt Collector disagrees.  If my credit report from any CRA has at any time in the past (or in the future) included an account related to your purported disputed debt without the required DISPUTED status, then such FCRA violation shall be considered a Willful, wanton, malicious, deliberate, abusive and intentional violation for which the maximum statutory damages of $XXXX  shall be sought against every violator, plus punitive damages.  XXXX XXXX is quite complex and impossible to comply with so the best procedure of reporting is to never report at all and to never change, delete, update or alter dispute status as such will almost certainly result in manual negligent incompetent user errors for which damages will accumulate quickly to entirely offset purported debts.  While some untrained incompetent employees may willfully violate the FCRA to purposely destroy a consumers credit score in hope to collect purported disputed debts under duress, I demand compliance with the FCRA, FDCPA and every other statute.  In my opinion, Furnishers/Debt Collectors are best served by permanently DELETING from credit files Disputed/Uncollectible accounts to mitigate damages from Furnisher/user errors and willful unlawful conduct.  Every interaction with a creditor, a CRA and/or debt collector constitutes an opportunity for me to obtain statutory, punitive and other damages, including attorney fees, when laws are broken for willful and negligent non-compliance with known statutory requirements and protocols.  The best possible settlement obtainable would be to walk away and abandon any and all disputed purported uncollectible claims otherwise I will be one your creditors with exponentially increasing claims after you continue to violate my rights.  I never agreed to permit anyone to report inaccurate or incomplete information of any kind on my credit report.  I have never been offered my statutory right to OPT-IN or OPT-OUT of credit reporting to protect my right to privacy to prevent FCRA violations.  I hereby unconditionally and unilaterally REVOKE and terminate for CAUSE any imaginable right to report data of any kind on any of my credit files with any CRA.  Obligations under the FCRA, FDCPA and other debt collection and reporting statutes TRUMP any purported creditor claims so compliance of every statutes is a precondition to collect and report any purported claims.  If you want to do business with consumers, you must first learn how to comply with extensive ever changing obligations, including XXXX XXXX, which is impossible to accurately report even by a specialist due to arbitrary and confusing possibilities. Stated another way, an original credit card purported creditor is not entitled to collect claims unless and until all its obligations have been satisfactorily completed without violations of any law.  You should be careful to comply with mandatory statutory imposed record retention requirements to enable the CFPB to administer and carry out the purposes of the FCRA, FDCPA, the Dodd-Frank Act, as well as to prevent evasions thereof. The record retention requirements also will facilitate supervision of debt collectors and the assessment and detection of risks to consumers.  The CFPB has published a comprehensive checklist to audit and insure compliance with regulatory obligations.  I suggest you review the checklist to insure compliance before responding to me.  You should know that as soon as Hurricane IAN hit me directly and my health was affected by XXXX and other health issues with other issues plus a wipe out of my checking account, I diligently contacted every creditor seeking publicized payment deferrals and other relief only to be effectively denied relief by incompetence.  The general creditor response was to retaliate against me for merely asking for relief by inaccurately reporting every account inaccurately.  No one knows how to code XXXX XXXX except for simple payment reporting but when things get changed errors are everywhere, either negligently or willfully.  If I made 100% of my payments and if I was never late how could credit reporting agencies say I was 60 days delinquent?   More importantly, I discovered that each CRA provided me with conflicting data on my paper reports and my paper reports did not contain all the data reported to CRAs under XXXX XXXX.  Why is data reported on XXXX XXXX but concealed from my paper credit reports?  Why do my paper credit reports only contain a small portion of data reported by XXXX XXXX and contained in my credit file?  How can I properly dispute my credit file if 50% of the data in my CRA file is concealed from consumers?  How can I discover inaccurate data on my credit file if 50% of data is concealed from me and excluded from my paper credit reports?  The entire credit reporting system is a disgrace in complete disregard for consumers rights and rights to privacy.  Every communication with a creditor seemed to result in negligent data entry errors by users.  Furnishers are incapable of complying with statutory obligations and the XXXX XXXX system.  Again, I need every document, including every XXXX XXXX submission, submitted to every CRA to compare my numerous paper reports with data in my credit files reported via XXXX XXXX  Moreover, many of the XXXX XXXX  data fields are reported blank forcing fraudulent submission overrides rather than blocking incomplete or conflicting data.  Even when errors are discovered and acknowledge by top senior bank officials in charge of USA credit cards, nobody knows how to correct inaccurate reporting even after reporting ETHICAL misconduct to the bank Chairman of the Board.  One bank even hires incompetent High School Graduates to handle CFPB disputes without any knowledge of the FCRA or XXXX XXXX protocols and obligations.  I subscribe to a variety of services so I see daily changes to my credit files so I see the daily mistakes of credit reporting by erroneous coding under XXXX XXXX.  Many Many Many times I see a DISPUTE ADDED one day and then fraudulently and inaccurately REMOVED the next day.  Everyone knows that Debt Collectors try not to report Disputes, even though required, as a dispute may not negatively affect a credit score which may hinder chances to force consumers to pay even fraudulent disputed claims as consumers generally want good scores.  Well, the system tanked my scores needlessly!   Is your Debt Collector commission of peanuts worth $XXXX+ in attorney fees and punitive damages?  Do you want to risk the CFPB coming after you demanding $XXXX+?  Do you want to lose clients and be put out of business by the CFPB?  I object to having accounts reported on my credit reports as reporting is unconscionable!\n\nWhile your letter fails to disclose what I consider a complete mandatory inclusion of the statutes set forth at the beginning for consumers rights regarding Debt Validation, I am responding even though the failure to respond would not have consequences in litigation.  The CFPB and others suggest some of below type of questions for Debt collectors to respond to.  I like to purposely repeat points so that there can be no misunderstanding about what I am writing about and requesting. \n\nPlease supply the information below so that I can be fully informed:\nWhy you think I owe the purported debt and to whom I owe it, including:\n\n The name and address of the creditor to whom the purported debt is currently allegedly owed, the complete account number used by that creditor and the previously issued account numbers, if any, the complete account number reported to every CRA for current and past account numbers and the detailed amount allegedly owed since inception including amounts and all data reported to every CRA.  Please note that there is no reason to NOT report a complete account number in letters and credit files especially when an account has been closed to future transactions especially if consumers have ZERO liability for unauthorized activity, especially after closure.  If an account has been closed or an account number has changed in the last 7 years, please send documentary proof of the dates of closure and/or account number change and the dates reported of the mandatory mid-cycle update to every CRA to ascertain whether the mandatory XXXX XXXX protocols have been compliant or violated.  \n\n If this purported debt started with a different creditor, provide the name and address of the original creditor, the entire account number used by that creditor, and the detailed amount owed to that creditor at the time it was transferred. When you identify the original creditor, please provide any other name by which I might know them, if that is different from the official name. In addition, tell me the exact date and complete terms of the relationship when the current creditor and/or debt collector obtained the purported debt and who the current creditor obtained it from.\n\n Provide verification and documentation that there is a valid basis for claiming that I am required to pay the purported debt to the current creditor. For example, can you provide a copy of the written agreement that created my original requirement to pay?  Again, I need to know about any ARBITRATION provision buried into any original or amended agreements as I cannot rely on the search results of the CFPB or other websites. I also need any purported contract provision that authorized the reporting to a CRA (if it exists) which I hereby revoke as invalid ab initio if any data was inaccurately reported to any CRA, either willfully or otherwise.  Reporting to a CRA must be 100% accurate otherwise DELETION is mandatory. Inaccurate credit reporting, standing alone, is unconditional grounds to bar future credit reporting at the request of a consumer to guarantee the consumers right to privacy.  I object to credit reporting of all my closed and disputed accounts due to willful violations of the FCRA and other statutes.  \n\n If you are asking that I pay a purported debt that somebody else is or was required to pay, (such as an insurance company through a credit card benefit) identify that person or entity. Provide verification and documentation about why this is a purported debt that I am required to pay.\n\nThe amount and age of the purported debt, including:\n A copy of the every billing statement sent to me by the purported original creditor since inception.\n\n State the required Date of First Delinquency (month/day/year) with the detailed amount of the purported debt when you obtained it, and when that was.  \n\n If there have been any additional interest, fees or charges added since the last billing statement from the purported original creditor, provide an itemization showing the dates and amount of each added amount. In addition, explain how the added interest, fees or other charges are expressly authorized by the agreement creating the debt or are permitted by law.  If my purported account has been closed, state the date closed, and every change of interest rate thereafter including rate justification after closing.  If my purported account involves any CFPB claims and disputes for statutory or other damages for willful FCRA or other disputes, please identify precisely offsets of claims in statements and balances reported to every CRA.  \n\n If there have been any payments or other reductions since the last billing statement from the original creditor, provide an itemization showing the dates and amount of each of them.\n\n If there have been any other changes or adjustments since the last billing statement from the original creditor, please provide full verification and documentation of the amount you are trying to collect. Explain how that amount was calculated. In addition, explain how the other changes or adjustments are expressly authorized by the agreement creating the debt or permitted by law.\n\n Tell me when the creditor claims this debt became due and when it became delinquent.\n\n Identify the date of the last payment and amount made on this account.\n\n Have you made a determination that this debt is within the statute of limitations applicable to it? Tell me when you think the statute of limitations expires for this debt, and how you determined that.\n\nDetails a","date_sent_to_company":"2023-09-12T11:16:45.000Z","issue":"Attempts to collect debt not owed","sub_product":"Credit card debt","zip_code":"32836","tags":"Older American","has_narrative":true,"complaint_id":"7535422","timely":"Yes","company_response":"Closed with explanation","submitted_via":"Web","company":"RAS LaVrar, LLC","date_received":"2023-09-12T11:08:32.000Z","state":"FL","company_public_response":null,"sub_issue":"Debt is not yours"},"highlight":{"complaint_what_happened":["I also <em>advise</em> you that I am a XXXX  years old XXXX  male and XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX  in poor health and judgment proof and all my income is from EXEMPT sources such as federal Social <em>Security</em> benefits with my average balance in my social <em>security</em> account is below my monthly SS deposit and never more than 2 times my monthly deposit.  I simply have no assets or income which anyone can attach from pointless, abusive or frivolous litigation intended merely to harass and abuse me."]},"sort":[3.2879734,"7535422"]},{"_index":"complaint-public-v1","_id":"6926616","_score":3.06992,"_source":{"product":"Debt collection","complaint_what_happened":"Debt collector obligations\n 809. Validation of debts\n\nXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  Florida. XXXXXX/XX/2023\nRAS LaVrar, LLC\nXX/XX/FL XXXX  \nYour Reference XXXX XXXX  \nDear Debt Collector:\n\nHere's the relevant section of the FDCPA, 15 U.S.C. 1692g, on debt validation, for your response, prohibitions and obligations:\n 809. Validation of debts\n(a) Notice of debt; contents\nWithin five days after the initial communication with a consumer in connection with the collection of any debt, a debt collector shall, unless the following information is contained in the initial communication or the consumer has paid the debt, send the consumer a written notice containing --\n(1) the amount of the debt;\n(2) the name of the creditor to whom the debt is owed;\n(3) a statement that unless the consumer, within thirty days after receipt of the notice, disputes the validity of the debt, or any portion thereof, the debt will be assumed to be valid by the debt collector;\n(4) a statement that if the consumer notifies the debt collector in writing within the thirty-day period that the debt, or any portion thereof, is disputed, the debt collector will obtain verification of the debt or a copy of a judgment against the consumer and a copy of such verification or judgment will be mailed to the consumer by the debt collector; and\n(5) a statement that, upon the consumer's written request within the thirty-day period, the debt collector will provide the consumer with the name and address of the original creditor, if different from the current creditor.\n(b) Disputed debts\nIf the consumer notifies the debt collector in writing within the thirty-day period described in subsection (a) of this section that the debt, or any portion thereof, is disputed, or that the consumer requests the name and address of the original creditor, the debt collector shall cease collection of the debt, or any disputed portion thereof, until the debt collector obtains verification of the debt or a copy of a judgment, or the name and address of the original creditor, and a copy of such verification or judgment, or name and address of the original creditor, is mailed to the consumer by the debt collector. Collection activities and communications that do not otherwise violate this subchapter may continue during the 30-day period referred to in subsection (a) unless the consumer has notified the debt collector in writing that the debt, or any portion of the debt, is disputed or that the consumer requests the name and address of the original creditor. Any collection activities and communication during the 30-day period may not overshadow or be inconsistent with the disclosure of the consumer's right to dispute the debt or request the name and address of the original creditor.\n(c) Admission of liability\nThe failure of a consumer to dispute the validity of a debt under this section may not be construed by any court as an admission of liability by the consumer.\n\n\nI am responding to your attached letter(s) about a purported debt as set forth in your attached letter(s).  I request that you mail me a written Validation of Debt which must include all of the proof and documents described at length below. I vigorously DISPUTE the purported debt in its entirety.  This is NOT my Debt and I DISPUTE it. I want you to send me by XXXX  mail the name and address of the original creditor and any successors in interest or transferees, if any.  I do not have any responsibility for the purported debt youre referencing and trying to collect. So I DISPUTE it.  This is not my purported collectible debt. Again, I want to make it absolutely clear by repetition that I DISPUTE it in its entirety so that you can clearly red flag and mark your files as DISPUTED to avoid Willful FDCPA violations.  If you have good reason to believe that I am responsible for this DISPUTED purported debt, mail me by XXXX  every document in your and your clients entire file, including but not limited to every direct and indirect written dispute with the CFPB, CRAs  or otherwise including those documents that make you believe that the purported debt is valid, enforceable and collectible.  Immediately STOP, DESIST and CEASE all other and further communication with me and with this address, (except to respond one time in writing by XXXX  mail to my request for every piece of proof of the purported debt that would be presented to an ARBITRATOR or in a federal motion for summary judgment with incorporated memorandum of law) and record that I vigorously DISPUTE having any obligation for this purported debt. The XXXX, email, text messaging, social media or other unsecured communication means cannot be trusted to safely and securely deliver mail and communications or to prevent receipt by unauthorized individuals, at other addresses, by accident, scammers, fraudsters or negligence.  To wit, much of my XXXX  mail is delivered opened and tampered with and read by others many times as, for example, the name and address window is not visible due to mailing incompetence. Similarly, the XXXX  tracking service for certified mail is unreliable and cannot be trusted.  I am requesting no further communication of any kind whatsoever to therefore prevent mail or communications to be received at other addresses due to sender issues, hackers, scammers, and XXXX  errors and negligence.  Likewise, kindly immediately STOP all further unwanted direct and indirect text messages, emails, phone calls, voice messages, or any other social media or other communication with me regarding your attempts to collect the purported DISPUTED debt.  I have made about 100 CFPB complaints regarding FCRA and other violations and I suspect that the recent XXXX XXXX CFPB DATA BREACH affecting at least 256,000 consumers has almost certainly affected me so I must be overly careful to guard against scammers to limit erroneous release of my private data and communications. For this and other obvious reasons, I need you to STOP further communications and I obviously need the requested documentation proof regarding any claims as any claims are suspect absent complete documentation. Notice is Given that I forever object to the voice recordings of any kind and I therefore do not consent for anyone to record calls with me without my prior written consent which I will never authorize. Once a debt collector receives this letter requesting that they immediately STOP contacting me in any way, theyre not allowed to communicate with me again except to tell me there will be no further contact, provide me with documents requested, or advise me of specific planned legal actions within 20 days that may legally be allowed, such as filing an Arbitration action against me as a lawsuit is not permissible and cannot be threatened under the FDCPA if an Arbitration Agreement exists. So please dont threaten me with any barred court litigation which would violate any Arbitration Agreement as I will consider it a violation of state and federal statutes. If you stop your collection of this purported debt, and forward or return it to another company, please indicate to them that it is DISPUTED in its entirety by forwarding all past documents in the file and communications including this letter. If you report it to a credit bureau (or have already done so), also report that the debt is DISPUTED as required by FCRA, FDCPA and the 350+ page Metro 2 Compliance protocols. I insist on compliance with every applicable state and federal statutes, including but not limited to the FCRA and FDCPA.  Any willful past, current or future violations of credit reporting and collection procedures shall incur maximum statutory and punitive damages plus attorneys fees and costs against violators, personally or otherwise.  I have reviewed my entire credit reports of XXXX XXXX dated XX/XX/2023 and XXXX datedXX/XX/2023 and the account number referenced in your letter is not included in my credit reports, possibly due to reckless negligence in data reporting under the Metro 2 compliance protocols contained in its 355+ page manual.  Accurate account number reporting of accounts is required under Metro 2 to prevent purported accounts from being inaccurately reported twice (or more) instead of once otherwise additional willful FCRA violations and statutory damages shall accrue.  Since my XXXX and XXXX credit reports do not contain your referenced account number, I must consider that it involves identity theft for which your obligations must be followed exactly as required.  I have never received any Notice from anyone  stating that you are a bona fide authorized agent for Debt collection purposes. So consider this letter a formal Notice that I DISPUTE the purported debt due to IDENTITY THEFT.  Moreover, I need to know your opinion and representation as to whether the documents which I need and request will include an ARBITRATION clause which would require disputes to be resolved through ARBITRATION rather than a United States District Court individual or class action lawsuit.  While I believe credit card accounts with your purported client may contain MANDATORY ARBITRATION clauses, I cannot be sure without all the purported agreement documents and a binding representation. The CFPB has warned consumers to be on the lookout for Identity Theft and bill/debt collector SCAMMERS falsely claiming entitlement to amounts not owed.  I obviously need the documents requested and I will continue to consider this a matter of IDENTITY THEFT unless and until I receive an AFFIDAVIT from the purported original creditor providing me all the requested documents.  In XXXX XXXX I was a victim of Identity Theft when scammers wiped out my checking account funds due to my bank breach and bank error when multiple debit card numbers were submitted and approved by possible random guessing without my card expiration date, 3 digit security code, Name, address, or other required data to process a transaction.  I never used the debit card and my debit card was safely locked away and under my exclusive control at all times.  After multiple calls and secure messages to my bank, I filed a complaint with the CFPB and the bank still has not discovered how the breach and fraud happened.  If a random guess at a debit card can wipe out my checking account, it would be easier to guess at bank credit card numbers in a debt collector scam warned by the CFPB.  Are you a SCAMMER victimizing me with IDENTITY THEFT?  Are you trying to SCAM an elderly senior citizen? I need AFFIDAVITS with the requested proof.  I need the requested proof! I will not get scammed again.  I trust NOONE, even XXXX  attorneys.  Get your ducks in a row!!!  I would not be happy if I am forced to file a U.S. District Court action only to be faced with a Motion To Compel Arbitration due to concealment of agreement documents.  Any such frivolous conduct would be rightfully countered with my Motion for Summary Judgment and a temporary restraining order request to punish violators for willful FCRA violations and other statutes, further claiming a WAIVER was created by concealment.  If warranted, I will have no problem also naming the CFPB and its Director, Rohit Chopra, in any federal court action to the extent necessary to obtain 100% compliance with the FCRA, FDCPA and related statutes. I also advise you that I am a XXXX  years old XXXX XXXXXXXX and American with XXXX in poor health and judgment proof and all my income is from EXEMPT sources such as federal Social Security benefits with my average balance in my social security account is below my monthly SS deposit and never more than 2 times my monthly deposit.  I simply have no assets or income which anyone can attach from pointless, abusive or frivolous litigation intended merely to harass and abuse me. Moreover, last year I have been affected by medical malpractice, COVID-19, a declared natural disaster by a direct hit by Hurricane Ian, illnesses and other medical matters all at the same time.  Plus, as stated ago, my checking account was wiped out by fraudsters.  Moreover, I discovered that my credit file reported false delinquencies even though I actually had a perfect credit payment record and such concealments reduced my credit score by XXXX XXXX totally destroying my credit. Everything bad happened to me all at once starting with medical malpractice, health issues and SCAMMERS and then by Hurricane IAN and then by creditors promising publicized payment deferrals yet then falsely reporting delinquencies.  My credit reports are inaccurate and incomplete as the required coding for my situation is not on my credit report for any listed account. How hard is it to insert the Metro 2 code XXXX into every account?  Do you even know what XXXX means?  However, I am ready, willing and able to litigate and defend any frivolous litigation or arbitration including seeking relief from the U.S. Court of Appeals for any appealable order including the delay or denial of injunctive relief requests.  I shall also insist on compliance with federal Rule 11 and motions for Rule 11 violations shall be filed promptly after the expiration of applicable safe harbor periods for incurred violations.  Moreover, if I live long enough, I am prepared to seek personal XXXX XXXX bankruptcy relief if and when necessary, filing objections to all claims and submitting my claims for damages through bankruptcy adversary proceedings. Do you want to pay an Arbitrator XXXXXXXX to gain nothing?  Do you think you can avoid my XXXX  XXXX requests and information subpoenas?  Do you want the CFPB to come after you when you violate your obligations? \n\nAgain, I am responding to your contact about a purported debt you are attempting to collect which, as stated multiple times, I DISPUTE in its entirety.\n\nAgain, please STOP all direct and indirect communication of any kind with me and with this address about this purported debt except to respond to me in writing regarding my requested documents by delivering me requested documents.  Furthermore, due to hearing problems and issues, I am unable to receive phone calls so I am unable to discuss any matter over the phone or otherwise under any scenario.  Just STOP all communications!  The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) restricts calls to residential and wireless telephone numbers absent the prior express consent of the called party.   I do not want any calls or direct or indirect communications of any kind whatsoever to be made to me in the future. I do not consent to receiving any calls made to me in the future and any calls received by me after you receive this letter shall be considered willful violations of the TCPA for which maximum possible penalties shall become automatically and immediately due and owing to me by violators without notice.\n\nAgain, record and prominently FLAG in your records that I forever DISPUTE having any obligation for this purported debt.  Again, if you forward or return this purported debt to another company, please indicate to them that it is DISPUTED. If you report it to a credit bureau (or have already done so), also immediately report that the purported debt is DISPUTED.  Once I notify a CRA and/or Furnisher and/or Debt Collector that I DISPUTE data (such as this dispute) my credit report MUST INDEFINITELY include the required PERMANENT Notice that the account is DISPUTED BY CONSUMER even if the CRA/Furnisher/Debt Collector disagrees.  If my credit report from any CRA has at any time in the past (or in the future) included an account related to your purported disputed debt without the required DISPUTED status, then such FCRA violation shall be considered a Willful, wanton, malicious, deliberate, abusive and intentional violation for which the maximum statutory damages of XXXXXXXX shall be sought against every violator, plus punitive damages.  Metro 2 is quite complex and impossible to comply with so the best procedure of reporting is to never report at all and to never change, delete, update or alter dispute status as such will almost certainly result in manual negligent incompetent user errors for which damages will accumulate quickly to entirely offset purported debts.  While some untrained incompetent employees may willfully violate the FCRA to purposely destroy a consumers credit score in hope to collect purported disputed debts under duress, I demand compliance with the FCRA, FDCPA and every other statute.  In my opinion, Furnishers/Debt Collectors are best served by permanently DELETING from credit files Disputed/Uncollectible accounts to mitigate damages from Furnisher/user errors and willful unlawful conduct.  Every interaction with a creditor, a CRA and/or debt collector constitutes an opportunity for me to obtain statutory, punitive and other damages, including attorney fees, when laws are broken for willful and negligent non-compliance with known statutory requirements and protocols.  The best possible settlement obtainable would be to walk away and abandon any and all disputed purported uncollectible claims otherwise I will be one your creditors with exponentially increasing claims after you continue to violate my rights.  I never agreed to permit anyone to report inaccurate or incomplete information of any kind on my credit report.  I have never been offered my statutory right to OPT-IN or OPT-OUT of credit reporting to protect my right to privacy to prevent FCRA violations.  I hereby unconditionally and unilaterally REVOKE and terminate for CAUSE any imaginable right to report data of any kind on any of my credit files with any CRA.  Obligations under the FCRA, FDCPA and other debt collection and reporting statutes TRUMP any purported creditor claims so compliance of every statutes is a precondition to collect and report any purported claims.  If you want to do business with consumers, you must first learn how to comply with extensive ever changing obligations, including Metro 2, which is impossible to accurately report even by a specialist due to arbitrary and confusing possibilities. Stated another way, an original credit card purported creditor is not entitled to collect claims unless and until all its obligations have been satisfactorily completed without violations of any law.  You should be careful to comply with mandatory statutory imposed record retention requirements to enable the CFPB to administer and carry out the purposes of the FCRA, FDCPA, the Dodd-Frank Act, as well as to prevent evasions thereof. The record retention requirements also will facilitate supervision of debt collectors and the assessment and detection of risks to consumers.  The CFPB has published a comprehensive checklist to audit and insure compliance with regulatory obligations.  I suggest you review the checklist to insure compliance before responding to me.  You should know that as soon as Hurricane IAN hit me directly and my health was affected by COVID-19 and other health issues with other issues plus a wipe out of my checking account, I diligently contacted every creditor seeking publicized payment deferrals and other relief only to be effectively denied relief by incompetence.  The general creditor response was to retaliate against me for merely asking for relief by inaccurately reporting every account inaccurately.  No one knows how to code Metro 2 except for simple payment reporting but when things get changed errors are everywhere, either negligently or willfully. If I made 100% of my payments and if I was never late how could credit reporting agencies say I was 60 days delinquent? More importantly, I discovered that each CRA provided me with conflicting data on my paper reports and my paper reports did not contain all the data reported to CRAs under Metro 2. Why is data reported on Metro 2 but concealed from my paper credit reports? Why do my paper credit reports only contain a small portion of data reported by Metro 2 and contained in my credit file? How can I properly dispute my credit file if 50% of the data in my CRA file is concealed from consumers? How can I discover inaccurate data on my credit file if 50% of data is concealed from me and excluded from my paper credit reports?  The entire credit reporting system is a disgrace in complete disregard for consumers rights and rights to privacy.  Every communication with a creditor seemed to result in negligent data entry errors by users.  Furnishers are incapable of complying with statutory obligations and the Metro 2 system. Again, I need every document, including every Metro 2 submission, submitted to every CRA to compare my numerous paper reports with data in my credit files reported via Metro 2. Moreover, many of the Metro 2 data fields are reported blank forcing fraudulent submission overrides rather than blocking incomplete or conflicting data. Even when errors are discovered and acknowledge by top senior bank officials in charge of USA credit cards, nobody knows how to correct inaccurate reporting even after reporting ETHICAL misconduct to the bank Chairman of the Board.  One bank even hires incompetent High School Graduates to handle CFPB disputes without any knowledge of the FCRA or Metro 2 protocols and obligations. I subscribe to a variety of services so I see daily changes to my credit files so I see the daily mistakes of credit reporting by erroneous coding under Metro 2. Many Many Many times I see a DISPUTE ADDED one day and then fraudulently and inaccurately REMOVED the next day. Everyone knows that Debt Collectors try not to report Disputes, even though required, as a dispute may not negatively affect a credit score which may hinder chances to force consumers to pay even fraudulent disputed claims as consumers generally want good scores.  Well, the system tanked my scores needlessly!   Is your Debt Collector commission of peanuts worth $100,000+ in attorney fees and punitive damages?  Do you want to risk the CFPB coming after you demanding $10,000,000+?  Do you want to lose clients and be put out of business by the CFPB?  I object to having accounts reported on my credit reports as reporting is unconscionable!\n\nWhile your letter fails to disclose what I consider a complete mandatory inclusion of the statutes set forth at the beginning for consumers rights regarding Debt Validation, I am responding even though the failure to respond would not have consequences in litigation.  The CFPB and others suggest some of below type of questions for Debt collectors to respond to.  I like to purposely repeat points so that there can be no misunderstanding about what I am writing about and requesting. \n\nPlease supply the information below so that I can be fully informed:\nWhy you think I owe the purported debt and to whom I owe it, including:\n\n The name and address of the creditor to whom the purported debt is currently allegedly owed, the complete account number used by that creditor and the previously issued account numbers, if any, the complete account number reported to every CRA for current and past account numbers and the detailed amount allegedly owed since inception including amounts and all data reported to every CRA.  Please note that there is no reason to NOT report a complete account number in letters and credit files especially when an account has been closed to future transactions especially if consumers have ZERO liability for unauthorized activity, especially after closure.  If an account has been closed or an account number has changed in the last 7 years, please send documentary proof of the dates of closure and/or account number change and the dates reported of the mandatory mid-cycle update to every CRA to ascertain whether the mandatory Metro 2 protocols have been compliant or violated. If this purported debt started with a different creditor, provide the name and address of the original creditor, the entire account number used by that creditor, and the detailed amount owed to that creditor at the time it was transferred. When you identify the original creditor, please provide any other name by which I might know them, if that is different from the official name. In addition, tell me the exact date and complete terms of the relationship when the current creditor and/or debt collector obtained the purported debt and who the current creditor obtained it from.\n\n Provide verification and documentation that there is a valid basis for claiming that I am required to pay the purported debt to the current creditor. For example, can you provide a copy of the written agreement that created my original requirement to pay?  Again, I need to know about any ARBITRATION provision buried into any original or amended agreements as I cannot rely on the search results of the CFPB or other websites. I also need any purported contract provision that authorized the reporting to a CRA (if it exists) which I hereby revoke as invalid ab initio if any data was inaccurately reported to any CRA, either willfully or otherwise.  Reporting to a CRA must be 100% accurate otherwise DELETION is mandatory. Inaccurate credit reporting, standing alone, is unconditional grounds to bar future credit reporting at the request of a consumer to guarantee the consumers right to privacy.  I object to credit reporting of all my closed and disputed accounts due to willful violations of the FCRA and other statutes.  \n\n If you are asking that I pay a purported debt that somebody else is or was required to pay, (such as an insurance company through a credit card benefit) identify that person or entity. Provide verification and documentation about why this is a purported debt that I am required to pay.\n\nThe amount and age of the purported debt, including:\n A copy of the every billing statement sent to me by the purported original creditor since inception.\n\n State the required Date of First Delinquency (month/day/year) with the detailed amount of the purported debt when you obtained it, and when that was.  \n\n If there have been any additional interest, fees or charges added since the last billing statement from the purported original creditor, provide an itemization showing the dates and amount of each added amount. In addition, explain how the added interest, fees or other charges are expressly authorized by the agreement creating the debt or are permitted by law.  If my purported account has been closed, state the date closed, and every change of interest rate thereafter including rate justification after closing.  If my purported account involves any CFPB claims and disputes for statutory or other damages for willful FCRA or other disputes, please identify precisely offsets of claims in statements and balances reported to every CRA.  \n\n If there have been any payments or other reductions since the last billing statement from the original creditor, provide an itemization showing the dates and amount of each of them.\n\n If there have been any other changes or adjustments since the last billing statement from the original creditor, please provide full verification and documentation of the amount you are trying to collect. Explain how that amount was calculated. In addition, explain how the other changes or adjustments are expressly authorized by the agreement creating the debt or permitted by law.\n\n Tell me when the creditor claims this debt became due and when it became delinquent.\n\n Identify the date of the last payment and amount made on this account.\n\n Have you made a determination that this debt is within the statute of limitations applicable to it? Tell me when you think the statute of limitations expires for this debt, and how you determined that.\n\nDetails about your authority to collect this debt.\n\n I would like more information about your firm before I discuss (in writing, of course) the debt with you. Does your firm have a debt collection license from my state? If not, say why not. If so, provide the date of the license, the name and previous names on the license, the license number, the valid status of the license and the name, address and telephone number of the state agency issuing the license.  Also provide me with any name currently and previously included as a debt collector for making CFPB complaints on its website.  \n\n If you are contacting me from a place outside my state, does your firm have a debt collection license from that place? If so, provide the date of the license, the name on the license, the license number, and the name, address and telephone number of the state agency issuing the license.\n\nI have asked for this information because I have some questions. I need to hear from you in writing with all documentation requested herein to make an informed decision about your claim that I owe this money. I expect a one time written communication for this purpose but only in writing provided you fully address each and every item of requested data I seek.  In order to make sure that I am not put at any disadvantage, in the meantime please treat this purported debt as being in dispute in its entirety. Nothing contained in my letter should be construed in any way as an admission of any responsibility whatsoever for the purported claim.  Failure to respond in writing controverting my allegations and points shall be deemed your admission by your non response  and all conflicts shall be resolved in my favor. \n\nIn addition to providing the information requested above, please let me know whether you are prepared to pay me for statutory and punitive damages in an amount not less than the balance you are claiming is owed. If so, please tell me in writing your offer with the amount you will pay me to fully resolve the account with an exchange of mutual general releases which, of course, would require permanent deletion from every CRA file of any reported data, if any.\n\nIn addition to the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act prohibits harassment, false or misleading statements and unfair practices by collection agencies and debt collectors. Some violations of these acts are listed below:\n1. They threaten to tell your employer or neighbors about the debt;\n2. Threaten violence against you;\n3. Threaten to have you arrested;\n4. Communicate with you or your spouse more than three times a week;\n5. Harass, intimidate, threaten or embarrass you;\n6. Imply that documents sent to you are legal documents or government\ndocuments;\n7. Imply that you can be deported; or\n8. Solicit a postdated check in order to threaten criminal prosecution.\n\nThe CFPB and advocates recommend consumers to also check to see if their state licenses debt collectors and if the company that is contacting them is licensed. If a state does not license debt collectors, check the registry for a neighboring state. Some states also provide licensing information to the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX at XXXX. That website will thus provide a few more states where the debt collector might be licensed.  I purposely repeat myself to make it clear that I need to know complete details of what licenses you are required to have and what licenses you have.  \n\nThe CFPB and others recommend the Stop Contact or Cease Letter strategy to stop collection harassment by writing the collector a stop contact letter, also called a cease letter. Then the collector can only acknowledge the letter and notify the consumer about legal steps the collector may take. This protection usually only applies to collection agencies hired by the creditor or debt buyers that purchased debts from the creditor, but even creditors collecting their own debts must honor such requests as basic agency law requires creditors to be responsible for actions of the bill collector agents","date_sent_to_company":"2023-05-03T20:45:56.000Z","issue":"Attempts to collect debt not owed","sub_product":"Credit card debt","zip_code":"32836","tags":"Older American","has_narrative":true,"complaint_id":"6926616","timely":"No","company_response":"Closed with explanation","submitted_via":"Web","company":"RAS LaVrar, LLC","date_received":"2023-05-03T20:33:40.000Z","state":"FL","company_public_response":null,"sub_issue":"Debt is not yours"},"highlight":{"complaint_what_happened":["I also <em>advise</em> you that I am a XXXX  years old XXXX XXXXXXXX and American with XXXX in poor health and judgment proof and all my income is from EXEMPT sources such as federal Social <em>Security</em> benefits with my average balance in my social <em>security</em> account is below my monthly SS deposit and never more than 2 times my monthly deposit.  I simply have no assets or income which anyone can attach from pointless, abusive or frivolous litigation intended merely to harass and abuse me."]},"sort":[3.06992,"6926616"]},{"_index":"complaint-public-v1","_id":"6944199","_score":3.067615,"_source":{"product":"Debt collection","complaint_what_happened":"Debt collector obligations\n 809. Validation of debts\n\nXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX\n\nXX/XX/XXXX\n\nXXXX XXXX, XXXX.\nFormerly known as Patrick A. Carey, P.A.\nXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX  XXXX\n\nYour Reference File # XXXX\n\nDear Debt Collector:\n\nHere's the relevant section of the FDCPA, 15 U.S.C. 1692g, on debt validation, for your response, prohibitions and obligations:\n 809. Validation of debts\n(a) Notice of debt; contents\nWithin five days after the initial communication with a consumer in connection with the collection of any debt, a debt collector shall, unless the following information is contained in the initial communication or the consumer has paid the debt, send the consumer a written notice containing --\n(1) the amount of the debt;\n(2) the name of the creditor to whom the debt is owed;\n(3) a statement that unless the consumer, within thirty days after receipt of the notice, disputes the validity of the debt, or any portion thereof, the debt will be assumed to be valid by the debt collector;\n(4) a statement that if the consumer notifies the debt collector in writing within the thirty-day period that the debt, or any portion thereof, is disputed, the debt collector will obtain verification of the debt or a copy of a judgment against the consumer and a copy of such verification or judgment will be mailed to the consumer by the debt collector; and\n(5) a statement that, upon the consumer's written request within the thirty-day period, the debt collector will provide the consumer with the name and address of the original creditor, if different from the current creditor.\n(b) Disputed debts\nIf the consumer notifies the debt collector in writing within the thirty-day period described in subsection (a) of this section that the debt, or any portion thereof, is disputed, or that the consumer requests the name and address of the original creditor, the debt collector shall cease collection of the debt, or any disputed portion thereof, until the debt collector obtains verification of the debt or a copy of a judgment, or the name and address of the original creditor, and a copy of such verification or judgment, or name and address of the original creditor, is mailed to the consumer by the debt collector. Collection activities and communications that do not otherwise violate this subchapter may continue during the 30-day period referred to in subsection (a) unless the consumer has notified the debt collector in writing that the debt, or any portion of the debt, is disputed or that the consumer requests the name and address of the original creditor. Any collection activities and communication during the 30-day period may not overshadow or be inconsistent with the disclosure of the consumer's right to dispute the debt or request the name and address of the original creditor.\n(c) Admission of liability\nThe failure of a consumer to dispute the validity of a debt under this section may not be construed by any court as an admission of liability by the consumer.\n\n\nI am responding to your attached letter(s) about a purported debt as set forth in your attached letter(s).  I request that you mail me a written Validation of Debt which must include all of the proof and documents described at length below. I vigorously DISPUTE the purported debt in its entirety.  This is NOT my Debt and I DISPUTE it. I want you to send me by USPS mail the name and address of the original creditor and any successors in interest or transferees, if any.  I do not have any responsibility for the purported debt youre referencing and trying to collect. So I DISPUTE it.  This is not my purported collectible debt. Again, I want to make it absolutely clear by repetition that I DISPUTE it in its entirety so that you can clearly red flag and mark your files as DISPUTED to avoid Willful FDCPA violations.  If you have good reason to believe that I am responsible for this DISPUTED purported debt, mail me by USPS every document in your and your clients entire file, including but not limited to every direct and indirect written dispute with the CFPB, CRAs  or otherwise including those documents that make you believe that the purported debt is valid, enforceable and collectible.  Immediately STOP, DESIST and CEASE all other and further communication with me and with this address, (except to respond one time in writing by USPS mail to my request for every piece of proof of the purported debt that would be presented to an ARBITRATOR or in a federal motion for summary judgment with incorporated memorandum of law) and record that I vigorously DISPUTE having any obligation for this purported debt. The USPS, email, text messaging, social media or other unsecured communication means cannot be trusted to safely and securely deliver mail and communications or to prevent receipt by unauthorized individuals, at other addresses, by accident, scammers, fraudsters or negligence.  To wit, much of my USPS mail is delivered opened and tampered with and read by others many times as, for example, the name and address window is not visible due to mailing incompetence. Similarly, the USPS tracking service for certified mail is unreliable and cannot be trusted.  I am requesting no further communication of any kind whatsoever to therefore prevent mail or communications to be received at other addresses due to sender issues, hackers, scammers, and USPS errors and negligence.  Likewise, kindly immediately STOP all further unwanted direct and indirect text messages, emails, phone calls, voice messages, or any other social media or other communication with me regarding your attempts to collect the purported DISPUTED debt.  I have made about 100 CFPB complaints regarding FCRA and other violations and I suspect that the recent XX/XX/XXXX CFPB DATA BREACH affecting at least 256,000 consumers has almost certainly affected me so I must be overly careful to guard against scammers to limit erroneous release of my private data and communications. For this and other obvious reasons, I need you to STOP further communications and I obviously need the requested documentation proof regarding any claims as any claims are suspect absent complete documentation. Notice is Given that I forever object to the voice recordings of any kind and I therefore do not consent for anyone to record calls with me without my prior written consent which I will never authorize. Once a debt collector receives this letter requesting that they immediately STOP contacting me in any way, theyre not allowed to communicate with me again except to tell me there will be no further contact, provide me with documents requested, or advise me of specific planned legal actions within 20 days that may legally be allowed, such as filing an Arbitration action against me as a lawsuit is not permissible and cannot be threatened under the FDCPA if an Arbitration Agreement exists. So please dont threaten me with any barred court litigation which would violate any Arbitration Agreement as I will consider it a violation of state and federal statutes. If you stop your collection of this purported debt, and forward or return it to another company, please indicate to them that it is DISPUTED in its entirety by forwarding all past documents in the file and communications including this letter. If you report it to a credit bureau (or have already done so), also report that the debt is DISPUTED as required by FCRA, FDCPA and the 350+ page XXXX XXXX Compliance protocols. I insist on compliance with every applicable state and federal statutes, including but not limited to the FCRA and FDCPA.  Any willful past, current or future violations of credit reporting and collection procedures shall incur maximum statutory and punitive damages plus attorneys fees and costs against violators, personally or otherwise.  I have reviewed my entire credit reports of XXXX XXXX  dated XX/XX/ and XXXX dated XX/XX/XXXXand the account number referenced in your letter is not included in my credit reports, possibly due to reckless negligence in data reporting under the XXXX XXXX compliance protocols contained in its 355+ page manual.  Accurate account number reporting of accounts is required under MXXXX XXXX  to prevent purported accounts from being inaccurately reported twice (or more) instead of once otherwise additional willful FCRA violations and statutory damages shall accrue.  Since my XXXX and XXXX credit reports do not contain your referenced account number, I must consider that it involves identity theft for which your obligations must be followed exactly as required.  I have never received any Notice from anyone  stating that you are a bona fide authorized agent for Debt collection purposes. So consider this letter a formal Notice that I DISPUTE the purported debt due to IDENTITY THEFT.  Moreover, I need to know your opinion and representation as to whether the documents which I need and request will include an ARBITRATION clause which would require disputes to be resolved through ARBITRATION rather than a United States District Court individual or class action lawsuit.  While I believe credit card accounts with your purported client may contain MANDATORY ARBITRATION clauses, I cannot be sure without all the purported agreement documents and a binding representation. The CFPB has warned consumers to be on the lookout for Identity Theft and bill/debt collector SCAMMERS falsely claiming entitlement to amounts not owed.  I obviously need the documents requested and I will continue to consider this a matter of IDENTITY THEFT unless and until I receive an AFFIDAVIT from the purported original creditor providing me all the requested documents.  In XX/XX/XXXX, I was a victim of Identity Theft when scammers wiped out my checking account funds due to my bank breach and bank error when multiple debit card numbers were submitted and approved by possible random guessing without my card expiration date, 3 digit security code, Name, address, or other required data to process a transaction.  I never used the debit card and my debit card was safely locked away and under my exclusive control at all times.  After multiple calls and secure messages to my bank, I filed a complaint with the CFPB and the bank still has not discovered how the breach and fraud happened.  If a random guess at a debit card can wipe out my checking account, it would be easier to guess at bank credit card numbers in a debt collector scam warned by the CFPB.  Are you a SCAMMER victimizing me with IDENTITY THEFT?  Are you trying to SCAM an XXXX XXXX citizen? I need AFFIDAVITS with the requested proof.  I need the requested proof! I will not get scammed again.  I trust NOONE, even ROBO attorneys.  Get your ducks in a row!!!  I would not be happy if I am forced to file a U.S. District Court action only to be faced with a Motion To Compel Arbitration due to concealment of agreement documents.  Any such frivolous conduct would be rightfully countered with my Motion for Summary Judgment and a temporary restraining order request to punish violators for willful FCRA violations and other statutes, further claiming a WAIVER was created by concealment.  If warranted, I will have no problem also naming the CFPB and its Director, Rohit Chopra, in any federal court action to the extent necessary to obtain 100% compliance with the FCRA, FDCPA and related statutes. I also advise you that I am a XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX male and American XXXX XXXX in poor health and judgment proof and all my income is from EXEMPT sources such as federal Social Security benefits with my average balance in my social security account is below my monthly SS deposit and never more than 2 times my monthly deposit.  I simply have no assets or income which anyone can attach from pointless, abusive or frivolous litigation intended merely to harass and abuse me. Moreover, last year I have been affected by medical malpractice, COVID-19, a declared natural disaster by a direct hit by Hurricane Ian, illnesses and other medical matters all at the same time.  Plus, as stated ago, my checking account was wiped out by fraudsters.  Moreover, I discovered that my credit file reported false delinquencies even though I actually had a perfect credit payment record and such concealments reduced my credit score by XXXX points totally destroying my credit. Everything bad happened to me all at once starting with medical malpractice, health issues and SCAMMERS and then by Hurricane IAN and then by creditors promising publicized payment deferrals yet then falsely reporting delinquencies.  My credit reports are inaccurate and incomplete as the required coding for my situation is not on my credit report for any listed account. How hard is it to insert the XXXX XXXX code AW into every account?  Do you even know what AW means?  However, I am ready, willing and able to litigate and defend any frivolous litigation or arbitration including seeking relief from the U.S. Court of Appeals for any appealable order including the delay or denial of injunctive relief requests.  I shall also insist on compliance with federal Rule 11 and motions for Rule 11 violations shall be filed promptly after the expiration of applicable safe harbor periods for incurred violations.  Moreover, if I live long enough, I am prepared to seek personal XXXX XXXX XXXX relief if and when necessary, filing objections to all claims and submitting my claims for damages through bankruptcy adversary proceedings. Do you want to pay an Arbitrator $50,000 to gain nothing?  Do you think you can avoid my USDC DISCOVERY requests and information subpoenas?  Do you want the CFPB to come after you when you violate your obligations? \n\nAgain, I am responding to your contact about a purported debt you are attempting to collect which, as stated multiple times, I DISPUTE in its entirety.\n\nAgain, please STOP all direct and indirect communication of any kind with me and with this address about this purported debt except to respond to me in writing regarding my requested documents by delivering me requested documents.  Furthermore, due to hearing problems and issues, I am unable to receive phone calls so I am unable to discuss any matter over the phone or otherwise under any scenario.  Just STOP all communications!  The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) restricts calls to residential and wireless telephone numbers absent the prior express consent of the called party.   I do not want any calls or direct or indirect communications of any kind whatsoever to be made to me in the future. I do not consent to receiving any calls made to me in the future and any calls received by me after you receive this letter shall be considered willful violations of the TCPA for which maximum possible penalties shall become automatically and immediately due and owing to me by violators without notice.\n\nAgain, record and prominently FLAG in your records that I forever DISPUTE having any obligation for this purported debt.  Again, if you forward or return this purported debt to another company, please indicate to them that it is DISPUTED. If you report it to a credit bureau (or have already done so), also immediately report that the purported debt is DISPUTED.  Once I notify a CRA and/or Furnisher and/or Debt Collector that I DISPUTE data (such as this dispute) my credit report MUST INDEFINITELY include the required PERMANENT Notice that the account is DISPUTED BY CONSUMER even if the CRA/Furnisher/Debt Collector disagrees.  If my credit report from any CRA has at any time in the past (or in the future) included an account related to your purported disputed debt without the required DISPUTED status, then such FCRA violation shall be considered a Willful, wanton, malicious, deliberate, abusive and intentional violation for which the maximum statutory damages of XXXX shall be sought against every violator, plus punitive damages.  XXXX XXXX is quite complex and impossible to comply with so the best procedure of reporting is to never report at all and to never change, delete, update or alter dispute status as such will almost certainly result in manual negligent incompetent user errors for which damages will accumulate quickly to entirely offset purported debts.  While some untrained incompetent employees may willfully violate the FCRA to purposely destroy a consumers credit score in hope to collect purported disputed debts under duress, I demand compliance with the FCRA, FDCPA and every other statute.  In my opinion, Furnishers/Debt Collectors are best served by permanently DELETING from credit files Disputed/Uncollectible accounts to mitigate damages from Furnisher/user errors and willful unlawful conduct.  Every interaction with a creditor, a CRA and/or debt collector constitutes an opportunity for me to obtain statutory, punitive and other damages, including attorney fees, when laws are broken for willful and negligent non-compliance with known statutory requirements and protocols.  The best possible settlement obtainable would be to walk away and abandon any and all disputed purported uncollectible claims otherwise I will be one your creditors with exponentially increasing claims after you continue to violate my rights.  I never agreed to permit anyone to report inaccurate or incomplete information of any kind on my credit report.  I have never been offered my statutory right to OPT-IN or OPT-OUT of credit reporting to protect my right to privacy to prevent FCRA violations.  I hereby unconditionally and unilaterally REVOKE and terminate for CAUSE any imaginable right to report data of any kind on any of my credit files with any CRA.  Obligations under the FCRA, FDCPA and other debt collection and reporting statutes TRUMP any purported creditor claims so compliance of every statutes is a precondition to collect and report any purported claims.  If you want to do business with consumers, you must first learn how to comply with extensive ever changing obligations, including XXXX XXXX, which is impossible to accurately report even by a specialist due to arbitrary and confusing possibilities. Stated another way, an original credit card purported creditor is not entitled to collect claims unless and until all its obligations have been satisfactorily completed without violations of any law.  You should be careful to comply with mandatory statutory imposed record retention requirements to enable the CFPB to administer and carry out the purposes of the FCRA, FDCPA, the Dodd-Frank Act, as well as to prevent evasions thereof. The record retention requirements also will facilitate supervision of debt collectors and the assessment and detection of risks to consumers.  The CFPB has published a comprehensive checklist to audit and insure compliance with regulatory obligations.  I suggest you review the checklist to insure compliance before responding to me.  You should know that as soon as Hurricane IAN hit me directly and my health was affected by XXXX and other health issues with other issues plus a wipe out of my checking account, I diligently contacted every creditor seeking publicized payment deferrals and other relief only to be effectively denied relief by incompetence.  The general creditor response was to retaliate against me for merely asking for relief by inaccurately reporting every account inaccurately.  No one knows how to code XXXX XXXX except for simple payment reporting but when things get changed errors are everywhere, either negligently or willfully.  If I made 100% of my payments and if I was never late how could credit reporting agencies say I was 60 days delinquent?   More importantly, I discovered that each CRA provided me with conflicting data on my paper reports and my paper reports did not contain all the data reported to CRAs under XXXX XXXX.  Why is data reported on XXXX XXXX but concealed from my paper credit reports?  Why do my paper credit reports only contain a small portion of data reported by XXXX XXXX  and contained in my credit file?  How can I properly dispute my credit file if 50% of the data in my CRA file is concealed from consumers?  How can I discover inaccurate data on my credit file if 50% of data is concealed from me and excluded from my paper credit reports?  The entire credit reporting system is a disgrace in complete disregard for consumers rights and rights to privacy.  Every communication with a creditor seemed to result in negligent data entry errors by users.  Furnishers are incapable of complying with statutory obligations and the XXXX XXXX  system.  Again, I need every document, including every XXXX XXXX  submission, submitted to every CRA to compare my numerous paper reports with data in my credit files reported via XXXX XXXX. Moreover, many of the XXXX XXXX data fields are reported blank forcing fraudulent submission overrides rather than blocking incomplete or conflicting data.  Even when errors are discovered and acknowledge by top senior bank officials in charge of USA credit cards, nobody knows how to correct inaccurate reporting even after reporting ETHICAL misconduct to the bank Chairman of the Board.  One bank even hires incompetent High School Graduates to handle CFPB disputes without any knowledge of the FCRA or XXXX XXXX  protocols and obligations.  I subscribe to a variety of services so I see daily changes to my credit files so I see the daily mistakes of credit reporting by erroneous coding under XXXX XXXX.  Many Many Many times I see a DISPUTE ADDED one day and then fraudulently and inaccurately REMOVED the next day.  Everyone knows that Debt Collectors try not to report Disputes, even though required, as a dispute may not negatively affect a credit score which may hinder chances to force consumers to pay even fraudulent disputed claims as consumers generally want good scores.  Well, the system tanked my scores needlessly!   Is your Debt Collector commission of peanuts worth XXXX in attorney fees and punitive damages?  Do you want to risk the CFPB coming after you demanding XXXX?  Do you want to lose clients and be put out of business by the CFPB?  I object to having accounts reported on my credit reports as reporting is unconscionable!\n\nWhile your letter fails to disclose what I consider a complete mandatory inclusion of the statutes set forth at the beginning for consumers rights regarding Debt Validation, I am responding even though the failure to respond would not have consequences in litigation.  The CFPB and others suggest some of below type of questions for Debt collectors to respond to.  I like to purposely repeat points so that there can be no misunderstanding about what I am writing about and requesting. \n\nPlease supply the information below so that I can be fully informed:\nWhy you think I owe the purported debt and to whom I owe it, including:\n\n The name and address of the creditor to whom the purported debt is currently allegedly owed, the complete account number used by that creditor and the previously issued account numbers, if any, the complete account number reported to every CRA for current and past account numbers and the detailed amount allegedly owed since inception including amounts and all data reported to every CRA.  Please note that there is no reason to NOT report a complete account number in letters and credit files especially when an account has been closed to future transactions especially if consumers have ZERO liability for unauthorized activity, especially after closure.  If an account has been closed or an account number has changed in the last 7 years, please send documentary proof of the dates of closure and/or account number change and the dates reported of the mandatory mid-cycle update to every CRA to ascertain whether the mandatory  XXXX XXXX  protocols have been compliant or violated.  \n\n If this purported debt started with a different creditor, provide the name and address of the original creditor, the entire account number used by that creditor, and the detailed amount owed to that creditor at the time it was transferred. When you identify the original creditor, please provide any other name by which I might know them, if that is different from the official name. In addition, tell me the exact date and complete terms of the relationship when the current creditor and/or debt collector obtained the purported debt and who the current creditor obtained it from.\n\n Provide verification and documentation that there is a valid basis for claiming that I am required to pay the purported debt to the current creditor. For example, can you provide a copy of the written agreement that created my original requirement to pay?  Again, I need to know about any ARBITRATION provision buried into any original or amended agreements as I cannot rely on the search results of the CFPB or other websites. I also need any purported contract provision that authorized the reporting to a CRA (if it exists) which I hereby revoke as invalid ab initio if any data was inaccurately reported to any CRA, either willfully or otherwise.  Reporting to a CRA must be 100% accurate otherwise DELETION is mandatory. Inaccurate credit reporting, standing alone, is unconditional grounds to bar future credit reporting at the request of a consumer to guarantee the consumers right to privacy.  I object to credit reporting of all my closed and disputed accounts due to willful violations of the FCRA and other statutes.  \n\n If you are asking that I pay a purported debt that somebody else is or was required to pay, (such as an insurance company through a credit card benefit) identify that person or entity. Provide verification and documentation about why this is a purported debt that I am required to pay.\n\nThe amount and age of the purported debt, including:\n A copy of the every billing statement sent to me by the purported original creditor since inception.\n\n State the required Date of First Delinquency (month/day/year) with the detailed amount of the purported debt when you obtained it, and when that was.  \n\n If there have been any additional interest, fees or charges added since the last billing statement from the purported original creditor, provide an itemization showing the dates and amount of each added amount. In addition, explain how the added interest, fees or other charges are expressly authorized by the agreement creating the debt or are permitted by law.  If my purported account has been closed, state the date closed, and every change of interest rate thereafter including rate justification after closing.  If my purported account involves any CFPB claims and disputes for statutory or other damages for willful FCRA or other disputes, please identify precisely offsets of claims in statements and balances reported to every CRA.  \n\n If there have been any payments or other reductions since the last billing statement from the original creditor, provide an itemization showing the dates and amount of each of them.\n\n If there have been any other changes or adjustments since the last billing statement from the original creditor, please provide full verification and documentation of the amount you are trying to collect. Explain how that amount was calculated. In addition, explain how the other changes or adjustments are expressly authorized by the agreement creating the debt or permitted by law.\n\n Tell me when the creditor claims this debt became due and when it became delinquent.\n\n Identify the date of the last payment and amount made on this account.\n\n Have you made a determination that this debt is within the statute of limitations applicable to it? Tell me when you think the statute of limitations expires for this debt, and how you determined that.\n\nDetails about your authority to collect this debt.\n\n I would like more information about your firm before I discuss (in writing, of course) the debt with you. Does your firm have a debt collection license from my state? If not, say why not. If so, provide the date of the license, the name and previous names on the license, the license number, the valid status of the license and the name, address and telephone number of the state agency issuing the license.  Also provide me with any name currently and previously included as a debt collector for making CFPB complaints on its website.  \n\n If you are contacting me from a place outside my state, does your firm have a debt collection license from that place? If so, provide the date of the license, the name on the license, the license number, and the name, address and telephone number of the state agency issuing the license.\n\nI have asked for this information because I have some questions. I need to hear from you in writing with all documentation requested herein to make an informed decision about your claim that I owe this money. I expect a one time written communication for this purpose but only in writing provided you fully address each and every item of requested data I seek.  In order to make sure that I am not put at any disadvantage, in the meantime please treat this purported debt as being in dispute in its entirety. Nothing contained in my letter should be construed in any way as an admission of any responsibility whatsoever for the purported claim.  Failure to respond in writing controverting my allegations and points shall be deemed your admission by your non response  and all conflicts shall be resolved in my favor. \n\nIn addition to providing the information requested above, please let me know whether you are prepared to pay me for statutory and punitive damages in an amount not less than the balance you are claiming is owed. 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