Complaint #1738470 submitted on 01/12/2016 relating to First National Collection Bureau, Inc.. Complaint relates to Debt collection Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) - Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed Debt is not mine.
Complaint was submitted via Web and sent to the company on Tuesday 12th January 2016.
A collection company sent a letter stating that I owe {$900.00} for a cell phone from XXXX XXXX XXXX. The collection company is First National Collection Bureau , Inc. located at XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX but the return address is a PO Box , XXXX XXXX, in XXXX XXXX. I have never had a XXXX account and I have been with the same company for almost 21 years now. Also, the address I live at is a home, and they added an apartment #. I think this is a scam, and I worry about older people being taken advantage of or other people falling for this.
Letter states : This is to advise you that your delinquent account has been assigned to our office for collection by the above mentioned current creditor. ( XXXX XXXX XXXX ) Unless you notify this office within 30 day after receiving this notice that you dispute the validity of this debt or any portion thereof, this office will assume this debt is valid. If you notify this office in writing within 30 days after receiving this notice that you dispute the validity of this debt or any portion of it, this office will obtain verification of the debt or obtain a copy of the judgment and mail you a copy of such judgment or verification. If you request of this office is writing within 30 days after receiving this notice this officeXXXX will provide you with the name and address of the original creditor, if different from the current creditor. In order to aid your financial situation, as may be necessary, we could set up your account on a monthly payment plan. we would like to extend the following discounted offer : 80 % discount payable in XXXX payments of {$90.00}. Each payment within 30 days of the previous payment. We are not obligated to renew this offer. For your convenience you may pay via a check over the phone or credit card. You have our work that your account executive will treat you fairly and with respect. Sincerely, First national collection Bureau , Inc. *then further down on the letter at the bottom. The law limits how long you can be sued on a debt. Because of the age of your debt, XXXX XXXX XXXX will not sue you for it, and XXXX XXXX XXXX will not report it to any credit reporting agency.
| Company | First National Collection Bureau, Inc. |
| Complaint ID | 1738470 |
| Date Received | 01/12/2016 |
| Product | Debt collection Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) |
| Issue | Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed Debt is not mine |
| State/ZIP Code | NE 680XX |
| Consumer Consent | Consent provided |
| Company Public Response | Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law |
| Company Response To Customer | Closed with explanation |
| Submitted | Web 01/12/2016 |
| Result | Timely Response: Yes, Consumer Disputed: No |
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