Associated Collectors, Inc. CFPB Complaints

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Date Received Timely Response Product Issue State / Zip Submitted Via Tags
03/21/2017 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Medical
  • Disclosure verification of debt
  • Right to dispute notice not received
  • WI
  • 53511
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The first collection account was as a result of the billing policy at XXXX. Each visit to a different practitioner was billed to a different account. One of the accounts was overlooked by me and I was not notified of this debt being sent to collection. I believe the error was the result of their improper billing system and lack of notification and I do not believe it should be my responsibility. The second account was incurred as the result of an emergency visit to the hospital. I received a substantial bill and had no health insurance. I applied to the hospital and received relief for the entire bill. Upon receiving the Emergency Physician Bill, I sent a copy of the Hospital forgiveness letter in the hope of receiving consideration for my financial hardship. Without notification the bill was submitted for collection. Due to extenuating circumstances I am unable to pay these bills and they are having a negative affect on my credit rating. I wish to have assistance in resolving these matters as soon as possible. I have not received notification about these accounts in many years and feel it was the responsibility of the Collection Agency to keep me apprised of the accounts in question.
03/21/2017 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Medical
  • Disclosure verification of debt
  • Right to dispute notice not received
  • WI
  • 53511
Web
The first collection account was as a result of the billing policy at XXXX XXXX XXXX. Each visit to a different practitioner was billed to a different account. XXXX of the accounts was overlooked by me and I was not notified of this debt being sent to collection. I believe the error was the result of their improper billing system and lack of notification and I do not believe it should be my responsibility. The XXXX account was incurred as the result of an emergency visit to the hospital. I received a substantial bill and had no health insurance. I applied to the hospital and received relief for the entire bill. Upon receiving the XXXX XXXX XXXX, I sent a copy of the Hospital forgiveness letter in the hope of receiving consideration for my financial hardship. Without notification the bill was submitted for collection. Due to extenuating circumstances I am unable to pay these bills and they are having a negative affect on my credit rating. I wish to have assistance in resolving these matters as soon as possible. I have not received notification about these accounts in many years and feel it was the responsibility of the Collection Agency to keep me apprised of the accounts in question.
01/28/2020 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Medical debt
  • Attempts to collect debt not owed
  • Debt was paid
  • IL
  • 610XX
Web
Over a couple or a few years ago, I did have a medical debt, in which was paid. I had insurance, and i am in fact an XXXX XXXX with the State of IL. I spoke with this collection agency Associated Collectors, and they said that this was a mistake ; and that they were going to get this taken care of. They specified this and more all on RECORDING. I have the recording and I am going to use it in court, to sue them. If this is not deleted, i hope this messages gets to them. I will sue with this recording, because they are breaking some sort of laws, there is not doubt in that. I have disputed it with the credit bureuas and i have sent a debt validation letter to them directly. Actually two of them. I have included the certified mail receipts to this email, and next, if not deleted, i will file suite with the recording.
09/10/2017 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Written notification about debt
  • Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
  • WI
  • 535XX
Web
This debt collector put negitive information on my credit report without my knowledge. I asked them to send information that gives them the right to collect and the contract and the original amount between them and the original bill company. They refuse to show me that. For all i know they could habe bought the debt for XXXX dollars and tring to charge me full price of XXXX. Nothing I have shows a contact that they have the right to this debt. After all this they keep messing with the balance and rising it. There only verification was a copy of the medical information that was from the hospital. Its my understanding they are breaking Hippa laws. I did not give them the permission to view these medical records and what happened in the hospital.
11/01/2021 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Medical debt
  • Attempts to collect debt not owed
  • Debt is not yours
  • WI
  • 53511
Web
DEBT NOT VALIDATED per FAIR DEBT COLLECTORS PRACTICES ACT 15 USC 1692g. Nor was the debt deleted while being investigated per ; 15 USC 1681i ( a ) ( 1.a ) This is a defamation of character and hindering me from living a product life as a consumer of these UNITED STATES XXXX ASSOCIATED COLLECTORS INC is also in violation of 15 USC 1681 ( a ) ( 4 ) " infringed upon a consumers right to privacy ; 15 USC 1681b ( a ) ( 2 ), not having permissible purpose nor written instruction, which is also a violation of my HIPAA RIGHTS and 15 USC 1692f " Unfair Practices ''
11/12/2021 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Medical debt
  • Attempts to collect debt not owed
  • Debt is not yours
  • GA
  • 30058
Web
I AM VICTIM OF IDENTITY THEIF, I DID NTO AUTHORIZE CONSENT TO, NOR BENEFIT FROM. THEREFORE THE REPORTING OF THIS ACCOUNT IS IN ACCURATE AND INCORRECT. I HAVE REACHED OUT TO THIS COMPANY SEVERAL TIMES TO NO AVAIL. THEY ARE IN VIOLATION OF 'THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICE ACT '. THEY ARE IN VIOLATION OF " Fact, affiant is aware that XXXX XXXX, has violated my rights under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ( HIPAA )
07/04/2016 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Medical
  • Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
  • Debt is not mine
  • WI
  • 53511
Web
A debt collector is trying to collect a debt from me that is owed by my ex-wife for my daughter 's medical expenses. A hospital transferred the debt from my ex-wife 's account to mine after she would n't pay. I have a court order to pay half, which I paid, and now they want me to pay my ex-wife 's half. I sent the debit collector a letter disputing the debit, however, they still sent the debit to collection.
07/04/2016 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Medical
  • Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
  • Debt is not mine
  • WI
  • 53511
Web
A debt collector is trying to collect a debt from me that is owed by my ex-wife for my daughter 's medical expenses. A hospital transferred the debt from my ex-wife 's account to mine after she would n't pay. I have a court order to pay half, which I paid, and now they want me to pay my ex-wife 's half. I sent the debit collector a letter disputing the debit, however, they still sent the debit to collection.
04/08/2022 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Medical debt
  • False statements or representation
  • Attempted to collect wrong amount
  • WI
  • 53511
Web
On XX/XX/2022, I contacted Associated Collectors , Inc . and requested validation for my debt along with how the interests were accrued. On XX/XX/2022, Associated Collectors just sent a bill from XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX bill showed XXXX. Associated Collectors , Inc is reporting to Credit Bureaus I owe XXXX. I did not have a contract with XXXX XXXX XXXX that came with interest.
02/17/2022 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Medical debt
  • Written notification about debt
  • Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
  • WI
  • 53511
Web
I contact collection company in order for them to provide me proof of debt the fail to dispute the account with the credit agencies
05/14/2021 Yes
  • Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
  • Credit reporting
  • Improper use of your report
  • Reporting company used your report improperly
  • TX
  • 77396
Web
05/31/2018 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Medical debt
  • Communication tactics
  • Frequent or repeated calls
  • WI
  • 53511
Web
12/17/2017 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Medical debt
  • Written notification about debt
  • Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
  • WI
  • 53534
Web
10/19/2016 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Medical
  • Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
  • Debt was paid
  • TN
  • 37931
Web
03/22/2016 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Medical
  • Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
  • Debt was paid
  • WI
  • 53511
Phone
02/24/2016 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Medical
  • Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
  • Debt was discharged in bankruptcy
  • WI
  • 53094
Web Servicemember
12/22/2014 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Medical
  • Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
  • Debt is not mine
  • IL
  • 61114
Web
08/04/2014 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
  • Disclosure verification of debt
  • Right to dispute notice not received
  • WI
  • 53545
Web
02/19/2014 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Medical
  • Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
  • Debt was paid
  • WI
  • 53916
Web
01/19/2014 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Medical
  • Disclosure verification of debt
  • Not given enough info to verify debt
  • WI
  • 53718
Web