Couch Conville & Blitt LLC CFPB Complaints

2000 Latest Complaints

Date Received	Timely Response	Product	Issue	State / Zip	Submitted Via	Tags
04/30/2019	Yes	Debt collection Credit card debt	Took or threatened to take negative or legal action Sued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit	TX 776XX	Web	Servicemember
I recently received a letter ( copy attached ) attempting to collect a debt from a law firm, Couch, Conville & Blitt, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX, LA XXXX, on behalf of XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXX. The letter was sent to a former address. I responded by letter ( copy attached ) requesting proof of debt and other records certified by custodian of records for XXXX. In response, the law firm sent a photo copy of a purported judgement, obtained in XX/XX/2016, from a Justice of Peace Court in XXXX County. I was never served with a subpoena or summons, and was unaware of the judgement, which I am yet to independently verify as truthful. I responded, informing the firm I was not accepting that document, and again requested bank records. Yesterday I was made aware that the firm sent documents via US Postal ( regular mail ), again to a former address. Said documents were in an envelope that appears to have been opened and resealed with tape. Said documents included my complete social security number, and other person identifiers and information. The same documents also contained a great deal of incorrect information. I believe said documents were obtained from an on-line data service that collects public records ( such as XXXX ). Again, they failed to comply with my request for actual bank records. Of greater concern is the gross misconduct of exposing personal data in such a manner. I know this firm is nothing more than a debt collector engaging in the purchase of outstanding debts. I do not believe they have the means to produce the records requested. I am also aware that this firm has had a number of complaints filed against them, and was named in lawsuit filed by the Mississippi Attorney General. I believe they are disregarding consumer rights and laws pertaining to debt collection.
01/31/2019	Yes	Debt collection Credit card debt	Written notification about debt Didn't receive enough information to verify debt	MS 390XX	Web
Around XX/XX/XXXX, a law firm sent me a notice that I owed {$4100.00} for a credit card debt ( from XXXX ) and that I had 30 days to dispute the claim. I called the firm within the 30 days and told the lady, who said she was recording the call, that I did not owe all of that debt because I had told the credit card company that someone made fraudulent charges on my card and I was not going to pay those charges. The lady with the law firm said, " oh, you want verification of the charges '', and I said yes. She said she would have them sent to me. I said, in the meantime, you are not going to file a judgment on this are you, and she said " no '', not until you verify the debt and what you dispute is not owed. I waited to receive this information but never did. After several months and no more communication from the firm, in XXXX I received a copy of a judgment from the circuit court stating the firm had filed for a default judgment against me. Then they garnished my wages. I NEVER received any validation of this debt. They can not prove they sent me any validation because they did not. I never received anything nor signed anything. If they sent anything, they never sent anything else to ask why I hadn't responded, etc. Nothing. This is in violation of the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act 15 USC 1692g Sec. 809 ( b ). They have collected on a debt I do not fully owe AND they did not send me validation of the debt as I requested. Also, the credit card company should not have sent the debt to a collection agency after I reported that some of the charges were not mine. I did not hear from them. It was the only credit card company that did not work with me to resolve the issue - just cancelled the account and began collection attempts.
12/20/2017	Yes	Debt collection Credit card debt	Took or threatened to take negative or legal action Sued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit	LA 70433	Web
We received 1 notice in the mail alerting of the debt owed. I went online and made a payment that I could afford at the time. The original debt was {$3000.00} via a credit card with XXXX XXXX. I made a payment of {$150.00}. About 2 weeks later before XXXX there was someone banging on my door. When I got to the door I saw an officer in full uniform, and panicked thinking something awful had happened. But, he was there to serve us papers stating what we owed and it did not reflect the payment I had previously made on their website. When we called to talk to them about the debt and offered to make payments they would not agree to not take further court action. They said that they were n't sure if the group of lawyers would agree, but that they normally do if we promise to payoff the debt in full with in three months. They said we would have to make {$200.00} payments each month until we pay the full amount within the three months. I found this completely disturbing since I had already initiated payment after the first letter. I felt they were trying to intimidate to demand payment faster. As a mother of XXXX XXXX children who were home with me I truly felt harrassed and threatened in my own home. I want to settle this and find the best solution to a horrible situation. I have also realized making any payment without a written offer is foolish and I have no written agreement from this company.
12/06/2016	Yes	Debt collection Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)	Taking/threatening an illegal action Threatened to sue on too old debt	TX 77479	Web	Older American
In XXXX, I refused to pay for this refrigerator that was returned to XXXX twice for repairs. The XXXX refrigerator was sold to me as new but it was a refrigerator off of the floor of the store. I requested a new refrigerator after the appliance failed several times within the first four months of service but I was refused. The repaired refrigerator remained at the XXXX store and I discontinued making payments on this appliance. In XXXX of XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX purchased the debt and filed a judgment in XXXX of XXXX. XXXX used a law firm named XXXX XXXX XXXX @ XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Texas by Atty. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX to serve the judgment. On XXXX XXXX, XXXX, I was asked to sign a one-page document with the understanding that the debt would be resolved due to the statue of limitations in Texas ( e.g. 4 years ). On XXXX XXXX, XXXX, I was served a writ of execution that was secured by XXXX XXXX XXXX @ XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, Texas XXXX -- -Phone XXXX, XXXX. The writ of execution 's cause no is XXXX and it was filed electronically at the XXXX XXXX XXXX Clerk 's office, XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX Texas XXXX. This debt is XXXX XXXX XXXX and my property has been threatened for possession and or XXXX for this alleged debt.
06/04/2018	Yes	Debt collection Credit card debt	Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly Contacted your employer	MS 39440	Web
XX/XX/XXXX I received from the human resource office of XXXX XXXX XXXX a copy to Writ of Garnishment of something sent from the Circuit Court XXXX District of XXXX County against me for the amount of {$3100.00} which occurred on XX/XX/XXXX. On XX/XX/XXXX, I sent a certified letter to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Couch, Conville, & Blitt, LLC ) to the XXXX XXXX, LA address that was provided on the document. It was supposed to arrived on XX/XX/XXXX but did not due to the wrong address on the document. When I called to get a corrected address and told them what had happened, the clerk didn't want to talk to me until she got the last four digits of my social and she can find out who I was so she could start the recording. She said her line that this was attempt to collect a debt and I was being recorded. She looked up the account and said that the debt was back in XX/XX/XXXX and could I make a payment in full. I hung up since I did not want to be recorded or her alter her statement to be my statement. I resent the letter on XX/XX/XXXX via certified mail as of XX/XX/XXXX it should be there. The new address is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX LA XXXX
06/27/2019	Yes	Debt collection Credit card debt	Written notification about debt Didn't receive notice of right to dispute	LA 70094	Web
On XX/XX/2019 I received a consent judgement paper in the mail for myself, along with another person 's personally information inside of my letter. I received her legal information with her last four SS #, her name, and her address. I contacted the Attorney 's office XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX, XXXX. I let them know what happened, the person XXXX I spoke to just asked that I sent it back. I then spoke to the Supervisor XXXX XXXX at the Attorney 's office his number is XXXX ext XXXX. Mr. XXXX stated it was a sorting mistake, and he will escalate this error the Manager of the mail room. I also mentioned that I wanted the balance of the debt erased and a letter stating it was taken care of. I also let them know that I have filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission as well. I also contacted the lady that I received her information, she also let me know that she received my information as well. She just put a sticky on the my information and mailed it back.
06/20/2018	Yes	Debt collection I do not know	Written notification about debt Didn't receive enough information to verify debt	LA 710XX	Web	Servicemember
I didn't see an option for the issue I'm having so I am describing the issue in this statement. I was notified by collection agency Couch, Conville, and Blitt of my private student loans that they are now attempting to collect a debt on. I received validation of the debt upon my request. Along with my information, the collection agency sent a list of 29 other individuals ' names, ssn, interest amounts on loans, and principal amounts on loans. I believe that this is very dangerous and I feel that if they have sent me other peoples ' personal and confidential information, that they have also sent my information out to other individuals. I feel this is very dangerous and illegal. I am looking for a resolve of the matter because I feel my information may fall into the wrong hands of someone and I'm sure if these individuals listed on the paperwork sent to me knew of this, they would be very concerned also.
09/08/2016	Yes	Debt collection Credit card	Disclosure verification of debt Right to dispute notice not received	TX 75035	Web
I never received any documentation that the debt was sold or given a right to dispute. The item was parked on my credit and when i contacted them the only option they gave me to resolve this was to pay it. I tried to explain the debt wasnt mine and that I would be willing to settle it out of DESPERATION ONLY. I offered XXXX which was accepted and then never processed. I have since called them 37 times. Their legal representative XXXX XXXX XXXX refuses to return my calls. I NEED THIS ACCOUNT DELETED immediately as they are clearly PARKING it on my credit and not allowing me the opportunity to resolve this VOLUNTARILY.
03/27/2015	Yes	Debt collection Credit card	False statements or representation Impersonated an attorney or official	LA 70131	Web	Older American
local collection attorney sued me using the original creditor 's name, XXXX, and listed himself as counsel, he had XXXX problem, could not and did not produce an assignment of the debt from the original creditor or proof that he had the right to act on behalf of the original creditor. Produced a false affidavit that was investigated and proven false and submitted statements that had the wrong account number and crossed out terms. He was able to get Judgement against me for XXXX. This is a violation of the FDCPA 807-10-14 and 812 ( a ), also constitutes Fraud upon the Courts.
09/15/2017	Yes	Debt collection I do not know	Attempts to collect debt not owed Debt is not yours	AL 36330	Web
Got a letter in the mail today ... dated XXXX XXXX from these ppl! It says its an attempt to collect a debt! Doesnt show who they are representing for the debt, etc! Just says ... XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX and thr amount of {$1600.00}! I called to see how I owe and left aphone number and name about XXXX oclock today! No answer! Could be a scam ... ..Im XXXX with XXXX XXXX XXXX and have had a XXXX XXXX in XXXX! If this isss due to a bill from Fla ... it doesnt state it and I was fully covered with XXXX! ... ... ....
12/05/2019	Yes	Debt collection Credit card debt	Took or threatened to take negative or legal action Threatened to sue you for very old debt	MS 39501	Web	Servicemember
i have tried to work with the company concerning this item, i was disputing it because of a late payment, them XXXX XXXX XXXX closed the Account because of the dispute.i have been dealing with this since XX/XX/XXXX and have gotten any results as of yet.Now this law firm ( COUCH, CONVILLE, and BLITT, LLC ) is sueing me for the same thing that i tried to take care of with XXXX XXXX XXXX.i sent the law firm a letter last month XX/XX/XXXX concerning this problem
10/17/2015	Yes	Debt collection Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)	Disclosure verification of debt Not given enough info to verify debt	MS 39212	Web	Servicemember
I received a bill from Couch Conville Blitt Attorneys at law trying to collect {$10000.00} on an account that there was no judgement on I received a letter from XXXX where they advised they were not attempting to collect due to the credit card had XXXX insurances after more than 6 years after the fact I have an attorney writing wanting me to settle on a debt that is not owed and is past the statue of limitations for the state of Mississippi to collect on
04/27/2015	Yes	Debt collection I do not know	Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed Debt is not mine	LA 704XX	Web
XXXX XXXX XXXX and Couch, Conville and Blitt - all attornies have continuously and repeatedly harassed me to collect a debt. I 'm not sure if this debt is a credit card company or some other debt. They have dragged me into court and garnished my wages as well. I do n't owe this debt, yet they continue to badger and harass me trying to collect the debt. Their undue harassment is beginning to affect my state of mind.
02/04/2018	Yes	Debt collection Credit card debt	Written notification about debt Didn't receive notice of right to dispute	TX XXXXX	Web
Collection agency, who claims to be a law firm, Couch Conville & Blitt LLC, sent me an initial letter dated XX/XX/XXXX, allowing me 30 days to dispute the validity of the debt. HOWEVER, the actual postmark on the envelope and the mailing date was much later, on XX/XX/XXXX, thus shortening the amount of time I had to dispute the debt by NINE DAYS.
12/07/2015	Yes	Debt collection Credit card	Disclosure verification of debt Not given enough info to verify debt	LA 70068	Web
Couch ConVille Blitt is trying to collect and sue me for and old debt for their client XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. I believe this debt is past the statute of limitations and is uncollectible.
02/17/2016	Yes	Debt collection Credit card	Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed Debt was paid	LA 70003	Web
I was sued and paid the judgment. A new lawfirm file took over the judgment and garnished my wages. I have comunicated with them to stop the collection efforts to no avail.
02/25/2021	Yes	Debt collection I do not know	Attempts to collect debt not owed Debt was paid	LA 70433	Web

09/21/2020	Yes	Debt collection Credit card debt	Attempts to collect debt not owed Debt was already discharged in bankruptcy and is no longer owed	MS 38635	Phone	Older American

04/03/2019	Yes	Debt collection Other debt	Took or threatened to take negative or legal action Collected or attempted to collect exempt funds	LA 70601	Postal mail

01/09/2019	Yes	Debt collection Credit card debt	Took or threatened to take negative or legal action Threatened to sue you for very old debt	TX 78572	Web

11/20/2018	Yes	Debt collection Credit card debt	Took or threatened to take negative or legal action Threatened to sue you for very old debt	TX 78572	Web

10/11/2018	Yes	Debt collection Credit card debt	Attempts to collect debt not owed Debt is not yours	TX 78572	Web

03/14/2018	Yes	Debt collection Credit card debt	Attempts to collect debt not owed Debt was paid		Phone

04/24/2017	Yes	Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports Other personal consumer report	Problem with a company's investigation into an existing issue Difficulty submitting a dispute or getting information about a dispute over the phone	LA 70560	Web

03/22/2017	Yes	Debt collection Credit card	Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed Debt is not mine	LA 70131	Web	Older American

02/04/2017	Yes	Debt collection Credit card	Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed Debt was paid	MS 39212	Web	Servicemember

01/15/2016	Yes	Debt collection Credit card	Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed Debt is not mine	TX 78641	Web

09/29/2015	Yes	Debt collection Credit card	False statements or representation Attempted to collect wrong amount	AL 35763	Web	Servicemember

09/09/2015	Yes	Debt collection Credit card	False statements or representation Indicated shouldn't respond to lawsuit	LA 70583	Web

08/04/2015	Yes	Debt collection Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)	False statements or representation Attempted to collect wrong amount	LA 70187	Postal mail

06/26/2015	Yes	Credit card	Delinquent account	AL 35040	Web

06/22/2015	Yes	Credit card	Arbitration	TX 76120	Web

04/27/2015	Yes	Debt collection Credit card	Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed Debt resulted from identity theft	TX 75409	Web	Older American

01/12/2015	Yes	Debt collection Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)	Disclosure verification of debt Not given enough info to verify debt	AL 35211	Phone	Older American

09/24/2014	Yes	Debt collection Credit card	Disclosure verification of debt Not given enough info to verify debt	LA 70131	Fax

09/16/2014	Yes	Student loan Non-federal student loan	Can't repay my loan Can't decrease my monthly payments	LA 70814	Web

09/16/2014	Yes	Debt collection Credit card	False statements or representation Impersonated an attorney or official	MS 39503	Web

09/02/2014	Yes	Debt collection Mortgage	Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed Debt is not mine	LA 70072	Web

08/27/2014	Yes	Consumer Loan Installment loan	Problems when you are unable to pay	LA 70811	Web

07/02/2014	Yes	Debt collection Credit card	Disclosure verification of debt Not given enough info to verify debt	TX 78599	Web

04/23/2014	Yes	Debt collection Credit card	False statements or representation Impersonated an attorney or official	AL 35040	Web

04/16/2014	Yes	Debt collection Credit card	Improper contact or sharing of info Contacted me instead of my attorney	TX 77396	Web

03/18/2014	Yes	Debt collection Credit card	Communication tactics Frequent or repeated calls	TX 77581	Phone	Servicemember

02/25/2014	Yes	Debt collection Credit card	Taking/threatening an illegal action Sued w/o proper notification of suit	LA 71360	Web	Servicemember

02/07/2014	Yes	Debt collection Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)	False statements or representation Attempted to collect wrong amount	UT 77396	Web

12/23/2013	Yes	Debt collection I do not know	Improper contact or sharing of info Talked to a third party about my debt	LA 70605	Web

11/14/2013	Yes	Debt collection Credit card	Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed Debt was paid	LA 70791	Web

10/29/2013	Yes	Debt collection Credit card	Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed Debt was paid	MS 39110	Web

09/13/2013	Yes	Debt collection Credit card	Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed Debt was paid	LA 70119	Web	Servicemember