Miller, Stark, Klein and Associates CFPB Complaints

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Date Received Timely Response Product Issue State / Zip Submitted Via Tags
09/19/2018 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
  • Threatened to sue you for very old debt
  • CA
  • 94580
Web
On XX/XX/XXXX Someone from XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX contacted my father in law regarding a law suit being filed against his Son ( my husband ). MY father in law took their number and gave us the information. I called and left a voicemail to find out what was going on that same evening. On XX/XX/XXXX I received a voicemail from Miss XXXX from the processing division regarding the complaint case against my husband. I spoke to her and she told me it was a credit card debt and from a credit card that was opened in XXXX. She said my husband stopped making payments in XXXX and the card defaulted in XXXX and that is was removed from his credit report two years ago because they were going to take legal action against him and in order to do that the debt could not be on his credit report. She said if my husband had any hardship that could have prevented him from paying and I mentioned that he was in a car accident but I could not give her a date cause I was unsure. She said she was going to verify that information and put me on hold she then said we could settle the balance for {$5200.00} ( original debt would be {$12000.00} including court fees because they were going to file legal action against my husband ). I told her I could not pay that because I was at work and I had to call my husband. She said she would send a release consent for my husband to sign in the mean time and I will then receive all the information regarding the debt. I immediately called my husband and he said he did not recall that debt and that I should call an attorney. I emailed and attorney and got a response right away. The attorney said the following : " If the debt defaulted in XXXX and neither of you has made a payment or acknowledged the debt since then, the collector is probably time-barred from filing a suit. Further, credit card accounts can only stay on ones credit report for 7 years from default. Thus, that is likely why it came off your husbands credit report two years ago, not because of litigation. Collectors are prohibited from threatening unintended and illegal actions by the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act. It sounds like you may have a claim under the Act. Any successful action under the Act provides actual damages, statutory damages of up to {$1000.00}, plus your costs an attorneys fees. '' I called Miss XXXX immediately after taking to the attorney. As soon as I told her this she got very defensive and started yelling at me telling me that that we owe this money and that we have to pay and that we would receive the documents in the mail. That I had acknowledge the debt although I told her I could not acknowledge because I was at work and could not talk to my husband. I have only been married to my husband for 7 months so it is impossible for me to know if a debt from XXXX that he doesn't even remember was valid. Miss XXXX was trying to intimidate me and got very loud over the phone. Of course I am going to try to settle something out of court if it's related to my husband. However, I am not just going to do it without asking him and my attorney about it. In our initial conversation Miss XXXX said I had to stay on the phone with her while all the paperwork and payment was processed because it was an IRA ( Immediate Release Action ) Settlement and the payment had to be made immediately with a credit or debit card and I would get a confirmation code releasing my husband off all liability. She was really demanding and did not speak clearly. when referencing the debt. She spoke really fast and did not really allow me to ask questions. I feel this is a very unfair tactic to take advantage of people.
01/11/2017 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Disclosure verification of debt
  • Not given enough info to verify debt
  • NV
  • 89506
Web
I received a phone call yesterday XX/XX/XXXX asking me to promptly return a phone call to phone number XXXX. When I returned the call the woman I spoke to said their office received a complaint about a debt I owe. She never said she was with a collection agency, nor anything about collections just that I was going to be sued for a repossession. I do NOT have ANY repossessions. I own XXXX of my cars and the XXXX is currently financed and in good standings. When I started to ask questions the woman became very rude. She could not tell me the make or model or year of said repossession, nor could she tell me the original debtor. She repeatedly said XXXX, to which I asked her if she meant XXXX. As I do business with XXXX XXXX for a medical condition I suffer from. She then agreed and said the debt was for XXXX. Again, that is incorrect information as I do n't have any XXXX. She asked me if I checked my credit recently, to which I replied I check it weekly. ( I have very good credit ) She then told me that they temporarily removed the negative marks until after we go to court. There has NEVER been any negative marks for any repossession. I got off the phone with her and immediately called my wife to double check my standings with my credit report as well as XXXX XXXX. There is nothing on my credit report as far as negative goes and the billing department at XXXX said they use a local collection agency and have never heard of this one. When my wife called to get general information on the business the phone rang about 10 times before someone answered and the woman who answered was extremely rude. She said she would n't be able to give my wife any information as I was at work and unable to give them authorization to speak to her. She again stated that she was just wanting information on this company not my file directly. She was told the name of the company was Miller & Associates and that they are a mediation company that deals in assets and Liabilities ; again nothing about a collection agency. My wife googled the information she was given and could find nothing on this business. I then called back, as I was on my lunch break. I kept being transferred and placed on hold. Finally when the woman was ready to speak to me she told me again that they were a third party company and that they do n't have any information other than a dollar amount. She could n't even verify my address, nor her company 's. She just kept telling me XXXX XXXX. I told her that I was going to report her to authorities and she said that it would n't stop her from doing what she is doing. She said I could present any information I had during the trial. When I asked her what court I would have to appear in she told me she did n't know that I would receive something in the mail. She did n't even appear to know my address. She did spell out the company name for me to find more information. I did find a website for them. The contact phone number on that website appears to be an unmanned phone as when you call it immediately sends you to a voicemail that does n't even give you a business name. The message just says the extension you are trying to reach is unavailable to leave a message. All over the website it boasts that it is a collection agency that treats customers with respect and compassion, but it is my experience that these people are scamming people and threatening them with being sued. The part that concerns me the most is they do have my name as well as my social security number as she made me verify it. At first just the last XXXX characters then the entire number.
03/19/2017 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Auto
  • Disclosure verification of debt
  • Right to dispute notice not received
  • GA
  • 30094
Web
Received a call from a XXXX which showed up as being something Medical, I did not answer and they left a voicemail stating that they had claims that were going to be filed against us unless we contacted them immediately. When I called back I was confused as to what was going on because the lady mentioned something about a car that we once had that had been reposssed back in XXXX. I told her that we did not owe any money on the vehicle and she wanted to know if I had a letter that stated the debt had been paid in full and resolved. She kept threatening legal action and when I told her I had to discuss all money matters with my husband she snapped at me saying that the debt was also in my name and that they would persue me in the matter. She said that the car was repossessed in XXXX and I told her no that was incorrect and that it was in fact in XXXX, she then said no it was XXXX and I told her no I know exactly when it was done and that it it was in fact XXXX. She told me ma'am I am just going off of the information I have here ... well if that was the case why did she keep saying different years other than when it had actually taken place. Also she made it out like she worked for an attorney 's office and that they would make us appear in court and that we would also have to pay legal fees on top of the money we owed on the car. I asked for time to discuss the matter with my husband who works night shift and would not be up until XXXX & I would be in touch on Monday and I was told No that I had until XXXX that day to call back and I told her that I really had to have time to discuss it with my husband because he was in charge of the bills because I had experienced a XXXX that had affected my ability to make sound wise decisions on my own. She did n't care she told me it was my responsability as well and she wanted an answer because she was just going to move forward with the case and that there would be a judgement against me. I told her again and she brought up a supposed conversation with me that took place supposedly on XXXX XXXX, I do NOT recall having ever spoken with anyone in regards to this. She insisted that I had told them told them I wanted to take care of the matter and have it resolved and that it was on file, ( I guess its just the same as the year that she said was on file for the repossession as well ... which she kept changing and I had to keep correcting her on. ) She also told me that they were members of the BBB and I needed to do my research into them. I did the research and found out that they are in fact NOT associated nor are they members of the BBB and there have been numerous complaints against them. I have also NEVER received anything showing that we owe anyone any money on the car nor is there anything showing on our Credit regarding any amount of debt still being owed. ( This is appears to be either a scam or an attempt to pressure through misrepresentation and threats of legal action on a debt that is beyond the statute of limitations now. ) She told me that if we were ever planing to purchase another vehicle or home that it would hender us from being able to do so. Not only did she misrepresent herself she did not ever disclose that the communication was an attempt to collect a debt, she just kept talking about a claim that had been filed with her office and that she was prepared to move forward with legal action against me. ( To this day there still has not been anything that would show proof of such debt being owed. )
03/23/2018 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
  • Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged
  • CA
  • 92395
Web
Women from Miller , Stark , Klein and Associates in North Carolina called my home and left messages saying that complaints about me had been filed in their office and that it was mandatory for me to respond. Subsequent conversation with XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX with an acquaintance of mine ( who never identified herself to XXXX XXXXXXXX and was calling of her own volition to try to help, but was given the financial information as well as my Social Security Number and present address ) revealed that there were no such complaints, but their company purchased a defaulted loan from " XXXX XXXX '' under XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX auspice which they were attempting to collect from me. The amount quoted as owed was {$1900.00} on Mastercard account # XXXX which was opened in XX/XX/XXXX and closed due to non-payment in XX/XX/XXXX. XXXX XXXXXXXX told my acquaintance they would settle for {$1000.00} or if not settled at the time of their conversation, they would litigate for the amount of {$5200.00}. After calling and missing XXXX XXXXXXXX several times, I called on Friday, XX/XX/XXXX, and spoke to XXXX XXXXXXXX. I asked her the names of the people making the complaints as well as the dates and I also requested the exact name on the Credit Card. She told me that that there were no actual complaints or names, but they were attempting to collect a debt. I was told by her that they mailed me material informing me of the debt resolution. I told her that I received no such documents. According to her, material had been sent by XXXX XXXX to an address on XXXX XXXX in XXXX XXXX previously. I told her that I have never lived at any address on XXXX XXXX. She insisted that her company send me the file material through an e-mail address and I requested U.S. Mail instead. She refused saying they already sent material and that she would refer this matter to what I presume is a legal department ( She threatened my acquaintance previously that non-resolution would affect my Credit Rating, and they could establish liens and garnishment of my pay. She also told me that since she received that phone call from my acquaintance, she would proceed with litigation. My acquaintance told her that she was not authorized by me to intercede in the matter ). I told her that I visited XXXX XXXX XXXX to check on the veracity of whether I owed or ever had a XXXX and they had no record of any such account under my name and to their knowledge I was not in arrears. I also told her that I was getting a letter from XXXX XXXX XXXX, due by XX/XX/XXXX, which I would forward to her office corroborating that information. She insisted that my name and Social Security number was attached to her file and that she had no other recourse to but to send the matter on for litigation, utterly disregarding what I told her. I requested that material regarding the debt be sent to me in U.S. Mail, but she was adamant in her refusal on the basis that the material had already been sent to my current address. She hung up the phone on me. I again visited XXXX XXXX XXXX in XXXX and they could not locate any such Credit Card number. I believe that this is a case of mistaken identity and am trying to resolve this matter. Their tactics seem to be consistent with those described in articles concerning debt collection scams. I must add that there have been numerous complaints filed against Miller, Stark, Klein & Associates as well as XXXX XXXX with the XXXX XXXX XXXX regarding billing and debt collection improprieties.
11/20/2017 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
  • Threatened to sue you for very old debt
  • CO
  • 80219
Web
I initially spoke with this company back in XX/XX/XXXX, and XXXX XXXX explained that they were trying to collect an old debt from a XXXX XXXX Credit card from 2006. I informed her that this debt has already been resolved and she proceeded to explain how that was not the case as the collection agency I paid was not the correct one. After a few more minutes of communication, I requested that she send me documentation in writing, and she immediately said, " Good Luck to you XXXX XXXX '' and hung up. Weeks later I heard nothing else from this company before my father in another state called me to tell me that they called his home phone looking for me and also told them that they had been unable to make any contact with me, which obviously was n't true. That was Friday XX/XX/XXXX. I called the company back that day and spoke with a gentleman who answered the phone. I explained my frustration with the first call, and the fact that they were calling my parents and lying about not being able to get a hold of me, and he resonated with my feelings of the level of unprofessionalism. I continued to explain the situation to him, and he flat out told me that the company I previously paid to clear the debt was a scammer and the debt is still owed. He went on to tell me that XXXX XXXX directly was placing a judgment on me. I requested documentation and he said that he could email it to me. I asked for it to be sent by mail and at that point he said, " Well, I can do that, but I have to label this as dispute ''. I told him that was fine, whatever he has to do to send me documentation in writing, and he finished by telling me good luck and hanging up on me. After being hung up on again, I tried to call back, and no one would pick up the line. On Monday XX/XX/XXXX, I received 6 calls within an hour and one voicemail. The voicemail was from a woman in compliance, who stated that they have made several attempts to contact me at my address, which they have not done, and if there is a lawyer that they need to speak to, they need that persons contact information, and if things are not resolved by the end of today they will be taking further action. I called her back and once on the phone I started by trying to explain the history of this, and that her statement that they have not reached me is false as I have spoken to two people within her firm. She seemed surprised by that and as I continue to explain the history, she quickly cut me off and told me that I started off the call wrong and as such she is not going to speak with me but continue forward with the action. We each began yelling and I asked several times for her to let me speak and she would not allow me to do so. She stated that she was going to contact my place of employment in lieu of speaking with me directly and continued yelling and screaming at me, at which point I had to hang up because it got so contentious.
10/23/2018 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly
  • Talked to a third-party about your debt
  • OR
  • XXXXX
Web
I was receiving harrassing recorded voicemails on our business line ( where we have other employees answering and checking messages daily, but not any on my personal cell that I recall. On XX/XX/18 was the last day to date I received a normal voicemail on my cellphone ( XXXX XXXX is carrier ). I received a few missed calls from my sales accounts but no voicemail was left. Only when an account/friend of mine texted me alerting me that my voicemail was rerouting/forwarding to a collection agency in North Carolina. I called my cellphone number from our office line and expected it to go to my outgoing vm message for work, but instead it also went to this company : XXXX XXXX XXXX I spoke with the customer service person who answered and asked why my personal cell number without any authorization from me to do so, was forwarding to their business? He asked " Is this XXXX XXXX? '' which alarmed me since I called from our business number but did answer " yes this is she ''. He then asked if my social was : XXXX which it was, but I was very alarmed he had my personal info so I said that was incorrect and how did they acquire any personal info from me and what was this regarding. He noted an amount of a debt ( but could not disclose the creditor ) of around {$750.00} but they were willing to settle for {$500.00}. I felt this was a scam or identity theft/fraud so I took down their contact info and I asked him to let me speak to a manager but he hung up on me. Made several attempts to speak with someone and find out how/why they had my voicemail routing ( which was affecting my business as a salesperson who relies on accounts to call and leave orders on voicemail. I filed an online complaint with the FBI and the FTC. I then changed my phone number with XXXX XXXX online, after updating and order new businesscards with new number, sending out updated info to all of my friends, family and colleagues. My new number has now also been hacked and now my voicemail message is now routing to this same debt collection business. I want to know how to pursue legal action against this company for id theft, fraud, and any other criminal activity a legal pursuit may turn up.
12/06/2016 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card
  • Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
  • Debt is not mine
  • MA
  • 021XX
Web
I received a call at work in regards to a debt from XXXX years ago. I have no knowledge of this debt and asked for validation. They stated they would email me validation which I did not accept, I wanted something via paper mail. They stated they did not have to mail me anything. I stated I did not want them calling my place of employment in which I was told that they did not have to honor that request but according to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) they should. I gave them my correct address and phone number so I could have any correspondence they have sent be received by me since there has been nothing to date. I spoke to a XXXX, who left me the first voicemail on XX/XX/2016 but he denied it was him on the voicemail, he stated he was a supervisor and did not make outbound calls but the voice on the message was his ( I have it saved for my records XXXX. I also spoke to a XXXX and both individuals gave me different total balances owed. So with that being said I told them I would dispute this since this was not my debt. I was told my balance owed would then triple if disputed it and I would receive paperwork " soon '' and would have to make an appearance before the end of the month or early XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX stated that he was going to have XXXX XXXX '' speak to me to set up my court date via phone ( which is unheard of ) so I waited to speak to XXXX XXXX '' and no one has called to set said date up. XXXX gave me other information stating I would receive a letter either to my job or home address. So at this point I am waiting for these documents and any proof to dispute a debt that is n't mine. They were trying to use scare tactics to coerce me into agreeing to a settlement and saying that I would be taken to court under " fraud and theft '' because I told them I wanted to dispute this illegitimate debt. I have NEVER in my life heard of the practices this company tried to impose on me and am going to await the documents that should be forthcoming in regards to this erroneous allegation.
12/20/2016 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card
  • Taking/threatening an illegal action
  • Threatened to sue on too old debt
  • AZ
  • 85282
Web
Miller Stark Klein and Associates is claiming I have past due credit card debt with XXXX, They claim if I do n't resolve it, I am being sued for wire fraud. They left me several messages. Two of the messages that were left on XXXX and XXXX of this year claim that if I do n't resolve this debt, I would be sued for wire fraud. I spoke to XXXX from Miller Stark Klein and Associates on XXXX, XXXX of this year. He stated they were trying to contact me about an alleged past due credit card debt with XXXX. He said he could settle the debt that day for {$900.00} and the balance owed was {$1500.00}. He also said if I did n't make a payment arrangement with them, the balance owed would be {$6900.00} with interest and court costs. I then asked XXXX if he was a law firm. He said, no we 're litigators. He said if I did n't pay, I would be taken to court. I then asked him what attorney was handling this case. He claimed he had a whole network of attorneys that they worked with, but could not provide me with a name. He also claimed I was being sued for wire fraud. I do not believe this company has the authority to take me to court, and I do not believe past due credit card debt can be considered wire fraud. The statute of limitations for credit card debt in Arizona is six years. They are claiming the debt was charged off in 2008, therefore this debt is time-barred. I believe this company is a fraud. To my knowledge, this company making legal threats that they have no intention of carrying out is illegal. It is not standard practice for an attorney, or anybody that is in the debt collection business to claim I am being sued for wire fraud over credit card debt. I also do not believe this company works with any attorney whatsoever, and I severely doubt they have the authority to even collect these debts. Please investigate this company. Thank you.
06/16/2016 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Taking/threatening an illegal action
  • Threatened to sue on too old debt
  • MO
  • 633XX
Web Older American
I have received 2 phone calls now from a place called Miller , Stark , Klein and Associates. They claim that they are collecting on a debt that I owe from XXXX or XXXX. I told them that I did not know what they were talking about and handed the phone to my daughter both times that they called. Therefore, they broke the law by talking to someone else about my alleged debt. They have threatened to take me to court and sue me for this since I will not set up payments with them over the phone. My daughter told them during both calls that I do not owe this debt. She also told them that they are breaking the law by trying to collect on the alleged debt because it is too old and way beyond the statute of limitations. Each time the person became angry and stated that they will sue me for this debt that I do not know anything about. They have never sent me a bill which is also illegal. They have only contacted me over the phone. They have the last XXXX numbers of my Social Security Number and I do not know how they have that. They said that they will garnish my wages too, I am old. I do not understand what is happening. I almost had a nervous breakdown after the second call. I have not cried like that since my wife passed away. My daughter and granddaughter had to talk me through it. I have XXXX. This harassment and lies does not help. I need you to help me, please. Make them stop. They are breaking the law. They say that they can do this, but my daughter tells me that they can not. I found on the internet on an FTC page that there are companies with similar names to this company that has already been in trouble with the FTC. Apparently, they have now started a new company and are back at using illegal debt collection practices. Their phone number is XXXX and again, it is Miller , Stark , Klein and Associates. Please help me and make them stop.
02/26/2018 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other debt
  • Attempts to collect debt not owed
  • Debt is not yours
  • NY
  • 11101
Web
On Friday, XX/XX/XXXX at XXXX, I spoke with ( XXXX ). A representative from the collections agency ( Miller Stark Klein and Associates ). XXXX informed me that the reason for his call was because his client ( XXXX ) hire them to collect an outstanding balance that ( XXXX ) claimed it was due for collections for services dating back to " XX/XX/XXXX ''. I explained to XXXX, that I can confirm that I did have services with XXXX during XX/XX/XXXX. However services were cancel and there wasn't a balance left on the account. If XXXX 's records showed that there was an outstating balance on the account ; why didn't XXXX never contacted me in 12 years. I also explained that I had ( Cable, Telephone, and Internet ) with XXXX XXXX, just last year on ( XX/XX/XXXX ). In order for me to have services installed, XXXX did two things ; 1 ) Verified I DID NOT have any outstanding balances with the company for prior services. 2 ) I agreed to have my credit file review, my credit score was XXXX. I had services installed with out the requirement of a deposit. ( Proof attached ) I then went ahead and informed XXXX that as a collections agent, I was sure that he was aware that it was illegal for him or XXXX to attempt to collect on a debt that is 12 years old. I also asked for proof of this debt, he informed me that unfortunately he would have to report the debt. I would also be contacted through a conference call at a later time by XXXX. I also am a XXXX person on Social Security XXXX benefits. I'm not sure what to make of this phone call from XXXX. He claims to be employed by Miller Stark and Associates, but its clear that there is a failure for them to abide by the Fair Debt Collection Practices. I also could of been a victim of a phishing scam.
07/11/2016 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Communication tactics
  • Frequent or repeated calls
  • IL
  • XXXXX
Web
Someone from Miller Stark Klein calls me several times a day, every day, at my place of employment in XXXX. The callers refuse to tell me why they are calling, saying only that it 's regarding " a complaint '' and that they are going to " file charges. '' The caller then insists that I confirm personal details like my birth date, address, and Social Security Number, which I refuse to do. They wo n't tell me what the " complaint '' is about or anything else about the issue. I was told that the call was being recorded and " would be used in court. '' They called back immediately ( within a few seconds ) after I hung up. The last person I spoke to gave her name as XXXX XXXX. The number on my caller ID displayed as ( XXXX ) XXXX, which is an Illinois number, but she claimed to be calling from North Carolina. When I hung up, she called back immediately ( not XXXX seconds later ) and continued to harass me ; the caller ID then displayed XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. I have told them more than once that they are calling my place of business and to stop calling me there, but they continue. I also told XXXX XXXX that if the debt is legitimate, she needs to send a letter to my address on file detailing the situation. She refused. These calls are being made to my place of business and need to cease. If this is indeed a legitimate debt ( and I 'm assuming it 's a debt, not some other type of " complaint '' ), this company needs to send written details to my address on file.
06/12/2018 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • False statements or representation
  • Impersonated attorney, law enforcement, or government official
  • FL
  • 33624
Web
On XX/XX/2018, this company called my mother 's house after repeatedly calling her cell phone. The call is a robo message stating " several complaints '' have been filed against me and my " cooperation is required. '' The " complaints '' are apparently but a single debt alleged that I owe. The pluralization of this single incident is intentionally false. Further, the characterization of a debt collection as a complaint and my cooperation being required together would lead any reasonable person to think the caller has some official capacity, i.e., governmental authority. This robo message fails to identify the person or the name of the company that is calling. This same message has been left for many others according to a cursory web search. This call also comes from a spoofed Caller ID number identifying the caller as " XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. '' Upon selecting 1, the call is transferred to a woman who gave only the company name. She refused to identify herself, state the nature of the business in which the company is engaged, or the company 's address. I was told to " go to XXXX '' and " do my homework. '' This failure to identify is improper. This company has never given me written notice about any alleged debt. I do not owe anyone a consumer debt for which payment are delinquent. I believe this company has violated many provisions of Federal law. Additionally, they are not registered to collect debts in my state as Florida requires.
11/02/2017 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Attempts to collect debt not owed
  • Debt was paid
  • NE
  • 680XX
Web
As of XXXX, this company is calling me and asking for a debt ( from a decade ago, when I was a minor ) that I do not owe as I paid it off years ago. They are calling me repeatedly and not giving much information other than the amount of the supposed " debt '' ( thousands of dollars, which is n't remotely near the original debt ). I 've asked them to prove that the debt is owed, and they sent me an email. I mailed them a debt validation request to which they have not responded. Instead, they just keep calling. They are called Miller Stark Klein and Associates. It 's the belief of me ( and hundreds of others, per my research ) that they are illegitimate. Most of their positive reviews seem to be made up. I do n't understand how they are allowed to remain in business considering that they are threatening people with legal action without having even sent anything in the mail. Although XXXX the company name returns an address and phone number, XXXX the address does NOT turn up their company name, and XXXX the phone number turns up mostly consumer complaints. A XXXX search shows that this company has the same complaint from other consumers, and numerous BBB complaints. Not sure how they are allowed to remain in business. I worry too that they 'll just sell off my information to another shady or fake " debt collector, '' and the cycle will continue. Here 's one source of complaints : XXXX XXXX XXXX
10/26/2017 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Attempts to collect debt not owed
  • Debt was paid
  • AZ
  • 85210
Web
I had some credit card debt with XXXX XXXX ( XXXX XXXX XXXX ). In XXXX i made payment arrangements for the debt with XXXX XXXX XXXX ( tel. XXXX ). I made monthly payment of {$150.00} until the debt of {$3000.00} was paid inXX/XX/XXXX. The collection company has gone out of business and the debt is still showing on my credit report. It has been very difficult to have it removed. I have the cancelled checks for each payment to the collection agency. I received a call from XXXX XXXX of Miller Stark Klein & Associates on the morning of XX/XX/XXXX. She claimed she was calling to setup a hearing for collection of the debt owed to XXXX XXXX. She proceeded to give me all sorts of my own personal information and then an ultimatum of three options : 1. ) Pay a settlement amount of {$1600.00} today 2. ) Pay {$6400.00} over 6 installments paid monthly or 3. ) Setup a hearing and pay {$12000.00}. I explained that I had already paid this debt and the circumstances surrounding the loan and she stated that the payments were made to an unauthorized collector. When reviewing the firm online I found a number of complaints about attempted collection of old debt and the tactics the company uses to scare consumers into making payments that may not be warranted. I have filed a complaint with the Attorney General 's offices of both Arizona and North Carolina.
04/20/2017 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Auto
  • Taking/threatening an illegal action
  • Threatened arrest/jail if do not pay
  • GA
  • 30331
Web
I received a phone call from Miller Stark Klein and Associates . A representative by the name of XXXX contacted me about a charged off account for XXXX XXXX auto loan. He informed me of the debt owe and gave me options to pay XXXX lump sum or set up a payment plan. As I tried to get more information about the payment, the representative became very rude and aggressive ; which resulted in him disconnecting the call. I contacted the number and requested to speak with a supervisor. I spoke with XXXX XXXX and she listened to the call. After assuring me the employee will be " dealt '' with, she proceeded to offer a lesser amount towards the debt owed. I agreed to pay the amount, in good faith and in hopes of not getting sued, fined or prosecuted. Weeks later, I began getting calls from another company stating they are calling to collect a debt for the same charged off account. I began to do my research because things seemed a bit odd and I find out Miller Stark Klein had no legal rights to my account. This has caused majo XXXX XXXX because I 've had to go back and forth with companies about who 's the actual debt collector ; and I had to file a dispute with my bank. This company is using scare tactics to retrieve money on charged off accounts from XXXX XXXX XXXX
07/18/2017 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other debt
  • Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
  • Collected or attempted to collect exempt funds
  • IL
  • 60005
Web
Dear Sir or Madam : Miller Stark Klein Assoc offered me a settlement for the outstanding auto loan with XXXX XXXX from XXXX . Claiming in order to avoid court proceedings, I should pay immediately. I paid {$1900.00} to Miller Stark Klein on XX/XX/XXXX , with the impression that my debt with XXXX would be settled and rectified. Unbeknownst to me, Miller Stark Klein Assoc does not have proprietary rights of the outstanding debt with XXXX . In fact they have zero correlation to said debt with XXXX . I contacted XXXX as of XX/XX/XXXX , the debt is owned by XXXX XXXX XXXX . I am being summoned to court for the amount due in full by XXXX XXXX XXXX . Miller Stark Klein falsely represented themselves, leading me to believe they were acting on behalf of XXXX . They defrauded me of my {$1900.00}, all the money I had available in order to settle this debt. Now I am in the midst of a much bigger predicament. I want my money back! I want Miller Stark Klein to be penalized for misleading people. What they did was wrong ethically. They should not falsely take money from people that are struggling to repay their debts. I am willing to collaborate and/or offer full support to CFPB in regards to this request. Sincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX
02/27/2018 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
  • Threatened to arrest you or take you to jail if you do not pay
  • CA
  • 90007
Web
I first contacted this company as a result of returning a missed phone call. When the person in that company answer they asked me for my name which I gave. From there they began demanding I give them my social security number, address and date of birth. I asked two times for very basic information on my end Who are you and what is this about? They refuse to tell me instead they kept demanding for my private information and claim they wouldn't tell me who they were unless I gave such information. When I told them that I would not give them any private information the woman on the other end of the phone got really angry. Began to threaten to sue me and that she would report that I was being uncooperative and refusing to help. I still don't know what this is about but I just go another call from the same phone number. So I did a phone number reversal look up online and it turns out its a company called. Miller Stark and Associates located in North Carolina. I live in California so I have no idea why a company in North Carolina would be trying to contact me. This sounds extremely sketchy, abusive and harrasement. I do believe even if its some sort of old debt which I am unaware of *I have really good credit and don't have any outstanding debt* this is illegal in my State.
11/09/2017 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Attempts to collect debt not owed
  • Debt was paid
  • MI
  • 48433
Web
Miller, Stark & Klein associates have called me two times. Both times a voicemail was left using aggressive tones and told me that I had complaints in their office and that I would need to call back before it became a legal matter. I called back and informed the individual ( who did not identify herself ) that I have no bad debt and have amazing credit/score. I informed her she was a scam and to stop calling. She then proceeded to hang up. I called back and told her that I have no bad debt. She proceeded to call me a liar and say that liars always say they have no debt. She then told me to stop calling. I told her I would stop calling when the manner was resolved. She said she was hanging up and I said I will call back. She then informed me that she would press charges for harassment if I called. I kindly told her the same thing. She then hung up. I called back and she refused to let me talk to a supervisor. I called the other number she left on the voicemail ( the number calling and the voicemail number were not the same ) and nicely explained the reason for the call. She asked me for my number, in which I have it. She put me on hold and came back to inform me that my number had been deleted from the files.
03/13/2017 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Disclosure verification of debt
  • Not given enough info to verify debt
  • NY
  • 11552
Web
I have been receiving multiple calls from XXXX at Miller Stark Kline. They claim that i have 3 complaints against for a debt and want my social security number to verify its me. I refused to give this information over the phone for identity theft concerns and asked that it be sent to me in writing. At first, they refused and indicated that they did not have to send it writing. I said that I have no knowledge of any debts being owed that I would have to verify -- the woman began speaking over me and said that this was a mediation. I advised her that I was an attorney and that this was NOT a mediation and she was not following proper procedure to collect a debt. At which point she hung up. She then called back a few minutes later and wanted my address. I said, if you have debt that I owe you have my information and address. She then said she would see me in court again and hung up. I have no problem paying money that is owed. However, I have been up to date on all of my bills for a number of years and I have no knowledge of any debts being owed. It is also improper to have not written communication about a debt and instead a violent phone call demanding information. This seems to be violation of the FDCA.
02/17/2019 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Communication tactics
  • Frequent or repeated calls
  • TX
  • 76133
Web
These people call from many different numbers, but the one I get the most is XXXX. The message says " we have several complaints filed against you '' and that " your cooperation is required. '' -- - essentially meaning I have to pay what they are requesting and do what they demand. They do not say they are trying to collect a debt, but it seems to be what they are threatening. I have no outstanding debt, so this is a scam. They seem like they are trying to threaten old people into turning over money. Many sites talk about these same dishonest tactics. They just called me 2 hours ago and XXXX from this number. They may have tried to use other numbers but left no messages. I even blocked them but they continue to leave messages I have received repeated phone calls from local numbers saying they have had numerous complaints about me and have made repeated attempts to contact me. Refers me to call XXXX A reverse search reveals it to be a collection company called Miller Stark Klein & Associates. Per XXXX and XXXX, this company seems to focus on collecting phantom debts. My complaint however specifically relates to the fact that they did not identify themselves as a debt collection agency as per the CFP
05/22/2019 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other debt
  • Attempts to collect debt not owed
  • Debt was paid
  • OH
  • 45042
Web
Miller Stark Klein & Associates are attempting to collect on a debt that was paid over 10 years ago. The debt was with XXXX XXXX in XX/XX/XXXX, in XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX sold this debt to a third party. My name went onto XXXX as a result of me not paying this debt. In XX/XX/XXXX/XX/XX/XXXX, I paid this debt with the third party in order to have my name taken off of XXXX. It was the only way to open a bank account again. Now, 13 years later, its XX/XX/XXXX now, MSK & Associates is attempting to collect on this debt a second time. I explained to them it was paid in full and that it had to be or I would not be able to have a bank account open now. I've had the same bank account since XX/XX/XXXX/XX/XX/XXXX. They claim the debt went back to XXXX XXXX in XX/XX/XXXX, when that third party debt collector closed. They claim they were just sold this debt within the last 60 days from XXXX XXXX. We conference called XXXX XXXX and they claim to not be able to trace the debt once it was sold to the third party and that the debt never defaulted back to them in XX/XX/XXXX. MSK & Associates will not quit trying to contact me and keep threatening me with legal fees and income garnishment.
09/14/2016 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Taking/threatening an illegal action
  • Threatened to sue on too old debt
  • TX
  • 754XX
Web
Miller, Stark, Klein , & Associates contacted me about an alleged debt from XXXX XXXX. They made statements such as pre-legal, civil action, advising their client to move forward. Seemingly in an attempt to imply that they would be taking civil action against me for this alleged debt. They stated that the alleged original debt was with XXXX XXXX for a XXXX card. I have no current delinquent debts reflected on my credit report. Any such debts aged off of all XXXX of my Bureau reports last year, making them in excess of 7 years old. The statute of limitations in my state is 4 years. After a brief search of the Texas Secretary of State database, I found no registered debt collectors under the name they provided me. The Texas finance code states that anyone attempting to collect a debt in the state of Texas must be registered with the Secretary of state. In addition to this, if this is a valid debt, they are attempting to collect on a debt, via scare tactics, by threatening or implying legal/civil action on a debt that is well beyond the statute of limitations in my state. They are leaving a call back telephone number of XXXX
06/05/2017 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
  • Threatened to sue you for very old debt
  • GA
  • 30319
Web
This illegal communication occurred toda y ( XXXX XXXX 2017 ) . Other than the date, this complaint is identical to : Complaint number : XXXX submitted to CFPB : XX/XX/2017 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - Received a call on my mobile phone from a local number I did not recognize ( XXXX ) and let it go to voicemail. The voicemail revealed it to be a " robocall '' and the transcript of that message is as follows : " This message is intended for XXXX XXXX XXXX . [ sic ] I 'm calling regarding some pending complaints here that 's been filed in our offi ce. Press 1 now to speak with a live agent or to contact our office at a more convenient time please dial XXXX . Thank you in advance for your cooperation. '' According to information found online this number i s Miller Stark Klein & Associates ( http : //millerstarkklein.com/ ), a debt collection firm. I have not had any business dealings with this firm. Further, I have no debt which could be legally collected. Their statement about " pending complaints '' seems to indicate a pending legal action.
11/09/2018 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Written notification about debt
  • Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
  • TN
  • 37205
Web
XXXX card paid off in XXXX was sold years later to 3rd party claiming not paid off. Sent in papers proving this to all parties including credit reporting agencies. The debt was removed in XXXX by all bureaus after a thorough investigation, multiple faxes showing a letter from XXXX stating it was paid in full including attorney letter that we got involved. Now last few months, I and my wife 's phone are getting different 3rd party threatening phone calls with no paperwork mailed to me, no notices whatsoever, just fake phone numbers that appear to be local, but are actually XXXX numbers. The latest was from MSK and Associates XXXX but the number showed up on my caller id as XXXX from XXXX Tn.We lost paperwork in the Hurricane Harvey, but proof is listed on all credit bureaus and with previous third party companies that I faxed all our papers to. So tired of these harassing companies illegally selling and passing our information from place to place on old, paid off, out of statutes of TN debt collecting laws. Please stop them.
05/04/2018 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other debt
  • False statements or representation
  • Indicated you were committing crime by not paying debt
  • CA
  • 91767
Web
I received a threatening call from a guy who would not identify who he was that stated I owed XXXX over 700.00 and that he had a judgement against me. I do not nor have I ever to my knowledge owed this debt, if I did it would have been more than 11 years ago. I have an account with XXXX currently that has been in good standing for over 7 years. He would not let me talk, he had my date of birth, an address I lived at 10 years ago and the last 4 of my social security number. When I told him I do not owe this he started screaming at me that if I did not pay them today that they would garnish my wages and take me to court. He was very threatening, rude and hostile. When I told him they are a scam he hung up on me. I am very concerned that he has my dob and social. I called back and asked what the company name was and was told it is Miller, Stark, Klein & Associates. The girl then asked me if I had an account with them and when I said no she hung up on me. The phone number they are calling from is XXXX
01/12/2019 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly
  • Contacted your employer
  • ND
  • 58103
Web
XX/XX/19 : Received voicemail stating There have been several complaints in our office and have made multiple attempts to reach you at your home address Did not receive letters at home nor do I have anything on credit report for any debts. XX/XX/19 : Receive multiple missed calls from same phone number XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX, no voicemail or company information given. XX/XX/19 : Company calls my place of employment and gives information to an employee about myself. I return call asking to not be contacted at a business. Lady threatens to contact work again and doesnt provide any information for reason of call just that they would be serving me with paperwork. I do not feel it is legal for any company to contact a place of business and give information over the phone. Debt collectors or mediators should not be allowed to contact places of business. I do not provide any personal information at any point, it is not my debt. I do not want them calling my personal phone let alone an employer.
02/13/2018 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other debt
  • Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
  • Threatened to sue you for very old debt
  • AZ
  • 85281
Web
Submitting a complaint against Miller Stark and Klein associates, because I think they are a scam. Out of the blue, within the last couple of months, this company started calling me almost on a daily basis. When I answered the call the first time they said that I had banked with XXXX XXXX about 7 years ago ( which is true ) but that I supposedly owed them over {$500.00} in overdraft fees on an old bank card, not even a credit card. They said that if I didnt pay that they would sue me and garnish my wages. I called XXXX XXXX and they said that I owed them no money. Miller guys called me again and so I asked them, who did XXXX XXXX sell this supposed debt to then? ( because I had no recollection of it at all ) They said they couldnt give me that information. This supposed debt has also never shown up anywhere on my credit report. Is this is a scam? Someone should really nail these guys. Im absolutely not paying this.
09/06/2016 Yes
  • Bank account or service
  • Checking account
  • Problems caused by my funds being low
  • WA
  • 99352
Web
I have been contacted by several companies regarding a XXXX XXXX account from several years ago. The first time I was contacted by the collection agency ( XXXX XXXX XXXX ) I paid the balance and received a paid in full letter. Over the past few years I have been contact by approximately XXXX-XXXX other agencies regarding the same debt. Each time I tell them it has already been paid and either email or fax the paid in full letter, only after being threatened and degraded in an attempt to collect. Most recently I was contacted by Miller Stark Klien and Associates by a woman named XXXX about the same debt. I immediately told her it had been taken care of for over two years and she asked me to email her the letter showing it had been paid with another agency. I emailed it within minutes and asked for a confirmation of receipt which I did not receive. My husband was contacted about it a few days later.
01/06/2017 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
  • Debt is not mine
  • TX
  • 78238
Web
I 'm getting calls from a company claiming to be " Miller and Associates, '' phone number XXXX. Most of the time they call and hang up or I call and they hang up. They call saying I owe about {$4000.00} from a bank account with XXXX bank opened in 2011, and when I tell them that I have no idea what this is about they begin saying that I can deal with it in court. I have received no letters in regards to this debt, it 's not even on my credit report. I 've asked them numerous times to send me a letter with information about this and they say that I 'll just have to appear in court. I spoke with a " XXXX XXXX '' and she said that I was trying to defraud a bank, that I need to just " pay my bills '' and " good luck keeping my job. '' She even asked me to give her my employer 's name and phone number so she could talk to my boss, which I do n't understand why that has anything to do with anything.
06/02/2017 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
  • Threatened to sue you for very old debt
  • GA
  • 30319
Web
Received a call on my mobile phone from a local number I did not recognize ( XXXX ) and let it go to voicemail. The voicemail revealed it to be a " robocall '' and the transcript of that message is as follows : " This message is intended for XXXX XXXX XXXX . [ sic ] I 'm calling regarding some pending complaints here that 's been filed in our offic e. Press 1 no w to speak with a live agent or to contact our office at a more convenient time please dial XXXX . Thank you in advance for your cooperation. '' According to information found online this number i s Miller Stark Klein & Associates ( http : //millerstarkklein.com/ ), a debt collection firm. I have not had any business dealings with this firm. Further, I have no debt which could be legally collected. Their statement about " pending complaints '' seems to indicate a pending legal action.
12/13/2016 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
  • Debt resulted from identity theft
  • MI
  • 48843
Web
My parents contacted me and told me that someone from Miller Stark Klein said they were trying to find me for a court summons. I tried to make contact with the company the same day and they did not answer. The following day, I tried to contact again and spoke to a XXXX. XXXX stated they had information about $ XXXX of debt from a bank account I do n't use in a city I havent lived in for a decade. When I questioned the authenticity of the claim, she got upset and implied there was nothing I could do to resolve the issue. At no point did they ask for any current contact information or where I even currently live, just that I pay the money. When I asked for paper documentation of the records they have on this case, she stated I could take it up in court and hung up on me- without providing any information or even asking for where I could be contacted.
10/27/2017 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
  • Threatened to arrest you or take you to jail if you do not pay
  • IL
  • 60002
Web
I have received XXXX voice mail messages over the past couple of days. They were automated and difficult to understand. I basically heard part of my name and they said it was an urgent matter regarding my social security number. I do n't have any accounts in collection so I assumed it was the wrong number. Today I received a message from " XXXX '' from MSK & Associates Mediation. He said my social security number, name, and XXXX were involved in a " concerning matter ''. They also said they attempted to contact me at my home address which is not true. They are threatening to get a warrant for my arrest and contact my place of employment and/or immediate relatives. This concerns me because I do n't know what " debt '' they are referring to and I am worried that they have my SSN and other information. The contact number is XXXX XXXX XXXX.
03/02/2020 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Private student loan debt
  • Communication tactics
  • Frequent or repeated calls
  • VA
  • 23452
Web
On XX/XX/2020, I was called while on the job after i had told them i could not get phone calls before and after XXXX, I was called 3 times in a row. I had told XXXX XXXX if it was necessary for her to call 3 times in a row. Her response was because i was not answering. I had made arrangements on this school loan with someone else, so not sure why I was being called by them. I had made them an arrangement to pay {$50.00} to make an arrangement with them ( i told them i would call and let them know '' However {$2000.00} was being withdrawn from my account on Saturday the next day which i stopped. I called today and told them i had made arrangements with someone else, but XXXX XXXX kept cutting me off, so i got irritated. She said shes going to contact my HR and hung up on me. This company is DRS Processing
02/26/2019 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Attempts to collect debt not owed
  • Debt is not yours
  • OH
  • 45601
Web Older American
I have been receiving numerous calls daily about a debt owed by someone with my last name. I do not owe this debt. I have asked them repeatedly to stop, but they won't. They leave messages on my phone telling me that " I better take care of this debt ''. They imply that dire consequents will happen if I don't. These call have been going on for months. The last call was on XXXX XXXX. Some days I would receive more than one call. I know that these calls are coming from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX in North Carolina. I also know that this law office has a " D '' rating with the XXXX. The calls come up on my answering machine with my local XXXX area code. Obviously, this is a trick to encourage me to answer the phone. I want to take action to get them to stop ; legal action if necessary.
08/05/2016 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card
  • Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
  • Debt was paid
  • AZ
  • 85747
Web Servicemember
In XXXX of 2014, I paid off an old credit card bill from XXXX that had gone to collections. I received a letter from the collection agency that confirmed the " paid in full '' and that I would no longer owed any money to XXXX and had been released from further attempts to collect. Since the beginning of this year I have received multiple calls from different collections agencies still trying to collect on the same account I already paid. Some have even threatened legal action and states they are going to serve me with court paperwork to take me to court over the XXXX debt. I send them the letter indicating that I already paid it and that I no longer owe on the account. Then the next month, ill still receive call from another company trying to collect on it.
02/17/2017 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
  • Debt is not mine
  • FL
  • 33811
Web
This Company continues to call for a person that is not me. I have spoke with them 3 times telling them I have had this number now for 2 months and I am not the person they are looking for. They left a message again today for this other person they ask for which is XXXX XXXX. I called back and the person I spoke with stated his name is XXXX XXXX, which I doubt it was because it seemed he had to remember his name. I told him that I am not who they are looking for and he said he put me on hold and then he just hung up. When I called back their line would not even accept my call. I am just trying to get them to stop calling. I do not believe that Miller Stark Klein and Assoc. care about bothering anyone even when they know they have the wrong person.
09/26/2017 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • False statements or representation
  • Indicated you were committing crime by not paying debt
  • IA
  • 502XX
Web Servicemember
These people call from many different numbers, but the one I get the most is XXXX. The message says " we have several complaints filed against you '' and that " your cooperation is required. '' -- - essentially meaning I have to pay what they are requesting and do what they demand. They do not say they are trying to collect a debt, but it seems to be what they are threatening. I have no outstanding debt, so this is a scam. They seem like they are trying to threaten old people into turning over money. Many sites talk about these same dishonest tactics. They just called me 2 hours ago and XXXX XXXX from this number. They may have tried to use other numbers but left no messages. I even blocked them but they continue to leave messages.
03/08/2018 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Attempts to collect debt not owed
  • Debt is not yours
  • OR
  • 972XX
Web
On XX/XX/2018, at XXXX XXXX, I received a phone call from XXXX which was a robocall informing me that they had tried to contact me at my address regarding a complaint filed with their office, but could not contact me. I pressed 1 to be connected to a man who said he we from Miller Stark Associates and that he was attempting to collect on a debt I owed to XXXX XXXX XXXX for {$1000.00}. He knew the last four digits of my SSN and an old address from about 5 years ago. He offered me two payment plans and wanted to know how I would like to pay. I hung up at this time. I contacted XXXX XXXX XXXX who confirmed that I do not have any outstanding balances and that they did not submit anything to a collection agency.
09/19/2016 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
  • Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
  • Debt was discharged in bankruptcy
  • OH
  • 44256
Web
I contacted you three months ago regarding this company and their tactics. They have called my daughter and myself and left message threatening to send the police to my job and home with a subpoena. I do not owe this money. They are claiming this is in reference to XXXX debt. This is a debt likely purchased from XXXX but I filed bankruptcy year ago and do not owe this.I called and they called me names and have continued to harass me. They left multiple messages on my and my daughters phone claiming a complaint has been filed against me.I actually just received a check from a class action suit against XXXX. They also refuse to send written documentation of the debt
03/08/2019 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
  • Threatened to arrest you or take you to jail if you do not pay
  • GA
  • 30017
Web
XX/XX/2019 I receive a voicemail threatening to take me to court over a credit card debt. XX/XX/2019 they called again. They even quote a new address that is associated with me. They called me last week as well. And emailed me payment processing. I email them back telling them do not contact me again I asked for an email address so I can send them a letter that an old debt is paid for. They want to try and validate my letter stating my debt was paid. They said it should have an Id number they hang up said I should pay my bills and Id get something delivered at the new address they gon na contact my job
06/13/2018 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Communication tactics
  • You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying
  • FL
  • 33624
Web
Yesterday, the company responded to your complaint number XXXX, In their response, the company stated, " We have closed this in our office no further contact will be made with this consumer. '' Today, at XXXX XXXX EDT, the company placed the same robo call to me. They stated that several complaint had been filed with their office. They stated that my cooperation was required. They did not identify the company or the individual calling. The call came from ( XXXX ) XXXX, again with a spoofed caller ID name. Clearly, the company misrepresented themselves to the CFPB in their response.
12/13/2017 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
  • Threatened to sue you for very old debt
  • TX
  • 77386
Web
Call constantly from spoofed numbers with a partially recorded voice and an automated voice stipulating that several complaints have been filed in their office and cooperation is mandatory. This has been going on for several months. the spoofed number is XXXX. The call back number is XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX. I received 2 calls on XXXX, XX/XX/17, XX/XX/17, XX/XX/17, XX/XX/17. This is as far back as my call history goes. I told them if they wanted to take legal action then they need to file in XXXX county Texas against me and other than that they need to stop calling.
05/03/2019 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Communication tactics
  • Frequent or repeated calls
  • OH
  • 441XX
Web
Left a voice main on XX/XX/2019. Said in the voice mail, " Attempt to contact you at home address has been unsuccessful it is very important that you speak with our office. Please press one now to speak with a live agent or to contact our office at a more convenient time. Phone number that you can reach someone is XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX. Your cooperation in this matter is required ''. Did not say my name, who the company is, or what this is in reference to. The original phone number that called me is XXXX-XXXX-XXXX.
03/29/2018 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Attempts to collect debt not owed
  • Debt was paid
  • CA
  • 907XX
Web
I have received repeated phone calls from local numbers saying they have had numerous complaints about me and have made repeated attempts to contact me. Refers me to call XXXX. A reverse search reveals it to be a collection company called Miller Stark Klein & Associates. Per XXXX and XXXX, this company seems to focus on collecting phantom debts. My complaint however specifically relates to the fact that they did not identify themselves as a debt collection agency as per the CFP.
06/29/2017 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Communication tactics
  • Frequent or repeated calls
  • AL
  • XXXXX
Web
someone keeps calling from XXXX saying they have complaints about me. they are using my previous married name ( which i have not used since 1987 ). So clearly scam they leave a message since i have the number blocked telling me to call another number, which belongs to Miller Stark Klein and associates please make this stop. I do n't have any complaints, my debts are up to date and they keep calling every 2 days. thanks
07/30/2019 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Communication tactics
  • You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying
  • ID
  • 83706
Web Servicemember
Currently I am getting more and more calls from MSK and Associates, AKA Miller, Stark and Klein and Associates. It is the same company that I was called from before in regard to an attempt to collect on a debt that I allegedly owed. I confirmed with the representative I spoke with that this was the same company that attempted to call be before in XXXX and numerous other times that were extremely abusive and harassing.
09/21/2018 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other debt
  • Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
  • Threatened to sue you for very old debt
  • MI
  • 490XX
Web
I was threatened and told that i had to give my banking info so they could take {$200.00} and then {$100.00} biweekly until the sum of {$1000.00} was paid. This debt was for a closed bank account I had in the past but I only owed this bank {$140.00}. They said my payments would be reported to the credit bureau but it never was.. infact another agency tried collecting for this account a year later.
09/11/2018 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
  • Threatened to sue you for very old debt
  • NY
  • 11743
Web
On XX/XX/2018 this company contacted a relative of mine and threatened legal action against me. I then spoke to the company regarding this debt that has been settled for well over 10 years and then this company did threaten judgement and wage garnishment against me. This has all occurred without any correspondence by mail.
09/21/2018 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Attempts to collect debt not owed
  • Debt was paid
  • OH
  • 45431
Web
They have been calling me for over a year using threatening language to take legal action on a debt from XX/XX/XXXX- which exceeds the statue of limitation for collection in the state of Ohio . I also have proof that this was settled in XX/XX/XXXX and sent it over twice to their office. They will not stop calling.
01/08/2018 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly
  • Contacted you after you asked them to stop
  • CA
  • 90043
Web
This number ( XXXX ) XXXX has called me at least 15 times within the last month about a debt my sister has. I told them that I do n't talk to her and to stop calling but they continue to call. I blocked their number but they still call using unknown number. They just recently called me today, X/X/18/, at XXXX XXXX
04/03/2017 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
  • Debt was paid
  • GA
  • 301XX
Web
I receive calls constantly from this company with a recorded message claiming that complaints against me have been filed in their office. This is evidently an attempt to collect on a zombie debt because all of my current credit is up to date. Miller Stark Klein & Associates XXXX XXXX NC XXXX XXXX
07/27/2016 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card
  • Taking/threatening an illegal action
  • Threatened arrest/jail if do not pay
  • SC
  • 29715
Web
I received numerous calls from different numbers stating that I owe {$500.00} credit card debt from XXXX XXXX received in 2010. I have never had a XXXX XXXX Card. That state there are several complaints issued against me through XXXX County. I called XXXX County and they state it is fraud.
06/28/2018 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
  • Threatened to sue you for very old debt
  • TX
  • XXXXX
Web Older American
I received block call unknown name & number asked To call XXXX Where a recorded voice states " WE have tried to contract several times and WE have recived several complaints in our office " call XXXX. Upon calling I asked for paper work. was told to do the work myself and I would be sued
12/20/2016 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Communication tactics
  • Frequent or repeated calls
  • ID
  • 83704
Web Servicemember
This company calls every morning, leaving a message on voicemail, and does not identify itself and asks that I call about " a very important matter ''. The number they ask me to call is XXXX. After research online, i found that they collect junk debt. I want them to stop calling me.
09/22/2016 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
  • Debt is not mine
  • TX
  • 75050
Web
XXXX XXXX XXXX continues to call me and leaves threatening voice mails. They tell me they 're looking for me but do not have my correct SS number. I tell them I 'm not the person in question and to please do not call back. They have ignored my requests. Is this my only recourse?
10/30/2018 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Communication tactics
  • You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying
  • MN
  • 553XX
Web
They keep calling and asking for someone who has never lived at our number which is a land line and we've been here since the house was built and I've told them they have the wrong number for whoever it is their looking for but they still keep calling asking for that person.
03/29/2017 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
  • Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
  • Debt was paid
  • WA
  • 98682
Web
Multiple companies keep pursuing a debt that has been paid years ago. I tell them that I dispute the validity of the debt and that it has been settled, and they continue to call once the debt has been sold to a new company.
12/15/2016 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card
  • Disclosure verification of debt
  • Right to dispute notice not received
  • NY
  • 11213
Web
Harrassing calls ask for copies to be sent to me to no avail threathing take me court calling my job. Address they provided did n't live there. Keep asking me for my bank information
03/13/2017 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • False statements or representation
  • Indicated committed crime not paying
  • AZ
  • 85208
Web
Leaves voicemail daily on cell phone, does not identify who they are or where they are calling from, uses threating tactics that a complaint has been filed against me.
01/16/2020 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other debt
  • Written notification about debt
  • Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
  • FL
  • 33585
Postal mail
05/16/2019 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
  • Threatened to sue you for very old debt
  • AR
  • 72756
Phone Servicemember
03/30/2019 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other debt
  • Attempts to collect debt not owed
  • Debt was paid
  • OH
  • 43201
Web
03/22/2019 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Communication tactics
  • Frequent or repeated calls
  • IN
  • 46408
Phone
03/07/2019 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Attempts to collect debt not owed
  • Debt was paid
  • GA
  • 30019
Postal mail
02/25/2019 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Attempts to collect debt not owed
  • Debt is not yours
  • FL
  • 32207
Referral Servicemember
12/10/2018 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Medical debt
  • Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
  • Threatened to sue you for very old debt
  • UT
  • 84044
Web
07/25/2018 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Communication tactics
  • You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying
  • NC
  • 27614
Web
06/15/2018 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Attempts to collect debt not owed
  • Debt is not yours
  • MI
  • 48238
Phone Servicemember
06/14/2018 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Attempts to collect debt not owed
  • Debt is not yours
  • MI
  • 48238
Phone Servicemember
05/30/2018 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Communication tactics
  • Frequent or repeated calls
  • TX
  • 75043
Web
03/20/2018 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Written notification about debt
  • Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
Phone
03/01/2018 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
  • Threatened to sue you for very old debt
  • GA
  • 30311
Web
11/21/2017 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Attempts to collect debt not owed
  • Debt is not yours
Phone Servicemember
11/09/2017 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
  • Threatened to sue you for very old debt
  • NY
  • 11368
Web
09/11/2017 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
  • Threatened to arrest you or take you to jail if you do not pay
  • HI
  • 96783
Web
09/01/2017 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Auto debt
  • False statements or representation
  • Attempted to collect wrong amount
  • NY
  • 11022
Postal mail
08/01/2017 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Attempts to collect debt not owed
  • Debt is not yours
  • NJ
  • 07731
Phone
05/21/2017 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
  • Threatened to sue you for very old debt
  • MD
  • 21050
Referral
02/21/2017 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
  • Debt is not mine
  • TX
  • 77539
Web
02/10/2017 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
  • Communication tactics
  • Frequent or repeated calls
  • IN
  • 46143
Web
02/04/2017 Yes
  • Consumer Loan
  • Vehicle loan
  • Problems when you are unable to pay
  • OH
  • 44118
Web Servicemember
01/11/2017 Yes
  • Consumer Loan
  • Vehicle loan
  • Problems when you are unable to pay
  • CA
  • 90028
Phone
12/28/2016 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
  • Communication tactics
  • Threatened to take legal action
  • GA
  • 30127
Web
11/22/2016 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Communication tactics
  • Threatened to take legal action
  • CA
  • 90039
Phone
10/20/2016 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Communication tactics
  • Frequent or repeated calls
  • FL
  • 33468
Web
09/30/2016 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
  • Disclosure verification of debt
  • Not given enough info to verify debt
  • NY
  • 10166
Fax
09/23/2016 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
  • Debt is not mine
  • DC
  • 20001
Web
09/20/2016 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card
  • Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
  • Debt was paid
  • CA
  • 92110
Web