Valentine and Kebartas, Inc. CFPB Complaints

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Date Received Timely Response Product Issue State / Zip Submitted Via Tags
08/12/2016 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Non-federal student loan
  • Improper contact or sharing of info
  • Contacted me after I asked not to
  • MD
  • 20743
Web
This matter arises out of a dispute sent to XXXX XXXX on XXXX XXXX, XXXX at XXXX XXXX XXXX in XXXX, NH XXXX. ( See : Attachments ) XXXX XXXX failed to reply to my XXXX request and upon dispute transferred the debt to XXXX XXXX XXXX. ( See : CFPB Complaints # XXXX and # XXXX ) Upon the CFPB complaints XXXX XXXX XXXX then transferred the debt to Valentine Kebartas who is attempting to collect the same debt that has yet to be validated by XXXX XXXX and/or XXXX XXXX XXXX. In response XXXX XXXX XXXX in complaint XXXX I specifically stated my opposition to XXXX XXXX XXXX that I did not authorization and/or consent to the release, transferring, selling, intrusion, data sharing, etc., of my private and/or personal identifiable information. I requested that any and all file ( s ), contract ( s ) and or information containing the name " XXXX XXXX '', address, email address, phone records, social security number, credit card information, phone number ( s ), etc. in any variation, spelling or derivative is to be DELETED from XXXX XXXX XXXX records. The company has dishonored my request. I also opposed to the disclosure, publicizing or revealing of any personal identifiable information to XXXX XXXX XXXX or any third party entities ; data broker services, direct marketing services, directory services, sponsors and entities in which XXXX XXXX XXXX is acting as an agent ( s ), licensee, joint venturer, publisher and or any other services that are affiliated with XXXX XXXX XXXX. Valentine Kebartas and the aforementioned companies have violated 15 U.S.C.1692 et seq. in attempts to collect a debt by using false, abusive, deceptive, or misleading representation or means in connection with the collection of a debt ; attempted to extort payment with false litigation threats, false garnishment threats, threatening to enter a judgment also in violation of Section 807 ( 5 ) of the FDCPA, 15 U.S.C. 1692e ( 5 ) ; and Section 807 ( 4 ), 15 U.S.C. 1692e ( 4 ) ; Valentine Kebartas are " debt collector ( s ) '' engaging in deceptive and abusive practices that violate the FDCPA. In XXXX, the " FDCPA was enacted as a broad remedial statute designed to 'eliminate abusive debt collection practices by debt collectors, to insure that those " debt collectors '' who refrain from using abusive debt collection practices are not competitively disadvantaged. ' '' ( See : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX ( XXXX Cir. XXXX ) ( quoting XXXX XXXX. XXXX ( XXXX ) ) ; see XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX, XXXX ( XXXX. XXXX. XXXX ).
04/05/2016 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
  • Communication tactics
  • Frequent or repeated calls
  • UT
  • 84065
Web
I had an account with XXXX XXXX but was mislead from the beginning on what the monthly payments would be. After that I switched my account over to XXXX who was supposed to pay off the transfer fees but never did. I received Collections calls from a company called Valentine and Kebartas regarding the debt. I worked with them for some time making bi weekly pmts of XXXX dollars. I had paid off almost half of the debt and came upon harder financial times. I spoke to a single rep regularly, but one day when i called back I spoke with a rep I had never before spoke with. I made a pmt of XXXX dollars and made him aware that I would only be able to pay monthly and that I would not be able to afford to pay what I was paying before. He told me that was fine and that he would schedule for me to be called in a month. Following that payment and agreement with the rep, I continued to receive up to five collections calls per day. After a week of receiving those calls during work and at all hours, I finally answered and spoke with the rep that I normally worked with. I asked why I was still receiving calls after having made a payment and worked out an arrangement with the other agent. She told me that the payment I made was not enough and that the account had been sent back by the " System '' and that is why I was still getting calls. After having worked with them for so long and even having made a payment as recently as the day before, that amount of calls was definitely harassment. Statements of my account automatically being sent to the system were also false and misleading. I work in collections and am very familiar with the way an auto dialer works and the work that is taken to load them. Arrangements should not have been agreed to if they were supposedly not " sufficient '' to keep them off of the dialer. receiving collections calls the next business day after having made a payment and agreements, is harassment and not fair collections practices. And blaming those tactics on the " system '' is misleading and a downright lie. I discussed witht he rep and a supervisor settlement options to avoid legal assistance or escalated complaints, but was not given any real help. I have already paid over half a debt for a service that I practically never used, and canceled because of misleading and deceptive tactics used by a sales rep belonging to the same mother company, XXXX XXXX.
10/24/2015 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
  • False statements or representation
  • Attempted to collect wrong amount
  • OH
  • 446XX
Web Servicemember
I owe a bill XXXX from early cancellation of contract for {$1000.00}. A debt collection agency, Valentine & Kebartas, contacted me on XXXX XXXX, 2015 to arrange payments for this debt from phone number XXXX. The employee of theirs setup payment arrangements of {$25.00} a month which I paid on the XXXX of every month until suddenly I received a call XXXX XXXX stating that the payment arrangement did n't count because the employee was never authorized to setup such an arrangement and has been fired and that I needed to either pay the whole balance or split the remaining {$1000.00} into 6 monthly payments. I explained to them that I should n't be punished for XXXX their employees mistakes and that an arrangement had been made on a recorded line and that I refuse to agree to a new arrangement. I was transferred to the night shift supervisor around XXXX XXXX who said he would keep the payment arrangement the same and transfer it to his accounts and would just call me the XXXX of every month to collect the {$25.00}. I woke up this morning to a missed call again from this agency XXXX and then received another call XXXX stating that their is no payment arrangement and that I need to pay the balance in full or break the now {$980.00} balance into XXXX monthly payments. I again asked for a supervisor and spoke with XXXX, who stated that there is no payment arrangement and he is the one who approves all payment arrangements and that {$25.00} a month is not acceptable and that is why the payment arrangement had been cancelled. I asked him how he could cancel an arrangement that had been okay for past 3 months and he said that it did n't matter that I needed to setup a new arrangement. At this point in time I told them I would be contacting the government because they made an agreement on recorded lines and are breaking them and making false representations. He explained that collection efforts and calls would continue until I agreed to more than {$25.00} a month because that amount is not acceptable and then said okay in reply to me filing a complaint and hung up. I do not believe this should be allowed or else what is the point of having agreements if they can simply break them twice in one month and then act like I have no choice but to accept a new arrangement at 6 times the original payment amount!
07/27/2017 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other debt
  • Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
  • Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged
  • NY
  • 14225
Web
I have had several conversations with XXXX XXXX @ Valentine & Kebartas, XXXX in regards to a debt owed by XXXX XXXX/XXXX XXXX XXXX to XXXX XXXX ; the balance is {$7800.00}. XXXX/XXXX/2017- I asked about a SIF ; XXXX offered 1X- {$5800.00}, 2X- {$6100.00}, 3X- {$6600.00}. told me absolute lowest he could go was the {$5800.00}. Told him I would have to get back to him. XXXX/XXXX/2017-XXXX called as follow-up ; I offered 1X- {$3900.00} ( 50 % ) ; now he said he can come down to {$5400.00}, after he told me on XXXX/XXXX/2017 he could n't go any lower than {$5800.00} ( so he lied to me ). I advised to both I would not be able to afford that and would only be able to pay $ XXXX/month. XXXX 's response was that he would not be able to accept that. I responded stating I would just send that amount to either XXXX or his office, did n't matter to me because they would not refuse the money. Call ended after speaking to supervisor XXXX XXXX XXXX/XXXX/2017-XXXX called again asking for intentions. Advised same thing as previous conversation. XXXX 's response was to ask me if we were represented by an Attorney. When I inquired why, he responded stating that this account would move further along ( implying we would be sued ) if I did n't pay exactly what he was offering. He ended call stating he would advised to move this account from his office ( not sure who he is advising ; supervisor, manager, attorney? ) Also stated he would no longer call me, but would only speak with XXXX XXXX, the owner of the company. XXXX/XXXX/17-XXXX called ( Caller ID showed " MAP VER '' XXXX ; he is calling from MA not NY, why is this company trying to deceive me with an incorrect phone number? ) XXXX opened the conversation with what I could pay. I advised we planned to send the {$500.00} as previously discussed, but I was waiting to be contacted by an Attorney 's office like he had advised would happen on the XXXX. When I questioned him on threatening legal action, he immediately tried to retract what he said and said to just send the {$500.00} in ( which he previously told me on several occasions that he would not accept that amount ). I ended call advising I would be submitting a complaint against him and his company with the CFPB for threatening legal when there was no intention of doing so.
09/20/2016 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
  • Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
  • Debt is not mine
  • FL
  • 324XX
Web Servicemember
We signed up with XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX and had an automatic draft to pay for services. We never signed a contract for any length of time with XXXX or XXXX XXXX to provide security monitoring for our home. As a security monitoring service, we understood that the agreement was month-to-month, and that all we would need to do to cancel the service was to contact XXXX and cancel the service. I am a member of the military and received orders to move XX/XX/XXXX. As there were many distractions with the move, it was n't until XXXX XXXX that I called to cancel services. I was told that I would have to cancel with the Home Owners Association, which sounded odd. When I called the Home Owners Association, I was told they had no part of our security monitoring system. I called XXXX back ; they again told me to call the Home Owners Association. I told them I did that and that was n't the case, so they reluctantly said they would cancel service. The following month, XX/XX/XXXX, a payment was drafted, and I called again to figure out why. The representative said to cancel with the home owners association and I told her of the previous exchange. After some coordination on her part, she assured me that service was terminated and that we did not owe anything on our account. She said the account was closed and there was no outstanding balance. Following this conversation, there were no more bank drafts. Then we received a letter from XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX saying we owed {$260.00}. We called XXXX XXXX between the XX/XX/XXXX-XX/XX/XXXX, and spoke with XXXX XXXX. He looked up our account but it did n't report an outstanding balance, so he told us to disregard that letter because it was probably a mistake. Then on XX/XX/XXXX we received a letter from Valentine & Kebartas for a debt collection in the amount of {$300.00} related to XXXX XXXX. I wrote a letter disputing the debt. We received another letter on XX/XX/XXXX from Valentine & Kabartas notifying us that they are " confirming our payment arrangement '' in the amount of {$300.00}. Within this letter they provided a person to contact, XXXX XXXX, with any questions. I called twice on XX/XX/XXXX and was assured she would call back if I left a message, and still have n't received a call back.
07/14/2021 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Communication tactics
  • You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying
  • OH
  • 444XX
Web
I was contacted about a debt from Valentine and Kebartas about a month ago and I told the person that now was not a good time for me to talk and that she needed to call back at a different time. She seemed to be understanding, but a month later I received a harassing phone call from a customer service representative about this debt and they said it was XXXX. They wanted me to verify my social security number and my date of birth and I refused. I asked her did she look up the information that the other person had told her and she said yes, but that she was still calling about this debt. I told her to send me a debt validation letter and she said that one was mailed, and that I needed to take care of this. I told her to stop calling me and to send me the letter. She told me that she would continue to call me after I told her that the law states that, that she can not harrass me once I tell her to stop calling me. I then hug up the phone on her. Today, on XX/XX/2021 at XXXX. A representative called and pronounced my name wrong and wanted me to verify my information and stated that this was an important business matter. I asked him what this was about and he kept asking me to verify my information. He asked for my address and my social security number and I wouldn't give it to him. I was then frustrated because I heard all of this loud noise in the background and told him that he needed to turn his TV down. He then kept asking me for my information and I told him no and he said well you verified it on the XXXX and we have been sending you letters. I kept asking him what this was about and he refused to say. The noise in the background was getting louder and I told him that I could barely here him. He then replied that it's COVID-19 and it's his kids and that he is working from home. Then he kept asking for my information, I told him that he needs to stop calling me and that they need to send me a debt validation letter. He hung up the phone on me and told me that it was because I didn't very my information.
04/09/2020 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Federal student loan debt
  • Written notification about debt
  • Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
  • WI
  • 53216
Web
The debt collector handling my federal student loan, Valentine and Kebartas, LLC, has not notified me about their possession of the loan or the status of the loan. I also believe Valentine and Kebartas, LLC is avoiding my calls and correspondence so that they can continue receiving a tax offset and now garnish my federal stimulus for covid-19 relief. I hope that is not the case. Valentine and Kebartas, LLC currently has a default status setup on my XXXX federal student loan, has charged over 25 % interest, and recently received my tax refund ( of over {$3400.00} ) in full for an amount greater than my original student loan ( {$3200.00} ). The loan is currently still in default and based on these actions, despite my severe financial hardship during covid-19, it appears that Valentine and Kebartas, LLC is still looking to receive more. I have entered severe financial hardships, and was unaware that this loan even existed thinking I had consolidated it with other loans. The loan has been through 3 different service providers, and I have not been notified of these changes or of the additional interest that would be charged to my account. I was also not notified that my account was in default. Furthermore, I was not notified that a tax offset was active for this loan. Last, I was not made aware of any options I had to remedy the loan, call, or make payment arrangements. I have tried contacting the debt collection agency several times over the last four weeks. I sent Valentine and Kebartas, LLC a fax on XX/XX/XXXX and called their number ( XXXX ) XXXX numerous times with no response. Their telephone number sends me to voicemail, and they do no list an Email address. Per federal student loan guidelines I should have been informed of the nature of the loan, the new handling of the loan, options to remedy the loan, and a notice of tax offset, I have not received any of those notices and was taken by complete surprise. Per covid-19 relief efforts, I currently have rights to my full tax refund.
04/08/2015 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
  • Debt is not mine
  • CA
  • 948XX
Web
Several months ago, Valentine and Kebartas, Inc. ( VKI ) began contacting me using my work cell phone number regarding the collection of a student loan debt that is not mine ( I have never carried a debt related to student fees or tuition and this simply can not be my debt ). Each time I was contacted ( at least XXXX times in the past 4 months ) I responded by indicating that, while I have the same first and last name of the individual they are seeking, I am not that person. We have different middle names, we live in different states, and we have different social security numbers ( why would I know that? see below ). In some cases their telephone representatives were rude and dismissive. In XXXX case, their telephone representative hung up on me. Despite my repeated attempts to dispute the claim and assert that I am not the debtor, VKI has continued to contact me by calling the main reception line at my workplace and by sending " orders of withholding from earning '' statements to my work address. These notices include the full name, address, social security number, and total amount currently due of the debtor they are seeking to collect from. At first I thought it was simply incompetence that led them to make repeated attempts to contact me via my work cell phone. When they began contacting our main reception line and sending XXXX Mail to my work address, I realized it is not incompetence. Through their repeated attempts to collect a debt from an individual who has made a good faith effort to inform them of their mistake, VKI has:XXXX. ) Demonstrated a clear and willful pattern of creditor harassmentXXXX. ) Negligently violated the privacy of the actual debtor by freely distributing that individual 's name, address, social security number, and " amount due '' XXXX. ) Negligently caused damage to my personal and professional reputation
02/27/2020 Yes
  • Student loan
  • Private student loan
  • Dealing with your lender or servicer
  • Keep getting calls about your loan
  • OH
  • 450XX
Web
Company named Valentine & Kebartas keeps calling about a debt they purchased from XXXX, XXXX purchased from XXXX, XXXX was XXXX XXXX. I originally had my loan with XXXX XXXX. The company in question will continue to call my personal cellphone, then call my place of employment during the day. Tuesday after attempting to call my cell phone 5 different times from all different numbers they then proceeded to call my place of employment. I answered the phone and requested for the 4th time that they don't call my office ( this has happened before ). I told them to call back tomorrow, they did while i was at work, I told them to call me after work and I gave them a time that worked best for me. They called me back XX/XX/2020 at XXXX, I spoke with a gentleman who claimed to be the case manager. I told him that my wages are already being garnished for Federal Student loans and that I had just enough money to live on and no way to pay them. They then threatened me and said they would come after me. I stated that I already have my wages garnished, get in line with the rest of the loan servicing companies. He then got extremely upset, cursed at me and threatened me again. I got a fax today at work for employment verification, which I filled out and sent back. I have a feeling that they will continue to harass me and threaten me. I told him that his actions were unprofessional and unethical, that is when he got very angry at me, cursed at me and hung the phone up. I know my rights and I know that this is not how you should be treated. That is why i have decided to file this complaint.
11/19/2016 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
  • Communication tactics
  • Used obscene/profane/abusive language
  • WA
  • 981XX
Web
Between the time of XXXX and XXXX ( XXXX XXXX XXXX ) on XXXX/XXXX/2016, I received a call from the phone number XXXX. I spoke to a lady there. She did not give a clear description on who she was calling regarding. She told me that my credit card was n't going through, etc. I was transferred to her supervisor. Her supervisor told me that he could not take half of the payment after I offered to pay half. He said I was " calling his bluff. '' He raised his voice and said " XXXX wants this NOW '' and " you can not pay half. '' period. You owe a debt. you pay it. I informed him the line was recorded. He said, " I know the line is recorded. I am not stupid. '' I told him I was going to report him verbally abusing me and harrassing me. He said he didnt care. He was very verbally abusive. He said many more things and was raising his voice at me and yelled at me saying I had to pay the whole amount. I called back in around XXXX XXXX, I spoke to another person who said that the supervisor was lying to me and she could take half of the payment. She gladly took half of the balance that I owed as a payment. The supervisor harassed me and bullied me. He also practiced deceptive collection practices, which is completely illegal. Please take care of this issue. I was on the phone in tears after my phone call with them. I did not get the name of the agency when they called, I 'm sorry, but that is their phone number. Thank you for your assistance.
02/11/2022 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly
  • Contacted you after you asked them to stop
  • CA
  • 92026
Web
We received an attempt to collect a debt from Valentine & Kebartas , LLC through the mail on XX/XX/XXXX. We disputed the debt and requested that they no longer contact us for purposes other than verifying the debt, this letter was mailed to Valentine and Kebartas on XX/XX/XXXX. Valentine & Kebartas , LLC made no attempt at verifying the debt, instead the next time we heard from them was on XX/XX/XXXX when we received yet another letter attempting to collect the debt and ignoring our request not to do this until they could verify the debt first. I sent them a second letter in response that was mailed out on XX/XX/XXXX reiterating our dispute of the debt and the need for verification before any attempts at collection continue. Again we did not receive any attempt to address our dispute or verify the debt. Instead, on XX/XX/XXXX we received a third letter from Valentine & Kebartas attempting to collect on the same debt despite us requesting on XXXX separate occasions not to do so until they could verify the debt. On XX/XX/XXXX we mailed them a XXXX response notifying them we are still disputing the debt, we still expect not to be contacted for purposes other than verification and also notified them that they are now in clear violation of the CFPBA and I would be reporting their violations to the FTC.
10/17/2017 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Communication tactics
  • Frequent or repeated calls
  • PA
  • 19002
Web
It is absolutely ridiculous that I am being harassed by this company. I was called on XX/XX/XXXX and would not even be given any information about why I was getting this call. The only thing they would tell me was that I was put down as a number for my mother. When I took down the contact information of who had called and told my mother, she informed me that it was a collection call, that I had, in fact, been put down as a character reference and not someone to contact, and that they were not allowed to be contacting for such a matter. My mother then filed a complaint due to the contact that this company had with me. I just got another call again today ( XX/XX/XXXX - less than three weeks later!! ) from this company, and when I told the woman that I was not to be called, I was treated quite curtly and frankly, rudely. I do not understand why this company thinks that they can harass family members MULTIPLE times, particularly when the law prohibits this. Saying " this is not a collection harassment call '' does not make it something other than exactly that. This company needs to be held responsible for its actions and treat its customers and family members with more respect than it currently does. I am thoroughly angry with the encounters I have had with this collection agency.
03/28/2016 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
  • Communication tactics
  • Frequent or repeated calls
  • WA
  • 98144
Web
The company name is Valentine and Kebartas. After missimg multiple calls a day from this company I finally spoke with someone on XXXX/XXXX/16. XXXX had sent my final bill to my old address and I never got it. The person I spoke to at Valentine and Kebartas corrected my address and arranged to send out a reprint of the bill. She waved the ridiculous {$5.00} fee to have the bill reprinted. I let her know that I would be taking care of the bill as soon as I received it. Not 1 day later the calls started again. I received a call this morning by a very pushy caller and was told that if I was taken off the call list without making payment arrangements my bill would go into collections. I asked why my file had n't been updated to show that I was cooperating and s ( he ) said their system just does n't show everything. When I complained about their repetitive calls the caller said that legally the system could call my phone up to 6 times per day. This is harrassment and also threatening by saying my bill would go into collections. By their admission, even though I was cooperating, they were going to call me up to 6 times per day until my bill was paid. These are nnacceptable business practices. Please look into the company.
11/08/2022 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other debt
  • Communication tactics
  • Frequent or repeated calls
  • NY
  • 146XX
Web
Valentine & Kebartas is the company trying to contact me. The first representative was extremely rude and would not disclose the company he was calling from. I had to do my own research to figure out who they were. I was not comfortable with the first agent so I requested for a supervisor to call me back. I spoke to the supervisor and was told I would receive a call the following XXXX. I did not hear back until that following XXXX and each phone call that I received until today I have answered, no one speaks and then they hang up. I had to call back multiple times today just to get in contact with someone and was met with an extremely pushy and rude supervisor. I tried to explain my concerns to this individual who told me that there has been no one on his team that has been difficult with me, and that when I want to settle my debt to call him back. I also asked for documentation of this matter before I give them any info and it didn't really seem like they could give me anything. I am very frustrated as I want to clear this up, but I am not comfortable giving any of my information to this company.
10/15/2019 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • False statements or representation
  • Impersonated attorney, law enforcement, or government official
  • PA
  • 152XX
Web
My name is XXXX XXXX. I received a phone call this evening at XXXX from what showed up on the callerID as " XXXX , PA ( XXXX ) XXXX. '' This came up as XXXX XXXX ( e.g. XXXX or XXXX XXXX ) type. The person on the other end, when asked, stated that her name is XXXX****. Due to a persistent hearing issue I have, I could not clearly catch her name, even after asking twice for it. I then was told that the company calling me is Valentine Kebartas Inc., located at XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX . XXXX, XXXX, MA XXXX, and that the phone number of the company is ( XXXX ) XXXX ( ext. XXXX??? ) and this was in an attempt to collect a debt. Because I had never heard of the company and that the call came from a type associated with most scams, I stated that I would not confirm my name unless I knew the name of the client attempting to collect such a debt. The woman claimed that the company have several clients and would not provide any further information for said debt. After I stated that without the name of client, I have nothing to confirm, she then stated that the company will continue to call me nonstop.
08/24/2016 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
  • Communication tactics
  • Frequent or repeated calls
  • AZ
  • 85225
Web
I switched phone companies to save money and avoid the inconsistent information I was getting from XXXX 's employees. The new phone company advised they would pay off the final amount owed for the phone ( approximately XXXX ) but when they gave me the money for the final payment they failed to tell me that they used part of the money on my new phone. Therefore, they led me to believe that I would owe nothing, when in fact I now needed {$190.00} to pay to XXXX the first phone company. This collector ( for XXXX ) has continuously placed calls to me at all hours of the day. They usually call at least twice but usually about four to five times in a day. I have already received final bills from XXXX itself ( and only switched phones a few months ago ), as well as another letter from a collector explaining its collecting a debt. But they continue to place calls all day to me despite the fact it is receiving payments and was told incorrect information by both companies from the beginning.
06/10/2015 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
  • Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
  • Debt is not mine
  • AE
  • XXXXX
Web Servicemember
This " debt '' results from fees incurred when I terminated my XXXX XXXX account upon moving to XXXX pursuant to XXXX. As an XXXX, I invoked the protections of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and provided XXXX XXXX with requested documentation at the time of termination. XXXX assured me no termination fees would be charged. XXXX assessed me the fees anyway, and I called them ( at XXXX long distance rates ) to work things out. They apologized and refunded the {$340.00}. The next month, XXXX again debited the {$340.00} from my bank account, and I again called them ( XXXX long distance ), receiving an apology and a refund. It appears XXXX XXXX has debited my account again, in addition to turning this alleged debt over to Valentine and Kebartas , Inc., a debt collector collection action. I am fed up with XXXX XXXX acting in blatant contravention of the SCRA, and I do not want to waste additional funds calling them XXXX long distance to try and resolve the issue.
08/03/2021 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly
  • Contacted your employer
  • NC
  • 28214
Web
Valentine & Kebartas , LLC. is in violation of 15 U.S.C. 1692 ( b ) ( 5 ) against me XXXX XXXX. Generally, under the CFPB 's final rule, a debt collector cant communicate or attempt to communicate with a consumer by sending an email to an email address that the debt collector knows is a work email address, subject to some exceptions. On Friday XX/XX/2021 @ XXXX I, XXXX XXXX received a email at work to a company server which is shared with several employees from Valentine & Kebartas , LLC . The email contained personal information about a invalid debt that was not for company staff to see. The email contained my address, alleged amount owed, as well as other personal and private information. I replied back to the email on Friday XXXX XXXX @ XXXX informing Valentine & Kebartas , LLC , that they were in violation of 15 U.S.C 1692 ( b ) ( 5 ) for sending personal and private information to a non private email server.
07/12/2020 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • False statements or representation
  • Indicated you were committing crime by not paying debt
  • NY
  • 10026
Web
The company is Valentine and Kebartas LLC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, MA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX They lied to me and said they had a gift and great news for me and then she said it was illegal not to pay my bills. I explained to them that both my cards were stolen from XXXX XXXX XXXX and they did not help me resolve the balance and this company said they did not care and threatened to put the account on my credit report although XXXX XXXX has charged the account off. If the account is charged off why is this company harassing me and i had nothing to do with them. I am XXXX and XXXX and on XXXX so can not pay XXXX XXXX back but offered to make payments and not they are saying it is too late because the accounts are charged off. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
06/12/2023 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Communication tactics
  • You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying
  • KY
  • 40245
Web
XXXX knows I have an attorney. They even sent my complaint responses to him however after I filed a complaint about XXXX contacting me not my attorney they then hired another 3rd party that also has started calling me several times a week and sending me correspondence in the mail at my home.and not to my attorney. I will attach a copy of the complaint results that include this debt that was sent to XXXX XXXX and then the correspondence from the new 3rd party. I'm not sure the date it was recieved but it says to respond by XX/XX/23. I think I recieved it around the end of XXXX. I can look through informed delivery if the information is needed. The calls started around the middle of XXXX.
07/24/2017 Yes
  • Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
  • Credit reporting
  • Incorrect information on your report
  • Personal information incorrect
  • NY
  • 14150
Web
I have a major issue with this account XXXX XXXX XXXX states it was open back in XXXX was opened by my spouse XXXX XXXX and appeared on my credit reporting agencies XXXX XXXX filed bankruptcy XX/XX/XXXX under file XXXX and put this XXXX XXXX XXXX on his chapter XXXX and its appearing on my credit information XXXX XXXX XXXX acct XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX NV XXXX phone XXXX than it was sold to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, SC XXXX XXXX was sold again to a letter I recently rec ; d XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX MA XXXX XXXX, XXXX Been receiving harassing phone calls every day Valentines Acct number XXXX Current due XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX re ; XXXX XXXX XXXX
04/23/2023 Yes
  • Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
  • Credit reporting
  • Incorrect information on your report
  • Information belongs to someone else
  • OH
  • 44144
Web
On XX/XX/2022 I contacted this company about this debt they have placed on my credit upon reaching out to them I clearly stated to them that this is not my debt of {$210.00} that been placed on my credit. The company said they purchased this account from XXXX XXXX for a bill I owed I ask for the proof of this bill they just stated I needed to pay the bill. I have contacted this company again who than stated their was cable on in my name that was at a address I did not resign at I provided them proof and they still refused to remove this off my credit I have disputed this and just keep receiving the same letter that states they did Investigation and will not remove this debt.
09/01/2016 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
  • Communication tactics
  • Frequent or repeated calls
  • PA
  • 19064
Web Servicemember
This company, valentine and kebartas llc, calls me up to 10 times daily from several local and out of state phone numbers, some of them being, XXXX and XXXX. They will never give me any information and demand my name, phone number and other indentifying information. I have called them after hours and discovered they are alledging to be a collection agency for XXXX XXXX. I did cancel an account with XXXX recently and am working through paying the balance as my new provider is paying my fees. XXXX is aware and claims they never sent my information to an outside agency. These people harass me all day and have been told, verbally and in writing, to cease doing so. They refuse.
09/28/2023 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Electronic communications
  • You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying
  • MI
  • 483XX
Web
Texts repeatedly from an automated text number XXXX or calls from XXXX. Doesnt leave messages, does not provide any information. Sends me a link to pay the debt without any notice. I know for a fact I owe no debt, I have nothing owed to anyone. I am current on all payments including my student loan, one of which I just paid off. I have ZERO items in collections. They will not identify what or who its for and after selecting Stop several times via text and getting alerted I will be removed, they keep contacting me. Most recently on XXXX at XXXX via text. Via phone : XXXX XXXX all around XXXX. I delete all texts and block and they text from new text numbers.
06/22/2016 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
  • Communication tactics
  • Called after sent written cease of comm
  • LA
  • 700XX
Web
The collection agency Valentine & Kebartas , Inc. which is located at XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX, XXXX, MA XXXX has repeatedly harassed me morning, noon and night. This company is collecting for XXXX XXXX. Although I have reached an agreement with XXXX, this collection agency continues to call me. I have also sent them a cease calling notification and file a complaint with the XXXX in MA. They call me from many numbers which are spoofed to appear that are within my state. Something has to be done, they are calling all times of the day and night. sometime they wo n't say anything but breathing loudly. They call and hang up many time as well.
03/08/2019 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Communication tactics
  • You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying
  • IN
  • 473XX
Web
We owe {$960.00} on a XXXX XXXX charge card ... it is now placed with the agency of Valentine Kebartis office and I have set up payment arrangements by ck on the XXXX of every mon ... They called me 16 x between XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX. I explained that I have payment arrangements made but they say because I send a check and not do a scheduled payment arrangement when they control the payment I must get this calls because their computer doesn't recognize a payment mailed in??? It is abolutely ridiculous how rude the lady was that I spoke with. Their number is XXXX I have blocked them from calling me Thank you!
05/23/2022 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
  • Collected or attempted to collect exempt funds
  • NY
  • XXXXX
Web
Valentine & Kebartas is on a cease and desist and said on complaint XXXX and said " On XX/XX/2022, the account of XXXX XXXX was placed in our office for collection by our client, XXXX XXXX, XXXX. The original creditor is XXXX XXXX Bank. We have complied with the cease and desist request of XXXX XXXX. As a result, there will be no further contact with XXXX XXXX from our organization. '' so no now they are tiring to collect another knowing that the cease and desist is for all debts and also knowing that I am exempt from there debt collection I can sue them for violation of the cease and desist
11/16/2017 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Attempts to collect debt not owed
  • Debt is not yours
  • FL
  • 33771
Web
I receive continuous calls for an individual even they can not pronounce the name. XXXX XXXX?? Must be under a number I received from XXXX XXXX years ago. XXXX. Those calls forward to my cell phone XXXX. I have asked and even called back when I am hung up on to stop calling and remove my number. I am told I do not own the bad debt account and cant speak on behalf of account to remove phone number. This will be year 3 soon that I keep getting phone calls. Some calls I loggedXX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX A lot of calls happen while I am driving or at my kids school event.
08/17/2016 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Disclosure verification of debt
  • Right to dispute notice not received
  • DE
  • 19901
Web
I received a call from the Valentine and Kerbatas Collection company. The representative explained to me that she had me on a recorded line, however failed to name the company on the recorded line. She then proceeded to ask me to verify my SS # and DOB. I stopped her and asked her to provide me the name of the company again before I would validate or verify anything ... the lady got very upset with me and kept saying I was on a recorded line. I told her I did n't care and wanted more info about the company BEFORE giving any of my info. She then hung up on me.
12/17/2020 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Attempts to collect debt not owed
  • Debt is not yours
  • MI
  • 492XX
Web
Regarding Valentine and Kebartas - https : //valentineandkebartas.com/ : XX/XX/XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX. XX/XX/XXXX - Continually calling. They are asking for a XXXX XXXX. I am not him, I do not know him, he is no friend or relative of mine. I have repeatedly told them this. They claim to " take me of their call list '' but the calls continue. I suspect this is a disgruntled customer who is using my phone number to stop the collection calls on his end. This seems to be a common complaint for this company if you do a simple XXXX search and look at the reviews.
02/23/2016 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Federal student loan
  • Communication tactics
  • Threatened to take legal action
  • PA
  • 19139
Web
spoke with XXXX XXXX at Valentine Law Offices. He has violated the FDCPA and stated that I can not consolidate my loans because he is going to submit me for garnishment which is falsifying information and a scare tactic to get me to pay him and do the rehabilitation program. He also did not state the mini Miranda on our phone call with a third party on the line. He is also way too aggressive to be handling my student loans and this agency does not deserve to service my loans. He needs to be reprimanded and sent back to training and I would like proof.
09/26/2019 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Communication tactics
  • Frequent or repeated calls
  • FL
  • 33418
Web
Valentine and Kebartas called everyday from XX/XX/2019 until current using different numbers XXXX XXXX, Florida area XXXX ) from a company in Massachusetts. I finally spoke to a supervisor, XXXX XXXX, and he would not disclose the reason for the call. The representative and XXXX XXXX both possessed an abusive tone towards me. They never left a message when they called everyday. The process is deceitful and I felt mis-treated and they were condescending. Please prevent companies like Valentine and Kebartas to behave in such a manner.
11/19/2015 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Communication tactics
  • Threatened to take legal action
  • VA
  • 23452
Web
Various people calling three to XXXX times a week and asking to speak with me. They then have proceeded to tell the person answering the phone that he was trying to " verify my employment '', " verify my date of birth '', and " verify my social security number '' asking for this person to give it to him. He has also stated that they are going to " garnish my wages XXXX % ''. I am also receiving phone calls on my cell phone 3-5 times a week. He leaves the company name of Valentine & Kabartas but calls from a local phone number.
05/29/2015 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
  • Debt is not mine
  • LA
  • 70122
Web Older American
I have been receiving several calls from this number, asking to speak with my son. I informed them that he does not live here and I would appreciate it if they stop calling my phone. I receive calls everyday from this number even after I have asked him to quit calling me. This morning I was contacted by a female representative who told me that she was working on a project with my son. I once again ask them to stop calling my number, and inform them that he does not live here. I am tired of the harassment every day.
03/26/2015 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
  • Debt is not mine
  • CA
  • 94706
Web
I have received 8-10 phone calls at my place of business relating to debts owed to someone with the same name as me. The representatives have been rude and unapologetic. I have returned their phone calls 3-4 times, each time giving clear information that I am not the person they 're looking to contact, and that they need to remove me from their records. Each time I was told they would do so. Today I received another call, and on my return call back I spoke with a supervisor and reiterated my request.
03/20/2021 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Communication tactics
  • You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying
  • AZ
  • 85706
Web
Received a letter in XXXX 2021 from Valentine and Kebartas stating they were asked to assist in collecting an alleged debt owed. I sent a cease and desist letter by certified mail to Valentine and Kebartas on XX/XX/21 and I received notification it was delivered to them on XX/XX/21. On XX/XX/21 I received another letter in the mail from Valentine and Kebartas dated XX/XX/21, 4 days after my cease and desist letter was received. This company clearly does not know what a cease and desist letter means.
05/09/2018 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Communication tactics
  • Frequent or repeated calls
  • FL
  • 32708
Web
Lately I have been receiving numerous back to back calls from Valentine and Kebartas. I called back today because I have paid off one debt and was notified that I had another. Today alone there were two back to back calls at XXXX and there were others within the past few days from other numbers. I spoke with someone earlier today and was informed of the debt and stated that I would be calling back in a short time frame to settle my debt. This was earlier than the repeated calls this evening.
06/07/2021 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Communication tactics
  • You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying
  • TX
  • 75051
Web
I have been frequently called regarding a debt address to an individual by the name of XXXX XXXX over the last several months starting in XXXX. I have called back several times to disclose to Valentine & Kebartas that I am not the individual whom they are calling about. They often use spoofed local numbers to bypass my scam call detector from XXXX. The frequency which they call me is every two weeks on Monday. To date they have not removed my number despite my requests.
09/25/2020 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
  • Sued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit
  • FL
  • 33434
Web Older American
XXXX XXXX XXXX sent Valentine and Kebatas at XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX. to threaten to take away my SSI benefits but I only get {$520.00} a month and XXXX from an accident and in XXXX XXXX on XXXX XXXX after two XXXX both XXXX and XXXX. My last XXXX was XXXX and I am still not healed from that one. I read that SSI can not be garnished but they are persisting at XXXX XXXX XXXX calling me day and night threatening to sue me and garnish my SSI.
04/26/2019 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly
  • Contacted you after you asked them to stop
  • SD
  • 570XX
Web
Repeated calls, call my landline number, I say hello, there is no one there, I call back and I have to put the phone number in. I have spoken to a person after this, they are looking for someone who is not me. I have asked repeatedly to take my phone number off their lists, yet they keep calling. Examples of dates as follows : XX/XX/19 XXXX XX/XX/19 XXXX XX/XX/19 XXXX XX/XX/19 XXXX The company name is Valentine and Cabartis ( SP? ).
10/20/2016 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
  • Communication tactics
  • Called outside of 8am-9pm
  • WA
  • 98042
Web
debt collection agency calls multiple times a day using different numbers, has called at XXXX and XXXX multiple times after ive already told them the time. they have have been completelt obnoxious and no regard to consumer contact laws. it is against the law to call outside of XXXX and XXXX and they know this. They also are aware of the times they call because they have my current address on file and know i live one the XXXX
05/07/2015 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
  • Communication tactics
  • Frequent or repeated calls
  • LA
  • XXXXX
Web
I recieve atleast XXXX calls and voice message alerts everyday from this agency to collect a debt for a cell phone bill. Even after I speak with an Agent I still receieve calls all day long. When I ask the agency they say that its their automated system. They say the automated systems calls XXXX times a day. The agency calls me from many different numbers some of which include XXXX, XXXX, XXXX, XXXX ... etc
07/27/2020 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Attempts to collect debt not owed
  • Debt was result of identity theft
  • TX
  • 751XX
Web
I AM A VICTIM OF IDENTITY, THE FOLLOWING ACCOUNT WAS FRAUDULENTLY OPENED IN MY NAME : XXXX ACCT # XXXX THIS ACCOUNT WAS PREV IOUSLY INVETSIGATED AND REMOVED THEY SOLD IT TO ANOTHER COLLECTION AGENCY. CREDITORS OR COLLECTION AGENCIES IF THEY TRY TO RE AGE YOUR ACCOUNT BY UPDATIND THE DATE OF YOUR LAST ACTIVITY ON YOUR CREDIT REPORT WITH THE HOPES OF KEEPING NEGATINE INFORMATION ON YOUR ACOUNT LONGER.
11/29/2023 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly
  • Talked to a third-party about your debt
  • CA
  • 92114
Web
I received an email from Valentine & Kerbartas, LLC, on XX/XX/2023, for someone else. This email included the person 's name, address, amount owed, creditor name, and account number. I am not the individual named in the email and I am concerned that they are sending me so much information relating to this person which is in violation of the debt collection related laws.
11/12/2022 Yes
  • Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
  • Credit reporting
  • Incorrect information on your report
  • Account information incorrect
  • TX
  • 77346
Web
Ive been disputing the validity of this account for a while. XXXX sent the account to another collection agency Valentine & Kebartas , LLC. I sent the response back to have valentine & kebartas validate the account, however XXXX replies instead. I also received correspondence from the original creditor and realized the information provided never matched with XXXX
09/22/2016 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
  • Debt is not mine
  • CA
  • 841XX
Web
Collection agency is continually harassing staff at my place of business to try to collect a debt that is not mine. Agency is asking personal questions about me to other people at my place of business. Agency is threatening to garnish wages without justification. Agency has not honored repeated requests to not call again, especially to my place of business.
05/21/2016 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
  • Communication tactics
  • Called after sent written cease of comm
  • NH
  • 038XX
Web
I spoke to a rep XXXX/XXXX/16 from Valentine and Kebartas letting them know I am disputing the validity of the debt and for them to cease communication with me. They call repeatedly every half hour and also after I told them to cease communication on XXXX/XXXX/16 @ XXXX. They are very rude and one rep even hung up on me.
04/13/2019 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
  • Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged
  • FL
  • 33322
Web
I requested the following information to support the alleged debt : name and address of the original creditor, a copy of the original signed contract, delegation of authority giving you the authority to collect the debt, and a complete accounting / statement of payments with interest and fees associated with this debt.
01/05/2016 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
  • Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
  • Debt is not mine
  • CA
  • 92084
Web
Repeated robocalls from various numbers asking for XXXX XXXX. I 've spoken with live operators to notify that the person they 're calling is not at this number and have asked my number to be removed several times, but I still receive these calls. They claim they are debt collectors calling on behalf of XXXX XXXX.
09/26/2020 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
  • Collected or attempted to collect exempt funds
  • FL
  • 33434
Web Older American
XXXX XXXX XXXX hired Valentine and Kebartas of XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX to garnish my SSI income in 30 days and sue me when it is illegal to sue someone on SSI. See attached letter stating that fact I get SSI. They are also calling me day and night to collect and threatening arrest saying they are the IRS.
08/31/2018 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Communication tactics
  • Frequent or repeated calls
  • MS
  • 386XX
Web
VKI - VALENTINE & KEBARTAS XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Massachusetts Has called multiple times from different phone numbers. They have now started contacting family members which is very unprofessional. They have used XXXX,XXXX,XXXX,XXXX,XXXX,XXXX,XXXX. They have called almost over complete 30 days of XXXX.
03/31/2022 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other debt
  • False statements or representation
  • Attempted to collect wrong amount
  • TN
  • 37303
Web
On XX/XX/2022 I accepted an agreement to make XXXX consecutive payments in exchange for an account to be removed from my credit reports. All payments have been made but neither company involved have followed through with agreement. I feel this would be considered fraud and a violation of laws.
08/08/2016 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card
  • Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
  • Debt resulted from identity theft
  • CA
  • 92804
Web
I receipted the debt from net credit when I run the credit report and find out I own {$5600.00} from XXXX. I did the report the identity theft to police and send all the paper work to net credit, credit report company, I still receipted the debt from net credit that I have to pay. Please help
04/27/2022 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Communication tactics
  • You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying
  • NY
  • XXXXX
Web
I told these bottom feeders to stop calling me and send the debt collection letter I wont talk on the phone but they keep calling now have them send the debt collection letter then have then return the account due that I am exempt from debt collection
02/28/2018 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Attempts to collect debt not owed
  • Debt is not yours
  • NY
  • 100XX
Web
This company keeps calling about a debt apparently owed by someone else. Although I already told them I am NOT affiliated with the alleged debtor, they have continued to call me trying to obtain information I do not have. They are cynical and rude.
04/19/2019 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Communication tactics
  • Called before 8am or after 9pm
  • CA
  • 95341
Web Servicemember
Repeated phone calls before XXXX, even though they have my mailing address in California. the supervisor said I should change my number, I don't understand why i have to change my number for them to follow the Fair DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICE ACT
07/31/2015 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
  • Debt is not mine
  • IL
  • 60634
Web
VALENTINE & KEBARTAScalling fromXXXX XXXX XXXX called me almost XXXX timeswithin the past few monthsDo not have debt owed to " VALENTINE & KEBARTAS " They have been told to stop harassing me with these constant never ending phone calls.
06/28/2015 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
  • Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
  • Debt is not mine
  • AE
  • XXXXX
Web Servicemember
This is the XXXX communication from V & K regarding an alleged debt from XXXX due to disconnection fees. XXXX admits the debt is not valid because I disconnected my lines incident to a XXXX of station and invoked the SCRA.
04/05/2016 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
  • Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
  • Debt is not mine
  • NY
  • 10029
Web
I explain to the person calling that the person they are calling for does not leave at this number. But they keep calling. I am being harrass. I wish this collection agency would stop calling my home number.
06/27/2018 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly
  • Contacted your employer
  • OH
  • 43017
Web
They contacted my employer in XX/XX/2018. I do not owe money to this company but yet told my NEW employer of less than one month that there was a court order against me.
08/03/2023 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly
  • Contacted you instead of your attorney
  • CA
  • 95824
Web
I have been repeatedly threatened with credit reports going to all three bureaus after making it abundantly clear that I do not have, nor will I ever have their money.
02/09/2016 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Federal student loan
  • Disclosure verification of debt
  • Not given enough info to verify debt
  • MD
  • 20876
Web
Intercepting my taxes without validate the debt. I sent them a written request to prove I owe this money. They did not sent any documents that the money was issue.
05/11/2020 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Attempts to collect debt not owed
  • Debt was result of identity theft
  • NY
  • 11434
Web
Someone got my XXXX account information and used my XXXX account, Ive been trying all how to get resolved this with XXXX and they still behind me to pay this bill
05/29/2019 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • False statements or representation
  • Attempted to collect wrong amount
  • NC
  • 27545
Web
XXXX sent a letter trying to collect on a debt. On the letter they say they would report the debt but they are reporting the debt to the credit bureaus.
09/20/2019 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Communication tactics
  • You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying
  • MI
  • 48188
Web
THEY CALLED MY PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT HARRASING ME AND MY EMPLOYER XX/XX/2019. THEY WERE TOLD NOT TO CALL. TO MAIL CORRISPONDENCE
05/19/2022 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Communication tactics
  • You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying
  • OR
  • 97477
Web
XX/XX/22 Constant texts and calls by valentine and kebartas for debts i dont owe.
07/09/2022 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Communication tactics
  • Frequent or repeated calls
  • NY
  • 130XX
Web Servicemember
Have repeated calls and text messages to cell phone but no written letters.
02/28/2023 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Communication tactics
  • Frequent or repeated calls
  • NY
  • 109XX
Web
I asked them nicely to not call me anymore and they are still calling
01/22/2019 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Communication tactics
  • Frequent or repeated calls
  • GA
  • XXXXX
Web
repeated calls from different numbers
01/22/2024 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Electronic communications
  • Frequent or repeated messages
  • IL
  • 60610
Web
01/06/2024 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Attempts to collect debt not owed
  • Debt was paid
  • IL
  • 60099
Web
12/27/2023 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Written notification about debt
  • Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
  • FL
  • 33573
Web
10/16/2023 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Communication tactics
  • You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying
  • TX
  • 75181
Web
09/07/2023 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Attempts to collect debt not owed
  • Debt is not yours
  • CA
  • 94605
Web
07/13/2023 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Communication tactics
  • Frequent or repeated calls
  • NY
  • 11225
Web
05/27/2023 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
  • Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged
  • LA
  • 71108
Web
04/28/2023 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Communication tactics
  • You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying
  • CA
  • 93313
Web
04/14/2023 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Attempts to collect debt not owed
  • Debt was paid
  • NY
  • 12180
Web
09/28/2021 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Communication tactics
  • Used obscene, profane, or other abusive language
  • WI
  • 53711
Phone
09/12/2021 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Attempts to collect debt not owed
  • Debt was result of identity theft
  • SC
  • 29605
Web
08/16/2021 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Attempts to collect debt not owed
  • Debt was paid
  • IL
  • 60586
Web
08/02/2021 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Written notification about debt
  • Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
  • TX
  • 77056
Web
06/24/2021 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Communication tactics
  • Used obscene, profane, or other abusive language
  • NY
  • 10472
Phone
06/24/2021 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Communication tactics
  • Used obscene, profane, or other abusive language
  • NY
  • 10472
Web
06/11/2021 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • False statements or representation
  • Attempted to collect wrong amount
  • CA
  • 94070
Web
03/18/2021 Yes
  • Student loan
  • Federal student loan servicing
  • Struggling to repay your loan
  • Can't temporarily delay making payments
  • PA
  • 159XX
Web
02/01/2021 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Private student loan debt
  • Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
  • Collected or attempted to collect exempt funds
  • MD
  • 20853
Phone
01/22/2021 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other debt
  • Attempts to collect debt not owed
  • Debt is not yours
  • IL
  • 60016
Phone Older American
11/30/2020 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Private student loan debt
  • Attempts to collect debt not owed
  • Debt was result of identity theft
  • NY
  • 11225
Web
08/21/2020 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Attempts to collect debt not owed
  • Debt was paid
  • TX
  • 78130
Web Servicemember
08/19/2020 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Attempts to collect debt not owed
  • Debt is not yours
  • NY
  • 14218
Phone
08/10/2020 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Written notification about debt
  • Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
  • GA
  • 30646
Fax
05/22/2020 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Federal student loan debt
  • Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
  • Seized or attempted to seize your property
Phone
05/21/2020 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other debt
  • Written notification about debt
  • Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
  • OH
  • 44307
Postal mail
05/07/2020 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Written notification about debt
  • Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
  • FL
  • 33066
Postal mail
10/10/2019 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Communication tactics
  • Frequent or repeated calls
  • WA
  • 98501
Referral
07/11/2019 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Federal student loan debt
  • Attempts to collect debt not owed
  • Debt was result of identity theft
  • NV
  • 89107
Postal mail
07/08/2019 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other debt
  • Communication tactics
  • Frequent or repeated calls
  • PA
  • 18705
Web
06/24/2019 Yes
  • Student loan
  • Federal student loan servicing
  • Improper use of your report
  • Reporting company used your report improperly
Phone
05/09/2019 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Communication tactics
  • You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying
  • FL
  • 33972
Web
04/03/2019 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other debt
  • Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly
  • Contacted your employer
  • CT
  • 06107
Web
12/27/2018 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Communication tactics
  • You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying
  • OH
  • 43214
Web
12/25/2018 Yes
  • Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
  • Credit reporting
  • Incorrect information on your report
  • Account information incorrect
  • FL
  • 33680
Web
10/29/2018 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Written notification about debt
  • Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
  • GA
  • 30223
Web
08/21/2018 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Communication tactics
  • Frequent or repeated calls
  • PA
  • 17042
Web
07/27/2018 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Communication tactics
  • Used obscene, profane, or other abusive language
  • TX
  • 75090
Web
07/19/2018 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly
  • Contacted your employer
  • FL
  • 33578
Web
06/02/2018 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
  • Threatened to sue you for very old debt
  • TX
  • 78228
Web Servicemember
05/10/2018 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other debt
  • Written notification about debt
  • Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
  • MA
  • 02724
Postal mail
12/29/2017 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Attempts to collect debt not owed
  • Debt is not yours
  • CA
  • 95037
Web
12/07/2017 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card debt
  • Communication tactics
  • Frequent or repeated calls
Phone
12/04/2017 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other debt
  • Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
  • Sued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit
Phone
11/28/2017 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Written notification about debt
  • Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
  • NC
  • 28216
Postal mail
07/25/2017 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other debt
  • Attempts to collect debt not owed
  • Debt is not yours
  • AZ
  • 85251
Web
07/16/2017 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other debt
  • Written notification about debt
  • Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
  • TX
  • 78283
Web
04/14/2017 Yes
  • Student loan
  • Federal student loan servicing
  • Dealing with my lender or servicer
  • Don't agree with fees charged
  • IN
  • 46806
Web
04/12/2017 Yes
  • Student loan
  • Federal student loan servicing
  • Dealing with my lender or servicer
  • Don't agree with fees charged
  • IN
  • 46806
Web
04/12/2017 Yes
  • Student loan
  • Federal student loan servicing
  • Dealing with my lender or servicer
  • Don't agree with fees charged
  • IN
  • 46806
Web
04/12/2017 Yes
  • Student loan
  • Federal student loan servicing
  • Dealing with my lender or servicer
  • Don't agree with fees charged
  • IN
  • 46806
Web
04/12/2017 Yes
  • Student loan
  • Federal student loan servicing
  • Dealing with my lender or servicer
  • Don't agree with fees charged
  • IN
  • 46806
Web
04/12/2017 Yes
  • Student loan
  • Federal student loan servicing
  • Dealing with my lender or servicer
  • Don't agree with fees charged
  • IN
  • 46806
Web
04/12/2017 Yes
  • Student loan
  • Federal student loan servicing
  • Dealing with my lender or servicer
  • Don't agree with fees charged
  • IN
  • 46806
Web
04/12/2017 Yes
  • Student loan
  • Federal student loan servicing
  • Dealing with my lender or servicer
  • Don't agree with fees charged
  • IN
  • 46806
Web
03/31/2017 Yes
  • Student loan
  • Federal student loan servicing
  • Dealing with my lender or servicer
  • Trouble with how payments are handled
  • IL
  • 46806
Web
03/31/2017 Yes
  • Student loan
  • Federal student loan servicing
  • Dealing with my lender or servicer
  • Having problems with customer service
  • IN
  • 46806
Web
03/31/2017 Yes
  • Student loan
  • Federal student loan servicing
  • Dealing with my lender or servicer
  • Trouble with how payments are handled
  • IN
  • 46806
Web
03/31/2017 Yes
  • Student loan
  • Federal student loan servicing
  • Dealing with my lender or servicer
  • Trouble with how payments are handled
  • IN
  • 46806
Web
03/31/2017 Yes
  • Student loan
  • Federal student loan servicing
  • Dealing with my lender or servicer
  • Trouble with how payments are handled
  • IN
  • 46806
Web
03/31/2017 Yes
  • Student loan
  • Federal student loan servicing
  • Dealing with my lender or servicer
  • Trouble with how payments are handled
  • IN
  • 46806
Web
03/22/2017 Yes
  • Student loan
  • Federal student loan servicing
  • Dealing with my lender or servicer
  • Having problems with customer service
  • IN
  • 46806
Web
03/22/2017 Yes
  • Student loan
  • Federal student loan servicing
  • Dealing with my lender or servicer
  • Having problems with customer service
  • IN
  • 46806
Web
03/22/2017 Yes
  • Student loan
  • Federal student loan servicing
  • Dealing with my lender or servicer
  • Having problems with customer service
  • IN
  • 46806
Web
03/22/2017 Yes
  • Student loan
  • Federal student loan servicing
  • Dealing with my lender or servicer
  • Having problems with customer service
  • IN
  • 46806
Web
03/22/2017 Yes
  • Student loan
  • Federal student loan servicing
  • Dealing with my lender or servicer
  • Having problems with customer service
  • IN
  • 46806
Web
03/17/2017 Yes
  • Student loan
  • Federal student loan servicing
  • Dealing with my lender or servicer
  • Having problems with customer service
  • IN
  • 46806
Web
03/16/2017 Yes
  • Student loan
  • Federal student loan servicing
  • Dealing with my lender or servicer
  • Having problems with customer service
  • IN
  • 46806
Web
03/14/2017 Yes
  • Student loan
  • Federal student loan servicing
  • Dealing with my lender or servicer
  • Having problems with customer service
  • IN
  • 46806
Web
03/14/2017 Yes
  • Student loan
  • Federal student loan servicing
  • Dealing with my lender or servicer
  • Having problems with customer service
  • IN
  • 46806
Web
03/03/2017 Yes
  • Student loan
  • Federal student loan servicing
  • Dealing with my lender or servicer
  • Having problems with customer service
  • IN
  • 46806
Web
02/28/2017 Yes
  • Student loan
  • Federal student loan servicing
  • Dealing with my lender or servicer
  • Having problems with customer service
  • IN
  • 46806
Web
02/28/2017 Yes
  • Student loan
  • Federal student loan servicing
  • Dealing with my lender or servicer
  • Having problems with customer service
  • IN
  • 46806
Web
02/17/2017 Yes
  • Student loan
  • Federal student loan servicing
  • Dealing with my lender or servicer
  • Having problems with customer service
  • IN
  • 46806
Web
02/03/2017 Yes
  • Student loan
  • Federal student loan servicing
  • Dealing with my lender or servicer
  • Having problems with customer service
  • IN
  • 46806
Web
01/09/2017 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
  • Communication tactics
  • Frequent or repeated calls
  • PA
  • 18966
Web
11/22/2016 Yes
  • Student loan
  • Federal student loan servicing
  • Dealing with my lender or servicer
  • Having problems with customer service
  • IN
  • 46806
Web
11/14/2016 Yes
  • Student loan
  • Federal student loan servicing
  • Dealing with my lender or servicer
  • Having problems with customer service
  • IN
  • 46806
Web
11/14/2016 Yes
  • Student loan
  • Federal student loan servicing
  • Dealing with my lender or servicer
  • Having problems with customer service
  • IN
  • 46806
Web
11/13/2016 Yes
  • Student loan
  • Federal student loan servicing
  • Dealing with my lender or servicer
  • Having problems with customer service
  • IN
  • 46806
Web
10/27/2016 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
  • Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
  • Debt was paid
  • CA
  • 92887
Referral
09/28/2016 Yes
  • Student loan
  • Federal student loan servicing
  • Dealing with my lender or servicer
  • Having problems with customer service
  • IN
  • 46806
Web
08/02/2016 Yes
  • Student loan
  • Federal student loan servicing
  • Dealing with my lender or servicer
  • Having problems with customer service
  • IN
  • 46806
Web
08/02/2016 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
  • Disclosure verification of debt
  • Right to dispute notice not received
  • DC
  • 20003
Web
07/25/2016 Yes
  • Student loan
  • Federal student loan servicing
  • Dealing with my lender or servicer
  • Having problems with customer service
  • IN
  • 46806
Web
07/06/2016 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card
  • False statements or representation
  • Attempted to collect wrong amount
  • AZ
  • 85008
Web
05/20/2016 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card
  • Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
  • Debt was paid
  • NH
  • 03103
Postal mail Older American
05/18/2016 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
  • Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
  • Debt was paid
  • MO
  • 63021
Web
05/09/2016 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
  • Improper contact or sharing of info
  • Talked to a third party about my debt
  • MN
  • 55426
Postal mail
03/25/2016 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
  • Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
  • Debt is not mine
  • MN
  • 55386
Web
03/08/2016 Yes
  • Student loan
  • Federal student loan servicing
  • Dealing with my lender or servicer
  • Received bad information about my loan
  • OR
  • 97078
Web
02/27/2016 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
  • False statements or representation
  • Attempted to collect wrong amount
  • TN
  • 38101
Phone Servicemember
02/24/2016 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
  • Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
  • Debt is not mine
  • FL
  • 33181
Phone Servicemember
02/11/2016 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
  • Communication tactics
  • Frequent or repeated calls
  • NY
  • 10029
Referral
01/25/2016 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
  • Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
  • Debt resulted from identity theft
  • CA
  • 91360
Web
10/01/2015 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
  • Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
  • Debt is not mine
  • NY
  • 11234
Phone
05/12/2015 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Federal student loan
  • Disclosure verification of debt
  • Right to dispute notice not received
  • LA
  • 70127
Web Servicemember
04/21/2015 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
  • Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
  • Debt is not mine
  • TX
  • 75151
Web
03/23/2015 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
  • Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
  • Debt was paid
  • IN
  • 46530
Web
02/10/2015 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
  • Communication tactics
  • Frequent or repeated calls
  • WI
  • 54020
Phone Servicemember
01/15/2015 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card
  • Communication tactics
  • Frequent or repeated calls
Phone
01/12/2015 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
  • Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
  • Debt is not mine
  • OH
  • 11756
Web
12/12/2014 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
  • Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
  • Debt was paid
  • CA
  • 94558
Referral
11/19/2014 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
  • Disclosure verification of debt
  • Not given enough info to verify debt
  • CA
  • 92103
Web
11/15/2014 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Communication tactics
  • Called outside of 8am-9pm
  • FL
  • 32068
Web
09/14/2014 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
  • Debt is not mine
  • WA
  • 98503
Web
08/21/2014 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
  • Communication tactics
  • Frequent or repeated calls
  • CA
  • 94303
Web
08/20/2014 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card
  • Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
  • Debt was paid
  • VA
  • 23803
Web
08/07/2014 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
  • Debt is not mine
  • MA
  • 02021
Web
07/17/2014 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
  • Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
  • Debt is not mine
  • MI
  • 64109
Referral
07/17/2014 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Federal student loan
  • Communication tactics
  • Frequent or repeated calls
  • OK
  • 73111
Web Servicemember
07/07/2014 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
  • Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
  • Debt resulted from identity theft
  • MD
  • 21208
Web
06/30/2014 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card
  • Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
  • Debt was paid
  • CA
  • 94544
Web Older American
06/12/2014 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
  • Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
  • Debt was paid
  • FL
  • 33755
Referral
06/11/2014 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Improper contact or sharing of info
  • Contacted employer after asked not to
  • SC
  • 29204
Web
06/11/2014 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Improper contact or sharing of info
  • Contacted employer after asked not to
  • SC
  • 29204
Web
04/24/2014 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
  • Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
  • Debt was paid
  • TX
  • 77706
Referral
04/17/2014 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
  • Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
  • Debt was paid
  • CA
  • 92870
Phone Older American
03/03/2014 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • Improper contact or sharing of info
  • Talked to a third party about my debt
  • VA
  • 23322
Web
03/01/2014 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
  • Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
  • Debt is not mine
  • CA
  • 94103
Fax
01/21/2014 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Credit card
  • Disclosure verification of debt
  • Not given enough info to verify debt
  • SD
  • 57005
Web
12/24/2013 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
  • Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
  • Debt was paid
Referral
12/05/2013 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
  • Improper contact or sharing of info
  • Talked to a third party about my debt
  • NV
  • 89119
Web
11/01/2013 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • I do not know
  • False statements or representation
  • Impersonated an attorney or official
  • OH
  • 44111
Web
10/31/2013 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
  • Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
  • Debt was paid
  • TN
  • 38111
Referral
10/01/2013 Yes
  • Debt collection
  • Medical
  • Taking/threatening an illegal action
  • Seized/Attempted to seize property
  • GA
  • 30067
Web