This company has also come after my husband for a prevous debt (before I even knew him) on a car loan he co-signed for his daughter over 8 years ago.
Much to my surprise, while we were on vacation, they froze my bank account and stole over $700!!!
I have been fighting with this company to get at least half of my money back, (since it was a joint account) I have a right to my portion of the money. (even though every penny was mine and not my husbands).
I have continually asked to them to send us documents of how they came to a figure of over $11,000. since the car didnt even cost that much to begin with and the car was obviously re-sold after it had been repossesed.
Today we (my husband) recieved another threatening letter saying that they have created a lien upon any real estate we presently own (which we have none) or may try to buy in the future.
They also state in the letter: "This judgment will also appear on all your credit reports and will be in existance for the next 20 years".
They are also threatening to garnish his wages. I found out that your wages can not be garnished by more than one company. My husband is already paying out over $1,100 per month to his ex wife for alimony and he can not pay this debt.
So today, I went online and filed a complaint with the FTC. (Federal Trade Commission). I'm not sure if it will help, but we dont know what else to do.
This company is RUTHLESS. If you have a bank account and are in debt with this company, I highly recommend closing your bank accounts! Because they can will take every penny you have!
EDitor's Suggestions on how to get your money back! HERE IS WHAT RIP-OFF REPORT SUGGESTS YOU DO: Go to your bank within 60 days of the charge, or as soon as you know about the charge, don't delay, and tell them that there has been fraudulent activity within your account. Explain that you wish to file a dispute, and demand that they assist you in accordance with Federal Regulation E.
According to the majority of victims interviewed by Rip-off Report, those who immediately called their banks to dispute the charges did not get very far. Many victims got the following responses from their banks: we could not do anything for you or you waited too long; it has been more than 60 days.
If the bank is says that you have waited too long, explain to them how you called their 800 number as soon as the charges were found, and were told by the bank that nothing could be done. Remind the bank that they failed to assist you properly at the 800 #, and instead, provided you with an inadequate explanation of your right to dispute. Tell the bank that it's their fault time has expired, and since they gave you the wrong info to begin with, they will just have to deal with it, take the loss and reverse the charges.
Tell them the truth; this was unauthorized and your account was NOT to be charged! Keep emphasizing how you never authorized anything! Direct them to the hundreds of victims reports that were filed on Rip-off Report.com. And if you're at the bank, walk them over to their computer and make them go to this site! If you are on the phone with them, tell them you will wait while they access this site! Either way, be persistent!
DO NOT TAKE NO FOR AN ANSWER! Let them know nicely, that you were advised to Report them (the Bank) and this situation to the Banking Commission in your state. Since each state has a different name for the agency/controller over banks, find that name before you call or get to the bank so you can throw it in their face. The more knowledgeable you appear to be, the further you will get.
And just continue to demand the Federal Regulation E form! The bank CAN, MUST and WILL reverse the charge! But, you must be persistent; ask to speak to the supervisor or the area manager for all the branches in the state.
Let the bank personnel know you are meeting with the media later in the day, that you would much rather they do the right thing (as most other banks have) by looking at the complaints and immediately reversing the charge(s) to your account; no matter how long ago it was. Be sure to call the Media if necessary so you are telling the truth.
If you have to, be loud (but nice) in front of other customers. If you are just calling by phone, the above tactics should still work. The bank can easily fax or mail to you the Federal Regulation E dispute form.
CHARGES TO YOUR CREDIT CARDIf the charge was to your credit card (not debit card, check card, or checking account), contact the credit card company as soon as possible to request a dispute form. Consumers usually have a little longer to dispute fraudulent credit card charges (up to 6 months), but it is better to act right away. In this type of situation, credit card disputes are usually successful since fraudulent companies often won't contest the disputed charge. In rare cases, credit card companies will review disputes, but refuse to reverse the charges. If this occurs, complain to a manager and let them know you will be filing a report here.
Remember Don't let them get away with it! Make sure they make the Rip-off Report ..
The more Reports filed on a Company or individual, the more likely it is that the authorities, media and attorneys will want to take action. And good luck Let us know how you do!
ED Magedson Founder
RipoffReport.com
Author of www.ripoffrevenge.com
Rip-off Report
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GODSBOI
WATERLOO,Iowa,
United States of America
MY SITUATION
#2REBUTTAL Individual responds
Sun, September 16, 2012
these guys fein such kahn shepard are truly the pits they sent this letter to my fiancee trying to collect $11000 dollars from her asking for all her personal info. i work law enforcement in my state and i have many friends who are lawyers first we sent them a certified letter back asking them for a "verification letter that spells out the debt details of the original debt' also any and all proof of letters of the amount that they paid to buy the debt and any and all cost associated with them purchasing the debt.
the reason for this is so that they are not trying to over collect which can be deemed unfair. also to prove if their law firm is also the debt collection company acting in a dual role. debt collection companies must be bonded to collect debt. we also filed a motion in court asking a judge todecide whether it will be safe to turn over this important inormation to a law firm with so many complaints off alledged fraudulant acts. and we let them know that we will fight them thru every court we can even to the supreme court. its been three months no answer. we have also ask a judge to set aside their judgement.