51, Report:
#300354
Posted Date:
Jan 16 2008
Verizon Communications - fios - landline Verizon Horror story DSL, Landline, Fios, Verizon Communications, Bad credit New York New York
In about 05/2007 I signed up with verizon DSL and then got a home phone line. I thought is was great. Well, I figured Id get rif home the home line so, I called Verizon and told them I just wanted DSL. Well, It took several called but I thoght they fixed it. Well, They didnt. Verizo...
Entity
Categories: Corrupt Companies
52, Report:
#288221
Posted Date:
Dec 01 2007
VerizonVerizon Communications Company demanding payment of service - service fails to meet advertised expectations New York New York
I had Verizon Fios installed at my residential address in late July 2007. The installer, however, could only get 1 phone jack to work. Prior to install, all phone jacks worked.
The first month the service was fine. I made only one call to reset a set-top box due to it not respon...
Entity
Categories: Cable TV
53, Report:
#232110
Posted Date:
Sep 23 2007
AFNI COLLECTIONS FRAUDULENT COLLECTIONS ON BEHALF OF VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS ripoff Bloomington Illinois
We received a collection letter from Afni on behalf of Verizon Communications. The phone number on the account is a residential number no longer connected in my husand's hometown- where he has not lived in more than 10 years!
We have verified with Verizon that we have never b...
Entity
Categories: Corrupt Companies
54, Report:
#1032530
Posted Date:
Sep 01 2007
AFNI Verizon Wireless. Get AFNI to stop... Bloomington Illinois
I was so livid. I wrote this letter to the president (and mailed it to his house) of the company that reported me to AFNI (Verizon of Florida - not all of Verizon). I am thinking about getting people to write their stories regarding Verizon & AFNI to the Securities and Exchange Co...
Entity
Categories: Collection Agency's
55, Report:
#265610
Posted Date:
Aug 06 2007
AFNI, Afni Collections rip off BLOOMINGTON Illinois
I received a collections notice from Afni, Inc., also Afni Collections stating that I owed Verizon Communications a bill for an outrageous amount of $629.00. in New York City on bills from 1986-1996.
Afni offer me settlement for $525.38.
I am in California from 1997 and never us...
Entity
Categories: Collection Agency's
56, Report:
#232143
Posted Date:
Jun 03 2007
AFNI Collections sent a letter to my wife using her maiden name, which she has not ued in over 10 years. They want to collect 148.20 for Verizon Communications, for a phone number we nevr had. After looking online, I found several hit on there name which is how I found out this was a scam. They will not get a penny from me. I have already filed complaints with the FTC, BBB, and the Attorney Gen. ripoff Bloomington Illinois
Sent a letter to my wife using her maiden name collecting for Verizon Communications. The bill is for 148.20.
The phone number they say I owe on is not a number we have ever had.
David
Farmerburg, IndianaU.S.A.
Entity
Categories: Corrupt Companies
57, Report:
#230700
Posted Date:
Mar 27 2007
Afni, Scam Artists - Verizon Residential number for a state we never lived in, ever! Ripoff Bloomington Illinois
On Saturday, January 13th, 2007, my husband received a collections notice from a comapny called Afni, INC. They claim that we had owed Verizon Communications, INC $1183.86. For a number we never had and in a state we have never lived in. Not ever.
We called Verizon and found tha...
Entity
Categories: Collection Agency's
58, Report:
#229572
Posted Date:
Mar 09 2007
Afni, Fake Verizon Communications Debt! Ripoff Bloomington Illinois
I got a letter from Afni, Inc stating that we owed them over $700 for a phone bill. They were even kind enough to give us the phone number for which we owed the money!
So, having been through a somewhat similar situation (that I was saved from thanks to Rip-Off Report) while my h...
Entity
Categories: Collection Agencies
59, Report:
#231626
Posted Date:
Feb 12 2007
Afni just got same rip off letter. I am attorney considering class action email me if interested Bloomington Illinois
Just got collection letter for Verizon communications from Afni. No idea of when claimed but don't owe anyone. Always pay bills, and phone number indicated is nothing we've ever had.
I happen to be an attorney and am considering filing a class action in federal court against Af...
Entity
Categories: Collection Agencies
60, Report:
#235303
Posted Date:
Feb 09 2007
Verizon Communications ripoff Fraudulent Billing Violated Contract New York New York
I was a satisfied customer of Verizon wireless for two years until they charged me over $500 in bogus roaming charges which they then refused to remove from my account.
I was living in Duluth when I got my phone. I later met a man who lived in Northern MN and began travelling to ...
Entity
Categories: Cellular Phone Companies
61, Report:
#230607
Posted Date:
Feb 05 2007
Afni wanting me to pay a bill of $2645.96 ripoff Bloomingdale Illinois
I recieved a letter from Afni, Inc stating I owed Verizon Communications, Inc. formally GTE $2645.96 for a phone bill in 1995 and I have never even had a phone ever in my name, when I called them they said we could settle this today for $800.00 or I must pay it in full within 90 day...
Entity
Categories: Telephone Companies
62, Report:
#233182
Posted Date:
Jan 29 2007
Afni, Inc - Alan Angelo Afni, Inc - Alan Angelo & VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS, INC - Collection Notice SCAM Bloomington Illinois
Received notice of collection for $154.20 from Afni, Inc, for number I had before 9/11; I checked my records I owe Verizon nothing; Ironically, I cancelled my Verizon service this past week after 6 years to join Cingular; to me this is a scam & harassment, the Internet shows #100's ...
Entity
Categories: Cellular Phone Companies
63, Report:
#232728
Posted Date:
Jan 26 2007
Afni, Verizon Communications, They sent me a COLLECTION NOTICE telling me I needed to pay $130.23 on a phone bill Verizon, that I never had They are a FRAUD Bloomington Illinois
I would Like to report this agency I would also hope a lawyer will see all the reports and SUE them for all the trouble they cause Good people and trying to make our good credit Bad. I think they need to be stopped and Fast!! Before people really pay them!! Thanks
Tammy
Urbana, ...
Entity
Categories: Collection Agency's
64, Report:
#232738
Posted Date:
Jan 26 2007
AFNI FALSE CELL PHONE COLLECTION ACCOUNT ripoff Bloomington Illinois
Received a collection notice from AFNI Collections the other day stating I owe $470.67 for a past cell bill from Verizon Communications.
Never had Verizon Wireless, called Verizon and they never heard of the number. Tried calling AFNI and they kept directing me to make an appt ...
Entity
Categories: Corrupt Companies
65, Report:
#231535
Posted Date:
Jan 25 2007
AFNI ripoff fraudulent billing Bloomington Illinois
Like alot of other people lately, I also received a collection notice for Verizon Communications, Inc. from our friends at Afni, Inc. for $240.27. I did try to call them, but gave up after being on hold for quite some time. Decided to do some investigating and found your site. Ha...
Entity
Categories: Collection Agency's
66, Report:
#231646
Posted Date:
Jan 25 2007
Afni, Afni Collections Fraudulent Collections Notice Ripoff Bloomington Illinois
Afni Inc. Sent a collections notice claiming that my wife owes nearly $300 to Verizon Communications. They used my wifes Maiden name, which has not been her leagle name for over ten years. This is a fraudulent claim! I do not know how they come up with thier information but it is mo...
Entity
Categories: Collection Agency's
67, Report:
#231663
Posted Date:
Jan 25 2007
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS, ripoff, fraudlent billing Bloomington Illinois
This bill you sent to my Bakersfield address can not be mine because i didn't live in that city or the address at the time of the bill.In 1995 when the debt occured i was only 18 years old and i didn't have the credit at that time. Somebody used my personal information to obtain the...
Entity
Categories: Collection Agency's
68, Report:
#231832
Posted Date:
Jan 25 2007
Afni Collection Verizon communications debt collection SCAM Bloomington Illinois
I also like so many of you received a letter from Afni stating that I owe $388.80 verizon communications bill. It has a phone number listed that I have never had, in an area code I have never opened a phone line in. I have taken the advise listed here and have not called them, I hav...
Entity
Categories: Collection Agencies
69, Report:
#231840
Posted Date:
Jan 25 2007
Afni, fraudulent Verizon Communications collection notice fishing dishonest Bloomington Indiana
I'm really glad I saw this site! I received a collection notice from Afni demanding $212.81 for a Verizon Communications phone account. My name and address are correct on the notice, but I have never had an account with Verizon or been issued the phone number associated with this ...
Entity
Categories: Collection Agency's
70, Report:
#231860
Posted Date:
Jan 25 2007
Afni sent real-looking Collection Notice on FAKE Verizon account Bloomington Illinois
Afni Inc has sent me a fake Collection Notice. It claims an old phone number from Verizon Communications is overdue by $308.24.
Afni is a total fraud.
Dave
Renton, WashingtonU.S.A.
Entity
Categories: Collection Agency's
71, Report:
#231667
Posted Date:
Jan 25 2007
Afni, let's do a class action suit! Ripoff Bloomington Illinois
I also received a letter from Afni stating I owed them $231.26 for Verizon Communications. The phone number they listed as billing telephone number is a Greencastle, IN number (765-653-1651. I called it and got the fax tone. The letter states this is not a Verizon Wireless account...
Entity
Categories: Corrupt Companies
72, Report:
#232008
Posted Date:
Jan 25 2007
Afni, Afni Collections Bogus collections billing statement Ripoff Bloomington Illinois
I received a collections bill from Afni on behalf of Verizon Communications, Inc. Afni has my last wrong but the first name and mailing address is correct.
I have a cell phone with Verizon Wireless but the billing phone number they have listed is not even close to mine.
I have ...
Entity
Categories: Collection Agencies
73, Report:
#232057
Posted Date:
Jan 25 2007
AFNI - VERIZON FRAUDULENT COLLECTION NOTICE!! BLOOMINGTON Illinois
I received a collection notice in the mail today from AFNI, Inc. stating that they acquired my account information from Verizon Communications, Inc. The notice indicated that I owed $137.65 for a phone number I have never had! Upon trying to reach the company, all lines were busy...
Entity
Categories: Collection Agency's
74, Report:
#232083
Posted Date:
Jan 25 2007
Afni Collections Bloomington Illinois
I received a letter from AFNI collections saying I owed $144.51 for an unpaid Verizon Communications bill formerly GTE. When I attempted to contact them all I got from 2 different numbers 866-308-1160 and 866-352-0479 was that due to high call volume they could not speak with me and...
Entity
Categories: Collection Agency's
75, Report:
#232100
Posted Date:
Jan 25 2007
AfniCollections ripoff dishonest fraudulent billing Bloomington Illinois
Afni sent me collection notice for $341.49 for Verizon Communications Inc.
I have never had Verizon.
Joan
Killeen, TexasU.S.A.
Entity
Categories: Collection Agency's