11698269
|
2025-01-23
|
Attempts to collect debt not owed
|
Debt collection
|
|
Issue |
Attempts to collect debt not owed
|
Timely |
Yes
|
Company |
Malen & Associates, p.c.
|
Product |
Debt collection
|
Sub Issue |
Debt is not yours
|
Sub Product |
Credit card debt
|
Date Received |
2025-01-23
|
Submitted Via |
Web
|
Company Response |
Closed with explanation
|
Consumer Disputed |
N/A
|
Date Sent To Company |
2025-01-23
|
|
11324239
|
2024-12-30
|
False statements or representation
|
Debt collection
|
|
Issue |
False statements or representation
|
Timely |
Yes
|
Company |
Malen & Associates, p.c.
|
Product |
Debt collection
|
Sub Issue |
Attempted to collect wrong amount
|
Sub Product |
Credit card debt
|
Date Received |
2024-12-30
|
Submitted Via |
Web
|
Company Response |
Closed with explanation
|
Consumer Disputed |
N/A
|
Date Sent To Company |
2024-12-30
|
|
11251964
|
2024-12-23
|
Improper use of your report
|
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
|
|
Issue |
Improper use of your report
|
Timely |
Yes
|
Company |
Malen & Associates, p.c.
|
Product |
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
|
Sub Issue |
Reporting company used your report improperly
|
Sub Product |
Credit reporting
|
Date Received |
2024-12-23
|
Submitted Via |
Web
|
Company Response |
Closed with explanation
|
Consumer Disputed |
N/A
|
Date Sent To Company |
2024-12-23
|
|
11070758
|
2024-12-07
|
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
|
Debt collection
|
|
Issue |
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
|
Timely |
No
|
Company |
Malen & Associates, p.c.
|
Product |
Debt collection
|
Sub Issue |
Sued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit
|
Sub Product |
Credit card debt
|
Date Received |
2024-12-07
|
Submitted Via |
Web
|
Company Response |
Closed with explanation
|
Consumer Disputed |
N/A
|
Date Sent To Company |
2024-12-07
|
Consumer Consent Provided |
Consent not provided
|
|
5783736
|
2022-07-18
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Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem
|
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
|
|
Issue |
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem
|
Timely |
Yes
|
Company |
Malen & Associates, p.c.
|
Product |
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
|
Sub Issue |
Their investigation did not fix an error on your report
|
Sub Product |
Credit reporting
|
Date Received |
2022-07-18
|
Submitted Via |
Web
|
Company Response |
Closed with explanation
|
Consumer Disputed |
N/A
|
Date Sent To Company |
2022-07-18
|
Complaint What Happened |
On Thursday XX/XX/2022 at XXXX XXXX I called XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX. This call lasted approximately XXXX minutes and XXXX seconds. The nature of this call is to dispute four items on the credit report I have provided. As of XX/XX/2022 XXXX claims that these four items are to remain on the credit report as they have been " certified to XXXX that the information is accurate. '' Let me add that the information currently reported by XXXX is absent from XXXX 's records. XXXX has removed all four items from their records. During the call with XXXX the representative requested that I contact the " creditor '' s on file as well. In reference to the XXXX item listed on the report, I was told specifically on XX/XX/2022 during a ( XXXX ) XXXX call lasting XXXX minutes and XXXX seconds on a recorded line with a representative that XXXX does not report directly to XXXX but only to XXXX. This is consistent with the fact that XXXX no longer displays the XXXX item on the XXXX credit report in reference to the credit report in question. In reference to the XXXX XXXX mortgage account XXXX claims that the information reported is " Verified and Updated. '' XXXX also claims that " The information you disputed has been verified as accurate. '' In reference to this item I informed XXXX specifically that I contacted the local authorities in reference to this particular item and that XXXX XXXX engaged in identity theft in reference to the creation of this account. The account number that is listed on the XXXX dispute response is inconsistent with the account number previously provided or mentioned in the current mortgage foreclosure proceedings in XXXX XXXX XXXX SUPREME COURT. Furthermore, though XXXX claims that the account is " verified '', " updated '' and " accurate '' there is no reported balance on the account. If the account is opened, verified and updated why is there no balance with a date denoting when it is last updated? When you compare this item with the other items listed on the dispute this is the only item where there is no balance. The balance may very well be null or zero and this would be proof that the account is in fact closed. This item is the subject of previous CFPB complaints namely XXXX where the debt collecting law firm refused to respond to the CFPB complaint and XXXX XXXX another credit bureau agreed that fraud is likely present in the claim. These discrepancies are inaccuracies and violate a debtor 's rights to have accurate information reported on its credit report. The XXXX XXXX POLICE DEPARTMENT complaint number in reference to the XXXX XXXX account is XXXX. The XXXX XXXX listing is also inaccurate as there is record on file with XXXX XXXX SUPREME COURT that XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX is in possession of a negotiable instrument towards the full amount of the outlined debt that they failed to process and/or share with XXXX XXXX that they might process the negotiable instrument in accordance with the law. The same applies to XXXX XXXX XXXX as XXXX XXXX XXXX is also in possession of a negotiable instrument towards the satisfaction of the debt outlined yet failed to process and/or share this negotiable instrument with XXXX XXXX XXXX so that it may be properly honored or dishonored. XXXX is sharing information with the public that is inaccurate and/or false in reference to my credit report. The information in question is already removed from XXXX 's corresponding file. I will do my due diligence and files separate CFPB complaints for each of these " creditor '' XXXX In respect to XXXX XXXX XXXX we will find out specifically whether XXXX or the representative I spoke with is being forthright as I receive conflicting information over the phone. I'd like to thank the men and women at CFPB for giving the public an avenue to make their concerns public and find resolution when it seems impossible to do so with certain companies.
|
Consumer Consent Provided |
Consent provided
|
|
9791488
|
2024-08-14
|
Attempts to collect debt not owed
|
Debt collection
|
|
Issue |
Attempts to collect debt not owed
|
Timely |
Yes
|
Company |
Malen & Associates, p.c.
|
Product |
Debt collection
|
Sub Issue |
Debt was paid
|
Sub Product |
Credit card debt
|
Date Received |
2024-08-14
|
Submitted Via |
Web
|
Company Response |
Closed with explanation
|
Consumer Disputed |
N/A
|
Date Sent To Company |
2024-08-14
|
Complaint What Happened |
I had a credit card through XXXX XXXXXXXX I had owed money to them and I went through my XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX in XXXX NY to do a debt consolidation loan. They sent XXXX XXXX a check which they took and I have proof of that. XXXX XXXX then sold the debt to MALEN & ASSOCIATES , P.C . who then sued me and won as I was not able to go to court. They are now garnishing my wages so now Im being forced to pay twice.
|
Consumer Consent Provided |
Consent provided
|
|
3666149
|
2020-05-24
|
Written notification about debt
|
Debt collection
|
|
Issue |
Written notification about debt
|
Timely |
Yes
|
Company |
Malen & Associates, p.c.
|
Product |
Debt collection
|
Sub Issue |
Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
|
Sub Product |
Credit card debt
|
Date Received |
2020-05-24
|
Submitted Via |
Web
|
Company Response |
Closed with explanation
|
Consumer Disputed |
N/A
|
Date Sent To Company |
2020-05-24
|
Complaint What Happened |
In XXXX i notified XXXX XXXXXXXX that i was facing financial hardship. I was unemployed and had a credit card i opened up after a XXXX following a severe accident in XXXX. I told XXXX XXXX in XXXX that i was unemployed and asked for their credit protection option for help with my balance due. I was declined the coverage and instead was charged at least 5 past due fees. I was even charged a fee in XXXX of XXXX when i paid on my bill on the correct time. When i indicated that i was unemployed and facing financial difficulties my option were not provided. I was told i had no coverage for protection against past due fees and i was not eligible for rebates or program. Instead i was charged additional fees and then in XXXX it was transferred to a debt collector. The collector is collecting on the past due fees i was charged. On top of the past due fees, i was notified in short form that i had to pay a {$650.00} recovery fee on top of the balance of my cards. This was reported to Malen & Associates who capitalized all past due fees and recovery fee and filed on civil lawsuit on behalf of XXXX XXXX. I attempted to settle with Malen & Associates minus the recovery fee and past due fees and was immediately sued.
|
Consumer Consent Provided |
Consent provided
|
|
3670337
|
2020-05-27
|
False statements or representation
|
Debt collection
|
|
Issue |
False statements or representation
|
Timely |
Yes
|
Company |
Malen & Associates, p.c.
|
Product |
Debt collection
|
Sub Issue |
Attempted to collect wrong amount
|
Sub Product |
Credit card debt
|
Date Received |
2020-05-27
|
Submitted Via |
Web
|
Company Response |
Closed with explanation
|
Consumer Disputed |
N/A
|
Date Sent To Company |
2020-05-27
|
Complaint What Happened |
Malen is pursuing me for a debt that includes illegal late fees. The fees were charged against me incorrectly, plus interest and capitalized fees. I was also required to pay a capitalized fee that was not validated with me. I was not given a description of the amount of interest, principle & penalties and fees that were included in the debt lawsuit filed against me.
|
Consumer Consent Provided |
Consent provided
|
|
3287748
|
2019-06-26
|
Written notification about debt
|
Debt collection
|
|
Issue |
Written notification about debt
|
Timely |
Yes
|
Company |
Malen & Associates, p.c.
|
Product |
Debt collection
|
Sub Issue |
Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
|
Sub Product |
Credit card debt
|
Date Received |
2019-06-26
|
Submitted Via |
Web
|
Company Response |
Closed with explanation
|
Consumer Disputed |
N/A
|
Date Sent To Company |
2019-06-26
|
Complaint What Happened |
On XX/XX/XXXX I was given two summons and complaint by a member of a family living where I reside. The summons did not list a hearing date of a court appearance nor was the complaint certified or stamped with a seal from the court. Furthermore, the complaints handed to me are defective because they do not list an index number pertaining to the cases.
Please note that by failing to certify the complaint the plaintiff has obstructed the rules of the chief administrative judge part 130 : costs and sanctions : section 130-1.1 where it states : ( b ) certification. By signing a paper, an attorney or party certifies that, to the best of that persons knowledge, information and belief, formed after an inquiry reasonable under the circumstances, ( 1 ) the presentation of the paper or the contentions therein are not frivolous as defined in section 130-1.1 ( c ) .Of this subpart, and ( 2 ) where the paper is an initiating pleading, ( i ) the matter was not obtained through illegal conduct, or that if it was, the attorney or other persons responsible for the illegal conduct are not participating in the matter or sharing in any fee earned therefrom, and ( ii ) the matter was not obtained in violation of Part 1200. Rule 4.5 of this Title.
Nevertheless, on XX/XX/XXXX I sent letters to MALEN & ASSOCIATES P.C. demanding that they validate the debt they claim I owe.
On XX/XX/XXXX MALEN & ASSOCIATES P.C mailed two packets containing account statements of the two charged off credit accounts of which my alleged debt accrued.
Note, however, that according to an FTC opinion letter by XXXX a computer-generated, itemized statement of services ( such as computer-printed account statements ) are not a validation of an alleged debt.
|
Consumer Consent Provided |
Consent provided
|
|
1984166
|
2016-06-25
|
Taking/threatening an illegal action
|
Debt collection
|
|
Issue |
Taking/threatening an illegal action
|
Timely |
Yes
|
Company |
Malen & Associates, p.c.
|
Product |
Debt collection
|
Sub Issue |
Threatened to sue on too old debt
|
Sub Product |
Credit card
|
Date Received |
2016-06-25
|
Submitted Via |
Web
|
Company Response |
Closed with explanation
|
Consumer Disputed |
No
|
Date Sent To Company |
2016-06-25
|
Consumer Consent Provided |
Consent not provided
|
|
2776998
|
2018-01-09
|
Written notification about debt
|
Debt collection
|
|
Issue |
Written notification about debt
|
Timely |
Yes
|
Company |
Malen & Associates, p.c.
|
Product |
Debt collection
|
Sub Issue |
Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
|
Sub Product |
Other debt
|
Date Received |
2018-01-09
|
Submitted Via |
Referral
|
Company Response |
Closed with explanation
|
Consumer Disputed |
N/A
|
Date Sent To Company |
2018-01-09
|
Consumer Consent Provided |
N/A
|
|
2432199
|
2017-04-13
|
Problems when you are unable to pay
|
Consumer Loan
|
|
Issue |
Problems when you are unable to pay
|
Timely |
Yes
|
Company |
Malen & Associates, p.c.
|
Product |
Consumer Loan
|
Sub Product |
Installment loan
|
Date Received |
2017-04-13
|
Submitted Via |
Web
|
Company Response |
Closed with non-monetary relief
|
Consumer Disputed |
No
|
Date Sent To Company |
2017-04-13
|
Complaint What Happened |
I received this loan back in XXXX from the XXXX XXXX federal credit union. I had that the payments automaticaly deducted from my paycheck on a bi-weekly basis. As of XXXX XXXX, I was on medical XXXX and through the service of XXXX payments and XXXX Insurance from my loan, my loan payments were being covered. In XXXX, XXXX stop making payments to my loan and I was notified in XXXX XXXX that my loan was charged off by said credit union. Then around XXXX XXXX, I started getting consistent calls from a attorney with regards to the debt. I advised the attorney representative that the balance was disputed and I requested a clear history of all my payments from the time the loan was opened.. I received a copy of my contract with signed documents only nothing indicating my payment history of all payments made for the amount owed was disputed. I never received a response from the attorney. Today, my XXXX y/o was served a XXXX XXXX XXXX summons dated XX/XX/XXXX with no prior notification addressing my detailed payment history from the start of the loan which was opened in XXXX. The document states that I have 20 days to file an answer to the complaint or a judgement will be filed. The issue is asking for the documentation of my payment history and not receiving the require documentation. I have no problem making sufficent payment arrangements, but I was never given the opportunity to do so and the company already charged off my debt, reported on all XXXX credit reports..
|
Consumer Consent Provided |
Consent provided
|
|
2205833
|
2016-11-13
|
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
|
Debt collection
|
|
Issue |
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
|
Timely |
Yes
|
Company |
Malen & Associates, p.c.
|
Product |
Debt collection
|
Sub Issue |
Debt was paid
|
Sub Product |
Credit card
|
Date Received |
2016-11-13
|
Submitted Via |
Web
|
Company Response |
Closed with non-monetary relief
|
Consumer Disputed |
Yes
|
Date Sent To Company |
2016-11-22
|
Complaint What Happened |
Malen Associates must report the XXXX XXXX debts as having balance of " XXXX '' TO THE XXXX CREDIT BUREAUS. When XXXX XXXX hired Attorney Firm to collect their XXXX credit card money THAT I OWED THEM DUE TO DEFAULT AND MY UNEMPLOYMENT, surely XXXX XXXX has agreed that the Reporting Power to the CREDIT BUREAU will be given to the Attorneys, and XXXX XXXX would not FURTHER damage my credit. It seems that Malen Associates collected their fees from XXXX XXXX and have no responsibility to CORRECTLY REPORT THE OUTCOME OF CLEARANCE OF BOTH ACCOUNTS.
HERE IS MY CASE : In XXXX, XXXX XXXX Bank with address : XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, UT XXXX, phone ( XXXX ) XXXX, hired Malen Associates LLP ( attorneys ) with address XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX NY XXXX, phone : ( XXXX ) XXXX to collect my XXXX credit cards debts that I originally owned them due to unemployment. XXXX XXXX was aware that I was on XXXX, public assistance and without income at the time of my default when they placed me in collection with Malen Associates.
In XXXX XXXX, I negotiated the terms of my XXXX XXXX XXXX credit cards debts with Malen Associates attorneys. I PAID THE CREDIT CARDS PER OUR AGREEMENT with Malen Associates who had the agreement of XXXX XXXX, and WITH LOWER AMOUNTS THAN THE ORIGINAL. Once again, XXXX XXXX HAS AGREED to this terms.
As of today, My XXXX XXXX BANK Account Number : XXXX .... and XXXX XXXX BANK Account Number : XXXX .... are reported at the XXXX credit bureaus as HAVING BALANCES. I disputed this reporting with the bureaus, and after investigation, XXXX XXXX XXXX reports the following : Account charged off. {$3300.00} written off. {$1700.00} past due as of XXXX XXXX and for the second credit card : Account charged off. {$1200.00} written off. {$550.00} past due as of XXXX XXXX. THIS are FRAUD statements! I paid the agreed amounts through Malen Associates Attorneys, and received letters from Malen Associates for the complete clearance of the credit cards with XXXX XXXX Bank.
WHY DOES MALEN ASSOCIATES ATTORNEYS OR A LAW FIRM FOR DEBT COLLECTION ALLOWS THE XXXX XXXX false statements that I have unpaid balances? As of XXXX XXXX the balances are " XXXX '' and Malen Associates sent me a letter of clearance. WHEN XXXX XXXX is making FAULSE REPORTS to the XXXX credit bureaus THAT DAMAGES MY CREDIT further MORE. SUCH ACTIONS ARE PERMISSIBLE BECOUSE MALEN ASOCIATES ARE INVOLVED IN NEGLIGENCE COLLECTION PRACTICES AND UNFAIR, NO correct REPORTING or no reporting atall.
|
Consumer Consent Provided |
Consent provided
|
|
1326353
|
2015-04-12
|
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
|
Debt collection
|
|
Issue |
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
|
Timely |
Yes
|
Company |
Malen & Associates, p.c.
|
Product |
Debt collection
|
Sub Issue |
Debt was paid
|
Sub Product |
Credit card
|
Date Received |
2015-04-12
|
Submitted Via |
Web
|
Company Response |
Closed with explanation
|
Consumer Disputed |
No
|
Date Sent To Company |
2015-04-14
|
Complaint What Happened |
On my credit reports, it states that the debt is still open when it was paid and closed. I have verification that the debt was paid.
|
Consumer Consent Provided |
Consent provided
|
|
10504908
|
2024-10-18
|
Written notification about debt
|
Debt collection
|
|
Issue |
Written notification about debt
|
Timely |
Yes
|
Company |
Malen & Associates, p.c.
|
Product |
Debt collection
|
Sub Issue |
Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
|
Sub Product |
Credit card debt
|
Date Received |
2024-10-18
|
Submitted Via |
Web
|
Company Response |
Closed with explanation
|
Consumer Disputed |
N/A
|
Date Sent To Company |
2024-10-18
|
Complaint What Happened |
I received a debt collection letter from you. Do you have the right person? Can you supply me with a contract or agreement signed with your company or the Creditor.
PURSUANT TO THE FDCPA, I WOULD LIKE THE FOLLOWING PROVIDED : THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE ORIGINAL AND CURRENT CREDITOR VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AMOUNT THAT YOU ARE SEEKING TO COLLECT SHOWING THAT A CONTRACT EXISTS CREATE THE AMOUNT THAT YOU CLAIM IS OWED.
ALL THE ASSIGNMENTS SHOWING THE DEBT TRANSFER FROM THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR TO THE CURRENT CREDITOR PLEASE PROVIDE ME WITH PROOF THE DEBT WAS SECURITIZED BY THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR PLEASE SHOW THE ASSIGNMENTS OF THE DEBT FROM THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR TO THE SECURED TRUST AND THEN BACK TO THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR PLEASE CEASE AND DESIST FROM COLLECTING ON THIS DEBT UNTIL YOU HAVE VALIDATED THE DEBT.
Please do not look at my credit report or report anything to my credit I dispute I owe this debt amount to you and that dispute should be stated on my credit report if you have reported this debt.
PERMISSABLE PURPOSE Please State why you have a permissible purpose to contact my credit. I dispute this. IF YOU PASS THIS ON TO ANOTHER COLLECTOR I dispute I owe this debt to you. If you pass this on to another debt collector, please provide them notice of my dispute to owing this debt.
Thank you for your immediate cooperation.
|
Consumer Consent Provided |
Consent provided
|
|
3287071
|
2019-06-25
|
Improper use of your report
|
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
|
|
Issue |
Improper use of your report
|
Timely |
Yes
|
Company |
Malen & Associates, p.c.
|
Product |
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports
|
Sub Issue |
Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize
|
Sub Product |
Credit reporting
|
Date Received |
2019-06-25
|
Submitted Via |
Web
|
Company Response |
Closed with explanation
|
Consumer Disputed |
N/A
|
Date Sent To Company |
2019-06-25
|
Consumer Consent Provided |
Consent not provided
|
|
1279306
|
2015-03-12
|
Improper contact or sharing of info
|
Debt collection
|
|
Issue |
Improper contact or sharing of info
|
Timely |
Yes
|
Company |
Malen & Associates, p.c.
|
Product |
Debt collection
|
Sub Issue |
Contacted employer after asked not to
|
Sub Product |
Credit card
|
Date Received |
2015-03-12
|
Submitted Via |
Web
|
Company Response |
Closed with explanation
|
Consumer Disputed |
Yes
|
Date Sent To Company |
2015-03-19
|
Consumer Consent Provided |
N/A
|
|
2019930
|
2016-07-19
|
Communication tactics
|
Debt collection
|
|
Issue |
Communication tactics
|
Timely |
Yes
|
Company |
Malen & Associates, p.c.
|
Product |
Debt collection
|
Sub Issue |
Frequent or repeated calls
|
Sub Product |
Credit card
|
Date Received |
2016-07-19
|
Submitted Via |
Phone
|
Company Response |
Closed with explanation
|
Consumer Disputed |
No
|
Date Sent To Company |
2016-08-24
|
Company Public Response |
Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
|
Consumer Consent Provided |
N/A
|
|
1441970
|
2015-06-29
|
Improper contact or sharing of info
|
Debt collection
|
|
Issue |
Improper contact or sharing of info
|
Timely |
Yes
|
Company |
Malen & Associates, p.c.
|
Product |
Debt collection
|
Sub Issue |
Contacted employer after asked not to
|
Sub Product |
Credit card
|
Date Received |
2015-06-29
|
Submitted Via |
Web
|
Company Response |
Closed with explanation
|
Consumer Disputed |
No
|
Date Sent To Company |
2015-07-06
|
Company Public Response |
Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
|
Consumer Consent Provided |
Consent not provided
|
|
4393107
|
2021-05-20
|
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
|
Debt collection
|
|
Issue |
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
|
Timely |
Yes
|
Company |
Malen & Associates, p.c.
|
Product |
Debt collection
|
Sub Issue |
Seized or attempted to seize your property
|
Sub Product |
Credit card debt
|
Date Received |
2021-05-20
|
Submitted Via |
Web
|
Company Response |
Closed with non-monetary relief
|
Consumer Disputed |
N/A
|
Date Sent To Company |
2021-06-02
|
Consumer Consent Provided |
Consent not provided
|
|
1598280
|
2015-10-08
|
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
|
Debt collection
|
|
Issue |
Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed
|
Timely |
Yes
|
Company |
Malen & Associates, p.c.
|
Product |
Debt collection
|
Sub Issue |
Debt is not mine
|
Sub Product |
I do not know
|
Date Received |
2015-10-08
|
Submitted Via |
Fax
|
Company Response |
Closed with explanation
|
Consumer Disputed |
No
|
Date Sent To Company |
2015-10-13
|
Consumer Consent Provided |
N/A
|
|
7602901
|
2023-09-25
|
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
|
Debt collection
|
|
Issue |
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
|
Timely |
Yes
|
Company |
Malen & Associates, p.c.
|
Product |
Debt collection
|
Sub Issue |
Threatened to sue you for very old debt
|
Sub Product |
Credit card debt
|
Date Received |
2023-09-25
|
Submitted Via |
Web
|
Company Response |
Closed with explanation
|
Consumer Disputed |
N/A
|
Date Sent To Company |
2023-09-25
|
Consumer Consent Provided |
Consent not provided
|
|
1268590
|
2015-03-05
|
Taking/threatening an illegal action
|
Debt collection
|
|
Issue |
Taking/threatening an illegal action
|
Timely |
Yes
|
Company |
Malen & Associates, p.c.
|
Product |
Debt collection
|
Sub Issue |
Seized/Attempted to seize property
|
Sub Product |
Credit card
|
Date Received |
2015-03-05
|
Submitted Via |
Web
|
Company Response |
Closed with explanation
|
Consumer Disputed |
No
|
Date Sent To Company |
2015-03-19
|
Consumer Consent Provided |
N/A
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7247395
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2023-07-13
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Attempts to collect debt not owed
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Debt collection
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Issue |
Attempts to collect debt not owed
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Timely |
Yes
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Company |
Malen & Associates, p.c.
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Product |
Debt collection
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Sub Issue |
Debt was result of identity theft
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Sub Product |
I do not know
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Date Received |
2023-07-13
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Submitted Via |
Web
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Company Response |
Closed with explanation
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Consumer Disputed |
N/A
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Date Sent To Company |
2023-08-13
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Complaint What Happened |
Many years ago, I received the letter from Malin and associates. They were trying to collect a debt from me I had no idea who they were and basically I ignore them. They did start calling me and I told him I had no idea what the debt was about. At the time that they were calling me I was going through a divorce. My social security number was stolen at the time, I could not make any valid accusations but I kind of knew who did it. My ex-husband was living with someone at the time and he had all of our paperwork in his apartment and I think the person he was living with got hold of my social security number. Anyway, sometime last year, a bank account that belongs to my son was garnished because of this loan that I never applied for. I went to the police, I filed a report, I had the money returned and I saw this loan was on my credit report. But on my credit report, it says it was written off and it was no longer affecting my credit. I called this company and I told him everything that was going on I told him I went to the police. The whole thing was done as far as I knew. And now today I just received a letter from them again saying that my fraud case was invalid and I owe them the money and now they're adding interest. I don't want to go through these issues with this company again. I did not take a loan out, I was in the middle of a divorce, I did not take any loans from anywhere. And also the name that is on the letter that I received is not even my legal name. My legal name, which I have always used is what I am giving you today. Even when I was married, I did not change my name legally. My name on my driver 's license, social security card, and my tax returns etc everything else has always been the name that you see here that I am giving you. This company keeps harassing me And I really don't want to go through any more problems with them anymore. I think they said that this loan was from 2014? I can't even get a straight answer from them, I've asked them multiple times to show me proof that they have that I took a loan out. They have yet to do that. They just are very rude on the phone whenever I call, and they never give me any answers. I really don't want to call them anymore because it just causes more problems. I have never taken a personal loan out in my life. The only loans I have ever taken out were for my cars which were through actual car dealerships and I took a small student loan out for my son. I really need some help with this because I am a single mother and I'm trying to put my kids through college and I really don't need the stress from this company because they already messed around with one of my bank accounts once. Please help me and need to get these people to just leave me alone
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Consumer Consent Provided |
Consent provided
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7985900
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2023-12-12
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Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
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Debt collection
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Issue |
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
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Timely |
Yes
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Company |
Malen & Associates, p.c.
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Product |
Debt collection
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Sub Issue |
Sued you without properly notifying you of lawsuit
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Sub Product |
Credit card debt
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Date Received |
2023-12-12
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Submitted Via |
Web
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Company Response |
Closed with explanation
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Consumer Disputed |
N/A
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Date Sent To Company |
2023-12-12
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Consumer Consent Provided |
Consent not provided
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4817586
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2021-10-17
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Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
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Debt collection
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Issue |
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
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Timely |
Yes
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Company |
Malen & Associates, p.c.
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Product |
Debt collection
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Sub Issue |
Seized or attempted to seize your property
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Sub Product |
Other debt
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Date Received |
2021-10-17
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Submitted Via |
Web
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Company Response |
Closed with explanation
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Consumer Disputed |
N/A
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Date Sent To Company |
2021-10-17
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Complaint What Happened |
. My complaint is that malen & Associates file number is XXXX XXXX index XXXX their address is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ny XXXX. Their phone is XXXX XXXX unlawfully filed a lawsuit suit against me in civil court XXXX County ny regarding XXXX XXXX XXXX this is a old debt that's fives years old past the state of limitations I had a checking account that was a negative balance back in XXXX. I reach out to the law office male and associates to do a payment plan during that time I told them that I can only pay XXXX dollars a month they agreed with me I signed stipulations I made a few payments I ended up latter getting late during the time covid happened causing this XXXX to change .I was also shock that they did a soft pull on my XXXX credit report in XXXX I got alert from XXXX they thought that during soft pull I won't see inquiry from them but I did in XX/XX/XXXX. Also they sent me a unlawfully letter saying that they filed a judgment against me to take my property without notifying me a all. If I'm on a payment plan and agreed to pay XXXX dollars a month. They don't suppose to filed a judgment against me. And I agree to a payment plan. Even the debt is 5 years old going on six years soon. Also to have judgment vacated. I filed complaint with nys attorney General office that males associates violated covid laws creditors collections and attorneys don't suppose to take legal action from consumers they suppose to work out a solution in payment plan s.
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Consumer Consent Provided |
Consent provided
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7897932
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2023-11-24
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Electronic communications
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Debt collection
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Issue |
Electronic communications
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Timely |
Yes
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Company |
Malen & Associates, p.c.
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Product |
Debt collection
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Sub Issue |
Frequent or repeated messages
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Sub Product |
Credit card debt
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Date Received |
2023-11-24
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Submitted Via |
Web
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Company Response |
Closed with explanation
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Consumer Disputed |
N/A
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Date Sent To Company |
2023-11-24
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Complaint What Happened |
They keep sending mail through the USPS about this debt every month, threatening me with a default on agreement. I pay them every month and they still send these letters. I have proof of payment through screenshots of my bank statements and the confirmation processed from their website. They still keep harassing me. This month they sent two letters. It is causing me a lot of stress and XXXX and it's triggering my XXXX.
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Consumer Consent Provided |
Consent provided
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7426225
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2023-08-19
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Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
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Debt collection
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Issue |
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
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Timely |
Yes
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Company |
Malen & Associates, p.c.
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Product |
Debt collection
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Sub Issue |
Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged
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Sub Product |
Credit card debt
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Date Received |
2023-08-19
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Submitted Via |
Web
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Company Response |
Closed with explanation
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Consumer Disputed |
N/A
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Date Sent To Company |
2023-09-27
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Consumer Consent Provided |
Consent not provided
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6338323
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2022-12-20
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Written notification about debt
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Debt collection
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Tags |
Servicemember
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Issue |
Written notification about debt
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Timely |
Yes
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Company |
Malen & Associates, p.c.
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Product |
Debt collection
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Sub Issue |
Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
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Sub Product |
Credit card debt
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Date Received |
2022-12-20
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Submitted Via |
Web
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Company Response |
Closed with explanation
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Consumer Disputed |
N/A
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Date Sent To Company |
2023-01-11
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Consumer Consent Provided |
Consent not provided
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7400869
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2023-08-14
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Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
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Debt collection
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Issue |
Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
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Timely |
Yes
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Company |
Malen & Associates, p.c.
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Product |
Debt collection
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Sub Issue |
Seized or attempted to seize your property
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Sub Product |
Credit card debt
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Date Received |
2023-08-14
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Submitted Via |
Web
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Company Response |
Closed with explanation
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Consumer Disputed |
N/A
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Date Sent To Company |
2023-09-14
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Complaint What Happened |
My bank account was seized in which funds from a settlement were being held in a debt outside of the three year NYS statute of limitations.
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Consumer Consent Provided |
Consent provided
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10233480
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2024-09-25
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Written notification about debt
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Debt collection
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Issue |
Written notification about debt
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Timely |
Yes
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Company |
Malen & Associates, p.c.
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Product |
Debt collection
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Sub Issue |
Didn't receive enough information to verify debt
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Sub Product |
I do not know
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Date Received |
2024-09-25
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Submitted Via |
Web
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Company Response |
Closed with explanation
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Consumer Disputed |
N/A
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Date Sent To Company |
2024-09-25
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Consumer Consent Provided |
Consent not provided
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