Consumer complaint received 2018-04-03
Company: CMRE Financial Services, Inc.
State: CA
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Medical debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not yours

Complaint:
CMRE FINANCIAL SERVICES XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX XX/XX/18 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Re : Acct #???

To Whom It May Concern : This letter is regarding a negative inaccurate account or accounts, which you claim I owe XXXX and XXXX to your company, This is a formal notice that your erroneous claim ( s ) is/are now disputed.

THESE ACCOUNTS ARE COLLECTIONS NOT REVOLVING LINES OF CREDIT I NEVR HAD AN ACCOUNT WITH THIS COMPANY THEY ARE TRYING TO REPORT IT AS I HAVE BEEN PAYING MONTHLY AND NOW ITS IN A CHARGE OFF STATUS REPORTING EVRY MONTH I NEVER OWED NOR PAID NOR ENTERED INTO ANY CONTRACT WITH THIS COMPANY.

I am requesting validation, made pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Fair Credit Reporting Act, along with the corresponding local state laws. Please note that I am requesting " validation '' that is competent evidence bearing my signature, showing that I have ( or ever had ) some contractual obligation to pay you. Be advised that the method of validation is hereby requested along with the procedure used to determine the accuracy and completeness 's of the information is hereby requested.

As per FTC opinion letter from Attorney General XXXX XXXX XXXX, you should be aware that a printout of a bill or itemized document does not constitute verification.

Additionally, please provide the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of each person who personally verified this alleged account, so that I can inquire about how they " verified '' without providing any proof, bearing my signature?

Please also be aware that any negative mark found on my credit reports including ( XXXX, XXXX, XXXX  ) from your company or any company that you represent, for a debt that I don't owe, is a violation of the FCRA & FDCPA ; therefore, if you can not validate the debt, you must request that all credit reporting agencies delete the entry.

Pending the outcome of my investigation of any evidence that you submit, you are instructed to take no action that could be detrimental to any of my credit reports.

Failure to respond within 30 days of receipt of this certified letter may result in small claims legal action against your company at my local venue. I would be seeking a minimum of {$1000.00} in damages per violation : " Defamation " Negligent Enablement of Identity Fraud " Violation of Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( including but not limiting to Section 807-8 ) " Violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( including but not limited to Section 623-b ) Please Note : This notice is an attempt to correct your records, and any information received from you will be collected as evidence should any further action be necessary. This is a request for information only, and is not a statement, election, or waiver of status.

My Contact Info is as follows : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX   CA XXXX P.S. Please be aware that dependent upon your response, I may be detailing any potential issues with your company via an online public press release, including documentation of any potential small claims action. I am also including a copy of my complaint to the organizations below : CC : Consumer Financial Bureau CC : Attorney General 's Office CC : XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation