Consumer complaint received 2019-07-14
Company: Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A.
State: AL
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: I do not know
Issue: Written notification about debt
Sub-issue: Didn't receive enough information to verify debt

Complaint:
I received a phone call on XX/XX/XXXX from an agent who states he represents Weltman, Weinberg, & Reis. The agent informed me that this was an attorney 's office, and they were attempting to collect a debt. I informed the agent I was not familiar with this company, and I do not have or are responsible for any debt in collections. I went on to ask the agent what type of debt and the alleged amount owed. The agent refused to provide that information, even after several attempts to gather that information. He then stated that a letter was mailed on XX/XX/XXXX describing the alleged debt. I informed the agent that I do not owe any debt, and I have not received any notification from this company or any other company alleging any debt. After several attempts to gather information and requesting the company not to call again, noting this was harassment, the agent discontinued the call. XXXX XXXX, Weltman, Weinberg, & Reis called daily, per my phone 's caller ID. On XX/XX/XXXX, I received a call, on my personal cell phone, from Weltman, Weinberg, & Reis. The agent, XXXX, called stating that I owed an alleged debt to their company. I asked XXXX several times for information regarding this alleged debt, the amount, and the original creditor. XXXX refused to provide this information. I informed her that under the FDCPA, Weltman, Weinberg, & Reis were legally obligated to provide that information. She continued to refuse to provide that information. XXXX then went on to say that I can look at their website. I did while she was on the phone. The website appears fraudulent, and it did not provide the information that I requested. I asked XXXX how she obtained my cell phone number, because it is not published. She states that her company uses " XXXX XXXX '' and " XXXX '' to gather personal information. After several more attempts to gather information. I asked XXXX to provide information regarding Weltman, Weinberg & Reis, such as a direct phone number and an address. She refused the direct phone number and provided an address in Ohio. After receiving the address, the phone call discontinued. I contacted XXXX  and inquired about information they allegedly released about me. They informed me that there were no records associated with my name, email address, or phone number in their database. XXXX also informed me that Weltman, Weinberg, & Reis are not clients. Therefore, no information would be provided to this company without signed permission from the person who's information is being researched. They also informed me that most of their clients gather information to verify employment, which permission is given in writing. Finally, the calls continue daily, and I mailed a certified letter to Weltman, Weinberg , & Reis,  dated XX/XX/XXXX, disputing the alleged debt and requesting that this company cease all attempts to communicate with me without the appropriate validation of this alleged debt. The letter also states that Weltman, Weinberg, & Reis must inform the original creditor, any company that this alleged debt may be forwarded to, and the three credit bureaus of the dispute. The letter was received on XX/XX/XXXX by Weltman, Weinberg, & Reis. The phone calls continue from Weltman, Weinberg , & Reis,  even after receiving the certified letter on XX/XX/XXXX. Therefore, I am filing a complaint against Weltman, Weinberg , & Reis for violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation