Consumer complaint received 2023-03-14
Company: LJ Ross Associates
State: PA
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not yours

Complaint:
L.J. ROSS & ASSOCIATes falsely accessed my consumer file fraudently without permission nor permissable purpose. 1. Provide validation of the debt, that is, the actual accounting.

2. Verification of their claim against you, that is, a signed Invoice. 
3. A copy of the Contract binding both parties ( you and them ), and send that letter by recorded delivery so that there is an independent witness to it having been delivered. '' This letter is to inform you that the above referenced accounts being reported by your company on my credit reports is hereby disputed for lack of completeness and/or accuracy. I have recently opted out from all secondary credit reporting so please do not rely on them for accuracy for they should not be sharing any of my information. 



I recently tried to verify these accounts with the credit reporting bureaus. You have yet to provide proof other than word of mouth. Where are the documents and authorizations for these accounts? 



I am disputing the following information directly with you, the furnisher of information, and I am requesting that you conduct a full investigation and provide me with the documents showing where these accounts originate. Please provide documented proof that I am the owner. 



If you were able to conduct a proper investigation of the records for this account, and have identified the information that was being incorrectly reported, please update that information on my credit reports to reflect the accurate information found during your investigation. 



I am also requesting that you send me an explanation of the methods used, and a description of the records reviewed, when you conducted your investigation ; including, but not limited to, sending a copy of that information to me so I can conduct my own investigation into the accuracy of your records and verify that a reasonable investigation was completed. I am exercising my right under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Section 609, to request information regarding these items listed on my consumer credit report. As per section 609, I am entitled to see the source of the information, which is the original contract that contains my signature. 






15 U.S. Code 1681s2 - Responsibilities of furnishers of information to consumer reporting agencies ( 3 ) Duty to provide notice of dispute If the completeness or accuracy of any information furnished by any person to any consumer reporting agency is disputed to such person by a consumer, the person may not furnish the information to any consumer reporting agency without notice that such information is disputed by the consumer. 


( B ) Reporting information after notice and confirmation of errors A person shall not furnish information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if ( i ) the person has been notified by the consumer, at the address specified by the person for such notices, that specific information is inaccurate; and ( ii ) the information is, in fact, inaccurate. 

Cease and desist and my legal counsel was contacted. THis company is not licensed to collec tin my state.

Company public response: Company disputes the facts presented in the complaint
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation