Consumer complaint received 2023-09-14
Company: Velocity Portfolio Group
State: AR
Product: Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
Sub-product: Credit reporting
Issue: Incorrect information on your report
Sub-issue: Account information incorrect

Complaint:
I am writing to dispute the validity of the collection account being reported on my credit report with account number ending in XXXX. I recently became aware that this account was purchased by your company, Velocity Investments LLC, from XXXX XXXX. as a charged off account. 
I am disputing this account because it is reporting illegally on my credit report due to the fact that there was never a permissible purpose written by the original creditor, XXXX XXXX., which authorized the sharing of my personal information. This violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), specifically 15 U.S. Code 1681b, which regulates the collection, dissemination, and use of consumer credit information. 
Additionally, I have reason to believe that Velocity Investments LLXXXX is attempting to collect a debt in the state of Arkansas, where they are not licensed to do so. This may be a violation of state law, and I request that Velocity Investments LLC provide proof of their licensing to collect in Arkansas before engaging in any further communication with me. 

Therefore, I am requesting that Velocity Investments LLC cease and desist all collection attempts related to this account, delete this and the original tradeline from my credit report, and provide proof of their licensing to collect in Arkansas. Furthermore, I remind Velocity Investments LLC that any violation of the FCRA or the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) may result in liability for actual damages sustained by the consumer as a result of the failure, as well as for any additional damages as the court may allow. 

Under the FCRA, any person who willfully or negligently fails to comply with any requirement of the FCRA with respect to any consumer is liable to that consumer for actual damages sustained by the consumer as a result of the failure, as well as for any additional damages as the court may allow, including statutory damages ranging from {$100.00} to {$1000.00} per violation, as the court deems appropriate. This is outlined in 15 U.S. Code 1681n.

Similarly, under the FDCPA, any debt collector who fails to comply with any provision of the FDCPA with respect to any consumer is liable to that consumer for actual damages sustained as a result of the failure, as well as for any additional damages as the court may allow, including statutory damages of up to {$1000.00} per violation. The court may also award reasonable attorney 's fees to the prevailing party. This is outlined in 15 U.S. Code 1692k. 

In light of the violations of the FCRA and the FDCPA described above, I am formally requesting payment of {$1000.00} in damages I have sustained as a result of these violations. Please find attached an invoice for this amount, along with a written response within 30 days of receipt of this letter, outlining the steps Velocity Investments LLC has taken in order to correct these violations and any compensation that will be provided for the damages I have sustained. 

Please note that under the FCRA and FDCPA, you are required to investigate my dispute within 30 days of receipt of this letter and respond to me in writing. Additionally, I request that all communication regarding this account be done in writing. 

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. 

Sincerely, XXXX XXXX Enclosure : Invoice for {$1000.00}

Company public response: Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation