Consumer complaint received 2023-09-26
Company: HW Holding, Inc
State: NV
Product: Debt collection
Sub-product: Rental debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Sub-issue: Debt is not yours

Complaint:
Hunter Warfield inc, is a result of identity theft. I recently discovered through my new monitoring service this account being reported I made efforts to remove this account from my file as the amount of {$5500.00} does not belong to me. This account was fraudulently opened through this company in XXXX of XXXX an has been reported to the FTC and authorities as Identity theft. I have submitted all of my information needed to resolve this matter in this complaint and through the FTC report attached and do not feel comfortable giving any further information in any way to any others at this time due to the further possibilities of identity theft. 

THE COMPANY RESPONSE AS THIS IS A IDENTITY THEFT AND THE ACCOUNT DOES NOT BELONG TO ME. 




Warfield , Inc. is a third-party collection agency headquartered in XXXX, Florida. Since XXXX, Hunter Warfield , Inc. has provided effective collection services for its clients in the multifamily, commercial, and funeral industries. Hunter Warfield does not purchase or own debt ; it collects on accounts referred by its clients. Hunter Warfield and its people are committed to ensuring that the consumer is dealt with in a professional, caring manner. Complaint # XXXX and the attachments have been reviewed. We have also reviewed our collection notes and records. The consumer states she is a victim of identity theft, and the debt does not belong to her. The consumer also indicates the balance reported to her credit file is fraudulent. Subsequently, the consumer requests to remove the debt from her credit file. XXXX referred an account to Hunter Warfield for collection on XX/XX/XXXX, listing the principal amount due of {$5500.00}. The initial collection letter was sent to the consumer on XX/XX/XXXX. On XX/XX/XXXX, the consumer recognized ownership of the debt. On that occasion, the consumer requested payment options and unfortunately, the call got disconnected. We are enclosing for the consumers records, copies of the documents including the account ledger, lease agreement, move-out inspection pictures, and repair cost invoices ( personal information has been redacted ). A review of this information may help the consumer examine the nature of the charges. If the consumer does not recognize the debt as hers and would like Hunter Warfield to investigate based on fraud, Hunter Warfield requests that the following information be provided as soon as possible : 1. Copy of the police report filed. 2. Copy of identification. Acceptable forms of identification include : Social Security Card Valid drivers license/identification card/passport 3. Any additional documentation supporting your claim of fraud. The requested information can be mailed to : Hunter Warfield, Inc. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX Fax- XXXX XXXX The account has been placed under a hold status. If the consumer has additional questions, she may contact XXXX XXXX XXXX Hunter Warfield 's Consumer Resolution Department at XXXX or via telephon

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation