Consumer complaint received 2018-01-31
Product: Debt collection — Other debt
Issue: False statements or representation — Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company: Pathfinder Credit Services (NC)

XX/XX/XXXX2018 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NC XXXX Pathfinder Credit Services XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX, FL XXXX Re : Acct # XXXX To Whom It May Concern : This letter is regarding account # XXXX, which you claim I owe {$8900.00}. This is a formal notice that your claim is disputed. 

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 ( Pathfinder Credit Services ). 

This is NOT a request for verification or proof of my mailing address, but a request for VALIDATION made pursuant to the above named Title and Section. I respectfully request that your offices provide me with competent evidence that I have any legal obligation to pay you ( Pathfinder Credit Services ). 

Please provide me with the following : What the money you say I owe is for ; Explain and show me how you calculated what you say I owe ; Provide me with copies of any papers that show I agreed to pay what you ( Pathfinder Credit Services say I owe ; Provide a verification or copy of any judgment if applicable ; Prove the Statute of Limitations has not expired on this account Show me that you are licensed to collect in my state Provide me with your license numbers and Registered Agent At this time I will also inform you that if your offices have reported invalidated information to any of the 3 major Credit Bureaus ( XXXX, XXXX or XXXX ) this action might constitute fraud under both Federal and State Laws. Due to this fact, if any negative mark is found on any of my credit reports by your company or the company that you represent I will not hesitate in bringing legal action against you for the following : Violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act Violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Defamation of Character 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 for : Defamation Negligent Enablement of Identity Fraud Violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( including but not limited 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 information is as follows : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NC 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 Protection Bureau Cc : Attorney Generals Office Cc : Better Business Bureau