Consumer complaint received 2019-02-18
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action — Threatened or suggested your credit would be damaged
Company: CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION (NY)

XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX NY XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX NY XXXX Friday XX/XX/XXXX RE : Social Security Number : XXXX RE : ACCOUNT IN DISPUTES ACCT ( FILE # ) XXXX This letter is in response to your recent claim regarding the above-referenced accounts, which you claim I owe {$2000.00} Yet again, you have failed to provide me with a copy of any viable evidence, bearing my signature, showing the account is being reported accurately. 
Be advised that the description of the procedure used to determine the accuracy and completeness of the information is hereby requested. 

Moreover, please provide the following information : The statement the original creditor sent to me showing that it planned to charge-off the debt and send it to a debt collector ; A statement describing how the debt collector acquired my debt from the original creditor ; Information regarding any prior settlement of the debt Additionally, please provide the name, address, and telephone number of each person who personally verified this alleged account, so that I can inquire about how they verified without providing any proof, bearing my signature. 
As per FTC opinion letter from Attorney XXXX XXXX XXXX, you should be aware that a printout of a bill or itemized document does not constitute verification. I am again formally requesting a copy of any documents, bearing my signature, showing that I have a legally binding contractual obligation to pay you the alleged amount. 
Be aware that I am making a final goodwill attempt to have you clear up this matter. The listed item is inaccurate and incomplete and represents a very serious error in your reporting. 
I am maintaining a careful record of my communications with you for the purpose of filing a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Attorney Generals office, should you continue in your non-compliance of federal laws under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and the corresponding local state laws. I further remind you that you may be liable for your willful non-compliance. 

Failure on your behalf to provide a copy of any alleged contract or other instrument bearing my signature may result in a small claims action against your company. I would be seeking a minimum of {$1000.00} in damages per violation for : 1 ) Defamation 2 ) Negligent Enablement of Identity Fraud 3 ) Violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( including but not limited to Section 807-8 ) 4 ) Violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( including but not limited to Section 623-b ) You will be required to appear in a court venue local to me, in order to formally defend yourself. My contact information is as follows : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX NY XXXX SSN : XXXX DL # : XXXX XXXX XXXX D.O.B. : XX/XX/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. 

Cc : Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX, IA XXXX Tel : ( XXXX ) XXXX Cc : Attorney Generals Office, Consumer Complaint XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NY XXXX Tel : ( XXXX ) XXXX Cc : Better Business Bureau XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, MA XXXX Tel : XXXX