Consumer complaint received 2022-08-04
Product: Debt collection — I do not know
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: Lockhart, Morris & Montgomery Inc. (TX)

Complaint:
XX/XX/2022 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX 
XXXX, TX XXXX Last 4 of SS # : XXXX RE : LOCKHARTMORRIS & MONT Address : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXX, TX To Whom It May Concern, This letter is regarding a Collection file that you have in your office and ILLEGALLY PLACED ON MY CREDIT REPORT AS OF XX/XX/2022, which you claim I owe {$240.00}. 

I HAVE NEVER RECEIVED A LETTER FROM YOUR COMPANY nor a PHONE CALL FROM YOUR COMPANY. 

I HAVE NEVER DONE BUSINESS WITH YOUR COMPANY EVER!! 

This is my 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 LOCKHARTMORRIS & MONT. 

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 validation or verification. 

Please also be aware that any negative mark found on my credit reports ( including XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX ) from your company or any company that you represent, for a debt that I dont owe to your company, is in violation of the FCRA & FDCPA. YOUR COMPANY HAS ALREADY VIOLATED THE LAW BY PLACING A NEGATIVE ITEM ON MY CREDIT REPORTS. 

Pending the outcome of my investigation, ( BECAUSE I HAVE NEVER DONE BUSINESS WITH YOUR COMPANY NOR DO I OWE YOUR COMPANY ANY MONEY ) 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 ( now a legal document ) with ALL of the requested information 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. It would be advisable that you and your client assure that your records are in order before I am forced to take legal action. 

CREDITOR/DEBT COLLECTOR DECLARATION Please provide the following : 1. Agreement with your client that grants you the authority to collect on this alleged debt.

2. Agreement that bears my signature of the alleged debtor wherein he/she agreed to pay LOCKHARTMORRIS & MONT or do business with your company. 

3. Any insurance claims that have been made by any creditor regarding this account.

4. Name and address of alleged creditor.

5. Name on file of alleged debtor.

6. Alleged account number.

7. Amount of alleged debt.

8. Date this alleged debt became payable.

9. Date of original charge off or delinquency.

delinquency.

10. Verification that this debt was assigned or sold to collector.

11. Complete accounting of alleged debt.

12. Commissions for debt collector of collection efforts that is successful.

Please provide the name and address of the bonding agent for LOCKHARTMORRIS & MONT in case legal action becomes necessary.

Your claim can not and WILL NOT be considered if any portion of the above is not completed and returned with copies of all requested documents.

This is a request for validation made pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

Please allow 30 days for processing after I receive all of the requested information back from LOCKHARTMORRIS & MONT P.S. Please be aware that dependent upon your response, I may be detailing any potential issues with your company via 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 : Best Regards, XXXX XXXX XXXX : Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Cc : Texas Attorney Generals Office Cc : XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law
Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation