Consumer complaint received 04/20/2018 about Debt collection (Medical debt) with Grant & Weber (CA).
Issue: Written notification about debt
Sub-issue: Didn't receive notice of right to dispute

Complaint: XXXX2018 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX XXXX GRANT & WEBER XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX Re : Acct # XXXX ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) To Whom It May Concern : This a letter I'm sending you regarding a negative inaccurate account or accounts on my credit reports, which you claim I owe {$7500.00} TO your company. This is a formal notice that your erroneous claimS ARE now 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, GRANT & WEBBER, NOT SIGNATURES FROM XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. I am asking for proof of the original contract between myself and the original creditor with my true signature on it and the signature of a qualified employee of that original creditor. I want proof YOU have the full accounting of the original debt and I am asking YOU to provide proof of the assignment or the purchase you made from the original creditor. Be advised that the method of validation is hereby requested along with the procedure used to determine the accuracy and completeness 's of the information is hereby requested. As per FTC opinion letter from Attorney General XXXX XXXX XXXX you should be aware that a printout of a bill or itemized document does not constitute verification.

Additionally, please provide the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of each person who personally verified this alleged account, so that I can inquire about how they " verified '' without providing any proof.

Please also be aware that any negative mark found on my credit reports including ( XXXX XXXX XXXX ) from your company or any company that you represent, for a debt that I don't owe, is a violation of the FCRA & FDCPA ; therefore, if you can not validate the debt, you must request that all credit reporting agencies delete the entry.

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 : " Defamation " Negligent Enablement of Identity Fraud " Violation of Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( including but not limiting 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.

THANK YOU, My Contact Info is as follows : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  CA XXXX

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