Consumer complaint received 2018-03-29 00:00:00
Product: Vehicle loan or lease — Loan
Issue: Getting a loan or lease — Fraudulent loan
Company: Collins Asset Group, LLC
State: CA

Complaint narrative:
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18 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CA XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  TX XXXX  Re : Acct # XXXX  To Whom It May Concern : I AM THE VICTIM OF IDENTITY THEFT This letter is regarding a negative inaccurate account or accounts, which you claim I PURCHASED A CAR FROM YOU?? This is a formal notice that your erroneous claim ( s ) is/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. 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, bearing my signature?

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.

My Contact Info is as follows : XXXX 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 Bureau CC : Attorney General 's Office CC : XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company public response: Company believes complaint caused principally by actions of third party outside the control or direction of the company
Company response to consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief