Consumer complaint received 2024-04-04 00:00:00
Product: Debt collection — Credit card debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed — Debt is not yours
Company: CLGF Holdco 1, LLC
State: NY

Complaint narrative:
This company abusing my privacy with letters about an debt i do not owe and threaten to take me to court for an debt I did not sign any documents to agree to. This company is on my report twice and updating information as if I owe such a debt or the account was just open. I asked for validation and this company failed to do so. I ask for copies of contract that they say I signed to open the account that is false and misleading information that is illegal under FDCPA law. This company violated numerous of FDCPA LAW her are the violation below : 15 U.S. Code 1692g - Validation of debts.

15 U.S. Code 1692c - Communication in connection with debt collection ( c ) Ceasing communication If a consumer notifies a debt collector in writing that the consumer refuses to pay a debt or that the consumer wishes the debt collector to cease further communication with the consumer, the debt collector shall not communicate further with the consumer with respect to such debt, except ( 1 ) to advise the consumer that the debt collectors further efforts are being terminated ; If such notice from the consumer is made by mail, notification shall be complete upon receipt.

( a ) Communication with the consumer generally Without the prior consent of the consumer given directly to the debt collector or the express permission of a court of competent jurisdiction, a debt collector may not communicate with a consumer in connection with the collection of any debt e 1692e - False or misleading representations A debt collector may not use any false, deceptive, or misleading representation or means in connection with the collection of any debt. Without limiting the general application of the foregoing, the following conduct is a violation of this section : ( 1 ) The false representation or implication that the debt collector is vouched for, bonded by, or affiliated with the United States or any State, including the use of any badge, uniform, or facsimile thereof.

( 2 ) The false representation of ( A ) the character, amount, or legal status of any debt; or ( B ) any services rendered or compensation which may be lawfully received by any debt collector for the collection of a debt.

( 5 ) The threat to take any action that can not legally be taken or that is not intended to be taken.

( 6 ) The false representation or implication that a sale, referral, or other transfer of any interest in a debt shall cause the consumer to ( A ) lose any claim or defense to payment of the debt; or ( B ) become subject to any practice prohibited by this subchapter.

( 14 ) The use of any business, company, or organization name other than the true name of the debt collectors business, company, or organization.

Congressional findings and statement of purpose [ 15 usc 1681 ] ( a ) Accuracy and fairness of credit reporting The Congress makes the following findings : ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. ( 2 ) An elaborate mechanism has been developed for investigating and evaluating the credit worthiness, credit standing, credit capacity, character, and general reputation of consumers. ( 3 ) Consumer reporting agencies have assumed a vital role in assembling and evaluating consumer credit and other information on consumers. ( 4 ) There is a need to insure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumers right to privacy.

By law all information MUST BE 100 % accurate and this account is unverifiable and incomplete. This account is damaging my future kids and my character.

-This account is involved in litigation. Under the doctrine of estoppel by silence, ENGELHARDT V GRAVENS ( MO ) 281 SW 715, 719, i may presume that no proof of the alleged debt, Nor therefore any such debt, in fact Exists. 
STOP ALL COMMUNICATION AND CEASE AND DESIST ALL ACTIVITIES.

Company response to consumer: Closed with explanation