Franklin Collection Service, Inc. – CFPB Complaint 2017-06-08

Date Received: 2017-06-08

Product: Other debt

Issue: Written notification about debt

Consumer Consent Provided to Share Complaint: Consent provided

Consumer Complaint: I recievely had my credit pulled, and was informed that I had collection with Franklin Collection Services for an XXXX account that I never had. I never recieved anything from Franklin Collection regarding the debt, verifying the debt or proving the debt was mine.

Company: Franklin Collection Service, Inc.

State/Zip: OH 447XX

Company Response to Complaint: Closed with explanation

Was Company Response Timely: Yes

Did Consumer Dispute Company Response: N/A

Complaint ID: 2505087

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