Date Received: 2017-06-15
Product: Other debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
Consumer Consent Provided to Share Complaint: Consent provided
Consumer Complaint: I received a notice in regards to a debt that was sold/transferred from XXXX XXXX to CCI C ontract Callers Inc, I called within the required time to advise that I am disputing this debt and was told by a XXXX XXXX that they have up to 30 days to send me information regarding this debt as it will affect my credit. I advised the that I do not need anything negative on my credit as I am purchasing a home and again dispute this debt. I spoke with the representative on XXXX / XXXX / XXXX @ XXXX XXXX . I received a credit alert this morning advising that my score is now adversely affected and the company that has placed a collections account and dropping my XXXX score XXXX points XXXX . Either this company sold this account not wanting to deal with a dispute or XXXX is their parent company. They need to remove this negative item from my credit report and legally follow the processes in place for disputes.
Company: CONTRACT CALLERS INC
State/Zip: VA 233XX
Company Response to Complaint: Closed with explanation
Was Company Response Timely: Yes
Did Consumer Dispute Company Response: N/A
Complaint ID: 2533142
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