Date Received: 2018-05-06T00:00:00
Product: Medical debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Consumer Consent Provided to Share Complaint: Consent provided
Consumer Complaint: Upon reviewing my credit report there is an collection account from Phoenix Financial Services which notes an {$85.00} medical. My credit report states this was open on XX/XX/2017, This debt and account is inaccurate and not mine. I have never received any written communication in reference to this account or any knowledge of this. I have not received any medical treatment on or around the date.
Company: Phoenix Financial Services LLC
State/Zip: IL 606XX
Company Response to Complaint: Closed with explanation
Was Company Response Timely: No
Did Consumer Dispute Company Response: N/A
Complaint ID: 2898064
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