WELLS FARGO & COMPANY – CFPB Complaint ID 3043871

Date Received: 2018-10-11T00:00:00

Product: Other debt

Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action

Consumer Consent Provided to Share Complaint: Consent provided

Consumer Complaint: An individual called from ( XXXX ) XXXX stating they represent XXXX. The person stated in a voicemail that I need to call XXXX with reference number XXXX. When I called the number provided, an individual answered stating that XXXX XXXX was filing action against me instead of wage garnishment for the amount of money owed from checking account. ( {$850.00} plus – can not recall exact amount ) I advised the representative that I do not owe any money to XXXX XXXX because I had closed the account in good standing. I attempted to contact the bank concerning the matter and they could not provide proof of the debt. XXXX XXXX merged with Wells Fargo in XX/XX/2008. I called Wells Fargo recently and the representative advised that Wells Fargo was not filing suit against me. The representative did not have information of the company claiming to file suit. They were trying to persuade me to pay the amount over the phone or XXXX would file suit against me ( jail ). They informed me that if I was disputing the matter, I would have to take action in court when my court papers arrived at my place of residency. I advised the individual that I would see them in court, because I am not about to pay without proof of the debt.

I called the company back later and was informed the name of the company is XXXX , XXXX.

Company: WELLS FARGO & COMPANY

State/Zip: MS 391XX

Company Response to Complaint: Closed with explanation

Was Company Response Timely: Yes

Did Consumer Dispute Company Response: N/A

Complaint ID: 3043871

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