Date Received: 2018-09-19T00:00:00
Product: Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer
Consumer Consent Provided to Share Complaint: Consent provided
Consumer Complaint: I requested the Note on the account I had been making payments on since 2012. A promissory note was sent to me by Nelnet with my name and personal information but the address is not mine. I think I have been a victim of identity thef and making payments on account that is not mine.
Company: NELNET, INC.
State/Zip: MO 640XX
Company Response to Complaint: Closed with explanation
Was Company Response Timely: Yes
Did Consumer Dispute Company Response: N/A
Complaint ID: 3023238
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