Date Received: 2018-10-23T00:00:00
Product: Auto debt
Issue: Attempts to collect debt not owed
Consumer Consent Provided to Share Complaint: Consent provided
Consumer Complaint: We bought a car at XXXX. ByRiders in 2008, a XXXX XXXX which was traded for a new vehicle ( XXXX XXXX ) and the XXXX XXXX was paid off during the transaction! We do lot owe the balance they claim. XXXX XXXX has falsely accounted for a debt that we are not liable for.
The car they sold us was over priced and had mechanical issues. The debt collection amounts is illegal and we seek help to avoid paying such claim!
Thank you!
Company: Byrider Franchising, LLC
State/Zip: PA 176XX
Company Response to Complaint: Closed with explanation
Was Company Response Timely: Yes
Did Consumer Dispute Company Response: N/A
Complaint ID: 3054054
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