Quick Answer: Consumer complaints against Schuerger Law show the firm contacted debtors claiming representation by the Ohio Attorney General for student loan collection, demanding $4,500 while threatening lawsuits and asset searches. The consumer reported multiple debt collectors pursuing the same debt simultaneously, raising concerns about collection practices.
Date Received: 2018-11-08T00:00:00.000
Product: Private student loan debt
Issue: Took or threatened to take negative or legal action
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Consumer Complaint: On XX/XX/2018, I was contacted via phone from a representative claiming he was from the Law Offices of Robert A. Schueger Co., LPA, stating he was representing the Ohio Attorney General and they were hired by XXXX XXXX University regarding a Student Loan Debt. He went to state they were preparing a lawsuit against me and were going to do a search for assets.
I explained that XXXX XXXX had already been receiving money and I had several Debt Collection Agencies contacting me trying to collect on the same debt. I also explained there were no longer any assets to seize and I asked for a Letter of Representation for my records.
A week or so later, I received a letter from the Law Offices of Robert A. Schuerger Co. , LPA stating they were appointed by the Ohio Attorney General that demanded an amount of {$4500.00} on behalf of XXXX XXXX University. A few days later I also received another letter from yet another Debt Collection Agency demanding {$12.00}, XXXX also on behalf of XXXX XXXX and the fraudulent US. Department of Education. A separate complaint against them will also be filed.
On XX/XX/2018, I called the Law Offices of Robert A. Schueger and spoke with a secretary named, XXXX. I explained the reason for my call was to ask for proof of the debt since I had also had money taken from other agencies on behalf of XXXX XXXX and I was continuously getting letters and threats from several agencies.
XXXX became defensive and started arguing that I could look up their law office on XXXX so I stopped her by stating it was my right by law for them to send proof of the debt and that was all that was required from her. XXXX responded by threatening litigation and then disconnecting the phone call. Reactions and threat tactics such as those are usually indicative of fraudulent and abusive debt collection practices.
I called back and spoke with a Mr. XXXX, who politely asked if I would like to speak with a Supervisor after advising me they had several people there named XXXX. I agreed and was then transferred to a voice mail for a XXXX or XXXX XXXX. I did leave my name, contact information and reason for the call, in addition to feedback for XXXX ‘s unprofessional and threatening communications.
Company: Law Offices of Robert A. Schuerger Co., LPA
State/Zip: FL 347XX
Company Response to Complaint: Closed with explanation
Was Company Response Timely: Yes
Did Consumer Dispute Company Response: N/A
Complaint ID: 3069582
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