Just received a fraudulent collections notice... [View All]

[BeyondThePale]

So, the wife received a claim notice for an overdue account (an account which we do not have). The notice claims that they are giving us a "double coupon" and that we only have to pay half! Wow!

Anyone ever heard of American Agencies, ACA Receivables, or Asset Acceptance? The first two are in Torrance, CA (although they appear to be just several different company names under a larger umbrella). Their Better Business Bureau rating is "F" with the following description:

Complainants allege the company fails to provide proof of debt, attempts to collect paid or settled debts, threatens to report derogatory information if the debt is disputed, and that company representatives are rude and uncooperative in resolving complaint issues. Some also complain of extreme tactics, such as repeated phone calls or threats and telephone calls to place of employment. The company responds to some complaints by providing verifications, clearing the debts, or closing accounts and stopping collection efforts.

I am super-pissed at these assholes, especially since we just learned that our teenage son needs another cardiac procedure (after having been through more than two dozen major surgeries and procedures).

So, tomorrow I am calling the BBB and my state and Cali AGs office... wish me luck! And any suggestions would be appreciated.