Review and analysis of over 33 complaints against Discover
Discover consumers have reported over 33 official complaints related to Taking/threatening an illegal action. Out of the 33 consumer complaints against Discover, 15% were disputed by the consumer (i.e. the consumer was not happy with how Discover responded to their complaint) and 100% were processed in a timely manner. 3% of consumer complaints against Discover resulted in the consumer receiving monetary compensation (e.g. money, cash reimbursement, etc.) and 12% resulted in non-monetary compensation.
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Discover Debt collection taking/threatening an illegal action threatened to sue on too old debt December 7, 2015 - i told discover card years ago that i couldnt pay their high payments anymore on social security. they pursued took me to court -/-/-i called - when i got court papers and they said just go alone as on ss with credit card dont have pay. so i replied to court with the fact i couldnt pay debt but court went against me and slapped public judgement on my credit report that just came up. i dont have funds pay $4600.00. been waiting out 3yr term from former foreclosure to buy house -/-/- but this puts Big dent hindering that. how can you HELP? ... |
Discover Debt collection taking/threatening an illegal action sued where didn't live/sign for debt November 2, 2015 - In 2003 I got a divorce, at the same time my husband filed for bankruptcy. Shortly after I had a judgement on my credit report for a debt from Discover for my - husband 's credit card. I disputed for years finally it was off my credit. Recently the debt collector filed a writ of revival. I tried to hire a lawyer however the cost of lawyer was more than the debt. This is not my debt, I never gave them my social security number. At this point I do n't know what to do. ... |
Discover Debt collection taking/threatening an illegal action threatened to sue on too old debt October 8, 2015 - Received a letter from - - -, - to take me to - of California for a debt that is - years old! The collection company or attorneys are - - -, - - in -, CA -The Credit Card is Discover Bank. ... |
Discover Debt collection taking/threatening an illegal action sued w/o proper notification of suit September 25, 2015 - The statue of limitations has expired on the debt in question ( it has been more than 6 years from the date of default ). Furthermore, I was not served process by personal or substitute service as required. The Plaintiff ( Discover Card ) waited too long to bring this case ( laches ). ... |
Discover Debt collection taking/threatening an illegal action sued w/o proper notification of suit September 15, 2015 - This law firm never served me with summons before court date in order to receive summary judgement. They are crooks. ... |
Discover Debt collection taking/threatening an illegal action threatened to sue on too old debt July 6, 2015 - On -/-/-, I received a voice mail from a lady named - around - and on the voice mail she threaten to take legal action if I did n't return her call by -. She left - numbers on the recording : - and -. Because of the threating tone, I told my - husband, -. I provided him with the phone numbers because I was experiencing mental anguish over the nature of the call and had not gathered my composure. He called and - - answered the call. - - was rude and told me that she was calling about the debt associated with a discover card account # - in the amount o... |
Discover Debt collection taking/threatening an illegal action seized/attempted to seize property May 6, 2015 - I had a discover card with payment protection which showed a charge for on all statements. they refused to use this insurance and sued me in court which I was unable to attend due to a death. My mother. They got the judgement and attached my wages as well as a lein on my home. this debt has been paid in full per my payroll dept and they have yet to remove the lein on my home thus preventing my refinance in order to save my home. I have communicated with there attorney by fax and requested this be removed and copy the release to the VA to show the lein has been removed. As of this date -/-... |
Discover Debt collection taking/threatening an illegal action sued w/o proper notification of suit April 29, 2015 - Discover card placed this account with this law firm after my attempts to negotiate a long term payoff plan at lower interest failed. This was explained to this firm, however they just sued me in - court for this unsecured debt without notice. Never sent certified mail or anything to me! ... |
Discover Debt collection taking/threatening an illegal action attempted to/collected exempt funds April 18, 2015 - Discover Card sued me in Indiana Small Claims court and entered a judgment against me that exceeds the $6000.00 Indiana Small Claims court judgement amount. In an attempt to collect the debt, my bank account was seized. I requested a court date, as my bank account contained both FEMA and Unemploment derived funds. The attorney for Discover Card phoned into the hearing and lied to the magistrate. The magistrate informed the Discover Card attorney that the funds were indeed exempt, and the funds were returned to me. I have checked my county 's online database, and discovered multiple Discover ... |
Discover Debt collection taking/threatening an illegal action seized/attempted to seize property April 16, 2015 - Company garnished my bank account along with those that I was associated with even thought I was in a payment agreement with them and current on the payment agreement with no notice or attempt to renegotiate the agreement. ... |