Review and analysis of over 112 complaints against Citibank
Citibank consumers have reported over 112 official complaints related to Taking/threatening an illegal action. Out of the 112 consumer complaints against Citibank, 17% were disputed by the consumer (i.e. the consumer was not happy with how Citibank responded to their complaint) and 100% were processed in a timely manner. 1% of consumer complaints against Citibank resulted in the consumer receiving monetary compensation (e.g. money, cash reimbursement, etc.) and 3% resulted in non-monetary compensation.
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Citibank Debt collection taking/threatening an illegal action threatened arrest/jail if do not pay April 5, 2017 - - lien my house with - judgements for the credit card debt that has passed 4 years from the first date of default. I contacted - and CITI bank who confirmed that first date of default on these accounts were -/-/- ... - sold this charged off account to - and Citi bank sold this account to -. Both of these collection companies were then solicited by - - who promised them to collect. - then has filed for a judgment in -/-/- which is past the 4 years and violates the statute of limitations for the state of California. - - has violated federal statutes and... |
Citibank Debt collection taking/threatening an illegal action sued w/o proper notification of suit February 9, 2017 - I found out in - - I had judgement entered against me. I was not aware that judgement was entered in -, I was never given court papers. It was explained to me I was served papers by substitution, that is not fair. I can not speak - very well, but I was able to have a friend try to help me settle. They have raised the debt by way to much money and are not being cooperative in settling this debt for a fair amount, even though they never served me properly. I feel like I have been taken advantage of and now being forced to pay a large amount I can not afford.... |
Citibank Debt collection taking/threatening an illegal action threatened to sue on too old debt December 23, 2016 - Today I contacted - - - - and informed that the debt in question had been charged off in -/-/-.I do not see this debt even listed on my credit report as well as no public record. I was originally taken to court back in -/-/- and because I was on ssi the bank wrote the original debt off.... |
Citibank Debt collection taking/threatening an illegal action sued w/o proper notification of suit November 17, 2016 - I recently began getting my wages garnished by - - - who claimed that they had a jidgment against me for over -. I was never served judgemnt papers or even a notification of the court filing or date. I also never was notified about the garnishment. The actual debt is not even on my credit report so Im not sure how they are collection money I do not owe. When I called the attorneys office they used they had an address in a different state to which I live.... |
Citibank Debt collection taking/threatening an illegal action attempted to/collected exempt funds November 10, 2016 - The issue is a former complaint about a credit card fraud control attempt to authorize a charge for my phone bill to - and has become frozen and blocked to prevent fraud. i have received multiple attemps to collect my information without reason, after i felt I have identified myself and have continued paying the debt owed,- now to - USD to CITI simplicity credit card services. i have received -. The card company and agents wo n't identify me and will not close the account so I can just pay the money back and refuse the invitation that got me this situation in the first place, a mai... |
Citibank Debt collection taking/threatening an illegal action sued where didn't live/sign for debt November 10, 2016 - - -, -, a subsidiary of - - - - -, who CFPB has taken action against for using deceptive tactics to collect bad debts is doing so in Georgia and getting away with it. The firm that filed suit on their behalf is - - -, -, - GA -. The attorney who filed the suit is - - - who claimed Citibank N.A/ Best Buy had issued me a credit card in - and at issue I used the card and left owing a debt ; Citibank NA Best Buy has never reported negative or otherwise on any of my credit reports. She submitted forged/doctored evidence and three affidavits that... |
Citibank Debt collection taking/threatening an illegal action threatened to sue on too old debt August 24, 2016 - The - companies I am writing about have been relentless and dishonest in attempting to collect from me credit card debts that were generated during the -/-/-/-/-/- economic meltdown. That is when the clock started. According to the statute of limitations in California where I reside, these debts are past the statute of limitations period of four years. I was informed on Wednesday that one of these companies has obtained a judgment against me and will begin to garnish my wages effective -/-/-, defying the laws of the state that clearly spell out that debt that is older than 4 ... |
Citibank Debt collection taking/threatening an illegal action attempted to/collected exempt funds June 6, 2016 - This card was originally with citi ( Sears ). I got ill about - years ago i was - and i am now on -. - is the only income i have. - - attorney - - - continue sending me a letter threatning me that their going to ask the court to freeze money in my bank account. The only account and income i have is state social security benefits. I filed an affidavit of exemption schedule to my account on - -, 2015 I know they received it. The Law office - on behalf of - - continuning to ignore that i am -. This debt is almost - years old. If i ever get back on m... |
Citibank Debt collection taking/threatening an illegal action threatened arrest/jail if do not pay May 19, 2016 - Was told I would have to appear in court with no date specified also the agent and I quote " good luck in court '' and then hung up ... At the age of - I did not have a credit card with a - credit limit which I tried to explain to him and at that point is when he hung up on me ... |
Citibank Debt collection taking/threatening an illegal action sued w/o proper notification of suit January 31, 2016 - I was informed on -/-/- that I had been sued and that my wages were being garnished. I was advised that a debt from - was purchased by the company - -. I was never served or notified that I was being sued in court. As a result of this I have to quit my job because I do not have sufficient funds to support me and my family and fuel my vehicle to get to work. These people purchased the debt after being written off from the original credit card company and doubled the amount claiming interested. A $12000.00 debt has now become a $58000.00 debt because this company has added ... |
Citibank Debt collection taking/threatening an illegal action threatened to sue on too old debt January 26, 2016 - I received a subpoena from a collection agency threatening to sue me on a time barred debt from 2004.This company has tried several times to garnish my wages but have been unsuccessful due to I only work 1-2 days a week and now they are taking me to court and asking for record of employment, checking/saving accounts, deed to property, titles to vehicles and copies of tax returns for the past 3 years which I do n't understand the need for because I thought it is against the law to try and sue or threaten to sue someone on a time barred debt. ... |
Citibank Debt collection taking/threatening an illegal action threatened arrest/jail if do not pay January 7, 2016 - Citi Financial Group called me and requested money right away needed it within - hours or they were going to contact my employer, send a - to the IRS, and charge me with a felony. The company never addressed what company they were calling from until the - call. They woman gave all my information out to my wife without - requesting my permission first. When we advised them they needed to prove that I owed this debt the - worker stated they did not have to prove anything and we needed to prove where we did not owe this debt. My wife has spoken to our case manager today ( -/-... |
Citibank Debt collection taking/threatening an illegal action sued w/o proper notification of suit December 15, 2015 - I am being garnished through my wages at this time without being notified by the Collection Agency. ... |
Citibank Debt collection taking/threatening an illegal action threatened to sue on too old debt December 4, 2015 - Debt collector posing as 'mediator ' falsely claiming that they have filed a suit against us and a judgement is being made. They were very aggressive and threatening. They claimed that we need to settle the suit immediately. There is no lawsuit, it was all completely false and I had never received prior notice. They also claimed to have recorded my conversation before hanging up on me ( without my prior knowledge or consent ). Also calling and threatening spouse and other family members saying that I need to talk to them immediately. ... |
Citibank Debt collection taking/threatening an illegal action threatened to sue on too old debt October 28, 2015 - Received a letter from a lawyer offering to represent since - - was being sued. After researching with the clerk of the court discovered that - -, on behalf of Citfinancial - was suing. Citifinancial has illegally re-aged the date of first delinquency through deceptive practices. They NEVER sent an invoice for years yet they were drafting from - - 's bank account $50.00 each month. After numerous demands for statements - all thise will be attached - Citifinancial gave a run around include saying the account did not exist. When statement copies were finally received... |
Citibank Debt collection taking/threatening an illegal action threatened to sue on too old debt September 26, 2015 - About 20 or 25 yrs ago Citi Bank said that i owe them some money but I never took out any loan or anything from Citi Bank, I sent word to the D.A in their home town but they never got any word from them, now almost 10 yrs. later I get a letter fro a company called - - they took over the loan or some thing I do not know. Now they say I owe the around - and sum thing ... |
Citibank Debt collection taking/threatening an illegal action sued where didn't live/sign for debt September 19, 2015 - - - - has a lawsuit against me and is suing me for a delinquent credit card debt that I did not sign for. They have also been threatening me with harassing phone calls stating I 'm going to jail and have a felony, TOOK about 25 % of my wages ( - out of $1200.00 ) leaving me not enough money to pay my everyday living expenses which could cause me to lose my job. I just recently received the judgement from my job and the paperwork was sent to an invalid address where I no longer reside, so I did n't receive it or have any knowledge of it. I suffer from a - and am presently under... |
Citibank Debt collection taking/threatening an illegal action seized/attempted to seize property September 15, 2015 - In - I borrowed - grand from a pvt.lender in - -. I came ou with - grand.I had to pay child support arrears. in - I married and my husband and I were calling loans for his truck as security.citifinancial of - - said come over neither - of us had a job. He was looking to go to - which eventually he did. In the process of the loan for the truck title we spoke to - - about my deed for my free and clear property which I owned. They said they would pay off the balance of - - and add it then eventually gave the truck title back. Now the man I married took al... |
Citibank Debt collection taking/threatening an illegal action threatened to sue on too old debt September 4, 2015 - I received a call today from -. The gentlemen I spoketo stated they wanted to do a settlement over the phone I said no I need it in writing. He took this as a refusal and stated that they will be filing a suit and the IRS will - me. I also told him the attempt to collect a debt is past the statute of limitations he did not seem to care and continued to harass me about the settlement of the debt. I was then told that something on paper could be mailed to me once the settlement had been approved and agreed to. I was also told nothing else could be mailed out because letters were already se... |
Citibank Debt collection taking/threatening an illegal action sued where didn't live/sign for debt August 20, 2015 - They called and said they would give me a hardship settlement if I paid them right now with debit. They said checks and credit are not acceptable. He said he would be forced to go further if I do not pay and take me to court. They then proceeded to harass me at work, I did not give them my work numbers. - - is the name he gave me -. The ladies name was - - -. ... |
Citibank Debt collection taking/threatening an illegal action sued w/o proper notification of suit July 30, 2015 - Based on the above bullet points, I and this situation falls into 2,3rd and 4th bullet points. At MY parents house, they gave me a letter that was for a potential garnishment. I never was served NOR had notice of any hearing, case or issue that apparently turned into a judgement. on -/-/2015. I went to the courts to file and request a hearing on -/-/2015. My employer sent me documentation -/-/2015 of the garnishment basically stating that they are complying with it. I called the courts to see the status of the hearing. They have not yet set a date. The garnishment is from a -... |
Citibank Debt collection taking/threatening an illegal action threatened arrest/jail if do not pay July 3, 2015 - My husband and his relatives ( people who use to live in my address ) received several calls from the following number : -. A woman on the phone, did not identify herself said that police officers are on their way to my job to arrest me. She made several phone calls to my son, my husband 's children. She said the call is for Zales jewelers from account in 1997. ... |
Citibank Debt collection taking/threatening an illegal action threatened to sue on too old debt July 1, 2015 - Called and told my employer that they were calling on a legal matter. When I was passed the call, I was told by - - - - , - that she was contacting me and my employer to notify them of a judgement against me in the county in which I live. First of all, she herself stated the debt was charged off -/-/- ( which is a lie ). Secondly, I have never been notified of any court proceedings because there have been none. I have received numerous threatening letters and harassing calls even after requesting they do not contact me at work again. That debt was 7-10 years old -/-/- ... |
Citibank Debt collection taking/threatening an illegal action threatened to sue on too old debt June 11, 2015 - - , - - - , - - of - - have been making multiple attempts to contact me on behalf of Citibank for a credit card debt that is past the six year statute of limitations in - and -. They have sent letters on - -, - -, - -, in an attempt to collect the debt and have also sent an appearance '' notice for the State of - Superior Court. They are attempting to re-age a debt that is over seven years old, and Citibank had already sued me in 2008 in the - ( - ) Superior Court. ... |
Citibank Debt collection taking/threatening an illegal action threatened to sue on too old debt June 9, 2015 - Started receiving threatening phone calls about charges of fraud against me on my cell and at work in -/-/-. - call stated I had - pending fraud charges that would be filed in my county and ended with you have been served. They left a case number and a phone number.On -/-/- I called and got a call center who then transfered me to a lady named - who, in a stern, fast talking, threatening manner proceeded to rattle off that she was calling from the - and they are pursuing me for an **** account that is in collections and I had to pay them immediately or be taken to court. S... |