Review and analysis of over 62 complaints against I.Q. Data International, Inc.
I.Q. Data International, Inc. consumers have reported over 62 official complaints related to Communication tactics. Out of the 62 consumer complaints against I.Q. Data International, Inc., 19% were disputed by the consumer (i.e. the consumer was not happy with how I.Q. Data International, Inc. responded to their complaint) and 100% were processed in a timely manner. 0% of consumer complaints against I.Q. Data International, Inc. resulted in the consumer receiving monetary compensation (e.g. money, cash reimbursement, etc.) and 5% resulted in non-monetary compensation.
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I.Q. Data International, Inc. Debt collection communication tactics threatened to take legal action January 19, 2017 - I moved from an apartment and was told I owed money on a carpet clean. This was sent to collections to a company called IQ Data. They called me, and asked how much could i pay. I told them i dont have any money to pay it. They asked for a card to keep interest from going on the account so i gave them my credit card and told them to call me on friday ( this started on a Monday ) to see if i have the money for it. I spoke to a woman. On Wednesday my phone kept ringing at work so i answered it, I told the guy I told the woman I was gon na have them call on friday to see if? I had the money to pay... |
I.Q. Data International, Inc. Debt collection communication tactics used obscene/profane/abusive language December 23, 2016 - From the very first time the collection agency IQ Data International contacted my, they were very rude when talking to me. They talk down to me, constantly tell me " It 's not our fault that you did n't pay your rent, learn to pay your bills '', and say other demeaning things. They eventually stopped making contact after I continuously hung up on them when I realized who was calling and eventually stopped answering the calls. However, in an effort to clean up my credit, I have reached out to IQ Data this year in order to set up some type of payment arrangement and I was told " this is not cust... |
I.Q. Data International, Inc. Debt collection communication tactics frequent or repeated calls December 2, 2016 - First call from IQ Data International was -/-/ |
I.Q. Data International, Inc. Debt collection communication tactics used obscene/profane/abusive language November 29, 2016 - My girlfriend and I moved from an apartment complex 4 months ago. -. The local police and apartment complex were notified. We moved out of the apartment a week later in fear for our well being. Today, my girlfriend was contacted and and verbally assaulted by multiple employees from IQ Data International. Stating that if she does n't make a full payment of $ - bad things will happen, along with a slew of curse words. She called back to get more information and was again verbally assaulted. My girlfriend contacted the apartment complex and the manager felt bad about the whole thing but sai... |
I.Q. Data International, Inc. Debt collection communication tactics threatened to take legal action October 12, 2016 - The caller from iq data international said " I 'm putting your account in delinquents because I was unwilling to pay it '' then she said goodbye and hung up! while on the phone I was told by the agent and manager that there is a minimum to set up an account for a payment arrangement, but was NEVER told the minimum amount, I would say I can pay $20.00 and they would follow it up with " it 's not good enough '' ... I would follow up with then how much is? and they would not give me a percentage or amount. Idk what they were trying to do but they never gave me a straight answer to any of my que... |
I.Q. Data International, Inc. Debt collection communication tactics called after sent written cease of comm January 5, 2016 - IQ Data International made a phone call to my cellphone after they have received and signed for a letter informing them not to call, that I will only conduct business with them in written correspondence. ... |
I.Q. Data International, Inc. Debt collection communication tactics used obscene/profane/abusive language December 5, 2015 - Representative claimed I would be homeless on the street because of them reporting this supposed debt on my credit reports. I quote you need to pay us $320.00 or we will report this on your rental history and you wo n't be able to get an apartment, do you want to live on the street? You need to pay right now ''. They have not VALIDATED this claimed debt they are attempting to collect from me pursuant to FDCPA. Company claims to have purchased the debt but does n't offer any proof the purchased debt was VALID and MINE. No written agreement, no signature, no verification at all. No proof if I... |
I.Q. Data International, Inc. Debt collection communication tactics frequent or repeated calls November 9, 2015 - Calls back to back without leaving a message identifying who they are. Have had 5 or more calls to my phone in one day. Called me multiple times even after I set up a payment to resolve the debt and insisted I use a different form of payment for faster processing. The rep - and her supervisor - demanded payment from me during initial Contact before I received a first notice and over shadowed my right to validate or dispute the debt within 30 days. Threatened to report to my credit if I did n't pay within the first 30 days of debt being in collections. Both people I spoke to were rude and... |
I.Q. Data International, Inc. Debt collection communication tactics threatened to take legal action October 12, 2015 - This company informed me that first ; they were suing me. I then asked again if they were suing me, they then informed me that they were in the process of suing me. I then asked questions, the story then changed to ... ... they were in the process or making an attempt to sue me and that I would be faced with a summary judgment and then be required to pay legal fees as well. They then informed me that regardless a summary judgment would stay on my credit report for ten years if I paid or not. ... |
I.Q. Data International, Inc. Debt collection communication tactics used obscene/profane/abusive language October 7, 2015 - They refuse to make an arrangement with me. They will not discuss other options to help me get this paid. They assume i can only pay - a month when we have not went over a budget. They are very rude by telling me they cant help me and more than - occasion hung up on me. - told me several times she will not work with me and she will not take my payments. - told me to send in my payments. They have bad communication skills. They treat me badly when I just want to pay my debt. ... |
I.Q. Data International, Inc. Debt collection communication tactics used obscene/profane/abusive language August 25, 2015 - The selection I made is not the correct, but it is the closest. They did not use profanity or any abusive language. However, they did use scare tactics and hostile techniques. They called and asked me to pay a debt for -. This company has not sent a single written communication to me. They have only contacted me via phone. How do I know they are not trying to scam me? I offered, however, to make a payment arrangement and they indicated that they could not do so. They wanted the money right then and there. When I told them I could not, they offered me an option to go through a 3rd party comp... |
I.Q. Data International, Inc. Debt collection communication tactics used obscene/profane/abusive language July 29, 2015 - I called in to IQ Data International to report a credit inquiry that I noticed was on my credit report, I just wanted to know why they had inquired on - -, 2015 when I spoke with the --t lady she stated that they pull every - months to see if the bankruptcy is actually on there even thou they had received my bankruptcy paperwork and that unless I paid the full balance they would keep inquiring on my credit report although they were showing a $0.00 balance which is also reflected on my credit report. Not felling like this was fair I wanted to speak with a manger to see why this... |
I.Q. Data International, Inc. Debt collection communication tactics threatened to take legal action July 27, 2015 - I attempted to resolved this debt with this company and they wanted the whole amount which I could not afford at the time. The lady that spoke to me was very rude and told me that if I did n't settled this right away with her that she would not accept any other offer. I since called back on -/-/- and I was told by - at - - that I had to pay $900.00 today in order for them to accept my payments for six months. When I left my apartment in -/-/- I was being harassed by neighbors and also given a written notice to vacate the premises because my rent was 2 weeks late. i left th... |
I.Q. Data International, Inc. Debt collection communication tactics threatened to take legal action April 28, 2015 - Agreed settled amount was $3300.00 per agreement letter provided -/-/-Original collection date : -/-/-Attempts to resolve : In -/-/- I hired a lawyer to contact collection agency IQ Data International because they refused to accept my attempts of payment offers. When I would call they would insult me by calling me ignorant and stupid and hang-up on me. Once I hired the lawyer they made attempts to arrange a payment but I was informed IQ Data did not want to agree on any payment arrangement. Instead they would only state that they would garnish my wages if I did not pay a total... |
I.Q. Data International, Inc. Debt collection communication tactics used obscene/profane/abusive language March 27, 2015 - On - - at approximately - ( CST ), I received a call from an individual who identified herself as - with IQ Data International. From the beginning of the conversation, - took a very confrontational and demeaning tone as she attempted to scold me '' for failing to answer her multiple calls from -. I informed - that, of course, I had no way of knowing the calls were coming from her and that in any event, I do n't answer calls from - unless a voicemail is left. After informing - not to speak to me in the manner she was speaking to me in, the conversation moved to the i... |