Wells Fargo & Company Cont'D Attempts Collect Debt Not Owed Complaints

Review and analysis of over 14 complaints against Wells Fargo & Company

Wells Fargo & Company consumers have reported over 14 official complaints related to Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed. Out of the 14 consumer complaints against Wells Fargo & Company, 14% were disputed by the consumer (i.e. the consumer was not happy with how Wells Fargo & Company responded to their complaint) and 86% were processed in a timely manner. 7% of consumer complaints against Wells Fargo & Company resulted in the consumer receiving monetary compensation (e.g. money, cash reimbursement, etc.) and 14% resulted in non-monetary compensation.

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New Cont'D Attempts Collect Debt Not Owed Consumer Complaints


Wells Fargo & Company Debt collection cont'd attempts collect debt not owed debt was paid

March 3, 2017 - This account is and has been resolved since -/-/2013 but Wells continues to report balance owing on my credit for the past few years....

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Wells Fargo & Company Debt collection cont'd attempts collect debt not owed debt was paid

February 22, 2017 - We are being contacted by the company - -. They do not disclose that they are trying to collect a debt when they speak to us but are threatening to serve us with a summons. This debt was paid last - and we have the paperwork saying it was settled. They do not have a website or - street address and I can not find the -. - address they provide online either. They know our social security numbers. They do not disclose whether or not the call is being recorded. A " courier '' called from a blocked number and asked for our address to serve papers too....

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Wells Fargo & Company Debt collection cont'd attempts collect debt not owed debt resulted from identity theft

January 14, 2017 - I have been getting emails and collections letters telling me to pay money from banks of Wells Fargo, -, - - -, - - - -, - - - and they asked me not to send any money orders or checks, only said they would accept Cash Only in the mail.Someone stole my identity and opened up bank accounts in my name and then they overdrawn the accounts in excess amounts of money.These banking institutions would not send me any proof that I owe this money and my signature was forged on all these fraudulent bank accounts.I have been giving money to these institutions and collectio...

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Wells Fargo & Company Debt collection cont'd attempts collect debt not owed debt was paid

December 28, 2016 - I paid - credit card debts that originated from Wells Fargo. Due to hardship both credit card accounts were later passed off to a collection group called -, -. This collection agency hired a law firm named - - - who filed a civil suit for settlement amounts and both accounts were paid in - of 2012. Recently it was discovered that -, - never reported the debts paid. If I had not kept my receipts all of these years I believe that I would struggling to prove the debts were paid. These debts were paid four years and because - did not promptly report this that it grea...

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Wells Fargo & Company Debt collection cont'd attempts collect debt not owed debt is not mine

December 13, 2016 - I had a charge on my account that was disputed. It was found in my favor. The credit card company issued a refund and I closed the account with a credit owed me for over payment. The sent the check to me account closed. A month later they started calling saying I owe the money after they credited my account. I do not owe the money and the call several times a day at all hours of the night. I had told them to cease and desist numerous times to no avail. They are harassing me and threatening me. I am - - - and afraid Thanks....

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Wells Fargo & Company Debt collection cont'd attempts collect debt not owed debt is not mine

November 23, 2016 - I obtained my credit report and It shows I have a debt of $110.00. I had a zero balance on this card and I thought the card was closed. I called to try and dispute the debt. I got in contact with - ... I just wanted the information to dispute the debt. I told him that I am recording the call also and he hung up in my face. I called back and received - again to dispute the file. He said that I came to them for the card and that is the reason that I ca n't record him. I asked for his - and he said no. If I did n't like the rules he can forward me to the - vice president and I can c...

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Wells Fargo & Company Debt collection cont'd attempts collect debt not owed debt is not mine

October 24, 2016 - Hello, my name is - - -. Here 's the issue - I have a delinquent credit card with Wells Fargo. About 15 years ago, I opened a checking account with Wachovia ( account ending - ). My sister, - - - was added to my checking back 12+ years ago for convenience. I branched off and opened a different primary checking with another financial institution. Subsequently, around - or -, I opened the now delinquent credit card ( account ending - ) and was pitched to open another checking account with Wells in order to receive the Wells credit card. Unfortunately, a divorce caus...

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Wells Fargo & Company Debt collection cont'd attempts collect debt not owed debt is not mine

October 14, 2016 - In 2008 I got behind on mortgage. After a long time Wells Fargo foreclosed on the house. After some more time I got a - with a crazy low Fair Market Value of Property of $77000.00 & Balance of Principle Outstanding of $190000.00. Wells Fargo is coming after me for the difference....

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Wells Fargo & Company Debt collection cont'd attempts collect debt not owed debt is not mine

September 19, 2016 - Wells Fargo is illegally attempting to bill me for the amount of $480.00 plus $15.00 late fee charge for a charge/balance that I do not owe. I closed my credit card account on - -, 2016 with a zero dollar balance and did not make any purchases or charges prior to my final statement closing. The charge is erroneous and fraudulent. My balance needs to be zeroed out....

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Wells Fargo & Company Debt collection cont'd attempts collect debt not owed debt resulted from identity theft

September 16, 2016 - Wells Fargo account I have never owned. I wrote to them to request all records but they have returned nothing to me. 12 years ago I had an account with Wells Fargo but that was closed. Nothing owed. Could this be another fake Wells Fargo account - at a different level? The debt collection company name is : - -, -. - -, - -, IL - and they are claiming to collect Wells Fargo Bank account number -. - file # - $1500.00...

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Wells Fargo & Company Debt collection cont'd attempts collect debt not owed debt is not mine

September 9, 2016 - I have never had a bank account with Wells Fargo. They claim I owe $250.00 but they can not tell me why I owe that money.The debt collectors can not tell me why they think I owe them money. They kept asking me for my Wells Fargo account number, which since I never had an account, I can not give them. I called Wells Fargo, gave them my last - of my social security number, they did a check and decided I did not owe that money. They referred me to their check fraud claims department and they want my full social security number and that I fill out an affidavit. I have no obligation to do anyt...

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Wells Fargo & Company Debt collection cont'd attempts collect debt not owed debt resulted from identity theft

August 3, 2016 - Someone other than myself who was not authorized by me has illegally obtained a credit card and defaulted on the charges. This collection agency purchased the debt from a credit card issuer that is no longer in business and illegally obtained a default judgment against me without my knowledge. When I was made aware of the debt, I requested evidence to support/validate the debt as belonging to me. This company has nothing to support the debt or judgment being accurate....

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Wells Fargo & Company Debt collection cont'd attempts collect debt not owed debt is not mine

May 16, 2016 - Debt was discharged during short sale. In - we sold our investment property in a short sale with Wells Fargo. We later received a - from the lender, for the cancelled debt amount of $8000.00. Immediately after the short sale, we also started receiving statements from - - regarding this same shortage as though the cancelled debt was now owed to them. Not fully understanding the situation, my husband paid their invoices for over a year until he was advised by our accountant that we would not be responsible for both the cancellation of debt and the reimbursement of the short sale fu...

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Wells Fargo & Company Debt collection cont'd attempts collect debt not owed debt is not mine

May 9, 2016 - Repeated harrassing phone calls from this number - Asking how to locate - -. These same harassing calls were also spread to my family and friends. They were actually for my deceased wife. This company continues to harass myself and family over a debt that was discharged due to death. Here estate is closed a matter of public record. After contacting a member of their customer service department she accused me of lying about this. This company is beyond irritating! ...

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