Advanced Collection Bureau, Inc. consumers have reported over 34 official complaints. Out of the 34 consumer complaints against Advanced Collection Bureau, Inc., 23% were disputed by the consumer (i.e. the consumer was not happy with how Advanced Collection Bureau, Inc. responded to their complaint) and 100% were processed in a timely manner. 0% of consumer complaints against Advanced Collection Bureau, Inc. resulted in the consumer receiving monetary compensation (e.g. money, cash reimbursement, etc.) and 3% resulted in non-monetary compensation.
| Issue | Complaints | Disputed |
|---|---|---|
| Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed | 13 | 8% |
| Disclosure verification of debt | 9 | 22% |
| Communication tactics | 5 | 60% |
| False statements or representation | 3 | 33% |
| Improper contact or sharing of info | 1 | 0% |
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Stop CallsAdvanced Collection Bureau, Inc. Debt collection attempts to collect debt not owed debt is not yours May 30, 2018 - I hope you can help me. There is an account that continues to report in my credit file that actually belongs to my father. I don't know if its the bureaus not doing their job or this collection company that continues to report the incorrect information but it still appears on my file after disputing it several times. The company 's name is Advanced Collection Bureau Inc. account number the bureaus are reporting - and the company name where it originated was - - - -. I contacted them personally and they verified it did not belong to me and doesn't understand why the collection c... |
Advanced Collection Bureau, Inc. Debt collection false statements or representation attempted to collect wrong amount April 4, 2017 - - retype my lease and changed dates and took my previous signature page from the past lease that ended on -/-/2011. And made copy of my signature page and add it to a new lease. My lease ended and I never did a lease renewal or gave consent to reinstate my lease the lease enter into a month- to- month. And rent was paid in full each month - was given a 30 days notice as state in the lease. - is trying to collect a debit that is not accurate.... |
Advanced Collection Bureau, Inc. Debt collection false statements or representation attempted to collect wrong amount February 28, 2017 - Not really giving me the option that I need. I had rented from - in - -. I had a lot of issue with Maintenance issue and safety hazard. My husband and I took them to court so we can be released from our lease since we no longer felt safe. with all the proof we took to court the judge granted us to break the lease and move out from the property. Two months later we received a bill from - that we owe $5500.00. for breaking the lease, for cleaning the property after we has a walk through with a manager and she said the place was nice and clean. for painting, replacing lights, fixing... |
Advanced Collection Bureau, Inc. Debt collection cont'd attempts collect debt not owed debt resulted from identity theft February 25, 2017 - ADVANCED COLLECTION ACCOUNT NUMBERs : - -/-/- - Fl. - - - Dear Sir or Madam : I am a victim of identity theft. I am demanding that you reinvestigate my credit file under the Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 611 [ 15 USC 1681I ]. You have no way to ascertain the legitimacy of my action without investigating the items in question. An identity thief used my personal information without my permission to open an account several account in my name this debt is not mine. I have enclosed proof of my identity and a copy of my Identity Theft Report. In accordance with the Fair Debt... |
Advanced Collection Bureau, Inc. Debt collection cont'd attempts collect debt not owed debt resulted from identity theft August 16, 2016 - I am a victim of identity theft. Several years ago my bank, -, had a data breach. My sensitive information including name, social security number, date of birth and address were sent to over - people. Several accounts were open in my name without my knowledge or consent. This account was opened as a result of this identity theft. Later I also suffered a hack due to - and -. I have attached documentation of the identity theft and hack. I disputed this directly with the company and did not get a response.... |
Advanced Collection Bureau, Inc. Debt collection cont'd attempts collect debt not owed debt is not mine May 25, 2016 - The account that is being collected from a - - - from the advanced collection Bureau in the amount of $480.00 is not my debt. I did not have services with this company and ask that this false information be removed from my credit report immediately. ... |
Advanced Collection Bureau, Inc. Debt collection cont'd attempts collect debt not owed debt is not mine December 6, 2015 - this collection agency keeps reporting that I received services from there practice. I have never had any medical treatment from this provider while not being insured. I 've always been covered under the florida medicaid office .There have always been a block on all - of my credit filed due to identity theft. I 've disputed these fee with the collection agency and a few of the bills have been deleted but this company keep reporting medical bills for services that I never received. ... |
Advanced Collection Bureau, Inc. Debt collection disclosure verification of debt not given enough info to verify debt November 12, 2015 - I was never provided any documentation regarding such creditor. I have been given various collection amounts but no paperwork to prove it. Also, I get around 2-3 calls per day from the debt collector threating me to such an extend that they 're telling me that it will never be removed from my credit report. ... |
Advanced Collection Bureau, Inc. Debt collection cont'd attempts collect debt not owed debt resulted from identity theft September 22, 2015 - ADVANCED COLLECTION BUREAU, INC- -, FL - --TEL : --Dear Sir or Madam : I am a victim of identity theft. An identity thief used my personal information without my permission to open an account several account in my name this debt is not mine. I have enclosed proof of my identity and a copy of my Identity Theft Report. In accordance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, I am asking you to stop collection proceedings against me and stop communicating with me about this debt, except as the Fair Credit Reporting Act allows. I also ask that you notify ADVANCED COLLECTION ... |
Advanced Collection Bureau, Inc. Debt collection communication tactics frequent or repeated calls September 15, 2015 - My roommate and I were evicted from - - - in -, NC back in 2013. We only owed one months rent which was just about $900.00 but once turned over to Advanced Collection Bureau they tacked on extra fees totalling $2700.00. They have called me repeatedly and asked me personal questions about my income taxes and recommended that I send my entire check to them. I was told that I will never be able to get an apartment in my name again. When I asked to speak with a supervisor I was told I did not need - and I just needed to pay the debt. Representative was very rude. The apartment c... |
Advanced Collection Bureau, Inc. Debt collection cont'd attempts collect debt not owed debt is not mine August 4, 2015 - On -/-/- at approximately - I received a call from - - with advance collections bureau in regards to account - creditor - - $1700.00 I was very confused when I received his call I had no idea what he was taking about I asked - to please provide documentation for what he was taking about he later sent me an email with a move out invoice a lease agreement from - - apartments after I review the information I recognize the account o signed 6 months lease for apartment number - - - with - - apartments in -/-/-. 2 weeks into the lease the apartme... |
Advanced Collection Bureau, Inc. Debt collection disclosure verification of debt not given enough info to verify debt July 23, 2015 - I have never received a bill from the original creditor and do n't know why I owe this much money. I sent a letter to the collection agency to get information about this debt including the last billing statement that shows why they believe I owe this money. I did n't hear anything back from the collection agency so I called them earlier this month. I was told that they will not send out anything to me and asked me to pay the full amount. I do not want to pay anything if I 'm not given proper documentation as to why I am paying it. ... |
Advanced Collection Bureau, Inc. Debt collection communication tactics used obscene/profane/abusive language July 9, 2015 - I was never informed of my debt though it had been on my credit report for apparently - years. When I - contacted the collections agency they lied and said that they tried to contact me several times. They only contacted my ex husband, who I am NOT in contact with. To contact me then they could have asked my ex for my number, not expected him to contact me instead, in a manor of doing their jobs for them. I can provide - years of phone bills to prove this if need be. ... |
Advanced Collection Bureau, Inc. Debt collection improper contact or sharing of info contacted me after i asked not to June 29, 2015 - I have repeated requested - not to call my work number or home number I would only communicate with her through mail. Requested proof of debt which I have never received., she ( - - -? continues to call my work number and my home number. The calls look like they started around - - ; she -, -/-/-, - ( - times -, -/-/-, -/-/-, -/-/-, -/-/-, -/-/-, and -/-/- these calls were made to my home number. She has called my work number : -/-/- @ - ; -/-/- @ - ; -/-/- @ - ; -... |
Advanced Collection Bureau, Inc. Debt collection disclosure verification of debt not given enough info to verify debt June 26, 2015 - The lease was up and I disputed that with the collection agency and also ask for them to provide me proof of the debt and lease. They have not done so since the original dispute. ... |
Advanced Collection Bureau, Inc. Debt collection disclosure verification of debt not given enough info to verify debt June 13, 2015 - The lease was up and I disputed that with the collection agency and also ask for them to provide me proof of the debt and lease. They have not done so since the original dispute. ... |
Advanced Collection Bureau, Inc. Debt collection cont'd attempts collect debt not owed debt was discharged in bankruptcy June 3, 2015 - An apartment complex is attempting to collect fees associated with the unit we ( my now wife and I ) shared for repairs which the apartment complex refused to fix during the time we lived there. My wife filed for bankruptcy in 2012 and the amount owed was discharged. The credit bureaus and the collection agency are refusing to remove the debt. Louisiana bankruptcy laws considered the debt community property and even though I did n't file, it is to be discharged for the full amount. ... |
Advanced Collection Bureau, Inc. Debt collection cont'd attempts collect debt not owed debt is not mine April 7, 2015 - I move in to - - and the manager had told me that my name had to be on the list as I was older than - living in the place now aside from that I had ask multiple times if it would affect me in any way and she had stated multiple times that no, I live there for about 3 months prior to moving out I had ask again the manager if been listed as living there would held me accountable for any given reason she had said that no. Now as I look through my - credit report # - I see the following - landing - $ UNPAID I do n't understand if I had explain that prior to be listed in the co... |