Review and analysis of over 47 complaints against Citibank
Citibank consumers have reported over 47 official complaints related to Threatened to take legal action. Out of the 47 consumer complaints against Citibank, 15% 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. 2% of consumer complaints against Citibank resulted in the consumer receiving monetary compensation (e.g. money, cash reimbursement, etc.) and 15% resulted in non-monetary compensation.
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Citibank Debt collection communication tactics threatened to take legal action October 20, 2016 - Threatens to collect the debt using - fraud department tactics and possibly legal action or - without debt credit card collection practices, before revealing it to the consumer. Using letters and unable to identify my person and asking to send without faxes my personal social security card license and other forms of identity. Without good reason or cause for harassment as if it is to protect the consul from creating too much unsecured debt.... |
Citibank Debt collection communication tactics threatened to take legal action August 28, 2016 - - - - - - - - - -, T- - Attn - - I had a credit card with Home Depot and I got behind in my payments. I am - years of age. My business of over 40 years began bringing in less and less money, starting in -, because it is dependent upon the -. The - was in a downward spiral at that time and is just now coming out of its decline. We took on more debt than we ever had before, just to keep things going. My wife had always handled the finances, ran the household, cleaned the house, did the laundry, shopping, cooking, etc., and, in general, took care ... |
Citibank Debt collection communication tactics threatened to take legal action December 10, 2015 - On - - - I received a phone call from - - indicating that unless I settled a debt with Citbank that day, I would be subject to legal action on behalf of the creditor. They specifically threatened to place a lien on my vehicle. They indicated that the last payment made on the debt was -. I have no idea if this is a valid debt or not, but this well exceeds the statute of limitations in the state of Florida. ... |
Citibank Debt collection communication tactics threatened to take legal action November 5, 2015 - My account just hit the 30 day past due and I kept getting calls from this company asking to pay the balance immediately or they were going to garnish my wages. It 's not the first time this company does this. In previous occasions my account was n't even 10 days late and I was getting calls at work, they also called my sister and told her that if I did n't pay they were going to garnish my wages. They always threat to garnish wages even if the account is not 30 days late so that I can make a payment. ... |
Citibank Debt collection communication tactics threatened to take legal action September 26, 2015 - Citibank taken me to court their atty never shown up I cont 'd to go court finally I request dismiss. I rec 'd my dismissed court orders because who they are they can not believe this happen but it did ( speaking to - new collect agent this - ( WITH /WITHOUT ) on court order they are coming for money the amount is wrong that is why I when to court not paying court fee and atty fee etc. This is old case back -, this case was dismissed by court -. They ( - ) are aware Case number etc try to take it to court again information place in summary. Court try to destroyed with Government... |
Citibank Debt collection communication tactics threatened to take legal action September 10, 2015 - I could not find the exact describe the issue '' choice, but - - threatened me that unless I made my payments via a monthly electronic payment system, they would sell my debt to a company that would add more interest until the debt was paid off, therefore dramatically increasing the amount of my debt when I agreed to payments but only wanted to pay by USPS money order. Said my credit would get a negative report if I did n't pay electronically. - - and his supervisor - '' Harassed me and used threats of credit harm if I did n't open up some kind of electronic - card payment ... |
Citibank Debt collection communication tactics threatened to take legal action July 13, 2015 - - - - - -. -. in - and - - constantly tried to solicit money from me or they would sue me and take whatever they could to satisfy the debt even if it was everything i owned. After months of harassment they forced me into signing a repayment agreement and a Confession of Judgement. I think I was cohereced into something thats not right or even legal. They have been aggressive and abusive with their constant threats of wiping me out if I did n't agree to sign papers and send them money. So I finally did, I think this type of threat and coercion may be illegal and I ask... |
Citibank Debt collection communication tactics threatened to take legal action June 8, 2015 - Letter sent to me pertaining to my DEAD husband 's account. My husband died on - -, 1991 ( almost - yrs. ago ). I believe the account was paid off, but I might be wrong. But I do believe there is a statue of limitations with debt collections. I would consider - yrs. within that limit. Also, it was sent to my current address that has never been associated with my dead husband at all. I am not listed on this account at all. ... |
Citibank Debt collection communication tactics threatened to take legal action May 15, 2015 - A man, - -, left a message on my voicemail claiming he was trying to locate me with a legal summons for a lawsuit. He left me the number of this company to contact in regards to this case. I called the number he provided where I was told I was being accused of defrauding - - for a credit card I had issued back in 2000. They were suing me for over $ -.They claim Citibank bought the debt and they were now demanding their money. I am not sure that this is a valid debt. I have not received any collection notice from this company as of yet, just this phone call. I contacted my attorn... |
Citibank Debt collection communication tactics threatened to take legal action April 14, 2015 - - - - - Claiming to be collection on behalf of Citibank. Citibank has not communicated with me - turned over to collections and I am now dealing with - - -. Refuses to send me information about their company. Has asked where I work, my other bills, and has asked me for my Social Security number. Threatened to sue me, repossess my car if I ca n't come up with a settlement payment. Not willing to work with me, and keeps asking for my bank account information along with my social security number. I am now afraid this is fraud, and my identity will be stolen. I am not sure what t... |
Citibank Debt collection communication tactics threatened to take legal action March 30, 2015 - - people are - and - you like a dog. I started trying to communicate with -. My credit limit was -. Why is it -?? No one wants to tell me. I am willing to pay my credit limit as an in full payment and am told no. I am also threatened with legal action and - has sent v this to an attorney. The attorney says that in order to settle for just my credit limit that - wants my income, my bank information, my utility information, my drivers license number etc ... information they are not going to get nor are they entitled to get this info. ... |
Citibank Debt collection communication tactics threatened to take legal action March 23, 2015 - Going through a divorce, my ex and I were unable to pay the mortgage for a few months. The house was sold in - 2010 ( NOT A SHORT SALE ) and the mortgage was paid to Citimortgage PAID IN FULL. After the sale of the house, the law firm handling this case reported the pre-forclosure to the credit bureaus and do n't understand how a mortgage that was paid in full can go to foreclosure. I did not own this house at the time of the filing. CitiMortgage had an moral obligation to discuss the lawyer which they did not. In addition, Citi was part of a class action suit at this time regarding DEFICIE... |