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    Business ProfileforUnited Consumer Financial Services Company

    Consumer Finance Companies
    BBB accredited business

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1/5stars

    Average of 22 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    51 complaints closed in last 3 years

    15 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 6/10/1994

    Years in Business: 44

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    Overview

    United Consumer Financial Services Company (UCFS) is an indirect lender (no relationship with the consumer) providing retail sales financing (monthly payments), for consumers through agreements with businesses for purchases of various goods and services such as cleaning systems, home improvements, retail products, and medical services and products.

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    865 Bassett Rd, Westlake, OH 44145-1142
    BBB File Opened:
    1/1/1984
    Years in Business:
    44
    Business Started:
    1/1/1980
    Business Incorporated:
    3/11/1982
    Accredited Since:
    6/10/1994
    Type of Entity:
    Corporation
    Alternate Business Name
    • UCFS
    • UDFI
    • United Direct Finance Inc.
    Business Management
    • Mr. Nick Codispoti, President
    • Mr. James Lazarus, Vice President of Operations Services - Consumer Contact
    • Mr. John Simon, Vice President of Sales and Marketing North America - Business Contact
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Mr. Nick Codispoti, President
    Additional Contact Information

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    Email Addresses

    Customer Complaints

    51 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    01/30/2024

    Complaint Type:
    Billing Issues
    Status:
    Resolved
    ******* This constitutes a grave breach of contract by ******* * ****, leading to extensive damages under the agreement made in December 2022. ******* pledged to diminish my IRS liability from $14k to $2-3k, requiring my $5k financial commitment through UCFS. However, over the past two years, ******* failed to fulfill its commitments, resulting in financial loss, credit damage, and immense stress. Despite remitting nearly $2k in consistent payments to UCFS, ******* has not rendered the promised services. The IRS rejected the Offer in Compromise due to ********* incompetence, unprofessionalism, and misguided financial advice. ********* unprofessional conduct is apparent in frequent representative changes, redundant paperwork requests, and misleading advice. The lack of consistency and disrespectful behavior, including a representative managing my case while cooking, are unacceptable. ********* use of UCFS as a third-party for payments seems an attempt to evade accountability, raising ethical concerns and implying a strategy to shirk responsibility for unfulfilled services. Despite legitimate concerns, ******* and UCFS refused to disclose legal representation information, casting doubt on transparency and legality. The IRS no longer offers an OIC, eliminating the promised resolution. ******* is solely attempting to reduce my liability based on income, a task I could have undertaken independently without the need for their services and the accompanying $5k loan. I asked UCFS & ******* to suspend payments until resolution is achieved, but I was denied. I demand either a refund of payments made or a temporary suspension of payments to UCFS until a satisfactory resolution is reached. Additionally, I insist on the immediate reversal of any adverse credit reporting resulting from this situation. These actions are crucial to rectify the harm caused and provide a fair resolution. I expect swift attention to these requests to prevent further legal action.
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    Customer Reviews

    22 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    Maria G

    1 star

    02/23/2024

    I created an account to relief my taxes from 2022 that I wasn't able to pay, I used this website *****************************/ everything looks legit so far, supposedly the tax reduction was more than a half of my debt so I am paying to them, the only thing is that I am charged by this company United Consumer Financial Services enlisted like a big financial scam, nowadays I am not sure if I am just paying monthly to UCFS in vane or actually my tax relief from America's Choice Tax is relieved. I don't even know how to corroborate this information, the whole process was easy, and as I said I hope is legit, I am a little scared because I am still "paying my taxes" through them, Idk much about how this works or how to corroborate all I agree and permissions with them.

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