Complaints

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• Initial Complaint

  Date:06/17/2023

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I have received no information from the "Shell" companies ******* or Commonwealth Financial Systems. Upon further review, I found that these companies are somehow affiliated or owned by *******************************, LLC. When searched, Commonwealth and ********** have the same physical address out of PA. It should be noted when trying to contact ******* through the number listed to ******** as well as when contacting Commonwealth Financial Systems, both numbers serve no purpose and disconnect the call immediately. There are no prompts to move forward or speak to a representative. It was not until I found a different number for ************************************** that I was able to leave a voicemail.My story is this. Recently, in May and June of 2023, Commonwealth Financial Systems has placed an account in collection on my credit report. This false report was detrimental to my credit and resulted in over a 20-point decrease in my credit score I disputed the account with ********, the next day the results came back as verified. However, this cannot be the case for two reasons 1) I am a retired military commander with the highest level of coverage. Furthermore I am a 100% disabled veteran with full coverage for any care that is necessary for my health. In all cases I immediately notify the VA if I have any admissions to hospitals so that all care is covered However the only way a medical billing error could have occurred is if they inaccurately billed the federal government for proper payment creating a false balance. I have inspected both military and civilian hospitals my entire career and I can tell you billing errors are extremely problematic. Especially due to lack of follow through and knowledge from the facility 2) I have recently contacted every medical facility in Las Cruces NM including Three Crosses, Memorial and Mountain View and many Dr's offices that have ALL reported I have a zero balance I want this resolved and removed immediately ************************* ********** ****** Acct #

  Business Response

  Date: 07/03/2023

  RE: Complaint: ********
  
  Dear *******,
  
  We thank you for the opportunity to respond to Complaint ******** submitted by your office on behalf of *************************. The above referenced account was reviewed fully in conjunction with the consumer's complaint and we hope the following information was found sufficient in addressing the issues and concerns set forth by consumer.
  
  Commonwealth Financial Systems, Inc. (CFSI) is a third-party collection agency that collects on behalf of our clients, most of whom are medical debt buyers. The account in question is the result of medical services provided by ******** LLC on 09/19/2018, the original creditor of the account. ******** LLC later sold/charged off the original debt to our client after it had become seriously past due. Our client, acquiring all ownership rights upon purchase, including the rights to collect on the account, has assigned the account to our office for collection.
  
  In compliance with Regulation F of the CFPBs Debt Collection Rule, prior to credit reporting, Electronic notification of the debt, was sent on 4/20/23. We then monitored the account for a minimum of 14 days to allow for notice of deliverability issues with that address. After 14 days, when no undeliverability notice was received, the account was sent to be credit reported. A copy of the document verifying the debt was forwarded to consumer for their record 6/29/2023.
  
  ******************** spoke with our agents twice on June 19th and again on June 23rd and stated he had 3 different insurances that he felt should have covered this service date. Our agents explained the account details and informed him we would place the account in a disputed status. Our agent also provided ******************** with an address where he can send copies of those insurances for us to provide to our client for further investigation.
  
  In an effort to resolve the complaint, we again ask ******************* submit relevant insurance information in one of the following ways: a copy of FRONT-AND-BACK of insurance card-OR- an eligibility letter showing coverage on the date of service, 09/19/2018. This information can be mailed to our office at: Commonwealth Financial Systems,  Inc., 245 Main Street, Dickson City, PA 18519, or emailed to [email protected]. To prevent any delays, the CFSI Acct #********* should be documented on all relevant correspondence. We will forward the information to our client for review, and if eligible, they will seek to resolve the debt with the insurance company. Sincerely, *****************************, Legal/Compliance Dept **This is a communication from a debt collector. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
  
  

• Initial Complaint

  Date:06/16/2023

  Type:Order Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I am not liable for this debt, ********* *** ***** ** ** ** , I do not have a contract with Commonwealth finance, they did not provide me with the original contract as i requested. Also, Pursuant to 18 USC 8,l owe no debt. This company, Commonwealth finance, is violating my consumer right to privacy pursuant to 15 USC 1681b 2. Commonwealth finance has also NO permission to report ANYTHING using my info pursuant to 15USC 1681 4.

  Business Response

  Date: 07/03/2023

  RE CFSI ACCT# *****************************
  
  Dear *******,
  
  Commonwealth Financial Systems, Inc.(CFSI) acknowledges receipt of Complaint # ******** on behalf of *****************. Please be advised, Commonwealth Financial Systems, Inc. is a third-party collection agency and as such, we do not have contracts directly with consumers. We service accounts on behalf of our clients with whom we share a contract and who has purchased the accounts from the original creditor. The original creditor has a right to sell/charge-off accounts after they become seriously past due. While the consumer did not create the debts with the collection agency, the original creditor has sold/charged off the original debts to our client who then assigned it to our office for collection. This is what gives the collection agency the ability to collect for an outstanding debt.
  
  In compliance with Regulation F of the CFPBs Debt Collection Rule, prior to credit reporting, our office sent consumer electronic notification of the debts.  We then waited fourteen (14) days, the reasonable period of time as defined by the ***** to allow for notice of a deliverability issue. No undeliverable notice was received, and after 14 days the accounts were sent to be credit reported.
  
  We also requested additional documentation for all accounts from the current creditor and will forward this information to consumer upon receipt. We will continue to note the accounts as disputed and have informed the current creditor of consumer's dispute. Should **. **** have documentation or information supporting he isn't responsible for the debts, we encourage such evidence be provided to allow us to more fully investigate the matter with our client. This information can be mailed to our office at  245 Main Street, Dickson City, PA 18519, or emailed to [email protected]. To prevent any delays, the **** Acct #s ***************************** should be documented on all correspondence. Sincerely, *****************************, Legal/Compliance Dept.**This is a communication from a debt collector. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 07/05/2023

  [To assist us in bringing this matter to a close, you must give us a reason why you are rejecting the response. If no reason is received your complaint will be closed as Answered]
  
   Complaint: ********
  
  I am rejecting this response because:
   As stated the original creditor has legal right to sell an account to collections.  Also as stated the collection company has the right to buy such account at their own risk. As stated the collection agency has no contract with **. ***** therefore ** ********** is under any obligation to pay a collection. Furthermore afore said collection agency has never sent proof that such contract between ** **** and the collection agency exists. Neither has any proof been shown to prove ** **** owns, or owes any such debt.  Therefore, any and all further attempts to collect this debt from **.**** will be considered harassment and this case will be sent to the Attorney General for further action against the collection agency 
  
  Regards,
  
  **. ****
  

  Business Response

  Date: 07/13/2023

  RE CFSI ACCT# *****************************
  
  Dear *******,
  
  We thank you for the opportunity to respond to Complaint ******** submitted by your office on behalf of *****************. We regret that **.**** found our company response to be unsatisfactory. As per consumer's request, we will cease and desist collection activity in relation to the debt and return it to our client, informing them Commonwealth Financial Systems will no longer be servicing the account. A deletion request will be sent to the 3 major credit reporting agencies for the tradeline(s) to be removed from credit reporting. I hope my response has addressed the issues and concerns as set forth in the complaint. Sincerely, *****************************, Legal/Compliance Dept.**This is a communication from a debt collector
  

• Initial Complaint

  Date:06/12/2023

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  RE: Notice to Cease and Desist To whom it may concern, This is in reference to the collection letter sent by your company via mail with opening date 12/27/2022. While checking the above letter, it came to my notice that your company has contacted me prior in regard to the alleged debt via mail and telephone. According to 15 USC 1692a (2), the term “Communication” means the conveying of information regarding a debt directly or indirectly to any person through any medium. As per the literal interpretation “Any medium” includes any oral, written, electronic, or other medium. Therefore, contacting me by telephone or by mail will amount to communication as per Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA). Pursuant to my rights as per 15 USC 1692c (c ) I am hereby providing you formal notice to cease any further communications regarding this account immediately. This includes but not limited to telephone calls, mails, emails, social media, or any Consumer Reporting Agency. Any further contact by your agent or company, except a communication confirming your acknowledgement of this letter, is in violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). If you do not cease communication a lawsuit will be commenced against you. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, Name:  ***********************

  Business Response

  Date: 06/27/2023

  Re. CFSI Acct # *********

  Dear *******, 

  Commonwealth Financial Systems, Inc. (CFSI) acknowledges receipt of Complaint ******** submitted on behalf of ***********************. In the attached letter, **************** identified the subject account  as having originated with Creditor: ** ******, assigned an account number beginning with  ******** , and having a balance due of $ 400.00. Please be advised, the account in our office is a medical debt that resulted from services provided on 03/27/2015, by ******** **********************, who is the original creditor. The account was assigned to our office for collections on 05/11/2021. Though a different account, we will honor ****************'  request to Cease & Desist any further communications with regard to the above referenced account. 

  Sincerely, 

  *********************************,
  Legal/Compliance Dept.
  ** This is a communication from a debt collector

• Initial Complaint

  Date:06/09/2023

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I am not liable for this debt with ******* ******* ********* *****, I do not have a contract with commonwealth financial systems, they did not provide me with the original contract as requested.

  Business Response

  Date: 06/27/2023

  RE CFSI ACCT# *********
  
  Dear *******,
  
  Commonwealth Financial Systems, Inc. (CFSI) acknowledges receipt of Complaint # ******** on behalf of ******** *******. Please be advised, Commonwealth Financial Systems, Inc. is a third-party collection agency and as such, we do not have contracts directly with consumers. We service accounts on behalf of our clients with whom we share a contract and who has purchased the account from the original creditor. The original creditor has a right to sell/charge-off accounts after they become seriously past due. While the consumer did not create the debt with the collection agency, the original creditor has sold/charged off the original debt to our client who then assigned it to our office for collection. This is what gives the collection agency the ability to collect for an outstanding debt.
  
  The account in question was validated as part of a reasonable investigation and was determined we are attempting to collect the debt from the correct consumer. We also requested additional documentation from the current creditor and have forwarded this information to consumer upon receipt. We will continue to note the account as disputed and have informed the current creditor of consumer's dispute. Sincerely, ***** *********, Legal/Compliance Dept. **This is a communication from a debt collector. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

• Initial Complaint

  Date:06/08/2023

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I'm not liable for this debt with commonwealth financial systems, I do not have a contract with ***** ***** ********** ***** , they did not provide me with the original contract as I requested.

  Business Response

  Date: 06/27/2023

  Re. CFSI Acct # *********

  Dear *******,

  This response is in relation to Complaint ID  ***** submitted on behalf of ***********************. Please be advised, following a previous dispute, Commonwealth Financial Systems, Inc. conducted a reasonable investigation of debt in question. Our investigation determined  we were attempting collection of the debt from the right individual, and that the information being furnished to the consumer reporting agencies was appropriate and accurate based on information required to be obtained under the applicable procedures.  Our office forwarded a  copy of the supporting documentation  to ****************** on May 31, 2023. 

   The record indicates. ******************  has  been provided with both a validation notice and the itemized billing statement of the original creditor. Commonwealth Financial Systems, Inc. has provided consumer all necessary information required by FDCPA and applicable State law and believes it has met its standard for verification under Federal law.

  We will continue to note the account as disputed. Should consumer have any questions with regard to the account, we can be  reached at the toll free number:  **************. 

  Respectfully,

  *********************************
  Legal/Compliance Dept.

  ** This is a communication from a debt collector.  This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.  

• Initial Complaint

  Date:06/02/2023

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I am not liable for the debt with COMNWLTH FIN. I do not have a contract with ********* ********** ** ****.You guys need to handle this issue. This has been going on for a long time now that I have seen my information. That's messing my Character & name up as a person.They are in violation & told me 30 days when I had fraud. A identity theft with police report I had attached as well, they are in major violation.

  Business Response

  Date: 06/14/2023

  RE CFSI ACCT# *********;*********;*********
  
  Dear *******,
  
  Commonwealth Financial Systems, Inc.(CFSI) acknowledges receipt of Complaint #******** on behalf of ******* ***** ** ****. Please be advised, Commonwealth Financial Systems,  Inc. is a third-party collection agency and as such, we do not have contracts directly with consumers. We service accounts on behalf of our clients with whom we share a contract and who has purchased the accounts from the original creditor. The original creditor has a right to sell/charge-off accounts after they become seriously past due. While the consumer did not create the debts with the collection agency, the original creditor has sold/charged off the original debts to our client who then assigned it to our office for collection. This is what gives the collection agency the ability to collect for an outstanding debts.
  
  Our records found no direct contact with consumer, nor have we received any documentation pertaining to an ID theft affidavit or police report. Please be advised Commonwealth Financial Systems is no longer servicing the referenced accounts, as they were closed in our office on 06/07/2023 and scheduled to be returned to our client Although Commonwealth Financial Systems will no longer be servicing the accounts, we would like to assist complainant with resolving this matter. Should consumer provide us a copy of the police/incident report , we can forward it to our client for investigation. The report can be mailed to our office at ************************Dickson City, PA ********,or emailed to [email protected]. To prevent any delays, the appropriate CFSI Acct #'s should be documented on all correspondence. Sincerely, *****************************, Legal/Compliance Dept. **This is a communication from a debt collector.

• Initial Complaint

  Date:05/25/2023

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I'm not liable for this debit with ********************** Emergency Phys PLLC and do not have a contract with Commonwealth Financial Systems. They did not provide me with the original contact like I asked.

  Business Response

  Date: 06/01/2023

  RE CFSI ACCT# *********;*********
  
  Dear *******,
  
  Commonwealth Financial Systems, Inc.(CFSI) acknowledges receipt of Complaint # ******** on behalf of ***************************. Please be advised, Commonwealth Financial Systems, Inc is a third-party collection agency and as such, we do not have contracts directly with consumers. We service accounts on behalf of our clients with whom we share a contract and who has purchased the accounts from the original creditor. The original creditor has a right to sell/charge-off accounts after they become seriously past due. While the consumer did not create the debts with the collection agency, the original creditor has sold/charged off the original debts to our client who then assigned it to our office for collection. This is what gives the collection agency the ability to collect for an outstanding debts.
  
  We will continue to note the accounts as disputed. Should ************** have documentation or information supporting she isn't responsible for the debts, we encourage such evidence be provided to allow us to more fully investigate the matter with our client. This information can be mailed to our office at 245 Main Street, Dickson City, PA 18519, or emailed to [email protected]. To prevent any delays, the CFSI  Acct #s *********;********* should be documented on all correspondence. Sincerely, *****************************, Legal/Compliance Dept.**This is a communication from a debt collector. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
  

• Initial Complaint

  Date:05/24/2023

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I would like to file a formal complaint against Commonwealth Financial System regarding its misconduct and violation of my rights. They affirm that I have a debt that they are trying to collect, I have requested the validation of this debt and they have not responded. I do not have any agreement or contract signed with the mentioned company. First, they sent communications to my address that appear to be bills from a medical facility, which I believe is a violation of HIPAA rules since I have never authorized them to obtain my medical information. Second, I sent a letter a month ago (April 16th, 2023 - (attached)) requesting validation of the alleged debt, demanding proof that the debt is mine, and they simply have not responded. However, they continue to report this debt to the credit bureaus. I demand the immediate removal of this inaccurate information from my credit report. The accounts number are: #*********** the amount is $1,977 and #************ amount is $1,857

  Business Response

  Date: 06/01/2023

  RE CFSI ACCT# *********;*********
  
  Dear *******,
  
  Commonwealth Financial Systems, Inc.(CFSI) acknowledges receipt of Complaint # ******** on behalf of *************************. Please be advised, Commonwealth Financial Systems, Inc. is a third-party collection agency and as such, we do not have contracts directly with consumers. We service accounts on behalf of our clients with whom we share a contract and who has purchased the accounts from the original creditor. The original creditor has a right to sell/charge-off accounts after they become seriously past due. While the consumer did not create the debts with the collection agency, the original creditor has sold/charged off the original debts to our client who then assigned it to our office for collection. This is what gives the collection agency the ability to collect for an outstanding debts.
  
  Please be advised, the HIPAA law permits creditors to share information with its Business Associates necessary to collect on medical debt. The HIPAA rules require that covered entities and business associates enter into contracts to ensure protected health information is appropriately safeguarded. Commonwealth Financial Systems, Inc. operates under a Business Associates Agreement with our client which certifies that we agree to not share private health information with anyone other than the consumer, or authorized party, and we further agree to keep records secure. Our company has been fully compliant with HIPAA requirements concerning privacy of medical records.
  
  The accounts in question are medical debts that have been placed with our office for collection. In compliance with Regulation F of the CFPB’s Debt Collection Rule, prior to credit reporting, our office sent consumer electronic notification of the debts on 11/03/2022.  We then waited fourteen (14) days, the reasonable period of time as defined by the CFPB, to allow for notice of a deliverability issue. No undeliverable notice was received, and after 14 days the accounts were sent to be credit reported.
  
  Following notice by the credit bureaus the consumer was disputing the accounts on the basis: Not my Debt, our office conducted it's reasonable investigation and confirmed the accuracy of information in our records, and that being reported to the credit reporting agencies. A copy of the documents verifying the debts was forwarded to consumer for their record 03/23/2023. We will continue to note the accounts as disputed and have informed the current creditor of consumer's disputes.  Sincerely, ***** *********, Legal/Compliance Dept. **This is a communication from a debt collector. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 06/05/2023

  [To assist us in bringing this matter to a close, you must give us a reason why you are rejecting the response. If no reason is received your complaint will be closed as Answered]
  
   Complaint: ********
  
  I am rejecting this response because:

  As established by law for the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, (FDCPA) the company reporting the alleged debt must provide me with proof that said accounts are really mine. On 04/16/2023 I sent a communication requesting the proof and the validation of these accounts and more than a month later there has been no response, which has led me to question its accuracy and legitimacy. On May 30, 2023, I sent a new communication giving this agency an opportunity to provide the requested evidence, I await a response.
  
  Regards,
  
  *************************

  Business Response

  Date: 06/13/2023

  RE CFSI ACCT# *********;*********
  
  Dear *******,
  
  We thank you for the opportunity to respond to Complaint ******** submitted by your office on behalf of *************************. We regret that ****************** found our company response to be unsatisfactory, however as stated in our initial response A copy of the documents verifying the debts was forwarded to consumer for their record 03/23/2023. A review of the file found Commonwealth Financial Systems Inc, acted in compliance with the credit reporting requirements imposed by Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)and Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
  
  Please be aware the above referenced account# ********* is no longer being serviced by Commonwealth Financial Systems, **** (CFSI). The account was closed and scheduled to be returned to our client ******** ***************** and a request was submitted to the credit reporting agencies to remove all tradelines associated with the account from ********************** reporting. If there are any further questions, comments or concerns, consumer can reach our agency at **************.  Sincerely, *****************************, Legal/Compliance Dept. ** This is a communication from a debt collector. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 06/22/2023

  [To assist us in bringing this matter to a close, you must give us a reason why you are rejecting the response. If no reason is received your complaint will be closed as Answered]
  
   Complaint: ********
  
  I am rejecting this response because:
  
  On May 24th, I sent a written communication to this company Commonwealth Finance requesting once again the validation of the mentioned account Number # ******** ** and it has not been answered accordingly. This account must be completely and permanently removed from my records.

  Regards,
  
  *************************

  Business Response

  Date: 06/30/2023

  RE CFSI ACCT# *********
  
  Dear *******,
  
  We thank you for the opportunity to respond to Complaint ******** submitted by your office on behalf of *************************. We regret that ****************** found our company response to be unsatisfactory, however as stated in our initial as well as subsequent response, A copy of the documents verifying the debts was forwarded to consumer for their record 03/23/2023 to the address listed by consumer in complaint. A review of the file found Commonwealth Financial Systems **** acted in compliance with the credit reporting requirements imposed by Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)and Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
  
  Please be advised, for the consumers convenience, we have decided to mail the verifying documents again to the address that was provided by consumer. If there are any further questions, comments or concerns, consumer can reach our agency at **************.  Sincerely, *************************, Legal/Compliance Dept. ** This is a communication from a debt collector. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

• Initial Complaint

  Date:05/20/2023

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I’m not liable for this debt with emergency **** *** ** ** **. I do not have a contract with the collection agency commonwealth financial. They did not supply me with the original contract as requested.

  Business Response

  Date: 05/25/2023

  RE CFSI ACCT# *********
  
  Dear *******,
  
  Commonwealth Financial Systems, Inc.(CFSI) acknowledges receipt of Complaint # ******** on behalf of ***********************. Please be advised, Commonwealth Financial Systems, Inc. is a third-party collection agency and as such, we do not have contracts directly with consumers. We service accounts on behalf of our clients with whom we share a contract and who has purchased the account from the original creditor. The original creditor has a right to sell/charge-off accounts after they become seriously past due. While the consumer did not create the debt with the collection agency, the original creditor has sold/charged off the original debt to our client who then assigned it to our office for collection. This is what gives the collection agency the ability to collect for an outstanding debt.
  
  The account in question was validated on 05/04/2023 as part of a reasonable investigation resulting from previous dispute on the account and the investigation determined we are attempting to collect the debt from the correct consumer. We will continue to note the account as disputed. Should ************* have documentation or information supporting he isn't responsible for the debt, we encourage such evidence be provided to allow us to more fully investigate the matter with our client. This information can be mailed to our office at 245 Main Street, Dickson City, PA 18519, or emailed to [email protected]. To prevent any delays, the **** Acct # ********* should be documented on all correspondence. Sincerely, *****************************, Legal/Compliance Dept. This is a communication from a debt collector. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
  

• Initial Complaint

  Date:05/18/2023

  Type:Billing Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  Commonwealth Financial Systems, Incorporated ***************************************************** Account #: ************ Fraud has been committed on my consumer report, which violates the FCRA & FDCPA. Commonwealth Financial Systems, Incorporated is using extortionate means to collect on alleged debt, I do not owe that resulted from extension of credit which violates Title 18 USC 892-894 and constitutes racketeering activities and extortion. This is a notice sent as per the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (F.D.C.P.A.), 15 U.S.C. 1692 (G) Section 809 (B). This notice states that your claim is disputed and validation of the account is required: * Purchase Agreement * Evidence that vou are a licensed debt collector *Chain of Title *Proof that vou are license debt collector to collect in my state. * A requested copy of your State Department of Commerce and Insurance Certificate. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR ACCOUNTING: REQUEST REGARDING LIST OF COLLATERAL OR STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT IN REFERENCE TO U.C.C $9-210. This authenticated record must include all tax filings (including all 1099's, 1096's, and 1098's) any and all trades and/or investments and/or interests associated with this account of which I am alleged to be a party. I have a right to this information, as its directly associated with the reporting activities. Failure to substantiate the claim, please settle the account immediately and cease and desist all communication and have this tradelines deleted from my consumer report. 15 U.S. Code § 1692e - False or misleading representations (10)The use of any false representation or deceptive means to collect or attempt to collect any debt or to obtain information concerning a consumer. In addition please provide the contract signed between Commonwealth Financial Systems, Incorporated & *** ***** ** ***., notarized and sworn under penalty and perjury for Commonwealth Financial Systems, Incorporated ability to collect this alleged debt. .

  Business Response

  Date: 05/31/2023

  RE CFSI ACCT# *********
  
  Dear *******,
  
  Commonwealth Financial Systems, Inc.(CFSI) acknowledges receipt of Complaint # ******** on behalf of ******* *********. Please be advised, Commonwealth Financial Systems, Inc. is a third-party collection agency and as such, we do not have contracts directly with consumers. We service accounts on behalf of our clients with whom we share a contract and who has purchased the account from the original creditor. The original creditor has a right to sell/charge-off accounts after they become seriously past due. While the consumer did not create the debt with the collection agency, the original creditor has sold/charged off the original debt to our client who then assigned it to our office for collection. This is what gives the collection agency the ability to collect for an outstanding debt.
  •The account in question is a medical debt for services provided on 07/12/2017 by *** ***** *** **** that has been placed with our office for collection. In compliance with Regulation F of the CFPB’s Debt Collection Rule, prior to credit reporting, our office sent consumer electronic notification of the debt on 12/01/2022.  We then waited fourteen (14) days, the reasonable period of time as defined by the CFPB, to allow for notice of a deliverability issue. No undeliverable notice was received, and after 14 days the account was sent to be credit reported.
  Please note licensing information is available to the public and can be found online within the consumer's state.
  A review of the file found Commonwealth Financial Systems Inc, acted in compliance with the credit reporting requirements imposed by Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). As per consumer's request, we will cease and desist collection activity in relation to the debt and return it to our client, informing them Commonwealth Financial Systems will no longer be servicing the account. A deletion request will be sent to the 3 major credit reporting agencies for the tradeline(s) to be removed from credit reporting. • I hope my response has addressed the issues and concerns as set forth in the complaint. Sincerely, ***** *********, Legal/Compliance Dept. **This is a communication from a debt collector