LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR SAMPSON LLP

2016-02-25

Anaheim, CA

False statements or representation

Debt collection: Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)

Impersonated an attorney or official
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation

Disputed: No Timely Response

2016-02-17

CA

Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed

Debt collection: I do not know

Debt is not mine
Complaint: A debt collector is attempting to collect XXXX dollars in association with the City and County of XXXX XXXX XXXX. The letter offers the reason being my failure to file a " Declaration of Closed Business '' form. This debt letter was issued to me on XXXX XXXX, 2016, ten years after having XXXX and XXXX years after having operated XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, a XXXX XXXX. A declaration of closed business form was not filed for either business as I was unaware that it was a mandatory action. An email communication was submitted to XXXX on XXXX XXXX, 2016 asking about the claim a response was provided. ( reference number XXXX ) Upon speaking with a representative for Linebarger Goggan Blair and Sampson, LLP and after having submitted a request for validity of this claim in writing to their firm on XXXX XXXX, 2016 with no reply it was announced that the request was 1 ) not yet received and 2 ) the request was forwarded to the city and county of XXXX XXXX. Today contact was made to XXXX via cell phone, ( reference number XXXX ) asking about this claim and needing to know how to obtain the business account number in question so to complete the Declaration of Closed Business Form for submittal to the city and county of XXXX XXXX. The woman speaking exclaimed that she did not have the information of the business in question and so I provided her with the information mentioned at the start of this letter regarding my business involvement in XXXX XXXX from XXXX. It would be good to know how to obtain the information for form completion and weather or not this is a valid claim. Thank You.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation

Disputed: No Timely Response

2016-02-11

Fort Wayne, IN

Disclosure verification of debt

Debt collection: Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)

Not given enough info to verify debt
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation

Disputed: No Timely Response

2016-02-09

PA

False statements or representation

Debt collection: Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)

Attempted to collect wrong amount
Complaint: Letter rcvd XXXX/XXXX/XXXX asserting I owe them {$170.00} for a speeding ticket in Iowa dated XXXX/XXXX/XXXX ; which is past the statute of limitations, is 25 % MORE than the alleged judgement, upon calling the debt collector they assert they are not debt collectors and also recorded my call despite repeated req to NOT record ... Insisted on verification of my birth date and social, despite having my caller ID and account already provided, and wanted to argue they werre not acting as debt collectors, despite the XXXX XXXX ATTORNEY stating they ARE ... The letter does not state they are a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, and instruct to only call THEM not Iowa court. The threat of additional action like " contempt of court proceedings '' and that " Bankruptcy does not discharge any court fines or fees due in CRIMINAL cases '' THIS IS NOT A CRIMINAL CASE ITS A SIMPLE SPEEDING TICKET WHICH I WAS NEVER GIVEN DUE PROCESS IN COURT nor ever notified by any entity. IOWA statute clearly states 20 years to collect, and that has expired.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation

Disputed: Yes Timely Response

2016-02-05

Springdale, AR

Disclosure verification of debt

Debt collection: I do not know

Not given enough info to verify debt
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation

Disputed: No Timely Response

2016-02-04

Bueche, LA

False statements or representation

Debt collection: Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)

Attempted to collect wrong amount
Complaint: I received a letter in the mail from Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson , LLP claiming I owe {$97.00} to XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. First of all my name is not correct, and secondly I have not lived at the listed address of XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX in eight years. That being said I have never recieved written correspondence regarding any debt owed to this so called " XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. '' and I dispute any validity to this claim as this supposed " collection firm '' is nothing more than a scam.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation

Disputed: No Timely Response

2016-01-29

Fort Worth, TX

Communication tactics

Debt collection: Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)

Threatened to take legal action
Complaint: Received a letter thru regular post office mail dated XXXX/XXXX/16 addressed to the wrong name and about a license plate I 've never owned ; letter states " If this matter is not resolved immediately you will be commanded to appear at an administrative hearing where a determination may be made that you owe substantial additional fees and fines, registration of your vehicle being refused, and the use of your vehicle being prevented until the amounts due are paid. '' Letter states the matter has been referred to this firm ( Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson , LLP ; XXXX TX ) by XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX which is continuing to record XXXX XXXX XXXX violations by a vehicle with this tag & state records say I am the vehicle owner. They do not explain how they arrived at the large amounts due for the tolls listed. I 've never received any toll notice from XXXX. I have driven through there infrequently and have gone online and paid minimal tolls that I have incurred, AFTER the dates of these tolls. There is an error in my name on the letter. This is not and has never been a license plate I own. The tolls are from 9 & 10 YEARS ago. Contacting the company resulted in the response that the file would be reviewed and a letter sent. I am concerned about getting a future notice to appear in court ( where I do n't live ) and improper research to determine this is not mine. Proper research would have quickly ruled out that it does n't belong here. Others online state that this company has been ruthless harassing other people, and that one tactic is to demand a court appearance and to receive a favorable decision when people do n't show up.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation

Disputed: No Timely Response

2016-01-22

Discovery Bay, CA

Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed

Debt collection: Auto

Debt is not mine
Complaint: I received a second notice from a law firm in XXXX alleging that I owe the XXXX XXXX # XXXX for non-payment of a road toll. In the second notice they say I did not respond to the first notice, when in fact I did respond to their first notice. In my written response I told them the debt was not mine and explained why I did not think so. I also called the collectors to explain but they insisted that I provide proof. Do I have the burden of proving their allegations are false before they will stop their proceedings? I live in the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. This is a toll for a roadway near XXXX. No car I own has been close to it.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation

Disputed: Yes Timely Response

2016-01-21

Palos Park, IL

Disclosure verification of debt

Debt collection: Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)

Right to dispute notice not received
Complaint: COLLECTOR FAILED TO SEND VALIDATION LETTER ALONG WITH INFLATED FEES AND IS COLLECTIONG WRONG AMOUNT. THERE IS A TAX LIEN ON MY PROPERTY IN THE AMOUNT OF {$800.00} AND A APY OFF OF XXXX, WITH WILL BE PAY ON XXXX/XXXX/2016 VIA HUD-1 CLOSING STATEMENT SOLD HOUSE ETC..
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation

Disputed: Yes Timely Response

2016-01-19

Tarzana, CA

Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed

Debt collection: Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)

Debt is not mine
Complaint: I kept receiving bills from XXXX XXXX Department of Health Services ( DHS ) about some medical expenses i do not owe. I have n't used any of their services so this debt is absolutely not mine. Now I 'm receiving a " Notice of Debt '' from Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson , LLP attempting to collect this money I DO NOT OWE! I 've attempted to call several times and do n't get an answer and I am starting to feel extremely harassed by these collection letters.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation

Disputed: No Timely Response

2016-01-12

CO

False statements or representation

Debt collection: Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)

Attempted to collect wrong amount
Complaint: I called regarding a bill sent to me from a lawyers office. I gave my information when asked. I let the man who answered the phone know that I had already paid the bill and did not know why it was in collections. He told me to send proof and told me to have a good day.i said for him to wait and not hang up on me. He did any way. His name was XXXX. I called back to have XXXX answer the phone. I asked why he hung up on me when I was not finished talking to him. He told me the conversation was over. I told him that on his end but I asked him not to hang up on me. He asked what else he could do for me. I stated that I needed to know what they excepted for proof of payment. He stated he did n't know. I asked how he could not know if he wants me to prove it was paid? He continued to tell me he did n't know. He told me what ever I wanted to use. I asked to speak to his supervisor and agreed that the conversation was over with him. He told me the outcome was not going to be any different. I again informed him that our conversation was over and please give me his supervisor. He put me on hold and his supervisor came on the line. I did not catch his name. I asked the supervisor if he could tell me what forms of proof they excepted since XXXX as not trained right and could not tell me. The supervisor told me he too, did not know and it was up to me. I told him if they had no protocol and it was up to me, then how about a verbal statement. I then verbally told him I paid the bill and asked him if that was ok? The supervisor stated he was hanging up on me and did.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation

Disputed: No Timely Response

2016-01-12

Chula Vista, CA

Disclosure verification of debt

Debt collection: I do not know

Right to dispute notice not received
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation

Disputed: No Timely Response

2016-01-08

Watkins, CO

Disclosure verification of debt

Debt collection: Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)

Right to dispute notice not received
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation

Disputed: No Timely Response

2016-01-04

Columbus, OH

Taking/threatening an illegal action

Debt collection: Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)

Seized/Attempted to seize property
Complaint: Third party collection agency garnish my wages without verifying the debt after I sent them a debt verification notice several times. The agency is in violation of my Due Process of Law, Supreme Court Case Law, International Law and in violation of the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation

Disputed: Yes Timely Response

2015-12-22

Goldsboro, NC

Disclosure verification of debt

Debt collection: Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)

Not given enough info to verify debt
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation

Disputed: No Timely Response

2015-12-08

Scranton, PA

Communication tactics

Debt collection: Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)

Frequent or repeated calls
Complaint: I received a voice mail on my answering machine from a Linebarger, Goggan, Blair and Sampson Law Office pertaining to a past due debt I had for a parking ticket in XXXX. When I wrote down the reference number I accidently transposed XXXX of the numbers ; however when I called the XXXX number, I typed in the reference number and without asking for any additional verification the automated system proceeded to tell me another client 's personal information. The reference number I typed in was XXXX instead of XXXX ( this is my number ). I just thought someone should be aware because I do n't want anyone knowing my information if the number was typed in accidently by another client.
Company Response: Company believes complaint is the result of an isolated error Closed with explanation

Disputed: No Timely Response

2015-11-25

Braden River, FL

Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed

Debt collection: Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)

Debt was paid
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation

Disputed: No Timely Response

2015-11-10

Houston, TX

Improper contact or sharing of info

Debt collection: Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)

Contacted me instead of my attorney
Complaint: I disputed a debt the debt collect witch represent themselves as law firm is in the business of collecting debts. I disputed the validity of the debt and requested specific information to validate the debt. I provided proof of why I disputed the debt and questioned the financial charge they were attempting to collect and asked the collector to validate the debt. I sent my request in writing and return receipt. Proof of that mailing I also requested the collector after XXXX XXXX, 2015 only communicate with my attorney. Provided contact information in that letter of my attorney. As of the filing of this complaint I have receive to demands for payment directly. The letters are carefully crafted to give impression that legal action will be taken but the debt has not been personally review by an attorney. The letterhead represents themselves as attorneys. These demands for payment states that I also failed to respond to request for information this is also a false statement. I have include copies of both mailing from the collector and my responses to the original claim of the debt. I had to mail them twice be there was refusal to accept my original and it was returned to me. I have included scanned copies of the returned mailing both of my letters. This firm has violated the act by communicating directly with after I specifically request them to address there responses to my attorney. If you will provide me with an email address or other process to send you copies of following:1 USPS returned receipts2. Copies of USPS receipts that have deliverary tracking numbers3. additional copies of letters sent to collector4. Copies of letters received from collector after my letters requesting they only contact my attorney5. Copies of my letter to my attorney that I requested them to be contacted.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation

Disputed: No Timely Response

2015-11-07

Manhattan, NY

Taking/threatening an illegal action

Debt collection: I do not know

Threatened arrest/jail if do not pay
Company Response: Company believes complaint is the result of an isolated error Closed

Disputed: No Timely Response

2015-11-06

Five Points, NC

Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed

Debt collection: Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)

Debt is not mine
Complaint: Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson continue to contact me regarding a debt that is not mine. I have previously submitted a complaint against this organization. Please refer to CFPB Case number : XXXX. On XXXX XXXX, 2015 they replied to this earlier complaint acknowledging that I am not the person they are looking for, and, saying they sent the debt collection to the wrong address. They continue to harass me seeking payment me for this debt that is not mine.
Company Response: Company believes complaint is the result of an isolated error Closed with explanation

Disputed: No Timely Response

2015-11-03

Tampa, FL

False statements or representation

Debt collection: Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)

Attempted to collect wrong amount
Complaint: I was contacted by this law firm- Linebarger , Zgoggan Blair & Sampson claiming to collect a debt on behalf of XXXX prepaid program, but the issues with the letter they sent me were that : it had the wrong parent company name ( they used XXXX instead of XXXX ), they used the wrong website ( XXXX, instead of XXXX ) they used an account number that was n't mine, and my account setup with XXXX mandates that they automatically reload my account from my credit card, so having an outstanding balance is not possible. My opinion is that this law firm - Linebarger, Zgoggan Blair & Sampson is practicing some sort of fraud to collect money from toll customers.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation

Disputed: No Timely Response

2015-10-25

Rochester, NY

Communication tactics

Debt collection: Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)

Threatened to take legal action
Complaint: The company sent me a letter telling me they would pass a judgement on me if I did not respond to the letter within 7 days. However, the letter was dated XX/XX/XXXX, but it was n't postmarked until XX/XX/XXXX. I did not receive until XX/XX/XXXX ( I was not around to check my mail on Sunday. They have only cashed one of the checks I have sent them, and they tell me they are not received ( The first three were sent to the firm 's principal office in XXXX, but they should have made it to the correct place eventually XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX ). The last check I sent them was for {$150.00}. It was mailed XXXX XXXX from XXXX, XXXX, where I was traveling at the time. The check number was # XXXX. It was mailed to LGBS, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX. I wish I could send checks certified, but it is prohibitive for me to get to the post office during working hours. I was not made aware of this debt until the debt collector contacted me, then they called me on my work phone twice after I asked them to just call me on my cell phone. Photos of the letter and the postmark are attached. The rerouting sticker covers up the original postmark, but it is generally the same day or one day later. However I have shared my new address with them so there was no reason for the letter to be rerouted in the first place. I believe this was just another delaying tactic. I have also attached screenshots of my bank website showing that I have made another payment today, and another one is scheduled in XXXX weeks. When they either call or write to say the payment is n't received, I will submit a new complaint with either a recording of the phone call or the letter and also take it the both the XXXX and XXXX Attorney Generals office. I regret that I did n't collect the evidence sooner.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation

Disputed: No Timely Response

2015-10-08

Bellaire, TX

False statements or representation

Debt collection: Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)

Indicated committed crime not paying
Complaint: I appeared in court on XXXX/XXXX/2015. I then agreed to pay {$440.00} on a payment plan of {$88.00} starting on XXXX2015-XXXX2015 with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson . On XXXX XXXX @ XXXX, I spoke with XXXX @ LGB & S. To ask why my check was not cashed. XXXX stated that it was posted on XXXX XXXX, 2015. I stated to her that it was mailed on XXXX/XXXX/15 and according to my bank you received it no later than XXXX/XXXX/15. She then said I owed XXXX the full amount. I then asked her again when did you receive my check and why has it not been cashed. I knew she did not have a clue of what was going on because the full amount is XXXX. This is unacceptable because the check was sent in enough time and still was not cashed. She should have said the full amount was XXXX not XXXX. In other words she received the check on XXXX/XXXX/2015 and now I have to pay the full amount and longer am on a payment plan although she never stated it on the phone. When I told her several times this is unacceptable because the check was there on time. Now you are saying I owe payment in full. I told her I wanted a copy of my check and that I wanted to speak a supervisor and she said no one was available again I stated this is unacceptable and she hung up. I called back and spoke to a XXXX I asked to confirm why my check has not cashed. She stated I needed to contact my bank I told have. I told her this is unacceptable because now I will have fees. She assumed fees from my bank and I stated again I sent my check on the XXXX/XXXX/2015 and it still has not cashed and now I am going to incur fees for it being late. She stated then that how do I know I will have fees. ( according to my agreement plans if it is late there are fees ) I stated to her again you had my check and chose to post it on XXXX/XXXX/2015. She then stated it takes 3/5 business days for a mail arrive. Again I stated it was sent XXXX/XXXX/2015 and there is no way it takes that long to arrive on XXXX/XXXX/2015 ( 10 business days ). I told her I live in XXXX, TX and unless they are in a rural community it does not take that long. I stated that I mentioned XXXX XXXX by mistake and then looked at the letter and told her no it was sent XXXX per the instructions. She then began to state that it posted XXXX/XXXX/2015 and hung up. I called again @ XXXX asking to LGB & S. I spoke to XXXX again and asked her why has my check not cashed she stated to me you told XXXX it went to XXXX XXXX that 's why it was late I stated to her again I mentioned XXXX XXXX but it was sent to XXXX and there is no reason it should have to taken so long for you to receive and was not late it was there on XXXX/XXXX/2015. I demanded a copy of my check and she left me on hold then returned to say she ca n't send me a coy of the check but could email me my post dates, again I said unacceptable and I wanted my check. she then hung up again. I called back several times asking for a supervisor but spoke to XXXX again who once again had an explanation of her own and stated that because my check was not sent certified how do I know when they received it again I said because the bank said it would arrive within 5 business days XXXX/XXXX/2015. Again I requested my check and she stated it was posted on XXXX/XXXX/2015. I said to her does the mail not work for me but only for your company because I have a letter that is dated XXXX/XXXX/2015 demanding XXXX and I received it on XXXX/XXXX/2015. I told her once again I do not believe you received my check on XXXX/XXXX/2015, instead the check was not opened until XXXX/XXXX/2015 and now it is late. I again demanded a copy of my check and asked why has it not been cashed. Although on XXXX/XXXX/2015 and XXXX/XXXX/2015 both XXXX and XXXX stated it was cashed. She said no and stated the full amount is owed although they supposedly already cashed my check. The letter I received XXXX/XXXX/2015 now says send payment to XXXX XXXX not XXXX.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation

Disputed: No Timely Response

2015-09-16

Mabank, TX

Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed

Debt collection: Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)

Debt is not mine
Complaint: I received a letter from Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson , LLP stating I owe {$450.00} due in 10 days, and if I do not respond an arrest warrant could be issued by a peace officer. I called the phone number on the letter XXXX and they said they did n't have any other information except it was a ticket from 2004 and I lived in XXXX, TX. I 've never lived in XXXX, TX therefore they have the wrong person. They said they did n't have any other information than that, and they will continue to try to collect the debt. I searched for citations online for City of XXXX, and XXXX County and could not find anything.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with non-monetary relief

Disputed: No Timely Response

2015-09-14

OH

False statements or representation

Debt collection: Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)

Indicated committed crime not paying
Complaint: I was sent a letter from a law firm in XXXX, stating that I violated a statute in XXXX County, Florida. I live in XXXX, Ohio and have never been in XXXX County, Florida. The law firm is Linebarger, Goggan Blair and Sampson. The letter was sent from a XXXX XXXX, who is not an attorney registered in the State of Ohio.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation

Disputed: No Timely Response