LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR SAMPSON LLP

2018-10-30

Overland, KS

False statements or representation

Debt collection: Other debt

Told you not to respond to a lawsuit they filed against you
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation

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2018-10-22

Fort Worth, TX

Took or threatened to take negative or legal action

Debt collection: I do not know

Threatened to arrest you or take you to jail if you do not pay
Complaint: Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP is the law firm that is trying to collect an alleged debt from the city of XXXX. I have responded 5 times to the law firm asking them how and what will the city of XXXX or the law firm will take to pay this alleged debt. I am not an attorney so I can not make a legal determination so unless the law firm tells me I don't know how or what to pay the alleged debt. Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP should be liable to tell me how and what can be used to pay the alleged debt. Please see Title 31 section 3124 and Title 18 section 8. The law firm states they got the judge to sign a warrant because I won't pay. Not being an attorney I have several questions that the attorney firm should know, yet they refuse to answer. Thanks XXXX XXXX
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation

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2018-10-16

N Hollywood, CA

Attempts to collect debt not owed

Debt collection: I do not know

Debt is not yours
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation

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2018-10-12

Boulder, CO

Attempts to collect debt not owed

Debt collection: Other debt

Debt is not yours
Complaint: XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) in Colorado charged me correctly for using a toll road on XX/XX/XXXX. I thought nothing of it expecting a bill for ~ {$5.00} in the mail. Nearly a year later on XX/XX/XXXX I receive a notice that I was sent to collections for {$50.00} on XX/XX/XXXX. I never once received the bill or was given notice of failure to pay. XXXX made XXXX effort to contact me, and instead seems to be using debt collectors as a racket to increase the fees they charge on their roads. A cursory XXXX shows a multitude of similar complaints against them in the news, and seems to establish a trend of predatory and fraudulent behavior by this company, hence this official complaint.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation

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2018-10-10

Mount Olive, OH

Communication tactics

Debt collection: I do not know

You told them to stop contacting you, but they keep trying
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation

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2018-10-05

Clermont, FL

False statements or representation

Debt collection: Other debt

Impersonated attorney, law enforcement, or government official
Complaint: On XX/XX/XXXX, I received a letter from Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP, stating that my Driver 's License " may be suspended '' and that I owed {$380.00} for XXXX to XXXX County Clerk of Courts. On XX/XX/XXXX, I called the number and spoke to a XXXX that stated they had been hired by XXXX Clerk of Courts. I explained to XXXX that I had already gone to court for the issue and the case was dismissed since I showed proof that I was not in possession of the vehicle running tolls. I have been in contact with the XXXX Clerk of Courts, Traffic Division, in addition to the Toll Authorities regarding these issues several times. On XX/XX/XXXX, I called and emailed the Toll Authorities in addition to requesting yet another court date for the same issue, same vehicle, different ticket and never heard anything regarding another court date. On XX/XX/XXXX, I recalled the Toll Authorities again and it was verified that I did request another court date. I was also informed there was a 3rd toll ticket pending for the same vehicle, different date. Today, XX/XX/XXXX, I sent numerous communications to XXXX Clerk of Court, asking for the Name and Contact Information for the Hearing Officer since they advised me on XX/XX/XXXX, that they never received another court hearing request and I would need to contact the hearing officer. What they did not receive was another {$20.00} to keep my license unsuspended until a second court date was scheduled.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation

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2018-09-12

Magnolia, TX

Written notification about debt

Debt collection: Other debt

Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation

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2018-09-07

Sarasota, FL

Took or threatened to take negative or legal action

Debt collection: Other debt

Threatened to arrest you or take you to jail if you do not pay
Complaint: This company is sending out mass mailers telling people/implying they will be arrested if they do not pay. Aside from the fact that the debt isn't even valid, I'm shocked at being threatened with arrest unless I pay out. This company sends out so many of these mailers that I have another one for an entirely unrelated person that was also mailed to my house!
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation

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2018-09-06

Attempts to collect debt not owed

Debt collection: Auto debt

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

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2018-08-29

Houston, TX

Communication tactics

Debt collection: I do not know

Frequent or repeated calls
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation

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2018-08-20

Attempts to collect debt not owed

Debt collection: I do not know

Debt is not yours
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation

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2018-08-09

Sm, KS

Attempts to collect debt not owed

Debt collection: Other debt

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

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2018-08-01

CO

Attempts to collect debt not owed

Debt collection: Other debt

Debt was paid
Complaint: On XX/XX/2018 I received a bill for a {$4.00} toll-road charge from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX for using their toll road on XX/XX/2018. The bill says the due-date was XX/XX/2018, so I set the bill up in my bank 's BillPay system to distribute the funds on XX/XX/2018. On XX/XX/2018 I received a letter from the law offices of XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX representing XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, saying I had not paid this bill, and had been sent to collections for a total of {$35.00}. The letter was authored on XX/XX/2018 - a full XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX days before the bill was due. To be clear : The funds were delivered in full ( {$4.00} XXXX to XXXX XXXX 's billing address of XXXX. XXXX XXXX, XXXX, CO XXXX on XX/XX/2018 - a full business day before the bill 's printed due-date. My bank can provide additional proof of this via a payment verification inquiry, if needed. On XX/XX/2018, I drafted and sent via Certified US Mail, two Debt Verification letters : one each to both listed mailing addresses for the offices of Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP. The letters were delivered XX/XX/2018 and XX/XX/2018, respectively. Despite the above, today, XX/XX/2018, I am in receipt of yet another bill from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. Attached you will find copies of the original bill, the debt-collection letter, two debt verification letters, two USPS Certified Mail Receipts, and one USPS transaction receipt with tracking numbers.
Company Response: Closed with explanation

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2018-07-31

Richmond, TX

Took or threatened to take negative or legal action

Debt collection: Other debt

Threatened to arrest you or take you to jail if you do not pay
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation

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2018-07-30

Okc, OK

Written notification about debt

Debt collection: Other debt

Didn't receive notice of right to dispute
Complaint: Company sent out a letter which did not include the mini miranda or my right to dispute.
Company Response: Closed with explanation

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2018-07-27

AR

Attempts to collect debt not owed

Debt collection: Other debt

Debt was result of identity theft
Complaint: COLLECTOR AND ILLINOIS DEPT OF REVENUE ARE VIOLATING FDCPA AND FTC I.D THEFT & CFPB TITLE X. THIS DEBT IS NOT MINE AND BELONGS TO OTHERS XX/XX/XXXX-XX/XX/XXXX AND THE S.O.L. ON THIS DEBT IN INVALID TO COLLECT.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation

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2018-07-26

Houston, TX

False statements or representation

Debt collection: I do not know

Impersonated attorney, law enforcement, or government official
Complaint: Greetings, Property, : XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX Texas XXXX You may have to open another category for such a Misrepresentation of facts and complaints. As an investor who purchased a property from XXXX County Constables Foreclosure Auction located in XXXX Texas on XX/XX/2018 Im contacting your office asking for assistance. This is about attorneys ( Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP ) which representing the XXXX County at least in this matter. Misrepresentation of fact and or mistakes has happened which is outrageous and despicable. This law firm representing XXXX County constables foreclosure auction which take place on first Tuesday of every months and this law firm is responsible party for all legal work and data presenting to constables for all eight ( 8 ) Precincts for Auction. This is about a house which was sold in the same auction for a value based on what it has been apprised by XXXX County appraisal district ( XXXX ) ( attachment1 ) and Daily Court Review News paper release ( Attachment2 ) and their wide screen monitor. the picture of house shown in the picture ( attachments3 ) MYSTERIOUSLY THE HOUSE DOESN'T EXIST but a empty lot. Obviously the law firm didnt correct the fact and irresponsibly sent the incorrect information to constable, as constable informed me. I have called the law firm and spoke to person named XXXX few times he agreed with me however he didnt have any authority to rewind the sale or offer any solution except asking me to talk to attorney in charge Ms. XXXX who refused to come to the phone to talk to me. Then XXXX asked me to write her a letter and I wrote three letters one certified mail and two e-mails explaining the problem but Ms. XXXX sent me an e mail and offered no solution. I understood attorney XXXX is the attorney in charge of this matter and she is not willing to admit her mistake and misrepresentation of the fact. I went and met Sergeant XXXX who is the head of XXXX county constable foreclosure auction for XXXX XXXX ( where the property was bought ) and he is the in charge officer who sold the property to me as a higher bidder, Sergeant XXXX agreed 100 % the mistake or misrepresentation has occurred by Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP law firm and they are the one who need to correct or rewind the sale, but attorney XXXX refused to do anything about it. At this point I contacted your office ( CFPB ) to file a complaint and the lady at your office asked me the it is better to file complain on line. Your assistance in this obvious wrong doing is greatly appreciated, For any additional information please call or e-mail me, Thanks, Regards, XX/XX/2018
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation

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2018-06-21

Sioux City, IA

False statements or representation

Debt collection: Other debt

Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation

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2018-06-05

Charlotte, NC

False statements or representation

Debt collection: Other debt

Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation

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2018-05-19

Temperanceville, VA

False statements or representation

Debt collection: Other debt

Told you not to respond to a lawsuit they filed against you
Complaint: We are a corporation located in the XXXX XXXX of Virginia. Our corporation is XXXX, XXXX. We received a collection notice from the law firm of Linebarger , Goggan , Blair & Sampson, LLP. The collection stems from a red light camera ticket, which we never received notification of, that allegedly occurred over ( 2 ) years ago in XX/XX/2016. Upon initial contact with the stated law firm, we were advised that no proof or copy of the ticket could be provided to us and that WE COULD NOT contact the clerk of the court in the county in which the ticket was issued, and even if we did, the clerk would not speak with us. We were further advised that no other options were available and we had to deal solely and directly with the stated law firm. When we requested the citation or case number, we were given an incorrect case number. Upon secondary contact with the stated law firm, a supervisor name " XXXX XXXX '', advised us that the clerk of court of the county in which the ticket was issued had instructed the stated law firm not to negotiate or settle any tickets for less than the demanded amount. After contacting the clerk 's Office of XXXX County Court, we were advised that the information that the stated law firm had given us was false. The clerk stated that we could talk to them about the traffic citation at any time. The clerk further stated that they had not in fact prohibited the stated law firm from negotiating the fees they themselves had added to the citation for cost of collection. The clerk continued to advise us that we in fact had recourse with the court and could ask for the ticket amount to be reduced. Even more, the clerk stated that we could pay the clerks office directly and did not have to deal with the stated law firm as instructed. We assert that the above interaction with a debt collector is a blatant violation of the fair debt collection act to the extent that the stated law firm continually lied and provided disinformation to us regarding the alleged debt solely as a tactical means employed to increase the odds of collecting the alleged debt.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation

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2018-05-11

Ankeny, IA

Attempts to collect debt not owed

Debt collection: Other debt

Debt is not yours
Company Response: Company believes complaint is the result of an isolated error Closed with explanation

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2018-05-08

Monroeville, PA

False statements or representation

Debt collection: Other debt

Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company Response: Closed with explanation

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2018-04-26

Bedford, TX

Attempts to collect debt not owed

Debt collection: Other debt

Debt is not yours
Complaint: I have now received 2 collection letters from a law firm in XXXX XXXX, TX regarding 2 unpaid parking tickets. Offense dates were XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX and reference a vehicle I did not own. After the first collection letter in early XX/XX/XXXX, I was told by the agency that I must contact the city of XXXX XXXX to get myself taken off the list. I did contact the city and after reviewing my documentation the city agreed I did not own the car and that I would be removed from the complaint. The city sent me an email on XX/XX/XXXX releasing me from liability. The second collection letter was received XX/XX/XXXX threatening to boot or tow my car if I did not pay the fine plus penalties
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation

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2018-04-20

Denver, CO

Attempts to collect debt not owed

Debt collection: Other debt

Debt is not yours
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation

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2018-04-17

Herndon, VA

Attempts to collect debt not owed

Debt collection: I do not know

Debt is not yours
Company Response: Company believes complaint is the result of an isolated error Closed with explanation

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