There are over 337 complaints on file for LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR SAMPSON LLP. Dated between 2019-12-09 and 2013-10-07.
2016-10-24
Huntingtn Bch, CA
Not given enough info to verify debt
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation
2016-10-10
Naples, FL
Debt is not mine
Complaint: Call from XXXX Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP stating that my mother owed {$130.00} in tolls in the XXXX area. My XXXX year old mother has been in XXXX for the past 2 years and has not driven for several years. Also, she has never been to XXXX.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation
2016-10-05
AR
Debt is not mine
Complaint: The law office of Linebarger Goggan Blair and XXXX call my residence looking for XXXX XXXX XXXX. I am not that person.
I received a letter on XXXX from them addresses to my son. I returned it with the following print " Return to sender ; not at this address.
On XXXX, they called and left a message on my residence phone. I returned the call and spoke to " XXXX ''. I asked her to remove my name from their call list. She agreed.
On XXXX, I received an automated call from the law firm. I returned the call and spoke to " XXXX ''. I asked her to discontinue their collection efforts to my telephone number.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation
2016-09-28
El Paso, TX
Threatened arrest/jail if do not pay
Complaint: The City of XXXX, Texas is attempting to collect " outstanding balances '' owed on traffic tickets. The city indicates that because this is not a " consumer debt '', e.g., a credit card, it may use the threatening collection tactics and communication ( issuance of an arrest warrant, towing or booting vehicles ) as a lawful means to collect.
The City also threatens forwarding the unpaid account to a collection agency and increasing the balance owed by a usurious interest amount of 30 %.
The City of XXXX is also attempting to collect debts older than 4 years old, but does not disclose to the individual i the notice letter that the debt may be " uncollectable '' as a result of the expiration of a statute of limitations.
However, the City is attempting to collect using other threatening means. The City of XXXX argues that this debt is not covered by FDCPA because it is not a consumer debt and has cited federal court authority ( see attached ). However, the vast majority of these individuals face the lose or suspension of their driving privileges, a right and necessity many MUST have in order to work and support their families. Therefore, this action raises constitutional concerns regarding the loss, suspension or deprivation of a necessary right without due process of law..
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation
2016-09-26
Darien, CT
Not given enough info to verify debt
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation
2016-09-15
Houston, TX
Threatened arrest/jail if do not pay
Complaint: This is a copy of the letter I sent to the agency in question XX/XX/XXXX o whom it may concern, My name is XXXX XXXX, and I am hereby registering a formal complaint against employees of the firm Linebarger, Goggan, Blair and Scoggins.
XXXX XXXX, a paralegal, and a XXXX XXXX, Texas Bar number XXXX.
On XXXX XXXX, I had a conversation with XXXX XXXX about XXXX that I initiated. I have some unpaid tolls that I need to address. I called last week and left a message, and was following up on it. In my discussion with XXXX XXXX, she was rude, unprofessional, and threatening. Informing me that if I used the tollway for any reason i would be arrested for trespassing and that i was committing a crime every time i got on the tollway. When I told her I was calling to just get something worked out, she told me my balance was some XXXX dollars. I did n't agree with this balance, and told her that i had worked out a settlement with them in XX/XX/XXXX. She pulled the record 's and told me that I did n't finish the agreement. When I asked what can be worked out, she stayed she could take a credit card for the balance. I stated I could not do that, and wanted to make arrangements, and a possible settlement. She stated she could do around XXXX. I informed her i could make some monthly payments, and she reminded me again that i had been committing a class c misdemeanor every time i drove- whether it was on the tollway, or not. When i asked to speak to her supervisor, I was told that she was not available. She insisted that she would have to call me back. The experience worth XXXX XXXX was horrible. All I want to do is try and get this worked out.
XXXX XXXX called me back and left a message on my voice mail, and I returned her call. The experience with with the attorney was even more horrid than the previous call. When I called back, XXXX XXXX answered the call, I asked for the attorney, and she answered on speaker phone. I asked if we could have a private conversation, and she refused, stating that XXXX XXXX was her paralegal, and anything I had to say could be said in front of her. Since I wanted to file a complaint against XXXX XXXX, I did n't feel comfortable speaking on a speaker phone. I again requested that we have a private conversation, and the attorney refused. She was also very rude and unprofessional. She refused to take me of speaker phone. When I then asked for her supervisor, she informed me that his name was XXXX XXXX and that he was not in either. She stated she would email him a message and the call ended.
I then received a rude, abrasive voice mail from her stating that XXXX XXXX would be out of the office until Thursday and '' that is all '' in a rude condescending tone.
I recognize that I have some violations and I initiated contact to try and attempt to resolve these issues. Treating me like some third class citizen, and is actively committing crime is a disgraceful way to address this.
Also, according to their website, they are governed by the FDCPA, and at no time during any of my conversations, did they advise me of my Mini Miranda rights, or that they were communicating from a debt collector. They have also threatened criminal prosecution, and arrest, which are also violations.
They have, therefore, violated my consumer rights and are subject to serious penalties.
I really would like to try and resolve this amicably if possible. I will request however that I deal with another attorney in their firm who can hold a conversation with class and dignity, and stay within the confines of the law.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation
2016-09-15
Glendale, CO
Debt was paid
Complaint: Debt Collection agency contacted my father on several occasions in regards to a debt they are pursuing that I no longer owe. The debt is made up entirely of penalties and fees as the principal balance was paid to the original creditor in XX/XX/XXXX, prior to being made aware that any collection agency was involved. According to the agency, the debt consists of late fees and penalties that have been accruing since XX/XX/XXXX. I have never received any prior communication from the agency, and they claim that the information was sent to an address where I have not resided in over 10 years. Contrary to their assertion that they believed this was correct address, the agency verified my identity by proffering proffering the address at which I currently reside. Additionally, the original creditor sent correspondence to me directly to my current and previous addresses. This company clearly sent communication to a known bad address in an attempt to build up interest and fees.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation
2016-09-14
TX
Debt is not mine
Complaint: XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX has sent XXXX letters threatening with arrest for not paying XXXX citations issued by the XXXX of XXXX, Texas. I have never received any citation neither from XXXX or any other place. Said citations were issued to a person with a similar name to mine. I contacted the XXXX of XXXX after receiving the first letter, they asked my birthdate and was informed that the person receiving the citations had a different birthdate. I contacted the aforementioned law firm and informed them of that fact. Today, XXXX/XXXX/16 I received another letter threatening with an arrest and cancellation of my driving license.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation
2016-09-12
Ft Belvoir, VA
Debt is not mine
Complaint: I have received XXXX " NOTICE OF JUDGMENT '' for XXXX unpaid parking citations in City of XXXX through the law firm named Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLC. The letter contains wrongly accusation, scary threats, and stressful. I have never owned any XXXX Vehicles listed in the Citation. I did n't travel to City of XXXX on the Offense Date or Year. I have no clue where these citations came from and why I keep getting these harassment!!!
My daughter had left many messages at the provided number XXXX but no responses. I 'm a senior person. I ca n't tolerate this wrongful accusation any longer. If I have a XXXX XXXX, my children will seek justice for me through the legal process.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation
2016-09-06
Braden River, FL
Not given enough info to verify debt
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation
2016-09-06
Quartzsite, AZ
Attempted to collect wrong amount
Complaint: LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON LLP is trying to collect a debt that does not belong to me. I do n't live in XXXX, and or have a license plate No : XXXX or ever lived in the city of XXXX. I live in Arizona and have lived in XXXX since 2004. This debt does not belong to me.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation
2016-09-01
Atlanta, GA
Debt is not mine
Complaint: Today, XXXX XXXX, XXXX I received in the mail from the XXXX of XXXX an attempt to collect XXXX parking tickets debts from XXXX years ago, on the date of XXXX/XXXX/XXXX.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation
2016-08-30
Portland, OR
Not given enough info to verify debt
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation
2016-08-29
Aurora, CO
Not given enough info to verify debt
Complaint: To whom it may concern : This letter is being sent to you in response to the above reference account that LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON , LLP, has reported and listed on all XXXX major credit reporting agencies ( XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX XXXX ). Please be advised that this is not a refusal to pay, but written notice sent in pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15USC 1692g Sec. 809 ( b ) that your claim is disputed and VALIDATION is requested.
This is not a request for " Verification '' or proof of my mailing address, but a request for " VALIDATION '' made pursuant to the above named Title and section. I respectfully request that your offices provide me with competent evidence.
Please provide me with the following : What the money you say I owe is for- HAS NOT BEEN PROVIDED.
Explain and show me how you calculated what you say I owe- HAS NOT BEEN PROVIDED.
Provide me with copies of any documents that show I agreed to pay what you say I owe- HAS NOT BEEN PROVIDED.
Identify the original creditor- HAS NOT BEEN PROVIDED Prove the Statute of Limitations has not expired on this account- HAS NOT BEEN PROVIDED.
Show me that you are licensed to collect in my state- HAS NOT BEEN PROVIDED.
Provide me with your license numbers and Registered Agent- HAS NOT BEEN PROVIDED.
At this time I will also inform you that if your offices have reported Invalidated information to any of the XXXX major credit bureaus ( XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX ) this action might constitute Fraud under both federal and state laws. Due to this fact, if any negative mark is found on any of my credit reports by your company, or companies that you represent. I will not hesitate in bringing legal action against LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON , LLP, for the following : Violation of the Fair Credit reporting Act Violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Defamation of character
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation
2016-08-27
Tarzana, CA
Debt is not mine
Complaint: i was contactedv by XXXX saying i was overpayed. I know for fact my kids mother was handling allm the XXXX and XXXX stuff. In would of never accepted moneyb whichn in did not deserve. I am convinvced either my kids mom got and spent the moneyb or there was a error om your side,. Account # XXXX food stamp.oRIGINALLY I AGRREED YOM PAY THIS MISTAKE NBACK FROM MY S.S.I BUT AFTER THOUGHTS I CANT HELP BUT XXXX IN DID NOT RECEIVE THIS MONEY. PLEASE HELP XXXX XXXX
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation
2016-08-27
Aurora, CO
Not given enough info to verify debt
Complaint: This letter is being sent to you in regards to the above reference account that Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson , LLP has reported and listed on all three major credit reporting agencies ( XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX ). Please be advised that this is not a refusal to pay, but written notice sent in pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15USC 1692g Sec. 809 ( b ) that your claim is disputed and Validation has been requested.
This is not a request for " Verification '' or proof of my mailing address, but a request for " VALIDATION '' made pursuant to the above named Title and section. I respectfully request that your offices provide me with competent evidence.
Please provide me with the following : What the money you say I owe is for- HAS NOT BEEN PROVIDED.
Explain and show me how you calculated what you say I owe-HAS NOT BEEN PROVIDED WITHIN THE 30 DAY TIME FRAME.
Provide me with copies of any documents that show I agreed to pay what you say I owe- HAS NOT BEEN PROVIDED WITHIN THE 30 DAY TIME FRAME.
Identify the original creditor- HAS NOT BEEN PROVIDED WITHIN THE 30 DAY TIME FRAME.
Prove the Statute of Limitations has not expired on this account- HAS NOT BEEN PROVIDED.
Show me that you are licensed to collect in my state- HAS NOT BEEN PROVIDED.
Provide me with your license numbers and Registered Agent- HAS NOT BEEN PROVIDED.
At this time I will also inform you that if your offices have reported invalidated information to any of the XXXX major credit bureaus ( XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX ) this action might constitute Fraud under both federal and state laws. Due to this fact, if any negative mark is found on any of my credit reports by your company, or companies that you represent. I will not hesitate in bringing legal action against LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON , LLP for the following : Violation of the Fair Credit reporting Act Violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Defamation of character
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation
2016-08-15
Hamden, CT
Frequent or repeated calls
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation
2016-08-10
Hinsdale, IL
Debt is not mine
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation
2016-08-03
Houston, TX
Threatened arrest/jail if do not pay
Complaint: I am writing to you to plead for your assistance regarding the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( HCTRA ) in XXXX, Texas, primarily regarding toll violations and specifically regarding the law firm Linebarger, Goggon , Blair & Sampson, LLP, a collection law firm for HCTRA.
I have toll violations in the amount of {$530.00}. I discovered that these violations occurred when my card HCTRA had on file became invalid. When I found out the amount I knew I would n't be able to pay them until I received a paycheck. I had just begun working as an XXXX XXXX and I was also scheduled to start receiving social security benefits.
I lost my son in an accident in XXXX XXXX, and then became unemployed in XXXX XXXX. I had a total XXXX XXXX XXXX in XXXX. I had no funds coming into the household. My daughter and her family moved in with me to help me recover from the XXXX and pay living expenses. Having no source of income during this time, I would have lost my home and my vehicle if not for their help.
The reason for the heavy XXXX use starting in XXXX was because in the first weeks of XXXX, I had numerous trips where I used the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and the XXXX XXXX XXXX. I was unaware that my card they had on file was invalid. ( I had not used the toll roads often prior to XXXX ). Therefore, I acquired the toll violations.
I assumed that once I received a paycheck, I could go the XXXX store and easily resolve this matter. After all, I had been an XXXX customer for over 19 years without ANY previous issues! It should be a " piece of cake ''.
XXXX XXXX, XXXX was the first day I was available to go to the XXXX store. I spoke to a representative and she informed that my account had been turned over to a collection law firm, Linebarger, Goggon , Blair & Sampson, LLP. She indicated that she could not assist me there. And told me that my violations incurred were totaling {$530.00}.
On XXXX XXXX, XXXX, I called Linebarger, Goggon, Blair & Sampson, LLP. I waited " on hold '' for 57 minutes before I could speak with someone. I set up a payment plan that day. The balance that was due was {$530.00}. I paid {$120.00} that day and agreed to pay {$100.00} per month until XXXX XXXX.
I made the next payment on XXXX XXXX, XXXX, for {$100.00}. Once again I held on the line for about 40 minutes. In XXXX I called to make a payment on the XXXX. This time I held on the line about 30 minutes before I decided to hang up and call the next day to make the payment. I forgot to call back the next days and when I realized that I had missed the payment I did n't have the money to make the payment. I planned on paying twp payments in XXXX.
Several days later after missing the XXXX payment, I received a letter from Linebarger saying that I now owed {$910.00}! I was shocked to say the least. The balance at this point should have been {$300.00}.
I called Linebarger about the letter and this time I held for only a few minutes, I was told I had to speak to my account representative, XXXX. ( I held for him for 30 minutes ). Once he was on the line I asked him why the letter I received said I owed {$910.00}. He said I that did not honor the payment plan and it was cancelled and that is what I owed now. I asked if I could make a payment that day and set up a NEW payment plan, He said no. I offered to pay the balance that I should have owed of {$300.00}. ( Even though this would have put me in serious financial straits He said no, that I owed {$910.00} plus another fee had been added of ( I think ) {$2.00}. I told XXXX that I was an XXXX and not being able to use the toll roads was hindering my employment and costing me money. He said that was basically my problem in so many words and said he could not do anything to help me. I pleaded with him to please help me resolve this situation
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation
2016-07-31
Houston, TX
Right to dispute notice not received
Complaint: In XXXX XXXX I had a few unpaid toll road charges assessed to my license plate from the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX. I am a toll tag consumer with XXXX Texas XXXX XXXX. In the state of Texas if you have a toll tag with another agency, your toll tag is operational within the state Texas. Linebarger, Groggan, Blair, & Sampson LLP is a collection law firm for the state of Texas. XXXX fail to notify me about these unpaid charges. They claim they sent invoices to the mailing address associated with my XXXX account. I never received those notices. In fact in XXXX I received an invoice from XXXX and took care of those charges. My mailing address has never changed. After 60 days my unpaid tolls were sent to the collection law firm. They claim they sent notices and phones calls I never received. XXXX XXXX, XXXX was my first notification, because I was renewing my vehicle registration and there was a hold on my registration. I am a law abiding citizen and a tax payer. I would have appreciated if XXXX would have notified me better, so all of this would have been avoided. I have a toll tag account in good standings. Those toll charges could have been deducted from my account. XXXX policies are not set up that way and they do n't share or have access to the different toll agencies. I have been trying to negotiate with the law firm, but they keep giving me the run around. I thought a had a glimmer of hope when a representative from XXXX 's administrative office contacted me to make a settlement with removing some court fees. The total bill is {$490.00} and the administrator offer to reduce the charges to {$280.00}. I counter offer for half of the {$490.00} with {$240.00}. The administrator explained she had to consult with the attorney. The attorney denied my offer and it 's written in their system that I denied the settlement offer and I have to pay the full amount. I need my registration newed so, I will be in compliance with state operating my vehicle on Texas roads. I am restricted to use the toll roads, because this matter is not resolved. This is all a big inconvenience for me. XXXX is being greedy and want to enforce their laws instead of being reasonable and work to with me. I feel I should not have to pay those tacked on fees just the toll road charges which total up to {$14.00}, but I 'm willing to pay some fees, so that I can move on with my life. I do n't have time or the energy to go back and forth with these people. Can you please help me.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation
2016-07-20
Dallas, TX
Debt is not mine
Complaint: I received a collection notice a few months ago from Linebarger Goggin Blair & Sampson, LLP and I immediately returned a letter to them disputing the debt. Today I received a XXXX collection notice as if they just ignored my first letter disputing the debt. The alleged debt is a Toll. I do not have a car with the license plate identified on the notice nor do I have a car in my name that has ever been to Florida.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation
2016-07-16
WA
Threatened to take legal action
Complaint: I received a letter on XXXX/XXXX/XXXX advising me that I owe {$1800.00} to the City of XXXX for Parking Tickets and No City Sticker. This is the first time I am hearing about this and the letter states that my opportunity to contest this has expired. The dates of all of the tickets are in the year XXXX. I have lived in the City of XXXX, State of Washington since XXXX, XXXX. I have not been back to XXXX for at least 10 years. This has to be a case of fraud and I am not the XXXX XXXX who got these tickets. The Law firm is Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson , LLP and they have threathen to garnish my wages, my bank account and file a lien against my property. I am XXXX yrs old and receiving Social Security. This company did n't even do their work to verify that they have the right person and have now waited 4 years later to inform me of this. Please help me. Thank you.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation
2016-07-14
Houston, TX
Debt is not mine
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation
2016-07-12
Sebring, FL
Impersonated an attorney or official
Complaint: I received a letter from an attorney called Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP claiming I owe {$15.00} in tolls on a vihicle with licence plate XXXX. I do not have a vihicle with that licence plate. I also have a sunpass that automatically removes funds as needed and is in good standing. It says that " XXXX XXXX XXXX ( partner ) is licensed by the Florida Barr but does not provide a Barr Number.
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation
2016-07-08
Watkins, CO
Contacted me after I asked not to
Complaint: Complaint : XXXXI am rejecting this response because : I have sent a new response via mail to this business.
The " photos '' do not show the driver of the vehicle as requested in the original request for validation.
The photo of " Time and Date '' are only clearly legible in XXXX photo. The photo is too small to show any such validation.
Neither photo shows a location or mile maker of where the car was located on " XXXX XXXX ''.
The original letters very clearly stated to ONLY contact me AGAIN with the Validiation as REQUESTED which was 1 ) A photo of the driver of the vehicle- which was NOT sent 2 ) A photo with the vehicle located on " XXXX XXXX '' - which was NOT sent My cease and desist was VERY CLEAR- if you could n't provide the validation as REQUESTED then DO NOT CONTACT ME. You absolutely denied my cease and desist request by sending " documentation '' that I DID NOT request. You only sent what you " wanted '' to believe is " validation '' to continue to " pursue '' a debt that has yet to be properly " validated '' Additionally- I never received a bill from XXXX XXXX which appears to be a " known issue '' in consumer reports and ripoff complaints. Sending a piece of paper does n't prove they were actually put in the mail or that I actually received them. There is no way to justify an {$80.00} bill for " claiming '' that someone had traveled on a XXXX XXXX twice.
" XXXX XXXX '' has been under scrutiny several times and I will NOT partake in the scam. They are known to send people to collections before sending bills and then by the time people are " notified '' theres added " collections fees '' and " attorney 's fees '' and then blame it on " computers '' or people " moving and not updating addresses. '' Well I 've been at the same address for 7 years ... so explain that XXXX. Their cameras are " high tech '' yet their " computers '' XXXX up XXXX of bills ... read the XXXX reviews on XXXX OR the following articles XXXX I can see why " XXXX XXXX '' wants to collect as much as they can and rack on fees when they are {$450.00} XXXX dollars in DEBT XXXX Since the " attorney 's '' at XXXX XXXX and XXXX may be able to read a cease and desist request- they severely lacked the comprehension to understand the request ... and they proceeded to send me " information '' I did NOT request after receiving a cease and desist demand ...
I 'm tired of being harassed.
I can provide documentation of my letters requesting the Cease and Desist if my validation documents COULD NOT be sent as requested.
Regards, XXXX XXXX
Company Response: Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law Closed with explanation