Weltman, Weinberg Reis Co., L.P.A.

2017-02-24

Delaware, OH

Improper contact or sharing of info

Debt collection: Credit card

Talked to a third party about my debt
Company Response: Closed with explanation

Disputed: Yes Timely Response

2017-02-22

PA

Communication tactics

Debt collection: Medical

Threatened to take legal action
Complaint: This company is trying to collect from a dead man which is my father and his estate in which he has no money if he is dead!!
Company Response: Closed with explanation

Disputed: No Timely Response

2017-02-17

Eden Prairie, MN

Communication tactics

Debt collection: Non-federal student loan

Frequent or repeated calls
Company Response: Closed with explanation

Disputed: No Timely Response

2017-02-16

Thompsons Station, TN

Communication tactics

Debt collection: Non-federal student loan

Frequent or repeated calls
Complaint: Calling numerous times of the day and evening every single day only to hear a recording when the xall is answered. This is unbearable and needs to stop now.
Company Response: Closed with explanation

Disputed: No Timely Response

2017-02-04

Reynolds, IN

Dealing with my lender or servicer

Student loan: Non-federal student loan

Trouble with how payments are handled
Complaint: I have XXXX student loans from XXXX bank. They are in default and are now handled by Weltman, Weinberg and Reis Co., LPA. I have spoken with them twice about establishing a reasonable payment plan. My loans total {$48000.00}. They want me to make a down payment of about {$3800.00} and then make monthly payments of {$800.00} for the next 48 months. That monthly payment is totally impossible for me. I am willing to go back to making reasonable payments such as about {$200.00} per month, but they wo n't accept that. Also the length of repayment has been decreased to 4 years whereas student loan repayments are typically 10 years or longer.
Company Response: Closed with explanation

Disputed: No Timely Response

2017-02-03

MI

False statements or representation

Debt collection: Credit card

Attempted to collect wrong amount
Complaint: My mother XXXX XXXX recently passed away and she had a credit card from XXXX in the amount of {$4100.00}. XXXX XXXX from Wellman, Weinberg & Reis in XXXX and I we agreed on the phone on XX/XX/XXXX ( they recorded the conversation ) for a settlement of {$1200.00} as a one and final settlement for this amount and it would be reported to the credit agencies as settled and no further collection against this debt would be pursued. They were supposed to send the letter stating the settlement terms three to five days from there and never did. I left a couple of messages and they called back today XX/XX/XXXX and reneged on the agreement. I spoke with a XXXX then XXXX and they both reneged on verbal agreement for {$1200.00} as a one and final payment to settle the account entirely. XXXX tried to say it was just a payment and it was definitely not. I have done a few Credit Card settlements in the past and know exactly how to do them correctly, so this is clearly a fabrication of events on their end. They are disputing that {$3000.00} of those charges went to a funeral home after my mother XXXX passed on XX/XX/XXXX but she authorized us to do this before she passed. This information was also mentioned to XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX and she, her supervisor and Wellman attorneys all agreed on this amount. There has been documented cases on the FTC and BBB in XXXX, Ohio from others about Wellman reneging on settlements in the past. This is a pattern with them. To resolve this issue I simply want Wellman to send the letter agreeing to our original terms on XX/XX/XXXX which was ; {$1200.00} as a one and final payment to settle my mother 's XXXX card of {$4100.00}, send a letter stating that the account is settled upon cashiers check payment of said amount and the terms we agreed upon. I can be reached at XXXX XXXX XXXX or XXXX. Calls are preferred. Thank you. XXXX
Company Response: Closed with explanation

Disputed: No Timely Response

2017-02-02

PA

Disclosure verification of debt

Debt collection: Credit card

Right to dispute notice not received
Complaint: I was never notified of any kind of debt, any kind of court case, no notification at all from this company. All of a sudden I checked my bank account and my bank account was frozen on a legal hold, never received notice that my bank account was frozen. Will not tell me my case after begging for information, find out a third party company bought " my debt '' and then attempt to call them to get verification of debt, they refuse to give me the verification of debt. They hang up on me, or tell me to call back every time I call to try to get my bank account unfrozen and get verification of debt. My " debt '' is being collected through a third party company called Weltman Weinberg and Reiss. I never received any kind of notification that this would be happening to me, my bank account is still frozen over debt that they will not verify and no one is doing anything to get my account unfrozen, or work with me. I do not understand how this is legal. The company will lie in a court of law and tell a judge that you were delivered paperwork when you were not, and then the judge will make a judgment because they think that you are negligent because you are not there, however you were not served the paperwork! Unbelievable that this is happening. My bank account has been frozen for two weeks and there is nothing that I can do about it. This is completely illegal.
Company Response: Closed with explanation

Disputed: No Timely Response

2017-01-23

Canal Whchstr, OH

False statements or representation

Debt collection: Auto

Attempted to collect wrong amount
Company Response: Closed with explanation

Disputed: No Timely Response

2017-01-20

Bexley, OH

Disclosure verification of debt

Debt collection: I do not know

Right to dispute notice not received
Company Response: Closed with explanation

Disputed: No Timely Response

2017-01-20

Federal Way, WA

Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed

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

Debt was discharged in bankruptcy
Complaint: this is the third debt collector that has contacted me regarding a loan discharged in bankruptcy. I sent the requisite letters and they have reported it to XXXX, XXXX, etc, where I have then disputed the claims. The debt was discharged in 2012. The continued reopening of this debt is very tiring and I am saddled with chasing it down each time. The company this time is Weltman, Weinberg and Reis, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX OH XXXX
Company Response: Closed with explanation

Disputed: Yes Timely Response

2017-01-17

AL

Dealing with my lender or servicer

Student loan: Non-federal student loan

Having problems with customer service
Complaint: To Whom It May Concern, To start off with I got the loan when I was XXXX years of age. When I got the loan they did not inform me that it was a private student loan. They con my dad into co-signing and my dad is on XXXX. There was an estimate grace period of when I will start paying. They did not give me an estimate of what the payments would be. During the grace period they sold the loan from XXXX to XXXX XXXX XXXX, etc. When I started paying it was {$350.00} a month and I was not even working in the field of the XXXX. I paid for a consistent year and I became XXXX and had a XXXX. I also lost my job. I put the loan in forbearance until I was able to get back on my feet. In the year of XX/XX/XXXX around XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, etc called and told me if I did n't pay a certain amount that they would pursue to other actions. I explain to them that I had been in hardship losing a child in XX/XX/XXXX and having a XXXX at 4 months in XX/XX/XXXX. I had just started a job and was not able to pay anything that day. The man I talk too told me that life goes on and I owe and for me to pay. I explain until my face turn blue that I was in hardship. In XX/XX/XXXX I contacted XXXX XXXX XXXX, etc to set up a payment plan because I had got a better job and things were getting better. This was when I was informed that they sold the loan yet again to a law firm. So they transferred me to this law firm. Weltmen, Weinberg & Reis. I spoke to a lady name XXXX. I made a payment plan of {$200.00} a month. I got behind because I have no income to even but food. They have been calling my phone 6 to 10 times a day leaving messages. I called this morning and the lady I spoke too told me that XXXX was no longer working with them. I said well did ya 'll get my message. I call last month to try to resolve the issue. The lady did not reply back. The only comment she made was for me to see if I could refinance the loan and the would knock {$7000.00} off. I explain to the lady that I would talk to my dad and see what I can do. This whole time I was not informed of my right or even offered any help while explaining everything that has been going on. I am working full-time and I am a XXXX student. I am trying to better myself while paying for a roof over my head. I am tired of the rude comments and the fact that I did n't know anything. They have even called my dad telling him that they will take everything he owns from him knowing that he is XXXX. As far as I can recalled I have done my the rightfully thing to do and yet they are still harassing me. Calling my phone, my husbands phone, and my dads. I have paid a total of {$1400.00} in a year. I only make {$1500.00} a month and I only bring home {$1200.00} a month. I have a home to keep over my head and I have to have a way to work and yet they still want more than what I have been giving. They have me so overwhelm to where I ca n't even by food to put in my home. I barely have gas to make it to work. Please help me. I have been dealing with this for 6 years and now I do n't know what to do. I was blindsided of the fact that it is a private student loan. I did not find that out until Weltmen, Weinberg & Reis took my loan over. Not even knowing that the loan was even in collections. I feel I have been done wrong. Especially when I have called and explain everything. Please help me with this matter. The school I attended was a school in XXXX XXXX. a XXXX school. I only attend the school for 2 weeks and moved. I am not working at a XXXX and I am a XXXX trying to get my degree in XXXX.
Company Response: Closed with explanation

Disputed: No Timely Response

2017-01-03

OH

Improper contact or sharing of info

Debt collection: Non-federal student loan

Contacted employer after asked not to
Complaint: They keep calling me at work even though they have been told multiple times not to. They should know because of the type of business I ca n't receive calls. I also have no debts they could be collecting on. I 'm not going to verify my social security number or birthdate with some random person who calls me. First call : XX/XX/2016 XXXX Expressed my displeasure in them calling me at work. They asked me to confirm last 4 of SSN. I refused. They told me I could give them birthdate instead. I said no, I do n't know who you are. I 've never heard from your company. They would n't tell me anything about what they were collecting until I confirmed info. XXXX XXXX Unknown date. XX/XX/2016. " XXXX '' left VM on office phone. XXXX ( my boss ) called back and said " I do n't want my voice recorded. Do n't call here again. '' XX/XX/2016 XXXX Called about " personal business matter ''. Spoke to XXXX. He told them I am not allowed personal calls at work. XX/XX/2016 XXXX Called again. XXXX told them not to call here.
Company Response: Closed with explanation

Disputed: No Timely Response

2016-12-27

Chula Vista, CA

Dealing with my lender or servicer

Student loan: Non-federal student loan

Having problems with customer service
Company Response: Closed with explanation

Disputed: No Timely Response

2016-12-14

Hillsdale, NJ

Communication tactics

Debt collection: Non-federal student loan

Called after sent written cease of comm
Company Response: Closed with explanation

Disputed: No Timely Response

2016-12-12

Detroit, MI

Communication tactics

Debt collection: Credit card

Threatened to take legal action
Complaint: Received written letter due to the receipt of a ONE day " late '' payment. I have scheduled bill pays of the debt owed and moved the XX/XX/XXXX payment ( XX/XX/XXXX ) to align with my pay day ( XX/XX/XXXX ) and received a letter dated XXXX. I find this to be very aggressive and unnecessary, when XXXX bill has a grace period. The main reason for arranging the bill pay was because of the horrible communication tactics with the representative and then the deceit of the amount owed submitted to the court. When I received the original communication in XX/XX/XXXX, it stated to contact the office before legal action was taken ; I did that and the debt collection agency still pursued court action ... it was until meditation that the court fees were waived and the verification of XXXX payments were presented. Of the XXXX payments, the first payment was n't noted on the account. Then after that, there were about XXXX versions of the agreement that had errors after errors, in which it was " expected/demanded '' for me to sign as if it was such an urgency ... At any rate, I ca n't wait until these next XXXX pre-scheduled payments have been received and I pray I never had to deal with this debt collection agency again in my entire life.
Company Response: Closed with explanation

Disputed: Yes Timely Response

2016-12-08

Birmingham, AL

Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed

Debt collection: I do not know

Debt is not mine
Complaint: I have received numerous calls from the lawfirm weltman weinberg & reis and have explained time after time multiple facts to them. First, I want a debt validation letter from whoever they are representing per FCRA guidelines. I have received no validation of any kind. Second, after I receieve this letter I inform whatever representative for this law firm that I want a cease and desist on all collection efforts including phone calls and letters. I continue to receive multiple phone calls after requesting a cease and desist multiple times. This is a clear violation of any Cease and Desist guidelines and TCPA regulations. The next step in this process will be having my attorney review any and all collection efforts and moving forward with litigation. As I have stated I have been quite clear in the countless times this law firm has contacted me. It has never been a different representative each time they call and I explain the same information to each one. I want a debt validation letter, after I receieve the letter I want a cease and desist regarding all communication efforts but have seen a total lack of understanding and awareness to FCRA, TCPA and Cease and Desist laws
Company Response: Closed with explanation

Disputed: Yes Timely Response

2016-12-06

Lancaster, OH

Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed

Debt collection: Medical

Debt is not mine
Company Response: Closed with explanation

Disputed: No Timely Response

2016-12-03

Braden River, FL

Communication tactics

Debt collection: I do not know

Threatened to take legal action
Company Response: Closed with explanation

Disputed: No Timely Response

2016-11-28

Westfield Ctr, OH

Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed

Debt collection: Auto

Debt is not mine
Complaint: I was sued in 2003 by Weltman Weinberg & Reis. I was never served any documentation requiring that I appear in court. Resultantly they obtained a default judgement against me. The lawfirm is aware that I was never served and instead of with drawing the judgement they continue to attempt to collect. The case is in the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, Ohio. Case No. XXXX. Please help me I have exhausted every avenue known to me. I am at a loss with regard to how to successful right this wrong and I am frustrated.
Company Response: Closed with explanation

Disputed: No Timely Response

2016-11-23

Indianapolis, IN

False statements or representation

Debt collection: Non-federal student loan

Impersonated an attorney or official
Complaint: I had a private school loan that I was unaware had gone into collection that my XXXX had cosigned for. As soon as I was made aware of the status of my loan I immediately made payment arrangements with the collection company XXXX XXXX XXXX. I set up automatic withdraws from my checking account and had paid faithfully since I became aware of the loan. I was leaving to go on a mission trip in XXXX XX/XX/2016 so I made certain that my payment arrangements would still be taken out of my account while I was out of the country because I knew that I would be unable to have constant internet connection during my trip in remote areas. I also had budgeted my finances accordingly to make sure I had available funds in my account to cover my monthly payments of {$87.00}. Unfortunately, while abroad I had to have an emergency XXXX operation which caused me to have a month long hospital stay in XXXX, XXXX. There were many complications with my XXXX and my right XXXX was not functional for several weeks post operation. I had to learn to walk again not to mention I was dealing with my travel insurance who was refusing to pay my covered expenses. I wrote an email to XXXX letting them know that I was abroad and going through a tough time. In my email I asked if I could postpone my payments or lower them while I was recovering in the hospital, could figure out what was going on with my insurance and make it back to the United States. They replied to me via email stating that I needed to call them at a specific number never mentioning anything about adjusting my payment arrangement. At this time I did n't have a data plan, was unable to independently walk or get out of bed and had limited WiFi connectivity. I messaged my father to call XXXX on my behalf and explain the situation. My father had all of my information to make such a call but XXXX refused to disclose any information or take note of what was going on. 3 Days after I received correspondence from XXXX I had a friend check my available balance and XXXX had withdrawn the entire amount of my payment agreement for that month. I assumed that since no one was able to make contact or confirm that there would be changes made to my payment arrangements that the full amount would be withdrawn each month. It was a very difficult time after my emergency XXXX with medications, learning how to walk again and dealing with insurance and physical therapy. Around XXXX and a half months after I was XXXX from the hospital I started to have more complications which caused me to be re-hospitalized again in XXXX. Luckily this time I was well enough to make the trip back to the XXXX to have a second emergency XXXX XXXX which I am in the progress of recovering from currently. Upon returning to the XXXX, my Uncle who cosigned for the loan contacted me and said that XXXX were harassing him with rude phone calls and threats of being sued because I had defaulted on my loan. I was shocked at this news. I checked my account and saw that XXXX had stopped withdrawing my payments. I called XXXX to figure out what happened and it took 2 months of me calling and asking until they finally admitted they had stopped the payments. When I asked why, the rep said because I had asked them to in an email. I was never notified that they made XXXX changes to my payment arrangement or the stipulations of said changes. This has hurt mine and my XXXX 's credit negatively and we are still receiving harassing phone calls daily. My XXXX had a family emergency recently and needed to refinance his house and was denied because the defaulted loan is shown on his credit report. It has also effected his job because the credit cards have lowered his credit limit in which he needs because he has to travel internationally. I only owe {$1000.00}
Company Response: Closed with explanation

Disputed: No Timely Response

2016-11-21

Bexley, OH

Dealing with my lender or servicer

Student loan: Non-federal student loan

Trouble with how payments are handled
Company Response: Closed with explanation

Disputed: No Timely Response

2016-11-16

TX

Communication tactics

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

Frequent or repeated calls
Complaint: I had XXXX phone calls back to back and even XXXX calling while I was on the other line with the same company on my work phone number. I have asked them to not call my work, they are free to call my cell phone number.
Company Response: Closed with explanation

Disputed: No Timely Response

2016-10-27

Federal Way, WA

Dealing with my lender or servicer

Student loan: Non-federal student loan

Trouble with how payments are handled
Complaint: We were victims of predatory private student loans that were used for non-school expenses. As a result we were forced to declare bankruptcy. After the bankruptcy Weltman , Weinberg & Reis claims they acquired the covered loans when our lender themselves went bankrupt. We have been paying them per the plan but the file delinquent payment history on our credit report each month. My lawyers have sent them letter but they refuse to do anything.
Company Response: Closed with explanation

Disputed: Yes Timely Response

2016-10-25

Superstition Mtn, AZ

Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed

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

Debt resulted from identity theft
Complaint: XXXX XXXX, 2016, I recieved the letter from Weltman , Weinberg & Reis Co. , LPA and Current Creditor : XXXX XXXX. On XXXX XXXX, 2016, I contacted to them to find out whats going on and asked what is XXXX XXXX is? They explained what this company is, which I never had a member with XXXX XXXX or even I never sign with agreement contract with my signature to XXXX XXXX. Which I believe it 's FRAUD! Please help to FIX!
Company Response: Closed with explanation

Disputed: No Timely Response

2016-10-23

IN

Communication tactics

Debt collection: Non-federal student loan

Frequent or repeated calls
Complaint: They call several times a day. After I do not answer for a long period of time they lock my ability to pay on-line so I will have to call them to be able to make a payment. This is a non-federal student loan I co-signed for my son. Since signing the loan I filed bankruptcy and was told by my attorney I would no longer be responsible for this loan.
Company Response: Closed with explanation

Disputed: No Timely Response