I am filing a complaint regarding a collection account reported by Caine & Weiner that appears on my credit reports. The account is listed as opened on XX/XX/XXXX, and was recently updated again in XX/XX/XXXX. I have reason to believe this account is being reported inaccurately and/or in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Specifically : The account has been updated in a way that may misrepresent the status and timing of the debt. I am concerned that the account may have been improperly re-aged, which is prohibited under federal law. I have not been provided sufficient validation of this debt, including documentation showing I am legally obligated to pay it.…
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Caine & Weiner Company, Inc.
874 real consumer complaints filed against Caine & Weiner Company, Inc. at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in the last 12 months. 52 received relief from the company. Median federal response time: 15 days.
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- 01Attempts to collect debt not owed497
- 02Written notification about debt114
- 03False statements or representation101
- 04Incorrect information on your report68
- 05Took or threatened to take negative or legal action31
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The 30 most recent complaints against Caine & Weiner Company, Inc. where the consumer chose to publish their narrative.
To Whom It May Concern : This correspondence constitutes a formal direct dispute pursuant to FCRA 623 ( a ) ( 8 ). I dispute the accuracy, completeness, and/or verifiability of the above-referenced alleged account. Reporting concerns include : Collection account ; request for assignment documentation and DOFD confirmation. Under FCRA 623 ( b ), upon notice of dispute, you are required to conduct a reasonable and meaningful investigation, review all relevant information, and report accurate results to all consumer reporting agencies. Please provide the following documentation : Copy of the original signed agreement or contract Complete payment history ledger from origination Date of First Delinquency ( DOFD ) Charge-off accounting ( if applicable ) Documentation supporting each Metro 2 field reported Description of investigation procedure and documentation reviewed Verification requires actual documentation, not internal database confirmation.…
Good evening, CFPB, I respectfully ask that you carefully review these complaints I have addressed and the response submitted by Caine & Weiner before I proceed with escalating this matter through formal legal channels. Thank you for your attention and prompt consideration. To Whom It May Concern : I am in receipt of your response stating that you completed your investigation, believe the information is accurate, previously mailed verification on XX/XX/year>, and noted the dispute on my account. Your response is conclusory and does not provide the documentary basis for your determination. Merely stating that an account was verified is not the same as providing competent proof that I owe the alleged debt, the amount claimed is accurate, or that your furnishing to consumer reporting agencies is complete and compliant. As of the date of this letter, I have not received the alleged verification you claim was mailed on XX/XX/year>.…
Validation of Debt Request - CAINE WEINER - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX I am disputing this account as inaccurate and request full validation, including the original signed agreement and complete payment history. If you can not verify this debt, you must delete it from all credit reporting agencies. Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) 1006.34, I am entitled to receive verification of the debt you claim I owe. I dispute the validity of this debt and, as such, I am exercising my rights under the FDCPA to seek verification. Please provide the following information within the next 30 days : 1. The amount of the debt claimed. 2. The name of the original creditor. 3. A copy of the agreement, contract, or other instrument that created the debt. 4. Verification that you are licensed to collect debts in.
Validation of Debt Request - CAINE WEINER - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX I am disputing this account as inaccurate and request full validation, including the original signed agreement and complete payment history. If you can not verify this debt, you must delete it from all credit reporting agencies. Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) XXXX, I am entitled to receive verification of the debt you claim I owe. I dispute the validity of this debt and, as such, I am exercising my rights under the FDCPA to seek verification. Please provide the following information within the next XXXX days : XXXX. The amount of the debt claimed. XXXX. The name of the original creditor. XXXX. A copy of the agreement, contract, or other instrument that created the debt. XXXX. Verification that you are licensed to collect debts in.
I am responding to the companys reply, which fails to address the core issue. As stated previously, the main problem with : contentReference [ XXXX ] { XXXX } is the inability to communicate effectively by phone. I made multiple attempts to resolve this account in good faith, including at least seven calls to the numbers provided : ( XXXX ) XXXX, ( XXXX ) XXXX, and ( XXXX ) XXXX. These attempts were unsuccessful due to repeated call disconnections, automated system loops without access to a live representative, and refusal to transfer me to someone authorized to discuss or negotiate the debt. On one occasion, I was asked to provide my credit card information before any terms, balance validation, or settlement offer were presented. Instead, I was directed toward enrollment in a {$100.00} voucher program, which is unrelated to debt resolution and raises serious concerns about the legitimacy and conduct of this collection process.…
I am disputing this account as inaccurate and request full validation, including the original signed agreement and complete payment history. If you can not verify this debt, you must delete it from all credit reporting agencies. Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) 1006.34, I am entitled to receive verification of the debt you claim I owe. I dispute the validity of this debt and, as such, I am exercising my rights under the FDCPA to seek verification. Please provide the following information within the next 30 days : 1. The amount of the debt claimed. 2. The name of the original creditor. 3. A copy of the agreement, contract, or other instrument that created the debt. 4. Verification that you are licensed to collect debts in
To whom it may concern, My name is XXXX XXXX, and I am writing to file a formal complaint against Caine & Weiner regarding a debt collection attempt on an account that is not mine. The account number in question is XXXX, with a current balance of {$93.00}. This account has been reported to all three major credit bureaus ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) and is negatively impacting my credit scores, which are XXXX on XXXX, XXXX on XXXX, and XXXX on XXXX. I have never opened an account with Caine & Weiner, and I do not recognize the debt they claim I owe. Despite my belief that this debt is not mine, Caine & Weiner has placed this account in collections, which is a violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). Under the FDCPA, it is unlawful for a debt collector to attempt to collect a debt from a consumer that the consumer does not owe. This incorrect reporting is causing significant harm to my financial standing, affecting my ability to obtain credit, and causing undue XXXX.…
I am filing this complaint regarding inaccurate and unverified information being reported on my credit report by Caine & Weiner. This account ( Account Number : XXXX ) is being reported as a collection account with a balance of {$520.00}. I dispute the validity and ownership of this debt. I have previously requested verification of this account, including documentation proving that I am legally obligated to this debt, as well as the method of verification used to confirm its accuracy. To date, no such documentation has been provided. The company continues to report this account without providing : - A signed contract or agreement with the original creditor - Proof that Caine & Weiner has legal authority to collect this debt - Documentation supporting the balance and payment history Additionally, this account continues to be reported despite being disputed, which raises serious concerns regarding compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.…
XXXX XXXX XXXX is falsely reporting on my credit. I have never had any accounts with them. Per my research XXXX amp XXXX is a debt collector. They are falsely reporting on my credit!! Account number is XXXX is falsely reporting to my credit file and is against my rights and fair credit act. Under XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXX of investigation consumer report ; you are in violation.
I dispute this alleged debt in its entirety and maintain that I do not owe this obligation. I did not knowingly agree to the terms now being claimed, particularly with respect to the second sign-on bonus, which was presented without clear disclosure or informed consent. Furthermore, I fulfilled my understanding of the original agreement and remained employed beyond the expected timeframe. My departure was not voluntary in the traditional sense, but rather the result of a hostile, aggressive, and unsupported work environment that made it unreasonable and unsustainable for me to continue. The position was accepted based on representations that I would be provided with the support and resources necessary to succeed, which were not delivered. As such, the conditions under which any agreement was made were not upheld, and any attempt to enforce repayment under these circumstances is disputed as invalid and unenforceable.…
I am disputing this account as inaccurate and request full validation, including the original signed agreement and complete payment history. If you can not verify this debt, you must delete it from all credit reporting agencies. Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) XXXX, I am entitled to receive verification of the debt you claim I owe. I dispute the validity of this debt and, as such, I am exercising my rights under the FDCPA to seek verification. Please provide the following information within the next XX/XX/XXXX days : XXXX. The amount of the debt claimed. XXXX. The name of the original creditor. XXXX. A copy of the agreement, contract, or other instrument that created the debt. XXXX. Verification that you are licensed to collect debts in
Validation of Debt Request - CAINE & WEINER - XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX I am disputing this account as inaccurate and request full validation, including the original signed agreement and complete payment history. If you can not verify this debt, you must delete it from all credit reporting agencies. Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) 1006.34, I am entitled to receive verification of the debt you claim I owe. I dispute the validity of this debt and, as such, I am exercising my rights under the FDCPA to seek verification. Please provide the following information within the next 30 days : 1. The amount of the debt claimed. 2. The name of the original creditor. 3. A copy of the agreement, contract, or other instrument that created the debt. 4. Verification that you are licensed to collect debts in
Please provide documentation that the following account belongs on my credit report and that my rights have not been violated. In compliance to 15 U.S. Code 1692e ( 6 ) Debt collectors are legally obligated to adhere to 15 U.S. Code 1692e ( 6 ), which forbids them from providing false information or insinuating inaccuracies about the nature, amount, or legal standing of a debt. It is against the law to make deceptive statements or misrepresentations concerning the debt being pursued for collection.
I am disputing a collection account being reported on my credit file. The account, with an approximate balance of {$86.00} XXXX, began reporting around 2026. This account is not reporting consistently across the credit bureaus. It appears on XXXX credit bureau while not appearing on others, which raises concerns about the accuracy and completeness of the reporting. I previously requested validation of this debt, including documentation of the original creditor, full payment history, and proof that the debt is accurate and belongs to me. The company has not provided sufficient documentation to verify the validity of this account. Due to the inconsistent reporting and lack of proper validation, I believe this account may be inaccurately reported. I am requesting that the company either provide complete verification of the debt or remove the account from my credit report.…
XXXX XXXX XXXX is falsely reporting on my credit. I have never had any accounts with them. Per my research XXXX amp XXXX is a debt collector. They are falsely reporting on my credit!! Account number is XXXX is falsely reporting to my credit file and is against my rights and fair credit act. Under XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXX of investigation consumer report ; you are in violation.
I am writing to formally dispute a collection account reported by CAINE & WEINER under account number XXXX, which falsely claims that I owe a debt of {$97.00}. I discovered this erroneous entry on my credit reports with all XX/XX/XXXX major credit bureausXX/XX/XXXXand XX/XX/XXXX. As a consumer, I have the right to dispute any information I believe to be inaccurate or incomplete under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ). I am certain that this debt does not belong to me, as I have never engaged in any transaction or agreement that would result in this obligation. The presence of this incorrect collection account has significantly impacted my credit scores, reducing them to XXXX with XX/XX/XXXXXXXX withXX/XX/XXXX, and XXXX with TransUnion. This has caused me considerable distress and has affected my ability to secure favorable terms on credit products.…
CAINE WEINER is falsely reporting on my credit. I have never had any accounts with them. Per my research CAINE WEINER is a debt collector. They are falsely reporting on my credit!! Account number is # XXXX is falsely reporting to my credit file and is against my rights and fair credit act. Under XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXX of investigation consumer report ; you are in violation.
The main account holder my husband XXXX XXXX is actually very duty XXXX XXXX. The insurance was canceled with actives duty deployment orders to progressive on XXXX. There was a change in status of insured vehicles due to deployment vehicles were not in use and garaged. The orders were provided to progressive but no action was taken on behalf of the company. Since then the debt was sold to another company incorrectly due to the scra act for XXXX XXXX military.
I am disputing this account as inaccurate and request full validation, including the original signed agreement and complete payment history. If you can not verify this debt, you must delete it from all credit reporting agencies. Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) XXXX, I am entitled to receive verification of the debt you claim I owe. I dispute the validity of this debt and, as such, I am exercising my rights under the FDCPA to seek verification. Please provide the following information within the next XXXX days : XXXX. The amount of the debt claimed. XXXX. The name of the original creditor. XXXX. A copy of the agreement, contract, or other instrument that created the debt. XXXX. Verification that you are licensed to collect debts in.
The XXXX company is charging me for a debt I don't recognize and didn't sign up for. A company then put my name on a collection list for something I don't owe. I disputed the debt on the debt collection website and also contacted CAINE & WEINE, who told me to contact PAYSFE, but the burden of proof lies with the company that is charging me. I requested proof of the debt, and they haven't responded since. I need this removed from my record because it's affecting my credit and credibility.
CAINE WEINER is falsely reporting on my credit. I have never had any accounts with them. Per my research CAINE WEINER is a debt collector. They are falsely reporting on my credit!! Account number is XXXX is falsely reporting to my credit file and is against my rights and fair credit act. Under U.S Code 1618d - Disclosure of investigation consumer report ; you are in violation.
I am formally disputing the validity of the alleged collection and charge-off account being reported under my name. This letter serves as a request for full debt validation pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) 15 U.S.C. 1692g ( b ) and the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) 15 U.S.C. 1681i. I do not acknowledge this debt as valid. Before any further reporting, collection activity, or communication regarding this account continues, I am requesting that you provide the following : Verification of the debt, including the original signed contract or agreement bearing my signature. The complete payment history and itemized breakdown showing how the alleged balance was calculated. Proof of your legal authority to collect or report this debt, including a copy of any assignment or purchase agreement from the original creditor. The name, address, and contact information of the original creditor for proper verification.
I am disputing the reporting and collection of the above accounts. I do not believe the collection agencies have the legal authority to collect these debts. Both accounts show blank payment history on XXXX XXXX XXXX, which is inaccurate and incomplete reporting. I am requesting full verification and validation, including the original contract signed by me, original creditor documentation, and the complete chain of assignment showing all transfers of the debt. Until these items are provided, all collection efforts should cease, and these accounts should not be reported as accurate to any credit reporting agencies.
This was a debt for XXXX auto insurance it was included in my bankruptcy under the debt collector Caine and weiner for {$240.00}. I called and spoke to XXXX people XXXX supervisor and I was given 3 different courses of action. They said I needed to email them wait for a response and then submit proof. I had done that received no response. I have called now they are saying call my attorney there is no reason they are listed on the discharge. They were included to be removed. They will not provide me a number for that department and will not offer any other assistance to get this taken care of.
I am disputing how an account from Caine & Weiner is being reported on my credit report. Collection Agency / Furnisher : Caine & Weiner Original Creditor :XX/XX/XXXX Account Number : XXXX This account is being reported in a misleading and inconsistent way. It appears to have been reclassified and reported as a charge-off/collection without proper validation or complete reporting. Under 15 USC XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ) ( A ), furnishers are required to report information that is accurate and not misleading. Reclassifying an account without proper documentation or reporting clarity is misleading and violates this requirement. Additionally, under FCRA XXXX ( b ), credit reporting agencies must ensure maximum possible accuracy. This account does not meet that standard.…
CAINE WEINER is falsely reporting on my credit. I have never had any accounts with them. Per my research CAINE WEINER is a debt collector. They are falsely reporting on my credit!! Account number is # XXXX is falsely reporting to my credit file and is against my rights and fair credit act. Under XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXX of investigation consumer report ; you are in violation.
Subject : Formal Dispute Account Validation Request To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally dispute the accuracy of an account reported on my credit report. Creditor : Caine & Weiner Original Creditor : XXXX Account Balance : {$1100.00} I do not recognize this debt and request full validation pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). Please provide : - Documentation proving I am legally obligated for this debt - A copy of the original signed agreement - A complete payment history - Proof your agency is authorized to collect on this account If you are unable to provide this information, I request that this account be removed from my credit report immediately. Additionally, please note that until this debt is validated, it should not be reported as accurate to any credit bureau.
am filing a complaint regarding inaccurate credit reporting on a paid collection account. I paid the account with Caine & Weiner in full, and on XX/XX/year>2026, I was provided written confirmation that the account would be deleted from my credit reports. Despite this agreement, the account continues to be reported, which is inaccurate and misleading. I have already attempted to resolve this directly with the company, and they confirmed that a deletion request was submitted to the credit bureaus. However, no correction has been made. This continued reporting is negatively impacting my credit profile despite the account being resolved. I am requesting that this account be removed immediately from all credit reporting agencies in accordance with the written agreement. Supporting documentation is attached.
FORMAL DISPUTE DEMAND FOR VALIDATION AND PROOF OF STANDING To Whom It May Concern : This letter serves as formal notice that the above-referenced account is disputed in its entirety. I recently discovered that Caine & Weiner Company , Inc. is attempting to collect and/or report an alleged debt on my consumer credit file. DEMAND FOR VALIDATION Pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 1692g You are required to cease collection activity until this alleged debt is properly validated. You must provide the following documentation : The name and address of the original creditor The exact amount of the alleged debt A complete accounting of the balance The date of default The date of charge-off The complete payment history A copy of the original contract or agreement bearing my signature DEMAND FOR PROOF OF OWNERSHIP AND STANDING Because Caine & Weiner Company , Inc. is not the original creditor, you must provide competent evidence establishing your legal authority to collect and report this alleged debt.…
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