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Debt Collectors?

Hello all,
 
My question is can a debt collector after you've paid them still pull your credit report 6 months after you've already paid them in full. I also sent them a letter asking them not to ever contact me after payment and then I look at my credit report today to see they pulled my CR. Isn't this a violation against the consumer? Please someone tell me what to do about this incident.
 
Thanks,
 
Will
 
 
 
 
03/10/08 TU 653 EQ 628 EX 673
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llecs
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Re: Debt Collectors?

The FCRA states that CAs have Permissible Purpose, and in IMO, they can pull your credit. Could they be pulling for another debt? Keep an eye out for a dunning letter soon.
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Anonymous
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No all my debts are paid and the guy told me they were. But he could not give a reason why.  I've never had anyone pull after the account was closed unless I applied. Plus this happens 7 months later.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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llecs
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Re: Debt Collectors?

Then no, they don't have PP because they weren't collecting on a debt. You could always dispute the inquiry, though I'm certain it isn't hurting any.
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Anonymous
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Re: Debt Collectors?

Non-PP Puller Company
Address
City State Zip Code

 

To Whom It May Concern:

 

I have noticed that you have placed an inquiry on my _________ credit file dated ________. As you probably know, Credit Reporting Agencies treat inquiries as a statement of fact and will not allow a consumer to dispute them. Since it is against federal law (Fair Credit Reporting Act -- 15 USC § 1681n(a)(1)(B) for an entity to view a consumer’s credit report without a "permissible purpose," I am writing to inquire as to your alleged purpose for doing so since I did not apply for employment with your organization nor did I request credit from your organization.

 

[Describe any additional details about the inquiry here if need be. For example, your a subscriber to XXXX monitoring service and XXXX company pulled a "hard inquiry" on one of your reports.]

 

Based on the evidence in my possession, this inquiry was performed under false pretenses as described in the clear language of the law. 15 USC §1681n(a)(1)(B ) states, in part, "in the case of liability of a natural person for obtaining a consumer report under false pretenses or knowingly without a permissible purpose, actual damages sustained by the consumer as a result of the failure or $1,000, whichever is greater;"

 

You are civilly liable to me in the amount of $1,000.00 for your willful violation of the law -- performing a "hard inquiry" on my __________ file without my permission. I do hope that we can settle this matter amicably. You can remove the inquiry within one (1) business day of the receipt of this notice. Or, we can meet in court where you will end up removing the inquiry, paying me the civil liability fine, punitive damages for my score drop, plus court and attorney fees. The choice is up to you.

Please contact me immediately at the address listed below.

 

Sincerely,

 

Consumer
Address
City State Zip Code

 

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Anonymous
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Hello Sidewinder,
 
Thanks for the letter  and the next question is. Since paid them off and they reort to the CA even though there is no other obligation. Can they still pull even though I don't owe them any money.
Do you think I should also ask them to remove themselves from the 3 CA?
 
Thanks,
 
Will
 
 
 
 
 
03/10/08 TU 653 EQ 628 EX 673
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Anonymous
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Re: Debt Collectors?

Hello Sidewinder,
 
Thanks for the letter  and the next question is. Since paid them off and they reort to the CA even though there is no other obligation. Can they still pull even though I don't owe them any money.
Do you think I should also ask them to remove themselves from the 3 CA?
 
Thanks,
 
Will
 
 
 
 
 
03/10/08 TU 653 EQ 628 EX 673
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