Business ProfileforPayliance

Please be very cautious when interacting in any way with this "business". I received a letter from Payliance dated 03/13/2024 addressed to a completely different address than my own, which stated I had written a check (check number listed is 6 digits, which I've never had checks numbered as such), to a business named "********" 08/01/2023 in the amount of $50 and that it was "returned unpaid" by my bank. The letter further states that "between 08/01/2023 and today: You were charged this amount in fees: $40.00". As others have experienced when attempting to contact them, the phone number rings, which led to an automated female voice, then both calls were placed on hold for a very brief time before I was prompted to leave a message. Never have I patronized said business, nor have I ever written them a check. A Google search for Payliance brings up this link with very similar experience and complaints to mine. When contacted, my bank confirmed they've never received or returned any check drawn on my account to any entity, ever. The bank manager asked for a copy of the letter and has forwarded it to their corporate office for further review. Payliance is either fraudulently attempting to collect a debt that does not exist, or is erroneously collecting faux debts for a fraudulent company. Whatever the reason, they should cease & desist any further attempts to collect this debt. If not, I will escalate the matter legally, as will the bank.