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Initial Complaint
07/21/2024
- Complaint Type:
- Service or Repair Issues
- Status:
- Answered
I have just found out they are trying to garnish my wages. I set up a payment plan with them for $50/m. They have contacted me and I have contacted them that they are processing the payments as a check and not ACH. I use **** of America and my account does not process checks! I have contacted and left message, no response!Business response
07/22/2024
****, Hayt & Landau, PL has spoken to **************** regarding her reoccurring payments that did not process as an ACH payment. If *************** would like to discuss this account in the future, she can contact our office an speak to an account representative at ********************.Initial Complaint
06/17/2024
- Complaint Type:
- Product Issues
- Status:
- Answered
This is regarding Wage Garnishment. First I would like to start with the fact that my wages were garnished several years ago for this same debt and was PAID. We received noticed this year that they were garnishing our wages again for the same debt through my husbands work and when we got in contact with the lawyers office spoke to ****** and we were informed that the only thing we owed was interest and he assured us that the amount was ********. Even though we think this is unfair due to us paying this years ago, we understood that the money was going to be taken out. Now months later they have taken almost ***** and when we call the lawyers office we can never get anyone to answer our call and when they do answer they transfer us to ******, it goes straight to voicemail and we never get a call back. We want answers. We want to know why so much money has been taken out? How much longer are we going to have to deal with this? And will we get our money back? This office has been very unprofessional. This situation is not fair and it can not be legal to charge for the same debt twice. File number#******Business response
06/20/2024
A Judgment was entered against the ******************************* & ***************************** on 9/15/2016 in the amount of $5,988.34 in *******************, ******* which continues to accrue interest until paid in full.
A Continuing Writ of Garnishment was filed against ADP *********** Services and Hayt, Hayt & Landau, PL did receive payments up until October 2018. ****, Hayt and Landau, contacted ADP *********** when payments stopped and we were advised that ****************** was on a leave of absence and the garnishment would be continue upon the employee's return. ****, Hayt & Landau, was later advised by ADP *********** that ****************** was no longer employed and the garnishment was dismissed as ****************** is no longer employed at ADP ***********.
****, **** & Landau, PL account notes reflect that on 9/7/23 that we advised ****************** that the previous garnishment was released as she was no longer working at ADP ***********.
If ****************** would like to discuss resolution of this account she can contact our office at ********************, 120 or 307.
Initial Complaint
06/06/2024
- Complaint Type:
- Service or Repair Issues
- Status:
- Answered
I received a letter from Hayt, Hayt & Landau P. L. dated 12/27/23, stating that they were a debt collector. In this letter I allegedly owe $2511.65. I sent a certified letter on 4/29/24 requesting information on why I allegedly owe this debt, whom I supposedly owe it to, the amount and age of the debt, and details about Hayt, Hayt & Landau's authority to collect this debt. The certified letter was delivered on 5/6/2024. I received a statement of claims on 5/18/24 from Hayt, Hayt & Landau. Afterward, I received an incomplete application on 6/1/24 from Hayt, Hayt & Landau credit card statements that did not bear my signature, dated 6/05/2022, and didn't have my correct address. It has an address I never lived at and incomplete account numbers. I have no contracts or agreements with Hayt, Hayt & Landau debt collection agency.Business response
06/12/2024
****, **** & Landau, PL has responded to ************** request for validation with the documents from our client. If ************** would like to discuss this matter in further detail she can contact our office and speak to an account representation at **************************.Customer response
06/13/2024
Complaint: 21814339
I am rejecting this response because:
I do not have any documentation if they were hired by the alleged client, if I am the owner of the alleged debt. Also I have sent their alleged Client a letter requesting verification of inaccurate information and did not hear from said company within the 30 day period.
Sincerely,
***********************Business response
06/14/2024
****, Hayt & Landau, PL is a debt collection law firm who is representing ************* Delaware in case filed in ************* Magistrate ***** Case number 24M06686. We have provided documents in response to ************** request for validation. If ************** would like to discuss this matter further please contact our office at ************ an speak to an account representative.Initial Complaint
05/06/2024
- Complaint Type:
- Product Issues
- Status:
- Answered
In 2018, I had my wages garnished by this company. On August 8, 2018 my employer received a notice to "PLEASE RELEASE: PAID IN FULL". Now, 6 years later, my new employer has received a request to have my wages garnished for the same Case number and for a higher amount. I called them twice to speak with them but, they have yet to call me back.I'm sure this is not legal. I have a Wage Assignment release dated 8/08/2018 yet they want to collect and for a larger amount than what was originally paid.Not acceptable!Business response
05/07/2024
In response to BBB complaint, the document provided by ******************* is not from Hayt, **** & Landau, PL. ****, **** & Landau, PL is not familiar with Inbox Loan or ************************** that makes reference to Please Release: Paid in Full letter sent to ***** ********** dated 8/8/18. This letter also makes reference to "Loan Number: 002941048". ****, Hayt & Landau, PL is not aware of this number in our file.
****, **** & Landau, PL has an active garnishment against her current employer. If *********** would like to resolve the matter she may contact our office at ************ and speak to either *********************** at ext. 120 or ********************* at ext.307.
Customer response
05/08/2024
I called today and left two messages on the phone number provided. I will reach out to them again tomorrow.
Thank you.
Initial Complaint
12/21/2023
- Complaint Type:
- Customer Service Issues
- Status:
- Answered
********* and Landau is a predatory debt collector as an assignee for (Calvary SPV 1 LLC for which I have no idea what company was the original debtor) with credit through Citibank. Buyer beware. I became ill and lost my income and my vehicle and my credit. This debt has been written off by the creditor yet this firm has been able to improperly serve me with papers, force me through duress to sign a settlement to avoid a judgement because I was unable to retain an attorney. This company has also been able to continue to damage my credit by reporting to the credit bureau although I have never given them authorozation to do so for debt that has been indicated as written off. This is a clear violation of the fair credit reporting act. Now the economic downturn has caused another financial disruption for me am I am struggling. Now I am being forced to pay the original amount of this entire debt (that I dont even know what company the original debt was with) even though I have paid payments for two years because I have missed payments. A judgement against me would cause me to lose my potential livlihood. Even before the economic downturn this firm has never issued a receipt for payment, there is absolutely no accounting and their website often blocks neccessary fields for making timely payments. How is ANY of this legal? These creditors know that things happen, people get sick and sometimes people cant pay their debts. They charge interest rates with this potential risk in mind. My credit is damaged beyond repair and I have been deeply affected by the crash of my credit. Isnt that a reasonable penalty... Why are these companies who do not even own this debt (for which original.company I am still not clear) allowed to harrass and force people into court? How can any company force a judgemment over items that are regulated under the consumer protections act of this country? These people are operating outside of the law and they are the ones who should be prosecuted.Business response
01/02/2024
************** & Landau, PL is debt collector who represents Cavalry SPV, I, LLC who purchased a charged off Citibank, N.A. credit card debt (Best Buy). On or about 10/4/201 suit was filed to collect on the outstanding balance due and owing. ************ contacted ****************** & Landau, PL and the parties mutually agreed to a monthly payment plan in February 2022. Payments were made until August 2023 when ************ stopped making payments pursuant to the Stipulation. An Affidavit of Non Payment was filed with the Clerk of the Court in Duval County, ******* and a Judgment was entered on November 27, 2023. If ************ would like to contact our office at ************ and discuss a new payment plan she may contact our office and speak to an account representative. At this present time, our client has a Judgment against ************ for this debt which has not been paid.
Customer response
01/03/2024
Complaint: 21043151
I am rejecting this response because:The response does not address the racketeering tactics, non lawful record keeping or the deceptive practices that this firm uses. Their website never issues a receipt or payment record. This firm intentionally causes people to default in order to push them into a judgement.
Sincerely,
*********************Business response
01/05/2024
If ************ would like to contact our office and request a payment history we can provide her with one. If she believes the Judgment was entered erroneously she can address that with Judge ***** in Duval County, *******.Customer response
01/05/2024
Complaint: 21043151
I am rejecting this response because it does not address the complaint against this organizations racketeering practices. The lack of receipts and lack of tracking for payments made through their website that allows them to force you into default was not addressed.Sincerely,
*********************Initial Complaint
12/10/2023
- Complaint Type:
- Product Issues
- Status:
- Resolved
The transaction occurred around Aug/Sept 2023. File number ******. My wages were being garnished, and in order to put a stop to that, I paid the balance of the debt. I called and spoke with ******* (x132), who said that the letter of satisfaction needed to be signed. I waited for a letter of satisfaction, but none arrived. On October 11, I called and was told by ****** (x111) that the letter of satisfaction had not been mailed but would be. I waited six more weeks, and still nothing. On November 21, I was told by ***** (x167) that it would be emailed. Still nothing. I feel like I am being scammed. Nothing to show for paying $17k+?! It has been 90 days, so I would also like confirmation that the credit bureaus have been contacted and that there is a zero balance. And I need that Letter of Satisfaction both mailed and emailed to me. Thank youBusiness response
12/15/2023
*************** payment was received on 9/25/2023 to satisfy a Judgment. On 10/13/2023 the Satisfaction of Judgment was sent to the Clerk of the Court in Palm Beach County to record and a copy was mailed to ***************** From review of the public records the Satisfaction of Judgment was recorded by the Clerk of the Court in the Official Records on 11/14/23. Enclosed is a copy for his records. If anything further is needed, **************** may contact us at ************.Customer response
12/16/2023
Better Business Bureau:
I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
Sincerely,
Zephyr SecherInitial Complaint
11/29/2023
- Complaint Type:
- Billing Issues
- Status:
- Answered
Fact, Affiant is aware and has proof in attachment labeled as Exhibit A that HAYT, HAYT & LANDAU, P.L. is in violation of 15 USC **** (C)(A). A debt collector may not communicate with a consumer in connection with the collection of any debt.Fact, Affiant is aware and has proof in attachment labeled as Exhibit A that HAYT, HAYT & LANDAU, P.L. is in violation of 15 USC **** (B)(2). A debt collector communicating with any person other than the consumer for the purpose of acquiring location about the consumer shall not state that such consumer owes any debt.Fact, Affiant is aware and has proof in attachment labeled as Exhibit A that HAYT, HAYT & LANDAU, P.L. is in violation of 15 USC **** (B)(5). Not use any language or symbol on any envelope or on the contents of any communication effected by mails or telegram that indicates that the debt collector is in the debt collection business or that the communication relates to the collection of any debt.Fact, Affiant is aware and has proof in attachment labeled as Exhibit A that HAYT, HAYT & LANDAU, P.L. is in violation of 15 USC **** (D)(2). The use of obscene or profane language or language the natural consequence of which is to abuse the hearer or reader.Business response
12/04/2023
****, **** &Landau, P.L (herein referred to as Hayt) is a law firm that represents ************* Delaware (herein referred to as Barclays) in connection with Ms. ****** defaulted Barclays account ending in ****. Attached to Ms. *************** is a copy of the initial correspondence sent to ************** pursuant to the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act. After a review of Ms. ****** notes regarding that letter, **** as marked Ms. ****** account as cease and desist.Additionally, ************** refers to credit reporting of this specific account;however, **** does not do any credit reporting and as such ************** has directed her complaint to the wrong party. If ************** would like to discuss the resolution of this account in further detail, a representative can be reached at ********************.Initial Complaint
11/02/2023
- Complaint Type:
- Service or Repair Issues
- Status:
- Answered
I agreed to and paid in full a collection settlement for **** of America, this was facilitated by this company (Hyat) on behalf of **** of America. I received a letter confirming my zero balance however the company refuses to update the balance on my credit report to zero. I disputed the balance with the credit bureau and the company responded saying I did not have a zero balance. I simply want my credit report updated correctly.Business response
11/06/2023
On 10/6/23 ****, Hayt & Landau, PL worked out an agreement to settle a **** of America account with ********************* The final payment pursuant the agreement was credited to the account on 10/13/2023.
As this payment was recently made, ************ should allow 60 to 90 days for any credit bureau updates. If ************ has any additional questions please contact our office.Customer response
11/06/2023
I contacted their office first and left a message for the person that helped me set up, the settlement arrangement, I specifically said on my message what I wanted and I was never called back. I appreciate the BBB , I now have a timeline and will be on the lookout for the updates on my credit bureau, thank you.
Initial Complaint
09/22/2023
- Complaint Type:
- Product Issues
- Status:
- Answered
I received an harassing letter from these people , alleging that I owe a debt. I know nothing about any debt, nor do I have any money to give these people. I feel like Im being scammed!Business response
09/28/2023
********** & Landau, PL is a debt collection law firm. Our client LVNV FUNDING LLC has placed an account with our office for collections. If you would like additional information about the account please contact our office and speak to an account representative at ************.Initial Complaint
07/10/2023
- Complaint Type:
- Billing Issues
- Status:
- Answered
I made arrangements to make payments which I've successfully submitted payments through the web portal that I was provided. After having 2 surgeries and a huge rent increase I was only able to pay half of the payment amount for the last 4 months. But I didn't stop paying at least something until I heal from surgery. Now I received a final judgement letter and adding ****% interest. After I called and explained this and was told to continue paying what I could. And that's what I did. Now they're asking for a judgement for non-payment as if I wasn't paying anything but the checks were cashed by *********Business response
07/20/2023
On May 20, 2021 an agreement was entered between the parties whereby the complainant agreed to make monthly payments in the amount $331.00 until $15,853.91 was paid. Pursuant to that agreement, payments were due monthly. ****, **** & Landau, PL did not receive any payments in February 2023 or April 2023 thereby causing a default pursuant to the terms of the agreement. In **** **** **** & Landau, P.L. received payments in the amount of $165.00 per month. Due to the default of the terms of the agreement, an Affidavit of Non Payment was filed with the court and the Plaintiff was entitled to a Judgment. If the complainant would like to work out a new arrangement, a customer representative can be reached at ************.
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Customer Complaints Summary
23 total complaints in the last 3 years.
9 complaints closed in the last 12 months.