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I've always been diligent about managing my credit, but my recent experience with Verizon has been nothing short of a nightmare. After an unfortunate incident that led to an account going into collections, I reached an agreement with Verizon to settle the debt under a "pay to delete" arrangement. For those who don’t know, this means I agreed to pay the balance in full with the understanding that Verizon would remove the collection from my credit report, giving me a clean slate to move forward.
Fast forward to today, and I'm in the process of trying to secure a home loan. Everything seemed to be going smoothly until I discovered that the collection is still on my credit report, despite my payment and our agreement. Now, Verizon is saying they won’t delete the account, which is throwing a massive wrench into my plans.
This unresolved collection is significantly impacting my credit score, and as anyone who’s been through the mortgage process knows, a lower credit score can lead to higher interest rates or, worse, a denial of the loan. It’s incredibly frustrating because I did everything right—I communicated with them, paid the balance, and upheld my end of the deal. Yet, here I am, stuck in a situation that could have been entirely avoided.
The worst part? It feels like there's little I can do to resolve this quickly. I’ve called, emailed, and even sent letters, but the response has been the same: they won’t delete it. I’m now exploring all possible avenues to get this resolved, including filing complaints with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and possibly even seeking legal advice.
If you’re dealing with collections, especially with companies like Verizon, I can’t stress enough the importance of getting everything in writing and understanding your rights. A “pay to delete” agreement should be honored, and if it’s not, there need to be consequences. I hope that by sharing my experience, others might avoid the same pitfalls and that I’ll soon have a resolution so I can move forward with my dream of homeownership.
I am also having the same issue. Any luck getting it resolved?
We hate to hear that you're having difficulty gaining resolution. Please be on the look out for a private message from us to gather more details.
-Katie
Don't waste your time, customers. Before you know it you'll be racking up hours in mostly hold time with nothing resolved. Been there, done that. Time to switch!
Criminals!!!!!!!!!!!!
After speaking with multiple associates and receiving conflicting information—initially being told that the collections would be removed from my report within seven days of payment—I am still facing the same issue. When I spoke with a supervisor, she responded, “I don’t know who you spoke to, but we don’t do that.”
Were you able to find a solution?
im having problems talking to a human restore my credit
Hello, Peter1943. We want to help ensure you get the support you need. What exactly is going on?
-Christopher
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