Diversified Collections
Threatened son's disability check and charged my credit card $1,350

My mentally disabled son received a letter stating he owed VA state income taxes from 1998 & 1999 in the amount of $2688.22 and if at least half was not received by 11/10 they would be taking his SSDI check until the amount was paid in full. Since he did not have the money and was scared to lose his disability check, I contacted the company and a representative, Brianna @800-866-5317 X3720, told me the same thing. They made a 3 way call so my son could give permission to have me represent him. They said they would be withholding his check for repayment unless I agreed to pay $1350 and agree to monthly payments to my credit card of $100.00 each month until the balance was paid and it would be accruing penalties and interest daily. Foolishly, I gave them my credit card number and they charged my account. My son is a mentally handicapped adult receiving SSDI of $899.00 per month. The Virginia Department of Taxation later told me that the company has no authorization to garnish wages and definitely not disability payments from the federal government. I have tried unsuccessfully to talk with Diversified Collections and my credit card company to cancel this transaction. As collection companies come under the jurisdiction of the Federal Trade Commission, I am asking for your help. They threatened something they had to authority to do and gave false information. Can you assist me?

Company: Diversified Collections
Country: USA
State: California
City: Livermore
ZIP: 94551
Address: 333 North Canyons Parkway, Suite 100
Phone: 9259604800, 8662560057, 8883356267
Site: performantcorp.com

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