I have been a victim of fraudulent charges that appear on my ComEd electric bill. I have disputed this matter on 3 occasions, requested validation of said debt three times, yet they don't seem to want to respond. I have even threatened to file a FDCPA violation against them for they have violated my rights as a consumer.
Basically, i resided with my ex boyfriend in the same apartment building where i reside now and apparently, they seem to think it is now ok to place his unpaid charges on my current electric bill. I have since then moved up into a bigger apartment, in the same building.
I was told by the representatives and supervisors that since i lived with him, I consumed the electricity and therefore should be held responsible for this bill. Yes, indeed i did benefit from the electric services, yet my name nor social security number never did appear on this bill. I do not understand why i should be held liable for this said debt.
To top things off, i was placed on a deferred payment arrangement without my knowledge. Therefore, i was only paying what my normal montly bill was, about $36.
Since then, my electric has been shut off and i am now liable, not only for his portion of this bill, but now a $250 deposit as well as disconnection fees. I am being treated very unfairly and indeed they are violating the law from FDCPA as well as my rights as a consumer.
Can you please help! I am left in the dark and unable to get any form of assistance.
Mslizzy25
Evergreen Park, Illinois
U.S.A.
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