Complaint Review: Ficka & Associates - Orlando Florida
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Ficka & Associates - William Ficka - USA Credit Recovery Attempting to collect on a fraudulant claim FDCPA Violations! Orlando Florida
*Author of original report: Look at how far back Ficka has gotten away with this!
*Author of original report: Ficka rips off thier own customers
*Author of original report: Ficka & Associates sued (again), filed March 2007
*Author of original report: ADDITIONAL INFO ON FICKA WRONG DOINGS
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I received a fax cover sheet today with only the date, my name, my fax number, a file number, a representatives name, and under "Notes" it only said "please review", however, there was no second page sent to review. This cover page was obviously a lure for me to call.
When I called the number given on the fax someone claiming to be the attorney William Ficka said that they were trying to collect on a claim, that I was being sued by an individual who claims I flew to FL and broke into their vehicle last April and stole $7,000. When I asked to see the paperwork they had they refused, claiming that have email that I had written and that I had sent these emails via Hotmail.
SEVERAL things wrong here - 1) I don't own a Hotmail account. I'm not computer savvy so I had no idea what Hotmail was until this incident which prompted me to ask someone. 2) I have never received anything via U.S. Post from Ficka & Associates, I've only received the above described 1 page cover letter via fax. 3) I was nowhere near Orlando last April and I have proof of this. I'm sure if airlines were served with a subpoena they also would not be able to produce record of me flying. 4) If I had committed the crime that the individual who hired Ficka & Associates claims I did, wouldn't I have received something from the courts in Florida?? 5) Who would be stupid enough to keep $7K in their car? 6) The person who filed the claim with Ficka has numerous - and I mean NUMEROUS - prior offenses for theft, which includes a prior conviction for computer harassment. I have copy of these records in-hand. 7) This is not the first time over the past year that this person has found a way to harass me, either through computer or phone.
The point is the person who "hired" Ficka & Associates is not credible and Ficka & Associates took the claim. Now Ficka & Associates is refusing to show me the paperwork that they claim to have that gives them the right to harass me and attempt to make a collection.
Take note that Ficka has a no-win no-pay policy. In other words, if they are unable to recover the debt, the person that filed doesn't have to pay the 20% recovery fee. That means that anyone can file a claim and risk nothing. How attractive this is to thieves!
I am filing a formal complaint with the BBB. As another person who posted here did, I will be sending a letter (notarized, certified & registered) to Ficka & Associates disputing the claim, asking them to send legal evidence proving the claim is valid, and telling them to not contact me again unless they are within the regulations of the FDCPA. I will not be answering phone calls from them and transferring any and all voice mail messages they leave onto a recording device.
From what I read on the FDCPA website, what Ficka is doing is highly illegal, so how are they getting away with it?
JMB
Somerset County, New Jersey
U.S.A.
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#4 Author of original report
Look at how far back Ficka has gotten away with this!
AUTHOR: Sue - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Tuesday, May 01, 2007
Take note... Willaim Ficka is NOT an attorney, as they so threaten when the call and send you faxes.
Wednesday, January 3, 2001
CORNYN FILES SUIT TO CLOSE DEBT COLLECTION AGENCIES
Three Houston-Area Companies Cited for Illegal Solicitations and Services
HOUSTON - Texas Attorney General John Cornyn today received a temporary restraining order (TRO) to close three fraudulent Houston-area debt collection agencies. The petition for TRO, which cites individuals affiliated with the companies, also requests the freezing of certain bank accounts and the forfeiture of funds.
Involved in criminal search warrants today in this cooperative enforcement case were the Harris County District Attorney's office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The defendants named are Rudolph Stearnes III, William Ficka III and Kyle Holder, with their respective companies - Campbell, Campbell, Drexler & Gates; Thomas, Thomas, Alexis & Lynn; and Ashton, Ashton, O'Riley & Schwartz.
"The allegations in this case paint a picture of three people who brazenly harmed numerous individuals and businesses in Texas and all across the country using fraudulent and empty debt collection promises," said Attorney General Cornyn. "We contend that they passed themselves off as attorneys in legitimate law firms, then proceeded to collect money from debtors without returning this money to the creditors."
According to allegations in the petition filed today, these companies sent unsolicited faxes across the country in an effort to attract debt collection business from creditors experiencing problems with collections. State law requires that debt collection agencies be bonded, while these were not. Also, sending unsolicited faxes violates federal law.
Representing themselves as attorneys, the individuals named in the suit allegedly solicited companies for credit files. When they obtained these, they used extreme methods of telephone intimidation to coerce the debtors into payment, then once they collected this debt, they allegedly never reimbursed their clients, the creditors. In turn, the defendants quickly changed addresses and phone numbers to avoid detection.
The Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division has alleged that the companies committed numerous violations of the Deceptive Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Act, including causing confusion or misunderstanding about sources or affiliations of goods or services, and representing that goods or services have approvals, sponsorships or standards, when in fact they do not.
The companies also are charged with several violations of the Debt Collection Act, including prohibitions against harassment and profanity, according to the petition.
Source: Texas State Attorney General Press Release
#3 Author of original report
Ficka rips off thier own customers
AUTHOR: Sue - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Tuesday, May 01, 2007
Here's a gem... a report on another website of Ficka ripping off their own customers...
From: ---
Date: Wednesday, 07-Mar-07 10:40:38 CST
Greetings,
September 2006 I contacted (FICKA & ASSOCIATES 11310 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Suite 137, Orlando, Florida) to collect three bad debts. They said they would charge 30% of whatever was collected.
They began receiving money from my debtors October 2006. As of today, March 7, 2007, they have not sent my any money. They keep making excuses. They are defrauding me of money collected. I have been dealing with Stephen Scheckman. I have reported them to the BBB, Postal Fraud, Insurance Regulators (they regulate Collection Agencies), Fraud Unit of AG-Florida, etc. I have sent them demand letter for money and letter to cease collecting on my behalf.. Still no money received. STAY AWAY FROM THEM!!! Rev. Sandra
#2 Author of original report
Ficka & Associates sued (again), filed March 2007
AUTHOR: Sue - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Tuesday, May 01, 2007
Chalk up another one for William Ficka & Associates...
Robinson v. Ficka & Associates et al
Plaintiff: Alfreda S. Robinson
Defendant: Ficka & Associates, William Ficka and John Doe
Case Number: 3:2007cv00114
Filed: March 2, 2007
Court: Kentucky Western District Court
Office: Louisville Office [ Court Info ]
County: Jefferson
Presiding Judge: Judge Jennifer B. Coffman
Nature of Suit: Other Statutes - Other Statutory Actions
Cause: 15:1692 Fair Debt Collection Act
Jurisdiction: Federal Question
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
#1 Author of original report
ADDITIONAL INFO ON FICKA WRONG DOINGS
AUTHOR: Susan - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Thursday, March 15, 2007
A little more research on Ficka & Associates aka USA Credit Recovery...
If you Google Ficka & Associates you'll find that there was a citation that they received from the FCC in 2004 for unsolicited advertisements to faxes. Within the contents of that citation is all the various names and places William T. Ficka has been, including California and Alabama. I also counted 8 d.b.a.'s. between the 2 states and they were required to report their relationship with 16 additional persons/companies.
I ask again... how is this guy still on the streets?
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