Who is LVNV Funding?
LVNV Funding, LLC is a debt collection company that operates in the United States. It buys charged-off debt and then attempts to collect on that debt from consumers. The company is based in Greenville, South Carolina and is one of the largest debt collection companies in the country.
LVNV Funding has faced numerous legal challenges and complaints from consumers who claim that the company engages in harassing and abusive debt collection practices, such as repeatedly calling consumers at work and using false or misleading information in its collection efforts. In response to these complaints, several state and federal agencies, including the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), have taken enforcement actions against the company for violating consumer protection laws.
Consumers who believe they have been subjected to illegal debt collection practices by LVNV Funding may take several steps to protect their rights, including filing a complaint with the CFPB, reporting the company to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), or seeking legal assistance from a consumer protection attorney.
It's important to note that if you have been contacted by LVNV Funding regarding a debt, it's a good idea to verify the debt and obtain a complete debt validation before making any payments or providing sensitive personal information to the company.
In Minnesota, LVNV is typically represented by Messerli & Kramer, P.A., Stewart, Zlimen, & Jungers, Ltd., and Stenger & Stenger.