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Michael Agruss

Written and Reviewed by Michael Agruss

  • Managing Partner and Personal Injury Lawyer at Mike Agruss Law.
  • Over 20 years of experience in Personal Injury.
  • Over 8000+ consumer rights cases settled.
  • Graduated from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law: Juris Doctor, 2004.

 

Creditors like Bank of America cannot harass you over a debt. You have rights under the law, and we will stop the harassment once and for all.

THE BEST PART IS…

If Bank of America violated the law, you may be entitled to money damages and Bank of America will pay our fees and costs. You won’t owe us a dime for our services. Plus, some of our clients also receive debt relief and cleaned-up credit reports. You have nothing to lose! Call us today at 888-572-0176 for a free consultation.

Who is Bank of America?

Bank of America is the second-largest bank by assets in the United States and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is one of the country’s “Big Four” banks alongside Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, and Wells Fargo and operates in all 50 states; however, the company has also been the subject of numerous legal investigations for wrongdoing, including one which resulted in a record-setting $16.65 billion settlement for financial fraud in August 2014.Although Bank of America has been accredited by the Better Business Bureau almost since its founding in 1948, it has received nearly 6,000 BBB complaints in the past three years – the most of the “Big Four” banks – over half of which are for product/service problems and about 25% are for billing/collection problems.

Bank of America’s Address, Phone Number, and Contact Information

Bank of America is headquartered at 100 N Tryon Street, Suite 220, Charlotte, NC 28202-4031. The customer service number is (800)-432-1000 and the main website is www.bankofamerica.com/.

Phone Numbers Used by Bank of America

Like many creditors, Bank of America may use many different phone numbers to contact debtors. For an advanced search, visit www.agrussconsumerlaw.com/ and click “Number Search” in the “Lookup” dropdown menu. Here are additional number Bank of America may be calling you from:

  • 213-228-3150
  • 315-724-4022
  • 315-742-4022
  • 800-432-1000
  • 800-732-9194

Bank of America Lawsuits

If you want to know just how unhappy consumers are with Bank of America, take a look at the number of complaints consumers have made online. Nowadays, most original creditors, credit card companies, etc. have arbitration clauses, which means that if you have a complaint against that company, you must file your claim in arbitration. Arbitration limits discovery, is not public, has a limited appellate process, and, most importantly, is funded primarily by banks and big businesses. While it can be difficult to get a fair chance in arbitration, the good news is we have filed hundreds of credit harassment cases in arbitration, and we know how to aggressively fight these cases against the big banks and businesses even when arbitration is necessary.

Bank of America Complaints

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) protects you from robocalls, which are those annoying, automated, recorded calls that computers make all day long. You can tell it’s a robocall because either no one responds on the other end of the line, or there is a delay when you pick up the phone before a live person responds. You can receive $500 per call if Bank of America violates the TCPA. Have you received a message from this agency that sounds pre-recorded or cut-off at the beginning or end? These are tell-tale signs that the message is pre-recorded, and if you have these messages on your cell phone, you may have a TCPA case against the agency.

The Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) protects electronic payments that are deducted from bank accounts. If Bank of America took unauthorized deductions from your bank account, you may have an EFTA claim against the agency. Bank of America, like most collection agencies, wants to set up recurring payments from consumers; imagine how much money it can earn if hundreds, even thousands, of consumers electronically pay them $50 – $100 or more per month. If you agreed to this type of reoccurring payment, the agency must follow certain steps to comply with the EFTA. Did Bank of America continue to take electronic payments after you told them to stop? Did they take more money from your checking account than you agreed to?  If so, we can discuss your rights and a potential case under the EFTA.

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) works to ensure that no information reported to your credit report is false. In essence, it gives you the right to dispute those inaccuracies that you find on your credit report. We’ve handled many cases in which a debt collection agency reported debt on a consumer’s credit report to obtain leverage over the consumer. If Bank of America is on your credit report, they may tell you that they’ll remove the debt from your credit report if you pay it; this is commonly known as “pay for delete.” If the original creditor is on your report rather than the debt collector, and you pay off the debt, both entities should accurately report this on your credit report.

Several states also have laws to provide their citizens with an additional layer of protection. For example, if you live in California, Florida, Michigan, Montana, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, or Wisconsin, you may be able to add a state-law claim to your federal law claim above.  North Carolina, for example, has one of the most consumer-friendly statutes in the country: if you live in NC and are harassed over a debt, you may receive $500 – $4,000 in damages per violation. We work with a local counsel in NC and our NC clients have received some great results in debt collection harassment cases. If you live in North Carolina and are being harassed by a debt collector, you have the leverage to obtain a great settlement.

How do we Use the Law to Help You?

We will use state and federal laws to immediately stop Bank of America’s debt collection. We will send a cease-and-desist letter to stop the harassment today, and if Bank of America violates the FDCPA, EFTA, FCRA, or any state law, you may be entitled to money damages. For example, under the FDCPA, you may receive up to $1,000 in damages plus actual damages. The FDCPA also has a fee-shift provision, which means the debt collector will pay your attorneys’ fees and costs. If you have a TCPA case against the agency, we will handle it based on a contingency fee and you won’t pay us a dime unless you win.

THAT’S NOT ALL…

We have helped thousands of consumers stop phone calls.  We know how to stop the harassment and get you money damages. Once again: you will not pay us a dime for our services. We will help you based on a fee-shift provision and/or contingency fee, and the debt collector will pay your attorneys’ fees and costs.

What if Bank of America is on My Credit Report?

Based on our experience, some debt collectors may credit-report, which means one may mark your credit report with the debt they are trying to collect. In addition to or instead of the debt collector, the original creditor may also be on your credit report in a separate entry, and it’s important to properly identify these entities because you will want both to update your credit report if or when you pay off the debt.

THE GOOD NEWS IS…

If Bank of America is on your credit report, we can help you dispute it. Mistakes on your credit report can be very costly: along with causing you to pay higher interest rates, you may be denied credit, insurance, a rental home, a loan, or even a job because of these mistakes. Some mistakes may include someone else’s information on your credit report, inaccurate public records, stale collection accounts, or even being a victim of identity theft. If you have a mistake on your credit report, there is a process to dispute it, and my office will help you obtain your credit report and dispute any inaccurate information.

REMEMBER…

If a credit reporting agency violates its obligations under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), you may be entitled to statutory damages up to $1,000, and the credit reporting agency will be required to fix the error. The FCRA also has a fee-shift provision, which means the credit reporting agency will pay your attorneys’ fees and costs. You won’t owe us a dime for our services. We have helped hundreds of consumers fix inaccurate information on their credit reports, and we’re ready to help you, too.

Complaints against Bank of America

If you’re on this page, chances are you are just like the hundreds of consumers out there being harassed by Bank of America. Here are some of the BBB reviews and complaints against Bank of America:

“AWFUL customer service!! They are not loyal to longtime customers and their customer service reps give misinformation (lies) concerning your accounts….already closed my Bank of America credit cards and will be closing my checking account and taking my MONEY to another financial institution that appreciates and serves their customers way better than Bank of America!”

“Not only the worst bank I’ve ever dealt with, but the worst company in my life in over 25 years in business. Applied for a mortgage and was pre-approved. Assured we were easily approved at purchase price. Cool, nothing can go wrong at this point I asked the originator? 99.9% nothing will go wrong aside from something quirky like a title problem. Paid the $600 appraisal, told landlord we are moving, packing up to move, seller packing to move, etc… Several emails and calls during process continuing to reassure we are good and being told congratulations. Tell them I need the commitment letter to make it a done deal. I get an email that says (and I quote) “good luck with another lender” Are you kidding me?!?! So we didn’t get the actual commitment letter in time, the contract between us and the seller was terminated and we lost the house that we’ve been looking for over a year. And they won’t refund any upfront fees. DO NOT CONSIDER THIS BANK FOR ANYTHING!!!!!!!!!!”

“Terrible. Do not bank with Bank of America. Customer Service is awful. I have been with many banks- Chase, PNC, US, 53, Santander, etc. Bank of America has the worst service of all of them- hardly even a comparison. Spent hours on hold trying to get account issues resolved only to find out that there was no compromise to be made. Even spoke with the supervisor who was very insincere and honestly a bit incompetent. Stay away!!!”

Cases We’ve Handled Against Bank of America

I think you’ll agree when we say that threats and harassment from collection agencies can be pretty intimidating. However, we can stop the harassment and get you money damages under the law, and the collection agency will pay your attorneys’ fees and costs. Here are some cases we’ve handled against Bank of America:

  1. Debra P. v. Bank of America – In June 2017, Debra of Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, filed a claim against Bank of America for violations of the Wisconsin Consumer Act (WCA) and Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). Complaints included harassing phone calls, including after the plaintiff formally requested that the calls stop, and placing robocalls to the plaintiff’s cell phone.

  2. Patrick H. v. Bank of America – In December 2013, Patrick of Duval County, Florida, filed a claim against Bank of America for violations of the Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA). Complaints consisted primarily of unlawfully attempting to enforce an illegitimate/uncollectible debt, including after the plaintiff sought an attorney’s representation.

  3. Laura B v. Bank of America – In December 2012, Laura of Duval County, Florida, filed a claim against Bank of America for violations of the Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA). Complaints consisted primarily of unlawfully attempting to enforce an illegitimate/uncollectible debt, including after the plaintiff sought an attorney’s representation.

What Our Clients Say About Us

Mike Agruss Law, has over 920 outstanding client reviews through Yotpo, an A+ BBB rating, and over 125 five-star reviews on Google. Here’s what some of our clients have to say about us: “Michael Agruss handled two settlements for me with great results and he handled them quickly. He also settled my sister’s case quickly and now her debt is clear. I highly recommend Michael.”

“Mike Agruss Law was very helpful, they helped me solved my case regarding the unwanted calls. I would highly recommend them. Thank you very much Mike Agruss!

“Mike Agruss Law was very helpful to me and my veteran father! We were harassed daily and even called names for a loan that was worthless! Agruss stepped in and not only did they stop harassing, they stopped calling all together!! He even settled it so I was paid back for the problems they caused!”

Can Bank of America Sue Me?

Yes, Bank of America can sue you. Bank of America can hire a lawyer to file a breach of contract lawsuit against you for the underlying debt, fees, and costs. If you’ve been sued by Bank of America, do not ignore the lawsuit; you may have defenses. If you ignore the lawsuit, the default will be entered and the agency may seek to garnish your wages. If you receive notice of a lawsuit, contact an experienced attorney as soon as possible, even if you intend to represent yourself pro se. If Bank of America has threatened to sue you, contact Mike Agruss Law as soon as possible; we’re here to help.

Can Bank of America Garnish My Wages?

Yes, if Bank of America has a judgment entered against you. If Bank of America is currently garnishing your wages or threatening to do so, contact our office as soon as possible.

Bank of America Settlement

If you want to settle a debt with Bank of America, ask yourself these questions first:

  1. Do I really owe this debt?
  2. Is this debt within the statute of limitations?
  3. Is this debt on my credit report?
  4. If I pay this debt, will Bank of America remove it from my credit report?
  5. If I pay this debt, will the third-party debt collector remove it from my credit report?
  6. If I pay this debt, will I receive written confirmation from Bank of America confirming the payment and settlement terms?

These are not the only things to consider when dealing with debt collectors. We are here to help you answer the questions above, and much more. Whether it’s harassment, settlement, pay-for-delete, or any other legal issue with Bank of America, we at Mike Agruss Law are here to help you.

Top Debt Collection Violations

Debt collection laws provided a laundry list of what collectors can and cannot do while collecting a debt.  Based on our years of experience handling thousands of debt collection harassment cases, here’s what collection agencies most often to do to violate the law.

  1. Called you about a debt you do not owe.
  2. Called you at work after you told them you cannot receive calls at work.
  3. Left you a message without identifying the company’s name.
  4. Left you a message without disclosing that the call is from a debt collector.
  5. Called third parties (family, friends, coworkers, or neighbors) even though the collection agency knows your contact information.
  6. Disclosed to a third party (family, friends, coworkers, or neighbors) that you owe a debt.
  7. Contacted you after you said stop calling.
  8. Threatened you with legal action (such as a lawsuit or wage garnishment).
  9. Called you before 8:00 AM or after 9:00 PM.
  10. Continued to call you after you have told the collector you cannot pay the debt.
  11. Communicated (phone or letter) with you after you filed for bankruptcy.
  12. Failed to mark the debt on your credit report as disputed after you disputed the debt.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Do I have to pay your fees and costs for helping me with my consumer rights case?  No. We handle consumer rights cases based on a fee-shift provision and/or a contingency fee.  That means, either the other side pays your fees and costs, or we take a percentage of your recovery.  Whether it’s a fee-shift case or a contingency-fee case, we don’t get paid unless you get paid, and you’ll never owe us a penny for our time.

  2. What are the damages under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act? You can get $500 per robocall, or $1,500 per robocall if the robocalls were willful.  In any type of settlement, oftentimes Defendants pay much less than $500 per call. However, if there are 50 calls at issue, even at $250 per call, your case could settle for $12,500.00.

  3. Are there state laws that protect me from original creditors? Yes! Several states also have laws that provide their citizens with an additional layer of protection.  For example, if you live in California, Connecticut, Florida, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, Nevada, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Wisconsin, you have additional state-law rights.

  4. What type of debt is covered under state laws that protect me from original creditors? Only consumer debt, such as personal, family, and household debts. For example, the money you owe on a personal credit card, an auto loan, a medical bill, or a utility bill.  State laws usually do not cover debts you incurred to run a business, or debts regarding unpaid taxes, or traffic tickets.

  5. Does the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act apply to banks or credit card companies? No. Only third-party debt collectors are bound by the FDCPA. That is, original creditors, such as credit card companies and banks are not bound by the FDCPA.

  6. Are mistakes on credit reports common? Yes! Are you one of the 40 million Americans that have a mistake on their credit report?  Mistakes on your credit report can be very costly. Along with causing you to pay higher interest rates, you may be denied credit, insurance, a rental home, a loan, or even a job because of these mistakes. Some mistakes may include someone else’s information on your credit report, inaccurate public records, stale collection accounts, or maybe you were a victim of identity theft.

  7. What do I do if I have a mistake on my credit report? If you have a mistake on your credit report, there is a process to dispute them. My office will help you pull your credit report and dispute any inaccurate information. If a credit reporting agency violates its obligations under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”), you may be entitled to statutory damages up to $1,000.00, plus the credit reporting agency will be required to fix the error. The FCRA also has a fee-shift provision. This means the credit reporting agency pays your attorney’s fees and costs. Therefore, you will not pay me a penny for my time. To speed up the process, please get a free copy of your credit report at www.annualcreditreport.com. You can also learn more about the FCRA and your rights at http://www.agrussconsumerlaw.com/practices/common-credit-report-errors/.

Share Your Complaints Against Bank of America Below

We encourage you to post your complaints about Bank of America. Sharing your complaints against this agency can help other consumers understand what to do when this company starts calling. Sharing your experience may help someone else!

HERE’S THE DEAL!

If you are being harassed by Bank of America over a debt, you may be entitled to money damages – up to $1,000 for harassment, and $500 – $1,500 for illegal robocalls. Under state and federal laws, we will help you based on a fee-shift provision and/or contingency fee, which means the debt collector pays your attorneys’ fees and costs. You won’t owe us a dime for our services. We have settled thousands of debt collection harassment cases, and we’re prepared to help you, too. Contact Mike Agruss Law at 888-572-0176 to stop the harassment once and for all.

 

Submitted Comments

Betty Coates
11 years ago
I was behind on my mortgage bur last week I was paid up snd actually just under 90 dollars ahead. This was confirmed by B of A by private message through their alerts and messages section of my accounts page after I contacted them about $68.73 cents they claimed I still owed. They said I didn't owe anything and my account was current and that they applied the extra I paid to the principal. Now 3 days later I get a call from them on this number. They didn't leave a message or anything and caller ID only showed the number. I don't appreciate these kinds of calls, especially when I'm actually ahead on my mortgage.If they call again I'll answer and I'll just bet they try to collect that $68.73. I'll be calling you if they do.
Leslie Burton
11 years ago
I keep getting called repeatedly from BofA debt collectors after I have repeatedly told them that I am in the process of filing for bankruptcy. At one point, the caller told me that I should borrow against my 401K to settle the debt. Told me that if I didn't start paying the debt that they could file charges against me Continued to call you after you have told the collector you cannot pay the debt. Called you after you told them to stop calling you. Threatened legal action against you.
Wade
8 years ago
bank of america is driving me crazy looking for some lady and i have told them over and over it,s the wrong number but they keep calling and im so tired of it.
Jacquie
7 years ago
i have questions about b of a mortgages. we hold a loan that originated with countrywide. i see massive headline constantly about this settlement and that settlement over bad mortgages. i speak with b of a regularly and have asked them about that and they never have a definitive answer. the house has been in the foreclosure process since 2011. actually i dont think you can help me. they have been dragging this out and I just want to be done with it. after all this time now they want to try and refi through some other random program, I feel I am caught in a vacuum go around and around. we are not financially able to keep the property. I have made that clear to them. I have the house up for sale, there is no sale date pending from b of a. I just want to be done with this and move on. we have been pushed through so many different departments and attempted fixes it is becoing a family joke. i understand but I also do web development and know that a chat widget is installed and 90% of the time the person on the other end of the chat is rarely the person in the picture or the name they go by. you have my info. thanks for your time!
Byron G.
7 years ago
Didnt realize I was entering a live chat, sorry. Having major iisue with BoA Homeloans fufilling some aggrements and then dumping Greenleaf(?) on me without legal notice. Were etering into a refi, office I was working with was closed. Greenleaf(?) has no record of refi application and terms we agreed upon. plus two payments to BoA have gone un-posted, applied or returned. We are paying 8.7% interest with BoA, owe 85k on a 350k tax value home, now Im getting robo calls from a number traced back to BoA (on Google). BUT I CANNOT PAY A FEE nor can I take on addition debt form legal billing. I have a list a mile long concerning BoA'S management (or lack there of) of our single and most important debt. CountryWide was a gentle breeze to deal with compared to this monstrosity!
Wade
7 years ago
bank of america is driving me crazy looking for some lady and i have told them over and over it,s the wrong number but they keep calling and im so tired of it!

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