Allied Interstate Failed to Clearly Convey Debt Amount in Letter, Consumer Alleges

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A proposed class action out of New York federal court claims Allied Interstate LLC sent to a consumer a collection notice that failed to clearly convey her amount of debt.

According to the case, the September 2018 letter stated, in part:

“As of the date of this letter, the Total Balance is $1,413.67 and the Amount Now Due is $271.00. Because the creditor continues to assess interest and late fees on the debt, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater.”

The lawsuit argues the letter failed to provide details concerning any interest or fees that may apply, causing the plaintiff to be unsure as to how much she owed. Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), the suit says debt collectors are required to “give the consumer the tools in which the consumer could easily calculate what he or she will need to pay to resolve the debt at any given moment in the future.”